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Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-05-02
SEVEN MINERS Saved.
WENT WITHOUT WATER.
When Flood Came They Fled to the
. Highest Point In the Heading. and
When Reached by Two Heroes Were
Minus Food and In Darkness.

Johnstown. Pa. May 1.--After being
entombed since last Friday noon In
the Berwind-white Coal company mine
No. 3s at Foustwell. near here, the
seven miners who were shut off from
the world by a sudden rush Of water
caused by the breaking OF a wall OF
an abandoned mine were rescued at
10 o'clock Tuesday night. The men
were greatly exhausted. Owing TO their
weakened condition II was decided
not TO bring them out until after the
mine had been drained.
The men were reached NJ 10 o'clock
by stiney Rodon and Charles Ream.
who made dash through fifty feet OF
water Early In the day John Boyla. a
brother OF one OF the imprisoned men.
and three comrades. made a futile
attempt 70 reach the men. They came
back half drowned. and reported that
portions OF the heading were still
completely filled with water, and that
more pumping would have to be done
before the imprisoned men could be
reached. The efforts al pumping were
then redoubled. At 10 o'clock the ma
ter had so far gone down that II was
resolved TO make one more attempt
10 break through 10 the overcast.
where II was believed the unfortunate
men were s;Ill alive. Stiney Rodon
and Charles Ream volunteered for the
service. Over an hour elapsed before
either man was heard from. and then
Ream came swimming back through
the heading bringing the first news
from the imprisoned seven. The ef.
fort had nearly exhausted Ream. He
then reported that the seven men were
alive and all in good shape. but that
until more pumping was done the
passage to the place where they had
taken refuge was impossible to those
who could not swim. Then II was re
solved TO allow them 10 remain where
they were until the heading had been
pumped out
Ream and his comrade carried to
the imprisoned men simply a flask OF
brandy and little water. He report,
ed that Mike Bolya had since the
breaking of the walls between the
abandoned workings been In charge
OF the movements OF his comrades.
Bolya Is acquainted with every turn
OF the mine. When the flood broke
out he led his comrades TO the highest
point in the heading where the over.
cast" was situated. Under Bolya's di.
rection each man. before fleeing. seiz.
ed his lunch basket. When they ar.
rived az the overcast every lamp but
one was extinguished. and one by one
the lamps were each burned out until
when they we're reached by Roden and
Ream. there was but a single light
remaining. and that In danger OF run.
ming low at any time.
or the dangers they faced. the dark
ness was the most terrible. when
stock was taken OF the available sup
plies OF provisions II was found that
three baskets we're but half emptied
This scanty store OF rafions was care
fully husbanded until Monday morn.
Ing. since when the men had nothing
20 eat During the whole time they
have gone without water. fearing 20
drink the water from the abandoned
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-05-02
Brilliant Afralr.

Washington. May Lone OF the
most brilliant social functions OF the
season was given al the white house
Tuesday evening. when President and
Mrs. Roosevelt entertained at dinner
all the principal officers Of the United
States and foreign naviesw no partici.
pated In the ceremonies attending the
opening OF the jamestown exposition.
The dinner was followed by a recep-
ton.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-05-02
ONE HUNDRED STRIKE.
IN Consequences Ice Wagons at Ohio
Capital Are Not Running.

Columbus. May lone hundred
drivers and helpers Of ice wagons OF
this city struck and declare they win
remain out until the demands for
shorter hours and more wages are
complied with. The strike has tied
mp the ice business thoroughly and no
ice was delivered In any portion OF
the city "Wednesday. except In few
exceptional cases Ice contractors de-
clare the men struck because they
objected 10 n clause In the contract.
providing that all drivers and helpers
who get drunk or are dishonest while
on duty will be discharged.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-05-02
COUPLE MURDERED.
sho. TO Death at italia, Fla. by q
Black MIscreant

Fernandina. Fla, May Thomas
Johnson and his wife were murdered
at Italia, a small settlement near here
Tuesday by negro. When the aged
couple were shot down at their home
there were two small negro children
near by. and they FASTENED to give
the information TO the home nearest
by. They state that Mr.. and Mrs.
Johnson were In their house when
they were shot down by the negro. and
that both OF them cried for help.
Observing the two children the ne
gro reloaded his gun and gave pursuit.
The children state that they outran
him and got away. There is no clue
20 the murderer.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-05-02
Trouble Amonu sallors

Washington. May The navy de.
partment has received cablegram
from Commander Wood OF the Dixie
at Havana transmitting a report from
Commander Tappan OF the gunboat
Tacoma. now lying at Santiago. Cuba.
stating trouble occurred between some
sailors OF that vessel on shore leave
and the local authorities. The dis
patch promises details later.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-05-02
Men who Were Wounded.

Santiago. Cuba. May Men OF the
Tacoma. wounded by uhe police are:
Henry Lee. fireman. who sustained a
fractured skull and gunshot wound In
the lungs: c. J. Embor. electrician.
wounded In left arm; l.. II. Austin.
compound fracture OF arm. The con-
dition OF Lee Is serious.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-05-02
Knowles courtmar.IaI Postponed.

Fort Sill. Okla. May 1.-The gen
eral courtmartiai here OF Corporal
Knowles. a discharged negro OF the
Twenty-fifth infantry. charged with
assaulting Captain Edgar Macklin at
Fort Reno. has been postponed until
after the trial OF Captain Macklln at
San Antonio is concluded.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-05-02
Postponed One Week.

San Francisco. May 1.-The bribery
case OF Louis r. Glass Of the Pacific
States Telephone company and A. X
Detwi;er OF Toledo were again postpon
ed for one week.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-05-02
Fifteen Years Fer Cummings.

Oklahoma City. May i.-while his
trial was in progress Frank Cummings
entered a plea OF guilty TO the charge
OF criminal assault and was given
fifteen years In the Leavenworth pen
itentiary.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1907-02-15
Price OF Cotton Too LeW.

M. l.. Johnson, president OF the
Georgia division of the Southern Cot
ton Association, has issued state
ment in which he insists that the
best grade of cotton should bring not
less than IL 10 cents.
He gives interesting quotations,
showing the prosperous condition of
the miils, and contends that cotton
is worth the price named "either
from the standpoint of the grower,
from that of supply and demand, from
the price at which goods are sell
ing or from the profits which the
mills are making
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1907-02-15
GIFT BREAKS RECORDS.
John D. Rockefeller Surprises General
Educational Board With Present Of
Thirty-Two Million Dollars.

Thirty-two millions of dollars
worth Of income-bearing securities
was the gift which John D. Rookie
feller, through his son, John d.
Rockefeller, Jr., announced to the
general educational board when It as
sembled for a special meeting In New
York City Thursday afternoon.
For general education purposes
throughout the country is given as
the purpose Of this donation-the larg-
est single prize ever handed out tor
such purposes
Mr.. Rockefeller previously had Civ
en- the board ST., 100000 for the same
work, his contributions now amount
ing to $43, 200, 600.
The general education board appar-
entity was not prepared for this gilt,
which was announced simply in the
s)llowing letter:
New York, February 8, 1907. -
General Education Board, New York
City. Gentlemen: Ny father author
ICES me to say that on OF before April
/, 1907 he will give to the general
board income-bearing securities, the
present market value of which is
about $32,O0O,000, one-third to be add
ed to the permanent endowment Of
the board; two-thirds to be applied TO
such specific objects within the cor
porate purposes of the board, as either
he or / may from time to time di-
rect, any remainder not 80 designated
at the death of the survivor to be
added also to the permanent endow'
ment of the board. Very truly,
JOHN d. ROCKEFELLER, JR. .
Most of the members Of the board
were amazed at the size Of the gift.
The elder Rockefeller is not a
member of the board, but his son is a
member and the active direction
doubtless viii come from him.
The board voted to accept the gift
and in appreciation directed a letter
to the elder Mr.. Rockefeller as fol-
lows:
The general education board ac-
knowledges the receipt of the com
munication Of February 6, 1907, from
Mr. John D. Rockefeller, Jr., a mem
Der Of this body, announcing your di-
rection to give to the board for the
purpose of it's organization security
Of the current value Of $32,000,000
"The general education board ac
cept this gift with deep sense Of
gratitude to you and of RESPONSE
bility to society The sum, added to
the $1l 100000 which you have for
merly given to this body, makes
the general education board the
guardian and administrator Of to-
tai trust fund of $43,O00,OOO.
"Thls is the largest sum ever given
by man in the history OF the race
for any social or philanthropic pur.
poses The board cOngratulates you
upon the high and wise impulse which
has moved you to this deed, and de-
sires to thank you, in behalf OF all
educational interests, whose develop
ments it will advance; in behalf of
our country, whose civilization for all
time it should be made to strengthen
and elevate, and in behalf of mankind
everywhere, in whose interests it has
been given and for whose use it is
dedicated"
The members of the board who will
administer Mr.. Rockefeller's immense
gift include some of the best known
educational workers financiers, pub
licists and philanthropists in the coun-
try.
~~----------
EGAN TAktS A NEW JOB.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1907-02-15
MlstrIaI in strIekIand case.

In court at Gainesville, after being
out several hours considering the
case of sixteen-year-old Harry Strick-
land charged with the murder Of his
older brother, Newton Strickland,
mistrial was declared and the jury
discharged.
This leaves Harry Strickland in Jail
until the next regular term Of the
court. unless he makes bond.
Harry is alleged to have killed his
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1907-02-15
Dauohters Offer Gold Medal.

The Daughters of the Confederacy
have offered a gold medal to the
student who writes the best essay
on the subject, The Confederate
Navy in the War Between the
States" This is an opportunity for
teachers of history to utilize knowl-
edge, TO inspire interest in a specific
subject, and to encourage research
work that whatever is written may
reflect an unbiased, accurate kpowl-
edge. There were comparatively lew
who entered a similar contest last
year. Teachers are being urged TO
encourage their pupils to write es-
says for the competition.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1907-02-15
encouragement from Strauss.

A Washington dispatch says: AC-
conlpanied by Judge Grigss, a com
mittee of three members Of the Geor-
gia immigration commission called
on Secretary Strauss, Of the depart
ment of commerce and labor Satur-
day, and discussed with him ways
and means to induce immigration to
Georgia.
The committee was composed Of
John A Betjeman, chairman of the
Georgia immigration commission; r..
&. Hudson and J. ]. Corners. These
gentlemen were returning from New
York, where a visit of inspection had
been paid to Ellis Island to solve the
problem of inducing arriving immi-
grants southwark.
Secretary Strauss declared to the
committee that he heartily sympa.
thized with their distress, and would
cooperate fully with them in this eff
fort to develop and hasten the pros
perity of Georgia, which was his
home for so many years. The sug-
gestion was made that Thomas Wat
chorn, chief of the immigration bu
reau at Ellis Island, be invited to
Georgia to deliver an address.
Secretary Strauss was convinced
that a practical talk from Mr. Wat
chorn would produce good results, and
agreed that the latter should come
to Georgia to appear before the meet
ing of the immigration commission in
Macon on February 10.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1907-02-15
Georgia Cuttings
CurtaiIed Items of Interest
Gathered at Random.
Rooaevelt and eeoraIa Day.

So that they may be in Norfolk Vas
when President Roosevelt makes ms
address ON industrial Progress OF
the South" on June 10, Georgia Day.
at the jamestown exposition, june .
TO IL have been fixed for the en-
campment OF the cadets OF tae Wesl
Point Military Academy at the ex
position.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1907-02-15
MET DEAIH ON FIRST tn
gsggsgemaster and Fireman

Beggagemsster and Fireman
Wreck on frisco Systel
Limited passenger train y
the st. Louis and San Franz
road. due IN Birmingham,
urlay morning from Kansas
Memphis, struck a broken
miles west of Birmingham 2
II. and with the exception O
sleeper the entire train w
cd The dead are: Bagg'
White, who was making his
and Fireman G.. McElmurra.
ter being buried under the L
which turned over.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1907-02-15
Plans for School BuiIding.

One of the most helpful pamphlets
that has been issued by the depart
ment of education is the one entitled
plans and Specifications for School
Houses" This pamphlet is the out
growth of the manifest interest at
this time in the building of good
houses, and of the numerous inquiries
daily received asking for plans, sug-
gestions, and comparative prices Of
building
There are in the pamphlet many
fine cuts Of high school buildings, ru-
raj schools, one two, three and four
rooms, with floor plans for the same,
detective and good heating and venti-
IatIng systems, a country school Ii
brary, school garden and a consoli-
dated school. These cuts tell their
own story, and must impress those
who are fortunate enough to secure
a copy of this excellent booklet
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1907-02-15
Woman Guilty Of Murder.

The jury in the case of Mrs. Sue
Brooks, at Gainesville, brought in a
verdict of guilty as accessory to the
murder of Jack Collins last Noyem-
Der. A sentence of life Imprisonment
was given her. This is the same
sentence which was given her son.
Foster Brooks, two weeks ago.
1t is charged that the woman and
her son beat to death with sticks
Jack Collins, who was said to be
looking for the place where, it is
claimed, his son had been buying
blind tiger liquor, and in searching
for which he went 20 the Brooks
home.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1907-02-15
MISSOURI MAY H.ve lwO ,tAt fAsr.
Proposed Law Apples to oil Trunk Lines in
State aud Branches.

The Missouri senate Wednesiay
amended the 2-cent railroad passenger
rate bill to apply TO ali trunk lines
and lines leased or owned by trunk
lines, and 10 INDEPENDENT lipes over
As miles long, permitting a 1ate OF
cents per mile on independent lines
under As miles in length.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1907-02-15
tGAN TAKtS A NEW JOB.

Well Known Railroad Man Accepts Position
With South American Company.
John NJ Egan, president Of the
Union Depot company of Kansas City,
and widely known throughout the Uni
ted States as a railroad manager, has
resigned his position, to which a
salary of $4,000 was attached, and
has accepted a position with a South
American railroad company.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1907-02-15
CONGRLsSMtN BECOME ECONOMICAL.
Since Raise in Salary They Proceed to
Outlaw Givinu and Receivino I;os

The house committee on the Dis
trict Of Columbia made a favorable re-
port Thursday on the Mury bill, which
makes it unlawful 10 either give or
receive tips in any hotel or eating
house in the District of Columbia.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1907-02-15
Public Roads Bonds Defeated.

An election was held in Cobb
county on February 8 upon the ques-
tlon of the issuance OF $4,000 Of
bonds for Tie Improvement of the
rublic roads The vote was very Light
all over the county.
There are $500 votes in the coun-
ty and it required tWo-thirds OF this
number in order that the bonds
should carry. In Marietta alone it re-
Quired 900 votes.
The result of the election was the
overwhelming defeat Of the proposed
bond issue
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1907-02-15
JUGGLING OVER
Delegation from California i
Conferences with President
deavor to Settle School \

A. Washington dispatch So
ident Roosevelt and the auth
san Francisco, at a meetina
White House Saturday, real
mutual understanding that
fornia-Japanese school quest
be adjusted without danger
serious difficulty with Japal
details OF the adjustment d
agreed upon
It was authoritatively stad
the meeting that the ono accd
mcnt OF the conference was
understanding that Il settlemel
be reached which was sats
and which would leave no
for trouble making conpII
Japan.
The ,aliscrnia delegation
Washington, it is stated, wltE
in the Latura OF an ultimatl
rather open to the coaaticfi
ans Lasis CT settlement All
administration might propose
conference was attended, ny
dent Roosevelt and 5e3fetar.
representing the adminisL"ati.
by Mayor L. E. SchmitA,. Ill
BEES of the board OF edllcat
superintendent of schools ant
siztaur city attorney OF San En-
representing the educational !
ct tue city. Mayor Sch!oitz,, j.
ing Of the conference, said:
Nothing Las been decided
proposition is pending. 3etw
ANA Tbs time OF the next col
our delegation will prepare al
If its case. We are prepare
ccive and consider proposals |
president and the secretary =,
or Il. rake proposals"
TWO Sunday Conference
Mayor Schnitz and the !
Of the San Francisco schO(
were in conference twice Sun.
formally agreed on the poll
will pursue in connection y
question of the japanese and.
Francisco schools. The maj
members OF the board have re
make any statement as to WI
i ton they will take. E
More than 800 telsgrams
ceived by Mayor schmitz
members Of the board during
urging them to stand firm fol
clusion of the Japanese cool
the United States.
A telegram received by
Schmitz from the president
California Exclusion Leagues
reads:
Morning papers announde
headlines that SChmitz desc
tor Japanese, mayor and, schc
make complete surrender.
not and will not believe it. 3
League demands exclusion b
congress, treaty will not
Sovereign rights must not be
away by promises and shoql
basis for compromise. We
| yield one iota of our righ
sovereign people regardless 3
consequence"
Mayor Sch1nitzs reply to
gram, in part, follows:
TELEGRAM received, AnnCn
Of morning papers absolute
Have made no arrangement Z
of any kind. Story false likd
statements made about me.
fused to give any statemen
pOrters. President has refpl
Conference completed, and
friendly spirit am q
trying to do my duty to
Cannot succeed if hampereA
tile press of San Francisca
The Californians will pres
views to President Rooseve E
ing. Secretary Root spent
at the White House Sunday
cussing the school question
president and it can be auth9
stated that the president "
Mayor Schmitz and the sclA
that if they will agree toI
agitation by abolishing theI
school the president will, inI
bis influence to secure q trf
japan that will exclude 4
from this country.
MFT OFATH IN FlPST IK
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1907-02-15
RIVERS AND H4RsORs sill PASSED.
Csrries More Than Eighty. three Millions.
Several Amendments Adopted.

The house Thursday completed and
passed the rivers and harbors appro,
priatlon bill, carrying more than $50.
100000 with sundly amendments, all
Of which were suggested by the
chairman of the committee, Mr.. Bur.
ton, Of Ohio. One amendment provides
for a survey of the Savannah river for
thirty miles below Augusta, Ga.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1907-02-15
Educational Exhibit at Jamestown

Educational Exhibit at jamestown.
A subject which is creating much
interest in educational circles at this.
time i3 the educational exhibit at
the Jamestown exposition this sum-
mer. Many counties are planning 20
make complete exhibits, and separate
schools will enter into this work also.
Putnam county has already planned
it's exhibit, and has it well under
way. The idea is unique, and likely
to excite much attention, as, it will
consist of the cotton plant with the
various parts, and all products made
from cotton.
Other states will, 81 course, have
educational exhibnts, and Georgians
are anxious TO have theirs compare
favorably with those of other states,
The state school commissioner,
Hon. w. B. Merritt, has charge OF
Georgia's educational exhibit, and he
is encouraging all educators to com
mence work at once
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1907-02-15
state,a Lnaome and outao.

Georgia's income from all sources
in taxes for 1906 was $4,503,4 09 IA,
and expenditures $4714,509 "a.
Figures we're COMPLIED the past
week in the Office of the state treas
urer. Among the large expenditures
was $1,735,OO0 for public schools: for
pensions, $9O8OO0, which included
s18,SOO loaned by Colonel Jim Smith;
for public debt, $420,418, whicn in
cludes interest and retiring 100000
in bonds; for state sanitarium, $3.50,
600; salaries, including capitol Off
Gals. judges and solicitors, $l5I432;
for the legislative pay roll, $69,465'
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1907-02-15
Anent Bacon's Appointment.


the telegram from Washlngt9R, rais-
ing the question as to whether or not
he could legally appoint Senator a. Y.
Bacon for the interim FROM March
? to June %, he said:
Il AM inclined to the idea that Il
any question should be raised as TO.
Senator Bacon legal right to the In
term. appointment, that, technically
the Washington view of the matter
is correct But the matter will be up
to the United States senate. AS
have stated before, / will name nm
for the intervening time, and II the
issue comes up with an extra sesslco
why the senate must settle it.
Il am in hopes that no question
will be raised that will deprive Geor'
gia Of one Of her senators for even
mat brief time. But il is an inter.
estng situation
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1907-02-15
Endorsed Congressman livingston

EUUUIsGU DVTIAI Wo5lII9~'I '-'V''I =
The executive committee OF the
Georgia Industrial Association, com
posed of owners and operators OF
spinning mills in this state, met in At
lanta the uast week AMI adopted
resolution endorsing the action OF
Hon. Lon +. Livingston i'll his Eight
on the New York Cotton Exchange
The members present discussed The
child labor law and agreed that it
must be strictly observed by every
mill in the state.
The next annual meeting will be
held at Warm Springs next June.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1907-02-15

brother in a quarrel while the lat
ter if is charged, was advancing OH
him with a knife.
The mother of the boys plead JUS
tifcati.n for her son who did the
killing. She said he had been erueliy
trnated by his older brother, as
bruises on his body went 20 show