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Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-27
Twelve Babes Burn
to Crisp in Big
Blaze
Tiny Boys and Girls Fight
Frantically for
Escape
Mothers of Children Moan and Cry and
Urge Flremen On In Desperate
Attempt to Save Their
Little Tots
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
DOVER, N. H, Jan. 26.-Lives of a.
dozen little children were sacrificed
today in fire in the Cocheco mills
and the most heartrending scenes were
witnessed as mothers and fathers sur
rounded the little heap of dead chill
dren, some of them scarce more than
babies, and endeavored to identify the
bodies which had been burned almost
to a crisp.
The bodies of five little girls were
taken from the ruins by the flremen
soon after the blaze started. The fire.
men worked with all their power to
save the lives Of the panic stricken
little ones, but they afterward stated
that the fire escapes were totally in
adequate and that few Of the children
in the mill even knew where the es-
capes were located.
The bodies Of the little girls were
laid in a pitiful row in nearby houses.
but none of the anxious parents who
sped to the scene from the other mills
where they were employed were able
|
men eagerly searched the ruins for the
bodies of five little boys who are
known to be missing and number
of other little girls.
So far they have been unable to
locate any of them and as the fire
burned with such fierce heat it is
thought that even all traces of the
bodies will be destroyed.
city's Business Suspended
In the meantime the business of the
city has been suspended and parents
are crowding around the ruins crying
out the names of their children and
weeping in despair when they receive
no answer.
Mothers who left their work as
speeders in other mills are surround
ing the mill and searching among the
hot ashes and burning embers for their
loved ones, while the fathers are as
sisting the firemen in efforts to ex
tinguish the blazes in different places
so the work of search and rescue can
be carried on.
A large number of men and children
were injured by jumping from win
Continued on Page TvO)
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-27
UNIONS WILL DEMAND
INCREASE FROM PACKERS
BY Associated Press.

CHICAGO, Jan. 26,-The labor unions
have decided again to demand recogni-
tlon from the meat packers and unless
the packers make concessions the work.
men declare they will go on strike to
bring the employers to terms.
The movement was started by the
international organization and local or
ganizations in st. Joseph, Kansas City,
East st. Louis, Omaha and Sioux City
naso been notified to hold themselves
In readiness to call out their men in
their respective localities should it be-
come necessary.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-27
NO AMERICAN DEAD
REPORTED IN JAMAICA

BY Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26,-The Amerl-
can vice consul at Kingston, Jamaica,
advised the state department today
that no American dead have been re-
ported so far in Jamaica. The situa-
tion is improving and the earthquake
shocks have ceased.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-27
THE DAYS NEWS
FORECAST

For Southern California;: Cloudy
and threatening Sunday; probably
light showers; light southwest wind.
Maximum temperature In Los Anae.
les yesterday, 81 degrees; minimum,
81 degrees.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-27
TIES DOWN WOMAN;
SETS HOUSE AF|RE
Stands of Rescuers at Door of Burn.
ing Building While Cracking
Flames Consume Cast
Aside Sweetheart
BY Associated Press.

GULF PORT, Miss, Jan. 26.-In
Scoria William Smith of Scranton,
Miss, burned to death "Pinkey" Tigg,
with whom he formerly lived. Neigh
bors were attracted by the cries of the
woman.
They found the building in flames,
but were prevented from rescuing her
by Smith, who stood guard in the door
way until the walls began to totter.
The woman evidently had been tied
down.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-27
Dynamite Explodes; Nine Die
BY Associated Press,

RICHMOND, Va, Jan. 26-Nine men,
all foreigners, We're blown to pieces
by a dynamite explosion today on the
Tidewater railroad near Perisburg, Va.
The laborers were at dinner and a
quantity of the explosive, which was
being thawed in front of fire, blew
up.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-27
PRICE OF ALL REFINED
OIL AGAIN ADVANCED
In Associated Press.

CLEVELAND, Ohio. Jan. 26,-The
Standard OIL company today announced
an increase of a per cent per gallon
on all grades OF refined oil, naphtha
and gasoline in barrels.
1t is understood that the advance is
made because OF the higher price Of
barrels.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-27
Sues Cancer Expert
BY Associated Press

by ASSOCldleu iISSSs
PARIS, Jan. 26.-The pleadings i'm the
suit of George Crocker of San Fran
cisco to recover $4,000 from Dr. Doyen,
the cancer expert, who treated the late
Mrs. Crocker in 1904, We're resumed to-
day.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-27
PART I

PART |
1-Children perish In mill fire.
2-GirI splits Thaw family.
3-Tourists not our only revenue.
4EMountains changed to falryIand.
5-Says spiritists deal in fraud.
6-Bryan to be city's guest.
7-Mayor inspects engine houses.
8-Sports.
e-Bryan receives highest tribute.
PART II
2-Society news.
3-Dramatic news.
EThe Body and the Mind.
5-Photography on the eve of change.
6-Editorial.
7-Clty news.
8-9-Cable news.
PART III
1-2-3-Real estate news.
4-HospitaI visit led to romance.
5-PoIar bears see their first snow.
6.7-CIassified advertisements.
s-Southern California news.
9-Markets.
PAkI ~
Magazine section.
PART V
chiIdren's magazine.
PART vi
Comic eoIored supplement-.
FOREIGN
Socialists get crushing rebuff in Ger
man elections.
EASTERN
Twelve are killed and one hundred en-
tombed In mine disaster.
LOCAL
Many events are planned 90 entertain
William Jennings Bryan during his stay
In Los Angeles
Former Mayor Hazard wants streets
wet after each rain.
Council will name date for annexation
OF San Pedro Monday.
Onice of billboard Inspector will be
created by council,
First Spiritualist in the land COM
mends The Herald for exposing fakes.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-27
LOCAL

Twelve are killed and one hundred en-
tombed in mine disaster.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-27
FOREIGN
EASTERN

Socialists get crushing rebuff in Ger
man elections.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-10-05
First Aid.

A Washington doctor was recently
called to his telephone by a colored
woman formerly in the service of his
wife. In great agitation the darky
advised the physician that her young
est child was in bad way.
What seems to be the trouble?"
asked the doctor.
Doc, she done swallered a whole
bottle of ink"
"Ill be there in short while to
see her. said the Medico. In the
mean time have you done anything for
herr"
Il done give her three pieces O
blottin paper, Doc" said the negress,
ubtfully.-Harpers Weekly.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-10-05
Could Elonqate Himself.

John Brink prided himself on having
he largest general store in the county.
IF man wishes it, and 1t is made. !
have IT," was the sign over his store.
and the motto which capped all his ad-
gertisements in he newspapers.
William" said Mr.. Brinl: one morn
ing, as he WAS giving instructions to a
green clerk, no one must ever leave
this store without making a purcb Sc.
II a person doesn't know what he
wants, sSggest something. AMI. re-
member We have everything from car
pet tacks to mausoeums."
Williams first customer was a leis-
urely-appearng hap, who gazed about
curiously. but had no definite object In
view. Just looking around" he ex-
planned.
Wouldn't you like to take look at
our new line of postal cards." suS-
gested the eager clerk.
No. not this time" answered the
stranger: I'm just a little short this
morning"
"Ah," urged the new clerk, who was
not familiar with the wonderful ex-
pansiveness of the language. then per
haps you'd like to look at our l:ne OF
new and handsome stretchers? ?'-Har-
per's Weekly.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-10-05
HAD A FELLOW FEELING.
Aunt Susan's Heart Went Out to
"Pore Missus Astor."

Uncle Eli felt he knew the metropo-
lis pretty well. Had he not been there
three times in four years-and twice
he had ridden on the elevated. SO
when he brought Aunt Susan with
him ION the fourth trip he naturally
assumed the role of guide.
She marveled at everything until
they sat down for luncheon. They
had gone into the Astor house for that
meal, but all it's other marvels seemed
lost on the visiting country hostess, as
she looked openeyed at the crowds
that filled not only the corridors but
the restaurants. Scarcely had they
found seats, when this amaZement
took definite shape.
Eli" said she in a STACEY whisper.
II can't set here an eat pcaceably. |
jes' must go downstairs an help pore
Missus Astor with the cookin' an
dishes s"-Boheman
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-10-05
FURIOUS HUMoR ON CHILD.
Itching, Bleeding Sores Covered Body
Nothing Helped Her-Cuticura
Cures Her in Five Days.

after my granddaughter of about
seven years had been cured of the
measles, she was attacked about a
fortnight later by a furious itching and
painful eruption all over her body
especially the upper part of it, forming
watery and bleeding sores. especially
under the arms, of considerable size.
She suffered a great deal and for three
weeks we nursed her every night,
using all the remedies we could think
Of. Nothing would help. We tried the
Cuticura Remedies and after twenty
four hours we noted considerable i'm
provement, and after using only one
complete set of the Cuticura Remedies,
in five consecutive days the little one,
much to our joy, had, been entirely
cured. and has been well for long
time Mrs F. Ruefenacht, r. F. d. No
3. Bakersfield, Cal, June % and Jul
90 1906"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-10-05

You !mpos,or.-you perjurer! The
la" vi! deal with your case"
To be sure" resumed my grand
father calmly: Bates did make false
afhdau!s about my death: but posi-.
bly,"
IT was in Pickwickian sense. sir"
said Bates gravely.
And In righteous cause" declared
my grandfather. Il assure you, Pick.
ering, that | have every intention OF
taking care of Bates. His weekly let
manifestations OF your devotion to
Jacks security and peace were alone
worth soodly sum. But, Bates"
The old gentleman was enjoying him
self hugely. He chuckled now, and
placed his hand on my shoulder.
Bates it was too bad I got those
mlssIVes Of yours all in . bunch. J
was in a dahabiyeh on the Nile and
they don't have rural free delivery in
Eeypt. Your cablegram called mo
home before l had finished reading the
letters. But thank God, Jack, you're
alive"
There was real feeling in these last
words and think We were all
touched by them.
Amen to that" cried Bates.
And now. Pickering, before you 60
l want to show you something. It's
about this mysterious treasure, tina:
has given you-and l hear, the whole
countryside-so much concern. I'm
disappointed In you. Jack. that you
couldn't find the hiding place. de,
signed that as part OF your architec.
tural education. Bates. give me a
char
The man gravely drew \ chair out
Of the wreckage and placed 1t upon
the hearth. My grandfather stepped
upon it. seized one OF the bronze
sconces above the mantel and gave II
sharp turn. At the same moment
Bate, upon another chair, grasped the
companion bronze and wrenched II
SHARPLY. Instantly some mechanism
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-10-05

httls work for the church militant!
And this gentleman" ?"-he indicated
Larry, who was, for once in hie life.
without anything to say.
Mr.. Donovan,-a friend the
house" explained Bates. -
Pleased, I'm sure" said the old gen
tleman. Glad the house has . friend.
1t seems to have had enemies enough.
he added. and eyed the wreck Of the
room ruefully. The good humor in his
face reassured me; but still stood In
tonguetied wonder. staring at him.
And Pickering" John Marshall
mirth that l remembered as the Pre-
face usually Of something unpleasant.
Well. Arthur. I'm glad to And you on
guard. defending the interests Of my
estate. At the risk OF your life. too!
Bates!"
Yes. Mr. Glenarm"
You ought to have called me earlier.
really priced that chandelier i'm
mensely. And this furniture WASH I
so bad"
His tone changed abruptly. He
pOluiCo W tHe bHtIlH ueputiCo oAS
after the other with his stick. There
was, l remembered, always something
insinuating, disagreeable and final
about my grandfather's staff.
Clear OUT" he commanded. Bates,
see these fellows through the wall.
Mr.. Sheriff. If were you I'd be very
careful. indeed, what l said Of this af'
fair. I'm a dead man come to life
again. and l know a great deal that
didn't know before ! died. Nothing
gentlemen. fits a man for life like a
temporary absence from this cheerful
and pleasant world. l recommend you
to try it,"
Pickering sat silent not sure wheth
er he saw a ghost or real flesh and
blood. and Larry kept close to him
cutting of his retreat. l think we all
experienced that bewildered feeling OF
children who are caught IN mischief
by a sudden parental visitation. My
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-10-05

creaked in the great oak chimney
breast and the long oak panels swung
open. disclosing steel door with q
combination knob.
Gentlemen, and my grandfather
turned with qu> int touch of humor
and a merry twinkle in his bright old
gentlemen, behold the treas
ury! 1t has proved better hiGing
place than l ever imagined it would
There's not much here, Jack but
enough to keep you going for while"
We were all staring, and the old
gentleman was unfeignedly enjoying
our mystification. 1t was an hour oD
which he had evidently counted much;
1t was the triumph of his resurrection
and Homecoming, and he chucklad as
he twirled the knob in the steel door,
Then Bates stepped forward and
helped him pull the door open. disclos-
ing narrow steel chest. upright and
held in place by heavy bolts clamped
into the chimney 1t was filled with
packets Of papers tied neatly with
tape.
Jack" said my grandfather, shak.
ing his head, you wouldn't be an
architect, and you're not much of an
engineer. either. or you'd have seen
that that paneling was heavier than
was necessary. There's 100000 in
first-rate securities. Bates and I put
them there Just before I went to Yer.
mont to die"
I've sounded those panels a dozen
times" I protested
"Of course you have said my
grandfather. but solid steel behind
wood is safe. l tested 1t carefully be-
fore I left"
He laughed and raped the floor
with his staff. and laughed with him
But you found the Door of Bewilder.
ment and Pickering's notes. and that's
something"
mo; didn't even fnd that Dono-
van deserves the credit. But how did
you ever come to build that tunnel, II
you don't mind telling me?"
He laughed gleefully.
CTO BE CONTINUED)
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-10-05
On Wit and Aumor.

Man is the only animal that laughs
and weeps, for he is the only animal
that is struck with the difference be-
ought to be. We weep at what
thwarts or exceeds our desires in seri-
Gus matters; we laugh at what only
disappoints our expectations In triles.
We shed tears from sympathy with
real and necessary distress; as we
burst into laughter from want of sym.
pathy with that which Is unreasonable
and unnecessary, the absurdity OF
which provokes our spleen or mirth,
rather than serious reflections on IT.
William Hazlitt.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-10-05

grandfather went about peering at the
books, with tranquil air that was dis
quieting.
He paused suddenly before the de
sign for the memorial tablet, which
arm House. | had sketched the letter
ing with some care, and pinned it
against a shelf for my more lelsurely
study OF its phrases. The old gentle
man pulled out his glasses and stood
with his hands behind his back. read
ing. When he finished he walked to
where I stood.
Jack" he said, Jack. my boy"
His voice shook and his hands trem
bled as he laid them on my shoulders
Marian, he turned. seeking her. but
the girl had vanished. Just as we'll ="
he said This room Is hardly an edi
flying sight for woman" heard. for
an instant, a light hurried step In the
wall.
Pickering, too, heard that faint. fugl
tive sound. and our eyes met at the in
slant It ceased. The thought OF her
tore my heart, and l felt that Picker
ing saw and knew and was glad.
They have all gone. sir" reported
Bates. returning to the room.
Now. gentlemen" began my grand
father. seating himself, this little Sc
cret Of mine was shared by only two
persons. One Of these was Bates,"-
he paused as an exclamation broke
from all Of us; and he went on
enjoying our amazement.-"and the
other was Marian Devereux. l had OBJ
served for years that at a mans death
his property often gets into the wrong
hands, or becomes a bone Of conten
ton among lawyers. Sometimes" -
and the old gentleman laughed,-"an
executor proves incompetent or dis
honest. I was thoroughly fooled in
you, Pickering. The money you owe
me IL = large sum; and you were SO
delighted to hear Of my death that you
didn't even make sure I was really out
of the way. You were perfectly will
ing to accept Bates word for It; and
must say that Bates carried it off
splsndidly."
Pickering rose. the blood surging
again in his face, and screamed at
Bates, pointing a shaking finger 1t Che
mAA.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-10-05
hoiskell's Ointment
Cures Skin Diseases

For half q century Heiskelrs Ointment has
been used in all cases OF skin disease with
most gratifying results. Many have become
entirely cured who had suffered untold pain
and annoyance for years. Ono man In New
Baltimore, Pa, writes that It cured him when
he was raw all over. A lady in Philadelphia
cured q case OF tetter OF six years standing
In fourteen days, while . man in Allentown.
Pa, cured his case Of eczema that had trou-
bled him for eleven years with less than two
boxes ofthe ointment. These and hundreds
OF others have found that Heiskelrs Otnt-
ment 10 worth moro than its weigh In gold.
Being . purely vegetable preparation, Heis.
kelrs Ointment soothes and heals where
others fail. 1t allays the itching and burn
ing common to all skin disease, and all yield
quickly TO Its magic influence.
There are many varieties OF skin diseases
with confusing titles, but they are all suscep-
tible to ono and the same cure-ueiskelI's
Ointment No one need suffer long II n icted
with any skin disease not Of q constitutional
character fthey will apply this remedy. This
includes such X in diseases ysipelas, pru-
rigo, eczema, milk crust, itching piles, scAld-
head; tste. : olaek caa psor,ss,s:
sary to give some constitutional treatment.
as in erysipelas, eczema, etc. ;thc liver should
all the secretions purified. In all cases Of
ekin disease cures are hastened by the use OF
sietment snd in Cleaning up the Biood and
liver with Heiskelps Blood and Liver Pills.
Heiskelrs Medicinal and Toilet Soap con.
tAins In q modified form the medicinal prop
critics of Heiskell's Ointment, and 10 parttcu.
larly effective in slight disorders OF the skin.
As rash, eruptions and abraoions 1t cleano
perfectly, and In the bath Is . great luxury.
Heiskelps Blood and Liver Pills contain the
active medicinal principles Of various roots
and herbs approved in medical practice.
t.,
that Heiskells Ointment " III not cure it. The
ointment Is sold at 6Oc q box. Soap at 25c .
cake. Pills at Csc q bottle.
You can get them OF any druggist, or We
will send by mail on receipt of price. Address
Johnston, Holloway & Company, 63l Com.
merce ST., Philadelphia. Pa
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-10-05
HOMEMADE REMEDY
AND EASILY PRE-
PARED BY ANYONE.
is Said to Promptly Relieve 6ackache
and Overcome Kidney Trouble and
Bladder Weakness Though Harm
less and Pleasant to Take.

What will appear very interesting
to many people here is the article
taken from "A New York daily paper.
giving simple prescription, as formu-
lated by noted authority, who claims
that he has found a positive rem
edy to cure almost any case of back
ache or kidney or bladder derange-
ment in the following simple prescrip-
tion, IL taken before the stage OF
Bright's disease:
Fluid Extract Dandelion, one-half
ounce; Compound Kargon, one ounce;
Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla, three
take in teaspoonful doses after each
meal and again at bedtime.
A well-known authority, when asked
regarding this prescription. stated
that the ingredients are all harmless,
and can be obtained at small cost
from any good prescription pharmacy,
or the mixture would be put up II
asked to do so. He further stated that
while this prescription is often pre-
scribed in rheumatic Affections with
splendid results, he could see no rea-
son why IL Woulu NOT De spleHulu
remedy for kidney and urinary trou
bles and backache, as it has peculiar
action upon the kidney structure,
cleansing these most important or
gans and helping them to sift and
filter from the blood the foul acids
and waste matter which cause sick
ness and suffering Those who suffer
can make no mistake in giving il a
trial
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-10-05
An Essential Lacking.

1.-THE elopoment is Off for the pres
ent." said the girl. firmly.
What's the natter? asked the
Young man in the automobile. I'm
aere on time, the minister is waiting.
your parents have kept their promise
not to be in the way. Haven't the re-
porters showed up?"
Yes" pouted the girl. but the cam
era man didn't come."-Philadelp lphia
Ledger.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-10-05

The extraordinary popularity of fine
white goods this summer makes the
choice of Starch matter OF great i'm
portance. Defiance Starch. being free
only one which is safe to use on fine
fabrics. Its great strength as stiffener
makes half the usual quantity of Starch
necessary, with the result of perfect
finish. equal to that when the goods
were new.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-10-05
The Modern Way.

Fifth grade next year. johnny?
Yes. sir"
"Ah, you'll be in fractions or deci.
mails then, no doubt
NO. sir; I'll be in bead work and
perforated squares Washington Her
aid.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-10-05

By following the directions. which
are plainly printed on each package Of
Defiance Starch, Mems Collars and
Cuffs can be made just as stin as de-
sired. with either gloss or domestic
finish. Try it, 1G OF. for 1Oc, sold by
all good grocers.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-10-05
Touqh Proposition.

"The devil take HIM"
Hush! 'Twixt you an me. I don't
think the devil wants him! Louis
Vile Courier-Journal.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-10-05

Know how to give without hesita-
tion, how to lose without regret. how
to acquire without meanness-George
Sand.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-10-05

A man who lends money to friend
will never more see his friend nor his
money.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-10-05
0Anoeroua KNOWLEDGE.

We never know what we can do till
we try, and then we are sometimes
sorry We found cut
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-10-05
1ripped.

Gunner-So you think the DeBlow.
ers are taking about their extended
European tour
Guyer-I should say So They said
there were SO many Americans in
Venice that many had to walk in the
middle OF the street
Gunner-WeN?
Guyer-Why the streets OF Venice
are canals.-Chicago Daily News.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-10-05
Eancifui Finance.

Haven't you loaned that De Broke
q good deal OF money!"
NO. I've let him have a mum Der
OF small sums
knowing his reputation. why did
you give him that last five?"
1T was this way. He said il I'd let
him have it he'd pay me something
on what he already owed me-"
"Well?"
so let him have the five and he
paid me one dollar on account"
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-03-04

ONE LOT ON CLAY STREET, sag
xt0O It. Price. $4,000 per front
foot, or VIII sell frontage in two
lots, one Of 40 It, the other 43M
e. at $4,000 per front foot. Terms
one-third cash, balance one and
two years.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-03-04

WE HAVE A FINE BUSINESS
site about Ia acres located one
mile from the city, between the
West Virginia Short Line and B.
= o., r. R VIII quote prices at
our office.