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The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1907-03-29
BIG PRAIRIE FIRES
WIND FANS FLAMES WHICH
CAUSE LOSS OF THOUSANDS.
Two WOMEN ARE BURNED TO DEATH
Towns Entire Population 10 Fight.
Ing FurlousIy-other Fires
In the Northwest.

Chapel, Neb.-Prairie fires, started
supposedly by locomotives and driven
by high wind, swept all the country
between this place and Julesburg,
Col, yesterday. Lack of telephone
connection prevents securing all de.
tails of damage zone, but reports have
been received of the burning of sew
eral barns, many tons of hay, n
home belonging to Albert Naslund,
hundreds Of ~fenceposts and several
head of cattle. Engineers of west.
bound freight trains say that poor
coal, with high winds, is making
much trouble and that 1t is necessary
to keep on top of trains to guard cars.
Two trains pulled in here with cars
on fire, one of which had to be chopped
open to put out the fire width hose.
The loss to farmers will reach far
into the thousands of dollars, aside
from range burned over, making feed
ing necessary.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1907-03-29
BIG FIRE AT HUTCHINSON, kAs.
Morton Salt Works Distinguishes
May Reach $685. 0o.

Hutchinson, Kas.-The Morton salt
block, the largest in the world. owned
chiefly by Joy Morton and Paul Nor.
ton, former secretary of the navy. was
destroyed by fire. The loss embraced
a new $25O,0O0 addition to the plant
and a vast quantity of refinel salt and
may reach $500, 900.
The fire started from the explosion
OF a coal oil lamp. Crude oil was
burned in the furnace and in some
way the fire was quickly communicate
ed from the boiler room to other parts
OF the building. A strong southwest
wind famed the flames and caused
them to spread rapidly. In a faw days
the new quarter of a million dollar adj
dition to the plant would have begun
the manufacture of salt by a new pro-
cess known as the vacuum process and
reputed to be much more economical
than the old. A battery of eight of
the largest oil burners ever construct.
ed had been installed for the opera
tion OF iths part OF the plant. These,
with much other costly machinery, is
a mass of twisted iron.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1907-03-29

In addition to the protection given
to Americans, 1t is felt that the action
of this government will relieve foreign
governments of the necessity of TAX.
ing any steps toward making a naval
demonstration.
The landing of B~luejackcts and ma
rines and the policing OF DO h shores
of the Central American Republics
with Uuited States gunboats before
trading vessels had been molested in
any manner or foreign interests jeop-
ardized is regarded here as a diplo-
matte move that will prevent any in
ternational complications growing out
OF the policy Of the United States not
to permit European demonstrations in
Central American or South American
waters.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1907-03-29

or an DID straw stack and continued
on its journey, doing damage to the
intervening ranchmen and terminated
three miles and a half southwest of
here, when the furious gale that had
been blowing all day had subsidized.
In the afternoon the Burlington sent
fifty men from its shops at Alliance to
help the citizens of Hemingford fight
the fire. A fortunate change of the
wind saved the town. Loss to ranch
men in buildings and other property
Will aggregate many thousands of dol
lars.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1907-03-29
Nevada Shares in Floods.

Reno, New, March 20.-The Truckee
river has dropped three feet since
Monday and it is thought the worst
OF the flood has passed. All overland
trains are still tied up here at Sparks,
and, at the best, 1t will be "a hours
before trains are again running.
Numerous snowslides are reported in
the mountains. The damage done In
this city probably will reach not more
than $4,000, On the south side of the
river. where the greater part Of Reno
lies. people have been without electric
power, gas and water since Monday.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1907-03-29
Hartman Roads Threatened.

Notwithstanding to reports in
circulation here, a secret meeting OF
the executive board of the Interna-
tional Brotherhood of Boilermakers
and Iron Shipbuilders was held in this
city, and as a result it is said a strike
will probably be ordered within 4S
hours on all railroads controlled by
e. H. Hartman and his associates.
Mr.. Hartman, 1t is said, has beer CIV
en- 4S hours in which to agree to the
demands made on the Chicago & Alton
road by the boilermakers.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1907-03-29
Mother and DAUGHTER Burned.

Homestead, s. D.-A terrific prairie
fire, driven by a furious wind, has
beer raging since 10 o'clock yesterday
morning on the reservation west of
here.
Mrs. G. B. Yokum and her daughter
have been burned to death.
The town of Herrick is threatened
and the entire population is out fight
ing the flames.
thousands of dollars of damage has
already been done. Many farm.
houses have been burned, the fire hav-
ing covered a stretch of several miles
of country.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1907-03-29
United States Marines
Landed in Honduras

Washington, March 22.-Bluejackets
and marines have been landed from
the United States gunboat Marietta at
Trujillo and Ceiba, and probably at
Puerto Cortez, Honduras, in order to
protect American interests in those
ports.
AS yet no word has been received as
to whether forces have been landed at
Central American ports on the Pacific
Coast side, but undoubtedly this step
will be taken If American interests
are considered in danger.
The Navy Department feels that the
action taken by Commander Fullam
brings the situation completely in
hand, so far as the safeguarding of
trade interests is concerned.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1907-03-29
Low Death Rste In Canal Zone.

Washington-Only two deaths &C.
Cured among the 5.554 white labor
ers in the canal % during February.
Black water fever caused one of these
deaths and tuberculosis the other. No
deaths were reported among the SEQ
American women and children on the
tsthmus. The sick rate was "a for
every 1000 persons for the month.
Pneumonia was more prevalent than
any other disease, 20 cases being re-
ported. Three cases Of smallpox, taken
from incoming ships. were treated in
the zone hospital.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1907-03-29
NO FREE TRADE FOR AUSTRALIA.
Minister Of Trade and Customs Says
II Would Mean Starvation.

London-Sir William John Lyme,
Australian minister of trade and GUS
toms. who is visiting in London, was
interviewed Monday on preferential
trade. He said there had been a strik.
ing increase In the importation of
American machinery, particularly ag-
%ricultural implements, to Australia,
and that the German trade with Aus
tralia also was increasing.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1907-03-29
ALABAMANs LYNCH. A NEGRO.
After Woman Identifies Captured Man,
He Is RiddIed with Bullets,

Florence, Ala. = Cleveland Hard
Ing, a negro, who attacked Mrs.
Ben E. Rice near here Friday, was
lynched Sunday by 800 citizens, includ.
ing his intended victims husband. Tied
to a tree, the negro was riddled with
bullets, the first shot being fired by
Rice. Following, every man in the
crowd emptied his revolver at the
prisoner.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1907-03-29
Nav End Disorders.

Bucharest-The conservative cab
met has resigned and a liberal
ministry has been formed I'M
der the presidency of Nj. Sturdza, who
was premier in a former cabinet. It
is hoped the disorders will end.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1907-03-29
BRIDGE COMPANIES INDICTED.
Alleged Pooling, Bribery and Con
spiracy Among the Charges.

Freeport, In.-An alleged pooling
arrangement whereby a dozen bridge
companies combined, 1t Is said. and
allotted certain territory to each 9TH
ed, has resulted in the returning of
several indictments by a grand Jury.
William H. Shonz, q bridge builder,
has been indicted ON a charge Of be.
ing In a conspiracy to prevent conf
petition.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1907-03-29
Navy~Ysrd Suffers Loss.

Pensacola, Fla.-ffrerla last night de-
stroyed building No. 1 at the Rensa-
cola navy yard, entailing a loss esti-
mated at $175,OOO. In addition to the
loss Of the building and it's contents,
the machinery and equipment for the
gunboat Gloucester and Isle de Luzon
were destroyed.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1907-03-29
FIFTY MEN TO RESCUE.
Burlington Sends Help to Citizens of
H%emingford.

~Hemingford, Neb.-A prairie fire,
which at one time threatened the city
and spread itself owe a stretch of
three-fourths of a mile wide, oc-
Cured yesterday.
The fire originated at the ranch of
F.. Nixon. who lives 1914 miles north
west of this city, from the burning
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1907-03-29
star Of EthIop.. yor pone.

Rome-The pope received in private
audience Father Marie Bernado of
the Capuchin order, who presented the
pontif with an autograph letter from
King Menelik Of Abyssinia, comforting
on the pope the decoration of the star
of ethiopia.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1907-03-29
Gasoline Tank Explodes,

Atlantic, lathe 90 OO-gallon tank
OF gasoline which was thrown into
Camp creek by the wreck on the Rock
Island on Wednesday exploded last
night with a terrific report, burning
the bridge over the creek and probably
fatally injuring three men. A house
in the neighborhood caught fire and
was badly damaged.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1907-03-29
HOLD MASS MEETING.
Roumanian Jews in New York Protest
Against Outrages on Countrymen.

New York-The Roumanian Jews
OF the lower east side held
two mass meetings Sunday night
to protest against the atrocities and
outrages committed ON the Jews in
Roumania."
About a thousand dollars, it was an
nounced, was raised by contributions
at the doors.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1907-03-29
Heat Records Broken.

Guthrie, Okla.-All heat records of
Oklahoma were broken, when the Their.
mometer yesterday afternoon regis.
tered 102 in the shade. The unusual
heat was accompanied by a stiff breeze
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1907-03-29
sanderson Mot Guilty.

Carthage. Mo.-The Jury in tho
case OF Arthur Sanderson. charged
with the murder Of Solo,
NOR d. Meredith in Carthage on Jan.
Q last, brought in d verdict of not
guilty, after being out rs hours.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1907-03-29
Constable Again Invades oakIawn.

Hot Springs. Ark.-Constable Gold
en- of Hale township again invaded
Oaklawn at the head of a band of 25
members of the Citizens Improve
ment union, and a number of arrests
were made.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1907-03-29
To Abolish Sunday ExcursIons.

Indianapolis. Ind.-General passen.
ger agents and other officials of the
various railroads operating in Indiana
and Ohio will gather in this city for
the purpose Of discussing the question
OF a~bolishing Sunday excursions and
cheap rates.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1907-03-29
TAFT Changes Panama ENGINEERS.

Washington-secretary Taft an
nounced yesterday that Lieut.. Col.
Goethals would succeed Mr.. Stevens
as chairman Of the isthmian canal
commission and engineer in charge
of the canal work on April /.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1907-03-29
$4,000 Worth Of JeweIrv stol.n.

New York-Eighteen thousand dol.
lars worth Of jewelry was stolen from
the home Of Charles Morgan, son Of
the founder Of the Morgan Steamship
lines. at his home in Orange, N. J.,
Thursday,
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1907-03-29
Change of Venue Still a Question.

Caldwell, acknowledgements were
continued before Judge Wood on the
motion for a change of venue in the
Moyer-Haywood-P ettibone case, aft
davits being received for it's sup.
port.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1907-03-29
Hill Makes Denial.

st. Paul, Mimi. j. Hill said last
night there was no truth in the state.
ment that he was about to retire from
the presidency of the Great Northern
railroad.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1907-03-29

Strike Troubles In Switzerland.
Vevey, Switzerland-The general
strike which was proclaimed here re-
Gently In sympathy with the strikers
In q chocolate factory eliminated In
serious disorders.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-06-03

Try a West vIrsinian want id.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-06-03
c.nhaiA LnVeatura

The following patents ISSUED
tbs week Central Inventor; Is
pored By ID syiit& Co Patent Law,
yen. Washington, DC;
Kenhckg-G: j. Alters; coyIns,
ton, cattle food and making same; j.
a. Hlsdon, Henderson, grain drier;
q. NJ. Minis, Padueah. nut lock; ],
Schneider. Newport curtain faston'
ing; B. A. Thomas, Paducah land roll.
Ter.
TENNESSEE. D. Buchanan, Ruby,
vile, excaratlng machine; H. L. craw.
ford, Bristol, refrigerator display acl;
and meat hanger; W. a. Dufield
Hartranft, link; H. c. Lyle, Chatta.
noosa, clutcn mechanism.
West Virginia.. NJ. Gaylor, Mu!,
yane. gage for saw teeth: F. Moore,
|Scranord. internal combustion engine;
p. N. Montgomery, Berl, combined
burglar alarm and sash holder; L. G.
Mcconkey, Goodhope, ~penholder; W,
y. Cornell. Huntington, check holder
for mine cars.
Copies OF any of the above patents
will be furnished TO u readers at ten
cents each, by D. Swift & Co., Wash
%ingtOn, D. C, our special patent CORE,
~spOndents.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-06-03


went ont z cents higher than
|lsst night Stocks are small and lie
weather has not favored Tie start d
the new crop % far The situation i
strong.
oas:-We believe there only are
two things 10 keep in mind in oats
trade and hey are the rery small
country reserves and the decidedly
poor crop outlook. The trade viii DO
without new oat movement in July.
Very strong and experienced people
have accumulated large lines, based
on these facts and We believe even
more fancy prices than yet recorded
will be made in the near future.
Proylslons.-Hogs receipts are like,
.ly to run light for the present. II Il
becomes permanent the diminunon :,
the supply Of porkers will create much
friendly on the buying side of the pro.
visions.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-06-03
Calls on Bryan
To Give II Up
WATTERsoN WANTS FEDERAL
OWNERSHIP DROPPED.

Kentucky Editor Says the Nebras.
kan's theory Has Only Given the
Republicans a Club to Beat the
Democrats With-Respon,lbility for
Victory or Defeat, He Says, Rests
With Mr. ery1n
LOUISVILLE, KY. June 3.-In an
editorial to the Counier.Journal ,Mr.
Watterson made reply to the James.
town speech Of Nr. Bryan.
After euloglzIns the Nebraskan as
an orator and a man, he takes up Mr..
Bryun's position on government own.
ership. He tells how Mr. Bryan, on
his return last year, sprang 1t as an
Issue, when Republicans seized 1t
with aridIty" and "the Democrats Of
the East and South at least stood
'aghast," while Thoughtful Democrats
I'LL owe the country saw their hopes
Of union and victory dashed to earth"
He added:
"The only effect Of s%pringinS It was
to discourage II not to divide US, Civ,
ing the enemy a club to beat us with.
Now Mr.. Bryan tells us that We are
not honest in our opposition, while
We tell him that the federal owner.
ship and operation of the railways
impossible Of achievement, thank
God. because Of insurmountable diff.
culties-would reyolutionlze our whole
Republican system. putting power In
to the hands OF the central govern
ment which could never be wrested
from the party first charged with its
administration.
Does Mr.. Bryan think. upon relec.
tlon. that he owes an apology to the
myrlads OF Democrats who In this be,
lleve with us and do not agree with
him. and that II he cannot ace his
yay to J~roppIpr an Issue So disturb.
Ing he might AT least modify what
really amounts tn a ~denuncIa,Ion Of
his frIends9"
Mi, Watterson argues that the Dem.
-oeracy cannot .arord IN nomlnots q
lsou,hern candidate sor president, snd
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-06-03
RoosEyELT's ADVICE
TO RS

RIA .-s e
The people of our farming regions
must be able TO combine among them.
selves, as the most efficient means of
protecting their industry from the
highly organized interests which now
surround them on every side. a vast
field Is open for work by cooperative
associations Of farmers in dealing with
the relation Of the farm to ~tansporta.
ton and to the distribution and manu-
faetute. OF raw materials.
The best crop is the crop of chill,
dren; the best products OF the farm
are the men and women raised there
on. ! have not the slightest sympathy
with those hysterical and foolish ere
atures who wish women to attain 10
easy lives by shlrking their duties.
] have as hearty a contempt for the
woman who shIrks her full housewives
work, as J have for the man who Is an
idler, who shirks his duty OF earning
a living for himself and for his house
hold. ! believe in the happiness that
comes from the performance OF daty,
not from the avoidance OF duty.
II there Is one. lesson taught by his
tory II Is that the permanent great
ness Of any State must ultimately de
pend more upon the character Of Its
country population than upon any
thing else.
Men should get over the idea thai
TO earn sl2 a week and call 1t salary
is better than TO earn 325 a week and
call II wages"
We have tended to regard educa
ton as a matter OF the head only
and the result Is that a great many oil
our people, themselves the sons Of men
who worked With their hands, seem
TO think that they rise In the world II
they get into a position where they
do no hard manual work whatever;
where their bands will grow soft and
their working clothes will be kept
clean.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-06-03

Mr.. ,. p. Mullsa WARS.
atsrsr, says, 81 was bc'a L.:
.'ck's chur b in Lowell. =: 8, :.=
member Fr Joha o I:riIa giving
mother a I'll Of III: Nedi, 60 W..
pears his mime aid which he procured
Carleton & Hovy!' S drug store. It,
,een used IN my f:mily for nearly
ears. II .as euredm Of bronchitis
vas used by my fa,her as our f.m!!gr
:dy." tSigatdl n. P, Mullen, Gate;
io Leroy Street, Goston, Mass.
Here again Is more convincing :
dence of the truth Of "Tht Story
Father Johns aud the merit Of F4;'
Johns Medicine. F"r 50 year,,is
been the family medicine in many
families
II you zrewsak and run dow
you have aay throat or lung trouble,
4 bottle Of Father John, Medicine to-
SOLD BY E. A. BlLIlNesrEA & &C
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-06-03
wheat Prices
DROP GENTS
TIE PROSPECT OF WARNER
WEATHER IN THE UNITED
STATES AND CANADA CAUSED
SELLING oRpERs-coRN ALSO
WEAK.

CHICAGO, June 3.-Wheat prices
on the local exchange declined early
two cents per bushel today because
OF selling brought out by prospect OF
warmer weather for the United States
and Canada. At the close Of the July
delivery showed a net loss of hG1Sc.
September was down 1919c. July
corn was OF &c. Oats were 14c lower
and provisions 1o912h to zoe lower.
Weather conditions in America were
the dominating influence with wheat
traders today, the weather bureau re.
porting general rains in Kansas. Ne.
braska. Missouri, Iowa and Illinois.
Throughout the day pit traders and
small holders hammered the market
and prices steadily declined. The MAJ
ket closed weak at prices only a tribe
above the lowest point Of the session.
Primary receipts were $4,000 bushels,
NaHT-
Minneapolis. Duluth and Chicago r"-
ported receipts Of iSI cars
The corn market a weakened
from the slight extent by the break IN
wheat prices. Trading, however was
very quiet. The close was easy. Lo.
cal receipts were $50 cars.
Realizing oy longs caused weak.
ness IN Inc oaS market Local re-
celpts were III cars.
PROVISIONS were INJECTED by the
weakness OF grain and ruled weak the
enure session.
Estimated receipts for Monday;
Wheat IS cars; corn, 743 cars; oats,
loIE cars; hogs 1900 head.
CHlcAGo, June S'-Wheat-farnr
es In The southwestern wheat States
express great doubt about any mate.
nal Improvement In the harvest as
the result OF rains during the last days
OF May. Yesterday a number OF re.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-06-03
Peoples Stock Yards.
tSax & Dorsey, Proprs.)

N1.N pOto iopisst
WHEELING, ". Va, June 3, 1907.
CATTLE.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-06-03


MlscELLANEous!
lambs @6sl0i0 %
Ica1yes 5 0OG 4 %
Fresh cows per head !. 20 OOa 10 90
PlTTsBuRG, Pa, June S!-Caitle.
supply light; market steady; choice
s6!00Gs.25; prime, s5.I5d5.eO.
Sheep, supply fair; market steady;
price wethers, &G.25a6.iO; lambs.
s6yoOGs.Oo.
Veal calyes, s7.OOds.oO.
Hogs, receipts light; market active:
prime heaSies, s6.S5GG4O; mediums
and heavy workers., sC.5OGG.55; light
workers and pigs, C.55G6.G0; roushs,
s5.OOG5.aO.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-06-03

The most liberal orer that Vas sye-
made In Marion county BY any nss.
paper Is to be found on page sever
Of this paper today. Read It let %
hear from you at once. We want
two thousand more readers In Mattce
county and think this win get then.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-06-03

Don't fall to read the great offer on
page seven Of tnis paper today.
There is a proposition there that Is Of
interest to oil who want to keep
posted.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-06-03
Is pER cENI. coMMIssIon.

We WI pay to any one securing new
subscriptions to the seniiWeekly west
Yirginfan' at st:oO per gear Or TO The
daily at ss.oo5per year % cents on each
dollar paid into this ONCE. ANY NE
solicitor can make good money Just
by working evenings on this pScposi.
ton.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-06-03
LIVE STOCK.


George E. Bayha, Propr.)
WHEELING. ". Va. June /, 1907.
CATTLE.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-01-17
TO THE PUBLIC.

The supply Of water coming into tI-
city being insufficient to supply the
demand, either on account Of the
waste or Carelcssncss Of consumers
and there being prospect Of the sup
ply being entirely exhausted in anotnrr
48 hours, it Is ordered by the com
mission that the water be turned OF
from all fnains in the city at Q
O'Clock tonight, Wednesday, January
16, 1907, and remain turned off un-
til a. m. tomorrow Except In case
Of fire.. And this order will be in
force until further order Of the com
mission. Therefore all interested VIII
take notice that the water will be
shut off every night at 8 o'clock and
turned on again at a. m. next morn
ing. BY order Of Water Commission.
LARS BERGSVIK, Supt