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Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1907-12-17
Sixty Supposed to Have Met
Death in the Property of
the Yolande Coal and Coke
Company.
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[By Assoclated Press. ]

AssOClated Press
YOANDE Ala Dec ia disastrous explosion occurred at
O Company 1925 this
tell
the estimates varying
sixty white cooed
According Superintendent Huckabee
shots" 1t is
believed be before
BIRMINGHAM, Ala 16.--A from Yolande at
bodies taken the
thirty-fve
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Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1907-12-17
VIOLENT QUAKE
Is Registered
[By Associated Press.l

BRESBAU, Dec. 16.-Seismo- 4
, logical instruments here regis 4
tered a violent earthquake at
1854 Sunday. The estimated
distance of the disturbance was
$500 miles from the recording
instruments.
, . . . . . . . . . . 90 . .
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1907-12-17
OLD POINT COMFORT, Dec.

. OLD POINT COMFORT, Dec. =
. 16.-Sixteen American battle .
= ships, sparkling white in their .
. immaculate dressings of peace, =
. started today under a dazzling =
= sun of cloudless winter sky .
. on their famous twin sea ex- =
= pedition of 1900 miles along =
. foreign shores and changing =
. climes to the west coast OF, the .
= United States. President Roose- =
. welt, on the bridge of his cruiser .
= yacht, Mayfiower, personally led =
. the magnificent four-mile line of =
= fighting vessels during the first =
y stage of the voyage. From the =
= anchorage ground in Hampton =
q Roads to the HOrshoe bend in
. Chesapeake Bay, his eagle crest 4
. ed flag of blue pointed the way 4
= to the fleets destination at the =
. Golden Gate. Then where the 4
= wide reaches of sea are visible 4
. through the wide swung cape of 4
= Virginia, he turned aside and 4
= came to anchorage and reviewed
= the passing pageant.
>%% . %~~~ . = 80 . =
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1907-12-17

The sailing of the fleet was pre-
ceded by reception on the deck OF
the Mayflower, which arrived shortly
after o'clock and steamed into the
center of the anchored fleet. In the
parting with the officers of the fleet
by President Roosevelt was wholly
informal and for each he had a cor
dial handclasp, a grasp of uniformed
shoulder and hearty Goodbye, old
fellow, and good luck.
Long before the sailing time Old
Point shores and the ramparts of the
historic old Fortress Monroe were
lined with thousands of persons.
Other thousands gathered aboard
craft of all descriptions. The gov
ernment pier, projecting far out into
the roads of Old Point, was a living
mass of humanity. There wasn't a
hitch in any of the details of the
well planned program, but there was
a number of amusing incidents, not
the least of which were the antics
of four sailors who overstayed their
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1907-12-17

sThis paper is dif-
ferent from ether
newspapers, and
thank the Gods -
Verse and Prose that
IL L. dinerent-r
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1907-10-17
SURELY HAD PRIZE FLY.
Money Invested in Incubator Was Not
All Lost.

Poultney Bigelow. the brilliant au-
thor and journalist, said the other
day of the chicken farm that he is
about to set up at Maiden:
81 hope to succeed with this farm.
hope our experiences won't too closely
resemble that Of my old friend Hora-
ito Rogers. Rash Rogers lived in the
suburbs. On the suburban train one
morning he said to me with a sour
laugh:
1--WE got something nobody else has
got, Mr.. Bigelow.'
"'Have you. Rash?' said l. What
is it?'
"'Well.' said Rogers. 4 bought a
$50 incubator last rnonth. put SIS
worth of eggs in it, and Matched out
blubottle fly
He frowned, then sighed.
"'Yes,' he said. I've got the only
SOS bluebottle fly in the world"
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1907-10-17
SAID TO BE SIMPLE
EASILY MIXED RECIPE FOR KID.
NEYs AND BLADDER.
Tells Readers How to Prepare This
Homemade Mixture to Cure the
Kidneys and Bladder and
rheumatism. 4

Get from any prescription pharma-
cist the following:
Fluid Extract Dandelion, one-half
ounce; Compound Kargon, one ounce;
Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla. three
ounces.
Shake well in bottle and take a
teaspoonful dose after each meal and
at bedtime.
The above is considered by an emf
nent authority, who writes in New
York daily paper, as the finest pre-
scription ever written to relieve Back
ache. Kidney Trouble, Weak Bladder
and all forms of Urinary difficulties.
This mixture acts promptly on the
eliminative tissues of the Kidneys. en-
abling them to filter and strain the
uric acid and other waste matter from
the blood which causes Rheumatism.
Some persons who suffer with the
Affections may not feel inclined to
place much confidence in this simple
mixture, yet those who have tried 1t
say the results are simply surprising.
the relief being effected without the
slightest injury to the stomach or 9TH
er organs.
Mix some and give 1t a trial. 1t
certainly comes highly recommended.
1t is che prescription of an eminent
authority. whose entire reputation. 1t
is said. was established by it.
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1907-10-17
HIS MEMORY WAS GOOD.
Commodore Vanderbilt Had Not For.
gotten Old Days.

The coming of age of Miss Gladys
Vanderbilt and the payment to her of
some twelve millions of dollars inner
itance has brought out new crop OF
anecdotes about the Vanderbilt for
tune. One of the latest illustrates
the democratic spirit of the old COM
modore.
Sitting on the porch Of fash
ionable hotel at fashionable resort
on one occasion, it is related, the
commodore saw lady approaching
with whom he was acquainted. His
wife and daughter, who recognized
her could scarcely contain their an
ger when he arose and politely ad-
dressed her.
Don't you know" said the daugh-
ter after she had gone. that hor-
rid woman used to sell poultry to
us?"
"Yes," responded the old million
aire, "anl remember when your
mother sold root beer and l peddled
oysters in New Jersey"
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1907-10-17
The Floating Anchor.

Captain Sealby of the Cretic was
talking about the nautical ignorance
of the average tourist.
II once overheard a tourist" he said.
TASK her husband where their daughter
was"
In the blunt end of the Ship the
husband answered.
"stn worse, though" Captain Sealby
continued, was the nautical ignorance
of a couple of landsmen who went sail
ing.
These greenhorns had for anchor a
lot OF stones tied up In a burlap bag.
when lunch time came the skipper
called to his mate:
Cast anchor!
1.-THE other heaved the anchor over
board, but in the act the burlap slit and
the stones sank to the bottom while
the bag floated.
Skipper, said the man. after
watching the bag little while, 1.-The
anchor won't sink. What's to be done"
Here said the skipper. capably.
take this pole and shove her down. !"
Brooklyn Eagle.
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1907-10-17
TRANSFORMATIONS.
Curious Results When Coffee Drinking
10 Abandoned.

1t is almost as hard for an old coffee
topper to quit the use of coffee as 1t is
for whisky or tobacco fiend to break
off, except that the coffee user can
quit coffee and take up Postum with
out any feeling of a loss of the morn
ing beverage, for when Postum is we'll
boiled and served with cream, it is
really better in point Of flavor than
most of the coffee served nowadays,
and to the taste of the connoisseur 1t
is like the flavor of fine, mild Java.
A great transformation takes place
in the body within ten days or two
weeks after coffee is left off and
Postum used, for the reason that the
poison to the nerves-caffeine-
been discontinued, and in its place Is
taken liquid food that contains the
most powerful elements Of nourish-
ment.
1t is easy to make this test and
prove these statements by changing
from coffee to Postum. Read THE
Road to Wellville," in pkgs. There's
Reason"
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1907-10-17

run down from $50 to 1875 pounds.
was having terrible pain in the kid
neys, and the secretions passed almost
inyoluntarily. My left leg swelled I'M
doctor tapped it night and morning
until l could no longer stand 1t, and
then he advised amputation. l re-
fused, and began using Doan's Kidney
Pills. The swelling subsidized gradu-
ally, the urine became natural. and all
my pains and aches disappeared. l
have been well now for nine years
since using Doan's Kidney Pills"
For sale by all dealers. so cents a
box. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo. N. Y.
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1907-10-17
COINED A BIG WORD.
Little Ono Wanted to Pick the "un.
derchildrenable" Flowers.

When the first little granddaughter
was big enough to want to pick the
garden flowers. the grandparents tried
every guileful means to save their pet
posies from devastation. A truce was
reached when 1t was agreed that Har-
riet should let the garden plants alone
and pick only "children's flowers" a
descriptive name bestowed at once
alike on dandelions, buttercups.
daisies and clovers. After this there
was peace in the family. One day
Katherine. the newest granddaughter.
was contentedly pulling grasses while
grandmother shipped of blossoms
from the forget-me-nots. Katherine
remembered that fresh flowers had
not been gathered for the dinner ia
BILE. She ran over to grandmother and
promptly coined one Of the longest
words four-year-old ever used
Grandmother" she begged, cant
pick the underchildrenable flowers
for dinner?"
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1907-10-17

Laundry work at home would b
much more satisfactory II the rigns
Starch were used. In order to get thS
desired stiffness. it Is usually necos-
sary to use SO much starch that the
beauty and fineness of the fabric h
hidden behind paste OF varying
thickness, which not only destroys the
appearance, but also affects the wear
ing quality of the goods. This trou-
BILE can be entirely overcome by using
Defiance Starch. as 1t can be applies
much more thinly because of Its great
er strength than other makes.
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1907-10-17
Concelt.

There goes the big-feelin'est man
in town." pessimistically said citi-
zen of Pettyville, indicating with a con-
temptuous jerk of his thumb POM
pous-appearing parsonage who was
passing. HE thinks so darned much
of himself that he won't loaf in gro
Gerry store like ordinary folks-if he
can't loaf in the bank he won't loaf
at all. And. as far as can see, he
amt so ALFRED better than some OF
the rest of US, neither!"-Puck.
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1907-10-17
SLEEP BROKEN BY ITCHING.
Eczema Covered Whole Body for
Year-No Relief Until Cuticura
Remedies Prove Success.

For year I have had what they
call eczema. had an itching all over
my body, and when 1 would retire for
the night it would keep me awake half
the night, and the more would scratch,
the more it would itch. / tried all
kinds of remedies. but could get no re-
lief.
II used one cake Of Cuticura Soap.
one box of Cuticura, and two walls OF
Cuticura Resolvent Pills. which cost
me a dollar and twenty-five cents in
all, and am very glad l tried them, for
was completely cured. Walter w.
Paglusch, 207 N. Robey St., Chicago,
ILL.,, Oct. and 16, 1906"
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1907-10-17
ON A MAckEREL SCHOONER.
DsiIy Routine In the Life Of the elou.
cester Fishermen.

The routine life on mackerel
schooner is not strenuous. The crew
consists of IA men, skipper and
cook. Two men constitute a watch.
one aloft as lookout. the other at
the wheel, so that each man has two
hours on duty, and then IL hours OF.
before his turn comes around again.
During this period he may be called
on to shorten sail, wash the deck or
to perform other work. Half Of the
crew have their hunks forward with
the cook. who is king Of the forecas-
tie, and the rest sleep aft with the
captain. We were assigned to a
double bunk aft, where we were not
troubled with galley smells. but had
to be on our good behavior. All the
roles and revels were forward. The
crew ate in two shifts, the older men
with the skipper.-Travel Magazine.
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1907-10-17
A Ventilation Test.

It is very hard to make an impress
sion on those people who defend their
possessions on all occasions. A lady
was explaining to visitor the many
advantages Of concrete hollow-block
construction, Of which the walls Of
her new home were built.
THE air spaces in the walls afford
insulation against heat in summer and
cold in winter" she explained. BE
sides, such walls afford ventilation
and insure more healthf., house"
The visitor reflected a moment, and
replied:
"Our frame house must be quite as
well built. Every night we lock the
cat in the cellar, and have to let her
out of the attic in the morning.
Youths Companion.
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1907-10-17
RemarkahIa Photooraphx.

Photography has caught the fast
est express train in motion by means
of the cinematograph, and it also
shows the growth of flower. A bud
which bursts into bloom in, say, 16
days. is exposed to camera every
Is minutes during the 16 days, and
when the pictures developed from the
films are assembled in order in the
moving picture machine. the observer
may see, to his delight, all in min.
ute or two, the gradual breaking of
the bud-the blossoms open, close by
night and reopen in the morning. the
leaves grow under the eye, the sta
mems peep from cover. and. finally.
the full-blown flower.
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1907-10-17

Consul G. H. Scidmore. OF Negasah.
reports the estimated value OF tho
catch Of the Japanese deep-sea fish
ermen in 1906 as $557,0S5. They also
captured fish to the value Of $140.415
along the Korean coasts. including
whales. worth $6S,000.
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1907-10-17
Drink More Water.

There are so many soothing and
hygienic elements in water. just clear
water. either hot or cold, that, gen.
orally speaking, the whole human
race would be better for more varied.
If not necessarily copious. use of 1t.
Few persons drink enough water be.
tween meals
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1907-10-17
Corpse Could Not stand Il.

The affable Captain Dugge Of tho
Hamburg American liner Prince Oscar
was commiserating with seasick pas
senger.
"seasickness, sir" said the captain.
us a very nasty thing. Some peoples
sufferings, though, are far more afro
cious than yours. I once carried a
Philadelphia who suffered dreadfully.
"At the height of his seasickness the
poor Philadelphia beckoned his wife
to his bedside and said In weak voice.
Jenny. my will is in the CONNER
cial Trust Company's care. Every
thing is left to you. dear. My various
stocks you will find in my safe deposit
box
y THE man paused and sighed. Then
he said. feryently:
And. Jenny. bury me on the other
side. can't stand this trip again.
alive or dead New York Press.
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1907-10-17

says: Il had been
showing symptoms Of
kidney trouble from
the time l was mus
tered out Of the army,
but in all my life I
never suffered as in
1897. Headaches, dir
illness and sleepless-
ness, first, and then
dropsy. l was weak
and helpless, having
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1907-10-17
How's This?

We offer Ono Hundred Dollars Reward for any
case OF Catarrh that cannot be cured by Halls
Catarrh Cure. 80 -
We the undersigned, have known +. ]. Cheney
for the last is years. and believe him perfectly non
orabie in all business transactions and financially
able to carry out any obligations made by his hrm
wALDINa. KINNAN & MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo. o.
Halrs Catarrh Cure ia taken internally acting
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces OF tho
systcm. Testimonials sent free. Price 70 cents pei
bottle Sold by all Druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1907-10-17
Some .Japs nese Proverbs.

y Some Japanese Proverbs.
Many words. little sense.
To be over polite is to be rude.
The doctor can not cure himself.
Hell's torrents are measured ny
money.
There are thorns on all roses.
INQUIRE seven times before you be-
lieve a report
He is a clever man who can preach
n short sermon.
Treat every old man as thy father.
Thine own heart makes the world.
The throne OF the gods is OH the
brow Of righteous MANTLE He's
perian.
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1907-10-17

The lank, leng-haired young man
looked dreamily at the charming girl
ON whom he was endeavoring to make
a favorable impression.
did you ever long for death?" he
asked, in low and moving tone.
"Whose?" inquired the charming
but practical young person.-Youth's
COMPANION.
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1907-10-17
Ladies' Can Wear Shoes

One size smaller after using Aliens Foot
Ease. A certain cure for swollen, sweating,
hot aching feet. At all Druggists, 2oc, A a.,
cept no substitute. Trial package FREE.
Address A. S. Olmsted lie Roy, N. Y.
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1907-10-17

Whether you be men or women, you
will never do anything in the world
without courage. 1t is the greatest
quality of the mind. next to honor
James Allan.
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1907-10-17

Keep thy heart, and then it will be
easy for thee to keep thy tongue
Leighton.
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1907-10-17
Important to Mothers
His Ianouaqe.

Mrs. Cussem-Why did you take the
parrot out of the room?
Mr. ENSEMBLES just beginning to
learn to talk, and thought it was best
to keep him out while l was putting
on my new shirt"
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1907-10-17
A TERRIBLE EXPERIENCE.
How a Veteran Was Saved the Ampu-
tation Of Limb.

B. Frank Doremus. veteran, Of
Roosevelt avenue. indianapolis. Ind,
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-07-12
THE LITTLE TOTS THE STARS.
CONTINUED from page q

A musical was given by the pupils
of Miss Eva Virginia Johnson, Monday
evening, June oath. The ages of the
pupils ranged from six to nine years
and every number rendered by the
pupils was a gem. Those participat-
ing upon the program were Gertrude
Branham. Ruth Braxton, Franklin
Branham, Clara Lumpkins, Harriet
White, Edith Merriwether, Efiie Bos-
well, Maude Adams, Maud Matthews
and Deborah +, Johnson. Miss John
son is teacher in the public schools,
is musician OF rare accomplishment
and charm, and embodies all those
higher elements of refinement and
grace which 1t is so helpful for chill.
dren to receive from her. Indeed
child would be blessed to have her
association. II he should not get that
which is so perfectly giyen-music.
Miss johnson has our heartiest con
gratulaIons and wishes for continued
success
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-07-12
SHOULD NOT BE OVERLOOKED.

Col Perry II. Carson is one Of the
figures in this country who should not
be overlooked when We are contemp-
lating men who have rendered great
service to the race. Many years ago
II was unsafe for colored women To
walk the streets alone here. because
OF white toughs Col. Carson realiz.
Ing the needs organized band of col.
ored men and with clubs and guns
rid the city OF these toughs and made
1t possible for men and women 10
go along the streets In safety. How
much the grand old man has done In
other ways We are going TO chronicle
at some other time. He has done his
part.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-07-12
PAUL LAWRENCE DUNBAR.

He was the worlds greatest Negro
poet The fact that he had no white
blood In his veins makes his achieve
ments the more astounding. A fine
engraving made In three colors has
Just been issued which sells for only
one dollar t3100). Send for one to
day. Address The Colored American
Novelty Co.. p. o. Drawer 231S, Wash.
ington, d. c. Agents wanted.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-07-12
THE NORTHWESTERN NEGRO.

Send fifty cents for n copy of The
Northwest Negro Progress Number OF
The Seattle Republican and learn Of
the opportunities OF the Negro In the
plete with splendid half tones descript-
i've OF the country and It's colored folk
as well as brim full OF interesting sta
istcs,
THE SEATTLE REPUBLICAN,
Seattle, Wash.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-07-12
COMMONWEALTH LIFE.

Assembly No. 102, Commonwealth
Life Association, meets second and
fourth Thursday at Odd Fellows
Hall, 1882 Arapahoe Street, s p. m.
All members are requested to be pres.
ent.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-07-12

On the authority of Admiral Ka-
ura: "ln the early Meiji days
great Saigo-Saigo Takamori-
ID three lads whom he sent to
Iy at the naval college In Tokyo
lese three lads we're Yamamoto,
ogo and Kamimura. Yamamoto Is
ow Admiral Baron Yamamoto, minis
er OF marine, and as for Togo and
-amimura, their names alone need
Je mentioned. The three youths ap-
liel themselves diligently to study.
out in 1875 very disquieting news
reached them-that their patron Sal.
20 had severed his relations with the
government and that a serious collis-
- appeared inevitable. They then
COX counsel together. II seemed In.
possible for them, though mere lads,
TO remain quietly at their studies
while such crisis pended If Saigo
were in the right, then their plain
duty was to range themselves on his
side and fall or triumph with him.
3,
would be under no lesser obligation
to advise him by sacrificing their lives
according to the traditional custom
OF loyal samursi. Hence ii seemed TO
them that they had no choice but TO
hasten to Kagoshima and place them.
selves In direct communication with
their patron.
They made their escape from the
naval college at night and succeeded
T. reaching Osaka. There they found
their slender stock OF money already
exhausted. and without fresh supply
1t would be impossible to proceed
Their only hope lay in a frank appeal
to Gcdai Tomoatsu. the famous samu.
raj merchant OF Osaka. To him they
unec,omed themselves and asked for
aid. He refused 10 assist them In
any way. That evening as they sat
sadly In their inn debating their sad
position. the door was suddenly drawn
partly open and mans hand threw
In parcel II containe,. a sheaf OF
banknotes Godai chose this clsndes
tine method OF succoring them: pru.
tence bad dictated his curt refusal,
but his sympathies were with the
lads. Their difficulues were now soly-
cd. Taking passage in a little coast.
ing steamer they reached Kagoshima
and repaired TO the residence OF
Saigo.
He rated them in the strongest
terms, I selected you as promising
Students he said. and sent you TO
the naval college. not with any sci
ash purpose OF mine nor yet for your
own sakes. but because the day will
inevitably come when Japan must
measure her strength with Russia
and II is Incumbent on every true
Japanese TO prepare vigorously for
that crisis. In the naval college You
had only one duty TO perform-the
duty OF applying yourselves earnestly
to your tasks and eqnipping you.
selves 10 serve your country In hcr
time OF need. You have absconded
from the college in obedience to your
own imaginings, thus betraying the
trust ! reposed in you and forgetting
your duty as students. Return at
once. and henceforward, whatever
may happen. even though mountains
crnmhle and rivers run backward let
0'I my induce Won 10 turn from tho
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-07-12

The colored orphanage and old
folks home. city location +46 to 452
South First street, Jerome Park. Our
suburban property. l60 acres. sixteen
miles northeast Of Denver and 105 feet
higher than Denver. where nature
smiles. Incorporated October, 1905,
Our executive board 10 undenomina.
tional. We receive any child or aged
cautiously. Anyone desiring informa-
tton Of any kind relative 20 this char.
table work among our people or any
other nationality will dad any Of the
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-07-12

following officers ready and willing to
explain the work and its needs: Rober,
Gray. president: Mrs j. A. Smith. vice
president; Mrs. ]. P Blackwell, second
vice president: Mrs. Lavenia Knight.
matron: Mrs. Hattie Shelton, assistan,
matron; Mrs. Hattie Overman. chair,
man building fund; Mrs. NJ. E. Morri
son, solicitor, S34 South 18th street,
William R. Rhodes, secretary and
treasurer, 2535 East 5th avenue.
mot looking each Of you to his owl
things, but each Of you also to ths
things Of otherA"