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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-01-30
RAILROADS REAP FEARFUL HARVEST OF HUMAN LIFI
MAN BLOOD ON THE AMER.
CAN RAILWAYS BRINGS THE
COUNTRY FACE TO FACE
WITH NEW PERIL.

WASHINGTON, d. c., Jan. 3d.
The people of the United States
have new peril to try their
nerves and wrench their hearts
1t is a peril of the new twen-
tieth century-the peril Of railroad
travel.
Approximately 500 passengers
have been killed during the last
few months in the most appalling
series of railroad accidents the
country has ever known, brought
about, as matter of common
knowledge, by the desperate efforts
of the railroad companies to make
more money.
Twenty years ago people travel
ed on railroad trains with compare
tive safety. There were some ac-
cidents, but few men dreaded
trip by rail.
Even 10 years ago the peril was
not great In 1897 only 222 pas
sengers were killed.
But look at the last four months!
"A total of 500 human beings, pas
sengers on trains in the United
States, were torn and mangled,
scalded and burned to death in the
coaches of the gluttonous railroad
trust. Horror 225 per cent greater
in four months than in the whole
of 1897!
During 1897 6,437 persons. in
Guiding railroad employees, lost
their lives during the year on ac-
count of railroad accidents. and
$4,000 were injured. Last year
more than 10000 were killed and
100000 injured
The slaughter for the toll of
1907 has already begun with ter
rible mortality. The railroads are
overworked, overcrowded and over
capitalized. Earnings that should
be devoted to improving and re-
plenishing the equipment and pay
ing for better class of labor are
diverted to dividends to keep up the
value of watered stock.
The accompanying table gives
the worst of the recent railroad dis
asters. There weer many more the
country over where the casualties
were one two or three.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-01-30

did you interview the president
of the trust this morning." asked
the city editor.
81 did"
what did he say"
''He said the manner in which the
industrial enterprises and the
financial interests were being at
tackled convinced him the country
was going to the dogs"
by the way, what did the chair
man of that new reform organiza-
ton say when you interviewed
''He said the manner in which
the great industrial enterprises and
the financial interests were attack
ing our institutions convinced him
the country was going to the
dogs"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-01-30
lSTRNUS CANAL CUTTERS TO Date

Lieutenant I,cien original concessionare
"Compagne Unyerselle
Lesseps company
1881. estimated $127.000000 Quit 1892
Receiver the old organized in 1894
worked systematically until 1899.
property
ron Colombia
September Colombia treaty
Colombia
commission by president
f. appointed chief
better job by capitalsc
Theodore p Shons April 1906 chief
1907 captaistc
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-01-30
Ms FAITH PASsETn
ALL UNDERSTANDING

After long and serious thought
John Rogers. the Occur d'Alene
miner. decided yesterday to allow
the apprehension of Rose" the
young lady who through her pre-
tense of love caused him to buy her
diamonds. dresses and trinkets and
become highly eXtravagant all
round. Rogers still has faith in the
girl and says he believes that when
she is appreheuded she may CON
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-01-30
FRISCO RAISING A
BIG CROP OF
PUGS
T

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 30.-The
question "Where do all the pugs
come from" is answered in this
city by the fact that over 200 anna
tours are in training right now.
The prospects for good crops of
feather and lightweights was never
better, and local trainers are trying
hard to convince themselves that it
is only a matter of a short time be.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-01-30
JOHNNY MURPHY (TOP)
WILLIE CONROY

fore cOnqueror Of Joe Cans will
be developed.
There is plenty to encourage the
young pug. There is a regular
weekly exhibition, consisting Of
from six to eight four roound bouts.
at which tremendous enthusiasm is
aroused. The attendance scarcely
ever falls below the 5000 mark.
The big purses hung up i'll Ne
yada also have something to do
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-01-30

vince him OF her honesty. The po-
lice believe the young lady has left
town. They have several descrip-
tons. any one of which might fit,
and these have been telegraphed
to police departments in all parts
of the Northwest. 1t has developed
that the lady in question is a young
adventures and was assisted in
fleeing the miner by male COM
panion of whom the police have a
good description. He will also be
apprehended.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-01-30

with the growing desire Of the
youngsters to be pugs.
The most promising boys right
now are Johnny Murphy and
Willie Conroy. They have put it
over all the amateurs in their class.
and are among the score or more
who announce they will soon join
the professional ranks.
1t seems that California will ever
hold it's reputation of turning out
more pugs than all the rest of the
states combined.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-01-30
GOTCH TO WRESTLE RUSSIAN.

Geo. Hackenschmidt. the Lion, y
and Frank Gotch, American cham
pion wrestler, have been matched
to wrestle for a purse of $4,000
offered by the Missouri Athletic
club of Kansas City. The date will
be some time in May.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-01-30
HAD JAG AND FUR BOA,

John Coliary. irish and drunk,
was arrested last night by Patrol.
man Mcdonnell and charged with
being suspect. Collary had an
SIS fur boa around his neck. This
he was trying to sell for SO cents
He said he bought 1t of a Kan on
the road to Nine Mile.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-01-30
CITY LEAGUE SESSION,

At the committee meeting of the
City league last night motion
passed to tender membership to
every team that finished the season
last year The Chicago Clothing
Co. may have a team in place Of
Greenough Bros.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-01-30

Newcomers in the game often
think 1t is necessary to take a long
run to get the ball going in good
shape. This Is a serious mistake.
Don't stand too far back. About
three steps are enough to take.
When the bowler takes a long run
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-01-30
THE COLUM BIA.

"The Old Clothes Man" closes to-
night to be followed by the linn
Co. Thursday, Friday and Satur-
day, with matinee, in Fra Diavolo.'
Frances Gray has the leading role.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-01-30
WHITMAN WINS GAME.

The Whitman college basketball
team last night defeated Gonzaga
college 81 to "a.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-01-30

"The Little Duchess" with Coun-
tess Olga Won Hatzfeldt in the lead
ing role, is dated for the Spokane
Friday and Saturday. 1t is com
edy all through and said to be the
titled actress best hit.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-01-30
THE AUDITORIUM.

The Jessie Shirley Co. is playing
Hearts of the Blue Ridge" a
Southern story this week.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-01-30
THE WASHINGTON.

Vaudeville with comic specialties
and singing. The bill carries a
good Juggling act.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-01-30
SPORTING SNAP SHOTS

young Germany" gave Kid Har-
rison trimming last night at the
bricklayers' smoker at Elks temple.
Germany" is an amateur and put
it all over the professional.
Kid Scaler and Danny Dougherty
box three round exhibition tonight
at the Columbia theater, where Dan
ny is appearing as a member Of the
"Old Clothes Man" company.
Kid Oglesby is hard at work at
Helena, Mont, training for his fin
ish fight with Kid Scaler.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-01-30
At the Theatres

ers two dates, tonight and tomor
row evening.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-01-30
HINTS TO BOULERC
BY AN EXPERT--NO. 2

to spoil your chance for good
score.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-01-30

The Press is the only penny pa
per in the Inland Empire. -
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-01-11

that the burning was an act of incen-
diarism, +.
NOW, THEREFORE,, +, d. G. Hey
ward, Governor Of the State of South
Carolina, in order that justice may
be done and the majesty of the law
vindicated, do hereby offer reward
Of One Hundred ($100.00) Dollars
for the apprehension and conviction
of the person or persons who commit
ted said act Of incendiarism.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have
hercunto set my hand and
caused the Great Seal of the
State to be affixed, at Colum-
bia, this 7th day Of aJnuary,
a. ID. 1907, and in the 131 year
Of the Independence Of the
United States of America.
ID. G.. HEYWARD.
BY THE GOVERNOR:
J. II. CAN'T,
Secretary of State.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-01-11
Friday, January II, 1907.
THAT UNION STATION.

The arrangements for the union
station at Newbcrry seem to be at Il
standstill. The G., n. e. l.. is ready
to connect but as we understand it is
waiting to see if the suggestion of the
committee from the city council to
move the present Southern station
from where it now is to the north
side of Main street is to be carried
our. Mr.. Childs is willing to do this
and to contribute to the cost what
ever the umbrella sheds would cost
This would be almost enough to make
the change.
We understand that civil engineer
has been there and looked over the
field and reports that while it will
take a little filling to grade the site
and will require The Southern s water
tank to he moved, yet from an en-
ginccring standpoint of view the
plan is perfectly feasible to move the
depot as suggested. The engineer re-
ports also that the plan which was
stated in The Herald and News some
time ago and which was suggested by
Mr.. Childs Of filling the gap now oc-
cupied by the trcstlc and building a
sixteen foot culvcrt is very good
one.
What We want now is that this plan
should be carried out and Just
rs possible.
IF the umbrella shed idea is carried
out with the new track Of the c., N.
& L.. where il is there will scarcely
be room between the two tracks for
a vehicle to pass.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-01-11
Columbia Letter.

Columbia, Jan. 10.-The special
correspondent of The Herald and
News is counted on for the matters of
interest from Columbia during the
session.
1t shall be my purpose to make com
ment from week to week on what is
done and to keep up with local mat
tiers relating especially to Ncwbcrry.
Senator Blease was elected prcsi-
dent protein of the senate which is
a high compliment TO the county of
Newberry as we'll as to Senator
Blease.
Mr.. Blease was also appointed on
the following committees:
Chairman Of Comittec on Federal
Relations. and on Dispensary, In
corporations. Privileges and Elections,
Medical Affairs. Rules, Legislative
Library. Military.
The House committees were an
n"u"ccd this morning and are as
follows:
J"hn>t"nc-Ways and Means, Edu-
cation. Commerce and Manufactures,
Legislative Library, Offices and Of
ficcrs.
neutrality-suspicious., Legislative
Library. Medical Affairs.
Aull-Chairman Of Committee on
Public Printm" and on Ways and
Means and Education.
\ number Of new bills have al
ready been introduced but no work
will he done except To get ready be-
fore next week.
There are about seven bills already
introduced to abolish "Buckct
Shops"
The Raysor- Manning bill will be in
troduccd again and as will bill pro
vidin@ for the abolition Of state dis
pcnsary.
The general assembly this year is
largely new body and there are
many young men in it, though some
have seen service in years gone by.
The only discussion in the house to-
day were the very short talks allowed
by thc speaker un the motion to strike
ont the cnacting words of the resolu-
tion introduced in the senate by Mr.
Blcasc endorsing the position of
President Roosevelt in dismissinr the
legro soldiers in the Brownsville
Hiots. 1t was stated that it was an
indirect slop at Senator Tillman and
further IT was matter with which the
house had nothing to do.
On roll call the resolution was
killed by very decided vote.
The flood of new bills is something
amazing. And it seems some of the
members at least have it in for the
railroads if one is to Judge by tho
number of measures already proposed
affecting these corporations.
+. II. A.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-01-11
AN ORDINANCE.
close StannI

BE 1t Ordained By the Mayor and
Aldermen Of the Town Of Ncwberrv,
South Carolina, in Council assembled
and by authority Of the same.
Section L. That from and after the
passage Of this ordinance all male
persons between the ages of eighteen
and fifty years in the Town of New
berry, S. c., are hereby required to
perform six days labor during each
year upon the streets Of the said
Town, under the direction = of the
street overseer, or to pay three dol
lars to the clerk and treasurer of the
town council of the Town of Newber
ry each year in lieu thereof, which
shall be due and payable on or before
the first day Of April, provided that
receipt in full Of communication tax
shall be issued to any person who shall
pay the same prior to the month of
April, Provided. however, that moth
ing herein contained shall be so con-
strued as to exempt any person who
shall become resident Of the Town
or Newberry, at any time of any year,
from performing the labor or paying
the communication tax herein reuuired.
Section ,. All persons violating the
provisions of this ordinance by fail
ing to perform the said labor or nav
said communication tax in lieu thereof.
shall, upon conviction thereof, be fin
ed not more than five dollars or be
imprisoned for not more than ten
days or sentenced to nard work on
the public works of said Town. pru-
Vlded, that the provision OF this ordin-
ance shall not apply to persons hold
ing certificate Of physical disability
from reputable licensed physician,
said certificate not to be over one wear
old, and any person presenting such
certificate shall make oath before the
said clerk and treasurer that such dis
ability prevents him from making a
livelihood at his usual avocation; nor
to ministers Of the gospel in actual
charge of congregation, teachers
employed in the public schools, school
trustees, and persons permanently
disabled in military service of the
State, any person who served in the
late war between the States, all per-
sons employed in the quarantine SER,
vice OF the State, and members Of the
Fire Department Of the Town Of New
berry, provided, however, that only
twenty members Of each company Of
the said department shall be exempt
under the provisions of this section,
and it shall be the duty of the secre-
tary Of each company to file with the
Clerk and Treasurer OF said Coun-
ell, list Of all members of his COM
pany on or before the first day Of
january of each year
Section 3. That all ordinances, or
parts of ordinances, inconsistent with
this ordinance be, and the same is
hereby repealed.
Done and Ratified Under the corpor-
ate seal Of tho Town Of Newber-
~, South Carolina, this second
day Of January, y. D. 1907,
A. T. BROWN, :.
Mayor.
Attest:
Eugene S. Werts, !
O. G, T m ~ NJ lfi.a. tssg'
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-01-11
The Family Jar,

The family Jar waXed riercer.
"You talk about being to blame
for your marrying?" shrilly excliam-
cd Mrs. Vich-Senn. "John Henry,
did [ hunt you out and make love to
you?"
"No!" he snortcd. "But you could
have given me the CLASSY eye and
sent me about my business, and you
didn't do it, madam-you didn't do
it !'-Chicago Tribune.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-01-11
ECZEMA and PILE CURE

EREE Knowing what it was to suffer
will give FREE OF CHARGE
to any afflicted positive cure for Ecze-
ma, Salt Rhum, Erysipelas, Piles and
Skin Diseases. Instant Relief Don't
suffer longer. Write F. w. WILLIAMS.
400 Manhattan Avenue. New York. Eli
close Stamp.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-01-11
PROCLAMATION.
STATE or SOUTH CAROLINA
u ENElIITINE CIIANIRER

=. = TNTNN IT ' II CI1N MI5EK.
WHEREAS information has been
received at this Department that on
the - Of December, A. d. 1906,
the stable, mules and considerable
food belonging to Dr..J. NJ. RI. Ruff,
III the County Of Newberry were burn
ed, and there being reason to believe
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-01-11

Success seldom comes to the man
who waits for it, and then only in the
ease Of the cafe employe.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-20
CASKETS AT AUCTION.
Undertaking Establishment Went Under the Hammer.

Bridgeport, Nov 20.-A unique auction sale and the first of its kind ever recorded here took place Monday afternoon when the undertaking es- tablishment with its stock of caskets in the parlors of Coughlin & Gan non, 1051 Broad street was up for sale. The discussion of prospective buyers in estimating the value of coffins and trimmings for the burial of the dead, had it's humorous phases. Some fine looking caskets were appraised at $11 each. Gee" said one of the spectators. but there must be a big profit in the un- dertaking business.
 "I know where casket like that used at a funeral and with only a few additional trimmings cost $1O0." We'll" said a man versed in the business, you must remember that at funeral the services of the un- dertaker, the use of the hearse, the horses and the driver must be esti- mated in taxing up for a casket."
 Several bids were made for the stock and it was finally knocked down to the National Casket Co of New York for s4S5. The sale, which was a success. was conducted under the direction of Elmwood & Son, auctiOneers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-20

There are many indications that the all powerful influence exerted by the speaker is to be prosritutad to the promotion of what he foolishly re- gards as his presidential chances, says one writer. For instance, Represen- tative Fordney of Michigan, who is most anxious to secure seat on ways and means, has already held lis dis trict convention and elected two dele gates to the national convention and instructed them to cast their votes for MT Cannon. Having been held before the call of the national con- mittee the convention was doubtless illegal, but that will probably inter- fcre in no way with the speaker 5 gratitude and Mir Fordney's ambition. A neat sign on the door of the speak CTS room reading, All members who aspire to good committee assign ments must first see that their dis trict delegates to the next national convention are instructed to vote for Joseph G. Cannon for president" would be most appropriate, as it would cor rectly portray the motives which are controlling Mir Cannon in making up his slate of committees for the new congress.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-20
DR. A. D. VARIELL,
 Office: Apothecaries Hall Building. 2 to 4, and 7 to 8 p. III.
NOTICE.

The Bureau of Assessment of the City of Waterbury, in the matter or the assessment and determination of benefits accruing to all parties inter- ested by the paving of South Main street, from Washington street south- erly to the angle below the plant or the Waterbury Buckle Company, as the same was accepted by the Board of Aldermen, September 16. 19OI, ap- proved September 16, 1907, made re- port to the Board of Aldermen, set ting forth that they caused reason able notice to be given to all persons interested in the proposed public int provement, in all respects, pursuant to the provisions of the charter or said city, to appear before them and be heard in reference thereto, and that they fully heard at the time and place specified in said notice all persons who appeared before them.
 And thereupon they did assess and determine that each of the following named persons pay to the City of Wa terbury, for benefits accruing to them, and each of them. by the proposed public improvement, the sums writ ten opposite their names, respectively, to witt
 East Side-Thomas McEvoy, $451.- 15; James Donnelly. $124.23; Edna Santanna, 124.23; Simon Freedman, Louis Freedman. $124.23; James Hart nett, life use. Ella Hartnett, Mary Hartnett, $12423; estate Richard B. Lewis, 124.23; Peter F. Coughlan, $106.34.
 West Side-The Waterbury Buckle Co S53993; Sarah J. Sedgwick, $99,- 3S: Ida M. Lewis. S164.77; Harriet A. Lewis. C3-0 Ida NJ. Lewis. (2-5I $163 9S: Harriet A. Lewis. $117.96; es- tate Richard Lewis, $102.2G; total, s2.37292.
 Report accepted. assessment of benefits confirmed and adopted. hv the Board of Aldermen. November IS, 1907, approved November 19. 1907, payable Friday, December G, 1907, at the office of the Collector of Taxes, City hall building.
 Attest.
 WILLIAM H. SANDLAND.
 11-19-2 City Clerk.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-20

At the last annual meeting of the Interstate National Guard association special committee was appointed to prepare a course of revolver firing for the organized militia. This course has been approved by the secretary of war and has been promulgated in cir cular No A. The war department is not in a position to order the national guard to observe this course, but 1t lis commended for acceptance" and will doubtless form the basis for qualifications, says Washington writer Those qualifying will he di- Vided into three classes. viz: Marks man. sharpshOoter, and expert Tar get "A"wlth the eight inch hullseye will he used. The course for quail fication as a marksman and as a sharpshoOter will be as follows: T. and 25 yards. two scores rapid fir, ten seconds to each score; 25 yards, two scores timed fire 30 seconds to each score; JO yards, two scores. slow fire, one minute to each shot. There are five shots to each score. The marksman qualification is G5 per cent. or 13O out of 200 points. The slarpshooter qualification is So per cent. or 1G0 out of 200 points. The course for qualification as expert, which is open 10 sharpshoosers only. ia as follows: 1J and 2i yards, two scores rapid fire. s seconds to tue scorc: 25 and 50 yards. two scores, timed fire. 20 seconds to cacn scurr. a yards slow fire. 70 seconds to each shot. The exper; qualification will bs SO per cent. or 2OO out Of 2lO points Those who qualify In the course will designated as revolver marksman." revolver sharpshOoter" or revolver expert" and will bc entitled to weat a suitable decoration.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-20
WEDNESDAY, NOV 20, 1907.

Speaking of the prohibition move ment at Washington one writer who opposes it, says that in order to ap- pease the temperance men that the saloons must be removed from prin- cipal thoroughfares; must take down their gaudy signs and enticing entran- ces must be changed. If the saloon wants to stay it must make itself as irconspicuous as possible. The small buffet and club are not so objection able, but every man, even the harden ed drinker, revolts at passing in front Of a saloon with wide open doors through which comes ceaseless stream of profanity, if accompanied by the good wife and family. What killed liquor selling at the capital was not the sale itself, but the open, bar like method of selling.