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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-10-22

Henry E. Jones of Tampa. Fla. writes:
Il can thank God for my present health,
due to Foley's Kidney Cure. / tried doc
tors and all kinds of kidney cures, but
nothing done me much good till 1 took
Foley's Kidney Cure. Four bottles cured
me, and l have no more pain in my back
and shoulders. L am 81 years old, and
suffered long. but thanks to Foley's Kid
ney Cure 1 am well and can walk and
enjoy myself. 1t is a pleasure to recon-
mend II to those needing a kidney medi-
cine."-F. ]. Hill Drug Co, THE Never
Substitutors."
The best" To-Day. Vienna Walnut
Bread. Vienna Bakery.
All Wall Papers % per cent off.
w. A. DUVALL, ITO w. I'd South.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-10-22

The last tryout for the university glee
club was held yesterday afternoon and
Director Squire Coop announces that the
club has been practically picked.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-10-22

A smoker is to be given in Republican
city headquarters Wednesday night. be-
ginning at o'clock. There will be plenty
of free cigars and refreshments and the
color line will not be drawn. 1t is under
stood that an effort is going to be made
to smoke DR.. Plummer out on the propo-
Sition as to whether or not he said the
Republicans didn't have a chance on earth
to carry the election this year.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-10-22

The designations of five Republican
councilmanic candidates. one from each
municipal ward. were filed with the city
recorder yesterday. The candidates who
retire are Fred r. Davis, c. E. Davey.
Albert ]. Davis, Andrew A. Smith and
John NJ. Hayes.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-10-22

The following communication was re-
ceived yesterday from Richard p. Morris
the Democratic mayoralty candidate:
attempting to place me in the attitude of
favoring the success of the American
party. as against the Republican party
is an outrage. l bslieve that the success
of the American party in the coming
municipal election would be a great mis-
fortune to the citizens of Salt Lake City.
r. 7. MORRIS.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-10-22

The best" To-Day. Vienna Walnut
10
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-01-30
GOVERNOR UNBEVDSI
Sends Secretary r Ct a Petite
Mess, sc.
OFFICIAL INQUIRIES BY ENGLAND
English Authorities, However; Are
Not Through With the Jamaica In
eident SO Far as The Governor is
Concerned.

Washington, special.-An express
sion of gratitude from Governor
swettenham, Of Jamaica; for the
sympathy and aid extended by the
United States to the victims Of the
disaster on that island, the publica-
ton of the text of a graceful note
from Esma Howard, the British
charge here, conveyed the regrets of
Sir Edward Grey, the British prin-
cipal Secretary of State, on account
Of the incident, and d eabled report
from American Vice Consul Orrett
at Kingston, we're among Tuesdays
developments in the now famous
controversy between Governor SWEET
tenham and Rear Admiral Davis,
commanding the relief squadron
which went to Kingston. While Gov.
ernor Swettenhan's message is
couched i'll the most polite terms,
the British authorities, nevertheless,
are not through with the matter SO
far as the Governor is concerned.
In his letter Mr.. Howard takes oc.
.casion to inform this government
that His Majesty's government is
causing official inquiries to be made
as to the authenticity of the letter
credited 10 Governor Swettenham.
Governor Swcttenham's cablegram
reads as follows:
jamaica, Jan. 20.
s'The Hon.: Elihu Root, State Secre'
3 tay, Washington.
!; "Jamaica profoundly grateful to
you, excellency for expression OF
sympathy, and for the very practical
aid so kindly given by Admiral Davis
and the entire particular service
squadron Of the United States Navy
(Signed) "GOVERNOR.'
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-01-30
$4,000 Fire at Hamlet.

.c...l,t c,,oo;ol Tbo h,,;Id;no and
oamie!, tnpee,al,--ine p..lius -, aIq
entire plant OF the Carollna Dlsllll,
ing company, or 5 cottages occn.
pied by negroes, the oeaooaro req.
depot and all its contents, 1 'ose.nIn tStai1n
with ~ ioaaea ooA cais, u.s. We. c,.o sul s,l,;aI
DESTROYED by disastrous nle Ml,tsD Tr,.oa
ragged furlousiy I9I tnree nIuiS tuIa tha
DAY afternoon. ~ was ,oal on.y G e,:soht D I
most most despaIate ana liIeless ~ aiengs aag,as
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-01-30
12 Killed in Explosion.

Weston, W. Va, Speeial.-Five
Americans and seven Italians are
known to be dead as the result OF an
explosion of fire damp in the Penn
sylvania Company's mine at Lorenz,
w. Va, near Buchannon, W. Va,
which occurred about $50 Saturday
evening. Immediately following the
explosion the mine caved in and near
ly caused the entombment Of all the
miners estimated at 100. The bodies
of 12 dead men have been recovered
and it is not known at this time
whether any others met death. The
Americans who were killed are:
Charles Boseman.
William Bailey.
James Scott.
Charles johnson.
Glenn Miles.
The bodies Of seven Italians have
also been recovered, but as they are
known only by numbers, their iden-
tity is.not possible.
The explosion occurred just as the
day force was leaving the mine.
Only few of the men had reached
the surface when, with a terrific re-
port, the fire damp exploded.
The FIVE. Americans and seven Ital-
ians. who were killed, were found
about 100 feet back in the mine. Ap-
parently the IL men had been over
come by gas and died, as their bod
les were not burned.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-01-30
To Ask Rates Given St. Louis.

Norfolk, Va, speciaE.-The pas
senger representatives of railroad and
steamship lines entering Norfolk, af-
ter conference Of two days on the
jamestown Exposition, desided to is
sue a circular to all railroads and
transportation lines in the country
requesting that rates practically SINH
lar to those in effect during the st.
Louis Exposition be made effective
curing the jamestown Exposition
period. The rates will vary accord
ing to distance and time Unit and
Will be of considerably reduced
nature.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-01-30
-FOUR BURNED TO Death

Mil MS; i Of eochedc ufacturing
Company, Dover, II. e., Burned to
Ground-Bodies of -Four Boy epaz:
atives, Charred Beyond Hope OF
identification, Found in Smoking
Ruins and it is Believed Another
Will be Discovered.
Dover, N. H, special.-Dover's5
most disasterous fire, which occurred
Saturday, cost the lives of four and
probably five young mill operatives
and d property loss Of half q million
dollars. The fire destroyed Mill No.
/ of the Cochedo Manufacturing Com
pany. The bodies Of four boys; char:
red beyond hope of Identification,
were found in the smoking ruins,
and as five boys are known to be MISS
Ing, 1t Is believed that another body
will be discovered.
The missing boys are:
Charles Cosgrove, aged 16 years.
Constantine Elopulous, aged l6
years.
John Nicholopulous, aged Is years.
-Redden, aged 15 years.
Hester, aged Is years.
Several Of the injured were hurt
while descending by ropes.
The fire broke out in the mill not
long after the 500 or more operatives
had assembled for their days work.
Friction from belt generated sparks,
which lodged in a mass of cotton and
the flames quickly spread throughout
the building. The exits soon became
blocked by q struggling mass of mill
hands, and many we're obliged to
jump from the windows. Others Sc
cured ropes and degended to the
ground.
There were several daring rescues
by fremen. Four imprisoned men on
the fourth floor were taken out of a
window, though not until they had
climbed one by one down stout.
pole which the fremen had made fast
to the top Of a ladder too short to
reach the window sill. The total loss
is $5OO,OOO, covered by insurance.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-01-30
Shot Dead in His Office.

London, By Cable.-A dramatic
tragedy startled London, when Will
liam Whitely,en ene Of the most uni
que, and :at. the same time, one of
the most: prominent figures in the
business world, was shot dead in his
store by a youth claiming to be his
som The assassin theri attempted to
blow out ssSoBn. brains.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-01-30
A Brief Session.
Washington Treatre Burned.

Washington, special.-The Acadc-
my Of Music, at Ninth and D streets,
northwest, was almost completely
Quilted by fire of unknown origin
which broke out about o'clock
Thursday morning. A number Of Of
fees were located in the building, as
was also the Spencerian Business Col
lege. None Of these were damaged
by fire, but were flooded by water.
the fire being confined to the stage
and auditorium of the theatre. The
loss is estimated at $4,000. Tie
building was insured for $4,000.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-01-30
Mysterious Crime Done.

New York, Specialize. Charles
w. Townsend, one Of the best known
physicians and surgeons on Staten
Island, was shot and probably NOR
tally wounded while in bed in his
home in New Brighton, S. l., early
Saturday. The case is surrounded BY
mystery, but from the meagre details
which have been permitted to leak
out by the officials, 1t is believed thai
the doctor was the victim Of q nan
who sought vengence for some real
qr fancisd wrong.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-01-30
w. P. Fife Dies Suddenly.

St. Louis, Special.-W. P. Fife,
capitalist, died suddenly at IL
O'Clock Sunday at the st. James Ho-
tel. Mr. Fife was in the hotel lobby
chatting with friends when he be-
came suddenly i'll, and soon lost con-
sciousness. DR.. William Beherns was
hastily summoned from the Southern
Hotel, across the street, but could
do nothing for Mr.. Fife, who died
shortly after the Doctors arrival.
DR.. Heherns says the death was prob
ably due to a heart attack, but is not
positive.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-01-30
Marriott Will Probably Recover.

ormond, Fla, Specialized Mar
rlott, who was seriously injured when
his racing automobile was wrecked
while racing along, Ormond-Dayton
beach at speed of nearly 125 miles
an hour, passed a fairly comfortable
night and probably will recover. 1t
was feared at first that the driver
had sustained internal injuries, but no
indication of anything of that kind
has developed.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-01-30
Damage Sustained by Battleshil

San Juan, P. R., By Cable.-Ac-
cording to information obtained here,
which however, cannot be verified, the
damage sustained by the United Sta
tes battleship, Connecticut when
she ran on reef while entering the
harbor of Culebra Island, consisted
OF an indenture, forward, so feet
long. 1t is also said that 1000 feet
Of lumber and 300 barrels of cement
were used to stop the battleship's S
leaks. A court Of inquiry is invcsti.
eating the accident, the responsible
ty for which is not known. The Of
feers Of the Connecticut refuse to
discuss the matter.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-01-30
New.Head for virginia's Test Farm.

New.Head for virginia's Test Farm.
:. Richmond, Special.-The State
Board of Agriculture took up two
items of considerable interest! The
first was the appointment of a manag,
er; for the State test farm to succeed
C. H. Hamlet. H. c. Marshall, OF
Charlotte county, was selected for
this position. Hamlet was not can
didate for reelection on account o!
i'll health. The second was the I'M
migration movement. Commissioner
Of Agriculture Koiner read his quar-
terly report on the work of that de
partment, showing that decided ad-
vance had been made in the immigra
tion movement.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-01-30
Two, Brothers-in.Laws: Held.

Cupepper, Va, Specials Philip J.
and James A. strothera,E brothers,
were indicted by: the grand jury for
the killing f7Willim F. .Bywaters,
recently, withinsa hour after he had
married their sister. The grand jury
heard large number Of witnesses,
the testimony of each being compare
sivelysbrief. Theaindietment was re-
turned within a few hours after the
case was taken up. Mrs. Bywaters
was too u to appear before the grand
Jpry..*
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-01-30
The national Farmers union.

Atlanta, Ga, Special.-Between
500 and 600 members of the National
Formers Union gathered here Tues
day for their fifth annual meeting.
Most of the Southern States and sew
eral. Northern and Western States
we're: represented. The organization
numbers million members through
but the country. gathered in various
States Organizations. The first ses-
sion, which was held behind closed
doors, was presided over by Presi-
dent Charles S, Barrett, Of Atwater,
Go, ~ SS-
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-01-30
Tidal wave Drowned 1900.

The Heague, By Cable.-The tidal
wave which devastated some of the
Dutch East Indian Islands south of
iAtcbHn, as announced January Ii,
practically engulfed the Island of
Simalu has almost disappeared. It
is:;said that probablys1,50O persons
lost their lives Violent shocks con-
tinue to be Felt daily. Tie civil Gov
srner as Ateh!n has gons te thss sseens
Of tae catastrophe.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-01-30
Held on charge of Arson.

Neport News, Special. = Parker
Crawford, the young night clerk of
the Augusta Hotel, who was arrest
ed several nights ago as a suspicious
character, has been held for the grand
Jury on the charge of arson. It is
alleged that young Parker mbade an
attempt 10 burn the Augusta last
week, and it is believed that he is
responsible for several other efforts
which have been made to destroy the
-hostelry.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-01-30
Nine Foreigners Blown to Atoms.

Roanoke, Va, special.-A Rich
mond special to The Times says nine
men, all foreigners, were blown into
eternity by a dynamite explosion
Saturday on the Tidcwater Railroad
near Pearisburg, Va. The laborers
were at dinner and a quantity Of the
explosive which was being thawed in
trout OF a fire blew up. The bodies
were badly manglel and were hurled
quite a distance,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-01-30
For Placing Additional Anchorag,

For Placing Additional Anchorage
Washington, Special.-Rear Ad-
miral P. +. Harrington, U. S. navy,
has submitted to the Navy Depart
ment an estimate of $4,000 for plac-
ihg additional anchorage marks in
Hampton Roads as part Of the gen.
eral plan to have Hampton Roads and
the adjacent waters ready by the mid
die of April to receive the foreign
fleets coming to the jamestown Expo
sition. The work includes the plac-
ing of pile beacons and making
buoys the publication of an anchor
age chart and rules of anchorage
and other important preparations of
the same kind.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-01-30
Sch hoois, and Bird ges.

Knoxville, special.-Thss need Of
additional school buildings land bridge
repairs: has become, so urgent in
Knoxville that Mayor, Heiskell has
been requested, by a vote Of the City
Council in special session to go; be-
fore the. Legislature and ask author
lty to levy "a special so-cent tax,
which, 1T is estimated, will raise
about 100000 for the purpose. The
City Council considered this plan a
WISER one. than, asking authority to
issue: .bnods. A two years. special
tax will furnish all ,the money ;that
is.heeded for the purposes.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-01-30
Asks $4,000 For Husbands Death.

Roanoke, special.-Mayor Joel P.
Cutchin,' representing. Mrs. Edward
Carper, entered suit against The
Roanoke Railway and Electric Com
pany for $4,000 damages for the
death of Mrs. Carper's husband, who
was killed some time ago by an elec-
tric current. Mrs. Carper was also
injured In the same manner, and it,
is probable that suit will be entered
for damages in her case.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-01-30
Captured al Salisbury.

Bristol, Va, speeial.-Wesley Viii
kie, the condemned murderer of Otis
Ross. who made sensational escape
from jail at Gate City, Va, Decem-
Der 18th, while awaiting the execu-
ton Of his sentence to die on the
scafold. February 21st, was recap
tured at Salisbry, N. C., and will at
once be returned to- Gate City and
hung on the original date set for his
execution.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-01-30
GENERAL ALGER. is DEAD.

Suffered Acute Attack of oedema OF
Lungs at o. Clock and Expired al
S:45-WednesGsy he Appeared in
Usual. Health and Transacted Con
siderable Business at War Depart
ment. 3!
Washinton, Speeial.-.United States
Senator Russell A. Alger, Of Michi-
gan, died suddenly at his residence
in this, city at s:45 O'Clock Thursday
morning, following an acute attack
Of oedema Of the lungs with which
be was stricken shortly after. 8
o'clock. Although Senator Alget had
not been in good health for some
time his death was unexpected. The
Senator at night was apparently
lin his usual health: During the day
she.. transacted considerable business
and was at the War Department. up
TO aslate hoaT. At the; bedside when
be passed. away were Mrs, Algera and
their son, Capt. a.. M Ager, and
gife.,s :5ss.::::; .s .:.-s-
Senator Algerli;; tended the session
Of the Senate Tuesday and remain
ed in the ehamberYuntil about 4
O'clock; listening :tp.s the debate on
the; BFDwnspillesaTaifs
The news Of. the death was at ence
communicated to President Roose-
velt and Vice President Fairbanks.
{ Senator .Algers is survived s'bys his
widow andssfye children ,as& Follows: !:
Mrs. Charles B. Pike, Of Chicago,
Mrs. ssHs. B. Sheldon, Detroitj Mrs.
William E. Bailey, Of Harrisburg, Pa. !;
Russell "A. Alger, Jr., of Detroit, who
is now in Florida, and Captain F..
M. Alger.
Although entitled by army regula-
|, tions to.a funeral escort composed
of one regiment Of infantry,f two
troops Of cavalry and a battery Of
field artillery; the family of General
Algcr has decided that the escort
here; shall be contend to a squadron
of cavalry. In Detroit the troops at
Fort Wayne will furnish the escort.
When. the; p PRESIDENT was informed
of Senafor.Algeras death he addressed
a note of coincidence to Mrs. fAlger
and accompanied it with floral Of
fering..
The formal announcement of f3Sena-
tor Alger's death was made to the
army by Secretary Taft in the fol-
lowing order:; ::
"The Secretary of War announces
with deep sorrow the death 6f the
Honorable Russell Alonder Alger,
which occurred at his 'resideIce in
this city, -
General Algzissrs- 1;S;as Wass Secretary of
War during the edministrati6n of
President Mex Kinley, from March S,
1897, to Augu.t i, 1899, a period dur:
ing which: .the administration Of the
War Department was brought. into
great prominence through Sitss acti--
yities in connection with. the ! War
with; Spain and. the military opera
tons in the Philippines that succsed--:
ed 1T. -: .sss -
go -; General Alger was patriotic, ear.
hest and most devote TO the; inter-
ests::o the army especia onsiisder.
sate of fare g fssenli istedd men:
llall an with ssif grsaf,
dgnss SD his Friends and asso ocias5
and was much believe by his sub
iordinates, was the subject Of un--.
just criticism because Of sthe coun-
ttry's lack Of: preparedness for war
when war cdrne, although for this he
was no WISE resposihle. His record.
as soldier in the civil war was long,
useful and highly shonorahfee.s-
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-01-30

Washington, Special. - President
Roosevelt has determined to put an
end, if possible, to frauds in the ac-
ahisitioh of public lands by indiyi-
duals and corporations. He has oil.
rected that, hereafter, no patent shall
be issued to public land Until an e1'
animation of the ground shall have
been made by an authorized officer
of the government.
The Presidents order is in the
form Of letter to Secretary Hitch
cock, and, under its provisions, or
ders are being sent out by the Of
Rcials of the general land office.
Following is the text OF President
Roosevelt's letter.
washington, Jan. rs, 1907.
"The Secretary Of the Interior,
"Sir:-To prevent the fraud now.
practiced in the acquisition of publis
lands of the United States, have to
direct that hereafter, no final certi-
fcates, patent or other evidence of
titles shall be issued under the pub
lie land laws until an actual examl-
nation has been made on the ground
by an authorized officer Of the gov
ernment; but the following shall be
excepted from the force of this or
der:
Exceptions to Order.
"(l)-All claims which have here
tofore been examined on the ground
by an authorized officer Of the gov
ernment, whose report is found satis-
factory.
"(2)-.All calims where heretofore
on officer of the government other
than officers authorized to take final
proof. shall have been present at
the taking of final proof to cross e1-
anime claimant and witnesses, if such
proof is found satisfactory.
"(3)-All claims where claimants
compliance with law has been estab-
lished by contest or other regular
adverse proceedings.
"(4)-Entries which may have
been confirmed by virtue Of an act Of
Congress.
Selections and entries in
which no residence or improvement
is required by law, when the land,
embraced therein are strictly speak
ing in agricultural, districts, or when
charter has been fixed by investiga-
tion and classification made in ac-
cordance with law.
"(6)-Cases of re-issuance of pat
ents because of some clerical error
occurring in the patent heretofor,
ISSUED.
"(0-All Indian .allotments which
have been regularly approved in ac-
cordanee with instructions of the
Secretary of the Interior.
"You will issue all necessary in
structions to carry this order into ef-
feet.
"This order is in lieu of my order
of December 13, 1906.
(Signed)
"THEoDoRE ROOSEVELT"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-01-30
Big Georgia Cotton Warehouse Fails.

Big Georgia Cotton WaTeh0uSe EalIs.
Macon, Co., Special.-Petition il:
involuntary bankruptcy was fled IL
the Federal court here against w. A.
Davis & Co., one Of thelargest cotton
and supply warehouse in Georgia
by Creditors. 1t is not known what
the liabilities and assets are. but the
firm had been long established and
did large business.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-01-30
AEEEXECUTIVE ORDER
Issued BY s'le presidea' That
Will Stop Land Frauds
ENTRIES MUST Be BONA FlDE

Is in Form Of Letter to Secretary
Hitchcok and Directs That Here
after no certifcte, Pasent or 9th
er Evidence of Titles Shall be 1s-
sued Under Law Until Actual Ex-
animation Has Been Made on
Ground by Authorized Official OF
Goyernment-1.ands Already E1-
amined in This Manher Are BI-
cepted From Provisions Of ofdef'
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-01-30
For 81 100000 Bank at Honduras.

For SI,UUU,UUU bdlIA d1 HoHe' u1"'.
New Orleans, Special.-Announce,
ment of a concession to Chicago and
New York capitalists to establish IN
Honduras bank having $l,OOO,OOO
capital, to be known as the Honduras
& United States Bank, was made
here.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-01-30

Theodore r ss;honts resigned the
ebairmanshp of the P Panama Canal
Commission, to take. charge Of tho
salment.Fs ssap strest railway later.
ksig5 .iaS New Yasll,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-01-30
Contractor Charged With Peonage
L

oenI Oh 10 GT1nd Jury.
Roanoke, Va, Special.-John Sa-
loney, a. railroad contractor arrested
charged with peonage, was sent on to
the Federal grand jury by United
States Commissioner White after a
hearing that lasted two days.