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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-30
UL LTIMATUM OUT.
Unless Union Labor Be Officially
Recognized Today
ID. & R. G. Strike will Extend to
Other Gould Lines.
VOTE HAS BEEN TAKEN
1t Has Been Hard to Hold the
Men Back.
Trainmen Are Discussing a
sympathetic WalkOut.

Denver, Colo, March 30.-Unless it is
officially announced today that union
labor will be recognized in the shops of
the Denver & Rio Grande railway the
strike of the machinists, boilermakers
and blacksmiths, which has been in
force since March IA, will spread to the
shops Of all the other lines in the Gould
system, west of the Missouri river. ac-
cording to a statement made today by
J. J. Mockler, second vice president of
the International Brotherhood of
Blacksmiths.
He said strike vote was taken in
the shops of the Missouri Pacific. the
Wabash west of the Missouri river, the
Iron Mountain and the Texas Pacific,
before the shopmen on the Rio Grande
walked out, and it was only by contin-
uous efforts on the part of the union
officers that the men had been re-
strained until now from going on a
strike.
The engineers, firemen and trainmen
On the Denver & Rio Grande also have
the question of a sympathetic strike
under consideration.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-30
SCORES PERISH.
From 55 to 20 Men Killed i'm a
Mine Explosion.
Most of Them We're Not Miners,
But Rescuers.

Cheyenne, Wyo., March 30.-Be-
tween fifty-five and seventy men lost
their lives in explosions in coal mine
No. 1, owned by the Union Pacific
Coal company at Hanna, Saturday.
The explosions were caused by gas
and coal dust and each was followed
by fire. The first occurred at o'clock
when eighteen mine workers, a su-
perintendent and three bosses were
killed The second explosion occurred
at 1890 o'clock Saturday night, snuff
fing out the lives of from forty to
fifty members of a rescue party, in
cluding State Mine Inspector D. M.
Flies. The names of the men killed
in the first explosion were ascertained
from the company's books, but those
of the reScuers are not known as no
record was kept of those who volun-
teered for this dangerous work. After
the second explosion, additional ap-
peals were telegraphed to all sur
rounding towns for assistance.
The regular force of men employed
at mines Nos. and We're pressed
into rescue work. which is extremely
difficult and hazardous.
The bodies Of four of the eighteen
men who lost their lives in the first
explosion were located, but owing to
the ever increasing volume of gas
which threatened to explode at any
moment, no effort was made to re-
move them to the surface.
Fire started a week ago since which
time attempts at regular intervals
have been made to extinguish it. Sat
urday it was deemed unsafe to send
the miners down into the workings
and they were notified not to report
for duty. superintendent Briggs,
with a team of picked men, the best
and most experienced hands in the
camp went into the mine to fight the
fire, but at o'clock the flames had
become beyond their control, and at
1 O'Clock connected with the walled
off gas and a terrific explosion follow
ed The victims are all below the
tenth level and it is likely that the
flames have consumed the corpses.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-30
WILL DROP TOOLS.
Ohio Miners Numbering AZ 900 to Go
Out April L.

Indianapolis, Ind. March 30.-The
joint conference of Indiana coal
miners and operators, called for today
at Terre Haute, was adjourned until
tomorrow. Both operators and miners
believe that as soon as Vice President
Lewis assumes the presidency of the
United Mine Workers Wednesday, he
will issue call for an interstate con-
ference to rehabilitate the interstate
agreement. Mr., Lewis. asked today
about the general situation, said:
"On April 1, $4,000 miners in Ohio
will drop their tools and go out on
strike. This may last so days and per-
haps longer. AT any rate they will
not go back to work until a wage
schedule has been drawn up. On the
same date $4,000 miners in the south-
western Oklahoma, Kansas, Arkansas
and Texas will go out. Western Penn
sylvania miners having failed to come
to an agreement with the operators
regarding a separate wage conference
viii lalso cease work on that date"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-30
WAGES OF $4,000 CUT.
General Reduction in New England
Cotton Mills in Effect.

Boston, March 30.-The general re-
duction of 10 per cent in the wages
of New England cotton mill operatives
which was recently decided upon, be-
came effective today in mills employ
ing $4,000 persons. Next Monday
the movement will apply to the pay of
many more.
The reduction is due to the depres-
sion of the cotton goods market,
which forced many mills to curtail
production. The city of Fall River,
Lawrence and Berkshire county are
not included in the general reduction,
but may be affected later on.
Several minor strikes are regarded
as possible but no serious walkout
was expected. The curtailment is
general throughout New England at
the present time.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-30
GAVE UP HIS BLOOD.
Futile Attempt of DIR. De Lazo to Save
His Wife's Life.

New York, March 30.-With the hope Of
saving the life of his wife. Emilia, DIR.
Luis De LaZo, consul general of Hondu-
ras in New York, gave of his blood, sub
mitting to the rare operation of transfus-
ion but the desperate eXpedient failed,
and the woman, who was g years old,
died yesterday in the French hospital.
Her husband is seriously i'll, both from
the effects of the operation and the shock
of his wife's death. Despite her youth,
Mrs De Lazo was the mother of five
children and her health had not been ro-
bust for long time. Eventually she went
to the French hospital but it was not
long before her husband was informed
that her condition. due in a large measure
to an aenenic state, was critical
Immediately DR.. De Lazo offered to give
some of his own more healthy supply and
after some consideration the physicians
accepted The operation was performed
last Wednesday in the presence of a
dozen surgeons. An artery in Dr. De
Lazo's arm was severed and like incis-
ion was made in the arm of his wife.
Then both limbs were bound closely to-
gether in order that the TRANSMISSION
should take place.
Following the operation there was an
apparent Improvement in Mrs De Lazo' s
condition and it was thought that the ex-
pertinent had proved successful, but an
unlocked complication arose when pneu-
monia set in and she gradually sank until
death came The body will be taken to
Guatemala foE burial.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-30
TO JAIL FOR 10 DAYS.
Sentence of Young Woman for Passing
Forged Checks.

Chicago, March 30.-Estelle Taylor
of Galesburg, Ill, who was arrested
some months ago on the charge of
passing forged checks. today pleaded
guilty to obtaining money by false
pretenses and was sentenced to ten
days in the county Jail.
The sentence was imposed by Judge
Kerstein in spite of the request of the
seven complaining witnesses that she
be released.
Miss Taylor graduated from the law
department of the University of Min
nesota. She passed number of forged
checks last winter while attending
Northwestern university at Evanston.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-30
TWICE MADE WIDOWS.
Two Women Lose Husbands a Sec
ond Time in Same Mine.

Hanna, wyo.. March 3o-The
bodies of only five of the SO miners
and mine officials killed in ill-fated
mine No. 1 of the Union Pacific Coal
company by the two explosions Satur-
day have been recovered. Other
bodies will probably not be reached
for several days. The widows and
orphans are being cared for and there
is no destitution.
The local lodge of the knights of
Pythias, Odd Fellows and United
Mine Workers of America today met
and made arrangements to bury their
dead members and provide for the
stricken families.
The official force of the three To-
cal mines was completely wiped out
by the disaster. From Superintendent
Briggs and his three foremen down to
the gas watchers, stable bosses and
others, all are dead, and complete re-
organization of the working forces
will be necessary. The entire official
family of the United Mine Workers is
enrolled on the roster of the dead.
Two of the women who lost husbands
in this district were also made wild
ows by the calamity at the same mine
five years ago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-30
NAME IS WILLIAMS.
Identity of Mysterious Emporia Negro
Revealed.

In connection with the case
of T. w. Archer, the Emporia negro
who claims to know all about the Col
Inns case may be cited a letter which
John Wilkerson, sheriff of Shawnee
county, who has been the recipient of
Archer" letters during the past two
months. received last Saturday:
Dear Sir: L. T. w. Archer, your
Emporia correspondent, is a negro.
Tom Williams. He may not be so
crazy as guilty. Yours,
JOHN SMITHE."
John Smithe is an Emporia merchant
and known to several people in Topeka.
It is evident that he has been watch
ign the hot air. stories sent out from
Emporia, and has taken interest enough
to look up the letter writer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-30
FOUND DEAD IN A FIELD.
Bodies of Man and Woman Each Shot
Through Heart.

Cleveland, o., March 30.-The' bodies
OF man and a woman-the former
believed to be that Of Carl Bernthaler,
music teacher and the latter that of
Miss Lena Zachmann, public school
teacher-were found in field near
Euclid Heights suburb. today. Both
had been shot through the heart, and
it is believed that either or both were
murdered or else the man killed the
woman and then shot himself. A watch
on the body of the man was still run
ming, indicating that the tragedy had
taken place within few hours. On
the body of the woman was found a
letter apparently from sister in Los
Angeles. 1t was signed Elsie and
began with My Dear Marie.'' The
dead woman was about 26 years of
age, the man was about 55.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-30
EVANS GOES NORTH.
The Admiral Will Take Treatment at
a Mineral Spring.

Washington, March 30.-Adniral Evans,
commanding the Atlantic fleet is on his
way from Magdalena bay to San Francis
co aboard the Connecticut- Arriving at
San Luis Obispo by rail, there to take
treatment at a mineral springs resort. The
Connecticut will return to Magdalena bay
at once
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-30
HOT AIR EXPLOSIONS.
Cause Injury to Ten Ffremen While
Fighting a Boston Blaze.

Boston, March 30.-Hot air explo-
sions from windows and doors in the
faces of f1remen mounting ladders
caused injuries to ten at a fire in a
large seven-story brick building on
Atlantic avenue and Purchase street
early today, which caused a damage
estimated at between $4,000 and
100000. None of the firemen is be-
lieved to have been injured seriously,
however.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-30
Manhattan Bridge in .Danger.

New York, March 30.-Fire today on
the Joy line pier in East river and an
adjoining pier resulted in the injury of
several flremen and caused a loss of
$3.50, 900, and for a time seriously threat
ened the steamer Edgemont and the
scaffolding of the new Manhattan
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-30
Commissioner Andrews Resigns.

Albany, n. Y, March 30.-Charles
Andrews, former chief judge of the
court of appeals has resigned as COM
missioner to take testimony for the
governor in the matter of charges
against District Attorney Jerome.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-30
Fayor Signing Scale.

Pittsburg, Pa, March 30.-A spec
ial convention of the miners was held
this forenoon and the advisability of
signing a wage scale for the year was
favored by a majority of the dele
gates
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-30

portions of the state have been visited
by light rainfall:
overlook, March 30.-The first
rain IN over month visited this sec
tion this morning and while it was
light 1t will be of immense benefit to
the farmers, as it will place the fields
in excellent condition for spring plow-
ing.
Rossville, March 30-A good hard
rain has been falling since before day
light this morning and the prospects
are that it will continue for the larger
portion of the day.
Granville. March 3o.-This section
was visited by welcome rain this
morning, during which half an inch of
moisture fell and the indications are
that the storm is not over.
Meriden, March 3O-Rain began
falling in this locality about O'Clock
fourth of an inch was recorded by tn e
local weatherman
Berryton. March 30.-Almost half
an inch of rain fell at this place dur
ing the early morning and though
light the precipitation will be of great
benefit especially to the farmers.
Rfchland, March 30-The dry spell
which has extended over a period of
almost a month, as far as this locality
is concerned, was broken this morning
by a rain which amounted to about, rs
of an inch.
Dover. March 30.-Half an inch of
rain has fallen since early morning
and the condition of the sky indicates
that the rain is not over.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-30
New Kansas Postmasters.

Washington, March 30.-Fourth-class
postmaster changes: Kansas-Willow-
dale, Kingman county, j. H. Albers,
vice G. H. Kurt, resigned.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-30
Weather Indications.

Chicago, March 30.-Forecast for
Kansas: Partly cloudy tonight and
Tuesday with probably showers in ex-
treme east portion tonight.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-30

Manhattan, March 30.-This section
of the state seems to be threatened
with good general rain, though so
far it has failed to materialize.
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-30

Concordia, March 30.-Just a trace
of rain has fallen in this city todav
though the indications are favorable
for a downpour at most any minute.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-30

The following reports gathered at
an early hour today by the Independ-
ent Telephone compan- from points
reached by the local and toll lines of
the company indicate that Shawnee
county and the southern and eastern
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-30

Junction City, March 30-The
weather conditions in this part of the
state are threatening this morning and
the indications are that rain may be-
gin falling at any time though the
needed moisture so far has been a
minus quantity.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-30

been falling since daylight and the in
dications are favorable for a good
drouth breaking downpour, though as
yet the precipitation has amounted to
less than .25 of an inch
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-30

Dover, March 30.-Half an inch O.
rain has fallen since early mornins
and the condition of the sky indicate.
that the rain is not over
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-30

Auburn, March 30.-This portion of
Shawnee county was visited by fine
rain this morning during which one
fourth of an inch of precipitation oc-
Cured and the clouded sky indicates
that the storm is not over.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-30

rain has been falling at this point
since early this morning and the indf-
actions at this time are that the total
amount of precipitation will amount
to at least an inch.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-30

Holton, March 30.-A gentle rain
has been falling in this locality since
some time in the latter part of the
night. The precipitation at 10 o'clock,
however, amounted to less than half
an inch, though the prospects are
good for more.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-30

ST. Marys, March 30.-Every indica-
tion points to a general rain in this
part of the state. A drizzling rain be-
gan falling shortly before daylight and
has continued since that time.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-30

Overlook, March 30.-This section
of the state received a much needed
rain today and the indications are that
the precipitation will be sufficient to
answer all immediate needs of the
farmers of this locality.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-30

Alma, March 30.-Rain has been
falling in this section of the state all
morning and the indications point to a
continuation as the sky is filed with
heavy clouds and there is no pros
poets for sunshine.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-01-23
Randolph People with Weak Lungs
Need vinoi

Many people inherit weak lungs which
are likely to be attacked by consumption
So also are lungs weakened by disease
or by a stubborn hacking cough.
No matter what the cause, Vinoi
strengthens. weak lungs and gives one the
power to throw of wasting diseases.
The reason that Vinol has such power
to heal and strengthen il because il con-
tains in a highly concentrated form all
of the curative, medicinal and strength
creating elements OF cod liver oil, actual
ly taken from fresh Gods livers, with the
useless. nsuseating oil eliminated and
tonic iron added.
So sure are we of what vinol win do
that we ask every person in Randolph,
VT, suffering from weak lungs, stubborn
hacking coughs or any wasting disease
to try Vinol on our offer to return money
II II fails. II. A. Leonard, druggist. Ran
doiph, VT. vinol is also sold by O..
NJ. Miller, Bethel, NJ. j. Sargent & Son,
South Royaltcn, A. X. Hood * Son, Chel-
sea, ID. o. Goodno, Rochester.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-01-23
Forestry In Vermont.

The above heading was the theme OF A.
NJ. Vaughan, state forester, in his speech
Monday before the students OF the state
dairy school in Morrill, hall, University of
Vermont.
"He sees,n says the Burlington News,
ga bright prospect for advancement eicng
forestry lines in Vermont in the future.
and his talk was an inspiration to those
who heard il.
"With Prof. L. r. Jones, president of
the Vermont Forestry association, Mr..
Vaughan will soon issue a circular Of
suggestions pertaining to forestry, which
will be largely circulated. The commits
sioner has been making some investiga-
tons as to forestry conditions in YER
mont, the result OF which will also be
embodied in the pamphlet.
'sHe has found about Is acres of pine
trees in the town of Barton that have
grown from seed self-sown less than so
years ago, and their density and size are
remarkable"
Mr.. Vaughan, who is likewise MEM
Der of the state board of agriculture,
spoke Tuesday on horticulture at meet
ing OF the board held at Lincoln Center,
other addresses being made by Senator F.
L. Russell of Shrewsbury on horse breed
ing. c. W. Gates of franklin on road
building, DIR. ii. ID. Holton OF Brattle-
boro ON farm sanitation, and W. +. Nc
Sparren of Pennsylvania on dairying.
Yesterday the board was in Mendon,
today it visits Peru and tomorrow will
have a meeting in Shrewsbury.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-01-23
A GROWING Bank.

Among the strong and progressive
banks of Vermont may be mentioned the
Granite Savings Bank and Trust company
of Barre. Located in the ever-grow ing
"Granite City," it has ample opportunity
to loan its funds at home at good interest
rates and with the best Of security. its
management is in the hands OF men ex-
perienced in business and in banking and
the increase in new business and deposits
during the past year has been very credit
able-over 100000 having been added
to its deposits and over 500 new savings
accounts opened.
Interest is paid at the rate of per cent
and instead OF placing money on interest
quarterly, as is the custom with some
banks, deposits made during the first five
business days of any month draw interest
from the first day of that month and de-
posits made after the fifth business day
draw interest from the first OF the follow
ing month.
1t is the constant endeavor of the
"Granite" to safeguard its depositors in
every way and by the exercise of great
care and watchfulness in the making of
Investments, by the use of modern meth
DDS of accounting, and by careful atten-
tion to details on the part Of officers and
clerks the present line OF deposits of over
81, $50, 100000 has been built up while a
capital stock, shareholders liability and
surplus of over s179, 900. o0-over Is per
cent OF its deposits-is an additional
"margin of safety" for the protection Of
depositors.
Banking by mail" which has been
for several years popular feature OF this
institution, continues to increase and
many depositors are taking advantage Of
this convenient feature of modern bank
ing. The attention OF out-of-town de-
positors 10 called particularly to the
"banking by mail' facilities possessed bv
the "0rsuite" Of Barre.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-01-23
NORTH RANDOLPH

Miss Belle Camp spent a few days in
Burlington last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Guy Fletcher are in East
Roxbury again for few weeks.
Miss Holt, the teacher in District No.
IA, was called home by the death of John
Martin.
Miss Lena Hunt did not teach school
Monday on account of sickness in her
family.
C. II. Taft was in South Royalton last
week and sold JohA Plympton g. h. p.
Woodpecker engine.
c. w. TAFT celebrated his s0th birthday
by inviting in few OF his neighbors to
spend the evening in playing games.
Refreshments were served.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-01-23
SHARON

George Colby has gone to Tunbridge.
Jones'.
Milton Reynolds is sick with rheuma-
tic trouble.
Mrs. Charles Patten visited at her son.
Eds, recently.
Claude Blodgett from Montpelier is
working in Patten Bros stable
Arthur Thompson, while putting on a
belt, broke ONE finger and cut his face.
Frank Dickey of Hartford is working
on the dam and boarding at Miss Bald
wins.
Work on the dam is progressing finely.
They are putting in concrete on both
sides OF the river now.
Arthur Adams has finished work for
George Drown and gone to Milford, n.
H., to work in bakery.
The many friends OF Mrs. Carrie Man
ley are glad TO hear that she is recovering
from her serious illness.
Mrs. AIvah Clifford remains about the
same as she has been the past three
months, confined to her bed.
There will be preaching services at the
Cong1 church next Sunday at IL a. M,
also in the evening at 7.3o by Miss Caro-
line Lasher.
There will be a social at the home of
@. B. Drown Thursday evening, Jan. %.
Everyone cordially invited TO attend and
have a good time.
Mrs. John Fleming died at the home
of her daughter in South Royaiton Satur-
day morning, Jan. IS, Of pneumonia.
She left husband and six children to
mourn the loss of q good wife and moth
er. One By one our old residents are
passing away.