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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-01-03
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There are other minor causes of
accidents and death which to some
extent might be remedicd, but are
not so far reaching in their effects
and do not so much demand our
consideration at this time.
Preventitives or remedies for the
above causes: One OF the essentials
for prevention OF accidents is an eff
fcient star of superintendents and
mine officials. "A man With theo-
retical and a practical knowledge
of the workings OF a mine.
The state should place a high
standard OF efficiency and require
officials to come up to ii. Having a
state examination for the same. a
mine official should be simply more
than man who Is a hustler in get
ting coal to the tipple. He should
be that, but he should have enough
knowledge of the atmospheric gas,
applied mechanics, quantity of air
required by the men and horses and
such knowledge of the changes
which might take place in the venti-
lation, atmospheric pressure and
nature of the air as to qualify him.
to withdraw the men at the least in
dication of danger and stop that
part of the mine where the danger
is manifest.
Explosions from coal dust will
will probably occur from an over
charged shot; gas emitted at the
time the shot is fired from this
point greatest care must be exer-
cised; 1t is recommended that the
rooms and walls be watered, but IL
the main headings are unwatered, an
explosion of gases in a watered
room would extend to the entry and
if it be covered, sides and bottoms,
with dry dust, would carry the ex-
ploslon through the entire mine.
The remedy is in saturated road
ways and in the us of safer ex-
plosive, such as roburite, bellite and
westphalite. This firing of shots
should not be left to an inexperienced
or newly beginning miner, but to
man WHO has qualified before the
state and is capable of detecting
danger.
The Inspector for the state should
be men who would enforce the law
and have a theoretical and practical
knowledge of coal mining.
Lastly, the workingmans respon-
sibility. In spite of all the precau-
ton taken by the mine management
very much depends upon the CAREFUL
ness of the employee. He has the
life of his fellows in his hands and
he can wilfully break over all law
and cause great disaster. 1t is hard
ly fair to compare the percentage Of
foreign countries with our own as to
the rate OF death per thousand. Mr.
John Dixon says: "The death rate
during the last ten years has been de-
creasing in every country but our
own. In Florence 2.O6 in a thous-
and, in Belgium to a thousand. in
Great Britain 1928 in thousand in
the United State 3.39 in a thousand.
For 1907 our figures are likely to be
still higher" The reason for our
high percentage is partly explained
in the class Of men We employ. In
Great Britain man is not permitted
to work at the coal face until he has
dad one years experience in the
outer workings Of the mine or is
working with practical miner. ow-
ing to the migration OF foreigners
and the fact that the great majority
Of our miners come from foreign
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Education is Necessary too to Prevent
REPRESENTATIVES. Glass of
Men Necessary.
az an obseryer.l

ADAMsToN, w. Va, Jan. a.
viii you permit a word or two in
your valuable paper concerning coal
mining and human life? The month
of December, 1907. is the blacklist
month in the history of American
mining and we fear that II greater
precautions are not taken there will
be blacker occasions to follow.
On December L, thirty-four men
were killed by an explosion of black
damp in the Naomi NINE near Fa-
yette City, Pa. On December 9Th,
nearly four hundred at Monongah;
on the 10th sixty were killed by
mine explosion at Yolande, Ala, and
on the 10Th two hundred were buri-
ed in a mine explosion at Jacobs
Greek, Pa, making a total sum of
eight hundred lives lost within 20
days. These disasters came as a
great shock upon the miners and
mine operators and the public gener-
ally and the first question Of vital
Importance is: Can such disas-
ter be prevented from repeating it.
self?
The facts for the employer and
employee to consider are, what are
the causes and how can they be CON
trolled?
One of the causes that ought to
demand the consideration Of mine
operators end employees is the at
mospheric pressure which has a great
influence in the controlling of gases
pent up in the old workings of the
mines. The barometer is the min
ner's friend and ought to be placed
at or about the entrance of every
mine, and the pit boss, driver boss,
set riders, or any man who has oc-
casion to come to the surface fire.
quently, should be able to read the
same and If any Importance change
was noticed report the same to the
manager of the mine that greater
precaution might be taken and if
necessary an increased supply of air
forced into the mine. The barome-
ter varies from Is to 81 inches, and
a barometer whose reading should
fan from thirty to twenty1eight and
one-half or twcnty-nine would indi-
cate great danger for 1t is by the
pressure of the atmosphere that
gases are kept back in the old work
ings aud also in the coal. and this
decrease in pressure would allow the
gas to come out on to the main
workings and with the assistance of
dust, cause a very great explosion
the cause OF which would never be
known. It is singular that all the
explosions occurred in one month
and the origin of them may he traced
to atmospheric changes during that
month, which allowed small quaint
lty Of gas to come out from the old
workings on to the main headings
and thus caused the disaster.
Coal dust-It is not proven def
initely that coal DUST Of itself will
explode; it is known that a very
small quantity of - plus quanti-
ty Of coal dust viii form the highest
explosive. AS this is understood
by most all mine operators it is a per-
feet outrage on the miner, for hum
dreds Of yards Of dry, dusty ways.
headings, etc, to be left unwatere6
for months together. exposing the
miner in the least unfavorable cir
cumstance, not only to the gas, but
to what is worse: a practical pow
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-01-03
REAcHING THE spoT.
II Can BE Done, So Scores of CIarlSs-
burg People Say.
TO cure an aching back

. 80
To cure an aching back.
The pains Of rheumatism,
The tiredsout feelings,
fou must reach the spotget al
the Gahse.
IN most cases It's the kidneys.
Doan's Kidney Pills are for the
kidneys.
N. d. Mcmillan, living at 207
Bridge street, Clarksburg. w. Va,
sigys: For q number OF years
suffered from rheumatism and kid
Iney trouble. had sharp pains
across my back that caused me mis-
cry when STOPPING or lifting. Ny
kidneys were very much disordered,
bein gtoo frequent in action and the
secretions We're scanty, at times
there being almost a complete re-
tention. A neighbor advised me to
try Doan's Kidney Pills and ] pro-
cured a box at Wells & Haymaker's
drug store. They restored the Sc
cretlons to their natural condition
and banished the rheumatic pains.
] have not suffered sign Of kidney
trouble or Fheus1atigm sfpna and
know that Doan's Kidney Pills
cured me-"
For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo.
New York, sole agents for the Unit
ed States.
Remember the name-Doan's-
and take no other.
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of educating them and protecting
them and they are liable in their
'nescience to cause disasters which in
other countries may have been avoid
ed. In summing up the means re-
CURED to prevent these awful disas-
tiers We consider among the most Inn
portant, strIcter- laws, more efficient
management and greater care on the
part of the employee.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-01-03
SWEET MELODY FLOUR.
A Cure for Misery

II have found cure for the mis-
cry malaria poison produces" says
r. NJ. James, of Louellen. s. c. ITS
called Electric Bitters, and Games in
SO cent bottles 1t breaks up a case
of chills or a bilious attack in almost
no time; and 1t puts yellow jaundice
clean out of commission" This
great tonic medicine tonic and blood
purifier gives quick relief in all stom-
ach, liver and kidney complaints and
the misery of lame back. Sold UNI
der guarantee at Frank C. BANDS
drug store,
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-01-03
A Higher Heath I.nrnI

4 have reached a higher health
level since began using DR.. Kings
New Life Pills" writs Jacob Spring
er, OF West Franklin, Maine. They
keep my stomach, liver and bowels
working just right" If these pills
disappolnt you on trial. money win
be refunded at Frankie. BANDS
drug store csc.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-01-03
SWEET MELODY FLOUR.
GREENLAwN

A beautiful and we'll kept ceme-
tory near the city. All lots under
perpetual care Think what that
means, perpetual care. For any in
formation desired call $50 w. Main
street, the cemetery or Home phone
217.
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II nocs the Rnslncss.

Mr.. Z. Z. Chamberlain. of-fCllnton
Maine, says Of Bucklen's Arnica salve
1T docs the business; have used II
for piles and it cured them. Used Il
for chapped hands and 1t cured them.
Applied TO an old sore and heaed
1t without Gavin a scar behind" rs
c at Frank c. Bands drug store.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-01-03

Trial catarrh treatments are being
mailed out free, on request, by DR..
shoop, Racine. Wis. These tests are
proving to the people-wIthout n
pefiny's cost-the great value of this
scientific prescription known to drug
gists every where as Dr. Shops Ca
tarrh Remedy. Sod by all dea.crs.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-01-03

a Rings Dyspepsia Tablet after
each meal overcome indigestion, dys-
pepsla and other stomach ills. Two
days trial free. Ask our dealer.
Sold by II. T. Burke.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-01-03
SWEET MELODY FLOUR.

KoDoL Is the best remedy known
today for dyspepsia, indigestion ana
all troubles arising from disordered
stomach. It is pleasant. prompt and
thorough. Sold BY all druggists.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-01-03
swEEr MELODY F1oun.

Pinesalye carbolized acts ike a
pouitiee. draws out Inflammation and
poison. Antlseptie, healing. For
chapped hands. lips. cuts ana burns.
Sold by Il. e. Burke. =
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-01-03

"wherc arc you goin', Joe?" 'Up
to smithy's, on Fourth street after
some fresh fish. am tired Of turkey
beef and chicken."
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-01-03
SWEET MELODY FLOUR.

1t is very important and in fact
1t is absolutely necessary to health
that we give relief to the stomach
promptly at the first signs Of trouble.
Take something once in while:
especially after meals; something like
KoDoL for Dyspepsia and Indgies-
ton. 1t win enable you stomach to
do its work properly, Sold by all
druggists
SWEET MELODY F1,or1P
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-01-03

Take Dewltts Kidney and Bladder
Pills. They promptly relieve back.
ache and weak back. Sold by all
druggists.
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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-01-03
Pattern For child's Night Drawers Destined sbv
May N1anton-No. 5s4O

Almost all children are apt to be rest
less in their sleep and to toss the covers
aside in a way that means discomfort IL
not menace TO health. Here are Sleep
ing garments Of such a comfortable coy
sort that even the most restless younester
would ind It impossible 10 really expose
himself TO draft. They can he made from
canton flannel from nanneiette or from
any material Of the sort. or they can be
made from the thinner muslin. as liked.
Tho front leg portions ere cut In one with
the body, but al The back they are sepa-
rated TO allow Of a considerable closing
and Of buttoning tho draEers into place.
In the illustration white d0met flannel Is
finished with . little frill Of embroidery
at the neck
The fronts Of the body and leg portions
are cut IN one with the back Of the legs.
but the back Of The waist is entirely sep-
arate. and the drawers are b1ttoned 70 T.
The long sleeves are gathered into straight
bands, and there Is a narrow st1ndlng
collar which finiAhes the neck
The quantity OF material occurred for
the medium size (slx years. Is 81 yardg
q or ~ yards g inches wide.
Sizes for children OF 2 L and years.
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DIRECTIONS roR oRDrRfNc

DIRECTIONS FOR ORDERING.
Send 10 cents 10 this once. give uunber
OF this pattern. No. $50 and state Size de-
sired. II viii then be sent 70 you b. mail
aiways give fHH address. Several days
must be allowed for delivery Of pattern.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-01-03

1000 yards OF best quality OF
Potter's on Cloth-stociS taking
price, csc I'd.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-01-03

so Beautiful sx1s Tapestry rugs.
Stock taking price $3.50.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-01-01
NEW MEMBER IN
CAIRO CONCERN
c. A. PAYNE ACQUIRES INTEREST
IN WEBER-PHILLIPPY WHOLE
SALE COMPANY.
FIRM CHANGES NAME
viii incorporate With $4,000 Capital
Stock-Traveling Representatives
Prepare to Go on the
Road.

c. A. Payne, formerly with the
Weber Dry Goods company and latel
with the Denison-Gholson company
has acquired an interest in the Weber
PhilIippy Notion and Novelty com
pany and the name of the company
has been changed to the Weber-Payne
Dry Goods company.
At present the firm is co-partner.
ship but will incorporate later with a
capital stock Of $4,000 Mr.. Phil.
lippy will retain his interest in the
company but at present will take no
active part in the management.
The company's staff of road men
are preparing their samples for the
active work on the road. Mr. Davis
formerly of the Weber Dry Goods
will have charge of the I'LL
nois territory. Mr.. Payne of the Ken
lucky territory and Mr. Weber will
look after the Missouri, Tennessee
and Arkansas interests of the com.
pany
The company is located at 217-2i9
Eighth street second floor. and have
additional warerooms elsewhere,
where they expect to keep stock.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-01-01
CASES To co To
SUPREME COURT
ASSISTANT TO ATTORNEY GEN.
ERAL SAYS JUDGE LEWIS DE-
cfSloN RAISES NEW POINT IN
LAND FRAUD CASES.

Omaha, Neb., Dec. 31.-Sylvester
r. Rush special assistant to the at
torney general, who has been active
in the prosecution of land frauds in
the west arrived here today from
Denver where he has had charge of
several government cases. He de.
elined to, criticise Judge Lewis de.
oision. but declared the decision has
raised an entirely new point. which
would have to be decided by the SUI
preme court. He said a number of
federal judges and supreme court jus.
tees had ruled entirely opposite from
Judge Lewis and declared the Colo
RADIO cases would be carried to the
United States supreme court. Special
Attorney Rush has had charge of
numerous land cases prosecuted In
the federal court in Omaha where Jail
sentences and fines have been i'm.
posed on several large and prominent
ranches of Nebraska and South Da-
kota.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-01-01

was declared from the earnings of the
past six months. In addition a New
Years gift OF fifty dollars in gold was
presented to every clerk of the es
Establishment and other employees were
substantially remembered.
In accordance with the established
custom special auditing committee
of the directors is now examining the
bank. At the suggestion of the active
officers made some time ago, the ex.
amaination by the special commit
tee of directors will be supplemented
annually by detailed audit by dis
interested expert accountant and
Messrs. II. C. Adler and Harmon Hurl-
but, certified public accountants, of
Chicago arrived yesterday and are
now going through every depart
ment of the bank.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-01-01
death Of A
FORMER RESIDENT
MRS. A. L. SCOTT PASSED AWAY
AT HER HOME IN JoNEseoRo
ARK AFTEH A LONG ILL.
NESS.

Cairo friends Of Mrs. A. l.. Scott
formerly of this city. win be panied
to learn Of her death which occurred
Friday. Dec. 20. at her home I'm Jones.
boro. Ark. During their residence in
Cairo Mr. Scott, husband of the de.
cedent was employed here as book
keeper for the Lancaster & Rice Lllm-
Der company. The family was identi.
fed with the Presbyterian church.
The Jonesboro Evening Sun saws
regarding the decedent:
Mrs. A. l.. Sect died this morning
about $3.50 at her home on Jefferson
avenue, after having been a sufferer
sor two years OF Bugnt's disease. She
leaves husband who is agent for
the J. l.. G a. F. OF this city. Joe
scott Cotton Belt engineer. residing
in Pine Bluff and Misses Bertha.
Edith. Vernon and Arthur Scott. all OF
this city.
Mrs. Scott was about ffty-one
years OF age and came to Jonesboro
about six years ato from Metropolis.
III, which has been the former home
Of the family.
Mrs. Scott was member Of the
PRESBYTERIAN church and a true
1hristian LADY. possessing many low
ible traits Of character which gave
ler many friends in Jonesboro who
with the family in their
Css.
ne funeral has been arranged for /
omorrow morning A. $50 at the 4
esidence on jefferson avenue and
iii be conducted by Rev 5. l. Grigs-
y pastor Of the Presbyterian church.
nterment viii b. at the cts eeme-
cry"
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-01-01
not completed.
Both fire companies responded to
tho alarm.
.O|EO At HOME
IN EAST CAIRO
JOHN l.. HALL SUCcuMBED TO
PNEUMONIA AFTER WEEKS
rhinestone or HIGHLY
ESTEEMED FAMILY.

John l.. Hall, well known resident
of western Kentucky, died at the
home of his brother, Alexander Hall
at East Cairo Monday night at 1876
O'Clock after weeks Illness OF
pneumonia.
The decedent was 43 years of age
and was next to the youngest in the
family of thirteen children whose par.
ents located In Graves county. Ken
lucky. near Mayfield in 1924. All are
most estimable men and women.
For fifteen years the decedent had
resided at East Cairo with the family
of his brother, Alexander Hall. He
was bachelor and is survived by his
brothers, lobe Hall OF Cairo. who is
employed at the illinois Central
freight depot, Alexander. Lincoln and
William Hail. all of East Cairo. Ky.
and two sisters Wao reside in Nc
Cracker and Graves counties in Ken
lucky.
The decedent was an Odd Fellow
and a Mason and was highly es-
teemed BY all who knew him.
The funeral will be held at Wick
life today. Messrs Alexander and
Lincoln Hall. brothers of the de-
cedent. were In Cairo yesterday max
ng arrangements for the obsequies.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-01-01
RECEIVER FOR
ELECTRIC CO..
INV .
sTockHoLDER MAKES PETITION
ALLEGING FRAUD IN MANAGE
MENT or ROADS PROPERTIES
~ PRESIDENT.

Chicago, Dec. 81 Receivers for the
Chicago and Milwaukee electric Rail
road Company and allied corporations
were appointed tonight BY Judge Tut
hill OF the Cook County Circuit court
on the petition OF Charles J.. Monahan.
a stockholdes Monanhan charges
fraud In the management Of the prop
critics whereby Al. &. Frost, president,
is alleged to have gained control
Carter n, Harrison former mayor of
Chicago, Charles S. Dawes, former
comptroller Of the currency, and Ger
don Ramsey, vice president of the
company We're named as receivers.
The road Is u miles long Subsidiary
companies arc the Kenosha, Wis.
Street Railway Company. box fac
tory and branch railroad at Wan
kegan, Iii.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-01-01
DINING CAR
SERVICE STOPS
MOBILE & OHIO RAILROAD DIS
CONTINUES SAME BEGINNING
JAN. IL. 1908.
SHORTAGE OF TRAVEL
Said to Be Reason-Cars Will Be
Stored at Jackson, Tenn.-Supt.
Titus Retains Position.
The Jackson, Tenn, Sun says:

The Jackson, Tenn, Sun says:
At meeting held in Mobile, Ala.
on Saturday. it was decided that the
Dining Car Service on the NJ. & o
would be discontinued on January ~
This action, It is said is due to the
decline in travel. which naturally de.
creased the earning capacity of the
cars. and they will be brought to
Jackson and all supplies and equip
ment will be stored at the commits
sary in this city.
II is impossible. at this time. to
state how long the cars will remain
out of service, but the general opinion
is that as soon as this depression is
over the service will be resumed.
The Superintendent of this Depart.
ment. II. ]. Titus has issued letter
to his employees. informing them that
he will be very glad to see that each
and every one of the faithful men I'm
this department will be permanently
located on some other road.
Mr.. Titus who inaugurated the ser.
vice on the road in August. 1892. will
continue to hold his position. which
demonstrates the high esteem in
which he is held by the officials of the
VI. & o.
When the cars are put into service
NJ. Titus will be instructed TO reor.
sanize his department
This is great compliment to Mr.
Titus. as it shows that his good work
md ability is appreciated. He is the |
superintendent OF Dining
'ars in the country and is conceded
o be one Of the best. as the perfect |
nd beautiful service he has taken /
ride in giving the public shows. He 1
las made mar friends for the road. l
9th personally and with his depart /
lent. and We are glad to know that
e viii remain WITH as
His men all regret to leave him.
ut cherish the hope that some day
hey will again be installed in his
srVice.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-01-01
PosToFFicE HOURS NEW YEAR.

New Year will be observed at the
Cairo Postoffice. Letter carriers will
make the morning delivery and collec
ton trip but no other service will be
required OF them on that day. Gen.
eral delivery windows will close at
noon. Money order and registry divi-
sions will be closed all day. Mail
will be dispatched from the postoffice
same as on other days.
SIDNEY b. MILLER.
Postmaster.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-01-01
NOTICE TO STOCKHOLDERS.

The annual meeting of the stock
holders Of the Alexander County
Savings Bank Of Cairo. Illinois, will
be held at the Directors room in the
above named bank In the city oil
Cairo, Illinois, on Wednesday, JAN
rary !, 1908. at 80 O'Clock for the
purpose of electing Board of Direc-
tors, and such other business as may
be brought before said meeting.
JAMES H. GALLIGAN.
Cashier.
Cairo, Ill.,. December 6. 1907.