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Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-03
EXPERTS RANGE is
WITHOUT ANY LIMIT
GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES SEEK
CAUSE OF DISASTERS
Amendment to Bill Recently Passed
by Congress Allows Agents Of
United States to Visit
All Mines
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
WASHINGTON, April 2.-Congress
has embodied in the legislative appro.
priation bill a provision appropriatin
s195, 600 for the purpose of conducting
an investigation into the mine disasters
Of the country with view to ascer-
tanning the cause of explosions in mines
and preventing their recurrence in the
future by the employment of safety
devices.
The original provision was framed
by Senator Hemenway of Indiana and
limited these investigations to the ter
ritories and the district of Alaska,
where congress has sole jurisdiction.
Senator Knox of Pennsylvania pro-
posed an amendment to extend these
Investigations to the states and abroad,
arguing that the government experts
should not be limited in their inquiries
to the territory that is solely under fed
eral jurisdiction.
This proposition was opposed by sew
eral senators, who regarded It as a step
in the direction of federal control and
an invasion OF state rights. They con-
tended that congress had no authority
TO interfere with the mining industry
of the states, as they are purely do
nestle matters and not subject to the
authority of the federal government.
Senator Knox denied that his amend
ment contemplated control or interfer-
ence with the mining industry OF the
states. but said It was merely to author
ize the government experts to go into
the states to get information that will
be of benefit to all the people. He
i'd:
I'VE have investigations now and ex-
perimental stations and make appro-
priations running into the millions for
the protection of the crops of the coun-
in, 1v-11 nanTIQ
have knowledge of agricultural affairs.
rs the protection of human life be-
yond our Jurisdiction? Is ii more inn
portant to spend our money TO pro-
mote the agriculture of our country
than it is to safeguard the lives OF cit
liens?
an the last year in the states of West
Virginia and Pennsylvania. in the ter
ritory of New Mexico and elsewhere in
the United States, 5000 men have been
killed and wounded in mine explosions.
"All I ask is let us get all the infor-
nation possible upon the subject from
whatever source we can, in order that
mines may be conducted more intelll-
gently and more safely. Let us not
commit the absurdity of pretending to
protect the lives of miners who are
employed in the territories over which
the United States has jurisdiction
through Investigations which are ex-
cluded from entering the field where
the most valuable information is avail
able"
Senator Knox's proposition was
adopted. and as a result the range OF
investigation by the government eX-
perts is unlimited. Every coal miner
and operator in the country is interested
in this investigation.
They are at a loss to account for the
great disasters that have been attended
with such tremendous loss Of life and
they are anxious that science, backed
by the authority Of the government.
shall try TO solve the problem.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-03
SAN DIEGO WILL MAKE
NO CHANGE IN PLANS

SAN DIEGO, April 2.-There will be
no change of program in the fleet cele-
bration plans as result of Admiral
Evans illness and visit here. If Admi-
raj Evans is unable to appear in person
here he will be represented by the next
highest officer in command. and the
features outlined In honor of the fleet
will take place as announced. The only
possible occasion for change will be
whatever may be suggested by the ad-
miral himself
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-03
JURYMEN FIGHT; DEM0LlSH
FURNITURE; SEVERAL HURT
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
i CHICAGO, April "A fight be- 1,
4 tween jurymen, in which a. heavy 4
I. oak chair was demolished, tables <
+ and other furniture dented and 4
Z several men slightly injured. 1
4 marked the jury's deliberations i
+ in the Barney" Coffey Sunday i
! saloon closing case in the munich Z
!. pal court +
: After hours Of this kind of argu- (
= ment the jury was called before 1
i Judge Foster and reported a dis 4.
4 agreement yesterday. The jury i
4 stood ten for acquittal and two !
T. for conviction. i.
+ Sixteen ballots were taken and i.
4 on the ninth ballot one man swung 4
= for conviction, but reversed on I.
! the following ballot. 4.
i i 1. j. !. + 4 4. \ + + 4. + j. i. i i 4.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-03
AUTOMOBILE RACES ARE
PLANNED BY LONG BEACH
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
LONG BEACH, April Numerous
races and other forms of entertainment
are being planned by the local fleet
committee for April "a, when this city
will make a special effort TO show Ad-
miral Evans visiting officers and men
a good time,
Five auto races will be run on the
beach at low tide between DEVILS Gate
and the auditorium. In one of these
races a number of the finest cars in
Los Angeles will be entered, if the
plans of the committee in charge Of this
part of the days fun are carried out.
An enormous electric sign, "Wel-
come" will be erected over the sun
parlor at the end of the pier just before
the arrival of the fleet. This was de-
cided upon at today's council meeting.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-03
INTRODUCES BILL FOR
POSTAL SAVINGS BANKS

WASHINGTON, April 2.-Senator
Carter of the committee on postofices
and post roads today introduced a bill
to establish postal savings banks, He
stated this measure was satisfactory to
the postofiice department, and it was
referred back to the committee and will
receive further consideration.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-03
AGREE ON LARGE SUM FOR
FORTiFICATION OF SOUND
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press
WASHINGTON, April 2.-An appro-
priation to carry into effect contem-
plated fortiications for Puget Sound
as planned by the Endicott and Taft
boards has been agreed upon tenta-
lively by the subcommittee of the
senate committee on appropriations.
which is considering the general forth
fications bill.
When completed this work will repre-
sent an outlay of between $4,000, 900 and
$40. 900 900, of which more than $4,000 900
already has been appropriated.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-03

many foreigners who have avoided the
larger towns and come into the Do
minion will be absolutely barred from
entry unless they conform to the i'm
migration regulations. These regula-
tions will be more strict under the new
bill soon to be brought up in the fed
eral parliament to take the place of
the governor generals order in council.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-03
COMBINED ATTACK SOON TO
BE MADE ON 2-CENT RATE
BY Associated Press.

CHICAGO, April "A combined at
tack on the 2-cent passenger rate is
promised by the railroads that operate
in Illinois Minnesota and Missouri. 1t
is probable the suits will be filed next
week.
The call for a conference tomorrow
i'm Chicago of officials of the Illinois
roads were sent out today and plans
for the fight will then be laid
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-03
Wisconsin Commissioned
E. Associated Press.

BF Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, April 2.-The battle
ship wisconsin, which is to be attached
to the Atlantic fleet on its trip around
the world, was placed in commission at
Puget sound yesterday. The Goldsbo-
rough also has been ordered placed in
commission at Puget sound.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-23

Many before have invited view the Fashions which have
welcomed such
cation exclusive and acay beautiful styles be in this
unquestonaby syettng of Alabama
revealing the Fashions the few months
n great markets that govern the world Of Fashion.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-23
1t Is a PrOdigal Collection, Indeed

left behind hold Alabama IN the
@
WmpshM enabling
Dinner. Tailored
O in
possible
where individual
It's Fashion Exhibit ovng that the world
Cordially
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-12-26
FATAL FIRE AT
/. BELLOWS FALLS
Two Tenement Blocks Burn
and Ledger
is FOUND DEAD IN BED
Families Move Goods to Street in Panic
Occupant Being Taken Down a
Ladder Falls, Bounds from
Net and Is Injured.
is FOUND DEAD in BED

Bellows Fall, Dec. 26.--Fire destroyed
two tenement houses owned by Mrs.
.. T. Keefe hero Thursday morning
and eansod the loss OF one life. The
buildings were occupied by Polish FAM.
lies and before the fire was under con-
troll both blocks were destroyed.
On tho first alarm the department
found the flames under strong Roadway.
A second alarm was given and the en-
tire department summoned, but IL was
impossible to prevent the flames from
crossing 20 the second house. While the
fremen were fighting the flames in the
house where the fre started, the occu-
pants OF the next house hastily removed
their effects, except the people on the
top floor,
Fire Chief Farley, passing through an
upper bedroom, found man lying across
bed, dead lie had been suifocated
and the body was badly burned. He was
identified as Isadak Cwlk, IS, an employe
Of the Vermont Farm Machine Com
pany.
James Swinsky was imprisoned on
the upper floor, and was rescued by the
hook and ladder crew. Half way down
the ladder he fell, and bounding from
the net, was severely injured by striking
the ground. He will probably recover.
The cause Of the ERE Is unknown. The
loss on the buildings amounts TO 5000,
covered by insurance.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-12-26
Trxxfh and
Quality

appeal to the Well-Iniormed IN every
walk Of life and are essential topermanent
success and crcdltable standing. Accor-
ingly, il Is not claimed that Syrup Of Figs
and Elixir Of SIENNA Is tho only remedy Of
known value, but one Of many reasons
why II Is the best Of personal and family
laxativcs is the fact that il cleanses,
sweetens and relieves tho internal organs
on which It acts without any facilitating
after effects and without having 10 increase
the quantity from time to time.
II acts pleasantly and naturally and
truly as laxative, and its component
parts are known TO and approved by
physicians, as II is free from all objection
able substances. To get its beneficial
effects always purchase the genuine
manufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Co., only, and for sale by all leading drug
gists.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-12-26
IF WOMEN ONLY KNEW
What a Heap of Happiness 1t Would
Bung to Barre Homes.

Hard to DO homework with an aching
back.
Brings you hours OF misery at leisure
or at work.
ii women only knew the cause-that
Backache pains come from sick kid
peys,
Z 'Twonld save much needless woe.
Doan's Kidney Pills cure sick kidneys,
Barre people endorse this;
Mrs. j. l.. Cummings, 80 Elm street,
Barre, VT. says. Il have the same con-
fidence In Doan's Kidney Pills to-day
as when | testified TO their merit three
years ago. Experience has proven to me
that the claims made for this remedy
are well founded. The worst symptom
OF kidney trouble in my case, was a
sharp pain in my hips, often lasting for
three days at a time. During such at
tacks l could not sleep and il was with
the greatest difficulty that ! got about
the house. If happened to catch cold,
Unsettled in my kidneys and aggravated
the trouble. Fused any number Of rem
edies but found more relief from Deans
Kidney Pills, procured at i. A. browns
drug store than from any preparation
] had previously taken. They relieved
the pains in my back, strengthened my
kidneys and proved themselves in every
way to be reliable kidney remedy"
For sale by all dealers. Price so cents.
Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, New York,
sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name Doan sand
take no other.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-12-26
FOUGHT IN A BOX CAR.
Heavy Penalties Held Over Brattleboro
Men Placed on Probation.

Brattleboro, Dee, 26.--James Ryan,
James Clune and Michael Ryan We're
sentenced BY Judge y. w. Gibson IN the
municipal court Thursday 10 hard labor
In Newfane jail from two TO four
months and to pay fine Of $40 each for
disturbing The peace, but IN view Of the
fact that the oAense was committed IN
a box ear away from the public, the
Jail sentences were suspended and the
respondents placed In charge OF pro-
baton officer. The men went into the
car for a quiet time. taking along two
quarts OF whiskey. A fight followed and
James Ryan appeared in court with his
head bandaged, the result Of coming into
contact with shovel. Cnne had several
gashes on his head, which he said were
made with a chisel The lantern, which
furised the only light in the car, was
overturned early in the fray and the en-
counter was finished in the dark.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-12-26
FIREMAN PROVED HERO.
Badly Burned in Saving Woman at
Fatal Fire in New York.

New York. Dec 26.-0ne man was
killed, three other men and woman
were seriously burned and the lives Of
/ many others were saved only BY prompt
and heroic work by fremen and the
/ tenants themselves. in fire that
wrecked the fiye-story apartment house
at 122 West One Hundred and Twenty.
seventh street early Thursday.
The man who lost his life, was Dan.
ial Frizzell, Is years old, an English
man, who lived with a family named
LOCKER on the top floor
The injured are: Mrs. Alice LOCKER,
| 80 years old, burned about the face
and body; condition serious. Charles
LOCKER, her son, 25 years old, burned
about the brad and face; Harrison
LOCKER. another son, ~ years old.
hands and arms blurred; David Mullen,
fremen, burned about the hands and
face
Mullen received bis burns in saving
the life Of Mrs LOCKER lie ran up
ladder to window from which Mrs
LOCKER was about to jump to the
ground, five stories below Tie shouted
words Of encouragement TO the woman
and begged her not to Jump
Although the flames were pressing
close behind her, she waited and was
reaching cut to meet Mullen's arms
when she fainted and fell back into
the blazing room.
Mullen plunged headlong after her
through the window from which clouds
of smoke and tongues OF flames were
swirling. When he found Mrs. Locker
lying nuconscions on the floor. her
night clothing ablaze, he beat out the
flames with his hare hands, tore of
to protect her from the flying embers
and the fierce heat, and started for
the return.
BY this time the room was almost
like d furnace. but Mullen succeeded In
getting the unconscious woman 10 the
window and then halfway down the
ladder, where his companions were
waiting. Mrs. LOCKER was hurried To
hospital, but she had been terribly
burned aud it is possible she may not
recover.
In the mean time other firemen and
some Of the men tenants had been
carrying women and children from
other apartments in the house, and
IL was believed until after the flames
were extinguished that al mad gotten
out in safety. It was while the fire.
men were going through the ruins Of
the Lockers apartment that Frizzeirs
blackened body was found. lie had
been overcome by smoke and burned
to death before he could reach an exit.
The fire damage was about $4,000.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-12-26
Did Mrs. Hugh Frazier Of
Franklin, N. H.
WITH BABE IN ARMS
House Burned al Night--woman's Feet
Frozen in Long Walk to
Neighhors House for
Help. -

Franklin, Dec. 26.--with the Their
mometer 10 degrees below zero, Mrs
Hugh Frazier froze both feet Thursday
morning while trying to get to the home
Of her nearest neighbor to get help 10
fight fire that burned the Frazier hom,
TO the ground Mr.. and Mrs. Frazier
occupy the so-callead Pearson farm on
Searles' Hill In the town of Salisbury
AT o'clock in the morning they were
awakened BY the flames, which were
rapidly eating their way from the shed
into Che main house. Rushing out, the
man and woman tried In vain 10 save
their little home, but snow and water
failed TO check the onrushing blaze.
Mrs. Frazier then decided TO walk TO
Arista Emerson's on Raecoon hill about
two miles away aud the nearess neigh,
Dor Glad in a shirt waist and skirt.
and without shoes or stockings, she
started for Emerson's, carrying her year
and half old daughter. She had to
abandon the attempt because OF the in
tense cold, and returned to her husband,
who was watching his home 90 up in
smoke.
About o'clock Bert Webster was
awakened by telephone message from
r. W. Palmer, on Salisbury street;
Franklin, telling him that there was
fire on Searles's Hill and that the blaze
had been noticed by the members OF the
Palmer family. Mr.. and Mrs. Webster
hitched up a team and FASTENED to the
scene. They found Mrs Frazier and the
baby wrapped In a buffalo robe and on
the ground in front Of the ruins. Mr..
and Mrs Webster brought the three
members Of the afflicted family to their
home and DIR. +. r Drake was sum
moned. He expects that II win be neees.
sary to amputate the womsn's toes.
Both feet and the legs above the ankles
are frozen. The baby Is unframed.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frazier moved here from
Boston about two years ago. They had
no insurance upon their property. which
was worth about $1,000 The barn was
saved, also the livestock, the house and
barn being separated. No cause is known
for the fire.
The house Is isolated. and It is UNI
likely that tramps were there. as it il
mile from the main road. There was a
chimney in the shed, but there had been
no FIRE in the stove since the day before.
The fire may, however. have been smol-
1ering since then. A subscription paper
Is being circulated for the relief OF The
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-12-26
House is Ready For a Tariff
Bill
FAIRLY EASY PASSAGE
Matter Of Revenue Problem the Espec-
tally Difficult Problems-Fight VIII
Come When Bill Reaches the
Senate.

Washington, Dec 26.-The tariff
trainers continue the work of prepsr-
ing tariff bill to be presented 70 Con-
gress at the special session to be called
In March. While protection TO indus
tries which must compete with cheap
labor abroad will be the keynote of
the revised tariff, much consideration
win be given 10 the questions or rails
ing sufficient revenue for the govern.
ment. The subcommittee Of the House
ways and means committee is wasting
no time in drawing up tine bill, and
it viii resume its program of daily
meetings on Monday
The matter OF revenue involves more
difficult problems than either the pre-
teetive or other phases of the tariff
revision question. IL Is argued by some
that the government has been deprived
Of millions Of dollars or revenue during
the operation OF the Dingley tariff bin
because of the numerous changes made
in the bill after il passed the House
Of Representatives. These changes
were made principally in the wording
Of the bill, rather than in the rates
Of duty. 1t is freely said that mum
er0us large interests that will be af-
fected by the new tariff law as 1t will
be reported TO the House win make a
strong fight. when the bill reaches the
Senate. In this case il Is understood
that President-elect Taft win exert
every influence to have the Ia 90
through the Senate as it comes from
the House. II il even said That Mr.
Taft win veto the bill ii the Senate
makes too mank changes tending to
increase the rates Of duty.
One instance Of how the Senate
amended the Dingley bill, az reported
from the House in 1897, was brought
out in humorous incident during the
hearings several weeks ago. Senator
Hale Of Maine appeared to ask that
tapioca starch, now on the free list,
should pay a rate OF ia cents q pound. |
Chairman Payne called Mr.. Hale's at
tention to the fact that tapioea was |
made dutiable at that rate in the Ding |
lev bill az it left the House, and that |
the Senate struck out the paragraph |
and left tapioca AZ it appears In the
law now, on the free list II il very |
that the paragraph assessing
/ duty Of e cents pound aon starch |
will be so changed as to include tapioca
when used for starcning, sizing or fill
ing
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-12-26
SECURITIES FOR DEPOSITS.
Sec. Cortelyou Announces List of Those
That VIII. Be Accepted.

Washington, Dec.26.- Although no
additional deposits Of public funds in
national banks are contemplated, Sec
Cortelyou today, in compliance with
tine law Of March 4, 1907, announced
the classes Of securities that would be
accepted in the event Of such deposits
being made. They are as follows:
United States, Philippine Porto Rico
and district Of Columbis bonds at par:
bonds Of Hawaii territory at 90 per
cent. and at she option Of the sercret-
arv Of the treasury. Philippine hallway
COMPANY bonds and those Of states.
municipalities and high grade railroads,
s1ea a. are legal investments for saw
mos hanks in New York, Ma sssehu-
setts. Csnneetieut or New Jersey, at.
% preent Of ther par value. For the
initial or first deposit, United States
bonds required. No additional deposits
are however, now in contemplation.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-12-26
sHoRrER HOURS. SAME pAY.
Norwood Press Company Issues Notice
TO les Employees.

Norwood, Mass, Dee. 26.--An eight
hour day for AL employees in place of
the present schedule Of iifty.four hours
was the Christmas eve announcement OF
the Norwood Press company, which in
cludes J. s. Cushing & Co, printers and
elcctrotypers; Berwick & Smith, print
ers. and h. Fleming \ Co., bookbindcrs.
Notice OF the change from iifty.four
hours 10 forty.eight hours a week, with.
out reduction in pay, was given TO each
employc Thursday night in the form of
a printed slip enclosed IN the pay en-.
vclopes. The new schedule will 90 into
effect on Jan. /, and Il is explained in
the notice that II Is entirely a voluntary
act on the part Of the company.
The firm az Herbert N. Plympton &
Co., printing and binding, also announced
an eight.how schedule, to take effect
Jan. l.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-12-26
ALIcEs NOTE GETS DOLL.
Little Vermont Girl Placed Written Re-
quest in Dressed Turkey.

Franklin. N H., Dee. 26 Little Alice
Ashline, who lives IN one OF the small
towns in northern Vermont, was made
happy BY the receipt Of don for Christ
mas. The girl placed note in turkey
AZ Thanksgiving that was bought BY
Lieut.. Edward II. Wheeler Of this city.
The mite asked for a dolly. Mrs. Wheel
er picked out nice one who goes to
sleep and sent il to the little Yermonter
for Christmas.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-12-26
LOST HOME CHRISTMAS EVE.
George Vincent and Family Attending
Christmas Tree Exercises When
Their Home Was Burned.

Enosburg Falls, Dee. 24--Whle George
Vincent and family OF North Enoshurg
were absent Thursday evening at Christ.
mas tree exercises, Heighbors discovered
their home IN flames by noticing the
rudy light through the windows The
house and contents we're burned at loss
Of about $1,000, which is partially COW
cred by insurance. Il is supposed that
the Gre originated from an over-heated
furnace. The building was owned by
O. II. Stratton, rural mail carrier,
whose route extends from the Enosburg
Falls post Office, and by him rented to
Mr.. Vincent.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-12-26
May SUCCEED BISHOP MIcHAUD.
Name Of the Rev. Walter ]. Stanley Is
Considered.

New Britain, Conn, Dee 26.--Tt Is re,
ported here that the name Of the Rev
Walter j. STANLEY Of Danhury is one 81
three to be submitted to Rome for ap.
pointment as bishop OF the diocese 81
burlington, Vermont, the vacancy OF
which occurred day on two ago, when
the Right Rev Bishop John s. Michaud
died in New York City. Father Shan
Icy Is one of the best known priests in
New England and il prominent temper
ance worker and former national presi-
dent Of the Catholic Total Abstinence
Union.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-12-26
GIFT to Archbishop o'conneIl.

Boston. Mass, Dec. Archbishop
William n. OConnell received q gold
timepiece a. a Christmas gift from Pope
Plus Thursday. Il came by special mes
senger and was enclosed in case mag
niicently carved. Both watch and case
bear the papal coat of arms.