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The Goldfield news. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1904-1911, 1908-02-08
sHIP1rEMr or RICE o1E

A carload Of ore, running from 1928
to $1,000 a ton. according to the esti-
mates given by Assistant Secretary
Murphy, arrived this week from the
Great Western Gold Mining company's
estate at Gold Mountain and is now be-
ing treated by the Nevada-G oldfeld Re-
duction works. Two more carloads are
being prepared for shipment. The prop
erty is now employing eighteen miners
and has a vast amount of ore blocked
out. The carload received this week is
of the best grade Of the mine.
The Goldfield news. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1904-1911, 1908-02-08

pan II is quite se~lf-evident. the result of
some OF the paintings being beautiful in
tha extreme
The Goldfield news. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1904-1911, 1908-02-08

BILLS ALLOWED

It the regular meeting of the Board
of County Commissioners held at Gold
field, February 8, 1908. the following
claims were examined and ordered paid:
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-30
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.

Rome, Dec. 29-One hundred thouand dead :
Messna, in Sicily, and Reggie and Score OF other
towns in Southern Italy overwhelmed, and the en-
tire Calabrian region laid This is the earth
quakes record SO far at present known. Reports
fare coming slowly into Rome account of the al
most complete destruction of lines of communication.
The death list at Messna ranges from twelve thou
sand to fifty thousand. Reggie, which, svithi its adj
acent village, numbers forty-6ve thousand people.
includes almost the entire population. AT Palmi 1000
dead; Cassano 1000, Cosenza 800 and half the popua-
ton of Bagbara, about four thousand The Mon
teleone region is devastated, while Rposto Seminara
San Giovanni Scilla, Lazzaro and Canniteo and all
other communities and villages bordering on the
straits are in ruins The king and Queen of Italy
on their way to Messina, having sailed tonight
for Naples.
The pope has shown the greatest distress and
lsilpsef was first to contribute sum amounting to
100000, to the relief
sIt IS feared. that man sinregner uere killed Ass
number OF hotels IN the region were crowded with
tourists.
The grarest fears exist lest pestillence follow
the destruction of the towns, where on account of
the havoc wrought the bodies will lie unburied
for days and weeks
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-30
NIGHT RIDERS
ENDEAVOR To-
P0QvE ALI B!
Each Can Recall Who Visit
ed His Home on Night of
Rankin Murder, as Well as
Many Incidents.
BY Associated Psess.

Union City, Tenn, Dec. Z9.-With
the defense in the night rider trials
we'll under way the case has settled
into wearisome round Of cumulative
testimony, the defendants pleading
not guilty. and relying upon aiibis for
escape. 4
Each defendant remembered dis
tinctly that many people were at their
homes the night of the Ranken MUIR
der and recalled many incidents that
occurred then. When pressed to name
the people 2resent on otner nights or
to recite incidents which happened a
few days prior to the murder. they
we're unable to do SO. There was an
unusual amount Of sickness that
night, too, according to their stories.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-30
BY AssocIA TED PRESS.

Rome Dec 29-Stunned at the magnitude of the
Calamity which has overtaken their fellow countrymen
all Italy tonight for the stricken province of
Calabra and the Island of Sicily. Accustomed for
ries to earthquakes dread but
were prepared for the disaster which, fraction of
minute yesterday devastated cities and and caused
the death of thousands
Messna whose tragic history has been marked by
tidal and war. and which the of yester
days terrestrial maestrol, shaken ruins then
flames burst forth complete the ctys destruction and
burn alive untold numbers hopeessy pinioned beneath
the fallen walls and broken tmbers
Starving, bleeding from injuries, and almost insane
from their terrifying experiences Messinas are
Aheeing all directions The spectacle presented by the
uned seaport described terrifying Tumbng build
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-30
FIGHTING ON
THE COAST OF
VENEZUELA
Adherents of Former Presi-
dent Castro and Followers
of Gomez Engage in Bat
tle-Twenty Killed.
BY Associates eress.

Port of Spain, Trinidad, Dec. 49,
There has been fighting at Maruco on
the Venezuelan coast between adher-
ents of Former President Castro and
the crew of a gunboat working on the
interests OF the new president. Juan
Vincente Gomez. About twenty men
were killed and some fifty wounded.
The Gomez party was obliged TO with
draw temporarily, but later returned
to resume the engagement.
This news was brought in here by
the Miranda, the gunboat in question.
The Miranda left La Guaira for
Macura with men on board who were
to take the places of the officials there
The Miranda arrived on Macuro yes
terday morning. General Torres
meanwhile had gotten together about
500 men and was prepared to resist
landing. Under cover Of her battery
he men on board tried unsuccessful
TO effect landing. The fighting
lasted about four hours.
When the captain of the Miranda
saw the situation was impossible he
Withdrew and came to Port of Spain.
A dispatch was at once sent to Presl-
dent Gomez, informing him Of the
situation.
As soon as this news became known
in Port of Spain, a large contingent of
the Venezuelan colony volunteered
to help the government and the Office
of the Venezuelan consul was be-
seized by men anxious to return to
Macuro and fight. A number of the
volunteers were accepted and went on
board the gunboat which at once
started for Macuro where the engage
ment will be continued
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-30
100000 PERSONS LOSE LIVES BY
EARTHQUAKE AND TIDAL WAVE
Mark Twain Victim
of q Practical Joke

lier's feeling. prepared to turn the
garage into elephant quarters
A few days later a load of hay was
received with the compliments of Mr..
Collier, who sent word it was for the
eggplant to eat. Next came a man
who introduced himself as Prof. May.
professional elephant trainer, who
caused the garage floor to be strength
ened TIE elephant arrived at night
and when Mr.. Clemens went to view
his gift he discovered in the garage a
paper elephant about as big as full
grown cow.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-30

CERTIFICATE
CIRCULATED
One of the Series of 1899 Has
Made It's Appearance in
Philadelphia and Discov-
cred by Secret. Service
Men.
ss Associatas s-asa.

Washington, Dec. ga counter
felt So silver certificate which made
its appearance in Philadelphia has
just been discovered by the secret
service bureau. 1t is Of the series of
1899 and bears the portrait of An In
dian chief.
Possibly the easiest way 10 identify
the counterfeit is by the fact that the
shading under the words, United
States of America" looks like a pick
ct fence in very bad repair instead OF
being regular in its formation.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-30

To ACCOMPANY
JUDGE TAT |
President Has Invited Num-
Der of Prominent Engi-
neers to Go to Panama
With President-Elect.
BY Associated Press.

Washington, Dec. 29.-The presi-
dent has invited the following engi-
neers to accompany President-elect
Taft on his trip TO Panama:
Arthur P. Davis, chief engineer of
the reclamation service, Washington;
John c. Freeman. Providence. R. l.;
Allen Hazen. New York city: Isham
Randolph, Chicago; James Dix Schny-
Ter, Los Angeles, Cal, and Frederick
p. Stearps, Boston, Mass. Alfred No
tle, Of New York. was tie first engi-
neer invited by the president but he
was unable TO leave his present work.
1t was on his recommendation that
the engineers announced today were
selected
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-30
~ Associated Press.

Banbury. Conn. Dec. %: -Redding.
where Mark Twain lives in an Italian
villa, is laughing over practical joke
on Mr.. Clemens
Robert j. Collier. the New York pub
Usher, wrote to Mr. Ciemens's secre-
tary few days before Christmas
that he had arranged TO give the hui
morist an elephant for a christmas
present. He asked them to prepare
a place for it, and the family, un-
willing to risk any injury to Mr.. Col
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-30
DECREASE OF
1000, 600 TONS
OE ALA gl]AL
Business Depression and the
Strike of the Miners the
Cause Says State Mine In
spector.
BY Associates Press.

Birmingham, Ala, Dec. 23.-Assist-
ant State Mine Inspector Edward
Flynn estimates that the Alabama coal
production in 1908 will show a falling
of of two million tons as compared
to the production last year. The de-
preston during the greater portion of
the year and the stgike of the union
miners which continued for more than
eight weeks caused the decrease. The
production in 1907 went above I4,0e0,-
600 tons. -
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-30
Considering Sending US.
Regulars to Kentucky

here, it is assumed that the local au-
thorities will be able to suppress dis
order and that by the liberal use OF
United States marsaals in Conjunction
with state troops the orders OF the
court will be executed.
Should il be found impossible to do
this, either from the inability OF the
court to secure the services OF enough
marshals or for any other reason so
that the power of the court would be-
come nullified, there is ample author
ity for sending troops into Kentucky.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-30
MOBILE AND MONTGOMERYTO
FIGHT STATE PROHIBITION

Mobile, Ala, December 29.-Sa-
loon men and brewers OF Mobile
will join the same interests of Mont
gcmery in a legal fight on the state
wide prohibition act. 1t is said that
the brewery and saloon men have
cause The first action win be taken
next Friday. January /, when applica-
ton will be made simultaneously in
Montgomery and Nozzle for licenses
to sell whiskey. 1t is expected the
licenses will be refused and then
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-30
CALIFORNIA SHIPPERS WILL
ENTER A VIGOROUS PROTEST

state. who have Joined in the move
ment and the day Of the meetings has
be designated as rate day, Accord
ing to the estimates of the committees
in charge of the meetings, an attend
ance OF between 5o,0e09 and ICE. 1000
persons IS expected. Every important
city in the state viii have a meeting
and the speakers viii declare the pro-
test of the shippers Of California TO
what is termed the imposition OF a
SO, o00,e0o annual tax On California
consumers
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CONTINUED on Page Two)
CHILD KIDNAPPED, FATHER
AFRAID TO MAKE COMPLAINT

paid over $3.50 in cash to the alleged
abductors and transferred to them a
half interest in his barber shop.
On November q the child was re-
stored, but the father, eowed by pre-
vious threats, sull kept the matter Sc
cret and the police knew nothing of
the affair until yesterday when on
investigation they arrested Francesto
Carinichi and his wife and Isadora
Campisi, an alleged accomplice, charg-
ed with kidnapping and extortion.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-30
by Associates press

New York. Dec. 2s.-The. arrest of
two men and woman last night re-
nealed the details of rather remark
able kidnapping case in which child
was kept from his parents for a
month. but during which time the
father. Kuiseppi Randazzo. an Italian
Barber. was afraid to make any com
plaint to the authorities The child
was returned only after Randazzo had
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-30

writs will be sued out TO compel the
issuance OF licenses. The whiskey
men are reticent. Indeed, they vii.
not discuss the proposed contest IN
the open 1t is known they are adj
vised that the law has flaws and that
it will be set aside They admit that
they do not expect to win in the state
courts. but il is limited their lawyers
pin their faith to the higher courts OF
the land. It is expected that all No
bile saloons will continue to do BUSH
ness as soft drink places.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-30
sv Associated Press.

Washington, Dec 2S---The alarming
condition which has called out state
troops and United States marshals at
the mining town of Sfearns, Valley
county. KY. is creating some discus
sion at the war department over the
probability of a condition arising to
call for United States troops 10 uphold
the powers of the United States
courts.
Although conditions in the kentucky
town are only vaguely Understood
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-30
ADVERTISEMENT FOR ACTRESS
RESULTED IN A TRAGEDY

her and week ago she left her
mothers home, taking with her her
baby and went to live with Dury. who
previously had left his consump1ive
wife II an outdoor resort az Eagle
wood Bell yesterday afternoon went
int Dury's house and asked Dury 10
ste9 into the hall Mrs. Eel. pleading
for Duryss life. followed them. buf
Bell took her by the arm. pushed her
back into the room, and q momea1
later had killed the uan.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-30
YOUNG EAGLE
CAPTURED IN
new YORK
Probably From the Catskill
Mountains-It Was En-
gagged in Combat With Cat
When Caught.

New York, Dec. ga lusty young
eagle, probably from the Catsktli
mountains, made its appearance in
Harlem last evening, where IL engag-
ed in a combat with a cat in the rear
scraps. A boy in the shop hearing
the cats cries dashed out and caught
the bird by throwing a sweater over
its head, and took it to the police
station
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-30
ALL BODIES RECOVERED.

Birmingham, Ala, Dec. 29.-An-
nouncement was made by the super
intendent at the big furnace plant at
Ensley this afternoon that there were
no more bodies in the caye-in' of the
excavations that occurred Monday
night. All the laborers have been &C
counted for.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-30
100000 FIRE AT MONTGOMERY, LA,

Alexandria, La, Dec. 29.-Fire to-
day destroyed the postoffice, a livery
stable and several other buildings at
Montgomery, La, in Grant parish. The
loss will amount to about $4,000.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-30
cARuso Is LIHERAL.

New York, Dec. 2S.-Enrico Caruso
will contribute a weeks salary to the
earthquake sufferers in Italy, his ma
tive land. Caruso is said TO receive
$500 week at the Metropolitan
opera house.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-30
MURDERER suRRENDEHs.

Tulsa. Okla, Dec 29.-N. J. Donnen
yesterday surrendered himself for the
murder of James Bennett at MadiII,
Okla. several months ago. Donneh
has been at large since the killing.
He claims self-defense.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-30
South Italy and Island Of Sicily visiteby An Appalling
Disaster the Extent of Which Cannot Be
Grasped at the Present Time.
CITY AFTER CITY WRECKED AND
MANY SMALLER TOWNS OBLITERATED

Following the Earthquake Came Tidal Wave and to
Complete the Work of Destruction, Fire Broke Out
and Countless Numbers of Wounded Men, Women
and Children Were Burned to Death-Italy is Stun
ned Over the Magnitude of the Calamity-The Pope
Appeals For Aid and Contributes 100000
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-30
Cook in the Hams House
hold Told of Disgrace
full Scenes.
MRS. HAMS TURNED
SOMERSAULTS
This, in the Presence of An
mis-, With Whom She FREE
quently Went Automobile
Riding and Spent the
Night-District Attorney
Will Not Continue in the
Case.


Flushing. N. Y. Dec. 29.-The trial
for nnrder OF. Thornton J. Hains was
continued today by tae defense Coun-
sci for Hams will place General and
Mrs. Peter Hams on the stand 10 tes-
THY to their sons mental processes.
District Attorney Darril, whose
term expires on December 81. said
today that he did not desire to con-
tinue in the case after his term OF
Office was over, but il designated by
the court would continue as the states
counsel without compensation.
Troubles of the Captain.
The marital troubles of Captain
Peter c. Hams. Jr., and mis- ftory or
the estrangement with his wife,,
Claudia Hams, came ont today waen
Samuel C. Reid. government build
lag inspector OF North Chicago relat-
ed conversations he had last June
with Captain Hams, making known
the causes that led TO the separation
OF the captain and his wife, The
testimony of what Captain Hams said
was permitted BY Justice Grain as
having q bearing on the mental con-
dition of the army officer at that
time.
Mr.. Reid stated that Captain Hams
told him that his wife had confessed
that she loved An-iis. Captain Hams
evidenced signs of great mental dis
trees In the narration of his troubles.
the witness said.
Mr.. Reid Is said BIZ counsel Ter the
defen8e 10 be brother II Princess
Rospig1iosi, of Rome, aid comes from
Kentucky He is grandson of S. c.
Reid, who commanded the privateer
General Armstrong in the battle OF
Fayal, Azores, in the war of 1872.
Turned Sornersaults
That Mrs. Hams, wife of the army
captain. was intoxicated at ner home
with AnRis and that sne turned SOM
ersaults and Annis "smaeked her.
was testified to today b. Minnie
Rhone, a negress, cook for the Hams
household.
The cook said she told CaptIin
Hams his wife smoked cigarettes and
went out automobile riding with Annis
end stayed all night. Witness said
she told the captain of the occurrences
on his return from the west and that
Mrs. Hams told her she mad loved
Billy Annis for FIVE years. and she
bad not known what love was when
she married. The cook further tes-.
tilted that Mrs. Hams called Annis
'iFapa," and her AFFINITY and on one
occasion the captains young son call
ed Annis papa"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-30
NIGHT RIDERS in OKLAHOMA.

Oklahoma, Dec. 29.-After repeated
notices served upon him not TO sell
cotton below 10 cents. night riders
last night destroyed the barn of W.
A. Buck in Pottawattomie county.
Buck recently came here from Iowa.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-02-04
HILlICANS NAY
GET INTO The GAME
Eutry Books Open for a Few
Days.
Chillicothe and Portsmouth are
49,. Likely to Come Into the
Ohio State League.

Desiring TO give the promoters ev-
cry reasonable opportunity TO get
their baseball companies into shape,
President Quinn did not close last
might the entry books of the Ohio
State league.
Chillicothe and Portsmouth are the
most probable towns at present, al
Though the failure of the Indiana
Ohio league to organize yesterday may
cause the Muncie people to renew
their wish to come in along with
Richmond
Hamilton appears to be sliding
backward. It was announced by the
State Journal yesterday morning that
the leaders there are encountering
troubles that they appear to be in
capable of solving. without Ham
ilton. Richmond is not any too de-
II was said yesterday that chances
are good Of securing substantial back
ing for the proposed clubs far down
the Scioto Valley. Something final
from Portsmouth and Chillicothe will
be known in the next few days. =
Ohio State Journal.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-02-04
Pretty Strong lungs.

In Through Luzon on Highways
and Byways" the author. naval off,
GER. tells this expansive story. We
vouch for the story only. not for the
facts:
While traversing this attractive coun-
try, which offers so much to tempt the
husbandman. we met with no sign of
life until nearing u village, where
could be seen native hunters after deer
and carabao. The carabao furnishes a
fine quality OF meat and has a peculiar.
instructive trait in being the only deni-
zen of the forest that can protect it.
self against the boa constructors. which
are somewhat numerous in these parts.
When the carabao is pounced upon by
the boa and the reptile has wrapped
itself round the body for the squeezing
process of killing the animal, the cara
bao slowly draws in Its sides until
the boa has his grip fixed securely and
begins to tighten up. when suddenly
the carabao initiates his lungs to their
fullest and spreads his sides. tearing
the vertebrae OF the reptile into thou
sand pieces.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-02-04

Tea lead for lining tea chests is su-
perior at least from the standpoint of
cheapness to any other metal. Accord
Ing to an article In the Brass World,
the method practiced by the Chinese in
the manufacture of tea lead is to press
molten lead between two fat stones.
The excess Of lead Is melted in an iron
kettle by direct fire underneath. Rice
paper is carefully smoothed down over
the surface Of the stones to supply q
nonconductor of heat and thus pre-.
vent the chilling Of the lead. The
stones are now placed fiat upon the
ground and the upper one raised a
short distance, with one edge resting
upon the lower stone. In other words,
the stones are opened like book. A
ladle full Of melted lead is now poured
In between the stones. and the top one
is quickly dropped. The lead is squeez.
ed out until only thin layer is left.
Tea lead usually runs from .O05 to 10
inch in thickness.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-02-04

The stranger had been searching
nearly half an hour among the mys-
terious curving ways of the park for
Eenway street At last the trim figure
Of hurrying student attracted her
eye, and she resolved to ask for the
necessary information.
Can you tell me, please, where Fen.
way street is?' she asked.
"Yes, indeed" answered the student.
"Why, we're In 1t now"
"Yes?' The stranger looked rather
helplessly around Mt the wealth Of
shrubbery, the smooth roads that
seemed to lead only to Mrs. Gardeners
green rooted palace. "But I wanted
to find certain number on Fenway
street." t
"Oh!" said the student, a helpless ex-
preston for moment clouding her
face.
"Do you know, there's street down
there " She pointed a dalntily gloved
hand straight. into clump Of elms.
az don't know the name Of 1t. never
did know that 1t had a name. why
don't you Try that oneT-Boston Her
aid.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-02-04
HIBERNATIoN.
How and Why Some Animals Exist All
Winter Without Food.

How and Why Some Animals Exist All
Winter Without Food.
The philosophy or nature of hlber.
nation and why and how it is that the
hibernating creatures can go so long
without food are interesting studies.
In the first place. the creature In or.
der to enable 1t to sustain life through
out the long winter during which II
hibernates is endowed with the capac.
ity Of accommodating within Its body d
large quantity Of fat. This fat is to the
animal what well stocked coal cellar
is to fire. and until the whole OF II
has been consumed the tissue of the
body proper remains untouched II
has been ascertained that animals can
endure the waste of tissue until Il
amounts to 40 per cent of their normal
weight. Should the weight be reduced
beyond that point the result is death
But nature comes to the rescue of The
alternating creatures in another way
When the Information begins. respiia
tion and digestion almost cease lin
some cases they cease absolutelyi. and
the circulation is only irst active
enough to sustain life As n coasc.
quence of this the wear an;l ten? t. re-
duced to the minimum. and The cyN
ture is enabled to pull through. Sew
York American.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-02-04

week. Services each evening at I
O'Clock except saturday. The ofllcial
Board will hold short session this
evening after church services.
At bowling on the Y. M. G. A.
alleys last night the Crescents de.
feateG the G. ID. and M. team three
straight games. Scores Crescents
754, 761, 765. q. ID. and M, 639
TAI, $50.
Carrie Main, the sixteen year old
daughter of Mrs. Alice Secrest, an
-epileptic. was taken to the home
at Gallipolis by Sheriff Drown this
.morning.31o 9pifino nh' flQei i1B
The Ladies' AID Society of the
United Brethren church will hold a
special meeting at the home of Mrs.
E. Wayland Of Gurley avenue
Wednesday afternoon at o'clock.
A large attendance Is desired.
The Christian Endeavor society o.
the Free Baptist church will hold
u regular monthly business meet
ing and social in the basement oil
the church ..is evening. After the
business session "spelin skule'
will be in order. A good attendance
is desired.