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Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-06
THIRTY LIVES ARE LOST
Interior of Mine at Nsnaimo, B. G.
Wrecked by Gas Explosion.
MORE THAN FIFTY ENToMBED
Twenty-Five Escaped and Eight
Bodies Have Been recovered
Rescuers Unable 10 Reach
the Lower Levels.

NANAIMO, b. c., Oct. 5.-Thirty men are
known to be dead as the result OF an ex-
plosion at Extension mine No. 2 OF the
Wellington Colliery company today. Eight
bodies have been recovered up to late
tonight.
More than fifty men we're entombed.
Twenty-Five we're rescued, but the rapidly
spreading fire prevented the rescuers from
completing their work. Workers late to-
night were making every effort to force
further entrance into the two levels af-
fected by the explosion in an effort to
save any who may be living and to re-
cover the bodies OF the dead before they
are consumed.
The known dead are:
THOMAS O'DONNELL,
ROBERT WHITE, -
JAMES MOLINEAUX,
- INQUIRE.
The fire was constantly gaining eadway
tonight and while it continued there was
little hope OF the rescuers being able to
reach the imprisoned men. All the men
rescued were badly injured.
The men employed in the collieries on Van
couver island are Of the better class, of
British miners and alIvare well paid and
have comfortable homes.
The wellington Colliery company, which
WINS the Extension mine, is controlled by
British Columbia capitalists, Lieutenant
Governor James Dinsmire being the head
of the corporation.
Shock Is Terrific.
VICTORIA, B. c., Oct. 5.-Thirty miners
are believed to be dead as the result Of an
explosion at the Extension mine OF the
Wellington Colliery company today. The
death list likely will be even larger. as
sixty miners were entombed by the ex-
plOsfon, with slight chance of rescue.
The shock was terrific, but its effect was
confined to the scope wherein it occurred.
All OF the men in the other slopes and
levels escaped.
The explosion was due to fire damp, the
timbers in the two levels at once igniting
and the fire spreading with great rapidity.
Residents Of Nanaimo nave been pre-
vented from going to Extension, where the
disaster occurred, and only rescuers, miners
and officials are on the scene.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-06
Cheers from the Blind.

ing committee and visited his cousin, Mrs.
Charles T. Blake.
Cheers from the Blind.
one of the most pathetic incidents Of the
presidents trip marked his stay in Berke-
ley. He passed in review OF the pupils of
an institution for the deaf, dumb and blind.
The tribute Of flags waved with unseeing
eyes, of silent mods OF the dumb and cheers
from the blind deeply impressed the presi-
dent.
President Taft saw San Francisco today
for the first time since the fire. He felt a
deep interest in the city because while sec
rotary of war he had a great deal to do
for the plans OF relief of the stricken peo-
pie. He marveled at the growth Of the
city and in his address at the Young Mems
Christian association expressed the hope
that the coming generation would prove as
energetic, as optimistic and altogether as
enthusiastic a people as those who have
rehabilltated the city.
In his speech at the banquet tonight the
president reiterated his views on the sub
ject OF a merchant marine and aroused
great enthusiasm by his declaration that
he would urge the passage of a ship sub
sidy law as one of the principal subjects
in his forthcoming message to congress-.
Mr.. Taft asserted that the country was
ready for an experiment in the way Of a
subsidy. The extension Of the Pacific
trade is one Of the objects of his admin
istratlon, Mr.. Taft said. and he added that
he knew of no more important topic to
which congress can devote itself.
Science of Government.
In his speech at Berkeley the president
said:
1T is a great pleasure for me to be here
and to be received by Prof. Moses, an old
contradict had almost said in arms, but
we did not carry muskets in the Philip
plnes-but my old comrade in attempting
to initiate legislation and to pioneer in the
far distant islands Of the Pacific.
TT is great pleasure to be here in this
unique theater and talk to a body of peo-
pie who represent the highest aspirations
Of a commonwealth. Prof. Moses has
alluded to the fact that we are veering
around to the scientists, whether it be in
politics, in agriculture-he did not mention
the theology-but it is a fact thtt the
universities Of the land and especially such
a one as this placed so centrally and en-
bracing so large a student body, are coming
to figure more and more what their influ-
ence on the science of government and the
course Of parties.
The business Of government is not an
easy one when you are in 1t. 1t has a
somewhat different aspect when you are
engaged in pulling the throttle or putting
on the brakes. for that which II has from
the professors chair or the editorial sane
tum. There are obstacles and friction and
difficulties that it is not possible always
to explain, but the existence of which one
who is in the midst of it can affirm vita
great emphasis, and It is those obstacles
and difficulties and friction that are not
always appreciated by the critics who do
not nave the responsibilities.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-06
MODERN MECCA FOR
TOOTHSOME BON BONS
Aisle Center a Popular
Phrase at the Benson &
Thorne Co.'s Store.

The Benson g. Thorne Co. at their new
location at 15ls-152O Farnam street are
rapidly becoming main purveyors TO the
Omaha public, with a line OF CONNECTIONS
that is really pure; really delicious; really
enticing to those with a sweet tooth"
Inimitable nut brittle made up with
walnuts and filberts; butter scotches that
fairly dissolve away in ones mouth, and
a line of assorted creams that create ex-
pressions of ooh, how delicious" are be-
ing featured here at ACC per pound.
Then, too, "a lot of new ''pipe stems"
buttercups, and baby %curls," deliciously
made up indeed. sell at the same price.
When the mind conJures up candy" let
it remember" "Balduffs former location"
& Thorne's newer establish
ment-find the section Of sweets in the
least aisle, center Of the store"
BENSON & THORNE co,
151s-152O Farnam Street.
New Location.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-06

CONTINUED from First Page.)
leasers are to work october i,
and as every foot Of the 100 acres com
prising the company's group, except the
block reserved has been let, a busy scene
of operations will soon enliven the camp.
In addition to the leases let by the
N~evada-Omaha company, ]. G. Moore and
Theodore Bergerson have let to Major
Scott a lease on their ground adjoining the
main strike. Work on which commenced
Thursday morning.
Rush to the New Town.
"Bannock, which is I'm Lander county,
Nevada, near Battle Mountain, is to be
the name OF the new city which grew up
the other day when people heard about the
gold that ". S. Wilhelm was quietly
digging out Of the ground at the mouth
OF Philadelphia canyon. While the camp
goes on, adding new Inhabitants daily, and
a noise like a boom pervades and agitates
the other, Mr.. Wilhelm says nothing, but
goes on nonchalantly taking out and sack
ing the gold with the naivette OF one en-
gagged In the most ordinary and common
place employment.
80 rich has the ledge become that II
was considered necessary on last Monday
TO place a guard over II commissioned as
a deputy constable. Wednesday OF this
week an armed guard accompanied Mr..
Wilhelm to town with a load OF the ore in
an automobile. The treasure brought in
was said to have been valued at $40, 600.
eleven leases a been let on the
c%ompany's ground, and five more have
been applied for. A telephone line is being
built from Battle Mountain and will be
completed into the new camp in about
ten days. County Clerk Harvey f. Harris
who has the contract for building the line
has a force Of Indians digging the holes and
erecting the posts, and will be ready tC
commence stretching the wire within q
few days.
The ledge in which the gold occurs II
widening with depth and becoming richer
some OF the richest specimens yet en-
countered having been taken out today"
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-06
COME 70 MAKE ROME HOW
state DIKnitaries Seek Omaha to
a. -,. Hold ReVeI.

State D~iEnitaries Seek Omaha to
tl , Hold ReVeI.
In the stream of visitors that poured into
Omaha Tuesday morning to z,!nsie with
the thousands in doing honor to Ak-Sar
Ben were many state dignitaries.
Il have come to pull the eagles tail aud
make Rome howl said Senator Bartos of
Saline coupty, a. he changed his wallet
from his hip pocket to his OUT
side Goa pocket, so 1t would be easier
to reach. How any one can stay away
from Omaha at this time I cannot see"
continued the senator. 1T is better TO be
here a lowly subject Of the king than to
be state senator while the legislature is in
session."
Senator Bartos attained some distinction
as a member OF the senate by being sued
by an Insurance company for $5O,00o. As
the suit was dismissed after the session the
senator has that $4,000 in his pockets to
spend, b. -,
Il have seen enough members OF the leg
~islature to cell the house 10 order" said
Dan J. KplAn OF Gage ycodnV, leader sof
the republicsh forces in the house last win
ter. Gage county will rend a large dele,
CATION 10 Ak-Sar-Ben," continued Mr.. Kill
len, FOR the people Of Gage county are
the most progressive in the state and the
call of the king is strong in them. The
train / came in on was crowded and Omaha
might Just as well prepare to take care Of
the largest crowd in its history. for the
people are coming. l will make my head
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-06
BANKER WALSH
IS HELD GUILTY
Continued from First Page.l

to repay himself at their face value for
the sums he actually paid for them. In
this way, according to the prosecution he
obtained stock and bonds to the face value
Of so, OOO.O 900.
His Dream of Power.
Walsh dreamed a great dream Of a
railway system to be pleced together from
his scattered purchases which would reach
from the Mississippi to the Ohio, through
Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin and Michigan
to Duluth. Minnesota and Superior Wis.
The ouarries and coal mines were to
furnish much OF the traffic. To obtaiI
funds Walsh had recourse 10 the funds
in his banks. In covering up these loans
II Is alleged that he used memorandum
notes signed with the names OF clerks, who
were not consulted in the matter. There
was nothing on the books TO show that
Walsh had received the loans. Even Fred
Blount, the vice-president fs said 20 have
been ignorant on the subject, For col
lateral Walsh deposited the securities OF
his various enterprises.
ignored the demands OF the comptroller of
currency that he place his banks on a
firm foundation and when the crash came
II was discovered that &c per cent OF the
securities held were those of Walsh prop
critics. OF the SIS. 100000 deposits. slGOO0,OO
were represented by the paper and securi-
ties OF the Walsh enterprises.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-06

49, ~
Mayor Rathsack Here.
Il am here as the advance guard from
Colfax county" said Mayor Rathsack Of
Schuyler. II shall report back to the home
folks that Ak-sar-Ben is bigger and better
than ever and no man in Nebraska can
afford to miss coming here"
AS a special xamin to the insurance
department Of state, believe 1t my duty
to come to Omaha at this time to check
up the festivities" said II. S. Virgins,
special examiner to the Insurance depart
ment. II nave been at work for several
hours now and my report to State Auditor
Barton will be to the effect that Ak-Sar-
Ben is delivering the goods as per con-
tract and the king is entitled to a license"
And hey are all making the same re-
port.
In repose in the far-off will be seen
Halley's comet anchored to the north pole,
ready for it's plunge across space. The
most fantastic imaglnations Of the human
mind, as Frank Helvey would say, will be
worked out for ediflcation Of the thousands
Of Ak-sar-Ben visitors. And 1t is all as
free as the air you breathe. No extra
charge Is made, though the exhibition is
worth a weeks salary.
EntnuslAsHni Wnion Has peeh SpuhtolihS
and .stewing to break loose for the last
FOUR days, is now unrestTained. The Ak
Sar-Ben temperament has taken possession
of the thousands and fun and hilarity have
full possession Of the city
Jap Tea Party Boxes Gone.
AL of the boxes for the Japanese tea
party nave been sold, but there are some
spectators seats still for sale and can be
purchased now.
Those who desire to witness the corona
ton Of the king Friday night can secure
their seats in the gallery II they, get busy
now. Many applications for seats are being
received from out In the state and all who
desire to attend these two functions are
urged to get their seats early.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-06

charge they Shouted and sailed through
the threng.
The '~Jostling was maybe a bit rough, but
no ono was hurt and. they laughed 1t all
away. Fun for everybody, no use to be
peevish%
And by the way it won't do to 60 on the
Kings Highway looking glum. The happy
children Of the kingdom viii not stand for
It. One sad faced man was corraled by a
squealing bunch Of girls and fed confetti
till he smiled II he hadn't smiled he
would have. been under treatment yet
Its a sure cure. Try It.
BE merry. Thesfete is on.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-06
PREFERS WORK TO SCHOOL
Hastings Girl Runs Away for that
Reason and is Taken in by
the Police,

Agnes Mullen of Hastings chose to run
away from her home yesterday because
her mother and older sister insisted that
she go to school, Agnes is II years Of
age and believes that she has attended
school long enough and learned enough
for all practical purposes and she wanted
to go to work and earn money. Her
mother and sister objected and demanded
that she continue, her educationa1 career.
She insisted that she would not and came
to Omaha TO look for employment. The
police were notified and met the train
at the Union station. officer Davis ar
rested her and she is being held until to-
day, when her mother will come and take
her home.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-06

c. r. Kruger, the Jeweler, 1900 Virginia
avenue, Indianapolis, Ind, writes; Il was
80 weak from kidney trouble that 1 could
hardly walk a hundred feet. Four bottles
Of Foley's Kidney Remedy cleared my com
p~lexion. cured my backache and the ir-
regulariuss disappeared, and 1 can now
attend to business every day. and recon-
mend Foley's Kidney Remedy to all suf-
~fersrs. as IL cured me after the doctors and
other remedies had failed" Sold by all
druggistA
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-06
Good Blood

Means good health, and Hoods
saIsaPahIIa has an unaPProaehed
record az q bIood-puFlfieFs
1t effects its wonderful cures, not
simply because it contains sarsaparilla
but because it combines the utmost
remedial values of more than 20 different
ingredients. There is no real substitute
for it. If urged TO buy any preparation
said TO be "tust as good" you may be
sure it is inferior, costs less TO make,
and Yields the dealer a larger profit.
Get Hoods SArsaparllA today. In usuAl liquid
torn OF In ehOeolAtsd tablets known - SArsAtaba.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-06

Ak-sar-Ben Board Gives Soldiers Car

Ak-sar-Ben Board Gives Soldiers Car
Tickets and Admission.
The Ak-sar-Ben governors have not over
looked the entertainment OF the enlisted
mon Of the regular ARMY now at Camp
7 hayer. Provision has been made for street
car tickets to and from Fort Omaha for
every enlisted man.
The soldiers are also. given free admission
to the carnival grounds, their uniform being
all that is requisite to secure free entrance
through the gates. 80
A great many of the enlisted men have
visited the Young Mems Christian associa-
ton rooms and all will be assured Of a cor
dia! welcome there.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-06
ANOTHER THRONG At CAMP
Thousands Flock to Fort Omaha to
See Military Exercises.
CAVALRY DRILL FEATURE OF DAY
Camp of Battery p, sixth Field ArtiI-
Iery, Draws Alteration Of Many
and other Departments Also
Give, New Ideas

Another great throng Of visitors enjoyed
the military exercises at Camp Thayer
Tuesday afternoon. The special features
we're the mounted drill by the cavalry and
the Butts manual drill by the Thirteenth
infantry, this latter being carried out to
the music OF the Thirteenth infantry band.
The parade OF the Thirteenth and the
battalion drills which followed were greatly
enjoyed. The evening concert was given
by the Second cavalry band. Many Of the
visitors availed themselves OF the opportu-
nifty to visit the cavalry camps during
stables TO witness the methodlcsl groom
ing Of the horses.
The camp OF Battery 3, Sixth field ar
tillery, Is becoming one of the great at
fractions at Camp Thayer. 1t is located
at the southeast corner OF the camp. The
guns are OF the latest improved make and
attract considerable interest. especially
among old veterans OF the civil war, who
were more familiar with the old muzzle
loading six-pound smooth bores.
Pack Train Worth Seeing.
The pack train camp north OF the artil-
lery camp will also be found an interest
ing place to visit. The men in charge Of
the camp cheerfully showed the methods of
packing. The entire camp has been brought
here TO give the public a better idea Of just
what the regular army is and how it is
operated. The busiest place about the
camp is the quartermaster and commissary
departments, where the details OF feeding
the 5000 animals and the 1000 men Of the
command are carried out. Captain George
S. Gibbs, post qu-artermaster and commits
sary, has charge of the details Of issue.
Today will be another good time to
visit Camp Thayer, and all who have not
seized the opportunity to see a modern
army division in camp and going through
the daily routine Of army life should do so,
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-06

be that the existing political parties will
be divided on this great question, and that
there will be a new alignment in congress
when it is preached. Indeed, there is some
reason to believe that the administration
would prefer to wage the battle on this
basis.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-06
OFFICES CLOSE ron DAY PARADE

Court House and city Hall and Bus
mess Clerks to Quit.
The local freight depots of all railroads
in Omaha will be closed after y o'clock
Thursday in order to give employees a
chance to see the daylight parade. The
court house offices close by resolution Of
the county commissioners and these will
be only a few of the offices OF Omaha
which will close.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-06

CONTINUED from First Page.)
their compensation for the loss of these
funds in being relieved from their present
burden OF carrying the whole weight Of
responsibility for increases in the circulat-
ing medium, and in the fact that the Cen
trial institution would not receive deposits
from individuals.
The question as to how the business man
is to benefit by a central bank Is sought
10 be answered by the statement that the
project included a provision for the ac-
ceptance Of good commercial paper as a
basis for the issue OF money. Such paper
would represent actual transactions be-
tween solvent concerns-all short time
credits and sure to be redeemed whenever
the transaction was concluded. There
would be a reasonable coin reserve TO main
as nonpolitical.
Plan VIII be Opposed.
That this plan will meet with prolonged
opposition when laid before congress can
not be doubted, although the administra-
ton desires to have the matter regarded
as non-political.
At the last bankers convention at Chi
cago many Of the bank Officers regarded
the measure as the opening wedge for the
destruction Of the most lucrative portion
OF their business, and viewed with dis
favor the plan whereby the government
bank was TO enter into competition for
the enormous discount operations which
gave them very great influence In the in
dustries OF the country.
Possibly their objections, IN a measure,
may be weakened by a recourse to some
other means Of securing a basis for the
circulating notes OF the central bank than
commercial paper. such as an enlarged
reserve OF gold and silver, or even gilt
edged mortgages on real property. It may
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-06

Fail colds are quickly cured by Foley's
Honey and Tar. the great throat and lung
remedy. The genuine contains no harm
full drugs. Sold bv all druggists.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-06
The Midwest Life
msUAAHoH m rOROr
LOCAL AaENTs WANrHD

in every town In Nebraska Liberal com
missions are paid. Write The Home office
in Lincr'-
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-06

g. 1855. with George A. Custer as lieutenant
colonel. The Seventh at once went into
campaigning against the Indians, its first
general engagement being against Black
Kettle and his band Of hostile Kiowas on
the washita river in November, 1865. From
that time onward until the partial annlht-
.lation Of the regiment on the Little Big
Horn In June. 1876, the regiment was con-
stantly engaged In Indian warfare.
The tragedy Of the Little Big Horn is so
well known that even a brief reference
to that episode is unnecessary here. II
was there that the gallant Custer and 2S6
Of his men lost their lives. The sacrifice
was a terrible one. but It was the practical
end Of the Sioux Indians as a fighting
nation, for since then they have become
good reservation Indians.
only once since did the Sioux attempt to
warm up to the war spirit and that was
in December, 1890, at Wounded Knee, when
as fate would have 1t, the Seventh cav
airy was sent up there from Fort Riley to
teach the Sioux a s~elutary lesson. 1t
was taught them, though at the sacrifice
of nearly 100 OF the Seventh cavalry.
A monument to the dead Of the Seventh
at Wounded Knee has been reared at Fort
Riley.
The Seventh has participated in both the
spanish American and Philippine wars, and
though one of the younger regiments of
the service, bears one OF the ]proudest
records Of any organization OF the regular
arrov
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-06
SPEAKS IN
THREE CITIES
ing committee and visited his cousin, Mrs.
Chnrlnn II RlnEn

CONTINUED from First Page.)
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-06

Fifteenth Houy'
The Fifteenth cavalry is a product OF
the Spanlsh-American war. 1t was organ
lied in February, 1901, and has rendered
efficient and gallant service in the Phil
lipine wars. and will prove its metal when
ever the opportunity presents itself.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-06
Mayor Rathsnck Here.

quarters on the carnival grounds and ex-
pect to meet all my friends there"
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-06
MONEY LEGISLATION NEEDED

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Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-06
STRIKES VEIN OF SOLID COLD

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The Garland globe. [volume] (Garland, Utah) 1906-191?, 1909-10-09
SUNDAY SERVICES.

Last Sunday was the regular
monthly Fast day. The ser
vices were presided over by
Bp. A. X. Capener. Singing
Earth With her Ten Thousand
Flowers" Prayer by Peter
Jensen. Singing SHOULD You
Feel Inclined TO Censure. /"
Sacrament administered by
Elders Frank Wood and VIM.
Preston. X. NJ. Lisbman was
released as a ward teacher and
five babies were blessed. Sing
ing by the congregation School
Thy Feelings" The following
bore testimony: A. X. Capener,
Peter Jensen, Fredric l.. Rogers,
Ava Sasser, Thos. f. King,
Hilda Nordquist and Matthew
McMurtrie. Singing 80 Say
What is Truth" Benediction
by l.. W. Preston.
l.. w. Preston, ward clerk.
The Garland globe. [volume] (Garland, Utah) 1906-191?, 1909-10-09

Councilu1en Thos. Z. Reece
and Geo. A" Peery Of Payson
accomplished by their fellow
townsmen John J. Daniels and
p. l.. Simmons. came to Gar
land Thursday night of last
week and Id company with a
number Of their Payson friends
who reside here spent Friday
and Saturday at the Garland
Duck Club. They had a very
enjoyable time shooting ducks
and visiting friends here. They
returned Sunday. Come again.
The Garland globe. [volume] (Garland, Utah) 1906-191?, 1909-10-09
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