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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-23
HE STOLE AN ENGINE.
Pennsylvania on a Joy Ride Mar
rowIy Escaped Disaster.

Wilkesbarre. Pa, Nov. ga spec
ial train carrying President w. H.
Truesdale of the Delaware, Lack
awanna & Western railway and other
officials had a narrow escape from be-
ing wrecked last night by mine loco
motive which had been stolen and
run onto the main line
Thomas Teal of Kingston. is ac
cused of having taken the locomotive
and was held under bail today on sew
eral charges. Teal according to his
story. was drinking last night and
calling at the Avondale colliery, where
the engine was stationed represented
himself as the master mechanic and
directed that the engine be prepared
for q special run.
About midnight he took the engine
out on the main track and had a wild
joy ride. The whistle of the Trues-
dale special however, warned him of
danger and by quick dash he
reached a switch just in time to avoid
+, a collision with the officials train.
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one of the Rescued Dies.
STILL GOING DOWN.
Trust Stocks Again Show Effects of
Standard Decision.

New York, Now 2S-Following a
quiet though somewhat feverish open
ing of the stock market today, there
developed in the first hour an out
burst of selling orders in the securities
Of the Ama1gamated Copper company,
which sent that stock down from 81 u
to S7H. The sharp slump in the price
of Amalgamated served to unsteady
other stocks and produced decline in
other active issues.
Accompanying the outpour of stocks
were signs of operations for the short
account. Reports that the proposed
merger of the copper properties would
have to be abandoned because of the
federal courts Standard Oil decision
were said to be responsible for the
sudden decline in the market
g Tire heaviest declines recorded in
the first hour wereJin Shelters, which
dropped from 1924 to 80 s and Read
ing which fell off a point and three
quarters from 40. Steel common sold
down to 81 s4- from the opening price
of 8S Y. while Union Pacific went off
from 201 Y to .2001s. Liquidation was
observed in Pennsylvania, which fell
about a point to 131 II.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-23
PROBLEM FOR CABINET.
Taft VIII Take Up Nicaragua's Case
With Official Family.

Washington, Nov. % President
Taft will take up at the meeting of
his cabinet today the problem that
confronts the government regarding
Nicaragua AS a result of the sew
eral conferences between the secre-
tary of state and his assistants, in
addition to Mr.. Knox's lengthy call at
the White House Sunday night it is
definite to discuss in the way of a pro-
gram of action to be adopted in
handling the Zelayan government.
While it always has been the prac-
tice of the administration to leave the
handling of such questions to the state
department the gravity of the existing
situation will lead to its consideration
by the members Of Mr. Taft's official
family.
The matter has reached the point
where preparations are being made to
compel respect for the United States
and its citizens on the part of tho fiery
little Central American republics.
Unless cipher messages are received
from Henry Caldera. American vice
consul at Managua, early this morn
ing from the commanders of the
American war vessels now off the
Nicaraguan coast, neither Secretary
Knox nor Secretary Meyer will have
much new data to offer the president.
Late last night it was denied at both
the state and navy departments that
any word had been received from
Nicaragua.
In the mean time work is being
rushed in preparing the Prairie at
League Island navy yard, Ph1ladel-
phia, to transport 400 marines now at
that yard. to Panama. These will re-
inforce the $50 marines on duty in
the canal zone and reliable force of
tried fighters will be close to
Nicaragua. in case the United States
decides that vigorous steps are neces-
sary.
Great Movement of Troops.
New Orleans, La, Nov. ga dis
patch from Port Limon, Costa Rica,
! says that passengers arriving at PuAata
Arenas report great movement OF
t troops in Salvadoran ports. 1t is said
General Prudencio A1faro is at the
head of 1000 Nicaraguans. This ex-
pedition is said to be well. armed and
eqipped.
The arrival of Don Luis. A1onzo Bara-
hona, the ex-candidate for the presl-
dency of Salvador, is momentarily ex-
pected and he will join with Alfaro and
! Figueroa as one of the revolutionary
chiefs.
The revolutionists are said to be in
possession of Castillo Vicjo.
In a San Jose paper it is predicted
| that the invasion of Salvador by Mica
! raguans may precipitate a general up
rising in Central America. Following i
the situation in Salvador:
/ Ii AlIdrO Is DedteH Inc liooPo VI oeIi
vador and Guatemala will march
! through Honduras to attack Zelaya- Ii
! Alfaro succeeds, a revolution in Guate-
maIa will be assured.
/ Scores of applications from Ameri-
cans for service in the Estrada army in
Nicaragua are being received by his Of
flee. according to Consul General Suss-
man, representing the provisional gov
| ernment in New Orleans. None of the
offers has been accepted on account OF
the neutrality laws. Most of the ap-
plications are from the gulf states.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-23
WARNER RESIGNS POST
Commissioner of Pensions Action Ac-
ccpted by President Taft.

Clinton, Ill, Nov. 23.-Vespasian War
ner United States commissioner of peli-
sions, has rendered his resignation to
President Taft, and has received his
acceptance.
He was appointed to the position by
order of President Roosevelt, in 1904,
and was reappointed by President Taft
at the beginning of his present admin
istration. Warner is in Clinton, and
has been for several months. His COM
ing home was occasioned because of the
illness of his son, c. M. Warner, who
has had charge of two large estates
The work was more than his constitG-
ton would allow, and he was obliged to
quit.
1t was the purpose of the commission
er to come home and relieve him for a
few months in the hope of improve
ment, thinking he might again resume
his duties as commissioner, but the all
ment of the son has not yielded 20
medical treatment. He is now at West
Baden under treatment.
Hundreds of letters from veterans all
over the United States have been pour
ing in during the past few weeks, urg-
ing Warner not to resign.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-23
HIT BY A CYCLONE.
Fifteen Houses Wrecked in Town of
Dexter, Mo.

Dexter, Mo-, Nov. 23.-A cyclone
struck this town and demolished Is
houses and wrecked the Stoddard coun-
ty fair buildings including the amphi-
theater. Two women and two children
were injured.
The storm originated north of town
and cut a path 300 feet wide and about
a fourth of a mile long. All buildings
which 1t hit were demolished. most of
them being reduced to kindling wood.
The estimated loss is 81 900.
Several buildings were damaged in
Essex, a small town east of here. Train
rner on the Iron Mountain reported that
a heavy wind caused havoc near Dud-
ley and they were compelled to- stop
the train twice to remove fences and
small trees from the track.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-23
AST0R is FOUND.
Word Received by Steamer From
San Juan, P. r.
Says He Was There as Late as
the 18th.
WAS BOUND FOR PONCE
1t Is Now Certain That He Es.
capped the Storm.
Atmospheric Conditions Prevent
Wireless Communication.

New York, Nov. 23.-The steam
yacht Nourmahal with Col. John Ja-
cob Astor arrived at San Juan, P. r.,
from Mayaguez on Sunday, November
IA, and was still there on the evening
of November IT. All were well on
board and the Nourmahal was plan
ing to leave soon for Ponce.
These tidings of the NourmahaTs IS
safety were brought here by the in
sular line steamer Harry Luckenbach,
which arrived this afternoon from
Porto Rican ports.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-23
HOPI UPRISING.
Causes Settlers to Flee From Near the
Boundary Line.

San Bernardino. Cal. Nov. "a
Robert Cooper and two nephews ar
rived here today from Oraibi on the
Arizona-New Mexico boundary bring
ing information that settlers are flee
ing from the threatened uprising Of
the Hopi Indians Robert Butler. one
of the men. said that for weeks the
Indians have been restless anc last
week they ordered the settlers to
leave the region. Their warlike
demonstrations caused a general
stampede.
Ali the homesteaders who have not
left the country have sent their
families away and have united to pro-
tect their cattle
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-23

congress- and his grandson, Waddie
DeArmond. aged 6 years. were burned
TO death in a fire that destroyed the
DeArmond home at Butler. Mo-. early
today. Bones believed to be those of
the congressman were found by
searchers in the ruins this morning
1t is believed both the congressman
and the boy were burned to death
without being able to leave their
rooms.
The other occupants OF the house
at the time of the fire escaped. They
are Mrs DeArmond and Mrs Hattie
Clark. wife and daughter respectively
of the congressman, and a woman
servant
Mrs. Clark suffered a slight burn to
one hand, but was not seriously hurt.
The fire started about O'Clock
this morning. The DeArmond home
was large two story frame structure
set well back from the street On two
sides of the house equal with the. sec
ond floor four rooms or outdoor Sleep
ing apartments, had been constructed.
and at the time the fire broke out the
occupants of the house occupied these
rooms.
Congressman DeArmond and his
young grandson were in a room on
the south side of the building, while
Mrs. DeArmond and Mrs. Clark had
separate rooms on the opposite side
of the house Nellie Boles, 20 years
old, servant. had q room on the
west end of the house.
Awakened by Cry.
Mrs. Clark was awakened by a cry
and going to the door saw smoke
issuing from the part of the house
where Congressman DeArmond and
Waddie slept.
Get me out of here" she heard
Waddie cry.
. Never mind. son; I'll save YOU
Congressman DeArmond answered.
Those were the last words either
of the victims uttered. moment
later the smoke increased in great
volume and Mrs. Clark fed down
stairs to the telephone. Within a
minute she had given the alarm to
the telephone office and hurried back
TO the room of her mother.
BY this time the entire second floor
was clouded with smoke and flames
were leaping from the windows.
Cropping her way to Mrs. DeArmond's s
bedside she hurriedly awakened the
congressman's wife and dragged her
from the room.
There was TO time to think of aid
ing the others. Urging her mother
down the stairway the younger
woman with difficulty succeeded in
reaching the street door and opening
it. The two had scarcely reached the
ground when Mrs. DeArmond tainted
from the scene to save her from the
flames.
Her Hand Was Burned.
Mrs. Clark suffered burned hand but
maintained her composure and helped
to administer to her mother.
The home of Congressman DeArmond
was situa. ed across the street from that
of James A. DeArmond. one of his
three sons. and father of the boy burn
ed to death.
By the time Mrs. Clark and her moth
er had reached a safe place neighbors
and the firemen were gathering. The
flames by this time entirely enveloped
the big house shooting from every Win
dow and to have entered the building
would have been certain death. James
DeArmond. however, dashed for the
front door frantic in his effort to save
his father and the boy. He had already
been lost in cloud of smoke before
neighbors could get to him, and pre-
vent his entering the house.
James then was dragged to the street
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TO SAVE EXPENSE.
Judge Mcpherson Postpones the Trial
of Maybfay ct Al.

Council Bluffs. Ia. Nov 23.-Judge
Smith Mcpherson of the United States
district court today issued an order
postponing until March 8, the trial of
J. c. Maybray and others. indicted on
charges of using the mails to promote
fake racing schemes and other alleged
swindling. devices. A number of those
indicted have not yet been arrested
and the judge announced he wished to
save time and expense by trying as
many as possible at the same time.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-23
WINCHELL SAYS NO."
Still Maintains That He Has Not Re-
signed From Rock Island

New York, Nov. 23.-''I have not
resigned, said President B. L. Winch
/, II of the Chicago, Rock Island &. Pa
cific Railroad, company. on his return
TO New York today from visit to the
West.
Reports of President Winchell's re-
: :ignation have been current for some
time past.
President WinchelI would not make
nv further statement regarding Rock
island affairs.
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GOV. HADLEY IS HURT.
Forced by an Injury to Abandon
Hunting Trip.

Springfield, Mo-, Nov. 23.-Governor
Herbert S. HadIey, who has been hunt
ing in the Taney county hunting re-
serve, was forced to leave for Jefer-
radIy swollen hand caused by a fall
Physicians advised the governor to
return to his home at once, as they
feared blood poisoning might develop
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-23
It Is Warmer Today.

The temperature failed to get down
TO the freezing point last night and
remained stationary at the minimum,
"a. for several hours this morning.
The forecast is generally fair,
warmer tonight" This afternoon the
wind blows 10 miles an hour from the
fn11rlxr tenn nArafurRS.
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Inc hourly temperature.
Weather Indications.

Chicago, Nov. 23--Forecast for Kan
sas: Fair tonight and Wednesday;
warmer tonight.
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hurry the weakened ones to the sur
face.
Dead Had Lived Many Days.

The recovering of AZ bodies yesterday
was attended by some of the saddest
scenes of the disaster. Across the fields.
as the first signals of bodies coming
up was given stumbled and labored
almost 100 women and children who had
been driven from the shaft side by the
fierce wind and cold. The identification
of the bodies was a comparatively easy
one. The smoke stains and burns
found on the bodies of those taken out
were absent and physicians declared
that all but few of them had died of
asphyxiation Some had torn every
vestige of clothing from their bodies in
their death agony. Among the first
the ..trapper boys The fraiI bodies
Of the children. neither more than IA
wears old, were tenderly placed in the
temporary morgue by bearers, who
their own
That they had lived and retained their
faculties for many days before the
black damp crept up on them was obvi-
Gus, but physicians declared every man
had been dead for at least 48 hours.
Gruesome tokens of the futile fight for
life made by the men who came out
were found close beside the bodies. On
the walls of the shaft had been fash
ioned rude wooden pin wheels, shaped
N the fashion of ventilating fans, and
Intended to brirg at least some cur
rent of air to the lips of a dying man.
Boards torn from the timbering of the
mine had been crudely nailed or tied
about the handles of the miners picks
These the men had turned by hand
standing close to them to get any oxy-
gen stirring by the movement of the
lmprovised fans. Close beside the fans
the largest groups of the dead were
found. r. NJ. Hill of Spring Valley,
ILL.,, was appointed as superintendent
to take charge of the rescue work and
reha abil:tatc the mine.
One of the Rescued Dies.
Cherry, ILL.,. Nov. 23.-After expert.
encing all the terrors of his long i'm
prisonment and the joy Of being
brought to the surface alive, David
HoI1owchek. one of the twenty sur
vivors rescued Saturday. died today.
Death was due to general exhaustion.
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EARTH CAVES IN.
Rescue Work in st. Paul Mine
Is Again Stopped.
Will Take Many Days to Open
Up Passage.
HOPE IN THIRD LEVEL
There Are Water, Air and Corn
For Mule Feed.
Indications That the Dead Lived
for Several Days.
HOPE IN THIRD Level

Cherry, Ill, Nov. 23.-Fire in the
second gallery resulted today in heavy
cavings of earth, blocking rescue
work to the east. In this section will
be the best chance of finding surviv-
ors. 1t is found that the passage is
SO badly blocked that it will be I'M
pc ssible for many days to make an
entrance. Meanwhile men now
alive may starve. The news spread
gloom throughout the village, relieved
ing the 500 foot, or bottom shaft.
1t is said the blockade in the entry
to the east is near the main shaft.
One caving is followed by another en-
dangering the lives of the workers.
Attempts to remove the debris were
halted and efforts began to hew a
new passage through solid earth,
around the fire and piles of earth.
According to Duncan Mcdonald
president of the United Mine Workers
of Illinois, this will take several days
Does that not mean that practical
ly all hope of reaching imprisoned
men in the east workings have been
abandoned, or practically so?" Mr..
Mcdonald was asked.
The union official looked gloomy
and did not answer directly.
we have hopes of rescue in the
500 foot level he said.
The state executive board of United
Mine Workers of America, sent the
following telegram to Governor De-
neen:
I'VE request that you designate
some one man to take charge of the
rescue work of this mine. Practically
all miners stand ready to volunteer
services to get to the bodies System
here not satisfactory to us.
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BURNED To DEATH
Congressman De Almond, OF
Missouri, Victim of Fire.
His Grandson Perished With
Him in the Family Home.
ONLY A FEW BONES.
Bodies of the UnfOrtunateS Ap-
parently Incinerated.
Other Members of the Family
Made Their Escape.

Kansas City. Mo. Nov 23.-Repre-
sentative David A. DeArmond. one of
the leading Democratic members of
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Continued on Page Eighty
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1909-05-20
MAKES GOOD
Does West Vfrgilf1a Girl Taking
!. Course In Music lat Fisk uni =
~, TersitH. ;.

Nashville. Tenn May 1.-THE
graduating plano forte recital by Miss
Mamie Louise CopeI8nd at the Fisk
Aemoriaa chapel, Saturday AFTERNOON.
was one Of the features of the COM
mencentent exercises of the conserya-
tory Of music Of Fisk University.
No small amount 6t the praise be-
ing received by Miss copeland for her
faultless rendition ofS very difficult sa
lections is due Miss tsthel B. spriggs,
OF Institute, w. Va, Who ably seconded
her with the orchestral parts. =.
Each number of thk program, which
follows. was, literally applauded by the
audience composed d many of the
best musicians of fSSt i iiii -
Grieg --Praeludium, 6p. 40, No. 1. \
: Rigaudon, OPP. 40, No, s. -'-,,
!, Erotik. t% E#s.%$%S:~ - ...
Dennee-F Forest Sounds
x" The Rainbow. .. 49,.
'Chopin-Polonaise inEE Flat Minor.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS e Major. &C. d.
MISUNDERSTANDING. ut ''>' g..
schubert-Liszt-s oirsAs de vienne, No.
Schuett-Romance inS @ Flat. ,...t
Finale, Op. Al, No. 8. ..> .'..s, ,
Mendelssohn-CapricSi Brillante. =.
Orchestral Parts ok Second Piano.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1909-05-20
COLORED ELKS DENIED CHAR.
TER.
superior Court Sustains the Decision
OF Judge Marlane in Interest
ing Case.

Pittsburg, Pa, May lin the ap-
peal OF Iron City Lodge No. II, I'm.
proved Benevolent and Protective Or
der of Elks OF the World, from the de.
c1ston Of Common Pleas Court No. 1
refusing it charter judgment was
affirmed yesterday by the Superior
Court In per curtain.
This opinion does not enjoin the Col
ored Ellls from doing business under
their name, but the same law which
prevents their obtaining a. charter
would be sufficient to obtain an In
junction in all probability. The uues-
ton Of proceeding for an Injunction
Will be referred to the Grand Lodge
OF the (white) Benevolent and Protec-
tive Order Of Elks at it's meeting In
Lost Angeles next July.
Ptttsburg Lodge No. II, B. P. O..
Elks, opposed the granting Of q char
ter to the colored lodge. Negroes
are excluded from the Elks. Judge Nc
farlane refused on the ground that
1t would produce confusion and con-
sequent injury to the exceptants, in
asmuch that the colored members Of
the fraternal organization designed to
adopt the insignia of the white order.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1909-05-20
VICES, BUT NO VIRTUES,
Are Adopted by Negroes I'm Prussian
Army, Hence they Are Ousted.

Berlin, May 1.-the Prussian mil
ttAry authorities have decided to dis
continue the enlistment of Negroes in
the army. This ruling applies chief
1y to the military bands in several Of
which there are African drummers.
The explanation offered uneff1cia1Iy is
that the Negroes In question have
adopted the vices and none of the vir-
tues Of German civilization; that they
have degenerated rapidly, and are not
amenable to discipline.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1909-05-20

u. s. Caldwell, of Philadelphia, and
several of the general officers were
in attendance. The churches of Zion
In the conference are In a healthy con-
dition financially, said the Bishop, and
during the past year over 200 CONVEX
sions are reported. ...~
Upon reaching Washington Thurs
day morning, Bishop Clinton received
telegram from Atlanta, Ca, an
nouncing the sudden death of Bishop
M. r. Franklin, eighth Bishop of the
connection, who was just elevated to
the bench at the general conference
in Philadelphia last year. The news
came as a shock to this community
where the deceased was well-known."
Zion suffers a sever loss in the
passing Of Bishop Franklin" said
Bishop Clinton, feelingly.". "He was a
man Of lofty character, of indefatig-
able energy and sterling worth. He
to the highest estate in the church
through sheer merit and patient SER
vice. A native of Georgia, he went
North and carried the banner Of his
beloved Zion into olc and now terri
tory with signal success at every
point. AS pastor of Big Zion in New
York, and at leading charges in Penn
sylvania, as Sunday scnool worker
In Boston and as u presiding elder,
he achieved results that brought pres
tige to the entire connection, as we'll
as to himself In 1904 at st. Louis
he was elected financial secretary, and
during his quadrenn1um in this Of,
flee, Zion reached her high-water mark
In receipts, while the expenditures
brought better results to the church
than had been true OF any previous
administration. AS a CHRISTIAN gen.
tleman, as loyal friend, and as a
man of business; Bishop Franklin was
:tby all who had the honor OF
his acqIainta and his promotion to
the bench was hailed, witty satisfaction;
throughout the connection His un-
timely death, at the comparatively
early age Of fifty-seven, is an unexpect-
ed blow, from which we shall not soon
recover"