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New-York tribune., 1909-04-23
SEEING SNAKES IN ORANGE COUNTY.

From The Utica Press
The warm weather cf last week orous1L 80 90
the MACK snakes from their winter home m - -
hills of Orange County. and on sunday the sTS 1rs
hunters had a busy and profitable DAY -
farmer spent a half hour In poking aIhonS ,as
rocks on the south side OF pine ridge a.-s= anl
rewarded by discovering total of fourteen sn -.
ALI of which he killed with short Gus. ..-ssn
fourteen. four measured over six fSet. Sno .Slsnf
Transformed by the tanner viii serve as eASe'iS~
belts
New-York tribune., 1909-04-23
IN WASHINGTON SOCIETY.

From Ths Tribune Bureau
Washington, April 22-One OF the most brilliant
audiences which have yet greeted About Thebes.
the play given FOR the benefit OF local charities.
was present tonight. Mrs. Elkins had the box
adjoining that OF the President and Mrs. Iart ana
among those in her party were Mrs James Robert
Mckee and ex-senator Davis OF West Virginia
New-York tribune., 1909-04-23

1t is gratifying to have the Assembly pass oy
a large majority a bill empowering the state
Commissioner of Health TO take effective meas
ures for the exclusion of noXious sewage rom
the waters of the state. but it would be sun
more gratifying to have the term sewage III
the proposed statute include factory waste and
indeed all matter which is injurious to health
or which fmpairs the potable quality of water
New-York tribune., 1909-04-23

The Philadelphia Press" protests against the
action of the Senate Finance Committee in re
storing the duty on iron ore. dropped IN tle
House revision. It says that Pennsylvania, the
great iron and steel state, wants no ore duty
No such duty is needed. either for revenue OF
protection. The Senate ought TO reverse the
Finance Committees decision.
New-York tribune., 1909-04-23
>7r7xr xopK DAILY TRIBUNE FRIDAY, APRIL q, 1909

are men with sufficient courage TO do IT. ana
there are many liquor dealers who Will rear 10
incur the penalty. and thus will voluntarily ana
without waiting for a warning comply Win the
spirit Of the law; so that, IN spite OF some III
narfections. we shall expect to see temperance
nrnInnfnd
New-York tribune., 1909-04-23
NEW YORK SOCIETY.

One Of the largest receptions Of the season va,
given last night by Mrs. J. Pierpont Morgan r.
at her house at Madison avenue and S7th street
II was the first entertainment Of any note which
Mrs. Morgan has given at her Madison aveuus
home. formerly belonging to Arson Phelps Stokes
over four hundred invitations had been issued
and OF the members of society who still 70
main in town present the affair Ths
drawing rooms were beautifully decorated with
flowers and plants II was an informal. old-fash-
ioned reception. and orchestra furnished tina
music. Supper servel at midnight.
New-York tribune., 1909-04-23

For the doubts expressed by army officers
concerning the usefulness of dynamite IN break
ing UP an ice bridge there is warrant III past
exnerjments but the state authorities were
r,robah,v justified in ignoring them. 1t was
,,.;ser n make a trial at the mouth of the
Niagara and fail than it would have been 10
incur the reproach of having neglected DOUBT
full but not hopeless expedient
New-York tribune., 1909-04-23

Mr. Bryan devotes three columns OF Tine
Commoner" to proving that Secretary Jacob NJ.
Dickinson is mot Democrat" Yet Mr.. Dick
inson thinks and says he is. Is Mr.. Bryan going
10 abolish the sacred and inalienable rights OF
free sHsech and free thought?
New-York tribune., 1909-04-23

Senator Stone wants to turn the Phhlp-
mines adrift not later than fifteen years from
date. Wouldn't he agree to our keeping them
fifteen years and three months If they reanS
needed the extra three months to prepare LOT
naddlinE their own canoe?
New-York tribune., 1909-04-23

Colonel Watterson says that the Protectionlst
or Prohibitionist who claims to be Democrat
is not Democrat but Prevarlcahonlst =. -
Prevaricationist candidate for President In 19l-
would poll large vote.
New-York tribune., 1909-04-23

Mr and Mrs Reginald c. Vanderbilt nave ar
ranged to go TO Canada early IN Iay 70 attend
the horse show al Montreal.
New-York tribune., 1909-04-23

Kills and Kets,' comic opera, by Miss Ciracs
HolIingsworth and Miss Grace Henry, viii -
given this afternoon at the Berkeley Theatre for
the benefit Of the Henrietta School OF Crippled
Children 1t is opera in two acts, in which
Charles H. represented by Mrs Louis Du Pont
Irving. figures prominently The heroine. Nancy
Cameron. will be played by Miss Constance Pratt
The other members of the cast are Miss Carol
Hartman. Miss Eleanor Alexander. Miss Edith
Brooks Miss Beatrice Pratt. Miss Louise Freeman
and Miss Eloiss Ladew.
New-York tribune., 1909-04-23

Mr. and Mrs Alfred Wagstaft. jr., are due 70
arrive from Europe on May IS.
New-York tribune., 1909-04-23

The German Ambassador and Countess Bern-
storff have arrived IN town from Washington for
few days stay
New-York tribune., 1909-04-23

Mrs William P Douglas and Miss Douglas viii
20 abroad next Wednesday board tte Adriatic.
and among their fellow passengers will be Mr- ard
Mrs Paul Morton.
New-York tribune., 1909-04-23

Mr. and Mrs McDougau Hawkes. and Mr- sn1
Mrs. Louis Thebsud were among those who SAILED
yesterday for Havre.
New-York tribune., 1909-04-23

The viscomte de Perigny viii give dinner this
evening at the Plaza
New-York tribune., 1909-04-23

Commodore and Mrs. EIbridSe T. Gerry and tbs
Misses Gerry are booked TO sail on Tuesday week
for Europe They will return in time for the New
port season.
New-York tribune., 1909-04-23

Mrs Louis T. Hoyt has left town Tor "asnns-
ton where she IS staying with captain ana MI
Warren e. Beach
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-24
FAMILY IS WIPED OUT
Disaster Follows Explosion of
an Oil Lamp.
EIGHT LIVES SACRIFICED
Dwelling Destroyed by Fire in Ital-
ian District of Hillsville, Pa,
Early Today.

HILLSVILLE, Pa, December 24.-The
exploding of an Oil lamp in the home of
Santana Cierbo early today caused the
death of at least eight persons and the
serious injury of two others.
The dead:
Santana Cierbo, forty-one years; his
wife, two daughters and son.
Frank Ambrosino boarder.
Steve Renpele. boarder.
Mike Daradille, boarder.
Two other boarders were seriously
burned in making their escape from the
burning house.
But Two Boarders Escape.
The house was a two-story frame struc-
ture. and Cierbo, it's occupant, was well
known among the Italians and others in
the district. The couple had three chill
dren. AS a result of the fire the father,
the mother and the children are dead and
the family has been wiped out. Like the
other Italians in the district, Cierbo kept
boarders roomers. AT the outbreak oi
the fire five boarders were in the house.
of these three perished in the flames
while the remaining two received slight
burns as they made their escape.
The fire was caused by the breaking OF
lamp in the hallway that had been left
burning for the purpose Of giving light
10 the workers who had to leave early
OF who came in late. In some manner
the lamp dropped from d shelf and ex-
ploded. Burning oil was scattered over
The narrow hallway. and before the occu-
pants knew of their dangers they were
trapped. The two boarders who escaped
plunged from a window. There is no nre
protection, and the house was completely
destroyed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-24
LARGE TRACT IS SOLD'
--ssss-e ->s- - e--seA
ALEXANDER ISLAND, 1856 ACRES,
BRINGS $155,000.
Reported That It Is Proposed to
Build a Steel Plant on the
Site.

Alexander Island, a tract Of 100 acres
located near the Virginia end OF the
Highway bridge, the scene of racing
some years ago, has been sold to r.
Thomas Robinson of this city for $780,
600. or $1,000 an acre. The property,
which belonged to the Dodge estate,
was sold to Mr.. Robinson by Villa III
Myer Levin trustee, through H. Rozler
Dulany A deed of conveyance has
been placed on record In the Office of
the clerk of the circuit court for Alex
andria county.
- May Establish Steel Plant.
1t is reported that the purchaser rep
resents syndicate that will establish
on the site a large steel plant. 1t is
known that persons interested in the
establishment of large factory III
Alexandria county have for the past
two months been looking over available
ground in the county for the erection
Of such plant and that they also OBJ
tanned options on a number of pieces Of
property.
There are a number of rumors in cir
culation as to what the property will
be put, but it is regarded as almost GER
tain that it will be used for manufac-
turing site.
H. RoZier Dulany stated this afternoon
that he was not prepared to say anything
about the transaction or in regard to
the proposed uses of the property.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-24
0PENLAMPS IN MINE
Explosion Kills Eight and En-.
dangers 400 Lives.
RESCUERS FACE FIRE DAMP
Forced to Retreat, Leaving Bodies Of
Several Victims Behind.
Flames Now Raging.

ST. LOUIS. December 24-Eight men
were killed and 400 others had narrow
escapes in an explosion of gas in mine
ga of the Chicago and Cartersville Coal
Company at Herrin, ILL.,, late yesterday.
Open lamps carried by employees Of the
mine are believed to have caused the
disaster. There were three men and a
boy in this party and all are dead.
Within five minutes of the first re-
ports of the explosion the miners in the
vicinity of the accident were started to-
ward the surface, and on the return trips
of the cages rescuerS were lowered to
where the catastrophe occurred.
List of the Dead.
The dead:
w. 7. Pierce, mine engineer.
Engene Barrett, assistant engineer.
Thomas Williams, assistant manager.
Unidentified boy about sixteen years
old.
George Snyder, miner.
Salvatore Greece. miner.
Pietro Romeo. laborer.
Thomas Harber, miner.
James Guinney, superintendent of the
mine. and Robert Hueston, manager,
headed the first relay of reScuerS Despite
the black damp which flowed into the
chambers adjoining those in which Pierce
and his party We're killed these men
went into the workings.
After sending to the surface three un-
conscious persons the rescuers next found
the bodies of Snyder, Greece and Romeo.
Repulsed by Fire Damp.
The efforts Of the rescuers to penetrate
more deeply into the workings were re-
pulsed by increasing banks Of after damp,
and they were forced to retreat, leaving
the bodies Of Pierce and his companions.
Fire also began to gain headway, and
it is not expected that the bodies can be
before tomorrow. Last night
all efforts were being directed toward
lighting the flames. Conditions are such
that it is hoped they will be confined to
the two entries affected by the explo-
sion.
News of the disaster spread through
Herrin, and there was rush of hysteri-
cal women and crying children to the
The damage to the mine cannot yet be
accurately estimated. The colliery is
one Of the oldest in this section, and few
accidents have occurred in ii.
Pierce, the engineer who lost his life,.
studied his profession at the engineering
school of the University Of Illinois. He
was formerly a federal inspector of gov
work on the Mississippi river.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-24
No Indication of Haste.
RAY LAMPHERE DYING.
Prison Warden Recommends a Par
don for Him.

LA PORTE. Ind, December 24.-Ray
Lamphere, found guilty of burning the
house of Mrs. Belle Guinness, owner OF
the famous murder farm" and inciner-
ating that murderess and her children, is
dying in the state prison at Michigan
City, according to report made by
Warden Reid to Gov. Marshall. Lam
phere Is serving an indeterminate SEN
tence for the arson committed at tine
Guinness place north of Laporte April
%. 1905
The prison warden reported to the
governor that Lamphere had only two
or three weeks to live, and recommended
that the prisoner be included in the
Christmas pardon list, so that he might
die at home. Lamphere has tubercu
loSis.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-24
DICKINSON WINS OUT.
Democrats Name Him to Succeed
Representative De Almond.

BUTLER, Mo, December 2i.-Former
State Senator c. c. Dickinson of Henry
county received the democratic nomina-
ton for Congress in the sixth district at
1870 o'clock this morning. The conven-
tion took SO ballots.
Dickinson received AZ votes and j. W.
Suddath 80 on the last ballot. The va
cancy in the sixth district was caused by
the death of Representative De Armond.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-24
CHINA TO PROTEST.
Alleged Violation of Manchuria,
Telegraph Convention.

PEKING. December 24.-It is under
stood that China is preparing to formally
protest against Japan's alleged violation
during the past year of the Manchurian
telegraph convention OF 1906.
The protest will charge that Japan is
maintaining translation bureaus at all
points in Manchuria. as we'll as at Che
Flu, for the purpose of putting Chinese
kilograms in the Japanese language,
thereby competing with the Chinese serv-
ice and violating the convention by which
this privilege was granted only to jap
anese residents for the purpose of in
creasing Japanese communications and
traffic
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-24
Death Of ]. H. Washburn.

NEW YORK. December 4.-John H.
Washburn. chairman of the board of di-
rectors and former president of the Home
Insurance Company, died at his home
here yesterday of bronchitis He had
been ill since last May. Mr. Washburn
was born in 1923 He was elected presi-
dent OF the insurance company in 1901
but resigned because of ill health He
was made chairman Of the board Of di-
xectorS in 1904
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-24
Pool Game Ends in Murder.

BIRMINGHAM. Ala, December "a
dispute over a pool game yesterday re-
suited in Luther Smith. the eighteen-year-
old son of s. L. Smith. San Francisco
railroad conductor. shooting H. L. Mar
tin. tower watchman Of the terminal
three times. The bullets entered the
abdomen, infiicting mortal wounds The
boy walked to the county Jail and sur
rendered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-24
Intruder Shot and Killed.

SCRANTON, Pa. December 24.-At
Throop. near here, yesterday. Mike Baro-
ca shot and killed Martino Mardello OF
Jessup during a fight. MardelIo had
come to the home Of Mrs. Adam Kerr
door and attacked a man named Choy-
ninski and other inmates. The uproar
brought crowd, and Mardello tried to
escape. when Baroca halted him on the
order Of an officer who had been knocked
down. He made an attack on Baroca,
who raised his shotgun and nred. Ba-
r0ca is under arrest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-24
FRAT" HOUSE DESTROYED.
Delta Epsilon Lodge at Cornell
Burned.

ITHACA. n. Y, December 24.Cornell
had another fraternity house fire today
which destroyed the Delta Upsilon Lodge,
valued at $4,000. The fire is supposed to
have been caused by defective wiring.
All the students but two were away on
Christmas vacations. The Delta UpsilOn
Fraternity house was three stories high
The first story. which is Of masonry, will
be saved.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-24
DRUNKEN MAN EXCUSED.
Curious Law Regarding Abusive ane
Indecent Language.

PATERSON. n. j., December 24.-By
decision of the court of common pleas
here yesterday a drunken man who ut
ters offensive and indecent language COM
mits no offense. whereas sober man
uttering the same language is guilty OF
a misdemeanOr.
The opinion was given in the case of
William Champin, who was grudgingly
discharged by the court. and with the
comment that. though the intent of the
law as it stands is obscure, its effect is
clearly ridiculous and should be rene
died either by repeal or amendment of
the statute.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-24
Death of ]. w. Axtell.

News has been received Of the death or
]. ". Axtell, general manager OF the
Cumberland Presbyterian Publishing
House OF this city in Lincoln, Neb. Mr..
Axteli was fifty-seven years old and was
widely known both as a church worker
and an author OF religious works. lie
was born In Pennsylvania and the re-
mains will be inferred at Pittsburg Sun
inY afternoon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-24
REPORT IS ACCEPTED;
TRAVELLER is EXPELLED
Statements of Barril and Printz
Thrown Out.
BOTH SUBJECT TO QUESTION
Committee Believes Cook Purposely
Disappeared After Promising
to Submit Data.

NEW YORK, December 24-The COM
mittee of the Explorers Club which has
been investigating the claims Of DIR.
Frederick A. Cook that he reached the
summit of Mount Mckinley. today re-
ported to the board of governors of that
club that after exhaustive Investigation
it failed to find any evidence to sup
port DR.. Cooks claim.
The committee in its report said that
it had made every effort to secure In
formation from DR.. Cook on the Mount
Mckinley expedition, that DR.. Cook ap-
peared before the committee October Ii
last and promised to submit data and
other information, which he failed to do
and that the committee believes he pur.
posely disappeared.
Guides Testimony Thrown Out.
The committee states that it examined
Edward Barrill, the guide, who was with
DIR. Cook on his expedition, and alse
took the testimony Of the packer. Fred.
erick Printz; but that in reaching its
verdict the committee threw out the tes-
timony of Barrill and Printz. in view OF
the possibility that their testimony might
be questioned.
The committee says its report agains
DIR. Cook is based entirely upon scientific
testimony.
Personnel Of Committee.
The committee consisted of Anthem.
Fiala the arctic explorer and friend Q
DIR. Cook; Frederick s. Dellenbaugh o
the American Geographical Society: Prof
Marshal H. Saville OF the chair OF archie
ology in Columbia University; Walter g
Clark; Charles H. Townsend, director O
the New York Aquarium; Henry G
Walsh, secretary Of the Explorers Club
and Caspar Whitney.
Several members of the investigating
committee are members Of the board OF
directors of the club.
The club this afternoon accepted by a
unanimous vote the report of its commit
tee which investigated DIR. Cooks Noun
Mckinley claims. He was expelled from
membership.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-24
KNIFE AGA|NF0R ALFONSO
CONDITION CAUSES GRAVE
CONCERN TO SPAIN.
Goes to Undergo Operation Under
Guise of Hunting Trip-Nature
of Trouble Concealed.

PARIS, December 24.-The Gil Bias
prints today private communication
from Madrid stating that the condition OF
King Alfonso has created the gravest
anxiety in court circles.
Another operation is imperative.
Under the guise of departure on a
hunting trip in Andalusia the king will
go to the palace of the Countess OF Paris
at Sanlucar where the operation will be
performed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-24
Davis Guilty of Looting Bank.

CANTON, Ohio, December A.-William
L. Davis, former vice president Of the
defunct Canton State Bank, was found
guilty Of embezzlement by a jury at Lis
bon early today. The jury was out all
night.
Davis was tried on the charge OF alb
stracting from the bank $50 shares of
bank stock, valued at $35O.OO0.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-24
New Hungarian Premier.

BUDAPEST, December 4.-Emperor-
King Francis Joseph yesterday appoint
ed DIR. Ladislaus Won Lukacs, former
minister Of finance Hungarian premier.
Lukacs will open negotiations immediate
ly with the various political factions with
Q view to forming cabinet
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-24
QUESTIONS CORPSE.
Philadelphia Policeman Asks Where
Body of Suicide Could Be Found.

PHILADELPHIA, December 24.-While
making his rounds in a factory building
here early today Louis Hahn, jr,
watchman, found the body of his father.
Louis Hahn, sr., who was employed In a
like capacity in the place, dangling from
the end of a rope attached to an elevator
door.
The elder man had been melancholy for
some time, and this. it is believed, led
him to hang himself.
The son cut down the body and stood II
in corner. and telephoned for the police
A policeman who was sent to the place
went up to the man in the corner and
asked where the body of the suicide
could be found. Then the younger Hahn
appeared and the policeman, to his dis
may, found he had been questioning a
corpse.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-24

NEW ORLEANS. La, December "a
John L. Collins. convicted of forging
several checks and charged by the police
with heading a clever gang Of swindlers.
has been sentenced to fourteen years in
the state penitentiary. Collins is wanted
on similar charges in a score or more of
cities throughout the country, especially
in the west.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-24
Nature of Trouble Concealed.

For some time disturbing and persist
ent rumors regarding the health OF the
King of Spain have been circulated
The exact nature of his aiiment has
been concealed from the public It is un-
derstood, however. that the postnasal
parts and the inner ear are affected. One
of the symptoms has been slight deaf
ness.
In last July King Alfonso is said to
have been operated upon at Biarritz for
the removal. of a growth in the nose. A
somewhat similar operation had been
performed a month earlier.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-24
ARABIANS MURDER COUNT.
Natives Of Yemen Set Upon Ben
zone, German Nobleman.

ROME, December, 2.-The foreign Of
fice has received information to the ef-
feet that the natives of Yemen. Arabia,
have murdered the Count Benzone and
his companion, a German merchant.
The natives of Yemen have caused the
Turkish government considerable trouble
and troops have been sent frequently to
quell uprisings in the country
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-24
Falling Walls Injure Firemen.

1 MONTREAL. Que, December 24.-Fire
last night caused damage estimated at
$4,000 to the premises and stock of the
Globe hat works and the Canadian Iron
and Foundry Company. Four firemen
were injured by falling walls, but none
of them seriously
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-24
Yonkers Brewery Burned.

YONKERS, NJ T.. December 24-Late
last night fire damaged the Yonkers
brewery to the extent Of $4,000. A high
wind endangered neighboring tenement
houses, from which all the inhabitants
fled, but the flames were confined to the
brewery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-24

A rumor gained currency here today
that President Madriz OF Nicaragua had
resigned
Efforts to trace its source proved un-
availing. although the representatives or
the Estrada party in this city had gotten
word to the same effect They. however
could not vouchsafe anything definite.
nor could the other Central American
diplomats
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-24
Weather

Partly cloudy and warmer
tonight. Saturday cloudy and
warmer; rain or snow by night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-24
Prisoners to Join Estrada.


The American protectorate over Nicara.
qua will begin on the eastern shore
through philanthropy and the Red Cross
and In the Zelayan territory. which faces
the Pacific. because of appeals for Ameri-
can Intervention by natives and American
citizens.
With a view to relieving the distress
In Bluefields. Secretary Knoc has annA:
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-01-14
ANOTHER NINE HORROR.
Gas Explosion Mt Lick Branch Kills
over "a Hundred.

BLuEFIELD, Jan. l2.-The lives of
about l25 miners were snuhed out this
morning shortly before 9 o'clock in a
fearful gas explosion at the Lick Branch
colliery at Switchback, Mcdowell county
fifteen miles west of this city. So fearful
was the explosion and so intense the heat
generated by it that number Of build
ings about the opening of the mine
caught fire. This caused long delay in
getting into the mine and it was late this
evening before the first rescue party
was able 20 enter.
This was the second time this mine
has blown up. On December % an ex-
plosion occurred in the mine, which un-
ill that time was considered TO be one Of
the safest in the state The death list
from that explosion reached ffty-not
half the number that were killed this
morning