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The Owyhee nugget. ([Silver City], Idaho) 1905-1984, 1909-05-21
To Tax Coal Production
For Benefit ofInjured
Miners.
American Mining Congress Pro
poses TO Make Industry Respon-
sibIe for It's Accidents.

4 page 10 the last report Of the
United States Geological Survey.
on the Mineral Resources of the
United States, contains the surpris-
ing statement that during the year
1907 the lives of 1922 men were
sacrificed in the coal mines Of the
United States, while an additional
5,3l6 men were more or less Sc
riously injured, many of them per-
haps resulting fatally. This was an
average of IA men killed and %
injured for each day the mines
were worked.
West Virginia holds the unenvi-
able record for greatest death rate,
being 1885 per thousand men en-
ploycd. Then follow New Mexico
with 1145; Alabama with 7.2O;
Colorado with 6.96; Washington
with COG; and Montana with 4.39.
The average for the whole country
was 4.S6 deaths per 1000 men EN-
ployed. In the Western states,
where natural conditions have al
ways been considered the safest,
the average death rate is pluch
higher than in the Eastern states.
One-third of the deaths result
from explosions Of coal dust and
gas, the precise causes of which
are not definitely known, and can
hardly be prevented until after fur
Their investigations are made. A
little more than one-third result
from falls Of roof and coal, which,
with the exercise of greater care,
could perhaps be largely prevented.
The remainder result from blown
out shots, and miscellaneous causes.
La the early months OF 1908 Con-
gress appropriated $15O,OnO.O0 with
which to carry on experiments and
Investigations for the purpose Of
ascertaining the causes of, and
means to prevent, such terrible loss
of life, but at best this can result
only in lessening the number and
extent Of the fatalities.
1t has been proposed by the
American Mining Congress, which
held its session at Pittsburg, Pa,
last December, where the subject of
coal mine accidents was fully dis
cussed, that in order to mitigate the
disastrous results, and to tighten
the burden which sometimes falls
heavily upon the distressed family
of the dead or injured miner, that
a small tax be levied upon all coal
produced, to create a fund which
could be equitably disbursed among
those distressed by the accident.
A tax of one-half cent per ton, it il
thought, would be ample. and would
be OF great relief to the families of
dependents of the unfortunate vic
TINS.
Congressman J. G. McHenry of
Pennsylvania, who was a delegate
to the Mining Congress, is the au-
thor of resolution recommending
that the legislatures of the coal
mining states pass appropriate laws
putting this plan into effect. 1t
has been endorsed by many of the
large coal operators of Pennsylva-
MIA, Ohio, Illinois and West Vir.
ginia; by John Mitchell. ex.presi.
dent, and by Thos. L. Lewis, presi-
dent of the United Mine Workers.
The Mining Congress has APP
pointed as a committee to deter
mine upon suitable statute and
present the same to the legislatures:
Congressman ]. G. McHenry of
Pennsylvania, chairman; Elk Gov
ernor A. B. Fleming of West Vir-
ginia; Glenn W. Traer, ex-Presi-
dent of the Illinois Coal Operators
The Owyhee nugget. ([Silver City], Idaho) 1905-1984, 1909-05-21

Call to mind the most delicious coffee
flavor you ever enjoyed, and then multi
ply it by two. The result will be Chase
& Sanborn's Seal Brand. On sale
only at Silver City Supply Co.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-02-02
FORTUNE TELLERS
SKIP BOARD BILL
RALSTON AND WIFE
SOUGHT BY OFFICERS
Carelessly Forgot 90 Settle Their Ac-
count at the Golden Rule Hotel
Leave for the West, But Echo OFF,
GERS Are Notified TO Take Them
from the Train.

Fortune telling is not profitable, at
least not in Pendleton. DR.. George
Ralston and wife, whose professional
name is Adrian, found this out TO
their sorrow yesterday after they had
been in the city for eight days and
did not have the necessary simoleons
10 pay their bill at the Golden Rule
Hotel. So they conformed to the
usual custom of their ilk-skipped
out without settling for it.
As soon as the hotel proprietor dis
covered the fraud and that they had
left without saying goodbye, he no.
titled the sheriff's office and steps
were Immediately taken to catch
them. The first evidence as to their
whereabouts was furfished by the
driver Of the hotel bus. who saw
them appear from the rear Of the
Hotel Bowman on Garden street. The
driver recognized the couple and tried
to reach them, but they had timed
themselves to the precise minute and
before he could get TO them they had
boarded the train just as it was NOV
ing out.
This information was given to the
officers and this morning Deputy
Sheriff Bert Wilson notified the police
at Echo to hold the couple there. Mr..
Wilson followed on the next train and
the supposition Is that he will return
with the offenders this evening.
The board bill lamounted to S2(
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-02-02
CHANGE IN POSTAL RULE.
No Mica. Metal or Glass Permitted
on Post Cards.

The postmaster general has noti-
fled. Postmaster Brown that the rules
in Agard to postal cards have been
changed to read as follows;
Cards bearing particles of glass.
metal mica, sand, tinsel or other
similar substances are unmailable'
except when enclosed in envelopes
tightly sealed to prevent escape OF
such particles or when treated in
such manner as will prevent the OBJ
jectionable substances from being
rubbed off or injuring persons han
ding the mails.
The following information has
been received relative to postage
stamps on the back or message side
Of post cards:
"If a complete postage stamp be
placed on the message side of the
card so that to cancel such stamp as
required by law would necessitate a
violation Of the order against post
marking on the message side, such
card not having postage prepaid
thereon by stamp affixed to the ad-
dress side should be held for postage
and treated in accordance with the
provisions Of section 571, P. L. and
r."
Postage stamps which are not af-
fixed to the address side Of post cards
will, therefore, not be cancelled or
recognized for the payment of the
postage on such cards.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-02-02
and the charge on which they will be
prosecuted will be that of fraud.
GLEN DeSPAIN INJURED.
Meets silver in Dumping the Bumps
i'm the Back Yard.

Glenn Despair the seven year old
son Of ]. B. Despair suffered a very
severe accident yesterday while play
ing with some comrades in the back
yard of the Despair home on Gar
field street
The youngsters were attempting TO
bump the bumps on a board which
had been placed with one end upon
the fence. When young DeSpain's
turn came he started down but on the
way he came in contact with n large
splinter which buried itself il the
flesh of his hip. A physicion had to
be called to remove the silver and
when DR.. Henderson he'd performed
the operation the silver was found to
be four inches long and as large as
mans finger.
It is not believed there will be any
blood poisoning resulting but the
wound will take some time to heel.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-02-02
GIRL BECOMS BRIDE
BY CORPSE OF FATHER

New York.-Married in the same
room where lay her fathers body In
a coffin, Miss Daisy Helme, of Mount
Vernon. y. Y, IS now the bride of
Francis NJ. Oliver, Of London. Eng
land. The ceremony was performed
Saturday night, but it was not gener-
allv known until yesterday The
brides father. John c. Meime, anac-
countant, was asphyxated az his
home Wednesday. accidentally, ac-
cording to the coroner's verdict but
arrangements for the wedding were
not halted. The same minister was
in charge Of both the funeral service
and the wedding ceremony, and rel
atives who gathered for the funeral
were present at the quiet and sorrow
full wedding.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-02-02
PROFS" TO MEET
BUSINESS MEN
ONE OF GREATEST GAMES
EVER SEEN IN CITY
sheriff, Chief of Police and Physicl-
ans VIII be i'm Attcndance-Double
Usual Number of Officials VIII
Probably Make the Decisions
Large Crowd Expected.

1t is doubtful II any game of basket
ball ever played in Pendleton attract
ed so much interest as is being mani
tested in the contest tomorrow even
| ing between the team composed OF
members of the high school and Aca-
DENY faculties and the one represent
ing the Commercial Associations
gymnasium class. The game will be
called at o'clock sharp and 1t is ex-
pected that there will follow an hour
Of as exciting and interesting basket
ball as was ever witnessed on the
Commercial club floor
The central location of the gymnas-
ium and ease of access makes it seem
probable that the largest crowd OF
the season will witness the contest.
1t is also more than probable that
the cheering for the respective favor
ties will be something phenomenal.
For the Professors. Groenwald OF
the Pendleton Academy and Allen OF
the high school will be at forward,
while Potter will play center and
Hampton and Carruth will occupy
the guard positions.
The business mems team will prob
ably line up for the first half with
George Hartman and Clarke Nelson
at forward. L. f. Tarbet will hold
down the center position while BIZ
Mckinney and Ed Averill will be
guards Though the above will be
the lineup at the beginning it is more
than probable that Charley Marsh,
John Lambert. William Temple, Ed
Aldrich and Roy Raley will be called
upon to do service before the contest
is over.
So far the managers of the oppos-
ing cohorts have not been able to
agree upon officials and It is quite
possible that the usual number will
be doubled. 1t will also be necessary
to have at least two expert scorers.
As an extra precaution the sheriff
and chief of police will also be in
vited to be on hand with a full force
of deputies to quell any disturbances.
As a still further precautlon two ply
sicians have been ordered to be in
attendance while the hospital ambu-
lance will be in waiting at the foot
/ Of the stairs.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-02-02
DESIRE GOVERNMENTS ACTION
Connected With Alleged Summary
Killing of Soldier.

Philadelphia, Feb. 2.-Resolutions
calling upon the United States gov
ernment to take action on the al
legged summary killing in Russia OF
Fritz Strombach, United States SOL
dier and former resident of this city,
were adopted by the United German
Trades Of Philadelphia, According
to Strombach's friends, he was eX-
ecuted by the authorities in 1907 in
the province of Kurand, Russia. He
was on furlough from the United
States army and on a visit to his
mother. Stromboch enlisted in com
pany L. Goth infantry, United states
volunteers, at jefferson Barracks,
Mo. in 1899.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-02-02
FOR LIVESTOCK SALE.
We'll Known AuctiOnccr Agitatlng
Undertaking for Sale.

F. G. Lucas, the well known live
stock auctioneer Of Athena, who Is
in the city today on business, is dis
cussing with local business men the
proposition Of holding a series Of
public livestock sales in this city dur
ing the spring and summer months.
He would have the sales at the rate
Of one month and would offer only
thoroughbred animals.
Lucas has made quite a study OF
the proposition and having talked 1t
over with prominent breeders In this
state and Idaho is Of the opinion that
the sales can be successfully worked
up and made an important affair for
the city. He has been given assur-
ances by w. o. Minor and other
stockmen that they will send their
animals to the sale.
Though his proposition was re-
garded favOrably by the local busi-
ness men. no definite action was TAX
en- In the matter. It is possible, how
ever. trat the question will be taken
up by the Commercial association.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-02-02

Determined to retrieve lost honors
and to humble the pride of the cham
pion high school team of Walla Walla
the local high school players are pre-
pairing to put up the game of their
lives next Friday evening. The con-
test will be played in the nigh school
gymnasium, the game being called at
3 o'clock.
While the Garden city bunch OF
players have defeated every other
team in their city, including the fam
Gus Whitman college five, and while
they administered a stinging defeat
to the locals when they invaded that
territory few weeks ago, the Pen
dleton players have greatly strength
ened their lineup and are going into
the contest not without hope of win
ming. They will have the advantage
of playing on their own field before
a friendly audience and they expect
these facts to make up in some de-
gree for the handicap under which
they played at Walla Walla.
fOT lne locals III lHlS game, CooltS
and Kimball will probably play for
wards McDir center and storie and
Jordan guards.
Blackburn and Cross will be the
forwards for Walla Walla, while
Steel will be center and Douglass and
Crawford, guards.
Monday Nights Game.
Aside from this game the locals
will have a hard match to win when
they meet the fast bunch from the
Weston normal in this city Monday
evening The embryo-teachers have
strong. heady bunch of players and
are coming to the county seat with
the expectation OF taking the scalps
of the Pendleton players home with
them.
The contests between these two
schools in the past have always been
interesting and pleasant and this one
promises to be no exception to the
general rule.
It is also expected that President
French and other members Of the
faculty as we'll as several members OF
the student body will accompany the
visiting team to this city
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-02-02
MAN WANTED TO DIE.
After Three Attempts Takes Morphine
and Quits Life.

Wichita, Kans.. Feb. 2.-It was
determined by the coroner that Carl
II. stowe, the Pueblo, Colo, travelling
man who was found dead in his bed
in hotel here Saturday night, did
not die Of heart disease. but commit
ted suicide by taking morphine, It was
also learned that he had mtde three
attempts to take his life during the
last month, once by shooting, once by
poisoning and the third time he at
tempted to throw himself into the
Arkansas river at Pueblo.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-02-02
STRONG ATTRACTIONS AT
THE GRAND THIS WEEK

The Grand Theater. formerly the
New Dime, has some attractive fea-
lures this week that deserve special
mention. There are nine numbers
on the program IN which Aime AL
laire, the sensational juggler and the
Mcintyre sisters in a clever song and
dance are worthy OF particular mem
tion.
Gould, the great hypnotist is con-
sdered the star attraction and ap-
pears in the second performance He
was unable to make his appearance
last night on account OF sickness, but
viii be able TO resume his place to-
night and the rest OF the week.
There will be a matinee tomorrow
at o'clock.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-02-02
GUARDSNTEN INVITED
TO WENAHA SPRINGS

]. A. Borie, propritor of Wenaha
springs. has just issued an invitation
to company L Of this city to camp at
the springs on next fourth of July.
The invitation was extended by Mr.
Borie to Captain Dan P. Smythe this
forenoon. It IS understood that 1t will
be accepted.
Should the company go to Wen
aha a sham battle will be. arranged
for the day and the guardsmen Will
endeavor to entertain those who are
soiourning at the spring.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-02-02
Fonr Airships Entered.

New York. Feb. -Four entrics
We're received Sunday for the Fulton
airshlp flight contest for prize ol
$4,000 given by the World. The
aerial navigators will parallel in the
air Robert Fulton's course up the
Hudson river to Albany in the first
steamship. The contest will take
place next fall in connection with the
Fulton memorial ceremonies. The
entries already are Captain Scot
Baldwin, a. Leo stevens of New
York, Charles ]. Glldden of the Aero
club. and Mark O. Anthony.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-02-02
WOMAN ACCUSED OF
STEALING GRAVE FOR HUBBY

Atlantic City, Feb. 2.-Whlle
kneellng at the altar, Sunday seek
ing admission to the fashionable Oak
Grove Baptist church, Mrs. Helde was
confronted with the charge that She
had stolen the grave in which her
husband is buried
Yesterday she filed a suit for S15,-
900 damages against Deacon W. Fl.
Mitchell her accuser. The latter re-
fused to admit her to membership
in the church until the charge was in
vestlgated. He said she had no right
to bury her husband in the church
cemetery because neither belonged to
the church.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-02-02
REPRESENTATIVE MAHONEY
WAS TAKEN Ill

Salem, Feb. .2.-Seized with Sc
we're cramp in the lower part OF the
spinal column during the session OF
the house, Representative Mahoney
OF Morrow and Umatllla, and a bank
er OF Heppner, was carried to the
cloak room by Senators Cole and
Smith OF Pendleton yesterday. Both
physicians say the attack, while not
serious, may be an indication OF ty-
phold. Mahoney returned to his desk
later.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-02-02
HeacOck on Vacation.

Mark Heacock. formerly with the
Winslow Brothers jewelry store but
now the proprietor of jewelry store
at Tekoa. who has been in the city
for a few days left last night for the
Willamette valley for three weeks
vacation which he will spend at the
home Of his parents. He has been a
sufferer with rheumatism for many
Mheks
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-02-02

Arlington, Ore.-The city pumping
plant at this station was put out OF
business for several days, the sue
tion pipe which extends out into
the river having been broken by the
ice Jam. There has been no shortage
of water owing to the fact that the
CITY reservoir was well filled. There
ia still ice piled on the banks Of the
river.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-02-02

J. W. Maloney has written friends
in the city stating that with his fam
ily he has moved from Monrovia to
Redlands California. They expect to
remain in Redlands for several weeks
or longer
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-02-02
slim CarInad of Horses.

q. H. Holcomb, a prominent horse
buyer in this section Of the country
left last night for Seattle with a car
load Of horses which are sold in that
part Of the country and some OF
which are sent to Alaska.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-02-02

Conductor ". II. Kelsey, who was
taken seriously Ill again few days
ago. IS reported 70 be improving to-
day. He Is suffering from Brights
disease. Oliver Kelsey is now here
IN attendance upon his father
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-02-02
Ieayitt Divorce Case.

Lincoln, Neb., Feb. Mrs. Ruth
Bryan Leavitt's divorce suit against
her artist husband will likely come
up for final disposition this month.
No contest is expected, and Mrs.
Leavitt Will undoubtedly be given the
custody Of her two children.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-02-02
Taft nj Gatnm Dam.

Panama, Feb. Taft and various
engineers from all parts of the Uni
ted States. who will pass upon the
feasibility Of the Gatum dam, visited
the site today.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-02-02
4 New Printer.

Mr.. and Mrs. A. o. Garden are the
proud parents Of a ten and half
Mound boy. who was born this morn
ing. Both mother and child are re-
ported doing nicely. Mr.. Garden Is
the foreman Of the mechanical de-
partment Of the Tribune.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-02-02
Milton DESTROYED by Fire.

Pensacola, Fla, Feb. 2.-The town
of Milton, 80 miles east of Pensacola,
was destroyed by fire Sunday. Loss
S20O,00O
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-02-02
BASKETBALL GAMES THIS WEEK
WALLA WALLA
HIGH FRIDAY
FAST CONTEST IN HIGH
SCHOOL GYMNASIUM

Champion Team of Garden City EX-
poets 10 Duplicate Former Victory
While Local Boys VIII Try TO Win
Game will be Played With Norm
nj School Monday.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-02-02

You get mush instead Of men when
you offer them only soft places.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-06
FORMER SECRETARY
MUST GO TO PRISON
CHARLES TURNER SENTENCED
TO SAN QUENTIN
officer Who Stole Large Sum of
Money from Native Sons of the
Golden West Pleads
Guilty

SAN FRANCISCO, June 5.-Charles
H. Turner, former grand secretary of
the Native Sons of the Golden West,
pleaded guilty to a charge Of em-
bezzlement today and was sentenced
by Judge Cabaniss to three years i'm
prisonment in San Quentin.
A discrepancy of over $4,000 was found
in Turner's accounts, but the specific
charge on which he was arrested al
legged the embezzlement of only $1S7.
He confessed his shortage, and Daniel
A. Ryan, acting grand president of the
order, appeared as prosecuting attorney
and pleaded for a light sentence.
The Judge said that on account of the
serious breach of trust on Turner's part
he would be obliged to impose SEN
tence of three years.
After sentence was pronounced Tur-
ner said to Attorney Louis Mooser:
This is what comes of being a good
fellow"
He explained by saying he had spent
the money in entertaining his friends.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-06
NAVY LEAGUE IN
SESSION AT KIEL
PRINCE HENRY WANTS GREAT
ARMY AND FLEET
PEACE BEST ASSURED BY POWER
OF RESISTANCE
Admiral Won KoesIer Also Addresses
onventlon-German officer Says
FatherIand Is Prepared for
Contingency
1Rv Associated Press J

KEEL, June 5.-"Every one is glad
that a good understanding of the Navy
league once more has been estab-
lished," said Prince Henry of Prussia,
representing his brother, Emperor VIII
liam, at the annual meeting of the
Navy league held here today under
the presidency Of Grand Admiral Won
Koesler
"This organization" the prince con-
tinued, SHOULD devote itself to the
furtherance and the carrying out of the
legal naval program. In addition to a
powerful army we need a fleet in Or
der to assure peace
Admiral Won Koesler said: I'VE de-
sire to be on the best of terms with
all civilized countries"
Admiral Weber in an address re-
ferred to the concentration of the
strongest fleet in the world in the
North sea-" He said he hoped war
would never happen, but that Germany
after recent occurrences was Obliged
to bear in mind the possibility of such
a contingency.
Admiral Weber rejected the idea of
an agreement with Great Britain In
the matter of naval construction
A telegram received from Emperor
William said:
"Our principal task in the future, as
in the past, is to open way to make
the fleet popular and create German
sea power for the assurance OF peace
Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-06
AUTO CRASHES INTO
BRIDGE AT CHICAGO
Four Persons Hurt by Collision with
Steel Girder on jackson
Boulevard

CHICAGO, June 5.-While the jack
son boulevard bridge was being swung
last night to permit the passage Of
boat an automobile containing four per-
sons crashed through the safety chain
and sped on to the swinging structure.
G. S. Wegener of Oak Park, who was
driving the car, lost control of it, and
at the east end of the structure 1t col
lided with steel girder.
Wegener was thrown from the auto,
which swerved and ran into the north
curb, throwing the other occupants to
the street.
The injured were Miss Mary Quinn,
H. A. Russell of Los Angeles, G. S.
Wegener and Mrs. G. S. Wegener.
But for the presence of mind Of w.
G.. Haight, night bridge tender, the auto
with it's occupants would have gone into
the river.
From the bridge house, where he op-
Grated the electric lever, Haight saw
the machine rush through the chain,
and from the way the machine wobbled
from side to side he knew it was beyond
the control of the driver.
He stopped the swinging of the bridge
and quickly turned it back to position.
Had he failed to do this the automobile
must have gone into the river over the
swinging structure.