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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-11-15
Tho Earlier Reports.

Cherry, Ill, Nov. 15.-Four hundred
miners are imprisoned and probably
dead as the result of fire which has
been raging inside the st. Paul coal
mine since 3 o'clock Saturday after
noon. Twelve bodies were taken out.
Six of these We're not employees, but
heroes who gave their lives to save
the imprisoned workers.
Mine Superintendent James Steele,
declared five hours after the explosion
that 1t was almost impossible that any
could escape. The mine has day shift
of 4S4 men, Fifty left the mine at noon.
twenty-five are known to have es-
capped after the fire broke out, and 9TH
ers> are believed dead. The entrance
is sealed in the hope Of checking the
flames. The building above the pit
entrance was blown UP to permit. this.
Despite the frantic efforts Of the Of
ficials and scores Of Volunteers it seems
certain that only dead bodies will lie
taken from the mine.
Fire Originated in Pile Of Hay.
The fire originated in pile Of hay.
the timbers of the mine became ig-
nited and the smoke and flames and
gases made exit impossible Outside
heroes contributed five to the list Of
known dead. Alexander Nerberg, a
pitman, descended in the shaft, and
carried the bodies Of four men into
the cage. the only way to escape AS
the last was carried in, Nerberg fell
unconscious across the body. He is
dead as the result Of suffocation as
were all of his companions, when
the cage reached the surface.
Brave Men Die.
Those who entered with him were
John Bundy superintendent, John
Flood and Isaac Lewis, merchants Of
Cherry and Dominic Fonenti
At the mouth of the shaft were
hundreds of screaming women, weep
ling children and frantic men. The
few survivors were surrounded by
groups Of women, and they were
obliged to declare that there was no
hope for those III the mine Almost
200 Of these were In the third vein.
the only entrance OF which Is
from the second vein, 500 feet from the
main shaft. The fire had burned the
timbers in shaft and the air fan coll
lapsed and tumbled downward; the
flames then swent to the mouth of the
pit so that the mouth OF the pit was
sealed.
That the prisoners retreated to the
furthermost ends of the veins was the
statement of the miners who escaped
\ The latter included only those near the
main shaft. They declared a careless
miner had thrown a torch on a bundle
Of hay used to feed the mules. After
ward two miners threw the burning
tmass on cart and started toward the
main shaft $50 feet away. Before 1t
J was reached small explosion occurred,
and Ii q few moments the entrance TO
the vein from the shaft was filed with
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-11-15
OFFICIAL FOUND DEAD
Second Vice President Wood of Ma
tionaI Horticultural Exposition Dies
Suddenly After Working Until Mid
night, Preparing For openins-Emi-
nent tAorticulturist.

Special to Times Republican.
Council Bluffs. Nov. 15.-Alexander
G. Wood, aged 73, second vice presi-
dent Of the National horticultural Ex-
position. which opened its doors here
today. was found dead in bed at 10
o'clock this morning. Mr.. Wood worked
at the exposition In the auditorium ,n-
til midnight last night, assisting in put
ting things in readiness for the open
ing. He was one of the best known
horticulturalists in the middle west.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-11-15
wARRINER INDICTED.

Accused Treasurer of Big Four Charq-
ed With Two Serious Grimes.
Cincinnati. Nov. 15-An indictment
was returned this afternoon against
Charles l.. Warringer. former local
treasurer of the Big Four Railroad.
charging him with embezzlement and
grand larceny.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-11-15
JAIL SEEMS TO YAwN
Application For Stay Of Sentence in
Case Of Gompers, Mitchell and Nor
rison. Denied by Court of Appeals,
District Of Columbia.

Washington. Nov. 15.-Application
was made today to the district court of
appeals by counsel for Gompers Mitch
ell and morrison, the labor leaders to
stay the issuance of the mandate to the
supreme court of the District of Co
lunbia until Jan. 2, 1910 The court
.ook the application u~der considera-
tion.
The court of appeals of the District
of Columbia today denied the appli-
cation made by counsel for Gompers,
Mitchell and Morrison, the American
Federation of Labor leaders, sentenced
to Jail for contempt. for a stay in the
issuance of the mandate to the SUI
preme court of the District of Columbia
until Jan. 2. 1910. Unless notice of APP
peal is given before next Friday nigh
the mandate will be handed down mex
Saturday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-11-15
HASKELL EFT AL. TURNED DOWN..
Demurrer to Indictments OverruIed and
Must Appear For Trial Saturday.

Chickasha. Okla. Nov 15-Federal
Judge Marshall today overruled the
demurrer of Governor Haskell and 9TH
ers to the indictments charging them
with fraudulentiy securing from tho
government title 10 a large number oc
town lots in Muskogec Okla The de-
PENDANTS were ordered to appear for
trial next Saturdny at Chickasha
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-11-15
coNvIcTs ON ROAD WORK.
Iowa May Adopt Plan In Use In
Colorado.

Special to Times Republican.
Des Moines, Nov. 15.-Governor Car
roll, who is engaged in making an in
aniry thruout the United States into
the methods of getting good roads, has
received strong Endorsement from the
governor Of Colorado OF the system
working roads by convict labor. Cover
nor Shafroth reports the system works
excellently there. 1t may be adopted
for Iowa to get start in highway con-
Struction
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-11-15
PAGE ONE.
No.,

PAGE ONE.
TeIesraphe News:
Three adred Miners Are Dead
lmpri 1 at Cherry. Ill.
Fire on Avenues of Escape.
Ship : I'd Others Sent to Jail,
She 5 Failed TO Prevent I.ynching.
Te ance Question Divides Labor
ing.
s .s"''' Thanksgiving r''ei'"'-
- Mabray Case On.
is Crew Food For Sharks.
= lie. Steinhell Acquitted.
PAGES TWO AND THREE.
Iowa News:
Fall From Train Kills Teacher.
Aldrich's Iowa Visit Analyzed.
Surprises in Football Games.
North Iowa Deluged, Corn Damaged.
PAGE FOUR.
Editorials
Hogs Are High.
The handspring OF Democratic Hope.
The Matter of Bolting
Topics and Iowa Opinions.
Important Legal Decisions.
PAGE FIVE.
Iowa News:
Masons Appeal Inheritance Tax
>;:t.
News of the Travelling Men.
Story:
The Diva's Ruby.
PAGES SIX, light AND NINE.
City News:
Mayors Meeting Proves Boomerang.
Public Meeting Against Franchise.
Frank Batesole Murdered by Tramp.
Ben Sanford Killed in Minnesota.
Mayor and Officer Dsmur
Mrs. SInelser Burned to Death
Mrs. Seth Eug Dies.
Warden Sanders Before Searchilght
Want to Hurry Liquor Cases.
Short Ce;;7ss Chair. Named.
Tewksberry Hurt at Montour.
General News of the City.
PAGE. TEN.
Markets and .cncral:
Wheat Prices Advance.
Corn Inclined to Sag.
Too Many Cattle offerings.
Hogs Advances Cents
Customs Probe Significant.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-11-15
EMPLOYERS LIABILITY LAW.
Supreme Court Decides II constitu
tional Despite In Territories.

Washington. Nov. 15.-The employ
ers liability law of 1906 was today de-
clared to be constitutional in territories
of the United States and the District Of
Columbia by the supreme court of the
United States, despite the fact that
more than year ago this law was de-
ciared unconstitutional when applied TO
the states,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-11-15
HAD NO LOVE FOR WIFE.
Brother in Law of Or. Clcminson Gives
Damaging Testimony.

Chicago, Nov. 15.-Franls A. Bulew
testified today. in the trial OF his broth
erin law. DR.. Cleminson, for the al
legged murder of his wife, that the doc
tor had said to him on several occa-
sions that no ties of affection existed
between himself (the doctor) and his
wife. and that the children were all
that kept them together
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-11-15
ROBBERS VICTIMS IMPROVE.

President Woodward and Chauffeur
Tucker Give Promise of Recovery.
New Albany Ind, Nov. 15.-The con-
dition of President Woodward. OF tho
Merchants National Bank and James
Tucker. the negro chauffeur, who were
shot by Tom Hoal in his sensational
attempt to rob the bank last Thursday,
shoms some Improvement today and
the attending physicians are hopeful
that both Will recover.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-11-15
Carlisle Much Bette.

New York, Nov. 15.-Ex- Secretary OF
the Treasury Carlisle, who is i'll at
ST. VincsIit's hospiitslii here. is repoff tte1s 3
as much better this morning.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-11-15
NO HOPE OF RESCUE OF
800 ENT0MBfD MINERS
Men Imprisoned in ColIiery at Cherry. Illinois,
Since Saturday Given Up
as Dead
EFFORTS AT RESCUE UNAVAlLINC

Relief Parties Succeed in Penetrating Galleries Only Small
DisanceMine Still Fire and Rescuers Declare No Life
Giving Air Remains in the Mine-Frst Rescue Party of
Fourteen Brave Men Gave Lives Unsuccessful Attempt to
Save Companonsute Evidence Found of First Stampede
for Places of Safety.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-11-15
QUIET AT CAIRO.

Authorities Request Withdrawal os
Militia-Able to Cope With Situation.
Cairo. H.. Nov. l5.-Cairo continues
quiet today. The local authorities tel
egraphed Governor Deneen asking him
to withdraw two of the three militia
companies now on duty and 10 leave
the patrolling of the city in the hands
of the local company.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-11-15
Governor Appea,s for Aid.

Springfield, ILL.,, Now 15.-Governor
Deneen this afternoon issued an ap-
peal for contributions for the relief of
survivors Of the mine disaster at
Cherry.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-11-15
T.-R. BULLETIN
Noticeable News Of Today
The Weather.

The Weather.
Sun rises Nov. Is at 8: 40. sets at 4:4l.
lowa--lncreasing cloudiness, with
snow or rain late tonight or Tuesday;
warmer In the northwest tonight.
lllinois-linsettled, with rain in the
south tonight and Tuesday, and rain
or snow in north Tuesday.
Missouri-Rain or snow tonight and
Tuesday
South Dakota-snow tonight and
Tuesday
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-11-15
RoBBER KILLS, is SLAIN
Unknown Farm Hand Attacks South
Dakota Couple in Bed With Razor,
Killing Wife and MortalIy Woundins
Husband-Latter Brains Assailant
With Club.


vermillion, S. D., Nov 15-An un-
known farm hand attacked Albert Nell
son and wife with razor, in their
home twenty-five miles from Vermll-
lion today, killed the woman. fatally
wounded Nelson and was himself killed
by the farmer.
The man was hired Saturday night to
husk corn and was taken into the Mel
son home. During the night Nelson
and wife We're aroused by some one in
their bedroom. The man began slash
ing at them with a razor. He succeed
ed in killing Mrs. Nelson and gashe,l
Nelson fearfully. Before Nelson fell he
struck the intruder with a club and
killed him. Robbery is supposed to
have been the motive.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-11-15
ouakes in Canary Islands

Icod, Teneriffe, Canary Islands. Nov,
15.-Heavy earthquake shocks were felt
here yesterday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-11-15
PortuaaI's kino 70 En,,,nd

VVTtugaI Ming 20 EngT and.
CnerDourg, Nov i0.--King Manuel oe
Portugal. sailed for England today,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-11-15

the jail and when he was notiaed by
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1909-02-26
February 2oth being the las

February 2oth being the last
day on which bills not carrying
appropriations could be introduc-
ed, 40 new measures were intro
duced into the house, making 900
in all; and 36 in the senate, max
ing total Of SO in that branch.
The senate, on the 2oth, killed
House bill No. 81, which author.
lied an annual meeting Of the
county auditors. The senate
passed House bill No. %, relating
to fees of clerks of district courts.
A resolution was introduced in
the house February 2oth to repeal
section of article 6 of the state
constitution under which women
in Idaho have equal right of suf-
frage. The resolution proposes a
constitutional amendment to that
effect.
In the senate, Feb. %, a bill
was given final passage, establish
ing an insurance fund for the
capitol building annex and deaf,
dumb and blind asylum.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1909-02-26
Commissioners Proceedings

Regular January term.-Feb. Is:
The following applications for sa-
loon licenses were approved: Con
Peoples, St. Joe; Gust Jackson, Spirit
Lake; S. Overland, S. Joe; Daw &
Dahl, Spirit Lake; Horan Dagan,
Occur d. Alene; Waso Covetlch &
Davis Adjudvich. St. Mares; d Q
Jennings, Athol; VIM McCarter. ST.
Maries; Erick J Masters, Occur d.
Alene; James Rafferty,, Ferrell.
The bond of Chas d Rashmore, as
road .overseer of District 6, was ap-
proved.
An order was made, vacating Ninth
avenue in Railroad addition, ST.
Maries.
Representatives OF the lumber COM
panies operating in the southern part
OF the county and representative of
the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
railroad appeared before the board in
OppUsitiOn To the granting of saloon
licenses In said territory. The board
having heard the arguments and be.
ing fully advised in the premises, Or
dered that from this date no saloon
license he granted in Kuotenai coun
ty south of the township line between
township As and as north, for tht
| following reasons: That said territory
is Isolated from p'lice regulations
that the granting of license in sale
(CONTINUED ON PAGE Two.)
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1909-02-26
GENERAL NEWS.

A great number Of counterfeit SIS
and $40 gold pieces have appeared in
Seattle recently. In outward ap-
pearance the coins are practically
perfect. They are made of very base
metal and have absolutely no ring.
AS many as three and four coins
appear daily at the large banks.
Secret service men have SO far been
completely baffled.
A plan to supplement- the national
guard by a national volunteer reserve
of million men has been proposed.
This would afford the nation the
means, in case of sudden war, of get
ting large army at short notice.
The country does not need large
standing army, but it ought to be
ready to raise all the force needed for
quick protection.-Lewiston Teller.
The Atlantic fleet arrived in home
waters at Hampton Roads, Va, on
February %, after its $4,000 mils
cruise around the world, and was
reviewed by President Roosevelt on
| that day.
News of the violent earthquake In
Persia January %. have been received,
showing that between 5000 and 5000
liyes were lost and sixty villages
destroyed.
The government of She United
States spends more than $1,000, 900
every year for public printing. !.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1909-02-26
Cost Of Cotton Picking.

It requires something like 1,500,-
900 cotton pickers, each picking 100
pounds of seed cotton on an aver
age for each picker and working 100
days, to pick 100000 bale crop.
Of course, some pick more than 100
pounds of seed cotton and some less.
There are days when, on account Of
rain, no cotton can be picked. The
average Of 100 pounds day for 100
days is not far wrong as an estimate
of the picker's work. At 60 cents
q hundredweight the cost of pick.
ing a bale of cotton is SO. At u
cents a hundredweight the cost il
$11.25 a bale. Therefore the cost
of picking the entire crop viii
range somewhere between 500, 900,
600 and $112,5OO, ,000.-Charlotts
Chronicle,
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1909-02-26

IA Chicago man wants to pay
more taxes than he is assessed for"
says the Pittsburgh Dispatch. II
one Of that mans relatives ever CON-
mits murder, a streak of hopeless
insanity in the family will be easily
established to the satisfaction Of the
jury.
Senator Tillman says he will "keep
right after the President This
means, of course, the President will
have to maintain a sharp lookout
both fore and aft while In Africa.
Vice President Fairbanks is rapidly
nearing that blissful condition of
freepom when he can look cherry 10
the face without spilling the butter
milk.
or course, March will come in like
lion this time, as compliment To
the African expedition.
Wedding rings seem to be particu-
larly safe Investment. A court has
decided that they cannot be taken
for debt.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1909-02-26
The Name ~FI.thouss,"

The origin of the term "flat' a.
applied to an apartment is obscure.
In recent years owners have object-
ed to the word. A tenant was threat.
ened with a suit for libel because
he persisted in saying that he lived
in such and such a fathouse. The
landlord declared that the structure
was neither fathouse nor a tene.
ment, but an apartment hotel. The
repeated use of "hathouse" as 4 des.
ignation tended to lower the repu'
tation of the place and drove away
would be occupants.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1909-02-26
THE LOCAL OPTION LAW
Brief Summary Of the New Idaho
Statute.

Brief Summary Of the New Idaho
Statute.
Following are the provisions "in a
nutshell" Of the Idaho local option
law recently enacted and which has
been signed by the governor:
On petition of 40 per cent OF the
aggregate vote Of the county cast for
secretary OF state, II filed 10 days
before the regular meeting of the
commissioners or five months before
a county, state or national election,
the commissioners shall authorize an
election to be held on some Wednes.
day. from 8 till 7, and within 80 to
80 days. 3,
The vote shall be canvassed within
10 days after election. II the ma
jority votes "dry' all licenses in the
county become null and void 80 days
after election. money being refunded
for the unused part, although licenses
issued prior to the act may continue
in force for one year from their date.
All qualified electors can vote aud
only those not registered at the
previous state or county election need
register.
No further local option election
can be held for two years.
II the county votes "wet" the
commissioners aud councils and trus-
tees OF villages may still refuse to
issue license under the existing law.
Liquor for medicinal, manufactur
ing or artistic purposes can only &c
sold on certificates or prescription.
All prescriptions and records ol
sale must be filed with the count,
auditor.
Any premises may be forcibly en-
tered on John Doe warrants.
It is unlawful to ship from "wet'
into "dry" county.
All offenses are made misdemeanor
The law becomes operative so day
after approved by the governor
Statesman.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1909-02-26
ATHOL MAY INCORPORATE
Water Right Case Settled. d.-Athol
News Notes.


There Is strong talk of Incorporate
ing the town. 1t has become neces-
sary to take this step on account Of
the improvements being made, and
the development in general. This is
something Athol must do before we
can expect to accomplish much.
H. E. Cam, operator at the N P.
depot, and family 90 to Lenore. Ida,
this week, where he will take charge
Of a station. We are sorry to lose
this estimable family and wish them
we'll in their new place of abode.
Mrs. Harriet Snyder left Monday
for Des Moines. Iowa, where she will
visit the home.folks. From there
she goes to Chicago where she will
study spring styles in millinery aud
purchase goods for her Athol shop.
The following Odd Fellows attend
ed initiation at Spirit Lake Saturday
night: J. A. Green, Earl Batters, M.
q. Newell. Chas. Bottcher, Homer
Dyer, L. Schrubbe, Leverne Smith,
Font Hampton, G. e. Remington,
and Leland Hurt.
Hogan Merry Of Granite has pCr-
chased two lots of P, j. Bennett
through the real estate Hrm Of Peter
son & Norman. Mr.. Merry will
erect two-story brick hotel on this
site which Is an ideal location, being
SO near the S. 1. depot.
S. H Watkins has won the suit
for the 'water.right from Barker
creek into Athol, that has been pend
ing in the courts for sOule time, fpr
which all Atho! is vlad.
The teachers of the public schonl
attended Ben Hur 10 Spokane, Friday
evening.
The Athol meat market has
changed hands, the new proprietors
being Earl Batters and Amos Clark.
Rev. Mr.. Spaulding was 10 Athol
Friday and from here went to Medi-
cal Lake, Wash.
Abe Hornbeck is home for a few
days from the mines near Bayview.
Agent Tarbell of the S. & I. broke
away from duty Friday night and
went into the city to see Ben Hur.
Mrs. J. B. Peterson and Don
visited friends 10 Spokane last week,
aud also witnessed Ben Hur, We'd
nesday evening.
The little daughter of Druggist
Cruise is improving from her recent
illness.
A little son has been born to Mr..
and Mrs. Jesse Thompson.
A new book case is being installed
in the library at the public school.
DR.. Moody of Standpoint was in
Athol between trains Friday.
S. GauIt is in Spokane on bust
ness.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1909-02-26
MILLION AND A HALF
May be Cost Of Idaho Capitol
Building.
INVESTIGATION BY SENATE
Graft Charges Create Sensation
Among State officials.

Charges OF extravaganza and
graft made by Senator Macbeth
and others against the capitol
building commission, and the con-
sequent investigation instituted by
the state affairs committee, has
created sensation in legislative
and political circles at Boise. 1t
was alleged that an expensive
structure was being erected with
out the knowledge of the general
public, that money was being
wasted on the work and that a
contractor had been asked to pay
bribe of $4,000 or $4,000 in
order to secure the contract to do
the concrete foundation work, his
bid being $50, 900. The investiga-
ton was begun last week. Witt
nesses we're subpoenaed to testify
before the state affairs committee
and various facts we're brought out.
1t was learned from the architects,
contractors and members of the
capitol building commission that
the total cost of excavation, con-
crete and other work on the foun-
dation was $27,141.1o, which was
thought to be reasonable and fair.
Architect Tourtellotte said the
commission, by careful manage
ment had saved between S25, 900
and $50, 900 in architects fees. 1t
was learned that the work is being
done by force account instead OF
by contract or day labor, and con-
tractors who testified claimed con-
tract work could be done IS to 40
per cent cheaper than day labor.
Superintendent Quigley, in
charge of the construction OF the
building, testified that the founda-
tion was built by contract. He
submitted a report showing sub
stantially the amount of expendi'
, lures on the building up to date a:
being $293,6I2.41. In reply te
questions he said:
"For first class capitol build.
ing, Idaho will be required to pay
between 81, 900, 900 and 81, 500,
ooo."
Making a guess at what woult
be required to complete the cen
trail portion, Quigley said tn
/ figure would be about $500, 900.
On Tuesday of the present wee
the report was given out that tn
Investigations had disclosed tina
Secretary of State Lansdon, In
surance Commissioner Goaslin
and Game Warden Stephens ar
maintaining collection account
contrary to law.
The Investigations are bein
continued.