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The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-11-24
MISSOURI CONGRESSMAN FOUND
WITH ARMS LOCKED AROUND
BODY OF GRANDSON.
TAFT SENDS CONOOt tNCt
Live Wire in Lower House Of National
Law Making Body Meets Horrible
Oeath-6ody Of Child He Loved to
Lie Alongside That Of Brave States
man-ldoI Of His Heart Burned.

Kansas City, Nov. 23-It was in a
vain effort to save the life of his lit :
tie grandson that Congressman David
A. De Almond of the Sixth Missouri
district perished in fire that de
stroyed his home in Butler. Mo, early
today.
The herosm of the congressman
was made known late this afternoon.
when, with his arms locked around
the burned body of the little boy De
Almonds body was found. He had
caught up the 6-year-old lad. David A.
De Almond, Jr., and rushed with him
through the flames that filled his
room. He fell with his unconscious
burden and both sank to the floor to
quick death.
What makes the tragedy unusually
pathetic is the fact that the grandson
was the grandfather's idol. The two
were inseparable and often slept to-
gether. Last night the boy went to
the grandfather's house as usual, and.
after happy evening the two re-
tired. The next the family heard of
them was early today when. from be-
hind the smoke and flames that en-
veloped the house. the boy screamed: !:
quick. I'm burning to death"
Yes. son: don't be afraid. Grand
pa will take you out" was the calm
reply.
Then both went down to their death
The rest of the family sleeping in
the house at the time-Mrs. De Ar
mond, her daughter. Mrs. Clark. and
Miss Netti Boles-were greatly shaken
by their experiences. Mrs. De Almond
tainted and would have met death in
the flames had not her daughter
dragged her out into the yard.
Messages of coincidence from all
parts of the country were received by
the De Almonds this afternoon. James
A. De Almond, editor of the Bates
County Democrat, son of the con-
gressman and father of the boy who
was burned. tried to rush into the
burning house To save his father and
son. but was prevented by others.
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CORNERSTONE LAID.

Washington. Nov. 23.-In the Howard
university grounds today there was
laid the cornerstone for the new
science hall To cost $4,000. the amount
appropriated by congress. The oe-
casion was significant in that this
will be the first institution intended
for advanced training in physics.
chemistry and biology ever erected
in connection with college for
negroes. II will be devoted not only
to the instruction of the largest body
of negro students in the world. but
also to the more careful training of
400 negroes in the school of medicine
of the university
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EASTERN INTERESTS
OPPOSE SPOKANE CASE

New York. Nov. 23.-Delegations
from 10 chambers of commerce and
boards OF trade Of eastern cities met
today to consider the new freight
rates proposed by railroads of the
northwest. as result of the famous
Spokane rate decision.
A committee was appointed. to re-
port on plan for the creation of a
central traffic bureau to protect the
interests Of the east. Commercial
organizations of this territory have al
ready interviewed in proceedings before
the interstate commerce commission
on the Spokane case, contending that
eastern interests would be adversely
affected by the proposed changes.
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To Hold Double Funeral,

Butler. Mo-. Nov 23.-Congrcssman
De Almond and his little grandson
Will not be separated in death. To-
night 1t was decided to hold double
funeral for them Friday afternoon. In
terment will be in Oak Hill cemetery
here. Word was received from Wash
fngton that congressional COM
mittee had been appointed to attend
the funeral. Among the messages of
coincidence received was one from
speaker Cannon. From Washington
President Taft sent the following
message To Mrs. De Armond:
Mrs. Taft and l are shocked to
hear the dreadful news. We sympa-
thize most deeply with you in your
sorrow. Your husband and were
very intimate. l valued his friendship
most highly. He was an honest. able
servant of the public and patriot.
My heart goes out to you i'm your
loss"
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w. CAMERON FORBES OF MAssA.
cHUsETTs IS NEW EXECUTIVE
OF ISLANDS.
HIS INAUGURAL ADDRESS
In Marble Hall of the Ayuntamiente,
Now the Chamber Of Popular As
sembly, Representative Of the United
States Tells People Of Philippines
What He Will Do For Them.

Manila. Nov. 2S.-At the marble hall
of the Ayuntamiente, once used for
conferences by Spanish authorities
and now the chamber of the popular
assembly, w. Cameron Forbes of
Massachusetts this morning took the
oath of office as governor general of
the Philippines and delivered his in
augural address. Governor Forbes is
the fifth and youngest governor gen
eral since the United States instituted
civil government.
Is a Booster.
The governor general was enthusi-
astically received. Improvement in
material conditions of the islands and
the people was the keynote of Gov
ernor Forbes address. He dedicated
his administration to the advancement
of the people and the country and de-
clared that the country's greatest
need is capital. He counseled Ameri-
cans and Filipinos Jointly to strive for
the advancement of the islands, quot
ing figures to show that the per cap
ita production in the Philippines was
far behind that of Porto Rico and
Hawaii.
The governor outlined an extensive
line of publice Improvement, includ-
ing roads. irrigation, rivers and har-
bors. He read the original Mckinney
instructions and declared that they
had been fully carried out. the United
States only retaining necessary
central control.
Capital demands a stable govern
ment." he declared. Capital is not
particularly interested in the color and
design of the flag; it wants just and
equitable laws. sound and uniform
policy on the part of the government
just and fair treatment in the courts.
The faith of the United States is
pledged that all of these benefits
be permanently assured to the Filipi-
nos. No capitalist need to feel ner-
vous as to the security of his invest
ment, providing ii has been made in
such "a way as to fulfill conditions
imposed by law. The United States
stands pledged to the establishment
and maintenance of stable government
in the Philippine islands. not for the
sake of capital which may be invest
ed here, but for the sake of the wei
fare of the Philippine people and the
faith of the United States before the
world. The security of foreign cap
ital Is merely an incident in the gen.
eral security of property rights to the
Filipino. but both are now permanent
ly assured.
There is not ON the horizon dis
cernible any cloud which indicates
the possibility of any kind of disturb
ance in the present status of these
islands, either from within or without
by war or insurrection. The United
States Is strong. determined. fixed in
her policy and is not to be @diissuaded
or coerccd. The development of the
Philippine islands viii proceed along
lines originally set forth. s:r:ctly ad-
hered to by each successive admins
tration and by the gradual processes
In line of declared policy-not by
spasms or jerks"
Following the address Governor
Forbes held reception. The inaug-
urai ball will take place tonight.
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OKLAHOMAN WANTS HIS
BUT PRICE TOO LOW

Washington. u. G, Npv. "a
Sixteen quarts Of whisky for
$3.50 is quotation given for
red liquor" in oklahoma in the Of
fetal records OF the postutfice depart
ment. In oklahoma the sal. of intoxi-
eating liquors is prohibited by law
and much liquor in that state is
shipped from adjoining states. Gen
orally it is ordered and paid for by
mail.
To-day Postmaster General Hitch
cock received letter from the post
master ut Maimi. Okla. enclosing an
application for money order made
at that office. The applicant wanted
quantity of red liquor" In the
amount space the terms 10 quarts
Was inserted and in the dollar space
the sum $3.50.
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HE KNEW WEBSTER.

Chicago. Nov. e3.-Charles p. Hay
Wood once an office boy for Daniel
webster and an appointee of Presi-
dent Lincoln and President johnson.
died yesterday. He was born In
Grafton. Mass. in 1888. President
Lincoln appointed him assessor AZ
Hannibal. Mo. For % years he sery,i
as deputy revenue collector and after
wards as collector. In President
Johnson's administration he served
as revenue collector in Missouri.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-11-24
VOLCANO is ACTIVE,

Teneriffe. Nov. 23.-Several foreign
scientists today climbed the mountain
of Las Flores and made observations
of the newly opened craters. The VOL
cano continues to shoot out incandes-
cent masses To a great height. afford
ing magnificent spectacle at night.
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TO DEPORT CHINESE.

San Antonio. Nov. 23.-Serenty-
Chinese are being held by United
States Marshal Eugene Nolts await
ing deportation on orders from Wash
ington. They We're smuggled in al
Galveston, Brawnville and other Texas
gulf points by hand. members of
which have been arrested in various
cities Of this STAG and in Neyy
Orleans.
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MUST NOT, PERHAPS?

Denver. Nnv. "a local union
cannot be ceerced into affiliating with
central building trades council. ac-
cording to a decision handed down
today by Judge II. K. Biddle in the
district court
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-11-24
MISS TAFT ENGAGED.

New York. Nov. 23.-Mr. and Mrs
VI Henry Taft tonight announced the
engagement Of their daughter. Miss
Louise W. Taft. to George II. Snowden
uf Seattle
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HERRERA HEARD FROM.

Havana. Nov. 23.-Tidings have
reached here of the missing steamer
Maria Herrera of the Herrera line.
which left Havana October 80 for
Porto Rican ports She is overdue on
the return voyage to Havana eight
days.
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BUSINESS MEN TO ACT.

Cairo, H.. Nov. a3.-As an after
math of the recent lynching a COM
mittes of 50 business men Was named
to bring about better enforcement of
laws All gambling houses have been
closed by Mayor Parsons
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COMMISSION GOVERNMENT

Denver, Nov. ga commission
form of government for Denver is the
object OF the movement inaugurated
tonight by the Denver Chamber Of
Commerce
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Butte Helps.

Butte, Nov. 23.-tSpecial) THE
Butte Miners union. at it's regular
weekly meeting tonight. took occasion
To aid the Cherry miners. who me>
death in the depths during the past
week. voting $500 for the relief of the
stricken families. This money Will
he available at once. \ draft being
telegraphed last night 10 the head
quarters of the Western Federation ot
Miners, and Immediately forwarded To
some Receiver designated by the
federation,
The local Tineis' union was the first
In Montana 10 extend aid. and il is
believed that the other unions which
have to do with mining in this dis
trict will follow with liberal donations
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-11-24
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
is READY FOR DEVELOPMENT
OF NICARAGUAN DIFFICULTY
Navy Department Rushes
Work on Vessels and Fixing
Of the Status of Croce and
Cannon, Americans Slain
by Order Of Zelaya, Is All
That Holds Back Action.

Washington. Nov. a3.-The navy de-
partment. ii WAS announced today. is
ready for any development growing
out Of the Nicaraguan affair. Over
time work has resulted in putting the
troop ship Prairie. now at the PhiIa
delphia navy yard, in condition to
sail any moment after Thursday with
400 marines. who are Immediately
available for transportation to Mic
aragua. II necessary this number can
be increased within few hours
notice to 700 or even 500.
Although the naval officials dis
claim any knowledge of what the state
department is doing in diplomatic
way in connection with the Nicaraguan
situation, il is known that they are
hourly i'm expectation of receiving
orders to direct the Prairie tn sail
and they would not be surprised if
other ships were ordered to the Mic
araguan coast.
Everywhere in the state and navy
departments there is a feeling of ex
pectancy. everyone believing that the
L states is dbbui W ~ Ue-
cided step with respect to Nicaragua.
Delays Cause.
The delay on the part of the United
States i'm taking action with respect to
the killing. by order of President
Zclaya of Nicaragua of two Americans.
Groce and Cannon, it developed today.
is occasioned by the inability OF the
government to fix the exact status i'm
Nicara qua of the slain men.
1t was explained that every effort
was being made to determine whether
these men were. i'm fact, members of
the revolutionary forces. 1t is this
point that the state department is
trying to clear up before it takes any
aggressive action against Zelaya.
The American vice consul at Man
aqua has been instructed to obtain all
possible information. Until this is
secured 1t is doubtful if the United
States will take any steps looking To
the chastisement of Zelaya beyond
Irpufjnt,pl on Page Threpl
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EXPLORATION OF SECOND VEIN
INDICATES NONE OF ENroMB-
ed WILL BE RESCUED.
TOWN PUTS ON MOURNING.
One Of Party Who Descended Into
Workings Tells of What They Dis
eovered-No Signal Nor Any Other
Sign of life-Stste Takes Charge Of
Mine-Work Goes on Night and Day.

Cherry, I'LL, Nov. 23.-Hope that
there might still he alive some of the
isa men known To bc cntombcd in the
st. Paul coal mine was practically
abandoned today An exploration in
ta what Is known as the second vein.
where il was thought probable many
miners had barrieadcd themselves and
had managed to exist on oats and corn
provided for the mules. showed that
large portions of the tunnels had col
lapscd. 1t is believed many men
were buried under the debris. and, il
the obstruction is not soon cleared. at
least 100 bodies may never be dug up.
Fire was still raging in these tun-
nels. and the back portions where inn
prisnned miners could have found a
retreat were said To be full of the
fatal black damp. 4
What little hope we had was given
up when we penetrated Ia what is
known as thc overcast said w. W
Taylor. general manager of the mine
In that place pure air would have
been found II it could have been
found anywhere. and the miners
aware of it, would have retreated
there. When we got into that place
We found it empty both of bodies and
OF live men, We listened in vain to
detect signal or any other sign OF
life"
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Town in Mourning.

Cherry continues to be "A village of
mourning. The death today of one OF
the survivors brought To the surface
last Saturday reduced the total num-
ber Of those saved out Of 80 caught
In the disaster. to ~. Almost all OF
the "a bodies taken out yesterday were
Identified. Rescuers met with great
obstacles. In one instance fire broke
out In tunnel, temporarily cutting
off the escape of - men who had ven
tured 400 feet from the hosting shaft.
The smell of smoke gave the warning
above and the rescuers were reached
and brought To- safety by another res
cue party.
Following "a telegram sent to Gov
ernor D.neen by the executive COM
mittee Of the miners organization
asking that someone be designated by
the state To take charge of the mine,
Mine Inspector Hector McAllister was
placed in charge. Despite the fire
and the falling in of the tunnels, the
rescue work viii be pushed night and
day.
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,rontinueL en Page sevenl
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THE WEATHER

Today-Rain.
Tomorrow-Rain or snow.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1909-12-02
What Christmas Present?

Which makes the better Christmas
present-the So issues of TIE Youth g
Companion, costing only $l.75 for the
whole year, or one book, costing Sl.50
to S2.c0?
In quantity, variety and value OF
reading The Companion excels. Is
not such paper, bringing every week
into the home circle charming stories.
articles on thousand subjects by
lannon's men and women, delightful
short sketches, humorous anecdotes,
AMI an infinite variety OF other whole
some, entertaining reading-is not
such paper the very one for an ap-
propriate, acceptable Christmas pres
ent? Think OF il! Iu a year The Conn
panion gives you as much reading as
twenty-four hundred page books OF
travel, history, fiction, miscellany,
biography and humor, and not line
Ia II that shakes ones faith in truth
and honor, not phrase that makes
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1909-12-02
Official County Paper
AN ELEGY ON THH AD-LEss MAN

Breathes there man with soul so dead
Who to himself hath never said,
"My trade of late is getting bad,
rll try another ten-inch ADJ"
Ii such there be, go mark him we'll,
For him no bank account shall swell;
No angel watch the golden stair,
To welcome home millionaire.
The man who never asks Tor trade
By local line or ad displayed,
Cares more for rest than worldly gain
And pa ronage but gives him pain.
Tread lightly, friends, let no rude
sound
Disturb his solitude profound;
Here let him live in calm repose
Unsought except by men he owes.
And when he dies, 60 plant him deep,
That nought may break his dreamless
sleep,
Wherein no clamor may dispel
The quiet that he loved 30 we'll;
And that the world would know it's
loss
Place on his grave wreath of moss,
Ana ON the stone above, Here lies
A chump who wouldn' t advertise. ."-Ex.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1909-12-02
CHRISTIAN F. HANSEN

Christian Frederick Hansen was
born at Nordstrand, an island off the
west coast of Schleswig- Holstein,
Germany, June IL, 1856. Here he
passed his childhood and, at the age Of
sixteen, learned the tailor's trade,
spending years at the apprenticeship.
he was drafted into service in the
German army when he was az the age
of 20 to %, but continued to work at
his trade good deal OF the time. On
Dec. 4, 1883 he married Madeline Selk,
the wife who survives him. Three
children were born in the old country.
In 1890 he left Germany and emigrat-
ed to the United States, coming to
Union county, which has been his
home since, with the exception OF
about 6 months in 1890, when the
family lived in Akron. Two children
died and were buried at Akron during
this pc, iod; one died In the oil / country.
Two are married, Mrs. Peter Larson OF
Douglass, N. ID. and Mrs. Ole Johnson
of Lake Andes, S. D. Eleven children
are living, five boys ard six girls. All
except the married ones are at home
except Fred, sixteen, who Is in North
Dakota.
For nearly nineteen years Mr.. Han
sen worked at his trade in Elk Point
where he was recognized as u capable
and painstaking workman. For some
two years past ne has been suffering
from Bright's disease, which assumed
q violent nature about a week ago
He passed away Monday afternoon q
4 O'Clock. The funeral was held at tn,
Baptist church, yesterday afternoon a
4 o'clock. Rev. Geo. w. Bird conduct
ing the funeral services. He wa
buried in the Elk Point cemetery ant
1t is planned to bring the remains OF th'
two children buried At Akron here Il
be inferred by his siae.
CARD OF THANKS
We wish to express to our friend
and neighbors, who SO kindly assiste'
us in our recent bereavement, our mos
sincere and heartfelt thanks.
MRS. CHRIS. HANSEN AND FAMILY
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1909-12-02
A KNOCKERLESS TOWN

In its Thanksgiving Day essay, the
Aberdeen American puts forth the
claim that Aberdeen is town without
kn0cker. This is strong statement
and If true would place Aberdeen in a
CLASS by itself among the important
towns OF the country and state.
But if it be impossible for a town OF
any considerable size to be entirely free
from the pessimist and the knocker, he
can be kept SO hopelessly in the back
ground by public sentiment that he
will lose his power for harm.
That there is something In the claim
of the American must be admitted.
The fact that Aberdeen recently raised
in one day the sum OF nearly 81, 100 for
the Chlldren's Home at Sioux Falls,
indicates a remarkable spirit OF un-
selfshness and progressive charity.
Aberdeen and Sioux Falls are to some
extent commercial rivals, and in such
cases it is the rule that there is more
or less of feeling OF jealousy, especial
ly on the part OF the smaller city
toward the larger. This splendid
offering on the part Of Aberdeen for Il
charity located in Sioux Falls must ex.
cite admiration for the spirit which
considered only the need of an institu
tion whose good work ia benefit tG
the whole state, an6 allowed no thought
of selfishness to mar the splendid ex
hibition of gener osity and benevolence
Aberdeen may well congratulate her
self on the elimination OF the kuOckeI
influence from her highly successful
charitable undertaking.
In this connection it is not amiss t,
credit the people OF Brookings, wher,
5000 was raised for the Home on ''tai
day." with a large share of,the same
generous spirit that found expression
in Aberdeen.-Sioux Falls Press.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1909-12-02

THE supreme court OF South Dakota,
Judges Whiting, Smith and Mccoy
uniting, has refused to grant the peti
ton of Geo. w. Egan for rein statement
The Egan boom for governor, which
for several weeks has been decidedly ir
q state of ''lnnocuous desuetude'
apologies to the shade Of Grover
Cleveland) will now take on fresh i'm
petus, no doubt. II will be recalled
that last summer Mr.. Egan tried t
bribe the supreme court into granting
his petition by promising not to run 70
governor if it did SO.
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