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WHIMPERING AT
MOUTH OF MINE
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and there the men laid aside their
picks to go to the rescue A mine
rescue team from Knoxville, Tenn,
was also sent to the scene on spec
ial train and from Warren, KY, was
despatched the government mine res
cue car.
The terrible power of the explosion
was shown here when the body OF
Poulston was found The body was
horribly mutilated and was almost UNI
recognizable.
AT nine o'clock tonight another body
was removed from the mine. 1t was
badly mangled. The body was found
few feet beyond where the first one
was located 1t has not been identi-
fled.
The shock from the explosion this
morning was felt on the mountain side
above the mine entrance, but no noise
was heard. There are two entrances
to the mine from the Bryceville side
of the mountain, but both are block
ed by fallen timbers. Soon after the
explosion the mine caught fire.
Hugh Lare, miner employed in
the mine, owes his life to dream his
wife had last night, She stated this
morning that she dreamed that she
saw miners with their heads blown
| off carried from the mine in which
her husband was working and upon
arising, she would not let him go to
the mine to work.
There are hundreds of women and
children in the Coal Creek Valley who
are widows and orphans of men killed
in the 1902 explosion. Annually
memorial services are held. The
bulk of the Bryceville mine employees
are WEIGH or American born.
| President Stephenson of the Knox
vile Iron company who owns the mine
tonight made the following statement:
I'VE are bending every effort to res
cue the men entombed. still hope
they will be reached. Most of the men
must have been in the cross sections
and this causes me to believe that at
least some escaped DEATH
Great Rescue Force.
WASHINGTON, Dec. DIR. j. A.
Holmes, chief of the bureau of mines,
who has been travelling in the south,
wired his headquarters in Washington
tonight that he had started for Bryce
vile, Tenn, to take personal charge
of the rescue work. He expects to
reach the scene early Sunday. The
government is sending to Bryceville
the largest force of rescue helmet
men, experts and equipment ever as
sembled in this country DR.. George
S. Rice, chief coal mining engineer oil
the bureau of mines, left Washington
tonight for Bryceville.
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A PERPETUAL INCOME of $1,000
per year awaits every Ameri-
can wage worker who answers
this advertisement. The ability to
save $25 to $50 monthly is the
only requirement. Greater and
more perfect safety than a saving
bank affords; as investment is pro-
tected with bearing Oregon apple
orchards and alfalfa land. Quick act
ion necessary as only 200 persons will
be allowed to participate in this wen
derful offer. Tradesmen and lodge
members are especially requested to
answer this advertisement CURIOSITY
seekers save stamps. H. Fl Hansen,
Director of Publicity, Marquette Bldg,
Chicago.
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TGate City Leased Wire Servicel
LOS ANGELES, Dec. 9.-Galbraith
Rodgers, lrrns-continental aviator,
whose completion of his journey from
the Atlantic to the Pacific was pre-
vented when he fell near Compton and
narrowly escaped death, several weeks
ago, will officially complete his flight
tomorrow. Rodgers tonight said he
would finish the flight from Compton
to Long Beach within few minutes.
He is still on crutches but says this
is not due to necessity, but because
the doctors have ordered that he keep
all strain off his ankles as long as
possible.
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Bio Miners strike.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service. ]
CHICAGO, Dec. "a strike of $780,.
900 miners may develop next March,
unless operators grant six hour
working day to their employees, &C.
cording to the statement of labor
leaders here tonight. For the first
time since unionization of miners,
contracts of the organized workers in
the anthracite and soft coal mines will
expire next spring. The situation will
be discussed at specially called
conference of operators and miners
called by President White of the
United Mire Workers for next Thurs
day, In this city.
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TWO Women Killed.

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WHEELING, w. Va, Dec. 9.-Mrs.
John Edwards, of Wellsburg and Miss
Lizzie Heston, of Brilliant Ohio, were
killed and eleven other persons were
injured when trolley car on the
Steubenville and Brilliant line jump
ed the track and rolled down Is foot
embankment at Brilliant, Ohio, short
ly before midnight tonight. The car
turned turtle. The accident is said
to have been caused by slippery
rails.
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FOR SALE passenger touring car,
practically new tires, top, curtains,
windshield, all in good condition, looks
well enough to grace any garage, not
q plaything but a business or pleasure
car in use all the time. Original cost
$4,000, hence not built cheap and bet
ter investment than cheap new car.
Must sell as am leaving city. Price
$3.50 Address Jas. t. S." care PAPER.
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PERSONALS.

Miss Cleo Adams is visiting with
relatives in FIT. Madison, indefinitely.
Mrs Katie Hoffman of FIT. Madison
is visiting in the city with her sister,
Mrs Mary Temple.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. NJ. Huston of FIT.
Madison We're Keokuk visitors, Satur-
day
Miss Edna Hyde of Ft Madison is
visiting in Keokuk today.
Professor and Mrs. P. c. Hayden
were in Quincy, Saturday.
Mrs, B. H. Charles. Jr., and son of
St. Louis are visiting at the home OF
Mrs. r. G.. Horne.
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Shot In Hand.

limited Press Leased Wire Service.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 9-Andrew j.
Cummings, member Of the Maryland
legislature, was shot in the hand to-
night. apparently by would-be assas-
sin, concealed in a vacant lot. Cum
mings was standing on the rear plat
form of q street car when hit by a
rifle bullet The assassin escaped.
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CITY NEWS.

Six baskets coal 81. Wagon load
chunks 50. NJ. F. Eaton, both phones
Bath robes and house coats at
Petersons.
Crowd is getting bigger every
day. Shopped yet?
-Peterson's Holiday goods are
beauties.
-Ewers-M Mccarthy Co. where Christ.
mas shopping for men is easy.
Ewers- Mccarthy Co. suit or overcoat
Expert piano tuning by Ira S
Christy, member of A. S. P. T. Best
local references. High class work so
licited. Headquarters Sutlive Bros.
S12 Main street. Iowa phone 10S black
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Russia Win Demand.

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WASHINGTON, Dec. Minister
Russell, at Teheran tonight advised
the state department that Russian
army OF two thousand is now on Per
sian soil ready to march upon tho
capital and force the dismissal OF w.
Morgan Shuster.
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SACRAMENTO VALLEY, CALIFOR-
nia-Literature will be sent to any
one interested in the wonderful Sac
ramento valley-the richest valley in
the world. Unlimited opportunities.
Thousands of acres available at right
prices. The place for man wanting
home in the finest climate on earth.
Write to public organization that
gives reliable information. Manager,
Sacramento Valley Development AS
sociation, Sacramento, California.
AGENTS everywhere can make mon
ey, spare time, distributing Post
Cards advertising our Chewing Gum.
No canvassing. Liberal terms Year
ly contract Weekly settlements Send
seven two.cent stamps for supply
Post Cards, Instructions and Contract.
Spearmint Company, 1777 Broadway,
Department "a New York.
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Shot HimseIf.

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PHILADELPHIA, Pa. Dec. 9.-Pet-
er Boyd, prominent attorney and
president of the Tradesmens Trust
Company Of this city, which went in
to the hands of receiver about two
weeks ago, committed suicide by
shooting himself A scrub woman
found his body 1t is believed he was
mentally deranged over worry occa-
stoned by the trust company's failure.
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Sly Round Draw.

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PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 8. - Buck
1rouse, Of pittsburg and Leo Houch
q Lancaster. Pa, fought a hard six
round draw tonight.
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RUsK COUNTY, WISCONSIN,, cut
over Hardwood Lands; wholesale
prices; any sized tract; clay loan
soil in dairy and clover belt; good
markets, schools and churches; easy
terms. Write for maps and informa-
ton. Arpin Hardwood Lbr. Co., Grand
Rapids, Wisconsin.
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Preserved as Evidence

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service. ]
HAVANA, Dec 9.-The dissection
and removal of the shattered forepart
of the battleship Maine, which had
been preserved as evidence was be-
gun today following the receipt of the
report Of the vreeland board of in
quiry.
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ENERGETIC sales managers wanted
to establish headquarters and look
after business of entire state of Iowa.
Exclusive contract issued. Address
with bank or business references
Diagraph Carbon Paper Company,
Philadelphia, Penna.
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Undoubtedly.

The man who is never at his best
until he has few drinks In him
must be very poor at other times.
Exchange.
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WANTED-Lady to travel in Iowa.
Good pay and tailor made suit in 80
days. Experience unnecessary. Can
dies, soaps, grocery specialties. Nc
Brady & Co., Chicago, Ill.
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WANTED--Men to sell seeds to farm.
ers and ornamental stock in towns.
Apply at once. Herrick Seed Com
pany, Rochester, N. Y.
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SITUATION Where there
is chance of advancement. Have
knowledge of bookkeeping and not
afraid of work. References. Address
r. W., this office.
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FOR SALE-Will sell sixty or seven
ty-five feet of river view Grand
avenue property at sixty dollars per
foot This price for prompt sale.
Maxwell & Tumelty.
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FOR SALEIDress suit, late style,
good as new. Bargain. Address IN"
this office.
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FOR RENT.

FOR RENT-6-room house, furnished
CIR unfinished. Address c. K, this
office.
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vIAyI-Non-surgical home treatment
Grace M. Heller, lock box 266, Fl.
Madison, Iowa.
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LOST.

LOST--Gold chain and cross, initials
on clasp, E. F. L. Return to Gate
City Office.
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LOST.
MISCELLANEOUS.


MONEY TO LOAN-See VIM. Timber
man, 522 Main street.
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The Want Column
WANTED.

industrious woman for
general house work. Two in family.
Apply 507 North Fourth street
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FOR SALE Rebuilt typewriters. Will
rent allowing rent to apply on pur-
chase. Collier Stationery Co.
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WANTED-A young lady, having had
some experience in bookkeeping, and
general office work. Address IRC, this
office.
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WANTED-A cook and dishwasher at
Smith Hotel, 1925 Main street.
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FOR RENTING room house with
bath, water and gas at 1928 Con-
cert. Gail Bell phone 172 red or 491
red.
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FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-Good oak bedroom set al
most new for storage charges. Col
lier Stationery Co.
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PICKED UP by mistake in woolworth
loo store, horn handle umbrella.
Leave at Jingsts, III Main.
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WANTED -Housekeeper. A. H
Arend. 1923 Ridge. Telephone Mrs
Gibson, 1166 red.
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$500 MONTHLY and expenses to trav-
ell and distribute samples for big
manufacturer; steady work. S. schef-
fer, Law Bldg, Chicago.
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WANTED-A girl for general house.
work at 1922 South 18th Street.
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FOR SALE-Baptist church, Seventh
and Concert Suitable for church,
theatre and hall purposes. j. c. Par
adice, IA North Sixth,
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FOR RENT-Two newly furnished
rooms. all modern. Board close by.
Oil Bank.
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Road The Daily Gate City.
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WANTED-A girl for general house.
work. Inquire 627 Exchange Street.
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FOR RENT-2O6 North Twelfth ST.,
house in good condition. Inquire
I'll Fulton street.
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FOR SALE-Garland base burner. In
quire PIT S. 3rd street. Phone 1907
Blac!:.
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FOR SALE One heavy two horse
wagon, soft coal heating stoves,
one nine horse power engine, force
pump, rs feet rubber betting, circle
saw and bench. 900 High street
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FOR SALE room house, corner II
lot, north side s1,100 Two houses
on one lot, north side S1,75O. Sutlive
Bros, 312 Main.
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FOR SALE Second hand autos at
Tri-State Garage, Ninth and John
son street.
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work below Dover and there was much business to be transacted Delaware Watermelon

work below Dover and there was much business to be transacted.
 Delaware Watermelon | At noon we were in Milford. one of tho lprettiest. little cities in the Blue Hen state. Milford was the spot sought for the camp car and another automobile was waiting to start on the road. Another citizens meeting was held and arter Luncheon the four big automobiles tore out in the direction of Georgetown, leav- Ing a long trail of dust and flying sand. At the luncheon in Milford we had an ex- ample of what Delaware soil can grow the most delicious canteloupe and warer- melon one can imagine.
 | Sydney Henry, formerly of the duPonf Powder company and later manager of General duPont's big farm and colntry l place at Cambridge. Md, now manager of the road through Delaware with r. A. Rossell formerly of the United States Civilian Engineering Corps also of ihe road engineering staff, and James p. Win chester Jr., son of James P Winchester, wealthy Wilmington banker who Is run ming one of the duPont road automobiles. were waiting in Milford. but after getting Instructions left soon after luncheon for l'Seaford
 Camp for Night The troop of cars arrived in George town before o'clock and after the pur- chase of fresh vegetables for camp pro- ceeded on through the Sussex county seat and collected for the night. The big camp car had lost little distance in spite of the great load she carried and was in camp by the time the remainder of the party was prepared to pitch tents.
 The camp car was built especially for use during the construction of the road. In it is everything that could be wished on a short trip. There are drawers, chests and pockets for everything and everything is in its place. When the car had been stopped at the indicated spot the back gate was thrown open by the general and everything came out in order.
 The cook tent was on the ground first, and then large sleeping tent two tents for attachment to the sides of the automo- bile stakes. stove, tables, folding bed- steads. infating beds, folding chaafs. blankets. netting, kitchen chests and tools of every description came to rest at the
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 lthey could not meet 8 great increase in taxes,
 This sounds like arguing In a circle It lia arguing in q circle, and that ls just tho trouble, Thoro has been mo Jay of getting out Of tha, circle It costs real money 10 build roads in Delaware. t.nd especially lower Dela ware, Il is nll sand The material must be imported. Tho right Of way must be cleared and swan ps filled from orc end to the other. The whole proposition Is the same us hegin- hing to build a road through ils saaos of Arizona. I went oyer the route from one end to the other with General duPont, tu. since the work in New Castle county Is not to be Il grea. difficulty I shall start,with the lconstruction from smyrna a Hard Work for Cars
 We started from Smyrna with two of inc generals big autonobies, one l tJ- horse power and the other Q 5O-hosse LOW CT machine, both unusually large touring carg, at o'clock in the afternoon and followed the state road to Dover All the way across that stretch Of country there were patches of clay, but the greatsr part lof the road was sand. sand, sand, half way to the hubs, ''givy'' and hard 10 Dull through. Though the powerful automo- piles plowed along and averaged fully 20 miles an hour, one can really realize the necessity of four-horse teams a set heavy loads of fruit or. farm pr6dics to lt1e townH. F. .S f5, | The country between Smyrna and Dover is thieltly Settled and 4Il ef inc land is under cultivation. Thongh fruit, berry and all truck growing Is one Of ,he principsl pursuits of the people. would say that general farming is he. more common. Even along the old state road the Improvements on the farms are. not what tlley should he. There Is The gen. icral haphazard impression: .. / z < < ] The orchards are in better condi l pm
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1 than any other part of the farms. ana
 this is perhaps due 10 the fact that fr'it
 growing is .stilI newer industry. ana the eest of enthusiasm has not yet died out.
 The rosdbed lies pcifectly fiat. just ss t vas cut out through the forests m most places more than a century ago. You go bampsty bump, you slip ana slide around and by the time you have ridden half q day you don't oiame ony | fs rner for moving away if he hap2 ,ns to own land far removed from the towns. A Tortuous Route
 ] The road weayes tortuonsly through
 woods. rurs away to one side and then i tt. the othe-, md is. as a whole, so crook ed that you cover at least an extra mile and a half to every five miles of air i'ne distance
 As we proceeded along the way General orPont, who sat beside r NJ Williams or
 Goshen, x. r.. forner state engineer ana surveyor chief engineer Of the duPonr road, traced the course of the new road, ipsintea cve- into the fields where it runs a nile from the oll road, or got out of the at.omobile 10 inspect the survey d. irectly ac-oss some farm. ~ | He was constantly stopped to talk with | farmers along the way, for he was fixing | LID HTrArgelnent5 TOT tue flShl VI Nr' lOccaHionally he picked up scme farmer nnd then set hl,n down at his house along tic road or at crossroads but
 all the time he was at it. One or two l houses we saw arc 10 be moved 3y thv ] farmers, so glad are they to have the ! rosd pass the!r fasnls.
 l W hen we arrived in Dover darkness was fallins, a,,d dinner was waiting at the hotel. That was welcome news to everyone afte, . days ride.
 Dinner Jolly Affair
 l We sat down to dinner with the gen leral, chaumeurs. engineers, camp ;Itehd- ants and all. aud with the crowd went the 1 leyor present blue prints. Before the clam lchowder, a famous dish in Delaware, was l served a new set of blue prints that had lbeen sent to Dover was inspected.
 Ifjs trne democra tic spirit asserted itself ] at that minute. 'He was nearng vAmp. I He aibed with the chaufeurs because they Icould not lseep up with his big car, ;,n;
 iolsed with Jerry typical Delaware col l ored waiter end the whole party left me
 table in high spirits. though all 1ad been itired before sitting down.
 l !. Tlie party. composed of dozen men, Iseparated in the lobby a few minutes later, but before going Mir. duPont an- lnounced.
 "poys we will be out on the road at 6 o'clock in the morning. Jerry. give ,s
 a caIl at 5:i5. and then he was off to < meeting. f . .I :. Promptly at that hour the automobiles rolled out of Dover in the morning and m I n minutes were again slipping md sl'd- ling in the sand roads after jumolng o',
 the short macadam pike leading south
 lward Before sS o'clock we were at The home of the Delaware Apple King, N Rep
 lresentative Soper. who has kicked up SC
 Imany f,isses in the Delaware lesislature
 about crooked legislation and who was
 lone of General duPcnt's chief lIeltenanfs
 lwiien he was political hess of Delaware. | MT. soper is organising the right of way
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of the right of way The experiments to be carried on will neluGe dl0sront lsfnda of farming. trucking and fruit growing, and all grades of stock rsiHln@, feeding and breeding, praGtieable in Delaware.
 Most Practicable Course
 T might build hospital sad Ge,. eral duPont. but that would beaqnt only the sick. l might build library, hut that would benefit only tho eduoatad. | might build monuments. but that would appeal only to the artist. 1 might baild any one of dozen institutions or artistic creations, but none Of them would benel, the people of Delaware 20 widely Rs flds road.
 T think 1t combines all the boner., such state could derive. It upsns the waste country, fl makes way for eJuca- ton, it opens the way tc fh~ rlari.ets and in this way benefits the people in he small towns ard in the citisa lli face { think every person in the state will de- rive benefit from having the state opened to traffic"
 You might ask why all this great farm ing. fruiting and trucking country has never been opened The answer is siJn- pie and MT. Bdermann duPon,, the gen erals father, who Is q single faxer, could explain 1t to you mucn better than l.
 Distress in Lower Counties
 In the first place the whole sliuation Of distress ls in the two lower eouities. Kent and 6asstx. and Kent county is in mpch better condition with fesald 70 roads than inc lower county Taxts pfe 70 low that tie counties cannot afford ;p build roads. The state is so small that ii liss never been able 10 build tre4t state hiEhwsy. If the tan-s are raised tIic faFfDerA npBi unote an4y, beeaIse they |hsye such poor facilitier. and cxpenses gre go high for marketing their crop. that there would be no profit Tn fact
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Has Been in Poor Health

General duPont has been in poor health for more then three years and expec.s .o derive general benefit from the constru0- tion of the road. He is now but s years old, but two years ago was forced to rec <
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