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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-12-12
KNOWN

Briceville, Tenn, Dec. IL
Somewhere in the depths of tn
Cross mountain coal mine probabl.
one hundred men lie dead today
while their sorrow-stricken familie
keep vigil at the mouth of theil
tomb, hoping against hope that thei
loved ones may be alive when res
cuers reach them. Eight manglet
bodies had been brought forth a,
nightfall, when search was aban
doned for the day.
Outside of the immediate families
of the entombed men, no one in this
little mountain village believes that
any living thing in the mine has
survived the terrific explosion Of
coal dust that wrecked the workings
Saturday morning.
For more than thirty-six hours
every surviving miner in this region
had toiled with no thought Of food,
sleep or pay, to remove the debris
and force fresh air into the inner
most recesses of the mine. Last
night they practically had penetrat-
ed to the main entry head, nearly
three miles in. Today they expect
to be ready to work the cross en-
tries, in which the great mass of
bodies undoubtedly were cast by the
force Of the blast.
Black damp developed yesterday
and stopped progress for time, but
soon the silent force pushed daunt-
iessly on, some of them till they
were carried out overcome by nox-
ious gases. F-
Thousands Of the morbid4y cur
ious aocked into Briceville yester-
day and crowded about the main en-
trance of the mine. They saw moth
ing put the pitiable grief Of the
families. =
There is hardly a family in the
entire Coal creek valley that has not
'elt the touch Of death. Es
The problem Nof caring for the
Widows and orphans will be grave
me. Certainly Briceville will be
Unable to care for her living with
most of her wage earners number
ID among the dead.
It has been impossible to get any
uthentic figures on the exact num-
Ter of men in the mine when the
explosion occurred. Mine officials |
ave given out no statement and it
as been impossible to get any
heck on the men who went to work
aturday morning. That it is more
han a hundred seems certain, and
hat all are dead seems almost as
ertain.
1t was expected much of the black
amp will be driven from the pas
ages last night. Today, with the
rev of one rescue car on the
round, another hurrying here, and
representatives. Of the Red Cross on
and, it is expected rescue work, SO
ably retarded, will go forward rap
lily.
Steps have been taken to establish
lie work of the American Red Cross
,ciety. John Logan of Atlanta,
Of the society, reach
l here last night, in the meantime
lie Red Cross flag has been conspic-
ously suspended from the federal
inc rescue car and its attendants
ere preparing to administer relief
called upon. |:
Mine officials decline to give out
~ positive information as to the
lmber of men who went to work
the mine Saturday morning, but
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-12-12
BARROW IN
THE SCANDAL
Burt H. Franklin Held to Superior
Court on Bribery
Charge.
CLARENCE BARROW IN DENIAL
Attorney Fredericks Says They Lack
81 Enough Evidence in .s
,ls .. Case. A
BARROW IN DENIAL

Los Angeles, Cal, Dec 12.-Burt
H. Franklin, an investigator EN-.
ployed by the defense in the murder
trial Of James B. Mcnamara, just
ended, was held to the superior
court yesterday by Justice William
P. Young to answer charges OF
bribing a juror and attempting to
influence the verdict of a jury. The
$4,000 cash bond, furnished at the
| time of his arrest by counsel for the
McNamaras, was again made surety
for Franklin's appearance. An in
formation by the states attorney,
which, in California may displace
grand jury proceedings, probably
will be filed within week, Assist
ant District Attorney w. Joseph
Ford said last night. The prosecu-,
ton. does not seek an early trial.
The name of Clarence S. barrow,
chief of counsel for the McNamaras,
was brought into the case twice yes
terday by witnesses at the prelimin-
airy hearing.
George N. Lockwood, a venire-
man, who was arrested when Frank
lin was and later released, said
Franklin told him he would see OAR
row "and arrange how the money
was to be paid" Robert F. Balm,
a juror who accepted bribe, told
how he came to do it and added
Franklin told him barrow had CIV
en- him the money ito use"
Franklin, in court, denied that he
ever said anything of the sort.
II never mentioned Darrow's
name to the men," he declared.
II owe 1t to Mr.. Darrow to say
that much. It's an absolute lie"
Previously Franklin said:
II might be guilty-though
don't for a moment admit that, but
I'm no fool" He refused to elab-
,rate this declaration.
Attorney barrow fatty denied any
In the affair.
81 do not know what words pass
ID between Franklin and Lock-
wood" he said II have had moth
ng to do with getting to- any jur-
,rs. Lockwood, am told, said later
n the day that he spoke to Frank
in about ''the big fellow" saying
le supposed was meant and Frank
in replied, 81 didn't mean barrow,
meant Captain White. 1t looks as
f Lockwood might have had my
lame in mind when Franklin was
Tot talking about me-"
District Attorney Fredericks said
hat the state does not possess evil
Ience which would warrant includ- :
ng Mr. barrow in the tangle. {
what was testified was pure I
learsay," he said ''It is not evil
Ience in court of law. This Office
efore preceding against men Sc i
ured what 1t believes to be valid
vidence" i
"Have you such evidence against
)arrow?" was asked
I'VE have not" he said, and cor i
ected this to say that they had not
ufficient evidence against Darrow. n
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-12-12
workman's Leg Torn OF.

Mason City, Dec. 12.-Michael
Zukovich. employed at the Lehigh
cement plant, had leg torn OF yes
terday when he was drawn into the
machinery at the mill. His coat
caught in the gearing. Zukovich's
condition is serious.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-12-12

Nice things for the toilet .,
Teed's. 7d13t1f2
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1911-08-26
NOTICE OF STOCKHOLDERS
SPECIAL MEETING
Monte YistA, Coin, Aug. ne. ipl

Monte Vista Colo, Aug. 10, 1911.
The Stockholders u Tho Billings
Ditch Company are hereby notified that
. special meeting Of the stockholders u
said Company will bc held. q the olIice
II W. F. Elliott. Treasurer II said Com.
pany, At Monte Vista, Colorado, % Sat.
urlsy, September Bird, A. d. 1911. at
the hour 81 LOO o'clock p. M. for the
purpose Of considering and acting upon
the proposition Of re.inoorporating OF
renewing the corporate existence u said
Company, aud for transsctins such other
business In connection Herewith and
part thereof ~ may b. necessary OF
advisable. Ia.
by order II tho Beard ol Dirsctosx Il
said Company. e
EtoxSx l. 4rmour,
Secretary.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1911-08-26

Subject to any and all easements or rights Of
way heretofore legally obtained and now In
full force and edect, II any there b. bot ouly
such rights Of way a. appear Of rsooed In this
office.
Reserving, however. 70 the Stats Of Colorado
all rights 70 any and al minerals, ores aud
metals OF every kind aud character, and ali
coal, asphaltum. oil and other like Substances
in or under said land, and the risat Of ipsrsss
and sxress for tho purpose Of ainies, together
with enough Of tho surface o. sans - may b.
necessary for Che proper and convsnisut work.
Ing Of such minerals aud substances.
Nsluo OF improvements on this land - ap.
praised By this Department Si73O.
Owner Of Improvements e. W. Ickss.
Sale Application No. E:i.
No land will b sold Ut lsss than The minimum
price per acre, - given above. The parcels
will be sold Ia the above order, a.d each tract
will be sold a. describsd abovs-bs ths sane
more or less.
Terms Of payment shall b. o. follow, via.
On lands selling for $3.50 70 o. per scrs. 10 PER
cent. Of the purchase money O. M day q sais,
tho balance Ia eighteen equal annual paymsots
NJ q per cent. per annun. f.ands selling a
moro than $ls per aero aad lsss than as per
aero. - per csat. cash on The day Of sale. tie
balance II fourteen equal aansal Daynsuts at
I per csat. per annum. Lands ssliins for o7S
and upwards. 70 per cent cash, and balance In
seven equal annual psyasats a ~ eses.
interest. II the purchaser dos not own The
Improvements, he must pay for shs sane a
sale. Purchaser will execute bood. - pro
vidsd In Section H. &C. 81 July II. IsoA must b.
. ellison Of the United Statss, or oes who has
! declared his intention Of becoming sueh, nsss
pay sppsaissneut aud advertising fsss.
Tho Board reserve. the right 70 reject ssy
and all bids.
No sale shall bscoms elective ustil passsd
upon by the btats Land Beard.
B. l.. JErrERSON.
Register Btats Hoard of Land Coanissloosrs.
Flint pub. AuS. 8; last pub AuG. -
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1911-08-26
Notice Of Application to Lease State

Notice Of Application to Lease State
Lands
Office OF the State Board Of Land Commission
srs.
Denver, Colo, Aug. 4, 1911
Notice Is hereby given that Lizzie Tohill
whose postofhce address Is Monte Vista. Colo,
has made application No. 1883 to loass the fol.
lowing described Internal Improvement Lands,
situate In Rio 0rande County. Colorado, towit
W y Sec. II, Twp. 40 RTE
NV Y Bee. II, Twp. 70 NR7E
No Other application to lease tho above do.
scribed lands will bo considered after Sept. 2.
1911.
B.L. JEFFERSON.
Register State Board Land Commissioners
Fist pub. Aug. u: last pub. Sept.?
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1911-08-26
Per Sale

My home Of Z nice rooms. 9 large
closets, . trunk rooms, ~ acres Of
ground. good large barn. artcsiau water
In house. old horse safe for anyone 70
handle, Columbus Surry. harness, sum.
ncr and winter lAp.robcs, 3 stands Of
beeS aud other articles. Call on me
u. A. Cssmsr.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1911-08-26

Subjoct to any or all easements rights OF
way heretofore legally obtained and now in full
force and effect, II any there be.
Reserving, however, to the State Of Colorado
all rights to any and all minerals, ores and
metals Of every kind and character, and all
coal asphaltum. oil. and other like substances
In or under said land, aud the right Of ingress
and exress for the purpose OF mining, together
with enough Of the surface Of same as may be
necessary for the proper and convenient work.
ing Of such minerals and substances.
Value OF Improvements on this land as ap.
praised b. this Department, $4,000
,,Owners Of Improvements, W. 8. Woods. Monte
Vista, Colorado.
Sale Application No. 9l17.
No land will be sold at less than the mini.
mum price per acre, a. given above Tho par.
cells will b sold in tho above order, and each
tract will b sold as described above 10 the
same more or loss.
Terms Of payment shall be as follows, viz.
On lands selling for $3.50 TO s2s per acre, 10 per
cent. Of the purchase money on the day OF sale,
tha balance In eighteen equal annual payments
at per cent. per annum. Lands selling at
more than &2S por acre and less than s75 por
acre, 70 per cent. cash on the day OF sale, the
balance In fourteen equal annual payments at
par cent. per annum. Lands selling for SIS
and upwards, 30 per cont cash, and balance in
seven equal annual payments at per cont. in.
tsrest. II tho purchaser does not own the i'm.
provements, he must pay for the same at sale.
Purchaser will execute bond, as provided in
Section =, act Of July II, 1905, must BIO citizen
OF tie United States. or ono who has declared
his intention Of becoming such, must pay ap-
prpisomopt and advertising fees
The Board reserves tho right to reject any
and all bids.
No sale shall become effective until passed
upon By the State Land Board.
b. L. JEFFERSON,
Register State Board Of Land Commissioners.
First pub. Aug. 5; last pub. Aug. u.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1911-08-26
Christian Science Society

Services every Sunday at Journal
Office Bldg, 81 Washington St., at II 90
Il. m. Subject Of lesson sermon for Sun
day, Aug. q, "Chr,st Jesus" You are
cordially invited.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1911-08-26
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING

Notice is hereby given that a special
meeting Of the stockholders Of The Ala
mosa Creek Canal Company will be held
at the Town Hall. IN Monte Vista, Colo.
RADIO, on Wednesday the 10th day Of Sep
tember. 1911, At the hourof2o'clock in the
afternoon, for the purpose OF submitting
to the stockholders Of said Company the
question Of selling all or = part Of the
ditch, latsrals. franchises and water
rights owned by said Company to The
Terrace Irrigation District, and to fix n
price at which said property is to bc
sold.
Notice is further given that the stock
holders will be called upon to vote upon
the question d the Company retaining
such portion Of the stock OF said Com.
pany ~ is owned by the stockholders
who desire to use the water incident
thereto on lands which are not within
the said Terrace Irrigation District, and
such an amount Of said stock will bc de.
tsrmined by the wish Of the owners Of
such stock ~ is desired to bc retained.
Notice IL further given that at said
meeting. IL il shall bc determined by
vote to retain . part Of the property Of
the said Company; that the question Of
entering into contract for the main.
tsnance Of said ditch with the said Tho
Terrace Irrigation District, will also bc
considered snd voted upon, and Tor the
consideration II such other things ~
may properly come before tho meeting.
by order u the Board Of Directors.
john n. KEnR,
President
CHARLES W. FosTsR,
Secretary
Dated at Monte Vista. Colorado, this
18th day Of August, 1911.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1911-08-26

George Fl. Shoaf, a writer and
detective for the Mcnamara Bros,
was slugged and relieved of i'm
portant papers in his room at Los
Angeles. No trace of the man has
since been found.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1911-08-26

r. L. CARRELL, Chiropractor
removes the cause of append.
citis, typhoid fever, rhcuma.
tism, and all female weakness
and prevents operation in all
accute and chronic cases with
out drugs or surgery.
Office over w. J. Clark's coal
office, north Adams St.
Office hours . TO IL; | to &.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1911-08-26
SALE OF STATE LANDS

Notice Is hereby given that will soil, at public
auction, to tho highest responsible bidder, on
the 9Th day Of Sept. 1911. at O'Clock, r. NJ. at
the office Of Tho State Board Of Land Commits
sioners. Capitol Building. Denver, Colorado,
the following described land, situated in Rio
Grands County, Colorado, viz:N
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1911-08-26

Carl B. Martinez recently made
visit to Santa Fe where his two
boys are attending college. Carl is
proud of the progress the boys are
making and the interest they are
taking in their school work.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1911-08-26

ST. JOSEPH SANITARlUM - DBL
Nortc, Colo.. Conducted by this Sisters
Of st. Joseph. Medical. Surgical and
Maternity cases cared for with the CO.
operation Of Ill physic,ans.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1911-08-26
WOulA Trade

100 ncrcs in Ia lara country. unim.
proved, for smaller improved place near
town. Good water right.
j. W. Ssrjent. Monte Vista.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1911-08-26

Harvey Matthias and family left
Wednesday evening for a short
stay in Denver.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1911-08-26

FoR SALk: A pair Of first class :s2x3i, |.
auto tires, practically new. t25 takes
the pair. A. NJ. 1sl,cll.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1911-08-26
SALE OF STATE LANDS

Notice Is hereby given that will sell, At
public auction, 70 the highest responsible bid.
dor, on tho 9th day Of Sept. 1911. at =
O'Clock p. m. at the odlce OF Tho State Boa I'd
Of Land Commissioners, Capitol Building, Den.
YER. Colorado. the following described land.
situated In Rio 0rands County. Colorado, viz
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1911-08-26

SPECIAL Sunday Dinner Of Ia veta
Hotel.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1911-08-26

The Baptists Ladies' food and apron
sale. August ~, at Baum 4 Dowdsll's
Office.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1911-08-26

As,. It Of Range F q. s s;,:.
leo ''@ '"' '' '' $ ! ''''
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1911-08-26
Methodist
+. n. EDGKRroN, Pastor

Next Sunday IL The last OF the present
conference year. All members arc es-
pecially urged to he present. Pastors
morning topic, THE Crown OF the Year."
evening topic. Camping Hesvenwsrd."
You are cordially invited.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1911-08-26
Church Services
christian

S0ft0tl00-
n. N. NELSON. Pastor.
Morning subject Christian Character.
Evening subject -Shipwreck.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1911-08-26

Furnished rooms for light housskssp
ing. o. will take two boardsrs.
y Bronx Street.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1911-08-26

Two desirable Offices Tor rent; also
four farms Tor sale. oil good soil. Better
buy aud save agents commissions.
A. N. lSBELL.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1911-08-26

Acrs Part Of Sec. Twn. Range Min. Price Imp.
100 sex - .os e Dolls q. CO Cts $3.50.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1911-08-26

FOR DALR-iooe cement blocks.
- asQwn1 S1eiA e9uoN
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1911-08-26

The question has been raised as
to how to get the proposed bills
before the people under the refer
endum in the best and most eco
nomical method, whether by news
paper publication or by the Oregon
plan of pamphlets. 1t occurs to us
that the newspaper method of
publication is best, provided the
number of publications be reduced
from four to two or even one pub.
LEGATION in one paper in each
county. There was a time when
proposed constitutional amend
ments in this state required three
months publication. Now four
publications only are required.
A Denver man driving through
the Middle park in the evening
came to ranch house where he
decided to stay all night. He
knocked on the door and someone
inside hollered out, who's thereP"
The traveller told who he was. II
want to stay here all night" he
called, "All right" replied the
voice inside, "stay there"
Public Opinion has written in
great bold letters on the govern
ment walls at Washington, Wiley
Must Stay" Taft has recognized
the handwriting. His political
advisors have quaked before it.
And Doc" Wiley will not meet
with that "condign" punishment
the Attorney General with virtu-
GUS fervor declared should be his
portion.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1911-08-26

Dated at Monte Vista. Colorado, this
18th day Of August. 1911.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-01-13
PREprCTEp.

Washington, Ian. 13{Sfx big dis
asters will occur In the United States
In 1911. This Ia not the prediction
of an astraloger. but the American
Red Cross Society.
Experience has taught the Red
Cross to expect an average OF FIVE OF
six big disasters in this country each
year. 1t does not undertake to say
when OF where they viii occur, or
whether they will be caused by storm.
fire. food, earthquake or explosion,
but 1t is sure they will come.
Experience proves not only that an
average Of five or six disasters,
severe enough to call aid from the
Red Cross, may be expected every
year In the United States. but the de-
mands from foreign countries are
predicted to be much more numer-
GUS.
Some idea of tho character and
variety of the disasters with which
the Red Cross deals 10 given in the
review of those which demanded at
tention during the last twelve
months.
They include in the United States:
one hurricane, one mine fire, two
mine explosions and forest fires In
Idaho. Montana, Oregon, Washington
and Minnesota. Foreign calamtties
demanding aid from the Red Cross
included: floods in Mexico. France,
Servia, and Japan; the Armenian
massacres; the earthquake in Costs
RIGA and the relief of the starving
soldiers OF Nicaragua.
In the disasters which occurred IN
the United States sos lives were lost
while, approximately 1900 persons
were given immediate attention
About 5000 persons lost their homes
by fire or hurricane. The Red Cross
expended $4,000 for relief opera
lions in the United States and IL
foreign countries s66,500 was spent
making q total Of 1852 500. Other
| relief funds expended in this country
4
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-01-13
SYSTEM FOR

Washington, Jan. ia new sys-
tenn Of handling callers at the Eecu-
tive Offices of the White House has
Just been put into operation by Sec
Rotary Charles Dyer Norton. Here
tofore visitors hoping to penetrate
to the Presidents private Office have
been dealt with mainly by Secretary
Norton or Assistant Secretary Fors-
ter, both of whom attempted the
task Of wedding out the undesir-
ables.
Now Secretary Norton has put the
secret service operatives at the
White House to work. Two opera
tives charged with the safety of the
President are always on duty at the
Executive Offices during the time
that the president is In his office
Formerly they waited in the recep-
ton room and mingled u~nostentati-
ousiy with the heterogeneous crowd
of callers. Apparently they had no
connection withe White House
force.
Norton, however, has put them to
work handling the callers, In the Ca
/ pacity Of ushers. 1t Is their bust
ness to interview every caller, ascer-
tain his business. size him up, n
In all ways possible, facilitate their
quick diposal. They are practically
are supposed to weed out alters OF
the crank variety, and switch visit
lors who really haven't any impera-
tive business with the Executive,
over to Secretary Norton. The new
duties do not interfere with their
specific duty Of personally sizing up
all White House callers-on the
contrary, 1t wives them a better
chance to inspect visitors
The new plan has worked like a
lcharm. Never before In the Taft
administration has the President
been able to dispose OF SO many call
ers in SO short time. A great deal
of criticism was leyelled at the
White House during the last sss-
sion of Congress by certain con-
gressmen who had to wait two and
three hours to see the Executive.
The President was generally an
hour behind his engagement list.
People who would just a. well have
been handled by n of the secre-
taries were permitted to take up the
Executives time with minor mat
ters, while visitors of Importance
cooled their heels and got hot un-
der the collar out In the reception
room.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-01-13
WASHINCTON
SIDE LIGHTS

in conjunction with those of the Red
Cross amounted to s218,000. making
the grand total of relief expenditures
for the year under Red Cross leader
ship $4,000,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-01-13

Looks4t che prices OF things as
advertised In today's paper. II yot
know values, and have a care fos
your purse, these prices will interes
volJ
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-01-13
J The Housewife Telephones

TIN sure | don't know what | would do
without my telephone. said the busy
housewife. i would do without almost
anything else
1t runs my errands: shops for me; goes
to market: makes social engagements and
IS my most useful servant.
A telephone in the home saves the lime.
nerve foToe. and physical strength Of the
busy housewife. In country or city she can
always rely upon the Bell Telephone serv-
ice, with its local and long distance com
nectlons.
- NEW yoRg TELEPHONE COMPANY
SgSI Esxyy Bsa T<lspkons j ss csafrs q shs sysssns