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The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1911-03-07
MARCH IA

The Missoulian contest.
starts. Get In.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-03-28
SAYS FIRE ESCAPES ARE BAD
Chairman of Building Trades
Committee Urges Fire Drills.

The committee on municipal departments
ot the building Trades Employers Assocla-
ton short time ago began an investiga'
tior az 70 the exits in factories al the re-
mes, OF Borough President NcAneuy.
Robert y. kohu an architect. chairman
Of the committee. said last evening
Il can only give my personal ideas on
the subject Of Gre protection. which are
probably the same in many respects "a
those Of the other members of the commit.
foe az ne have not vet made our report
7 believe there should I've system of fire
drills To teach the people to rnd their vay
out IT buildings without Panic.
Large numbers of the workers IN the
clothing factories never were in a building
more than two or three stories high until
they came IN work in New York The -
l,p IN the elevators - their work and re
turn the same way dsv after dsy and year
after year In case of emergency they are
unfamiliar Nth the other entrances. and
cannot resdil, End the doors leading ~ the
stairs
The present system of fire escapes IS
bad | believe In the lsdslphia system
II fire eecapes which consists ~ inclcssd
stairwavs in 'he masonry Of the buildings
The outside Are escapes are films and IN.
secure because Il they we're substantial
affairs they would tend 80 block the light
ard peorls. are afraid Of then | believe
the landings Of the s'airwsys inside the
building should hs wider Than thsv are. 81
that the doors could open - 'nA outside"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-03-28

onirion reauire additional means OF esreeS
81, nrotect life in case Of fire
There we're 1865 cases reported ~ po-,
s,hIv recurring attention. superintendent
Miller assigned the work OF inSpecttiIs
them TO special corps az SIN I'en; ~. III
Inspector Lucke. and on March 'il ,f. W., ,s
ronimenced Two thousand ana ulle ~
nae already been examined ana repoitte'
on and l. 46i are in process or exanllla, ~,
None of these reports have any rela'''"
whatsoever TO the Asch Building
critical references have also peeu IIau
n S,Iperintendent Miller's present aose, ,Sa
from town. He went 10 Panama WIN llle
American Society OF Civil Engineers. chous
INC 70 take leave OF absence Tor thlS pun
nose rather than "A summer vacation iate'
His absence H. not only IN ever, MaE
nroner hut exceedingly we'll earned. or
The last fourteen months ne mas "oL heI
literally day and night for the cry ana
not only approved of his takihS 'hls rcs''
i'm, encouraged him to take X.
MIR Miller was selected for the o'''Te vi
SUPERINTENDENT of Buildings because ! ne,
iieved him the best qualified man ~ me
cttv NJ New York for the place. am
Quito willing 10 leave the correctness OF
~. Judgment In this respect TO the archi-
tacts and builders. HIS service IN INC very
,.orL nov under DISCUSSION. as well As III
tive rreparation Of the new theatre cou,.
witch is about 10 be reported 10 me. cht'tls
mir, 10 the grateful thanks of the com
n,un,tv and not 70 the ignorant ana even
Indecent abuse he has received from some
quarters.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-03-28
SYMPATHY OF sLocuM SURVIVORS

While expressing symra'hy for the rsla.
tlves Of the nre victims, the msmc.r. ~
the slocum Survivors Association ~ a
special meeting held last night ~ No. l.
- Marks Place adopted resolutions urs
ing that no undu. rewards "a made. and
that whatever heroism was displayed he
fully Investigated so tina, No honors rill 10
be slowed upon those not entitled - 4 r..
ward ], was pointed out thai following
the Slocum disaster many medals were con-
ferred upon persons who we're not entitled
u them.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-03-28
Condition OF the Hose.

Az examination Of the nose shoNeo
tia, /. was unlined and that at many ~
the landings it vas unattached 10 tue
.,andnipe. On the eighth floor appar-
emily an attempt had been made 70 use
tho hose. but u had been just as appar-
ontlv unsuccessful
y Skerrett, chief Inspector OF the
v,actrtral Bureau. held that II "as I'M
ooes,hIe that the FIRE should nave neen
started in any way by the dectr'cal dp-
nsrstus There we're only two motors
ou the eighth floor. OF ]" horsepower
acb hoth on the opposite side Of the
huiIding from the cutting tsbis "hefe
eve.uitnesses say the fre originated.
Tue representatives OF an Insurance.
COMPANY who went over the nuiloihs
r,,ced thu loss 70 the building itself 90
about ~ per cent Of its value. which
,,ev estimate at between $4,000 and
$500 600 The contents - the upper
aoors ~ course. were A total lnss, and
the lower floors we're damaged 20 con-
siderable Axtcnt they said BY water.
After tic hearing AZ the Fire Han
r.rshaI Beers went 20 the building
a-ain with Coroner Holtzhauser and
Assistant District Attorneys Bostwiok'
MANLY and Rubin. Who we're continuing
ter IN, estlgation tor District Attorney
, Whitman James F. Whiskeman' who
vas formerly IN tho ureau OF Build-
lngs. and John n Moore, member ot
! tn, -uilding Code Revision Commission.
acccmpa MED the party as consulting
engineers for the District ATTORNEY. and
took numerous measurments 81 the FIRE
escapes. stairwsys and other parts Of
the building.
Five Marshal Beers was particularly In
terested IN the FIRE escape IN the rear and
examined with great care the drop ladder
from the last balcony 20 the bottom Of the
court after his examination he placed a
fireman or guard over the ladder With IN
structions 20 see that II was not moved or
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-03-28

From the Fire Departments
Official Report on Saturdays
Fire:
"There we're two enclosed freproof stairs
with wooden doors and jambs.
These doors were consumed by the fire
and left the stairs open to the flames"
Fire Chief Croker in his forci-
bic expressions following the
fire states:
Every building should have straight,
broad stairways, Of fireproof constric-
ton. and every partition, no matter
how small or how temporary, should
be fireproof. Doors should all be
fireprcof and should open outward
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-03-28


clean bill OF health Such reports. | under
stand pass through the hands Of the chief
OF the department Where they indicate
condition demanding the attention Of the
bureau Of Buildings they are. as = matter
~ custom. forwarded 10 the Surerinten-
dent The Superintendent OF Buildings
however has received from the Fire De
nartment neither this nor any other report
Nth relation TO the Asch Building.
nave ALREADY stated that the Superin'
,endent ~ Buildings. instead Of neglectng
his duty in any particular. i aiding me IN
most vigorou. way in preparing Tor per
manont improvements both IN the code
and in the methods ~ enforcing ~ Prior
10 last fall tho bureau for Years back had
been depending upon inc routine repor, :
~ the Fire Impairment. or urop outside
complaints for its Information about fac
tor conditions
In November last Commissioning waldo
and | had many conferences IN relation -
thsse plan. In The cTgEse Fl these es ~ vas
rheckipz Up Of buildings Of every type
requiring nre escapes or Other five exits
men fo- the purpose Of investigation and
tho Buildings Bureau ~ act upor all evi
dsncs presented on December :. 1910
u.rore 10 Commissioner waldo. officially
as follows
The Bureau Of Buildings In each Dor
ouEh IL charged with the enforcement ol
,hs provisions ~ Section los nf the Build
ing Code. We are proposing IN the Borouzr
animation as possible With relation 20 com.
rliance With the code IN the several clssss:
~ buildings specified with view toward
compelling enforcement Wherever there is
onv lack 81 ~ az present You have beer
good enough 10 tender Tho cooperation .,
the Fire Department IN such an inVestigs
'ior II Won viii, through the use NJ your
men. ascertain and report - Mr.. Rudolph
Miller. Superin'andant # buildings al
buildings within the borough in which. IN
YOUR judgment. the code provisions are VIC.
lated that would assist our own investiga
ton ,.rr nra,srialviy. When tho results OF
,h,s preliminary examination are complete
an, sure that through continued co-opera.
ton betoeen the to.o departments We shall
md means Of making the proper enforce
men, general and Of relieving the present
situation OF whatever element OF danger
The lack OF FIRE escapes may involve Il
p.ould AID US further II the cases Of viola
ticrs reported MAJ be CLASSIFIED according
- the several types Of buildings the sec
ton specifies
The Commissioner subsequen'ly detailed
about six hundred hGemen 10 do this work
on February 8 six weeks ago. the COZ
missioner forv arded 10 tbs bureau the re
suite Of these inspections. With the follow
ing letter
Under M direction the commandins 81
ncers OF mrs companiss have made an In
spect!on OF buildings In their respective DIS
.ricts With reference - IRE escapes The,
| have reported such buildings as IN then
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1911-08-26
NOTICE OF SPECIAL.
SCHOOL ELECTION

Notice Is hereby given that after due author
ization bv the heads of families of District NO @
at a meeting of said heads OF families held IN
Yerington, June 27 1911. and pursuant 70 Ieao-
luton of the Board Of School Trustees OF Dis
trict No. o. LYON county heretofore duly MADE
adopted and entered in and upon the records OIL
said District a special election is hereby called
to be held on Wednesday, september o, 1911 at
the school House i'll the City Of NcringtoH IN
school District No. O. Lyon county, Nevada. for
the purpose of submitting to vote OF the duly
qualified electors of said School District NO. @,
the question of whether or not the negotiable
coupon bonds of said School District NO @, to the
amount of twenty-five Thousand dollars, Tor
the purpose of providing funds Tor the purchase
of school-house site near the middle OF said
CITY OF Yerington the erection Of a modern four
room school building thereon, and furnishing
of the same shall be issued.
That the polls at said special election will he
open during the hours between one and i've
O'Clock in the afternoon OF said day
That T. J. Cooper Neal Mckay and II.
Hironymous will act as inspectors and conduct
the said special election
That said bonds. if issued, will be forty in
number of denomination of $4,000 each, con
secutively numbered, bearing interest at the
rate OF six per cent per annum, interest payable
semi annually; said bonds are to be issued to
run from one to twenty years, and one TWEEN
tieth of the issue, beginning with the two lowest
n number, to be redeemable annually each year
of the period Of twenty years
All persons voting on the question submitted
at such special election shall vote by separate
printed ballot whereon shall be placed the
words. For the Bonds" and Against the
Bonds
That no per son shall be permitted to vote at
this election unless he be resident OF the Dis
trtct aud his name appears upon the official reg
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1911-08-26
New Butcher Shop

Charlie Archer is going to open mp
his butcher shop on Main street next
Monday He had the building
renovated and repaired this week,
and has put in great big cold storage
refrigerator to keep his meats in fine
condition. This refrigerator holds over
ton of ice and was filled Thursday
with ice enough to last a month or more
The shop will be otherwise nicely
equipped for business. Notice the adj
vertisement of the market elsewhere in
this issue
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1911-08-26

Mrs. J. w. Simpson, formerly Of
Wellington, who had quite serious
operation performed at the California
Hospital i'll Los Angeles last Saturday
is improving rapidly now She has been
a patient sufferer for years, and her at
tending physician now hopes for speedy
and permanent recovery
The city had the misfortune to lose
one Of its fine horses this week. The
animal was sick only few hours and
the veterinary pronounced the trouble
inflammation of the bladder. The city
team was an exceptionally good one for
the purposes it was used for, and it may
be hard to get good mate for the ami
NAL that is left.
Auditor Sullivan is in the district
checking up Nevada Copper Belt officials.
He has returned from Pittsburg, Pa,
after starting the As new ore cars for the
Copper Belt on their way west. These
are steel dump cars, each with capac-
ity of 90 tons The cars were all loaded
with coke III the east and are supposed
to be near their destination now.
Large hocks of ducks are to be seen
these evenings winging their way over
town. 1t would be a good scheme if
every lover of hunting would constitute
himself game warden and see to it
that vio1ators of the law were taught
lesson. Several complaints have been
lodged with us that the law is disre-
garded. To borrow an idea from Horace
Greeley, the way to protect game is to
protect.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1911-08-26
Auto to Wabuska

Al Bovard is now running his auto to
Wabuska to meet the train from Mcnnd
House at p. NJ. and also to the 2 o clock
night train going south. He has more
business than he can do and there is talk
of a regular automobile line being put on
between Yerington and Wabuska to meet
these trains and accommodate pasSeu-
gers that the railroads do not seem to
care a damn about.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1911-08-26
Dayton Resident Dies

Mrs. Josephine Rossini, one of the
old Dayton residents, died at the home
of her daughter there on Monday Of
this week She formerly resided in
Virginia City. Deceased leaves five
Frank, Amelia, Alex May and
Johanna. She was a native of Switzer-
land, aged about 65 wears. The remains
were taken to Virginia CITY for burial
and the funeral took place Wednesday,
being LARGELY attended.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1911-08-26
NONE BETTER GROWN
ESCALON HAVANA CIGARS.
BANK SALOON.

Mrs. J. f. Paulson and daughter, who
have been visiting Mr.. and Mrs +. w.
Fogle, of Smith Valley for the past ten
months, took their departure last Sunday
for their home in Pittsburg, Pa. Mrs.
II. M. Schooley accompanied them on
the trip on her way to Toronto. Canada,
where she goes to visit relatives and
friends Mr. Fogle accompanied the
party as far as Reno to see them safely
on their way.
Sam b. Gilbert, Yerington's popular
mining engineer left Wednesday for
the old camp of Cortez to make exam
ination of some mining property there
for some eastern parties. From Cortez
Mr. Ebert will 90 to Lead City, 5 D.,
to make dredge tests of placer propo-
sition there He expects to be absent
for a month or more. Mrs. Ebert and
baby accompanied him as far as Beo-
wave, continuing on to Des Moines to
visit relatives.
Newport daily independent., 1911-10-04
DIRE DISTRESS.
It Is Near At Hand To Hundreds
 of Newport Readers.

Don't neglect an aching back.
 Backache is the kidneys cry for help.
 Neglect hurrying to their aid Means that urinary troubles follow quickly
 Dire distresss, Bright's Dis ease.
 Joseph F. Brown, R. F. D. No. I2, Newport, Ark, says: T have used several boxes of Doan's Kidney Pills and I am in a posi- tion to say that they can be re- lied upon to do good work in cases of kidney trouble. l suf- fered off and on for several years from kidney complaint. The kidney secretions passed ir- regularly, the flow usually be- ing too frequent and obliging
 
 me to arise at night. Dull, hea- w pains seated themselves in the small of my back and when I stopped, sharp twinges darted through me. I went from bad to worse until I obtained Doan's Kidney Pills at Dutton's Drug Store. The contents of a few boxes cured me, but I still take this remedy occasionally as a 1 kidney tonic"
 For sale by all dealers. Price 50 cents. oster-Milburn Co.,, Buffalo, New York, sole agents for the United States.
 Remember the name-Doan's
 and take no other.
Newport daily independent., 1911-10-04

MT. and Mrs. Ralph Smith of Tuckerman were pleasant yisi- tors to our city today. Wednesday, October 4, you are invited to attend the fall millinery opening of Miss Eva Graham's store. 53b7
 New goods arriving daily at the New 5 and 10 Cent Store. 1 58d2t
 Nothing needs to be pure and sanitary more than milk, espec- ially during the summer season. When you buy from the Pure Milk Dairy you have the satis- faction of knowing you get the best in milk and cream carefully handled. 79dtf.
 The world can't beat us on high quality and low prices.
 
 Palace Jewelry Store. 58b7
 The Taggart Grocer Go. was the successful bidder on the big lot of chickens brought to New port today. They are beauties and are now on sale. 57d3
 See the Studebaker buggies sold by J. P. Duck and Company before you buy. In their line of buggies, you get big values.
 58btf.
 Sterling silver for wedding presents at Palace Jewelry Store. 58b7
 Do Your Clothes Look Yellow? If so, use Red Cross Ball Blue. It will make them white as snow. Large ? oz. package 5 cents.
 25 per cent off on all cut glass and china at Palace Jewelry Store. 59h7
Newport daily independent., 1911-10-04
Foley's Kidney Remedy (Liquid)

Is 6 great medicine of proven value for both acute and chronic kidney and bladder ailments. It is especially recommended to el- derly people for it's wonderful tonic and reconstructive quail ties, and the permanent relief and comfort it gives thenn.-W, E. BEVENS.
Newport daily independent., 1911-10-04
A Great Advantage
 to Working Men

J. A. Maple, 125 S 7th St., Steubenville, O., says: sFor years I suffered from weak kid- neys and a severe bladder trou- ble. I learned of Foley Kidney Pills and their wonderful cures so I began taking them and sure enough I had as good results as any I heard about. My back ache left me and to one of my business, congressman, that alone is. a great advantage. My kidneys acted free and normal, and that saved me a lot of mis- cry. It is now 9 pleasure to work where it used to be a mis- cry. Foley Kidney Pills have cured me and have my highest praise" w. E. BEVENS.
 Notice.
 Commencing October the first, will start closing out my entire grocery stock. will have no bookkeeper employed, run no delivery wagon and will not be in position to take care of any credit business whatever. This will be an opportunity to stock up on groceries as the en- tire stock must be sold if possi- ble, in thirty days at actual cost.
 We wish to thank those who have been our customers and friends so long for their kind consideration, and assure you one and all, that we feel grateful to you.
 56btf. H. P. Martin.
Newport daily independent., 1911-10-04
Judge Stuckey For Governor

Many requests have beer pouring in from all over the state and especially from among the attorneys, requesting Judge M. M. Stuckey to make the race for governor in the approaching rprimaries.
 The judge is a busy man. The firm of Stuckey < Stuckey is considered one of the strongest law firms in Northeast Arkan- sas, and it is doubtful if he can be persaaded to enter politics. This has been 3 strenuous year for him. In addition to his law practice, he has given much of his time to the care of our order and zealously guarded it's inter- ; esfs throughout this grand jul risdiction; accepted many in- vitations to make public ad- dresses at picnics, barbecues and public gatherings, besides promptly caring for the volumi- nous correspondence that came to the grand masters office. - Beacon Light, official organ for I. o. o. F.
 In the event Judge Stuckey should offer his name for the governorship, he could certainly rely upon the jealous support of the people of his home county, who would delight in Seeing any honor conferred upon our
Newport daily independent., 1911-10-04

Do not allow your kidney and backache, headache, nervous bladder trouble to develop be- yond the reach of medicine. Take Foley Kidney Pills. They give quick results and stop ir- regularities with surprising promptness.-W. E. BEVENS.
Newport daily independent., 1911-10-04
S2O Fine For Two.

Nose Love, a negro bootblack, was fined $20 and costs before Acting Mayor Lester Wednes day afternoon. He had been ar rested Tuesday night by Officer Carouthers for throwing pool balls in mix-up on Lower Front street.
 Jim Neal, a negro created 9 disturbance on the fake about the same time and was arrested by Officer Carouthers. This ne- gro was also given a fine of S20.
Newport daily independent., 1911-10-04
Common Colds Must
Be Taken Seriously

For unless cured they sap the vitality and lower the vital re- sistance to more serious infec- tion. Protect your children and yourself by the prompt use of Foley's Honey and Tar Com pound and note it's quick and de cisive results. For coughs colds, croup, whooping cough bronchitis and affections of the throat, chest and lungs it is ar ever ready and valuable remedy
 ". E. BEVENS.
Newport daily independent., 1911-10-04

Rabbit Metal 1Oc ID. at In pendent office. Slbu
Newport daily independent., 1911-10-04
Foley Kidney Pills

Will reach your individual case if you have any form of kidney and bladder trouble or urinary irregularities. Try them. w. D. BEVENS.
Newport daily independent., 1911-10-04

The Independent is authoriz- ed to announce the candidacy of William A. Oldfeld of Independ- ence County for reelection as congressman from the Second district, subject to the action of the Democratic primary.
Newport daily independent., 1911-10-04
FOR LADIES' DRIVING.

a gentle horse is desirable. We select for our stable well bred
 animals properly broken, and not spoiled afterwards by bad usage. The gentleness of a good disposition and not feebleness of age makes them safe. Our fine, stylish up-to-date turnouts are known everywhere in Jackson county. To get the best service you must come to us every time.
Newport daily independent., 1911-10-04
RfsT AND HEllTH TO MOTHER AND CHILD.

MRS VERSIONS SOOTHING SYRUP has been used for over SIXTY YEARS by MILLIONS odf d tsEETHTNC,. with PERFECT SUCCESS. It SOOTHES the CHILD, SOFTENS the GUMS, ALLAYS all PAIN CURES WIND COLO, and is fhe hest remedy for DIARRHGA. It is ab- soIutefv harmless. Be sure and ask for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing syrup and take no other kind. Twenty-Five cents bottle.
Newport daily independent., 1911-10-04
s10 Reward.

For return or information leading to recovery of one large bay horse, 12 years old, one white forefoot and one white hind foot.
 53btf M. s. Llttleton.
Newport daily independent., 1911-10-04
Reaching the Ideal.

The vision that you glorify in your mind, the Ideal that you enthrone in your heart this you will build youf life by, this you will become James Allen.
Newport daily independent., 1911-10-04
BEvENs.
Special Notice.

[ I will meet any clubbing price ion any combination of maga-
 zines offered by any subscrip- tion agency in America. Don't send your money to strangers when you can get the same prices at home. This is Spot Cash proposition.
 56btf I. D. Price.