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Weekly journal-miner., 1911-11-01

PITTSBURG, Pa, Oct. 3O.-Several thousand mine owners, superintendents and miners from all parts of the coun- try, principally, however, from the coal mining districts of the east and middle west, attended the opening here today of the great national mine safety demonstration, arranged under the joint auspices of the Bureau of Mines, the American Red Cross and the Pittsburg Coal Operators associ- ation. The demonstration, the first of its kind ever held in this country, will continue through tomorrow, and the presence of President Taft will lend additional interest to the other wise less sensational program of the second day.
 The two days demonstration which began today, was arranged by the newly established Bureau of Mines for the purpose to demonstrate to those actively engaged in the mining industry the dangers of certain com mon practices in mine work and the fallacy of long established theories as to the causes of mine explosions. It is hoped that, by thus bringing the result of the studies and experiments of the experts of the bureau before the very eyes of the mine owners, superintendents and miners, they will be taught a valuable lesson which will have a tendency to prevent many mine disasters and loss of life.
 Shortly after its establishment the Bureau of Mines acquired some coal land at Brueeton, twelve miles from Pittsburg, and there started an ex-
Weekly journal-miner., 1911-11-01
hdy Eliminate All The 5tdte Railroad
 Commissions
Supreme Court Decides In Favor of Lower Court
 In Alabama Case
By Associated Press.

WASHINGTON, D. C., Oct. 30. - Complete control of all railroads in the country by the Interstate Com merce commission and the virtual elimination of all state commissions from such control is forshadowed in the opinion handed down by the Su- preme court today. The court held that hereafter all locomotives, aers, and other equipment used by any rail road which is a highway of interstate commerce must comply with the Fed eral Safety Appliance act. Further, the court held that the equipment of roads, even if engaged in transporta- tiOn within the confines of a state must be considered as part of the road, if the road runs outside of that state, and therefore completely under the jurisdiction of the commission.
 Members of the commission are jubilant at the ruling which was un- animous. The decision came in the case of the government against the Southern railway and was read by Justice Vandeventer. The point at issue was whether the Federal act applied to a case in shipment from one point in Alabama to another in the same state, the shipment being in an improperly equipped car. The lower court held the road violated the law and its decision was upheld by the Supreme court.
Weekly journal-miner., 1911-11-01
NATIONAL MINE SAFETY
 DEMONSTRATION OPENS

perimental mine for the purpose of testing various theories in regard to the causes of mine explosions. The most important part of today's dem onstration took place at the Brueeton mine, where in the presence of the assembled miners representing practi- eally every mining state in the union, mine explosion was enacted by the experts of the Bureau of Mines.
 The Bureau of Mines has long been of the opinion that coal dust in a mine is a greater menace to the lives of the miners than gas and that by far the greatest majority of mine explosions is due to the ignition and explosion of coal dust by "blow- out" shots, that is blasts which do not rend the rock or coal, but blow out the packing and send a jet of flame into the mine, which causes the coal dust suspended in the air of the lO CApAONt. SABCAbo OA bAN Bureau tested their theory by numer- ous experiments in the steel tube at the experiment station in this city and having became thoroughly con vinced of the correctness of their theory, decided to convince the mine workers by an actual demonstration of the fallaey of their belief that coal dust would not explode.
 The demonstration was made as realistic as it could be made under the circumstances. After the explo- sion foremen miners of the Bureau of Mines, equipped with various types of oxygen helmets and other "breath- >NN~~~~~~~~~~~-~-~~~-~-~ ~-~~~~~~~~~-~~@~~~~O~~-~~~-
Weekly journal-miner., 1911-11-01
By Associated Press.

LOS ANGELES, Cal, Oct. 30. - Judge Bordwell today accused the at torneys for James B. MeNamara of trying to eircumvent his rulings and rejected two challenges against tales men which he formed as the basis for his supposition. Also he refused the defense the privilege to challenge talesman who said he would not con- vict on eircumstantial evidence alone, the court holding that this challenge was available to the state alone. The judges opinion came in the cases of Frampton and Winter, who declared they believed MeNamara guilty of but because they obtained the opinion by reading and common report the court ruled they were not exempt from qualifying. The defense
Weekly journal-miner., 1911-11-01
FARMERS OPPOSE BOX CANYON
 ROUTE

LOS ANGELES, Cal, Oct. SO-Sam- uel Adams, first assistant secretary of the interior, accompanied by a number of department officials, ar rived here to take up the question of the disposition of the famous Box Canyon of Arizona.
 The Southern Pacific company de- sires the canyon for the purpose of shortening it's line by which the road expects to save millions of dollars.
 The railroad is opposed by the ranehers of Florence, Arizona, and vicinity, who propose to construct an immense dam across the canyon, whereby it is planned to impound enough water to irrigate thirty thou
Weekly journal-miner., 1911-11-01
ENRAGED|TALIANS STORM BANK IN
 CHICAGO

CHICAGO, H.. Oct. BOA number of enraged Italian depositors, who were unable to get their deposits from small native branch bank, stormed the building today, trying to reach their money, but were driven back by the police.
 The closing of the bank is expected by the police to curtail the operations of the Black Hand, as practically ev- cry depositor has received one or more blaekmailing letters during the two years past.
 It is not expected by the authori- ties that there will be any further trouble with the depositors, but if there is, the police are prepared.
Weekly journal-miner., 1911-11-01
PRESIDENT |S WEARY
 AFTER LONG JOURNEY
Returns to Hotel After Able Address At the Leading Republican Club Of
 Chicago a Very Tired Man

hereafter, and have no intention of shifting the burdens on the shoulders of people who are untried and who are not fitted to successfully solve the nations problems. But if it de- velops that they desire a change we shall Loyalty support the new govern ment with the hope not only that it will inure to the benefit of the eoun- try but with the consolation that after one trial the people will believe that it ought to go back to the old party that served them so well. Why we can bear the experience and that is all.'
 After his address the president went to the hotel tired man.
 The Hamilton Club is one of the leading republican organizations of the west.
Weekly journal-miner., 1911-11-01
PAVING WAY FOR AN AMERICAN
 POPE
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
 ROME, Italy, Oct. 3O.- Comments on the coming consistory at which seventeen cardinals, including three Americans, are to be created continue to emphasize the great significance of Pope Pious' decision in granting America four representatives in the sacred college. By some it is assert ed that the way is being paved for the advent of an American Pope when it is seen no longer necessary that the papacy should be held by an Italian. It is stated that America now holds the greatest number of Catholics of any country of the world and is also the greatest in deep religi- ous feeling.
Weekly journal-miner., 1911-11-01
TA[ESMEN CONFRONTED
 WITH AN INVESTIGATOR
Judge Bordwen Accuses Attorneys For The McNamara Defense of Trying
 To Circumvent His Rulings

noted the exceptions.
 The jury box, at the close of the case today, contained seven men pass ed for cause, Sam Mendenhale, orange grower, being accepted today. Frank Frukes, farmer, was under examina- tion when the adjournment was talk en. George W. Johnson, former iron mill superintendent, testified that he had not talked to anyone about the case and had not expressed an opin- ion since the Times building was dynamited
 The defense, for the first time, confronted the talesmen with one of its investigators, H. H. Fitzgerald, a young lawyer, testifying that he had talked with Johnson, about the case The Fftzgerald-Johnson ease will come up again tomorrow.
Weekly journal-miner., 1911-11-01
By Associated Press.

CHICAGO, H., Oct. 30.-President Taft surprised his hearers at the din ner of the Hamilton Club today by what many consider an admission that the republicans might meet defeat in the coming national election. The republicans present hastened to as- cribe the utterances of the president as due to weariness after his long tour. The president left for Pittsburg tonight. He said:
 "We are at what some think a crisis in the republican party with reference to its continued guidance of the affairs of the nation. am hope ful that the people know a good thing when they see it and have only chastened us a bit in the off year in order that we will be more careful
Weekly journal-miner., 1911-11-01
By Associated Press.

PEKIN, China, Oct. 3O.-The de- mand for a national assembly and for complete constitutional government has been aeeeded by the throne An Imperial ediet was issued today apol- ogizing for the past neglect of the throne and granting an immediate constitution and cabinet from which the nobles are excluded Political of lenders will be pardoned including the
Weekly journal-miner., 1911-11-01
Plan |5 6oth Praised And
 Condemned
Independent Tobacco Men Demand Competition
 Be Restored
By Associated Press.

NEW YORK, Oct. 3O-The proposed plan for the reorganization of the American Tobacco company submitted
 by the company to the government was both praised and condemned to- day before the Federal Circuit court judges of the Southern New York district. After Attorney General Wickersham gave the government s answer to the plan counsel for the company pleaded for the acceptance of the proposal. The attorney general declared that the plan would restore the eompany's compliance with the law. The plan provides for four segregated companies to be operated independently.
 Joseph H. Choate appeared in favor of the plans. He said they were sin cere and thought the subject of the alteration order would protect the rights of the citizens. The dealers, however, have denounced the plan, de- clare that it will not break up the trust, not restore competition, and is a sham proposal to segregate the trust which will still be controlled by the same coterie as now controls it. Attorney General Wickersham will be heard tomorrow.
Weekly journal-miner., 1911-11-01
OF CANTON HAS
 FALLEN
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press
 WASHINGTON, D. C., Oct. 30. - The provisional government at Kwang Tung has fallen, according to State department advices. The people of Canton declared the government a week ago. The collapse was due to the repudiation of the vieeroy and civil and military authorities. Though Canton and Ranking are said to be quiet there is an undercurrent of nervousness which is taken to fore bode approaching trouble.
Weekly journal-miner., 1911-11-01
TEMPERANCE WOMEN DECRY
 HAREM AND HOBBLE SKIRTS

superintendent of the health and her edity department.
 'By insisting upon good birth right, the environment of good homes, clean bodies, exercise in the open, hygenie dress and self control we are tryilng to do our part in temper ance work. We insist that as much care be given to the breeding welfare of children as is given improving the stock in our horses or hens."
Weekly journal-miner., 1911-11-01
EMPEROR ISSUES ED|CT FOR
 CONSTITUTIONAL GOVERNMENT

present rebels. The Imperial edict as written by Emperor Hauan Tong, says:
 CT have reigned three years and always acted eonseientiOusly in the interests of the people, but I have not employed men properly as I am without political skill. I employed too many nobles in positions of trust. On railway matters those whom I
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Weekly journal-miner., 1911-11-01
AV|ATORS EXPECT ID MEET IN
 TUCSON

By Associated Press.

By Associated Press
 FL PASO, Texas, Oct. 3O.-Aviator Rodgers will resume his trip early to- morrow. He expects to reach Dem- ing \. M., at noon, thence to fly through Bowie and Benson to Tucson, where he expects to meet Aviator Fowler who is eastbound. From Tue son Rodgers will go to Phoenix and thence to Los Angeles. Rodgers said that he will probably make his home in Los Angeles, where he will start an aviation school.
Weekly journal-miner., 1911-11-01
MANAGERS SIGN WITH OTHER
 CLUBS
By Associated Press.

By ASSOclated Press.
 WASHINGTON, D. C., Oct. 30. - Clark Griffith, manager of the Gin einnati Nationals, today, signed to manage the Washington Americans next season. James MeAleer, former manager, goes to the Boston Ameri- cans.
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 The matter comes before the Inter for department for the reason that much of the disputed land lies with in the San Carlos Indian reservation.
Weekly journal-miner., 1911-11-01
WATSON WINNER AFTER FIFTH
 PULL
By Associated Press.

by AssOcIdUou PresS-
 TUCSON, Ariz., Oct. 3O.-The tie vote of H. E. Leighton and W. NJ. Watson for the republican nomination for treasurer of Pima county was decided at a drawing in the office of the board of supervisors today. Seven tickets were placed in a hat, two bearing their names, and five blanks were drawn out before Watson s name was pulled out.
Weekly journal-miner., 1911-11-01
By Associated Press.

MILWAUKEE, Wis, Oct. 3O.-An members of the convention of the National Women's Christian Temper anee Union bowed their heads today during the reading of memorial for Carrie Nation.
 "No harem, no hobbIe skirts, nor high heels' was announced by Dr. Louise Burlington of Boston, national
Weekly journal-miner., 1911-11-01
AMERICANS ARE SUMMONED ID
 ROME

WASHINGTON, D. C., Oct. 30. - Diomede FalcOniO, the Papal Dele gate who has been elevated to a car dinalate and Archbishop O'Connell of Boston and Archbishop Farley of New York, were today summoned to the Consistory at Rome for Novem- Der 27th. All three prelates will sail by the 10th of the coming month. Ar engagements are under way to give them a great farewell
Weekly journal-miner., 1911-11-01
SILVER

SILVER NEW YORK, Oct. 30.-Silver 543s Mexieans unchanged.
Weekly journal-miner., 1911-11-01
LEAD.

NEW YORK, Oct. 3O.-Lead $40 to $4.50.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1911-09-22
PHYSICIAN SAID ECZEMA
CAME FROM TEETHING

when my little girl was about
eight months old, she was taken with
a very irritating breaking out. which
came on her face. neck and back.
When she first came down with II, II
came In little watery-like testers under
her eyes, and on her chin then after
a few days 1t would dry down in scaly,
white scabs. In the daytime she was
quite worrysome and would dig and
scratch her face nearly all the time.
II consulted our physician and found
she was suffering from eczema, which
he said came from her teething.
used the ointment he gave me and
without any relief at all. Then
wrote for book on Cuticura and pur-
chased some Cuticura Soap and Olnt-
ment at the drug store. ] did as
found directions In the Cuticura Book
let, and when she was one year old.
three years and four months. and she
has never been troubled with eczema
since she was cured by the Cuticura
Soap and Cuticura Ointment" (Signed
Mrs. Freeman Craver. 311 Lewis St..
Syracuse, n. Y, May 8, 1911.
Although Cuticura Soap and Oint-
ment are sold everywhere, a sample
of each. with 32-page book. will be
mailed free on application to "Cuti-
cura." Dept X. Boston.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1911-09-22
One Cure for Sarcasm.

Bunsen always was sarcastic.
One evening last week when he got
home his wife had new hat 10 show
him. II was some hat. Anybody
could have seen that Il was the final
phrase in female headgear
But Bunsen started 20 make re.
marks. He said Il looked as II Il had
been trimmed by cross-eyed milliner
on an empty stomach. An he made
a lot OF other disparaging remarks.
Mrs. Bunsen was almost in tears.
Bunsen had 10 go into the other room
10 have quiet laugh at her expense.
The next day be had forgotten all
about the hat.
The day after that he was reminded
OF IT, Mrs. Bensen handed him n bill
for retrimming that hat-SlS3 81 II
came 10.
Bunsen paid II without murmur
and said the revised edition OF the hat
was Just exactly right. Ho is not
critlcizing hats any more.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1911-09-22
Drilling With Diamonds.

A diamond bit for rock drilling is
quite an expensive article. Its value.
however, will undergo fluctuations, de.
pendent upon the price OF the dia.
monds. Perhaps $500 is a fair value
for a bit The diamond used is eX-
ceedingly hard-harder than those
usually used as jewelry. Their carat
price is considerable, averaging, say,
$50 a carat. The diamonds used will
weigh from one to two carats, so that
eight have a value ranging from $3.50
10 $500, on the average. The loss OF
a bit means so many diamonds gone
and may lead TO difficulty with the
hole. The diamond is not tough, but
brittle. It will withstand heavy
pressure If applied evenly and with
out shock. II can readily be seen that
drilling through seamy rock may be
come quite unfavorable. II there Is
much quartz present the abrasion may
become excessive. Under ordinary
conditions, however the wear on the
diamonds. while considerable. is by
no means prohibitiye.-Cassier's Mag
azine.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1911-09-22
Women Architects.

Not so long ago a woman architect
was an unknown quantity. but IL is
becoming more and more evident that
the planning OF the house intended for
a home is the legitimate work Of the
woman architect, and as on newspa-
per states II. she is getting on to
her Job" The man architect plans
the building for the contractor 10 con-
struct with little. II any. thought OF
the woman who is expected to spend
her life in IT, According TO all the
rules OF the profession. the planning
is all right. both as TO dignity and
beauty. proportions. lines. slopes anad
sweeps; but so far as conveniences or
"handiness" is concerned IT is entirely
out of the question and seems only TO
be a menace 10 health and happiness
where the woman worker comes in.
Women should plan the inside ar.
rangerhent, at least. OF the houses dss-
tined TO be homes. and for this work
those gifted in the necessary lines
should make a profession Of IT, just
as brother does OF his part
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1911-09-22
Read and Reflect.

II the reader, says the Providence
Journal, after perusing the following
description Of the probable mode Of
the formation OF the earth, given by an
English scientific writer in new vol
ume, does not understand the process,
he had better leave this internal
spherical vacuity," and 90 where big
ger words are used "A formal idea
of the heaven and earth may be ob.
tanned by imagining the heaven as al
first an emuviant generation from a
monocentral point. occupying, or ere
ating and occupying space; the earth,
as the arrest or end Of such general
ing action with the gradual relaxa.
ton OF central tension and abnegation
OF such center. the consequence being
the formation OF a huge internal spher-
ical vacuity. termed in the Genetic rec.
ord earth"
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1911-09-22
GREAT TRUTH IN EPlGRAM
Few Words OF the Late Edwin A. Abb
hey Contain Whole Sermon
20 Misers,

THE late Edwin A. Abbey. the
American painter who lived in Lon
don, was only comfortably OF. where
as he might have been rich"
The speaker. a Chicago art dealer
had Just returned from Europe. lie
continued:
Il dined one evening with Abbey in
his house in Chelsea. and after dinner
we walked In the blue twilight on the
Chelsea embankment
"As we passed Old Swan House and
Clock House. and the other superb
residences that front the river. / re
preached Abbey for his extravaganza
why said. pointing toward
Clock House. II you had saved your
money. you might be living in pal
ace like that today
but Abbey, with laugh, rather
got the better OF me. He ratified OF
this epigram-and it's an epigram IT
always remember when I'm tempted
20 be parsimonious:
"'Some folks he said, are SO busy
putting something by for n rainy day
that they get little or no good out o.
pleasant weather"
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1911-09-22
OLD FASHIONED BARBER BEST
Writer Objects Strenuousy 10 the
"Tonsoriai Artist" With His Afro
eious Clothes and Talk.

Scarce man living but az times
drifts into dreaming and picturing
what he might do if he had wealth.
Many-far too many,-aspire 10 some
thing that may contribute 10 the SEN
sational headlines. Here and there
is one who merely inclines toward
some modest benefaction. For our own
part. suddenly finding ourself rich, we
should like 10 devote much OF il TO
eliminating the "tonsorial artists"
from the field OF barberdom: sepa-
rating the tares from the wheat as IL
were.
The average "tonsorial artist" af-
fects the most atrocious neckwear;
dons a millionaires vest with mill
wright's trousers. and puts popular
ideas OF garb all at points. He talks
glibly OF scandal. horse races and hair
restorer and eventually drives many
a man 10 whiskers who is perfectly
sane and normal otherwise There
are too many OF him!
On the other hand the old fashioned
barber" knows his financial, mental
and artistic limitations. He seldom
feels better acquainted with you the
second time over than he did the first.
He assumes you know what you want
better than he does and rarely forces
his extras" Mostly he is a good
tradesman, cleanly and careful in his
work. one of his stripe puts greater
crimp in the safety razor business
than all the artists" combined Bless
him. there is not enough of hint
Buffalo News
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1911-09-22
POLITENESS OUT OF PLACE
Old Lawyer Did Not Want His Client
to Think He Could Get
Free Advice.

Politeness is politeness, but busi-
ness is just business. One Of the
clerks of the supreme court tried TO
combine the two the other day, but
hereafter he is going TO attend strict
ly 10 business. He was anxious TO
destroy the common belief of many
persons who visit the New York coun-
~ courthouse that little courtesy Is
shown by the attaches to those seek
ing information. The clerk was stand
ing in the corridor on the second floor
when two men came along, one OF
them gray haired. The younger one
asked the elder the way out of the
building The clerk heard the query
and at once told the questioner sew
eral ways he could get out The older
man turned on the clerk with the in
junction to mind his own business,
adding that he had been in the build
ing before the clerk was born and
could himself answer his companion.
A little later the old man looked up
the clerk and apologized, explaining
that the man who wanted to know
how TO get out of the building was
his client and that he did not want
him to get the idea that he could re
ceive free advice. IF he gets that
notion" said the old practitioner, I'll
lose him as a client"