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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-25
Dead and Injured

The list of dead and injured follows:
Dead--Charles Duffey, aged "a, mar
ried, survived by widow and two chill
dren
InJured-Raymond Jones, boy; Cleve-
land Arnold, married; Dutch" B. Duff
fey, married.; L. F. Kennedy, married;
Columbus Kennedy, married; W. M.
Smedley, married; Whit Gilley. single;
Eugene Jones, married; H. B. Ogletree,
single; George Hoskins, colored, and
two other negroes, names unknown.
Mine Superintendent Charles J. Hager
who was in charge of the mine, stated
last night that the explosion was local
in the third right. south entry and was
due to a sudden breaking through of
gas after the fire boss had examined
the entry.
There were SO men in the mine at
the time of the explosion. One killed
land eight injured make nine affected
by the explosion, giving proof that the
presence of the gas was very local.
Chief State Mine inspector c. H. Mes
bitt stated yesterday that the accident
was one liable to occur in any mine
DIT dithOSt any tiiics
Superintendent Hager said last
might: "The fire boss made his regular
inspection of the mine before the men
entered this morning and he was In
this entry about 4:3O o'clock. His re-
port shows that there was no gas pres
ent at this time. Now between the time
the fire boss was in the mine and the
time the men entered about 1880 o'clock,
or three hours later. water had broken
in gas which formed a pocket in this
one entry and exploded.
Il believe that Duffey was knocked
down by the explosion and his head
injured. There is a hole in the back
of his head where he struck something.
He was in front of the men going into
this entry and received the full force
of the explosion. When he was found
his body appeared pinned between one
of the mine. l think he was knocked
Unconscious and since he could not get
away like the rest of his comrades
was later overcome with afterdamp
None Expected to Die
"Of course we cannot tell what COM
plications may set it, but of the eight
taken to the hospital it is not expected
that any of them will die"
Mine Enspecor Nesbftt went to the
scene of the accident as soon as news
of 1t reached Birmingham He stated
last night that he would return today
to make a complete and full investi-
cation as to the cause.
1T was gas explosion" said Mr.
Nesbitt, but / will make complete
Investigation of the accident tomor-
row.
"Of the eight men taken to the hos
pital I do not believe that any of them
ARE fatally. injured and unless compli-
|cations set in indications are that all
will recover 1 think also, that Duffey
was knocked unconscious and later
|overcome by afterdamp. Otherwise he
would have escaped probably like the
rest of his comrades. There are two
dead mules in the mine which must be
removed tomorrow and then operations
will be resumed"
A special train, over the louisville
and Nashville went from Birmingham
Ito the mine and brought the injured
back to the hospital.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-25
COURT ITEMS

One OF the appealed cases from the rul-
ing of the state tax commission was
taken up yesterday in the circuit court
Judge E. C. Crow presiding. The style
of the case is the state of Alabama vs.
the Crenshaw estate, the assessment of
which was raised by the commission to
$4,000, which Is considerably higher than
the original assessment The entire day
was taken UP with argument of the de-
murrers filed by the attorney of the con-
testant. Judge Grow held up his de-
cision until this morning. Attorneys for
the state are Col. Jesse Stallings and
Capt Frank S. White. Counsel for the
Crenshaw estate are White Gibson and
Ben Davis, A G. and E. D. Smith Judge
A. A. Evans and John B. Powers of the
state tax commission are attending the
hearing.
Judge H. A. Sharp of the city court
concluded the docket set for the day in
his division yesterday and took up the
case of r. c. Turner against the Southern
Railway company and the Southern Ex-
press company, in which he claims 5000
damages for alleged personal injuries. The
plaintiff alleged that through the negl-
gence of the defendants keg of beer
fell from an express car badly crushing
his foot
Both divisions of the criminal court are
in recess until the beginning of the April
term on the first Monday Of that month.
A large number of important cases were
disposed of by Judge Greene and Judge
Fort during the January term just con-
cluded, including number of capital
cases.
The board of revenue held a rather busy
session yesterday. principally concerning
matters of routine. The bids for the new
addition to the courthouse have been ad-
vertised and will be opened on April 5.
The preliminary hearing of d. A. Bailey,
Will Bailey and Rosa Bailey, white,
charged with the murder of Thomas Brit
ton, will be held this afternoon at clock
before Judge Fl. b. Abernathy of the
court of common pleas Britton disap-
peared from his home last December and
no trace of him has been found since.
Detectives were employed by his rela-
tives with the result that the Baileys were
arrested The defendants are related, be-
ing father, son and daughter-in-law
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-25

session yesterday. principally concerning
matters of routine. The bids for the new
addition to the courthouse have been ad-
vertised and will be opened on April 5.
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Southern Io1ua Items

barn at Gravity and was found in an
unconscious condition by his partner
Mr.. Masters was a married man and
had been resident OF Gravity for
many years. No cause for the rash
deed is apparent
Fostoria.
Miss Genie Kumba, who was injured
in an auto accident two months ago,
IN which Jacob B,cklehaupt was killed,
has recovered sufficiently to be brought
to her home from the Milford hos
pital. The auto collided with a team
and buggy. The buggy pole was run
thru Miss Kumba's body from the
front just below the shoulder. 1t was
wedged in so firmly that surgical in
struments were not strong enough to
pull! 1t out. The surgeons were obliged
to get heavy pliers from the garage
and pull 1t thru from the back.
keokuk
When Judge Henry Bank convened
court for the November term here, and
discovered that on the continuance
docket of law and chancery cases there
were nearly 225 cases docketed, and
that several of these were of three or
four years standing. he warned the
members OF the bar that if they did not
remove some Of the cases, he would
appoint a committee with power to do
the work. The lawyers struck several
OF the ancient actions from the docket.
Four appeals from assessments We're
stricken and there were several others
Of more or less age which VIII be taken
off the lists as soon as all Of the
attorneys can agree.
Sigourney.
The Sisourney Electric company has
been rebuilding it's power plant in
Sigourney. and in a few days every
thing will be complete. The plant has
been rebuilt and completely over
hauled. An additional large boiler and
engine has been installed, making
three boilers and engines the plant will
operate In the future. Recently the
sigourney Electric Company bought the
! What Cheer plant and the current will
be conducted from Sigourney to that
plant TheSigourney plant will in the
future furnish light for What Cheer.
Delta, Fremont, Hedrick and Martins
burg. Twenty-four hours current will
be furnished for each of the neighbor-
ing towns.
| keokuk.
The new directory of Keokuk which
is now being prepared for publication,
| will show an increase in the population
OF Keokuk, eliminating some Of the
| transiens, who were there during the
construction Of the dam, when the last
directory was made. The number OF
| names to appear in the directory Is
$3.50. It includes all people over six
teen years Of age who are residents OF
| the city. The number OF names 10
| about the same as that of last year.
| as shown in the directory. but is great
~ in excess Of the directory OF the
| year previous TO that. It Is not known
just what the estimate is to be placed
| on the population, but, compared with
the previous directories. Il II IN ex-
cess Of $500 people
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-11-08
was brought to the Park hospital in this
city yesterday and operated on for au-
pendicitis. He Is doing nicely.
ATTACK THoRNE's FIGURES.
Railroad Officials Take Issue With
Statement Of Iowa Commissioner.

| Railroad Officials Take Issue With
Statement Of Iowa Commissioners.
Special to Times Republican.
Des Moines. Nov. S.-Chairman Cliff
ford Thorne stirred up something
when he presented at the national con-
ivention of commissioners the figures
showing the enormous charges against
American railroads in interest and
dividends. and several OF the railroad
men have entered the lists to combat
his showing as to what might De
saved if the government credit should
be substituted for that Of the railroad
companies. The latest and most pro-
nounced of his critics Is president
Ripley, of the Santa Fe. MI. Tnorne
has received letter from him IN when
he denounces the figures as not cor
rect. He says that the figures given
by Mr. Thorne as to aggregate pay
ments on account of interest and div
idends are too high because he has
given the dividends declared and not
the dividends paid. and because there
are Implications of various kinds on
stocks owned by the railroad compan-
les. He declares that actual Interest
payments by the railroads are about
$3.50, 100000, or were in 1912, and divi-
dends paid about $3.50. 100000 making
total Of $670,oO0.000. which he says
is about s211,o 900 less than the es-
innate presented by Mr.. Thorne to the
national convention OF railway COM
missioners. Mr.. Ripley got into SIM
liar controversy some years ago with
Senator Cummins as to amount OF
watered stocks and finally backed up
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INTERNAL CONFLICT WILL CON.
rlNuE UNTIL UNITED STATES
INTERVIEWS.
Or. MGARRY TELLS OF
CONDITIONS IN MEXICO
Mexican Soldier Ready to Follow Any
Leader Who Can Supply Food-Pson
System Responsible for State Of A.
fairs in Large Msasurs-Husrta Has
Bull Dog Tenaeity Of Purpose.
Special to Times-Republican.

Special to Times Republican.
Boone, Nov s.-"Peace will never
come to Mexico until after the United
States interveues," declares DR.. Nc
Garry, OF High Bridge, who for several
years was a physician employed by the
Mexican Central railroad and located
at Aguaes Caiienties. about forty
miles bove the City Of Mexico.
DR.. McGarry said that he knew
Huerta by reputation but had never
met him. He stated that from the
Mexican presidents general reputation
he had formed the opinion that he was
man OF bull dog teaacity of purpose
but lacked the kind of ability neces-
sary TO carry him thru his present
situation. He had met Madero several
times. The Latter DR.. McGarry stated,
was a plantati IN manager and banker
and was member Of very wealthy
family
Mexican Soldier Must Eat.
The Mexican soldier" DR.. McGa-ry
continued, lis a fairly good soldier as
long as he has plenty to eat He will
not fight on an empty stomach. He
has none IF iha. high patriotism which
characterizes the soldiers unde- the
stars and stripes, and enc of the boys
in blue is equal in the long r'!:, 20
dozen or more of the Mexicans."
1t is DR.. McGarry's opinion, however.
that Mexican war is a serious propo-
s!tion for Uncle Sam-far more than
is generally realized 1t means a
guerilla warfare carried on for years.
in his opinion. Il is the southern half
of Mexico-that portion spoken Of by
DR.. McGarry as the hot" country
where the guerilla warfare will con-
tinue. They are always in a state Of
Instruction. said the physician, and
who have not the slightest idea Of what
opinion that many have never heard Of
who feeds them"
Describes Peon System.
DR.. McGarry was asked about the
peon system. In answer he stated that
there was no such thing as slavery
as we understood slavery applied TO
the negro in the south before the war,
but that there was slavery just the
same. The peon is kept down thru
conditions so arranged that they make
1t impossible for him to rise. He is
ignorant, has no knowledge of the
world. and does not realize that he is
slave.
DR.. McGarry was in Mexico for sew
eral years and his knowledge of Mexico
and Mexican conditions is extensive. He
located at High Bridge about a year
and a half ago.
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mated nearly forty years ago by Lydia
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It's wonderful success in this line has
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II you have the slightest doubt
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Oes Moines.

yes "0IHSS.
Mrs. Catherine Leddy. aged A.. wife
OF Fort Dodge railroad man, is held
at the matron's ward at police station
on two charges Of obtaining money by
false prerenses. The charges were
made by Yonker Brothers
Selma.
c. B. vanBuskirk has shipped from
his orchard seven car load Of apples in
barrels, and has about two car loads
which he will ship in bulk, making over
four thousand bushels in all from his
orchard this year.
Davenport.
Selling the present temple and
ground in one OF the best locations in
the city, and purchase of site in the
residence district, where a new temple
will be built, were discussed by the
Masonic orders at a mass meeting.
The present Masonic temple is an
office building erected many years ago
The property is valued at $250,000.
Des Moines.
Jack and Jack, the veteran fire de-
partment team, once world champions
have made their last run. They will
spend the rest of their days on a pen
sion supplied by the generosity OF
Wesley Riggs, a farmer. Riggs, who Is
a brother of Joe" Riggs. for years
their driver, has agreed to keep the
famous pair on his farm without cost
to the city.
Mareneo.
W. ". Bussde,le, aged SO years, was
found dead in bed at the home OF his
-in-law, DR.. A. 3. Henderson, short
Nv before noon Thursday. Death is
thought to have been caused by heart
failure Mr.. Bussdelle retired las'
night apparently in good health. He
had lived at Marengo for the pas'
seven years. coming from Charlton
Iowa. after retiring from business.
creston.
Charles Cruzen luckily escaped with
his life at the high school. when a
quantity OF linseed oil, which was be-
ing heated over a gas stove In the
science room. boiled over and caugh'
fire Mr.. Cruzen's clothing were soor
enveloped in flames Cruzen's cries
brought Hal Brown and Gus Clancy
TO the scene. They pulled of Cruzen's
clothes. which were a mass OF flames
and were badly burned themselves.
pss Moines.
When Mrs. Marion Eckies. landiady
went up to dust the room of woman
boarder in her home at 1921 Wes'
Grand avenue she opened the closet &c
find a man hidden in it. She scream
ed and ran down stairs with the mar
after her. Picking up Ratchet sne
| held him at bay then made him si'
down with the i1atchet poised over his
head until police arrived. He gave his
name as Frank Sipes of 512 West
Twelfth street
Gravity.
John B. Masters. aged SIS. attempt
! ed to commit suicide at Gravity by
! firing a bullet from q 20 caliber revol.
yer into his brain. The four attending
physicians have no hopes for his re.
cover. Masters conducts . Aysrl
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-11-08
Iowa Patents Granted.
Times-RGpublican.

Special to Times-RGpubltcan.
Des Mcines. Nov. S.-The following
patents were granted to Iowans for the
week ending Nov. 4. as reported from
the office of Wilfred c. Lane. patent
attorney. sos Croker building. Des
Moines:
Bowling alley. Herbert F. Cook and
C. c. Hiidreth. Lake Mills.
Typographical machine, Handlin D.
Scott, Eldora. assigns to Merganthaler
Linotype Company.
Latrine seat shield. Samuel A.
Holmes. Storm Lake.
Train stop. Arthur R. Mutton. as
signs one-half to o. P. Higdon, Water
loo.
Corn husking machine. Theodore
Steichen, Alton.
Spark plug. William S. witter. To-
ledo.
Feeding device corn husking ma
chine, Isaac Woodring. Waverly.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-11-08
NEW REMEDY SAVES OLD FOLKS
FROM KIDNEY AND BLADDER TROUBLE
Sleep Disturbing
Few. in

While people along in years are nat.
urally more subject to weak kidneys
they can easily avoid the tortures OF
backache and rheumatism, and be saw
ed the annoyance of getting up al
night with disagreeable bladder disor-
ders.
such troubles by making the kidneya
filter the blood properly and sift out
the poisonous acids and waste matter
that cause these troubles.
It soaks right in and cleans out the
stopped up. inactive kidneys, d.ssolvea
and drives out the uric acid and other
poisonous impurities that lodge In the
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-11-08
kEssEL PAINTS LIBRARY.
AIumnus Of Iowa College Pays for I'm
provement to Building.
Tirnes-Reprlblican.

Special to Times Republican.
Grinnell, Nov. S.-As a result OK a
visit Of Dr.. Kessel, of Cresco to Grim
nell this fall, the interior OF the coll
lege library has received new coat OF
paint
The painting OF the library come
about in this manner. Mr.. Kessel. while
visiting in Grinnel, happened in the
library. the office Of which was being
painted. He asked II the entire build
ng was to be painted and received the
reply that only enough money had
been appropriated to paint the office
After inquiring the cost Of painting the
entire interior. Mr.. Kessel had the
work completed at his own expense.
Mr.. Kessel is a graduate Of the class
of 1883 and has two daughters IN
Grinuell at the present time.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-11-08
ATTITUDE TOWARDS PROPOSED
RATE INCREASES OUTLINED
~ IOWA BANKER.
HINTS At POOR SERVICE
UNLESS ADVANCE Is GRANTED
Homer Miller Believes Public Will Or.
pose Economics at Expense Of Safety
and Effieisncy-Admits General Re-
adjustment Of Rates Would Benefit
Country IL Railroads Not Injured.
to rimes-Republican

Special to Times Republican.
Des Moines, Nov S-The attitude OF
the railroads in regard to the proposed
rate increase may be found, in part at
least, by q quotation from the bank
circular from the Iowa National bank
Of this city, presumably written by
Homer Miller, who is one Of the di-
rectors OF the Northwestern railroad.
AS the rate increase is destined to be
live issue very soon the attitude OF
worthy Of consideration. After re-
ferring to the increased earnings and
steady prosperity of the railroads, the
Iowa National circular OF advice says:
The new freight schedule of the
eastern roads, showing an average in
crease of about per cent on ali ship
ments. except coal, grain, etc. will re-
ceive consideration at the hands of the
interstate commerce commission dur
ing the coming month. The commits
sion has retained the services OF Mr..
Brandeis. of Boston, to advise with 1t
after hearing arguments of counsel for
the railroads. The contention Of the
railroads Is that the cost of materials
they use is higher. the average wage
is higher and freight rates lower, than
formerly. All OF this is true, but 1t
remains for the commission to decide
whether the railroads are entitled to
additional gross revenue per ton mile
of whether the same result can be &C
complished by further curtaiiment and
economies by the railroads themselves.
If these economies are to directly at
feet safety and sevire, the public will
oppose them instead Of opposing the
increased rates which the railroads
claim they need and must have in
order to increase the efficiency Of the
service and pay the interest and divi-
dends on their outstanding securities.
In the last analysis, the public at large
pays all the freight. and the same pub
lie owns the railroads securities. A
careful comparison Of interstate rates
with Interstate rates would indicate
to the layman that interstate rates are
appreciably higher in proportion to the
service rendered than are the rates
charged on interstate shipments \
general readjustmept of freight rates
would benefit tie entire country could
1t be accomplished and would at the
same time benefit the railroads and
their owners. The railroads also In
sist that they are entitled to $4,000. 900
more from the government for carrying
the mails than they are being paid be .
cause Of the tremendous addition :,
mail tonnage brought about by parcel
post" tfg1
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-11-08
NuO RHEUMATISM OR
SORE ACHING JOINTS
Rub pain right out Of joints and
muscles with q small trial
bottle Of old 81. Jacobs Oil

Rheumatism is pain only" Not
enc case in fifty requires internal
treatment. Stop drugging! Rub sooth-
Ing penetrating "St. Jacobs Or direc-
y upon the tender spot" and RELIEF
comes instantly. "St. Jacobs OIL" Is
4 harmless rheumatism cure which
never disappoints and can not burn or
ciscolor the skin.
Timber up! Quit complaining! Get
q small trial bottle OF st. Jacobs Oil"
from any drug store and in just mo-
ment you'll be free from rheumatism
and swelling. Don't suffer! Relief and
q cure awaits you. "St. Jacobs or has
cured millions Of rheumatism sufferers
In the last half century. and IS Just as
good for sciatica, neuralgia, lumoago'
backache, sprains.-Adv.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-11-08
RESTORE MOTOR SERVICE.
Rock Island to Operate Car eetwee
Iowa Falls and Vinton.

Rock Island to Operate Car Between
Iowa Falls and Vinton.
Special to Times-Republican.
Iowa Falls, Nov. s.-Oficia!s of the
Rock Island were in the city yesterday
and stated that when the new time
card goes into effect next week, that
the motor car service between this
city and vinton will be restored. 1t Is
stated this service has never been q
paying one for the company but the
car will be put on again in response to
the urgent requests made by the cities
and towns along the line. Other
changes will be made in the time card
SO that trains will make connections
here with the new fast train on the
Short Line between st. Paul and Kan
sas City.
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ROBBED CLOTHES LINES.
Mason City Man confesses to Theft OF
Wearing Apparel From Back Yards.

Special to es-Republican.
Mason City. Nov. Sc. Rantzow.
according to his own confession. ad-
mlres a good clothes line. Last night
he was arrested on the charge Of rob-
bling clothes lines and when he was
asked to make statement as to where
he secured certain articles he said he
couldn't tell. He had taken so many
articles of wearing apparel from lines
that he didn', know Just where they
came from. He was especially fond OF
ladies' wearing apparel Rantzow had
big heart and a great deal OF the stuff
he removed from clothes lines he gave
away. He had something over $50 or
mis- person when arrested.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-11-08

joints ana muscles and cause rheuma.
tism. Il neutralixes the urine % II. no
longer initiates the. bladder, overcoru.
ing unnecessary breaking Of sleep ana
helps the Kidneys and bladder regain
health and strength.
It matters not how long you have
suffered. how old you are, Or what else
you have used. It 10 practically impos-
sible to take this quick -acting. ef1ec-
tive preparation without Immediate
results. It starts to work the minute
you take 1.-THE first time you use IL.
An original package OF Croxone costs
but a tribe. and all druggists are au-
thorized to return the purchase price
II it fails In single case.-Adv.