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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-08-17

LESS THAN THREE INCHES
Corn Is Suffering Every Day
From the Heat.
Pastures Have Lost Their Value
to the Stock.

The weather in Kansas has fallen
into rut! There has been no marked
variation for several days and the
forecast for tonight calls for the same
thing over again-generally fair with
no important change in temperature. :
Drought IL the thing that stares the
farmers In the face. Pastures have
generally lost their green tint and the
picking" Is poor<for livestock. Every
day Is decreasing the value of the corn
crop. Not eyens;a trace of rain has
been reported in Kansas by the gov
eminent observers in the last IS
hours. 80
The rainfall since July 1 has been
season of 1913 for the corresponding
period. The record is 1853 inches as
against 2.:6 for lat year. The corn
10 In better condition. due to the fact
that June was q wet month and the
temperature. while above normal. has
not been so Sigh. There is an accu-
mu1ated deficiency in rain for 1914 OF
s.ss inches. TIE stage Of the Kaw
river was feet even today.
the driest August on record was
that OF 1894 when the rainfall was
but AZ OF an inch; the wettest was in
1908 when the measurement was 1853
inches. The normal rainfall for the
month Is 4.2o inches.
sunday night was comparatively COM
Portable In Kansas. The hottest place
In the state Sunday, according to the
government reports received at Topeka
this morning, was Phillipsburg with a
maximum temperature Of 1O4. The
temperature at Topeka at o'clock this
morning was 80 degrees as against 81
at the same time Sunday morning. The
minimum Temperature at O'Clock this
morning was 70-three degrees above
normal
The highest temperature on this date
In the twenty-eight years that the
local records have been kept was 100
degrees in 1909; the lowest was So in
1896.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-08-17
week OF SHOWERS.
Is Forecast for Territory East Of the
Rocky Mountains.

Washington. Aug. IA week Of local
showers, except in the far west. il fore
cast by the Weather bureau. Temper
predicted for the northern and central
portions Of the country.
There will be thunder showers over
the northern and central areas east OF
the Rocky mountains during the first
half Of the week." said the bulletin,
land locally and occasionally during the
second half.
I'm the south Atlantic gulf states, To-
cal thunder storms will continue with
seasonable temperatures. while in the
extreme west. gen. rally fair weather
will prevail
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-08-17

Chicago, Aug. fLWHEAT-Wheat today
opened Nc to 19sc under Saturdays close
on q decline at Liverpool and hedging
sales by cash houses, but fair demand
was uncovered at the recess1on-
The market closed firm and &c to &c
higher on covering.
CORN-Larger receipts and prospects Of
an increased movement this week sent
corn prices OF to NC ut the opening.
At the decline commission houses pro-
duced orders for September and the whole
list steadied.
The close wa6 strong. &c to 1Ac up.
OATsOats were in better demand than
other cereals. The opening was nc higher
to nc lower and early prices held within
the opening range.
PROvISTONS-ProEis were quiet
and prices unchanged to 1z3zc down on
Iareer feeeapta 1T tho stock yards.
Uefn Batter 11nEke9.
E1g1n, Aug. H.-BUTTER-30 cents.
%ew York 910ney Market
New York, Aug 17.-MercAn111e paper.
Ell per cent. 8texlin3 exchangA. nQmlna1s
1oe cah1oay ASz.eos 1e 6oWoA1 A1kA
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-08-17
TO MEET THE COLONEL
Bull Moose Of Massachusetts, Are
F1ocking to Boston.

Boston, Aug. 1.-THE prospect Of
receiving from Theodore Roosevelt
advice as to the conduct of the COM
ing state campaign brought members
of the Progressive party from all
parts Of the state to this city today
to attend the Progressive field day
arranged for this afternoon at Fen
way Park.
Colonel Roosevelt, who spent Sun
day at New Fame, vt, planned to
come here by train and to deliver his
address late in The afternoon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-08-17
WORSE Than 1s1310N TO Fl. RILEY
Annual Encampment Of Kansas
National Guard.
Staff Of Topeka Militia There
With General Martin.

Fort Riley, Aug. livery train
reaching Fort Riley brought scores of
members Of the Kansas National
Guard for the annual encampment
which formally began today. BY to-
night 1900 members of the guard
will be here. Because of the Mexican
trouble. which took most Of Fort RI
ley's troops to the border, the only
organization OF regulars to participate
in the encampment will be troop 1,
Thirteenth cavalry. The scarcity Of
regulars viii handicap the maneuver
plans, which will be conducted ON q
limited scale. Short marches, Skin
mishes and possible night maneuver
will constitute the program for the
ten days.
The state troops that win particle
pate are the First and Second regi-
ments, brigade headquarters, and the
two regimental bands. In an effort to
add comfort to the camp, field kitch-
ems and bath houses have been erect
ed; the camp site also is piped for
running water with a hydrant for
each company.
The ten-day field service school for
Kansas militiamen, at Fort Riley, will
be under the supervision Of regular
army officer. All the expense, with
the exception of the officers mess,
will be paid by the government.
General c. I. Martin and staff went
to Fort Riley Sunday, and will remain
throughout the ten-day maneuvers.
Governor Hodges will visit the en-
campment for two or three days.
A squad OF Topeka mi1itiamen, sent
out by General Martin, spent several
days last week in helping to arrange
the camp and setting up some Of the
tents.
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DEATHS AND FUNERALS.

Word has been received in Topeka
of the death of A. Bartholomew, of
Ames, Ia. father of Mrs. Charles s.
Elliott of Topeka. He died at his
home Saturday. Mr.. and Mrs. Elliot,
who have been spending the summer
in Colorado Springs. were notified of
his illness early last week and were
at his bedside when he died.
Mrs. Letha A. Morris. 20 years Of
age, of Fifteenth and Guthrie streets.
died Saturday evening. She had lived
II years in Topeka. The funeral will
be held at $3.50 o'clock, Tuesday morn
in Topeka, died at his home Friday
Morris, at 1910 Kansas avenue. In
terment will be at Eskridge.
HI. J. Schiller, an early settler Of
Valley Falls, Kan, and well acquainted
in Topeka, died at hsi home Friday.
For quarter of a century he was an
undertaken and was a prominent a.
o. U. w. official.
The funeral Of Mrs. Mary Reed Cur
ry Of Kansas City, formerly Of Topeka.
was held from Penwelfs chapel this
afternoon at o'clock.
The funeral Of Bert Werst, "a years
old, who died Sunday morning from
tuberculosis, was held from Penwell's
chapel this afternoon at o'clock. He
was tu0 Ou1y SUI VI MI d1A0 1A9s 0OAleb
werst, of 259 Oakland avenue. The
body was sent to Ozawkie for inter-
ment.
Julia Brown, - years old. died at her
home TIC West street. Sunday afternoon
at 2:30 O'Clock. Death was caused by
apoplexy. The funeral will be held
Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 O'Clock from
the st. John A. NJ. E. church under the
direction Of the Rebekah lodge, No g.
Interment will be in Topeka cemetery.
Mrs. Ruth Monroe, mother Of Judge
Lee Monroe, the Topeka lawyer. died
this morning at her home. 1855 Harrf-
son street. The funeral announcements
have not yet been made, but the body
will be taken to Iowa for burial
Lena Ruhl, age 1 year. two months.
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. John Ruhl,
of 1O17 Seward avenue. died this morn
ing The funeral will be held Tuesday
morning from the st. Joseph's Catholic
church. Interment in Mount Calvary
cemetery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-08-17
Marconi Ready to FYeht.

Rome. Aug. 17.-William MarcOni,
the inventor Of the wireless telegraph,
has written to friends in Rome saying
he will return to Ital. to offer to his
own country all the assistance that he
can give. in case Of need. his scientific
knowledge or his arm, whichever may
be the most useful
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-08-17
Grain Gosaln.

by special wire to 7. ]. MyeTs-l
Elevator stocks Of wheat at Kansas
City increased $3.50 bushels last week
and corn stocks decreased 7S, 40 bushels.
Exports from the United States and
Canada Saturday were $4,000 bushels of
wheat, 10000 barrels Of flour, 81, 600 BUSH
els Of corn and l., 900 bushels Of oats.
A report from Warrensburg, Mo-, said
the first load OF corn from the 1914 crops
was marketed there today for Is cents q
bushel. The corn was an early variety
and well matured.
The condition of corn in Illinois on Au-
gust 1, reported by the state board of
agriculture Is 81 per cent Of normal, a
decline Of 81 points from drought during
July. Tho condition in the northern third
OF the state is 80. central 81; southern 81.
Average wheat yield was Is bushels an
acre. q in the northern, 20 in the central
and Is in southern portions. The oats
and Is in southern portions. The oats
yield averaged "a bushels an acre.
Some progress has been made by bank
ers, exporters. and Washington officials
to supply foreign exchange for American
grain shippers and to take care Of war
risks. This should eventually prove an
encouraging feature. A million bushels Of
grain was reported loaded out Of Calves
ton and New Orleans Saturday for export
The northeast crop il beginning to move
but the yield il nothing like expected ear
1y in the season.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-08-17
Weeklv Bank Clearings-

New York, Aug. 17-Bank clearings In
the United States for the week ending
August 13 as reported to Bradsfreet's,
aggregate s.. n6, 9ss. co., against 1888. So 90
the previous week and 8. O., go In the
corresponding week last year. Following
are the returns with percentages OF
change: Pct. PCT.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-08-17
Kansas City, Aug.
Chicaeo Grim Market.

C1SlCU0sO OBU1u 01dKK06
= Chicago Aug. 1z.-WHEAT-CIose: Sep
TENDER. 897sc: December. s5Ac: May.
$1.O2A.
CORN-september. 7s3bc; December.
6S1kc: May. 69Ac.
OATS = September. A1tc: December,
443zc; May, 47zc.
OATS-september, $2206: January, $M.9o
LARD-September.$ 1852: October. $9.66.
RIBS September, 1920; October. $1217
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-08-17
Norman Brookes (left) and Anthony wildins.

For
MS sc country appears clumsy the courts His strength s
Wdng Brookes partner in the doubles far finished
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LaverpooI Cr.tn Market.

LIVERPOOL, Aug. H.-WHEAT-Sp Spot,
weak; No. Manitoba, So I'd: No. 2, Be- I'd.
Futures weak: October. u Cd.
CORN-Spot, American mixed, new,
nominally IS: futures, weak; September,
&c Sd; October, e. Id.
FLOUR-Winter patents, nominally SC.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-08-17

FoIowinE are observations of the
United States weather hurean nnsir-
o'clock this morning:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-08-17
Kansas City Produce Market.

Kansas City, Aug. 17.-WHEAT-Cash:
3, T@9Oc: No. red. s2as4c; No. 5. s1@s2c
@asiAc: No. 5. soasosze: NO ? white. $40
S11xc; No 3. 79@7s1kc.
(. :OATs-Mariet u1changeds TO- No lower.
No. white, 401xc; No. mixed, 39c.
g RYE-Not quoted. 4-.-,
HAY-Market strong. Choice timothy.
$14.5o@15.oo; choice prairie. $1loo@n.5o 50;
BUTTER-Creamery, &c; firsts, 24c;
seconds, &c; packing. 20c.
EGGS-Firsts. &c; seconds. Tic.
POULTRY-Hens, 131kc: broilers. 161xc.
CLOSE: WHEAT september. szNc:
December. ssc; May. s514c:
.coRN-septsmbsr, 7sszc; December.
ATs-september, ssNc.
Chicago Produce Market
Chicago, Aug. T.-BUTTER-Marke
firm. Creamery. 2s@2sc.
EGGsMarket unchanged. At mark.
cases Included, 1e@21c; ordinary firsts. Is
POTATOESLMarket steady. Jersey
Cobblers, sacks. SS@S5c; Jersey Cobblers.
bulk. s2@e3c; Minnesota Ohios 6s@6Sc.
POULTRY-Market unchanged. Fowls.
13c: springs, 15Ql6c.
New York Produce Nfarket.
firm. Creamery extras. soszaac. A ~
whole milk. fresh colored or white spec
' EGGsEMarlket firm. Fresh gathered
extras, N626c.
PouLTR nro,3ers a.. quiet 7so western s
121k9l91kc; turkeys. 17@26c.
New York Money Market.
New York, Aug. 7-Mercantile paper,
ances 81. 16O.s67.
New York Sugar Market.
New York: Aug n.sUGAR.Raw. firm;
firm.
Wichita Live Stock Market.
Wichita. Aug. 17.-HOaS-Receipts 900.
Market lower. Top. 800; bulk OF sales.
S0O@8. 80.
CATTLE-Receipts 1900 Market weak.
$s.0o@S.00: stockers and feeders. $6.00@0.25;
stock cows and heifers. s45o@s.5o: bulls.
$5.0@6.0o; calves, 7.sodsb.
st. Joseph Live stock Market
st. Joseph. Aug: H-HOGS-Receipts
5000. Market dull. lower: no top bulk.
1oc lower Steers. $7.5o@1o.5o: cows and
heifers. N.5@s.2s: calves. S55o@1o.5o.
sHEEP-Receipts 200 Market 1oc to
15c lower. Lambs, $70O@S-25.
st. Louis Live stock Market.
st. Louis. Aug. H-HOGs-Receipts
S,U1V 0doEAel <OC lOWcF 1iS0 AuO lA8utSs
S6D@s. IS; mixed and butchers. $e.1O09 80;
good heavy. $9.1O@9.30
CATTLEReceipts 5000. Market steady.
Native beef steers, $8.75G10.1O; cows and
heifers, $60OQ9-50; stockers and feeders,
&0O@7. 50: Texas and Indian steers, 5000
IS; cows and heifers, $400@ksO: native
calves $e.00@1lO0.
6HEEP-Receipts 5000. Market slow.
Native muttons. $6.0065.S.
Chicago Live Stock Market
49,
Market 1O61sc lower. Bulk Of sales g 500
Q1s: ught. 27a09.2S: mixed. - fn6Q q:
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Kansas CITY Grain ]

Kansas City Grain Market
tJhe range VI prices tor gram futures Oh
the Kansas City Board Of Trade ~ re-.
ported by Thos. J. Myers Srokcr. CO.
lumbar Bldg.
Kansas City. Aug. II.
-Close-
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Topeka Fruit and Produce Market.
(Selling prices by Sam'l e. Lux, whole
sale Fruit and PRODUCED

ITALIAN pn,,1 Tegets: KAN a1a;. Aug !, a.
BARTLETT PEARS-Per box, S2.aS.
TRAGEDY PLUMS-Per crate. $50.
CANTALOUPEs-Perb basket, $50
WATERMELONS-Pe h., 1c.
ELBERTA PEAcHEs-Per bushsi bps-
eAEiFoRSIA rTUMs~fer box. $50
LIMEsPer hundred, S1.5o
CALIFORNIA LEMoNs-Per box. $50
BANANAs-Extra fancy. per h.. SIC.
VALENCIA ORANGES-Per box. $2.7s0
GRAPEs-Per basket, &c.
TEXAS TOMATOES-20 h. climax bas-
new oN1oNs-Red. per bu.. $50: yell
TANGO PEPPER&Psr baskst. sc.
HOT PEPPERSEPer lb.. 20c
EGG PLANT-Large. per doz., N.6o:
medium sized, per dox., q.M
AsPARAGCs-Per dos. eoc.
NEW CARROTs-Per bu.. s0c
NEW PEAS-Per basket. &C.
WAX BEANs-Per basket. S1.oo.
esHEcMuS S4Esssfsss as ao. a' IS; in do.
l0 SA% RfF S ssi:i s.; porAroEs-per eu..
SWEET POrATOEs-Per hamper, H.1.
CALIFORNIA CABBAGE-Per lb.. nc.
CHEESE-167z@l611c.
Butter and Ego.
tar'''h'd e e as,sf.. s:n, cr'."'s'
Topeka. Kan. Aug. II.
CHICAGO EGGS 201k@1Nc
NEW YORK EGGS-2316241kc.
STORAGE EGGS-26k6Hc.
CREAMERY BUTTER-Chicago, cek0
2sNc; N. Y. 29h@301kc; Elgin. 2S1zc: To-
peka wholesale. soc.
Topeka Gss:t> r. EG9s and Poultry.
FURNISHED by the Topeka Packing Co..
Corner Laurent and Madison.1
Topeka, Kan. Aug H.
POULTRY-Hens, 12c: sprpings over
lbs. lie; broilers, lbs and under. ifc:
turkey hens to young toms, 16c old tom
turkeys. lac; ducks. &c; geese. &c.
EGGs17c.
RUTTER-17c.
Topeka Grain 1laFkee.
FURNISHED by J. b. BILLIARD. corner WaD
Topeka, KAN. Aug. II.
CORN-7Sc.
OATS-0oc.
WHEAT-6@78c.
Topeka Hay Market
fF'urnashed by Z. 4. Beck, 3l1-z1l Z. en-
Topeka. Kan. Aug. II.
NEW PRAIRIE HAY-$1O0A
NEW ATFALFA-S10.00
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Topeka M0fk0a
FURNISHED by Chas. Violin Packing Co.
Topeka. Kan, Aug. II.
HOGS.
MIXED AND BUTCHERS.......S8.0 Oft87O
HEAVY NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 8.6069.7O
ROUGH AND HEAVY ........... A60440
LIGHT Observation-Disclosures. 4006&.70
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Topeka, Kan, Aug. II.
ITALIAN PRUNES-Per crate. N.36.
BARTLETT PEARS-Per box, SIS.
TRAGEDY PLUMS-Per crate. $50.
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New York Money Market.
New York, Aug. I7-Mercantile paper
4 6@7 per cent: exchange, $162. 81. 90; bal
ances 81, 16O,867.
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New York Sugar Market.
New York, Aug. 17-SUGAR-Raw,f firm
molasses. 5ss; centrifugal. 653: refined
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Wichita Live Stock Market.
Wichita, Aug. 17.-HO0S-Receipts ]. 900
Market lower. Top, 500; bulk OF sales
$S.8O@S.90
CATTLE-Receipts 1900. Market weak
Native steers, $6.OO@025; cows and heifers
$5.O0@S.0o: stockers and feeders. @6.00@025
stock cows and heifers, $45O@e.50; bulls
$5.O@6O0; calves, $7.50ds.75.
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st. Joseph, Aug. 17.-HOGS-Receipts
5000. Market dull. lower: no top or bulk.
CATTLlReceipts 1000 Market steady,
1Oc lower. Steers, $7.50@1O.50; cows and
heifers, A.25@92 IS: calves $5.5O@10.50.
SHEEP-Receipts $500. Market 10c to
15c lower. Lambs, $7.0O@S.25.
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Mrs. Ruth Monroe, mother Of Judge
Lee Monroe. the Topeka lawyer. died
this morning at her home. 1855 Harrf-
son street. The funeral announcements
have not yet been made, but the body
will be taken to Iowa for burial
The daily sentinel., 1914-03-30
DR.. DIVINE MUST
PAY FOR STOCK
Judge Cavender Holds that Subscrip-
tion for Stock in Western Slope
Fruit Growers Association
Binds Purchaser.
CASE GOES TO SUPREME COURT

DIR. J. II. Divine of Palisade must
pay for forty eight shares OF stool,
in the Western Slope Fruit Growers
association, according To decision
made by Judge Cavender this morn
ing.
The court held that the note for
S720 given by the Palisade grower
was valid. and that when he sub
scribed for the stock he became it's
owner. and contracted to pay for il.
Judge Cavender refused to pass upon
questions decided by Judge Black
but sustained other points in the de-
murrer raised by the plaintiff. THE
fact that the defendant rendered the
stock for cancellation is no de-
fense, said the court. Delivery of
the stock is not required. when the
defendant subscribed for the stock he
became its owner. whether it was de-
liyered or not, or whether II was
pand for or not. This is n recent de-
cision of the supreme court in the
case of Wood VS.. Lilylands. Sub
scription for stock makes the sub
scriber liable for payment. II is not
. defense to say that the promises
of the promoters were not realized.
we see in every prospectus, promises
which are not realized.
The case will be taken to the su-
preme court by DR.. Divine
The daily sentinel., 1914-03-30
YOUNG WOMAN
BADLY INJURED
Mrs. Glasscock. Daughter of Harry
burnett, Victim of Most Deplor-
able Accident Yesterday in
Glenwood Springs.
GUN AoCIDENTLY DISCHARGED

Mrs. Grace Glasscock. daughter OF
Harry Burnett proprietor of the Ho-
tel st. Regis In this city and the
Hotel Glenwood in Gienwood Springs.
was dangerously injured yesterday af-
ternoon as the result of the aceiden-
tal discharge of revolver. and today
the recovery OF the young lady is
very doubtful.
Mrs. Glasscock. who has been
spending some time at Glenwood
Springs, was rearranging drawer in
a dresser in one of the rooms in the
apartment of the Burnett family in
the Hotel Glenwood, and in handling
a revolver which was kept in drawer
the weapon was accidentally dis
charged aud the bullet struck the
young woman in the abdomen. rang
ing downward. piercing several OF the
vital organs aud passed out at point
near the right shoulder
Hazel Burnett, young sister of
Mrs. Glasscock. had just walked out
of the room into the hall when the
accident occurred. Mrs. Burnett.
who was on the first floor. and 9th
ers were soon at the side of the in
jured girl. who did not lose con-
sciousness. As best she could in
view of the pain she was experienc-
ing the young woman told how the
unfortunate affair occurred. She
was removed to the Glenwood hospi-
tai and given every attention. Her
injury was pronounced dangerous but
not necessarily fatal unless complica-
tions develop. She passed very
restless night. but is resting some
what better today.
Mr.. Burnett. the father. went to
Glenwood from this city yesterday af-
ternoon. returning this morning and
he and his daughter. Miss Gertrude
Burnett of The Sentinel office staff.
returned to Glenwood today, to be at
the bedside of Mrs. Glasscock.
The accident occurred about $3.50
yesterday afternoon. 1t is needless to
say that 1t was a terrific shock to the
family and friends.
The victim OF this deplorable acci-
dent is young and most attractive
girl and most of her girlhood has
been spent in this citys Naturally Of
strong physique the Young lady is
/ equipped to make hard struggle
against the serious nature OF the
wound and the many friends of the
family will hope for her rapid and
complete recovery.
The daily sentinel., 1914-03-30
CHERvENY FIRE
Loss IS s2500
Owner Burned and Stock Of Wall
Paper Destroyed in Sunday
Morning Blaze Here.

Fire which caused loss of from
$4,000 to SO 600 destroyed the WALL
paper stock of Louis Cheryeny Sunday
morning and in making his escape
from the flames Mr.. Cheryeny was
himself painfully burned.
Mr. Cherveny and his son were in
the store when the hot stove ignited
a table and some paint. The flames
spread quickly. and after Mr.. Cher
veny had phoned in the alarm to the
department he found himself trapped
by the growing blaze. He ran to the
back door, but found 1t locked and
he had to fight his way through the
fire again to the front of his store.
His son assisted him through, but his
rubber overshoes which were covered
with paint ignited and his feet we're
badly blistered.
Most of the loss was caused by
smoke and water. and Mr.. Cherveny
estimates that the damage will be
close to $4,000.
The fire department made quick
run and effectually prevented the
flames from destroying the building
The daily sentinel., 1914-03-30
JUNCTION IS TO
GET A RAO|UM
REFINERY
New Prospecting Company in the
Field, Will Make This City
its Headquarters.

The entrance of another big COM
pany into the radium. uranium and
vanadium field was disclosed this
morning by the appearance of K. L.
Pomeroy civil and mining engineer
for the proposed firm. While Mr..
Pomeroy WOULD not disclose the
names of his hackers he stated that
behind him are number of wealthy
Denver and eastern capitalists.
Mr.. Pomeroy announced that he
had heen securing for the last few
months, tracts OF valuable ore-bear-
ing land. His company owns all the
claims next TO the Standard Chemi-
cal company's holdings in the Henry
Mountains. In the near future the
head offices of the firm will be open
ed in Grand Junction and at present
the field office is in Paradox at Nuc-
Ia He has been staying at Green
River but left this morning for Nucla
to look over the prospects.
The company proposes 10 establish
refinery either at Grand Junction
things it does. 1t is probable though
according 70 Mr. Pomeroy that it will
be established at Hanksville, which
is little town about 100 miles out
of Green River in the Henry Noun
tains The ores will be refined there
and sent east for further concentra-
tion.
He will return in week or ten
days and establish headuuarters in
Grand Junction and at that time prob
ably make public the names of the
men behind his venture.