davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1914-03-13
TRAPPED IN
BURNING BUILDING
SEVEN KNOWN TO HAVE MET
DEATH, WHILE MANY MORE
ARE uNAccouNTED FOR.
Many Escape Death by Jumping to
Roofs Of Smaller Buildings Ad-
Joining, While Others Are
Dashed to Pavement.

st. Louis. Seven known dead,
scores OF men missing and thought to
be moderated In the ruins and about
lflfty injured was the toll exacted by a
fire which destroyed the Missouri
Athletic club, one of the most exclu-
siye organizations Of the city, early
Monday morning
The four upper stories of the
seven-story structure caved In. The
Boatmen's bank, which occupied the
two lower floors OF the building, was
buried In the ruins
One hundred and thirty-fiye mem.
bers were registered in the building
at the time Of the fire and it is be,
lieved about one hundred others were
in the building.
The fire is believed to have origin.
ated In the dining room on the third
floor OF the building, although the pc.
lice are giving some credence to. the
theory that safe blowers may be re-
sponsible, as the two explosions were
heard in the Boatmens bank,
When the firemen arrived the en-
tire building was ablaze and men and
women were jumping from all floors
above the fourth. About score of
these escaped death by landing on the
roofs OF smaller buildings adjoining
the club.
The seven dead whose bodies have
been recovered were killed In head.
long dashes to the pavement.
One man, Theodore Levy of Jack.
son, Tenn, chung to the sill of a sixth
story window until both his hands
we're charred black. Just as he was
about to let 60 his hold he was res.
cued by firemen. When he had been
treated at the dispensary, Levy said
two of the men who we're killed had
jumped from the window to which he
hung.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1914-03-13
DECLARES SHERMAN LAW
HAS PROVEN EFFECTIVE
Former Attorney General Wicker
sham Points Out Results In Two
Notable Cases.

New York. George w. Wicker
sham, former attorney general of the
United States, In an address before
the Nassau County Bar association
Saturday night, said that the division
of the Standard Oil and tobacco com
pnnies under the Sherman law had
been effective, despite the belief OF
many to the contrary
Mr.. Wickersham said that undue
confidence in the immediate results
OF antitrust legislation had blinded
the public to what had really been
accomplished against monopolistic
corporations.
When the Standard Oil and tobac
co companies were divided" he said
1.-THE fact that the same persons were
stockholders in all of the distributed
corporations was used to support the
contention that the dissolution was
not real
But these companies were separ
ated and forbidden by the court tc
combine anew, and in the case of the
tobacco companies forbidden to havi
common officers, common director.
or common agents.
i said at the time of the dissolu
ton that those facts inevitably
would lead to further severance OF
interest"
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1914-03-13
CLARK DENouNcEs PROFESSOR
Speaker cheered by Opponents a
Conclusion of Address.

Observation-Disclosures Clark signal
lied his sixty-fourth birthday on Sat
nrday by denouncing from the ros
trum OF the house an address, by Chas
zueblin of Winchester Mass, former
professor of sociology in the Univers
ity OF Chicago, assailing the speakers
counting of votes on the report of the
committee that investigated the Null
hall lobby charges. Democrats, Repub-
licans and Progressives cheered and
paid tribute to the speaker when he
had finished.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1914-03-13
An Apt Pupil.

A settlement worker was doing her
best to instruct class of small girls
in the ways of housekeeping effic
iency.
Now, before you buy fruit" she
said, be sure to pinch one to see
whether it is ripe
Thereupon she gave nickel to an
attentive scholar and babe her get a
plum from some nearby fruitstand
In few minutes the girl was back
flushed with exercise. She put the
plum and the nickel on the desk.
Il pincht one, lady" she said, but
de ,Guiny chased me tree blocks. And
it amt every Guiny yer can pinch
one FROM
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1914-03-13
WAS EQUAL TO THE OCCASION,
Section Boss Succeeded in spIklng
superior's Spike Yarn.

One of the first orders issued by
Il. s. Calvin when he assumed the
reIns as general manager OF the Ore
gon Short Line was that economy
must be practiced in all departments.
For several years the bill for spikes
on the Oregon Short Line has been
about the same, and one of the mat
ters to which he had reference was
the use of spikes by section men.
MIR. Calvin determined to cut down
the spike bill on the Oregon Short
Line.
When the section men received the
order there was much comment among
the paddles as to whether the cost
Of spikes had not been kept as low
as possible. About two weeks after
the order was promulgated Mr.. Cal
win went to Montpelier, Ida, and
while walking around the yards
found new spike loose between the
rails. Aiming to have some fun at
the expense of the Irish section boss
he said:
pat, found this spike lying in the
yards. 1t is new spike, too"
THANK you awfully much, Mr.. Cal
VIM" said the section boss. 1--we had
my gang of eight men lookin' for that
spike for two days. am glad you
found tit takes a lot of worry off
my heads'-Salt Lake Herald-Repub-
lican.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1914-03-13
Rorah Loan am Postponed.

Washington.-Th senate irriga
tion committee considered the Borah
bill authorizing loan of 100000, o0c
to the reclamation fund as recon,
mended by Secretary Lane, but after
some discussion concluded it would
be unwise to press this measure until
congress acts upon the bill reported
to both senate and house Saturday
granting extension of time to set,
tiers in which to pay for water.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1914-03-13
SAVED FROM WATERY GRAVE.
Crew Of Wrecked Steamer Picked up
Off Coast of Jersey.

Norfolk, v.-Rescued from their
drifting longboat by the meresi
chance, the captain and sixteen mem
bers of the crew of the American
steamer Charlemagne Tower, Jr.,
which foundered off the Jersey coast
Friday day morning, were picked up
by the steamer Bayport late Saturay
afternoon and brought to Newport
News. All were suffering intensely
from exposure that had made them
almost helpless to navigate their boat.
Four were on the verge of death.
The escape of the Towers survivors
was narrow one.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1914-03-13
Couldn't Find 1t.

Albert was sent down by his mother
to get some horseradish which she
needed about her pickles.
After quite an absence he came
back home, tired and empty-handed.
We'll, where is the horseradish? ?"
asked his mother
why, mother, went to every liv-
cry stable in town and they didn't
have Bit" murmured Albert with a
weary sigh.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1914-03-13
Prisoner Attacks Guard.

Great Falls, Mont.-Harmon G. Sny-
der, prisoner arrested in Calgary
on an embezzlement charge in DEN
yer, attacked his captor, Detective
D. ]. Boyle, with heavy water pitch
er, while the detective was asleep in
bed in a hotel here. Boyle cowed
Snyder at the point of revolver and
after manacling him fell in faint
from loss of blood.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1914-03-13
Driving out the EnaIlsh.

Washington.-Sir Cecil Spring Rice
called at the state department Satur.
day to inform Secretary Bryan that
an Englishman named Syndan had
been driven away from his ranch in
the state of Chihuahua and his prop
erty at least was in danger of de.
struction.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1914-03-13
CAME FROM A GOOD FAMILY.
But His First Statement Was Some
what Misleading.

A benevolent lady was feeding a
hungry tramp. She expressed her
disfayor at his wandering idle life.
Il was not always in this condi-
ton, num- said the tramp. Il came
from good family"
You did? asked the lady, Might
| ask your name?"
"Blankleigh," replied the tramp.
Why, that is the name of the PEG
pie that live next door," exclaimed
the lady.
Il know it," replied the tramp.
They kicked me downstairs just be
fore / came herei"
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1914-03-13
One Look Enough.

A poor. half-fed shrinking German
peddler raped timidly. Mrs. Norman,
whose temper that day was bad, flung
open the kitchen door, and glowered
down at him.
did we wish to see me?" she de-
manded in threatening tones.
The man backed few steps.
WELL if | did," he assured her with
All apologetic grin, Il got my wish.
Thank you" -Pearson's Weekly.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1914-03-13
The speechless Movie.

You seem fond of moving pic
tures?"
For a change replied Miss Cav
enne. 1T is one of the few forms of
theatrical entertainment where you
are sure there won't be dialogue con-
tanning profanity. "-Washington Star
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1914-03-13
sERREE PRAISES wARsHIP UTAH.
Declares Rattleship Among Greatest
of Uncle Sans Fiqhtinu Craft.

Salt Lake City.-The battIeship
Utah is one of the greatest of all
fighting craft, and the later dread
noughts of the American navy are
only larger Utahs. The silver service
of the battleship Utah is the very
nrest of any battleship in the navy.
With these statements Rear AID.
miral Uriel Sebree enthused 200
guests at the monthly dinner of the
Bonneville club at the Hotel Utah
Saturday night, before whom the adj
miral made his plea for an adequate
American navy.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1914-03-13
claaret Costs Many Lives.

Ekaterinoslav, Russia. --Twenty-four
men were killed in an explosion of gas
In coal mine Saturday. The explo-
sion was caused by miner opening
his safety lamp in gas chamber to
light cigaret.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1914-03-13
Somewhat Misleading.

In an account of social gathering
reporter described one Of the lady
guests, who was of exceptional stature,
as possessing a form ''that Juno might
envy" The next morning, however
he read in the paper that the lady
possessed a form that Jumbo might
enyy."-Chicago Tribune.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1914-03-13
Discuss Peace rreatu

Washington Secretary Bryan and
Sir Cecil Spring-Rice, British embas-
sador, on Saturday discussed details
Of the peace treaty similar to those
which Mr.. Bryan already has signed
with thirteen countries.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1914-03-13
Noted Art Dealer suicides.

New York.-Thereon Blakeslee. a
widely known art dealer, died Satur-
day night shortly after he had been
found with bullet wound in his tenn.
pie, having shot himself following a
severe attack of headache.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1914-03-13
Radlum in Jamaica.

Kingston, Jamaica.--An English
expert, after considerable prospecting
here, says he has discovered large
deposit OF Mountaineering ore, and
that a sample Of the ore sent to the
United States has been pronounced
satisfactory.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1914-03-13
Wise Woman.

But / fail to understand" said the
medical man, why you came to me.
You say your wife is doctor. Why
don't you let her prescribe for you?
TOO expensive" replied the inya-
lid. Last time l was ill she ordered
me to spend six months at Palm
Beach, and she went with me her
self"
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1914-03-13
Canadian Statesman Dies

Toronto, ont,-Sir George William
Ross, So years old, senator of the
Dominion Of Canada and formerly pre-.
mier OF the province of Ontario, died
Saturday after an illness lasting sew.
sral weeks.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1914-03-13
Couldn't Stand Disgrace.

Portland, Ore. Albert Howard, for
thirty years an employee of FIeisch-
ner, Mayor & Co., who, with seven
other men, was accused OF wholesale
thefts OF linens from the Arm, com.
mited suicide Sunday.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1914-03-13
Misquoted.

Bix-See here, what do you mean by
going around telling people am 4
first class idiot?
Dix didn't say first class.-Bos,
ton Transcript.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1914-03-13
Artistic Economy.

"Of course, want my daughter 70
have some kind of artistic education.
think I'll let her study singing
why not art or literature?
Art spoils canvas and literature
wastes reams of paper. Singing mere
ly produces a temporary disturbance
of the atmosphere.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1914-03-13
WIN Meet IN san Francisco.

Chicago. 1.-The fifteenth annual con-
yention of the National Vocational
Art & Industrial federation will be
held in San Francisco during the
Panama-Paciflc exposition, it was an,
nounced here Sunday.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1914-03-13
open Air Cure for Prison Evils.

New York.-Speakers ON the sec
ond conference on prison reform
came to the unanimous opinion that
the remedy for the present evils Of
prison life lay in the adoption of the
outdoor principle
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1914-03-13
Saving the Patient.

rs the doctor taking the proper
interest in your case?"
I think he's doing his best. told
him there was nobody to pay unless
| got well. City Journal.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1914-03-13
Four Killed in Explosion.

EllensbIrg, Wash.-Four men were
killed here by premature explosion in
TUNED being constructed through
the summit Of the Cascade mountains
tot railroad
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1914-03-13
chief Assassinated by Lieutenant,

st. Petersburg, -Lieutenant Colonel
Chebaieff, chief of police of st. Pet.
ersburg, was shot dead Saturday in
his office by a junior officer, Lieuten-
ant Ivanoff. The motive for the
crime was said to be vengeance
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1914-03-13
He scores.

81 think all married men are
beasts" declared the wife.
"They are" replied the HUSBAND
beasts of burden"
The Sentinel=record., 1914-02-17
ELkS' FESTIVAL TO
 BE HELD MARCH 3.

The local lodge of Figs has made all preliminary arrangements for the presentation this season of the big minstrel festival which will take place on Tuesday night, March 3. The contract for the producing of this big locaI show this year has been awarded to the Jce Bren Pro ducing Co.,, of Kansas City, Mo, a firm that is widely known through. out the entire United States as be- ing the most successful in this line of work in the country
 The Bren Company is headed by Joe Bren. who is an author of many popular songs, and who is also a great musician and entertainer.
 The scenery carried by his com pany is of the most elaborate na ture, and the costuming can not p. surpassed Among the aoyel features this year will be the introduction of some of the most prominent ladies of our city, along with the pest gen tleman talent.
 The first part is called the Pal ace of Mirth and Melody" and is a most exquisite setting. Recently the show was presented in Streator, H.. and was to be given for two nights, The sale was so big and the demand for seats as so great that third night had to be given to accommo- date the people.
 We are thus assured If the artis- tic success, and this show will no doubt go down in the annals Of Elk dom as the gretest of all incal sue cesses. A show that will be remem- bered for years to come.
 MT. Bren and his assistants will arrive on February 21 and the first rehearsals will start immediately up- on their arrival.
The Sentinel=record., 1914-02-17
WORK OF SUNSHINE SOCIETY

WOHk OF SUNSHINE SOCiE Y.
 Believing that it will interest the public to know something concern ing the work of the Sunshine Society, particularly as to the management and conditions of the Sunshine Home the ladies in charge desire to make the following statement:
 The Home for the past two months has had every room occupied and generally every bed. with women in pitifm need of physical and financial assistance. Our resources have been taxed to their utmost. The small handful of ladies in charge of this work have gone on patiently doing what was necessary so far as our liimted income would allow, refusing to ask outside assistance, knowing ho many calls are always upon our peopie for charity and, too. knowing how cheerfuAy their demands are met, but the time has come when we must ask for help. Our expenses are approximately as follows:
 Matron, $20 per month.
 Fuel, $10 per month.
 Telephone s2 per month.
 Light $2.5O per month
 Groceries. milk, meat and house. hold supplies, such as disnfectants, matches, medicines. bandages, etc, $40 per month, making a total of $75.
 The oniy source of income we have is from the Otto Neubert be- quest of s2OO0O which has never al any one time all been out at in- terest, as a matter of fact, we nave been able to- depend upon only one half being interest bearing at once. Our board of trustees. consisting of Dr s. F. Ceilings Mir. Felheimer. Air Sawyer, Dr. P. T. Vaughan, Dr He bert and Mir. simon Cooper, have giv.
The Sentinel=record., 1914-02-17
VALENTINE PARTY

One of the prettiest and most pleasant events of the weeN was the Valentine party given by Mrs. Bess Jlbb, daughter of MT. and Mrs. w F. Jibb, 627 Prospect avenue.
 The Valentine idea was beautifully carried out both in the decorations and, refreshments. Quite an array of red hearts of various sizes were festooned about the various apart ments of the Jibb home. After sey- eral mpromptu musical numbers which were given at intervals dur ing the evening. the varied features of entertainment begun. The first was contest in which the young folk fished for hearts in a heart pond The idea was to see who could catch the most hearts. Ray mond Turk and Moody Mcdonald carried off the prizes The Table of Mystery" contest followed.
 The guests were invited to glance for a few seconds at table filled with all kinds of trinkets, then write a list of what they saw. The prize winners were Jamie Mcconnell and Raymond Turk,
 Dancing was also enjoyed, after which the boys bid on heart shaped lunch baskets, filled with dainties for two. All the young men were sup piled with paper representing money, Bob Greaves won the prize for spend ing the least and Hubert Townsend was the most generous spender.
 Each basket held the name of the girl who was to be the purchasers lunch partner. Those enjoying this lovely party included Misses Ruth Schnetzel Hanna Moscowitz Bernice Harby Willie Greer. Helen Greer, Jamie Mcconnell, Biddie Dake; Mas ters Arthur and Willie Borman, Harry Strock. Moody and J. w. Me. Donald. Lawrence Horner, Raymond Turk, Robbie Greaves. Gilbert searcy and Hubert Townsend.
The Sentinel=record., 1914-02-17
SATURDAY ANNUAL TAG DAY.

Next Saturday, February 2l, will be the annual tag day in Hot Springs for the benefit of the Woman's Chris tian National Library Association Money raised by the sale of tags goes to the building fund of the pro- posed new library building, which will be erected on the site given by the United States government, adjoining the Rockafellow Hotel property, at the junction of Central, Park and Wilmington avenues.
 On the last tag day over $500 was the sum realized. The need of a li- brary in Hot Springs is far greater now than ever before and it is hoped that the amount raised next Saturday will exceed by at least several hun dred dollars last years total
 The citizens of Hot Springs are called on frequently for contributions for philanthropic and philosophical causes. Sometimes the fund to be raised is large, and well-to-do people are asked to make large donations, but the majority of appeals are for small contributions and the money given is scarcely felt
The Sentinel=record., 1914-02-17

en considerable time and thought to placing this money advantageously and at the same time without risk.
 Now, figuring ' per cent on half of $20,000 gives a little less than $60 per month Add the expense account occasional railroad fare and outside work, amounting to $5 CT $6 per month, one can readily see how we need help.
 The capacity of the Home is six beds, including that of the matron. of which there are times that all are not occupied. The expense of the Home is not materially altered by one or two, more or less.
 During the present weather fires have to be kept going in these in vaids' rooms. This consumes a great deal of wood, so far amounting to more than ten cords. We are in need of bedding, especially sheets and pii low slips, one mattress for a double bed, wood kindling, clean rags for bandages, baskets iu which to place soiled clothing, wardrobes, chairs and a small table or two.
 Won't some of our friends pay visit to attics and storerooms and see if some one of these articles can be spared
 A great work, much needed. Won't everybody help a little bit. 'Tis our work, 'tis yours, tis everybody's. whether he be resident or visitor. For there is rarely an inmate of our home who is a native of Hot Springs.
 A contribution, be it ever so small, will be gratefully accepted Send or
The Sentinel=record., 1914-02-17
BAZAAR OPEN FOR ONE WEEK

The ladies of St. Marys Catholic church opened their annual bazaar yesterday in the Pullman hotel build ing and throughout the week will serve elaborate and delicious lunches and hot dinners. Pretty dolls, dainty caps and aprons and many fancy and useful articies and novelties will be found in the sales booths which are to be presided over by a bevy of at tractiye maids and matrons
 The hostesses for the week are as follows:
 Monday-Mrs. M Ginen
 Tuesday-Mrs. Harry Dougherty
 Wednesday-Mrs s. J. Cochran.
 Thursday-Mrs. J. w. Hutsell will serve one of her turkey dinners.
 F'riday-Mrs. Joseph Longinptti.
 Saturday J. E. Harper
 These ladies will be ably assisted by sub-committees.
 The public is cordially invited to visit the bazaar.
The Sentinel=record., 1914-02-17
RAMRLE S. 1. A.

Evening program to se given on February 20 at Ramble school.
 Song-America
 Welcome, by Edith Sanders.
 Minuet-Pupils from Misses Ing and curl
 Mother Goose Operetta Pupils from Miss Jordan's room.
 Song of the Hatchet, pupils from Miss Barnes room.
 iDeclamations-By Fred Ward Ca Washingtons Birthday; (b) The First Flag. by William Bondurant.
 Song-Loye's old Sweet Songs, by Dorries Elleman.
 Living Pictures (a Betsy Ross; tb) George Washington; tc) The Mlnuet. Cdl the Spirit of '76; te) Colonial Gentlemen; (D the Ride ol Paul Revere
 Reading - George Washington Little Hatehet by Miss Ing.
 Medley Of National Airs, by chorus
The Sentinel=record., 1914-02-17
A DINNER PARTY.

Mrs. Alois Weber Of Keohuk. Ia, was hostess to dinner party Thurs day evening in the private dining room of the Majestic hotel IL was cleverly arranged in honor of MT. Weber's birthday anniversary. The table decorations were red carna- tions. The fayors were valentines on which there was inscribed a bit of pretty sentiment
 Among those enjoying the happy occasion with Mr and Mrs. Weber were MT Louis Fay and Mrs Neizer of Fort Wayne. Ind, MT and Mrs. J. B. Well and MT and Mrs D. A.. Golfer, all of Keokak Ia
The Sentinel=record., 1914-02-17
lere are many articles for less.
A BOX PARTY.

Miss Fern Burhop, daughter of Mir. and Mrs. J. II. Burhop, Iii Hickory street, was a hostess ya3;oraly a.;er- noon when she entertained a 3evy of her lithe grill friends with ooX party at the Princess theatre in hon. or of her eleventh birthday Throngl. out the performance the little folks also enjoyed candies, Mrs, Burhop was assisted by Mrs. Bert Foote and Mrs. Florence Booth In the party were Misses Emily and Jane Foote, Hermine and Jeanette Booth, Georgia Schweer. Lizetta Waldstein. Wildren Cramer, Catherine Gold, Celia Weir, Ervene Bradley, Jessimine Bradley, Dohne Glass and Kathleen Allen.