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Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-04-29
NO HOPE FOR LIVES OF l78
ENTOMBED MINERS; SAVE 81
Eight Bodies Recovered from One of Two Shafts Wrecked by
Explosion of Coal Dust-Reatives Give Up for Lost Men
Under Ground-Women Aid Rescuers at Disaster Scene.

ECCLES. w. Va, April 29.-Eight
bodies have been recovered from
shaft No of the New River Col
lieries Company, which with shaft
No. was wrecked by an explosion
yesterday. SiXty-seven men were
taken out alive. There are no more
men in No. 6. One hundred and
seventy eight are buried in No s, and
officers of the company expressed the
opinion this morning that none would
escape with his life.
A rescue party was dropped into
shaft No. soon after 8 o'clock and
got within 129 feet of the bottom.
There the progress of the cage was
stopped by broken and twisted tim
bers and a heavy fall of earth. Work
was commenced clearing away the
debris, and it was thought the bottom
could be reached this afternoon.
No gas was detected on this level,
and mining experts expressed the be-
lief the mine was not on fire.
Relatives Give Up Hope.
There is practically no excitement
at the shafts today All relatives of
the miners at work at the time of the
explosion have returned to their
homes, knowing there is no hope for
the entombed men. Karl Henry, state
mine chief, with a party Nof expert
enced rescuers, entered shaft No. 5
carly today, but has not yet returned.
Fans are working we'll now and as
soon as the fire can be extinguished
and the gases famed out the work of
recovering the bodies will begin One
official announced that maiy bodies
would never be recovered, as they
were cremated.
Rescuers worked steadily all night,
many falling from exhaustion in an
attempt to enter the shaft where 100
men were entombed 1t was not un-
til early today they learned that all
had perished. When the rescue cage
made it's first trips there were scores
of excited and grief-stricken women
about the mouth of the shaft, but
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-04-29

they soon realized there was no hope
and were assisted back to their homes.
Many of those taken out will die from
burns and other injuries.
A large number Of the miners
caught by the explosion are Ameri-
cans.
Coal Dust Explosion.
The disaster, the second largest in
the history of the State, was caused
by an explosion of coal dust in shaft
No. 5. In a moment there was an
other detonation which shook the
country for miles and brought the col
ony of 1900 families from their shan
ties. A second later and the mines
were swept by fire and deadly gases
filed every shaft
As quickly as possible the cage was
lowered into the mouth of the smoke
filled shaft. Screaming and weeping
women anxiously waited. Soon the
cage reappeared, bringing the bodies
of two men and two others severely
burned and mutilated. Again the
cage was lowered, but rescuers were
not able to penetrate further into the
mine. BY this time the flames had
so/ spread and gases had generated
so freely as to prevent men from ven
turing into the shaft for any dis
tanee. 1t was then learned that 1870
were entombed
Women Help Rescuers.
Upon the arrival of government
rescue parties additional fans We're set
to work and later several other
badies were taken from the shaft.
Fifty-nine of the men rescued alive
were hurried to shanties, where they
were attended by women until medi-
cal aid could arrive.
Governor Henry d. Htfield, accom-
panied by Chief Mine Inspector
Henry, of the State Department Of
Mines; DR.. j. II. Mccullough, chief
medical examiner under the work
mems compensation act; and assls-
tants were soon at the scene rem
dering every possible aid.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-04-29
Huerta Minister Again
Promises Amnesty to
Unite Mexican Factions

MEXICO CITY, April 29.-Dr. Igna-
clio Alcocer, minister of the interior.
has sent further messages to all
State governors and to the Jefe Po-
liticos in the territories, urging them
in the name of the President to push
their efforts to persuade the rebel
leaders to unite in defense of ma
tional integrity. Complete amnesty is
promised the rebels.
The government has been compelled
to take action against the retail deal
ers in foodstuffs. Prices have risen
to an exorbitant figure and one shop
was wrecked yesterday by indignant
clients because of the high prices
asked.
The government has published an
official list of the price of commodi-
ties, and dealers exceeding these fig
ures will be imprisoned.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-04-29
FEAR FOR FATE OF
SEVEN AMERICANS
No News from Party including
Two Women Taken by
Mexicans.

CHICAGO( April 29.-Uneasiness
over the fate of seven Americans who
were taken from a train and detained
by the MeXicans at Cordoba was in
creased tonight by a message from
the state department to DR. Herbert
A. Parkyn, president of the Mexican
Plantation Company. None of the
seven has arrived at Vera Cruz, ac-
cording to the message which read
THE American consul at Vera Cruz
has telegraphed that A. M. Turner,
who was detained at Cordoba, has
not arrived at Vera Cruz. Neither
has Mrs. Edward Wunsch, Mr.. and
Mrs. Sidney Wunsch and child, Alex
ander Boyd, julius Candias nor any
one else from Motzorongo.
BRYAN"
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-04-29
Wreck of Railroad Track
Changes Route of Refugees

VERA CRUZ, Aprit 29.-So much OF
the railroad track north of Tepera
has now been destroyed by the Mexi-
can troops that President Huerta to-
day gave orders that in future all
trains bearing refugees be diverted so
as to arrive on the coast at Coatza-
coalcos about 125 miles southeast OF
Vera Cruz.
railroad line at Cordoba, go south
over the Vera Cruz and Pacific line
TO the connection with the Tehuan-
tepec railroad, and thence proceed to
the gulf coast.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-04-29
ROSEWLLE TRUST
BONDS NOT PAID
Surety Companies Refuse In
demnity Because of Neglect
of Trust Co. Officials.

1t was learned yesterday that prac-
tically no efforts have been made to
collect from the National Surety Com
pany on the $4,000 bond of Raymond
E. Smith, former treasurer of the
wrecked Roseville Trust Company.
officers of the curety company at the
New York offices were retieent, re-
luctant to talk about the matter, but
admitted that they had not paid the
SIS, 900 called for in the bond, and did
not expect to do so.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-04-29
FAVORABLE PROGRESS is MADE
IN MEDIATION PLAN, 1T is SAID
Sec Bryan Says That No Other Countries
Have Asked to Join South Amer
ican Representatives.
BULLETIN.


A in
o
BfhiIIN, 20.-The medators
with President Wilson
tiatons possible
WASHINGTON, April 20-Whie Americans continued
Fnnson's
landing of Vera Cruz today the
seeking middle ground of agreement
definite coming
and
taken of the
No looking the
of
mediation undertaken South
Anerie
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-04-29

Mexican major who had no instruc-
tions as to what to do with them. A
train bound for Mexico City passed.
but they were not permitted to
board 1t.
After waiting hours in the blazing
sun, Commander Tweedie's train
steamed into sight, bound for Vera
Cruz. Several refugees approached
the British o Ger and told of their
plight,
You need not worry" Commander
Tweedie answered.
This train will not leave without
you"
Commander Tweedie calmly insist
ed to the Mexican officer that he be
permitted to take the Americans with
him to Vera Cruz, and he refused to
listen to the opcer's protest that he
had no authority in the matter. The
federal ozcer finally capitulated and
(COntlnued ON Page =, COIu,aaa a
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-04-29
Strauss Reappointed
Especial to the Evening starI

TRENTON, April 29 - Governor
Fielder today named David Strauss,
of Newark, TO succeed himself on the
State Board of Pharmacy.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-04-29
Throuph Train to Keansburg,

Atlantic Highlands and Seashore Branch
points, every week day, beginning June
80, viii leave Broad street about 8 25
y, m: viii arrive about z ;35 a. m.-Adv.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-04-29
o ~haeveG be sGcowR Envovs Want Them to Urge
gye @ gone , through .Ison to Make Conditions Which
eds of garments Will Insure Successful Negotiations

'dreds of garments
Senting the hoWe~'
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-04-29
POWERS,AID
!, II 6, Is REQUESTED
decisive by MEDIATORS
FIRST PICTURES OF u FORCES ACTUAL BATTLE AT VERA CRUZ

means decisive,
drastic reductions.
~ $ &
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1914-08-19

Rambo rambled away from the in
stitution Friday night and when
next heard from, he was in the
vicinity of the Mercy hospital GREAT
ing a ioud disturbance to the alarm
IF the sisters who require quiet
Tor their patients. All efforts to
luiet him proved of no avail and
he sheriff's Office was telephoned
to.
Under Sheriff Charles Raible in
search of 4 machine, went to the
Hisle Garage in Gurley street. Mr..
iisle was not in but the proprie-
or's plucky wife volunteered to
axe up the job.
The scene of disturbance was
cached and the old man taken in
.harge by the two deputies. Fight
ng like a mailman, the delirious
pioneer got away from the deputies
pnce or twice and directed his at
ack in the direction of the plucky
woman driver. He had a long cane
which he utilized as a weapon. Ram
20 demanded to be shown the au-
hority of the deputies to arrest
lin and protested that the presence
# a woman in the machine meant
certain death to him.
Tie county jail was reached but
instead of placing him behind the
Iars, he was taken to the Pioneers
lone where he was placed in the
care of fellow inmates. Rambo was
rrested on one previous occasion
or raising a disturbance of a SINH
lar nature.
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1914-08-19
MOVE UNDER WAY TO
RE-UNITE G. o. P.

WASHINGTON, Aug. l5.-That
movement for the reunfting OF
the factions of the Republican party
and likewise Tor the reunitlng OF
Bull Moose voters and Republicans
and all those persons who have in
the past affiliated with the Re
publican party. is under way, has
come known IN Washington. This
movement it is said. is likely to curt
figure in the 1914 campaign. and
those who are promoting it hope
it will have still greater results in
1910.
The amalgamation OF the Republi-
cans and Bull Moose and the re-
Mobilization of the Republican party
it is nov disclosed, is not being
left to chance. Powerful Republi-
cans are being urged to take a
hand in it, and, likewise, Progress
sive party leaders all over. the
country. Cards are being sent out
from ;he headquarters OF the move
ment in New York to Republicans
and one-time Republicans of stand
ing. and they are asked to sub
scribe to this sentiment.
Il favor movement to reunite
in 4 common cause ali of the cleo
tors of this State who have here
tofore believed in and gained in
spiration from the history and prin-
ciples of the Republican party. ]
am in favor of inviting all others
10 join this movement who are
opposed to the principles and poll
cies of the Democratic party, as ex.
empliiied by the present national
and State administrations
One ri the men who is leading
the amalgamation movement is
Ormsby McHarg. McHarg, who
was former Assistant Secretary oil
Commerce and Labor. was leader
in the effort to have Roosevelt made
the Republican nominee at Chicago
in 1912. The present movement to
rehabilitate the Republican party
however, is said to have nothing
to do with Roosevelt or any other
candidate. but to be inspired by a
purpose to prevent the country from
again going Democratic. either this
year or in 1916. The movement is
being vigorously pushed in New
York State. but by no means alone
there. and is being carried into 9th
er States by McTIarg and Others
who are working with him.
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1914-08-19

ed some S6,O00OOO. yet no serious
complaints were received from them
Telephone and telegraph compa-
MES were assessed with slight raises
over last year. Objections were re-
ceived from these interests.
Banks were equalized over the
State on the basis, for the most
part. of the market values OF their
shares. This is apparently salts
factory.
"The mining companies objected
to many minor items entering into
their assessments but on the whole
they are satisfied with the result of
the very thorough investigation Civ
en- them.
Range cattle were raised from
S2l to S24 a head. This class of
property was given great considera-
ton at the tax conference in Pres
colt and another year of investiga-
ton will undoubtedly bring about
greater equalization due to CLASH
ication of ranges and cattle.
Sheep were raised from So to
$3.50 a head No valid objection
can be laid against this raise.
Grazing lands and railroad lands
were left to stand as assessed. There
is a great amount of conflicting
opinion on the lands of the south
and the lands of the north and on,
of 1t all there seemed to be no
preponderance OF opinion that the
assessments should be changed.
The railroad grant lands in the north
must be classified to furnish the
facts upon which a change can be
made"
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1914-08-19

judice OF a substantial right of
the defendant upon its merits"
The information alleges in sub
stance that the defendant with in
tent to defraud presented for al
lowance and payment to the Board
of Supervisors a certain false Ger
tihcate in writing. a copy Of the
certificate is set forth i'll the com
plant. 1t is alleged that the Ger
tificate was for labor performed
by one Eckert; that as a matter Of
fact, Eckert did not perform the
labor. and hence the county could
not be indebted to him, and ii not
TO him. then certainly not to his
assignee, the defendant. The great
weight of authority seems to hold
that the presentation of false or
fraudulent claim with intent to de-
fraud constitutes the offense. The
intent to defraud" is the substan-
tial cause of the action.
After a careful and painstaking
review of the argument, and an
extensive examination of many au-
thorities. | am unable to discover
any defect or imperfection in the
matter OF form OF the information
which tends to the prejudice OF any
substantial right OF the defendant
upon its merits. 1t also appears to
me that the act charged as the of
tense is clearly and distinctly set
forth in ordinary and concise Ian
guaGe, and in such manner as to
enable a person of common under
standing to know what is intended.
Believing that the information is
sufficient to meet the requirements
Of our statutes. it follows that the
demurrers should be overruled, and
such will be the order
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1914-08-19
CONTRACTORS SUE THE
IRRIGATION COMPANY
(From Sundays Daily.)

Some idea of the true cause OF
the sudden cessation of activities in
the irrigation project of the Ari-
iona Land and Irrigation Com
pany was gained Thursday with the
filing of suit for S55.llO3l dam
ages by the Nancy Brothers Com
pany, contractors of the projec;
against the Arizona Land and IT.
rigation Company, the owners of
the land.
Nancy Brothers and Company,
the famous dam builders and irri-
CATION promoters of Idaho con-
tractcd to build the local system
OF canals, tunnels and dam for the
sum of $4,000. With the excep-
ton of $4,000, this money was To
be paid between the start of the
work on October |. 1913 and the
completion date set for July /. 1914.
Oertain periods were named in the
contract requiring payments in four
lnstallments. The balance of $40
w was to be rendered in payment
with +OO acres of land valued at
500 an acre.
-ANNpi hiAS ~ lliN Npill lilC
defendant corporation failed to de-
post with the Prescott National
Bank, either cash or notes as col
lateral when the stipulated dates
tor payment arrived. The defend
ants failure to live up to these
provisions of the agreement made it
impossible for the plaintiff to car
ry on his part of the transaction
Accordingly the work was dropped
on May Is. 1914.
The plaintiff contractors posted a
bond for $4,000 when the contract
was signed. The work was to be
pushed under the supervision of
Engineer r. s. Cookingham OF the
Irrigation Company and |. B. Per
rine of Twin Falls, Idaho was nam
ed as sole arbitrator to settle all
disputes.
The plaintiff corporation claims
that it was damaged to the extent
of $35,ll0.3l as a result OF the fail
ure of the defendant to live up to
the stipulations of the contract and
judgment for that amount is de
manded.
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1914-08-19
What 1t Costs
To Run State

PHOENIX, Aug. l2-The valua-
ton of all taxable property in Arr
iona, as finally fixed by the State
Board of Equalization, is S4O7, 2o7,-
3o3.i1. Last years figure was S375-
S6241466, so the increase is S3l.-
4O4.97S.45.
Last years State tax rate was
4o.5 cents on each 500, raising a
total OF approximately $l,S6OOOO-
The tax rate fixed by the Board OF
Equalization is AS on each 500.
to raise approximately Sl.Sl2OOO.
The State board made a total in
crease over the figures returned by
the counties of $4.6S5 .3O5.32. and a
total decrease of S1.77S51271, leav-
ing a net increase of S2,9O6,795.6l.
The following statement was is
sued by the board:
THE State Board of Equalization
made a net raise over the total val
uation returned by the counties OF
less than $3,0O0.00O This is com
pared with a raise of more than So
100000 made by the board last year
striking illustration of the more
thorough work of the county as
SCISSORS.
During the year the Somers sys-
tenn of valuing real estate was in
stalled in some OF the larger cities
of the State and as whole gave
pronounced satisfaction. Less com
plant was heard by the local board
of equalization on this class of prop
erty than ever before. notwithStand-
ing material raises.
Railroads in the State were rails
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1914-08-19
ELECTRIC JUICE GOES
OFF ON THURSDAY
(From Sundays Daily)

NFTOln SUNDAY Ddlll-J
Next Thursday will be the fifth
anniversary of turning on the juice
by the Arizona Power Company,
at Fossil creek. and to observe the
occasion there is a dual program
to be observed, the shutting down
OF the huge plant for a periodical
cleanup, and the rearranging of the
mechanical equipment to improve
the service in the future.
Accordingly the power will be en-
tirely suspended for practically $
hours during that day, and the cur
rent will be given a layoff for the
first time on set program of sus-
pending operations.
r. 6. Mason. the chief engineer
of the company, arrived from Los
Angeles yesterday, to direct the
work outlined, as well will he in
spect the water tunnels, and make
needed repairs to the huge sys-
tenn Mr.. Mason gives publicity
to the important fact that another
unit to generate 1000 horse power
is under consideration by his com
pany, and it is quite probable early
work will be authorized. The full
capacity OF the plant has been alb
sorbed for several months, an in
dex OF the industrial thrift of the
large territory covered.
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1914-08-19
RISE IN VALUES OF SUGAR
AND CANNED MEATS
(From Sundays Daily.)

(From Sundays Dally)
Although there are many wild
rumors circulated regarding the rise
in the prices of household commo-
dities, investigation by a Journal
Miner reporter yesterday disclosed
that the only increases in the re-
tail prices of local establishments
were in sugar and canned meats.
Cereals in general are today lower
than month ago.
Sugar has undergone a substan-
tial rise in value Fifteen days ago
the product sold retail here at SIX
teen pounds for 81. Prevailing prices
now call for retail sale of ten
pounds for 81 but the local es-
Establishments sold sugar until last
night at fourteen pounds for 81.
Canned meats have gone up APP
proximately five cents upon the
pound.
Discussing the war scare and its
relative effect upon groceries, II.
ID. Aiken of the Bashford Burmist-
er Company yesterday declared that
/ he could not account for the in
crease in prices upon any products.
He intimated that the government
would call TO account those trusts
which were instrumental in the rap
id rise of the prices. particularly
in view Of the fact that there was
no justification for it.
The cereal trust, pointed out
Mr.. Aiken is playing a safe game.
! In other words. it realizes that the
government will call to task the
sudden rise in prices and mete out
severe punishment. Most OF the
cereals today are lower in price
than a month ago. Corn, alone
has undergone a ten per cent in
crease in Kansas but this is due
to a slight dearth in the crop.
The California bean market has
undergone a slight advance. The
bean is conceded a staple product
and one of substantial value to a
fighting army. There is conceded
some justification for the rise in
this product On the other hand
the fruit market will suffer a big
decrease in values. Twenty per
cent of the prune crop OF Cali
fornia is annually conveyed to for
eign ports. With the war in evi
dence it will be impossible to ex-
port this consignment hence al
overflow home production and ma
tural depreciation in prices.
The local grocers are enabled to
keep down the retail price of sugar
and canned goods because of the
advance stock purchased. Daily quo
tations are received here. however
telling OF the advanced prices in the
different commodities
a prolonged war, pointed ont Mr.
Aiken might result in a general in
crease of prices on all commodities
But under existing circumstances
he declares there is no justification
for such action. lie also enter
tains the belief that the much fear
ed general increase will not materi-
alize.