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Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1914-04-30
NEARLY 200 Men TRAPPED
BY EXPLOSION IN COLL|ERY
No Hope Of Rescnq 178 Known to Have Been Cut Off From
Escape by Flames, Following Blast, Caused by Coal
DIst-Two Carloads of Coffins Are Ordered

men in time to save them.
This little mining community OF l.
800 persons was shaken by the mufficd
rumibling OF the explosion which rought
he e'lt!ra population to the tppcs of
,,lc mines Supt Thomas Donaldson.
an Experienced miner. with an expert
rescue crew. was Immediately lowered
into "A shaft to begin the work of
rescue.
OF the bodies recovered two are
Americans. A large portion of the
miners employed are Americans.
The New Rivers Collieries company
is connected with the Guggenheim in
terests.
H. c. Bayles. general manager of the
New River CollieriGs company, an
nounced at midnight that the miners
entombed in mine No. by an explosion
are dead Mr. Bayles said the disaster
was due to a dust explosion.
The rescuerS were making little prog
ress and have practically given up hope
OF getting the entombed men In No. j
mine out alive.
The New River Collieries ordered
two carloads of coffins
The present mine disaster Is the first
of considerable extent in West Virginia
in several years. i t promises to be sec
ond only in fatalities to the Mononga-
hela horror In December. 1907, when
366 miners lost their lives.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1914-04-30
Urge An Arr1istice
Pending Peace Negotiations

Washington. April %. No suggestion
has been made to this government
looking to the selection of mediaiors
representing any other governments
than Brazil Argentine and Chile in the
settlement Of difficulties with General
Huerta In Mexico Secretary of State
Bryan declared today. He refused to
say how far the steps toward media
stion undertaken by the three South
American diplomats have progressed
After an hours conference today the
mediation ENJOYS. MIR. Da Cana, MIR.
Naon of Argentina and Mir. SuareI
from Chile. determined that further ne
gotiations necessarily must proceed
without warlike Interference and Am
bussador Da CANA Went to the state
department to acquaint Secretary Bry-
an of the course thus far taken in the
peace plans. The Brazilian minister In
Mexico City also w;ls notified and he
communicated tho information to Gen
eral Huerta The communication ad-
dressed to both governments by the
mediation ENJOYS formally requests
each government to declare AN arlris-
tice. 1t was pointed out by officials
here that, In all probability the United
States would accept the proposal not-
Withstanding the fact that this govern
ment has not recognized that a state OF
war exists In Mexico so far as the
operations of the United States are
concerned. Despite this fact. it was
believed that the Washington govern
ment would not put any barriers in the
path of the progress of mediation. par
ticuiary ut such an early stage in the
negotiations.
Officials here believe also that Presi-
dent Huerta would accept the first pro-
pos;il.
Rebels Not Included.
1,bf, ,,roI.nS.,l fa,. If ulco
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1914-04-30

Eccles. w. VA. April 80 Eight
bodies have been removed from shaft
No. 6 of the New River Collieries COM
pany which, with shaft No. b, %as
wrecked by an explosion yesterda =,
Sixty-seven men We're taken out alive,
There are no more men in NO. g. one
hundred and seventy-eight are buried
in No. 5. and Officers of the company
expressed the opinion this morning that
none would escape.
A rescue party WAS dropped down
shaft No. and got within 12 feet OF
the bottom. There the progress of the
cage was stopped by broken timbers
and 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.
Government. state and volunteer res
cuers worked desperately to snbdue the
flames in the mines. The depth of the
two madn shafts is 500 feet and the
mines are connected underground.
There are two other shafts into the
mines, but the explosion totally
wrecked three Of the four.
The lone entrance leads into mine NO
6. and by means OF II the rescues were
made No. mine apparently Is com
pletely shut off and rescuers hold little
hope of reaching the large number OF
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1914-04-30
-four BODIES FOUND
IN PORTLAND RUINS
Several Others Missing, Follow
ing Blaze in Big Ore
gon City.

were recovered from the ruins Of a
block of old frame dwelling houses on
the cast side, which We're burned early
today. number of persons are un-
accounted for and further search, it is
believed. will reveal other bodies. Sew
eral persons were injured, two scri-
death.
The fire started in the house of G. T.
Smith. and the family narrowly escaped
cremation. Tenants of other houses
fled in their night clothes Several
were hurt jumping from windows
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1914-04-30
GREAT WESTERN FINED
ACCOUNT OF 16-HOuR LAW

Dubuque Ia. April 2S. Tho nominal
fire OF s6lO WIS assessed against the
Great Western Railway company to-
day by Judge Reed in federal court
fol. violation of the 1Ghour law There
were G1 counts IN the complaint. S. S.
Felton,. president of the Great Western.
appeared for his company AND pleaded
guilty He explained that the law Mas
violated on the initiative OF employees
and not by order of officials. The Of
fenses occurred in Iowa in 1872.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1914-04-30
CONVENTION DELEGATE
RUSHED TO HOSPITAL

Council Bluffs, la. April 30. Mrs
McBurnie. of omaha. attending the
state convention of the Ladies' Auxil-
larry to the brotherhood of Railway
Trainmen here. was taken i'll with an
acute attack of appendicitis in the
middle of the night and was rushed
to Mercy hospital for an operation at
3 O'Clock this morning. Her husband
was in Chicago on business and was
wired at once of his wife's condition.
He talegraphed back authorizing an
emergency operation.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1914-04-30
MOOsERs SHOW STRONG
IN ILLINOIS CONTESTS

Washington, D. c.. April 90. Chair
man Hinebaugh of the progressive
party congressional committee. re-
ceived dispatches today telling how the
bull moosers Cleaned up" Danville.
the home of Joe Cannon. In the mu-
niclpal elections there the progress
sives elected four aldermen, the demo-
Gratis three and the republicans one.
"All over Illinois the local elections
show surprising strength for the pro-
gressives," said Chairman Hinebaugh
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1914-04-30
DEFECTS ALLEGED IN
new JUDGESH|P LAWS
Secretary of State Makes Dis
covery That Bars Votes
of Prohibitionists.

Des Moines. la. April 3oIowa' s
non n-partizan judgeship law may be at
tackled as the result of discovery by
the secretary of state today that pro
hibitionistst and voters affiliated with
no political party are barred from vot-
ing for candidates for this office. The
primary laws provide that only voters
in recognized parties may vote for
Judges. AS the prohibtionsts did not
cast enough votes TO get on the ballot
that party is not recognized" Thus
7,746 citizens are denied IL vote as the
law now stands. If expected conplica :
tions arise it is feared the entire pri
mary law may become involved.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1914-04-30

The proposal for an armistice was
communicated to President Wilson
from the state department by tele
phone. Though no announcement has
been made II was authoritatively
learned that this government would
accept the conditions provided assur-
ances are given that. In addition to
a halt in military operations. there
would be no civil uprlsings against
American citizens or other untoward"
incidents which might prevent peace
Berlin, April % The South
American medintors have approached
the European powers, it was learned
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1914-04-30
FIGHTING in DOMINGO.

Washington. April 29-An at,ack.b
government forces on the town of Tu-
efto Plata in the Dominican republic
Was reported today by the state depart
ment. The government at Santo Do
mingo claims to be able to dominate
the situation.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1914-04-30
PRESIDENT WHITE WILL
NOT DISCUSS STRIKE

Pittsburg. Kan. April 29.-John P.
White. president of the United Mine
Workers of America. on his arrival here
today to attend a district convention
of the mine workers. refused to COM
ment on the action of President Wilson
in sending federal troops into the Colo
RADIO strike zone.
Il have absolutely nothing to say IN
that matter" President White said.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1914-04-30
aon 1RooPs EM1RAIN.

Leavenworth. Kan. April 29.-The
second squadron of the Fifth United
States cavalry, ordered to the Colorado
strike zone. entrained at Fort Leaven-
worth for Trinidad at 3 o'clock this
morning. The troops. 900 strong, under
command of Capt C. G. Smith. tray
eled without mounts. The squad should
arrive in Trinidad early tomorrow.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1914-04-30
pE1lIloN INVALID

Sacramento. cai.s April .29.7 "A dis
c1epancy OF one word in tn Anti prize
fight initiative petition fil& atoseere-
tary of states office and ntifnng
total of 34.343 signatures. \, II keep the
measure off the 1914 ballot. .Anlcss sup
Elemental names are filed Before Aug
uGt ].
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1914-04-30
MISSOURI VALLEY, IOWA, THURSDAY. APRIL 80. 1914.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
MEXICO NEWSPAPER TELLS
OF "CAPTURE" OF Ell PASO

FL Paso, Tex. April sO.-A
copy of the Mexico newspa per Eel
lmparcial, received here tells of
the capture" of El Paso by the
combined forces OF General Vel
asco. the federal leader. and
General Villa. The story, under
date of last Thursday, says that
the Americans We're surprised
and overwhelmed. and that Villa
and Nelasco established head
quarters in the leading hotel
Negotiations ensued. says the
inspired story. as result of
which the frightened Americans
ceded the southern half of the
city back to Mexico.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1914-04-30
TO HONOR ERIcssoN.

Washington. April 29-The Senate
library committee today favorabls re-
ported bill for the erection in Wash
ington of a memorial to John faicsson
builder of the Monitor
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1914-04-30
UPRISING AGAINST HUERTA is NOT UNLIKELY

Washington Would Not Be Surprised to Learn of Rebellion
Against Ustrper and There Have Been Repeated Threats
Medatos Would Not Hinder Either Side Continuing War
Preparations During Truce-Relgees Reach Vera Cruz
With Thrilling Stories of Narrow Escapes and Insults at the
Hands of Hostile Mexican Troops
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1914-04-30
WILSON SEEKS TO
ARB|TRATE STRIKE
Presidents of Two Associations
of Operators Asked to As
sist Government in
Colorado Field.

Washington, April 30.-President
Wilson has asked the president of the
Kentucky Mine Operators association
organization to come to Washington
Immediately for a conference with
the view to further attempts at medi-
alton of the Colorado mine strike.
II was understood that acting on re-
quest of Secretary Wilson. of the de-
partment of labor. these two men. rep
resentfng the owners and the employees
OF coal mine interests, already were on
the way to Washington and that they
probably would select third party
and go to the scene of the disorders
In Colorado.
The Italian ambassador called this
ask for protection for the Italians In
strike riots in Colorado. The murder
of six little children was the immedi-
ate cause of the request for the as
surance of further protection.
situation there showed little change TO-
day.
Citizens of Boulder county continued
activities in perfecting the organization
of volunteers for protective duty in the
coal fields pending advices whether
federal troops would occupy the north
ern Colorado coal camps.
Horace N. Hawkins. counsel for the
United Mine Workers OF America re-
iterated his statement of yesterday that
strike leaders will yield to the federal
troops and 80 everything in their power
to restore order.
There were additions to the ranks of
members of the Legislature arriving for
the special session May 4. but there
were practically no developments from
their informal conferences
Denver. Colo, April 29.-Advices re-
ceived at the governors office at l
o'clock are that sharp engagement
between strikers and mine guards and
militia was in progress near Walsen-
berg. One miltiaman Private o. l..
Wilmoth. was known to have been
wounded. but a report that five had
been killed was unconfirmed.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1914-04-30
HUERTA OFFICIAL ISSUES APPEAL TO
REBELS TO join CAUSE OF FEDERALS:
ARM|ST|CE IS URGED BY PEACE ENJOYS

ConstionaIists Will Have Nothing to Do With the Mediation
Scheme and Their Case Is Not Being Considered by DipIo-
mats in Charge of Neqotatons-Foregn Powers Asked to
Exert Influence President Wilson to Present Terms on
Which This Government Will Settle With Dctator-No Hint
Of Latin n-Amercan Proposals Made Public.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1914-04-30

In diplomatic circles. today with the
request that those nations exert in
fuence on President Wilson to have
him name conditions which would rem
der the success of the negotiations pos
sible.
Washington April 30 The Brazilian
ambassador, MIR. loa CANA. today pre-
sented to Secretary Bryan a dispatch
from the Brazilian legation in Mexico
City dealing with the mediation nego-
tiations. The ambassador would only
say that the note dealt with General
Hnerta's attitude toward terms OF
presentation of mediation propcsals,
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1914-04-30

Washington, d. G., April 29An armistc pending
the difference the United
been asked of this and General lera by South
envoys undertaken through
Ambassador of Brazil today notified Secretary
Bryan that this been determined step
andt TImtn alsO had
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1914-04-30
lands of Hostile Mexican Troops.

Mexico City, April Ignacio Mcocer
terror has sent further all and to the
lefe oitcos in tho urging them the of the
dent to push their efforts the rebel leaders unite
defense OF integrity Complete amnesty promised
rebels.
Washington, d. c.. April
day declare frankly they will have nothing do with the Mexican
meditation plan. They charge that De La other
Centhco leaders have framed plot Carranza being
representative of the Cienficos Mexico City here
three weeks and is touch with the meditators.
The attitude OF the consitnionals and the fact Villa and
Car1anza cooperating further military operations the
north. Renewed talk Ileras growing weakness
here today.
According to refugees attempt made oust fuea
Saturday 1t failed but the leaders The Iuerta
strong, reported that within
predicted
Senior (amhoa who chief the IIura administration
lis the choice of the plotters as his
The discovery Vera
lin the I1uera papers added power op
position.
Persons friendly the constutonaists aided the
against uert. They circulated hanobs calling people
Ito Americans and uerta the the
landing OF the forces Vera the
author OF false and nammatorA published Mexico
City.
Acapulco, Mex, April 29Refngeds fleeing the
coast of Mexico through all of available
lse The South Dakota arrived here
Francisco Her officers consider the situation
Washington. d. April 29An arnist pending
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1914-04-30
NO TROOPS LANDED.

Vera Cruz, April 29.-No American
troops We're landed from the transports
Moro Castle, with 900 marines aboard,
arrived here early this morning.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1914-04-30
CRiTicIsE ACTS OF NAVY
DEPARTMENT AT TAMPiCO

Washington. April 29.-Criticism OF
the navy departments withdrawal of
the warships from Tampico was voiced
in the Senate today. Senator Fall. Of
New Mexico. presented kilograms from
refugees at Galveston describing con-
ditions ut 'fampico An effort by Sen
ators Reed and Gore to prevent the
reading of the kilograms failed.
The kilograms stated the American
vice CONSUL at Tampico narrowly
escaped ynching. and declared the
state department was Withholding in
formation as to the situation there. The
secretary of the navy vas vigorously
criticised.
Brandegee. that American citizens
were forced to take. refllSe on British
and French warshins Willie oilr vessels
were ri1e miles aWava"s ~
Yes. replied Senator Fall. .'our YES
sells We're riding at anchor nine miles
away while British AVID German ships
were protecting our citizens
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1914-07-31
More New Counties.

Petitions signed by the electors
of eastern Blaine county and west
ern Jefferson. praying for the
creation of Butte county, were
presented to the county clerk last
Thursday afternoon, who will pre-
sent them to the board of county
commissioners for their inspection.
There were 535 signatures on
the two petitions, which asked
that the question of forming the
new county be left to the voters
at the next general election.
The petition asking for the cre-
alton of Camas county was filed
last Saturday. This petition was
circulated among the voters OF
western Blaine county, and asked
the commissioners to allow the
people to decide the question this
fall. There we're over TOO signers
and the people of Camas Prairie
are confident that their PROPOSE
will not be turned down.-Arcc
Advertiser.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1914-07-31

To the People:
am a candidate for Justice OF the
Supreme Court on the non-partisan
judicial ticket.
The courts must be nonpartisan in
fact as well as in name, and to make
them non-partisan in fact there must
be non-partisan judges. If ] am nomi.
mated and elected, ] shall be non
partisan Judge. always honestly en-
deavoring to give exact justice to all,
and upon this judicial platform
solicit your support and friendship.
My platform pledges me to the prin-
ciple of the Square deal and to the
principle of craftsmanship in all
judicial action and decision.
shall not travel over the state OF
log roll for the nomination, nor shall
/ enter into any combination or com
binations. / shall publish my plat
form and trust absolutely to the i'm
partial consideration of the elector:
of the state who stand for the same
principles which / stand for, believing
in the justice and fairness of thu
people.
BEN + TwEEDy.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1914-07-31
A Worthy Candidate.

The nomination of VIC. Scholtz
for representative has been filed.
Mr.. Scholtz has been managing
editor Of the Western Farmers
Review since 1912, previous to
which he spent number of years
farming on the King Hill irriga-
ton project in Owyhee county,
serving the settlers on that tract
for three years as president of the
farmers association. Mr., Scholt7
is a member of the state executive
committee Of I h Progressive
party and is also one OF the lead
ers in the present direct legisla
ton movement, being secretary o
the non. partisan committee TO
the People"
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1914-07-31
County Nominations.

One of the nominations made
Friday was by r. s. Sheridan OF
w. M. Briggs for commissioner
for the Third district upon the
Progressive ticket. Mr. Briggs is
the present commissioner from the
Third district and was elected on
the Republican ticket 2 years ago.
The other nominations we're
Willis G. Bower for probate Judge
on the Republican ticket, made by
l.. l.. Long.
John 4. Whitlock for commits
sioner Of the Third district On the
Democratic ticket, made by Henry
Conrad.
Gordon G. Smith for represen.
tative on the Republican ticket
made by j. r. Eldridge.
James M. Roberts as sheriff on
the Republican ticket, made by
Il. III. Peasley.
John A. Flack for commissions
Of the Second district on the
Progressive ticket, nominated him.
self.
G. FL. Packenham for represen.
tative on the Progressive ticket
made by Il. 5. Owen.
| o FL. Parker, for coroner on ths
Progressive ticket, made by Chas
G. Sherman.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1914-07-31
Hurry Up and Register.

Attention is called to the regis
tration requirements for the CON-
ing primary election, published in
another column. The registrars
for Meridian precinct are w. FL
Peer, Il. @. Pfafile, Arthur Frazier
and George Whitlock See if you
are properly registered or you
cannot vote.
All who did not vote at the last
general election or who have
changed their residence must
register before Q o'clock, Friday
July 3lst.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1914-07-31
Obituary.

Fred Renner was born in ST.
Joe county, Michigan, and died at
the home Of his sister, Mrs. Adee,
July 81, 1914, age AZ years and !
day.
The deceased spent most of his
life in Kansas, where he has been
the support of his aged mother. /,
He came to Idaho last April
with his mother and three sisters
Mrs. Adee and one sister in Par.
sons, Kansas, and the other in
South Dakota.
The funeral services were con
Quoted at the home and burial was
at the Meridian cemetery.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1914-07-31
Idle Hour Theatre Changes Hands

idle HOW iheatfe Shdnyes Hdhus'
Mr.. T.. w. Vandenberg Of Cald-
we'll this week became the prop
rietor and owner Of the local
picture theatre.
Mr.. Vandenherg is Snowman
OF long experience and knows
what is required in first-class
moving picture theatre.
Mr.. Vandenberg SAW in Nerd
land an exceptionally good house
in a good town, and will go into
the business with a full knowledge
that il is the patrons appreciation
Of good entertainment that brings
in the dimes.
Mr.. Vandenberg and his wife
will make their home at Meridian
as soon as he can become discon,
nected from business interests
elsewhere.
Mr.. Ross who has been manager
OF the theatre for the past thres
months will remain, for the time
being, in charge Of the interests
Of the Idaho Power & Light Co,
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1914-07-31
The Booster.
,RY VIM. ]. Luscombe. J

(By VIM. J. Luscombe.)
Listen to me patient friend,
While | laud the best of men;
Everything would go dead wrong,
II the booster quit for long.
You can spot him anywhere,
By his happy, merry air;
Cheering on his comrades brave,
With no time to cuss or rave.
Even in the darkest night,
He can find a rift Of light;
When the road is rough and steer
Balks he not, but pulls heap.
n times get little tight,
Still he says" Twill all be right
Even when he feels the pinch,
He laughs and boosts,thats cinch
This is all the old world wants,
More who boost and less who daunt
More to join the Booster ranks,
More to strighten out the kinks.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1914-07-31

The nomination of John P.
Congdon to be a candidate for
state senator from Ada county on
the Republican ticket has been
filed with the county clerk by DIR.
Il. p. McCalla.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1914-07-31

The thing that made Milwaukee
famous will make you drunk.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1914-07-31

A man who violates the law is
neither a democrat or republican.
but criminal.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1914-07-31

Sixty-five fraternal orders will
not allow liquor dealers to join
them.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1914-07-31

A business deal was closed Sat
urday at Boise when w. j. Camp
bell & Son, owners Of the grocery
store at Eighth and Bannock
streets, purchased the Garrett
Brothers grocery store at 500 Ida.
no street and will take possession
of the same about August 10. The
Campbell firm will move to the
Idaho street store as the building
which they now occupy is to b'
torn down to make room for thu
new Booth Pierce building. Gar
rett Brothers, who own store a
Meridian, will give all their atten
ton to this business in the future
retiring from the Boise field.