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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-10-29
Mine Death Roll
Forty-seven Dead,
Three Missing

RoYALToN, ILL.,. Oct 2s-The death
roll In the disaster at the mine OF the
Franklin Coal and Coke company near
here yesterday was placed at fifty at
noon today after all but three men who
had entered the mine before the explo-
sion had been accounted for.
Forty-seven bodies had been recovered
at noon. and It Is thought that the three
missing men still are in the mine. o.
II was developed today that most of the
deaths were due to the reversal OF the
air as soon as the explosion occurred
On the other hand. mine officers state
that the reversal of air also pre- rented
a much heavier loss OF life in that IL
drew the afterdamp out Of the lower
workings, where many of the workers
had begun to scatter when the explosion
occurred.
The reversal OF the air fan drew the
poisonous gases into the airshaft, thereby
causing the death OF the men who had
not gone far into the workings and who
rushed TO the airshaft for safety. At the
same time fresh supply of air swept into
the main shaft, through which the men
thhcIoO Nti0 W Ahi NhN NoNNNhi
created by the withdrawal OF the gas
laden air In the workings. This fresh air
then was drawn up the shaft.
1t developed today that there was no
fire In the mine and that the reports of
fire started from the fact that several Of
the bodies recovered soon after the ex-
ploslon were charred.
James ID. Brown. mine manager, today
said that he gave the orders TO reverse
the air. He was walking from the engine
room TO the shaft when the explosion oc-
Cured He shouted to the engineer 10
reverse the air fan. Browns story fol-
lows
The men had Just gone down and
know most Of them had gone far from
the shaft. The reversing OF the fan
forced fresh air down the main shaft &c
the men. A cage was at the top and
jumped into It and went TO the bottom
Il found seventy-five men near the
shaft who did net know the air had been
reserved and were starting toward the
air shaft. i turned them back and they
were all saved. The cages were not
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-10-29

damaged. The men were quickly hoisted
TO the top.
The men further back quickly dis
covered that the air had been reserved
and made their way to the bottom of the
main shaft and were hoisted to. the sur
face. Some of them were overcome and
had to be assisted. They all revived as
soon as they reached the fresh air"
Leo Bellamy, who was srescued from
the mine, today told how the reversal
of the air brought death to some. He
said;
II was walking along the main air
course when the explosion occurred
About fifty men were scattered along
the air course. ! heard a distant rumble
and then it was like q cyclone. Timbers,
coal and dust, were hurled through the
entry tried to get back TO help my
brother but the fan had been reversed
and was pulling the air damp towards
u.s. The only one besides me who could
get away was a man whom 1 did not
know"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-10-29
FIRST THOUSAND TONS
OF FOOD SENT TO BELGIANS

LONDON, Oct. 2S-The Dutch steam
ship Coblenz will sail from England to-
night for Rotterdam with the first
thousand tons Of food purchased by the
American commission for the relief OF the
Belgian people. Colncident with the de-
parture of this ship, the Belgian govern
ment has announced that hereafter all
movements for supplying Belgium with
food must be conducted through the
American commission. which is the sole
body authorized by all governments con-
eerned. both belligerents and neutrais, to
perform the task.
This announcement was made because
OF a group Of wealthy ostend residents
wishing to contribute 10000, failed to
get in touch with the commission until
they had cabled to Washington. All con
tributions and supplies are under the pro.
lection Of American and Spanish diplo
matte representatives, but the actua
work OF distribution will be in the hands
OF the American commission.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-10-29
HUMAN MORE PRECIOUS
THAN LAUNDRY MACHINES

WATERLOO, Ia, Oct. S.-(Special Tel
egram.)-Iowa laundrymen In state con
vention discussed many live problems
Fred v. sherman. Fort Dodge. said hui
man machinery IL precious and pleaded
for more humane treatment Of employees
declaring human machines receive this
least consideration, and the welfare OF
help makes for greater efficiency. Tut
and shower baths were among the com.
forts advocated. q. ID. Wolf OF Chicago
advocated cost accounting which would
soon lead to uniform charges by laundry
men.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-10-29
GERMANS MAINTAIN
FOOTING ON USER
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from NisupOrt TO Dixmude. They crossed
last Thursday. but were prevented from
advancing over the main waterway at
that time, On Saturday they succeeded
in getting across the second channel and
nearly reached the railway line. They
were finally driven back after fierce
fighting, and Il Is the railway embank-
ment which now forms the main line OF
the Belgian defense from Nieuport TO
Dixmude
During yesterday morning . German
force entered Dixmude and for 4 time
psrRlyEed the defenders. who appeared
later TO have recovered themselves and
turned on the invaders.
Heavy street fighting resulted In the
capture OF the greater part of the Ger
man battalion
The correspondent pays . high tribute
70 the Belgians for their valor and te-
nAcity. He says;
"On top OF two months hard fighting
followed by a long discouraginE retreat
and while tired and disoryanixed. they
were called upon to hold the line OF YseI
when they well deserved a rest YET
they fulfilled the task longer than wal
expected under trying conditions. Tit
infantry has been IN the trenches almos
without reposs for ten days. drinking
only the water from the canals which
they are guarding. with little opportlnit!
70 prepare a hot meal and constantly
under a rain OF German shells"
|
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-10-29
RUSSIAN WINTER
NOW FIGHTING ON
SIDE OF ALLIES

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the attitude OF the population, which is
increasingly anti-German.
Threatens German Rear.
The PetroErad correspondent OF the
Times. under Tuesdays date, says:
''The news Of the occupation Of Lodz
IL regarded In military circles as ex-
tremely important because OF the pres
ence OF a large cavalry column there
which threatens the whole line Of Ger
man communication. The Germans will
DO unable 70 withstand the terrible threat
TO their left flank. and this cavalry
movement may precipitate developments.
compelling the Germans TO fall back
upon Czenatochowa, In Russian Poland.
close to the silesian frontier. and TO
weaken extremely the Austrian defensive
IN Galicia.
The Chronicles Warsaw correspondent
sends q dispatch which was delayed In
, transmission, In which he says: The
Russian winter, which. brought ruin to
Napoleon and must mean the greatest
hardship for thu German troops. hiss set
in early this year. When our train crossed
the Beresina river near. MinalC. a few- davs
ago. q blizzard was raging and the fields
and forests whereabouts were covered
with snow. All the way from Moscow to
1 Warsaw the weather was bitterly cold"
LINE sixty-TwO Miles Long.
PARIS. Oct. 2s.-The following official
statement about the war in the east was
issued this afternoon
ITO tho south OF Warsaw the fighting
extends from Rawa to the junction OF the
River liza with the Vlstula on a front
100 kilometers (sixty-two miles) long. In
the region TO the northeast Of Rawa the
Russians have inflicted heavy losses on
4 the Germans There has been furious
fighting IN tho forests between Kozieniea
and Radon.
I'm Gaiicia the Russians are making
progress. To the south OF sambor, in the
marrow valley OF the Podbuj they sur
rounded the Thirty-eighth division OF the
Hungarian honved. together with dotach-
ments from the landsturm. ana destroyed
them completely. capturing twenty pieces
OF artillery and quantity of war ma
teriai.
Tn East Prussia partial attempts at Z
counter offensive movement on the part
OF the Germans resulted in failure"
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many with the army Of the Portuguese
republic. According TO reports, Manuel
ives recently In Portugal.
Thirdly, the unrest In Albania seems 10
be CROWNS. Not only have both Italy
and Greece announced their intention OF
protecting their interests In this territory
By force Of arms. but the Turks are said
TO bo active In a campaign TO send troops
ana proclaim Albania . part OF the Otto
men empire.
Mines In Atlantie.
Aside from these political outcropplnga
Of the great war. England received .
shock In the news that a steamer. the
Manchester Commerce. had been sunk off
the coast Of ireland by q German mine.
Up to the present time all such disasters
have been confined to tho eastern coast
The region where this vessel was struck
IL on the first route OF the great Atlantic
liners from Liverpool and OF the Clyde
line steamers from New York and Cana
dian ports. The inference 10 that th'
Germans. by penetrating this area, hoped
to reach the transports bearing Canadian
troops TO the British isles.
or the battle on the Yser London ha'
heard little news this morning. The Ger
man rush 20 reach the French coas
would appear for the time being held II
check, but the fiercest fighting continues
with the Germans delivering harder blow
on the line between Dlxmnde and Ypres
following their failure to make progress
between Dixmude and the coast. Britisi
naval guns. IL IL said. have resumed theil
bombardment along the coast. and co
ioasai German losses are reported. TIT
Belgians. London newspapers admit, hav'
suffered terribly, but other losses Of tn
French and the English no mention y
made.
Allies Advance An south.
While the Germans are making thel
supreme effort in West Flanders. the al
lies have been quick to press the advAn
tAges offered at other points on the lin
By the removal OF German troops TO IN
German right wing. This probably nc
counts FOR the progress claimed by tn
allies near solssons at Berry-Au-Bac 4
the center. ana TO the east OF Nancy
where the Germans. according 20 tn
French official announcement. have bee
driven across the frontier. From all thes
points. Il is understood. the Germans too
men and flung them into Belgium
The crown prince Of Bavaria IL sal
now 20 be In command OF the Germa
forces on the Yres. and q h reported this
he has been wounded.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-10-29
NEW YORK BROKER HELD
IN LONDON RELEASED

WARRINGTON. Oct B-oeorse W.
STENCIL. a New York broker. recently
held IN London with tit.5oO IN his posses
sion. which he was carrying 10 Germany,
has been released, according 70 word 10
the State department today Relatives
OF STENCIL In New York presented To the
department. information 20 show that the
money was 10 pay off two notes held IN
German banks.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-10-29
Italy May Occupy
Section of Albania

PARIS, Oct. 2s,-The action of Greece
In occupying the southern end of Albania
is regarded by competent observers here
to be news OF great moment and which
may cause Italy also to occupy a part
OF Albania
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-10-29
Liverpool Grain MARKET.

LIVERPOOL, Oct. 3.--WHEAT-Spot
quieti No. Manitoba, IS Adj No, 2, 81
Id; No. 3, IS l0d; hard winter, Sc 11hd.
CoRN-spot quiet; American mixed
new, Is ID =. 81
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-10-29
Bee Want Ads Produce Rs-ulsA


HAGERSTOWN, Nd. Oct as,-F1re
which partially destroyed the Antietam
garage in the Sherry building and the
Hotel Baldwin today caused an estimated
less Of stoo00 eeventy-five automobiles
IN the garage were destroyed. IL IL be-
iieved the hotel win have TO be entirely
rebuilt
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-10-29
Omaha Proof:

Ma Mary Adam. 2s2e s. I7th ST..
Omaha. says; my kidneys were Af-
fected and sharp pains darted through
BY hack, causing me 10 suffer terribly.
The kidney seeretions were also un-
natural Deans Kidney Pills acted like
magic. correcting the trouble from the
kidney secretions. I have had little
trouble OF this ane since.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-10-29
Children's Sweaters, TOques,
Auto Caps, Hoods, Leggins, Mittens

Children's Caps, Toques
and Auto Bonnets, all styles,
colors and prices.
Boys Sweaters, oxford,
browns and cardinals, 6 to
II years.
Children's Oolored Wool
Mittens, good and warm for
these mornings, 25c, 35c and
SOC.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-10-29

Wool Sweaters, Leggins
and Caps to match, in white,
navy blue, brown, cardinal.
or oxford, 1925 to $5.25.
Chilhren's Sweaters, white
and colors, sizes 6 to IL
years, $500 to $3.50.
Children's White Wool or
Silk and Wool Mittens, with
or without thumb, 25c, 35c
and SOC.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-10-29
GGUL SHELLS WIN AT YPRES
Officers Arriving at Paris Tell How
They Wiped Out the Germans.
.RUsE EFFECTIVE ON THE ENEMY
Defenders Cease Firms and Manip-
uIate SO that Teutons Come in
sight snd Ave Then
Pat 90 Rout.

PARIS. oct. T.--This IL how a portion
OF the German lines northeast OF Ypres
was taken yesterday. according 20 Of
ficers who have arrived in Paris from
tho battle line:
A series Of light four-inch guns. three
inch field batteries. each invisible from
the front were disposed behind the nat
ural cover OF undulations In the field, bits
Of wood, ruined farm houses or dry ra-
vines The guns. working 10 their full
capacity Of four shells 10 the minute.
sprayed bursting projectiles over the
German trenches In a vide belt before,
over and just behind the carefully dug
and rooted field works that r. the usual
thing with the adversaries. The German
infantry, as long as they kept inside she
covered trenches. were secure, except
from the chance OF shells falling d.
rectly through the narrow space left for
rife and machine gun fire
Germans Rush Into Shell Fire.
The French infantry. from the rear of
their own line of trenches. got up as II
for the usual run for the German lines.
The French guns. at a moment agreed
upon, ceased their fire. and the Ger
| mans. suppoEihE the usual charging rush
was coming. ordered up their reserve in
| fantry. who were held outside OF the
| shell zone. to support the slender lines In
| their trenches
The French infantry. although firing
| heavily. did not charge. The French ar
tlllery changed their range and at a sig
nal by telephone from the French
| trenches caught the German reserves
coming on the run, 100 yards behind
their works, with n shattering shell fire.
which broke formations and seemed to
bring down a third OF the men in the line.
| They simply could not advance through
the section of bursting slsells.
French infantry Charges.
The French infantry then charged and
won their way through the fire from the
German trenches. which they took with
/ the bayonet.
The pushing OF the Germans out OF
France opposite Nancy yesterday and the
establishing OF French positions inside
the German frontier Is regarded as an
! important achievement at this Juncture.
| proving that the allies are capable of
carrying the war into the enemy's coun-
try while holding their invading army
In check in the north.
The blue Devils" as the Germans cali
the French light infantry operating in
the Vosges. again justified the terror in
which they are held by the enemy. They
led the final rush which forced the last
of the Germans out OF French Lorraine.
| These troops hesitate at no sacrifice to
/ gain an end. The Second battalion, en-
ulating the First battalion. which took
the first flag from the Germans, held the
vantage ground gained despite great
losses.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-10-29
Answer the Alarm

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You will get the
alarm In time
backache or dizzi-
ness OF disorders OF
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Heed the warning.
Live simply. flush
the X idneys by
drinking plenty OF
pure water. and use
Doan's Kidney Pills
20 help stamp out
the cause OF the
trouble
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building the
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-10-29
GERMANS MAKING
DETOUR TO CROSS
LINE NEAR YPRES

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The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-06-23

were unfortunate enough to be
brought into his court on civil cases
as well as criminal matters.
An examination of the records in
this case is suggestive fthe fact
that early in his judicial career
Judge Speer ascertained the limit to
which he could go before liability to
impeachment for Official conduct
would accrue and went as close to
the line on many occasions as safety
would permit"
In a summary OF Judge Speerts
court method the report says that
Judge Speer has used with tremend->
Gus effect upon juries the right to.
sum up the facts in case. ''It was
rare, indeed, that jury was per-
mitted to return q verdict contrary
to his wishes, regardless of the
facts" says the report, referring to.
JGdgesSpeer as a man of Literary
attachments, oratorical ability and
keen intellect
The committee says that it seems
incredible that the famous Hun case,
involving a large Georgia estate,
should have been permitted to drift
along for so many years in Speer's
court.
That Judge Speer has allowed his
friends liberal fees in bankruptcy
cases. the report says, cannot be-
questioned. However, the report
says, charges have not been sustain
ed that Judge Speer was guilty of
unlawful and corrupt conduct fn
cases where hYs son-in-law had a
contingent fee.
The report also says that the fol-
lowing charges have not been sus-
tanned to the extent that they should
be made articles OF impeachment:
That he has abused his Official
power by using court officials as pri-
vate servants.
That he was guilty of oppressive
and corrupt conduct in allowing the
dissipation of the assets of bankrupt
estates. The committee says. how
ever, that the dissipation of estates
in certain cases has been "deplor-
able"
That there have been corrupt
abuses of orders in appointing re-
ceivers without notice or just cause.
1t IS stated that the circuit court
of appeals has found 1t necessary to
criticise Judge Speer for reckless
issuance Of injuncbions.
The majority report sets out that
other charges declared unsustained
TO the extent of tustifying impeach-
ment include:
That Judge Speer uses drugs ex-
The evidence on this poin..
is quite insufficient.
That he used the court funds for
personal uses.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-06-23
BURIED ALIVE
IN BROOKLYN
WORST ACCIDENT YET RECORDED IN SUBJ
WAY WORK
MANY TOLERS CRUSHED WHEN HALF A BLOCK OF FOURTH
AVENUE CAvtD IN ON THEM THIS MORNING

New York, June 23.-Fifty men
were buried alive today when the
walls Of the new Fourth avenue sub
way, under excavation, collapsed.
The accident occurred at Seventy
sixth street and Fourth avenue,
Brooklyn.
Ambulances, policemen ani fire.
men rushed to the scene. Within
half an hour after the accident three
bodies had been recovered. Four
others were taken out mortally in
jured. ALI were badly crushed.
The cave-in extended for half a
block down Fourth avenue and was
the worst in the history of subway
construction In Greater New York.
The victims were working under the
sidewalks when the structure gave
way and tons of earth, concrete,
bricks and stone crashed down upon
them.
LOSS OF AT LEAST FIVE LIVES
New York, June 23, 1908 p. M.
-Thirty-two men were trapped to-
day in the collapse of the Brooklyn
subway. 1t is believed at least five
are dead.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-06-23
NAON THINKS HE HAS SOME
THING NEW

The plan of Minister Moan for
settlement of the Mexican problem
as laid down before the .mediators
American and Mexican delegates
under. strict pledge of secrecy, ap-
peasr to be to allow the two fac
tons in Mexico to settle their diff
ferences by direct parleys. These
negotiations may be held at Niagara
Falls. The mediation conference
will take recess while the federals
an constitutionaEsts are so engaged.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-06-23
LETTING HIM
Off LIGHT
REPORTED THAT JUDGE sPEER
WILL BE ALLOWED TO
RETIRE

Washington, June 23.-The pro-
posal has been made among mem
'bers of the House judiciary commit
tee to retire Judge Sperr of Georgia
by bill to be introduced in the
House covering his case. The law
will provide that federal judge who
has served continuously for twenty
five years may retire at his own dis
cretion. The bill will be introduced
shortly.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-06-23
SENATE HONORS
OLD SOLDIERS
FEDERAL AND CONFEDERATE
VETERANS PLACED ON THE
SAME FOOTING

Washington, June 23-For the
first time in it's history the Senate
ate Veterans and passed a resolution
offered by Senator Hoke Smith of
Georgia, providing that all civil war
veterans, whether of the Federal or
Confederate army shall be eligible
to appointment as fourth class post
masters without any age limit.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-06-23
COURT SUSTAINED
THE Commission
INTERMOUNTAIN RATES OF IN.
TERSTATE BOARD DECLAR-
ED EFFECTUAL

Washington, June 23.-The Inter-
state Commerce Commission's So
called intermountain rate orders
were sustained as valid yesterday
by the supreme court which held,
at the same time, that the long and
short haul clause of the interstate
commerce law was constitutional.
Both had been attacked by transcon-
tinental railroads.