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Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-12-11
TOWN NEARLY WRECKED
Carload Of Naphtha Blown Up and
Causes Great Damage.
TWO DEAD; MANY OTHERS INJURED.
Terrific Explosion as the Result of Wreck Of
Freight Trains on Delaware Division OF
Pennsylvania Railroad-Cars Of Naphtha
Also Explode and the Burning Find Is
Scattered Far and Wide.

Harrington, Del. (SpeciaD.-A terri
bic wreck occurred at Greenwood, a
town of about 700 persons on the Del
aware division of the Philadelphia, Bal
timore and Washington Railroad al
noon.
Owing to a heavy snowfall Engineer
William Sheppard, of freight train No.
5I6o, ran into an almost stalled freight
preceding.
The cars took fire and a car loaded
with naphtha exploded with terrific
force. OF the hundreds Of townspeople
who were hurrying to the wreck sew
eral received serious injuries. Scores
were badly hurt and hundreds suffered
from shock.
About ten feet from the naphtha car
a hole fifteen feet deep and two hundred
yards in circumference was torn up.
The nearby cars were sent in all direc-
tons, the contents OF some being
blown great distance.
The known dead are:
Brakeman Edward J. Roach, OF
GEORGETOWN; taken from the wreck dead.
An infant child died from shock.
Injured trainmen:
Engineer B. w. Sheppard, of Viii,
mington, seriously, having inhaled
| steam and flames.
Conductor Cornelius J. Hall, Will
mington, badly burned.
Fireman John Barker, Wilmington,
badly burned.
Towerman Horace Lynch, Green
wood.
Three oystermen who were working
their way to Baltimore, are missing.
Many citizens were injured or suf-
fered seriously from shock. OF these
the condition of Mrs. w. Morris is
serious.
The telephone and telegraph wires
were broken and communication with
other towns was impossible. AS soon
as possible locomotive was sent back
to Seaford and it returned with a spe-
cial train bringing five physicians from
Harrington.
While the physicians we're looking
after the injured citizens and trainmer
a party of rescuers was at work around
the wrecked train and another party
directed its efforts to the burning
buildings.
The body OF Brakeman Edward J
Roach was found under the first cal
burned to an unrecognizable crisp.
Not one of the hundreds OF homes
of the pretty village intact. Few have
chimneys left and there is not lamp
and but few panes of glass in town.
All telegraph wires OF the railroad
companies and the Western Union ant
Postal Telegraph companies were kill
ed" The railroad officials managed t.
get telephone wire and notified thei
agents to send doctors, nurses anC
hremen to the scene on special train
At the same time all regular trains were
annulled.
Fifteen cars we're wrecked, three o.
which were destroyed by fire.
A whole block of houses was burned
Besides having to rebuild a new town
including churches, schools and hotels
the Pennsylvania Railroads direct loss
| will amount tO 500 OOO
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-12-11
DISCOVERY OF A PLOT.
Reported Conspiracy Against General
tiuentaS.
SEVERAL MEN ARE UNDER ARREST.
Effort on the Part of Few Army Officers to
Induce the Garrison at Panama TO Revol
and Assassinate th. Command.r'in- Chief
-rPesident Roosevelt Receives General
Reyes

Colon (By Cable Through letter
the Panama Government has discover
ed what is alleged to have been plot
against the life OF General Huertas,
commander-in -chef of the forces OF the
Republic of Panama, and an effort on
the part OF few army officers to per-
suade the garrison at Panama to revolt.
If such a plot really existed it was
promptly nipped in the bud by the ap-
prehension at Panama OF four alleged
sonspirators, who were Immediately
brought under guard to Colon and
shipped hence to Port Limon, Costa
RIGA.
The prisoners were all born in the in
.erior of Colombia and have been on
the isthmus for some years. They were
members of the Colombia battalion
which gave its support to the new gov
eminent when the republic was form
I'd and which was commanded by Gen
sral Huertas. They all took the oath
of allegiance to the new republic and
continued to serve in the army. One OF
them is a colonel named Ferol, two
are majors and the fourth is the adJu-
tant of General Huertas.
They declare that the charge that they
were engaged in conspiracy is the
work Of personal enemies, and that
some Colombian who was deported
from the isthmus Immediately after the
establishment OF the republic Novem-
Der Z sent a letter from Port Llmon
addressed to Colonel Ferol. The COM
munication was written in terms I'M
plicating them in such plot. At the
same time they say the writer advised
some Of the officials at Panama to Sc
cure and read the letter addressed to
Colonel Ferol before it was delivered to
him. This was done The four prison.
ers were arrested at the barracks and
lodged in Jail. In the afternoon they
were conveyed to the railway station
where they were placed on board
train bound for Colon.
According to their stateSment, they
we're not allowed to make any explain
atoms. The writer of the letter, they
say, may have been prompted by
desire to injure them because they hae
turned PanamaianS, or the whole plo'
may have been concocted IN Panama
In order to get them out OF the country
because. as Colombians, they were dis
liked here. They do not dare to &c
to Colombia, where they assert they
would be treated as traitors. The gov.
eminent will pay their passage to Port
Limon. They are entirely without
funds and have no means OF earning
living, but they express the hope thai
ultimately they will be permitted to re-
turn to the isthmuS
Upon arriving here the prisoners
we're placed in jail. The reports in cir
:ulation that they attempted to assas'
sinate General Huertas are not true
Nevertheless, the government doubtless
had some evidence against them sufii'
Gent, it is believed, to justify the radi-
cal step of deporting them.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-12-11
Ex.Aldermen Plead Guilty.

Graz I'D Rapids, Mich. (SpeciaD.--As
was Expected, six ex-city officials who
had waived examinations in the Police
Court on the charge of accepting brides
from ex-City Attorney Lent K. SAILS
bury, went into the Supreme Court and
plea ded guilty. Judge Newman deferred
sentence, releasing them under bonds to
appear whenever ordered by the court
Those who pleaded guilty were Corey P.
Bhssell. John T. Donavon, Clark E. Slo-
cum, John McLachlin, Reyner Stone
house and Abraham Ghysels.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-12-11
VENT SAID TO BE- DEMENTED.
Missing Millionaire Reported to be In Phlla'
de!phia.

Richmond, Va. (Specia) A Bristol
(Tenn.) special says: 1t is reported
that Edward L. Wentz, the young Phila-
delphia millionaire, who had been miss
ing since October IA, has been found, and
that he is probably demented.
According to the report, young Vent
is either in Philadelphia or on his way
there. His brother, Daniel w. VENT
went to Philadelphia three days ago.
"Onc of the VENT attorneys, when
asked about the matter, would not deny
that Wentz had been found. but said that
if might be so. Further than this he
would not express himself.
at appears that Wentz has been in
hiding in the mountains not far from
Finney, a station on the Clinch Valley
division of the Norfolk and Western
Railroad"
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-12-11
Two Stories on Bridge.

New York Especially Bridge Com
missioner Lindenthal expects to an
nounce before he goes out of office, OF
January next, a plan for the recon
struction of the present Brooklyn Bridg
at cost of 100000. The plans pro
vide for a second deck to be built above
the elevated tracks and promenade, and
extend partly over the roadway. The
present trolley tracks will be removed
to the upper deck, thereby giving more
room for general traffic on the roadways
Two promenades would be placed on the
upper deck and the present one done
awav with.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-12-11
Roosevelt TO the Rescue.

Washington, d. c. Especially .-Presi-
dent Roosevelt was riding in Rock Creek
Park when he witnessed an accident TO
Mrs. William Pettus, of this city, and
gallantly went to her assistance. Mrs.
Pettus had been thrown from her horse
and lay for a moment unconscious in the
roadway until the President dashed up
and dismounted President Roosevelt
assisted Mrs. Pettus TO her feet while
his orderly went in pursuit OF her horse
Mrs. Pettus was only slightly hurt
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-12-11
MANY MILLIONS ARE INVOLVED.
Federal Courts Take Possession OF
Dowie's Zion City Property.

Chicago (SpeciaD.-Financial diff
culties which began during the crusade
of John Alexander Dowie, the self
styled Elijah Ill.," and his restora-
ton host to New York a month ago
and which have been rapidly increas-
ing since Dowie's return, eliminated
Tuesday in the Federal courts taking
possession Of all the property controll-
ed by Dowie in Zion City, Ill. This
town, which was founded two years ago
by Dowie, has population Of over
10000, is the general headquarters for
Dowie's church, and is said to repre-
sent an expenditure Of 100000.
Fred M. Blount, cashier of the Chi
cago National Bank, and Albert D.
Currier, a law partner of Congress
man Boutell, were appointed receivers
of the property. Their bonds were fix
ed at 100000 by Judge Kohlsaat, OF the
United States District Court, who
made the appointment on the petition
of several creditors. The receivers left
for Zion City to take possession OF the
property
The bankruptcy proceedings against
Dowie were based on the allegations
that he is insolvent, and that while IN
this financial condition ne committed
an act OF bankruptcy by making pref
erential payment, on November 2, to
the E. S. Streeter Lumber Company
for $H75. Dowie has been hard press
ed by his creditors, especially since II
was announced that his recent mission
to New York had proved unsuccessful
financially. =,
Dowie is known to have accumulated
large SUM as the head OF the Chris
tian Catholic Church, the assets OF the
organization being estimated at be-
tween $4,000, 600 and $4,000, ooo There
was large outlay Of money, however.
when Zion City was started. liner
lace and candy industries we're started
and as both OF these ventures never
had been a paying Investments grea
deal more money was tied up. Dowle'
differences with his brother-lll-law, Ste
venson, over the management OF TIN
lace factory, cost more than 100000
and other suits recently begun in Lake
county by creditors are said to aggre
gate large sum.
Attorney Ettelson, representing thu
petitioning creditors, in his argument
before JUDGE KOhlSaat said:
The creditors whom l represen
have reason to believe that DR.. Dowr
is insolvent. Judgments have been &C
cumulating against him for severa
weeks past and there was every lndica
ton that the overseer Of Zion congre
CATION could not pay his debts. lr
such a crisis the creditors sought pro
lection for their interests in the Bank
ruptcy Court. 1t is impossible to es
innate the liabilities or assets o,
Dowie. lions affairs are complicated
and it will take several weeks, l be
lieve, before any idea Of Dowies h
nances can be had"
Judge Kohlsaat at first refused to ap
point a receiver for the property on thu
ground that Dowle should. have notice
OF so important a proceeding. nle
listening to a further account OF Dow
les affairs from Mr.. Ettelson, Judg'
Kohlsaat decided it would be we'll tt
have the receivers appointed before tin
property at Zion City could be dissi
pated. He, therefore, entered the or
der appointing Messrs. Blount and Cur
rier
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-12-11
The President A Legatee.

New York SpeciaD.-President
Roosevelt is to receive 100000 and
his children, Kermit and Ethel, $4,000
each, from the estate OF the late James
King Oracle, an uncle by marriage OF
the President. The will has been ad-
mitted to probate in the Nassau County
Surrogate's Court. The will is long
document, covering every detail OF the
testator's possessions, and forgetting
none OF those related tohim.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-12-11
To Flight Boil WeeviL

In the House Representative Burgess,
of Texas, introduced bill to lessen the
damage of the cotton boil weevil, direct
ing the Secretary of Agriculture to APP
point cotton commission in his depart
ment, to include residents Of the. State
of T exas and Louisiana, to study the
problem.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-12-11
United States REQUEST OF Korea.

Seoul, Korea (SpeciaD.-United
States Minister Allen had long inter
view with the Emperor OF Korea on
the subject OF the request of the United
States for the opening to the COM
merce of the world of the Korean port
OF Win, on the Yalu river. No def
mite decision was reached The gov
eminent has been placed in dilemma
by the demand of the United States.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-12-11
Batt!eship Commissioned.

Newport News, Va Especially The
United States battleship Missouri was
placed in commission at the plant OF
the Newport News Shipbuilding and
Dry Dock Company Tuesday. Super
intendent Walter A. Post made short
speech, turning the ship over to the
Government, and Captain Cowles,
brother-in-law OF the President, receiv-
ed the vessel in the name OF the United
States Navy. The Missouri will go
to the Norfolk Maynard, preparatory
TO a Southern cruise.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-12-11
I !rauciat.

Tom Lawson advises the purchase OF
Amalgamated Copper.
About SI5,ooo,oco gold has been ell
gagged for import since the movement
started couple OF weeks ago.
Pennsylvania Steel preferred reccdc
5 points to 70. There is no reason
whatever to think that the 7 re- cent
dividend will be cut.
Pittsburg bank exchanges were $44,-
600 900 smaller in November than III
the previous month and $IS,5oo,oco less
han in October. 1902
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-11-13
Grand Scoop in Shoes.

The balance of these sample lines now select
ed to go with a rush. Find samples in the
best and leading shoe manufacturers in country,
gathered together for this monstrous manuf-
acturers' outlet sale, such all the known
makes; as Lapel Shoe Co., St. Louis, Noyes
Woman Shoe Co., St. Joseph, Missouri; B. P.
Smith C Sons Co., Chicago, Illinois and Myers
Shoe Co., Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Battreal
Whittingbun Shoe Company.
The above named firms have a reputation of
making high grade shoes We secured their
entire fall sample lines at SO 1-3 per cent dis
count and arranged our bargain tables for quick
selling commencing Saturday, Nov. IA.
Infants Moccasins, pair Zoe
lot children's kid shoes, sizes to 8,
trimmed, values up to 75c, choice .........ASc
A sweeping clearance on Misses and Boys
Wei Kid shoes also Box Calf and Kangaroo
Calf shoes, warranted all solid, values up to
81. 80, choice $50
Boys warranted all solid school shoes all sizes
up to 1-2, with cap toe, pair. .SSc
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-11-13

in the new Military Coat, of very
fine All Wool Worsteds. A suit
made to sell for $500 on sale Satur-
day ........ $3.50
Boys two piece Knee Pant Suits,
made of All Wool materials IN dark
patterns. ages to Is years-Suits
were marked to sell for $2.50-On
sale Saturday ................$1 .39
BOYS KERSEY OVERCOATS-
Dark Gray patterns, made long,
with Velvet Collar-a $500 Overcoat
for .... S2.90
A LOT OF BOYS ALL WOOL
KNEE PANTS IN DARK COLORS
Ages 4 to Is years-choice. 35c
Youths Heavy Corduroy Long
Pants-the best made. ..-...- 5 .49
One lot of Mems Strictly All Wool
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-11-13

Ladies' fine Dongola shoes, patent cap toe,
warranted all solid, per pair. CSC
One Grand assortment of Ladies' Fine Kid
shoes, patent cap toe, patent trimmed, values
in this lot up to $3.50, to make sweeping clear
The Biggest bargains we have in Ladies'
shoes is from $3.50, 49, 90 and $50 Fine kid
sample lines.
Don't buy one pair, but enough for 3 or 4
when you see the values arranged for quick
Mems warranted all solid work shoes also
Mems buff shoes, plain or cap toe, lace or con-
One big lot of Mems sample shoes, Box Calf
Wei Kid, corona cut, light and heavy sole shoes
in this lot worth up to $500, sale Saturday,
styles very fancy, 20 styles to select from, val
ues up to $500, choice, pair. .......... $3.50
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-11-13

The rise Saturday to give the
people the largest sale ever held in
Topeka. Our determination to I'M
load heavy winter stock leads us at
this time to create a money saving
event. This should crowd our store
to the curb with ancient and de-
lighted buyers. One lot of Mems
All Wool Suits in plain and as
sorted dark colors. the new Military
Coat-values up to $10.00-Satur-
day .... $4.75
Mems Gray and Blue Kersey
Overcoats, full length. made with
Velvet Collar. Our former selling
price was $3.50, at this outlet
sale ........ 1918
MEMS VERY FINE BLACK
WORSTED DRESS SUITS, made
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-11-13

Pants in very heavy winter weights,
assorted dark patterns-200 pairs on
sale, at a pair ...........S1 .75
Mems Heavy Duck Coats wind
and water proof. with Corduroy
color, innerlined, $1.30. Mems All
Wool Work Shirts. value 43c.
Mems four-ply Linen Collars, all
latest style makes, always Is cent
seller. Saturday they go each 1Oc.
Mems Rubber Collars, bright or dull
finish, each 20 cents. One lot of
Mems Wool Hats, large sample line,
purchased at just so cents on the
dollar-comes in any color you want
or any shape that's made. The big
lot of $3.50 values, each &c. Men S
fall and winter Caps, light and
heavy. IS and so cent values, at 1oc-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-11-13
Big Slaughter Sale of Carpets Rugs, Oil Cloths Shades,
Lace Curtains Every Item a Bargain

Every union ingram carpet, wool and cot
ton mixed, all new patterns, thereal SOC value
on sale Saturday, yard .............- 35c
Very heavy best, all wool ingram carpet
in new elaborate designs, carpet equal to
any $1.00 value, we place on sale Saturday
3b OOG
Full 36x72 brussels rug in large
sortment of Persian patterns with knotted
fringe, close them out Saturday each. S las
Heavy floor oil cloth. comes liz or 2 yards
wide, in large assortment of new patterns. all
you want of any width, per SO. yard. 25c
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-11-13

and four dray loads of whisky. wine,
beer. gin and other liquors were alb
Thompson, proprietor of the Royal bill
lard han and joint. has reolevined the
stuff. and the chief has until Satur-
day night to decide whether or not he
of which will reach up into four fig
ures. a representative of the booze
dealers checked up the goods as it
was loaded.
! Lou Arnolds disorderly house at 301
Kansas avenue was raided during the
night. and one woman. Emma Stoats.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-11-13
Mighty Underwear Sale.

Table after table of Underwear piled out for terrific sell
of this manufacturers outlet SALE We determined
make this three days sale totally eclipse attempted
here elsewhere Bargain Table No. is Misses and
Chdren's Jersey Ribbed Fleece lined Vests and Pants, all
up this lot that positively
buy for less than % Close them out under the
red sgn each 10 cents.
Boys Misses GreN Ribbed Fleece lined Union
Suits heavy winter weight % coats.
The surprising offer Ladies' first line Jersey Ribbed
Vests and Pants silver color full taped-a the new
bargain price 10 cents garment.
For this days should create sensation
when this offer leads Strictly natural wool underwear all
garments that always sells at SO
cents; piled bargain table at 80
The spring clearance Mems Wool and Cotton Fleece
Underwear, all Shirts and Drawers. Not
this lot cost less than 90 cents and touch the
% cents vaue-on sale Saturday at SO cents garment
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-11-13

Ladies IaiIor=made Suifs-The pop
ular Seiber cloth-the shirt waist style comes in
blues and green's. The suit made to sell for
$18; close them out during this sale -. So. 80
A Heaping Bargain Table of La
dies Tailor-made Dress Shirts--made
of all wool materials, selected from six different
sample lines; value up to S4-a choice. 81. so
The next bargain lot is in Ladies' very fine
Tailor made Skirts, from all-wool materials, in
blacks, browns, greys and blues, nicely trimmed,
values up to S6-choice ...............S So. 90
Here is startling news-Ladies' fine tailor
made Dress Skirts; Meyer-Gostlen' entire sam
pie lines; come in plain and fancy mixed goods
Zibelines, Scotch mixtures, broad cloth and all
wool materials, all finely tailored, values in this
lot up to SO; we have 800 to sell during
this sale-each. ........ S4.OS
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-11-13
A Criminal ofense.

The run on the st. Louis banks shows
how easily a panic of that kind may be
started. In this case there is reason to
believe 1t was started by idle and, per-
haps, malicious rumors from Chicago.
originating. proba bly,, with stock manip-
ulators. The banks and n7oneyed in
situations Of ST. Louis are conservative
" managed and as little likely to get
into trouble as any in the country The
run of Tuesday demonstrated their
perfect solvency. but it was a cause of
sround1ess alarm to a great many peo-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-11-13
Stirring Sale of
Blankets aud Bedding

200 pairs, full 10 colored cot
ton blankets, grey or tan color,
our regular SO cent blanket, to
create big, rushing trade, Sat-
urday, pair. 45c
Full extra large size, strictly
all-wool blankets in grey, red or
white. Blanket made to sell for
$500 will go on sale Saturday,
pair .S2.0S
Good quality muslin
sheetS-fun 72x9O size, with
wide hem, on sale Saturday
each -. SSC
Large, heavy, wide. bed
spreads, German Mar
settles patterns = Spread
that you cannot buy any place
for less than $1.50, close them
out ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS outlet sale
each. 1900 -.--.-..--.--0 $50
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-11-13

New Fray Barg ain Surprise-If you
want to be tempted to buy new coat Saturday
come and look at the line of over 200 swell jack
cts The Harry Zibelines, the real light tans, me-
dunn and browns, also blue and black-all fall
styles-values in this lot up to S14. We place
them on tables and arrange for quick selling Sat-
urday-ehoice- .....-...........-.@ 81. SO
Misses and Chdren's Jackets-the garments
all stylishly made striking cloths; more than
20 different styles; childrens sizes to IA years.
and reds. all nicely trimmed-each =. So 40
400 Ladies' New Shirt Waists-The
combined lot Of three different sample lines, the
new mercerized Oxford coth-plain black, blne
and red; all-woo waists; also light and dark
finish styles; all latest styles and makes; values
Up to 50. 50-to clean them out Saturday-your
choice. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. OSc
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-11-13

number of teamsters and their horses.
and I have noticed that the old fash
toned morse talk with which I was IA
Hniliar up state is almost unknown here.
In it's stead the drivers say HI,
there and Get along and shout nu-
merous other directions that I do not
care to mention. The animals seem TO
understand these strenuous remarks,
and obey fairly well. but I can't help
wondering Why the owners have aban-
doned the Gee. Whoa. haw, Of my boy
hood days. New York Times
| Buy a 1oc Bachelor cigar for sc.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-11-13
cat would H.ve some Bee,

When Mrs Fernandez. the theatrical
agent. moved to her summer home in
Larchmont size found herself near to a
borrowing neighbor Sometimes il
was a cut glass punch bowl, a silver
soup ladIe or a drawing room lamp.
When these articles were not returned