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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-09-07
Social and
Personal

MOTHER charming society girl,
N added to the. list q debutantes
,. for the f nnnnhief wa ~ Ms Y M an
Mrs n. Kirk Parrish. Miss Parrish
has been Il much admired member OF
the younger set for some some time, an. and
hef ntrodue.'o rre az asa
and number Of brilliant entertain.
1nents will be incident to her bringing
out Miss Parrish Is ut present spend
Ing the late summer with her mother
at the Brandon Hotel, In Basic City
Visiting III New York.
Miss Elsie Page Ingram, who has
been attending a delightful house
party, of which Mrs. Lardonia II. pa
s saiea wa on Lake George ne' is now At
Cornwall -on- the. Hudson, where Shs
is the mouse guest OF her uncle, the
Rev. w. w. Page, rector Of the Epis-
copal Church in that place. Miss In
gram has been entertained great
deal. aud Will return to her home III
this city about the latter par. or the
week.
SeIdcn--DnyIs.
A very pretty wedding occurred last
evening at haf-after o'clock at 2o21
Monument Avenue. when Aiiss Annie
Saunders Davis. daughter of N. w
Davis, became the bride OF Charles
Binns selden, of Pittsburg,. IA. Palma.
used to decorate the spacious home,
and the improvised altar was draped
in white flowers, the entire house being
canyased in white.
The bride was handsomely attired
in going-away own Of champagne
colored CLOTH with hat and gloves TO
match, and carried shower bouque,
OF lilies of the valley and Bride roges.
she entered the drawing room with
her father, who gave her away, and the
ceremony was performed by the Rev.
Walter W. Bain, Of Crcwe, Va, broth
sr.in-law of the bride.
Miss Lottie Davis. wearing charm
ing gown OF white satin and carrying
bouquet OF La France roses. was her
sisters maid OF honor. Mrs. Shelton
Davis played the wedding march and
annie Laurie" very softly during the
ceremony. Alfred r. Seltsen. brother
OF the groom, was best man. and the
,ishers included Sheltoc Davis and Or.
H. Ward Randolph.
Mr. and Mrs. selden left at once for
san Francisco Cal, where they ex
ipect to make their home.
Returned to Richmond.
Mr. and Mrs. u. v. Valentine, who
have been the guests Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Mann s. Valentine fof the past week
at their beautiful estate. 'Bellenemuss,''
in Powhatan county, have returned
TO their home In this city. Mr.. and
Mrs. Valentine have had number
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-09-07
JONES ARRA|GNS
NEW TARIFF LAW.
Congressman From First Dis
trict Makes Speech at
Gloucester.
Especial to The Times-Dispatch,l

Especial to The -Dispatch1
Gloucester C. H.. September 6.-Wil-
liam A Jones, Democratic candidate for
denomination for the House of Repre-
septatives from the First Congressional
District, addressed the voters of Glou-
cester county in the courthouse yester-
day. Mr.. Jones has server this district
in the lower house of Congress for
twenty years, and with his reelection
will be the oldest Democrat in point
OF service in the House of Represon-
tatiyes.
His chief argument was based upon
the tariff He made clear that the Re-
publican party broke its pledge. Its
platform stood for a revision of tho
tarifr, which the popular opinion re-
CARDS as downward. Mr.. Jones took
several of the articles and discussed
them, such as sugar and linseed oil,
white lead and coffee. pointing out
the fact that heavy tariffs had been
placed on oil except coffee, and the
only reason that coffee was free was
because 1t was an import, without
home competition.
Cannonism was briefly discussed, and
tho break In the Republican party,
such as the last Congress witnessed.
was freely commented on.
Mr.. Jones proved that the high cost
Of living was directly caused by the
tariff, whereas the high pricesspaid to
the farmers for their commodities was
only an economic law. namely. that OF
supply aud demand. Examples We're
cited to prove this. His speech rang
true With the old Democratic princi-
pies, and this fall Gloucester will be
Democratic by u large majority.
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Inyltatlons Issued.

Especial to The Times .plSpatch
fredericksburg, Va, September 6,--
Mrs Kate c. ellis, of Powhatan coun-
ty, has sent out invitations to the
marriage of her daughter, Miss Flor
ence Resale ellis, to John g. Chewn-
ing, of Orange county. The ceremony
will take place at the home of the
prospective brides mother "Wednesday
morning, September IA.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. B, Bruce, Of Caro-
line county, have issued invitations for
the marriage Of their daughter, Miss
Alice Leila Bruce, to Claude Grover
Hufines. The ceremony will take place
Wednesday,, September Fl, at Upper
Zion Baptist Church. In Caroline coun-
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RURAL CARRIERS MEET.

Postmen of Two Counties Hold Con-
vention aud Hear Addresses.
Wadesboro, N, c., September 6.-The
rural carriers of Union and Arson
counties held their annual Labor Day
tons We're considered that will be Of
Interest to all carriers. Among the
attractions were addresses by Editor
Ashcraft. of Monroe; Postmaster p. b,
Matheson. of Wadesboro, and III. b.
Coppedgs. of Rockingham, who will
be one of North Cardinals representa-
tives in the national convention OF let
ter carriers, which meets in Little
tendance was very good and the rural
carriers are taking much interest in
the organization,
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Manchester Bureau,
Times Dispatch,
11o3 Hull Street.

Six southside citizens including one
woman, were brought into Police Court.
No 2, yesterday morning on a charge
of violating city ordinance by per
less than eight feet of the pavement.
In order to give them time in which
10 comply with the law Squire II. a.
Jordan. who is presiding in the alb
sence of Justice H. a. Maurice, con-
tinued the cases for ten days
Those who were reported are b. p.
WARMER, 1914 Hull Street; j. b. Moore
& Co, 1903 Hull Street; Mrs. Poca-
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scmooL OPENS MONDAY.
New Teachers Elected by Board n,
MnyneshOrO.

Especial to ,rhe Times Dispatch.l
Wadesboro. N. c., September 6.-The
Wadesboro graded school Will begin
Monday, September IL, with bright
prospects for an excellent session: AT
present, it seems that the attendance
will be larger than during previous
years. The work done last year on
the grounds is showing up nicely. and
the buildings are improved. The trus-
tees nave reelected Professor j. IL.
McIver, superintendent, and Miss Rosa
Moore as teacher IN the high school
department The other teachers are as
follows: First grade, Miss Bernice
Turner; advance frat Miss. Annie Lee
Harper; second grade. Miss Flora
McKinnon; third grade, Miss Daisy
McKeithan: fourth grade, Miss Jennie
B. Brent: fifth grade, Miss Ethel Dun.
lap; sixth grade. Miss Ethel Terrell;
seventh grade. Miss Lula Walker.
music department., Mrs. Olive Houston,
The new teachers elected are Miss
Harper, of Wakefield; Miss Mckinnon.
OF Laurinburg and Miss Walker, OF
Redford CITY, Va.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-09-07
TYPHOID SPREAD BY MILK.
Conditions in Hnrrisonburg Section
InYcStiuateI by DIR. BRAY

Especial torhe Times-Dispatch,]
Harrisonburg, Va, September 6,--Dr.
having completed the Investigations Of
the typhoid conditions in this part
Of the Valley, according to the instruo-
tions of the State Board OF Health,
which Instituted the Investigations at
1h H. .t'I Rnav acting in ps conjunction with
local physicians, ascertained BY care
fful examination that milk from the in
fected section of West Rockingham
was rapidly spreading tho TYPHOID
Harrisonburg particularly Instant
measures were taken to stop the sale
and distribution Of the milk. and with
in three days there. was a noticeable
abatement of the disease. There have
been no few cases reported within the
past Wseh, anA tbs the scare II na.W aXaF4,
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Man Dies From Injuries Caused by
BLOW on Head With Hoe.
Especial to The INSTRUMENTATION

Especial to The Time3.Dispa tchl
Bristol, Va, September 6,-M L.
Lewis. a popular citizen of Carter
county, Tenn, is dead as the result OF
injuries sustained incident to bloody
cutting ARRAY, near Roam Mountain, a
few days ago. Lewis was not connect
ed with the fight. but was mistaken
for the assailant of man who had
been badly gashed. Without giving
Lewis timee'to explain, his Infatuated
assailant struck him over the head
with hoe. inflicting fatal wounds
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-09-07
Put racks on Driveway.

Especial TO The TImes-DIspatch.I
Newport News, Va. September g.
The police have discovered that sew
eral small boys are responsible for
the spreading of tacks on the mac
adam road between this city and
Hampton. The youngsters. when To-
Gated, said that the autoists had been
doing too much speeding to suit them.
On account of the youth of the boys
they were allowed to go with warn
ing.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-09-07
NEGRO FIREMEN MEET.
Mayor OF Winston-snlem Welcomes
Convention to City.

Especial to The Times Dispatch,l
Winston- Salem, n. c., September g.
There arc more than 3bo negro dremen
In the city, from every section or the
state, attending the twenty-second am
nual session OF Colored FtrrSnen's AS
ISOLATION OF North Carolina, which met
this morning in the courthouse. Mayor
o, b. Eaton was the principal speaker,
Prominent negro tiremen who spoke
were j. S. Plummer, president OF the
association, III, w. Hunter, j. G. LATHE
and j. r.. Raepass, There are many at
fractions connected with the tourna-
ment at Piedmont Park, among them
races OF various descriptions.
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Movement for plnyground..

TSpeCilI TO TIC IlIHeS-IIISptIuH,I
Harrisonburg, Va. September o.
Work has been started on the Harri-
sonburg pnblic Fairgrounds, a move.
ment inaugurated by the public school
board of the town. a two-acre lot
in the rear Of the public school build
ing will be used. An expert athlete
will have charge of the grounds, and
all sports and games including football
and baseball will be encouraged. An
assistant director VIII nave charge
during the summer months.
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Death shroudcd u, Mystery.

Especial to The Times-plspatch.I
DanVllle. Va, September 6.-Deep my
mystery surrounds the tragi: death
Sunday night, near Aiken's Summit,
this county, and about twenty miles
west of here of William Henry Harris q
young farmer about twenty-five years
OF age. The body OF Harris was found
about midnight near barn on the
plantation Of Bud Jones' which adjoins
the place tenanted by the dead man.
The discovery was made by Bruce
Gilley,
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TO Marry in Washington,

Phaup. 621 Hull Street; B. T. Roach,
500 Hull Street. and Julius Miller. 1908
Hull Street,
TO Marry in Washington.
A. C. Jones. Jr., brother of Council
man c.. C. Jones. and Miss Ruth Salo-
mia Jennings, of East Fourth Street.
left yesterday morning for Washing
ried, After the wedding, they will
make an extended Northern tour, visit
ing New York, Philadelphia, Atlantic
City and other places.
Revival Services.
Revival services will be held at the
beginning September IL. The Rev. w.
Il. Burch, the pastor, will be assisted
by the Rev. George H. Wiley, of High
land Park.
Tonight with prayer service, fol-
lowed by series of cottage meetings
Thursday night, On Friday night Mr..
Wiley Will conduct preparatory SER
vice at the church, and on Saturday
night he will address the men at a
prayer meeting.
TO Open New Depot.
The Seaboard Air Line Railway Com
rany's new freight depot, located at
sixth and Hull Streets, will be opened
and ready for occupancy next Tues
day. The new depot is up-to-date in
all RESPECTS. and will be of great aid
in facilitating business over the Sea.
board lines from the southside.
Defends Herself Well.
Evan Mendenall, colored, was arrest
ed yesterday morning on charge of
assaulting Maria Hicks, also colored.
who acts as housekeeper for him at
2l15 cambridge Street. But Maria
knew how to care for herself, and
she smashed a water pitcher on Evans 5
head, breaking the pitcher. and cutting
an artery in the mans neck The ne
gro was attended by DR.. Baker, who
sewed up the wound.
WOUNDS PROVE FATAL
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Arrested on Serious Charge.
I Sne lal 1 q nNha mi n, a .uNiS Ton

Harrisonburg, Va. September s.-
Walter Cook, farm laborer. twenty
three years old, was arrested to-day
the betrayal of Emma Good, thirteen
years old. daughter of Stuart Good
Cook was at work in the field when
arrested. and brought to Jail in Sheriff
Carickhoff's automobile, The girl is
is. very grave, and one that is pun
ishable by death. Cook protests his
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-09-07

torney Berkeley and Detective Ser
gearlt Reynolds, in the girls presence
The child had been taken into custody
on warrant sworn out by her aunt.
Hughes Is a mechanic, employed at
the ship yard, and lives at o3s Twenty
ninth Street.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-09-07
Accepts Call to HarrisonburS.
ISneclal to Tile Times DiSnatch

Harrisonburg, Va, September g.
Rev, George +. Cooke, of Buchanan, has
accepted a call to the Harrisonburg
Baptist Church, to take the place OF
Rev. w. Tupper Wingfield, who re-
signed to go to Lynchburg, Mr., Cooke
will preach his first sermon here Oc-
fOher
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-09-07
Sells Arrlcs 0n Trees.

[speciel 70 The Timcs-nlspntoh,l ),
Harrisonburg. VA, September I'D,
sold his ungathered apple crop OF forty
four acres to the Elmer Ice and Cold
Storage company, OF Indianapolis, Ind,
for $4,000.
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airs. Charles NJ Henblein and daugh-
ter, Miss Dorothy Henblein, who have
been registered at the Marlborough
Blenheim in Atlantic City, have re-
turned to Richmond
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-09-07

John Cutchins has returned to his
with friends in Nansemond county.
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John p. Mcguire and family have
returned TO their home in this city
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-09-07

Miss Edna Vail Branch, who has been
ths guest OF friends in Smithtield. has
returned to Richmond.
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College to Erect gymnasium.

EISpeclal To The Tlmes-plsPHtcH.I
Newport Nsws, Va September g.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS made at Old Folnt
snnsium, to cost $4,000. is to be erected
immediatelyy The college is located
between Ruckroe Beach and HamploIl,
and Ia conducted by the AaVaflan
Brothers. S,s
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-09-07
FACES SERIOUS cHARcE.
John Hughes Alleged to Have At
tucked His Step.Dnughter.
( special to The Tlmes-Dispa

Especial TO The Times Dispatchl
Newport News. Va, September g.
John Hughes, thirty-seven years old
was arrested this afternoon on war
rant charging him with criniinally as
sauitins Annie Ward, his thirteen
year-oId step-daughter. The prisoner
was locked up to await hearing be-
fore Justice Brown in the Police Court
Tomorrow morning.
Hughess arrest followed consul
We al fhig i t.
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Miss Khatt, of this city, is spending
some time in Charlottesville, Va, visit
ing Mrs, j. l., Morrow.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-09-07

Dr. Mark w. Peyser has returned to
the city. after spending ive weeks at
the Rawley Springs, Va.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-09-07

Mrs, James Pollard has taken an
apartment at Gresham Court after
spending the summer ut Brunswick
Inn, Wayneshoro, Va.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-09-07

Nevtson Walker and Robert Scott
have. returned to Norfolk, after visit
ing friends In this city for few days
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-09-07

George Stone, who has been the guest
of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. Il. Stone,
in Fredericksburg Will return to the
city In a few days.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-09-07

r. L. Marshall, of Richmond. i, the
guest OF his sister, Mrs. d. L. Smith,
at her home near ShadWcll Va
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Miss Margaret Bilisoly, who spent
has returned rtf her home In Norfolk,
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In and Out of Town.

In and Out OF Town.
Mrs. Thomas Adkins and children,
Maria and Frederick, have returned to
the city, after spending the summer
in the mountains of Virginia.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-09-07

Francis Rowe, of Richmond. is the
guest OF his parents, Mr. and Mrs,
Joseph Rowe, at their home in Fred
ericksburg.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-09-07

Miss Louise Price. who has been
spending some time in New York, has
returned to the city.
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Mrs. S. b. Witt and children will
leave this :norping TO visit relatives
in Fauquier county, Va, for the months
OF September and October.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-09-07

Mrs, Jack Temple. of Temple
Lodge" near Richmond, lett yesterday
for tho Rockbridge Alum Springs.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-09-07

The Stay-at-Home Whist Club met
last Monday evening with Mrs. Hem
ningham Spiiman, on Floyd Avenue,
Three tables were engaged and the
Brock and John Tyler. The club will
meet next Monday evening at the res
idence of Mrs. c. W. p. Brock, 2o5 East
Franklin Street
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-09-07

Misses Fannie Tabb. Emily w. Mon
cure and Alice p. Moncure, of Rich
mond, are the guests of Mr., and Mrs
Richard O. l. Moncure, in Newport
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Mrs, Fletcher, OF Birmingham. Ala,
is the guest of her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs Walter Grant. at "Grantlands,"
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OF guests during the summer and
will entertain several weekend par
ties before. OPENING their town house
here for the winter.
Guests OF Mrs. Ynncey.
Mrs. Charles Wakes Kittesman, who
has been the house guest Of her sis
ter, Mrs. David Yuncey. in South Hill,
Va, left Monday for Lynchburg, where
she Will spend a few days before re-
turning to her home in Washington
ing the fall months in South Hill
with her daughter, Mrs. Yancey.
Lexington Wedding.
The marriage OF Miss Ellen Lee Rog-
ers, daughter Of Mrs John u. Rogers
OF Lexington, Va, to DIR. George King
this evening at $50 O'clock at the r.
-. Lee Memorial Chapel at Lexington
Miss Rogers VIII have an unusually at
bridesmaids will be Miss Anzolette
Gadsdue, Miss, Ellinor Gadsdue, Misses
Judith and Ellen Anderson, Miss Eliza
Lexington; Miss Mary Richeson, of
Buena Vista. and Miss Elizabeth Bent
Icy. OF Richmond.
DIR. Logan will have as his best
man his brother, r. Bland Logan, Of
New Orleans
The ushers will include David Bar
clay, Washington. d. c.: John l. Camp
bell, Jr,, Lexington, Va; Charles Wat
terman, Memphis. Tenn: Chauncey
Butler Memphis: DR.. Paul McIlheney
and William Henderson, OF New Or
leans
Dance in Caroline.
| A most enjoyable dance WAS given
at Moss Side the home of II. II. Dick
inson, in Carolina county, on Friday
levening, September 2. The barn was
most artistically decorated with trail
| ing vines and golden rod. Those dane
| ing were: Misses Sim. OF New York
jamie Boldware, Vesie and Emma Dick
)inson, OF Richmond, Netty Corbtn and
| Rebecca Marye, Mary Spotswood Car
\ n1ichaek of Fredericksburg. Tally.
Martha and Sue Knox Gordon. Jennie
\ VERIFY, Pauline Kelly, Blanche Mccarty
/ and Fannie Corbin Gordon. Mesdames
Stair, OF Brooklyn; Whiteford Of Bal
| timore; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sim, of
| New York: DIR. and Mrs. VERIFY Dickin-
son, Mr., and Mrs Kelley. Mr.. and Mrs.
III. H. Dickinson; Messrs. Wh!ttemorc
| of New York; Leonard and Victor
/ Pearson, Kelly. T. 3. I'D w. /. Dick
son. Or. Sale. Wallace VERIFY, steven
son Gordon. Count d'Adhemar, Henry
Tompkin, Halsey Dickinson. ]. l.. and
| Spotswood Marye, Hamilton Whiteford
of Baltimore; Philip Stair, OF Brook
| lyn.
Mrs. Robert Gordon, of santee. was
chaperon. Supper was served at mid
night.
stny-at-Home Whist Club.
The Stay-at-Home Whist Club me
| last Monday eyening with Mrs Hen
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ed to the city, after a stay OF several
weeks with relatives at Walkerton,
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Miss Helen Latrop Is the guest OF
Mr.. and Mrs. John G. Hayes at their
apartment in the Hanover.
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.tny-at-Home whist Club.

Mrs. Robert Gordon, of santee, was
chaperon. supper was served at mid
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j. Louis Sullivan has returned to
Richmond. after an extended trip to
Canada. Thousand Islands and Roches-
ter NJ "
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News Of South Richmond

hontas Avis, 1920 Hull Street; B. A.
Phaup. s21 Hull street: B. T. Roach,
500 Hull Street. and JuI,ius Miller. 1908
Hull Street
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India. B. K Paul Cskutta: CANA. Hong Kong
Drug Co japan, Marrya, Ltd. Toxic: So. Aktta-
Lennon. Ltd, Cape Town, &C.. u. 8. A.. Potter
Drug q Chem. Corp. Sole Props. Isl Columbus
Ave. Boston. u. 8. A.
Hs- 32-pasc cuticura Booklet. post-tree, tells
all about Care aud Treatment OF Skin and Scalp.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-05-13
MINERS IN TRAP;
RELATIVES RIOT
Try to Force Their Way to
Rescue the Doomed Men
in Death Pit.
TRYING TO CHECK BLAZE
WHEN PICKED REscUlNG CORPS
COULD NOT ENTER MINE Vii.
lAGES LED 6Y THE WOMEN,
sToRMEb THE PIT.
(American News Service)


White Haven, Eng. May 13.-While
maddened relatives of the 133 miners
trapped In the Wellington colliery
rioted today in an effort to enter the
mine. the pit was bricked up. All hope
OF saving the entombed men has been
abandoned, and the authorities decid.
ed to close the pit in the hope of check
ing the fire which drove back rescu.
ers. overcoming many of them when
they had reached within fifty yards OF
most of the victims.
A special squad of men arrived early
today from Altofts, Yorkshire, with
oxygen helmets, but the flames were
SO fierce that they could do nothing
As the final attempt was abandoned, =
crowd of women stormed the mine and
were repulsed with difficulty.
The most pitiful Of the agonizine
scenes among the relatives of the vic
Tins was when one of the women dash
ed into the pit head, cried for her hus
band. two sons and three brothers
Struggling to enter the mine she
fought off the men who tried to take
her from the pit head, holding heI
position for hours.
A relief for the victims families
was started today. .....