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Smyrna times., 1911-11-15
WOMEN AND CHILD
SLAIN IN FLAT
BROOKLYN TAILOR FINDS HIS
FAMILY MURDERED.
Bullet Apiece Kills Wife. Young Daugh-
ter and Mother-in-Law - Quarrel
Over Property the Cause.

When Adolfe Lofaro attempted to
enter his home, on the second floor
of the tenement at 739 Park avenue,
Brooklyn, he found the door bolted.
He couldn't understand when he
knocked why his wife, Marchella, and
her mother, Mrs. Antoniana Delomo,
didn't come to let him in. He thought
that they would scarcely leave his
five-year-Old daughter Rosie alone in
the fiat with the evelen-months-old
baby girl Eleanora.
LofarO ceased knocking and listen
ed. From the bedroom beyond the
kitchen he could hear the small Flea
nora protesting at being neglected.
Lofaro finally put his shoulder to
the door and forced it in. The kitchen
was empty. He went on into the bed
room that was the first of the three
rooms that were strung around the
front of the house.
There he found the baby fretting in
its cradle, and there, too, he found the
others. They lay in heap beside the
disarranged bed, his wife, his mother
in-law and his little daughter There
was blood upon their faces, and when
he spoke to them they didn't stir.
LOfaro ran into the hall screaming
that his family had been murdered.
His cries attracted his neighbors and
some of them went inside and
Strengthened out the bodies so that
they lay side by side, with the little
girl between the older women.
The murderer apparently had acted
with deliberate calmness. Examination
of the kitchen showed that, after COM
mitting the triple crime, he had wash
ed his hands before leaving the apart
ments.
Mrs. Delomo had fought hard for
life. Her clothing was nearly torn
from her body.
Later the police examined the bod
les. They found that Mrs. Delomo and
Mrs. Lofaro had been killed by shots
in the back of the head. One bullet
apiece had been enough The little
girl was shot in the left tanlnlA
Smyrna times., 1911-11-15

oreG to terroTize the inhabitants by
wholesale executions. Those whose
queues had been cut off were behead-
ed by the dozen, but Friday, when
the order for a general slaughter was
given, the whole native city was in
vaded by the Manchu soldiers, who
ruthlessly massacred men, women
and children. The aged, the young
and the babes in arms were shown
no mercy.
Thousands of Chinese poured from
the gates until it was estimated that
fully 10000 persons had escaped. Be-
fore nightfall 10000 more, represent
ing every class, the merchants, the
gentry and coolies, had gotten away.
Meanwhile the Manchus searched the
narrow streets of the city, and the
houses of wealthy merchants were
sacked. Any queueless victim was
beheaded Immediately. The cores
pondent saw women executed and
their children stabbed and trampled
under foot
The order appeared to be that any
one wearing anything white which
suggested the white badge worn by
the reformers must be killed forth
with. A white pocket handkerchief
marked the possessor for death.
White shoes, which are worn by the
Chinese as a sign of mourning, were
a signal for the execution of the
wearer
The horror of the massacre cannot
be described. An attempt to estimate
the number of innocent people and
nOn-cOmbatants slain would be fu-
tile. The Chinese found wearing for
eign clothing Immediately fell a vic.
tim of his advanced taste, but for
eigners were not mOlested Their pro
tests against the massacres, however,
were disregarded and even laughed at.
Fires sprang up everywhere and a
large section of the native city was
burned. The Manchus, driven to bay,
cornered and glutted with blood, hav.
ing despoiled the goods of 100000 in.
habitants, watch the flaming city from
the height of Purple Mountain.
Smyrna times., 1911-11-15
MANCHUS SLAY
NANKN CHINESE
MASSACRE is UNPARALLELED
IN MODERN HISTORY
Any White Bit of Clothing Marked the
Wearer for Death-lmperiaI SOL
diers Stay Regardless of Age.

Historic Nankin, China, is the
shambles of the Manchu butcher. The
sun set upon a scene of fire, rapine,
desOlation and butchery unrecOrded in
modern history.
About $4,000 Manchu and imperial
Old-style soldiers hold Purple Hill,
where they are entrenched, while
from beneath their stronghold they
are driving before them hordes of
Chinese out of the city.
Innocent Chinese, leaving every
thing behind them, are fleeing terror
stricken and destitute, to the shelter
in the fields at the rear of the re-
form forces. The latter, numbering
between 10000 and 10000, are impo-
tent to check the slaughter or avenge
the slain because of their lack of am
munitiOn.
The revOlutionists had delayed a
second concerted attack upon the
Manchus pending the arrival of am
munition expected from Shanghai
The Manchus took advantage of the
situation.
made a demonstration, but did little
shooting, and there we're few fatali-
ties. The main body of the reformers
remained in camp three miles distant
from the city awaiting the arrival of
ammunition, which is coming in boats
on the river and being brought across
country on pack horses. Reinforce
ments also are coming from every di-
rectiOn. They are raw and ragged
recruits, but determined, and the
final battle promises to be desperate
ly fought.
The foreigners are being treated
with the utmost consideration.
When the gates were opened the
people thronged toward the country,
each carrying his belongings and
driven by the imperialists. Soon af-
terwards the carnage began. Since
the night of Nov. 8, when the first
attack was made by the revolution
lists, the Tartar general has endeav-
Smyrna times., 1911-11-15

DON''IS NOtS NIONN-OUI III EUyIdHu.
The doom of boxing in England
was pronounced when an injunction
was obtained in the magistrates
court in Birmingham, prohibiting the
Moran-Driscoll fight. The boxers and
Austin, the promoter, who arranged
the fight, weer bound over to keep the
peace. This decision is regarded in
all quarters as the death knell of box
ing in England.
Smyrna times., 1911-11-15
RICHESONPLEADSNOTGUILTY
Trial of Clergyman Accused of Killing
Girl Set For Ian. IL

Girl Set For Jan. IS.
Rev. Clarence V. T. Richeson, who
is charged with the murder of Miss
Avis Linnell, pleaded not guilty in the
Suffolk county superior criminal
court in Boston before Judge Sander.
son, and the date of the trial was
fixed for Jan. Is.
Ball of Fire In Mine Blow Up.
By an explosion of gas in the Henry
Clay shaft at Shamokin, Pa, William
Gaskins and Joseph Lesloskie We're
caught by a ball of fire and badly
burned. They were hurled many fec
by the force of the explosion.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-06-29
GRAND LODGE OF MASONS
To Lay Cornerstone of Ionia's New
$4,000 Post Office Building on
July Fourth.

Arrangements have just been CON-
pleted for the formal laying of the
cornerstone of Ionia's new postoffice
building by the Michigan Grand
Lodge of Masons on the morning of
July 4, and this impressive ceremony
will be most fitting opening for
such Fourth Of July celebration as
Western Michigan has seldom seen.
Hon. Gerrit j. Diekema, of Holland
will deliver the address at the close
of the ceremonies, and many promi-
nent Masons from all over the state
have signified their intention of be-
ing present.
At the Chautauqua grounds in the
afternoon, two games of Base Ball
will be played, the first one Pewamo
VS.. Saranac being called at 1890 p.
m. At 400 p. m. Greenville and
Ionia are to play, and as this is the
first time this year these two teams
have crossed bats, the game is sure
to be a warm one.
A chorus of 5000 to 10 1000 people
joining in the singing of America "
Columbia, the Gem Of the Ocean,
Michigan, My Michigan" and other
patriotic songs, under the leadership
of Miss Susan T. Garfield, of the
Pittsburg Playground association
will be the inspiring introduction tc
Hon. j. Adam Bede's grafton, "Oui
Country, its Problems and Progress,
and a magnificent $1,000 display oil
Pains Fireworks at 500 o'clock In
the evening will close the days en-
tertainment. During the day tn,
Kalamazoo Concert Band will Civ,
several concerts, some on the Chau
tauqua Grounds and some at Cit.
Hall Park, and they will also pla!
several selections during the Pain
Fireworks program.
Special trains both east and ives
on the Grand Trunk railroad will
leave Ionia after the close of tn
fireworks, and a special train vii
run from Ionia to Greenville on tn
Pere Marquette railroad, leavin
Ionia about 10000 p. m.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-06-29
NewSy Business Locals
For Busy People Looking
For Bargains. ...........

Canning supplies, Mason fruit jars,
Salty glass top jars, Jelly glasses,
Mason jar tops, Rubbers and Parafine
at money saving prices at PatteTson's.
Have you seen those iceless ice cream
packages in O'Bryon's window? They
are the latest things for carrying ice
cream.
Japanese Lanterns and Candles at
Patterson's.
Come 10 Hull's for best values in
watches.
Just received another lot of Lawns
will place them on sale Saturday at 44c
the yard-Bricker's Bazaar.
Some rare values in Diamonds at
| Hull's.
Fire works at Pattersons.
Picnic supplies, Covered lunch bas-
kets, Plates, Lunch sets and Paper
napkins at Patterson's.
A full stock in Edison Records in
two and four minute at Hull's.
MILDLY Waists 95c at Bricker's Ba-
zaar.
Hammocks and Croquet sets al
Patterson's,
| The management of the Ionia Chau
tauqua Association are planning on
making the Saturday evening program
one of the very best of the Assembly.
who have already been extensively
advertised, they have secured Miss
Margaret Dell Adams, the we'll known
Reader. Miss Adams is reader who
always pleases. In manner she is alb
solutely natural and unaffected. She
is close student OF human nature, and
her representations are true TO life.
Twenty ball Roman Candles, one
half point Sky Rockets DC each N
Patterson's.
The very latest in thin wash goods
Just received-l0c lie TO 25c tina yard.
Now is the time to buy an Edison
Photograph, just the thing for vacation
, time. See A. Il. Hulls stock.
Lost-Monday afternoon on Pleasan
or West Center ST., pair of gold rim
/ med glasses, finder please leave at Ban
] ner office and receive reward.
My stock Of Sterling silver is at it
e best-Hull the Jeweler.
Five new specials in our candy de
partment loo pound at Patterson's.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-06-29

Mrs. Ella Lewis went TO Sand Lake,
Monday, for a few weeks visit.
Mrs. f.. a. Sanborn returned to Lake
view Monday after a short visit at Ray
Rimes.
mrs. j. II. Armstrong left Wednes-
day for few weeks visit with rela-
lives at Petoslley.
Miss Linda Erickson left Monday
for few weeks visit with relatives and
friends at Cadillac.
Mrs. Bert McNaughton was called
TO Big Rapids, Monday to attend the
funeral of cousin.
Miss Leora Lovegran returned TO her
home at Coral, Monday after short
visit with her sister, Mrs. Alvin Camp.
Mrs. Grant Steel has purchased the
residence on the corner of Pearl and
Mary streets recently owned by Mrs.
Alice A. Norton.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-06-29

Born June %, 1911, son TO Mr.. anc
Mrs. Joseph Jacoby.
w. l.. Covert and wife were in Ionis
from Saturday till Monday.
Miss Gladys Eggleston left Monday
summer Normal for few weeks.
Mrs. Ella Bennett went To Cedar
Lake, Monday for few days visit.
Miss Orah Leinaar left Monday fol
weeks visit with her parents at Kala-
mazoo.
Philip Young went TO Grand Rapids,
Monday for short visit with relatives
in that city.
Mrs. NJ. Unger went to Detroit, Mon.
day for few days visit with her sor
who resides in that city.
The Misses Della Brewer and Lor.
eta Chaffe went to Caledonia, Mon
day, after short visit with Miss Jessie
Presley.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Moore returned to
their home at Grand Rapids, Monday,
after short visit with relatives and
friends in this city.
Mrs. 5. A. Storey and Miss Margaret
Green of Greenville arrived here Mon.
day, for short visit at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Potter.
Miss EIoranoa Wash hnrn loft Mon
day for Ann Arbor, where she expects
To spend the week enjoying the features
attendant upon graduation days.
Married in this city on Saturday
afternoon at 4:30 O'Clock, by Rev. G.
w. Maxwell, Arthur V. Giddings and
Miss Mable Andrews, both of this city.
Mrs. George Ravell's brother who
has been recently released from a
Mexican prison is Ben Hemingway in
stead of Bloomington" as the types
made us say last week.
Mrs. Fred Beckwith and daughter,
Evelyn left Monday for weeks visit
in Grand Rapids, at the home of her
brother. She was accompanied by her
mother, Mrs. Robert Squiers.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer McCracken of
Maple Rapids are spending few days
in this city the guests of their children,
Frank and Edna McCrtcken and Mes
danes Elwood Rockefeller and Milo
Luck.
Miss Jessie Leonard returned Thurs
day from Oberlin, Ohio, where she is
attending college. She was accom-
panied by her friend Miss Lucy Gar
win, of Fremont, Ohio, who will spend
her vacation with Miss Leonard.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar Stanton return
eel the last of the week from the Eighth
Annual Meeting OF the Michigan
Electrical Association. The meeting
was held on board the fine steamship
Minnesota, the party boarding the boat
at Grand Haven, going thence TO the
500 and thence to Mackinac Island
from where the return trip was made
TO Grand Haven. Edgar says ii was
one of the finest trips he ever took and
they both had very delightful time
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-06-29

Mr. and Mrs. Nell Curtis were Grand
Rapids visitors, Wednesday.
Mrs. Matt Lafiier is spending a few
days with friends in Grand Rapids.
William j. Wilson transacted bust
ness ut the probate court Wednesday.
c. III. Mcpherson of Toledo has been
spending few days with his wife in
this city.
Miss Ruth Sherwood has gone To
Greenville TO spend her vacation i'm
that city.
Miss Eva Oberlin left Wednesday for
a short vacation with relatives al
Blanchard.
Miss Abbie Orden left Monday foI
Cadillac for short visit with friends
and relatives.
| Mr.. and Mrs. James Banks left
Wednesday for short visit at Grand
Rapids and Hastings.
Mrs. Ernie Moore and daughters left
Wednesday for months visit with re-
latives at Battle Creek.
Mrs. Will Darling and son Donald
left Wednesday fol ten days VISIT
with her sister at Farwell.
Miss Bertha Howe left Tuesday for
Flint where she will spend her vacat-
ion with her sister and mother.
Mrs. A. Garfield left Monday for a
two weeks visit with relatives and
friends at Lakeview and Trufant.
Mesdames Martha Smith and w. A.
Whitney went to Grand Rapids, We'd
nesday, for short visit with relatives.
Mrs. Harry Stacy left Wednesday
for few weeks visit with relatives
and friends at Standwood and River
dale.
MissAntoinetteThom from Pitts
town, n. Y. is visiting her cousin, Mrs.
Mary +. Moon, and the Demorest
families.
The Wabasis Club will be opened for
members Saturday July l. Everything
will be i'm readiness TO give meals at
regular hours.
Mr.. and Mrs. Huri who have been
guests at Henry A. Smiths for several
days, left Tuesday for their home in
Grand Rapids.
Mrs. Fred King of Seattle, Washing
ton, arrived Wednesday for three
months visit with her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Joseph Brown.
Stephen Hudson and daughter,
Emeline, returned TO their home at
Decatur, Wednesday after months
visit at Joseph Hudson's.
Mrs. John Williams of Petoskey
arrived here Wednesday for few
weeks visit at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Asher Shaw and other friends.
The ladies of the Nj. f. church will
serve fifteen cent supper at the church
dining room Saturday evening, July l..
Ice cream will be served with the sup
per.
W. +. Hetherington arrived home,
Tuesday night, from his eastern trip
to the National Hotel Mems Associa-
ton. His trip was one round of ova-
tons and pleasure from start TO finish
and he returns looking even younger
~ H., etc ~
l.. L.. Essex of Detroit visited with
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. b. Essex,
from Friday till Monday returning to
Detroit, Monday evening, taking his
wife and son, Lyle, home with him,
they having made three weeks visit
with his parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Guy ID. Weter returned
last Saturday from a delightful we'd
ding trip. They took water trip on
one of the big liners from Detroit to
Duluth, and rail trip from Duluth to
Ypsilanti, stopping two days in Mimi
eapolis, st. Paul and Chicago on the
hompward trim
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-06-29
Leaving Time p. M. Railroad

Leaving Time p. Nj. Railroad
To Grand Rapids-l0:l2 a. M; 1907 and
9:08 p. m.
To Saginaw-S:23 n. M; 2:43 and 6:52
p. m.
To Ionia and Detroit-l0:40 a. M; 4:o9
p. II.
To Howard City-7l7a m; 5:36 p. IN
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-06-29
Cash paid for cut hair and combings
trs. w rights Embarrassing parlor.

@. L. for the feet the perfect toilet
requisite, makes lifes walk long. Man
ufactured by the National Chemical
Co.-Greenville. Buy some Of it.
Lost-A gold locket and chain with
initial +. i'm back with white sets.
Finder please leave at Banner Office,
and get reward.
4-1w
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-06-29

Ladies in need of hair goods will
find what they want at Mrs. Wright's,
over the Peoples Bank. Phone 1876.
Leave your hair orders with Esther
Olsen. Braids, pufis and pompadours
made from your own combings or fur
nished upon application. Your pat
ronage solicited, and pleasing results
promised. sos Harrison Ave. Phone
62-3
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-03-24
MEMORY BAD
MIND GOING
But Mrs. Perry of RoIita, Built Up
Her Shattered Nervous System
BY Taking Cardui.

Rolita, Tenn.-"I suffered with sick
headache for three years." says Mrs.
Lizzie Perry, in a letter from this
place Il was so nervous at times,
could hardly bear it.
had the blues, and everybody
thought I was losing my mind. My
memory was bad. l had pains in my
side, and I was hardly able to go.
l would have been in my grave II
had not taken Cardui. Now l am
stronger than I ever was before, and
l feel like a new person.
I am thankful for what Cardui has
done for me. I wish all women who
suffer would take Cardui, and be hap
by and healthy"
Cardui's success in benefiting and
curing sick and ailing women, is due
to the face that it is building tonic
for the nerves, as well as for the ply
steal system.
Being composed exclusively Of vege-
table ingredients, which act gently
and sympathetically in a natural way.
it does its work safely, reliably, and
without bad after effects.
Fifty years Of success prove these
facts
Isn't it reasonable to believe that
Cardui Will help you? Ask your drug
gist.
1t is certainly worth trying.
N. H.--Vrfte tor Ladies' Advisory
Dept. Chattanooga Medicine Co.. Chat
tapOOEa, Tenn, for Special Instructions,
md 64 page book, "HOmc Treatment for
Women" sent in plain wrapper, on re-
quest.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-03-24
CURE THAT SORE THROAT

Sore throat is Inflammation of the
mucous membrane of the throat, and
if this membrane happens to be at all
sensitive a predisposltion to sore
throat Will exist.
{ Paxtine Toilet Antisepuc is both a
preventative and a cure for sore
throat because 1t possesses extraOr-
binary cleansing, healing and germi-
cidal qualities. Just little in a glass
of water. used as a gargle, will quick
~ relieve all soreness and strengthen
the mucous membrane OF the throat.
and thus overcome all tendency to
sore throat
Paxtine is far superior to liquid an
tiseptics or Peroxide for all toilet and
hygienic uses.
Paxtine may be obtained at any
drug store, % and soc a box, or sent
postpaid upon receipt OF price by The
Paxton Toilet Co. Boston, Mass
Send for free sample.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-03-24
/ stared 1t him.

i GI ulm.
You come now to me with proof
that my lady baroness traffics with
Mexico as well as England" he re-
sumed. THAT is to say, YturriO
meets my lady baroness. What is the
inference? AT least, jealousy on the
part OF Yturrio's wife whether or not
she cares for him. Now, jealousy be-
tween the sexes is a deadly weapon if
well handled. Repugnant as it is, we
must handle it"
l experienced no great enthusiasm
at the trend of events, and Mr.. Cal
houn smiled at me cynically as he
went on. L see you don't care for
this sort of commission. At least,
this is no midnight interview. You
shall call in broad daylight on the
Sonora Yturrio. II you and my daugh-
ter viii take my coach and four to-
morrow, I think she Will gladly re-
ceiVe your cards. Perhaps also she
viii consent to take the air of Wash
ington with you. In that case, she
might drop in here for an ice. In
such case, to conclude, I may perhaps
be favored with an interview with
that lady. | must have Van Zandts
signature to this treaty which you
see here"
But these are Mexicans, and Van
Zandt is leader Of the Texans, their
most bitter enemies!"
Precisely. All the less reason why
Sonora YturriO should be suspected"
4 am not sure that | grasp ali this,
Mr.. Calhoun
"PprhaDS not Won nrespntly will
know more. What seems to me plain
is that, since we seem to lose val
liable ally in the Baroness Won Ritz,
we must make some offset to that
loss. If England has one woman on
the Columbia, we must have another
on the Rio Grande!"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-03-24
CHAPTER XXI.
Politics Under Cover

TO n woman, the romances she makes
are more amusing than those she reads.
-TheOphile Gautier
1t seemed quite correct for the
daughter of our secretary of state to
call to inquire for the health of the
fair Sonora Yturrio, and to present
the compliments OF Nine Calhoun, at
that time not in the city of Wash
ingtOn. Matters went so smoothly
that l felt justified in suggesting a lit
tie drive and Sonora YturriO had no
hesitation in accepting. Quite natural
", our stately progress finally brought
us close to the residence of Miss Cal
hOun. That lady suggested that, since
the day was warm, it might be well
to descend and see ii we might not
find a sherbet; oil of which also
seemed quite to the wish of the lady
from Mexico. The ease and warmth
of Mir. CalhOun's greeting to her were
such that she soon was we'll at home
and chatting very amiably. She spoke
English with but little hesitancy.
LUcrezia Yturrio, at that time not i'll
known in WashingtOn'S foreign colony,
was beautiful, in seneuous, ripe way.
Her hair was dark, heavily cOiled, and
packed in masses above an oval fore
head. Her brows were straight, dark
and delicate; her teeth white and
strong; her lips red and full; her chin
we'll curved and deep. A round arm
and taper hand controlled a most art
full fan.
MI Calhoun expressed great sur
prise and qualification that mere
chance had enabled him to meet the