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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-13
Telegraph and Telephone
Wires Badly Damaged.
COMMUNICATION DIFFICULT
Messages Sent in Roundabout Way
to Reach Northern Cities.
DAMAGE IS SLIGHT HERE
Trees Mostly Affected, Though
Lightning Struck Three Places.
Baltimore Hard Hit.

Gangs OF linemen Of the Western
Union and Postal telegraph companies
today are busy repairing the damage
OF last night, which cut off direct COM
munication between Washington and
Philadelphia, New York and other
points to the north and east.
Messages are being transmitted by
both companies. although they are Sc
verely handicapped in having to send
them over roundabout routes. badly
congestins the wires available. On
the Postal lines. the Pennsylvania
railroad route and two turnpike routes
were still out Of commission this
morning somewhere north of Balti-
more and TO circumvent this messages
are being sent over what is known as
the Cumberland route. from Baltimore
TO Cumberland. and thence to Pitts
New York Chicago wires are tapped.
The Postal lines west all are in good
condition. and to the south trouble Is
being experienced with but one wire.
in the vicinity of Raleigh. n. c.
The wires of the Western Union Com
pany west and south are working as
usual. but TO overcome the trouble caused
by the break in the wires running north
and east, somewhere between Baltimore
and Havre de Grace, the messages are
east. Three gangs of linemen are at work
trying to remedy the trouble. and the
company expects to have the wires work.
ing again by this afternoon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-13

Washington. As 1t was. part Of the val
ley near the golf links of the Baltimore
Country Club was inundated. Thousands
of chickens were reported drowned in
their coops.
Travel on the roads between Mount
Washington and Arlington by way OF
Belvidere avenue was impossible at
times owing to the great rush of water
and deposits Of loan. sand and clay.
The United Railways were forced to keep
gangs Of men at work cleaning the tracks
of the Mount Washington line of OBJ
structions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-13
Telephone Wires Damaged.

The Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone
Company suffered much as result Of the
storm damaging it's long-distance wires
north of Baltimore. II was not until late
last night that communication could be
got with northern cities over a single
wire.
The wires Of the Pennsylvania railroad
and Baltimore and Ohio railroad to north
ern points were broken by the storm. and
for sevelel hours there was considerable
delay in the traff1c.
Although there was considerable rain
and lightning in Washington. the dam
age was not as severe as last Saturday
evening, as there was not so much wind.
Reports were received at police
headquarters Of three places which were
struck by lightning. The roof of Trim
ity Church. 5th and streets
southeast. was struck and some
Of the tile roof broken. A flag pole
on the northwest corner roof of the
House Of Representatives Office build
age resulted. a tree on Massachusetts,
avenue northwest extended was struck
and badly damaged.
Trees Badly Damaged.
The police report showed trees
blown down at 70s AZ street southwest.
on AZ street between Virginia ave-
nue. and E street southwest. 1927
Potomac avenue southeast. LIST and X
streets southwest and one on Sd
street between Maine avenue and Mary
land avenue southwest.
Limbs reported broken of were at
2115 II street. 1912 Q street, North
Carolina avenue between 4th and 5th
streets southeast. 2535 Wisconsin ave-
nue.. 1901 5th street. 1s45 9Th street
14th and Q streets. 1894 9Th street, 1902
street. Massachusetts avenue east
OF Wisconsin avenue, 1713 / street and
~ and X streets southwest
A gas lamp was broken at the north
east corner Of I'd and E streets north
east, while sewer Is INSTRUCTED at
Fox Hall and Canal roads northwest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-13

The connoisseur of fine linseries VIII
experience rare pleasure in eatnerlhs
treasures from this lot: hurry. LOT .,,e
combinations" and loVehest oo"h'
and Skirts. Third floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-13
Samples at Sa.6S, SD and $3.50.
Made to Retail Up to $500

The day for the illtting and ilwearing Summer
Corses gone. THE Girdle Toptle Bon Ton" Corset
be these torrd days with unaoyed comfort and
grace, and the price need be than S..
The Royal Worcester Summer also meet every
requirement of STYLE comfort and durability W. samples
for as little S6odurng the visiting
In this breezeswep private parlor the fitting these
corsets is no task to the expert you. On third floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-13

Silk Gloves, 16-button-length. with
double finger tips. In shades to match
the summer girls costume and stock
ings.
First Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-13

Continuation Garments of nm
nainsook and "Flaxon," trimmed Wit
dainty laces and embroideries.
sizes in one style or another. Thir
floor.
Chariton courier., 1911-11-03
Resolutions of Respect

Whereas. God In His wisdom
has seen fit TO remove by death
from our midst. and from the
bosom Of his family. our beloved
brother. Charles Smith. who died
October 10. 1911. therefore:
Resolved. that in the death Of
Bro. Smith. Pee Dee lodge No.
496 A. r. & A. M. Of Musselfork.
No, has lost one Of It's mos,
faithful and loyal members, the
community n good citizen. the
bcrcaved family n loving COM
panion and n devoted friend.
Resolved. that we thus express
our deep sorrow for the loss that
We have sustained in the death
Of our brother. and we hereby
extend TO the sorrowing family
our sincere sympathy In their
bereavement. and commend them
70 the loving care Of the Father
Of Mcrcies who alone can COM
fort us in our deepest distress.
Be II further
Resolved. that these resolu-
tons be spread on the lodge
records, and n copy Of same sent
70 the Charlton Courier for pub
lication. and q copy placed m the
hands Of the berca we'd family.
John WEIGH,
DR.. G. +. Griffith.
c. W. Shoemaker
Committee.
Chariton courier., 1911-11-03
Halloween Night

Halloween night was observ
ed with the usual solemnities
Considerable unnecessary dam
age was done, but altogether the
citizens escaped quite as well al
could have been expected. Chief
Iisdale and a few officers in plain
clothes, were on the alert as well
as several business men all night,
70 hold whatever was fastened
down, having no hope that any.
thing loose or that could be jar
red loose would be found in its
|place Wednesday morning. The
chief corraled a small army of
all sorts and sizes and previous
conditions as ii was spinning
around Main street with a thresh.
ing machine separator in tow,
marched il off to the City bastile,
but before he could land itinside,
II became demoralized and broke
away from him and was heard
Of no more. The separator re-
mained in front Of the Courier
Office next day with the cyclone
stacker nozzle pointed at the
Herring Pharmacy and the grain
spout towards Benefits shoe
store, the tongue at the Courier,
the apron at Longwells Cafe and
the blower at Thrash's meat
shop. The midnight jewellers
had no design in the arrange
ment Of the machine. for until
they were copped they intended
30 plant il between the court
house and Jail. No disturbance
in bull dog neighborhoods. The
young women or girls brigade
performed a stunt eclipseing any
put on by the boys, when they
placed a summer swing on top Of
a telephone pole near the school
house. When il is considered
that il takes a man at each
corner TO successfully handle one
Of this kind while on the ground,
the mid-air manipulation TO the
top Of a 30-foot pole is a perfor-
nance unequalled in circus gym
nastics. The two girls who
the pole and pulled while
the others boosted. and with no
spurs or pulleys. are in the Ben
nett CREASED pole event next 4th
Of July. Oh well, its a year yet
ill another hollowe'en. so what's
the difference?
Chariton courier., 1911-11-03
chraneyiIIe Chips

Robert Watson and wife spent
Sunday with their mother Mrs.
James Norman.
Rev. 7. ]. Shearon is still con-
fined to his bed with but little or
no change In his condition.
Master Leroy Bennett spent
last week In the Centenary
neighborhood.
Little Mary Walter Coleman Is
improving after an attact Of
malarial fever.
Mrs. Lot Shubeck spent Sun
day with homefoIks Mr.. and
Mrs. c. s. Dameron.
Ben Burlington and wife Of
Salisbury visited Geo. Preston
and attended the burial Of r. ].
Ellis Monday.
A shadow Of gloom came over
our community Sunday Oct %
when the news was spread that
Franklin ]. Ellis had suddenly
passed away at his home at
Guthridge Mills. the doctors not
being able to diagnose his case.
He wss % years Of age and was
. generous hearted man, always
wiling blend q helping hand 10
those In need. He will. be sadly
missed in the community where
he lived. After impressive
funeral services held by Rev.
Hise assisted BY c. 8. Dsmeron
oil that vls mortal of Franklin
Ellis W. laid 70 rsst By TIE ids
|of his father and noehx b
Corinth esnstsry b swsit ths
'UsurEoc(fo1 uprn-
Chariton courier., 1911-11-03
Edward F. Goltra Of St. Louis
New State Committeeman

NeW state committeeman
The state committee selected
Edward F. Goltra National Com
mitteeman to fill the vacancy
cabsed by the death Of Col.
Moses Wetmore.. It is averred
that the action of the committee
in selecting Mr.. Goltra instead
Of Z. Y. Mitchell of Nevada,
was intended to discountenance
the action Of the harmony meet
ing in Kansas City and repudiate
the official performance of the
same state committee at Jeffer-
son City and declares against
any binding effect of the demo-
cratic platform in this state. 1t
is claimed that the selection of
Goltra was by the Frances
Clark Stone combine against
Reed and Folk, who were advo-
eating E. Y. Mitchell, and that
il means that whatever the state
committee can do towards get
ting the Missouri delegation to
the National Convention for
Clark or Harmon, will be done.
Many ardent supporters Of Gov.
Folk believe this action will. as
they claim ii vas intended. put
him out Of the question as a
presidential candidate. In our
opinion il does no such thing.
Many Of this same state commit
tee were members Of il when
Folk was an aspirant for other
Office than president and il is
matter Of history how the COM
mittee helped him. One very
important thing it did accom-
plish at that time. however. and
that was to show how very little
its acts amounted to when
not in accord with the views of
common every day democrats.
There are thousands OF demo-
crats in the state who are for
Folk for president only because
Of the action Of democrats at
the Kansas City harmony meet
ing. Others because the Jefer-
son City convention unanimously
endorsed him and so expressed
L in the Democratic state plat
form. and a large army Of demo-
rats who are and have been for |
him for anything in the gift Of
he party. who will be much dis !
by the late action Of the !
'tate committee. We see no oc-
,asion for fearing that theI
party In the state will suffer. |
,et
Chariton courier., 1911-11-03
Salisbury ScribbIings

/ Ave G' uoolcT VI I1uRO, OOlO.,
is here on a business visit.
c. M. Prescott is building a
five room bungalow in Peters
addition to be occupied by his
son Will. Maybe.
The "Singin Skule" entertain.
ment was post poned, on ac-
count of the illness of Mr.. Ham.
mond, until Nov. 10.
Jacob Meyer and wife leave
this week for Oklahoma City
where they will spend the winter
with their children.
The remains of Mrs. Rock Up.
ton tnee Cravins) were brought
here Tuesday for interment, she
having died at her home in New
Mexico last week.
Robt. Donaldson aged 63, un-
derwent successful operation
for appendicitis Tuesday morn
ing, at his home. DR.. Zillman
using the knife. We hope for
his speedy recovery.
Ed. Hale is holding a pro-
tracted meeting at Moscow
Mills, Mo. He is becoming quite
a successful evangelist and has
more calls than he can fill, having
accepted a pastorate here.
The Teter's divorce case tried
before Judge Davis at Marshall,
NO.. Oct. Bird and taken under
advisement. was decided in
favor Of the plaintiff. The
plaintiff being awarded a decree
Of divorce and $50 a month ali
mony. The case may be appeal
ed.
Miss Era Leone Asbury was
taken to Moberly Sunday after
noon where she underwent an
operation at the hospital for ap-
pendicitis. She rallied nicely
and the chances for her recoy-
cry are bright. Her many
friends are delighted to hear
that she has such bright pros
aects for complete recovery.
c. c. Hammond. one Of our
attorneys and most prominent
citizens. is still alive. at this
writing "wednesday morning.)
but with no hope Of recovering.
All his friends can do Is stand
helplessly by and witness his
passing. The whole town is
deeply concerned for him and
prayers are going up for his re-
Everything is being
done for him that can be done
but he lives in a comatoSe con-
iition. unconscious Of Il all.
Chariton courier., 1911-11-03
Corn Show

The Corn Show at Brunswick
had IL entries for the prizes.
and a fine display Of samples.
Herbert Leach. Shannondale
won first prize with 10 ears OF
yellow. Ollie Munson. Bruins.
wick. End with 10 ears white.
j. v. veatch. Keytesville. 3rd
with 10 ears white and B. M.
Drace, Keytesville 4th with 10
ears yellow corn.
In case Herbert Leach cannot
use the $50 scholarship in the
College Of Agriculture il will 20
10 winner No. 2 and 50 on.
After an excellent address by
C. B. Hutchinson. c. c. Carl
stead. chairman Of the meeting
called those present to an ex-
ecutive session, at which was
formed a Charlton County Corn
Growers Association Of which
7. E. Leach is president. L. p.
Chapman. vice-president. G. w.
Dicmer. secty.. c. c. Carlstead
Field Secy.. and DIR. J. 7. Dewey
treas. The association started out
with Is charter members, and
win grow TO be an important and
influential body II back number
politicians do not invade and
Il. A fee of soc Is
to defray expenses. and
we recommend every corn rais-
ar In the county join Il.
The association expressed its
appreciation Of the address on
,orn raising by Mr.. Hutchinson
md the courtesy Of the meeting
place extended by Misses Murrill
md Kinkhorst. and adjourned.
Chariton courier., 1911-11-03
Bethany News

Jno. vanderveen has q new
boy at their house.
Mrs. Edna Taylor visited home.
folks last week.
Mrs. VIM. willett Of Keytes.
vile visited Mrs. Luther Owens
over Sunday and attended preach.
ing at Bethany.
The young people Of the
neighborhood were highly enter.
taincd at Don Mason's wednes-
day night Of last week.
A revival meeting began at
Bethany Sunday. Evangelist
Newman Is doing fine preaching.
Come out and hear him.
John Rains wife and son Obi
and wife are preparing TO move
10 Hubbard. Mo-. Obi having
purchased n blacksmith shop
there. Geo. Fry will live on the
Rims farm.
Everything is on the boom in
this neighborbood. Mr.. Baker
is building a new barn. the church
has just recently had new grant
told walks put down 10 add 10 Ia
appearance and some have been
grading the roads which put them
In fine condition.
Chariton courier., 1911-11-03

able man for any community,
but as 1t was, he will be greatly
missed by q great many in his
old neighborhood. A new con-
dition Of affairs will be inaug-
urated around and about Guth-
ridge Mills, and a new leader
will appear to set the pace for
the partisans Of the dead, but no
such control or continuance Of
conditions can be enforced by
any other as they were by
Franklin Ellis.
-
Joseph Pulitzer. proprietor Of
the World. New York and Post
Dispatch, st. Louis, died on his
yacht off Charleston Sunday
morning. He had been in poor
health for several years. but
clung to the management of his
properties until he started on
this cruise to the West Indies.
Starting at the very bottom Of
the ladder, this remarkable man
reached all but few rungs from
the top, and won him a fortune
estimated at forty million dollars.
The press notices in the greatest
papers Of the day are practically
one III ihproclaiming his greatness.
Chariton courier., 1911-11-03

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
|eAt the lovely suburban hons
of the brides brother. Locus
Hill near Brunswick, Wednes
day evening Oct. 25 Mr.. RUBY
w. Benecke and Miss EleanoI
Floy Magruder were made ont
by the vows they took to hvt
and cherish each other SO long AZ
they both should live, Rev,
Robert White sealing the vows
by the authority of a minister Of
the gospel. Before an alter
decorated with flowers and ferns
and in the presence of nearly
200 honored friends and guests
they knelt while the episcopal
service was impressively recited,
and they rose to face life togeth-
er for all the years before them.
The lovely country home Of
MIR. and Mrs. w. T. Magruder
was magnifcently appointed and
arranged for the happy event.
and the flowers and gowns and
music and luncheon and good
will were perfect. Wallace,
Diemer, Kincaid and Heisel in
spired the assembled guests with
sentiment befitting the climax Of
love and confidence, and by their
music awakened a latent dispo-
sition among all the young people
there to follow the example Of
the bride and groom as speedily
as circumstances would permit.
Thru ribboned aisles the minister
led the way TO the altar. and in
his wake the groom and best
man, Louis A. Benecke. a broth
er. The charming Abbie Ma
gruder as bridesmaid escorted
by Cass Rucker and followed by
Mrs. Louis Woodward Of st.
Louis as matron OF honor. and
Masters Donald Sasse and Chris
tian Zillman conveying the cush-
lon for the bride to kneel upon,
Howard Hix strewing flowers
along the way followed by Ruth
Merchant with the ring, COM
posed the corps Of attendants
preceding the bride escorted by
her brother viii. TO the point
rom which she would return
With all conditions merged. After
he ceremony and luncheon. Mr..
Ind Mrs. Ruby Benccke evadcd
my pleasantries which they
'ancied had been prepared. and
eft by the rear entrance 10 the
premises for their train. having
tickets sealed and not 10 be
'pened until their train had pull
d out Of Brunswick. so In fact |
hey did not know where they
we're going. but were surely on
heir way.
Mrs. Ruby Benecke is the ac-
daughter Of Mr.. and
'ih. Jack Magruder Of Brns-
vick. n sister Of Mr.. VIII Ma
,rudcr. cashier Of the Charlton
,ounty Exchange Bank and also
sister Of Mrs. Louis Woodward
fSt Louis. and one pf Bruins
vick's most estimabIe and
harming young women.
Mr.. Ruby Bcnecke IL a young
awyer Of sterling worth AN
thlete and scientist. q son :of
apt Louis Benecke and n Is
is wife. q native Of Brunswick. |
lot only all over the. county.
at al over the state this young
ouplc have friends and admirers
nd 20 long a. they live. they
vill increase the number
The rcmcmbrances Of their
elauves and friends were many
nd one room was set apart for
he acoomodation and display Of
he presents.
The Cossricr cxf~nds ~oo~~~so
Chariton courier., 1911-11-03

Clint d. wale Of Excelsior
Sprines, No. did last 1nssday.
no particulars kaving - far
rsaehed u. Clint Wale was
formerly . citizen Of this county
and . dessrvsdly popular nan.
He married . dnughter Il Geo.
Swain who &sd years aGa and
leaves two dauGhtsEs onrvlvins
him He W. . yonRs 60 ond
~ Il u orunrInus q - I'M
NcllenaI Donk q noul1lsu
GD1(ng !.
Chariton courier., 1911-11-03

Horrors Johnl We have come
oil and left the cat and the par
rce with nething 10 eat"
We'll. ] wouldn't worry. thcss
thinss generally adjust them.
sslvo. Maby the cat win esi
tie parrot"
Chariton courier., 1911-11-03

Charles c. Hammond died We'd
nesday afternoon at 3 o'clock Of
Bright's disease, after several
years of affection with the un-
failing malady. He was buried
In the cemetery at Salisbury
Thursday afternoon, attended by
one Of the largest crowds Of sor-
rowing friends from home and
all parts Of the country that ever
paid the last tribute Of respect
to any man in the county. Char
ley Hammond was a agood1awyer,
a good friend and an all round
good man, his way peculiar to
himself Of showing 1t to the con-
trary at times Notwithstanding.
Born and reared at Brunswick,
Mo-, and the son of one of North
Missouri's best lawyers, he ap-
piled himself to the study Of
law and reached a position among
the best in the county. Recogniz-
ing that his health would not
stand the strain of general
practice, he for the last few
years devoted himself more par
ticularly to the branch pertain
ing TO insurance, and was chief
council for the life insurance
company he was instrumental in
organizing at Salisbury. His
progressiveness has been ma
terial in the advancement Of his
home city in many particulars,
and he will be sadly missed in
business. social. literary and
religious circles, To his estim-
able and faithful wife and other
surviving relatives, deep sympa-
thy is extended by the Courier.
Arthur L. Hayden died at his
home IN Weir City. Kas.. Oct
q. 1911. He had been afflicted
with kidney trouble for some
time. but on his visit to relatives
here last summer professed 10
be In better health. He con-
templated locating and dealing |
in land in the Everglade section
of Florida. where he fancied the |
climate was preferable.
Arthur was as well known and |
liked in the community during
his early manhood days as any
young fellow ever was. An
athlete and among the best Of
ball players, pleasant quiet and
progressive. he had a host Of
friends from Glasgow. where he
lived. in every direction. He
was successful newspaper
publisher for years. quitting |
journalism TO operate coal mines.
which he did successfully until
P year or two ago.
He was about 55 years old at
time Of his death and leaves a
wife. formerly Miss Mollie White
Of this city. three boys and two
girls and mother who lives In
Glasgow. surviving him. Deep
regret and sympathy will be
felt by all who know him and
the Courier fully joins therein.
sss
Franklin ]. Ellis. a merchant
farmer and lumber man Of Guth-
ridge Mills. died suddenly Sum-
day a. m. about 3 o'clock. He
had been feeling out Of sorts
for several days. and yet not In
such condition as TO warrant
concern over his condition. He
ID supposed to have expired 80
from an acute attact Of II
neuralgia Of the heart. a. he I
died before medical attention II
sould Be had. ID
Franklin Ellis Was q remark |,
able man In many particulars. OF (,
strong build, full Of energy.
Straightforward In his dealings,
md for . man with but little Or :
70 education posseasing . thor +
'ugh understandids Of contracts
Chariton courier., 1911-11-03

d. 0.J. IIftwich and wife
G. n Saturday In theIr auto
f. Ka.sns City. Ne D..
y - ~.
Chariton courier., 1911-11-03
Marriage Licenses

Geo. Teitjens. Mcndon and
Rosie Arp. Brunswick.
George Hicks and BeuIah
Green. Marceline.
Chariton courier., 1911-11-03

Jake Lake. connected with the
Kansas City stock yards. was
down last week on . visit 10 his
friend Al wiIks. who took him
out 10 ses some snipe and dux.
Chariton courier., 1911-11-03

The international Liv. Stock
Exposition to be held In Chicago
Dec. 20 will be one Of the
greatest events Of the kind ever
proposed In this country. Con-
nected with Il are . great many
Of the largest raiscrs and hand
Iers Of stock In America, and not
only the stock which viii be en-
hibited. but the exchange Of
Ideas on the Live Stock question
viii be worth while to make the
visit.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1911-10-26

the only thing worth living for. The
trouble with me Is that God-if there
Is a GOd-made me too big to be con-
tented with ordinary people and their
ordinary emotions. Come in. Oh.
hello. TOm!'
Fine Christmas weather we're hav-
in, Mr.. McAdoo." said Haggin. who
was the intruder. Like the other
boys" he always called Bob "Mr."
nowadays.
Fine enough. l guess. Can l do
something for your"
'Oh. no." Haggin answered, with
p%onderOus ba%shfulness. II only drop
ped in to say Merry Christmas to ye."
"Very good OF you. I'm sure. Tom"
Bob's tone was anything but %enthusi-
astic. Yet he was surprised by a faint
glow of pleasure at the ex-pugilist's
greeting.
There was Al awkward silence, at
length broken by Haggin: Smiths
been raisin' a big bowl about not get
tin back to the legislator. Says he
oughter git another term. Coin