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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-06-14
Family SLAIN
WHILE ASLEEP
Two Girl Guests Also Murdered
in Their Beds.
MAKE GRUESOME DISCOVERY
Jose Moore, Merchant OF Viliiscas
la, His Wife, Four Children and
y TWO Young Women Guests Muir.
dered In Their Beds.

Villisca, Iowa. Joseph Moore, a
prominent Villisca business man, and
wife and four children and two young
women were found murdered Monday
morning in the Moore home. Their
heads had been mashed and an Ak
covered with blood and hair was
found.
The dead are:
Joseph Moore and wife.
Herman Moore, IL years old.
Catherine Moore, 9 years old.
Boyd Moore, years old.
Paul Moore, 6 years old.
Miss Edith Spillinger, 20 years old.
Miss Blanche SpiIlinger, is years
old.
All were murdered in their beds.
There is no definite clue to the MUIR
derer, but search is being made, it is.
said, for one person suspected by the
authorities.
Owing to the terrible mutilation the
identity of the two young women
could not at first be established. They
were believed to be Mrs. Van Glider
and her daughter, relatives of tn
Moores. Later they were positiyels
identified as the Spillinger sisters.
daughters OF a wealthy farmer living
few miles from Villisca, who had
been in attendance at a church enter
tainment here Sunday night.
Horses neighing in the barn at the
Moore home caused woman neigh
Dor to notice that no member of the
family appeared to be up. After fall
ing to effect an entrance to the house
the city marshal was then summoned
and the doors forced. Moore and his
wife were the first to be discovered.
They were lying in their bed in
front room. Their came the finding of
the bodies of the two guests and later
those Of the children in third room.
No robbery was committed, and IT.
seems that only desire for revenge
could have prompted the murder, un1
less the work was done by a madman.,
Only one of the bodies showed indi-s
cations of struggle. One Of the
Spillinger girls lay with one arm
thrown out, as though she had awak-
ened and tried to ward off the mur-
derer's blows. A small cut on her
arm seems to confirm this impression.
All the other bodies, including that Of
the other Spillinger girl, who occupied
the bed with her sister, lay in natural
positions Of slumber. The bed covers
had not been disarranged.
A lighted kerosene lamp was found
on the floor in the middle Of the room
occupied by Mr.. and Mrs. Moore. The
only clew to the slayer SO far dis.
covered are bloody finger-prints in diff.
ferent parts Of the hou@e.
Some of these bloodstains were
found near the knob of the front door
and indicate that the murderer locked
the house on leaving it. The key has
not been found. All finger prints are
being carefully preserved and an ex-
pert has been summoned to take i'm
pressions of them.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-06-14
LABOR LEADERS APPROVE IT.
Favorable Action Urged On Brantle,
Compensation BIII.

Washington. Samuel Gompers,
president Of the American Federation
OF Labor, urged the House Committee
on judiciary to make favorable re-
port on the Brantley Workmen's Com
pensation Bill. Mr. Gompers said the
federation's 100000 organized work
men would be benefited. "The opposi-
ton to this measure comes from an
army of lawyers, doctors and ambu-
lance chasers. he said. injured work
men get but rs or IS per cent. Of the
money awarded them as damages
when they are litigants. The rest
goes to the lawyers and others who
make business Of prosecuting dam
age SUITS
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-06-14
Unlawful To Treat.

Olympia. Wash.-The Tacoma anti
treating ordinance Is valid. the SUI
preme Court ruled in unfolding con-
viction in Tacoma justice court. 1t
was shown that saloonkeeper had
served drinks to two persons and one
had paid for the liquor. The court
says regulation of treating" is not q
violation of any right of an individual.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-06-14

One little German town alone does
an annual business in toys aggregating
&4.000.0O0 in value. Amusing the little
ones is more Of serious business en-
terprise than many think. In fact, it
ranks among the trades Of vast pro
portions. And 1t Is safe to say that its
products give more solid satisfaction
in the world than those Of most any
other manufacture.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-06-14
WATSON HELD FOR COURT.
Accused OF Sending Obscene Matter
Through the Malls.

Augusta. Ga.,Thomas e. Watson,
former Populist leader and presi
Dental candidate, was bound over I'M
der $500 bond here for sending obscene
matter through the mails. He was
arrested by Federal authorities last
week and taken before United States
Commissioner. The matter objected
to was contained in an article in Wat
sons Magazine attacking the Roman
Catholic hierarchy.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-06-14
pynamIted Bank; Got 1000.

Cylinder, Iowa.-The Bank Of Cylin-
der was robbed Of about 81 900 by FIVE
men who afterward escaped in an
automobile. Five cases OF dynamite
were used by the robbers, the ter
rife explosion blowing the door of
the vault into the street. A posse is
In pursuit.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-06-14

"A Pennsylvania man lost his life
an the effort to win the proud record
Of drinking IS glasses OF gin in one
sitting And the wits Of the press
and themselves deadlocked over the
question whether he died In good or
had spirits.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-06-14

A star boarder in Philadelpnia
poured hot water over his landlady
when she demanded pay for his board.
The remonstrance was rather novel.
but naturally. the law proceeded
to pour cold water on the form of his
objection to pay.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-06-14

1h. Swiss plumber at Zurich who
has been sentenced to a years I'm
prisonment for fraud. because he was
found TO be engaged to 16 girls at the
same time. apparently needed help
or II ever q plumber did. 1t il only
natural that he should feel relieved
at being sent to Jail. AZ all the girls
9TH want to marry him.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-06-14
DEsPoNDENT; KILLS SELF.
Playwright Cuts His Throat When
Manuscript Is Rejected.

New Orleans Dependent over the
rejected manuscript of play he had
written and sent to New York. Henry
B. Huber, rs and unmarried, cut Ills
throat and wrists at his home here
dying at hospital. On his deathbed
he expressed the wish that his wooden
leg be buried with his body. The
wish will be complied with.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-06-14

We shouldn't be at all surprised to
near that the man in Portland, Ore.
who has been fined 800 and sent TO
HAIL for six months for swearing over
the telephone IL swearing softly to
hinself
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-06-14
NO FUNDS FOR TARIFF BOARD.

House Refuses To Make Appropriation
For Its Continuance.
Washington. The House voted ~
to Az not to include in the Sundry
Civil Appropriation bill the money
necessary to continue President Taft's
tariff board during the coming fiscal
year. The vote was preceded by a
debate that grew acrimonious at times
and was strictly along party lines.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-06-14

Washington The Army Is ready to
share with the Navy in the American
demonstration in Cuba. The general
staff gave a preliminary test to the
machine it has constructed when 1t
issued orders to the Quartermaster
General to put in readiness for Cuban
service the four big army transports
at Newport News and at the same
time notified the proper military Off
GERS at the various army posts where.
are located the organizations which
go to make up the "expeditionary
force" to have the men ready to en-
train at q moments notice. Within
six hours word came from Quarter
master General Aleshire that the
transports Fitzpatrick, Mcclellan, Sum-
aer and Meade had been in commits
zion, with full supplies and coal and
augmented crews, and were ready to
sail the moment the troops were
placed aboard The expedition pro-
posed will consist of 5000 men taken
rom Plattsburg Barracks, Forts Port
sr, Niagara and Governors Island,
n. Y. and Mcpherson and Oglethorpe,
n Georgia
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-06-14
DECLINES SALVAGE MONEY.
cunard Co. Refuses Remuneration For
Saving Titanic Passengers.

Saving Titanic Passengers
London. The Cunard Steamship
Company has declined to accept any
remuneration for the salvage of the
passengers of the Titanic by the Car
pathia. The White Star Company has
presented $500 to Capt. Arthur H.
Rostron, Of the steamer Carpathia,
and $3.50 each to the surgeon, purser
and chief steward. The rest OF the
members of the crew of the Car
pathia receive a months pay.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-06-14

Paris.-The aerial navigation group
p the Chamber of Deputies adopted a
resolution of sympathy in the death
OF Wilbur Wright. The president of
the group, M. Panileve, will send a
message to this effect to Orville
Wright.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-06-14
AVIATOR FATALLY HURT.
sottiIeb Rost At Hamburg Latest
Victim.

Hamburg The German aviator
Gottlieb Rost, was MORALLY injured
while making an aeroplane flight here
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-06-14
ALL READY! FOR INTERVENTION

The President OF Cuba Formally
Notified That. Continued Failure On
the Part OF Ais Government
Adequately To Protect Life and
Property VIII Compel the United
States Governments TO Intervene.
The Four Transports Are Waiting
At Newport News.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-06-14
ADMIRAL LEuTzE RETlREs.

the Navy.
New York. Rear Admiral e. H. C.
Leutze. commandant of the Brooklyn
Navy Yard. who has seen 4s years
service in the Navy. read his official
retireemnt order on the battleship
Utah in the yard, and turned over his
command to Capt. Albert Gleaves.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-06-14
THE LARGEST WOOL CLIP.

Said TO Have Brought Close To . Mil
lion Dollars.
Billings. Mont. What is said by
wool buyers to be the largest clip Of
wool ever sold in the West at one
time was disposed of here Saturday
by local sheep company to Chicago
dealers. The clip is 100000 pounds
and is the product Of 100000 sheep.
The price per pound was not made
public, but it is said the consignment
brought close to $750.000.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-06-14
On Waiting Orders.

The order for the transports to sail
Or for the troops to entrain was not
given, and it was said at the State De.
partment that word would not be
given until the marine forces already
anded and now being distributed
among the threatened plantations in
Eastern Cuba proved insufficient to
afford the necessary protection or
hat conditions on the island as a
whole had assumed such phase as
to demand political intervention At
present it cannot be asserted that
President Gomez's hold has SO weak
ened as to warrant the United States
IN proceeding to meet its treaty obh.
cations to intervene.
Intervention, if determined upon,
must follow in regular way II the
government of the United States de-
Dides to follow the injunction laid by
the Judge advocate general of the
Army. Warnings have to be conveyed
to the titular government of Cuba,
and every effort must be made to in
duce it to exhaust its own resources
In restoring order and finally procla-
nation must be made Of the conditions
which in the mind Of the president Of
the United States demand interven.
tion.
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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-06-14
A Final Warning.

A Final Warning.
Some of these steps already have
been taken, January Is last Secretary
Knox served notice upon the Cuban
government that the President of the
United States looked to it ito prevent
q threatened situation which would
compel the government of the United
States, much against its desires, to
consider what measures it must take
In pursuance of the obligations OF its
relations to Cuba" Since then there
have been other and frequent less
formal admonitions until Thursday
the following significant telegram was
sent to the American Legation in
Havana for presentation to the Cuban
government:
Under the exigencies of the situa-
ton arising out of the failure OF the
Cuban authorities to take effective ac-
ton for the protection of American
life and property, the commandant at
Guantanamo naval station has been
compelled to land four companies of
marines. This action has been taken
as a measure of protection only and
aot for the purpose of putting down
the insurrection, which is clearly the
duty Of Cuba. Four large war yes
sells will forthwith be sent from Key
West to Guantanamo to be in readi-
ness in case the situation should I'M
fortunately demand additional forces
for the same purpose.
1T is hoped that these measures
will at once awaken the Cuban gov
eminent to the necessity of promptly
and adequately meeting and discharg-
ng It's duties and responsibilities, and
sou will vigorously impress upon the
president Of Cuba that a continued
failure on the part of his government
70 protect life and property will
Inevitably compel this government to
intervene in Cuba under and in re-
sponse to its treaty rights and obi
cations"
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-05-13
PIEDMONT
Station Improvement
Contract is Awarded by
the B. & o.

BALTIMORE, May 1S.-The Baltl-
more and Ohio Railroad Company has
awarded to Roydhouse.AreS Company,
Of Philadelphia, contract for re-
modelling the passenger station at
Piedmont, w. Va, at a cost of ap-
proxlmetely $1,000. A latgs well
finished general waiting room.
twenty-eight feet by fifty feet, will be
provided with tile floors. Smoking
and women's rooms. with tile floors,
will also be provided, and ample SAM
tary toilet facilities. The offices and
baggage facilities will be improved
These changes will greatly add to tho
appearance and usefulness of the sta
ton at Piedmont. The plans and
Specifications were prepared by M. A.
Long, the company's architect, who
will have direct supervision of the i'm.
provement.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-05-13
Chapter Meets.

"A very interesting meeting of the
stonewall Jackson Chapter of the
Daughters of the Contederacy, was
held Saturday afternoon in the par
lor OF the Waldo hotel. Mrs.
George C. Stone presided: Arrange
ments were completed for Bestowal
Day, June 3, at which time thirty
nine crosses of honor will be be-
slowed on Confederate veterans in
church parish house. The
meeting marked i've new names
added to the list of membership.
The monument committee is receiv-
ing donations for the monument
fund and 1t expects to have the
work arranged in a short time.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-05-13
N0EnMsT
Will Play al the Shows at
the Bijou Theater
This Week

The popular Bl3ou theater on Main
street is starting the weeks program.
in a presenatable and unusual way to.
please picture lovers, showing the
-Pathe weekly which conveys views
and scenes which took place on the
arrival Of the carpathia in the New
York harbor. containing bodies OF
victims Of the Titanic disaster. They
r moving pictures and not glass
slides.
Beginning Tuesday and continuing
three days. Prof. Moller. noted solo
violin player, will entertain Bliou
patrons with a solo after each per-
Torrance, an innovation in picture
houses here. and it will be highly
appreciated as the professor Is a
musician extraordinary. 1t viii be a
rare treat to see first class pictures
and at the same time hear this great
player. Mrs. Moller, a pianist Of
high merit Will accompany him. A
word to the wise is suficient. There
will be Of extra charge.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-05-13
s OCIAL
Charming card Party,

One OF the charming social affairs
Of Saturday afternoon was the card
party Mrs. Lynn s. Horror gave in
her home ON West PIKE street com
plimentary to Mrs. J.. Hornor Dayis's
guests, Mrs. Warren Mitcheil, OF
Washington, Miss Hornor, of Lum-
berport, and Miss hopkins. Of wash
tngton, Spring blossoms were In
evidence throughout the rooms, Civ
Ing a breath of spring in all the
decorations.
Upon the arrival OF the guests de-
liclous refreshments were served in
the dining room from a beautifully
appointed table which had for It's
floral decorations pink carnations
and maiden hair ferns. Mrs. j.
'Hornor Davis and Mrs. Hizabth H.
Vance presided. Later five tables
were in play for progressive
euchre and at the close Of this
pleasant pastime souvenirs were
presented by the hostess to Mrs.
Elizabeth H. Vance. Miss Frost, Mrs.
Warren Mitchell and Mrs. Harold
Dame.
The guest list included Mrs.
IWyllts Read. OF baltimore; sers.
William F. Alexander, Mrs. Henry
Raymond, Miss Garrard, Miss Mary
Brown, Miss Susie Maxwell. Miss
lille Koblegard, Miss Mary Nus
grave, Mrs. George Leatherbury.
Mrs, Boyd Horror, Nh Ewing, Mrs.
Elizabeth iHursey Vance. Mrs. Mord
Mrs. Harold Dame, Miss
Williams, Miss Frost, Mrs. Warren
Mitchell, Miss Hopkins and Miss
Horror.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-05-13
Full Rehearsal.

This evening, in the First Baptist
church a full rehearsal with the or,
chestra Of %The Rose, Maiden" will
be held promptly at 1850 o'clock.
The cantata will be given Thursday
evening in the First baptist church.
Tickets are now on sale at ellis
jewelry store, Wells and Haymaker's
and sturm and Wilson'S, also by the
members Of the Marcato Music Club.
The price of admission is fifty Genus
and children twenty-five cents.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-05-13
w. P. Barlow. of Buckhannon, is
a guest at the Waldo.
A NERVOUS WRECK

Mrs. Mae Mcknight, Of oronogo,
Mo, writes u was simply a nervous
wreck. I could not even walk across
the floor without my heart ~fluttering
and suffered with such bearing down
sensations every month. Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound has
not only done my nepves a world OF
god, but has relieved me from pain
and l am recommending it to my
friends"
Because your case is a difficult ne,
don't continue to suffer, but try Ly-
dta E. Ptnkham's Vegetable Conn
pound.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-05-13
Women's Coats and Suits
NOw $40

About 80 coats-Women's and Jun
Tors -representing some Of the best and
most fashionable fabrics of this season,
have had their prices changed to $40.
Handsome Whipcords, Serges, plain
or fancy collars.
About 30 Suits, broken lines from our
$2l.50 and $500 grades. Tailored color
ed Serges; also plain blues and blacks.
Women's and Juniors sizes.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-05-13
Chapter is Entertained.

"A very enjoyable meeting of the
Daniel Davisson Chapter Of the
Daughters Of the American Revolu-
ton was entertained this afternoon
from 3 to 5 o'clock by Miss Cora
Reese in her home on Sycamore
street. Interesting papers on the
BATTLES of the Revolution" were
read by Mrs Ira C, Post, Mrs.
Bland Brannon and Mrs. Charles
Smiley, and at 5 o'clock refresh
ments were served by the hostess.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-05-13
In Honor Of Guest.

Mrs. George Schultz, OF Adams
ton, entertained a recent night in
honor of Mrs. L. G. schott. of San
dusky, o., who is visiting her sister,
Mrs. ID. s. Cain. o. that place. Gov
ers were laid for ten. The color
scheme Of the dining room was pink
and white. At a late hour the
guests departed declaring Mrs
Schultz a charming hostess.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-05-13
SERIOUSLY INJURED.

FAIRMoNr, May 18.-Frank Oh
baugh, a miner. was seriously hurt
Saturday evening at the mines ar
Monongah. Heiiell from a car in the
mine, and was later removed 70 the
Miners hospital.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-05-13

u the stockholders OF the c-tarksburg
and Weston Electric Railway Conn
pany viii be held at Room No. 100.
Watson Building, in the scIty-of Fair
mont West Virginia, at II O'Clock ia
the forenoon ON Thursday, Nay 1874
1872, for the purpose OF considering
the consolidation OF the capitai-stock
railroad, franchises and property Of
thef clarksburg and weston Electric
Railway Company with the capitaI
stock. railroad, franchises and pfops
erty Of the Fairmont and Nurtherns
Traction Company and OF the Fair.
mont and clarksburg Traction com.
.pahy.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-05-13
Union to Meet.

Tomorrow afternoon in st. Paul's
Methodist Episcopal church. South,
the Woman's Christian Temperance
Union will hold a~meeting and the
program will be in charge of the
superintendent department, with
Mrs. Ellen NJ. oheuvront leader.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-05-13
10 Scrye Iuncheon.

IA luncheon will be given by the
Woman's Auxiliary and the Parish
Aid Society of Christ Episcopal
church Tuesday at / o'clock in the
parish house to the delegates at
tending the sunday school conven-
ton.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-05-13

To the Stockholders Of he.clarksburg
and weston Electric Railway Com.
paHy.
Notice is hereby given that pursg-
ant to a call by a majority OF the
Board OF Directors. a special meeting
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-05-13
Vocalist Makes Big MT.

vtry pleasingly rendered were six
solos by Miss Mckinley. of Columbus,
o., at the balcony concert at the Waldo
hotel Sunday evening and a large
number of music lovers applauded her
most heartily.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-05-13
Beg to announce the
arrival of Vudor Porch
Shadesin IL foot width.
Price $3.50.
GRASS RUGS
for Halls, Porch and Rooms

The chain Of strong cotton warp into
which is woven a tough wire grass gives a
heft and strength to these Grass Rugs
that msures long service.
Colors and designs for Porches, Halls
Dining Rooms and Cottage floors.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-05-13
Mothers Are Choosing
Boys Wash Suits NOW

Not waiting for a prolonged period of
warm weather to awaken them to the fact
that it's Spring Clothing time.
Of course in a great many cases the
boy has thoughtful parents to thank for
the fact that he is being spring-clothed
now.
Washable Suits Of Galatea, Linen,
=, K. Linen, Madras, Bingham, etc, in the
famous
Mothers Friend Make.
$1.OO to $500.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-05-13
Irish Linette, 19c
A Fine Summer Dress Fabric

Soft, very sheer, fine fabric for sum-
mer dresses. All c%olors, with almost
every design Of stripe and stripe or plain
with borders.
One pattern is a small floral design.
on white ground with colored border to
match flower.
u inches wide.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-05-13
Dance in Hall.

The TUESDAY Dancing Club will
give a dance in Hoffman Hall to-
morrow evening, and the Cadenza
orchestra will render a choice selec-
ton of music.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-05-13
Silk Princess Slips
Made to Measure. SIS

for immediate business only.
We have enough plain Messaline
Silks-our 36-inch dollar grade-for the
making of IS Princess Slips.
The Silks, while they last and the
making, for So.
All wanted )colors, including white
Sizes over 40, 81 extra.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-05-13
RUNNERS

Plain SO in. vide. d5c I'd
Plain 81 In. wide. .75c I'd.
Plain ~ in. wide. 81 I'd.
Fancy 81 In. wide. 81 Yd
Plain 7a In. wide SIPS I'd