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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-08-07

CAMERoN-Charles P. Light, field
secretary of the American Highway
Association, left today for Cameron
TO take part in a good roads meeting
TO be held there Wednesday. The
meeting viii be held under the hhs.
pices OF the Ohio Valley and Mounds
vile Automobile Association it will
be participated IN BY people from
Ohio, Marshall, Wetzel and Marion
counties "
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-08-07

MoRGANTowN-A. b. 'sbeacceer. pit
boss of mine No, c, OF the EIklns Coz.
company at Masontowh, Preston
county, was stabbed in tBe back, bs
an Italian miner, whom he had or.
dered to do scne work but who in.
stead, turned and plunged a knife in
MIN. Spencer was not thought TO be
seriously injured but this eyeninE :, a
partial paralysis of his side developed
A number OF workmen %ltnes sed
the attack on the boss and several
Jumps of coal were thrown at the ;Ital.
ian who received numerous cuts AUD
bruises. He was taken TO the jail at
Kingwood TO await hearing.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-08-07

WESTON-The residence of Jess
Rhinehart on Leading creek, the doors
OF which were lett open, was entered
and robbed. FIFTEEN dollars in money
and a gold watch were taken from
Mr.. Rhiaehart's clothing. hanging on
the bed, and eight dollars from Mrs.
Rhinehart's hand catchel. hanging on
the wall IN the same room. Mr.. ,ttnin,
bart when seated at the breakfast ia.
BILE In the morning discovered the los:
of his watch. Ke!sters bloodhoundt
were taken from here but too many
tracks had been made and they failed
TO trail.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-08-07

Miss Lacy CASTOR, OF Weston, is
the guest of relatives in this city.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-08-07
Patronesses for Dance.

The patronesse for the dance to be
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-16
BLAME ENGINEER AND
 FLAGMAN FOR WRECK.
Several Arrests May Follow Latest
 Railroad Disaster.

Chicago, July 15.-P. S. Eustis. pas senger traffic manager of the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad com pany, issued a statement today saying that the collision between trains 2 and at Western Springs yesterday, in which thirteen lives were lost and score or more injured, was investigated today by Assistant General Manager Bracken and other officials, with this result:
 The evidence shows the accident was caused by the failure of the flag man of train No properly to protect his train against mail train No. 8. The engineer of mail train No. 8 contrib uted toward the accident by running by the block signal set against him at Western Springs"
 The bodies of Mrs. Clarke Sheldon Potter of Jackson, Mich, and her daughter, who were returning home from a visit to friends at Fort Collins, Iowa, were identified by MT. Potter to- night. Both bodies had been badly burned and for few hours MT. Potter was uncertain in regard to the identi- flcation. Later, when the contents of a suit case were examined, he said the bodies were those of his wife and child. This leaves only one of the wreck vic tims unidentified.
 The federal government is taking an active part in the investigation of the wreck, and it was reported today that several arrests may follow the comple- tion of the investigation now in prog ress. Two of the interstate commerce commission inspectors of safety appli- | ances visited the scene of the acci- dent and questioned a number of rail- road officials.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-16
Engineer Had
 Drink of Gin
BUT SCHROEDER DENIES BEING
 INTOXICATED
TESTIFIES AT INQUEST
His Explanation of Lackawanna Wreck-Had Trouble With lniectors and Did Net Notice Block Signal.

Corning. N. Y, July 15.-William Schroeder, engineer of the Lacka- wanna express which crashed into the rear of the passenger train here on July 4. costing the lives of forty peo- pie. admitted at the coroner's inquest here today that he had probably passed a block signal set at caution" and the warning fuse placed beside the track by the flagman.
 His Attention Distracted.
 Schroeder testified in defense of this that trouble with the injectors which sent the water into the boilers forced him to turn his attention momentarily from the watching for signals to the injectors, and that in this moment his train shot past the stretch of 2,O0O feet in which were said to be located man.
 Admitted Drinking Gin.
 Engineer Schroeder made an excel lent witness and although he was on the stand for more than three hours and was cross examined at every point his testimony did not break down Schroeder admitted that he had drunk gin on the night before the wreck, but denied that he was intoxicated.
 Neglect at Repair Shop.
 He asserted that his emergency in- jector did not work right because the rod which operated it caught in the cab, which was loose and swaying. Ht said that he had reported this fact al the Lackawanna repair shop in Buff falo, but that the fault had not beer remedied.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-16
A DISTINCT PARTY,
Roosevelt Browns on Proposition Fa-
 vored by Film.

Oyster Bay, N Y, July 15.-FornA - ton Of distinct and independent par ty, and not the capture of the republi- can party, is the course which Colonel Roosevelt laid out for himself tonight. He took issue 1atly with supporters Of ms who advanced a proposal for eff tect1ng an agreement with the repub- lican organization in some states through which, under certain condi- t1ons, the strength of the Roosevelt following might be thrown behind President Taft. The colonel will have none of 1t. T shall not acquiesce," he said
 Colonel Roosevelt made 1t clear that he had decided upon a thorough going light, independent of alliance with either party, which will put him in a position to appeal to democrats as well as republicans. In states in which his followers have control of the republi- i- can organization he, is ready to carry on his campaign through that medium as he would do through the democratic party, he said, if similar situation should develop within that party. But he will sanction no entangling agree ments. No e6mpromIse" Is to be his battlecry as 1t was In the campaign for the republican nomination for pres ident.
 The ex- president was prompted to make bis position distinctly known by reports that fir several states. notably Pennsylvania and Maryland a move ment was on foot to have the same candidates for electors en both the
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-16
NEW BEDFORD COTTON
 MILLS SHUT DOWN
Indefinite Vacation Results from
 Strike in Twelve of Them.


 New Bedford, Mass, July 15.- Twelve New Bedford cotton mills, em- ploying 1S,000 operatives, were closed tonight for an indefinite period" as a result of the strike of weaver and loomfxers which went into effect to- day. The loomfixers went ont in sym pathy with the weaEers, as did also the twisters and smoothers The action of the loomfxers was endorsed by the emergency committee of the United Textile Workers at a meeting today. and at the same time the carders and spinners were given permission to de- clare similar sympathetic strike.
 The mills which chased tonight were the Acushnet Booth, Bristol, Dart mouth, Gosnold, GrinneIl, Hathaway Page, Pierce Manufacturing company Pierce Brothers, Ltd, Potomska and Wamsutta- Seven other mills have not yet been seriously affected.
 notice posted by some the mills announcing proposed new system of grading cloth to determine the pay or the Weayers was the direct cause of the strike. The Weavers' union ob- Jected and announced that unless tho notice was removed by Saturday noon they would not report for work today With the exception of teh twelve mills named all withdrew the announce ment. The twelve which failed to dc so are affiliated with the New Bedford Cotton Manufacturers association which organization voted not to &C., cede to the demand.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-16
United States Team Leads the March of TriumphaI
 Athletes Into Arena at Stockholm
THE PRIZES PRESENTED BY KING AND PRINCES
Thorpe of Carlisle Proves Himself the Greatest ARound
 Athlete in the World in the Decathon-American Ath-
 etes Lead in Track and Field Events by 58 Points and in All Sports by "A Points-Two Unfortunate Occurrences.

plauded him and held his hand for long time.
 All the Swedish winners were given ovations. Ralph Rose, the Califor- nian weight thrower, was a popular figure, but he looked uneasy wearing the wreath. The Stockholm police, winners of the tug of war. came in their uniforms and got big yell. The women tennis champions were great favorites. Thorp received an enor- nous bronze trophy which he could scarcely carry away.
 Americans Made Fine Impression.
 The sports will continue three weeks. The military riding competi- tions are not yet finished and the Olympic regatta with entries from England, Canada and most of the Eu- ropean countries is about to begin. Then comes the Olympic yachting.
 The only complaint voiced by visi- tors against the Swedish Olympic is that too much was attempted, even though everything is carried out. With an organization almost beyond criti- cism the American committee and athletes are enthusiastic in their praises of the management. There Is no doubt that the American represen- tativeS made the finest impression ir Stockholm, while the Americans were unable to find words to express thei1 impressions Stockholm has made OF them.
 Controversy Over Racing Program
 Considering the number of compet- itorS and the strenuousness of the com mpetitions it is the general opinion that the accidents have been as few as could reasonably be expected. 4 controversy has arisen over the row. ing program, which puts the eight cared boats down for two trial heat, in one day-Canada against Leandel in the morning and against Australia in the afternoon of the same day I Canada, England and other nations have entered protest
 ] The steamer Finland, which brough the Americans here, will sail on Wed nesday direct for Dover. Part of tht company will transfer to the vader, land, while the remainder will tou, Europe.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-16

Taft and Roosevelt tickets, with the agreement that the ticket which re- ceived the larger number of votes should obtain the entire electoral vote of the state affected. William Finn of, Pittsburg and other Roosevelt leaders in Pennsylvania, the ex-president heard, had announced themselves in favor of the plan, with the idea that by this method the Roosevelt and Taft strength would be united against the democratic ticket The colonel said en- phatically that there would be no bar gaining of this nature if he could pre- vent it.
 He will make no distinction between the democratic and republican party, and it would be just as far from the mark, according to his point of view, to make such an agreement as 1t would be ta reach an understanding with democrats whereby in some states the Roosevelt strength might be thrown to Woodrow Wilson. It Is his purpose to make his fight with such supporters as are willing to assist in the fefma ton of a genuinely new par ty He was confident, however, that the stand he took would not bring about a break with those who faver the plan hs vetoed
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-16
MERIDEN MILlTlAMEN
 UNDERGO VACCINATION.
One Sturdy Soldier Paints at Sight of
 Operation.

Meriden, Conn, July 15.-Vaccination treatment against typhoid fever was given to about 45 members of Com panies I and l., c. N G., tonight in compliance with the orders sent out by Adjutant General Cole. As a pre- caution against typhoid fever during the big manoeuvres near New York city in August, the war department has advised the militiamen to seek immunity by vaccination. Company M of Torrington is the only other mili- tarv company in the state known to have taken the treatment
 Less than half Of the members of the two local companies were willing to take the treatment, which is volun tary. Dr. H. Der. Lockwood of this city, a member of the state medical corps, was in charge and used anti toxin Two more treatments ten days apart will be given the men. The of icers of the two companies were the first to subject themselves to the fy- podermic needle, and the enlisted men followed. One young man who antici- pated taking the treatment tainted at sight of the simple operation.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-16
NEW EXPRESS RATES
 WON'T PAY EXPENSES.
Express Companies Issue Statement
 Setting Forth Their Position.

New York, July 15.-The express rates prescribed in the report of the interstate commerce commission on express companies will not produce enough revenue to cover the cost of business, according to a statement is- sued today after a meeting of the ex- press company officials in this city. In support of this contention it was an- nounced that the companies would pre- pare statements showing what the pro- pjosed rates would produce OH business actually done. It was also announced that the companies would adopt the suggestions and directions of the conn nilsson in regard to regulations and practices.
 The statement, which was given out as coming from "all the express com panies," follows:
 The report of the commission re- lates to rates and practices of the ex- press companies. The vital thing to the companies is the question of rates. The report recommends a basis of ex- press rattes on a zone system which Is entirely new, totally replacing the present basis of rates and tariffs.
 According to the commissioners re- port it is conceded that the average net earnings of the large express com
 
 cess of per cent. on the business done-in some cases even less. The proposed rates would drastica1ly re- duce the companies revenue. It Is, therefore obvious that the proposed rates would not produce enough rev. enue to cover the cost of business, es- pecially as the changes in methods of business to be adopted will increase l the cost.
 Fortunately, the commission has given the express companies until De- | tober to show whether the proposed rates would be adopted. The oompan- ies will meanwhile prepare statements showing what the proposed rates would produce on business actually done which information could not have been known heretofore to either the con- mission or the companies.
 ''The question of reasonableness of the rates is one that will be decided judicially by the commission in Octo- Der. The companies are not anticipat- ing any final action by the commission that will be destructive.
 Unfortunately, the question of rates has been up to this time complicated in the investigation with that of reg ulations and practices, which tht mana gers of the companies have beer as desirous of changing as the com mission itself. The report contains suggestions and directions as to these | practices which have been made by tht commission with the full cooperation of the companies. It Is the purpose O the companies-to adopt these sugges tions and directions and put them II force with due appreciation to tn commission"
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-16
steamship Movements.

Copenhagen, July 14. = Arrived, steamer United States, New York.
 Genoa. July 15.-Arrived, steamer Cretic, Boston.
 Plymouth, July 1S-Arr4ved, steam CTS Philadelphia. New York: Kron- prinzessin Cecilis, New York.
 Naples. July l2.-Arrlved, steamers Duea pAosta. New York: Mendoza, New York.
 Cherbeurg. July 14-Arrived, steam CT Berlin, New York.
 Cherbeurg, July 14.-Sailed, Prinz, Frederick Wilhelm, New York.
 Glasgow, July 14.-Arrived, steamer Columbia, New York; Hesperian, Mon- treal
 Cape Race. July Steamer La cenia, Liverpool, for Boston. $50 miles southeast at s.2S ?, m- 14th
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-16
MATCH ON FLOOR THE
 CAUSE OF TWO DEATHS.
Ignited Gasoline, Causing Explosion
 When Woman Stepped On It.

Philadelphia. July 1.-Two children are dead and their mother and broth CT are seriously burned as the re- suit of an explosion of gasoline to- day in the bedroom of Mrs. Carosi. Angelina. aged 4, and Grazzio, aged 2 years. were fin bed when their mother trod on a match and ignited a quanti- ty of the substance with which she was cleaning the woodwork Before she could extinguish the flames they had spread to closet where twelve gallons of the oil was stored.
 Sabatino, aged years, and his mother made frantic efforts to save the younger children, but both the latter were so badly burned that they died after being removed to a hospital. The boy and Mrs. Carosi are suf- fering from burns on the face, arms and body.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-16
REPAIRING FLOOD
 DAMAGE AT DENVER.
Force of 15,ooo Men at Work in Colo
 rado City Yesterday.

Denver, Colo, July 15-with about 15,O00 men repairing the damage done by the flood of yesterday an army of city employees and individuals clean ing away the wreckage of buildings and bridges; rescuers still searching the banks of Cherry creek for further possible victims and the city fire de- partment aiding in pumping out flooded basements in the downtown wholesale districts, Denver is rapidly assuming normal conditions.
 Throughout the day all railroads en- tering Denver brought additional la- borere from this state and Kansas. Hundreds of unemployed in Denver had been given work on private prop erty which were demolished or badly damaged.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-16
ROBBED OF ssst ON
 A NEW HAVEN TRAIN.
Dover Man Reached WiIIimantic Yes
 terday Penniiess.

Willimantic, Conn, July 15.-John Cassells of Dover, N H., was robbed of $3S1 in cash and two valuable dia- mond rings while on a New Haven road train this afternoon. MT. Cassells says he had the money and rings in a bag under his hat, which lay upon the seat. Between Back Bay station, Bos- ton, and Norwood, he says, a slick looking stranger approached him and under pretext of engaging in conver- sation with him, grabbed the bag and rushed to the other end of the car. The train stopped at Norwood a second later and the man made away. Cas- sells reported the matter to the con- ductor of the train.
 Cassells was on his way to visit relatives in South Manchester. He Is in this city tonight, without a cent
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-16
Child Drowned at New Haven.

Nv Haven, Conn. July 15.-Six year old Mildred Houghton, daughter of MT and Mrs. John H. Houghton, of 109s State street. was drowned in Mill rivep near the Neck" bridge this afternoon A number of companions saw her fall into the water, but they were unable to render assistance. The body has not yet been recovered.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-16
DECLARED
 DARRoW INNOCENT.
Gist of Testimony Yesterday at pur.
 row Bribery Trial.

Los Angeles, July f5.-Bert Q. Franklin, confessed bribe giver talked very freely about his offenses. accord ing to witnesses for the defense to- day in the bribery trial of Clarence g. Darrow. The witnesses who were called to attack Frankin's veracity said that in his conversation he was quite emphatic as 10 Darrow's inno- cence. Franklin. on the stand. de- nied making such assertions.
 Mir. Darrow took a leading part in conducting his case and several times accused the district attorney of trick cry.
 H. J. Pirotte. a postmaster at the suburb of Venice the most important witness of the day. was subjected 10 Q searching cross examination by As sistant District Attorney Ford, which had not been concluded at adjourn ment.
 Pirotte testified to having held sev- eral conversations with Franklin as the latter had said that Darrow never had given him the money with which to bribe juror Lockwood. He also tes- tifed that Franklin had told him at another meeting that he was not wor- ried about the outcome of the charges against him.
 They don't want me; they are after Derrow," he told the witness.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-16
ereen stokers peIay Voyaae.

Plymouth, Eng, July 15.-The Amer ican line steamer Philadelphia did not reach here until this morning, having been delayed on her voyage from New York, whence she sailed on July 6, by bad firing, owing to the inexperience of the Btokers.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-16
Fatal Canoe Trip by Boys.

Cambridge, Mass, July 15.-Adolph Graustein, Jr., aged 12 years, and My ron Jackson, aged IA, both of this city. were drowned by the overturning of their canoe while in camp at Silver Lake, N. H., late yesterday. according to news received here tonight.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-16
Dookers' Strike at LIverpoeI.

Liverpool, July 15.-A large number of lockers here and at Birkenhead struck work this morning, refusing to register under the new clearing house scheme in connection with the national insurance act which went into force today.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-16
Cabled Paragraphs
Troops Out to Preserve Order.

London, July 15.-For the first time since the dockers' strike was declared nine weeks ago troops have been called out today to preserve order.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-16
Turkey spurns Peace Terms.

Constantinople, July 15.-The grand vizier in statement in the chamber today announced that the Turkish gov ernment refused all the proposed con- ditions of peace as unacceptable.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-16
OBITUARY.
Rev. rhomas Hume. p.n.

Chapel Hill, N, C.. July 15.-Rev. Dr. Thomas Hume, a noted educator, formerly head of Roanoke Female col lege, and Identified with various south ern instituttons, died here today. aged if6.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-16
French Aviator Bank. to peath.

Paris, July 15.-The French aviator Olivies fell 500 feet and was killed to- day during aviation fetes in aid of the military aviation fund.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-16
MOTHER AND BABY
 INHALED ON TICKETS.
Fell from Fourth Story Window sn ts
 Fence.

New York, July 15.-Mrs. Nellie Kelley, 2s years old, ls dead, and her two year old baby boy is dying in a hospital as the result of injuries sus- tained when both were impaled today on an iron picket fence as they fen from a fourth story window in their home in West Twelfth street. Mrs. Kelley fell in a futile attempt 10 save her child, which had crept to the win dow and lost It's balance in leaning out.
 The baby's head was caught between two of the Iron pickets his hand was impaled on another and he hung sus- pended by his neck. The mother struck & few feet away from him, the plckets catching her by the shoulder and leg. With her head only a few inches from the ground. she hung unconscious. A neighbor called help and Mrs. Kelley and the baby were rushed to a hospl- tai, but the mother died on the way. The child has a fractured skull and cannot recover.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-16

MontcIair Italians Are Indignant at the board of health because that body spoke of Italians and other whites in a report.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-16

Ii. M. Smith, the Aviator, holder of the worlds amateur speed record, was killed while flying above Stanford uni versity, Cal
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-16
Storm Causes Eleven Drowninss.

Rorschach, Switzerland, July 15.- Eleven people were drowned, most of them young girls, by the capsizing ot two rowboats in storm on Lake Con- stance today.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-16
Worlds Greatest Non-R Rigid Airship.

WVTIu NToatSsN NUT -IhIYIu MI 0tt'P'
 Berlin, July 15.-The German army. authorities today completed the pur- chase of the Siemens -Schuckert dirig ible balloon, the greatest non-rigid air ship in the world. It has speed of over 43 miles an hour and Is to be used for military purposes.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-16

General Henry M. Duffield, veter- an of both the Civil and the Spanish wars, died at his home in Detroit, aged 70 years.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-16
of Any Other Pape Largest Proportion
Condensed TeIegrams

Miss Mary Boyle o'ReilIy, daughter of the Irish poet. resigned as a mem Der of the prison commission of Mas sachusetts.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-16

While Playing Golf at chicopee Falls near Springfield, Mass, J. w. Hunt drove ball into stream, where it killed 10-inch trout.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-16

All Grades of Refined Sugar were advanced 10 cents . hundred pounds yesterday
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-16

Jefferson Hayes Davis, great grand son of Jefferson Davis, the confederacy president, died at Colorado Springs a few days after his birth.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-16

Mother Hyacinth, Aged v, oldest Sister of Charity in point of service in the New Orleans community, died yesterday at Mount Carmel Convent.