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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-14

Mestach went the 90 -kilometer dis
tance alone after MOntero, on his first
lap, had a freak accident which en-
dangered both his life and that of his
passenger, and was forced to quit.
Martin won both the accurate land
ing contest and the quick starting
event, with Max Lille second. In both
events Maurice Provost, the French
teammate of Jules Vedrines, won third
with his Deperdussin mOnoplane. Mes
tach's showing in both events was
poor.
In the passenger carrying biplane
handicap only Americans were enter,
ed, the foreign visitors showing a dis
like TO the double decked aerial craft
De Lloyd Thompson won the event in
the slow time of IA minutes, 9.76 sec
onds, with Tony Janus of St. Louis
in a Benoist tractor" biplane second
Max Lille, whose Wright biplane Won
third money, was tagged down by a
mistake, but when he found that only
two entrants out of the field of eight
starters had finished, he took to the
sir again after having been on the
ground nearly II minutes and finished
before the close OF official flying time
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-14
BANKERS DESIRE
APENNY POSTAGE
Declare for Mail Change in End
ing Annual Meeting at
Milwaukee.

Detroit, Mich, Sept. 14.-The Amer
lean Bankers association concluded
its annual convention yesterday by Sc
lecting Boston for its next meeting
place. formally advancing Charles H.
Hutting of st. Louis from vice presi-
dent to president and almost unani-
mously declaring for penny postage
on ordinary letters.
The currency reform question was
not taken up. Practically the only
attention given TO the subject was
contained in a short address OF the
new president. He pledged himself
to work for the passage of laws that
will keep the banking business IA a
normal and healthy condition"
Senator Townsend OF Michigan. ad-
dressing the bankers, criticised those
who speculated with funds intrusted
to their care. He favored a law to
prevent banking concerns OF any ma.
ture from using any of their funds
for purposes outside the range OF
strictly conservative nonspeculative
business.
Arthur Reynolds of Des Moines. re
firing chairman OF the executive coun
| Gil, was chosen to succeed Mr.. Huttig
as vice president.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-14
STEAM ROLLER is
AGAIN IN MOTION
Republican National Committee
Is to Expel Roosevelt
Suspects.

New York, Sept. 14.-That drastic
action viii be taken by the republican
natiodal committee next Wednesday
10 purge its membership of men with
leanings toward Roosevelt was an
nounced today by Chairman Barnes Of
the national advisory committee. He
declared every member viii be re
qUired 10 declare himself for the re-
publican national ticket and every one
who fails 10 do so VIII be expelled
from the committee"
Denver, Col, Sept 1.-THE Kansas
presidential electors case was takeh
under advisement in the federal cir.
cult court Of appeals here today. a
decision = expected Monday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-14
AMERICANS WIN
IN AIR CONTESTS
Fail in Speed, but Lead in All
Events at Chicago for
Accuracy.

Chicago, Sept. 14.-American avi-
stors duplicated their performance of
the day before by failing to qualify
as monoplane speed merchants" but
won all blue ribbons for accurate han
ding of their machines in yesterdays
session of the second annual aviation
meet at the Cicero aerodrome.
Numerous minor spills" kept the
5000 spectators on edge during the
day. but despite the fact that the Fri
day the 18th "hoodoo" was supposed
tc be abroad and the peculiar coinci-
dence that 13 aviators flew in the
events, no serious accidents occurred.
Glenn Martin, the California aerial
gymnast; De Lloyd Thompson and
Max Lille were the three America pi,
lots who yesterday by their stellar
work carried the star spangled ban.
ner to victory over the tri-colored ban,
her OF France. In the speed mono
plane passenger-carrying handicap
however, all American entrants with
drew, leaving the race between George
Mestach of the land of the fleur-de-lis
and j. Ramon Montero, a Peruvian
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-14
DIAMOND BADGEIS
GIFT TO TRIMBLE
Retiring Head of G. A. R. Re-
membered-Judge Beers
Is His Successor.

Los Angeles, Cal, Sept. 14.-With
the election Of Judge Alfred B. Beers
of Bridgeport, Conn, Oh the first bal
lot as commander-in-chief for the en-
suing year, and the placing OF the Sc
lection of the next encampment city
in the hands OF the administrative
council, the 46th annual encampmeht
of the Grand Army of the Republic
officially ended yesterday.
The council of administration held
a session last night and discussed the
matter OF the 1913 encampment city.
Denver was eliminated at the morn
ing session Of the convention and Day
ton, Ohio. seems 10 be most in favor.
The officers elected are:
-in-Chief-Judge Alfred
b. Beers. Bridgeport, Conn.
Senior Vice COmmander-in-Chie
II. e. Osborne, Los Angeles.
Junior Vice Commander-in-Chief
Americus Wheedon. Louisville. Ky.
Chaplain-in-Chief-R George Z.
LoveJoy. Boston.
Surgeon-General-D /. L. Whita-
ker, San Antonio, Tex.
Quartermaster-General-C. D. R.
Stowitz. Buffalo, n. Y. (reelected).
Commander Beers named Henry J.
Seely OF Bridgeport, Conn, as adju-
tant general. Retiring Commander-in-
Chief Trimble was presented with a
diamond studded badge valued at
more than 81 600
. The heated discussion over the Sc.
/ lection Of the city for the next en-
( campment led TO a near-personal en-
/ counter between Major George w
Cook Of Denver, patron of Cooks
Drum corps. and NJ. NJ. Minor, com
mander of the Colorado department
The convention was throwa into a
tumult. Major Cook left the auditor
ium and later returned and apollo
giZed.
The G. A. r. voted down the propo
sition of incorporation. The per capi
ia tax OF veterans was raised by tn,
convention from 3Ia cents to cent
a year
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-14
WILSON TO REACH
CHICAGO MONDAY
But Democrat Will Deliver No
Speeches Until He Arrives
in Iowa.

Seagirt, Sept. 14.-Governor Wilson
was busy today preparing for his west
ern trip, which begins tomorrow. He
will reach Chicago at Monday after
neon and leave an hour later for Sioux
City, Iowa. He will make no speeches
before reaching Iowa.
Chicago, Sept. 14-It was announced
from republican headquarters today
that Congressman Campbell of Kan
sas will follow Governor johnson in
several middle western states and at
tack his arguments regarding the re-
publican national convention.
The democratic committee today
completed plans for Governor Wilson's
visit to Chicago Sept. 19. He will be
given a public reception.
Governor Deneen of Illinois today
completed arrangements for a trip
across the state seXt week. The gov.
ernor will deliver 10 speeches on the
trip.
Reno, New, Sept 14-ColoneI
Roosevelt's appeal to the people OF
Nevada was made today when he pass
ed through the state on his way to the
Pacific coast. His principal address
was delivered at Reno this morning
He speaks at Sacramento this after
noon and at San Francisco tonight.
~:oux City, Iowa, Sept. 14.-The end
of the third week OF Governor John
sons campaign found him rushing
across Iowa in a special train to Al
] II enpa pameUtS Today His address
here dealt wholly with the progressive
platform. The governor spends Sun
| day in Burlington.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-14
SIDNA ALLEN
is CAPTURED

Dcs Moines, Iowa, Sept. 14.-Detec-
tives from Roanoke this afternoon
claimed 10 have captured Sidna Allen.
leader OF the Hillsville. Va, Allen
gang and Wesley Edwards, a member
Allen was captured in a house on Elev'
enth and Locust streets, officers claim,
and Wesley was arrested while work
inS with a paving gang.
Tn, Roanoke detectives trailed the
pair through letters written by Wes-
ley Edwards 90 Maude Iroler, q Nir.
Ein.a girl who came here today, IL is
said, To- marry the young man. The
detectives arrived on the same train
with the girl. followed her TO the home
Of John Cameron, where the men were
roominE. and arrested Sidna Allen
there Later they found and a-resAed
Edwards.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-14
MURDERS WIFE AND SON,
THEN COMMITS SUICIDE

Council Bluffs. Iowa, Sept. 1.-THE
bodies Of Martin Thompson. a well to
do farmer, his wife. Caroline, and
their S-year-old son, Raymond, were
found yesterday in their home. six
miles south of Council Bluffs, with
their throats cut and the heads of the
woman and boy crushed with a ham
mer.
The circumstances surrounding the
crime and a note left by the man in
dicate that Thompson killed his wife
and son while they slept and then com
mitted suicide So far no motive for
the deed has been discovered and the
man is believed to have been insane.
The bodies were all lying side BY
side on the kitchen floor. The knife
with which their throats were cut lay
by the side OF the man. All were in
their night clothes
The following letter, written in Dan.
ish and addressed TO two daughters,
Christine and Dora. One Of whom is
a teacher in the schools OF Hancock,
Iowa, and the other visiting friends
in Council Bluffs. was translated and
made public. but is declared TO cast
no light upon the motive for the
crime:
Dear Children hope you will ex
cuse your papa for what has beer
done. but cant stand It any longer;
but you are left alone and pray that
you will pray to God that he will hell
you and hope you will be good chill
dren, and n you get married. try and
have a nice home. and / hope that
some one will help you. From YOU
papa.
Heartily farewell children, and 4,
lovely future.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-14
Police Chief Eronsrat.d-

Columbus, Ohio. Sept. 1.-THE civil
service commission, which has been
hearing charges against Charles f.
Carter. former chief Of police, who was
deposed by Mayor George J. Karb. held
that the case against Carter has not
been proved and that the suspension
vas unwarTanted. Carter is expected
70 take action in court 70 recover Eis
place. Thomas O'Neill, appointed
chief by the mayor, has for a week had
tie chiefs Office barricaded against
any possible effort OF Carter to regain
his Office by force.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-14
IDENTIFIED BY PRIEST.
CROTIAN SOCIETY ASKS
ALLIANCE WITH SERVlA

=. Kansas City, Mo. Sept 1.-THE
united effort for freedom from alleged
tyranny in Austria-Hungary was urged
Crotisn society in convention today.
Desirability of union with Servia was
emphasized
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-14
TAFT IS PROMISED THE
STATE OF WASHINGTON

Beverly. Sept 14.-Telegrams re-
ceived today at the executive offices
Informed the president that the repub-
lican vote in the Washington state pri-
maries was even larger than reported 4:
said the ticket nominated was the
strongest named in years and predict.
cd republican success there In NOvem.
her. A Telegram from the New York
J''77 League club told OF its indorse
nent of Taft.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-14
To OPEN PANAMA
CANAL NEXT FALL
Ships Will Be Carried at That
Time, Is the Official An
nouncement.

Washington, Sept 1.-THE Panama
canal will be opened to traffic in the
fall Of 1918. This statement was made
officially By the navy department to
day with the announcement thar the
Atlantic feet viii be rendezvoused at
Colon this winter before the water is
turned in The uavy's estimate is
based upon the latest report from the
army elgineers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-14
MILK PRICES ARE DOWN
IN THE ElGN DISTRICT

Elgin. Ill, Sept, l4.-Contract prices
OF the leading milk concerns of the
Elgin district for the winter supply
cf milk issued today show a decrease
% four and one-sixth TO nine and one
sixth cents a hundred pounds as COM
pared with last year,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-14
Cave-in Kills Man.

Sterling, Ill, Sept 14-Hugh Nc
Guirk, aged 55. was instantly killed on
his farm near here when the banks Of a
tiled drainage ditch on which he was
working caved in and buried him. He
had served several times as county
superyisor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-14
Motorcycle Victim Recovering.

Mrs. Bessie Wiese of Davenport,
who was injured Thursday night in
the motorcycle accident on the govern
ment bridge which cost II. B. Shields
his life is reported today as improv-
ing and no fears for her recovery are
felt by the attending physician. Her
worst injury seems to be broken arm.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-14
AMERICANS LEADING IN
INTERNATIONAL MATCH

Ottawa. Ont, Sept. 14.-In the inter
national rife match today Americans
made 571 on a s00-yaTd range to the
Canadians SCI, giving them a net lead
SO far in the shoot of seven points.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-14
XIII Preacher for Sermon.

CharIestoWn, W. Va, Sept 14-Af-
ter preaching a sermon on the subject
Of dishonesty, Rev. r. H. Green,
a Red Sulphur circuit pastor Of the
Methodist church south, was assaulted
and so badly injured that he died a
few hours later. The Rev. Green was
returning TO his boarding house when
several unidentified men attacked
him. using stones and clubs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-14
POLICE STOPS SULLIVAN
SANDERS AUSTRALIA GO

Sydney, N. S. w, Sept. 14.-An
Australian heavyweight boxer named
Sanders outpointed Jack Sullivan, an
American pugilist. in a scheduled 20
round contest here today. Sullivan
was badly punished. The police stop
ped the bout in the 18th round.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-14
Funeral Of Emperor ln-
terfsres With Usual
Honors in Japan.
NOT OFFICIALLY DEAD
Genera! and Wife Have Pictures
Taken lust Before the
Tragic Deed.

Toxic, Sept. 1.-THE dramatic sui
eide OF General Nogi and his wife
IS regarded as a magnificent act OF
patriotic duty. But the nation, being
in mourning and the new emperor
forced into seclusion by the death OF
his father. it is impossible 10 confer
the usual pOsthumOus hOnors, and
consequently Nugi. officially, is not
dead. Thursday morning. prior to at
tending the funeral OF the late en-
peror. Nogi summoned a photographer
TO his home and in the garden Of his
residence posed with his wife for a
picture.
HOMAGE AT BIER.
Afterward they attended the early
funeral ceremony at the imperial pal
ace. Later. visiting the chamber
where the body Of the emperor was
lying in state. they offered homage
10 the departed sovereign. They re-
turned home and AS the signal gun
doomed notice that the emperor s
body was being moved, they killed
themselves.
RECALL ARMY RECORDS.
Those who knew General Nogi well
declared that his calmness Ia killing
himself was the kind OF stoicism
he always had displayed. no matter
what crisis faced him. They instanced
the famous charge of the Japanese uI
2O3-Metre Hill during the Russo
Japanese war, when as commander OF
the Japanese third army Nogi -saw
the Russians NOW down his forces in
hundreds. among them two OF his OWE
sons, and yet quietly and fearlessly
continued the battle. taking the hill
which eventually led 20 his being
handed the surrender OF Lieutenant
General Stoessel al Port Arthur.
EMPEROR II BURIED.
Kioto, Japan. Sept 1.-THE i'm
perial funeral train bearing the bodl
of the late emperor. which lef
Aoyama early this morning following
conclusion OF impressive ceremonie,
there, arrived IN Kioto this afternoon
The last solemn function took plac,
tonight when the body OF the departed
ruler was buried in the imperial mau
GCleum at Monoyama.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-14
Killed While Being Hazed.

Raleigh. n. c.. Sept. 14.-William
Rand. a freshman at the state uni
versity. was killed yesterday while
being hazed by sophomores. Sur
rounded by his tormentors he fell of a
barrel and gashed his neck on a brok-
en- pitcher. He died soon afterward.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-14
CROWD BLOCKS WALK AT
THE JOHNSON FUNERAL

Chicago, Sept. 14.-People crowded
SO at the funeral today of Mrs. Jack
Johnson, white wife Of the negro pugi-
Est, who committed suicide, that the
police had to be called to clear the
sidewalk so the funeral might proceed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-14
VALENTINE LEAVES JOB
TO JOIN PROGRESSIVES

Washington, Sept. 1.-THE presi-
dent today accepted the resignation Of
Robert G. Valentine, who quit the Of
fee of commissioner of Indian affairs
TO join the progressives.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-14

troops. All was quiet this morning.
George Reddon, a Chicago strike
breaker, is reported dying at hospi-
tai. Yesterday he fired upon a crowd
of sympathizers and was roughly
handled. His skull is said to be frac-
tured.
The governor this afternoon said
matters were still in the hands of the
local authorities, and he would not
interfere. Should they be unable to
control the situation he will order
the militia here.
OUTPOSTs FIRED ON.
Charleston, W. Va, Sept. 14.-Mili.
tary OutpOsts were fired on during the
early hours today at Holley, in the
heart of the territory under martial
law because of miners strike. Pick.
cts replied and for time the ex,
changed shots were brisk None were
reported injured Three more com
panies of soldiers were ordered to
the place. At Hugheston a fight be
tween miners factions took place this
morning, shooting being general. The
result is not yet known.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-14
Bullet FelIs Man Refusing
to Obey Order to
Halt.
DOUBLE MILITIA FORCE
Precaution Taken as Result of
Fear of Another Outbreak
at Prison.

Jackson, Mich, Sept. 14.-John Eisy,
an employe of a Catholic rectory, was
shot dead today when he refused to
obey an order TO halt by militiamen
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-14
on guard at the penitentiary.

on guard at the penitentiary.
Within the last AS hours soldiers
more than once have been obliged to
halt persons suspiciOusly close to the
prison walls, and these incidents
caused the guards to Tedouble their
vigilance.
IDENTIFIED BY PRIEST.
The body was identified by a local
Catholic priest, who declared Eisy had
worked about the rectOry and church
for some time. Adjutant General Van
dercook of the Michigan national
guard has been officially informed of
the shooting
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-14
Gulf Storm AhateR.

Mobile. Ala, Sept. 14.-An equinoc-
tial storm that struck the gulf coast
last night and threatened serious dam
age abated this morning. A small
church was blown down and much min
or damage done.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-14
RUSSIAN POLICE CHIEF
IS VICTIM OF ASSASSIN

London, Sept. 14.-Colonel Lupakoff,
head of the Russion political police,
was shot dead at Pyatigorsk, Ciscau-
casia, today The assassin escaped.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-14
Imported Street Car Man
Attacked by Duluth
Sympathizers.
GOVERNOR IS ON SCENE
States Local Authorities Still
Control, but Troops Are
in Readiness.

Duluth, Mimi, Sept. 14.-Governor
Eberhart arrived today from st. Paul.
He will look into the street car strike
situation with a view to calling out
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-14
Eucharistlc Congress Ends.

Vienna, Austria, Sept 1.-THE con-
Guiding session Of the eucharistic con-
gress today was attended by a great
crowd
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-14
Hayes FIRED
FROM FORCE

New York, Sept 14.--Cornelius B.
Hayes, deposed police inspector, who
Was recentlyAplaced on trial for max
ing statement, alleged to be false, re-
flectlng on Police Commissioner Wal
do. was found guilty today and dis
missed from the department
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-14
Snow in Two States.

Denver. Sept. 14.-Snow fell in cen
tral Colorado and parts of Wyoming
tcday-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-14
The Weather
Forecast TIL 7 p. N. Tomorrow for
Rock Island, Davenport Moline,
and Vicinity.

Forecast Till p. N. Tomorrow TOR
Rock Island, Davenport Moline,
and Vicinity.
Unsettled weather with probable
showers tonight or Sunday. Cooler
tonight
Highest temperature yesterday, 81,
lowest last night, 62. Temperature at
Z q. m, SO.
Wind velocity at g. M, three miles
per hour.
Precipitation IN the last "a hours
ncne.
Relative humidity at p. m, So
at a. m, 81.
Stage OF water, So feet, with a rise
Of g OF a foot in the last "a hours.
I'M. SHERIER, Local Forecaster.
ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS.
From noon today to noon tomorrow
Sun sets 6:1o. rises 5:4l. Evening
stars: Mercury. Venus. Mars, Jupiter
Morning star: Saturn.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-14

Audacious Launched.
Birkenhead, England, Sept. 1.-THE
new British battieship Audacious was
launched here today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-14
UNREST IN CUBA.

Washington, Sept. 14-Conditions
In Cuba are so unsatisfactory TO the
state department that it was intimated
today the United States might, indi-
rectly at least, supervise the coming
election. Anti-foreign and antiAmeri-
can elements are giving the depart
nent some uneasiness and the situa-
tiCn is closely watched.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-14

Associated Press
Exclusive Wire
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1912-04-24
A SERIES OF YOKNADOEs.
Forty-Two We're, Killed--AIany In
juted-I'ropeIty Damage Great.

Chicago, April 21.- Forty-two
persons are believed to have been
killed In series Of tornades which
swept across parts of Illinois and
Indiana just before nightfall to-day.
Thirty-seven deaths have been
confirmed and five are reported on
authority which appears reliable.
A hundred other persons were in
jured, at least eight OF them SO Sc
verely they may die. Damage done
to property will amount to thou
sands Of dollars.
The storm swept through the
northern part of Murphysboro, H.,
seriously injuring five persons. Ten
houses were demolished at Murphys-
boro and the Illinois Central station
at Finney was carried three hundred
feet.
Wauponsee, a village near Coal
City, was reported demolished, de-
stroying telephone communication,
making 1t impossible to learn the Sc
riousness Of the damage done there.
Houses, sheds and farm buildings
near Coal City were demolished
wind mills blown down and many
head OF cattle are reported dead.
At Aileen, near Coal City, tele-
phone and telegraph wires were laid
to the ground for mile at stretch
in several places.
Near Dwight school house and
many farm buildings were destroyed.
The Chicago, Indiana & Southern
Railway station at Reddick, was
blown across the tracks. Every farm
building on the property of man
named Patchett was destroyed, and
the family escaped injury by cling
ing to trees in the yard.
Many other buildings we're de-
stroyed at Reddick, and nearby seye-
raj persons were injured, none Sc
verely.
Twenty houses were blown down
IN and near Morocco, Ind, and fully
forty habitations In Newton county
were destroyed.
AS near as can be Judged here,
the tornado started in Iroquois
county, Illinois, and swept eastward
Stock was killed when farm build
ings went down.
Morocco Is only five. miles north
g Hf Iis:2it GaoTge Ade's Is country
shomasS has not leeiASl & eafheE Say iss+
Their his Spfoperty was damaged or,
not. 5aJ
Every doctor in Morocco and adj
joining territory was called out, and
improvised hospitals have been set
up in several localities.
Electric lines are down and com
munication between Kentland and
the outside world Is obtainable only
by circuitous route to the east
ward.
Twelve dead were found at Bush,
III, and 1t Is expected that more
VIII be found when the debris Is
cleared away.
Five persons were killed at Willis
Vile and sixteen houses were de-
molished.