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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-25
Four Men Killed at
Cabin Creek, w. Va.

Charleston, w Va, July 24.-Four men
were killed. today, in a battle between
striking miners and watchmen en-
played by the Wake Forest Coal Co.
at Wake Forest, Cabin Creek, the
scene of much rioting and bloodshed,
since coal strike troubles started, in
April, 1911.
The dead are: Frank CHM, coal com
pany aatchman, and two unidentified
men, members OF the attacking party.
Don Slater, another Waterman of
the company, was shot through the
tody and died. late tonight.
Since the mining town of ohley.
nearby on Cabin Creek, was attacked
and shot up three weeks ago, it has
been the custom to have Watchmen
scout the hillsides before the non-un-
ion miners are permitted to enter OF
leave the mines. Watehmen CHM and
Slater. while going through the wood
cd hillside. today, were attacked. CHM
fell fatally wounded and Slater drop
red, shot through the leg. Slater, how
ever, returned the fire. killing two OF
the attacking party and received an
other bullet through the body.
The Wake Forest mine is under con-
treI of the Cabin Creek Consolidated
Coal Co.. against whose mines strike
has been called by Union Mine Work
ers of America.
An investigation of the shooting viii
be made by the special grand jury
called following the Ohley shooting,
which reconvenes. tomorrow, after a
brief recess.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-25
SEVEN LIVES LOST
BY Explosion of Nitro Glycerine, on
Thursday, at Beoeit, Canada.

Beloeit Que, July 4.-seven lives were
lost at Beloeit, today, when the explo-
sion of nitro glycerine blew one of the
isolated buildings of the Canadian Ex-
posiVes co. to bits and scattered the
dismembered bodies of four men and
three girls in every direction. Workers
in the other houses of the plant were UNI
injured. the distance between the build
ings being great enough to prevent the
shock from producing other explosions.
A part of one victims body was identi-
fled, but those of the others We're toe
hopelessly torn into fragments to permit
of Identification. Those killed were
Eugene Larive. Is. of St Hilere; Al
phonse Guilain. 3s, married; Philippe
Pauquet, p; Rosario Mongeau. 16: Mss
Mary Theresa Williams, IS; Miss Los enza
Laeasse Il, and Miss Aurore Eli, AL OF
Beioeii Miss Eus body was ide.ittied
The victims We're the only persons em-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-25
SLEEPING CAR BERTHS
And Their Reservation to Be Consid
cred BY a Commission.

Chicago, Ills, July 24=~lmportant
changes in the rules governing the
reservation OF sleeping car berths Will
be considered by the executive COM
mttee of the Western Passenger As
sociation. Claiming fragrant abuses
of the privilege of making advance
reservations for berths, officials eff
many Western railroads are in favor
of shortening the time within which
reservations may be made. Patrons
may now claim reservations within ~
minutes of train time. Scores Of res
ervations are made daily and not
claimed. Some passenger officials
favor the cancellation of reservations
an hour before a train departs. 9th
ers advocate the Canadian plan, which
requires travellers to purchase sleep
ing car tickets, refunding the price II
the berth is not used.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-25
CASE OF FEENEY
To Be Investigated by Philadelphia
Central Labor Union.

Philadelphia. Pa, July PA committee
of the Central Labor Union of this city,
last night, began an investigation of the
charges made by Martin NJ. Mulhall that
Frank Feeney. a Labor leader here. had
been on the pay roll of the National AS
ISOLATION of Manufacturers and had as
sisted In breaking the printers strike
several years ago. The hearing was held
behind closed doors and eight witnesses
favorable to Feeney were heard beofre
adjournment Feeney declared that he
has written to the Senate lobby nves-
tigating committee asking for an oppor-
tunity to appear before it to deny Null
halls statements.
Whether the investigation will be con-
tinued and whether Mulhalls offer TO ap-
pear here will be accepted is expected to
be decided at a meeting of the Central
Labor Union, mkt Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-25
Shanghai Now Scene
OF Chinese Fighting.

London, July ga Shanghai dis
patch to the Daily Telegraph says:
"Looting has begun in the city and
the residents are fleeing. Many fires
were caused by bursting shells, and
several foreigners were wounded by
stray shots.
Shanghai Is so full of refugees from
Marking and Kiu-Kiang that the peo-
pie are Sleeping in the streets A
boat load of Southerners was sunk by
the gunboat fire. The Northerners
have occupied rebel fort near the
arsenal The Shanghai correspondent
of the Morning Post expresses the
opinion that the Southerners are not
likely to repeat their attacks on the
arsenal, but will abandon such an
idea.
During the past "a hours, the rebel.
have made a series of spirited attacks
on the arsenal, but all of them have
been repulsed and the government
forces are SO encouraged at their con
tinued success that they have assumed
the offensive and are forcing the reb
els back on Nantao, a southern suburb
Ct the Chinese native city.
Admiral Tseng has formally warne'
the Nantao Chamber of Commerce
mat unless the rebels disperse he vii
bombard their position and the fort
AT tile mouth of the river. which ar
also in the hands Of the southerners.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-25

Gen. Lees lines extended to the old
battle ground of Manassas.
BUSINESS is suspended in Deansville
and the citizens are turning out to
resist Morgan's progress.
The postotfice department will re-
sumo mail communication between
the East and New Orleans via Miss
issippi as soon as it can be done with
safety.
Captain Ericsson has been present.
ed with q gold Monitor" 1t cost
$1,000 and is arranged with a small
callope that plays four tunes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-25
Railroad Situation
Remains Unchangee.

New York, July 2d.-The railroad sit
uatlon involving the threatened strike
of 10000 trainmen and conductors
against the Eastern railroads remain
practically unchanged, tonight, after
another day of conferences.
The federal mediators met the en-
ployes committee in the forenoon
and tie roads conference eommittee
of managers in the afternoon. 1t Was
given out after the days conferences
that there are vet points of the dispute
to be settled. BY Saturday, however
the mediators expressed belief. the con-
troversy would be adjusted As to the
Questions over which the two sides are
st:ll at odds. the mediators were re-
ticeDt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-25
Pank burst Party
Practically Passed.

London, July II Mrs. Emmelne
Pankhurst. who was released. this
evening, from Holloway Jail after im-
day, is reported To being a critical
condition. Three consulting phXsi-
clans have been called by the regular
attending physician.
Glasgow, Scotland, July lit, 20
Suffragettes, Margaret Morrison aud
another woman who refused to give
her name. We're arrested here, lodaH,
when on the point Of setting ire To q
large mansion in suburb of Glas-
gov. which Was at one time the resi-
dence of the late Sir John Muir, Il
former lord provost.
The attention of the police was at
tracted 10 the house, this morning and
they entered. Inside they found =
woman standing. with a match in hce
hand near piles of combustibles.
which had been banked against the
doors. Shortly afterWard Margaret
Morrison descended a chimney II
which she had been secreted She
was covered with SCOT
A quantity of Suffrage literature
was found in the house
Miss Evelyn Sharpe also was taken
into custody by the police. Her and
Lady Syhl Smith are both members
of the Womans Social and Political
Union. Lady Sybl is the wife of Vivi-
an II. Smith. who is a partner in The
firm of Morgan Grefel & co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-25
Wilson Due to Arrive, Tonight.

New York. July 24-Although Am.
bassador Wilson indicated in wireless
advices to Washington that he prob
ably would not be able to reach that
city, before Saturday night. the prog
ress of the steamer Mexico. on which
he is a passenger. as reported By
wireless here, tonight, makes it likely
that he can reach the capital, by sat
urday morning, al the latest, and
probably by tomorrow night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-25

The project for a great scheme OF Chi-
nese railways was foremost in Or. sun
Vat Sens program for the modernization
of China. II commanded the support oil
the Pekin government and involved a
great extension of the privileges of for
eisnerS in the country and an immense
increase in China's foreign trade Dr.
sun was. authorized III September, 1877.
to establish a railway corporation to
carry out a system Of national railways
covering territory 10.0o0 mites in extent.
Mixed Chinese and foreign companies
were to be granted concessions through
out China for period OF about 10 Years.
after which time the lines were To revert
to China Similar concessions were to
be given to foreigners for the fnterme-
date districts. President yuan Shi kai
was To allow Dr sun 20100 monthly To
promote his scheme
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-25
MUTINOUS GUARDSMEN
Continue to Leave Vatcan-Comn1ar
der Promises New Force.

Rome, July A-Another detachment OF
the mutnous Swiss Guards left the Vat
lean this morning. Some of them threat
ened to make unpleasant revelations.
The commander of the Guardsmen
promised the Pope. today, that the entire
corps would be re-estabished within =
few weeks, with new and more suitable
elements
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-25
Troops Can Pass Through Illinois.

Springfield, ILL.,. July A-Permission TO
send Michigan troops through Illinois on
their way to the upper peninsula of Mich
igan was given. tonight, by Gov. Dunn,
upon receipt of a telegram request from
Coy. Ferris of Michigan.
The Michigan troops probably will
come from Lansing 10 Chicago, where
they will entrain for Calumet
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-25
TERRIFIC STORM
Carries Death and Destruction i
Cause Around Philadelphia.

Philadelphia, July 24.-One man was
blown from travelling crane into the
Delaware river and drowned, while
property in all sections of the city was
damaged by a severe wind and thun-
der storm, which visited this city. to-
day.
Eight deaths from the heat We're re-
ported at the coroner's office. The
maximum temperature WAS 80 degrees
Reports from Delaware and north
Gin New jersey are To the effect that
crops We're considerably damaged by
the storm.
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President Has Anti Trust.

Washington, July 24.-President Will
son mas an antitrust policy of his
own. il became known. today, but he
will not breach it until the December
sessino of Congress. The President has
declined to discuss his ideas until the
tariff and the currency are disposed OF.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-25
Sun Vat Sen Loses Contract.

Or. sun Vat Sen for the construction OF
network of railways in china has been
cancelled. Only one contract has been
concluded under this charter, that with
an English firm providing for the con-
stfuction of a line from Santon to Crung-
ktng-Fu, which it is believed the govern
ment will recognize.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-25
Fifty Years Ago.

The loyal citizens of Belfast have
raised the sum of $4,000 for the SOL
diers.
The wife of General Grant was ser
enaded last Tuesday, at st. Louis, She
is on her way to join her husband
who since the commencement OF the
war has not had a days vacation and
he has not had time TO be sick.
We learn from North Virginia that
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-25

Charles NJ. Wright, well driller,
was burned to death, five of his fell
low workment We're probably fatally
injured and an oil well, located two
miles south of Tulsa, Okla, was set
on fire. late Thursday, as the result
of an explosion, which occurred when
a burning match, with which, il is
alleged. a youth had lighted cigar
cite, came in contact with gas escap-
ing from the well. Efforts to extin-
guish the fire had met with but little
success up to late hour. The prob
ably fatally injured are; William.
Peter ard steve Snyder, three broth
ers: Harold ceke and Harry Brown
field The well was brought in,
Thursday morning, as a gusher.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-25

ployed in the destroyed building and
| We're instantly killed. An inquest Will
| be held, tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-25
Will Try Out Coast
DefenCeS of Atlantic.

New York, July Heterogeneous
for joint naval and coast defence eX-
ereises between the North Atlantic
fleet and the coast defences of Long
Island sound to be held a the eastern
entrance of Long Island, Aug. 3 and
8, were announced, today, at the head
quarters of the Eastern department
of the United States army, Governors
island. The exercises agreed upon by
the navy and war departments. are
the first of their kind, since 1905.
They are not to be contest. s no
decision will be announced as to SUI
premacy Of either land or water
forces. Their purpose, insofar as the
army is concerned is a development
of the uses of the various elements
of coast defence, such as the proper
handling of searchlights, battle. fire
and mine commands. Fer the navy,
Rear Admiral Badger has prepared a
schedule of exercises for the fleet to
harmonic with the purposes of the
army
The coast commanders stationed
from the Delaware river to Maine
have been directed by Mai General
Barry to preform their functions dur
ing the exercises as nearly as practi-
cable as would be required Of them in
time of war
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-25

Newport. r. l., July 24.-Sixteen tor
pedo boat destroyers, comprising the
torpedo boat fiotilla of the Atlantic
feet. steamed out of Newport harbor.
tonight, followed by six submarines. to
take part in concerted attack ON the
II battleships of the Atlantic feet in
the summer manenHefs Of he navy.
Tonight, at full speed the torpedo
boats and Submarines will attempt to
destroy the batileships The results
Of the maneavers viii be kept secret
and forwarded to the department at
Washing ton
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1913-08-14
CHAPTER XII.
The PARTING,

They recrossed the stream care
fully. the horses restless and. hard to
control in the current, the men riding
on either side, grasping the bit of the
girls mount. Others had joined the
little squad Of troopers on the bank,
and welcomed her with a cheer. The
lieutenant dismounted. At sight of
the girls face he whipped of his hat,
and came forward.
Miss Mcdonald" he said, pleasant
ly greeting her, am Lieutenant
Gaskins, and I have met your father
of the Sixth Infantry, is he not? So
glad to be of service, you know. You
were in the stage, l understand; a
most remarkable escape"
Il W it all to Sergeant Hamlin,'
she replied, turning to glance toward
the latter. He bore me away un.
conscious in his arms. Indeed.
scarcely realized what happened. Dc
you know anything regarding my
father?"
ooh, yes, I can put your mind al
ease so far as he is concerned.
presume you were endeavoring tc
reach his post when this unfortunate
affair occurred"
Yes"
Sheridan has ordered Devere aban
doned for the present, and the majors
troops are to return to Dodge. NJ
doubt we shall be in the field within
a week or two. But we al cultivate
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1913-08-14
STEPS INTO HIS BOSS JOB

Representation A. Key Of
Marion, Ohio, is not the first private
secretary to a congressman to step
into his boss job in the house. but It
Is a rare enough thing when it does
happen. John Key was secretary of
the late Representative Carl Ander-
son for tour years, and learned
enough OF the practical side Of politics
to get twice as many votes as his
Republican opponent last fall.
Key takes his place now with a
fine and distinguished line Of former
secretaries. For instance, Senator
Morris Sheppard of Texas. who went
to the upper house March 4, was once
secretary to his father in the house Of
representatives. Governor Cox Of
Ohio, once a representative, started
In to do big things when he was Sec
rotary to p. J. Sorg, the tobacco man.
Representative A. T. Smith Of Idaho
walked out of the late Senator Hey
burns Office right into his seat in the
house. He had been secretary to the
senator for years. Representative L
to DR.. Stokes Of that state. Wyatt Al
his father, who was in congress before
vas secretary of his famous father,
sentative Robertson Of Louisiana sucl
80
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1913-08-14

acquaintance later; now must
straightenl out this affair. He bowed
again, and turned stinly toward Ham
lin, who had dismounted, his manner
:.nstantly. changing. He was short,
heavily built man, scleanly shaven,
with dark. arrogant eyes, and promi-
nent chin.
You are a sergeant Of the Seventh,
you said he began brusquely. What
were you doing here?"
My troop is stationed at Fort
Union" was the quiet response. |
carried dispatches to Devere, and
while there was requested by Major
Mcdonald to intercept his daughter
and turn her back"
Were you subject to Major Melon
aids orders?"
1T was not an order, but a re-
quest"
"oh, indeed; a mere pleasure ex-
cursion."
TT has hardly turned out that way.
sir. and conditions seemed to Justify
my action"
That is for others to determine.
When was the attack nader"
"Just before shutdown last evening.
The driver and guard escaped on the
lead horses, and the Wheelers ran
away. wrecking the coach"
There were four passengers"
Eyes; we fought them of until
after dark, although the Mexican was
killed by the first fire. l don't know
when the other man got his"
who were they?"
Gonzales ran a high-ball game al
Santa Fe; the other, Moylan, was
~post-sutler at Fort Mercy"
How many Indians? Who were
they?"
about thirty; we must have killed
five OF six. It was hardly more than
daylight when they left, and I could
not tell just how many bodies they
strapped or the ponies. They were q
mixed bunch Of young bucks, princi
pally Arapahoes, led by Roman Nose
Went west, hey?"
eyes, sir"
The lieutenant turned his gaze VI
the river, and then looked at WATSON
who remained seated in the saddle.
Must be the same lot Maxwell TOLD
us about up on Pawnee Fork, Sam,
he said at last. "He will be likely tt
cut their trail some time today. W.
knew a bunch had headed south, bu'
didn't suppose they had got as far. al
this already. Better leave Maxwell tt
run them in, I suppose? Our order:
are to return to Dodge"
"They haven't three hours thu
start" ventured Hamlin in surprise
"and cannot travel fast with SO man.
of their ponies doubly loaded"
THAT is for me to decide" starin,
insolently, land l understand my dut.
without any advice. Is there any dam
age done west of here?"
; "The station at the crossing is burn
) ed; two dead men there; l don't know
: what became Of the third"
i, Then it is just as l thought; thos,
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1913-08-14

Major Mcdonald, commanding an army
post near Fort Dodge, seeks a man to
headed for the post. An Indian outbreak
is threatened. Brick" Hamlin, a SER
geant who has just arrived with mes
sages to Mcdonald, volunteers for the
mission. Molly arrives at Fort Ripley
two days ahead of schedule. Sh decides
to push on to Fort Dodge by stage in
zales. a gambler, is also a passenger.
Hamlin meets the stage with stories Of
depredations committed by the Indians.
The driver deserts the stage when Indi,;
ans appear. The Indians are repulsed
in attacks On the stage. Moylan and
Gonzales are killed. Hamlin and Molly
Of a gully. Molly is wounded and Ham
lin carries her. They cross a river and
go into hiding. The Indians discover their
escape and start pursuit, but &C In the
wrong direction.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1913-08-14

brated soldiers and the horses which
have accompanied them through their
numerous campaigns.
One of the most famous war horses
was Lord Roberts gallant charger.
Volonel, which died a few years ago,
and lies buried neal the Royal hospi-
tai, Dublin. Volonel was a gray Arab
which Lord Roberts bought in India.
and he rode the animal to Kandahar.
Lord Roberts was very much at
tached to the animal, and when Queen
Victoria awarded medals to the sol
diers who had gone through the At
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1913-08-14

"WhaS the hell (6e00ln0 Your Far.
don, Ma'am) Has Happened Here7"
fellows will turn north before they get
that far, and will run straight into
Maxwell. What do you say, SAM"
The scout lolled carelessly in the
saddle, his eyes on the river, his lean,
brown face expressionless.
81 reckon as how it don't make no
great difference what l say" he an
swered soberly. eyer amt taken no
advice frum me yit, fur as I remem-
Der. But II yer really want ter know.
this time, my notion-is them bucks
will most likely hide in the bluffs
till night, an then sneak past Max
well after It gifts good an dark. If
this yere wus my outfit now. I'd just
naturally light On to the trail fast,
orders er no orders. | reckon it's In
juns we cum out after, an I don't sup
pose the war department would find
any fault IL we found a few"
The blood surged into the ~1ieuten.
ants face, but opposition only served
to increase his o~bstinacy.
CTO BE C~ONTINUED.)
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1913-08-14
SAYRE HEADS WELFARE BUREAU

Francis B. Sayre, whose engage
ment to Miss Jessie Wilson, daughter
Of President Wilson, was announced
some time ago, was appointed head
of the abandonment bureau in Dis
trict Attorney Whitman's office in
New York city the other day. He
formerly was In the complaint bureau.
You'll hear some narrowing sto-
ries." said Joseph o. Skinner, former
head of the bureau, as he turned over
the Office to his successor. II hope 1t
won't discourage you regarding mar
riage nor make a misogynist out OF
you"
Nothing could do that now" was
the response.
Mr.. Sayre is greatly interested In
the study of sociology and entered the
district attorneys Office with the idea
of getting first hand information of
other peoples troubles under more
favorable conditions than in a settle
Ement.
It also developed that Mrs. Robert
n Savro Mr. Co1yro,e ~o+ba. = -.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1913-08-14
ROBERT BACON MADE SPECIAL ENVOY

Announcement has been made by
the Carnegie Foundation for Interna-
tional Peace, a $40. 000, 900 organiza-
ton. that Robert Bacon, former secre-.
tary Of state and ambassador to Paris,
will tour South America as the rep
resentatiye of the Carnegie Founda-
ton.
Part of the work which the Car
negie Foundation has taken to itself
Is the promotion OF better relation
ships between the United States and
other countries by means OF unofficial
emissaries and exchanges Of uni
versity professors. MI. Bacon was Sc
lected as being one of the most dis
tinguished men Of the United States
and his task will be to further the
mutual understandings between the
Latins and the North Americans. He
will tour all of South America, visit.
ing every country except Colombia,
and will meet most of the public men
of each country. It Is expected that
he probably will deliver many lectures