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Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-21
VICTIMS CD MAD
WHEN TRAPPED
IN DEATH VALLEY
Tragedies of Lower California
Desert Told by Bodies of
Overwhelmed Men.

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 2o.-The
recent death of Peter A. Busch, a Col
orado miner. in Death Valley, recalls
many instances Of the treacherv Of
that portion Of California which was
denominated by the early tribal In
dams as the valley OF Fire"
Inc Piutes, Washoe and other tribes
in early days condemned their crtni-
nails TO the country surrounding Death
Valley. When an outlaw Indian yto-
lated the most sacred laws of Ms tribe
he was condemned to the Valley Of
Fire where he was expected soon to
perish.
or the hundreds OF bodies found in
Death Valley, where men persisted
from hea; and thirst, they are almost
universally naked to the waist. The
trail made by the men before death
also shows a oircuftous course.
At certain stage, after being at
tackled by the heat. the person begins
TO run and claw at his breast. First
his hat is abandoned. Then he begins
TO claw at his shirt, and finally tears
it from him
Then he turns IN circuttous route
and narrows the circuit until finally
he falls exhausted in a heap and
never rises again. Delirium comes on
Instantly
1t is presumed that the terrible SUI
fering from the heat and thirst feels
like load on his lungs and makes
breathing difficult. and that the VIC
tim imagines by running he is getting
away from the thing. and that in
clawing of his upper garments he is
releasing the weight.
Scientists who have visited Death
Valley in warm weather and had a
touch Of the heat state that the ex-
traordinary effect Of the heat there is
caused by the peculiar situation Of
Death Valley. It Is from 100 to 400
feet below sea level and is shut in on
all sides by high mountains.
The Panamtnts range shuts out the
moist air from the Pacific Ocean, and
the Funeral and Grapevine ranges
shut out the wind from the slight
vegetation on the eastern side. so that
the only wind that reaches Death Val
ley and the atmosphere OF that region
is the dryest Of all places on earth.
that II absorbs from every living
thing. both human and vegetable
every particle Of moisture.
This is illustrated by the fact that
at certain places in Death Valley
when the thermometer is at its high
est-often 1877 degrees in the shade
man never can satiate his thirst
As soon as he takes the canteen from
his lips the thirst returns just as
strong as ever.
When the system is drained OF all
moisture the brain yields, the victim s
eyes stare like a madman's and he
runs his circuitous course to death
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-21
100000 Securities
Plaything of Boy
Youngster Has Fine Time Mutilating
Fortune Lost by Express
Driver.

CHICAGO, Sept. 2O.-A child mutt
lating a fortune of $780, 900 was the
interesting spectacle in the town OF
Pavia. Mo, the other day. Senior Vi
tall, a rent collector at Stradelia, gave
an expressman a package wrapped
in old newspapers, asking him to
hand II in at a bank at Pavia. 1t
contained 5000, 900 in securities. The
driver forgot all about this seeming
ly inconsequential bundle. and when
Vital went TO the bank to cut his
coupons there was nothing there for
him.
These securities were afterward
found in a mutilated condition. They
had been picked up on the road by a
boy, who had amused himself by cut
ting out the head OF the King of
Italy from the securities and throwing
away the rubbish. The King, how
ever. has been restored TO his old po-
sition, and with a little trouble IN
getting duplicates the Italian VIII re-
store his fortune to It's former magni-
tude
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-21
RanCher Victor in
Battle With Bear
CattIeran Comes Suddenly Upon
Animal Preparing to Feast on
Pheasants' Eggs.

JULIAETTA. IDAHO. Sept 2o-At
the headwaters Of Swift Creek, which
empties into the north fork Of the
Clearwater east Of Teakea1, Levi B.
Groseclose. a cattle raiser, had a night
TO the death with a bear
Groseclose took his rife with him
on a trip to look after his cattle. He
came upon pheasant which seemed
distressed. Looking around, Mr..
Groseclose saw a large black bear
which had driven the bird from her
nest and was preparing to eat the
eggs.
The farmer shot the bear. but be-
fore he could eject the empty shell
brain charged. A second shot put out
the bea SITS right eve. But on he came.
A third shot put a ball Just under
meath the eye.
AT this jLncture the bear started in
the opposite direction. Pursuing his
advantage, the farmer continued to
fire and with the sixth shot bruin sue
cumbec.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-21
Forty-fve From Joliet Prison Do
ing Road Work Without Any
Guards to Prevent Escape.
PLAY BASEBALL AND SWIM
Have Organized a Watch of Their
Own in Order to Justify the
Faith of the Warden.

DIXON ILL., Sept. 2o.-Forty-five
picked prisoners from the State penI-
tentiary at Joliet are sleeping each
night practically unguarded on the
banks of Rock River. For five or six
months they VIII enjoy most of the
liberties afforded working road gangs
of free men.
Warden Edmund NJ. Allen is deter
mined to put the new honor" system
to a thorough test-the first ever at
tempted in Illinois. He asserts his
confidence that not one Of the pris-
oners will attempt to break his
pledge and seek to escape The pris-
oners themselves are jubilant over the
confidence placed in them and have
entered into the camp life with high
enthusiasm.
Part of the men made a sortie
against the great hill through which
they propose to cleave a pathway
during the next few weeks. In spite
Of heat that registered more than
90 degrees they welded picks and
shovels with zeal. And after Super
visor T. F. Kegan had called the ex-
pertinent at an end for the day they
returned to camp duties, perfecting
the late afternoon they played base
ball. went swimming, fished None
of the men look on the hard work
that is confronting them as other
than a congenial summer outing.
A little before a. m. the men
sauntered out of the front door of
the penitentiary. 1t was dark be-
cause of clouded sky. and had any
wished to escape it would have been
a simple matter to slip away in the
darkness.
But no man wants to escape" ].
R, a former Chicago burglar, said
I'VE think too much of the Warden.
Since he came here in April I have
gained in weight from 1856 to 1870
pounds. There is not q man in this
crowd but would fight to the death
for him. He has made himself a
personal friend to each one of us.
while he does not guard against
any of US breaking faith with him,
we have taken upon ourselves for
our own and his protection to estab-
lish our own guard. without his
knowledge we have selected a secret
judge and secret detective who will
report any sign of weakness on the
part of any one of us If such a weak
meas should become manifest. Once
a week or oftener we will convene
court and summon any of the gang
who may need a word of warning"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-21
Farmers Fruit To
Run Their Machinery
Scientist Tells Them to Make
oenatured Alcohol and Use II
as Motive Power.

KANSAS CITY. Sept. 2O.-Farmers
should get the motive power to run
the engines on their farm machinery
from denatured alcohol made from
inferior apples Joseph M. Anglada, of
New York. said IN an address here.
This is the solution of the problem
Tor supplying power on the farm" his
said. Farmers should establish CO.
operative alcohol plants There are
barrels Of apples which go to waste
on the farm. The farmers of each
neighborhood in which apples are
produced should gather up these ap-
pies and take them to a cooperative
mill and denatured alcohol could be
made in large quantities.
The motive power furnished by
alcohol is more desirable than that
from any other source"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-21
WOMAN MAKES SUCCESS
AS A NOTARY PUBLIC

BRIDGEPORT, n. J., Sept. 20.-Al-
though equal suffrage in New Jersey
has had a slight setback, this little
town is demonstrating the ability Of
women to serve the public Miss
Eva May Truitt is a notary public,
being the first woman TO hold such
a position in this section of the
State She also does thriving in
surance business. Mrs. Elva Truitt
has been appointed postmistress, the
first woman ever receiving such a
commission in this township, and with
her experienced assistant, Miss NJ. e
Sheets. is ably helping Uncle Sam to
transact his business.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-21
Rich Widow Leaves
Fortune to Lawyer
Will Of Wealthy Cumberland Wo-
man, Ignoring Relatives, Made
Publio-contsst Likely.

CUMBERLAND. MD, Sept. 90
Surprise was caused here when it be-
came known that Mrs. Margaret Nc
Cray. aged 81, widow Of William l..
McCray, had left her automobile and
the remainder of her estate, valued
at $4,000, to J. Philip Roman, at
torney and son-ln-law of James
Clark, president of a distilling com
pany.
Mrs. McCray was taken III Tues
day while Roman was drawing up her
will DR. Thomas w. Koon and
Charles w. Fries acting as witnesses.
Yesterday she died. and an hour later
the will was filed for probate.
Mrs. McCray leaves two brothers, a
sister, and several nephews at Pitts
burg, who, it IS said, win contest the
instrument.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-21
Oregon Man Grows
A Grain Like Wheat
Farmer Uses Burbank Method in Elk.
pertinent and Develops Big.
Fine Product.

OREGON CITY. OREG. Sept. 20
A new and unnamed grain has been
grown by P. o. Chindgren, a farmer al
Mulino, after a series of experiment s
with the corn wheat and the Egyptian
species OF the grain.
For the last two or three years the
farmer has been studying the posi-
bility OF "Burbanking" the two kinds
of wheat. Samples just cut and placed
on exhibition here show that he has
been highly successful.
The grain produces a stalk about
eight feet long and heads that are
much larger and better than either NJ
the old kinds, No name has been Sc
lected for the new grain.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-21
Haunted" School
House Abandoned
Children Refuse to Attend Glasses
In Building in Which Teacher
Was Murdered

CHICAGO Sept. 2O.-Chldren of
Warrenville, H., will have a new
school building this year to replace
the haunted school" they have re-
fused to attend since the winter of
1912 The new building was dedicated
Labor Day.
The haunted school, was made a
place of horror to the children by the
killing there before her class Of Miss
Edith Smith by Sylvester Adams,
January 10, 1912. The man ad-
dresses had been rejected Nv the
pretty teacher, and he shot her at her
desk, following the deed by commit
ting suicide on the spot with the same
weapon
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-21
Woman Stamps Out
SmOldering Bomb
BIackhanders Make Internal Machine
From Preserve Jar and Powder.
Woman Saves Husband.

NEW YORK. Sept 2O.-Coney Is
land, long neglected by the Blac6-
handlers, just saw its first bomb.
Mrs. Marie Tarmantola, No. 2442
Gravesend avenue, where her hus-
band has a grocery store, discovered
one. 1t was smoking and she
stamped out the fuse. Later the po-
lice took charge of II.
II was made from a preserve jar
filled with gunpowder, with a kero-
sent soaked fuse running through the
cover. 1t evidently had just been
placed where the woman found it.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-21
Moves Cottage DO
Miles to Get Tenant
Landlord Strikes on Unique Plan Of
Renting an unoccupied
Residence.

FORT LUPTON, COLO, Sept. 20
A unique and original way of get
ting a tenant for his empty house was
adopted here by B. F. Brown, who
moved a four-room modern cottage
from Ault, 40 miles away, on a fat
car and got renter for it before the
building had been taken Oft the
tracks.
Brown, a resident Of Ault, is also
the posseSsor of several vacant lots
here. He conceived the idea OF NOV
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-21
British Believe Japs
Are Backing Mexico
spsoIsI Cable to The American.

BpeolaI Cable TO The American.
LONDON, Sept. 20.--In many quar-
tiers in London the view is held that
Japan is responsible for Mexico's
contumacy.
II is we'll known here that for a
hong time Japan has been paying
court TO the Mexicans, and it is Ger
tain that General Huerta has armed
his infantry and cavalry with rifles
and carbines of Japanese service pat
tern.
There was no object IN going to
Toxic for military equipment unless
It was thought possible that Mexican
and Japanese troops might some day
be operating together in the field.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-21
90 YEARS OLD, LIVES
AFTER FIFTY-DAY FAST

HARRISBURG, Sept 2O-William
Beidleman, who lacks only three
months Of being SO years old. com
pleted his tiftieth day of fasting
Throughout that period only two
small bites of toasted bread have
passed into his stomach, but he has
drunk quantities Of ice water.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-21
London Girl BARRIERS
Now Popular Fad
Special Gable to The American.

LONDON, Sept 2O.-Girl BARRIERS
are growing in popularity in London
and there is an increasing demand
for them. Many Americans are loud
in their praises os the prepossesslng
young women, neatly attired in white,
who deftly WELD the scissors and
razor.
There are a considerable number
Of these establishments here now
1t is one of the new callings." z
Many of the girls are experts at
manicuring and ladies' hairdressing
as we'll Some of them earn large
incomes.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-21
Buckingham Palace
To Have a Historian
Queen Mary's Treasurer 10 Writing
a History of Castle, illustrated
by Photos.

speeIaI Gable TO The American.
LONDON, Sept. 20.-A history OF
Buckingham Palace, from it's building
to the present day, is being written
by the Hon. Alexander Nelson Hood,
treasurer to Queen Mary's household.
Mr.. Hood, an artistic photographer,
has taken some splendid pictures of
rooms and works of art in the palace
TO illustrate this work, Wilhelm the
first instance, at least-will be for
private circulation.
Ugly as it is in it's exterior, Buck
fngham Palace contains much inter-
esting and valuable historical mate
rial
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-21
Queens Jewels for
Miss Sackville- West
Necklace About Which Dumas Wrote
His Famous Novel Will Be
Hers Some Day

Special Gable TO The American.
LONDON, Sept. 2O.-Miss 'Veta"
Sackville- West will one day inherit
not only pictures, but jewels OF great
interest. Among these is a Creek
patterned diamond tiara, famous as
having formed part of the diamond
necklace that caused the romance be-
tween Marie Antoinette and Cardinal
Rohan. about which Dumas wrote his
great novel. The Queens Necklace"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-21
Land Boomers Hired
For British Colonies
Special Gable to The American.

LONDON, Sept. 20.-The Boomer
has found a new home IN the British
Colonial Office. and a new scheme of
picture tours of the empire has been
devised for advertising the country's
possessions
about 200 original paintings. have
been prepared. The services of a
well known artist have cost the de-
partment $4,000.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-01-11
TWO SUITS
ARE STARTED

Rochester has already proven a lu-
crative field for the lawyers. Two
big lawsuits over ground are already
started and more in sight. The mir
ing camps in Nevada have made Dix
fortunes for the Bar Association than
any other source of revenue yet
found.
1t seems impossible for p~rospectors
to lay out claims withou, conflicts.
Between the apex and lateral rights
as framed by the courts and lawyers,
there is one of the best fields open for
the rising attorney IN Nevada than
any place on earth. It would be wise
to spread the news to the law schools
as soon as a new mining district IS
opened. 1t will give employment to
all who apply. Rochester Is starting
out early to be in the game before II
is two months old.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-01-11
LONG DEED
IS RECORDED

The Nevada Valleys Power Com
pany has filed in the office of Re
corder Quinlan a deed OF Trust to the
international Trust Company of Dem
yer. the document covering IA type
written pages. and as it must be re
corded twice the Recorder will be
kept busy for many days, aside from
the usual work of the office. The
fees for recording will amount to SIG
the largest amount received for one
document in the Office for many years
The Nevada Valleys Power Com
pany is the new corporation organic
cd to establish a power plant at the
Lagomarasino ranch on the Truckee
River.-Enterprise.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-01-11
LABOR LAWS
ARE DISCUSSED

\ conference of labor leaders OF
the state is to be held in Reno for the
purpose of agreeing on laws which
will be recommend to the next Legis-
lature for enactment. Among the
bills which will be recommended are
Limiting the percentage of non
English speaking employees working
underground in mines. Il is claimed
that the disaster in the CIroux mine
at Ely was due to the fact that tht
men above ground could not under
stand the danger signal showed from
below by the foreign miner.
Providing for the proper ventiila.
ton OF mines.
Controlling dust in mines and there
by curbing the sperad Of miners
consumption.
Extending the time for redemption
of property under the delinquent tar
law.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-01-11
A SUICIDE
IN T0N0PAH

While his wife was absent from
the home telephoning for his broth
err, Tom Murphy, a well-known miner
of this camp, committed suicide las
evening by partaking OF the contents
of a t~hrce-ounce phial OF carbol:c
acid. Mrs. Murray returned several
minutes after had taken the poison
and he died before a physician could
reach his side.
Murray had been acting %Queerly for
the past we \. Tuesday night be
suddenly disappeared and officers
searched for him for several hours.
IT appeared that he had started for
Goldfeld. and during the night walk
ed the entire distance to the southern
camp. He returned to Tonopah yes
terday morning and was taken to tie
home Of his brother. Jack Murray
foreman Of the Extension mine. Dur
ing the day he left his brothers
home and went to his own home or
st. Patrick Street. above the Pres
byterian church.-Bonanza.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-01-11
GAMBLING
WHAT KIND?

1t is reported to the Appeal. and
the informant is reliable, that there
have been some pretty stiff poker
ann enjoyed at a local hoStelry the
past week. One young man is re-
ported to have lost 5000 at one set
ting. The games were not played
behind closed doors or III a private
room, but the Appeal will not go 80
far this time as to state that it Was
''open gambling" not knowing the
strict Interpretation OF the words il
this ense. and then again. someone
might t axe exception to the state
ment that open gambling" is being
conducted. At any rate, it is stated
that any one with the sinoeons was
not barred from taking a, hand.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-01-11
GUILD DANCE
ARRANGED

The Ladies of the Episcopal Guild
their popular dances. The dance will
be on the evening OF the 2lst of this
month. The ladies have given sew
eral dances during the fall and winter,
and their popularity was testified t.
by a demand for another such affair.
The best of music will be provid-
ed and a general good time will be
had. The ladies will serve punch.
An admission Of 50 cents will be COT
lected at the door as tickets will not
be on sale.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-01-11
SUSPICIOUS CASE

To-day the health officers quaran-
tined the Rosenbrock home in this
city as Clarence R~osenbtcck has a
suspicious case that looks like small
DON. In order to take no chances the
place. was plackarded and the mem
bers of the house are under quaran-
tine. with the exception of Henry
Rosenbrock. who has taken quarters
elsewhere. The case, if It is one, is
OF a very mild nature.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-01-11
CHRISTIAN

The regular meeting of the Chris
tan Science Society will be held in
Odd Fellows Hall on Sunday morn
ing at II O'Clock.
Subject Of Lesson Sermon:
Sacrament"
Sunday School Immediately after
the morning service.
Regular "Wednesday evening testi-
monial services are held at the some
place at s O'Clock.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-01-11
WILL HANDLE PRISONERS

The Washoe County Commission
erS have entered a contract with the
Government to take care of and feed
Federal prisoners sentenced within
the state. A rate of Is cents per day
is TO be charged. Under the stipula-
ton a guard is to be furnished who
will see t. the exercise of the inn
prisoned men.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-01-11
FINE PROGRAM

The Grand offers a splendid pro-
gram this evening. There has been
no show for the past two nights and
to-nieht's pictures will make up for
the loss of time.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-01-11
COMING FOR A REST

Nothing unforeseen happening to
prevent, Mr.. and Mrs. a. b. Gray vii
depart the first Of next week for Re
no. and then to the peace and quiet
Of Carson City. A handsome young
lady will probably look after the To-
Gals for the Commonwealth during
the absence of the editor.-Deeth
Commonwealth.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-01-11
CHURCH

Sunday School at 10 a. m.
Morning Sermon by the Pastor at
IL o'clock.
Fpworth League at 6:3n.
The Rev. DR.. S. a. Thomson. Supt.
of Nevada Mission. will preach in the
evening. 7:30 o'clock and conduct the
Quarterly Communion Service.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-01-11
NEW POLICEMA

Alex Mechanics. for the past sew
efal years guard at the prison. has
resigned his position there and has
been appointed on the city night po-
lice force, taking the place of Jess
Newman.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-01-11
TO BE MARRIED

Miss Frances Tucker Of this city.
has gone to Montana and il is report
ed that she will become the bride Of
Ted Shannon of Dillon, that state.
The many friends of Miss Frances
will wish her happiness.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-01-11

Although the condition Of William
Lear. who is suffering with pneumo-
mia. is critical. there is a slight I'M
provement to-day. he having had d
little rest last night.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-01-11

Word from the bedside of Mrs.
Charles Grover is to the effect that
she is slowly but steadily gaining
strength. It is believed that she has
passed the crisis and will be restored
to health.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-01-11

Reno is figuring on establishing {
motor cycle police. This is 10 be us
ed TO head off some Of the JOY rider
who bring forth complaints from tfc
general travelling public.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-01-11
EXPECTED HOME

Robert Reid. who for the past sev
aral months has been in arizona and
recently in California, is expected to
to this city within a short time.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-01-11
CHURCH
SERVICES
SAINT PETERS CHURCH

SAINT PETERS CHURCH
First Sunday after Epiphany. Janu-
airy II, 1912.
Holy Communion, 8 a. IN.
Sunday School. GAS a. m.
Morning Prayer. II a. m.
Sermon The Willingness of God
Evening Prayer, 7:30 p. m,
Sermon: Light and Lie
A cordial invitation is extended to
everyone to attend the services in
this church.
LLOYD B. THOMAS,
Rector.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-01-11
T

List OF letters adverHsed at the
Carson City postofice J$nuary II.
1918: Mr.. w. \. Bhebic. Mr.. John
T. Lloyd. R. D, GOoDE. p. NJ.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-01-11
FOR SALE

At the Tower Ranch. good eggs by
dozen or case: also poultry always
on hand. Phone 107. Use freely