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Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-12-26

bodies to the street and laying them
in rows beside the building. The po-
lice formed a Gordon about the hall
and a lane was opened through the
crowd and the bodies removed to the
Red Jacket village hall, which was
transformed into a temporary morgue.
For hours the streets were crowded
with women calling for their children.
Both men and women crowded about
the building and almost fought with
the police to get a view of the dead in
an effort to learn if any of their rela-
tives were among the number. Few
of the corpses bore marks of injury.
Many tales of the fierceness of the
crush during the height of the panic
were told today. One man was seen
to stoop to pick up his little daugh-
ter, only to be pushed on and forced
TO trample her beneath him. A woman
who ran to the aid of three small boys
was crushed to death with them.
Tried to Stop Panic.
When the rush began a woman went
to the piano and began playing. An
other woman stood in the center of the
stage on which the Christmas tree
had been erected and started to sing.
Their efforts to quell the panic were
futile, as they were not heard above
the tumult.
A large number of families lost two
or more children. More than so of
the dead were under 10 years of age.
Members of the Calumet fire depart
ment relate many instances of heroic
attempts at rescue. Patrick Ryan,
who arrived on the scene few min
utes after the panic, estimated that
100 people were piled in a crushed and
smothering mass, reaching half way
uD the stairway. They were wedged in
so tightly that it was impossible to
extricate any one from the foot of the
stairs.
A boy of about six caught Mr.. Ry-
ans hands and begged to be rescued.
The fireman succeeded ia pulling the
boy partially out, but was unable to
extricate the little fellows legs. The
human mass kept pressing down and
soon crushed out the boys life. A girl
of eight or nine grasped the hands OF
Angelo Curto, another fireman, kissed
them and implored him to save her.
He made a heroic effort to pull her
out, but the crush was so great that
he was compelled to desist and she
perished.
Mrs. A. Neiemeia, one of the victims.
was suffocated while standing up. John
Burrirl, a fireman, who witnessed her
death. took 6-menths-old infant from
her arms and carried it to safety.
Leonard Wilman, fireman, pushed
his way into the stairway and took
out crying boy uninjured, near him
his mother and sister lay dead. His
7-year-old daughter was taken out Ia
ter. An, 11-vear-old boy rescued his
brother of by carrying him down
ladder.
A child hurled from the front of the
building was caught by q spectator.
Chief Trudell of the fire department
caught another child thrown out OF a
window by frantic father.
Most Of the men present at the en-
tertainment acted bravely. The men,
however. were in the minority. 1t was
only when persons from outside fought
their way into the hall that the panic
was checked.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-12-26
A PEANUT DIET|ST
WANTS NOBEL PRIZE.

Chicago. Ill, Dec. 25.-Dr. Thomas j.
Allen, president of Aurora College, who
came into considerable prominence five
years ago by living for 60 days on diet
of peanuts exclusively, has filed an ap-
plication for the Nobel prize to be given
in 1914. The application is filed with the
president of the University of Arkansas
and is based on "the most important dis
covery in physiology or medicine made
during the year 1913.'
The discovery, according to DR.. Allen,
us that variation in feeding is the funda-
mental cause of premature senility, the
predisposing cause of all disease. the es-
sential phyical factor in cancer and the
cause of high infant mortality.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-12-26

whelmed with official tasks, the Pres
ident could not have chosen a more
out the way setting. The natives
are needing the Presidents desire for
rest and isolation by keeping loiters
and idlers from the vicinity of his
house. The cottage Is one of the num-
Der that dot the shore of the Missis-
sippi sound. the entrance to which,
named Pass. Christian, after its Span
ish discovered, Christiano, lies few
miles due south from the Presidents
house.
The original settlers were Spanish
and French, the language Of the latter
still being spoken by many of the in
habitants.
hePresident's home is a raised
cottage. square In shape with colonial
columns. 1t is a humble contrast to
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-12-26
FEDERAL INVESTIGATION
OF Calumet Horror Is Demanded by
Pres. Meyer of the Miners.

Washington, Dec. 25.-Secretary OF
Labor Wilson received telegram to-
day from Charles II. Meyer, presl-
dent of the Western Federation Oh
Miners, who is directing the copper
strike at Calumet and vicinity, de-
manding federal investigation of the
Christmas eve tragedy; which reaa'
Circumstances surrounding this ter
ribIe occurrence demand immediate in
vestigation by the government. | have
wired the President. Will you see him
and urge immediate action?"
Secretary Wilson said he would COM
municate with the President.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-12-26
ARREST MAN IN COMNEC-
TIOk WITH WiFE'S DEATH.

Portsmouth, n. H, Dec. a5.-The po-
lice held on suspicion tonight a man
who fits the description of Walter E.
Brooks of Everett, Mass, wanted in
connection with the death of his wife.
The man was arrested while attend
ing an entertainment in Negro dance
hall He denies that he is Brooks.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-12-26
Yulstide in Coal Mine Districts.

Denver Col, Dec 25--In the coal
mining districts where several thou
sand men have been on strike since
Sept %, the industrial strife was for
gotten today and Christmas good will
was in evidence. Christmas exercises
were held in each of the strikers tent
colonies The festivities were held
around huge trees, loaded with gifts
for children.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-12-26
Augusta Locals.

The Augusta General hospital acknowl-
edges the following Christmas day gifts:
A case Of oranges from Mrs Fred Kins-
man; basket of fruit, one for the male
and one for the female wards, from Mrs.
Martin Van Buren Chase
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-12-26
Kill Deer for Christmas.

Council Bluffs, Iowa, Dec. GA
feature of Christmas observance in
Council Bluffs was The killing of two
deer that have been kept in the pub
lie zoo and the distribution of the
meat, more than 1000 pounds, to the
poor Of the city
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-12-26

reaching fire escape at the rear of
the hall. A few escaped uninjured by
jumping from windows to the ground,
only few feet below.
When the crush at the main exit
was at its height the impossibility of
further movement seemed to bring the
panicky persons to their senses and
the hall was soon cleared.
Policemen and firemen hurried to the
building but at first could not gain
entrance because of the congestion of
bodies In the hallway and on the
stairs. Finally, several officers climb
ed the fire escape and entered the hall
by the windows.
Rescuers were soon carrying the
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-12-26
CONTRIBUTION OF $4,000
Will Be Telesraphed Today by West
ern Federation of Miners.

Denver, Colo, Dec. 25.-A contribu-
tion of $4,000 from the Western Fed
Grafton of Miners will be forwarded
to Calumet by the telegraph tomorrow
by Ernest Mills, secretary of the Fed
Grafton, for the relief of relatives of
victims of last nights panic.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-12-26

A recent departure is the Home Club
in New York City for the benefit OF
servants, who may board there. If they
are members, during the time they are
unemployed, for 81 week.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-12-26
SCHOONER IN DISTRESS.
Cutter Seminole Leaves Wilmington
NJ. c., for the Diamond Shoals.

Wilmington, n. c., Dec. 25.-The reve-
nue. cutter Seminole put to sea this aft
ernoon for Diamond shoals in response to
a wireless report that an unknown
schooner was in distress there.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-12-26

Most of the thousands of cattle that
were held at FIT Erie, Ontario, for the
American tariff to be removed were un-
fir for beef and will have to be fattened
In the United States.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-12-26

Germany discourages the cutting OF
peat ,as the government desires to con-
vert the mcors and bogs into arabic
lands through proper drainage. This
action is taken because of the scarcity
Of cattle and meat.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-12-26

The earliest use of the word strike
In the sense of stopping work, occurs
in the London Chronicle for September
1765, in connection with a coal strike,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-12-26

Tho English postoffice has 2'6lo'eo.
miles of single wire, made up OF 3lS'soS
for telegraph, 2.234,215 for telephones
and g.. .030 for private and leased wires
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-12-26

Guadeloupe is growing a new KIM
IF coffee introduced from the Congo
country. This is known as coiiee ~
husta," and it was discovered IN 1898.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-12-26
DlsTINcTLYNNEW TYPE.
Sir Thomas Lipton's Challenger Will
Not Be an Improved Shamrock.

London, Dec. 2e.-The Daily Telegraph
learns that Sir Thomas Lipton's chal-
lenger will not be an improved Sham
rock, but a distinctly new type of vessel
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-12-26
SAD CHRISTMAS AT CALUMET
72 DEAD IN ITALIAN HALL PANIC

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Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-12-26
PRES. WILSON,.

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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-07-16
GANLEY--MORIARTY

MT. wm. J. Ganley and Miss Mary F. Moriarty were united in marriage at St Augustine's church by Rev. Chas McE1roy this morning.
 The bride wore pretty white crepe de chine gown with white picture hat, while the bridesmaid, Miss Catherine Flynn, wore light blue crepe de chine with black picture hat. Both carried white prayer books. The groom was attended by MT. Geo. Kfllian. After a honeymoon trip to Washington and Atlantic City, the couple will reside at TIT Iranistan avenue.
 The groom holds responsible posi- ton with the Crane Valve Co.,, while the bride was formerly stenographer with the same people.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-07-16
 OF MASSACRES
 BY LCARIANS

Salonika, July 16.-Ful1 confirma- r1on of the reported sacking and burn Ing Of the Macedonian town of Seres oy the fleeing Bulgarian troops and the crucifixion, hacking to death or burning alive by them of any of the inhabitants has been sent to Austro- Hungarian government by Consul general August KraI, of Sa1onika. Three-fourths of the formerly flour lsh1ng town of about 30,00O inhabit- ants is a mass of smoking ruins, says Consul General Kral, who has just re- turned here from Seres, where he thoroughly investigated the situation. He had been ordered to inquire into the plundering and burning of the Austrian vice consulate there and the carrying off of Vice Consul George c. zlatko by the marauding Bulgarians. Another horrifying story of massacre reached here today from Doiran, a town forty miles northwest of Sa1oni- ka. Mussulmans there have made a written declaration, countersigned by three local Bulgarian priests, stating that the Bulgarians slaughtered 30,- 900 Mussulmans who had sought re- fuge in Doiran from the surrounding districts.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-07-16

ed towards South Norwa1k. The 6riv- CT of the second machine, which was being lowed, lost control of the steer ing wheel and plunged over a stone fence and down three-foot embank- ment AS the car turned over, the driver jumped and thus saved himself from serious injury. The machine was found to be badly damaged, hav- ing mud guard on the right side bent badly, a wrenched body, a twisted ra- diator and hood and a badly damaged top, as well as numerous other parts which will need attention. The car was a new one.
 PERFECT IN ATTENDANCE.
 Pupils perfect in attendance at Red ding schools for the entire year: Gen. tre, Kennedy Duncan, Lillian Duncan; Umpawaug, Bertha Beecher.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-07-16
RUTHERFORD AGAIN
 UNDER CHARGES
Veteran Fire Fighter Must Go On
 Carpet Third Time in Year

Capt. George Rutherford of Truck Go. 8, for the third time within a, year, must answer the charge of being ab- sent from duty without leave and it is predicted that if the charge is sus- tained, it will go hard with the veteran fire fighter. A similar charge has been made against Hoseman John men have been suspended pending 8 hearing before the commissioners on Monday.
 Richard Elwood of No. 10 engine company must also go before the board to answer the charge of failure to obey orders of Capt. J. H. Long.
 Capt. Rutherford was before the commissioners on April Il charge of failing to answer an alarm and absenting himself from duty without leave. He pleaded guilty and threw
 The commissioners fined him $500 to be deducted from his pay at the rate of $50 per month, deprived him Of all days off for three months and voted to allow him to take off but one day at a time during the next three months instead of having his four days off consecutively. After Capt. Rutherford had paid three months fine, the board decided not to take out any more money from his pay. July 1, Capt. Rutherford took his first four consecutive days off and has not reported for duty since.
 Hoseman Gaffney is reported to have asked for extra leave of absence after returning from his days off, on Sun day morning. He pleaded sickness in his family and failed to report for duty Monday morning. Chief Mooney after an investigation suspended Gaffney.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-07-16
Iano wiIIie's Retort,

"A Scotch caddie is almost certain to be shrewd observer of men and things. and he is frequently gifted with a sharp tongue of his own.
 Lang Willie was for many years a well known figure on the St Andrews golf links On the occasion of Louis Kossuth's visit to St. Andrews a pub lie dinner was given in his honor. and Willie applied for a ticket to the baiEe who was in charge of the arrange ments. The worthy man curtly re- fused the application, saying to Willie that it was mo place for the likes of him to be at the dinner"
 'sNo for the likes of meY' was Will He's indignant rejoinder. ''I've been in the company of gentlemen from Il to 4 o'clock maist days for the last thirty year, and that's mair than you can say"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-07-16
FEDERAL STAMP PUT
 ON APPLE VINEGAR

Washington, July 16.-F'armers need have no fear of violating the law in making vinegar if they use pure apple juice and dealers need not hest tate to sell it The federal bureau of chemistry so declared in a. statement issued today to encourage farmers of western Pennsylvania to resume the making of apple vinegar and thus save thousands of bushels of apples.
 Some years ago, owing to a misun- derstanding of the law, dealers were said to have become afraid to handle the farmers vinegar. believing it would not meet the requirements of the act, and the farmers allowed their apples to rot for the same reason. The government pure food experts now seek to reassure both farmer and the dealer.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-07-16
Londen's Destructive Atn1osphere.

London's Destructive Atn1osPi1ere.
 The smoke and soot that are always in the atmosphere there are 5000 tons of soot hanging over London every day) contain lots of sulphur, and this sulphur when it meets certain sub stances forms sulphuric acid or yitr1ol. It was the vitriol in the atmosphere that brought the great roof of Charing Cross station down with a crash a few years ago. The engine smoke had eat en away the iron, which was insum- ciently painted. And some years ago, before the London underground was electrified, it was a great joke at one of the stations for passengers to go and poke umbrellas into a certain iron girder, which at one point was nearly as soft as putty. Paint is in such cases the engineers great standby. In some ways paint is more powerful than iron Many London buildings might be said to be practically held together by paint, particularly railway stations. = Pear sons Weekly.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-07-16
Blowing Out an Egg.

To blow out an egg make small hole in each end. bore the holes with g. large alarming needle or hatpin, press ing steadily. but not too hard, and twisting the point round and round until a small hole has been punctured: then enlarge the hole slightly with the sharp point of your scissors, being careful not to crack the shell in2(1oing so. Make the hole in the large end of the shell a trife larger than the one in the small end Hold the egg over q bowl, put the small end to your lips and blow steadily until all the egg has run out of the shell.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-07-16
LOW WATER MARK IN
 BUILDING PERMITS

Low water mark in building per n1its for the year was registered yes terday when but six were granted by the Board of Building Commissioners. The aggregate cost of the work was estimated to $2,925.
 The permits were: Annie Terry, frame garage, zs2 Norman street; Wheeler & Howes company, concrete garage, south side of Sterling Street; J. Mondrgieviski, one story brick and frame addition for store on the west side of Lafayette street; Jacob Jacob and s. Jacob. cellar wall to move house onto south side of Cedar street; Annie Blackman, frame addition west side of Laure1 avenue and George Phillips, frame shoemaker's shop west side of Hancock avenue.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-07-16
FTRENfEN USE 2, 800 FEET
 OF HOSE TO REACH BLAZE

New London, July 1s.-A store and a dwelling, just over the Waterford line, were burned shortly after mid night and a house and a barn slightly damaged, resulting in a loss estimated to be between $6,0OO and $s,00O. Two companies of the local fire depart ment went to the scene in response to telephone calls and prevented the destruction of other property. The origin of the fire is not known, but, when first discovered the blaze was over the store conducted by William Wilson. The house was owned by Robert Lyons.
 The fremen had to stretch 2,S0O feet of hose to get water. on the fire.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-07-16
PLAY CAPT. GNTY,s SONG
 FOR CURTAIN RAISER

At the matinee at Poli's theatre, to- day, the orchestra played Nora Mo Cree,'' a song written by Captain Ed ward C. Ginty of Danbury. The music of the song is by Bert Fulton of Wa terbury, pianist and orchestra leader of Waterbury. Captain Ginty who is the former head of the Danbury police department is appearing at Polls in a playlet written by himself entitled, ''The Silent Knock The orchestra plays the song just before his sketch. The song will be played at the per formance tonight.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-07-16
PRES. MELLEN MAY
 QUIT WATER LINES
Will Retire Soon from Steamship
 Company, Is Report

New Haven, July 16-President Mel len will soon retire as the head of the New England Steamship company, the holding company for the New Haven's water lines, it was reported here last night. It was explained that this ac- ton, coupled with his retirement from the presidency of the Boston and Maine and the Maine Central, will en- able him to devote all his time to handling the New Haven road.
 Another report is that H. A. Fabian of Boston, purchasing agent for the New Haven road, is coming here to be MT. Mel1en's assistant.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-07-16
WHAT THE WILD WAVES SAY
 ALONG THE MILFORD SHORE
Canoedsts~ Out Padding in Moonlight Run Upon Submerged Snag; Com
 peIled to Swim to the Shore.
Special to The Farmer9

The folly of canoeing in the night time even though the moon is shin ing brightly and the course is appar- ently ddscernable for a good distance ahead, was proven Tuesday night when a, couple out padding in a canoe off Walnut beach ran upon a submerged rock or snag in the water. tore a hole in the canvas flooring of the craft, and but for the fact that they were both good swimmers. would undoubt- edly have drowned before help could have reached them.
 The two young people who are mem bers of a party stopping at one of the Walnut beach cottages went out in the canoe about o'clock. The tide was high and so they naturally con- cluded there was no danger of run ming aground. They did not figure on a jagged rock or broken limb of g. tree sticking up almost to the surface of the water and when they ran upon 1t they were padding at such a, good clip that the canoe was ripped open. for a distance of nearly six feet along it's keel The canoes filled almost fmmed1a tely and the young man and woman had to swim for the shore. The canoe was later pulled ashore and repaired.
 MOTORISTS SLACKEN SPEED
 The agitation to stop auto speeding along the Broadway at Walnut and Laurel beach is beginning to show re- suits. The residents recently agreed to 'fboycott'' those motorists who con tinued to speed back and forth from Walnut beach station to points along the beach with their fares and the boycott worked admirably, the driv- CTS of the machines in order to get cottageTs to patronize them, being com pelled to travel through the beaches at a reasonable rate of speed.
 GUESTS AT THE ELMs
 Miss Lucie Bacon of Boston is spend ing few days as a guest of Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Falls at The Films, Fort 'Trumbull beach.
 REAL ESTATE BOOM There has been quite a real estate boom on at the beach during the past week or so. The auction sale at Lau- rel Manor was big success to the promoters, a big batch of lots in that section being disposed of. The records show that George B. Clark sold a nun Der Of lots at Walnut beach during the week just passed and that Charles Doherty, John Doherty, and Charles Sackett also disposed of several lots at Harrison Park and Walnut beach.
 DANCING GLASS
 Miss Ruth Topping had her young peoples dancing class at Laurel beach this afternoon. A score of young people with their parents at tended the session.
 ARRIVAL FOR SUMMER
 Mrs Matthew Norton has arrived for the summer at her cottage on Sea Side avenue, Fort Trumbull beach. This month she has as her guests her son, Frank Norton, with his wife and two children. Next month she will entertain William Norton and his fam fly.
 PRIZE TANGO
 The prize Tango which is to be held at the Carey dancing pavilion at Wal nut beach this evening promises to draw big crowd to that place. The Tango has quite taken the place of the waltz and two step at the becah dance halls and it is expected that there will be a big card of entries in the con test tonight.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-07-16
LAUNCH SINKS IN
 HIGHLAND LAKE

Torrington. July 16.-The SibyI, a passenger launch, which has been operated for several seasons on High land Lake between Electric Park and Winsted, struck rock in "The Mar rows late last night and sank. The pilot Lewis F. Hull and the two pas sengers were rescued by another launch.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-07-16
Hardly Ever.

Other things being equal" she ask ed. don't you think a girl has a better chance than a widow has to get mar ried?''
 Perhaps" he replied, s'but a widow hardly ever gives a man a chance to consider other things equal" Chicago Record-Herald.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-07-16
SOCIALISTS NAME WOMAN
 CITY CLERK CANDIDATE

New Haven. July 1e.-As their can- didate for city clerk in the coming city election the Socialists have named Miss Pauline Snyder. This is the first time a woman has been nominated here for one of the regular city of fees and much interest is felt in her status as a candidate, under the pres ent laws.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-07-16
Bound +o Be Missed.

'sWiIl anybody miss me when Pm gone?''
 Plenty of people. There's the piano man with his dollar week. the ency- clopeCfia man with his dollar and the insurance agent with his 50 cents.'- Kansas City Journal
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-07-16
Fairfield County News
cAR BADLY DAMAGED.

A large touring car, bearing Connec- FIcut markers 1858 and said to belong to Harry Coburn, of South Norwalk, caught fire north of Cannon station.
 The fire was extinguished after having burned the leather in front of the
 drivers seat and scorched the paint Co q considerable extent. A car was
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-07-16
The Poor Waiter.

Old Lady (who has been lunching with her sonl-Here. William, you left this quarter on the table by mistake. It's lucky I saw it. because the waiter had his eye on it--Life.