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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-19
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HOME AND FAMILY
Kills Himself, One Daughter
and Severely Wounds
Two Others.
wife MIRACULOUSLY
ESCAPES WITH LIFE
Crazed Indiana Stone Mason Appar-
emily Had Planned to Destroy
Entire Family.

| BLOOMINGTON. Ind, September 10
Carefully selecting the places where he
believed the most damage would be DONE
Mack Hurst. fifty years DID, a stone
mason. early today blew up his home
here with dynamite. killing himself and
his seventeen-year-old daughter, Maude,
and injuring two other children and
stunning his wife. The injured:
Fannie Hurst thirteen, one leg broken
and body lacerated.
Elizabeth Hurst, six. severely cut and
bruised.
Mrs. Rena Hurst, forty-nine. stunned
| by explosion.
| Hurst had been separated from his
WIFE Tor six weeks. and yesterday she
| refused to take him back 1t is believed
| mat ne then. in a fit Of insanity, de-
| termlned to wipe out the entire family,
consisting of his wife and eight children
me dead girl met the fate intended
TOT ner mother, and the fact that they
mac haa S Snanged beds for the night cost
stealthi!y, in the darkness, planting a
stick or dynamite under each Of the
three beds in the house. tied two sticks
70 ms own pody and crawled into the bed
which he had formerly occupied with
MS wife. but which last night con-
| tanned the three daughters, Maude.
Fannie and Elizabeth.
\ spoke TO ner father
Lie still" Hurst replied I'VE will all
| die together
Whole City Aroused.
Before the girl could make move
the explosion rent the house and
| aroused the entire city. The police and
nre department rushed to the scene,
sent the two injured girls to the hos
p1tal and cleared away the debris. -Four
sticks OF dynamite, unexploded, were
round in the ruins, and the fact that
only one, and that one attached to
Hursts body. had exploded accounted
Tor the escape of the other members of
| the family.
The bodies OF Hurst and his dead
daughter were found in a mass of debris
| at the rear OF the home
Inc other two daughters were in an
other part OF the ruins. Both were I'M
conscious and it was some time before
| they were revived. Neither was able to
tell anything of the occurrence
House Wrecked by Explosion.
The shock Of the explosion wrecked the
house and was felt in the whole immedi-
ate neighborhood. Every pane Of glass
for a block around was broken and other
| minor damage done homes in the immedi-
ate vicinity. Hurst. who had not been
working for some time, had been acting
strangely or late and an inquisitorial
body had declared him insane
1t was not thought. however, that his
insanity was OF a violent kind and no
preparations for his custody had been
made. 1t Is supposed that he suddenly
became worse and while in a FRENZY com
mitted the act.
The daily sentinel., 1913-06-14
Entcrtnined Last Eyeninp.

Misses Mary Nisssn and Grace Bar
ton were joint hostesses last evening
at a most enjoyable party at the Mis-
sen home. which was given in COM
pliment to Miss lnez Consley who is
to leave shortly for Boulder, where
she Will make her future home. 1t
was merry party of young people
who enjoyed the evening with
Drop the Handkerchief" Keep my
Pen, and such games until late
hour when partners were chosen and
they We're invited into the dining
room where a dainty lunch was sarv-
ed. the table being gayly decorated
with red and white carnations and
ferns. The following young people
were present: Misses lnez Consley,
Mable Huffer, Nell Hathaway, Edith
Hathaway. Dollie Henner. Carrie
Parker, Florence Kane, Stella Brown,
Mildred Epler, Doris Colville. Verlea
Colville and Adolph Rettig, Roy
Chamberlain, Dallas Walker. Philip
Weir Herman Hutton. Frank Garri-
son, Roy Hopkins, Leo Foster and
Garret Skipper.
The daily sentinel., 1913-06-14
Mrs. w. T.. Page Entertains d. A. r..

The majority of the members OF
Mt. Garfield chapter of the ID. A. h.
were delightfully."- entertained this af-
ternoon at the beautiful Orchard
mesa home of Mrs. w. L. Page. This
was the last meeting of the season
and there was some little business
to be concluded before the social fea-
lures of the afternoon.
A short program was given mainly
in observance of Flag Day, an inter-
esting talk being given by Mrs. w.
f. Page on the flag and the purposes
of Flag Day. Little Carl and Richard
Smith gave a clever duet, when the
Buttons are Marked U. s." which
was enthusiastically encored, the
boys being accompanied by Miss vi
Wan Smith.
Joaquin Miller's columbus" was
read by Mrs. W. G. Baylis in her
usual charming manner and Mrs.
Baylis also gave The Last Lesson"
by Alphone Daudet, which was a fine
piece of work and was thoroughly
enjoyed
Mrs. w. C. Chaffee sang very de-
lightfully. her we'll trained soprano
showing to excellent advantage in
ITO Sigfried." by Sawyer and "A
Rose FABLE by Hawley.
Mrs. Richard Meserve gave Sc
lecticns From Nevin" at the piano
which was favorite number with all.
One of the most enjoyable features
of the program was the singing of
Miss Priscilla Price. Thoughts Have
Wings" by Gostling and ITO You. :"
by Ole Speaks, being the numbers
given, and every one present was de
lighted with the rare quality and
voice expression with which they
were rendered. Miss Price has been
studying voice for the past year and
has only recently returned home and
her close application to study and
careful training has brought our her
naturally fine voice wonderfully.
Following the program. delight
ful social hour was enjoyed until
lunch was served in the dining room.
which in itself was not the least en-
joyable feature of the afternoon by
The daily sentinel., 1913-06-14
Entertained Aid Societies.

The ladies of the Presbyterian
Friendly club We're hostesses yester-
day afternoon at the home OF Mrs.
II. A. Johnson formerly the Y. b. Nc
Clure place on Orchard avenue. when
they delightfully."- entertained the Ia
dies OF the Aid and Missionary socie-
ties of the Presbyterian church in a
body.
In commemoration of Flag Day,
there were elaborate decorations OF
flags and flowers and the delicious
lunch was served on the velvety lawn
in front of the house. A short pro-
gram was given as follows:
Piano solo-Miss Myrtle Johnson.
Vocal solo-Mrs. John Groves.
Reading-Mrs. ]. w. ShellenberGer
The program was concluded by the
singing of the club song, to the tune
OF Aud Lang Syne, which was com
posed by Mrs. NJ. NJ. Morse and which
others will enjoy reading:
Though a jolly band, we take hand
In the things that are worth while
Though rough the road. twill ease
the load
II you'll "bide Wee and smile.
The daily sentinel., 1913-06-14
WILL ORDER
SIX FROM RAMSEY

NJ. c. Ramsey is awaiting the re-
turn of the Studebaker Six from the
Montrose section. in order that n
number of local people can be given
demonstrations of the cars remark
able values and unusual features
The car will be here Monday.
The big Six was here the middle
of the week and was shown to quite
n number of local people. II has ev-
cry Improvement known to the motor
world and is practically a $4,000
car, although it costs less than any
car known which has the features it
embodies.
The car has an electric self-starter.
All one has to do Is to climb into the
luxurious drivers seat and settle
down into the deep cushions. reach
down and turn a small control mech
anism on the dash. then pull a small
trigger on the steering shaft, and,
with subdued but mighty purring,
the engine is in full action and con-
troll. The mechanism never fails and
the car has no crank to start the en-
Sine. When the engine is running,
as the car stands still. it is storing
up electrical energy for the starter.
and. when the storage batteries have
been loaded to their capacity, a mag
netic governor shuts off the connec-
tion and the engine runs free.
After the engine is started, the
driver has the most minute control
over the car. With engine on high
speed, it is possible for the driver to
set the wheels straight ahead with
the steering mechanism. climb out
OF the car and walk along beside it
at from 3 Y to miles an hour and
on the high-speed control. This is
wonder OF the motor world. The
six cylinders run with perfect
rythm. and it is only by careful at
tention that any sound can be de-
teoted. The steering mechanism is
of the new worm type. and, in
whatever position the chauffeur
leaves the steering wheel, the car
VIII run straight and true in that
direction and the worst ruts will be
overridden without the slightest jar
to the rigidity of the wheel.
The new wind shield is another
comfort to the driver. and is an in
novation in a way. Ii is adjustable
SO that the autoist may have a clear
vision of the road Through air
'space) in case OF rain or snow, with
out having to look through a rain
bleared glass; yet no wind can strike
the drivers face. The lower pane of
the shield may be adjusted to send
a current of wind over the feet of
those in the front seat-a hot-weath-
er comfort.
The car is equipped with electric
lights complete, and they are con-
trolled by three buttons near the
chauffeur's right knee as he sits in
the car The engine is n beauty and
has every improvement possible, with
enclosed valves which can all be
reached by unlatching and lowering
one metal covering.
The automobile as whole has
very handsome lines, and is a six
passenger affair. with comfort and
luxury as boon companions. The tom
neau is much stronger and handsom-
er than in the ordinary $4,000 cars.
and the extra seats can be folded out
The daily sentinel., 1913-06-14
L. ID. c. Entertained on Fruit Ridge.

Yesterday afternoon the members
of r. L. Lee chapter of the U. ID. c.
were delightfully."- entertained by Mrs.
Woodring at her pretty home on
Fruit Ridge. The party went out on
the interurban and the afternoon was
most heartily enjoyed by all present.
A letter was read by Mrs. +. l.. Bates
to the chapter soliciting their aid
towards the support of an old con-
federate veteran and his Wife until
the completion OF the Stratton Sol
dier's home, which they will then en-
ter, committee was appointed to
act upon the matter.
The program which was very
brief one. was in charge of Mrs. f.
Il. Coles and was composed of read
ings by Mrs. L. T. Murphy, Mrs. r.
c. Walker and Mrs. A. G. Dains, all
bearing on the life, history and char
acter of jefferson Davis, the much
misunderstood president of the con-
federacy.
Following the program an elegant
luncheon was served. Mrs. Woodring
being assisted by her sister, Mrs.
Paul Watkins. The dining room and
table were lavishly adorned with
June roses
The daily sentinel., 1913-06-14

Cbildren's Day Exercises at Congre-
gationaI Church.
On account of the State s. s. con-
vention the Sunday school deferred
Its usual observance of Children's &
Day one week. The following pro-
gram win be carried out at the SER
vice Sunday at / a. m:
Chorus. EARLY in the Morning.
Primary department
Recitation-Helen Hale
Recitation. Under Marching Or
ders s"-Four boys.
Chorus, "Hush-a-B Bye Primary
department.
Recitation-Ilelen Casperek.
Recitation-Viola Jones.
Recitation, The Use of Flowers
Elizabeth Hale.
Virginia Vaughn.
Flower Song-Five girls.
Recitation. The Girls That Are
Needed" Nichols.
Recitation, THE Church's Call For
Men"-Wyman Sanford.
Song, Little Feet be Careful
Viola Jones.
Recitation, What the Flowers
Say"-Four girls.
Song, 81 Think When | Read That
Sweet Story of Old'-Group of girls
There Will be dedication service
for the little ones of the church al
this hour. also.
The daily sentinel., 1913-06-14
Grrat Show Tonight.

Tonight will be the last day of the
College Girls" engagement at the
Majestic theater and Manager Wilson
has been highly pleased with their
successful run here. Tonight the
best play will be given. 1t is en-
titled "A Wild Goose Chase and is
the funniest thing that ever came to
Grand junction. This morning while
rehearsal was going on all the thea
ter employees were too conyulsed to
work.
The best has been saved for the
last and the crowd this evening will
probably fill the popular playhouse
to its capacity at each show. There
will be three reels of moving pie
lures. among which the leading one
Is "As in Looking Glass"
The daily sentinel., 1913-06-14
sreeiaI Music TOMORROW.

Tomorrow at st. Matthews Episco-
pal church. Rev. J. w. Heal of Mont
rose will officate al the morning SER
vices at eight and eleven O'Clock and
the choir has prepared especial music
for the eleven O'Clock service, fea-
ture of which will be a solo by Mrs.
L. II. Macintosh, who will sing
Face to Face" by Johnson, with vio-
lin obligato by Treyelyn Doucet. Mrs.
Macintosh, has fine contralto voics
and is n recent and valuable acquisi-
tion to the choir, having been in the
city only few weeks. Mr., and Mrs.
Macintosh came from Jackson, Miss,
to Grand Junction, where Mr.. Mac
Intosh is district manager for the
Underwood Typewriter company.
The daily sentinel., 1913-06-14

far. The dining room and the table
were exquisitely decorated with
roses and ferns and the house was
gayly decorated with flags as well in
observance OF the occasion. Alto
gether 1t was one of the many thor
oughly delightful gatherings which
VIII linger pleasantly in the memory
of the members of the charter until
the opening of the season next fall.
The daily sentinel., 1913-06-14
Rand WIN PLAY Sunday.

Director Schaeffer of the Grand
Junction band was to Ill to hold the
band practice last night and no reg
ular program has been outlined for
tomorrow afternoons concert in
city park. Prof. Sehaeffer will lead
the band tomorrow IL possible, but
on account of his being indisposed,
The Sentinel is again unable to pub
lish the program of the concert.
The daily sentinel., 1913-06-14

OF the way by the turning OIL ~ ~
thumb screw. Another new lea.u.s ~,
is the crown-pressed steel tenue.5i'
which are extraordinarily strong an
OF a, new design
Mr.. Ramsey thinks it the finest 'ss ss
he has ever seen and says II can lno n
laid down here for about Sl,'V,, ~
Its speed is from 3 to 60 miles -,
hour. and it is veritably the nh rb
desirable palace on wheels FOR r. su1
a moderate consideration on the i'''
ket.
The daily sentinel., 1913-06-14
Picnic at Fair Grounds.

The primary classes of st. Mat
thew's Sunday school enjoyed a de-
lightful picnic yesterday at the fair
grounds, under the chaperonage OF
Mrs. Mclaughlin and Mrs. l. H. Mac
Intosh. The children of the Baptist
Sunday school also enjoyed picnic
at the fair grounds yesterday and en-
joyed the day thoroughly.
The daily sentinel., 1913-06-14
Flag Day nj Fraternity Hall.

Yesterday over one hundred mem
bers and guests were entertained at
Fraternity hall by the Ladies of G..
J. Circle No. 2s. Ladies' of the q. A.
X. In observance of Flag Day, at one
OF their always enjoyable ten-cent
socials.
Mrs. Ada Levan. who is the patri-
otic instructor of the order gave a
very interesting review OF the work
done during the year along those
lines and reported that almost twenty
five dollars had been expended for
flags, both large and small, which
were presented to the different
schools in the county.
A patriotic reading by Mrs. Harry
Sage was enjoyed and heartily encor-
ed. Mrs Sage is great fayorite
with the old soldiers, as is also Mr..
f. NJ. Smith. who gave fine solo and
was called back for another.
Theron Borschell and little Artie
Tharp, pleased the audience with
patriotic recitations. which were
among the best features of the pro-
gram.
At the conclusion of the program
Mr.. b. j. Jay, in benalf of the old
soldiers, arose and publicly thanked
Mrs. Harry Sage and Mr.. f.. NJ. Smith
! for their kindness and generosity in
] times past and present Tor their val
liable help with the Programs given
on such occasions. Their unfailing
response to requests for their time
and talent, have bsen most heartily
/ appreciated by the whole order. A
social hour followed the program
during which an abundance of ice
cream and cake was served by tn,
ladies.
John Bunny and Flora Finch are
registered at the Crystal tonight
and Alkali Ike for Monday and Tues
day nights. 6-l4-lt
The daily sentinel., 1913-06-14
Onintet To Sing

What will probably be one of the
best concerts ever given at the Pres
bytsrian church is scheduled for next
Sunday evening when a quintet of
unusually fine voices are to furnish
the music. The singers are all train
ed and are among the best musicians
in the city. The program is given
in the church announcement column
today
The daily sentinel., 1913-06-14
Trinity Lutheran sunday school.

The children of the Trinity Luth-
eran Sunday school are again re-
quested by the teachers and the of
ficers of the school to come out to-
morrow morning with a full atten-
dance at Sunday school at Odd Eel
lows hall at 10 o'clok. Plans will be
announced for the annual Sunday
school picnic tomorrow morning and
all children are desired to be present.
The daily sentinel., 1913-06-14
Children Entertained.

The Sunday school children. who
are taking part in the Children's day
exercises at the Christian church to-
morrow were given a party this morn
ing on the church lawn by the pri-
mary teachers. Light refreshments
We're served and the young people
had splendid time.
The daily sentinel., 1913-06-14

sawyer's ice cream novelties are
the proper thing for luncheons and
parties. Fruits. flowers. hearts.
bells. automobiles and many other
fancy designs.
The daily sentinel., 1913-06-14

To the summer White House Mt Cor
nish. n. H., early next month II con-
gress adjourns from "Wednesday TO
Monday over July 4.
The daily sentinel., 1913-06-14
MANY LOCAL PEOPLE
NEW STUDEBAKER
WILSON WILL INSIST
ON CURRENCY BILL
At EXTRA SESSION
CONTINUED from Page l.,

ances after the tariff shall have be-
ccme law may be offset by free
system of credit which will make it
possible for men, big and little, to
take care of themselves in business. "
The daily sentinel., 1913-06-14
WILSON TO STAY IN The
CAPITAL THIS SUMMER

Associated Press.
Washington, June 1i.-President
Wilson will remain in this city dur
ing most of the heated term, but
will conduct his wife and daughters
The daily sentinel., 1913-06-14


John Bunny and Flora Finch are
registered at the Crystal tonight,
and Alkali Ike for Monday and Tues
day nights. 6-14-1t
Sawyer's suggestions will help you
in planning refreshments for we'd
dings. parties, picnic and all social
occasions.
(Chorus)
Our Friendly club Is the central hub
From which there doth radiate
Spokes of welcome cheer to our sis
ters dear
With whom we affiliate.
Though as ships we meet and each
other greet
AS our barques glide Ger life's main
Join our song of cheer until far and
near
Shall echo the glad refrain.
oh n helping hand like a magic wand
May shatter the walls of sin
Or a touch of love may the bars re-
move
And let the dear Saviour in.
And though time has waned and his
banner filings
While sweeping adown the years
Yet of deeds worth while, help the
world I osmile
There will be less time for tears,
The daily sentinel., 1913-06-14

Pure ice cream at sawyer's.
The daily sentinel., 1913-06-14

John Bunny and Flora Finch are
registered at the Crystal tonight,
and Alkali Ike for Monday and Tues
day nights. 6-l4-lt
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-07-25
LOWER PARCELS RATES
Postmaster General Predicts Greater
Reductions.

Washington, July 25.-Despite sena-
torial criticism of the proposed reduce
ton in parcel post rates and the in
crease in the size of the packages, Mr..
Burleson today announced he would
issue the final orders at once, putting
the changes in effect August 10. The
announcement came after the wisdom
of making the changes had been SUBJ
jected to a searching review before the
senate postoffice committee in the pres
ence of the postmaster general. Chair
man Clark of the interstate commerce
commission, explaining why the COM
mission had sanctioned the proposed
changes, said he believed the post
master general had power under the
law to make the changes.
It am convinced that the postoffice
department ought to, can and will ex-
tend the parcel post until it will carry
all packages up to 100 pounds he added.
Washington, July 25.-In answer to
criticism of his proposed reduction
of rates and the increase of size of
packages, Postmaster General Burle-
son today appeared before the SEN
ate postoffice committee with Chair
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-07-25
CANADA WANTS FOXES
Uncle sam Has Valuable Animals and
Place to Keep Them.

Washington, July 25.-A number of
Canadians have written to the depart
ment of commerce seeking to buy
some of the blue and silver foxes from
the governments preserves in Alaska,
but no citizen of the United States has
made similar requests, although the
department is anxious to get some
Americans to go in for fox breeding.
Assistant Secretary Sweet declared
today that good profits await those
who take up the industry. The gov
eminent, he said, has a number of
small islands off the Alaskan coast
which it will lease to anyone who de-
sires them for fox farming, and at
the same time, the government will
furnish breeding animals at low prices.
There are several fox raising estab-
lishments in Canada, said Mr.. Sweet,
which are reported to be making big
profits and as the skins bring fancy
prices in London, center of the fur
trade, he thought citizens of the United
states should be reaping part of the
returns
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-07-25
FLYING INSPECTION.
Aeroplane Used by Government Man
to See Work Done.

Duluth, July 25.-What is said to be
the first inspection of government
works about the Great Lakes from a
flying machine was made late yester-
day by Chief Assistant Engineer John
H. Darling, of this district. When the
engineer prepared to make his inspec-
ton of the harbor extension work l.,
was found that the government launch
was already in service. Tony Janus
offered to take Mr.. Darling with him in
his hydroplane on a flight about the
harbor and the engineer accepted the
invitation. They started from an aerial
bridge and crossed all the works on
both the Duluth and Superior sides.
It's an ideal way to travel for in
spection purposes" said the engineer
on his return. 1T saves time and gives
one a much better opportunity to look
at the work being done
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-07-25
WILL NOT INTERFERE.
Commerce Commission Lets Parcel
Post Question Alone.

Washington, July 25.-Public hearings
will not be held by the interstate COM
merce commission upon the expediency
of the changes proposed by the post
office department in the rates, zones
and weights of parcel post matter. In
a statement issued today the commits
sion says IT has no jurisdiction over the
COMPENSATION paid by the postal service
for hauling the mails. In part the
statement follows:
The commission does not consider
that the provision of the parcels post
act to the effect that certain changes
may be made by the postmaster gem
eral. with the consent of the commits
sion, contemplates that the commission
shall necessarily hold hearings on such
proposals. but when, after such inves-
tigation as it deems fit the commission
is satisfied that the proposed changes
are in order to promote the service
to the public or to insure the receipt
of revenue from such service adequate
to pay the cost thereof it is proper
for the commission to give its consent
to the change.
The question of compensation 70 the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-07-25
BE WEATHER CHANGES
Forecast Not for Climate But in
Weather Bureau Heads.

Washington. July DIFFERENTIATION of
the weather bureau is soon to be made
as a result Of a report made today to
Secretary Houston by a special committee
appointed some time ago to investigate
the workings of the bureau. The com
mittee consisted of z. II Dowie, C.. F.
Marvin and f. B. Calvert. The changes
they recommend will not be put into ef
feet all at one time. Secretary Houston
said toaay ne vas not .eao{ 70 anhounce
economies will result in certain lines by
doing away with Implications and that
the secretary believes greater efficiency
will result. No successor to Willis L.
Moore, dismissed as head of the bureau
some time ago, has yet been announced
though a man has been selected.