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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-24
Finding Of Coroner in the
Stamford Wreck Case.
Death Of Ada Pearl Kelley Is
~ Termed Accidental"


Bridgeport. CT, July 23.-Neither En-
gsneer Charles ]. Doherty, nor the New
I York, New Haven & Hartford Rail
read, it's servants, or agents is guilty
Of criminal negligence in connection
s~seifhathe wreck Of the Springfield Ex-
press in Stamford, June II, according
10 $iie finding of Coroner J. J. Pheian
Of Hilis city, made public. today.
! The finding is based on the death
Of Ada Pearl Kelley of Chicago, one
s. OF Tie six passengers who were killed
in the Inflated Pullman parlor car
Skylark, Of the first section of the eX-
press, which was telescoped by Engine
1885 of the second section and her
! death is classed as accidental"
Thu coroner reviews at some length
the evidence taken by him in the hear
ings AT Stamford and Bridgeport and
discusses the question Of Doherty's
competency, the location of the dis
tant and home signals at Stamford, the
nse of automatic train stop devices and
the airbrake equipment.
Doherty's Service Record.
on the matter of the engineers fit
: ness the coroner SAYS that "Doherty's
ufisEeu iiicoIHDcltgify ~ .dlSpipNeu ny
his almost perfect service record" and
by testimony given by employees and
officials of the company. In the matter
: nf practical experience. the coroner be-
/ lieves that the "one- year rule" for en-
Eneers does not give sufficient expert
euce, and thinks the limit should be
Increased to two years at least, but
preferably To three years.
Z While the distant and home signals,
10 finds. were too close together at
Stamford and should, in the interests
Of safety. be increased to at least $500
feet, he does not think criminal negli-
gence should be attributed to the com
pany or its signal engineer in con-
nection with their location, because
Of the fact that Stamford is a pre-de-
terfnined stop and in view Of Doher-
tys knowledge and obligation to
step" and his presumed knowledge of
the place to start braking." The prac-
lice, however. the coroner says, of
allowing one high speed train to follow
another into what is practically the
same block, and TO come within few
feet Of another on the same track, is a
fooihardy one" and a hazard not to
be justified by the slight gain in time
over that lost b. one. Irain remaining
liz the block behind until the train
ahead has cleared from its block"
= This practice. the coroner finds. also
does rude violence" to the public be-
lief that to ensure safety, trains while
running. are kept one block apart.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-24
ANOTHER CHARGE TO GO.
Believed That of Manslaughter VII
Not Be Held Over Ioherty.

Stamford, CT. July 23.-It is ex-
pected in view Of the finding of the
coroner. today, generating Engineer
Charles J. DNherty from criminal
negligence in the Stamford wreck on
the New Haven Road. that the charge
of manslaughter, on which the engi-
neer was arrested at Stamford during
the inquest. will be dismissed. Doher
ty is under $4,000 to appear in court
when the case comes up, Aug. l.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-24
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RELEASE OF QUlNCAN.
Bond for Amount Necessary Has Been
Secured.

Paterson. n. j., July 23.-Patrick
Quinlan, the Industrial Workers of
the World leader, now serving a sem
tence of not less than two years. nor
more than seven years in state prison
at Trenton for melting the striking
silk mill workers in this city to riot
will be brought here, tomorrow, and
released on $4,000 cash bail. A bond
for this amount was deposited here,
today, by Quinlan's attorney when
then secured a writ of habeas corpus
for his client from Judge Klenert.
Quinan will have his freedom until
his appeal is decided by the higher
courts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-24

any particular device that. has not
proved its success by actual and con-
tinued use, the coroner says, but he is
convinced that there are automatic
stops, speed controls and other safety
devices in fair state of development
awaiting exploitation, and the New
Haven Road should feel Obliged to in
stan such in proper places, even
though they may not equal all the
niceties of the published requirements
of the company"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-24
NEGLECTED. DIRECTIONS.
State Fire Marshal Says Tragedy
Might Have Been Avoided.

Albany, July 23.-In formal state
ment issued, tonight, State Fire Mar
shall Thomas ]. Ahearn declared that
If the windows and fire escapes of the
factory which burned had been pro-
tected in conformity with directions
by Insurance Proctor Kerrigan of his
department who made a recent in
spection of the building. the catastro
phe might have been avoided.
Mr. Ahearn contends that mo
blame can justly be laid to this de-
partment," and that 1.-The loss of life
evidently was again due, as so often
in the past to the panic rather than
t. any other cause"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-24
TO CONFER WITH BEATTY.
Administration Orders Commander to
Report at Washington.

Newport, r. l., July 23.-Rear Admiral
Frank f. Beatty. commander of the
fourth division of the Atlantic fleet to-
day, received orders to report at Wash
ington at once.
Monday, the admiral arrived here on
his flagship Minnesota from Vera cruz,
Mex, where the battleship had been sta
toned for more than two months. and II
is understood that administration off
Gals wish to consult him because of his
knowledge of present day conditions in
Mexico.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-24
TO INQUIRE INTO FRICTION.
Asst. Sec. Sweet of Commerce Depart
ment to Look Into Boston Controversy.

Washington. July 23-Assistant Sec
rotary Sweet of the Commerce depart
ment and General Inspector Uhler in
charge of the bureau of steamboat in
spection. win leave here for Boston,
Friday night. to inquire into the
trouble resulting from friction be-
tween John F. Blaine, inspector of
hulls and Frank c. Lane, deputy,
who was dismissed recently. Benja-
min +. Sullivan. member of the state
Legislature preferred charges against
Blaine with the department after the
removal of Lane, whereupon the as
sistant secretary decided to go to Bos-
ton to look into the conditions for
himself
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-24
SITUATION THREATENING.
Travellers from Portugal Tell of Revo.
lutionary Movement.

Madrid, July 23-Travelers arriving here
from Portugal, today declare the pres
ent revolutionary movement in that
country to be of a most important char
acter and that even supporters of the
republican government consider the stu
alton as serious.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-24
AM ERICAN KILLED.
Mining Engineer Murdered at Camp
BY Mexican Outlaws.

FL Paso, Tex. July 23.-U. G. Wolf, an
American mining engineer, whose home
was in this city. was killed by Mexican
outlaws at the Creston-Colorado mining
camp in western Sonora, on July 10, ac-
eording to a letter received by Mrs.
Wolf, today, from Mexican miner,
Jesus Hidalgo. of Creston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-24
OROZCO AT CHIHUAHUA.
1000 Federals Reinforce Mercadc to
Joy Of PopuIace.

Chihuahua, Mex, July 2S-General Pas
eual Orozco, at the head of 200 federal
soldiers, entered Chihuahua, yesterday,
overland from Torreon. having abandon
ed the military train carrying them In the
neighborhood of Santa Rosalia. The en-
trance of the reinforcefaents for General
Mercado's garrison was acclaimed by
thousands of people who crowded the
streets. No activity of rebels near this
city is reported
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-24

Legislator Accepted Bride.

Webster Springs. w. Va, July 2S.-
DIR. J. r. Asbury, member of the
lower branch of West Virginia Legis-
lature was found guilty by jury, to-
night, of having accepted bride for
his vote in the recent contest for a
United States Senator
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-24
BRYAN ON WAY BACK.
Secretary of State Expects to Reach
Capital, Friday.

Abel, Iowa. July 2S.--William J. Bry-
an, secretary of state, Will start on
his journey to Washington. tonight
and expects to reach the capital, Fiji
day morning He arrived here shortly
before noon in company with severai
leading Iowa Democrats and later de-
livered a lecture. He will so by auto
mobile to Panora, where, tonight, he
will deliver his farthest west lecture
on his present trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-24
Eoss MouIders Vote to Strike.

Boston, July ga vote to demand
sanction for a strike of molders at
the two Hyde Park manufacturing
pIants controlled by Gov. Foss, where
. strike of all other workers has been
in effect for two months, was passed,
tonight by the local Molders Union
,rba result of the vote was forwarded
~ the International Executive Board
which is expected to grant the de-
sired sanction. The original strike at
the Foss plants was called 70 secure
20 per cent. increase IN wages ana
for certain changes in working con-
ditions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-24
HANGED NEGRO REEVES.
Man Lives Three Hours After Being
Pronounced Dead

Starke, Fla, July 23.-Hersey Mitchell,
Negro, was hanged in the jail yard
here today, for the murder of another
Negro and was declared dead at the
end of SO minutes by two physicians. Aft
er his body had been placed in a coffin
Mitchell, whose neck had not been
broken, revived and lived three hours.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-24
Arctic Explorer
Believed Rescued,

Bremen, Germany, July 23.-Ihe res
c,e OF the missing German Arctic eX-
plorer, Lieut.. Schroeder-Stranz was
apparently indicated in a managed
wireless despatch received here, TO-DAY,
from the steamer Grosser kurfuerst,
which is cruising in Spitzbergen
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-24
REPORT ToRReoN CAPTURED.
Unconfirmed Story of Success of the
Constitutionalists.

Eagle Pass. Tex, July 23.-An uncon-
firmed report that Torreon had been cap
tured by constitutionaists was received
here. today Constitutienalist officials At
their headquarters, Piedras Negras, re-
fused 10 confirm the report
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-24
AUGUSTA LOCALS.
FREIGHT CARS DERAiLED.
Causes Long Delay in Arrival OF Train
n, Thursday.

Train No. II, due at Augusta, at
los A. NJ, had not arrived at the
moment of going to press, being more
than two hours late.
Railroad officials stated that the de-
lay was caused by two freight cars OH
the track at Cathance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-24

necessary Ia have II little patience.
cannot believe the United states
Will be forced into taking steps not
sanctioned by justice and Internal
tfonal law"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-24

FRITZ Scheff, the actress, has been
sued for a hat bill and it appears that
between January 2 nd July. 9, of 1912.
Miss scheff bought from one firm of
New York milliners sG12 worth of hats.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-24

Thi1ty-two years ago women were
admitted to the Massachusetts, bar to
practice as lawyers on an equality with
men. Today. Of the $500 lawyers in
the Boston directory, only sixty are
women
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-24

aboard the steamer, expressed after
their arrival here, tonight, that the
schooner was loaded with lumber and
was heading in shore after having been
blown somewhat off her course. 1t
was thought that she carried about
eight or ten men.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-24

MAY HAVE SUNK.

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| The list OF the employees OF the conipa-
| ny who We're on the payrolls. Saturday,
some of whom were on vacation is IN
the safe under the ruins, making the
| task of compiling a list of the dead dit
ficut one The loss on the buildings
and stock of five concerns is estimated
Mt more than s2G0.00A The postoffice was
badly damaged but the mails were
served.
Employees Slow to Respond.
The heavy loss of life is believed %
have been largely due to the fact that
the employees, believing that one of tie
frequent fire drills was being held, were
slow in fleeing the building Even when
it became known that the building was
on fire, many returned to the dressing
rooms on the upper floor for clothing and
valuables
The flames spread with great rapidly.
and the intensity of the heat prevented
the fremen from getting within hghting
range of the buildings until rescue was
impossible. Women and girls dropped
exhausted on the single fire escape in
the rear of the building and literally
roasted to death. Others jumped ana
We're killed. Half a dozen of the panic
stricken girls rushed into the elevator.
which was standing on the fourth floor
a moment later all dropped TO their
death.
Fire Chief Hogg declared that In his
opinion the fire escape was adequate
They simply withered from the heat
when they got to it," he saiu. The build |
ing was a brick structure, 40 feet wide. |
by 1870 feet long, and was built IS years
ago as a cigar factory. Beside the fire |
escape at the rear. there We're two |
stairways from the top floor, one to Cen
Ter street at the rear and the other to |
Wall street at the front. The interior /
If the building was of wood Most OF |
he operatives We're on the third and |
ourth floors.
The fire started in the center of the
irst floor near the stairway. The doors
md windows were open at the time and
he f1ue-like construction Of the building
reated a draft which contributed to the
pid spread of the flames.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-24
NO ARMS OR AMMUNITION TO
MEXICO FROM THIS COUNTRY
Sentiment Against Embargo.

CONTINUED from Page One.)
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-23

gowns and carried white roses and
valley lilies.
The wedding march was PLAYED by
Miss Claire Sewer, and James b. Will
banks acted as best man.
DrssA. A. Little. pastor of West
minister Presbyterian Church, per-
formed the ceremony. Only the i'm
mediate families We're present.
Mr. and Mrs. Sewer will be at home
TO their friends at No, 255 East North
avenue.
M RS, WILLIAM H. RHETT and
Mrs, f. l. Bishop entertained
at bridge Friday morning for
Miss Louise Watts at the home OF
Mrs. Rhett. The house was beauti-
tully decorated for the occasion, and
handsome prizes were awarded. Miss
Watts wore black charmeuse
trimmed In tulle, and her black hat
was encircled in ostrich feathers.
On Saturday afternoon Mrs. Fran
els Jones entertained at tea at the
Georgian Terrace for Miss Watts.
One evening last week Stanley VIM
bish entertained the choir of An
Saints Episcopal Church at buffet
supper at his home on Peachtrea
street in compliment to Miss Watts
who is member OF the choir, and
Mr.. Taylor.
There will be a series of parties
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-23
THE USE OF
CHRISTMAS CARDS

Never in the history Of the develop
ment of social customs have Christ
mas Cards been so much used as they
are to-day.
The custom is almost universal and
Is extending each year; a fact that is
natural when it Is remembered that
this is the least expensive and most
delicate means of conveying our
share in the sum total of Christmas
happiness.
While ready made cards for this
occasion are offered for sale at many
places, these are not so much in
demand now as those which are
specially engraved. Cards for Christ
mas Greeting" should express ones
individual taste in as great a degree
as a cordial personal greeting, and
this can only be accomplished
through the medium of a card en-
graved in accordance with your own
taste in arrangement and artistic ef-
feet.
The most satisfactory results can
be obtained by consulting the J. P.
Stevens Engraving Co., AZ Whitehall
street, Atlanta, who will send sam
pies Of the very latest styles-send
to-day so that the work can be made
up for you in ample time-Adv.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-23

Winship. The other attendants will
be Misses Elizabeth Brown. of Pitts
burg, and Caroline Muse, brides
maids; Fort Scott best man: Dugas
| McClesky, Stewart Boyd and Arthur
| Clarke, groomsmen. Mr.. and Mrs. C
| Il. Winship, the brides parents, will
invite number of guests to the wed =
| ding and the reception that will fol-
| low the ceremony.
There will be a round OF parties for
this popular bride elect. At the first
affair she win share honors with Miss
Eula jackson when Mr.. and Mrs. ]. F.
HunniCutt entertain Friday evening
at buffet supper at their home on
Peachtree street.
THANKSGIVING DAY will be OBJ
served in Atlanta by numerous
family parties. The younger set
are all excitement over the Tech
Clemson game slated for Thanksgiv-
ing afternoon, which will be attended
by hundreds Of young people from all
over the State. Many will remain for
the thanksgiving ball which the T.
n. E. Fraternity gives Thanksgiving
night at Segadlo's.
one of the happiest affairs of
Thanksgiving Day will be the lunch
con at which Mrs. Robert L. Fore
man will entertain in honor of Miss
Adgate Ellis lovely debutante of the
season. The breakfast will be given
in time for the guests to later attend
the game.
1t is probable that the clubs will
observe Thanksgiving Day by special
menus and decorations. though this
has not been positively decided.
Mss LUCILLE LA HATTIE will
spend the Christmas HOLIDAYS
with friends in Alabama.
.N1oULTRIE HIT entertained at
dinner Wednesday evening In
the private car of Charles A.
Richardson. His mother, Mrs. Viz
sihlus anu, chaperoned the party.
The guests were Misses CAROLYN
King Lula Dean Jones, Frances Con-
nally, PaSsie May Ottley, Mr. and
Mrs. James Wells. Prince Webster,
Beverly DuBose Palmer Johnson,
Kemsen King, George Street and Ned
Hit
n WEDDING that was quite a sur
~ prise was that of Miss Mamie
Conlin and Ohio G. Sewer
which took place Wednesday even
Ing at the home Of the brides parents
Mr. and Mrs ]. X. Conliff, No. Sc
Bedford place.
The house was decorated with au-
tumn leaves, ChrySanthemums and
white roses.
The bride and her maid of honor.
Miss Myrtice Conliff. wore tailored
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-23

after the return from the bridal tour.
Mrs, Howard Muse, Mrs. Irwin
Gresham, Mrs r. w. Hunt. Mrs. Ar
thur Dyer. Miss Margaret Hallman
and others to be the hostesses.
Tuesday evening Mr. and Mrs.
Louis Moeckle win entertain the
bridal party and out-of-town guests
at buffet supper after the rehearsal
for the wedding, which will be a love-
ly event Of Wednesday evening at the
All Saints Church. The full vested
choir will sing, and Rev. w. W. Mem
minger will otticiate. The attendants
will be Miss Edith Watts, maid Of
honor; Mrs, Louis MoeckIe, matron IF
honor; Miss Emma Taylor, brides
maid; Russell Richards, best man.
NJ. o. jackson, Louis c. Moeckle, Ho-
mer *, Neer Richard Thornton. Hol-
land Lowndes and William Many.
ushers. a reception will follow at the
home of the brides parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. j. r. Watts, on Spring street.
MRS. JOSEPH RAINE entertained
III at a reception at the Piedmont
Club Friday afternoon, invit-
ing $50 friends to meet her house
guest, Mrs. Robert Yancey, of New
York
Misses Margaret Northen and Ruth
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-23

Jessie Mckee, Adgate Ellis, Gladys
Dunson, Nellie Kiser Stewart, Adeline
Davis, Laura Lee Cooney, Helen
Hawkins, Calllo Hoke Smith, Mar
garet Grant, Messrs. Saunders Jones,
Winter Alfriend, Willard McBurnev,
Henry Newman, Sion Hawkins. Frank
Martin. Fred H0yt. Marsh Adair, Ar
thur Clarke, John Hardisty, Strother
Flemming, Bowie Martin and Byron
Crawford,
After dinner dancing was enjoyed
in the ballroom, where the decora-
tons were tropical plants.
M ISIS MARGUERITE WARD gave
q box party Tuesday afternoon
TO witness the performance Of
The FREELY" at the Atlanta Theater.
The party was in compliment TO Miss
Clyde Willis of Chattanooga, who is
the guest of Miss Madge Horne at the
Georgian Terrace. Those invited were
Misses Madge Horne, Mary Lucy Tur-
MASS EMILY WINSHIP has
chosen December 9 as her we'd
ding day. Her engagement to
Hugh Scott was announced some time
ago, but she has just now made def
mite plans for her wedding. which is
To be home affair, when the guests
win be hidden to come at $50 o'clock
Her sister, Miss Ida Winship. is to be
her maid of honor, and Mrs. Milton
pargan, Jr, who was herself a bride
last week is planning her wedding
trip so that she viii he back in time to
serve as matron of honor TO Miss
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-23

n "A 1873 ANNE AhfItS, lnS uSDu-
tante daughter of MIR. and Mrs.
James S. Akers, gave her first
formal affair Monday evening when
she entertained at a dinner dance at
the Piedmont Club. About 20 of the
debutante set were invited, and din
ner was served at s o'clock.
Mr., and Mrs. Akers received the
guests in the living room of the CLUB,
where an elaborate decoration of XII
larney roses and ferns formed a
pleasing background. Mrs. Akers was
gowned in pink brocade chiffon, with
a corsage of lace. Miss Akers wore
the usual white gown OF soft crepe
phsse. with garnitures of crystal and
threaded lace anoearing on the
corsage. Her flowers were pink rose
buds and lilies Of the valley
The pastel shades of seasonable
flowers were used in decorating the
dining table rather unique idea be-
ing expressed in the centerpiece,
which was made in the shape of a
lamp or electrolier with the electric
bulbs shedding their glow through
pink tulle. Rows OF white chrysar-
themums, violets and Killarney roses
formed the globe and base OF the
lamp, and fringed about the shade
were violets and valley lilies. Small
baskets of roses and valley lilies were
placed at each end OF the table. The
raNors for the ladies were nosegays
IN lace paper holders, and the men
were presented with boutonnieres
number OF the debutartes were
seated at the large table with Miss
Akers, while smaller tables were ar
ranged for the other guests.
Al the center table We're Misses
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-23

Mrs. Conklin used the Russell rose, a
new variety.
For the luncheon Friday American
Beauty roses were lavishly used. Sill
yer bowls and vases of flowers were
used throughout the residence, and
the table bore a single silver vase of
long stemmed American Beauties.
WI LILLIAN M'KENZIE returns
w Monday to the Tome School,
at Port Deposit, Nd. after
spending several days in Atlanta,
where he came to attend the wedding
of his sister. Miss Annie Lee McKen-
Zte' to Milton Dargan, Jr.
M ISIS JUANITA BENNETT, of
Waycross. was the guest of
Miss Bessie Kempton for the
weekend.
HE engagement of Miss Kate
Schley Howell, the daughter of
Colonel and Mrs. Albert Howell
ST., to Julian Colan Mason, of De-
catur, was announced at a buffet
luncheon given Tuesday by Colonel