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Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1913-12-17
38 LOSE LIVES
IN Mine WRECK
Black Damp Explosion
Snuffs Out Miners at
New Castle, Col.
ONLY TWO ESCAPE
Men Were Sons Of Well TO Do Ranch
erS and Business Men Who Took
Striking Italians Place.

New Castle, Col, Dec. 1913 Mi
ners lost their lives in an explosion
Of black damp in the Vulcan mines
of the Rocky Mountain Fuel Com
pany here today. But two men es-
capped from the mines. They were
working in the upper level of the
mine The victims were all in the
lower level and every nook and cram
ny was penetrated by the explosion
The shock was felt over the entire
mountain and buildings above ground
were wrecked.
The explosion occurred at 1920
o'clock this morning and the work
of removing the bodies was started
at 1 o'a:ock. Tonight all bodies
have been brought to the surface.
Many were SO badly mangled that
identification was difficult. But lit
tie trouble was experienced in re-
covering the bodies as the explosion
was so general in the lower work
ings that it swept the mine free from
dust and rescuers were able to work
with open lamps and without oxygen
helmets
Scenes at the mouth of the mine
were more distressing than custom
airy. 1t was apparent soon after the
III - l., H. ~ =.
lives and frantic women and children
gathered at the mouth and watched
the bodies brought out. The major
ity of the killed were Americans.
They were mostly sons of ranchmen
and busiae So men in the vicinity of
New Castle. who had taken the pla-
ces of the Italian miners who went
on strike recently.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1913-12-17

precinct in the county In his coun-
ter specifics atoms he shows many IL
legal votes having been cast for Will
liams and argues, that in the event
the ballot boxes were purged the re-
suits woula increase his official ma
jority
Sheriff Brewster prayn mo cen.raI
committee to declare him the nom-
nee for the office of sheriff and GER
tify the same to, the county conven-
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1913-12-17
RELATIVE OF PINE
BLUFF LADY KILLED
w. G. Leisman, Western Union EN-
plOye, Is Run Down by Iron Mt.
Train In Louisiana.


: News hiss been received by Mrs. S.
]. Bullock Of No. 122 East Sixth ave-
nue. Of The accidental death at St.
10. Louisiana, Of her son-in-law, w.
G. Leisman. who was run down by
an Iron Mountain freight train. Mr..
Leisman. an employee Of the Western
Union Telegraph company. was maxi
ing an inspection trip in motor car
when the accident occurred. Mrs.
Leisman was visiting Mrs. Bullock at
the time of the fatal accident and
went at once to st. 10. The deceased
is survived besides his wife. by three
daughters The family resided at Eu-
dora, Ark
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1913-12-17
PETITION IS FILED FOB
NEW FREE BRIDGE ROAD

Petition was filed yesterday IN the
County Court, asking for the forma-
ton of . new road In the northwes-
tern portion of the county. which
will joia the Sheriff. road near the
one leading to the Key place, inter-
sect the Pastoral road and connect
with the north end Of the free bridge
The road will be about three miles
long. The petitioners for the road
are NJ DAnaher, W.. N. Trulock, r.
N. Burks, Henry Marx. ANA II 2. Nc
Gauxhy, administrator, thro' whose
property the road will pass.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1913-12-17
Ypaniards Ask Aid

Vera Cruz. Dec. 1920 Spaniards
have reached Ell Paso and without
resources have sent q call to Span
iards in this city, asking for assist
ance. Immediate action has been Ia
ken and already $4,000 has been rats
ed and there is every prospect that
this amoant will be greatly augment
d,
Word has been received here that
the attacking forces OF rebels at
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1913-12-17

Tampico has been reduced to 800.
Four train loads of merchandise have
fallen into the hands of the rebels
as we'll as several carloads of dyna-
mite. It is said that only a switch
engine has been left in Tampico.
Badly iimed fuses in bombs, which
have been fired from the Mexican
gun boats, caused explosions among
the federals and caused number of
deaths.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1913-12-17
FEEERAL LEADERS
DEPART WITH men
From Stories Told, are Well
Prepared for Private
Expedition
ACTIVE AT oJINIDA
Soldiers are Throwing Up Earthworks
Preparing for What Apparently
Seems An Impending Siege.

Presidio, Tex, Dec. 16.-Gens. ORR
COCO and Earavaro, leaders OF the
Feleral Volunteers at Ojinida, left
hurriedly this afternoon with approx
imately 1900 troops, all we'll armed
and we'll provisioned, southwestward
in the direction of lMulato. 1t is be-
lieved from stories told by refugees
that the men who were paid off yes
terday AID today have decided to
leave Gen. Mercado to his own de-
vices and have started off on an ex-
petition OF their own with the intent
of either invading Coahuila or rein
forcing the Federals now holding
Torreon.
At 10 o'clock this morning 800
cavalry end pack mules and about
1000 infantry were seen to go east
ward from Ojinida. Whether they
were going out to attack an enemy,
supposed to be advancing from the
west, or whether they were made up
of volunteer troops to the same ex-
petition to which Gems. Orizoco ald
Earavaro ale going, is not known.
From The activity displayed there
is every indication that the Federals
are looking for trouble very soon.
During the night number Of guns
were brought up and these have been
placed in positions about three miles
from Ojinida, on all sides OF tn e
town.
Earthw are being thrown up
and rifle pits dug out as far away
as ten miles from the city making
semi-circle reaching from the Rio
Grande to the Rio Conchos.
4 Rebels Skirmish FederaIs
Mexico, City, Dec. 16.-Persons
who have Just arrived from Mazat-
Ian cav that the rebels who are
swarming about that port. are hav-
ing nightly skirmishes with the Fed
erals in the environs Of the town.
SO Tar however, there has been no
general attack. It Is said that the
Federal garrison is strong and we'll
supplied with arms and provisions
and is ably prepared to defend the
city unless the rebels are considera-
bly, reinforced.
Private advices gay that the Car
ranzadists are appearing In large
numbers along the boundary line be-
tween the state of Tamaulipas and
Neuvo Leon. They are occupying
the small villages and haciendas ap-
parently concentrating for an at
tack, but whether upon Tamplco or
the city OF Neuvo Leon, is unknown.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1913-12-17

washington, Dec. 10 Secretary of
war Garrison S announcement of the
retirement OF Major Leonard Wood as
cflef OF staff Of the United States
Army has caused considerable specu-
latlon in army circles hero as TO who
Will be the successor OF Wood. 1t is
generally believed that General Thorn
as Barry, new commanding the De-
partme'lt of the East, with headquar-
tiers at Governors Island in Now
~ fk, has been chosen for the highest
OF all army posts. 1t is known that
Secretary Garrison highly esteems
General Barry
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1913-12-17

James McCammon Of Mcbride &
.McCammon. is In Hot Springs
where the firm has q contract for
the erection Of several buildings.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1913-12-17
FIG FIHM.S HEAD
is HELD FOR ARSON

Chattanooga, Tenn, Dec. 16.-
Sampson Dorosett, president OF the
Dorosett Tat Company OF this city,
which was partly destroyed by IRE,
September. %, was today bound oy !.
or to tn. grand jury under bond OF
$4,000 upon the charge Of arson, 1oi-
lowing an investigation Of the origin
of the fire. Insurance claims total
ing $4,000 are involved. II
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1913-12-17
YOUNG TAFT REACHES
FATHERS CLASS MARK.

Columbus, Ohio, Dec. 16.--Robert
taft, son Of the former president,
stood at the head of the class that took
the Ohio bar examination with a per
centage of ninety and seven-tenths.
Years ago the former president in the
bar examination won the highest
honors of his class and Young Robert
worked diligently to duplicate the feat.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-09-22
'FlLL FASHION EXHIBIT At CALISHER'S
IS A MOST ATTRACTIVE SHOWING
Beautiful New Dress Goods in All the Newest Colors,
Hats in the Latest Shapes and Trimming, Newest
Corsets Newest Dress Goods, Laces and Other
Things for Women Artistically Exhibited.

delft shades of blue, are on display in
one window.
Down the center aisle, the newest fall
fabrics are gracefully draped, par
ticularly novel feature of the display
being the use Of hand painted pictures,
many of them drawings from the
Salon des Artists independents, of
Paris" illustra ting how the materials
may most fetchingly be combined into
costumes
one of the very newest dress ma
terials is attracting much attention on
the dress materials counter. 1t IS the
Faconne Charmuse in cherry brocade
with stencil pattern of pastel blues,
yelloWs and green's Not only as this
material one of the most beautiful OF
this seasons new features, but is also
is one Of the most expensive, at So
Among the most attractive of the de-
partments is the lace department. Ex-
quisite filmly shadow laces, the new
CaraQuele allover lace. Partisan beaded
and embroidered shadow bands and
butterfly garnitures Of rhlnestones,
beads and pearls are so arranged that
the show cases have the most beaut1-
fully displays to be seen.
Everything frilly and dainty Tor
neckwear for the fastidious woman is
displayed in the neckwear department,
the laces being shown on backgrounds
of blue with big satin bows of the
same shade ornamenting the counter.
In the ready to wear millinery and
undergarment department on the sec
ond floor the same color scheme is
preserved Costumes on display Of
peachblow moonlight blue, terra Gotta
and the pastel shades of purple blend
most tremendously in the general color
plan.
latest creations Of the best milliners
are displayed in an attractive arrange
men of grouping the hats together in
regard to cOlOrs. Among some of the
most striking of the new hats are those
of black and black and white, which
have a chicness and simplicity that is
highly effective.
In order to appear best in the new
gowns, much depends upon the corset,
so Calisher's is especially featuring
the newest and best Of the front lace
models, La Camille"
The undergarment department pre-
sents everything fascinatingly dainty
for the women of particular taste IN
the finest of embroidered silks ana
crepes, and the filmiest of bewitchlng
This year. more than ever before,
Calisher's are Offering serviceable gar
ments at attractive prices that come
within the reach of everyone
Altogether the entire display, while
rejecting in every department the
verv newest of the seasons style Of
ferings in the greatest beauty ana va
riety show such appreciation OF color
combinations and suSh an artistic ar
rangement that it makes the display
the most beautiful that has ever been
shown at Calisher's store, but also one
of the most beautiful that has ever Deen
seen in FL PasO-Advertisem
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-09-22
ARREST SHIPPING
CLERK AND BUYER
Third Man. Alleged to Be Wanted in
Connection With Grocery Shipment
to Deming, Held IN Juarez.

T c. McCamey, shipping clerk Of the
James A Dick wholesale grocery house,
and Harry Martin, alias H q. MerkenI.
were arrested bv the city detectives
Sunday afternoon and lodged in the
city jail Charles H. McPhal, also an
employe of the wholesale house, is IN
the Juarez jail. He was arrested by the
Juarez authorities Monday morning on
instructions OF police chief 7. n. Davis.
approximately $500 worth of groceries
which had been loaded in a box car
destined for Deming, n NJ, were re-
turned to the wholesale house, follow
ing the arrest of the men.
According to the chief Of police, Mar
tin appeared at the James A. Dick COM
pany's place Saturday afternoon and
purchased s140 worth Of groceries, for
which he paid. The groceries, the sup
position is. were loaded into the car
under the supervision of McCamey, the
shipping clerk OF the company. The
car was then billed to Deming, but
before it could get out. James A Dick
discovered the amount of its contents
and had It held up. The detectives
searched FL PasO Sunday for McPhail,
the third man alleged to be implicated,
but were unable to find him in the city.
The police of Juarez were notified that
he was wanted on this side Monday
morning the Juarez officials 'phoned
chief Davis that the man had been ar
rested in Juarez. also that he then re-
fused to come TO this side. Efforts
viii be made to bring him over.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-09-22
ADVISES The USE
OF PLANT JUICE
Prominent Fort Worth Citi-
zen | las Tested This Rem
edy and Recommends 1t.

Here is a brief letter from Mr.. VIII
S Cogburn who is floor manager at
The Fair Dry Goods Department Store
in Fort Worth that tells volumes and
viii interest many:
Il was persuaded to try Plant Juice
for rheumatism and stomach troubles
and to my surprise found renaf at
once. After suffering for several years
and trying many remedies with but
little relief I am at last we'll 1 strong
ly advise the use of Plant Juice by all
that suffer with either rheumatism or
stomach troubles"
People who have indigestion, palpi-
tation, spots before the eyes, dizzyness,
sIeepIessness, headaches, nervousness;
who are suffering from deranged liver,
kidneys or blood will find Plant Juice
will bring relief and a permanent cure.
Plant Juice is purely vegetable, made
from the roots. leaves. bark and bloom
of medicinal plants. 1t is natures own
remedy. For sale at Kelly & Pollard
Drug tore.-Advertisement
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-09-22
JUVENILE COURT
FOR GODSEY GIRL
Effort to Have Her Transferred as 50
Delinquent ChiId"-StantOn Is
RepresentsEE Her Now.

Ellen Godsey. the prosecuting wit
ness in the Bill Caples case, is a de-
linquent child, according to Mrs. J..
Eagan, county probation officer says,
who wants the juvenile court to take
charge of the girl
Monday morning the girl came into
the saith district court rol 4 holding to
the arm of Mrs. c. H Webster, matrOn
of the county Jail The girl was smil-
ing and appeared to be both amused
and pleased. As soon as she had taken
her seat where the prisoners generally
sit in the court room, NJ w Stanton,
who is one of the attorneys represent
ing her in the perjury Indictment case,
walked up and shook hands with her.
Judge Dan NJ. Jackson, of the court,
announced that he had an affidavit of
Mrs. Eagan to the effect that the girl
was under IS years of age.
The affidavit was handed to Stanton,
Leander Dale and Charles owen, rep
resenting the girl. After they read il,
they asked for time to consider the
matter and make investiga tions. Judge
Jackson granted them until 2 o'clock.
At the hearing Monday afternoon,
district attorney W ". Bridgers inter
posed objections to Stanton, Weeks and
Dale, appearing in the case, on the
grounds that they were attorneys for
BIZ Caples Judge Jackson post
poned the hearing until Tuesday morn
ing to give the district attorney time to
present his objections in writing.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-09-22
r N setting of harmonious coloring'
a triumph of artistic decoration

r n a setting of harmonious coiorlhSs'
a triumph of artistic decoration,
4 the exquisite fabrics and beautiful
costumes of the fashion exhibit at Cal
isher's fall opening form color notes
in a harmonious whole that make
veritabIe color symphony to appeal to
the highest artistic sense.
From the blending and combination
Of coIors in the window display to the
upper floors, every color arrangement
displays an appreciation for the har-
monious and effective, and donates the
artistic touch.
In all the displays, the prevailing col
ors that are positively the newest notes
in fashions decree-Copenhage mid
night and the delft shades of blue, terra
Gotta and the red shades from cer1se TO
mahogany, the rich tones of the new
puppies and the pastel tones OF greens
are so arranged that they are de-
light to behold
well as the principle window displays,
carries out color motif of Copenhagen,
Copenhagen blue festooning being ef-
fectively draped in graceful lines over
the ceilings, accentuated against the
white of the ceiling and columns. The
extent of the decoration is realized in
the use of about 5000 yards of material.
An additional color note is proIus-
foliage tinged by autumn JintS. 10000
stalks of this beautiful autumn flow
er being employed to all its brightness
to the Calisher opening. Perched open
winged over the festoonings. over the
draperies, the counters and show cases,
are a thousand butterflies, their rad1-
antly tinted wings open as if ready for
instant flight, adding a daintiness and
charm TO the decorations These fra
gile winged creatures were made es-
peciaIly for the opening, and are all
ors of their wings the newest and ia
vorite shades of the season, besides be-
ing in themselves the very latest thing
in trimming motifs.
That this fall fashion exhibit should
be one of the finest of its kind, every
detail has been doEe in the "Calisher
way" with no sparing of pains or ex-
pense- Prizes were offered for the
department making the best appear
ance and for the best kept stock. and to
the interested cooperation of the Cal
Usher employee a big part of the success
of the exhibit is due.
The window draperies show wonder
full beauty of color and finish in a wide
range of materials. The brocaded ma
terials are especially featured in one
window; cut brocaded velvets with
combinations of the newest cloth fab
RIGS are shown in the prevailing Copen-
hagen, with, as a contrasting color, a
single drapery Of the new saddle tan
velvet.
Another window features the most
exquisitely dainty Chantilly and Gui-
pure laces, in Il combination with soft
pastel shades in crepe silks and bro
caded crepes and chiffons. Street and
afternoon suits and wraps, all In the
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-09-22
FORT BOULEVARD
HOME BRINGS $4,000
Five Lots on Mckinley Avenue, in
Grand View Sell for $1,000, Estab-
Iishfnr- q RecOrd in the Vicinity.

Grand View Sell for $1,000, E1StaD-
fishing a Record in the Vicinity.
The Sutton Realty company has sold
Mrs. Laura L. TOwne a six room brick
BUNGALOW in block 81, Grand View ad-
ditiOn. on Fort Boulevard, for $4,000.
The same company has sold to W. L
FoXWOrth, for Mrs. TOWne, five lots
in block 1O3 Grand View, facing on
Mckinley avenue for $4,000 This is a
new record price for vacant property
in that section :
Mrs Eleanor Wright has purchased
four lots in block 10, in Altura Park
addition, from the Sutton Realty COM
pany and will build a two story brick
residence of Spanish mission type
thereon, to cost $4,000
Mrs. Margaret b Hami1 has bought
from the Altura Realty company six
lots in block 10, Altura Park, facing
on Park avenue, the new paved high
way, for $500 each. The Sutton Realty
company made the sale
Residence Sold.
Jas c. White has sold to J. ". Tur-
ner, city ticket agent for the Texas
d Pacific Railway company, the new
room brick house in block "a, High
land Park addition The consideration
was $3.50. Hawkins Bros. handled the
sale
Buys Manhattan Heights Lots.
DR.. ". L Brown has purchased from
g. II. Leaven lots "a to q, in block
81, Manhattan Heights, on Elm street
for $3.50 per lot
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-09-22
.grEss,, Az ME UNIQUE.

Lovers of emotional plays were given
a rare treat yesterday when Mrs. F1ske
playing the leading role in Tess, was
shown at the Unique theater. Hundreds
thronged this popular playhouse dur
ing the afternoon and evening to Wit
ness this greatest of all motion picture
plays.
Mrs. Fiske. one of the worlds great
est emotional actresses, is shown to ad-
vantage in the play. Her acting has
made the play one of the most popular
dramas of recent years. Those who
have read Thomas Hardy's book can
form some idea of the play but even
those who have seen Mrs. Fiske cannot
picture her wonderful acting. The pic
ture Is the greatest ever produced in
FL Paso It is the first of a series of
high class dramas that will be produced
by Charles Frohman and shown at the
Unique.
Tess" will be shown for the last
time today.-Advertise
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-09-22
ALLEGED DESERTER HAS
LETTER FROM PENITENTIARH

J. F. Evans. arrested by patrOlman
Frank Clark on San Antonio street
Monday morning, was dOcketed on q
charge of being a deserter- The man
denied the charge Among the effects
taken from him was a love letter ad-
dressed to Hazel Eskew, of Spaulding,
Ill The letter was written on the sta
tionery of the southern Illinois peni-
Tertiary, Menard, Ill The name of J.
H. Evans appeared as the writer OF the
letter. Evans told Capt. Lon Garner
that was the name of his father. The
local police have wired the Illinois PEN
itentiary officials for further infor1oso
ton
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-09-22
o. S. COURT OF APPEALS
OPENS SESSION AT DE

Denver, Colo, Sept. 22.-With Al
cases on the docket, the United States
court of appeals convened here this
morning. Among the more important
interstate cases to be argued before
Judges VIM. c. Hook, Leavenworth, Kan;
John B. Garland, Washington, and A. S.
Van Valkenburg, Kansas City, are the
Kansas City natural case cases, the Mid
west Oil company case and the Utah
Power and Light company case. The
Kansas City natural gas suit involves
the right of an order to force the gas
company to increase facilities for
handling its product.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-09-22
Ell PAsOANs GO FISHING
AND HUNTING IN VALLEY

Judge A. NJ. Walthall, Of the list
district court; J. W. Eubank and DR..
and Mrs. Frank Lynch formed hunt
ing party that hunted in the vicinity
of Ysleta Sunday.
County treasurer j. d. Ponder, who
iourneyed to Polvo. Texas, Saturday
afternoon to pay off the county road
gang working in that section, spent
sunday fishing. In his party were
Charles Armstrong, Jack Dawson, jim
Newton and J. Z. Townsend. The an
eIers brought 4S channel cat back to
Ell Paso Sunday night.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-09-22
STORM DRIVES SHIPS
TO COAST SHELTER

Fort Williams. Ont. Sept. 22-One of
the worst storms in years has been
raging for the last "a hours. All
steamers due to sail yesterday were
cancelled, wh/e many boats that left
Saturday were forced to take shelter
near Thunder Cape, just outside Thun-
der bay.
The storm also delayed railway
trains, carried down telephone. teIe-
graph and light wires here and did
other damage
The steamer Huronic went aground
when her cable broke at dry dock. but
afterwards was pulled off by two tups
Snow fell heavily here.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-09-22
WOMEN ESCAPE INJURY WHEN
WAGON WRECKED BY RUNAWAY

Frightened by the falling of the
shafts to which he was harnessed, a
horse dsawing one of the Ell Paso dairy
wagons, ran away early Monday morn
inc ON Alameda avenue. A small wagon,
which was standing in front of a resi-
dence at 1920 Alameda avenue, was
struck by the runaway horse, and turned
Completely around, and wrecked. Two
Mexican women and three children were
in the wagon, but were not injured or
thrown out.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-09-22
JUDGE A. S. 7. EYLAR IS
MAKING TOUR OF OHIO IN AUTO

County Judge =. S. J. Eylar, VINO sid
the county road bonds to c. F. MeNear
& Co., of Chicago, H., Is now making
an automobile tour of the state Of Ohio
with some of his relatives residing in
that state. Judge EylaT expects to BE in
Detroit. Mich, next Wednesday when
the good roads convention viii convene.
He was appointed a delegate to that
convention by mayor c. f. Kelly.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-09-22
DEATHS AND BURLALs
DAVID NJ. SMITH.

David NJ Smith, Is year old son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Max Smith. died at their
home in Val Verde addition. Monday
morning at 4 o'clock. Surviving him
are his parents, three brothers, Joseph,
and Louis, residing in FL Paso. and
Benjamin. living in Des Moines, Ia.
and two sisters, Mrs. Philip Alderman
and Mrs. Herman Goldman. residents
OF Toledo, Ohio, from which city he
came to Ell Paso three years ago. Flu
neral services were held at the resi-
dence Monday afternoon, and tnterment
was made in Concordia, cemetery.