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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1913-03-27
Peru Has
Long List
Ol Killed

PERU, Ind, March 26.-Sixty per-
sons are believed to have been drown
ed and hundreds more are marooned
in dangerous positions on the roofs of
buildings, according to an inspection
made by boats through the flooded
streets of Peru at 4:3O o'clock this
morning.
Water from the overfiown Wabash
river is rushing through the streets
at depths of from FIVE to twenty feet.
Many bodies of women and children
have been carried out into the fields.
Several interurban relief trains have
arrived from South Bend, Culver and
other towns, but these have been un-
able to get within reach of the scores
on the roofs and upper floors of build
ings, where they are suffering from
is in darkness and the water supply
is made useless.
Operator Tells Story.
Arthur Moore, telephone operator,
who is isolated in the top floor of a
building in the downtown district, anu
who worked all night by candle light,
was reached over the telephone from
another part of the city.
Sixty persons drowned is the near
est to a correct estimate of the fatal
ities," said Moore Il have been look
ing from the windows all afternoon
and from the number of bodies have
seen floating down the street I think
the number of drowned will not exceed
that number.
only four blocks in the city are
above water. In the other sections the
survivors have climbed to the roofs
and many are passing the night there.
Suffering From Cold.
''Their suffering from the cold is in
tense, and unless boats soon are able
to carry them to safety other deaths
will follow. Before dark I saw more
than one of these survivors drop from
exhaustion and slip into the water
Several of the special interurban
trains which brought relief from near
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1913-03-27
Governor Ralston Also Or
ders That 100 Coffins Be
Sent That City AS Quickly
AS Possible.
RIVERS IN STATE
SLOWLY RECEDING
Some Factories in Indianapo-
lis Are Inundated-Bridge
Over White River in India
napolis, Fell This Morning.
National News Association


INDIANAPOLIS, March 26.-With
diana valleys last night the flood sit
uation was somewhat improved
throughout the state. Many cities are
still flooded but the waters generally
are not rising. Some of the towns on
the Wabash below the larger tributa-
ries are still in danger but others re-
port the crest of the flood has passed.
White river is falling rapidly at An
derson and Muncie and the Mississine-
wa at Marion is going down. Wild
cat creek, Blue river and other
streams which have been on ram
page are also receding. 1t is believed
the greatest damage has already been
done.
The gradual withdrawal of the wa
ter is revealing the extent of the loss
1t has caused. A conservative estimate
cannot be placed in figures smaller
than millions. Bridges were washed
out by the dozens and railroad tracks
washed out in many places. Homes
were damaged beyond estimate. The
loss will be particularly heavy in
Lafayette.
Provisions For Peru.
One hundred coffins and two car
loads of provisions were ordered rush
ed to Peru by Governor Ralston today
after the governor had received advic-
es from that city in roundabout way
that great loss of life had occurred
hn
estimates placed the death list at 200.
The situation at Logansport is improv-
ed, but it is said several persons were
drowned there. Three thousand per-
sons were driven from their homes
in TT. Wayne, where three thickly
populated suburbs were inundated.
Bridge Collapsed.
The Washington street bridge over
White river has collapsed.
An immense sheet of water which
seemed to stretch for miles into In
dianapolis was all that told of the
suffering of the people wes. of the
river. The entire part of the city
lying between Washington street, the
river, the belt railroad tracks and that
territory which is called the Hill, -
lying about one mile west of the river
is now under from 8 to 10 feet of
water. In many places the water has
reached the second floors of some
houses and the people who were
forced to fee to the upper stories of
their homes were waiting with anxious
eyes for another rise, but early in the
morning the water began to recede
slightly. From 5000 to 5000 homes
have been damaged considerably and
in cases where families have not mov-
ed their furniture to the second floors
of their homes little will be saved
Factories Inundated.
Factories west of the river were in
undated early IN the evening when the
waters swept over the levees and
through the streets
The loss of life in indianapolis will
not be large unless from the after
effects from the flood.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1913-03-27

ONE DROWNED IN ST. LOUIS.
ST. LOUIS, Mo. March 26.-One
person was drowned and several fam,
lilies We're driven from their homes by
the rising of the River Des Peres,
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1913-03-27
which flows through the western and
southern part of the city, today.

pdll vi TIC CITY, lOudy-
CLEVELAND, O., March 26-Three
railroad men We're drowned when a
Wheeling & Lake Erie freight train
went through a weakened bridge near
Brighton, in Lorain county. The
bodies of the men have not been re-
covered. The dead are Engineer
George Dyke of Toledo and Daniel
Shanklin, fireman. and August Burrier,
brakeman of Massillon.
The engine and rear sleeping car of
westbound Pennsylvania train No 3,
plunged into Mad River at the edge of
West Liberty today, but the sleeping
car fell at the side of the stream and
the passengers crawled through the
windows and waded to shore. The 9TH
er six coaches of the train remained
on the rails
The train was being detoured over
the Big Four railroad from .Urbana to
Bellefontaine because of washouts on
the Pennsylvania lines, and was pro-
ceeding cautiously
Conductor Philip Ham of Springfield,
was swept off the front of the engine
into the river, but landed on bridge
and Fireman c. E. Chiffon, both of
Columbus, jumped and were slightly
injured.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1913-03-27

our swamps can be utilized as fuel.
The formation of coal structure is
effected by machinery especially de-
signed for the work. The processes en-
ployed are those of maceration, cut
ting, mixing, kneading, pressing and
exsiccation. The finished product is a
frangible substance of the color and
density of bituminous coal.
AS the alchemists of old dreamed of
a universal solvent, so the chemists
of our time. in cropping for an artifi-
cial coal, have sought quantitively
preponderant base that, in combustion,
would not too readily sacrifice it's
chemical co-agents. This much coveted
base has been discovered by an Indi-
ana man.
He has invented coal, the calorific
value of which is more than double
that of the best mined product. The
base is simply common dirt, of which
1900 pounds to the ton are employed.
The coal is manufactured either soft
or hard, to meet the consumers de-
mand, the soft burning the more read
lily. The color is that of the natural
coal, but dull, having no gloss what
ever. 1t is smokeless, generates no
gas, and can be produced at less cost
than the mere primary expense of
carrying the, natural product to the
mouth of the mine. It's consumption
is attended by slight waste, a fine
white substance being the only resi-
due. Its density and durability are de-
termined by the amount of heat and
pressure applied. BY restricted ap-
plication of these processes, a soft
substance resembling gunpowder is
produced. This is designed for quick
fire. Upon the other hand, a prolong-
ed application of intense heat, supple
mented by powerful pressure, estab-
fishing a density of substance compar-
able to that of iron. This finished
produce is of exalted calorific value.
the quality of persistence being high
er than that of any other fuel, either
natural or artificial
At last we have an artificial coal,
the least expensive of all fuels, and
superior to the natural product in that
vt is almost entirely available, is
smokeless, gasless, of greater calorifc
value, and more enduring. Nature is
outdone.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1913-03-27
FIGHTS TONIGHT

Tony Caponi VS.. Glen Coakley, ten
rounds, at Fort Wayne, Ind.
Mickey Sheridan VS.. Patsy Drouill-
ard, eight rounds, at Windsor. On
tario.
rounds, at Burlington, Wis.
George Rodel VS.. Jim Coffey, ten
rounds, at New York city.
Young Sharkey VS.. Billy Kautz, ten
rounds, at Racine, Wis.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1913-03-27
ADDS MILLIONS
TO WIND LOSSES
Third Big Storm Sweeping
Ohio Valley in Ten Days
Accompanies Floods.
fNational News Association

LOUISVILLE, KY, March 20
Sweeping up the Ohio Valley from the
west Tuesday, the third storm record
ed in ten days added several million
dollars to the damage already done in
Kentucky and in extensive districts of
Illinois. Ohio and Indiana. AT Louis
vile the wind shortly before o'clock
attained a velocity of sixty miles an
hour.
Train service over the Monon Rail-
road between Louisville and Chicago,
was annulled and other roads to the
north and east reported crippled SER
vice.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1913-03-27
MET TUESDAY.

Mrs. Edgar Hamilton was hostess
yesterday afternoon for a meeting of
the Tuesday Bridge club at her home
went to Mrs. Clement Gates. After
the game luncheon was served. Miss
Florence Mcguire will entertain the
club Thursday afternoon at her home
in East Main street.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1913-03-27
SEVEN KILLED IN ARKANSAS.

LESLIE, Ark, March pa tornado
eight miles southwest of Leslie killed
Mrs John Souters and seriously in
jured John Souters and his son Will
liam and James Trieste, his wife and
three children. At Rumely five are re-
ported killed and several injured.
Couriers today sought aid, saying
there was great suffering in the noun
tains. Houses and crops were damaged,
streams are at flood and bridges gone.
A cyclone that passed over Clarks
vile, Ark, killed Miss Ida Brazell and
blew down many houses.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1913-03-27

in Richmond and that regular classes
will begin tomorrow morning. The
spring vacation will be omitted or
postponed and Spring term work viii
Immediately.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1913-06-20
MEDICAL SCHOLARSHIPS.
Governor BIease Names Those To
Take Advantage of Offer by State
at S. C. Medical College.

Special to The Herald and News.
Columbia, June 19.-Gov: Blease
has announced the appointment of the
following to the scholarships in the
South Carolina Medical College at
Charleston:
In Medicine.
1st Distriot-Victor H. Ackerman,
Walterboro, S. C.
End District-Thomas A. Pitts, Jr.,
Saluda, S. c.
3rd District. E. Bell, Mccormick,
S. c.
4th District. D. Guess, Spartan
burg, S. C.
5th District-W. Ellie Simpson,
Richburg, S. c.
9th Dis,rict-Carlyle Dusenbury,
Toddsville, S. c.
7th District-H. L. Izlar, Orange
burg, S. c.
In Pharmacy:
1st District-Chas. H. Schroeder, Jr.,
Charleston, S. c., so Cannon st.
3rd District-Jas. P. Williams, New
berry, S. C.
4th District-John L. Simmons, En-
oree, S. c.
5th District-Olivey 2. Hicks, Calf
ney, S. c.
9th District-Ransome Williams,
Mullins, S. C.
7th District-H. R. Shealy, Column
bia. s. c., Hoefer's Drug Store.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1913-06-20
News From St. Phillips.

st. Phillips, June 19.-The farmers
will have to work hard before they
can go to any barbecues as they have
had to take a few days of vacation on
account of the cold and rainy wealth
er.
Some of our boys and girls went up
in grand style last Saturday night to
see the Newberry park. They report
ed that the skating was fine.
Mr.. W. F. Lominick has been sick
for some time. He is improving slow
ly.
Mrs. Viney Kibler, who had the
misfortune to fall and break her
thigh, is still unable to walk.
Miss Louise Counts spent Sunday
with her aunt, Mrs. Ida Kibler.
fMr. G. W. Shealy and family spent
Sunday with his brother. Mr.. L. P.
Shealy.
Miss Floy Lominick, one of our
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1913-06-20
Lambert D. Caldwell.

Lambert D. Caldwell, aged 40, died
Sunday night at a local hospital after
an illness of ten days. Funeral serv-
ices will be conducted this morning
from Bethel Methodist church at 10
o'clock by the Rev. A. N. Brunson
and interment will be in Oakwood
cemetery.
Mr.. Caldwell is survived by wife
and two sons, Francis and Hammond;
one brother, H. D. Caldwell, of this
city; two sisters, Mrs. L. O. Russell
and Miss Vicienne Caldwell, of Green
vile. His father and mother, Mr.. and
Mrs. J. C. Caldwell, Of Greenville, also
survive him.
C. P. Hammond. of this city, was a
brother-in-law of the deceased, as
were G. C. Hammond, of Greenwood,
and L. O. Russell, of Greenville.
Mr.. Caldwell was well known in the
city and had many friends who will
regret to learn of his death. He was
a member of Bethel church and was
prominent in the religious work of
the city.-spartanburg Herald, 18th.
Mr.. Caldwell's death was briefly
announced on Monday afternoon, the
news reaching The Herald and News
a short while before going to press.
Mr.. Thos. P. Johnson having just be-
fore that received a telegram contain
ing that information. Mr.. Caldwell's
father was formerly of Newberry and
has many relatives in this county.
Mr.. J. &c Wilson, cousin, left Mon
day afternoon for Spartanburg to at
tend the funeral, which took place on
Tuesday morning at ten o'clock from
Bethel Methodist church, Of which
Mr.. Caldwell was member.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1913-06-20
CONFIRMS C. NJ. GALLOWAY.
Probably Will Relinquish Place as
Secretary at Once to Become
Civil Service Commissioner.

Washington, June 1S.-Charles NJ.
Galloway was today confirmed by the
senate in executive session to be a
civil service commissioner, the ap-
pointment having been made by Pres
ident Wilson about ten days ago.
Mr.. Galloway will, in all probab1l-
ity, relinquish his duties as secretary
to Senator Smith and clerk to the
senate committee on immigration to-
morrow or Friday in order that ne
may at once assume the duties Of his
new position.
The president was today thanked in
person by Mr.. Galloway for the ap-
pointment.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1913-06-20

charming young ladies, is thing OF
spending her summer vacation in Sa-
luda county.
The wedding bells have begun to
ring and don't be surprised to hear OF
few more later.
Miss Chrissie Shealy spent Sunday
with her aunt, Mrs. W. F. Ruff.
Mr.. Herman Richardson died at his
ho1lo in Newberry county June Ii,
1913, about nine o'clock. He had been
sick some few days, although his
death was unexpected. He had retiT-
ed to his bed when his mother found
him dead. He was charming young
man, just in the bloom of life, %
years old. He will not only be missed
by his people but by all those who
knew him. We give our hearty SYM
pathy to his people.
Wade.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1913-06-20
AMSISS" EDISON PITCHES
SAVANNAH TO VICTORY
Allows No More RUNS After Columbus
Scores Two in the Opener.

Savannah, Ca, June 17.-Savannah
snatched a ten-inning game from Co.
lumbus here today, to 2, Mayors
single scoring Handiboe with one
down in the final inning. Edison, a
college recruit, twirled for the locals.
Columbus scored both its runs in
the first, when each Of the first six
men up reached first base, three on
passes, one hit, by pitcher, one on a
scratch hit and one on an error. Giebel
pegged the first two out at second.
After the first the recruit twirled
great ball. Armstrong featured with
the bat and afeld, getting four hits
and a sacrifice out of five trips to the
plate.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1913-06-20
Cbautauqua is a Growth.

The history of the chautauqua is the
history Of a growth. Bishop Vincent
organized and instituted the Mother
Chaul. uqua some years ago, select
ing Lake Chautauqua, New York, as
the place of assembly. For years the
people have been gathering there an
nually to enjoy the splendid programs
Of the season, the season extending
throughout the summer.
Growing out o. this annual assem-
bly, came the chautauqua reading cir
Gle, and many thousands have OBJ
tained a liberal education through The
systematic reading and study Of the
books prescribed.
Then came other assemblies locat-
ed here and there throughout the
country, and now comes the many
hum Ssds of six-day chautauquas that
are neld annually. The purpose OF
the circuit chautauqua is to provide
for the many who cannot take advan-
tage of the larger assemblies, a pro-
gram Of like nature. In other words it is
chautauqua extension work, and any
community which will promote even
six-day chautauqua will in the
course of a few yeavs have felt the
moral, mental and civic quickening
which such occasions bring to any
people Our town in arranging for a
chautauqua this summer is simply
keeping in touch with the spirit of
the age-a spirit which looks for
better things.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1913-06-20
Newberry BOYS at Laurens.

The following from the Laurens
advertiser of Wednesday describing
the ball game between Laurens
Watts Mills and Newberry West End
teams, will be read with much inter-
est by many persons here:
Livingstone, for the Newberry boys
pitched a steady game up until the
eighth, when Fishers homer with one
on, took the starch out of him, after
which he was battered freely Wright,
the lanky first sacker for the West
Finders, was a prime favorite with
the fans, his consistent and, at times,
stellar work taking the hearts of the
local fans. Campbell, the West End
backstop, played in good form
throughout the game and Boozer, at
short, made several running stops
that contributed largely to keeping
the score of the local boys down."
The Herald and News takes great
pleasure in copying the above, show
ing the fine and rising record Of our
Newberry boys Observe how our
own Al Wright is growing. Al
Wright is alright.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1913-06-20
BurtOn.Reneker.

Wednesday morning, June 18th, at
10 o'clock, at the residence of Miss
Mary L. Burton, aunt of the bride,
Miss Mary Carwile Burton was mar
ried to [Mr. Clarence A. Reneker, OF
Orangeburg, by DR.. E, Pendleton
Jones.
The marriage was very quiet but
beautiful in it's simplicity, with only
the immediate family present.
Shasta daisis and ferns were used
entirely in the decorations. The GER
emony was performed under an arch
of Southern smilax entwined with
daisies in the center of which was
hung a wedding bell formed with dais-
les, fastened with true lovers Knot
of tulle. Miss Elizabeth Burton as
maid of honor was very lovely in a
gown of white voile, and carried pink
Killarney roses tied with pink chiffon
ribbon.
The bride, who entered with her
father, never looked more beautiful
than in her wedding gown OF white
crepe de chene. She wore large
white hat whose only trimming was
white breast finished with tulle.
Her bouquet was OF brides roses and
ferns tied with white chiffon ribbon.
The groom was attended by his best
man, Mr.. Julien Sally, of Orangeburg.
The wedding march was played by
Miss Margaret Burton, sister OF the
bride.
The delicious breakfast which fol-
lowed the ceremony was served IN
the dining room which was beautiful
in daisies and ferns.
The presents to this happy young
couple were numerous and handsome.
The bride is a daughter of our es-
teemed townsman, Mr.. Jas. A. Burton,
and a charming young woman, who
since her childhood has held around
her by her lovable womanly traits, a
large circle of warm friends. Her
husband is to be congratulated on
having won so charming bride, and
there are many in her old home,
though wishing her much happiness,
are sorry to have her leave NeWberry.
Mr.. Reneker is prosperous young
business man of Orangeburg.
Mr. and Mrs. Reneker left lmmed-
lately for their home in Orangeburg.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1913-06-20
Sayings of the Great.

w. ]. Bryan-"We have buried the
corkscrew."
w. H. Taft-"Golf hath its vic
tories"
Gov. Johnson-"Don't cheer, boys,
The yellow devils are lying"
En- Pankhurst-"Letm me break the
heads Of a nation and I care not who
breaks it's hearts
Joe Cannon-"I regret that l have
but 100000 blankety-b1ashed cuss
words to give my party, bling-darg
the blatted bliggity, glam-sWotted
luck"
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1913-06-20
THE NEWS OF POMARIA.
Sudden and Sad Death of Young Man.
School Rllly Success and
Greatly Enjoyed.

Pomaria, June 18.-The st. Paul
! community was very much shocked
[ by the sudden death of Herman Rich
ardson, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Geo.
Richardson, of about miles west
of here, on last Friday night. He
had been having little fever, but
seemingly had recovered, the doctor
having dismissed him the same day ne
died. Just as the family were retir-
=; ing for the night he went to his room
saying he was feeling well and in a
few minutes their attention was at
tracted by his strangling and before
they reached his bedside he was dead.
Herman was % years old and was
member, not only of the church,
but of all the young peoples societies
! of st. Paul, where ne was buried be-
meath the clods which were literally
covered with beautiful flowers and
ferns brought by his many friends
who had net to pay their last respects
to one so suddenly snatched from
their midst Rev. Won A. Riser,
his pastor, conducted the burial ser
vices. Herman will be missed, not
only by his family and community,
but by ali who knew him.
"Yet doth the years and endless days,
Come pressing swiftly on,
The brightest names that earth can
boast
Just glisten and are gone
The new Methodist church will
have an ice cream and box supper
here Thursday night beginning at
eight o'clock.
The school rally day here last Fri
day was decided success and
everybody present seemed to enjoy
the day very muCR.
| Messrs. Joel and George Berley
have come home for their summer va
cation from Clemson college.
Mr. David Sawyer left on Wednes-
day for a few days rest at Glenn
Springs.
Mrs. Frank stockman, of Columbia,
is visiting relatives here.
Mr.. Charlie Linn came home
from Roanoke, Va, to spend a few
days with his parents, Rev. and Mrs.
]. A. Linn.
Mr.. John Henry Baxter and Miss
Helen Satterwhite, of Newberry, were
visitors in Pomaria Sunday, making
the trip in 'Mr. Baxter's large TOUR
ing car.
Mrs. &c. W. Shelley AMI children
James and Elizabeth :ame up from
Columbia for few days stay with
relatives.
Mrs. Lee Kempson, of Saluda, visit
ed Mr.. Ace Shealey's family Sun
day.
llr. and Mrs. D. C. Bundrick, of Co
lumbia, spent Sunday, with Col.
Adam L. Aull's family.
Mrs. Jas. Swygerr and children.
are visiting at Mr.. Will Berley's this
week.
Mr.. Lyman Mcmillan, of Columbia,
spent couple OF days with Mr.
Breaker Settler on. his way home
from Newberry college.
Miss Olive Folk spent last Friday
with Misses Kathleen and Lois
Hentz.
Miss Anne Hough has returned to
her home at Simpsonville, after
pleasant visit to Miss Lurleen Aull.
Mr.. William Oxner, of Leesville, vi
sited at Pomaria his old home, ON
Friday. He has many friends who
were delighted to see him again.
Mr.. Geo. W. Settlers sick folks are
improving at this writing, We are glad
to say. They are being nursed by
Miss Freddie Banks. Of Columbia.
Miss Lula Lominick has gone to
D.+orburc, ~ anond a uhi1a
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1913-06-20
The Dukes Case.

S"Dukes, Sam, (colored).-Convicted
at the June, 1918, term of court for
Clarendon county of murder, and SEN
fenced to be electrocuted on Friday,
June 9th, 1913.
"Why, when or how the prevailing
custom Of sentencing people to be
hanged or electrocuted on Friday
should have been adopted in this State
1 am unable to say. Friday is just as
good day as any other day of the
week and I think it an abominable
custom and practice to sentence all
of the unfortunate persons to die on
Friday, thereby degrading the day by
designating it as "hangman's day"
This custom and practice should be
abolished, and 1 expect to do away
with it while am in Office There
fore, the sentence imposed upon the
said Sam Dukes was reprieved on
June 18th, 1913, until Tuesday, July
1st, 1913.