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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-15
More Than Ninety Peo-
pie known to Have
Been Killed.
REMOTE SECTIONS
STILL TO HEAR FROM
When Communication Is Re-
stored 1t Probably Will Be
Found That Fatalities Are
Far in Excess of Those
Already Reported-Prop-
erty Ruin in Millions.

Indications from late reports are
that more than ninety people were
killed, scores severely Injured. and
great property IOsn sustained in the
diKastrouS electrical tornado which
swept parts of Georgia, Tennessee, Ala
bnma, Louisiana, Niississippi and Texas
Thursday afternoon and night. Eighty
odd deaths have been reported, and
the total loss of life probably will he
Increased when wire communicates 1 n
II restored In remote sections dcvns-
! tntcd by the cyclone. The damnEe Ia
property cannot he estimated, but
probably Will have to he computed in
miiiions.
Twenty-nine persons are reported 10
have perished in Georgia, and dana &c
TO property is roughly estimated at
Sl,o00000 Calhoun. Gordon County.
( Georgia and vicinity bore the brunt
OF the storm in that State. whore eleven
persons are reported TO have been
killed. The other fatalities in Georgia
were nine at Tucker. four at Eagles
Vile three az Clarkston and two at
Columbus.
Late reports from Tennessee have IN
. creased the death toll in that state To
twenty three persons Six perishcd In
Middleton, four at South Berlin. three
at Huron. three each at Culieoka and
Lexington. and one each at Leesburg
Rally Hill and Bryant Station. Many
sections swept by the storm have not
been heard from
The loss OF life in Alabama is esti-
mated at thirteen, although several
persons still are reported missing. Five
negroes were kille.i-near New Decatur
three persons perishcd at Calera and
two each at Hokes Bluff. Gayesville
and Duke
Only one death in Texas has been
reported thus far.
Adyices from Louisiana and Missis-
sippi contain advices Of no a>Siticnal
| deaths. seven having been previously
reported In each State
The greatest damage TO property was
| the destruction of buildings and houses
in the sections OF the States where
deaths were reported. TeleDhone and
Geographic communication has been
restored to most of the larger towns
and all of the cities in tho storm
swept territory
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-15
Can't Go to North CnroI.na.

Washington. March 14.-President
Wilson to-day declined with deep re-
gret' an invitation to attend the cele-
bration OF the one hundred and thirty
seventh anniversary of the signing OF
the Mecklenburg Declaration of Inde-
pendence, to be held at Charlotte, N
c., on May 90 next. The Presidents
declination was contained IN a letter
cation from the Greater Charlotte
Club. which extended the invitation
during the closing weeks of Mr.. WILL
sons term as Governor OF New Jersey
While expressing his warm apprecia-
tion of the invitation. President Wilson
stated that he feels IL to be his duty
to devote himself exclusively during
the first year of his administration to
the duties OF his office. President VIII
sons letter TO Mr. CarrRway is as fol-
lows:
"I warmly appreciate the highly COM
plimentary invitation OF the Greater
Charlotte Club to attend the ceIebra-
tion of. the one hundred and thirty
seventh anniversary OF the signing OF
the Mecklenburg Declaration OF Inde-
pendence at Charlotte on May 20 next
and wish most unaffectedly that Il
were possible for me to accept. have.
however. bound myself by self-deny-
ing ordinance. feel that II Is my
public duty to devote myself exclusives
lily during this, my first year OF office
as President, to tho duties which en-
gage me here ut Washington. have,
Continued on Third Page.)
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Mrs. Wilson Photographed
in Her Brand-New Gown
Especial to The Times-Dispntch.

Especial to The Times-Dispntch.J
Washington. March 14.-.Thls liz
my best gown" laughed Mrs. Wood
row Wilson, wife of the President,
this morning. az she put herself
into the hands OF one OF Washing
TOMS fashionable photographers to
have some new pictures made.
The gown was In the new Elton
green nhade, "A handsome brocHde
trimmed with white lace, and was
most becoming to the dainty color
fnS and pretty scft hair OF the first
lady of the land. 1t was made In
simple hut effective fashion, with
drnpcd skirt, but without n nuE-
gesfiOn of the extreme Washed
modes that have prevailed in Wash
inRton society.
Mrs. WilSon was unaccompanied
by either daughter or maid. She:
requested the photographer not to
pose her nrtifcialiy, hut. wished
diguifed. graceful pose. and showed
considerable artistic ski1l In aey-.
cral OF the sugsestlonn abe made ms
to poses.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-15
HYDE'S FATE WITH JURY
Little Progress Made After Day of
DellberaffOn.

Kansas City. March 1.-THE fate OF
pr. B. Clarke Hyde. on trial third
time charged with the murder OF Col
onel Thomas II. Swope, millionaire
philanthropist. was tonight still in the
hands of the jury. After a full day of
5d,eiiberation the jury reported that
Portcrf1eld announced there would be
no session of court tonight.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-15
BRYAN ITINERARY
Secretary OF State VIII Leave ON 1.r,n
s TO-M0rPow. s.s-t
[Special TO The Times. Disna h. Il 4 a

Especial to The Times -Dispatch;I
State Bryan announced his itineTnry
on tho ten -day trip which he W M begin,
on March 6. The secretary expects "a
go direct 10 Lincoln, Neb. ON htK rs =
turn trip he will speak a / the CInst,,ss
League Club inEs Chicago. the stats
Democratic BANQUET at lDeS Mofrer. 4
Iowa, and at the Chamher OF Commerce.
banquet at Akron, Ohio, ,lSsI y
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-15
la FoiIcttc Sec. President.

Washington. March 1i.-Senator La
Toilette made his first call tonight
al the White House in more than three
years. He was the invited guest of
President Wilson. and spert almost an
hour with him IN his study in the exc
cutive mansion. He would make no
statement as to the purpose of his
visit, but IL has been an open secret
for days that he was expected TO dis
cuss matters of legislation with the
President.
President Wilson is known to hold
the progressive Republican Senator iii
high regard. He watched his career
for many years az Governor of Wis
consir. and as United states Senator
He referred to Mr.. La Toilette In terms
of hraise in many of his speeches dur
Ing the campaign for the presidency
1t was generally understood that he
wished especially to get the views OF
Senator La Toilette upon tariff re-
vision. currency Legislation Alaska and
the effect of physical valuation of rail
roads as provided for by Congress IN
the closing days of the last session. The
conference tonight was merely pre-
liminary TO others TO be held later
as the situation in Congress develops.
Olhei progressive Senator'S will nc
asked to the White House from time
to time, and the President hopes many
VI lHcin VIII Hnu IL consistent to line
up with the Democrats in passing what
he believes is progressive legislation
To- nights discussion between the
President and Senator La Toilette was
not Intended to lead to final cX-
change OF opinions in regard To sub
iccts that Congress will be called upon
to consider. 1t vas meeting arranged
for taking up briefly several broad
subjects which would lead 10 more
minute consideration in the near fu-
ture. Common ground on which botn
could stand on many Issues was indi-
Gated by the Presidents desire 20 have
any discussion at all with Mr.. La Fol
lette. Senator La Toilette was closeted
with the President from to o'clock
Appat emily he was iii good humor
when he departed. for although he
would not talk about his visit, he
joked Win the newspaper men who
were waiting TO see him
This is my first visit in three years
to the White House" he said in answer
TO an inquiry. II came once after the
special tarih session called by Presi-
dent Taft, but ] wasn't received"
"Well. how do you feel now - he
was asked
Fine" said the Senator as he
stepped into his automobile. Fine"
he repeated as the newspaper men
came closer to hear why me was feel
ing so fine after n temperance at the
White House and long talk with
a Democratic President. IT never felt
better than | do now. have been in
most excellent health for two years"
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CHARGED WITH MURDER
Indictment Is Returned Against Mrs,
+a fiA CulIfc ApDIcbauyn.

Atlanta. Ga, March 14.-An indict-
ment charging murder was returned
to-day against Mrs. Callie Applebaum.
under arrest In connection with the
killing of Jerome Applebaum. a trav-
cling man. In a local hotel February
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-15
1t Is Said Coveted Posi-
ton Has Been Of
fered Him.
PLACE FOR MALONE
WITH M'REYNOLDS
Former Governor Burke, of North
Dakota, Likely to Be Treas
urer, and Joseph E. Davies
Assistant Secretary of War.
La Toilette Has Confer
encc With President.

Washington. March l4.-Four proni-
nent Democrats were under considera-
tion by President Wilson to-day 70,
Important Offices.
Joseph T.. Davies of Wisconsin. sec
retary Of the Democratic National Com
mit.ee. has been offered the assistant
secretaryship of War, and il ne de-
clines II may get a foreign post.
George Foster Peabody, of New York
former treasurer of the Democratic
National Committee, is desired for the
coliectorship of the port OF New York
With Secretary McAdoo, of the Trea.
sury Department. Mr. Peabody saw
the President during the day, and II
was said the collectorship had beer
offered him.
Dudley Field Malone. of New York
who for the last two years has cam
paisned in several States for Mr.. vii.
son, has been offered the position ol
assistant to the Attorney General II
charge Of customs court cases. Mr.
Malone is being urged for an assist
ant secretaryship of State.
Former Governor John Burke. OF
North Dakota, was regarded tonight
as tho choice for United States Trea-
surer. and IL is said he has the Offer
under consideration.
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Continued on Third Page.)
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-02-03


md selected aa ny observatory
itltsIl hfneiit ieg doors on
Ehenee could watch tlioss aSsiil
I'm ard ont &
! 4 Iakpew 4 could rely on my memory
and on the first day recognized man
who In various ways bad passed
ithroughEmy hands. Not a few Of then
had anything but clean records, bui
they were either book.makers, sharp
iers, or tricky horsedealers, fire.
.quenters Of the race.course, whose spe
cialty lay in a different direction.
!; One evening. half an hour after
had reached my post of observation.
saw clean.shaven man walk up and
lake his seat outside. After a while
he tapped at the window for aawaiter,
who replied to question put to him,
whereapon the man flew into rage
and, talking rapidly. pulled once OF
twice the lobe of his left ear.
l looked at him In surprise. Many
years ago had known fellow who.
when his temper was reused, INDUCED
In that curious habit. He was nick.
named the Patriarch" because of his
long beard; but he was reported to
have died in the Toulon hospital. His
name was Bachelet, and he had been
q notorious blackmailer.
cautiously got close to him, and
then do doubt was possible. 1t was
the Patriarch" minus his beard and
with MS hair dyed black. Even had
] not seen him pull his ear should
have known him by his eyes.
He was a cunning rascal, who to
save his skin would not scruple to
turn on his accomplices, which &C.
counted for his havingonce received an
ugly knife-thrust. Although he de
clared at the time he did not know his
assailant, suspected he had good
reason to conceal the truth.
While I was watching him a man
in dirty blouse and torn cap, his
face begrimed with dirt, the type OF
the Paris loafer, slouched past me
and gave Inc hardly perceptible nod.
I had trouble to keep from laughing;
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-02-03
WHEN SHE SAW MF. SHE SHOOK HFR FIST M ME

and had evidently been defrauded by
his confederate. With his usual eau
ton, however. he had kept on tn;
safe side, and could, therefore, risk
denouncing him.
( l ordered Inspector Berard to arrest
Robert, and, as We had not yet dis
covered his whereabouts to watch
salIy's house, where he was supposed
to go every night.
Sally lived near the Porte Clingna'
court, on the outskirts Of the city, a
forlorn spot facing the Notifications.
It was dismal building situated In
what had once been garden, but had
become a wilderness. A thick. high
hedge ran along the front OF the house,
which. stood some fifty yards away
from the road; a wall and ditch pro.
tected it ut the back. In the garden
was a we'll, walled In with massive
stone Several windows at the back
OF the dwelling were broken and
blocked with wooden boards. Al
together, it was 4 gloomy place that
would have lent itself admirably for
sensational scene in melcdrama.
On the morning Of the afth day ]
found Inspector Berard sitting in my
Office looking very uncomfortable.
What's amiss?" asked.
Everything" he replied. "Fabre
aud watched the premises very
closely and saw the woman go out
several times. But never q sign OF
Robert. Last night at ten Fabre was
lat the back and ] in front Of The house,
when a cab drove up, stopped about
"a hundred yards from the place. and
some one aIighted, whom. in the
darkness, I could not see. Twenty
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Toward ten osclock he went Jump
:ed ~ bis changed twice and
Wien near tiie HntleFasd My sdt
down and walked toward the Rue
Rousseau. It is 4 dark street or q
could not have followed him AT the
end Of the, street, where a house Is
being bull. saw him climb over the
palings. looking for something or
somebody: He remained there for
two hours, and then returned home
the way he came,
Yesterday he rose late, spent the
greater part Of the afternoon In the
cafe where you pointed him out to
me; and, the moment darkness, had
set in again! took up his position be-
hind the palings in the Rue Rousseau.
Twas beginning to wonder.what It
all meant, when ! saw a woman walk
down the street at brisk pace. She
was about a couple Of yards from the
place where / was hiding. At that
moment Latouche rushed UP to her.
and, selling her roughly by both arms.
called out: I've caught you at last,
you beauty But with quick move
.ment she shook hImtoH, and turned on
him like a tigress. At the same time
her veil fell of and recognized
whom do you think?-sally, the"
II know. Go on, with your story"
"Bachefet!' she shrteked, "TII-'
But the fellow did not let her con-
tlnue. Don't bawl like that, you de-
mon.' he Kissed; only tell me where
your brother is, You know how he
swindled me. the despfcable hound.
Where Is he?'
81 swear. ] know nothing about
him. she cried. But II ever you dare
again lay your dirty fingers on me.
I'll bawl the name Of Bachelet a 1T
tie louder that did tonight And
she strutted away. AS l wanted to re-
port to you, l sent word to Berard to
take my place and keep the fellow un-
der observation. Do you want me to
watch lin further?"
mo. Darlaud" said. "But tomor-
row you must tell him l want TO see
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e ash ftotecllon against her brother
beeaase Ne lllTesleaed hef llfe; but
ki,oe fp'thf m paESy THY
.nee IL her li6tis sndg hive etl
Robert 60 here elIy lt.te ii
might and moi COKE nj again. Rotefl
did me bad turn. x meant IL be
even with him. and Kept my eye on
the pair. No cas-! matter. FOR they are
never seen together ] found out he
had dealings with a gentleman who
seemed 10 stand in terror Of him and
Il traced this gentleman to his I'D
dress IN the Rue de Provence. His
name, discovered, was NJ. F., aud
when l heard he committed suicide
connected Robert with the affair.
ought TO say Robert and his sister; Tor
they work together, although tho SIS.
ter always manages to keep in the
background"
Il compliment you on your detective
SKILL" l said; "but ho@ is It You bring
me this information after SO many
weeks have elapsed?p
Because Robert suddenly disrp.
peared, and ! waited for hts return be-
fore calling on you. Robert has been
blackmailing that poor NJ -, and.
under the threat Of disclosing some.
thing that occurred at Oran, succeed.
ed In extracting a lot of money from
his victim"
"How do you know this?" / asked.
u heard 1t from one Of Roberts
pals, whom he cheated, like he does
everybody"
like he cheated you, too. in that
business, l supposed"
He started from his chair.
mo, NJ. Goron." he cried, 81 had
nothing to do With this affair, or /
would not be here to tell you about
It"
And the old rascal bowed himself
out of the room.
1t is not to the credit of mankind
that nine-tenths of The information
supplied to the police is prompted by
revenge; Bachelet, of course, had par'
ticipated in the Matchmaking affair.
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for, despite his disguise, l recognized
Darlaud, one OF my mon.
Poor Darlaud! In his constant hunt
after criminals Of the lowest order he
rarely had time to appear in re-
spectacle clothes. 1t was even said
that on his sisters weddlng.day he
had not found n minute to put on a
clean suit, and that when he attempt
cd to enter the church the beadle
wanted to give him into custody. l
walked a little way In front Of him
and then turned around.
do you see that man outside the
cafe over yonder?" l asked
"Yes, sir"
do not lose sight of him, and re-
port his movements to me"
On the afternoon of the third day
Darlaud turned up.
81 scent mystery, sir" he began.
80 do l." replied; "but possibly
The solution of the mystery that puz-
zles you may prove the solution OF the
one | am trying 10 work out.
well, sir" he continued. ~ never
lost sight of my man; l had to go
carefully to work, for he is terribly
Ride.awake. He made me trot. He
tlined at q wine-shop in the Rue Louis,
Blanc, then strolled toward the Rae
Belleville and entered an hotel kept
by a man called Coulon.. A minute
later ! saw him at one Of the windows
in his shirt-sleeves, so l gathered he
lived there. at once asked for a
room for myself, and managed to Sc
cure one two doors from our friend.
His name, I discovered, is Charles La
tbuche, or. rather, that is how he en-.
tered in the hotel books.
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him on a personal matter, and you
will bring him here, Address him, OF
course, as Latouche."
The next morning at eleven he was
shown in. His face was thin and
crafty, and he peered at NE with Gu
riosity and cunning expressed in his
puckered eyes.
I, You are Latouche?" l began.
( Yes, sir-Charles Latouche."
II have an interesting communica-
ton to make to you. A man has Just
died, leaving all his estate to certain
Charles Latouche; and l have been
asked to hunt for this fortunate heir.
Have you any papers 10 prove your
identity in case you are that lucky
man,"
He stared at me in bewildermeut,
and his hand slowly crept up to his
left ear.
Don't do that" I laughed, cor you
will make me think OF some one who
had the same curious knack. His
name was Baclelet.
He turned llvid. But I saw It was
with rage and not from fear.
When you began about that leg.
aCy,"s he said, II knew you were only
making fun OF me. Yes, l am Bach
elet; and l changed my name because
of my past life. If you had not sent
for ME, l would have come to see you,
for I huve something to say 10 you.
Et'refers to Hortense and Robert Per.
rtchon, sister and brother, twins, a
queer couple, awtully. alike. You know
them?"
Eyes"
"They are a pair, Of scoundrels. The
woman spread the story that she had
.,5tx - tl va 1E
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-02-03

while crossing the track at Big Creek
and his leg so horribly crushed that
II could not be amputated, when the
victim. was ssl breqght. to the g. and 9.
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whistle, a prize in a pop corn package.
1t3lodged in bis glnapipe. and to re-
lieye the child he was brought here
On = special train, 2: ~ Wesssil nay
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-02-03
sMALLoWEp A MAlsrLE.

CuMBERL AND - Edgeae House,
eyed six years, son Of ]. R. House, Of
Magnolia, w. Va swallowed a tin
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-02-03
LEGS CRUSHED.

HUNTING ToN Homer Albert, 15,
orl 81 John Albert Of Big Creek, was
trpes q tipy u a Valley soalstre
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hospital in this city, Tor fear Of on.
dangering his life even more It is
believed he will die as the result Of
Ills injuries. sss Z.
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The little chap was crossing the
railroad 10 get a bueket of water for
the station agent and was on his way
back when Tie accident occurred
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-02-03

land hrspital, an operation was PEI.
formed. but the little fellow, Was pasf
surgical aid, His deathSoccuFred iusts
i've hours latef.s
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-02-03

FIRST made the ac-
aaintadce OF Hortense
ana Robert PerrIchon
while / was still police
commissary in the Pan
tin district. A Scotland
Yard official happened to
Ne In my Office when
they we're ushered in,
and at the sight Of them
he leaned back in his
chair conyulsed with
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-02-03

Within few days have met two
men who are absolutely sure tliat they
will be selected secretary Of agriculf9
ture. Albert s., Burleson is not one of
them, and | believe that Burleson Will
be chosen. 1t seems rather strange
that the other two men have become
so positive. In election times It 3 aIi
right for men to "claim everything. y
tits a part Of the game, but il u not
often that men claim cabinet appotnt
ments, a
The American issue., 1913-03-14
The Saloon and Civic Life

The saloon is the dominant factor in corrupt civic
conditions No who has looked in upon the civic
life of Chicago will have failed to note that the saloon
IS largely responsible for every corrupt condition 1t
is this institution that is the greatest tool for political
corruption. This fact will the death of the
institution. Many people are today working against
the saloon who would not have been moved to do so
it for the fact that the saloon attempting
direct civic affairs The liquor interests little
nothing for the defeat of any political party
but do much forhe nomination and election ofmen
friendly to their interests who give and guard legs
ation.
If the people of the state of Illinois will take time
to visit the present Legislature they will this fact
clearly illustrated If we to the members
of the present assembly who have been elected by the
temperance sentiment throughout the state we could
easily see the value of this warfare Put in the places
of these men those who their opponents and
supported by the Gqaor people, and you would be
turing the state to set of lawmakers that would
The American issue., 1913-03-14
THE AMERICAN ISSUE
March ID, 1913.

destroy every atom Of liberty that has been
handed down to
There are few people who inclined to look
upon the ant-saloon fight sort Of side ISSUE but
to those who have come in touch with political
dtons such contention is easily to be untenable
The fight against the saloon is the real battle in de-
fense of nation and state The antisaoon warfare is
warfare for the cleansing and purifying of the political
life and as this warfare comes and nearer to
ultimate victory political corruptons unearthed
and discovered and civic conditions made better No
man who is interested in better political affairs will
long affiliate himself with the saloon interests in any
state The surprise to is that there are any men
who have high civic tendencies who do at times sup
port the saloon cause. The liquor people opposed
to letting the people rule the saloon question be-
cause they do not want to lose their political power.
vote for county option is vote for better civic life
in the state of Illinois.