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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-08-08
|l9 LIVES lost
IN EXPLOSION
Five Perish in Effort TO Save
Victims of First Blast.
ONL Y THREE OUT ALIVE.
Dynamite Supposed To Have Been
Ignlted First and the Resultant
Gas Next-May Never Be
Known.

Tower City, Pa. Eigh cen men were
killed and two seriously injured in a
double explosion in the East Brook
side Mine of the Philadelphia and
Reading Coal and Iron Company, near
here, of what is believed to have been
dynamite and gas.
Thirteen men died in the first ex-
plosion and five went to their death
in the second blast after heroic at
tempt to rescue the first victims. One
of the rescuers escaped
Bodies Widely Scattered.
1t is not known exactly what caused
the explosions, but the miners at the
colliery are inclined to the belief that
the first one was of dynamite and the
second was caused by gas which had
been liberated by the dynamite ex-
plosion. The dead were scattered
about for about quarter Of mile.
Only three men were taken out alive
and one of these died on the way to
the hospital Superintendent John
Lorenz, 60 years old, was in the mine
when the first explosion occurred. He
was rescued several hours later.
Lorcnz has only slight chance Of
recovery.
superintendent Lorenz was found
crawling along the ground trying to
make his way through the debris to
safety.
All Near Explosion Dead.
1t is possible that the real story OF
the explosion may never be told. as all
who were in position to know were
killed.
Superintendent Lorenz was about
800 feet from the first explosion and
it is not thought that he knows the
cause.
When the rescuing force came upon
Superintendent Lorenz after walk in
circuitous route of about mile
they found him barely able to crawl.
Asked how he was, he replied:
ooh, am pretty sore and tired, but
never mind me, go and help Jack
Farrell he needs your help. Leave
me alone and take care Of those who
need help more than l do"
The men were killed in three diff
ferent ways. Some of them were
hurled violently against the side of
the tunnel in which they were work
ing and crushed, some were burned to
death by the explosion of gas and
others we're suffocated by the after
damp which always follows an ex-
plosion in the mine.
Mine On Top OF Mountain.
The East Brookside colliery en-
ploys about 800 hands. 1t is situated
on top OF the mountain, about two
miles west of Tower City and within
the same distance of half dozen
other little mining towns in the viii
liams Valley.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-08-08
FOURTH TRIAL ORDERED.
Or. Hyde Is Accused Of Numbering
Colonel Swope.

Kansas City, Mo-The Jackson
County Court decided to pay the $4,000
in extra bills contracted by the prose-
cutting attorney in the last trial of Dr.
B. Clark Hyde. accused of the murder
of Col. Thomas H. Swope, millionaire
philanthropist. AS result Dr. Hyde
will be brought to trial for the fourth
time on September 8 next. If the
bills had not been paid it would have
been impossible for the State to bring
its experts and witnesses here for the
next trial.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-08-08
EIGHT DEAD, TWO DYING.
List OF Fatalities In Motordrome Dis
aster Grows Larger

Cincinnati. With eight dead and
three others dying as the result Of
the accident to the motorcycle of DIN
Johnson at the Lagoon Motordrome.
Coroner James Wise, of Kent county.
KY, swore out warrants charging
three of the officials of the amuse-
ment park with involuntary man
slaughter. The three men are Man
ager Eberhardt, Of the motordrome,
Manager WILDER, Of the Park, and
Manager Rusch, of the motorcycle
league.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-08-08
TO KEEP OUT OF MEXICO.
Friendly Non-Interference Believed To
BE Wilson's Policy.

MA
Washington. While President Will
son has not yet announced the policy
which he thinks the American Gov
eminent ought to pursue toward Mex
leo, there is every reason to believe he
is evolving plan Of non-interference
In the internal affairs Of the Southern
republic.
Two developments emphasized the
trend of affairs toward an attitude OF
friendly non-interference 1t became
known that the President, in confer.
ences with members of the House
Military Affairs Committee, had dis
couraged the idea of making prepare
lions for a volunteer army.
Secretary Bryan's request for an
appropriation of 100000 with which
to transport destitute Americans
from Mexico in emergencies likewise
developed a feeling in official circles
that the American Government would
endeavor in any crisis to remove
Americans expeditiously from the
trouble zones.
This procedure, it is felt, would
minimize the chances for interna-
tional difficulty as any destruction OF
property would be cared for through
Naturalization, and there is every In
dication, incidentally, that the Wilson
administration will pursue vigorous
policy toward recovering damages to
foreign property in Mexico.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-08-08
KILLED SAVING TWO SISTERS.
Four-Year-old Boy Struck BY Train
At. Moraantown.

Morgantown, w. va.-Train No. 4,
on the local branch Of the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad, known as the
Pittsburgh Flyer, struck and killed
James Deneen, years old, at Coult-
ersville Station The lad and his two
sisters were playing on the track and
the boy attempted to remove his sis
tiers from danger.
Just as he was carrying his second
sister from the track he stumbled and
fell. He was struck by the pilot Of
the locomotive and hurled so feet.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-08-08
INDIAN FOR REGISTER.
Nomination OF Negro withdrawn
Compares Himself To the Saviour.

Washington. President Wilson
withdrew from the Senate the name
of Adam E. Patterson, colored, of
Oklahoma. who had been recommend
ed for Register of the United States
Treasurer
The name of Gabe E, Parker. a
Choctaw Indian, was sent to the Sen
ate for the nomination to which Pat
terson aspired-
Patterson in lengthy letter to the
President suggested that this action
be taken.
Il had hoped that the nomination
and confirmation would be made with
out protest. feel like our Saviour
must have felt when he was handed
the bitter cup-it meant life and
DEATH the latter said, in part.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-08-08
slx-YEAR.oLD MURDERER.
Young Lad confesses To Shooting
FNe-Year-oId Playmate.

Chicago. - Genaro Raffaello, six
years old, was taken into custody by
the police and confessed that he shot
and MORALLY wounded James Paulillo,
Ave years old, in the rear yard of 702
South Morgan street. The boy said
he shot the victim because the latter
struck him on the head with stone
week ago. The police were skep-
teal until the Raffaello boy demon
strated with an air rife how he had
indicted the wound.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-08-08
suFFRAeETTE GETS MONTHS
Set Fire To British Residence, caus
ing Damage Put At 100000.

Liverpool Edith Rigby. a
wellknown suffragette, was sentenced
to nine months hard labor for set
ting fire to the country residence of
Sir William Fl. Lever, at Riyington.
Lancashire, on July and causing
damage estimated at 100000. The
prisoner is the wife of prominent
physician She admitted her guilt and
also confessed to a bomb outrage in
the Liverpool Cotton Exchange on
July s.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-08-08
BIG 14.INcH GUN BURSTS.
Accident Happened At Indian Heae,
Md, Last Wednesday.

Washington. 1t became known
Monday that a great 14-inch gun
burst at the breech end while being
tested at the government grounds at
Indian Head, Md, last Wednesday, in
volving an estimated loss of $250,000.
No one was injured. statement IS
sued by Acting Secretary Roosevelt
said the gun burst at the breach end
while being proof fred"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-08-08
NOT TO CUT suRLEsoN's POWER.
But There Will Be NO More Imme.
diate Parcel Post Changes.

Washington.-Upon assurance by
Postmaster-G General Burleson that he
would not further change parcel post
regulations until present rates can be
more thoroughly tested. the Senate
Postoffice' Committee indefinitely post.
poned action on Senator Bryan's reso.
luton to annuel the Postmaster-Ge
erals power to change rates and sizes
of nathalie parcel post packages
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-08-08
AsToR's INHERITANCE TAX.
Win Pay New York State over Two
Million Dollars.

New York.-William Vincent Astor
win pay the State of New York a tax
of $2.741,S3S upon his inheritance OF
$SS.95S,599 from the estate of his
father. the late John Jacob Astor.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-08-08
AUTO PLuNeEs INTO RIVER.
Three Persons Drowned When Driver
Loses Control.

Grand Forks, N. Mrs. J. Johnson
and her infant son and r. A. Steward
and his daughter. Alice, were drowned
in the Red River of the North, near
Drayton, N. D., 55 miles north of
here, according to information receive
ed here when the driver Of the auto
mobile they were riding lost control
of his machine and went over the
river bank. John Anderson, the driver.
and j. Johnson, husband Of one of the
women drowned, swan ashore.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-08-08
DIES IN ELECTRIC CHAIR.
Anthony w. Grace Eiectrocuted For
Murder OF His Brother.

Ossining. N. Y-Anthony w. Grace
was put to death by electricity at Sing
Sing prison as penalty for the murder
Of his brother. Jack, well-known
wrestler Jack Grace's body was
found hacked to pieces in the rooms
Of the Walden Social Club at Walden.
N. u. last September.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-08-08
RUNS TO FIRST; FALLS DEAD.
Charles Deets Killed BY Pitched Ball
In Wilkes-Barre.

Wilkes-Barre, Pa.-Charles Deets,
playing baseball in an amateur game
here, was struck over the heart by a
pitched ball while at bat. He ran to
first base and when he reached the
bag he fell over dead A physician
stated Deets died OF heart disease.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-08-08
NEWSPAPER WINS SUIT.
Court Decides Publishers Have q
Right 70 Decline Advertising.

st. Paul. Minn.That newspapers
have right to decline advertising
when they deem it Objectionable, even
if it is submitted to them under a
yearly contract, is the effect of de-
cision handed down in the District
Court here. The case came up when
local department store was sued by
a newspaper to recover money due
under yearly contract which the
store management had declared void
because certain portions of its adver-
Using copy had been rejected by the
paper.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-08-08
MAN OF 50 KILLS WIFE OF IS.
Then Tries To Commit Suicide, But !,
Not Successful.

Montyille, Conn.-Albert Rogers. 80
years old. shot and killed his S5-year-
old wife at their home here. He then
attempted Intellectually to end his own
life with the same receiver. The
shooting followed quarrel
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-08-08

Berlin. Although the German Sec
Rotary of the Interior declared that
Germany had not yet taken any action
in regard to the question OF participa-
ton in the Panama Pacific Exposition
at San Francisco in 1915, the opinion
is freely expressed in official circles
that the German empire will not be
represented there.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-08-08
EUROPE TIRED
OF EXPOS|T|ONs
Leading Countries Unrepresent-
ed at Frisco.
CLAIM THAT ii DOES NOT PAY
Russia Decides Not To Participate In
the Exposition, While Germany,
Great Britain and Austria
Are Holding Aloof.
tcopyrieht.,

st. Petersburg. The Russian gov
eminent decided not to participate Off
cially in the San Francisco exposition.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-08-08
cEnsuRE FOR MEN GATHERS.
Swimming Instructor Thinks They
Should Wear Short Skirts.

Should Wear Short Skirts.
Madison, wish D. McChesney.
swimming instructor at the University
of Wisconsin, in charge of the Brit
bingham Park bathing beach during
the summer: thinks men should be
censured in the matter Of bathing
garb more than women. Il think
men should be compelled to wear
bathing suits with short skirt" he
said.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-08-08

London. The reason why Great
Britain is holding aloof from the Pan
ama-Pacifc Exposition, which is to be
held in San Francisco in 1915, is, ac-
cording to the officials of the British
Board of Trade, because their, inquiries
have showed 1t to be impossible to in
sduce sufficient number of British
manufacturers to incur the necessary
cost of preparing exhibits.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-08-08

Vienna A commission of represen-
tatives of the Austro-Hungarian gov
eminent and Of the local chambers Of
commerce is about to go to Toronto
to visit the exposition there and will
subsequently proceed to San Fran
cisco. On this commissions report
depends the reply of the Austro-Hun-
garian government as to participation
in the Panama-PacificE Exposition.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-08-08
MINISTER CUT in TWO BY SAW
Rev. Robert LETTERS Loses His Bal
ance, Failing Across Teeth.

Bristol, va.-Tenn.-A special from
Mosheim village, in East Tennessee.
states that Rev. Robert K. LETTERS was
killed when he lost his balance and
fell across a rapidly REVOLVING circular
saw His body was cat in twain at
the waist. His widow land two small
children survive.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-08-08
Mine on Top oil MountaIn.

The East Brookside colliery en-
ploys about 800 hands. 1t is situated
on top of the mountain, about two
miles west of Tower City and within
the same distance of half dozen
other little mining towns in the Will
liams Valley
The Tupelo journal., 1913-08-29
Public Works Notice

Notice is hereby given that this Board will
on the First Monday in September, 1913, the
same being the LIST day Of September, 1913,
at the Court House Door in the City Of Tupe-
10, Miss, within legal hours, at public outcry,
award the following contracts. for doing the
following public works, to the lowest and best
reputable bidder or bidders, to-wit:
For east bridge on little Coonewah levee on
Tupelo and Pontotoc road.
For bridge across Reed creek on Tupelo and
Troy road.
For bridge across Town Creek on Leighton
and Union road.
For bridge across Sand Creek on Saltillc
and Aberdeen road.
For levee where first bridge stands, east o.
the iron bridge on levee in Town Greek bottom
on Tupelo and Fulton road.
For all bridges necessary on Dulaney New
road from Baldwin and Fulton road to Gun
town and Fulton road.
Given under my hand and seal this Angus
9th, 1913, JOHN M, WITT,
SOFT Clerk.
The Tupelo journal., 1913-08-29
Notice OF Public Works

Notice is hereby given that on the 9th day
of September, 1918, at the court house, in the
CITY Of Tupelo, Miss, the Road Commissioner
of Supervisors District No. | and the Board OF
Supervisors of Lee county, will let, to the low
est and best bidders, contract or contracts for
the construction of the following public work
to-wit:
Crawling Uclatubba and Bristoe's levees
on the Guntown and Ellistown road and Tor
bridge across Uclatubca Creek, on said road
And for sraveling about one mile OF road ON
the Baldwin and Marietta road.
Plans and specifications for said work are
on file with the Clerk of the Board of Super
visors of Lee county Miss. All bids must be
filed with said clerk on or before noon OF the
day mentioned, with certified check for SlO0'
This August 18th, 1913.
o. P. NORTON,
G. W. EPTING,
HARLEY BUTLER,
Road Commissioners.
The Tupelo journal., 1913-08-29
SEVERE PUNISHMENT
Of Mrs. chappeIl, Of Five Years.
Standing, Relieved by Cardui.

Mt. Airy, N. C.-Mrs. Sarah M. Chap
pell OF this town, says: 81 suffered tor
five years with womanly troubles, also
stomach troubles, and my punishment
was more than any one could tell.
| tried most every kind Of medicine,
but none did me any good.
| read one day about Cardui, the wo-
mans tonic, and | decided to try it.
had not taken but about six bottles until
| was almost cured. 1t did me more
good than all the other. medicines ] had
tried, put together.
My friends began asking me why
looked so well, and | told them about
Cardui. Several are now taking it."
Do you, lady reader, suffer from any
of the ailments due to womanly trouble,
such as headache, backache, sideache,
sleeplessness, and that everlastingly tired
feeling?
If SO, let us urge you to give Cardui a
trial. We feel confident it will help you,
just as it has a million other women in
the past half century.
Begin taking Cardui to-day. You
won't regret it. All druggists.
Write to. Chattanooga Medicine Co.. Ladies'
Advisory Dept. Chattanooga, Tenn. for :Stec1al
Instructions on your case and 64-page book. Home
Treatment for Women" in plain wrapper. NC. ia
The Tupelo journal., 1913-08-29
To the Taxpayers of
Lee County

Notice is hereby given hat the Land and
Personal Rolls of Lee county for 1913 is now
on file, and will remain on file for 81 days,
and all persons are hereby notified that the
Board will on the first Monday in September,
1913, take up the equalization of the tax as
sessments, and all objections to said assess
ments will be heard. All taxpayers will call
at Chancery Clerks Office in Tupelo, Miss
and examine their assessments and make any
and all objections thereto known to this Board
at above date.
Given under my hand this August 6, 1913,
2O-4t. SAM BURT. Tax Assessor.
The Tupelo journal., 1913-08-29
NONRESIDENT Notice.

State of Mississippi.
To Ida Harper (Col) Beaumon Texas. de-
PENDANT. You are commanded to appear before
the Chancery Court in the county of Lee, in said
State, on the third Monday of October, A. d.
1918, to defend the suit in said court of Henry
Harper for divorce. wherein you are a defendant
This 10Th day of August, A. D., 1913.
John M. Witt, Clerk.
Anderson & Long. Soils. Compit. 23-3t
The Tupelo journal., 1913-08-29
Notice of Teachers
Examination

The regular fall examinations for teachers
will be held as follows;
First and Third FRIDAYS and Saturdays for
white teachers. Second and Fourth Fridays
and Saturdays for colored teachers. All ex-
aminations begin at 8 o'clock a. m.
Examinations will be held at court house.
E. P. CLAYTON.
PLOT Sup't. Of Educated. ]
The Tupelo journal., 1913-08-29
SUMMER TOURIST RATES

Summer Tourist Rates Mo-
bile & Ohio Railroad now on
sale at princi-al stations to all
the leading Summer Resorts,
North, South, East and West.
Call on AGENTS for full particu-
lars.
G. M. ALIEN,
Travelling Passenger Agent.
Jackson. Tenn.
The Tupelo journal., 1913-08-29

there VIII never CoIIlC q eiiiiC
when we will not, as now, find a
field for our labors, and in the fu-
ture discern a splendid goal for
our achievements. We will,
with our hundred thousand
women, daughters of illustrious
ancestry, always take a part
in the making of the history
of our glorious country.
The first object of our National
Society, as stated in our consti-
tuition, is to "perpetuate the
memory of the spirit of the men
and women who achieved Amer
lean Independence" and as con-
tributory work, have been added
to this many departments OF use
fulnesS.
The comprehensive subject OF
conservation has received the
heartiest endorsement, until now
the National Society of Conser-
walton looks to the Daughters OF
the American Revolution for its
greatest encouragement a n d
most practical help.
There are no public questions
coming before the people of this
country looking to the improve
ment of condition. extension OF
knowledge, progress and devel-
opment, which have not received
from the Society thoughtful con-
sideration and active support.
This, too, without once stray
ing beyond the recognized limits
of woman's sphere, or coming
within hailing distance of those
whose slogan is Franchise for
Women!"
The subject of Patriotic Edu-
cation, | may perhaps say, is
nearer the heart of our organiza-
ton than any other. In our South
ern mountains dwell several mil
lion of our people, and there can
be found some of the purest and
stauchest Revolutionary blood,
far from educational centers, toe
far even for our fine public
school system to reach. Into
these wilds the Daughters of the
American Revolution are sending
educational opportunities to the
untaught children OF these noble,
but iIliterate Americans.
Historical work is encouraged
in the schools wherever exists {
chapter of our Society, and the
coming generation will, because
of our efforts and interest, have
a broader knowledge of, anC
greater reverence for, the history
of our country than any that has
gone before.
In our land, where the popula
ton is so largely made up OF
those who are strangers to oul
institutions; who have no RECORD
of noble ancestors to guide theil
footsteps; who come to US, moi
because they love our country,
but only to escape hardship ano
injustice at home, or to share in
the opportunities to be found in
a land where all men are equal,
many who know law only to hate
it, who regard laws, not as a pro:
lection, but as an enemy to fear
and evade. With this population
flooding our country, the patriot
ic societies find ample occupation.
In receiving the mighty hordes
of foreigners who come each year
to our hospitable land, thinking
people stand aghast at the con-
slant danger to our institutions.
To look down into the steerage of
one of the great ocean liners and
see the class sent to US from Eu
ropean shores, often the lowest
type of humanity, not far re-
moved from barbarism, one won
ders how our lawmakers can