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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-05
FAMOUS HOSTELRY
MUST YIELD PLACE
Astor House Will Be Raced to
Make Room for New
Subway.
Especial to The Times.pispatch.

Especial to The Times Dispatchl
New York, May THE Astor
House. for years the most famous hotel
In the United States. whose guests tn
Guided the fashionables. diplomats ana
statesmen OF two continents. is TO
close Its doora on May 20. and .proba-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-05

Mrs. Edward Jefferson Duney, who
has been visiting her father. T. p
Ryan, at $50 North Harrison Street.
left yesterday for New York, accom-
panied By her niece. Miss Adelaide
Ryan.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-05

Mrs. r. G. James and her daugh.
ter. of Clifton Forge. are guests OF
their uncle, DR.. ]. D. schepmoes, here
for few days.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-05

Miss Nellie Payne, Of this city. is
visiting Miss Martha Hughes, at her
home In Ashland.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-05

ing this afternoon ut 4 o'clock at tho
residence OF Mrs. Lucy f. Murray. 200
Hanover Avenue. Every member is re-
quosted to attend. as new business of
a very important nature will he pre-
scented for the consideration OF the
circle.
The annual meeting of the Council
OF jewish Women will be held this
afternoon in the basement OF Temple
Beth Ahabah at O'Clock. After eloc-
tion OF officers for tho ensuing year,
Or. u. n. Calisch will deliver an illus-
trated lecture on Joshua and Judges"
All friends OF the council are cordial
ly Invited to be present.
EnEnEamcnt Announcement.
FRANK Thornton West, OF Trevilians,
VA. announce the engagement of his
daughter Agnes McClcncy, to David
Burnet, OF Cincinnati The wedding Will
take place In June
I'm md Out of Town.
Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Robertson and
MISS Sarah Robertson, Of Stanton, are
tho guests of Mrs. Hunter MCGUIRE.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-05

Mrs Conway Gordon, who has been
recent guest Of Mrs. a. G. Wightman.
In Ashland. has returned to Richmond.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-05

Mrs L. F. Acree OF DanvilIe is a
guest OF Miss Josephine Si:er. at S34
West Grace Street.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-05

Mrs NJ. V. Turner. of this city. is
stopping at the Grafton in Washing
ton, for several days.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-05

Mr.. and Mrs. John A Coke, Jr. and
Mrs Robert Pegram have taken n
house at Westhampton for the summer
months.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-05

John Powell has returned to Rich
mond. after giving n concert at the
University of Virginia.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-05

Miss Fannie Hill left Saturday fol
her home at the University Of Virginia
after visiting Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Sin
ton, on West Franklin Street
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-05

Mr.. and Mrs r. b. Gill have re-
turned to Bowling Green. after spend
Ing several days in this city
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-05

Miss Annie Franklin Barnes of Mon
ument Avenue, is visiting her sister,
Mrs. Eugene Holt, in North Carolina
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-05

S. r. Fitzgeriand is visiting the fam
lies OF DR.. Fitzgerald and DR. Hall, in
Albcmarle, n. c.. for three weeks.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-05

DR.. and Mrs. Charles II Ryland have
been the recent guests of relatives in
Bowling Green. en- route for King and
Queen.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-05

Mrs. G. G. Bridges has returned TO
her home in Ashland. after n visit to
her daughter. Mrs. Geirge Ball Hutch
ings. here.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-05

Miss Gillie Cary. OF this CITY. is
spending some time with friends in
Caroline County.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-05

Mrs. NJ. V. Turner. of this city. is
stopping at the Grafton, in Washing
ton, for several days
Miss Nellie Payne, Of this city. Is
visiting Miss Martha Hughes, at her
home in Ashland.
Mrs. r. G. James and her daugh
ter, of Clifton Forge. are quests of
their uncle, Dr. ]. D. schepmoes. here
for few days.
John Powell has returned to Rich
mond after giving n concert at the
University of Virginia
Miss Annie Franklin Barnes. of Mon
ument Avenue, is visiting her sister.
Mrs Eugene Holt, in North Carolina.
Miss Gillie Cary. OF this city. is
spending some time with friends in
Caroline County
Mrs c. c. Bridges has returned to
her home in Ashland. after visit to
her daughter. Mrs. Geirge Ball Hutch
ings. here.
Or. and Mrs. Charles II Ryland have
been the recent guests Of relatives in
Bowling Green. en- route for King and
Queen.
S r. Fitzgeriand is visiting the fam
ines OIL DR., Fitzgerald and DIR. Hall, in
Albcmarle. n. c., for three weeks.
Mr. and Mrs. r b. Gill have re-
turned to Bowling Green. after spend
Ing several days in this city
Mrs. Edward Jefferson Duney. who
has been visiting her father, T. p.
Ryan. at $50 North Harrison Street.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-10-19
A Sale of
Silk
Dresses
$40 and $3.50 Values
$14.95
\ Purchase Involving ESQ
Dainty Creations From
a Good Maker

This is the best dress offer Of the
season. Surely among 2oO
dresses every taste can be gratified.
The materials are charmeuse, crepe
de chine, silk poplin and Canton
crepe. One style is the charming
Sunshine" dress, of fine quality
charmeuse; the entire waist and
overskirtis in the sunshine box
pleat, plain sleeves, lace collar and
cuffs, soft girdIe. Another is made
in the overskirt effect ,draped loose
ly in the back and finished with
buckle; waist has a white satin vest
finished on each side with net frill.
white satin collar and soft girdle.
Another has the new draped skirt,
trimmed with small black silk but
tons; the waist is the surpHce effect,
with vest Of white net, button
trimmed. The fourth has draped
skirt, wide belt, the waist is surplice,
with lace vest, lay down collar and
cuffs of contrasting shade, finished
with buttons. There are scores of
other s'sweet" effects.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-10-19
Stylish Tailor-Made Suits.
Worth Actually $40 & $3.50
$14.05

Elegant man tailored Suits, made of
imported serges, eponges, brocades,
cheviots and other materials, in
navy, black, brown, taupe and ma
hogany. Choice Of plain tailored
and neatly trimmed models. All in
newest 1914 models. Every suit is
lined with SINNERS satin; latest
draped skirts. Your choice at $14.95..
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-10-19
$500 Spreads $1.58

We offer these large 12-4 white Gro
chet Bed Spreads in Marseilles pat
terms; firm and well made. The kind
You pay So for anywhere Ct 70
in the world .......... VAsOC
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-10-19
$500 Comforts $500

Full size Pilgrim Cotton Comforts
filled with pure white, sanitary cotton;
hand tackled silkoline covering; light
an ddark patterns; worth CD M
$4 Very special at ... VCeVV
(SecOnd FIOOr)
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-10-19
Stylish Fall Garments Priced In Keeping
- With This Stores Value Giving Record
A Special Sale of
Sport
Goats
A Great Purchase of 200

We were lucky to get these--very
lucky! For you must remember that
the country has gone wild for
Sport Coats, and makers and mills
are fairly swamped with orders, Not
only did we get 200 of them, but we
got them at quite concession-for
we placed our order months ago,
when makers were asking less for
them than now.
They have mannish patch pockets,
loose or stitched belt, full kimono
sleeves, deep cuffs, finished with
buttons; made of chinchilla, libel
ines, Persians, duvetynes; black,
navy, brown, tan, Copenhagen,
taupe, green, red Nell rose and fancy
stripes; sizes IA, Is and Is for misses
and 81 to 46 for women.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-10-19
85c Sheets Csc

The well known Dixie Sheets that are
90x9O inches in size. Made Of 1914
round thread linen finished Danville
Sheeting. One of tile best Sheets on
the market for long, hard service;
worth fully S5c.s We eEo
offer these at VOS
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-10-19
Beddings and Towels
Are Priced Special
15c Towels 1Oc

Large 20x40-inch Huck Towels, in
plain white or with red border;
hemmed ends; very firm and we'll
made. The kind that sell everywhere
at 15c. We offer IN.
'(Sccond Floor
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-08-30
Clarksburg
Girls White
Slaue Dubes

FiTTSEtHGH. Pa. Aug. -. doc
Gallo. an Italian from West Virginia.
was held yesterday for til" Federal
lrand Jury, charged by United state
commissioner Nathaniel s. Williams
with violating the Mann white slave
act Stella Shook. U: ClarkSburg. ".
Va. told til" story OF how Gallo in
CuC"d her to take a car ride. snatchcd
her purse from her hand. leaving her
rcnnifcss. ami then forced her to lead
Il life of shame.
1t was u story of n Irritation AT Il
performance of Ringing brothers
circus in tlarkshurg. then ear ride
TO Fairmont. along with Lucy Har-
mon and another Italian. Rafacle
Aucllc. who is now serving six years
in the Eastern pcnitentiary. after
making confession during the Erie
term OF the United States district
court, Of this part OF the scheme.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-08-30
JEROME JUBILANT AND
SURE OF VICTORY NOW.
Writ Will Be Argued on Tuesday at
Which Time the immigration Au.
thorities Will Urge That Stanford
Whites Slayer Be Deported from
the Dominion Into Vermont. NJ

SHERBR0OKE, Quebec. Aug. 80.
Superior Judge Hutchinson grant.
ed writ OF habeas corpus Tor Harry,
Thaw's appearance in court on the
application of Samuel Jacobs. chief
counsel for the New York State In
tercsts. to-day. II was an eleventh
hour move tgken to defeat Thaw's
lawyers. who had succeeded in keep
ing him in Jail, safe from the fmmf-
grafton authorities.
Those OF the Thaw lawyers who
were in town bitterly opposed the
application but Hutchinson said he
would thresh the matter out In open
court Tuesday.
". r. Jerome. who worked out tho
latest attack was jubilant. He hopes
that the Thaw writ will be sustain
ed and that on Tuesday Tlaw will
be in the hands OF immigration inu-
thorities for deportation TO ytr-i
mont. ~
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-08-30
Erstu,hile Bull
Moosers Flock
ToOM Camp
PIT T S B URG H REGISTRATION
SHOWS CONTINUED GAINS
BY REPUBLICANS. u

PITTSBURGH, Pa. Aug. 30. =.
More than two-thirds of the voters
who registered and enrolled on the
first day Of the fall registration sea-
son in Greater Pittsburgh cast their
lot with the Republican party. II Is
estimated that 200 OF them enroll :
Cd as partisan. or refused to
give their party affiliations.
The distinct surprise Of the regis
tration was tle Washington. or Pro-
eressivc party enrolment. With 315
Of the 3i6 city districts accounted
for. the Washington enrolment
reached only trifle over 5000. At
that II Is the second party, as the
democratic enrolment was less than
1000. Both of these parties polled
an enormous vote In the city In the
presidential election. and many of
the wards which showed only 40 or
80 Washingtonians on the first days
enrichment were overwhelmed by the
Washington movement year ago.
Following Is the latest informa-
tion obtainable as to the first days
registration:
Total registration, 30,347, divided
as follows: Republican. 22,145;
Democrats. :.929; Washington or
Progressive party, 3,O31; Socialists,
9G2: non-partisan. 769; Prohibition
lists. As.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-08-30
Thau) Seeking
Cash To Carry
On His Fight
MAKES APPLICATION FOR POR.
TON OF HIS ESTATE IN PITTS.
BURGH-JUDGE TAKES COGNI.
ZANCE OF HIS STANDING IN
NEW YORK.

PITTSBURGH. Pa. Aug. 80. .-
JHdg" j. j. Miller and Judge Thomas
i, Trimblc, in the Orphans court here
to-day refused the immediate c0nsid-
Grafton Of . pciitiin filed by counsel
Tor Harry Thaw. and asEing that his
trustee. the Fidelity Titl" and Trust
I o!apany Of Pittsburgh. BE- permitted
to pay him $4,000 Of tho $500. 600
OF his estate.
This court viii take judicial no.
tiCc That the petitioners IS adjudg-
ed insane in New York. and We car
not see how We can make any decree
in this State in view OF his stand ing
in the sister State" said Judge Mil
Ter.
The application will he adjUdgrI
before the entire bench OF the o.
t'Itnns court next week. when III"
argument list Is taken up.
George II. Calvert, of the counsel
Tor lhaw. made II plain during his
presentation Of the petition that Il
part of the money desired was to be
uscd by Thaw in having the court u,
county pass upon the Qur>-
ton OF hiH sanity. pnd the remainder
was to pay the lawyers now working
in his behalf in Canada.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-08-30
DAVIS RESIGNS
FROM. CONGRESS.
AND TAKES Up.
HIS NEW DUTIES.
FIRST DISTRICT CONGRESSMAN
N0MINATES VANCE FOR POST.
MASTER AT CLhRKSBURG AND
THEN BECOMES THE SOLICITOR
GENERAL.

WASHINGTON. d. G.. Aug. co,
John ". Davis. of West Virginia.
was today sworn in as solicitor gen
cral OF the United States. He re,
signed yesterday as Il cmmbcr OF
the House Of Representatives..
WASHINGTON. y. G.. Aug. 30
j. G. Vance was yesterday nominated
by President Wilson for postmaster
at Clarksburg. W. Va. to succeed S.
{. ncnham. Republican. who will be
removed. As soon as the nomination.
went to the Senate. John W. Davis
sent to the Governor of West Wiz.
Einin his resignation as member of
Congress from the First West Viz
sinia district in order that he Nigh,
tax" upon his duties as Solicitor Gen
cral OF the United States. To-day IL,
will take the oath of office as Solci.
TOR General at "A salary of $4,000.
Mr.. Davis was confirmed by the
Senate rs Solicitor General on July
50. but has retained his scat in Con-
SlcSs. 1t is said that his principal
reason for not having resigned from
Congress before this was his intcrcS:
in Mr.. Vance for the Clarksburg post
office. and now that is settled he will
retire from Congress Il, once. 1t was
reported that Vance was relative OF
Mr.. Davis. but the latter when asked
about it last evening said the rcla-
ttonSffip was very remote. they being
third cousins. Charles T. l'rddicOrG.
who has acted as secretary to Con.
gresham Davis. IS u candidate 10
succeed him in th" House.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-08-30
SITUATION UNCHANGED.

WASHINGTON, u, C.. Aug. 30
The Mexican situation was unclIaIg-
cd to-day. John Lind. President VIII
sons personal enjoy. still was wait.
ing al Vera Cruz and no news of his
Plans had come 10 Washington.
Secretary Bryan. returning to town
rDr few hours from au over night
lecture tour. left again on another
lecture tour to return to-mNrruw.
Mr.. Bryan after receiving mes.
sage from Lind declared tn" Si;ua.
tion was unchanged. Lind is still
acting on his own discretion about
returning to Mexico City.
Indications pointed strongly to thr
view that the policy of the United
States for the next few days will be
q waiting one.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-08-30
M.P.CONFERENCE.
VOTES IN FAVOR
|F.uN|ON4 WITH
j. B. CHURCH.
PROPOSED AMALGAMATION OF
THE TWO CLOSELY ALLIED DE-
NOMINATIONS UNANIMOUSLY
ENDORSED AT SESSION THIS
MORNING.

The West Virginia Annual Confer.
cnce III session in the First NJ. l..
church in the First ward, this morn.
Ing unanimously vcted In favor Of
uniting with the United Brethren
denomination. this subject having
been discussed pro and con during
tAc conference and previous to 1t.
\ special session of the General
Conference" of the NJ. p. dcnomina.
tiOn will be called IT, the near future
to act upon this union Of these two
denominations and reports from the
various conferences OF the VI, T.,
church will be turned In and con-
Sidcrcd
Thij is regarded as a most import
ant move, as l.2 uniting OF these two
denominations will materiallv
strengthen both denominations and
by the union one strong dcnomina.
tion will be In exiMcncc which will
be better iit:cd fer the work than
would be the two smaller and weak,
er ones. What action the Genera!
c0nfcrrnC" will take in regard TO
the matter is not known.
The next meeting OF the West Vir.
ginia Conference will be held at Par
sons. Tucker county.
Tonight at $40 o'clock the an
nual memorial service will be held
~ The church.
At the morning session today re-
ports were received from the general
agents &c the various churches and
several interesting addresses were
heard.
W. u. Anthony. OF Adrian College,
spoke in the interest OF the college
he represents. and his address was
a good one.
Charles Rcincr. agent of the Book
directory. spoke interestingly on
Church Literature.
George 4. Brown, secretary Of the
committee on Ministerial Education,
conducted an interesting discussion
Of that subject.
DR.. Hess. presidcntof West Lafay-
cite College. OF Ohio. talked con
cerning the college he represents.
Il. Ad Hall and Rev. u. NJ. Mitch.
ell, OF ST. Mary's. were appointed fra
ternal messengers to attend the an
nHai conference OF the United Brctli-
rem conference.
The sessions will continue through
! tomorrow and Monday. Tomorrow
the visiting pastors will occupy tie
various pulpi,s Of the city churches.
op Monday evening the report OF
the stationing committee will be an.
] nounced.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-08-30
MINER SAVED BY PULM0TOR.

louisville. Pa. Aug. Ga re-
markahlr cas-" OF the rcsuScitatiOn by
III" use Of til" pu'moror is reported
iiom st. Clair. Joseph Mango. mi
n"r employed in a coiiiery of the
heading railway. ran into a pocket
Of mine gas and. when found by his
companions, life was apparently ex-
tinct. Although the case sceTIed
hopeless. three members of the first
aid corps. by pumping pure oxygen
into the lungs of the man had MIN
breathing freely at the end Of an
hour and half Mango is at his
hcme, still very i'll. but physicians
say he will recover.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-08-30
pYTHIAN SISTERS ALSO
ELECT NEW OFFICERS
Blanche WillisoN, of Menninston
Chosen as Grand Chief OF Ladies
Auxiliary to knights of Pythlas,
While Other Prominent Women OF
the State Complete Official Ros.
ter.

'LAlikSi'tRG, Aug %o.-Sam II.
ed Grand Chancellor Of the Wrsi
tirctui,. Grand i.nd.,o Knich+s nf
',,,', s,n'1'' Il, '"' '''S'''F S''S'"" "' '"'
'"'' ',",'7' '',''''"H "''' !'S','
meeting for beside Til" election OF
Mr. NuI0m as .irad OF the order for
III" "naHing year. III" Marion county
metropolis was chosen as the meet
i'S plar" newt year. aud other Citi-
zen Of ihat place. Mr., samuel L, M
Ter, vas chosen rs ON" OF tn" three
Grand trustees III" dat" for tur
n"%' annual meeting of the Gran"
Lodge was set for the last week in
AugH"'. l"l!.
,..., Nv 80, H.. ,''"- .'',, ~, '''7,u ,'.l'
',''''.' q II '' u
''.' a. " ''7' VI """"'
-, .''' ',>'','H N'''
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-08-30
Missionary Boards, Upon Advices
from Mexico City, Protest Against
President Wilson's Instructions and
Have Advised Their Workers TO
Use Their Own Discretion.
HIGH MEXICAN OFFICIAL
ALSO TAXES EXCEPTION.
Il is Declared That American Colony
Is Satisfied and Tranquil and With
drawal vii! Work Great Hard
ship-However, Women Are Ad-
vlscd to Seek Places OF Safety.

NJ" l'lIN' Aug. ~. S"n"r St.
r'cah 'ai"acho' president OF the Men,
ic'h senate has "snt u telegram TO
james A. ScrymS"r' OF New York.
preSiucht OF the Mexican Telegraph
company requesting him to mSrtst
" trcSidcht wilson against the with
drawal ol Amer sah citizens from
Me%ico. me message made public
mere To-day declared that TIL" Amcrt
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-08-30
City Pulpits
To Be Filled
By Visitors
PASTORS ATTENDING THE M. P.
CONFERENCE HERE WILL CON.
DUCT THE SERVICES IN MANY
LOCAL CHURCHES TOMORROW.

Vast Nir,int. .,,.a. 49,.
ins the Staio conferonoo 80 ,no
Va,hnd,s, pro,as,,nt ,,,,....,, ,, W ", ,','
many of tho Ioooi a,d naarh @ 't'..' 80
,omorrow The ass,snmo,,. ~.
,h.se sorv;cos ara as ss,,a '''
p,,,,;,o pas.,a. ~,
Steele morninr. Rev p ;rnr,,"' % m'
.on oo,n,nm : : W Ne''
pianmnd Street NJ y cn,ro,
Rev. Warren Hodges aud No., r. -
norg,,ss n n N'' N' ~'
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-08-30
Sam r. Nuzum
Fai?r77ont Gets Lions Share
OF Honors AtPythian Meeting

Aiechen. nsd Samuel T. Mi':cr OF
i'uirmont.
supreme Representatives, IT, w @ .
Norris, 10 PhiIippi; j. II. Beans. o!
AhccIing; W. II. dunbar. of Park
crsjurg.
The ryrhian Sisters. who held
h"ld their Ninth Annual Convention
hcf" simultaneously with the
'NHi%hts oi rythias. elected the fol.
lowing officers to serve during til,
coming year:
Past Grand Chicr-Ecttic l.. CAL
vart, Huntington.
Grand Chief -- Blanche Wilson.
Manningtun.
Grand ST. Elizabeth Hart, Me
Mcchcn.
Grand Jr. Mary GeorgcC Morgan.
town.
Grand Manager Emma McKim.
'JrkcrsbUr-.
Grand n, or K. and C. - Dora
trimmer. Huntington.
Grand N. Of E.-rIla I'icnbaugh.
harIcsinn.
Grand Protector - Belle Davcy,
Ah"rlinc.
Grand Quite: Guard Sadie Quinn,
{ harrisburg.
Supr"m" Representative -- Anna
err, M0nongah.
Supr"m" Alternate Sal!ic Lowry.
Martinshurg.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-08-30
NINE DIE WHEN
BOILER Of TOW
BOAT EXPL0OES
GUT FIVEIoF A CREW OF FOUR.
TEEN SURVIVE WORST ACcI-
nENT THAT HAS HAPPENED
ON OHIO RIVER IN YEARS.
(Dy Associated ircSs)

riTTSbtRGH. Pa Aug. 30. --
Capt, ThGs. t'lahcrty. Pilot Harry
donaldson, and seven rf the crew OF
III" tGwboat Alice. were killed this
morning and five other rivcrmc.
were hurt. when tn" boilers of til"
Alice exploded.
Som" of the bodies were recovered
and III" injured were brought to the
Marine hospital here by the siramc.
Harriet, which happened to be near
til" scene OF the accident in the
Ohio river. at Dam 30. >. near Cora
opils. Pa.
Many Of the crew were river mc!.
"i tn" Typ" Who's" real namcs ar.
seldom known to their companion,
nr the Officers Of the boat. and for
that reason II was feared some diff.
Guilty would b" experienced in srcur-
ing complete lis; of dead.
Til" AliCc. Il tow boat hclOnGin 9;
to sand company of Pittsburgh
was toking fleet of hargcs and wa.
within thousand feet ut the lock
ft"u The boiler let 80.
TIL" m"n who were not instantly
killed or so badly injured that the,
""r" UHahi" to move. ntadc their
way forward. but so kuictly did the
boat SCttl" that within ten minutes
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-08-30
Author. Killed
By Boarder
THE TRAGEDY GREW OUT OF
QUARREL OVER CHAsTIsE.
MENT OF YOUNG GIRL.

WASHINGTON. b. G., Aug. s0.-
William T.. A1tdorfer. special writer
was stabbed TO death early to-day in
his home at Chevy Chase. suburb.
and William J. Fisher. connected
with the Isthmian Canal Commission
and fourteen years boarded in the
Altdorfer home. was ARRESTED and
taken to jail. The tragedy. accord
ing to the police, resulted from FISH
er's interference when Altdorfer
sought to chastise his IS year old
adopted daughter.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-08-30
Fourth Getting
Sane And Safe

CHICAGO. H., Aus. 30. Thirty
twa persons died In Fourth Of July
celebrations this year. less than il
any year since statistics began to be
taken Of the toll of fireworks. Fig
ures gathered by the Journal Of the
American Medical Association ana
published to-day compare this total
TO that of 466 in 1918. the first year
the association counted the victims.
and gave rise to the prediction that
the annual orgy Of deaths and de,
st,uction soon will cease.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-08-30
KENTUCKY MINERS WIN.

NARllI.A, Ky. Aug. 50 Striking
employees OF the Southern Mining Co.
resumed work at the T"jay mines yes
tCrday. The union leaders reported
the company has granted the demand
Of the men for scales to weigh coal.