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Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-09-03
candidates

ticket with county candidates
to follow, will have an oppor.
tunity of talking to the voters OF
Kaimuki at Liliuokalani school at 8
O'clock. this evening. At 1880 the Re
publican club will meet to make noml-
nations for county committeeman
which must not close until s o'clock.
Residents of the entire east end are
expected TO be out in force for this
rally ). sy a.ssts
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-09-03

A fire, alleged to have<been caused
from the falling of an electric iron.
caused small damage yesterday after
noon at the home OF, Manuel MONTE,
at the corner of School and Emma
streets. The fire department reached
the scene in time to prevent the
spread of the flames in a densely pop
ulated part Of the city. The loss to
the contents of the house is nominal.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-09-03
Beautiful caValieri
SINGS to Soldiers.

s PARIS, Aug. 22.-Lina Cavalieri has
been separated from her husband.
Lucien Muratore. by the war until
recently. He is member of the ter
ritorial army, and is stationed in the
south of France
She has just joined him at his post,
She wears a mans suit of khaki. In
his few idle moments Muratore and
his wife pass their time singing patri-
otto songs Gree but worth on the
stage about $500 a songl to the sol,
diers.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-09-03
England to Take
Pacific Mail Ships.

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug, 25.-The
Pacific Mail steamers Nile and Persia,
which are under British registry, will
be used by the British naval forces in
the Pacific as scout steamers. -.
The information comes from J. Fl.
O'Neill, who is district agent at Seat
tie for the Oregon and Washington
Railroad and Navigation Company,
with Pacific Mail affiliations
AS quickly as possible the Nile and
the Persia will be fitted out for duty.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-09-03

The Pacific Mail liner Korea, due
in Honolulu from San Francisco to-
morrow morning, will be crowded with
passengers this trip, writes A. P. Tay'
lor. representative of the Promotion
Committee in the coast city, but the
majority will be FOR the Far East, ow-
ing to the fact that the steamer Per-
STA has been taken off her run, tenn
porarily, because of the fear of cap.
ture.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-09-03
Father PaIes as son
Goes to Heroic End.

PARIS, Aug 23.--Coionel Folque.
commander OF a division of artillery
at the front, recently needed a few
men for perilous mission, and called
for volunteers.
Those who undertake this mission
will perhaps never. come back" no
said. land he who commands will
probably be enc of the first sons Of
France to die for his country in this
war; ..-
Volunteers were numerous. A young
graduate of polytechnis school asked
for the honor OF leading those who
would undertake the mission. II was
the son of Colonel Folque The lat
ter paled, but did not finch. His son
did not come back.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-09-03
Conditions of War
Prevail in Holland.

LONDON, Aug. 23.-The Daily
Mails Ostend correspondent, who has
just returned from a tour of the Dutch
frontier, says the conditions in Hol
land are almost absolutely those OF
war. IT, .--..- H.. rs
q had the interesting experience"
he said, Fof being taken blindfolded
into fortress in the dead of night
under an armed guard to justify. if
possible, my presence on the frontier
The correspondent states that an
official statement issued at Antwerp
says: tt.... "
The governor of Antwerp is deter
mined not to remain on the defensive
He will harass any German forces at
tempting to mask the fortress.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-09-03
Red Cross Faces
Its Greatest Task,

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22,-The
American Red Cross Society today OBJ
served the fiftieth anniversary OF the
adoption of the treaty Of Client. COM
monty known as the Red Cross treaty,
by energetically bending its energies
toward ameliorating as far as posi-
bic the sufferings Of thousands Of
wounded in the wakes Of the Euro
pean armies.
II was pointed out by Red Cross Off
ciaIs today that the greatest demand
on the resources of the worldwide or.
ganizatinn OF the Red Cross in the 80
years of its existence is being made
now as result Of the clash Of arms
in Europe.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-09-03
DANCE AT M0ANA +
FRIDAY EVENING

The management of the Moana ho-
tel announces dance to be given to-
morrow friday evening and invites
tourists, local army and navy and so
ciety folk to attend. .- J.. -:
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-09-03
German Boys Ordered
To Learn MuSketFy

LONDON. Aug. '26 C12:ee a. ny
The official News Bureau says;
The German papers OF August p
and "a publish orders that boys FROM
Is To - years of age shall be put
through a course OF musketry and mill.
tary training Retired officers are to
be engaged as instructors"
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-09-03
LOCAL AND GENERAL

Chief Justice A. G. N. Robertson of
the supreme court has reappointed
E. p Aikue as district magistrate at
Koolaupoko, Oahu.
Judge Whitney today granted a di.
vorce to Mary Kaia from OHM kaia.
whom she accused OF desertion and
non-support.
A meeting of the members of Soho
field lodge, F. & A. NJ, will be held at
Leilehua at 7:S0 o'clock this evening
There will be work in the third de-
gree.
meeting OF the Free kindergarten
and Children's Aid Association will
be held in the Library of Hawaii Fri.
day morning, commencing at $50
o'clock.
Farm Cornn, former Chinese inter
prefer in the First circuit court. to-
day took oath before Clerk Henry
Smith was practising attorney in the
district court
The members of Theodore Roose-
welt Camp No. l, L. s. w. v, will meet
at 1880 o'clock this evening at the
headquarters of the camp, Alakea and
Merchant streets. 49,.
Petition. for dissolution and disin-
corporation has been filed in the ter
ritorial treasurer's office by the Por-
tuguese Mason Works, Ltd. The firm
was Incorporated November &c, 1912,
with capitalization of $4,000.
Ten minutes before the great regis
ter closed at midnight last night. at
the office of the city and county clerk.
the last voter had signed his name and
9495 qualified voters had enrolled for
the approaching primary of September
II. A total of 9707 names isson the
books, but this includes a number who
have died since they registered The
work of classifying electors and print
ing the lists for various precincts is
well under way and should be finished
by next Monday.
An increasing demand is being made
upon the Associated Charities for
children in various districts of the
city, says Manager Spencer Bowen.
will in some way have to be supplied
with clothing in order that they. may
attend school this fall Residents OF
Honolulu wishing to make donations
of children's clothes are requested to
either call in person at or phone the
office of the Associated Charities. The
telephone number is 1858. The organi-
cation will gladly call for donations.
Terrestrial Magnetic Measure
nlents" will be the subject of an adj
dress which H. S. Merrimon, in charge
of the United States magnetic observ-
atory near Sisal, Oahu, will deliver
at the Library of Hawaii this evening,
commencing at o'clock. The lee.
ture will be under the auspices of the
Hawaiian Engineering Association,
and a cordial invitation to attend is
extended to the members of the or
ganization as well as to other persons
interested in the subject chosen by
the speaker. .. ..:..... - ..
The form of ballots which will be
handed the voters on September IL
was finally approved by Territorial
Secretary Thayer this morning. The
only alteration made in the form
which proved Objectionable to the
Bourbons is that the instructions
vote for One Only" and its Hawaiian
equivalent are to be shifted from the
extreme edge of the ballot to positions
halfway between the edge and the
center of the ballot. City and Coun-
ty Clerk David Kalauokalani at once
ordered the reprint and the new bal
lots will be ready in ample time for
use. 49,. ....
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-09-03

Practically the entire roster OF De-
mocratic candidates-at-large, including
L. L. McCandless, Mayor Fern, and
aspirants for supervisorial jobs, to-
gether with the candidates for repre-
sentative from the Fifth districts will
appear at Waianae this evening. The
meeting Is called for 7:30 o'clock Nc
Candless, Mayor Fern and supervisors
departed for that place this afternoon.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-09-03
Parisians Put Art
Treasures in Vaults

LONDON, Aug. %, a. ma Paris
dispatch to the Standard says that the
authorities at the Louvre have remov-
ed the Venus de Milo and other art
treasures. gems and state jewels to the
vaults. They have also strengthened
the roofs of all the picture galleries
with sandbags and other protection
against an aeroplane bomb attack.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-09-03
POLITICAL NOTES

The Bijou political meetings start
tonight, the program for the rest OF
the week being as follows:
Sept. 3-Senators' night.
Sept. Representatives night.
Sept. Mayors night.
Sept. 7-Supervisors night.
Sept S-County officers night.
Sept. 9-Rice night.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-09-03
France Buys 5000
Horses in indiana

LAFAYETTE, Ind, Aug. 25.-M Mem
bers of local stock buying firm be-
gan today buying horses which are to
be shipped to France for use in the
allied armies. The Lafayette firm an
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-09-03
CT. ALFONSO (ApanakO)
Republican Candidate for Representa-
tive, Fourth District.

When a candidate who attended
only one session OF the House has to
say so much about how strong he ise
for the public schools, believe tho
having been ranking member on the
education committee for three ses-
sions Of the House I am at least en-
titled to as much consideration as the
man with but one session to hts cred
it. Since everybody refers to his
record, call attention to mine. IN
my work as a member OF the House
of Representatives I have nothing to
be ashamed Of.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-09-03

An account of the trip of Auditor
BicknelI and others around the island
last Sunday, in yesterdays issue, men-
toned Hauula as Link McCandless
stronghold. 1t should have been Wal
kane.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-09-03

nouneed II had received an order for
$4,000 animals from the French govern
ment r.>
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-09-03
J. B. ENOS
(EN0KA)
REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE FOR
SUPERVISOR.

Believes in efficient government of
the city through the Board Of Super
visors OF which he hopes to become a
member. His record as citizen is a
clean one, his reputation as business
man without tarnish. He has the cour.
age of his convictions and asks your
support and your vote.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-09-03
RIAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS
Entered Of Record Aug. 81, 1914, from
~ !. IA

1890 a. m. to 4:so p. m.
Hattie Rogers & hsb to Charles
f, M Cooke Ltd ................. NJ
Trent Trust Co Ltd to Bank of
Hawaii Ltd NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. Am
Arthur Coyne by Atty to J R j
Oberle Am
Moses Puahi to Emmeline NJ Ma
COON .... IL
Mary E Foster to Chu Fook Ting l.
Henry Warehouse Trust Co Ltd
to C. H Thurston. ......... .Par-Rel
Oh of Jesus Christ of l. D SITS by
Atty of TT to Andrew Adams. L
Andrew Adams to Mrs Julia W
Castle 49,. ......-........ AL
Entered of Record Aug. %, 1914, from
$50 a. m. to 1890 a. m.
Won Hamm-Young Co Ltd to Fujin-
aga Anichi Rel
Won Hamm- Young Co Ltd to Full
maya Anichi .................. Rel
S K Mahoe & VT to Waialua
Agrctl Co Ltd ......:.......... M
Entered of Record August 2e, 1914,
From 1o:so a. m. to 4:3o p. m.
Tom Lai Leong to City Mill Co
Ltd ......... ............... M
John II De Fries to Tom Tai Lee
ong ......... ........... consent
George A Aldrich by TT to A R
Oberle ........ .............,.' u
Samuel C Luhiau Jr ct al to Mrs
Carrie l. Lazaro ...-....... ID
Ernest S o Ching to Ng Chuck. d
Archie c Kaaua & VT to Kuaiau
Plantn Co Ltd ................ u
Entered of Record August 81, 1914,
From $3.50 a. m. to 1890 a. m.
William Chalmers & VT to w S
Wise ...-......... ....''...... ~
Jessie da Silva & hsb to w H
Shlpman ......... .......... Nj
Colin McLennan & VT to K Yama-
saki ......... ..,........... u
Est of John Kaluna by admir- to
A n Hayselden ............... ID
JOS K REGARD to Wa Kee ....... l.
G Omori to Kurasige Sinduchi.. c NJ
j NJ Kahookaamoku & VT to Ku-
kaiau Plantn Co Ltd ......... d
E A Mott-Smith e VT to Benjamin
II Clarke -................ ID
Maria Silva & hsb to Ernest c
GOnSalYeS .......... ...-... II
Ernest C Gonsalves to John l
Silva ........... ........... u
S w Wilcox to Ellen L Lambert Rel
Fred Philip to Isaac D Iaea -. Rel
w n Kauanoano G WI to Fred
Ph1lp ......... ......-....... NJ
Entered of Record Sept. 9, 1914, from
1890 a. N. to 4:3o p. m.
John K Kaniau to Elizabeth K Ma
kookoo ct al ............... d
Est of Stephen Spencer by Trs to
H H Parker observation-disclosures. AM
w A Wall Comr to Amelia G. Silva D
B Honda & VT to Sac Martinho
Bent Socy of Haw. ......... M
Mutt Bldg & Loan Socy of Haw
Ltd to Thomas F Kennedy. Rel
Bishop & Co to Mary F Harrub.. Rel
George Brown & VT by Atty ct al
to Mary F Harrub. ........... D
Mary F Harrub & hsb to Henry E
Cooper .................. NJ
Entered of Record Sept 3, 1914, from
$3.50 a. m. to 1890 a. m.
Peter Langsi to Hanakahi Kaopua
(W) ........... II
Maria Carreira & hsb to John de
Lima .... D
Chas f King to John K Kahepuu Rel
Chas E King to John K Kahepuu Rel
Joseph Keahilihau & VT to Charles
E King ............ II
Yunoki Shokichi to Charles E
King .'.....''. I'm
K Naraki to Hilo Bldg & Loan
Assn Ltd ,................... C-M
K Namba to Cbas E King. ...... C-M
John X Kahepuu to Hilo Bldg &
Loan Assn Ltd NJ
John K Kahepuu to Charles E.
King .......................eM
Joseph n Kekoakulana to Hannah
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-09-03

Senatorial and fourth district
candidates on the Republican
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-09-03
WAIKIKI INN
DANCE Tonight

The usual Thursday evening dance
will be held at Waikiki Inn this even.
ing.
You are cordially invited to attend
and enjoy an exceptionally pleasant
evening advertisement.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-09-03

Chief Justice. A. G. NJ. Robertson of
the supreme court has reappomted
E. p. Aikue as district magistrate at
Koolaupoko, Oahu
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-09-03

Judge Whitney today granted di.
vorce to Mary Kaia from OHM Kaia,
whom she accused OF desertion and
non-support.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-09-03

A meeting of the members of Soho
field lodge. F. & A. NJ, will be held at
Leilehua at 1880 o'clock this evening.
There will be work in the third de-
gree.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-09-03

A meeting of the Free kindergarten
and Children's Aid Association will
be held in the Library of Hawaii Fri
day morning, commencing at $40
o'clock.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-09-03

Farm Cornn, former Chinese inter
prefer in the First circuit court. to-
day took oath before Clerk Henry
Smith was practising attorney in the
district court.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-05-05
Billy Sunday
Has sAccebted

PHILADELPHIA. May 5.-Billy
Sunday, the evangelist. will come to
this city for a series of meeting TO
cover two months. some time next
winter, according to dispatch
which was received here from Hunt
ington, w. Va, this afternoon.
Sunday is Conducting a revival in
Huntington. and to that city COM
mittee composed of Charles E. Beury
and George C. Shane, representing
large body Of influential laymen,
went yesterday, formally to pre-.
sentltheir petition.
They carried also the assurance
that Sundays revival would receive
the support of the ministers In the
city, regardless Of denominational
differences, and that the financial
arrangements for the series OF meet
ings already had been loked after.
The committeeman who went to
see the evangelist carried with them
a long petition beating the names jof
many prominent laymen in various
callings.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-05-05

Father Killed
By His Son
FIRES SEVEN SHOTS INTO RICH
STARCH MANUFACTURE.
ER'S BODY.
CLAIMED HE HAD SPIRITUAL
MESSAGE FROM GEORGE
~, WASHINGTON.

By ASSOCIATED PRESS.1 luca
az NEW YORK. May 5.--In cell Il,
q Brooklyn police station Chester
Duryea who early this morning fired
seven bullets into the body of his
father. Hiram Duryea, millionaire
starch manufacturer. ana veteran Of
the Civil war, killing him instantly,
talked inccherently of the events
leading upNto the shooting and gave
evidence of being stark mad. While
talking lie dug his finger nails into
the palms of his hands until they
bled. He. said he shot his father
when he received n spiritual messagH
from George Washington" In n suRrr.
calmcr tone. lie said: II was the hest
friend my father had and he was my
best friend. loved him dearly. If
he were here he could explain the
whole matter. ! really do not know
why shot him."
Before his arraignment In court
Duryea become violent and beat on
the doors of his cell with his barr
knucklcs. A policeman was station
cd outside the door to prevent him
from injuring himself seriously.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-05-05
President Mag
Aid Villa I To
BeNext Ruler
RESOLUTION IN SENATE CALLS
UPON WILSON F0RAINF0R.
=. NATION NhMATTER.
LODGE TRIES TO GET sKETCHsoF
REBEL LEADERS LIFE In
RECORD.

BY Associated PRsss,1
WASHINGTON, May 5!-A reso-
luton calling upon President VIII
son for information as. to whether
there is any basis for the statement
published today that the president
may aid Pancho Villa to become the
next ruler of Mexico was introduced
in the senate today by Senator Lip
pitt of Rhode Island. Senator Lodge
endeavored to have read into the
records biographical sketch ofSyilla
published in a London paper, but
Senator Stone cut him of. Senator
Lodge promised TO read It later!
81 would like to ask the chairman,
of the Foreign Relations Committeev
said Senator Poindexter, ~ there is
any truth in the statement thai ffe
state department Is preparing 4 life
Of Pancho Villa for the information
OF senators. -
81 have seen such statement In
the newspapers. replied Senator
Stone, and closed the incident.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-05-05
Mines Have BEEN PLACED
UNDER RAILROAD FROM
MEXICO TO VERA Cruz
MEx1cANs PLAN ITS DEsTRUc:
T1oN IF THE AMERICANS
MARCH ON CAPITOL.
EXPLOSIVES ARE LOCATED Al
HALF MILE APART READY
TO BE ToUCHEDsoFF.
GENERAL FUNSTON REPORTS
NO CHANGE IN THE
CONDITIONS.
RYi AssnCIArYn RREss.1-

U 4 !
WASHINGTON, b. c., lalayS -
Information came from Vera Cruz
10 the War Department today that
The Mexican federal troops have
mined the railroad, track from Vera
Cruz TO Mexico city in preparation
for the utter destruction OF the road
in the event that. tho American
forces attempt a march on the capi-
tai. No confirmation had been re-
cGiyed of reports that the San Fran.
cisco bridge on the Inter Oceanic
railroad have been damaged. Tho
mines are reported to be located u
half mile a part aud Mexican soldiers
have been detailed to touch of the
flizes should llosttlities eyentaate.
Tho .preparations and the throwing
up of defcnses which are daily max
ing the position oftthe Mexican fed
eral troops more secure are known
TO be a source ofworry To- Gen. Fans.
ton and 1t is understood that he
would welcome orders to! start Tor
thevAIexlcan capitol at once. Ad-
miral Mayo at Tampicofhas informed
the Navy department. that he would
have no. trouble in taking Tamp.co
with bis present forces and It was
learned today that he ias5mereS than
o. ea htnted ig bis dispatches that IL
'e0dtt pe SiS1sabie 10 tak ssuch ac-
tion. Over night ndfinas IN fla v,ar
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-05-05
.U S. Consul
Held By Mas
SAN LUIS P0T0SI OFFICIAL IS
THREATENED WITH DEATH,
REPORT SAYS.

VERA CRUZ. May 5.-News reach
ed here today that John r. silliman.
acting American consul at San Luis
5Potosi, has been II prisoner in the
hands of Gen. joaquin Mas. the fed
scral commander. for II days and has
been threatened every night with en-
ecution.
The information about Mr.. silli-
mans predicnment was brought here
by two American newspaper corre-
spondents,, who had come to Mexico
recently on the invitation OF Provi-
sional President lIuerta. They went
ito othelnortl, to watch the field opera
ttons of the federal army and after
they had witnessed the defeat of the
federal troops ut San Pedro were
taken back to San Luis Potosi and
imprisoned. but were afterward re-
leased.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-05-05
Organization
7 OF Hospital
Is Considered
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE HELD
MEETING REVIEWING WORK
OF THE CAMPAIGN.
COMMITTEE APPOINTED TO Sc
CURE CHARTER FOR IN.
STITUTION.

The executive committee of the
Cook hospital campaign met last
evening at the. Y. NJ. C. a. building
for the purpose OF reviewing the work
OF the recent campaign.
Steps were taken toward the, in
corporation Of the institution and 70,
It's future maintenance.
Committees were appointed TO take
charge Of the subscription list, etc
The following committee was ap.
pointed: Messrs. Anthony Bowen
NJ. L. Hutchinson, Jas. A: Watson
Il. NJ. Hita, ]. NJ. Hartley. WI. Wei
gel, F. b. Pryor.
Another committee consisting oil
Messrs. J. NJ. Hartley, a. u. Fleming
and R. NJ. Hite was appointed 10 take
up the matter of securing charter
for the institution and TO frame by
laws, etc.
Every more made by the committee
will be given out to the general pub
lie which made the project possible.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-05-05

Should IT be determined by Presi-
dent Wilson to send troops on to
Mexico City, Huerta's capital. 10 take
1t. the undertaking will be one of the
most difficult. General Scott. WHO
marched to the capital from Vera
Cruz In the Mexican war. almost six
ty years ago. found hard work. From
sea level 1t will be necessary to take
an army to an altitude of more than
5000 feet.
II the railroads can be saved by
any method the problem will be
easier. There will be the Mexican
railway with its 264 miles to the city,
or the other. the old 1nteroceanic
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-05-05
EIGHT persons. S..ARE KILLED
IN DYNAMITE EXPLOSION
DEToNATIoN AT GOVERNMENT
MAGAZINE CLAIMS HEAVY
DEATH TOLL.
NINETEEN ARE SERIOUSLY IN.
JURED-BRUSH FIRE CAUS.
ED THE ACCIDENT.

PANAMA, May 5.-An explosion
this morning at the Government of
Panama dynamite magazine resulted
ir' the killing OF eight persons. Nine
teen other were seriously INJURED.
The property was destroyed. The
explosion was caused by a. brush fire
which made its way to the Interior
of the building. Six OF the dead and
most Of the wounded are aremen
who had been summoned to combat
flames. a man and a woman Who
were watching the blaze from dist
ance were torn to pieces. The con
cussion of the explosion Shook Pana-
ma. In addition to obliteratihg the
magazine the explosion caused con.
siderable property damage.