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Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1914-02-12
MANY PERSONS DEAD
cHARRED BONES GREET REScU
Frs WHO PENETRATED
TUNNEL.
NO ONE KNOWN TO BE ALIVE
All People on Train Which hesieap
Bandit Tolled Into Death Trap,
Perished.

Cumbre, Chihuahua, Mexico.-Noth-
ing but charred bones and buttons
were found by the rescuing party
which, with the aid of oxygen helmets
and pulmotors, penetrated the Cumbre
tunnel from the south portal as far
as the locomotive and first two cars
of the passenger train which entered
the burning cavern.
These are supposed to be the re-
mains Of the engineer and fireman q
the Inflated passenger train. The
were probably killed when their en-
CINE crashed into the burning freight
train, which had been pushed into the
tunnel by Castillo's bandits several
hours before, it is said. Now, 1t is
believed that every one of the nfty
or more passengers, including the
crew. aboard the train when il dashed
into the tunnel are dead, but whether
the train was hurried into the tunnel
to escape beieng captured by Castllios
bandits or sent headlong to its de-
struction by the bandits may never be-
known.
The wreekage is covered by from 8
to 10 feet of earth, and the only hope
of finding any bodies is that they
may have been covered with earth
before having been reached by the
flames, which is not probable. In the
,,,bolo diotanca trayprSpd not a partA-
Gle of the woodwork of all the cars
burned was found. The only recog-
nizable body thus far recovered is tHaS
of Juan Fernandez, rear brakeman on
the passenger train, who had escaped
to within 200 feet of the north portal
when he finally succumbed, dying IA
a sitting posture, with handkerchief
tied about his nose and mouth, in q
vain endeavor to save himself from De-
ing smothered by the smoke and gas
It is believed that all others in the
train. who were not manned or killed
when the passenger train nit the
wreckage of the freight, attempted 10
escape as did Fernandez, but were
overcome. III
!. :. !. i. j. ! !. !. !.
Washington-All those aboard rs
ill-fated passenger train which
ed with seven burning freight GU
Cumbre tunnel appear to have ~
ed. They included at least t
Americans and thirty Mexican x
cording to a dispatch from Ames
consul Letcher, at Chihuahua.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1914-02-12

uuisitiveness. Through the medium OF
an interpreter who comes to his assist
ance the traveller is informed that 1t
is not the tree which is being wor-
SHIPPED, but the spirit which created
the tree. This spirit is supposed to be
resting under the stone pile built
around the base of the tree.
Another form of three worship Is
tree marriage. In these days OF en-
lightenment it is almost unbelievable
that the marriage of a village belle to
a tree should be solemnized with all
the pomp and glory of the union OF
man and wife; yet such is the case. In
the very small villages where the fe-
male predominates and where the line
of caste is markedly drawn, it often
happens that there are no males of
equal caste to the female whose time
has come to mazrsHa .Aas1nuch as the
tree represents a deity who can as
sumo any rank or caste, the parents
of a marriageable daughter who has
become a burden to the family take
her to the village god. The marriage
of the girl to the tree-god being sol
emnized. she is bound to the tree and
left either to the mercy of the proving
wild beasts or to be rescued by the
first male of lower caste who is in
search of a helpmeet. Usually the
prowling wild beast wins the bride of
the "tree-god."
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1914-02-12
TREE WoRSHIPERS IN INDIA
A Form Of Religious Devotion Which
Has It's Pathetic and Tragic
Features.

London.-Not many miles from the
great city of Calcutta, India, in the
very shadow cast by the telegraph
pole-the forerunner OF civilization
incongruous as it is a common sight
to see devout worshipers at the shrine
of some gnarled old tree stump, but
the Tree Worshipers" Of India are
many. and their religion dates back
cons upon cons.
The photograph shown here is a ST.
lent witness to the devoutness of the
man and his wife worshiping at this
shrine.
To the traveller who comes from a
Christian country, this particular form
of religion is such an oddly that his
curiosity is aroused to the point of in
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1914-02-12
PERKINS WINS LONG FIGHT
Georgian Who Was Removed by a
Military Cabal to Be Renstate6.

Washington.-Secr of the Navy
Daniels has definitely advised GeoT-
gia friends of Lieut.. Col Constantine
Marrast Perkins that he will send to-
congress within a few days letter
approving that officers reinstatement
to remedy the injury inflicted by &
military cabal.
In conversation with Senator Hoko
Smith and Representative William VIII
liam Schley Howard, who have act
lively interested themselves in behaif
of tardy justice for this brave OH
Ger, the secretary declared that he
was convinced that Lieutenant Colo
mel Perkins was unjustly treated. He
likened his case to that of Dreyfus
in France.
OF course in this persecution racial
prejudice did not enter. Lieutenant
Colonel Perkins was appointed to the
naval academy from Rome, Ga, by
President Grant. His father had served
in the Mexican war. His two sisters
are now living in Georgia-Mrs. w. L.
Hunt at Rome, and Mrs. Richard w.
Cubbedge at Macon. Two brothers
are prominent business men in West
Virginia.
For six years Lieutenant Colonel Per-
kins has waged his fight, being many
times in sight of his goal only to have
his hopes dashed to pieces. Senator
Clay and Colonel Livingston both
sought to have him reinstated, but
could not convince the officers of the
navy department of what they felt
was rank injustice.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1914-02-12

nv Companions Had we not been very tired, l
am sure we should not have slept much that
night"
The next night he related that they had good
dinner C a good Feather Bed, which was very
agreeable regae."
In describing an Indian war dance, he went on
some liquor elevating their Spirits put them in
We Humor of Dauncing Ye best Dauncer jumped
about We ring in most comicle Manner!
Others of that wilderness gang told story OF
the boy surveyor which he too modest TO
relate about hmsef-how young George turned
the tables on Big Bear, the willy chief, VINO was IN
the habit of holding out his sinewy hand with
seeming friendly intent and saying, Indian 1ash-
ion How" Woe to the unsuspecting white man
whose hand Big Bear seized in his terrible grasp
while he laughed in savage gIee at the pare
faces anguished contortions.
Young Washington had been warned in time.
He had a huge strong hand Of his own and knew
a trick or two that he thought he would like to
try on that Indians why claw If he could just get
the right hold His chance came soon enough TOT
Big Bear who presented seemingly amcaoie
paw with an innocent How!
The young surveyor seized the Indians mana
with such friendly enthusiasm that Big Bear ala an
ooonizing little dance Gin very conlical manner,
while the spectators, both white and red, stood ~
and shouted with glee to see the cruel savage
caught in his own trap. Never again did Big
Bear show such solicitude for the health OF George
Washington.
At the age of twenty George was the chosen
envoy to carry a notice to quit from the gov
ernor of Virginia to the French commander en-
camped in the Ohio region. He wrote in his Jour-
nal of that expedition concerning the supper given
him by the French and Indians at the fort at ven
ango:
THE wine as they dosed themselves pretty
plentifully with it. soon banished the restraint
which at first appeared in the conversation, ana
gave license to their tongues to reveal tnelr
sentiments more freely They told me that 1t was
their absolute design to take possession OF the
Ohio-and by C. they would do it,
At the French fort, while awaiting the COM
mandants reply, the young envoy from virginia
played diplomatic game for the friendship OF tne
Indians When the French Piled the Indians Win
liquor young Washington promised them guns
and the game of diplomacy, seasoned with savage
sauce. went on between the grizzled chevaer OLD
in the arts of war and duplicity, and the young
Virginia major. who possessed common sense ana
humor withal.
After the awful slaughter of Fort Duquesne'
into which he had rushed from bed OF fever, In
vain attempt to save Braddock and his army,
Major Washington was left in command OF the
scattered forces At this time he wrote to his
brother Jack" letter, which at least suggests
Mark Twans attitude toward the grossly exag'
gerated" story of his own death
Forth Cumberland. IS July, 1T55.
Dear Brother: AS have heard, since my ar
rival at this place circumstantial account OF my
death and dying speech. / take this early oppor'
tunty of contradctlng the first, acd of assuring
you that have not as yet composed the latter
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1914-02-12
purnhase Of canal Eavored.

Washington of the Ches-
apeake and Delaware canal from tho
Chesapeake bay to the Delaware river,
as part of the intracoastal waterway
from Boston. Mass, to Beaufort, N.
c., has been tentatively agreed upon
by the house rivers and harbors sub
committee. Final action in the com
mittee probably win be taken soon.
The plan will be Incorporated In tho
rivers and harbors bill. which IL to
aggregate s4OO0O.0O0, or so. and 10 be
reported TO the house very shortly.
The details OF the bill are withheld.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1914-02-12
Husband Shot Down by Wife.

Gainesville, Cain desperate duel
enacted before the frantic gaze or
their four young children, Mrs. Fence
Carter, the pretty young wife OF a
wealthy planter of the upper section
of Hall county shot down her hus-
band as he advanced upon her with
a sharp-bladed ak. Keeling to a bed.
upon which he toppled in an uncon-
scious state. the wounded man lay
PROSTATE while the woman. sobbing
HISTORICALLY, unclothed him and dress
ed his injury with the tender care OK
wife.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1914-02-12
euIl walks Throuah china Shoe.

London.-The ancient tradition, "A
bull in a china shop" was put to rout
when big bullock strayed into a
china shop at Lewes. The animal
sauntered through the lines of glass
china and eartheware without break
ing a single article and then walked
into the street.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1914-02-12
robbers Hold Up Man; Get Nothing

Kansas City, Mo.-Frank p Dick
son, president of the Kansas City,
Lawrence and Topeka Electric rail-
road, had the laugh on two men who
held him up and demanded money.
He had given his last cent OF cash to
q poor family
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1914-02-12
WASHINGTON AS A -
PRACTICAL JOKER 81 N

DSTERITY sees a stiff, formal pic
ture OF Washington standing in the
bow of a boat crossing the Delaware
amid floating blocks Of ice on that
memorable Christmas night, 10
fight the battle which turned the
tide of the revolution in the right
direction. But no painter could
delineate the heroism OF the actual
scene. His men we're Tagged-haf
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-13
JACK ROSE NAMED
in GAMBLERS SUIT
"Beansy" Rosenfeld Wants
$500 from Estate of
Partner.

The names OF Jack Rose and Whitley
Lewis. associated with the trial Of Charles
Becker for the murder of Herman Rosen-
thai figured in the Supreme Court yes
terday In suit brought by Sigmund
Rosenfeld, known as "Beansy," against
the estate OF Henry Jacobs. a Harlem
gambler, who was shot to death in 1910
by another gambler. Rosenfeld and
Jacobs had been partners in the manage
ment OF the Hesper Club, which was
closed up by the police. Resented sued
for $500, which he said he had lent
Jacobs.
Mrs. Anna Jacobs. widow of the MUIR
dered gambler. was witness at the trial
yesterday. She said her husband left a
little memorandum book in which he kept
the accounts of persons who owed him
money. Among these debtors. she said
was Jack" Rose who owed Jacobs $40,
and Whitley Lewis. with debt of So
Mrs. Jacobs also testified that instead OF
Ter husbands owing Rosenfeld $500 the
latter owed that amount TO Jacobs.
Mrs. Jacobs wept as she described her
husbands last moments at the hospital,
when he told her Ito 20 around among
the fellows and collect what was due
him." Some OF Jacobss gambler friends
bought floral pieces for his funeral. Jack
Rose contributed Sc to this fund. Mrs.
Jacobs told Of later interviews with Ro-
senfeld in gambling houses in which he
was interested. Rosenfelb insisted that 1t
was Jacobs that owed him $500 although
he had no written proof Of the indebted
ness.
Counsel for Rosenfeld wanted to know
what became Of the red book. and Mrs.
Jacobs explained that while she was
patient In the pyschopathic ward OF Belle
vue Hospital another patient known as
Crazy Rose got hold OF the book and
destroyed it.
II was sent there" said Mrs. Jacobs.
ION the ground that I was insane. TWO
gamblers were trying to get hold OF my
little estate" Mrs. Jacobs proved her
sanity and was released from Bellevue.
The jury was ordered by Justice Whita-
ker TO bring in a sealed verdict.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-13
FLETCHER'S VALET
DESERTS TO MAS

Vera Cruz, May 12.-Rear Admiral
Fletcher is short one Filipino. who mad
proved himself to be an excellent ser
want. and the indications are that the
Mexican army is strengthened In pro-
portion to the admirals loss.
Formal and public notice OF the FIJI
pinos disappearance has been posted
and all outposts are watching Tor MS
temperance. He was last seen board
ing a train in the direction OF General
MASS lines. His ships clothing had
been discarded for fannels and a PAN
ANA, and It has since been learned that
he carried a pistol.
The disappearance Of Admiral
Fletcher's servant has been the Gauge
Of some slight vexation. and It is rot
improbable that hs may have carried
to the Mexicans valuable information
regarding the American forces.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-13
Sensation in Becker Trial
Expected in Sing Sing,
Chaplain Testiies.
BOTH SIDES COUNT
ON HIS TESTIMONY
Statement Made by "Dag0
+ Frank" Before Execution May
Have Great Effect.

Roth the defence and the prosecution
IN the Becker case are banking largely
on the testimony OF Father William
Cashin. the Catholic chaplain OF Sins
Sing. and Warden James NJ. Clancy.
Cashin Is expected to deal heavy blow
for the defence by testifying that "Dago
Frank Cirofici in his last hours said that
Harry WALTON fred one of the shots that
killed Herman Rosenthal.
The defence, 1t is said, expects warden
Clancy to back this up. However. The
Tribune learned yesterday that the
warden will not be able TO testify TO any
thing OF the sort. But II he Is called by
the defence, his testimony. 1t Is said' VIII
be that he heard no mention OF WALTON
name on the part Of "Dago" Frank.
Father Cashin's testimony will be along
entirely different lines. The priest II IS
understood. will testify that Daeo
Frank not only exonerated Becker put
that "Dago" Frank said positively that
WALTON was one OF the assassins.
In this case also Warden Clancy VIII
fail TO corroborate Father Cashin, out
will testify that he did not hear "Daso
Frank exonerate Becker. The warden
testimony in this regard will be that
while he was away from the little fare
we'll party held by "Dago' Frank. and
participated in by the gunman's mother
and his sister, the slayer was created
with making an important statement. on
his return Father Cashin said to Clancy
Warden, Frank has Just made an I'M
portant statement which you ought to
hear"
What is It, Father" asked the war
den.
Frank has just made the statement
that Becker had nothing to do with the
murder of Rosenthal," said the priest TO
Warden Clancy
This statement Of "Dago" Frank, made
a few hours before his execution, while
Clancy was out of the room. is not re-
garded as material by the District At
torney's office. However, II either Father
Cashin or Warden Clancy is called. there
is a likelihood OF the unfolding OF a
scandal second to none that has so far
developed in the Becker case.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-13
EXPECT TO MOBILIZE
War Dept. Officials Unanimous
That State Troops Will Move.

Boston, May l2.-It Is the unanimous
opinion OF War Department officials that
orders will be issued to assemble the
troops In each OF the states In mobiliza-
ton camps. according to a report sub
mitted TO Governor Walsh to-day by Ma
jor j. w. Heavey OF the regular army.
Major Heavey. who has just returned
from a conference with Washington ON
Gals, said that, in the event of call.
Massachusetts, would be asked to furnish
its quota with the other states. on a pro
rata population basis. and that volun-
teers would not be called until the mill
tia proved inadequate to the demands.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-13

through the A Il e mediators. as wen as
through the Brazilian Minister In Mexico
CIV He has now received replies from
both. and Huerta promises the release Vi
Mr.. Silllman.
There are some observers Of tho situa-
,ion in washington conversant with tho
Mexican situation who feel that MI
sl,,,man may not have wanted to leave
saltIllo at ALL lie owns properly there'
and II he lie deported. as seems "he'' "'
runs the risk OF losing IL.
Not a little OF the concern OF the sAte
Department about Mr.. siliiman's safety
ia due to the anti-American reputation OF
General Mas. a relative Of the Federal
commander al ssltillo and relative OF
the commander OF the forces In vera
Cruz. Mas is known to hate Americans,
and in the state Department he Ia held
to be personally responsible for the dis
appearance of Benavides. the American
who persisted at saltillo In February
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-13
HUERTA DEMANDS
SHIPPERS FREEDOM
Dictator, Silent for Own Country
men, Acts In Behalf OF
Latin.AmericanS.
From The Tribune Bureau

Washington, May 1.-THE Huerta
government has asked the United
states to release at once the five Latih-
Americans held by General Funston IN
Vera Cruz on charges Of sniping at the
American naval landing party in vera
Cruz last month.
WHY Huerta should take this spec,ai
interest in the foreigners who attacKeo
the American bluejackets and Marines
when he has said nothing about the
punishment melted out to his own peo-
ME convicted OF sniping, is not clear,
but Secretary Bryan said to-day that
the representations on the subject came
from Huerta. Hitherto it had peen
supposed that the Latin-American dip
,omats had made representations con-
corning their own nationals Mr'
Rrvan. however, was explicit. although
ho said that he had no explanation TO
offer.
The case was put up to the United
States. Mr.. Bryan stated, through the
neIitators. Yesterday it was SAID
that the War Department had received
representations from the braziiiai
Minister in Mexico City only. he hav-
ing asked General Funston ABOUT q
brazilian citizen under arrest.
The best information the state De-
nartment has indicates that the
Latin-Americans arrested were three
Chilians, one Brazilian and one Peru
Wan There is another report, how
ever. which may be true, that there
was no Brazilian involved ou' '""'
the fifth man was venezuelan
All Of these men are being heio ny
General Funston for trial. wnich mas
been suspended for the time oelhs'
nending a decision by the state De-
partment.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-13
HUERTA TO RELEASE
JOHN R. SILLIMAN
American Consul To Be Safe.
guarded to Coast by the
Brazilian Minister.
from The Tribune Bureau. ]

Washington. May l2-John r. Silliman.
the American consular representative at
Saltillo, is to be released. General Huerta
has promised that Mr.. Slllman will be
delivered into the hands of the Brazilian
Minister in Mexico City. who Is looking
after American interests and the minister
Will transport Mr.. Sillimsn 10 the sea-
coast.
Incidentally, according to a statement
made by the Secretary OF State this after
noon, the Huerta government has for the
first time admitted that Mr. silliman was
imprisoned. The only previous informa-
ton about Mr.. Silliman came through tho
French Consul, who reported that Mr.
Silliman was safe.
The fact that Mr.. Siiliman was q class
mate of President Wilson at Princeton,
graduating IN 1879. had something to do
with the State Departments keen interest
in his safety. Representations from this
government TO Huerta demanding SILL
mans release are said 10 have been Wig
orous. but what threats were attached to
these demands are not made public Mr.
Bryan took the matter up with Huerta
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-13
BRYAN OFFERS A
GUARD FOR ENJOYS
Huerta's Minister Leaves Matter
for Delegates to Decide on
Arrival Here.
IRy Gable TO The Tribune. J

Mexico CITY. May 12.-Esteva Ruiz
acting Foreign Minister, received d
cablegram from the ambassador or Bra
oil and the ministers Of Argentina ana
Chilli at Washington informing MIN
that they had been asked by the secre-
,arv of State to make known the readi-
moss Of the United States government
20 arford the Mexican delegates to the
mace conference any safeguard or pro-
lection that might be necessary III
American territory.
The representatives Of the mediating
movers say that while they do not con-
slider such measures necessary yet they
transmit the offer.
In his answer Esteva Ruiz asks the
South American diplomats to express
tho thanks of The government OF Mex
leo for this courtesy and leaves the
matter of accepting the offer TO the dip
lomats themselves, after concerning on
tho subject with the Mexican delegates
IN their arrival in the United States.
The Brazilian Legation here Is graft
fed by the action Of the Mexican gov
eminent in ordering Vice-Consul SILL
mans release and the return OF the
consulate code and papers. 1t seems
that the Mexican Foreign Office in its
note on the subject to the Brazilian
Minister said it had evidence In support
of the espionage charges on which Sill
liman was being held.
Silliman probably Will leave Saltillo
to-day for Mexico City. where he will
he turned over TO the Brazilian Min
lister.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-13
SEEK ENGINEERS BODY
Senator Gets Government Aid
for Father of Mexicans' Victim.

[By Telegraph 10 The Tribune.l
New Haven. May 12.-Senator Bran
degee. of Connecticut has written g. A.
Hoadey, town clerk of Branford. Conn.
that he has interested the State and War
departments in his efforts to bring the
body OF Mr. Hoadley's son, Charles
Barnes Hoadley killed BY Mexicans at
FL Favor mine. from Mazatlan 10 his
home for burial
Members OF tie young mining engin-
GERS class in Sheffield Scientific School.
Yale University. residing here will prob
ably take action when the body arrives.
II Senator Brandegee is able 10 obtain ~.
Advices from Washington are 10 the eff
feet that the body has been brought to
Mazatlan.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-13
Bronze Brings Top Price.

A bronze figure. I'm the Field"
brought the top price. $40. yesterday at
the opening session OF the sale OF the
furnishings and art objects contained In
the homo OF Mrs. y. J. Sexton. % West
list St William Farr was the purchaser.
Mrs. Souharni gave So 20 for an India
carpet. and Mrs. J. STEMS bid OF SCI was
the highest for two lots OF green Wilton
carpet. The porcelains. rugs and paint
ings will be sold today. The total OF
the session was $s.lD
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-13
FINDS DIAMOND IN PLUG
Laborer Buys Scent Chew
and Gets $3.50 Gem.
From The Tribune Correspondent

irroh Inc tribune correspondent
Sussex. n. j., May 12.-Edward Cas-
terlin, employed as a laborer on a
farm near here, is $50 richer as a re-
suit OF having purchased a five-cent
package OF tobacco this morning. The
man opened the carton and drew out a
large chew. Placing it in his mouth, he
felt something hard between his teeth.
He removed the tobacco and found in
II diamond.
The laborer came TO town and had 1t
appraised by a jeweller The stone
was said to be worth at least $50.