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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-05-13
Viuid Stories
OF Explosion
ByPassengers
TELL THRILLING NARRATIVE OF
ACCIDENT TO DOMINION LIN
Err JEFFERSON.
MISS MABEL ELLIOTT ATTENDS
MEN WHO WERE TERRIBLY
BURNED.
BY NSsM.INrEn, rREss.i

HY ASsocINTEp Pass
NEW YORK. May l3.-vivid. cir
rumstanlial stories Of the explosion
on heard the Old Dominion liner
Jefferson last Monday night which
killed nine men were told by passcn- :
gers when the crippled ship dockcd
here today.
According to some OF these narra-
tivcs First Officer Bangc with Mar-
lin spike fought back tue negro pas
sengers from the steerage who tried
to throw themselves into the sea.
After the explosion there was COM
plete darkness save for the dim light
of the companionwuy oil lanterns.
Out OF the steam?fllled compart-
ment where the explosion occurred
four men darted terrible burned.
They wree attended by Miss Mabel
Elliott, whose presence of mind un-
der frightfnl conditions all of the
passengers Joined In praising. Some
of the burned men had to be thrown
into the sea. Other passengers
tainted.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-05-13
Bronson Sees
Gou. Hatfield

CHARLESTON. W. Va. May ia
Quiet reigned at the West Virginia
capitol yesterday following the ten
dercd resignation of Charles II. Bron-
son. brother-in-law of Governor Hat
field. from SIX thousand dollar Job
rs member of the State Public Ser
vice Commission after an alteration
with the governor in the executive
office.
While the resignation was carried
to the executive office Monday by
Commissioner Bronson's stcnograph-
or. there has been ho statement from
the governors office either acknowi-
edging Its receipt or acceptance.
Bronson, also. has declined TO make
any further statement other than To
declare his resignation was present.
ed.
That mediation is planned to
smooth the rufflcd feathers Of the
governor and his relative, is gencraN-
lyadmitted and u conference between
Hatfield and bronson resulted last
evening. Upon quitting the cxccu-
tive offices, however, bronson de-
,clinCd TO make any statement.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-05-13
PLANS FOR MEDIATION CONFERENCE
CANADA ARE NOW RAPIDLY MATURING
TENSION OF THE 1NTERNAMoN.
AL CONFLICT IS SOMEWHAT
RELIEVED.
GOVERNMENT ASSURED THAT
NO AMMUNITION HAS BEEN
LANDED IN MEXICO
JOHN R. sILLIMAN is ON HIS
WAY TO THE MEXICAN
CAPITAL.

WASHINGTON, May 1S.Mitll.
plans for the Mexican mediation
conference nj Niagara Falls, Ont.
next week rapidly maturing, tension
Of the International conflict was re-
lIevcd somewhat today by several
important Developments Assur=
nnccs reached this government that
no ammunition had been landed at
Mexican ports from German shlps. a (
matter that had been somewhat IN
doubt since the departure OF the
Kron prlnzessin Cecelie from Puerto.
Mexico, several days ago. From
the French legation In Mexico City
camc positive Information that the
American vice consul, John II. silli-
man, who had been held prisoner by
Mexican redcralslat Saltill6, was ac.
tually on his way to Mexico City,
under guard TO be turned over tojthe
Brazilian minister who would guar
antee his safety until he reaches
Vera Cruz.
The state department has eyigor=
cusly insisted that Huerta release
Stlliman. Secretary Bryan made 1t
clear today that this government
would welcome return of Mexican
lighthouse tenders to the light on
I.obus island which had been aban=
ioned and which American naval
forces seized for the benefit fenavi-
CATION. This governments IL was
asserted, did not consider tile man-
ming of The lighthouse an act of war
but would continue to operate the
light unless Huerta sends Mexican
force back there. 3
Another development which arous=
ed interest In official circles was t,..,ss
report that Nelson o'shauglnessy
had informed President Wilson last
night that Gen. HuertaS realizing
that his fall must come eventually,
was preparing TO make a last stand
against Internal enemies at Puebla.
which now was being fortified
against attack. II was announced
at the state department that Perci=
val Dodge, former minister to Pana=
ma. had been selected as secretary
to the American delegates at tile
mediation conference.
Heavy firing at Tampico wps ro-
sumed at midnight and the consti-
say that they expect 20
capture Tampico today, according TO
Il dispatch received at the navy de-
partmcnt from Admiral Mayo. He
reported that "The general impress
sion seems to be that tile expecta=
tions Of the constitutionalists VIII
be realized"
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-05-13
Major Hammock
ChargedWith
Arson & Murder
GREW OUT OF BATTLE BETWEEN
COLORADO STATE MILITIA
AND STRIKERS.
DEATH OF TWO WOMEN AND
ELEVEN CHILDREN CHARG-
ED TO HIM.
lir AssncIArEp rnEss.l

iiY ASSOCIATED PEESs.l
DENVER, Col. My l3.-Chrgcs
Of arson, murder. manslaughter aud
larceny against Major Patrick j.
lIamrocx, OF the First regiment, Col
orado National Guards, were filed
before n general court. martial a;
the state rifle range today. The
charges g.-% out of the battle be-
tHen the state militia and the coai
mine strikers at Ludlow on April
20 and the Gre whiclld estroyed tic
strikers tent colony.
The arson. murder and man
slaughter charges were brought IN
der the 5Sth article of war and the
larceny charge under the 62d arti-
Gle. The arson article deals with
the burning of the strikers tent col
ony and charges that the tents were
fired "wilrully and maliciously" by
the defendant or persons under his
authority in violation OF the laws of
Colorado.
The murder article contains ~
specifications and charges Iiamrock
with responsibility for the deaths OF
two women and eleven children
which resulted from the burning Of
the strikers camp.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-05-13
More Time
Is AHoved
The c. 60.
GIVEN UNTIL OCTOBER is TO
SELL HOLDINGS IN KAMA.
VIVA G MICHIGAN.
THE EXTENSION is; WORKED
THROUGH AN APPEALsT0
SUPREME COURT.

BIZ ASSOCIATED PREss.J
CINCINNATI, May l3.-AiL extern
sion of time to October 1s, 1914, is
allowed the C. and o. railway COM
,pany in which tossell' It's holdings In
the Kanawha and Michigan railway
company. The originalStime set for
disposing of these holdings expired
today.
The extension is worked through
the allowing Of an. appeal to the SUI
preme court of the q. S! of part
Of the order of United States Circuit
Judges Warrington, Knappen and
Dennison, who sitting as a special
district court recently ordered tile
dissolution Of the alleged soft coal
trust and directed thee. and o! and
the Lake Shore and Michigan Soutli-
ern railway; company to dispose of
tlreir stock in the Funday Creek Coal
company and break up their combi-
nation control OF the Kanawlia and
Michigan Railway company.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-05-13
INQUIRY BEING MADE INTO
THE NEW HAyEN'S AFFAIRS
CHARLES S. MELLEN TO TESTIFY
BEFORE INTERSTATE COM
MERGE COMMISSION.
McREYNoLDs' CONDUCT CAUSES
FOLK TO LEAVE CONFER.
ENCE TODAY.

WASHINGTON. My 13.-~Chas. S.
Mcllen, former president of the New
York, New Haven and Hartford rail-
way. will testify before the Inter
State Commerce Compission in its
inquiry into the New Haven affairs
notwithstanding earl yindications
that the inquiry might be ended lest
immunity be given witnesses. This
was announced by Jos. w. Folk,
chief counsel for the commission. aT-
ter a stirring conference with Attor-
ncy General McRcynolds.
Following adjournment of the
hearing early In the day until next
Monday MIR. Folk and Interstate
Commerce Commissioner McChord
went to the attorney generals office
where Senator Kern, OF Indiana, and
Senator Norris. of Nebraska, had
preceded them Within few min
utes MIR. McChord and Mr.. Folk left
the conference. showing evidences of
excitement. Asked why he had left,
Counsel Folk replied, "The conduct
OF Mr.. McReynolds was such that We
did not care to remain"
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-05-13
Tent Colony
Progressing

By ASSOCIATED PREsS.l
TRINIDAD, May 13.-Rcbuildlng
OF the Ludlow tent colony progressed
rapidly today on a site Just back Of
the old colony which. was destroyed
by battle and fire of April 20 in
which more than score of lives
were lost. 1t is expected that within
n few days the entire San Rafael
strikers coloky will he transferred
TO its formH location. at five
o'clock this evening the proclama-
tion commanding an enforced dis
armmcnt goes into effect. Arms thus
far surrendered by strikers have been
fewer than are believed by officials
10 have been in recent use. No trou-
BILE however is anticipated when Uni
ted States soldiers set out to relieve
suspected persons of any arms that
may be found.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-05-13
Red Men Meet
At Charleston

CHARLESTON. W. V, May Ia
The torty-fourth annual session OF
the Improved Order Of Red Men,
with $50 delegates and tile degree OF
Pccahontas, un auxiliary branch with
so members. are In session here. They
will conclude their work some time
tomorrow.
Among the principal addresses to-
day were those. OF District Attorney
William G. Barnhart, DR.. Henry NJ.
raync Of Morsantown and Past Great
Sachcm kccley OF Iowa. The session
today was presided over by Great
Eachem Il. D. Wise of Hinton. Off
GERS will bc elected tomorrow. :
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-05-13
NO TROUBLE ALONG GEN.
FuNST0N'S OUTER. LINES
MEXICANs HAVE STOPPED ALL
THE OFFENSIVE MOVEMENTS
WHILE ARMISTICE IS ON.
PRESIDENT HUERTA MUST FACE
A. CRISIS WITHIN NEXT
FEW DAYS.
By Associated PRgss.l

BY ASSOCIATED PRxsS.1
VERA CRUZ, May l3.-GGn. tuns-
ton need fear no trouble along his
outer lines IL a letter sent into the
city last night by Gen. Navarctc In
command of tho advanced positions
of the Mcxicans is II true indication
of the McXicans attitude.
Gen. Navarrcte addressed the cdi-
tor OF local newspaper regarding
Tue reported movement by his forces
against Vera Cruz.
81 begged that you deny this
news" says he, "sIncc in accordance
with orders which We have received
all offensive movements Lave been
stopped while the armistlcc lasts"
The Amerumi.s .rn Informed re-
earding the position OF the Mcxicans
In the vicinity of their outpost and
know reasonably well their strength.
So weak are trcv at present that the
staff has felt 10 uneasiness regard
ing the outcome of any aggression
but they have feared somewhat the
complications which might follow
the harrassing of their lines by small
bodies Of troops. Ther2 does exist
ncre, however. u vague carrchension
of important developments ut the
capital. This is not traceable to any
specific information and In no quar-
ter could there be found any tangible
evidence on which to base this the
ory. Stair officers, however. appear
convinced that Provisional President
Huerta must face II crisis within u
few days.
1t appears improbable that the reb-
els will be in position to attack the
capital for many days and perhaps
weeks, but there is growing feeling
sofSunrest among the residents and II
few high officers In the army now
stationed at Mexico City are said to
have been manifesting signs of un-
Willingness o'continue supporting a
man whom they regard as already
defeated and in whose policy they do
not fully agree. Stories that Gen.
Huerta is sttcngthcning the city
against attacks continue to arrive.
He has withdrawn to the capital
more men OF his army, taking troops.
II is said, even from the districts be-
tween the capital and Vera Cruz.
Gen. Mas has established headQuar-
tiers at Cordoba and many of his field
pieces have been moved north to Cor
doba.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-05-13
Of
OIL MEN SEE
PRES. WILSON
CHIEF zIIECuTINE PATIENTLY
WAITING DECISIVE RESULTS
AT TAMPICO!
HE WILL THEN SEE THAT VIC.
T0RI0US FACTION PROTECTS
THEIR INTERESTS.
THE PROPERTY LOSS HAS BEEN
GREAT BECAUSE employees
RAN AWAY.

By ASSOCIATED PGEsS.1
: WASHINGTON, y. G., May Ia.
President Wilson told delegation
of oil company representatives from
the Tampic0 district In Mexico today
that as soon rs one or the other, oi
the factions battling for control of
Tampico became master OF the situa-
tion he would make vigorous repre-
stntations for the protection OF the
wells and the return OF American en-.
ployes to care for them.
The delegation set forth to the
president but they did not come in u
spirit of complaint OF past evcnSs
thought they felt they had sustained
great losses through the enforced
flight OF their employees but they
were looking to the future and want
cd the American government to pro.
tcct them from the possibility Of cnor.
nous LOSSES through wasting of oil
because of lack Of expert care at
present.
They pointed on: that financial
loss alone was not involved but that
Il c0nfIasration might permanently
deprive tho world ur it's greatest
source Of oil supply. Tie president
said he realized the danger in the sit
,mtion: lie declared he would beat
their interest in mind auh that his
first thought after the struggle at
1ampic0 was over would he to secure
protection for tho return of the cm-
.hlOyes.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-05-13
Clarksburg Lady
Commits Suicide

cLARKsBuRG. May 1s. = The
ltfeless body of Mrs. Margaret Susan
Milan. aged forty-five, OF urbana, O.,
was found hanging fro ma scarf at
tached to a hallway ballustrade yes
terday morning at the home OF her
SON. Lewis Milan. bookkeeper for the
Hazel-Atlas Glass company. She
had committed suicide while in a III
OF melancholy. DR.. Gordon, acting
coroner. decided an inquest was IN.
necessary. Is
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-05-13
Fist FightIn
Bryan's 5 Office
sr ASSOCIATED PREss.l

Br ASSOCIATED PREss.1
WASHINGTON, My 13. - The
dove of peace in the Office Of secre-
tary of State Bryan was rudely dis
turbed today when Jacob E. Conner,
formerly consul at st. Petersburg,
and Frank Bauskett, Secretary Bry.
ans; confidential clerk. engaged In a
fist fight. Mr.. Conner objected to
being delayed in Secretary Bryan's
anti-room while other visitors saw
the secretary and engaged in an, ar
gtlnent with Bauskett which deyeis
oped into physical encounter
The eombatants were separated art
y Bauskett's nose was bruised and
Corners cheek was cut.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-05-13
Inquiry 1! Is
Made About
Sa1nuelPark
GEN. FUNSTON TO LEARN ABOUT
PRIVATE WHO RODE INTO
MEXICAN LINES.
BRAZILIAN MINISTER ALSO WILL
SEEK TO GET SOME IN.
FORMATION.
,r Assncr.rEn PREss. I

WASHINGTON, u. G.. May a.
Secretary Garrison has directed, ttcn.
Funston at Vera Cruz to ask Gen.
iAiaas, the Mexican federal command.
2dI, what has become of Samuel Park.
stlre7U. S. private who while suppos-
redly insane, rode through the Mexi-
tan lines and has not been heard
from since. a like inquiry has been
transmitted. by Secretary bryan to
General Hucrta through the Brazil
s:ian minister In Mexico City. II has
been reported that he met death III
McXican lines.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-05-13
Foreigners
Leaue Tanpico
THE FINAL REBEL ATTACK HAS
NOT YET TAKEN PLACE BUT
IS SOON EXPECTED.

bY ASSOCIATED pRESs.l
JuAREZ, Mex, May -. = The
final rebel attack on Tampico has
not taken place but is expected at
any moment, according to messages
received today from Gen. Gonzales,
the constitutionalist commander.
The families of all foreigners have
left the city in boats according to
the message.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-05-13
Concentration
On Anti=T rust
Legislation
HOUSE TODAY BEGAN TO ADJUST
ITSELF TO THE NEW PRO-
GRAM OUTLINED.
ADJOURNMENT OF CONGRESS
WILL PROBABLY BE ABOUT
JULY TENTH.
IiY Associated l'WESs. |

liY ASSOCIATED l'RESS.
: WASHINGTON, May r.. = The
House today began adjusting itself
to the new Legislative progrum of
concentration on antitrust bills and
appropriation measures with adjourn
rcnt in contemplation by July 10.
The date Is tentative but administra
tiun leaders hope to adjourn 10y that
time.
House leaders under the caucus
bound program will Insist that the
Covtngton antitrust bill. the Clay
ton antitrust bill and the Rayburn
Till for federal regulation OF railroaG.
stocks and bonds he passed in the or
der named or at least voted upon on
sent over TO the Senate.
This is the fixed program of tile
insistence of President Wilson that
IT will not necessarily preclude con-
sideration of other matters that may
be deemed urgent If there is suffi-
Client time before tentative adjourn
ment date. Majority Leader Under
wood made 1t clear today that the ac-
ton Of the caucus means that the
measures must be passed
hut that It does not necessarily pre-
ciude" other things. Appropriation
bills will be expedited but will give
right of way to antitrust bills.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-05-13
10 pittsbureb

Mrs. George =. Miller Will leave
in the morning for Pittsburgh where
she will attend a masieal TO be given
at the Pennsylvania College for wo-
men. Miss Ruth Miller, her daugh-
ter, will play several original selec-
tions at this recital. Miss Miller has
achieved fame in the musical circles
of Pittsburgh and her career viii pu
with interest by her many
friends in this city.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-05-13
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS.

City of Fairmont:
All persons owing city taxes for
t1s. will please call at the Treas
user's Office and make settlement of
same.
The Treasurer Is governed by the
same law as the Sheriff of the coun.
", and will be compelled to levy on
property or return same delinquent.
All taxes on real estate now set.
tied will have to be returned delin-
quent under itheilaw.
y. R. MILLER, Treasurer.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-05-13
Dr.. R. Smith
Heads Shriners
is ELECTED IMPERIAL P0TEN.
TATE TO SUCCEED WIN.
W. IRWIN.

By ASSOCIATED PGEsS.l
ATLANTA. Ga. May 13.-Dr.
Frederick II. Smith, of Damascus
Temple, Rochester, n. Y, today was
elected imperial potcntate of the In
rcrial Council Mobiles of the Mystic
Slime at its annual conclavc here.
Dr. Smith succeeds William ". r.
win. OF Wheeling. w. Va. He was to-
day elevated from his previous pusi-
tlon Of deputy imperial potentate.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-05-13

WANTED TO RENT-2 or 8 unfur.
nished rooms for light housekeep-
ing, within ten minutes walk Of
court house; first floor preferred.
Address stating price, ETC., K .
care West Virginian. x
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-05-13
The Weather.

W;estcrn Pennsylvania-Cloudy to-
tight; Thursday fair with rising tenn
serature.
! West Tirginia-Cloudy and cooler
tonight with probably showers;
Thursday fair.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-05-13

Mrs. Jessie Clovis and daughter,
Miss Dale, of Jollytown, Pa. arc
guests at the home of the formers
sister, Mrs. NJ. J. Lantz, in Fifth
street.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-05-13
GOES TO WESTON.

Constable j. Frank Russell left
this afternoon on the. $500 o'clock
car for Weston, taking with him a
small negro boy who has been com
mitted TO the insane asylum.
2 The boy has been an inmate OF
the cnnntyl INN, q tor sn,,,A tina
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-07-10
-FOUR PERSONS KILLED
TWENTY INJURED WHEN BOMB
ExPLODES IN NEW YORK.
Tenement Home Wrecked BY Asita-
tors Facing Trial for Attack on
Rockefeller.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
New York.-Three men and wom-
an were killed when a dynamite bomb
said to be the most powerful ever
used in this city, exploded with tre-
mendous force in an apartment ten
anted by Industrial Workers of the
World. The upper part of-the six-story
tenement house in which the bomb was
being made was wrecked.
A score of persons were seriously
injured and much property damage
was done in a wide radius from the
scene of the explosion.
In the ruins of the tenement
wrecked by the explosion of the bomb
which it is believed was intended for
use against John ID. Rockefeller or his
son. the authorities found evidence
that Arthur Carron, who was killed,
with three others, had used his apart
ment as center for the distribution
OF inilammatory literature and that it
was filled with death-dealing explo-
sives.
A small printing press. revolution
ary pamphlets and circulars, an cleo
trio dynamo. two electric batteries,
cartridges and bits OF steel were
among the articles uncovered which
tend. in the opinion of the police. to
show an anarchistic plot at assassin
alton.
That the demonstration, halted by
the .bungling of someone who was pre-
pairing an Internal machine for its
fpiocfnn nj ad tr,cf n
Rockefeller family in Tarrytown. is
the theory upon which the authorities
are working.
Two of the killed in the wrecked
apartment were prominent asitators.
who were to be placed on trial at
Tarrytown on charges of disorderly
conduct in connection with the DEM
onstration inaugurated against John
D. Rockefeller. Jr., as protest
against his attitude in the Colorado
coal mine strike.
The body of the fourth victim of the
explosion was found Sunday. 1t was
that of Charles Berg. known in I.W.W.
circlsC as the big Swede" and asso-
ciate of Caron. The other victims
were Charles Hanson and Mary
Eaves. The woman lived in an apart
ment next to the one occupied by
Caron and his associates.
One of the papers found was an ap-
peal for funds to pay the fine of
Frank Tannenbaum, who was SEN
fenced to a year in prison and fined
$500 for disorderly conduct in connec-
tion with an LW.W. demonstration.
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-07-10
GOVERNMENT OFFICES CLOSED.
President Wilson Joins With Other
Officials in Fourth of July
Celebrations.

Washington. wheels of the
government practically were at a
stendstilI on the Fourth while the ma
tional capital Joined in with other
cities and hamlets of the nation in
celebration of Independence Day.
There we're no sessions of Congress,
the White House virtually was desert
ed, the executive departments were
closed and President Wilson and other
officials of the government laid aside
official duties to participate in patri-
otic celebrations here or elsewhere.
The itinerary of the various Off
cials: President Wilson to Philadel-
phia for an address: Speaker Clark to
Chase City and Farmville, Va. for an
address: Secretary Bryan to North
Carolina for speech; Secretary Dan.
iels to Charlottesville. Va, for speech
before the University of Virginia; Rep
resentative Underwood OF Alabama.
Democratic leader of the House, and
Representative Fitzgerald of New
York to Brooklyn for speeches.
Vice President Marshall put aside
the cares of his office to go picnicking
with his family. Other members of
the cabinet spent the day in the Iulet
of their homes or at nearby resorts,
at work or on weekend trips.