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The Benson signal., 1916-05-27
ONLY ONE SERIOUSLY HURT IN
TWISTER THAT DAMAGED
TOWN 100000
MANY HOMES WRECKED
EIGHTEEN KILLED IN TERRIFIC
STORM THAT WIPED OUT
OKLAHOMA TOWN..
western Newspaper Union News Service.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
Yuma. Colo.-Six persons were in.
jured, one of whom may die, nearly a
score of buildings in the business Sec
ton were wrecked or badly damaged,
many homes partly destroyed and
by cyclone that swept Yuma Satur-
day afternoon. The storm arose from
the southwest. 1t raced onto Yuma
without an instant's warning. 1t
caught it's victims in business houses,
at their homes, in the fields, driving
in motor cars, buggies or wagons and
walking the streets of the little
town, which never before had expert
enced a storm so violent. The tor
nado also visited Brush.
There is a probability, however,
of only one death, Benjamin Meckel-
burg, a wealthy farmer, is the only
person injured whose condition is con-
sidered critical.
Meckelburg has broken back and
Is in an extremely serious condition.
He was caught beneath garage wall
that the storm demolished. H. E.
Greer, who was buried under three
feet of brick, is not seriously hurt, in
the opinion of physicians at Yuma.
The progress of the four other in
jured was reported Monday as salts
factory.
Denison, Tex.-At least eighteen
persons were killed in terrific wind
and rain storm which passed over the
section just north of Denison. The
town of Kemp, Okla, two miles north
of the Red river, is reported wiped
out. Most OF the deaths are said to
have occurred at Kemp. One child
was killed a mile north of Denison.
At Woodward, Okla, more than a
score of persons were injured when a
Chautauqua tent was blown down.
Mrs. Fl. B. PEBBLES probably will die
from injuries to her head.
The Benson signal., 1916-05-27

Women as well cs
men are made miser-
able by kidney and
bladder trouble. Thou
sands recommend DIR.
Kiln or's Swamp
The Benson signal., 1916-05-27
wvomino Girl Killed Under Auto.

Casper.-Miss Nova Lester, 16-year'
old high school girl, was instantly
killed when an automobile driven by
a girl friend turned over on the Doug
las road a mile east of Casper.
The Benson signal., 1916-05-27
Widely Known Politician Dead.

Cincinnati, Ohio.-George B. Cox.
politician and theatrical magnate,
died at his home here.
The Benson signal., 1916-05-27
CoIored Help.

The One-What kind of help have
you now-colored?
The Other-Yes, green.-Harper's
Magazine.
The Benson signal., 1916-05-27
ARIZONA
STATE NEWS
Western Newspaper Union News Service.
DATES FOR COMING EVENTS.

Jul. 4-7-Pioneer celebration at Prescott
Oct. 3-G-Meeting New Mexico Bank
ers' Association at Grand Canyon.
Nov. 13-lS--Arizona State Fair at PhOe
nix.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-04-14

always with promise to make good
if he got a chance
This time I mean it, judge" Par
ker begged, frightened, for he knew
he was nearer the bandhOUse than
ever before. MY sister can get me
a job. l swear to God I'll work The
job would pay me $40 a week and I'd
give my wife SIS of it."
Where do you get your drink
when you haven't worked for
mOnths?" the judge asked.
1--WE been doing porter work in
saloon"
Parker's. sister pleaded for him and
his wife added a timid suggestion
that he might be given one more
chance with the Brideweu the penalty
if he failed.
For Gods sake, judge, promise
in the name of God I'll make good if
get this chance. Just one more
chance" begged Parker.
Six months in the BridewelI-rock-
pile
There is a warrant out for Joe Pa
tavald, 2547 HilIcock St, charging
him with getting money under false
pTetenses on a scheme that Asst
States Atty Quirke said was one of
the most contemplate he has heard.
A Polish girl started a bastardy
action against Thos. Sofa, 4446 S.
Hermitage av. According to her
story, PataVak represented himself
as lawyer, took a SIS deposit from
her at her home and when the pre-
Iminary hearing of the case was held
in court he advised her to sign a pa :
per which would release Sofa, so he
could marry her, and she says Pata-
vaH charged her another $40 for ar
ranging this and she signed the pa
per- It turned out to be SOFAS bond -.
that she signed and SOFA is among 4,
the missing.
Roger C. Sullivan, III. Democratic
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-04-14

BOOZILOGICALLY SPEAKING, 1T
WAS A BUSY DAY IN COURT
Yesterday was wet goods day in
tie court of domestic relations and
Judge Newcomer was collecting dry
pledges.
Vim. A. Brett is a chauffeur. His
wife Addie said he drank continually
Bill said he had a terrible case of
nerves.
It's no wonder I am shaky,' said
William. Eve been going to pieces
for months. My last employer told
me my nerves were breaking, but my
wife wouldn't believe it was that and
she scratched my face and was a
wreck, so l went to my mothers"
81 never quarrel with him except
when he is intoxicated" said Addie,
''and he's never sober"
One-year pledge for William on the
water wagon, the while he reiterated
that all that allied him was his
nerves"
A whole life history in it's angles
was wrapped up IN the case of George
Gierke, just past 10, and his wife Jo-
sephine, 10, but both were agreed
that the other had a fondness for wet
goods.
Josephine charged that George
went on Saturday night sprees and
abused her. He charged that she
went on sprees and abused him. She
said he hit her. He said he came
home one night to find her enter
tanning a girl friend without his per
mission and he bumped her so that
her nose bled and she bit him.
Just a couple of irresponsible
kids, said Asst States Atty Quirke.
Nothing of the kind" said
George. "She deceived me-" "And
you we're out one Saturday night
with another woman" said Joseph
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-04-14

Roger C. Sullivan, III. Democratic
leader, comforting with national lead
ers in Washington. Carter H. Harri-
son left for Washington today to dis
cuss postmastership problem. 49,,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-07-29
ASHVILLE

Ashyille. July 2S.-(Special. Sur
veyors who have been busy going over
the proposed route for the Jackson
highway have finished their work be-
tween Ashville and Springville, in ST.
Clair county. This is a part Oh the
Forrest highway which has been pro-
posed to be used along with the Jack
son highway, which extends from Chi
cago to New Orleans through Birming-
ham.
All of the Forrest highway between
Birmingham and Gadsden by way of
Ashville has been macadamized except
this short stretch here and that will
be constructed as soon as the weather
will permit and the contract let.
1--WE are putting forth our strong
est efforts to get the Jackson high
way to extend over the Forrest high
way from Gadsden to Birmingham, and
the people along the route are inter-
esttd that this way be chosen than
the one through Mississippi" said
Judge James l.. Herring, director of
the Jackson and Forrest highways for
ST Clair county. He is also on the
executive committee of the Forrest
highway. -
Since the meeting at Clanton and
with the proposed meetings which are
to be held in each county along the
route on August 5 Judge Herring be-
lieves that much interest will be slim
ulated and that this is the proper way
for the highway.
The Country Life institute, in con-
nection with the Extension School of
Agriculture and Home Economics Will
be held at Odenville, August IA to 16,
at which many notable speakers will
appear and all phases of rural life will
be considered. Stereopticon lectures will
be given each night by the farm dem
onstration agents.
John W. liner, the only living menu
Der of the secession convention of jan
uary. 1861, and chairman of the Con-
federate Veterans association OF st.
Clair county. has called meeting OF
the association for August 49,
B. B. Gather, editor of the Southern
Aegis, a weekly paper of Ashville.
founded 1872, is attending the Alabama
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-07-29
James w. Hunter Promoted
to General Freight Agent

Mobile. July 8.-(Special.)-James w.
Hunter, assistant freight agent of the
Southern railway in Mobile, has been pro-
noted to the position of general freight
agent of the Southern. He will be in
charge of all the Southern's lines in Ala
bama excepting the Memphis division.
His headquarters will be in Birmingham.
The change is effective August /.
Mr.. Hunter is to be succeeded here by
j. H. Andrews. now division freight
agent of the Southern, with headquarters
at Raleigh, N. c. Mr.. Hunter came to
Mobile on June 1, 1911, where ne opened
the office of assistant general freight
agent of the Mobile division During his
administration the freight business of the
Southern has rapidly grown, and because
OF his showing he was enabled to get
an appropriation of 100000 to build a
handsome freight station here.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-07-29
ADJUSTMENTS
At the Lyric

A large matinee crowd will no doubt be
present at the Lyric this afternoon to en-
joy the clever bill that is being pre-
scented and that has proven SO generally
pleasing during the week.
The entertainment has been declared
by many Birmingham theatre enthusiasts
as one of the best of the season, and that
they are not far wrong in this opinion is
indicated by the capacity audiences that
have greeted all performances.
The curtain at the matinee will go up at
3 o'clock.
Next week the highest priced act and
the most wonderful entertainment in
ercedes"-wil be the head
line attraction.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-07-29

to stand trial on the charge of kill
ing Policeman Kettle in February of
1915.
John Brown and Leonard Cass were
both convicted during the trial for the
killing of Policeman Screws and were
sent to the mines. Cass escaped from
the mines after working for only about
two months and Brown completed his
term last week.
The case will be remembered by al
most every one living in Admission at
that time, as the two policemen were
killed in a running fight with Brown
and Cass in West Admission.
Brown. having now worked out his
sentence for the charge against him
in the murder of Policeman Screws.
must now face trial for the murder OF
Policeman Kettle.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-07-29

in the law and equity court here, before
Judge Thomas w. Vert, on the charge
of killing Edgar Willis and given 10
wears in the state penitentiary. has de-
cided not to appeal his case, but will
serve the term.
The board of tax equalizers of this
county will finish their work by August
l. They are getting about through with
their labors. 1t is impossible at this
time to tell just what the raise in tax
values in this county will amount to, but
they will be heavy. Almost all property
in the county has been raised in tax
valuation. In the two Decaturs the in
crease will amount to several thousand
dollars alone.
Archie Lamon, formerly grocery mer-
chant in the Decaturs, was charged with
stealing a horse in this county sometime
ago. The case was set for trial here at
the present term of court. but was post
poned because Lamon is now in the Jef-
ferson county Jail at Birmingham on the
charge of stealing another horse in Jener-
son county. -
Lamon comes from one Of the Oldest
ana TlOSl liSiiy iCSPCSSSu
farmers In this county.
The Tennessee river is some feet below
the danger mark now for the first time
in several weeks. The gauge reads 101s
feet this morning The flood stage is Il
feet here. For sometime the gauge read
1917 feet.
Stevens chapter, Daughters Of the Amer
| has presented TO Com
pany E, Alabama National Guards, CT
the Decaturs flag for their company.
The flag was sent to Montgomery, where
the boys are now in mobilization camp,
and presented to them there
Proving that he won money gambling
got Lawson Vest, citizen of Hartsefle,
out of trouble in the law and equity
court here, instead of getting him in bad,
as is the usual case.
Vest was charged with stealing $55 or
the person of Dug Roberts. Soon after
Roberts claims to have lost his money
Vest was seen with roll OF money. on
the trial of the case Vest proved that
he won the money in gambling game
on the north side of the river. Vest was
therefore acquitted. AS he was gambling
in another county the courts of this coun-
ty had no jurisdiction over this admit
ted violation Of the law on the part OF
Vest.
The postal authorities at Washington,
D. c., have notified the parties here who
own the building on the lot recently bought
by the government as a site for post
office building that the old building must
be removed at once. This Is taken as
being significant that the federal gov
eminent intends to commence work soon
on the s65, 900 federal building here
1t is understood that the railroad COM
panies will soon commence work on the
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-07-29
Breen Arrested

Charles Breen was arrested on war
rant issued from the inferior court Of
Bessemer on a charge of unlawfully US
ing the property of another without con-
sent. He was arrested by Sheriff Batson
and Deputy Sheriff w. C. Steele and
placed in the county Jail under, a. $500
bond and second bond of $500 under
peace proceedings
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-07-29

At the meeting of the county board
of education which was held at the
courthouse yesterday afternoon the Of
flee of rural supervisor was abolished
and $1,000 which was paid as the salary
of the supervisor will be spent on the
schools
The office was held by Prof. F. H.
Watson and the board was very much
pleased with the work which has been
done by Professor Watson, but decided
that more could be accomplished by
spending the money on the rural
schools. The work will be carried on
by County Superintendent Persons.
e. c. Cooper was reelected treas
urer of the county high schools at OK
ford and S. L. Galbraith was elected
treasurer of the county rural schools
~. T. Gardner, Jr., who has held the
office for the past five years, was not
a candidate for reelection.
The board again Endorsed the ex-
tention work of Professor King, prin-
cipal of the county high school at OK
ford, and appropriated 5000 for this
work. Another school is to be estab-
lished in District 20 at Cedar Springs,
between Jacksonville and Wellington.
John Brown was returned to the
county Jail from the mines in Birming-
ham this morning to be detained here
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-07-29
ADMISSION

Admission, July 28.-(Special)- Fur
Their investigation of the burning of the
house owned and occupied by DR.. H. F..
Harris. negro physician, which occurred
Tuesday morning, shows that DR.. Har
ris has been the victim of an attempt
on the part of his enemies to destroy
his house by fire.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-07-29

enlargement and improvement of the
union station in Decatur. Over $4,000 will
be spent in these improvements, 1T is
stated.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-07-29
Freeman Acquitted

Honor Freeman. charged with killing
Joe Wright several weeks ago. was ac-
quilted in the municipal court yester-
day before Judge H. B. Abernethy.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-07-29
Press association in Birmingham this

The city officials have been cleaning
the streets since the rains have ceased
to be so heavy
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-07-29
DECATUR

Decatur, July 2S.-(Special)-Henry
Sharp. who a few days ago was convicted
in the law and equity court here, before
Judge Thomas w. Vert, on the charge
of killing Edgar Willis and given 10
years in the state penitentiary, has de-
cided not to appeal his case, but will
serve the term.
The Washington times., 1916-12-13
Eatertaiansnt for Daughter.

Mrs. william Burr Harrison Is en-.
tsrtaining q company OF young people
this afternoon in celebration of the
tenth birthday anptyersity OF her
daughter. Miss Mary Butler Harrison.
Mrs. J. Eakin Gadsby will have a
sale of bags Saturday afternoon from
3 to O o'clock at her residence, 3114
II street, for charity,
The Washington times., 1916-12-13
BALTIMOREANS PROTEST
Delegation Here TO Fight Abolition
Of City subtrsasury.

To protest against the proposed abo-
iition OF the subtreasury In Baltimore
a delegation OF prominent business men
OF that city arrived In Washington this
morning.
Decision TO protest was reached by
the Baltimore Clearing House yester-
day. Its executive council met 10 con-
the loss 20 the city OF this important
adjunct 10 go its commercial and
banking relations.
IL 1 ssaid that Senator John Walter
Smith. Congressman J. Charles Linthi-
cum and Congressman Charles p.
Coady, of Maryland. have Joined the
night to- have Congress reconsider the
proposed step.
The Washington times., 1916-12-13
Ready for BAZAAR.

The ladies of the Metropolitan NJ.
r.. Church. who have charge OF the
bazaar TO be held tomorrow at the
Raleigh Hotel, announce as one OF the
most attractive features for the even.
ing's entertainment the play to be
given by the Standard Bearers( en-
Titled ne Modern English" II Is a
farce.
The bazaar will begin at 1890 a. IN.
and will AFFORD an opportunity TO pur-
chase choice and Inexpensive gifts.
Luncheon, served from ~ TO 2. Will be
an excellent one for the small price
asked. and the dinner n real Christ
mas turkey dinner.
The ladies in charge are Mrs. Mary
Logan Tucker, chairman OF the ba-
zsar committee; Mrs, John A. Logan.
Mrs. b, +. Leighton, Mrs. A. Il. Duvaii,
the Misses Mary and Louise Duvaii.
the Misses Clara and Gertrude Lutz,
Mrs. w, T. Dewhurst, Mrs. c, NJ. For.
rest, Miss Fannie Holmes, Mrs. Will
lam #. Lemon, Miss Church. Mrs.
Harry Mitchell, wife OF the pastor;
Miss Hamilton, daughter of Bishop
Hamilton, and Miss Agnes Hart VIII
son. And the young ladies OF Miss
Church's Sunday school class, with
other young ladies OF the church, will
act as Mattresses.
The Washington times., 1916-12-13
Bridge Party To-day.


Major and Mrs. Earl I Brown have
recalled the invitations for the dinner
which they were to give this evening
because OF the severe illness of Mrs.
Browns brother. Mrs. Brown will
leave Washington this evening to Join
her brother In North Carolina.
The Washington times., 1916-12-13
NEW FACES SEEN IN
DIPLOMATIC CORPS
Russia, Brazil, and Colombia
Appoint Secretaries to ,
Washington.

Several interesting additions have
been made to the Diplomatic Corps
In Washington. Prince John Korybut.
Woroniecki has been appointed frst
secretary OF the Russian embassy,
and 10 expected to reach town before
many weeks, although the embassy
has not yet heard the date Of his ar
rival.
The newly appointed first secretary
OF the Braxilian embassy. Carlos de
0ssssRs Ss oF'ssSs s%S sns as been e.,sb.SsG n sSwG
He was at sse hete
Gm to sSS%if Ss sr... sassnsS as%sn .cls sas sd'
to % shs iempors5s stan Of sSs BrisisS
attaches, and the thGsgn' &on.' John HSmmfaS,n lyon.
Mr., Hewan 10 established at the.
Brighton for the winter. Mr.. and
mem. there. The III Hon, n. John L lyon pS and
chusetts avenue for the winter.
secretary or of he 0csY coiombian iesatien.
also is a recent addition to the Diplo-
matte Corps.
Congregational Club Program
The Congressional Club 10 planning
for a brilliant social program during
the short session.
Invitations will be issued in q few
days for an evening card party on De-
cember 21 to be followed on Decem.
Der 20 by a Christmas dance,
Stephen T. Mather will address the
club members Friday afternoon at
o'clock on "Our National Parks" Tea
will be served at 8 o'clock.
Mrs. Matthew +. Scott will arrive
In Washington about December 20 to
Join her son.in-law and daughter, As.
Mrs. Carl Vrooman. at their residence
in Eighteenth street, and will be with
them for the season. Mrs. Vrooman's
sister, Mrs. Charles s. Bromwell, and
ssI @. :Sn sna Nd. sns SsSsnss Mss.s ssSs %
spend Christmas with Mr, and Mrs.
Vrooman. Miss Mildred Bromwell ts
n student at Foxccraft, Va, and MT:
Brcmweli IL q sophomore at Harvard
University.
Here for the winter.
Mrs. Maud Wood Park. of Boston.
will be a Washington resident during
the winter. having engaged n room
at the National Suffrage headquarters.
1875 Rhode Island avenue. She In nj
Mrs. Charles H. Bond. of Boston, who
will remain for several days.
The marriage Of Mis-. Silvia Ishei
de Beck, daughter OF Mrs. Oscar de
Beck. OF Mt. Risco. N. Y. and George
Washington Lewis. of Alexandria,
Va. was celebrated yesterday at ii;3o
O'clock In 81. Andrews Episcopal
Church, New York. Rev. Or. q. r.
Van dc Water ofnciated. Owing TO
mourning In the bridegroom's family
the wedding was very quiet
The bride comes from n Danish
family. Her father was Danish |
nobieman. Mr.. Lewis In a direct de- |
scendant OF the Washington and Gus |
tbs families His country home II At
Berryville. Va. where he and his bride |
will reside. |
Quests from virginia and Washing
ton attended the wedding.
The Washington times., 1916-12-13
Informal Luncheon.

Mrs. Mary Stewart and Miss Helen
Stewart entertained at an informal
luncheon today In compliment to the
Misses Atwater, daughters OF Mrs.
were Miss Caroline Nash, Miss Joan
Ali. Miss Margaret Tuttle, Miss AIDE
laide Tuttie, Miss Dorothea Denys,
Miss 0wendolen Denys, Miss Muriel
Denys, Baroness Lily Won Winckler,
Baroness Charlotte Won Winckler, and
Mrs. Alice Il. Ladd.
The Washington times., 1916-12-13
SAUSAGE MYSTERY
Is SOLVED AT LAST
Bureau Of Chemistry Experts
Take Il Out Of Class Of
MInoemeat and Hash.

Did you ever pause to wonder, or
perhaps to speculate upon what was
In your breakfast sausage7 Have you
ever meditated upon the elements
that brought that eiusiveiy satisfy
Ing taste In the bolognaf
In the past the contents of packing
house sausages have been as full of
mystery as the pyramids. They were
In class with mincemcat and board.
ing house hash.
But II 10 so no longer. In this day
OF enlightenment, hygiene, and pro
tefns, come the experts OF the DE.
psrtmsnt s11 ut, Of % Asr,sn,turs, to publish X
sausage, but how Il was prepared and
how long II must be cured.
why and How Of sausases.
The experts have laid down the law
to sausage makers. They have set
IL out In detail, and given Il to the
public, so that no longer need you
approach the sausage with q drooiins
mouth but an approhensivs mind, or
as some have done with revolt At the
Here Is the full why and how OF
sausagss. an published In service, and
regulatory announcements of the
Bureau of Chemistry-.-promui
saMsage-makers may take heed:
The following methods may be en-
.ployed In the preparation OF sausage
containing muscle tissue OF pork ~ OF
kind prepared customarily to be
eaten without cooking.
The Washington times., 1916-12-13
JUDGE RENEoEs.

CHICAGO. Dec. IS.-To prove his
wife extrayagant, Joseph carso OF
silk u 9ndeGwesr. % "pefsndan, % wS Sis,
charged" called the judge hurriediy.