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The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1916-01-27
SIX KILLED BY SN0WSLIDE
Two Cars OF Great Northern Train
Caught by Avalanche and Hurled
Down Mountain Side.

Seattle, Wash, Jan. 2i.-FOur bodies
out of the six persons killed today
when two cars of a westbound Great
Northern train were caught in snow
avalanche, had been recovered tonight.
II was also ascertained tonight that
fifteen persons were injured when the
two cars were hurled three hundred
feet down the west slope Of the Cas-
cade mountains near Corea station.
The four bodies recovered were iden-
tilted as those of:
Bert Kirkman, Sheridan, Wyo.
w. +. Carter, East Vancouver, D. c.
Edward Batterman and baby, We
natchee, Wash.
When the cars were shot down the
mountain side the diner caught fire
and was destroyed. One dead man and
three injured were extricated from it.
A charTed body was also found.
Concrete snowsheds were erected on
the approaches 10 the Cascade tunnel,
following the tragedy Of February 2S,
1910, when two passenger trains were
swept from the track by snowslide
near the scene of the present accident.
Railroad engineers believed all points
liable to be reached by a slide had
been protected.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1916-01-27
LYNCH 5 GEORGIA NEGROES
White Mob Takes Blacks From Syl.
Vester Jail and Hangs Them on
Tree by Roadside.

Albany, Ga, Jan. 22.--Forty or fifty
men, acting with precision indicative
of carefully laid plans, took five ne.
groes from the Worth county Jail at
Sylvester last night, carried them in
automobiles TO Lee county and hanged
them all to one limb of tree close by
the side Of the principal road leading
into Starkville.
The negroes were being held in con.
nection with the killing of Sheriff
Moreland of Lee county. who met his
death at the hands Of negroes in
Worth county about Christmas. Stark
vile is a village three miles from
Leesburg, the county seat of Lee
county.
Four Of the victims were OF one fam
ily-Felix Lake and his three sons
Frank, Dewey and Major The fifth
was Rodius Seamore.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1916-01-27
FIVE DIE IN OKLAHOMA FLOOD
CIoudburst North of Sulphur Causes
Heavy Damage by Swollen Streams
Oil Field Hard Hit.

Oklahoma City, Jan. 22.-Reports
received in Oklahoma City Friday
night indicate that damage done by
the storm which swept over the state
Thursday night and early this morn
ing was greatest in Murray county
and in the oil fields.
Five persons are known to have
been drowned in Murray county dur
ing Thursday night The dead are
James Shenner, a reClure bachelor,
who lived in sulphur; Mrs. Edward
Cleveland and three children, who
lived on a farm south of sulphur,
Shcnner's body was recovered today,
three miles below his home. The body
of Mrs, Cleveland was recovered from
the WaShita river,
Platt National Park, at the edge Of
sulphur, was Inundated and the water
spread over large part of the town.
The electric light plant was inundated
and water was three feet deep in the
Frisco and Santa Fe railroad dcpots.
Several hundred persons were rescued
from roofs of houses. The flood was
caused by a cloudburst north Of Sui
.phur.
About twenty oil tanks, with ca
pacities ranging from 250 to 1000 bar
rels, situated in various parts Of the
Healdton field, were destroyed by
fire last night The damage will ap.
proximate $4,000. The Ardworth
company lost two tanks, the Glen
wood company five, the Roxana COM
pany two, the Maloney company one
and Gunsberg & Foreman five, New
buildings of the Writ Mercantile COM
pany were wrecked by wind.
A telegram from McAlester tonight
said that all train service from the
north and west was suspended be-
cause of high water.
During the heavy rain last night a
Frisco passenger train left the track
between Schulter and Okmulgee, the
engine, tender, baggage car, chair car
and smoking car tipping over. A
wrecking train went out from Sapul-
pa, It is believed that no one was
seriously injured.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1916-01-27
THREE KILLED. IN OHIO STRIKE
Mob Of Iron Workers at East YounaS-
town Burn and Loot in Uncon-
trolled Fury.

Youngstown, o., Jan. S,-Three men
were killed, nineteen persons, includ-
ing a woman, wounded, more than
six city blocks were burned with a
loss estimated at 100000 and state
troops were called out TO restore order
as the result of rioting in East Youngs-
town early tonight, following a battle
between a crowd of strike sympathiz-
ers and armed guards at the plant OF
the Youngstown Sheet and Tube Com.
jany.
Rioters stole two hundred pounds of
dynamite and have dynamited several
houses it is reported
The bridge from East Youngstown
to Strulhers was burned to prevent
rioters from entering the town.
Two companies Of United States
regulars from Columbus are reported
to have been ordered to East Youngs-
town because Of the looting and burn
ing of the postoftlce.
The trouble was the elimination Of
a strike OF labOrers which began at
the plant of the Republic Iron and
Steel Company week ago, spread TO
the plants of the tube company, the
Youngstown Iron and Steel Company
and the Brier Hill Steel Company, all
independent" concerns. The men de-
mand twenty-five cents an hour, the
companies offer an increase from nine
teen and half cents to twenty-five
cents an hour.
The trouble started this morning
when strike sympathizers and workers
lat the sheet and tube plant clashed.
Stones were thrown and several shots
were fired, but no one was injured.
Later in the afternoon a riot occurred
just outside the tube company plant
and two men were injured 50 badly
they were taken to a hospital,
The most serious trouble started to-
night when the day shift at the sheet
and tube mills left work. A crowd of
six thousand gathered at the entrance
TO the works and stoned a squad of
private police in charge of Chief S. J,
WOLF of the sheet and tube company
force,
According to a statement made by
WOLF he fired a blank shot in the air
to scare the crowd and then firing be-
came general. Nineeetn in the crowd
were wounded, following which the
mob, frenzied. surged into the East
Youngstown business district and set
fire to several buildings.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1916-01-27
GERMANY MAKES PROMISES
Entire Situation Made Clearer by Re.
eeIpt of TWO Notes from kaiser's
Government.

Washington, Jan. S.--Two communi-
cations from Germany reached the
United States today--one containing a
proposal to pay an indemnity for the
Americans lost in the Lusitania disas-
ter, which may bring negotiations on
that subject to a conclusion. and the
other conveying assurances that Ger
man submarine commanders operating
in the Mediterranean would not tor
pedo noncombatant ships Of any char
acter without warning them and &C.
cording safety to their passengers and
crews.
.zsG
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1916-01-27
RECEPTION AT WHITE HOUSE
President and Bride Lead Washing.
toms Most Brilliant Social At.
fair Of Recent Years.

Washington, Jan. S.--A brilliant re-
ception given tonight at the White
House by the President and Mrs. VIII
son crowned the social attentions paid
visiting delegates to the Pan-American
Scientific Congress in session here
during the past two weeks. In number
of guests and in splendor, the affair
surpassed anything Of the kind seen
in Washington in recent years. Mar
tial music and handsome costumes
lent the maximum of color.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1916-01-27
Fierce Fighting In East.

Berlin, Jan. 21.-Increasingly vio-
lent fighting on the Bessarabian from.
tier is announced by the Vienna war
office, but it is declared all the attacks
of superior Russian forces have been
repulsed with heavy losses to them.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1916-01-27
COULD SHELL NEW YORK NOW

Washington, Jan. 21.-Two "emerg
ent, situations as to coast defenses-
one at New York and another at San
Francisco-where enemy battle ships
with long range guns could lombard
parts of the two cities without dan.
ger from the present land works, we're
described to the house military com.
mittee yesterday by Brigadier General
Weaver, chief of coast artillery.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1916-01-27
ALLIES WATCHING NEUTRALS

Washington, Jan. 22.-Two nations
loomed prominently today in world
political prominence - Sweden and
Spain. Diplomatic interest was CEN
tered in developments in these coun-
tries. American interests are in
volved in both. the diplomatic corps
being rife with various reports and
rumors.
The Denver star., 1916-01-01
VICTOR AND CRIPPLE CREEK
f NEWS.

Mr.. Malcolm Scoot reports most of
his family as being on the sick list at
the present time. We hope them a
speedy recovery.
Handy Chapel had lovely Xmas
Tree on Xmas eve, to which quite
crowd was in attendance. Lots of
beautiful tokens of the Yuletide were
exchanged in honor of the day that
our Savior was born.
Mr.. and Mrs. Allen Harrell spent the
I Xmas Holidays with Mrs. Harrell's
parents in Colorado Springs; they re-
turned home on Monday.
Mrs Geo. w. Cotwell entertained at
Xmas Tree in honor of her many
friends on Xmas morning at her beau.
tiful home at 402 So. End ST., Victor.
Quite a number were in attendance
and many beautiful tokens of the iule-
tide were exchanged. The Xmas tree
is an annual stunt with Mrs. Cotwell
and family
Mrs. Laurence Cotwell. who is stu
dent at the Colorado Aggies School.
will leave soon to attend school at
Fort Collins, Colo. Mr.. Cotwell is one
of the most enterprising young men
of the district and many things are
expected of him as he is taking the
Vet. course.
Mr. and Mrs. John Chambers enter
tained at a nine course dinner on
Xmas, the following guests: Mrs. VIM.
Morris, Mrs. Fred Hopkins, Mr.. Earl
McGee and Mr.. Fleming at their beau
tiful home on Crystal Avenue.
That mysterious letter writer is
again at the same old tricks, writing
letters and not signing their name.
only wish to say to them that they
should be more careful as the COB
lings might get them If they still per-
sist in writing more letters. So look
out
l, VIM C. Harris. wish to thank this
paper for the kindness they have
shown me in the past, and l wish to
THANK them. for through their paper
was fortunate enough to get letter
from a friend of mine that l had not
heard from for several years. In his
letter to me he stated that it was
| through the colored papers that he
; found out where l was. So if this was
the cause of me finding some friend
OF mine it may be OF greater use to
you. l would say to you that if they
do not happen to have your name on
their list of subscribers, you should
write them at once. What they have
done for me they will do for you.
Mrs ]. C. Canty, Mrs. Dave Hin.
Mrs. J. W. Kimberling, Mrs. NJ. Jones
and daughter were the guests of Mrs.
Geo. Cotwell on Xmas morning for
breakfast and the Xmas tree.
This paper joins me in extending to
their many subscribers and friends a
Happy New Year and many of them.
VIM. c. HARRIS.
The Denver star., 1916-01-01
THE STAR MooEsTLY THANKS
PUBLIC BUT HINTS "
NEEDS MONEY.

We are very grateful to our friends
who have showered fiattering compli-
ments upon us for our fight which ss
only just begun-as we are long
ways from victory yet. We are glad
to know that they. too. like ourselves.
know that It takes real hard money
to run a strong race paper. We are
neither embarrassed nor ashamed to
let you know we need money NOW,
because we have spent our credit
heavily in the Negroes defense, and
we again urge you, all of you. to pay
up; pay something. as the hsht has
only begun. We appreciate your
thanks. but we need money now.
The Denver star., 1916-01-01

Xmas Cantata rendered at early
morning service at Shorter. a grand
musical treat, Xmas King" Shorter
church was beautifully and artisticai
ly decorated for the Xmas services
by one of the expert decorators and
designers of this city. At the early
morning services the entire choir
never felt SO eager to render any can
tata as they did Xmas King" This
rendition assisted very noticeably by
Prof Morrison, as violin obligato, was
the best cantata rendered in Shorter
for many a year. The musical solos.
duets, quartettes and choral work were
beyond the usual. Especial compli-
mentary remarks are due to Miss Jes-
sic Andrews, Marion Hemphill and
Mrs Harry Barnett. Miss Hicks al
ways does fine and her great success
this year has made all of Shorter
proud of her work. The organist.
Mrs. Ross, did excellent work also.
The Denver star., 1916-01-01
Grand Concert
Under Auspices
AMERICAN WOODMEN
Under Auspices


be
January 49, 1916 under
meNT
close address Of
in the basement
Friends Of
OF $2oo-elosins Of the
Order
become better
on .
The Denver star., 1916-01-01
MANY CHILDREN HAVE WORMS.

Worms nre n common childhood all
ment. They make children irritable,
nervous aud restless. besides robbing
the body and mind of proper nourish-
ment. watch your child. Examine
the stools and at first signs of worms
give your child treatment OF Kick
apoo Worm Killer. They XIII the
worms, act as laxative and expel
the worms and poisonous waste, tone
the system and help restore your
child's health and happy disposition.
Only CSC at your druggist.
The Denver star., 1916-01-01
A FRIEND IN NEED.

j. P. Perkins, who was confined to
his bed last week, is able to be out
again and he desires to thank all
persons who called up and inquired
concerning his welfare. and especially
those persons-one from Zion Baptist
church, one from Shorter and two
from Scott NJ. e. church-whose inter
est greatly affected me. l appreciate
everything said and done in my be-
half. j. +. PERKINS.
The Denver star., 1916-01-01
TO OUR DEAR FRIENDS:

The Star welcomes the opportunity
to extend our greetings and sincere
good wishes to our readers, friends.
white. black, red and yellow, We
wish you one and all, together and
individually. Merry Xmas and a
Happy New Year, which will likewise
bring to each of you respectively an
increased prosperity and happiness.
We stop long enough in our fight with
the Birth of Nation to show you
our appreciation.
The Denver star., 1916-01-01

Masons' Grand Fraternai Prize En-
tertainment, Monday, Dec. ~, at Con-
ventien Hall, 1871 Arapahoe st. Three
GRAND prizes. First prize, one ton OF
coal. Second prize, $500 In groceries
from John Thompson's. Third prize,
one large fat turkey. Come and spend
an enjoyable evening with Us.
The Denver star., 1916-01-01
HELP YOUR L,vER-IT PAYS.

When your liver gets torpid and
your stomach acts queer. take DIR.
Kings New Life Pills and you will
find yourself feeling better, They
purify the blood, give you freedom
from constipation, biiiousness. dizzi-
ness and indigestion. You feel fine
just like you want to feel. Clear the
The Denver star., 1916-01-01
NOTICE TO DELINQUENT SUB
SCRiBERS.

After many notices sent you Of your
overdue account of subscription, to
which you have failed to respond, we
have decided to discontinue your pa
per without further notice. The Pos
tai laws will not allow US to carry
your account any longer. Al any
time you desire to pay up, we viii!
gladly furnish you the paper again.
You could not conscientiousiy ask
more Of US.
DENVER STAR PUB. CO.
The Denver star., 1916-01-01

Mr.. Stewart Hall. who for four years
has been attending Quindaro College,
and who has one year OF music under
the leader of that famous Western u.
Concert Band. Prof. N. Clark Smith.
is quite social favorite OF Denver
during his ten day visit with his par
enis. Mr.. Hall has developed to he
quite Il saNaphonist. Denver is proud
of MIR. Hall-only go on.
The Denver star., 1916-01-01

The post Nmas social functions
where the creme de le creme were
prominent, were entertained at the
residence of Mesdames Clarence
Holmes, Nmas Eve. DR.. and Mrs. I.
Z. McClain's. Xmas night and at Mrs.
Robt Roy. 3032 Columbine St. at a
five o'clock dinner Sunday evening.
The Denver star., 1916-01-01
THE Xxx CENTURY ART CLUB
MEETINGS.

Mrs. White. 242O Emerson St, Dec.
10. Mrs. Winters, 1853 Glenarm Pl.,
Dec. IT. Miss Harris. 2515 Clarkson
St. jan Z. Mrs. Carter, 2425 Hum
boldt. Jan. IA.
The Denver star., 1916-01-01
ODD FELLOWS ELECTION.

Election of officers by Rocky Noun.
tain Lodge No. 2320. G. L. o. of F.
held Thursday. November 10th, 1915,
resulted as follows:
l. c.. Geo. w. Ingram; Warden,
Jerry w Wilson; r. S. to V. G., Chas.
Rose; l.. S. TO V. c., Henry Fort; r. 8.
to " c.. VIM. G. Campbell; l.. s. to
n. G., ID. II. Harper; Elective Secre'
tary. r. S. Clinkscale; Vice Grand
Noah o. Neal: Noble Grand, o. L.
lawson: Past Noble Grand. w. "A.
Morris: Noble Father. w. II. Triplett;
Past Noble Father, J. J. Manuel
Annual Officers.
Worthy Chaplain, J. S. Stewart;
Judge Advocate, Geo. A. Derry;
Worthy Treas. Samuel A. Bondurant: /:
Permanent Secretary, Geo. S. Contee.
Board Of Trustees.
Paul W. Walker, w. II. Morris, j.
]. Manuel, Samuel A. Bondurant. Geo.
S Contee.
Degree Lecturer. W. G. Campbell;
Deputy Degree Lecturer, Geo. NJ. In
gram
The Denver star., 1916-01-01

Out q high rent district. Not In
the tlsh.pries clieque. II you want
our coal delivered quick. then save
yosr neney for diamonds BY buying
coat from w. o. Simonds. 2o2e
Chswpa. Phone Main 9o6@.
The Denver star., 1916-01-01

Father Bruce. our veteran Odd Eel
low and Mason, was so indisposed that
he was compelled to remain away
from work one week. All of Denver
wishes our Daddy Bruce speedy re-
covery.
The Denver star., 1916-01-01
MARGARET WASHINGTON CLUB.

Dec. 10th, with Miss NJ. krutchers,
2426 Lafayette St. Dec. 23rd. with
Mrs JOS Peach, 2605 Lafayette st.
Dec 3Oth, with Mrs. B. F. Givin. 2515
Curtis St. Dec. 30th, literary pro-
gram.
The Denver star., 1916-01-01

Use Wolf 8ros.' Giant Hair Straight
ner and Dryer Comb, only 6oc. See
Celia N. Stewart, agent, 1925 18th ST.
Denver. See display ad. elsewhere.
The Denver star., 1916-01-01

Try Riee-RIee for good Ice crsam
and Ices, homo made bread, ples and
cakes. Your orders are solicited for
parties and church entertainments.
Mexican chilli served daily.
Phone Champa rs.
The Denver star., 1916-01-01
Annual Officers.

MIR. Thomas Porter has just re-
turned from visit from Miss Maudie
Wright and mother and Mrs. Cassie
Holmes ON the Thompson ranch in
Fondis, Colorado.
The Denver star., 1916-01-01

Arapahoe Lodge of Odd Fellows as
Nmas gift TO each of their widows.
remembered them substantially. To
dry the widows tears. the mourners
heart to cheer and help in time of
need, etc"
The Denver star., 1916-01-01

The Crisis and all colored masa-
zines now handled at Twenty-first and
Arapahoe streets. will also be In stock
at the new location, Washington and
Twenty-third avenues. q
The Denver star., 1916-01-01

Lawyer W. B. Townsend makes .
specially In collecting endowment
money. life insurance. also makes
contracts and examines titles to prop
erty. Suite 3l3 Kittredge Bldg. Call
Main o7e7. II adv.
The Denver star., 1916-01-01
POSTPONED.

The Xxx Century Dancing Academy
has been postponed for next Tuesday
night. Watch papers for announce
ment.
The Denver star., 1916-01-01
MEETINGS OF THE TAXA ART
AND LITERARY CLUB.

Nov. 24-Mrs. Nola Porter. 32l5
High st. Dec. Mrs. Richardson.
1410 f. cath Ave. Dec. S-Mrs. Stell,
2421 Humboldt. Dec. 15-Miss Won
Dickersohn, 221S Lafayette. Dec. 22-
Mrs. Waldron, 14lS L. cath Ave.
The Denver star., 1916-01-01
THE POND LILY ART CLUB.

Dec. 3O-Mrs. Campbell. 1898 South
Clarkson.
The Denver star., 1916-01-01
Xxx Century Dancing Academy al
Old Colony Hail every Tuesday night

Mrs. l.. w. Mckinley OF Clarkson
St left Wednesday to spend the holi-
DAYS with her aged sick father. Abe
Foreman. OF 6O3 NJ 10th ST., Waco
Texas.
The Denver star., 1916-01-01

FOR SALE - All kinds of hair
goods, switches, transformations and
front pieces made to order. Mrs. E.
Anderson. phone Main S69S. 2240
Glenarm place.
The Denver star., 1916-01-01

The Atlas Drug Company are sole
agents for Matt Johnson's "6o8s"
Rheum alto RemedleA
The Denver star., 1916-01-01

The Annex and Grand Theatres pa
tronize the Star. "Nuf ced." That's
all.
The Denver star., 1916-01-01
FE RN HALL.

Social dances each Monday and
Thursday evening when hall 10 not
rented. Ladies' free; gentlemen 3Se.
Whose business7
The Denver star., 1916-01-01
FERN HALL.
o7II Wel,on Street

c7II Welton Street
Can be rented for Private Public Parties, Dances or
Gatherings of any nature latest first class
modation PHONE MAIN $500
Hall can be rented Monday and Thursday Nights. when
not rented Monday Thursday, r. L. Phynix Social
Dances. Morrisons Orchestra Ladies Free Gent. 35c
K. L. PHYNIN. Manager
The Denver star., 1916-01-01
She IL Taking About Coming
Events.
TO AVOID CONFLICTS, CONSULT
THIS COLUMN AND see WHAT
Is TO BE 0lveN.
Events.

Feb. iotts-Shriners' Entertainment
Dec. 31st-New Years Dance, Fern
Hall.
Dec. 21-Masn's Annual Entertain
ment.
Dec. 25-Old Colony hall with the
Xnas boys.
The Denver star., 1916-01-01

Keep off date Feb. 10th. Shriners'
Entertainment.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1916-02-26
AN INDIAN YARN.

An Oklahoma editor tells of an
old Indian that came to his office
to subscribe for the paper, ac-
cording to the Ashland Clipper.
The editor took the money, then
the Indian wanted a receipt. The
editor tried to talk him out Of it.,
but Mr.. Indian insisted. After
making the receipt the editor
asked him why he was so persis-
tent in wanting a receipt. He
said: "Me dies sometimes, 60 to
gate and Saint Peter asks if | 'oeen
a good Indian. l say yes. He
say, did you pay Chieftain for
paper9 ] say yes. He say. where
is your receipt? | don't have
it, then | have to run all over
hell to find you and get a receipt.
Mansfield Enterprise.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1916-02-26
Has Used Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy for 20 Years. -

"Chambcrlain's Cough Remedy
has been used i'm my household
Tor the past twenty years. be-
gan giving it to my children when
they were small. As a quick re-
lief for Group, whooping cough,
and ordinary colds, it has no
equal. Being free from opium
and other harmful drucs Ne err
felt afraid 20 o;vn it to the rhil-
dren. | have recommended toto
a large number of friends and
ncighbOrs. who have used it mi
sneak hi~hlv cf ST. writes Mrs.
Mary Minkc. Shortsville. n Y.
Obtainable everywhere.
ADVERTISEMENT
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1916-02-26
ROYAL
BAKING POWDER
Absolutely Pure
No Alum-N0 Phosphate

to places Of safety.
! Some hope was expressed to-
nl2ht that private leNee Whlch
surrounds st. Joseph viii remain
intact and save that town from
the direct force Of the flood.
Refugees began arri> ing: here
tonight aboard special trains and
a government steamer with small
boats and volunteer rescue crews
Was expected to reach the breaks
early tomorrow.
The first relief train Of twenty
five coaches bearing refugees from
the flooded district in lenses,
Concordia, Catahoula, u'rankIin
and Madison parishes, arrived to-
night at Vidalia. across the river
from this city. \ refugee camp
is being established here. where
government Red Cross and local
relief committees are striving to
meet the situation Plans are be-
IN. made to give s,lccor to sew
cral thousand persons during the
next few days. ~ g