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The Bolivar County Democrat., 1921-01-08
Strange Ceremony in Japan, In
cluding Vaudeville, Marks
Two Days of Worship.
BUILDING COST S1O,OO0,OOO
Impressive Manifestations Of Loyalty
Featured the Solemn Shinto Cere-
monies-Voices Silent Dur
ing Worship.

Tokyo.-After six years labor and
an expenditure estimated at $1O'OOO,-
600, the national shrine to the late
Emperor Mutsuhito was opened re-
Gently with solemn Shinto ceremonies,
and amid impressive manifestations
Of loyalty. For three days the popu-
lace of Tokyo celebrated the occasion.
Every street was decorated with bunt-
ing, and from the humblest door lam
terms were displayed at night.
The municipality gave a flower show
and open-air performances and the
atrical performances in Hibiya PARK,
but for the most part the festivities
were comparatively organized by the
citizens In different wards. AT hun
freds of central points stages mad
been erected. where vaudeville shows
were given and there were fireworks
both night and day.
Over 250OOO persons from the coun-
try districts visited the city during
the festival.
The shrine is a typical Shinto build
Ing of plain wood, and of the simplest
possible construction. The opening
ceremony was attended by over 1000
persons and officials, and lasted about
three hours The central feature was
the delivery to Prince Ichijo, warder
of the shrine, of the name tablets of
the late emperor, and their installa-
tion in the inner sanctuary.
Prince Kujo, relative Of the en-
peror, delivered commemorative ora
ton to which Prince Ichijo replied.
The shrine was thereafter opened to
the public and It least 100000 people
worshiped before it during the re-
mainder of the day.
The scene where these multitudes
of people were paying their respects
to the memory of the dead emperor
was impressive. The main entrance
to the shrine is by means of new
and very broad road about two miles
in length. Along this road all the day
and evening two great strings Of peo-
pie poured, one going TO the shrine,
the other returning.
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1921-01-08

" back, and forth within the doorway.
They were sweeping up the coins that
rained continually on the steps OF the
shrine.
Voices Are Silent.
Not q sound could he heard except
the light hand-clapping Of the wor-
sinners calling on the enshrined spirit
of the emperor. No human voice was
heard. There was not even an audip'e
prayer; in complete silence the muiti'
tude paid their respects to the sp'r''
of Meiji and passed on.
On the two following days the
shrine was again visited by hundreds
of thousands, and the proceedings
were enlightened by wrestling and oth-
er public entertainments near the
shrine. The crown prince. on beha''
of the emperor, worshiped at the
shrine on the second day.
1t is intended to associate the young
men of japan especially with the
Meiji shrine. A huge stadium VIII be
built in the grounds Of the shrine
and 1t is expected that the principal
athletic events of Japan will De con-
tested there in the future.
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1921-01-08
FEAR MANY ARE DROWNED
200 Passengers Were Aboard the Santa
Isabel Near Spsin-Search for
Survivors.

Madrid.-From the wreck Of the
steamer Santa Isabel there are only
some IS survivors, 50 far as is known
at present, and it is believed that the
remainder of the passengers and crew
OF the vessel. which went ashore jan
uary 2 on the coast of Villagarcia, num-
bering about 200, have perished. Re-
lief vessels are searching for lifeboats.
Telephone and telegraphlc mes
sages from Corunna and Vlgo lack
details. but leave little hope or the
rescue of more than one-flftn the
number of those aboard the vessel.
The Santa Isabel grounded while
the captain and passengers were at
dinne, The stormy weather kept
most OF the people below. Apparently
the vessel was dashed upon rocky
tongue Of the coast with such force
that probably Eost of the victims lost
their lives within few minutes.
The catastrophe had eliminated be-
fore the rescuing boats started for the
scene. Those rescued know nothing OF
the fate of the others. The authorl-
ties regard it as unlikely that any
more were saved, as the little island
which the Santa Isabel struck IS ohly
short distance from the MAINLAND,
and in the event of other rescues they
believe reports would have been re-
ceived before now.
The Transatlantic offices at Mad
mt
and are preparing messages of condo
lence for the families of those be
lieYed lost.
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1921-01-08
EARTHQUAKE TOLL FOURTEEN
300 Injured and 10000 Homeless In
Albania-American Red Cross
Nurses Take Up Relief.

Paris persons were Kill
ed, 800 injured and 10000 rendered
homeless by an earthquake which near
ly obliterated the city of Elbassan, Al
bania, according to an undated dis
patch received here from the Ameri-
can Red Cross at Tirana.
The only Americans in the city were
two Junior Red Cross nurses. Miss
Norah Ruddy of ST. Louis, and Miss
Winifred Warren Chicago. Both were
reported safe. They Immediately took
charge of relief work and the Ameri'
can Red Cross is sending supplies
from the Adriatic coast. The organi-
zation also is furnishing tents which
are urgently needed because OF the
severe weather.
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1921-01-08
Admiral Knapp, Investigating
Conditions, Tells Shocking
Tales of Practices.
KILL HUMANS, DRINK BLOOD
Native Is Strongly Superstitious,
Fears Evil Eye and Stands IN
Great Awe of Voodoo Priests
and Prestesses.

Washington, D. C.-That 80 per cent
of the natives of Haiti believe in the
African jungle faith of voodooisln
which requires the sacrifice of human
beings and the drinking of human
blood is declared by Rear Admiral ID.
S. Knapp in his report to the secre-
tary of the navy on investigation OF
Haitian conditions.
Admiral Knapp cites shocking
case of the trial Of a voodoo priest,
who is reported to have killed IL chill
dren, whose blood was drunk and flesh
eaten by persons present at the rites.
"Voodooism is prevalent" says the
admiral's report, land the further one
goes from the coast into the interior
the more openly is voodooism prac-
ticed. Voodooism is essentially snake
worship and in its extreme rites 1t
requires the sacrifice of human beings
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1921-01-08
STATE CAPITOL IS
DESTROYED BY FIRE
BUILDING AT CHARLESTON, W..
VA, VALUED AT APPROX.
IMATELY 81 1,25o,ooo.
FALLING ROOF KILLS MAN
Some State Records Saved by Clerks,
Officials and Firemen-Munitions
Stored In Building Explode
Hampering Firemen's Work.

Charleston, w. Va-The capitol OF
West Virginia was destroyed by fire
One laborer was killed and several 9th.
ers injured when section of roof, un.
der which they were standing, caved
in. The spectacular nature of the fire
was ehanced when much ammunition
stored on the third floor of the build
ing, exploded.
Within four hours after the fire was
discovered, the capitol, containing the
governors office, state departments
and priceless records" was nothing
but mass Of smoking ruins.
State officials made no attempt to
estimate the loss. but they said that
the records destroyed, upon which no
insurance was carried, could not be
replaced and that it was impossible
to estimate their value.
Some state records were saved by
clerks, officials and firemen, who car.
riod them from the burning building.
The capital. erected in 1881 at a cost
Of more than 100000. is believed to
have been the only brick capitol in
the United States. State officials said
that the building was valued at approx.
imately 81 250,O00.
The fire started in the loft of the
capitol building. Firemen soon found
that the point where the blaze origi.
mated was inaccessible and thev turn.
ed their attention to other sections OF
A.. 4
re pidly and in spite of the valiant ef-
forts of the firefighters. the third
floor. where much ammunition was
stored, was soon ablaze.
When the heat finally reached the
ammunition. the firemen were forced
by exploding cartridges to back away.
Blast after blast which sent showers
of sparks skyward. marked the pro.
gress of the fire as it burned path
through the munitions room.
Soon after the fire was discovered,
clerks in the numerous departments
rushed from the structure, carrying
personal property for the most part.
A few bore the records of their
branches of the state government.
Gov John ]. Cornwell was in his Of
flee when the blaze started but he
was one of the last to leave the burn
ing building. With fire apparatus and
'firemen on all sides of the structure
and numerous lines OF hose running
into the building. the governor finally
emerged from the executive offices,
walked across the street to the execu.
tive mansion, and from that point he
watched the progress Of the flames.
State officials said that while the
senate and house chambers were de-
stroyed they did not believe the ses'
sion of the legislature called to con-
vene in the immediate future, would
be postponed as new quarters would
be found at once.
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1921-01-08
BALLOON|STSFOUND
IN CANADIAN W|LOS
THE MISSING AERoNAUTS ARE
REPORTED AS BEING SAFE
ON HUDSON BAY.
MESSAGE is SENT OFFICIALS
Search for Three Officers Failed to
Find Trace, But Telegram Comes
Throuqh-Craft Landed on
December IA.

Rockaway, y. Y.-The missing navy
Balloon A-559S, landed 20 miles north
east Of Moose Factory, Ont, Dec. IA
and the crew OF tt%ee men is safe al
a Hudson Bay trading post, according
to d telegram received at the naval
air station here
The A-559S left here shortly after
room, December 13 No definite dest.-
nation was planned, but the prevail
ing northwest winds ind, ated a land
ing somewhere in Canada. With the
exception of a report that the balloon
was seen passing oser Wells. n. Y.
late that same night, no definite word
the flight.
News of the aeronauts' safety was
received in the following telegram
from them from Mattice. Ont:
Driven by storm Monday, 1913.
west by north at Lower Hudson Bay;
forced to land pm, 1914 about
ten miles north by east of Moose
Factory, Ontario. Latitude 51.50;
longitude S1.00. Lost in forest four
days Crew safe at Hudson Company
port Will leave on first available
means of transportation to railroad,
which is by dog sled, and will take
about nine days. Leaving here Mon
day, December 27."
Moose Factory, where the balloon
landed, is located on James Bay at the
nf ha yiua nd ic n hn1 II
500 miles distance from New York on
a direct air line The place is d
trading post and outpost of the Hud-
son Bay Company.
The balloon carried a crew of three
men. Lieut.. Walter Hinton of Belle
Harbor, N. Y, a pilot under Com
mander Albert C. Read, on the meas
transatlantic flight, was in charge.
His companions were Lieuts. Stephens
A. Farrell, line officer, of this city,
and Louis A. Kloor, Jr., of New Or
leans, naval reserve force, pilot
The three officers were supplied
with normal rations for three days,
which, it was said, would serve them
for ten days in an emergency. They
had fur-lined garments and electrical
ly-heated warmers to make their voy-
age more comfortable
Ninety-six hours after the balloon S
departure, when fears were first felt
for the safety of the aeronauts, wire
less stations and forest rangers il
Northern New York and Southeastern
Canada were notified to be on the
lookout for the balloon.
A few days later two army airplane2
were sent from Mitchell Field to AL
bany to begin an aerop1utical search
over the Adirondacks. One of the
machines met with a mishap on the
flight from Albany to Glen Falls.
their proposed base of operations, and
the other continued the search alone
but without success.
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1921-01-08
HAS LIVELY EVENING

Made record speed for four blocks
when pursued by special policeman
and crowd of men.
AT point over the Diagonal street
viaduct he almost ran inro an ap-
preaching train.
To save himself he leaped 40 feet
for the street.
He landed on top Of a swift pass
ing automobile and was bounced of
to the roadway.
He saw Mounted Patrolman Kav-
anaugh coming toward him, ran to
the railing of the viaduct and was
about to leap to the trucks Of the
Long Island railroad, distance OF 40
feet, when he was intercepted.
Taken to Hunters Point police sta
ton he was finger-printed.
Suffering from shock and other in
juries, he was removed to st. Johns
hospital.
Here he was found to have sus-
tained bad injury to his left leg and
shoulder and possibly internal injuries.
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1921-01-08
TWO OFFICIALS ARE Kill
When President Of Foundry CoA
Attempted to Protect p'y''s
Bandits Shoot Him.

Cleveland, O.-W. W. sly pre-
and George J. Fanner, Vlce'pl1.
of the Sly Foundry COMPANY "
killed by five payroll bandl's' ~ n
capped with $4,000 in cash allel Aa
up the two men at lne sl,
plant. Sly and Tanner dieo ". h
The company officials vels "
ing from a bank IN an sl,s' ~
with the weekly payroll. Wans
ing a bridge at the plant 'Vo = ~
biles crowded the machine ull..
Sly. forcing him to crasa ~
bridge railing to avoid cO,''~
bandits jumped out OF .as'i !. g.
and demanded the payrol, q" I.
attempted to draw q iesO"'a =, y
dts shot and killed nlln sls m.,,
and then escaped in one " '''s
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1921-01-08
BONES OF PILGRIMS MOVED
Taken From Canopy Over Plymouth
Rock, Which Is Being Reset
to Shore Level.

Plymouth, Mass.-The bones of
some Of the Pilgrim fathers were ex.
posed for time when the box I'm
which they have been kept was taken
from the canopy over Plymouth rock,
where 1t had rested since 1880.
The records do not Identify the
bodies. hut the two relatively we'll
preserved skulls and other bones
found in the casket are reputed to be
those of members OF the colony who
died during the ordeal of the first win.
ter.
The canopy Is TO be removed and
the rock reset under conditions thai
will bring it again to shore level.
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1921-01-08
open SHRINE TO
DEAD EMPEROR

The whole of this roadway was
brilliantly lighted and decorated with
flags and ornamental lanterns. But
once the torli at the entrance to the
shrine had been passed a great change
came over the scene. The modern
world was left behind. the gold and
red ornamentation ceased and the rest
of the way was made under the shade
of gigantic pine trees, which might
have been part of the virgin forests
of old Japan.
Pilgrims were admitted In groups of
about 200. Their journey ended In
small paved courtyard inclosed with
low wall. The shrine. a low, severely
plain building, was opposite the gate
way, and by the dim light Of two large
paper lanterns about a dozen white
robed priests were seen moving slow
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1921-01-08
MUSICIANS KILLED BY TRAIN
Were on Their Way Home Early In
Morning After Playing at New
Years Dance.

Cleveland.-Six men were instantly
killed and two others injured when an
automobile in which they were return
ing from a New Years eve party was
struck by New York Central passenger
train, westbound Twentieth Century
Limited. in Euclid Village, near here.
The men, all members Of an orches-
ira which had played for a New Years
eve dance in the village, were cross
ing the railroad tracks when the truck
they were riding on was struck by
the flyer.
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1921-01-08
ALLEGED Thief Leaps 40 Feet and
Lands on Auto.
Then He Tries to Take 3o-Foot Plunge
to Railroad Tracks, but Police
man Gets Him.

New York.-This is how Alex Ur-
banuff. twenty-siX, an unemployed tail
or, accused of having robbed woman
of her pocketbook containing $40.
spent an evening.
First returned the purse containing
the money at the Bridge Plaza ele-
waited station in Long Island city,
where he is accused of purlOining 1t,
when his alleged victim confronted
him.
Ran when his accuser, Mrs. Mary
Howell Of 322 Crescent street
screamed for the police.
Leaped from the end of the station
platform to the tracks.
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1921-01-08
Senate Wants Information.

Washington.-A resolution calling on
the state department for accurate in
formation" as to the necessities OF
women and children in the various
distressed nations in Europe for whom
funds are being raised in the U. s.. was
adopted by the senate Immediately
upon its introduction by Senator Edge,
republican, New Jersey.
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1921-01-08
FOUR DEAD; / HURT IN CRASH
Family Returning From Funeral of
ReIative-Train Hits Machine
in Which They Were Riding.

Charlotte, N. C.-Mr. and Mrs. p
A. Deal, E. NJ. Deal. Jr., 36, and Miss
Lena Bell Deal, 13. son and daughter
of E. NJ. Deal of Newton, were killed
outright and Beona Deal. II years old
sister of the two latter, was critically
injured when their automobile was
struck by train on the outskirts of
the city.
The party was en- route to their
home after having attended the fun
neral of Mrs. ]. Fl. Deal, wife of a
local contractor and builder and son
OF Mr.. and Mrs. +. A. Deal, who were
killed in the accident.
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1921-01-08
peRsH'He 10 HEAD Is
Commanding Genera, y,
Grand MarsSsI".p,,.s..''::ss al.., s.':sss :,
Harding VIII -His' '',.'denstAu .
Plans m.tsrI,Ia,,.A T. Asa q

., washington Washington Unless /, g..
al opposition attalns a. sv.s, eongsu
usan rlons to mar or force ',,s'sal rssas ~
present present plans p on the iussss.a' rsss,''a
ca1rie marfen Cha G. Harding as -asss,.as| D,s'','
Halvln Na Coolidge, vIes.a,ss,'saIs D,sa'as'l
March, March 4, will be the most s''alasa n.s'.
spectacle s'e Ia Of its kind ever -aslla Y
inanal,e.'pcity Ail IA the simplicity martip, dl s',sq y
transformations haan @ of Woodrow N''s v,i y
oeea oeen push pushed aside BY Il. "ass ,a''
committee. com Senator Bo,,,a ~ 'aas1
'ion has not checked tbs N.Y. -. ~
In addition to the s,sr.S.' rlsa
,I OF parade of army. navy s,'sssa ~,
coiors contingents, chairm,. ~ = y,
B. Mclean Of the inauan,.1 n'sa
Tee and his co-workers Is,s' hs.. eaa @
oo' 9. a pian Tor q Mardi c,,. H.
In effect to that held At S's' N.Y. = s.
each year, but to be partIels.t', il. b
eacn OF the 4S states and ~ /.
tory; tory, revival of the iasp,ss' ,asa n
winch was vetoed by pre,,as,, s. ;
son at his first inauru,,t,ss ,,tsa
several IRA. new and unique ''a''sn Isaa,,.
for this occasion. 'AD0'''s
The parade from the c,,,,,, !.
White House, which will INV h !,
cen John n, J. Jershing, as na,s
shal, will probably be the ls,'ss s,ssa 3
neld' as the inaugural commits. H.. d
literally been swamped with ".
tions from state organi,alIo,' ~ n
places IN line. One Of the 49, \
announce that it will send VI
representative committee i 4.
tional Republican Club Of Nss q
One of the new features fl /.
duced is the use Of an automoha. h
transport the president.eleet ~, |.
capitol to the White House n
was received at inaugural beaa,s|
ters at the New Willard that NJ.
of the time-honored horsedr,u !.
hicle, Mr.. Harding will use ! ~
car for the trip.
In the event Mr.. Harding ca,rIsa
this plan, he will establish Nv,
dent, as all forn'sr presideut,tl|
have used horses or horsedrsn I
riages. Thomas jefferson il c,aa
with having walked to and fron
capitol, and Andrew jackson NJ
spirited charger.
At the request Of Mr.. Hardink l
Cleveland Greys, a crack int
company of Cleveland, Ohio ha,
added to his personal escort ID /
auguration day. Troop A, a dsi|
guished calvary outfit Of Clarsi
already has been selected.
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1921-01-08
"FIostinq crematory" for Japs.

Tokyo.-Tokyo will soon have a
floating crematory.' the first of its
kind in Japan.
Two specially constructed vessels Of
$50 tons each. with facilities for Gre
mating 80 bodies at a time. will be
used. The vessels will be anchored
at wharf at Shiburn, and, after
funeral services have been held on
hoard. they will leave for point
about seven miles Off the bay for the
cremation.
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1921-01-08
France Lost 100000.

Paris.-The population of France
was reduced by 100000 during the
war, said Louis Mourier, the new
director of public assistance, In dis
cussing measures to be taken by the
Seine departmental council q reduce
Infant mortality.
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1921-01-08
PLANES MAKE 4Oo.MILE n
Division Of Navy's San Dieeep,uI
Aerial Exposition Ber.hed il
San Bartoleme Bay.

San Diego, Cal.-The dozen ~
Of the F-5-L division Of .hs ii5
San Diego-Panama aerial eIpal
berthed in San Bartoleme bay l
miles from their starting 2olnt, 4
80. The roaring of their moton I
turbed the sea fowls at the kah<
Lower California spot as The ~
swooped down, the last taking The !
ter at 2:O5 pm, just five hours Z
As minutes after the leader had "
off here.
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1921-01-08
Loss Over $500, 900.

Little Rock, Ark.-The warehouse OF
the Scott Cotton Growers association
at Scott. 1S miles east Of Little ROCK,
was destroyed by fire. There were ap-
proximately 5000 biles OF cotton IN
the Warehouse and the loss is esti-
mated at 100000, which was cover
ed by insurance. The origin OF the
fire is unknown.
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1921-01-08
HMANN-HOLLWEG DIES.
Former German imperial ChancelI lIor
Expires From Pneumonia,

Expires From Pneumonia.
Berlin.-Dr. Theobold Won Beth
mann-Hollweg, former German impe-
rial chancellor, died after a brief ILL
ness on his estate at Hohenfinnow,
near Berlin.
parently in good health until Wednes-
day. He spent Christmas as usual
with his family. but contracted a cold
which developed into acute pneu-
monia. His condition became steadily
worse and his private physician was
summoned from Berlin, but the for
ner chancellor had already become
unconscious and never regained con-
seriousness. dying late Saturday night.
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1921-01-08
HONEYMOON In Airplane.

st. Petersburg, Fla.-Two passenger
airplanes waited at the door of the
Episcopal church here for Robert
Smalley, a Florida business man, and
Miss Cornelia Dulin Of Lexington, KY,
who were married. An air flight
across Tampa oay was the beginning
Of their honeymoon.
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1921-01-08
c.rmany Gets Loan.

The Hague.-A Dutch A. l',S "a
100000 90 guildess (nornai',s ssa s.ss s 4
600, o,ooo) to Germany I.,.n a's orins NJ
here after a long uers, rss second I
utsa nical difficulties the Tlas,a,sa svs ii
ber of parliament app''
last July.
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1921-01-08
Blast Causes R.a Fire.

Toledo, O.-Fire caused by the ex-
plosion Of transformer in the boiler
room of the Yaryan company plant IN
the western residence section OF the
city, caused damage estimated by
company officials at $150,000.
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1921-01-08
Noted Pedestrian Dad.

Concord, N. H.-Chas. M. Mitchell,
professional pedestrian of half GEN.
tury ago, died here. He was reported
20 have walked 1000 consecutive
miles at Cincinnati o., in 1874. and
once held the 10-m'le pedestrian rec
ord.
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1921-01-08
Seven Jailed Following Attack

Mt Pleasant, Texas.-Seven negroes
are in jail here today following an at
tack on Mexican members of a rail.
road section gang, in VIII ch several
of the latter were seriously injured
and about 5000 stolen from them The
Mexicans were asleep in a railroad
car when attacked.
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1921-01-08
Veteran Sinner Dies.

New York;. Bernard Dyllyn ed
win Dunn, known years ago as
baritone ballad singer and the first
actor to popularize the song After
the Ball" was found dead from as
phyxiation in his home here. He was
67 years old.
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1921-01-08
m.mphi. Woman Fatally w's.

Jacksonville, Fla.-Tne w. Il
was found fatally wounosa I'M =
OF - a local hotel which al'a l''. ',,1 =
the body of Jack sandsisals, Il
boma City, was identified 70, :, rss.
Meadows, IT. Of Memphis >. h
identification was mads ,s.,'si y
ther, W. F, Walker. Of .as,isIn, asds
woman died without ~ ss,rpt 1
seriousness, mdo,nH holding the ..s, sss'A !
cause of the double tras'u'
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1921-01-08

Jacksonville RIA, !. Mics fnna
Hannah, mother Of ~ h,ys married i
Hannah, who recently E,a rsgIs
at St. Augustine, me-. aahieJksnsatlz' ahJ
a American lnrsr ace, is SIM. i, 'ssssh Il schiss
ter from her dausntss tbs iupu'''
hand had disappeared.