The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, December 09, 1913, Page PAGE EIGHT, Image 8

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    PAGE EIGHT
THE CITIZEN, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1913.
SHP AFIRE
RESCUE 197
IN HIGH SEA
Aid Es Again Brought
by .Wireless.
OPERATOR STICKS.
Rescuing Crew Puts Out
Bad Blaze.
SAILORS ALSO SHOW BRAVERY
Men Were Handicapped by Severe
Gale Passengers Not Aware That
Vessel Was on Fire Until They Fel
Decks Warm.
Norfolk, Va., Dec. 8. One hundred
and ninety-seven passengers were
taken off the steamer IUngrand nt se
while the ship was on fire.
The rescue was made by the steamer
Swanmore. The latter steamer heard
the IUngrand's call for assistance and
wept Immediately to her side.
When almost alongside the burning
vessel and In response to signals from
the Ulngrand she lowered lifeboats and
sent them to the .burning ship.
The Ulngrand also had her lifeboats
ready when the Swnnmore reached her
They were hanging in their davits
loaded with passengers.
Tlie rescue was made 205 miles
northwest of Diamond shoals during a
sovm-e southwest blow. There was a
high sea, but there was such perfect
discipline among jtho crews of both
steamers that not a boat was jammed
against the sides of either ship.
The crew on the Ringrand, almost
exhausted by their fight with fire, were
eager to take the passengers to safety
The passengers were not aware that
the ship was on fire until yesterday.
It is said, although some of them'hsid
spoken of the decks being hot and had
noticed that most of the crow were bo
low decks.
No passengers were permitted below,
nnd women and children were ordered
to their staterooms.
Crew Showed Bravery.
Wireless reports, while, meager, say
that after the Swanmore had taken all
the passengers on board her crew
helped to fight the fire on the Ulngrand
The rescue, made before daylight far
out to sea, was, marine raci say, the
most thrilling recorded In some time
The fact that not a boat was swamp
ed and not a single life lost Is under
the circumstances almost miraculous,
old mariners assert.
One report from the burning ship
says that after the fire "was got under
control the passengers were transfer
red from the' Swanmore back to the
Itlngrand. Another says some of the
passengers are still on the Swanmore.
The Swanmore was only u few miles
away from the Ulngrand when the lat
ter called for assistance. The Swan
more Is said to be convoying the Uln
grand and will bo In easy reach if she
is again needed.
Warnings of a sovero southwest
storm were received.
Virginia Iteach, Va., Dec. 8. A mes
sage received nt tho wireless station
hero from tho steamship Swanmore,
Captain Dodge, says:
"Wo arrived alongside of the steam
ship Ulngrand In answer to her ap
peals for help when she was afire 20."
miles northwest of Diamond shoals.
We took her 197 passengers off until
tho lire was put out. Later they were
put aboard again.
Captain Cane's hands were severely
burned. Tho chief wireless operator
showed great courage In sticking to
his post while the lire raged under
him. Tho captain and operator were
still at their posts when wo arrived
alongside them.
"After tho lire was put out she pro
ceeded under her' own steam. All
aboard of her were well."
AVIATORS NEAR DEATH.
Thousands Watch Airmen In Spectac
ular "Death. Dive" Into Bay.
San Krnnclsco. Dec. 8. Several thou
sand people witnessed two nvlators In
ue,ar death accidents on tho bay dur
lnjTtlie aviation exhibition at the Tan-aina-PaclHo
exposition grounds when
Silas Chrlstofferson and Arthur Itybit
skl were plunged Into tho bay and
their machines completely 'submerged.
Only the presenco of mind of tho avia
tors and quick work of tho Fort Point
life saving station crow prevented
death froin taking grim toll.
Chrlstofferson's submersion occurred
during his spectacular "death dive"
when after climbing to a height of
more than 3,000 foot over San Fran
cisco bay ho killed his onglno and
started earthward with terrific speed.
Tho heavy croft foil true, and tho
crouds began to cheer tho aviator's
stunt as the machine skimmed along
over tho water, whon suddenly It was
seen to noso Into tho water and then
urn comnletnlv ovnr
BATTlEiHlPAl
British Cruiser Leaving
Starts New Report.
REBELS ' CLAIM BIG VIGTORY.
Engagement In Progress Near Mexico
City President Huerta Calls His
Generals Into Conference Re-,
garding Answer to Wil
son's Message.
Vera Cruz, Mexico, Dec. 8. Steam
ing of tho British cruiser Suffolk from
this port without an Intimation of her
destination Is believed to be duo to the
receipt of a message that a battle Is on
In Tuxpan.
For two days there have been re
ports that the Tuxpan rebels were con
centrated for another attack and that
It might be begun at any moment.
That the British cruiser should leave
hero at the very moment that the Mex
lean gunboat Zaragosa arrived with
four companies of Infantry and when
the federals are concentrating hero Is
taken to mean that the commander has
received some very Important informa
tion, A big battle is being fought, It Is
reported, nt Hultzllac, only thirty-five'
miles from the center of Mexico City,
between Zapatistas n'nd federals, but
the extent of the loss could not be ob
tained. Rebels Claim Victory.
The Constitution: lists report n big
victory before Mi nterey, In Nuovo
L'eon. General Pablo Gonzales has re
ported to General Carranza, the Con
stltutlonalist chief, that his troops have
captured Linares and Montmorelos.
towns near Monterey, and also that
men under his command captured a
military train bearing federal troops
of General Uuhio Navarette. The
troops were on their way to re-enforce
the capital. .Many prisoners, horses,
ammunition and guns were taken.
From Tampico, on the east coast,
came a report from General Candldo
Aguilar that his troops have dispersed
a group of bandits who molested the
property of tho Kloctrlc Oil company,
n foreign corporation. He stated that
three of tho bandits had boon executed
as an object lesson to other small in
dependent bands In the vicinity.
Governor Ulveros of Slnaloa, on the
wost coast, reported his troops had nc
knowiedged receipt of tho complaint
from the American state department
that E. S. Windham, an American
ranchman, was hold for ransom by
Mexican insurgents. It was promised
that tho case would bo Investigated
Immediately, and if the reports proved
true the guilty persons would be pun
iFhed.
President Huerta's reason for calling
so many of his generals to Mexico
City is reported to bo tho result of his
desire to consult with them regarding
what action should be taken, to satis
fy the honor of the army, in making
n reply to President Wilson's message.
General Villa is expected In Chihua
hua tonight or tomorrow morning. He
has refrained from entering before,
fearing a trap by the federal generals
BIG C0AI MINES INACTIVE.
Coahuila Plants Abused Protest
AgainsJ Tax on Rubber.
Mexico City, Dec. 8. Private dis
patches received here from Cludad Por
flrlo Diaz, opposite Eagle Pass, Tex.,
indicate that tho Carranzista move
ment has completely paralyzed coal
mining In the northern part of Coa
huila. All this immense coal raining
district Is deserted, and not a pound of
coal has been extracted since last Feb
ruary. AH tho mines have cither been to
tally destroyed or filled with water as
a result of the operations of tho reb
els in that part of tho state. Plants
were dynamited, and tho employees
were compelled to flee or Join tho reb
els. These plants could bo repaired and
the mines could resume operations In
six weeks 11 laborers and railroad cars
could bo obtained All tho coal used by
tho smelting companies nnd the Na
tional railways in this part of tho re
public is being Imported from tho Unit
od States nt winter, rates.
WHITE MILLS.
White Mills, Dec. 8. While play
ing on tho school ground during Fri
day morning's recess, Carl Hagbert,
was struck, over the right eyo with a
stone, thrown by some playmate.
The mlssle mado an ugly wound in
the lad's forehead which required
several stitches to close. Dr. E. B.
Gavltte was called. Tho doctor stat
ed that if the stone had struck an
inch lower that It would have de
stroyed tho boy's sight. Too much'
stress cannot bo laid upon the mat
ter of the danger in throwing stones.
The stone, which was hurled by a
though'less playmate might have
struck the boy in the temple, causing
his Instant death. Boys, don't throw
any more stones.
A son was torn to Mr. and Mrs.
Friend Cosgrove of Twin Lake on
Wednesday of last week. The father
was a former resident of White
Mills.
A large crowd of young people left
by bus Friday night to be the guests
of Albert and Agnes Haggerty ,at a
box social In Seelyville. Dancing was
tho chief amusement of the evening,
and as each lady tried to make her
box 'the most attractive and dainty
tho refreshments wpre delicious. Tho
social was kept up until a late hour
When all left for their homes wish
ing their host and hostess would re
peat 'tho invitations in tho very near
future.
Mrs. Lena' .MiLpck wood was mar
ried Wednesday"' afternoon .by the
Uev. Walter Walker, to G. E. Doug
lass, of Union'clalo, ut.tho home of
Joseph Stevens in the presence of a
few friends and relatives. Mr. and
Mrs. Douglass left by automobile for
their future home at Uniondale, Wed
nesday evening.
C. H. Dorfllnger lias been appoint
ed by Governor Tener a delegate to
attend the convention of tho Ameri
can Road Builders' association to be
held in Philadelphia December 9.
GOtfLDSBORO.
Tho annual election of officers of
Chaplain T. D. Swartz, W. Hi C, was
held Wednesday, Dec. 3. The fol
lowing officers were re-elected for
the ensuing year: Mrs. Anna HolHs
ter, president; Mrs. Meta Holllster,
vice-president; Mrs. Anna Yeager,
junior vice-president.
Mrs. James McCarty Is spending a
couple of weeks with her parents and
other relatives at Reading.
A very elaborate program Is to be
prepared for tho presentation of
Hags by Chaplain T. D. Swartz Corps
to the Moscow schools on Lincoln's
birthday. The members of the corps
of Post No. 213 and tho Sons of Vet
erans are to attend In a body. There
will be speakers from Scranton and
other points.
Chas. A. Yatman, ono of the
world's best known evangelists, will
begin a series of meetings in. the M.
E. church Monday evening, Deo. 15.
For many years Mr. Yatman was the
leader of th6 Young People's meet
ings at Ocean Grove, and they were
the- greatest and most important
raoetlngs of their kind over held in
the world. Mr. Yatman has been
conducting a- series of meetings at
Dalevllle which have been largely at
tended. ' A cordial invitation is ex
tended to all to attend these meet
ings. Mr. and Mrs. William Kessler en
tertained a number of guests at thel
home at Sunnvcrest Thursday p.vi
, j . . - .
spent by all.
EVEN THE JUDGE LAUGHED.
Applicant for Citizenship Said Clinrll
Murphy is President.
Ithaca. When asked by a Unite
States Examiner before Suprem
iiun iu uu uumiiieu 10 ciuzensni
'Who Is the head of Government
the United States?" John Dewe
Solomon, native of Syria, an order!
ai ino uuy Hospital, replied:
"Charlie Murphy."
Even tho Judge laughed.
ANOTHER DIVORCE FILED.
j. nuui iu uivorco was niea wit
the clerk of courts last week b
Edith M. Doty, llbellant, against he
nusoana, uay uoty, as responden
charging desertion since April, 190!
A subpoena in divorce has bee
granted by Judge Soarlo.
The couple were married on Fel
April, 1909.
CURRENCY ACTION BY DEC. 20.
Confident That Money Bill Will Pass
Then Sessions Lengthened.
Washington, Dec. 8. Currency leg
islation by Dec. 20 is regarded as ai
most a certainty because of tho action
of tho senate In adopting tho Kern, res
olution railing for sessions beginning
at 10" o'clock in tho morning an., last
ing until 11 o'clock at night In order to
get through with tho business on hand
before tho holidays. Tho resolution
was adopted by a vote of 41 to 18.
It Is Uio program now to adjourn for
iho holidays iu tho event of tho bill bo
Ing passed by .Dec. 20. President Wil
son fools certain that tho senate will
adopt It by Ciat tlmo despite tho In
alstenco of opponents that thoro is Ut
ile likelihood of favorable action be
foro February.
No troublo Is anticipated over tho ac
ceptance by Representative Carter
Glass and tho houso of tho senate ad
ministration bill. Tho most material
change made in the bill is tho reduc
tion of tho number of federal reserve
banks and providing for tho redemp
tion of federal reserve notes In gold at
tho treasury department.
If yon want to be well dressed with
out" extravagant spending', come to us.
You will find four essentials of good
clothes; viz: STYLE, FIT, QUAL
ITY iind GOOD TAILORING, apparent
in every garment we sell, whatever
the price. It's wonderful, when you
come to think of it, that suits and overcoats like
these, can be sold, ready-to-wear the style just
right and fit correct. Not one tailor shop in a
hundred could give you such downright satisfaction
at twice the price. Don't pay a lot of money for
your winter outfit. You can get the genuine
SCHLOSS-BALTIM0RE clothes here at
CopjrrtfDt. i9i.
tftttulo. lent & Co.
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MEN'S TAN GLOVES, $1 TO $3,
Which look worth, half as much again and are
fine quality. Men's Fur-lined driving gloves, Golf
Gloves recommended for wear, Soft Velvet finish
gloves of a value that can do their own talking.
BATH ROBES, SMOKING JACKETS AND FANCY VESTS.
Dress Shirts suitable for Christmas presents. We
handle a complete line of Men's Silk Socks, Um
brellas, Fur Caps, Three-Piece Sets of Handkerchiefs,
Socks and Ties, Fancy Suspenders and Arm Bands.
HHHHHHHHHHHHH
Sr23 A fulll
Men's Flannel Pajamas, $1-$1.50 & $2.
These Pajamas are fine merchandise which is a
pleasure to see and a privilege to buy. Made of fine
Domet Flannel and cut on roomy lines. Silk Frogs
and Pearl Buttons.
NECKWEAR, put up in Xmas Boxes
Cravats of beautiful styles and shades for Christ
mas trade. Men's Silk Handkerchiefs embroidered
initial in Medalion. That is all we can say about them
and that is enough.
line of Trunks. Suit Cases,
Novelties. IVien's and Bovs5
flannel Shirts at lowest prices
and
Coats and
men's
wear at
savings.
i3s winter under-
w. w uwnuiu obtiauii o arc uiicnuy c uiy uiauuuui uu ail lines 01
goods purchased between now and Christmas. RAINCOATS being sold at $4-$5-$6
S8-S10-$12 and Sis.
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