Portsmouth Daily Times from Portsmouth, Ohio • Page 18

MONDAY, JANUARY 31, 1916. GOES ON RAMPAGE IN NEGRO PUTS IIP FIGHT AFTER HE IS CONVICTED H. H. court was and far a fern minutes afterward Mr-i Eipma B. Thompson Sunday, at twelve o'clock, tho Grim Beaper claimed Mrs.

Euuna B. 'Thompson, xudow 'of Gedfcge Thompson, and mother of lafo Phil Thompson, well-known butcher, the find cominjr at her hoioo one mile below South Portsmouth. The many friends deceased in this city will be shocked wddenly thrown into a itate of etoforiia and excitement by Chalet P. "Speed" Johmton, a negro, a rampage, after be had been lentencedlfor alleged eoal iteiing Monday morning. Standing in the middleof the 'room and "looking, dangerous" at Andy and Bob Reno, the N.

ft W. detectivM who testified afaiiut'him, he called them vile and threatened to do them up at the fint opportunity. Ripping out one "oath after- another aaenraed a defiant attitude. -When, orders of the court, the and Bailiff'Wheat' 5 Cropper and Sheppard seized he'fought like an infuriated bull. Back and 1 forth near the door the struggle waged for'a few seconds but the negro was-finally overpowered and pitched into "the cell room.

Re. fought hard to force the door open again and get at the officers kept hurling everything available at the door and iron shutters. Johnson outbreak caused the mayor to plaster an extra 30 days on house sentence, making 60 days in all, besides a fine $25 and costs. He had admitted being arrested twice-before for stealing but denied he had done so this time and insisted the officers had wronged bim. He started to accuse them of having come to and -tried to induce bim to testify against a white man, but-the-court ordered him to keep still.

The mayor verified by the detectives that Johnson was the king bee among North Encl coal merchants, that he once had a shed from which he sold coal and that it was his proud boast that he did not have to work as he tad a much easier way of making a living. It was these statements that thoroughly enraged Johnson. iloudty two o'clock, (griewJ over She did not from the lutermeat will made in'the English eenietery. ROMANCE HAS CLI WAX IN A RUNAWAY MARRIAGE Mrs. Mary Obldoek Pirtor Jilt.

Marj Caddock Parker; 67, true friendship lightly, aad'ia' wns held In the highest lovejuid When Charles Wales went to eHeem by thaw who luwnr her. work at the usual hour Saturday Mrs a devout'member morning in the plant of the Selby of the BpiscopaT church, and mi one Shoe Company he went through TRAINING CLASS wife of William the itauuoh nwrnbtn of the old his work in a rather perfunctory of 2S2 Bond died Sunday-C1irfit church, which'formerly stood'manner, because he was smitte'n afternoon, ft 2-50 oVlodr, at her'at the corwr of Third ao'd late residence. She, 'was stricken Jitrceti, aciofs the street 'from paralysis last Tuwday, home. She adhered religiously to tory to bride to be, Miss SCQao i teachers. ---T--r, 'teachers' training class has been started iu tho Second Bond with matrimonial fever and pinej res bvterian school with Miss Edna "Martins as instructor.

In thij her o'clock aaw him leaving the fac-j meaner it is hoped to improve the. efficiency the Sunday i t.w.4.. tiAi I and never rallied, the end coming the tenets of tfcatf and left be- Edna, Schweinfiberg, a comely peacefully Sunday afternoon in tho hind an example-of Cferutian. liv- brunette, who resides with her of devoted family. ing thtt is an'inspiration' to her parents, Mr- and John lira.

Barker was bom December' loved ones to Schweinsberg of' 921 Front Her Kuatnd'fmd children 'juinis- to hear of the sudden death of Tftf. OQ sl Garndris, itonmouth- Thompeon, who was held in the high; England. With her husband ly all who knew her. She aai wnj ij, emigrated to suffered a stroke of parrJyBis about Tj States in 1879, the family lence in. this city, years ago, which affected her taking up its residi side.

From tlrot time she he- Kfojrji they have sini three right gan to fall in health. they hi this since Tesided." union 'were bom Thompson was born May, fl Te Children, one died jn 1817, near Hararhill, where she ncy Besides the the spent most of her early life. She OTr children who mourn the loss of resided Mow South Portsmouth for a mother are: Mrs John Bishop, forty jenrs. Jter-husband, Gforge William J. Parker Mrs.

John Thompson, passed Great Be-'BurkeX of this city! and Mrs. yond about fifteen years'ago. 'Mrs. Strmer, of Thompson before'marriage was Miss Their hearts are 'burdened with Emina B. Ferguson.

She was ft sorrow over low of'the one who member of the Methodist'church of fulfilled woman's noWest mission, a Smith Portsmouth. lovinjr wife' and mother. The deceased leaves three Parker was above aH s'home two daughters, Mrs. Ered Ounnms- her' tender ham and Mrs. John English, and one and k'indly ministrations to those son, Charleg.

She also leaves one forever enshrine brother, Will Ferguson, who Is In St. her deep in their hearts and Child, W. C. Ferguson, o'f jories. this city, is a nephew.

only the immediate family, The funeral serrices will be held but a large number of friends INSANE MAN KILLS WIFE THEN SELF IN CHILLICOTHE TRAGEDY the ObHlieothe, 0., Jan. 31--In presence of his six little children, Georgs Reutinger, 40 old, sealced up behind hia wife in the fciochen of his home, necro here, Saturday afternoon, and struck her in the (back of the head with the Wunt end of a hatchet, crubhliig her skull Then, leaning over her as she fell, he drett a razor and clashed her throat Without rising, he next drew the across his own throat, almost severing his head. The older children, 10 and 13 old, respectively, ran screaming to neighbors, who -found the 'man and his Tvife dead. The woman was 42 years olH Heutingor only recently released from' the asyiurn at Athens. Rev Dtmning's Resignation Accepted; Committee Named To Secure New Pastor SAM'S NEXT GREAT LAND LOTTERY TO BE HELD MARCH of resigna 1 tion of J.

W. Dunning, pastor of the First Prcpbytcrian church, was made by congregation Sim- day morning nt the regular service, and committee "named to secure a new resignation was read by John A. Ives, clerk of tho session, who assumed the role of chairman during the short business proceeding. I)r. P.

J. Kline moved its acceptance, which carried. Upon motion of Dr. S. D.

Ktiigglcs, the following committee was named to secure a new paslor: Jr. P. Kline, George D. Seudder, S. Coles Peebles, 1.

M. Doty, Harry 'Smith and Mrs. William Schwartz. The, committee hopes U) act promptly, i that there may be no interim before a new pastor comes. I As announced in The Times last Rev.

Dunning' resigned his local charge to accept the pastorate of the First Presbyterian church of Kalamazoo, Michigan, and will assume his new work March 1st, the date on which his resignation becomes effective. Following the sermon, the congregation pnrticipated in. communion service, the last that will he held while Dunning is pastor. Foair persons united with the church at-the morning service, nil of whom were baptized. Two also united with the church by letter.

Two children, Howard Frank, son of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Bickham. mid I Everett, son of Mr.

and Mrs, Albert TFegiiorst, were also baptized. In the evening Rev. Dunning: delivered a strong sermon on the subject, "The Devices of Satan," the inspiration for hig text coming from a passage in one of the Apostle Paul's letters to tho church at Corinth. Five of Satan's most cunning dc- in the opinion of pastor, were mentioned and commented -upon: First, Satan never calls things Iby their right names; second, he nttadts men on their strongest 1 side; he knows the advantage of food tools; fourth, he often shama defeat: fifth, his art device is to lay the emphasis of things on "tomorrow." Tho many Ways in. which Satan specializes in carrying out these devices ware referred to by 1 Her.

Dunning in his sermon, wiiich WB fiill of counsel and advice to his congregation. He evening service was featured by an excellent musical program, including a selection by tho quartette, MTJ. Hark Young, Mrs. Charfcs vStprek, Fred Lorey and William JL Schwartz; vocal solos by Xorma Hark Young and Fred Lorey, And a violin solo by Kuth Crawford. xop, growing pumpkins on North Platte irrigation project; bottom, interstate canal on North Platte project.

Uncle Sam's next great land lottery--tho first in two years--will occur on March 24 at Alliance, Nebraska, ds on the drawing. unite MCA i. fcitrti, miitj uisu in two years--win occur on marcn 2-1 at Alliance, Recording to announcement by Secretary of Interior Lane. On that date 14,000 seres of irrigated lands on th' North Platte irrigation project will be handed out in -10 and SO-acre homesteads to those lucky in the WILL RECOVER 1 a sto.vc; molder of 1.910 Haird avenue, who had a fight with Charles Weaver, a grocer of i and Washington streets, Saturday night not liad reported a alonc's skull was fractured aud hurt as badly as first reports had i he hnd it. uusicr ii devcloprd I i wliih 1 he lind siilYfTi'd concussion of the brain ird and wns resting Monday morning.

Mfllone was knocked down when Weaver struck him in the face and in falling, his head struck against a curto, i i i a deep hole in his head. Dr. I Tarry Strhirniian was called to attend him. Tho occurred at Tenth and i streets and was the result of an argument. Konin AValkcr remained in close 1 touch i and after sat- isli'-d a ho xvas not as 'badly hurt as feared permitted Weaver to remain at home- i orders to appear for hcaruip 'before flavor Kaps Monday evening.

tered loringly during lait illneu, It was understood by the and everything possible was done to young couple that they were to, stay the ravages of death. 'Her meet Saturday morning at nine jwmgest daughter, MM. Stohor, of o'clock at the home of Mr. and Cincinnati, been at her Mrs. Edward Jennings of Glover Sons Of Veterans Vienna Camp Sons of Veterans will meet tomorrow Tuesday evening in Selby (G.

A. home 'since Christmas, and she was street, where they were to flan-'pallia' and Findlay streets. joined Saturday by her deetinely don their wedding t. D. Stoner, who will remain until clothes.

There was not'a hitch in after funeral. Definite arrangements for their plans until Miss Schweins- 1he berg's thoughts turned to her mo funeral hrvo not been made, but ther'and what she would say if wns announced by tho family that it she left the city without telling would be held at thelate residence of her what was about to take place. deceased. Her. A.

Powell, rec-, The bride and groom held a con- tor of All Saints ehuroh, officiating, ference and, it resulted in Mrs. Interraent'win be in Grcenlawn. Columbia Program The celebrated "Triangle" pho- today Triangle plays get name from three world-fa- Schweinsberg being summoned to the Jennings home and once there she assisted in arranging the wedding gown of her daughter. Mr. Wales and Miss Schweinsbecg then boarded the noon N.

W. train Saturday and went to Ironton where at 2'o'clock they were united in marriage' by Squire Neal. They intended returning and nett, who produce them, and the Triangle trade mart is a guarantee of supreme quality. Such productions as "The Birth of a Nation," by Griffith; "The Italian" and "The Sign of the Rose," by Ihce; and "TillieV Punctured Bomance," by Scnnett, are examples of the quality of day, which they did, the happy couple arriving here yesterday afternoon. Mr.

and Mrs. Wales, who are now busy receiving the congratulations of their friends will, go to housekeeping next week in a home they have rented on Front street, near Bond. The groonj is plays on the Triangle program. "Triangle" shows are produced n1 son 0 TV twice a week and each show con- Wales of 101 MiU street. a well known young shoewofker and is a son of Mr.

and Mrs. Har- He will not be 21 until next October and for this reason the couple sists of a dramatic feature in five or sis parts and a' Keystone comedy in from two to four eloped to Ironton parts. These shows wiU appear at the Columbia on every Monday and Thursday of each week beginning today. On 1 today's program the dramatic feature Lamb," in five part 1 featuring Douglas Fairbanks and Senna Owen; An intensely dramatic subject with plot laid in fashionable York and a i swiftly a seriep of wonderfully thrilling situations into the very midst of tumult and hairbrcdth escapes in Mexico. The Keystone comedy on today's program ia "My Valet," in parts featuring Raymond litchcoek, Mack Sennett, Mabel Fred Mace and.

Roscoo Arbuckle, portraying the ludicrous situations and mishaps caused 'by a gentleman changing )laces with Iiis valet io avoid the ittehtions of a young' lady who is anxious to marry a title. This 'big program of highest class pictures will be offered at LO cents admission, the first show starting nt 1:30, then 3:30, 6:30 and 8:30. TO Florida Miss Gladys Coburn, daughter of T. A-. of HarriBonvllle, and teacher at Glades school louse, received minor bruises find was badly shaken up Saturday 1 when she figured in a runaway.

Miss Coburn was on her way to the city when the horse frightened at a C. 0. Northern Construction Company's steam shovel. The buggy overturned, Miss Coburn heing thrown out. The horse broke loose and was caught some distance down the pike by Walter McClintic.

Miss Coburn was able to walk to the Some new members are to be initiated and several new applica- tions for membership aio to bj acted Otlier matters, which always, come before a regular session, will be taken up, and a ibig meeting is anticipated Drum corps asked tp report eaily MAY USE CONCRETE Ironton, JarL.31~The eouaty (jom- missioncrs will meet the first lion- day of February, which is the 7th, and on Tuesday, the Sth, some decision rery likely will made regarding the construction of a new state iped between here and Hanging The commissioners liave claimed all along that they were going lo give notice of a public meeting upon that day tlie people of the countj who aye interested in not oulj ihia rbad, but others in other parts of tl'c county. The material tho plan of (he construction of the road mil be an important part of the question, Many Ironton people favor concrete road of its permanency nnd because it is cheapei than brick. NO TEACHER'S MEETING Rev. Samuel Lindenmeyer, pastor of the German Evangelical church, continues ill with rheumatism. There will be no teacher's meeting this week or any other meeting in charge of the pas- tor.

The usual prayer meeting will be held on "Wednesdaj ing. Rev. Lindenmeyer to be out by Friday evening and will have charge of the confirmation school Friday. All student! please take notice. SAM WILLIAMS SELLING STOVES 8am Williams, who for years was connected with the Kiver City Lumber company of this city, is now selling- stoves, having identified company of GaHipolis; Jlr.

Wttlaims will cover Kentucky, Virginia and West Vir He has tht making a mtiling ginia for Til" qualifications of his many friends will be very'successful road man. loine of Albert McKenzie removed her home. who VAU ov-room. Timidity. Timidity a man from being Individual.

He does not art hlm- i self--he others--what to do, what 'be shall think, how be shall feel. He thus robs the world of a man and F. D. Rawson, local representative gives it a shadow. of Swift iv Company, left Monday If onft desires to overcome timidity morning for Chicago, where he will lt ove rcome.

Cultivate desire, visit relatives a week before going grow ambition, itudy persons who ac- to Florida. Mr. Rnwson has secured compllsh, associate with those a two months' leave of absence from influence.more* yoa to action. Get to lis firm and during 1 his lay-off his work and keep Cul- work here will be looked after by tnre. Fire Burning 60 Years Eats Way Thru Concrete Wall Longford, 31--The famous mine fire, which has been rng- injr now for more than sixty years, and M'liich started at Summit Bill, near the spot where Philip Gintcr discovered anthracite eonl in 17C1, has 'burned tln-rmgh tlie immense icrfite wall- which the -Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company sunk in nt if it several years aijo, at a coat of more than a million dollars.

It is now threatening the ijiaiiiiiioth vein in the Panther Creek valley, the largest and richest vein of an- ing any aud- eventually extinguish it'. The fact that this flnnifls hflvo.cdten through this Imw Ibarrier hhs caused grave fra" among the Lehigh Coal and JS'aviga- officials, who 'arc now put tin? forth every possible effort to pre- i-ent the fire from getting vast bods nf anthracite in the vicin- ty. A InrgR force of men are at wort drilling holes ilocp into the earth and into tlicse openings water and slush being poured directly oft the subterranean fire in the hope of preventing it rapid spread, it" inipos- thracitc in the world. The wnlH which was sunk into the' Krouiid to a depth of 100 feet, was fif- sMc to extinguish-it teen feet thiclc, of solid concrete, and Already this has destroyed' experts believed the subterranean millions of dollars' worth of firp would not eat through it, but while thfi sixty-year fight to that it would prevent it from spread- jruigli it has cost enormous F. E.

Bradley. Mr. Rawson has not feeling the best the past two three weeks and decided to take a rest. i Up Orchestra. 'Why," a visitor to the tbcatet the other day.

"do the members of the orchestra always worry people possess nerves, like myself, by tuning up their Instruments In- the orchestra Instead, of before coming In?" At flrsl glance the complaint seems reasonable enough, but It Is not sound at bottom. It Is all a matter of thermometer. Th temperature In different parts of thi DH CENTERED IN SHIPPING BILL ments have to be timed in the temperature the place In which they are go- Ing to Ite played. As a rule, the air ID a theater becomes warmer as the per formauce progresses, and so the lostru ments have to be tuned several times -London Kxpress. Mohammad'! Once i year a'strange custom la observed la Cairo.

A piece of carpet on which, according to tradition, Mohammed once sat mid Is the most famous sacred relic of Islam Is carried th rough the street 1 and the and his troops nil receive It in review order and salute It an they pans. The relic In Kiinrdwl mont cure- fully at ordinary times, and tho officer the btiftor blows bints tatara it. I Washington, Jan. new administration shipping hill which 1 Chairman Alexander of the house merchant marine, committee had prepared for introduction in the house today be awaited with much interest in congress. The place of the one which failed of 'passage in the senate last year.

It was framed hy administration leaders in and out of congress and went to President Wilson for final approval. jniblic hy Chairman reveals striking differenet-s between it and the old measure. The new bill contains a modiriention of the government operation fcu- lture and broadens powers of llhf shipping board which it would create. Government operation under the new measure, would be entered into only in the event private subscriptions are lacking. The shipping hoard would lie given jurisdiction over all deep water traffic similar to that exercised over railroads by the.

Interstate Commerce eojnfnission. The hill calls for an initial appropriation of $50,000,000 for the purchase or lease of vessels to he obtained hy. the sale of Panama Canal hnmls.timl dosigued for u.se as naval auxilliaries and the appointment of Hie shipping board of five members, of which the secretaries of the navy and commerce would he ex-officii) members. The others would ''men of largo practical experience'' iu foreign commerce and would lie appointed by the president at a snlnry of $10,000 a year. May Purchase AlabamaFarm Raymond Coriell and Xoel, of this, city, left Monday for Gadsdcn.

Alabaha, where they look at a farm, with a view of bur ing it. Just Rtbuka. One evening the good do mlDI 1-. certain Church was eloquently Ing his congregation on the sticking to the straight and narrv path when he suddenly P- 11 glanced around the room and hecKon to the ecitou. p.

"Jones," said he as the sexto preached the pulpit, "open a windows on. each side tlie en please." ju "IVK your pardon, sir." rctl id i sexton with a look of surprise, understand you to say open tne was the cold, hard of thp dominie. "It not bcaitw slM-p In a warm Tall WhMt. In South Australia wme of wheat growa to ilx and a high..