Fort Scott Daily Tribune and Fort Scott Daily Monitor from Fort Scott, Kansas • Page 1

And THE FORT SCOTT MONITOR CONSOI.Tr) 4TFn rrt Soott Trne, 1884; Fort eott Monitor, 1862: tuaWMUATED. Fort Scott NeW8f 1SSJ; Furt gcett 19 FORT SCOTT, KANSAS, SATURDAY EVENING, JANUARY 5, 1918. 1 VOLUME 36; NUMBER 2G8. MANGLED IN HAY BALER WHERE DOES FLOUR GO? IQi Walking on Eggs BERT WARD, FORMERLY OF NEAR HERE, HAS CHANCE TO LIVE. SALES IN FT.

SCOTT AND ELSEWHERE WAY ABOVE NORMAL. ES 0 rCfllbE LOST ARMS, ONE TORti OFF ARE PEOPLE HOARDING IT? They Demand Both Territory and Indemnities From Germany, Premier Lloyd George Says. indemnity, but insistence on the fact that before there could be any hope oi stable peace this great breach of pub lie law in Europe must be repudiated and, so far as possible, repaired. "Although we agree with President Wilson that the breaking up of Austro' Hungary is no part of our war he continued, "we feel that unless genuine self-government on true demo cratic principles is granted those Aus-tro-Hungarian nationalities who havt long desired it, it is impossible to hope for removal of those causes of unrest in that part of Europe which long have threatened its genuine peace." Out side of Europe, Mr. Lloyd George said he believed the tame principles should be applied, and added: "While W9 do net challenge the maintenance of the Turkish empire in the home lands of the Turkish race, with its capital at Constantinople the passage between the Mediterranean and Ihe Black Sea being internationalized and neutralized Arabia, Armenia, Mesopotamia, Syria and are, in our judgment, entitled to recognition of their separate national conditions." "We are not ightng a war of aggression against the German people," declared the premier.

"1 he destruction or disruption of Germany or the German people has never been a war aim since the frst day of the war to now. The British people never aimed at breaking up the German people or the disintegration of their state. Our wish is not to destroy Germany's great position in the world, but to turn her aside from schemes of military domination to devote her strength to beneficent tasks." The premier continued with the dec- MUST GIVE UP ALSACE TERRITORY TAKEN FROM FRANCE IN 1871 SHALL BE RESTORED. 110 WAR ON GERMAN PEOPLE France, Belgium, Serbia, Rumania and Italy Must Be Restored and Indemnified Open Dardanelles. London, Jan.

5. Premier. Lloyd George, addressing the trades unions today on the subject of war aims, said that only the clearest, greatest and mos just causes could justify the continuance even for a day of "this unspeakable agony of nations." The premier continued: "We ought -to be able to state clearly and definitely not only the principles for which we are fighting, but their definite concrete application to the war map of the world. "Wo hav? arrived," the premier said, "at the most critical hour of this terrible conflict and before any government takes the fateful decision as to the conditions under which it ought either to terminate or continue the struggle, it ought to be satisfied the conscience of the nation is behind these condtions." Mr. Lloyd George said that durffig the last few days he had taken special pains to ascertain the views and the at titude of representative men of all sec- nuns ui iiiuuglll ill lilt; country.

"Nobody who knows Prussia and her RUSSIANS NOT THERE dcs.gns toward Russia can. doubt hertrollun or tf) ive Tur intention." Mr. Lloyd George its capita, or lhe ricn jn said Whatever phrases she uses rninor and Thra wMch predomi. The New War Flour, Which Frighten-end People Into Buying Advance Supply, Now on the Market. That the people of this vicinity, and many others, have been buying flour to hoard, in anticipation of the putting; on the market of the new war flour, here seems to be little doubt.

The demand in Fort Scott the past few weeks his been abnormal. In fact, it has been so great that the manufacturers have begun limiting retailers in the supply in order to prevent hoarding. The government has approved a rule limiting sales to town people to one 48-pound sack and to country people to two such sacks. There isn't the lenst dancer of a flour amine. The only thing that could possibly cause it would be a panic and mi ,1 er-uuj nip me lie uuuu- lander mill has its warehouse full of flour and it has 100.000 bushels of wheat in its bins.

This stock and wheat' are for the demands of this territory and will more than meet normal demands. But the people must co-operate by buying only as they need it. The Goodlander mills have been turning out the so-calleel war flour, made by government specifications, for two weeks. People have been buying it and storing it away through- fear of have to use "war flour." They cannot tell it from the flour they have been using. The Goodlander mills today sent out the following letter to the merchants of Fort Scott on this subject: To Our Merchants: Owing to the recent regulations of the food administration and the fa.ct by the public, we feel a let to our merchants on the subject will be in order.

In the first place, we want to assure the traele there will be enough flour for all if properly elistributed and no hoarding is allowed. In fact, an order has ben issued forbidding us selling a merchant more flour than he needs for thirty days, limiting the sale to a farm- merchant do not sell to a consumer living in the city more than one 48-pound sack at a time, and to feel sure this is userl up before another is sold him. All are expected to act in geod faith and help in the plan of distribution. It is also required that we charge 10 cents per cwt more for flour in 24-lb sacks than we do in 48-lb sacks, instead of 5 cents difference, as heretofore. This is a regulation, anel we have no choice In the matter, so all 24-lb sacks in future will be charged at the new difference.

As to. the quality of the flour made under the new regulations, you can al lay any fears that may exist, for you can assure your customers they will find no reason for as the new flour is of fine finish and high quality, anel only an expert can detect anv difference between that made now anel formerly. This is a patriotic movement and should appeal to all alike and we be speak from all a spirit of friendly cooperation, and there will be enough for all and no hardship worked on anyone. Help win the war. Yours for success.

GOODLANDER MILLS. LANGFORD FINED $25. Negro Who Fought With Thomas Gant October 23, Pleaded Guilty to Disturbing the Peace His Story. Frank Lane-ford. the negro who.

with Thomas Gant, was arrested some time ago on the charge of assault and disturbance of the ncac this morning in district court entered a plr'a of tfuil- iv to the latter charge, upon County Attornev Jackson agreeing to dismiss one of the charges, and Judge Gates fined him $25 and costs, which he at oncf made arrangements to pay. When r.sked if he had any legal rea son why sentence should not be pro-no. i need unon him. Langford to tell the whole story of the fight. He said he was calle-el by bant to tne latter's home to tlo some painting: that when he arrived there he was met by Gant with a hammer In his hand, who demanded to know why he (Lang-ford) had been talking about him (Gant) at the grocery store; that he denied the accusation, and thfit at length Gant made for him with the hammer, and he ran: that he stopped after a moment, and turning, told Gant he.

had run as far as he Intended to; that Gant continued toward him, and that he, Langford, then picked up a rock and threw it at Gant; that he. Lane-ford, then stumbled and fell on his back, and that Gant at once got on rr.A (n ortiL-o htm nn lop ul niiii, aiiu i the head ith the hammer; that he nlpadpd wl Gant net to kill him. but Gant would not desist; 'that Gant struck him once on the head with tne hammer, and the blood floweel freely; that he finally got hold of the hammer, and that while he and Gant were strug- e-linsr for it. some small boys came up and "interfered" in some way. causing Gant to release the hammer; that tiani then started to run, saying, "Just wait till I go to the house and come back;" that he, langford, then pursued Gant, and struck him over the head with tho hammer.

Gant, who was arrested on the same nharcres as Laneford, is now under bond awaiting trial at the present term of the district court. The young men of Bourbon county are not the only ones who are respond-In? to the call of their country. The young women are beginning to leave to go into the service of the government. Miss Ruth Davis, principal of the school at Devon, last Monday left for Washington to go into some kind of clerical work for the government, and Mis Edith Bruner, who has been teaching at the Humboldt school, left last night for Washington to accept a similar position. Both of these young ladies recently took a civil service examination here, and passed.

Then they heard nothing until telegrams came from Washington, summoning them at onee. Nose Nearly Torn Off and Injuries Sustained to Right Side Taken to Mercy Hospital. So horribly mangled by being drawn into a hay press yesterday that the chances are very much against his recovery, Bert Ward, foimerly of this county, but now living near Hume, was brought to Mercy hospital here last evening, where physicians are doing everything possible to save his life. Warel was terribly injured. His right arm was literally torn from his body at a point four inches below the right shoulder.

The left wrist was so terribly crushed that amputation just below the elbow was necessary. His nose was torn almost off. but no boner were broken, and the physicians sewed it back, and believe, assuming thai he recovers, that he will suffer no permanent disfigurement. His right side was also very badly bruised, and it is possible that he has sustained itnernal injuries. The accident occurred at about yesterday morning on Ward's farm 1 iiuiur.

I i.i aiiu ijwin villi, int. 11 were engaged in baling straw. Ward, who was wearing a new suit ef overalls and jumper, decided to grease the machine, and this he attempted to elo while it was in operation. As he bent over the machine, some part of his clothing came in contact with a strong moving chain in the baler, and caught on it, and the next moment Ward was drawn bodily into the jnachine. His companions stopped the machine as emiekly as possible, but could not do so in time to prevent Mr.

Ward being injured. Bert Vard formely lived for years just northwest of the city. He is a brother of John Ward, of just north of here, and of Tim Ward, who formerly lived northwest of here, but who now also lives near Hume. Bert Ward has a wife and child. It developed today that it was only an occurrence having 'the nature almost of an accident which prolonged Ward's life until the physicians could reach him.

A big artery in the right arm, which was torn off, was was left protruding from the mangled stump, and he would have bled to death within a very few minutes had it not been that the blood clotted in the enel of the artery, and the flow of blood out of the body was stopped. Such an occurrence is extremely rare, the great majority of persons so injureel bleeding to death very rapidly. After the accident, Mr. Ward was earrieel to the home of his brother, Tim, about a quarter of a mile distant, and Dr. Williams of Hume, was at once summoned.

Had the artery in the right arm been open, Mr. Ward would have bled to death before Dr. Williams arrived. Dr. Williams gave preliminary treatment, and then summoned Drs.

Newman and Payne, of this city. It was reported today that the injureel man seemed to be holding his own, and that he has a chance for recovery, although Mr. Ward himself has almost despaired of pulling through. TWO UP FOR VAGRANCY. Geor-e Lakin and Bill Johnson Fined $10 Each in Police Court This Morning Johnson Beats It.

George Lakin and Bill Johnson were the names of two vagrants arrested by Officers Gillies and Young la evening on Market street. In police court this morning each was fined $10. Neither was able to pay. Judge Russell deemed that Likin was a wanderer and did not care to work, so he thought he would give him a chance to labor a while for the city. Johnson was well dressed and did not have the appearance of a hobo, so the judge gave him a chance.

He was instructed to beat it from Fort Scott and if he was seen here after 3 o'clock this afternoon he would be arrested again. "That is fair enough," said Johnson, "which is the way toward Pittsburg?" Johnson claimed that his home was in Pittsburg, Kas. He stated that he had been on a little Christmas visit in Kansas City, Topeka and Wichita and that he arrived in this city yesterday afternoon. He fell asleep in the Missouri Pacific waiting room and when he woke up he met with Lakin. He had only ten cents in his pocket when he arrived here.

Lakin claims his home as St. Louis. He stated that he had been in Fort cott fc- three days. When asked why he did not get work he replied tnat ne had made several attempts, but failed to get any. Both men claimed to be under 21 years of age.

The Boy Scouts basketball team was defeated last evening at Uniontown by the Uniontown high school five by a score of 28 to 15. The Scouts have no alibis to offer for their defat. They declare that Uniontown has a good team. The Scouts did not play up to their usual form and they were also handicapped by the post obstructions in the floor. The score at the end of the first half was 16 to 8 in favor of Uniontown.

The Scouts made the trip in autos, arriving home about 11 o'clock. Lon Brown, the North Main street butcher, is willing to believe anything as regards the scarcity of labor. Lon wanted a man today to help unload a wagon load of oats. He went to the scale house and although this place was full of men, he could not find a person who was willing to do the work. The last seen of him he was wandering over the square interviewing every man he came in contact with in his vain effort to get his load of oats taken care J.

G. Crist, the prominent dairy farm er of near this city, expects to attend the forty-seventh annual meeting of the Kansas state board-of agriculture, which is to be held in Topeka January 9 to 11. Mr. Crist some time ago was chosen by the local Farm and Home Institute to represent it at the state TURKISH PEACE TERMS DEMANDS RUSSIA DEMOBILIZE AND WITHDRAW TO OWN SOIL. FREE USE OF DARDANELLES Turkey to Keep Her Armies in Field Because of War on Entente Powers Withdraw Russian Navy.

London, Jan. 5. Free passage of the Uarelanelles for Russian ships, Russian evacuation of Turkish territory and the demobilization of the Russian Black Sea fleet are provideel for in the draft of the Turkish peace terms presented to Russia according to an Exchange Telegraph dispatch from Petrograd. Turkey, it is provieled, is to retain her active army in consequence of the continuation of war against the entente. The main points in the elraft presented by the Turkish delegates are given in the dispatch, follows: 1.

Frontier line to remain as they were before the war. 2. Within two years of the conclusion of peace the contracting parties shall coneluele a convention respecting sea trade and consulates. 3. War losses incurred by individuals to be refunded.

4. Guarantees to be territorial integrity and given for the tlevelopmcnt of Persia on the basis of her entire independence. 1 5. Fre passage to be granted Russian ships passing through the Dardanelles and the Bosphorus. 6.

Mobilization within limits to be permitted for national defense. 7. Russia to undertake to remove her armies to territory within the previous Russian borders in six to eight weeks after signing the peace agreement, leaving only one division to safeguard her frontier. 8. Russia to demobilize her army of special Armenian units and also to demobilize the Black Sea navy.

9. Turkey to retain her active army in conscetuence of continuation of war against the entente. BANDIT KILLS TEACHER H. W. M'CARTNEY, H.

S. PRINCIPAL AT OVERBROOK, SHOT. LED POSSE AGAINST BURGLAR Bandits Reported Surrounded by Officers and Citizens in Douglas County Close to Topeka. Topeka, Jan. 5.

Bandits, who shot and killed H. W. McCartney, principal of the high school at Overbrook, about 20 miles south of Topeka in Osage county, this morning after robbing two stores there, are surrounded near Wor-den in Douglas county, according to word receiveei here today. Sheriff Hugh Larimer and Under-sheriff Bob Miller of Shawnee county and tho sheriff of Osage county are heading a posse of citizens of Over-brook, farmers of Osage and Douglas counties and residents of Baldwin, near Worden. Leading a few citizens, McCartney, with a 22-ealiber rifle in hand, started down the street of the town toward the robbery 200 yards away.

One -of the bandits, standing in front of the store, fired almost at the same time as did McCartney. McCartney turned, according to reports, and walked back to his home, falling dead as he entered the house. The bandit's-bullet had entered the right lung. Russia to Pay Us Interest. Washington, Jan.

5. Payment of interest, on the Russian loan, of it was announced by representatives of the Russian government here today, will belaid by the National City Bank on January 10. THE WEATHER For Kansas: Cloudy and much colder tonight; Sunday- probably fair and colder. ARMY CLOTH HAGGLE 3 AURTER MASTER'S OFFICE COM-TRADICTS DEFENSE COUNCIL. AVERS A CLOTH SHORTAGE Senate Committee Told it Will Be Hard to Fix Responsibility Essen-1 tial Facts in Dispute.

Washington, Jan. 5. Colonel Linds-'ey, inspector of the Philadelphia quar-ermaster's office, called today by the senate war inquiry committee, contra-licted the testimony of Charles Eisen-nan, vice chairman of the supplies committee of the Council of National Defense, ttiat there had been an over- supply of cloth for army uniforms. "At present' we haven't enough cloth give the contractors, Colonel Linds-v Sicm to their capacity nor up to their -ontract requirements. We are about 1,000.000 yards short.

"All the friction and trouble we have had has been due to the system of he supplies committee and not to the tuartermaster general's office." Colonel Lindsley also contradicted Eisenman's testimony that the supplies ommittee had no part in letting contracts. Some of the blankets bought under new specifications of the supplies com-rtittce reudeing the weight and wool content "were very inferior," Colonel lindsley testified. Because of haggling over prices between the supplies committee and the American Woolen company last summer, Colonel Lindsley aid, -many looms were idle two or three months, resulting in a loss to the government of about 3,000,000 yards ef cloth. Reciting Kisenman's statement that vxeess supplies of cloth were furnished md Quartermaster General Sharpe's testimony, supoprteel by Colonel Lindsley, that cloth was short, Chairman Chamberlain declared: "The responsibility for the shortage of army clothing rests right on that contradiction either on the supplies committee for not securing cloth or on the quartermaster general's office for not making the cloth into garments. We are going to clear that up." Because of the divided responsibility Colonel Lindsley said it would be hard to exactly fix responsibility for the clothing shortage.

"Then it is on both," Chairman Chamberlain interjected. GJfcLIES WOULD BE AMERICAN. His Application for Final Papers Comes Up Monday in Distrist Court Trying for Furlough. Although there are no military regulations in this country preventing a citizen of a friendly nation enjisting in the United States army, and although Jim Gillies of this city, therefore, has just as much right to belong to the army as anybody else, he feels that he would much prefer to be a real, full-fledged American before he goes into the trenches to fight for this country. So he is planning to return to Fort Scott from Camp Doniphan to take the final step which will make him an American citizen.

This final hearing is to be held before Judge Gates and it is set for next Monday. Judge Gates this morning received a letter from Captain John Prichard stating (that he will do everything possible to secure a furlough for Jim, so that he can be here for the hearing. Gillies has been in America for many years and most of that time he has lived in Fdrt Scott. Long ago he took out his first papers, but neglected taking out his second and final papers. His desire to be an American before he goes -nto battle may be sentimental in a measure, but as one citizen said this morning: "If that is merely sentiment, I confess to being somewhat sentimental myself." Gllies is a member of Company G.

having enlisted about the middle of last summer. Kansan Dies in France. Washington, Jan. 5. General Pershing today reported the death of Corporal Frank M.

May, pneumonia; R. F. D. Lebanon, Kas, DELEGATES DIDN'T ATTEND TODAY'S PEACE CONFERENCE. REPEAT REQUEST TO MOVE IT Germans Refused to Hold Peace Par ley in Stockholm Russians Want it There for Publicity.

The following news story is made np by the Associated Press in New Tork, from information coming in' tody's cable dispatches from various authentic sources on the war fronts. Uncertainty still beclouds the status of the Russo-German peace negotiations Both sides have declared certain proposals of the other side did not meet with their approval. Russia has said the German terms concerning occupied territories could not be accept-eel and German Chancellor Von Hert-ling announces the Germans cannot move the conforencx? to Stockholm. as Russia has suggested. The Russian position, coupleel with reports that the delegates of the Central powers and even of, Germany were divided as to the question of annexation, appears the stronger one, but there is no indication that Germany will recede, although it has been rumored that the leading German and Austrian emissaries had returneel to Brest-Litovsk with new instructions.

London, Jan. 5. When the delegates of the Central powers arrived at Brest-Litosk to resume the peace negotiations, they found no Russian delegates there, according to a Vienna dispatch to Zurich, forwarded by the Exchange Telegraph Company. All that awaited them was a telegram from the Russians asking for transfer of the negotiations to Stockholm. Although the Bolsheviki foreign minister, Leon Trotzky, announced that the German peace terms could not be ac-cepteel, it was expected that the Russian delegates would return to Brest-Litovsk for the meetings today in inform the Central powers of Russia's attitude.

The Russians asked a trans-ferrence of the negotiations, to Stockholm, because they would have less difficulty there in obtaining full publicity concerning the negotiations, and also they preferred a neutral place to the German eastern headquarters for holding the discussion. The German chancellor, Von Hert-ling, told the reichstag main committee on Thursday that the German delegates had been instructed to refuse to transfer the negotiations to Stockholm. CHANUTE WON, 29 TO 24. Fort Scott High School Was Defeated in the Opening Basket Ball Game of Southeastern Kansas League. The Fort Scott high school basketball tearm was defeated by the Chanute high school team in the opening game of the Southeastern Kansas basketball league, played on the high school court last evening.

The score was 29 to 24. The same was a good, clean, fast contest and the result was in doubt up to the last minute of play. Chanute led at the end of the first half by a score 18 to 13. Coach Muir sent in some fresh players in the second half but they were unable to turn the tide to the locals. The game started with the following line-up for Fort Scott.

Cassell and Fouts, guards; Wray, center, and Mason and Tewell, forwards. In the second half Scott went in as center, replacing Wray; Hanes took Teweil's place at forward, and the latter was shifted to guard; Gordon took Fouts place at guard, and Cassell went to center, sending Scott io forvar.l. Cassell's all t.round good work marked Fort Scott's Ray was the shining light for Chanute. Chanute showed more team work than Fort indicating that theyhad-put in more practice. Markley, "athletic at the Parsons high school, referced the contest.

The Chanute team returned home on the Katy Flyer this morning. The locals will play the Parsons high. school at that place next Friday night. RAGS WANTED. Good clean rags wanted at the TriV office.

laration that Great Britain was not fighting to take Constantinople from TlirUv rlnc-t fr A lift I tin i VI 'V are not fighting to destroy Aus nantly Turkish." Speaking with regard to the disposition of the German colonies, the premier said: "They are held at the disposal of a conference whose decision must have primary regard to the wishes and in tercsts of their native inhabitants." Referring to the pronouncement made on December 25 by Count Cser nin, the Austro-Hungarian foreign minister at the Brest-Litovsk peace conference, the premier said: "It is impossible to believe that anj permanent peace could be erected on such a foundation." Premier Lloyd George said an independent Poland, comprising all genuinely Polish elements who wished to participate was an urgent necessity for the stability of western TJurope. "Our viewpoint," the premier said, "is that the adoption of a democratic constitution by Germany would be the most convincing evidence that the old spirit of military dominati6n was dead, but that is a question for the German people to decide." The basis of any territorial settlement must be government wth the con sent of the governed, the premier asserted. As regarding the German constitution, Mr. Lloyd George said Great Britain was not lighting to destroy it, al thought it considered a military auto cratic constitution a dangerous anachronism. Aft his reference to the desirability of the adoption of a democratic constitution by Germany, he continued: "The days of the treaty of Vienna are long passed.

We can no, longer submit the future of European civilization to the arbitrary decision of a few negotiators trying to secure by chicanery or persuasion the interests of this or that dynasty or nation. Therefore government with the consent of the governed must be the basis of any territorial settlements." CONTROL MEAT TRADE Government to Take Over Meat and Coal Industry, Federal Trade Commission Intimates Today. Philadelphia, Jan. 5. The United States government may take over the meat industry of the country in order to control the three principal necessities of war times meat, coal and transportation.

This was plainly indicated at today's session of the federal trade commission here. An official connected with the commission which has been investigating meat conditions here prophesied the government intended to seize all the packing and allied industries and Francis J. II. lleney. who is -examining witnesses, did not deny that the plan was being considered in Washington.

REVOLUTION IN SPAIN War's Unrest and Tendency Toward Democrarcy Felt in Madrid, Where Republicans Are Busy. Madrid. Jan. 5. A revolutionary movement has been unearthed by the government.

Tel. phone and telegraph communications have been suspended and other precautions taken. Although remaining out of the war, Spain has not escaped the political un rest which it has produced. There haw been frequent strikes and disorders and it has been necessary to declare martial law at times. The -most for midable movement occurred last sum mer, with widespread strikes, several armed clashes in which nearly 400 per sons were gilled, and an avowedly republican movement in Catalonia.

This week King Alfonso dissolved the par liament. delude Russia she does not mean to surrender any of the Russian provinces and cities now occupied. Under one name or another they will henceforth be part of the Prussian dominions, ruled by the Prussian sword and the rest of the Russians will be enticed or bullied into complete economic and ultimate political enslavement." "Reparation means the premier said. international right is recognized by insistence on payment for injury done in defiance of its canons, it can nev-. er be a reality.

Next comes the restoration of SerbiaMontsneqro arid liio vctup'fcci territoTy ct' f-'fance, Italy and Rumania. The complete withdrawal of all enemy armies and reparation for injustice is the fundamental condition of a permanent peace. "We regard as vital," said the premier, "the legitimate claims of the Italians for union with those cf their own race and tongue. "We also mean to press that justice be done to the men of Rumanian blood and speech. mean to stand by the French democracy to the death," the premier continued, "in the demand the French make, for the great wrong of 1871, when Alsace-Lorraine was taken away from them.

This sore has poisoned the peace of Europe for half a century and until it is cured healthy conditions cannot be restored. "If these conditions were fulfilled Austro-Hungary would become a power whose strength would conduce to the permanent peace and freedom of Europe, instead of being an instrument of the pernicious Prussian military autocracy." The premier said the first reijuire-tnents always made by the British and their allies had been complete restoration of the political, territorial and economic independence of Belgium, and such reparation as could be made for the devastation of its towns and provinces. There was no demand for war GUATEMALA HIT AGAIN Another Terrific Earthquake Shock Kills as Many as Recent One, According to Dispatch. Washington, Jan. 5.

Another earth-i quake at Guatemala City caused gieai I damage and the loss of probably as many lives as in the first shocks of a few days ago. 100 Miners Entombed. Wilkesbarre, Jan. 5. An explo sion today in the Barnum mine sit Pittston entombed 100 miners.

A report came to the police station yesterday morning shortly Ik fore the noon hour that two tramps that closely resembled I. W. had built a fire and were cooking a meal near the Missouri Pacific cut. Chief Ilillycr and Officer Einhellig started toward the place but the two men saw them coming and ran for a Katy train that was moving: out of the city southobunl. They succeeded in reaching the train which contained 20 cars of government supplies, most of which was material.

Their peculiar actions and the fact that they ran on sight of tEe officers leads Chief Hillyer to the belief that they were I. W. According to Information that' has been brought to this city during the past few days by people who have been to Joplin, Picher and Quapaw, these mining towns are at the present time overrun with a prevalence of smallpox. The number of cases seems to be increasing every day. The health officers should take the proper precautions to see that the disease does not spread to this city..