THE WORE THE WORKMAN WEEK BY WEEK AND LEARN ALL THE IMPORTANT HAPPENINGS IN YOUR WEST INDIAN HOME PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY Under reporta in Tokio the passing fire, a Cricketers In England refugees are All Europe 12 No. PANAMA, P. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1923, PRICE Cts. Cy.
BARBADIAN RAILWAY STATION AGENT STABBING KNOCKED FATALITY DESTRUCTION OF JAPAN THROWS SELF UNDER TRAIN Down By Automobile And Result of Row at Old Pan. BY EARTHQUAKE SHOCKS Badly Injured. ama Sunday Morning.
Body is Crushed Immediately by Wheels Livingston Bailey, a Barbadian Manuel Carrion was fatally Recorded as Greatest Calamity in His 39 years of age, was knocked down stabbed in a cantine at Old Panama of Coach Passing Over it.
and seriously injured by an in the early hours of Sunday morn tory of Seismic Disturbances.
automobile in the vicinity of sing last, and Alejandro Gutierrez, The Jamaica Gleaner of the 30th Auguet reports the following on the Sabanas Road on Monday Fifteenth Street, is now held at when it was learnt through cable advices that a terrible earthquake 21 The entire civilized world was profoundly shocked early this week sensitional tragedy which shocked eyewitnesses in to be wilderment at night last. Shortly after eight the Central Police Station charged had rocked Japan and so appalling is the immensity of the havoc the unexpected and sudden act:o clock while Police Officers Nos with having committed the deed.
News were received in Kingston yesterday afternoon to the effect 49 and 90 were on patrol duty The story told at the Central wrought as to make the catastrophe unparalelled in the history of seisthat Louis Bennett, station master at Four Paths, hud met his death near the above cries for help were distinctly Gutierrez and a few companions was meagre in details and barely indicated that the earthquake of had caused incalculable loss of valuable lives and immense Te is stated that certain irregularities were discovered following an audible and on going in the diges were out at Old Panama baving property, but it was not until anything like normaley had been restored inspection of the books at the Four Paths station; and the Traffic ligge whence the sounds came they good time in a cantine owned by that even a vague idea of the less and damage suffered by the authors became depresse in consequence of what had taken place and decided Iging himself along the ground some friends arrived. row soon number of dead is estimated at 240, 000 and 450, 000 injured, Yokohsauthorities decided to suspend Bennett. It appears that the deceased poster van unknown time androga, Pedro Joze M, at about o clock tunate Japanese people could be arrived a dia menor oficial reports bestimate Sunday morning and to end his life. Accordingly as the Montego Bay train pulled out of towards them. On approaching total dead and wounded at 690, 000. In Tokio and Yokohama, the dhe ndation, he threw himselt under the wheels of the last coach and nearer, it was at once seen that the started and Carrion attempted to ma is described as a charnel house, with decomposing bodies of dead was instantly killed. Much sympathy was expressed at the Railway man was injured and covered with assault Guteirrez but his friend filling the canals, and in Tokio and its vicinity the casualties are with the relatives of the deceased for his rash act.
blood and he stated to his rescuers intervened and frastrated the ed to be 160, 000. In Tokio 350, 000 houses have been destroyed The deceased had been in the Railway Service for quite a number that while walking along the attempt. Enraged at this, Carrion, nearly one million people are homeless.
Sabanas who is big burly pushed of years. He was married and leaves a widow and five children, an unknown automobile which was his friend aside and again rushed London news stated that the Foreign Office was without news FURTHER DETAILS.
Four Paths, Wednesday. This town was thrown into a state of was thrown by the force of the his own story as told to the police, President Coolidge has issued an appeal to the American nation to being driven at a terrific speep at his opponent, evidently bent on from Tokio and apprehension was felt for the safety of the British and left on the roadside where the mischief. Gutieren, ackording to Legation.
great excitement shortly after one o clockstation aftere committed blow in an almost helpless con pulled out his pocket knife and contribute to the aid of the stricken Japanese, and the American Red Bennett, station master at the Railway Station here committed dition.
opening the blade drove it into bis Cross has announced a five million dollar campaign for the relief of the suicide.
From what your correspondent could gather, station inspector assistance possible until the Casino an automobile by a policeman who immediately dispatched to the aid of the suffering people. The Japan.
The police officers rendered an assailant. Carrion was put into sufferers. It is reported that surplus Army supplies at Hawaii will be Smythe came down yesterday and inspected Bennett books and found was reached when the ambulance was summoned to the scene and at ese government is boldly. gigantic problems arising out of the of Japan, namely: providing food, shelter was expected to take his place to day.
man conveyed to the Santo Tomas Hospital but the wound proved and clothing for nearly two million persons in and many any millions Shortly after the arrival of station inspector Smythe and another Hospital, It was stated at the fatal and he expired before the more in other cities, the maintenance of peace and order and lastly, station master to relieve him the deceased left his office and stood on (Continued on Page 5) hospital could be reached. reconstruction. billion pounds will be required for this purpose.
the platform.
atform. Just as the train moved off he threw himself under the The Yokosuka naval station and surrounding towns are in ruins, wheels of the last coach and was immediately crushed by the wheels of coach over his body. Death was instantaneous.
and more than half of Tokio has been wiped out by the earthquake and a late advice from San Francisco adds. Water is reported scarce Many bystanders screamed at the sight but were unable to save in Tokio where 10, 000 fleeing from the burning city, and the deceased.
three persons are sharing a single piece of bread. The Imperial Palace Corporal Harold who came off the same train took charge of the in Tokio has been opened to refugees and 800 persons are reported to body which was horribly mangled. Just before the unfortunate oceurhave been burnt to death in the Imperial University hospital.
Match with Worcester XI.
zence the deceased expressed the wish to face death rather than arrest.
is volunteering aid, raising relief funds, sending warThe affair has cast quite a gloom over this town and much symships and arranging to despatch supplies of food to the stricken pathy is felt for his widow and five children.
MAKE POOR SHOWING IN FIRST INNINGS.
Japanese. The French consul at Yokohama was among the dead as a result of the earthquake, and the American Vice consul Jenks, 20 Commercial Attaché Babbitt, stationed at Yokohama are missing.
Rev. Nightengale Says, To morrow Races (By Direct West India Cable Coy. somewhat tarnished their record There has been no sabstantial loss to shipping during the earthby being beaten in the following quake, Lloyd was informed.
in Thanks. The Panama Jockey Club is West Indians started the final congratulations are due on their fleet had been destroyed during the earthquake has not been confirmed London, Aug. 31. The Touring mateh by Glamorgun to whom all The report emanating from Moscow that the entire Japanese war The rector of St. Paul Church, again offering another attractive match of their fixture yesterday at recent improved form.
Rev. Nightengale, together programme for competition at Worcester against Worcestershire.
and is believed to be a canard. Not only are the West Indies meitenes the vestigh and members of Juan Franco Park to morrow and The Worcestershire XI went in to an extellentell round deamerbott doctors, nurses and over 1000 tons of supplies for the Japanese, and The Transport Merritt left Manila on Thursday carrying the parish desire to thank all if the number and class of animais bat first and scored 223 runs before they play attractive and interestfriends and well wishers who so entered in the various events are they were disposed of. The West ing cricket, and in Challenor the Transport Meigs will follow shortly. President Taft generously patronized the excursion taken as an indication of a success. Indian XI had their turn at the they have one of the bost batsman from San Francisco on Thursday with also 300 tons of rice for the to Coloa last Monday. ful day, then a bumper attendance wickets and only mustered 145 in the world.
relief of the sufferers. An uacoa firmed report from Kobe states that Their bowlers are It was, indisputably, the biggest is assured. The programme con ruas. The Worcestershire XI had very loose of limb, and use the cholera has broken out in Yokohama and this is considered likely as excursion that ever ran over the sists of eight races and includes started their second innings and shoulder and wrist in delivering the people are drinking water from the ditches and eating foul food to avoid were panama Nailron, and the behavior o vents of care for lenge eller mot of bad scored on her face the loss of that balk with good bookler swing naval bare at Yokosuka by the tidal wave following Thursday earth of the almost thousand five and three six eachAn in. one wicket when stumps were marks was excellent.
teresting feature of the day rac drawa have always thought that the previovsly reported dead, is uninjured.
quake according to a report from Osaka. Prince Matsukato, who was To the Panama Red Tank and ing will be the meeting for the first time oi Zupa and Barú who are scores:Following are the individual natives of the West Indies are as Paraiso folks who helped to make pitted against such old stagers as natural born cricketers as any in the excursion a success, to the Co: Bajareque, Saguila and Frutera, WORCESTERSHIRE Ist Ins. the world. I have seen little boys New Pipe Organ Ordered. ATHLETIC MEET AT lon folks who so enthusiastically and with the weights all in their Pearson of 12 and 13 years ISTHMIAN PARK, shoes on their feet, bowling with so hospitably enter. favour, a very exciting finish can Pearson welcomed and Contributors and collectors alike tained our people, to Marlin fa be looked forward to. the most beautiful natural action The fur Hopkins mous orchestra which gave abun. long event in which Saguila is Higgins 38 and with their keen as well as those who have been dant satisfaction, to the proprie matched against Veneno, Ba Tarbox are extraordinarily good and active helping in one way or another dur Postponed For Sunday September 16th, 1923.
tor of the Central American Stafieldsmen. Casey and Roamer, Foster Of course the hoting the past two years to raise dium (known as the Skating Rink) should provide some excitement but Gordon 20 climate of the West Indies pro: Pipe Organ for the Panama Weslv weather experienced on Labor Day funds for the purchase of a newi On account of the inclement and to the Panama Railroad Com the weight of 120 pounds allotted Maclean oduces lissomeness and activity, pany for their courteous policy in to Saguila may prove too great a Preese 28 and on judging by recent events an Methodist Church, will be September 3rd the Athletic and 28 it is not altogether beyond the pleased to learn that the order for Cycle Meet planned for the above well as to all handicap over the distance in such Root (not out)
the arrangements, as 32 bounds of possibility that some the organ has at last been placed date was postponed for Sanday others who, in company.
Hampherson 8day the West Indies may be Quite a crowd ted to the success of the o casion, Given good weather, tomorrow the appreciation and thank of St. meeting promises some interesting in turned out although it was so 10 enough to play England at Lord od twothirds of fits cost Forwardearly, September 16.
Paul rector and people are hereby sport and judging by the careful that they represented all the muddy to witness the athletics Total gratefully extended 222 are to oppose an England wat deur money then in hand for that pur. fight for supremacy and the inters the animals have letter has been received by the been matched up and the Weights WEST INDIAN XI. 1st Ins. Ing the Scarborough cricket week pose, but it is hoped that the bal est shown by the Namerous interna by the be Rev. Mr. Nightengale from the Co. adjusted, patrons of the Pool Challenor 29 Cover, the way this. Season wesele: organ is ready for shipment, say in walk over for anyone ca the 16th.
lon folks extending an Invitation to would do well to place their money Tarilton hisparishioners and their friends to on long shots.
Fernandez association with this event. Those ble re construction of the choir and La Salle College and the School of is the cost of erection and a possi listed and the National Institute, return to Colon this year. It is reInce gretted that, on account of a heavy who have had the pleasare of play organ left to be included, all of to Arts expect out some more programme for the rest of the year, Requiem Mass.
38 ing cricket at Scarborough knows which it is estimated will require for the postponed date. Entries this generous invitation cannot be On Monday 10th iost, a requiem Bus Austin 16 what a charming and tactful per at least Twelve Hundred Dollars are re opened and will remain Browne accepted; however it is planned by mass will be held at St. Paul 20 sonality, Mr. Leveson Gower is more. An appeal is therefore open until Saturday, September 15, Constantine St. Paul Church to put on another Church, Panama, for the repose of and during the coming Week he Pascall excursion early next year (D. V) the soul of Mrs. Eliza Euson who o is to receive a presentation in ap contribute and have not yet done of not having enough time to train made to all those who promised to This affords those that complained Dewhurst (not out)
20 preciation of all that he has done so when all interested friends will be died last Sunday at her residence John 10 to make the Scarborough Festival de to redeem their promise within ample opportunity to get in perfect Extras The members of the Church and the next six. the delightful occasion it is.
the friends of the relatives of the the new organ may be installed Musical Entertainment. deceased are cordially invited to The prizes will be displayed at Total 145 before the departure from the Cirattend this service which will com WORCESTERSHIRE 2nd Ins.
The West Indian Team. cuit of the present Superintendent the Panama Hardware Branch to day Rvd. Kissock Braham, Entries are Flat events 50 cents What promises to be a brilliant mence at 30 a.
Tarbox (not out. through whose untiring zeal and event will be the Sacred Musical Preese o in the London Times of August present stage. Cricket Correspondent writing devotion the plan has reached its Cy. each, three for a dollar.
Cycle one. Entertainment which will be given CONCERT Bowling for the West Indians 6th comments on the West Indian three for Two dollars.
at the Panama Baptist Church, unAdmission to the grounds will The public is cordially invited John took six wickets for 65 runs. Cricket team now in England as der the auspices of the Ways DON FORGET.
to the instructive and entertaining Pascall one for 58, Constantine, follows:Meros Committee of said Church, be 25 cents and stand 50 cents. It was a thousand pities that at ON SUNDAY SEPT. 16th at p. concert which will be given by the three for 19.
scholars Many of the local musical artists ale Grade School on Friday even Attractive West Indies from the West Indies should have take place on Saturday the 15th the outset of their tour the team The grand Sacred Concert to Negro Commander In Chief For Līberian Forces.
their talents at this ing 14th inst been so handicapped by our hard entertainment.
Offering asked at the door, only Side.
climate, in a month of June that inst. at Geddes Hall 15th street.
Through Secretary of States The purpose of this entertain 10 cents, to aid the scheme and was more like February, they had a good time is anticſpated for all.
sment is for raising funds to reno also please remember that we will Mr. Warner in his no chance to do themselves justice.
The new President, Mr. Hughes in Washington, the Gothe co operation of members and cadas on Sunday 16th inst, vate the Church Building. With re open our Church at Las Cas Cricket Notes in the London Players were ill, and early matches Wilkinson is planning for a series vernment of Liberia has obtained Morning Post of August 13 lost, with the disastrous result that hoped that members of the Isth Negro, as Commander in Chief of enjoyable functions and it is the Services of General Moody, well wishers it is hoped that this few Christian workers in the says: entertainment will be an enjoyable persons of Bros. Sealey The West Indies are to be ed. Now, in August, we find that mian League of British West Indi of the forces. This officer was The public invited.
we both socialand financially. and Lindo. Rev. Neal will ae congratulated on their resplendid those who said the team would be ans and the public generally wil honourably discharged from the avail themselves of the oppor American Army in 1919 with the open the doors at o clock.
victory over Surrey but they (Continued on page 8) tunity.
rank of Captain.
sailed.
of eyesight, they Jareque, in any way, contribugood Extras advance.
This rest brate his twenty fifth year of the next six months. Then there There are at present 37 athletes turn Small and