Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1879-05-06
Rescue of Buried Miners.

Rescue of Buried Miners.
WILKEsBARRE, PA, April 2S.-The en-
tombed miners'at Sugar Notch were rescued
at eight o'clock this morning The rescuing
party succeeded in drilling hole through
to the lower part of the mine. thus showing
that it was only necessary to drive few feet
further TO effect an opening into the gang
way. Work was then necessarily performed
slowly and carefully, there were indica>
tions of fire damp, which necessitated the
driving and cutting OF the coal with the pick
alone. The opening was effected at eight
o'clock, and Mine Superintendent Smith was
the first to enter He found portion of
the men cooking a break fast OF mule steak,
taken from the mule which the boy who was
sent to warn the raen of the impending dis
aster had fortunately taken with him, an
which was killed on the second day of their
confinement. The balance Of the party were
engaged in changing the direction of an air
course. A stream of water running through
the mine quenched their thirst. Very lit.
tic was said, and the entire party used all
possible dispatch in getting out of the mine,
reaching the surface shortly after o'clock.
The crowd that had assembled was very
enthusiastic, and repeatedly cheered the res
cued men and their plucky dcliverers. The
meu were then sent to their homes. They
state that during Saturday and Sunday they
could hear the rescuing party firing blasts.
and when the blasting ceased they believed
the work had been stopped and that they
were abandoned to their fate. They also say
that they could have subsisted as least two
weeks longer, had it been necessary, upon
their supply of jerkcd mule meat. Too much
praise cannot be awarded to the brave men
who accomplished the great work of driving
and timberiDg passage way of 100 feet
through rock, slate and coal in the space of
four days and nj ghts, to the bosses directing
the work, and to the engineering skill dis
played 10 locating and directing the open
ings The men when released had been cons
fined five aud u half days. They stood the
long confinement very well. The boy upon
reaching the surface leaped over the enclo.
sure at the mouth of the opening and ran
rapidly homewnrd.
One hundred dollars was presented to each
of the rescued miners to-day hy the stock
holders OF tho Lehigh and Wilk esbarre Coal
Company, through President Charles Par
rish a concert for the benef. of the men
will be given at Music Hall Tomorrow.
Charles Hawkins. one of their number, will
relate the story Of their captivity. The total
receipts will be given to them, as all expen>
ses have been paid.
A SEcRET-"H do you do, Mrs. Towe?
Have you hoard the story about Mrs Ludy2"
why, no, really, Mrs, Cad. What is it?
Do tell"
"Oh, 1 promised not to tell for all the
world No, L must never tell ont, I'm
afraid it will get out"
"Why, I'll never tell ont as long as
live, jus. true the world. What is it?
Come tell.'
"Now you won. say anything about it,
will you?"
"No, I'll never open my mouth about it
never Hope to die this minute"
"Well, if you believe it Mrs. Fundy told
me last night, that Mrs. Trot told her that
her sisters husband was told by person
what dreamed it, that Mrs. Troubles oldest
daughter told Mrs. Nickons, that her grand
mother heard by letter which she got from
her sisters second husbands Oldest brothers.
step daughters auut's youngest boy, that it
was reported by the Captain of a clam boat
just arrived from the Fejee islands, that the
mermaids about that section, wear crinolines
made out of shark SKINS
AN IT1NERANT's SYSTEMATICALLY
Rev DaneLIs once alghted at an inn to
stay the night. On asking for a bed he was
told that he could not have one, as there was
to be ball that evening and all tho beds
were engaged.
cat what time does the ball break up ?"
inquired Mr.. lsaacs.
about three in the morning, sir"
"Well, then, can ! have bed until that
time?"
Eyes, certainly; but if the bed is asked
for you will have to move"
Every WE'LL" replied Mr.. Isaacs, and away
he went to get between the sheets.
About three in the morning he was awak-
ened by . loud knocking at the chamber door.
tWhat do you want? ?" he asked.
Chow many of you are in there r. in.
quired voice.
"There's me, and Daniel. and Mr.. Isaacs,
and an old Methodist preacher" was the re-
ply.
"Then, by Jupiter, there's plenty of you!"
and the speaker passed on, leaving Mr..
Isaacs to enjoy his bed.