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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-03-09
EXPLOSION OF FIRE-DAMP.
Two Men Crushed Out Of All Semblance to
Humanity, and Four Fatally Injured.

CoNNELLsvILLE, Pa, March 8.-Shortly after
noon to-day series of explosions took place in
the Uniondale mine, at Dunbar, four miles from
here, by which two men were killed and twelve
others received injuries. which will prove fatal
in at least four cases. The cause of the explos-
ion was fre-damp There twenty three
men in the pit The first explosion occurred
about 1890 this afternoon 1t was a terrific
shock, and was followed by two others in quick
sue ession, a few minutes later The first ex-
plosion caused the death of the two men
and injured three. The remainder ran
toward the mouth of the pit but before
they reached it the other explosions occurred.
The lights were blown out, the dust blinded the
men, and the passageways were blocked up and
cut off all escape. The pit was on fire, and
horrible death awaited the imprisoned miners
Nine of them, who had been working in another
entry, managed to make their way out before
he mouth of the pit was choked. The force of
the shock can be imagined, as it caused the
men in the Morrell, Calvin and Wheeler the adj
joining mines, to drop their tools and rush
panic-stricken to the top The ground rolled
and quaked so that many fell down, and three
or four in the Morrell mine were violently
thrown against the walls and seriously injured
Everybody rushed toward the Uniondale mine
Columbus Shay, of the mining works. and
James Henderson, of the Colyin mine, headed
rescuing party and went to work with picks and
shovels to force an entrance In few moments
an opening made and several men rushed
forward to enter the mine, but We're repealed by
a volume of flame. 1t took several minutes for
the smoke and fire to clear away. The cries of
pain and means of the injured were heard.
They were lying in every direction, buried
under masses of debris. Several of them were
horribly burned, and their sufferings were terri
BILE. Twelve of them were found in dying
condition; two others were dead mangled into
an almost unacceptable mass. The killed
are:
John Williams, trackman aged forty-fve,
wife and four children; Joseph Cope, miner,
aged fifty, wife and nine children.
Injured Jacob Cope, aged fifteen years,
burned internally and externally, cannot live;
G. l.. Martin, nineteen years, burned about the
head and internally, cannot live; William Star
ling (colored), burned and internally injured,
will probably die Smally Martin, leg broken;
William Shaw, aged seventy years, dangerously
burned; Isaac Frey, Peter Plant. II. Higbee,
William Ross, Thomas Owen (pit boss), Nal
Hannah, Peter Kearns-all these more
less injured and several of them will be MANNED
for life.
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THE CITY In BRIEF.

John r. Scantlin was arrested Yesterday on
the charge OF grand larceny. He is suspected of
having an interest with Jones, the fellow who
robbed Michael Cuff on Thursday last.
Henry o. johnson has been appointed admin
kstrator of Sarah NJ. Hodginss estate, Austin F.
Denny guardian of Rebecca Fry Kelln and
Sylvester johnson guardian of Luella Croft
For the past few weeks thieves in the northern
section of the city have brought considerable loss
to chicken fanciers- Many hen houses, well
niled with the choicest species have been de-
pleted.
The students of the indianapolis Business
University will give their second public enter
tainment for the season this evening at the hall
OF the university In When Block. The friends
are cordially invited to be present
Articles were filed with the Secretary If STATE
Yesterday. incorporating the F. w. Cook Bot
sling-works Company, of Evansville. the can;tal
stock of which is fixed at $4,000 The airectors
are f. W. Cook, George Rupp, Frederick Weber
and G. M. Donsman.
A Decatur township Democrat asked a Journal
reporter to favor him by announcing the primary
Liberty schoolhouse, next Saturday afternoon
at o'clock. "You see," said he, "the Journal is
the only paper taken. down that way, and it is
cur only means of reaching the public"
Marriage licenses were issued yesterday, to
John Griffin and Mary Rail, James Kennedy and
Bridget Key, A. NJ. Dawson and Lucinda
Moody Christian May and Lena Flerty, George
nor and Ellen Kelly, Francis j. Sheser and EN-
ma Nealus.
The following have been elected officers and
directors Of the Hil1ebrand Silver Mining Com
pany: President, P. N. Hildebrand; vice-presi-
dent, Il. II. McCrea; treasurer VIM. III. Thomas;
fecretary, W. r. Minor; drectors-P j. Null
lnney, John b. Harper, VIM. II. Thomas, Geo.
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Proceedings in the House.

WASHINGTON, March Elm the House Mr..
Henley, of California offered for reference a
resolution for the appointment of a sub-commit
tee to inquire into alleged evasions of the Thur
man act by the Union Pacific Railroad Company,
to determine whether by reason of any violation
of the provisions of that act, corporation rights,
powers and franchises of the company have be-
come forfeited.
Thomas r. Hudd, member-elect from the Fifth
district of Wisconsin, took the oath of Office.
Under the call of States. the following bills,
etc. were introduced and referred:
By Mr.. Symes, of Colorado TO provide for
equitable interchange of business by railroads
engaged in interstate commerce.
By Mr.. Clardy, of Missouri: To regulate the
transportation of live stock.
BY Mr.. Bennett, of North Carolina: Repeal
ing the civil-service law. Referred to the COM
inittee revision of the laws
By Mr.. Green. of North Carolina Thy requestl:
Defining highwines and providing for the taxa
ton ofcertain compounded beverages.
By Mr.. Bunnell of Pennsylvania: To preserve
and protect the Garden of the Gods, in Colorado,
from spoliation, and to create q public park of
the same
Mr. Reagan, of Texas, from the committee on
commerce. reported back the interstate COM
merce bill, and il was placed on the calendar
Mr.. O'Neil, of Pennsylvania, was granted leave
to file minority report on the bill.
Mr.. Henley. of California, from the commit
tee on public lands, reported favorably the bill
to declare forfeited lands granted to aid in the
construction of railroad from Portland, Ore j,
to the Central Pacific in California Placed on
the House calendar
Mr.. Crisp, of Georgia, in behalf of the COM
mittee on Pacific railroads, called up the bill re-
curing the Pacific railroads to pay the cost of
the survey OF the lands granted TO them by the
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PERSONAL AND SOCIETY.

Col r. S. Robertson, of Fort Wayne is in
the city.
Judge c. E. Walker, of Madison, is at the
Grand Hotel
State Treasurer Cooper leaves to-day for Hot
Springs, in the hope of getting relief from rheu
matism.
O. H. Carson, of Southport, junior at De-
Pauw University has in the preliminary
oratorical contest of his class.
Louisville Courier-Journal: DIR. Mcleod, of
indianapolis, preached a strong sermon to very
large audience yesterday, at Warren Memorial
Church.
Rev. DR.. Bayliss, editor OF the Western Chris
tian Advocate, of Cincinnati, is il the city on
business and visiting old friends. He will re-
turn home this morning.
The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of
Meridian street NJ. E. Church will meet at the
residence of Mrs. J. p. Shipp, No $40 North
Delaware street. this afternoon. Subject: RE
iieions of Turkey" Gentlemen invited to tea at
half past G.
On Saturday night after the performance of
the 'Mikado' at the Grand Opera house, about
seventy-hve members of the Lyra enjoyed ban
quet and social at the society's hall Toasts
were responded to and most enjoyable evening
was passed.
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Board of Aldermen,

: The Board met last night in regular session,
with all members present. The regular bust
ness from the Council was taken up The rules
suggested by the Board of Health were adopted
The resolution regarding the using of the old
Carlisle mill as green-hide-house WAS referred
to the committee on health. The resolution call
ing for the enforcement of the eght-hour law in
the case of. street-laborers in city employ was
adopted. The ordinance to improve ST Clair
street. from Massachusetts, avenue to the Big
Four tracks, was stricken from the files. The
monthly appropriation ordinances were passed.
The resolution of Councilman McGroarty was
brought in from the Council and adopted. The
city clerk submitted showing of the expenses
in the various departments of the city from
May 10, 1874, to Jan. i, 1856. The action of the
Council regarding the proposed loan of $l47, 40,
was concurred in. An ordinance was passed to
make sewer in and along McCarty street, from
Delaware street TO Madison avenue. An ordi-
nance was passed to pave with brick the west
sidewalk of Beefontaine street. from Eighth to
Ninth street; also, an ordinance to gravel Tenth
street. from Central avenue to Greenwood
street
The board then adjourned
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and wife Clayton; s. A. Faris, Frankfort j. M.
Bishop, Brazil; H. G. Feitz, Bloomfield; G. W..
Reeves and wife, Greencastle; Henry Richman,
Rushville.
Grand Hotel: T. G. Worthineton, Brazil; R.
T. Gowdy, West6eld; W. G. Irwin. Columbus;
J. B. Gwin, Attica; G. A. Becking, Michigan
City; f. h. Barnes Fort Wayne; r. c. Wallace,
George Long, Elkhart: Edwards FL. Bryant,
Richmond; Frank Ellinger. Huntington; Walter
B. Creed, New Albany.
Bates House: e. e. Smith and wife, Bloom
ington; A. S. Knapp ]. E. Pumphries, James II.
Evans, Columbus, T. 7. Palmer, Monticello;
derson, Martinsville; Hiram Beshore, Marion;
w. Fl. Hutchinson, Rochester; John s. Bangs,
S. c. Caulson, Sullivan; Andrew Grimes, Terre
Haute; G. II. Bronnell, Peru.
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general government, and to take out patents for
the land Pending discussion the morning hour
expired
Mr. Morrow, of California, arose and said:
'sThe melancholy duty devolves me to an
nounce the death of Senator John F. Miller, of
California who died in this city to-day, after a
prolonged illness. Congress will undoubtedly
set apart some day hereafter for the purpose of
giving expression to the sentiments entertained
for the character and great public services of
Senator Miller offer the following resolutions:
Resolved That the House has received with pro-
found the intelligence of che death of Senator
John F. Miller of California.
Resolved, That out of respect to his memory this
House do adjourn"
The resolutions were unanimously adopted,
and, accordingly, the House adjourned.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-03-09
Rurclars surprised at work.

About ii o'clock last night burglars tried their
work at the tailoring establishment of A. Gerst-
ner, No. Ill East Washington street. They
got into the store and were making some noise
by walking about. when merchant policeman
McShulse heard them. He ran to the front door,
which one of the burglars barred against him,
compelling him to go to the rear of the building.
While he was on this trip the fellow escaped
through the front door. In the meanwhile his
companion got away by going out of the back
door before the officer could reach to it,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-03-09
Fears for the safety of Overdue vessels

New HAVEN, Conn, March 8.-The following
vessels, all of which are owned in this CITY, are
reported several days overdue, and on account of
the heavy gales that have prevailed since they
put to sea, anxiety is felt for their safety:
Schooner Royal Arch, Capt. G. /. Hawley, with
a crew of six men, left Boston twenty days ago
for Baltimore, in ballast. She had provisions
sufficient for a ten days voyage only. The
schooners Abbe G. Stubs and E. Harris Weaver
left Hampton Roads two days before the gales of
a week ago began, for this city, and have not
been spoken by incoming vessels heard Of
since. The owners of the vessels express fears
that they have been lost
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-03-09
Every Woman Knows Them.

The human body is much like good clock or
watch in its movements; if one goes too slow or
too fast follow all the others, and bad time
results; if one organ or set of organs works i'm
perfectly, perversion of the functional effort of
all the organs is sure to follow Hence it is that
the numerous ailments which make woman's life
miserable are the direct issue of the abnormal
action of the uterine system. For all that
numerous class of symptoms-and every woman
knows them-there is one unfailing remedy, DIR.
Pierces "Favorite Prescription" the favorite of
the sex
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-03-09

Judge Walker has given Judgment for 81, o69 so
against the Acme Cash Register Company, and
ordered foreclosure of chattel mortgage upon
the patent rights, fifty shares of stock and man
ufactured registers to satisfy it This is the re-
suit of VIM. B. Doddridge's suit against the COM
pany. If the sale under the mortgage is not suf-
fcient to pay the whole sum other property of
the company is made liable for the remainder of
the amount
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-03-09
Report of the wabash Receivers.

A report of the operations of the Wabash, ST
Louis & Pacific railway, from Dec: l, 1885, to
Feb %, 1886, was filed in the federal court
yesterday by Solon Humphreys and Thomas E.
Tut, the receivers, showing that the receipts
during that period were ST. $780, 257.71, while the
disbursements were 81. 822, o3O.S3 The cash
balance in the hands of the receivers, which
amounted to $l5O25s 90 on the LIST of December,
has been reduced. to- $50, 1918.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-03-09
Glover Knocked Ont by Burke.

CHICAGO March Sin a six-round. hard glove
contest here, tonight, for the gate receipts,
Jack Burke defeated Frank Glover, champion
heavy weight of Illinois. At the end of the
sixth round Burke was declared the winner,
having won the best of the fight The audience
numbered 5000.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-03-09
AGENTS WANTED.

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THE DAILY WEATHER BULLETIN.
Indications.
Indications.
WAR DEPARTMENT.. J
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER,
WASHINGTON March @ A M

WAR DEPARTMENT.,
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER,
WASHINGTON, March 8, A. M. }
Special Indications for Twenty-four Hours,
from A. NJ. for Indianapolis and Vicinity
Colder, fair weather
For the Ohio Valley and Tennessee Colder,
northwest winds, fair weather.
For the Upper Lake Region-Colder north
west winds, hight local SHOWS, followed by fair
weather.
For the Lower Lake Region-Westerly winds,
light local SHOWS; stationary temperature.
For the Upper Mississippi and Missouri Val
leys-Northerly Winds fair weather, and lower,
followed by higher temperature.
Local Observations.
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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-03-09
Fire on Board a Mallory steamer

NEW YORK. March 8.--The Mallory line
steamer San Marcus arrived here from Galveston
to-day Tonight fire was discovered in the lamp
room, forward of the foremost, and serious loss
was threatened at one time
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-03-09
Hotel Arr;vaIs

Occidental Hotel: J. ID. Donaldson, Wash
ington John s. Wells, North Vernon; R. A.
Black, T. J. Orr, Greenfield; Albert johnson
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-03-09

CURE and comfort center in St Jacobs Oil, the
great pain-relieving and healing remedy.
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b Wright, Geo e. Tiffany. r. 81. McCrea, VII
lis r. Minor, p M. Hidebrand, John r. Parme-
lee. Of indianapolis; Thos. Blackwell, sr of Pitts
burg and Geo. Seybold. of Waveland.
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Day and Might


During an acute attack of Bronchitis,
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EOR AUDITOR OF MARION COUNTY, R. H.
Il Rees, subject to Republican nominating con
vention, 1886.
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NOR AUDITOR OF MARION COUNTY. JOHN
IL w. Pfaff, subject to Republican nominating con-
vention.
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CyADIUEI. MERRILL. CANDIDATE FOR COUN-
y ty auditor subject to the decision of the Republic
an convention. 3
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WAKTED-MALE HELP.

WANTED-MALE HELP.
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ing to earn money, have work at their homes in
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WILLIAM w HEROD, FOR CLERK OF MA
w rion county, subject to Republican nominating
convention 1896
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NTILLIS r. MINER, FOR AUDITOR OF MA
w rion county, subject to Republican nominating
convention, 1885,
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FOR RENT.

NOR RENT--ONE LARGE AND ONE SMALL
II room with power Apply At Bryca's Bakery,
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TOR CLERK OF MARION COUNTY, JOHN r.
II Clinton, subject to Republican nominating con-
vention 1886.
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TASONIC-ATTENTTON SIR KNIGHTS RA-
Il per Commandery, No. 1, K. t. Stated concave
in Masonic Temple this Tuesday evening, at 73O
o'clock. CHRISTIAN A. BRINK E. G.
WILLIAM III. SMYTHE, Recorder.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-03-09

County Auditor.
EOR AUDITOR, JOHN BROWNING.
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WANTED.

in The family. Bryces bread for sale at the grocer
les, weighs u pounds, for cents.
w ANTED--$16, 900 TO $40, 600 RITZINGER'S
at cash value ranging from $500 to Sc 900; one
farm near the city at 800 per acre, sold for
$500 per in cash; worth Sic, 900; others
from $l, 600 up. Will take two-thrds in Ritzingers
certificates, and give time on balance. L. A. GOOD
WIN.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS.

VOU WILL SAVE MONEY AT THE LION
Il Shoe Store, opposite the postofice.
The Labor enquirer., 1886-11-13
Pro1ress and Poverty.

In face of the fact that almost daily
we read of some new invention or i'm
provement or other that is calculated to
lessen the dem nd for skilled hand labor,
there are many well.to-do people, and
well-meanlng as we'll. from their stand
point, who are never found in sympathy
with organized labor when demanding
a reduction in the hours of routine wage
tol! set up by custom when applied ma
chinery may be said to have been
merely in embryo. Apropos here we
append the following paragraph from
the Public Ledger, of Philadelphia:
"Great speed has been attained in the
manufacture of rifles. One hundred and
twenty barrels can be rolled in an hour
by one machine; they are straig ghtened.
clod and bored with corresponding
speed, and even the rifling is now done
automatically, so that one man tending
six machines can turn out sixty or
seventy barrels per day. With the old
rifing machine twenty barrels was
about the limit of a days work. but the
improved machines attend to every
thing after they are once started, and
when the rihing is completed ring bel
to call the attention of the workman
He.is thus enabled to attend as many a.
six machines at a tine."-Baltimore
Free Press.