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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-02
FIVE MEN ENTOMBED,
And Number Seriously Injured by Fall
of ROck-The Greatest Anthracite
Mine in the World Rulned-No
Hope of Rescue.

Hope of Rescue.
WILKE SBARRE, February IA fall Of
rock took place in the Nottingham shaft Of
the Lehigh and Wilkesbarre Coal Company
In No. 5 plane this morning which drove
the accumulated gas into the gangways
where ten men had been at work with naked
lamps and an explosion soon followed. All
the men were more or less seriously injured
and badly burned on the face, hands and
body. Peter Helm was cut upon the head,
his hands and face were badly burned.
John Crossin, with his mule, was buried
beneath the falling rock. His body has not
yet been recovered. John b. Humphries, a
miner, died while being removed from the
mine. His body was burned to a crisp.
Joseph Dunson, fire boss, was burned on the
face and HANDS; his injuries are said to be
fatal. Joseph Jones was fatally burned.
John P. Thomas was burned in the face and
hands. David Fox is seriously burned and
his recovery is doubtful, and Thomas Lake
was slightly cut on the head.
1t has been learned that in addition to
these casualties five men are imprisoned in
the mine and there is little hope of their
being taken out alive. At the time when
the fall OF rock took place, John Dunston,
the fire boss, was on his way from the fifth
to the sixth lit, carrying his naked lamp.
This, 1t is said, fred body Of gas, which
exploded with great force, Shattering the
gangways and breaking the timbers. causing
large quantities OF rock and coal to
fall. The debris closed the outlet for the
miners, who were in the interior of the mine
making repairs, entombing John Crossin,
David j. Williams, John Davis, Edward
Morris and an unknown man. 1t is not
known when those outside will be able to
reach these men, though it is firmly be-
lIeved that they are all dead.
The Nottingham shaft. which was the
greatest anthracite coal mine in the world,
is nearly total wreck. 1t had at one time
an output of 1000 tons day, and netted the
Lehigh and Wilkesbarre Coal Company
$500, 900 profits last year.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-02
CHARGES OF BRIBERY.
Sudden Sensation In the West Virginia
GubernarorinI Contestant InveSti.
eating Committee Appointed
Beginning of the Work

Beginning of the Work
of Inquiry.
ESPECIAL. rELEGRAM TO THE DIsPATCH.I
CHARLESTON, W. VA, February IAN
unexpected sensation was suddenly sprung
in the Gubernatorial contest to-day. Just as
the final vote was to be taken in the joint
assembly Delegate Harr, Democrat from
Judge Fleming's county, arose and offered
privileged communication to the effect
that on day early in the session be had
been offered 81, 800 if he would vote to seat
Gof, and, in addition, was guaranteed the
State Mine Inspectorship. This offer, he
said, was repeated last night by A. R. Stall
lngs, an engrossing clerk of the Senate.
The reading OF the communication was re-
ceived with derisive cheers by the Repubh-
cans. The Democrats Immediately made
motion to appoint committee of investiga-
ton. The motion provoked bitter debate.
VanPelt, Democrat, of Fayette, charged
that General Goff was the fountain head Of
all the corrupt influences about the Legisla-
ture. Kee, member of the Contest Com
mittee, made similar charge, to the effect
that W. j. W. Cowden. Chairman of the
Republican State Executive Committee,
was implicated in an attempt to bribe him.
The charges created great excitement. The
Republicans declared that they courted an
investigation, and the motion to appoint a
committee was carried by a unanimous vote.
At 12:40 the assembly adjourned, after a
hard battle. Two Republicans voted with
the Democrats on the motion to adjourn.
The committee appointed to investigate
the charges of bribery preferred by Dele
gate Harr met this evening, and examined
Harr. He corroborated his statement of
this morning, and added that Stallings had
stated the s., 300 was to come from Goff,
and that he could have the Office of Mine
Inspector Gan Office at the disposal Of the
Governor) if Gof was elected. stallings
will be examined Monday,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-02
SPEEDY REVENGE.
How Major Raymond Came to Lose His
Job 80 Suddenly - His Successor
the Author of n Well.
Known IittIe Rock,

Known Little Book.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPATCH.I
WASHINGTON, February Ito the sur
prise of everybody, Major Raymond, En-
gineer Commissioner of the district, was to-
day removed, and Lieutenant Henry M.
Roberts, of the Engineering Corps of the
army, appointed in his stead. The story is
that Mr.. Mudd, the Maryland gentleman,
who is contesting for the seat in Congress
now occupied BY Hon. Barnes Comp
ton, the other day requested the re-
moval of a Democrat in a position
under the Commissioners, and the appoint
ment of a constituent of Mr.. Mudd's, in
whose interest he exhibited O long indorse-
ment, signed, among others, by Secretary
Blaine. The case was in the department
under the charge Of Commissioner Ray
mond, who roughly refused to entertain the
proposition, and spoke insultingly to Mr..
Mudd. The latter left in rage, vowing
that Raymond should be fred out of Office
within three days. The row occurred yes
terday, Commissioner Raymond walked out
Of Office to-day.
Lieutenant Colonel Roberts has been sta
toned in Eastern Pennsylvania for years.
He is said to be one of the ablest officers in
the army, though modest aud retiring.
Speaking to-day of the appointment Secre-
tary Proctor said:
Colonel Roberts was selected after long in
quiry into the merits of the engineer officers
who were available. He had been very highly
recommended to the President, through me, by
General Casey, the Chief of Engineers. along
with couple of others of secondary choice.
We studied the matter very carefully. and
have just come to the conclusion that Colonel
Roberts is the man we want Major Raymond
TOOK occasion to tell me, some months ago. thar
he was quite willing to be relieved from the
duty, and so suppose that this will not sur
prise him very much. Colonel Roberts is
very able man, and has the reputation of being
one OF the best engineers In the army. He is,
perhaps you know, the author of the well
known little book, Roberts Rules of Order"
which has been adopted as text book on par
1amentary law almost everywhere.
1t may be interesting to you to know how he
came to write that little book2 Yes? Well,
then, Roberts, you know is a staunch. strong
Baptist, and he once attended general con-
Ventlon Of the church, where the delegates, be-
ing men unlearned in the intricacies Of par
lamentary maneuvering, got into such mud
die over rules and such like, that scarcely any
business was done. Roberts had never paid any
attention to the subject, but this experience in-
duced him to declare to himself that he would
learn something about parliamentary rules. So
he applied himself. and made a specially of the
matter, and the result was this little book
which has had onderfuI success.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-02
MR.. PARNELL NOT INACTIVR.
He Promises Some Revelations That Will
Startle the World.
tBY CABLE TO THE DIsPATcH.l

He Promises Some Revelations That VIII
StartIe the World.
tBY CABLE TO THE DIsPATcH.l
LONDON, February 1.-Mr. Parnell, al
though invisible, is not inactive. His
address to the Irish party sounds like a
clarion call. He has weighty work
on hand. 1t is believed that at
this session the question of home rule for
Ireland is to be settled. Mr.. Parnell acts
as if he wished to have every di-
rection. He will leave no stone un-
turned to further the cause. He intends
to produce the whole mass of Piggott's let
tiers, forgeries and all. Mr.. Davitt, speak
ing of the forthcoming documents and testi-
monv, says the revelations they will make
will be the startling event of world jaded
with the proceedings of the special COM
missions.
Mr.. Parnell no longer seeks his own vim
dication from the accusations of the Times.
In the interests of the cause he supports, he
proposes to disclose and denounce to the
world the nefarious conspiracy which was
formed against its leaders in order to kill 1t,
and complete the investigation which the
special commission refused to allow him to
do and which it left undone.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-02
A GOOD MAN TO SEND HOME.
England Sending Over n Fellow Tried FIvt
Times for Murder

England Sending Over a Fellow Tried Five
Times for Murder.
rBY CABLE TO THK DIsPATcH.I
LONDON, February There is a gentle.
man on his way to America whom it might
be a good idea to send back to England.
His name is Dennis Connell. and he has
been tried five times at Marlborough and
Tullymo e Assizes for the murder OF Dennis
DAILY in November, 1888. Nobody doubts
that Connell committed the murder, and his
accomplice, Laurence Hickey, has already
been executed.
nell, however, owing to lack of evidence,
and he was secretly discharged this week
upon condition that he lett the country.
The English prison authorities were thought
ful enough to ship him to America instead
of the English colonies.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-02
They Found Their Father.

A woman named Ateling. with five chill
dren, arrived in the city on an immigrant
train from Silver Brook, Pa, in search o.
the husband and father who had been EN-.
ployed in the anthracite coal regions, but
who was supposed to have come to Pitts.
burg. With the aid of Constable Lintner, Of
Alderman McGary's Office, Ateling was
found at a boarding house at the heal Of
South Eighteenth street, where the family
Waut
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-02
LOCAL ITEMS, LIMITED.
Incidents of a Day in Two Cities Condensed
for Ready Reading,

lot heauy heuoln2s
THE Pleasant Valley line will put on all
night cars within a few days. Their bust
ness necessitated the change They will be
run every 40 minutes, and if profitable every
half hour.
MAYOR PEARsoN's report for the month Of
January shows 246 arrests made by the police
SS40 20 receipts, and 165 fire alarms answered by
the patrol department.
JOHN WITHNER, who is charged with rob-
bling the Arabian peddler in Allegheny during
the past week, has been remanded for court
trial in default of $500 bail.
THERE is some talk of building a new Meth
odist church in the East End tits said the
congregation is too large for the present build
ing.
A DIVORCE was granted yesterday in the case
of Mrs. Anna NJ. Spangler against John A
Spangler. Desertion was the allegation.
The school teachers will be paid tomorrow
for the month of January. The payroll foots
up $40,3S7 45.
THE new Lawrenceville bank will be opened
to depositors tomorrow,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-02
STANLEY AND HIS BOOK,
The Explorer Thinks He May Not Fill Two
Volumes.

The Explorer Thinks He May Not Fill Two
Volumes.
fBY CABLE TO THE DIsPATCH.I
LONDON, February 1.-Stanley has writ
ten from Cairo to Edward Marston, who will
publish his book: 81 believe the work will
be in two volumes, of from 45O to 500 pages
each. God knows there is matter enough,
bat would wish to deal very lightly with
the journey from Zanzibar to Zambuya,
that the book may be of as high interest as
the main theme, if curtailed of
lower Congo experiences. 1 cannot
as yet feel assured that it will extend to two
volumes. have six notebooks, loaded with
matter extremely interesting. Three long
chapters are already written. 1 have, too.
a number of most interesting photogra phs of
scenery, sketches of incidents, etc., and
maps will be prominent features. 1 hope
the book will be ready in May"
Stanley adds that it will be absolutely i'm
possible for him to entertain any proposals
to lecture this season, at least.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-02
NEW JOURNALISTIC VENTURE.
A Republican Evening Paper to be Launched
In the Metropolis.

Republican Evening Paper to be Launched
In the Metropolis.
KANSAS CITY, February IA syndicate
in which R. II. Corrigan, of this city, not
long ago connected with the Kansas City
Globe, is interested, in which, it is
also believed, Stephen B. Elkins
mas an interest, and of which NJ. H.
Stevens, some years ago managing editor Of
the Kansas City journal, will assume the
direction, has acquired that portion of the
plant Of the New York Graphic not sold at
auction last Tuesday, which in
cludes the furnishings of the ed
itorial and composing rooms and of the
business Office will, within a fortnight,
launch in New York an evening paper to be
named the Republic.
Politically it will be Republican. Mr..
Stevens departed for New York to-day, and
will at once begin active preparations TOR
the initial issue Of the projected paper.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-02
Metallic Framework for Boo, sOIe..

The principle Of the new metal lath used
by builders has been applied by a Nurem-
berg firm to the manufacture of boot and
shoe soles. the sole consists of a sort of
trellis work okspiral metal wire, the inter-
stices being filed with gutta perchs and
ammoniac resin, which gives both strength
and suppleness. They can be produced 30
per cent. below the ordinary prices for
leather soles,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-02
SOMEWHAT SOOTHING
The DepOsitorS in One Of the Three
Wrecked New York Banks
ASSURED THEY'LL LOSE NOTHING.
Leland Puts Up Check for
Half a Million, and
A SYNDICATE WILL HELP HIM OUT.
Statements of Two of the Broken Banks Issued at
Midnight.

Depositors in the Sixth National Bank Of
New York have prospects of getting back
all of their money. Ex-President Leland
has put up S5OO,OOO toward paying them,
and says he has more if it is needed. At
midnight statements were issued showing
the standing of TWO of the wrecked banks.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-02
SENIORES NON PRIORES.
An American Mechanic Parade With
Juniors to the Front.

An American Mechanic Parade With
Juniors to the Front.
There was meeting of representatives
from the various Senior Councils Of
United American Mechanics in the Moor
head building last night to consider the
invitation of the General Parade Commit
tee OF Juniors to participate in the parade
on the 22d inst.
James Johnston was elected Chairman.
1t was decided to accept the invitation.
The Seniors will parade as the Fourth
division and be subject to the orders of the
Chief Marshal. w. 7. Powell, of the South
side, was elected Division Marshal.
1t was hardly expected that the Seniors
would turn out this year, owing to the fric-
tion that occurred between the two orders on
Liberty street, during the parade last year,
the Juniors said the Seniors should never
be invited to. participate again, but the mat
ter seems to have healed over.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-02
THE BOOKS CORRECT.
Satisfactory Audit of the Accounts Of
the Treasurer of
THE IRISH NATIONAL LEAGUE
Nearly a Quarter Million Dollars Sen
Across the Water.
ENTIRE CONFIDENCE IN Mr.. PARNEL1
Renewed Efforts are to be Made to Assist in the Plan
Of Campaign.

The committee which has been examining
the accounts of Rev. DR.. Reilly, Treasurer
of the Irish National Land League, finds
them entirely correct The sum OF $237, ,24S
has been remitted to ireland in the past
three years. No convention OF the organi-
zation will be called at this time.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-02
In ABSOLUTE WANT.
A Startling Story of the Great Desti'
tutiVn of Mrs. Parnell.
THE HOUSE is A PERFECT RUIN,
And There is No Fuel of Any Kind to Warm
the Structure.
A BEGGAR WOULD NOT BE SATISFIED
With the Ksager Fare Afforded By the Old WomanI
Seanty Larder.

A visit to the house Of Mrs. Parnell shows
an unexpected state OF destitution. The
building Is in ruins and there is neither coal
nor wood to be found. Mrs. Parnell admits
Speculsting in stocks and says the money
raised for her was used in paying pressing
debts
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-02
PhotoRraphy in Astrouomy.

Twenty-One observatories are now engaged
in the international undertaking Of photo
graphing the entire heavens. Each OBJ
servatory will have to take about 700 photo
graphs in the zone assigned to it, and it is
hoped to finish the work in three or four
years.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-02
BOULANGISTS NOT ALL tanned.
Some of Them Try TO Run a Paris Election
and Get Bounced.
rRY CLRIE 10 TILE nIsPA

Some OF Them Try 10 Kun q Paris Electt on
and Get Bounced.
[BY CABLE TO THE DIsPATcH.l
LONDON, February 1.-The Boulangists
have not lost all spirit yet In Paris, in the
Thirteenth Arondissement, Friday, there
was a merry fracas, in which three men
we're dangerously injured, over the election
of deputy to take the place of Paulin
Merry, an invalidated Boulangist. The
Boulangists endeaVored to take possession
of the meeting, and were thrown out The
Boulangist element on English soil is tran
gull. Rochefort, after twice changing bis
residence, is now fitting up a mansion in
York terrace, overlooking Regents Park.
Boulanger is in continual communication
with Rochefort and with Paris, but he
speaks little about politics.
The Paris Figaro this week makes dis
tinct charge that Boulanger and Rocbefort
were frequenters of the Cleveland street
house kept by Hammond, and that they
were taken there by Broadley.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-02
WOMEN AT WEDDINGS.
Overmnstcring Curiosity to Get n GIImpe of
the Bride.

New York SUM-
Outside OF society" the manners of
many of the guests at church weddings
would be considered exceedingly rude. Alta
very swell affair of this kind, which took
place recently in fashionable church, the
curiosity OF the guests so far overcame their
sense OF decorum that they stood up on the
seats to see the bridal party at the altar.
yout are expected to kneel a curious specta-
Gle was witnessed. In a number of the
pews some women were kneeling while
others were standing on the cushioned seats.
There were only about a score of men
presept
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-02
RAPIDLY GAINING GROUND.
The Eight Hour Working Day Undcnlably
Growing More Popular.
rpy clRTE To THE DIsPATcu

rBY CABLE TO THE DISPATCH
LONDON, February 1.-The movement ia
favor of legislative enactment of an eight
hour working day is undeniably gaining
ground. The Socialists are everywhere agi-
tating in its favor, and although political
organizations, as a rule, have declined to
commit themselves on the question, trades
unions are beginning 10 regard it with ap-
proval. The question will form the subject
of an early debate in Parliament, Socialist
Cunningham Graham having given notice
of his intention by way of an amendment to
the address in reply to the Queens speech,
calling attention to the Governments deci-
sion to take no part in the eight-hour dis
cussion at the International Labor Confer
ence to be held at Berne, on the invitation of
the Swiss Government.
Meanwhile, the eight-hour agitators are
making arrangements for great demonstra-
tion, to be held by workingmen in Europe
and America simultaneously on the first of
MAY.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-02
AT THE END OF HIS ROPE.
Jubilee Juggins' PeniIence Doesn't Melt the
French Officers.
rBY CABLE TO THE DIsPArcH

tBY CABLE TO THE DIsPATCH.I
LONDON, February Lit looks very
much as if Jubilee Juggins were at the end
OF his rope. He is still in a prison at Nice,
and the French Government is determined
to prosecute him. 1t now appears that the
forgery of Captain Hargreave's name is not
his first criminal offense, but that be has
taken similar liberties with the names OF
others of his acquaintances.
Benzon is very penitent, and weeps copi-
ously when his friends visit him, but that
will have little effect upon the officers of
French law.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-02
He IL "a Dying Grandduke.

CBY DUNLAP's CABLE CoMPANY.1
LONDON, February 1.-The Grandduke
Nicholas, uncle of the Gar, arrived at
Nice, to-day, for the benefit of his health.
as the world is informed. but his imperial
highness is suffering from cancer, and can
not live long.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-02
DIED.

JOYCE-On Saturday, February !, 1890, at 8
P. NJ, ELLEN, daughter OF Patrick and Bridget
Joyce, in the 18th year of her age.
Funeral from the parents residence, q Penn
avenue, on MONDAY, att A. N. Friends Of the
family are respectfully invited to attend.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-02
QUARRELED LIKE TOMCATS.
DisgracefuI Rows of Royalty nt a Recent
Big Funeral.
by CABLE TO THE D1spArcH.I

by CABLE TO THE DIsPATcH.i
LONDON, February lit has transpired
that at the funeral of the Duke d. Aosta,
Prince Napoleon and his son Victor, respect
lively father and brother of the weeping
widow, behaved like brutes and quarreled
like rival tomcats. They refused even to
shake hands, accused each other of political
plotting in France, revived family scandals,
and finally parted, scowling at and threat
ening each other, in the fashion of stage
brigands.
King Humbert, for the sake of his sister,
who is Prince Nspoleon's wife, tried to
make peace, but failed.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-02
Reuben Miller Improving,

Mr.. Reuben Miller, Jr., was slightly bet
ter last evening. Heevidenced considera-
Bile renewal of strength, and the family were
in rather hopeful mood concerning him.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-02
PROSPECTS BRIGHT FOR PEACE.
The Car Continues Building Many Rail

The Gar Continues Building Many Rail.
roads ON Paper.
rBY CABLE TO THE DIsPATcH.I
LONDON, February 1.-The Gar and his
generals have been in frequent conference,
this week, and urgent orders have been is
sued for the early completion of certain new
strategical railroads.
We are consequently officially informed
that the prospects OF continued peace were
never brighter than now.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-02
Those Soho sneak Thieves.

Sneak thieves entered the house of j. W.
Williams, on Center avenue, near Soho,
last night while the family were absent, and
stole an overcoat and q gold-headed cane
from the hat rack in the hall.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-02
O'BRIEN IN NEED OF REST.
His Only Idle Moments Are Those He Spends
in JAIL,

rBY CABLE TO THE DIsPATcH.l
LONDON, February 1.-WiIliam O'Brien
has had disagreeable reminder that there
are limits to human endurance. His highly
strung and nervous temperament is untitled
for the continuous and heavy strain which
he puts upon it, and as result he tainted
twice in attempting to address an audience
at Leeds on Thursday.
The only rest the Irish patriot allows
himself is while in cell. But Irish
prisons are by no means convalescent homes,
and the sooner William O'Brien recognizes
it the better for himself and Ireland.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-02
CONFIDENCE IN PARNELL.

WHEREAS. Prior to our adjournment the
following cablegram WAS received dublin,
January 29, lS90.-John Fitzgerald, Detroit
Parnell strongly advises that no convention he
held by League in America at present. Gen
eral election probably pending. Urge our
friends to redouOle their efforts to place US In
position for the contest.
"HARRINGToN AND KENNEY."
Therefore, resolved that we respectfully re-
quest President Fitzgerald to issue a procla-
nation to the Irish race in America in keeping
with the spirit of said cablegram from our na-
tional representatives in our motherland, urg-
ing them to renewed energies, and again mani
fest as in the past, their ,unalterable devotion
to Charles Stewart Parnell and the principles
of home rule, of which he is the able, fearless,
incorruptible champion and the Justly recog-
nized leader of our race. =.
Receipts from the August, 1886, convention
of the Irish National League of America up to
January l, 1890: