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No fences held the fields from the people.
Guards were stretched along the edge OF
the field as soon as possible, where the
fence had once been. Before the guards
were placed, however, a reporter entered
the grounds. A sickening sight greeted
his eyes.
Ali over the broad sloping hill and
plane below were fragments Of human
beings, animals, houses and powder
cansters, trees and earth. Here and
there hands, fingers, toes, legs and even
head was seen. Dead animals were
chickens piled up on each other all dead
with the bright plumage of birds. which
had found death at the terrible explosion.
Thousands Of powder canisters, cans
and caps were scattered over the hill.
The horrible sight Of human bodies and
those OF animals mingled among this
debris, was too horrible for some of the
strong men who had the courage to at
tempt to recover the remains of some Of
the unfortunates. Several of the res.
curers tainted away.
Standing facing where the largest or
upper magazine once stood, NEST hor-
rible scene Of devastation is looked upon.
To the left there once stood a noble
forest Of oak trees. The strongest wind
had never had even the slightest effect
on these sturdy oaks, yet this one ex
plosion had uprooted every one, and
thrown them hither and thlther as if
they were but straw In a Writer'S gale.
The magazine which stood here was
one of the largest in the world. Now
not a single stone remains upon another
to mark the spot where once it stood
The creek here is covered with floating
debris In one place there were parti.
cles of flesh from the body Of victim on
the rocks near the stream. Parts Of
clothing burnt and torn beyond identifi-
cation were scattered over the field
Near and far were apparent the signs Of
the devastating accident.
The whole scene presented to the view
was as If hurricane or cyclone had
swept through the district leaving not a
house standing, barn whole, or an ami
NAL uninjured. Scarcely q person in the
houses on the brow of the hill escaped
without some accident, however small it
may have been. Weeping wives and
daughters searched over the field for
some relic Of departed brother, father
son or lover. When some evidence of a
loved ones death was obtained, the sob
bling became louder and more assiduously
than ever was the body sought.
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Bishop Coleman returned from his
walking tour this morning. To an
EVENING JOURNAL reporter he said: Il
walked through the mountainous regions
of West Virginia. chiefly along the banks
of the north and south branches of the
Potomac. l was about fifteen DAYS. and
during that time walked little over 800
miles. My longest walk any one day was
thirty two miles. Had not the rain in
terfered on several days the aggregate
would have been greater | was alone,
except for occasional travellers who Joined
me for awhile in their several localities,
whose curiosity WAS much excited toknow
what my object was in walking through a
country which, however so beautiful
seemed tame to them who lived all their
days amidst such scenery. l was more
than once taken for railway surveyor,
and one lad commiserated me for having
arrived In certain town just too late to
obtain q situation as clerk In a country
store The bishop returns home seem
ingly relnvigorated and fresh for his
various labors
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no fear, and they set about preventing
further destruction. They seized axes
and cut away bridge which communi.
Gated with the drying house and was
ahame. Water was brought and the
fire was extinguished. That buildings
destruction would have caused the de-
molishment of all the buildings that had
escaped the other explosions. besides the
dwellings of the DuPonts and the work.
men.
Nineteen men were killed by an explo-
sion at the mills April 10, 1S47. Their
remains were so scattered and un-
recognizable that the victims could only
be ascertained by calling the roll OF
employees.
The big powder wagons of this com
pany were always source OF fear
to Wilmingtonlans. In the morning
Of May 80, 1854. three wagon loads OF
powder exploded as they were being
drawn along Fourteenth street near
Bishop Lees residence. Five tons of
powder exploded and the drivers, horses
and wagons were blown to atoms. All
the houses nearby were damaged, while
the whole city was startled The cause
of the explosion was never known,
Twelve men were killed In February,
1928, by an explosion In the Eden Park
mills, In South Wilmington. In March,
1855, four men were killed at these mills,
and August 2 of the same year all but
one workman were killed by the explo.
sion Of 100 tons OF powder. These
mills were called the Garesche mills.
In February, 1853, packing house In
the Hagley yard on the Brandywine ex-
plodea, and thirteen men and two horses
were killed. i
Alexis Irenee Dupont was killed in an
explosion August %, 1857. LaMotte Du
Pont was killed at the Thompson Point,
N. j., works March 20, 1884.
Since 1868 there have been several ok
plosions, but no great loss of life. The
greatest care has always been taken and
yesterdays accident could not have been
avprtad
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PREVIOUS DISASTERS.
Great Loss of Life in the Years 1918, 1923,
1917. 1884, and 1909

1s47, 1854, and 1868
The explosion created more excite
ment THAI any other in this memory Of
the present generation. The powder
mills explosions have gone into history
The most disastrous occurred March 10,
1918, when thirty-six men were killed
and four mortally wounded. The pound
ing mill blew up and scattered shower
o. fire On the surrounding buildings
which soon exploded. Two men who had
noticed a spark OF fame on the sleeve of
another were the only ones that escaped.
The magazine built on solid rock and $50
yards from the pounding mill, contained
thirty-fve tons Of powder and the report
from its explosion was heard forty miles
The widows of the victims were pensioned
by e. l. DUPONT
Marshal aud Colonel Grouchy were the
guests of Victor Dupont, and their
courageous actions made the destruction
less than it would have been. They
went to the rescue and although severa
persons near them we're killed by a Sec
ond explosion, they were not dgunted.
They saw that the drying house. in
which much powder was stored, would
soon take fire unles speedy means were
taken to check the flames. II looked like
sure death, but these men knew
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Autumnal advice.

Keep your feet warm and dry.
Wear waterproof boots in preference to arc
tics or rubbers.
need it yourself.
Stop a cough or cold at once. Pneumonia
OF consumption nay be started BY either
If you wear rubbers take them of when
ever you have the chance. even if only for a
few minutes.
II you feel a cough or cold coming on take
a drink Of pure whiskey at once. 1t viii keep
the blood in circulation and is the best pre-
ventive against diseases Of the season.
Remember that only PURE whiskey should
be taken. Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey has
the strongest recommendations from the
leading scientists and medical men In he
country, and is the only standard medicinal
whiskey known. Insist on havingit
Evening journal., 1890-10-08
With Such a Fine Dis.
play Of
Fall Clothing

1t is but natural that we should
cordially welcome all visitors.
Every man likes to get the
most for his money and as we
can save you money, we are
anxious to convince you of the
fact. With over 100 styles of
Fall Suits and Fall OverCoats
made in the best style, well
sewed and perfect fitting, we
strongly bid for your patron
age.
We are particularly stuck on
our great stock of Boys and
Children's Clothing, the
parents who visit this depart
ment are pleasantly surprised
at its magnitude, style and very
moderate prices.
Strictly one price and if dis
satisfied with your purchase we
will return your money.
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Park OOmmlsslonsrs Meet

The regular menthly meeting of the
Board OF Park Commissioners was held
yesterday with large attendance. The
balance in bank 70 the credit of the
Board was reported at $32, 4l9 65. After
some discussion 1t was decided to e. up
the houses In the parks owned by the
board, so that they can be used as head
quarters Tor park engineers, at cost of
$oUO. The executive committee re-
ported the new sea wall at Kirkwood
Park would be completed in about one
week. The plans for the new park way
from the Brandywine to the Bancroft
tract were examined, and it was decided
TO receive bids for the same. Several
bills were allowed.
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LIE EFFEcT IN ThIs cITY.
Conflicting Rumors Cause Great Excite.
ment-Panios In the Schools

ment-Fantos In the Schools.
At twenty-seven minutes after 3
o'clock yesterday afternoon, Wilmington
was startled by five loud reports In rapid
succession. The streets were soon filed
with anxious, nervous people iDquiring
the cause of the noise.
Some thought it was an earthquake
others. that an explosion had occurred in
the city The shaking Of buildings and
the rumble of the earth sho ned that
neither surmise was correct.
The real cause of the shock was soon
learned and those dreadfully significant
words: "The powder mills have ex-
plodeo, " were taken up throughout the
city. The people were Supplied as they
tIisd to imagine the awful results of the
disaster.
An immense black cloud of smoke ris-
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Coroner Gamble selected a jury this
morning. aud after viewing Green's body
1t adjourned to meet at the upper banks
this afternoon.
Evening journal., 1890-10-08

THE imaginative Chicagoans. who say they
will build air ships TO fy between their al y
and \ W York. are not raising the wind very
Derrick.
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Baynard's thermometer, z a. m. GO
a m. 60: II a m. 60 / q IA. 73
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ON FRIDAY
THE EARN DAY OF OCTOBER, 1896
AtIl ofciocE n m

~ y 2 IIUUh ~ Ms
The following described real estate, VIZ:
The undivided one-flfth interest Ia all that
certai farm or tract OF land In Appoquini-
mink hundred in New Caste county. lying
on the westerly side OF the public road lead
ing from Dexter's Corner TO the Maryland
state line. being bounded on the north by
lands late OF Benjamin Mckay, deceased.
BY lands Of Elizabeth Clayton, on the south
b. lands of Thomas Chadwick. and on the
east by the public road aforess d, containing
within said bounds one humid ed and eighteen
acres of land. more or less. with two-stoTy
fr me dwell ng- house thereon and frame
out-buildings thereon erected
riezed and taken in execution as the prop
erty OF h. Thomas Clayton. and to be sold by
ALVAN ALLEN. sheriff.
sheriff's Office, Wilmington, October ?. 1880.
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The Board Of Water Commissioners
met IN regular session last evening.
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sHERIFF's SALES.


g HERR IT'S SALE by VIRTUE OF A
- writ Of Venditioni Exponas, to me direc-
ted. will be exp lsed 70 public sale i the
Hotel Of James l.. Dickinson, at Townsend,
In App0quinimink hundred, New Castle
county, Delaware,
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-01-31

The tendency is toward an in
creasing economy in the manipu.
lation Of the timber products. A
Michigan firm, which few years
ago would have secuted the idea
OF utilizing the waste products,
now works up the slabs into pick
cts, lath. ETC., disposes Of the saw
dust, and is even now arranging
for an outtit for the manufacture
of wood pulp, expecting to utilize
the limbs and twigs, allowing &C
tually no part of the tree to be
wasted A member of the firm ex.
pressed surprise at the indifer-
ence manifested by Michigan and
Wisconsin manufacturers in this
respect. 1--WE have figured every
way this year," said he, "to close
the year with a balance on the
right side of the ledger, but with
prices on piece stuff and uppers SO
badly delnoralized, no demand for
the coarse grades, and having &C
tually to dispose Of the shingles
at less than cost of manufacture.
we have made sorry showing,
The coming year we intend max,
ing an extra effort, however, and
give the making of wood pulp a
trial confident though that the in
vestment will prove paying one,
enabling US to work up material
that we have for years wasted, and
which, IT our plans succeed, will 90
largely toward paying the running
expenses Of our business. Why.
they ale even making silk from
wood pnlp, and at this rate 1t won't
be many years uutil we will be
wearing wood-pnlp clothing. Here
is clipping from a French paper
regarding silk from wood pulp.
Translated it reads: Silk from
wood pulp was one of the exhibits
at the Paris exposition. The fib
er is produced from nitrated cell
alose obtained from wood pulp by
a secret process. This artificial
SILK is said to be perfectly uniform
IN thickness and perfectly uniform
IN section. 1t can be dyed any
color and interviewer with cocoon
silk in inanufactvred goodsg Am
l. wild IN my predictions? Only
few years ago the man who first as
serted that paper could be cheaplv
MADE from the products of the
sawlog was jeered at. To-day he
is worth his millions" The Lum-
German.
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Is miles north of Grays Harbor;
- miles south of Quiuiault Lake.
800 Beautiful Lots

have been plated in the very GEN.
ter of what is known as Stevens
PRAIRIE.
1t has quarter Of mile of riv-
er front, beautiful elevation of 10
acres on the north 40 acre tract.
covered with small cedars, reserved
for the
oUINTAULT SCHOOL: Buildings.
A SAW MILL COMPANY is
making haste 20 put a plant here
ready for eating lumber in the
spring.
Corner lots are placed at 500;
next to corner, S75; ali ether inside
lots. $50. One-third cash, balance
on 9 and 10 months time, with a
rebate of 335 per cent for improve
ments equal price of lot in one
year; or Sc per cent. rebate for
improvements of double in value
to price OF lot in nine months.
CHASE & OGDEN, Hoqniam.
Kluck & Davidson, Dealers in
general merchandise, are local
agents at Qniniault for showing
lots to strangers.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-01-31

The wise men of the East are
beginning to lose faith in the re-
appearance of the star of Bethlehem
Cor the seventh time since the
oirth OF Christ. Prof. Pickering
OF Harvard University, says of the
report that the star will be yisi-
bic this year: "There is doubtless
nothing in it. The star referred
to is the one which was discovered
by Tycho Brahe in 1872. and nam
ed for him. 1t appeared quite
suddenly in the constellation of
Cassiopia, and had a brllliancy
greater than any of the planets, so
much 80 in fact, that it was visible
n the day tins. Ii had, it is
thought, however, appeared in the
same position 312 years before or
in the year 1860. Assuming this
interval Of appearance to be cor
rect, it world have been possible
for it to appear about the time of
the Christian era, AID thus It was
termed the Star OF Bethlehem
Three hundred and twelve years
being the time for its temperance,
it would have Leen seen in 1884,
but nothing has yet beeu seen of
it although many observers have
watched for it. Snc:l piienome-
non at the present day wcnld have
highest value TO astronomers and
TO science.
~
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How Cane-Handles Are Cur,.d

many people wonder how the handles of
sne SUCKS made from hickory, malacca.
nazei ana variety of other woods are
CURED. Inns is effected by the application
" nea1. Inc workman fixes one end of the
cane nrmiy IN vice and pours continuous
stream Oh nre from gaspipe on the part
WI mnicn Is 70 De oent When sufficient heat
, nay oeen applied the cane is pulled grad.
t uamy around until the hook is formed; it is
snen nrniy secured with string, and after
- - suulionai application of heat in the form
~ oaAing the curl is permanently fixed.
ao anaer part OF the hook, which is much
.ea oy the action OF the gas, is rubbed
~ 90 mucn as possible and smoothed
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-01-31

The total lumber cut of the mills
of Western Washington during
1889, was 1,O66,6S2,S51 feet OF
which seven million was the prod
iict Of Puget Sound.
= "The value Of the lumber cnt
for the year has bs.sseT5, placed at s12,
S0O,284, bu. his is below rather
than above the actual amount.
During the same period, according
to careful estimates made, about
900,0O0,0O0 shingles have been
manufactured in Washington, val
ued at about $2,25O,0O0, making
the whole value of lumber and shin
giles little over $15,c00,00O. This
is, of course, exclusive Of the sash
and door factories, whose product
will amount to at least $6,OOO,00O
or S., 100000 more.
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dav. still We believe that one day S
rest in seven is in harmony with
the requirements of a greater mum
Der of persons than any other time,
and that the happiest results VIII
follow an adherence to the estab-
lished order. A vast maj ,rity OF
the people are in observance of the
First day of the week, as the legit-
innate day of rest, and a decent re-
spect for the rights and opinions
of others should Impel the minor
ity to acquiese whether Jews or
gentiles. The Sabbath is an estab-
lished institution of the country.
1t is no innovation. 1t is part
of the sacred inheritance Of oul
revolutionary fathers. It is one of
the laws of the land which every
naturalized citizen has sworn to
obey. Alas! How many have ia
ken the oath to support the consti-
tuition with the mental reservation
to do all in their power to tra'npl e
them underfoot.
Foreigners are invited to avail
themselves Of the benefits Of our
institutions but they have no right
to try to overthrow them. OF one
Judge only have we heard who had
the sagacity and moral courage to
refuse naturalization papers to an
avowed anarchist.
Foremost among educational
factors of the day are our great
corporations. They could do more
for the cause of temperance, for law
and order and for the peaceful OBJ,
servance of the Sabbath than any
other agency, and with the great.
est benefit to Themselves For WHO
are more dependent for prosperity
and STABILITY upon an orderly and
Righteous disposition Of the people
than they? If they trample the
moral and benificent laws Of right
and justice under foot how can they
expect the people to respect the
laws that are made for their protec-
ton? Can they blame people fol-
following the example they them
selves set? Can our legislators ex
pect to enact laws that will be
obeyed while they are at the same
time setting at naught the sacred
laws of their country?
The Sabbath is an institution oil
the country and in harmony with
the government. part Of our civ
ilization and it the time ever comes
when it is disregarded we will de.
generate as people in material
physical, mental and moral power.
AS to how the day should be OBJ
served, there may be an honest diff
terence of opinion. My limits
will not permit discussion Of
that point at this time. Will
merely surmise that the day spent
in dissipation at a saloon or any
where else is not such day of rest
as is contemplated in the Sabbath
and is in all respects worse than to
continue at ones usual occupation
SYLVAN.
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LAND-OFFICE. at Seattle WASH

Dec. ZISt, ISoy.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim and
that said proof will be made beio ~e the Gle OF
the Superior Court at Shelton Mason Co. Wash.
on Saturday March Stu, $780, viz: SAMUEL G.
WAs0N Pre-. d. s. 1861 for the M ,neL;& M
nwA, Sec. 10; TIP. y N. r. west.
He names the following Witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon aud cultivation
OF, said land, viz: Jessie I1i. Eland, Hen Lay
than OF. Shelton Wash. A. Henry, Henry
Schroeder of .attle Wash
T. NJ. EEED, JR Register
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Land O fee at Sea tile Wash.

Notice is hereby given that the following namd
settler has filed notice of his intention to make
final proof in support of his claim, and that said
proof Will be made before the Judge or in his
absence, the Clerk of the Probate Court, at
Shelton Washington, on Tuesday Mch 25th,
1890. viz: THOMAS A. PALMER, Hid. E. No.
1927 for the M of VIZ, Sec. ~ Twp. 10, North
of Range west.
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation of,
SAID land, viz: J. z. Garrison Montesano, W.
J. ii. Comfort, F, C. Shredder and C.. Miller of
SatsOp Wash.
b TN REED JR Register.
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Land Onlce at Seattle, Wash. 4,

Notice is hereby given that the follow
ing named settler has fled notice of his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim, and
hat said proof viii be made before the Judge or
in bis absence the Clerk of the Probate Court at
Shelton Wash. on Friday March 9TH. 1870 viz
CARL P. KELLGREN HID. App C564, fo- the NEl4
See. &c, TIP. 81 north, X. 6 west.
He names the following witnesses to prove
Of, said land, viz: n s. Petersen, A. J. Anderson
George D. Kennedy and James Hodgkinson, all
of Shelton Wash
T.MREED JR, Register.
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Land Office at Seattle Wash. !
DNN oINEy J
To Sequart BCnSen and all whom it ma

Dec. 0lSt, 1907.
ToSequart Bcnsen and all whom it may
concern:
Notice is hereby given that the following namd
settler has filed notice OF his intention to max e
final proof in support OF bis claim and that said
proof will be made before he Clerk of the Pro
bate Court at Shelton Wash, on Wednes6a J
Feb. 18th, 1890, viz Frede lex A. Michael, Pre-
D. s. 14299 for the NV swA Sec, 4; Lot l; Sc (,
nez4; neH. se14; Sec .. TIP. % N, r. 2 west.
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation of,
said land, viz: John E. Green: A. l.. Green, w.
.. EllSs and Frank Watson, ali of Dewatto Was h.
Il. NJ. REED IR Register.
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United States Ian Office.

Seattle, WASH Dec. Nth, 1891
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention to
make final proof in support of his claim: and
that said proof will be made before the Judge
of the Probate Court o. IN his absence the
Clerk of said court at Shelton Wash. on Satur
day Feb. Sth, 1890. VIZ: DENNIS HURLEY
Hid App No. 4707 for the Nw14, Sci; E1a, Sw4
SwM, ST14. Sec. 80 Up 10 r 3 west.
II o names the following witnessesto prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation OF
said land, viz: John Borden, John Hudson
Price Lindsey and j. Pingrich, all of Kamilche
WASH
q T. NJ. REED, JR Register
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Land Office at Seattle Wash. !

To Edward G. A. Sundeberg and all whom
it may concern:
Notice is hereby given that the followng-namd
settler has flied notice Of his intention to make
proof viii be maize before the Clerk OF the Pro-
bale Court at Shelton Wash, on Wednesday,
Feb. 2jth, 1890, viz: EXTINE ALLEN. Pre-. d. S.
1880 Tor the Sea, nwA; n1a, swl4; sea, swH;
Sec D, TIP. So N, X. 2 west.
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation of.
said land, viz: A. L. G Gen. Johu E. Green, w.
0. Ellis and Frank Watson all of Dewatto Was h.
T. NJ. REED JR. REGISTER.
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United States Land Office,

CtdttIO WISH. jail. IUtN, I0yU
Notice is hereby given that the following namd
final proof in support of his claim, and that
said proof will be made before the Clerk of the
Probate Court, at Shelton Wash, on Wednesday
March 18th 1870, viz: DEXTER RICE. Pre-. D S.
1928, for the Lot 2, Sec. 50 TIP. % no tn of R. 8
west.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of, said land, viz John McReavy, MomOe
Nance and Charles Nutter Skokomish Wash
H. II. Miller DeWatto Wash.
T NJ REEO JR Recisrer