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been taken out very badly injured.
This colliery is situated about two
miles from Ashland, and is a very large
concern, shipping is production over
the Lehigh Valley railroad.
CAUSED ny ItoGBTNG PILLARS.
The cave-in was caused by the rob
bling of a pillar or II column of coal that
is left standing to support the roof.
Hazel Dell aud Centra!il colleries are
about half-milc apart, and are oper.
ated by the one firm, and the breaker
proper is called Centralia.
These coleries are located on the
South Mountain Coal Cumpany's lands
and have been operated for many years,
running back to before the war. In con.
sequence there are many miles of old
workings in which the pillars have heen
left standing, and these pillars in the ag
grrgate contain hundreds of thousands
of tons of coal. For many years these
old workings laid full of water, and by
the cutting of tunnel over mile long
this water was drained intothe Mahanoy
valley, coming out near Ashland.
This freeing of the old works of the
accumulated water gave the operators Il
chance to rob all the supporting pillars
in the abandoned works Of the Hazel
Dell colliery, and prepare the same for
making connection with the remainder
of the CentraliS Compuny's works. Ii
was while engaged in rnbhing the old
Hazel Dell workings that seven men
are now imprisoned there 800 feet under
meath the surface, and the fall is such
All extensive one that a yawning abvss
now shows on the surface where before
had been cutm bank.
The process of robbinE was going on
different parts Of the workings, but
here where the accident occurred there
were two miners. John RYAN and John
ketman. who had taken the contract
and were assisted by four laborers and a
driver hoy, names not now known,
Two other miners working near by
managed to escape with their lives.
THE WORK OF RESCUE VERY SLOW
rh ,;l,,.. ....,...- ,,.'...,,.
:, NC accl9cllt occurred ABOUT the ma
Ole 81 TINS forenoon ana Is supposed To
have been partly caused by the accumu.
lation of water from Yesterdays heavy
storm in Old surface breeches. The
| company officials. rs well as the owners
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-11-24

People overlooked the Importance of per.
manently beneficial effects and were salts
fed with transient action, but now that il
is generally known that Syrup of Figs
will permanently cure habituai constipa-
ton, well-informcd people will not buy
other laxatiycs, which act for time, but
finally iniure the system.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-11-24
THO MrSrERIOES wLLLs.
The West Chester Problem May be I'm
travelled by "a Wilmingtonian.


WEST CHESTER, Pa, Nov. l6.---A unique
will contest is on. Isaac Taylor, "a bachelor,
died year ago, leaving u $4,000 estate.
On ST. Valentines Day the register of wills
received will signed by two witnesses
now dead. Later another will also signed
by two other witnesses now dead, and
making different requests, came to the
registers office. Who sent them none but
the sender vet knows. Of course, the
heirs objected to the wills, and the bene-
iiciaries of each contended that the other
was wrong. To-day Lundy Kent of vii.
Iningtun, gave testimony in the case that
may lead to important developments. It
has been claimed that both wills are frauds.
In connection with the above, it is
learned that ID. Taylor Bradford of the
register of wills department of this
county has been subpGnaed to give
testimony.
Mr.. Bradford's connection with the
case is as follows: A year ago George
b. johnson of West Chester, attorney
for the caveator, appeared at the office
here and procured photograph of
Benjamin kent's will made. This had
been written by a man named Bradley
who is 70 years old. Bradley is from
West Chester and is the surviving
executor oil Isaac Iaylors Will.
The two attesting witnesses arc dead
and also the other executor.
Mr.. Bradford is familiar with Brad
ley's writing. lie (brad!ey) wrote Mr..
kents will, which is on file in Register
Cooch's office here.
What is expected of Mr.. Bradford's
testimony is demonstration by the
Kent will that Isaac Taylor's contested
will is written by Bradley.
Some time after Isaac Taylor's death,
the so.called valentine" will was
dropped into West Chester lcttcr-box.
This was done on Valentines Day.
Hence the name. There was no writ.
ing or any explanation attached to it.
1t was simply addressed TO the West
Chester registrar.
The heirs OF the estate have to defend
themselves against this valentine" will
through the administrator pendente lite
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-11-24

NEADIHE, Pa. Nov. 2l.-Thc cUrOncr's
jury in the case nf John :. Heller, who
Shot Sebastian Maucrngcr on Mt. rcnn,
late yesterday afternoon, and then killed
himself, concluded its inquest early this
morning, but nothing new was DEVELOPED
and the exact cause Of the double tragedy
remains unknown. Tho party who were
with them claim that they had done no
drinking, but that ltcllcr was Suddenly
seized with q trenaied itand shot Maucrin-
ser.
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Killed wife. Daughter and himself.

MILWAUKEE,, Wis, Nov. 2l.-William
Binder, book keeper for the Lcidcr 10,
bacco Company, this morning shot and
killed his wife and 7-years.old daughter
and then blew out his own brains. The
affair occurred at the home of the family,
al No, 1916 Cambridge avenue.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-11-24

DOVER, Noy. I9.-Dr. William w.
Paryis died at his residence on State
street, this morning, aged 40 years. He
had been suffering for several months
from consumption. lie leaves a wife
and three children.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-11-24
BAD CELEHRIrIoN.

Two Kegs of Powder Explode with
Terrific Eject in AN Arkansas school
House, While - Democratic Celebration
Is in Progross--Fnur Persons Killed
and Fifteen Injured, Some Fatally.
FAYETTEvILLE, ARR, Nov. 1.-THE
Democrats of Mountain View had Prcsi-
Dental election celebration in the district
school house last night, and terrible dis.
aster ended the proceedings prepaturely
A discharge Of fireworks was feature Of
the Publication and as a consequence
large quantity Of explosives had been pro-
Wdcd, A portion IT these had been stored
in the school house during the speech
making and suddenly two kegs of powder
exploded.
The school house was totally wrecked
and most Of is occupants were buried in
the ruins. Those who could extrirate
themselves set about at once to resCtle tho
others.
sIRIEKs AND CRIES
meantime came from the wrecked build
ing. The debris took fire in several places,
ami II required hard work to prevent the
cremation of the persons who were inn
prIsoncd. The flames were subdued, how.
ever; only one person suffering from the
fire.
\ son and daughter Of Silas Graham
were taken out dead. Berry Shorpd ono
Of the most prominent residents of wash.
!ngton county, was - badly in ured that
he has since died. Another man, whose
| name has not been learned, was also killed
Fifteen persons were injured, some
fatally, but their names have not been
learned here. Shorcd suffered horrible
sgony before he was gotten out Of tho
ruins. lie was pinned down by timber.
| and was burned beyond recognition and
| died several hours after being rescued.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-11-24

CHIDAGo, Ill, Nov. 2l-Thirty thousand
bushels of corn aud 90 600 barrels of salt.
belonging to the Michigan Salt Com pany,
were almost totally destroyed by lire in
Cummings. last night. The loss is csti-
mated at $4,000
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-11-24

Waco, TEX, Nov. 2l.-Tommy Warren,
the feather-weiglt puglist, charged with
the murder Of Glenn stovall, coloTed, was
released to-day, the jury failing to agree.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-11-24
Now Cnrnner on Duty.

Charles u. Sparks vacated the office
of coroner Thursday, ut Ii oclocka a. m,
ut which hour Coroner.elect Kirk en-
tered on the duties of the position.
During his term Mr.. Sparks performed
his duties conscientiously and well.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-11-24

Lovely warmth Of color, with traces of
PINK and white, is the exquisite complexion
which follows the use oil Glenn's sulphur
Soap.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-11-24

The building being erected for Shields
Library Association will be dedicated New
Years Day.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-11-24
| GREAT STRUGGLE ENDED
Homestead Strikers Finally
Give Up the Fight.
THE STRIKE IS DECLARED OFF
Some of the Strikers Left in
a Very Bad Fix.

The Members of the Amalgamated Assoc
citation Discuss the Situation and De-
clare the strike or by Vote of 1Cl
to 9l--The sympathy strikers Angry
Cost of the Great Struggle.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-11-24

Letters of administration were granted
Monday by Register Cooch on the estate OF
GeorSe II. Robinson to George S. Robin-
son Of Wilmington hundred,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-11-24

Weccacoc Fire Company has received its
new engine.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-11-24
BURIED IN 4 C0AL NINE
A Disastrous Caye-in at tho Hazel Dell
NnIlIErN-- EirhI VI nm unnrisnneh.

PoTrsvIlLE, Pa, Nov. ia cave
in occurred this forenoon at the Halle
Dell collicry at Centralia, operated by
l.. A. Riley & Company whereby seven
or eight men are now imprisoned in the
mine besides two others who have Just
been taken out very badly injured.
This collery is situated about two
miles from Ashland, and is very large
concern, shipping is production over
The Lehigh Valley railroad.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-11-24

EUREKA SrRrNGs, Ark, Nov. 10
News has Just reached here thut n
cyclone struck Harrison, Ark, Tuesday
night, killing five residents and njurng
many others.
A large number of houses Were blown
down AMI considerable stock was killed
and carried off Two small children
were carried quite distance by the
wind, but were uninjured
HOUSE BLOWN DOWN AND ALL INJURED.
ST. LOUIS, Mo, Nov. 19.-News
reaches here that cyclone pissed
through West Plains, Wednesday, night,
causing considerable loss. The house
of John Armstrong was blown down
and all the occupants injured, himself
and wife probably fatally.
a TRAIN BLOWN FROM THE TRACK.
DENVER, Col, Nov. 19.--A passen-
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FOOD FOR FLAMES.

One Hundred Car ,.Oa als OF Hay, n Steam
ship and Several Can,i Boats burned.
New YORK, March Il. - Saturday
night fire started on the big wooden
pier of the Erie Railway Company at
the foot of Pavonia avenue, Jersey
City, About 100 car loads OF baled hay
were stored in the enclosure on the pier.
Three men who were asleep in the
structure were aroused by the smoke
and flames and while half awake
jumped into the canal which separates
the pier from large grain elevator.
They were rescued in an unconscious
condition. In less than half an hour
the entire 100 car loads OF hay were a
mass of flames The steamer Mary
Elizabeth, which was moored at the
dock, caught fire and was totally de-
stroyed Several canal boats which lay
in the canal were also burned TO the
waters edge.
The hay and pier were valued at $780,
900. The steamer Mary Elizabeth was
valued at $4,000. The other losses will
bring the total loss up to 5000, 900.
New YORK, March 14-The Janet
apartment house was damaged Ss. 900
by fire. at an early hour Sunday morn
ing. The tenants were panic-stricben
when reused from their slumbers but
all escaped in safety.
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FRIGHTFUL ACCIDENT.
Terrific Explosion of Firedamp in q
Belgian Mine.
Two Hundred Men Imprisoned In tho Pit
and Their Fate Unknown-The Dead
VIII Number at Least Ono
Hundred II eartrend-
Ing Scenes.

BRI ssELs, March 19. An accident oc-
Cured Friday in collery near Charlie
roi which will result in great loss OF
life. Three hundred miners were en-
ployed in the coal pit when there was
terrific explosion Of firedamp.
Four of the officials owning the mine
at Anderleus left for the scene OF the
explosion in the afternoon. Machinery
for keeping down the water in the mine
and facilitating the work of hosting
out the wrecbage has also been shipped
The government is receiving bulletins
of the progress of the work at the shaft
and has sent representative to the
spot to ascertain the facts for use in in
vestigation of the cause of the accident,
and in placing the responsibility for 1t.
King Leopold has contributed 5000
francs from his private purse to the
temporary support of the families OF
miners already known to have been
killed. Hundreds of men and women
have gathered near the mouth of the pit
and are camping around bontires, watch
ing the progress of the work Of rescue.
The place at which the explosion oc-
Cured is in the second gallery, 500
yards below the surface, and work at
this depth is difficult and dangerous
Volunteers have been let down three
times in a acage. When half way down
on the first trip the further caving in OF
the shaft frightened them and they re-
turned Five of the ten men refused to
go down again, as the mine was food
ing rapidly, and the loosened sides of
the shaft threatened to fall in and bury
them. The other five made the second
trip and reached the mouth Of the Sec
ond gallery. h
They found few men who were
nearest the shaft when the first explo-
sion occurred These miners had run
for their lives, but had been caught at
the entrance by Telling timbers
All had broken bones and three were
so firmly lodged in the wreck that the
rescuing party dared not wait to extri-
cate them. Five OF the wounded were
brought up on the second trip and two
others and five dead were brought up
on the third trip. The rescued men say
that twenty-five miners still imprisoned
are women. There are about 900 in all
still to be accounted for. 1t is thought
that those nearest the first cavern in
the gallery may be rescued alive. Those
furthest from the entrance TO the gal
lery have probably been suffocated be-
fore this, and If not will die before they
can be reached. The dead will number
at least 100 and probably $50. About
fifty of the 800 men in the gallery at the
time of the first explosion got out by
the second shaft.
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TOILERS' TROUBLES.
Nearly Half o Million Coal Miners
in England Quit Work.
Reduction In wages tho Cause of tho
1 Trouble-Coal Famine Feared IL the
Strike Continues-TactOries and
N ro Mllls Shutting Down.

LONDON, March 14--The great coal
strike opened Saturday. The Durham
miners did not resume work and the
colleries in Lancashire, Cheshire, York.
shire, North Wales and other districts
are idle. The miners of Scotland, South
Wales and Northumberland arc work.
ing quietly. In Durham tho men to the
number of 1000 arc on strike against
a reduction of wages, but in all other
districts tho men have simply decided
to take week, fortnight or even three
weeks holiday IN order TO restrict the
output of coal, thus insuring prices be-
ing kept up and tho rate of wages main
tanned IL not advanced. This movement
on the part of the miners has caused
the greatest disturbance in the British
labor world AMI il tn, manufacturing
centers that has been known since tine
American civil war, when SO many hun
dreds OF thousands OF cotton operatives
of Lancashire would have starved but
for boundless charity.
Startling rumors arc in circulation.
Fears of coal famine are widespread.
The stocks of coal ia the great COM
mercial centers are not large and col
liery owners have for some time past
declined to bind themselves to execute
orders. A great many orders have
been refused AMI tho price OF coal has
risen until it has reached 6yure which
il has not known sisce the memorable
strike of Northumberland and Durham
strikers fifteen. years ago. Some fac
tories aud iron mills will be compelled
to cease work this week for want OF
fuel. a number OF others will have to
close next week. II the miners deter
mine to carry their experiments into a
second week, and II it Is prolonged into
third week the disturbance Of British
manufactures will be general, and its
effects so widespread that scarcely an
estimate can be formed OF tho terrific
loss TO the communities which must
ensue. The situation Is startling in the
highest degree. Many political econo-
mists declare that the movement will
result in driving large portion of the
work away from England into foreign
lands. In nearly all the large towns
the poor are the greatest sufferers.
Coal TO them has almost doubled in
price and as the cold bleak days are
still with them they feel the pinch most
severely
The Miners Federation has led in the
strike movement Folr years ago the
federation announced itselfto theworld
with u mem bership of 80. 600 At pres
ent II contains lSj, 900 paying members
among the bottom workers" alone.
Counting the surface workers, there are
about 100000 workers OF all classes.
The joint property OF the county asso-
Citations composing the federation is
worth half million. The federation
claims the exclusive honor OF having
forced up the miners wages forty per
cent above the rate Of 1883. The ad-
vance was conceded by the masters in
successive driblets OF ten per cent and
five per cent.
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s,r.nt Cnr rrnnhln. settlad.

INDIANAPOLIS, March 12.-The street
car troubles are on the point OF settle-
ment and it is believed that the en-
ployes' brotherhood will vote to-day to
accept the concession of President
Frenzel Yesterday the brotherhood's
ultimatum was presen ted, demanding
the reinstatement OF two men who had
been discharged and also demanding
the discharge OF the new men employed
during the strike. Frenzel replied to
the ulti matum last night agreeing to
reinstate the two men but refusing TO
discharge the new men. When tho
committee received the answer they
wrote to the president that they would
recommend TO the brotherhood that the
concession be accepted.
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hESSlAN RULER DIES.

The Grand Duke Ludwig ~. Joins the
Great MaJorlty-' keich OF His Career.
DARMsTADT March l4-The Grand
Duke Ludwig ~ died Sunday morn.
ing. Three OF his daughters and Prince
Ernest Ludwig, his heir, were at his
bedside at the time Of his death. The
city is in mourning. II Is expected that
the present grand duke will forsake the
liberal principles which characterized
his fathers government, and rumors are
already current that he is about TO dis
miss the ministry Of Finger and call
upon Baron Gagern to form ministry
OF conservatives and ultramontaues
The Grand Duke Ludwig ". was born on
September u, 1881 and he married IN 1872 the
Princess Alice second daughter Of Queen Vic
toria. She died six years later, after bearing
him five daughters and one son, the present
grand duke. In tbs war Of 1893 he commanded
u brigade In the Ilesslnn contingent and In 1870
n, the Twenty.hfth infantry division OF the
Ninth army corps He distngu shed himself
by his bravery at GrnyClotte and In the lighting
on the Loire He became heir 10 the throne
by the death Of his father, Prince Karl OF
Hesse In NJ lrch, 1877, and three months later
he ascended the throne. In 1891 he married
Frau Won Koemlne, nee Countess Czapsln, but
was divorced from her shortly uitcrwlrd
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MEXICAN BANDITS

,ommit n hold Highwsv Robbery Near
Durango - Ten 1hous md Dollars Se-
cured by the lhieves N.ter n Desperate
Fight.
DURANGO Mex. March l4.-One OF
the boldest robberies ever committed in
Mexico took place near here last We'd
nesday c. W. Britain, manager of the
Vacas mines, seventy-fve miles west Of
here, left here for the mines with S10,-
900 in silver in an iron safe in stout
wagon. He was accompanied by j. II.
Herndon, young American, who rode
In front on horseback. The wagon con-
tanned Mr.. Britain and his driver. Be-
side the wagon rode two Mexicans, all
we'll armed When within seven miles
Of Constancia, fifty-fvc miles from Du-
range, about twenty-five men rode up
from behind and commepced shooting.
Juan Castanaeda, one Of the guards,
wns killed and Herndon was severely
wounded. The fire OF the bandits was
returned by Mr.. Britain and his guard
and one Of the robbers was struck with
n bullet and Is believed 10 have been
killed, as he fell from his horse.
The lash was put TO the horses, but
the robbers gained rapidly on the
wagon taking II and the money cap
tive, Mr.. Britain escaping into the
chapparal with Mr.. lIerndon in his
arms. They made their way TO Con-
stancia, where they notified the mill
tary authorities A detachment of
troops at once went TO the scene OF the
robbery, but when they arrived at the
spot they found that the safe had been
broken into and robbed Of every sack
containing the silver dollars The
bandits were trailed into the adjoining
mountains
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1892-03-16

SEDAMsyILLE, Hamilton Co., o., June, 1889.
One bottle OF Pastor Koonigs Nerve Tonic
cured me entirely, after physicians had tried
unsuccessfully for eight months to relieve me Of
nervous debility. w. HUENNEFELD.
LOWELL, Ohio, July 8, 1890.
1 had epileptic Ats for about four years, two
every week, when Rev. ]. Kampmeyer recon-
mended Pastor Koenig's Nerve Tonic; since
using it have had none. 1t is the best epileptic
medicine have ever used, aud have used
many. ADAM CRAMER.
NEW CoRYDos, Ind, Nov. 1s, 1890.
IL affords me great pleasure TO certify that my
son, who for five and q half years was affected
with falling sickness, was cured by using Pas
tor Koenigs Nerve Tonic. For two years past
he has not had single attack Therefore, 40.
eept the heartfelt thanks Of grateful father.
. JOHN B, NOES.
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lNcENDlARYs THREAT
Carried Into Efect--A wRrning THAT Wa
.rI Nnl notwithstanding Thrantened. q

Carried Into Enect--A Warning That Was
500 Not iieeded--LynchInE Threatened. ~
WAvERLY, Ill, March ie. -on Decem-
ber 25 the west side Of the square in
this city was burned by an incendiary.
Thursday night fire started in Flem-
ing's grocery and before 1t could be
checked had destroyed that building
and also the stores of John Shehan, j.
w. Woodman and T. Meacham. Flem-
ing barely escaped with his life, his hair
and beard being entirely burned off.
The loss on property will reach about
IS, 900; partially insured.
Mayor Wemple received letter on
Thursday saying; stop the Sturgis
case or the town will burn" The Stur-
gis case was a whisky peddling one and
the mayor paid no attention to the let
ter and prosecuted the case. The incen-
diary carried his threat into execution.
II is suspicioned who wrote the letter
and the citizens are discussing the ques-
tion OF lynching the miscreant-
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CHESTER, Pa, March 1.-THE poison
ing of the two Moore boys has caused
no end OF talk in this neighborhood.
Lewis, the younger OF the two broth
ers, died Satr ny night Deputy Cor
oner Jeffries, assisted by Dr. Stover,
made .post-mortem examination Sun
day, but declined 70 disclose the result
Of the examination until the inquest
He is now collecting evidence TO be pro-
duced at the hearing. There is not any
doubt that trap was set for the boys
In the mill where they were employed
at Upland, where the pilfering Of din
ner pals has been carried on for some
time