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The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-01-09
Honorlng Jaokson's Memory.

New YoRK, Jan. D--The Business
Mems Democratic association paid fit
ting tribute to the memory Of General
Andrew jackson last night at the ban-
quet given by 1t In commemoration of
the nth anniversary OF the hattie Of
New Orleans. Representatives from the
various walks of business and profess
sional life graced the sumptuousiy fur
nished tables. Comptroller Myers pre-
sided. At his right sat ex-president
Cleveland and at his left Congressman
Springer, Of Illinois, both Of whom
made speeches. Among those present
were: Mayor Cleveland, Of Jersey City;
Governor ALBEIT, Of New Jersey; Daniel
s. Lamont, Senator Jacob Al. Captell,
Joseph j.. O'Donoghue and o. b. Potter.
The menu was incfosed I'M d cover made
Of hickory, ON the front Of which were
the figure Of an eagle and the stars and
stripes. On the inside was photo
gravure Of Andrew jackson.
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JUSllOE IS GAGGED.
The County Scat War in Kansas
Not Yet Ended.
TWO OF THE LEADERS ARRESTED.

No Prospect or bringing the MUIR
derers or sheriff Dunn 20 Justice.
Judge Botkip. IL II Threatened.
Will he Assassinated II He En-
deavors 10 Hold Court.
ARKAI.oS, Kan. Jan. 1.-TWO Of the
ringleaders Of tho mob who murdered
Sheriff Dunn and attempted to assassi-
nate Judge Botlin arrived here under
military escort. They are 9. Anderson,
chairman Of the Seward county cons
missioners, and j. G.. Leach. a farmer
residing two miles north Of Springfield.
All Of the prisoners so far are members
Of the Farmers or Citizens Alliance.
The warrants for tile murdercrs were is
sued by nm Arkalon Justice, and, as they
have 70 be returned the prisoners are
brought here to await their preliminary
examinations, although the county jail
Is located at Springfield.
Naturally the complaints would have
been made before the Justice Of the
peace Of Springfield, but he il accused
Of being IN sympathy with the coia-
spirators, and il the men charged with
Dunns murder should be brought be-
fore him he would release them regard
less Of the evidence.
On the other hand, the Arkalun
justice Is expected to hold all who are
brought before him for trial in the dis
trict, while it is generally conceded that
under existing laws no conviction Of
murder can be had, no matter how cold
bIoOded in this county Al Justice can
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-01-09
EaYnt,a VOW Ruler

CAIRO, Jan. 0. - Abbas Pasha, the
ldest son and successor Of the khedive,
was in Vienna when the intelligence Of
the death of his father reached him. He
Immediately telegraphed to the presi-
dent of the council that the news was 10
entirely unexpected that he was over
come. The khedive's DEATH, he said,
was misfortune to the whole Of Egypt.
He announced his intention of starting
Immediately for Cairo to assume the
duties which devolved upon him through
his fathers death. The funeral OF the
khedive took place yesterday afternoon.
The route of the procession was lined by
200. 900 persona.
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Nllnnd IA fiie OfRce.

UNIoNTowN, Pa, Jan. DIR. Thomas
PAUL Walker was found dead In his
Office at Dunbar yesterday. Last Sep
TENDER he was convicted Of criminal
malpractice in causing the death of
Ida Lawrence, a young typewriter pf
this place. Al plea for'a new trial was
argued during the December court, bit
no decision has yet been anded dow.
Walker went on spree ABOUT the tilsn
Of this argument and kept 1t up unlil
his death.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-01-09

SAN ANTONIO, Tex, jar. 9.--Latest
reports received here from the Rio
Grande frontier indicate that the num-
erous bands Of reEolutionists are moving
toward Mexico, and that unless their
march Is interfered with within the next
few days by United States troops or
Mexican military authorities the major
iry of them win have reached Mexican
territory. The main army of the revo-
lutionists is reported to be within aday's
march Of the border, and United States
troops are being hurried to intercept
them.
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EXPLOSION AT sHAnokIN.
II Results in Death TO One Man and
Fatal Injury to Another.

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Fatal Injury to Another.
SHAMoKIN, Pa, Jan. "a terrific ex-
plosion of gas occurred at the Nelson
shaft yesterday. resulting in the instant
death of laborer, the fatal injury of a
miner and the slight burning of the
inside boss and inside superintendent.
The victims are Paul Grunzki, single.
laborer, killed; Philip Desert, single,
m iner, fatally injured; George Steele,
inside superintendent, hands and face
burned: Fred English, injured about
head and body.
Desert. accompanied by Grunzd, who
was putting in his first day at the Mel
son shaft, entered No. 8 vein with the
intention of lining chute which had
been placed in new breast. While en-
gagged in their work Inside Snperinten-
dent Steele and Boss Fred English joined
them, and the work was continued under
their supervision.
Grupzh carried lamp which did not
give the proper protection. While the
miner, together with Steele and English,
were engaged in conversation regarding
theswork a current of gas, which had
worked itself ont of one of the assures,
hoated towards the laborer, who was
Dusty enRaBeu. Ouuu6uly u6 TalStu
himself up and the flame from the lamp
was forced in the midst Of the gas.
Before the three men to the rear OF
him could give warning an explosion oc-
Cured, and the unfortunate laborer was
hurled like cannon ball into the arms
of Desert, who, on learning that danger
was imminent, fell on his knees. Steele
and English beat hasty retreat, but not
before the gas had spread to where they
were standing. Both were injured, and
when they went to Deserts rescue they
found him unconscious, with his face,
hands and breast frightfully burned. At
his side lay Grunzh, dead. He was
mangled about the head, and his flesh
fairly sizzled.
Grunzk's body was taken to his home
at Luke Fiddler Desert cannot recover.
An EIkton Priest Dead
ELKToS. Nd, Jan. O. Rev. James A.
Murphy, pastor Of the Elkton Catholic
church, died yesterday of pneumonia,
superinduced BY grip, after q short ill
ness. in his 42d year. Father Murphy
was born in Jersey City, N. j., YIN the
year 1S49 and was educated for the priest
hood at Hoboken and Baltimore, and re-
ceived holy orders about 1876. He was
Temporarily stationed at st. Peters
church, Wilmington, and came to Elk.
ton during 1890 from Chestertown. Nd.
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His BODY Par,ly Consnmed.

CHICAGO, Jan. 9.-William Graham,
the 20-year-old son OF the head of the
firm of Graham & Sons, bankers, was
found dead in the dining room of his
fathers residence. 1t is supposed the
young man fell in an epileptic fit, to
which he was subject, while sitting in
front of the CRATE. When found the
body was lying partially in the CRATE,
half consumed, with the clothing almost
entirely burned off. The young man
had been dead at least two hours when
found.
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Ms. Blainc Entirely recovered

WAsHINGroH, Jan. 0.--The illness Of
Mr.. Blaine the other day developed the
fact that Mrs. Blaine, who has been an
invalid ever since her return to WASH
ington In the fall, has entirely recov-
cred. II was dne to that fact that DR..
Hyatt came into Mr.. Blaine's case. He
was not Mr.. Blaine's physician and
never had been, but his Treatment Of
Mrs.. Blaine was 10 satisfactory that he
was called to take, charge Of the score
tary. Mr.. and Mrs. Blaine have issued
Invitations for n dinner on the 20th inst.
In honor Of President and Mrs. Har-
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-01-09
Lord Randolph Back Again.

SOUTHAMPTON, Jan. 8. - Lord Ran
dolph Churchill arrived at Southampton
from South Africa. He was met, on
arrival, by Lady Churchill. Their meet
ing was of the most cordial description.
Lord Randolph Churchill said tol an I'M
terviewer that the report circulated to
the effect that he was seeking an APP
pointment in the diplomatic service was
untrue and absurd.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-01-09
Lond0n.s Gins to Royalty.

LONDON, Jan. S.--The London city
council has decided that Nthe wedding
gift to be presented by that body to the
Duke Of Clarence and his bride shall be
q diamond necklace valued at 1900
gnineas for the princess, and q mag
nificent silver dinner service valued at
900 guineas for the duke.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-01-09
The Cushing il CommissIon.

NEWPORT, r. l.. Jan. "a crew Of
fourteen men has been placed on the tor
pedo boat Cushing, launched Thursday,
and six more men are expected shortly.
Her officers are as yet uniformed as to
the reason for her being placed in cova-
mission at this time. Fer engines are
not yet in condition tor service and she
is not fitted with firing tubes for torpe-
does
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Hanged Before Ten Thousand People

ATLANTA, Ga, Jan. 9.--Allan Bray
was hanged in La Grange for the muir
der of Mrs. Mary Prather. Mrs. Prather
was the wife Of a large planter, and Bray
was a negro who had been brought up
on the plantation. One day in October
last. while Mr.. Prather had gone to
market, his wife was murdered. Bray
was arrested and convicted. He asserted
on the gallows that he had been con-
jured by two colored women to commit
the crime. Ten thousand people wit
messed the execution.
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Murdered by His Pupils.

TOPEKA, kan, Jan. 9.--Will Erhardt,
teacher of d school four miles north of
Topeka, was attacked by three of his
scholars after school and received in
juries from which he will die. The boys
threw Erhardt down an the floor, struck
him on the head with an iron poker and
cut his throat with pocket knife.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-01-09
Bank onlclals Indlcted.

FRANKFORT, KY, Jan. 8. ~ Indict-
ments have been returned by the federal
grand Jury against William Wright, ex-
cashier, and Frank Gilman, ex-teller Of
the National Exchange bank, ofLexing-
ton, charging Fhe embezzlement Of &33, :
1876. w. II. Cheppen, bookmaker, Is IN
dicted as an accessory.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-01-09
Great Britain Astonishes the Native.

LONDON, Jan. 9. -Advices from West
Africa state that the British warship
Racer landed body of marines to make
night attack upon . town in Gambler
named Marige, held by chief who for
some time has been annoying the settle
ments by frequent raids. The marines
effected a complete surprise. They de-
stroyed the town, but the chief man
aged to escape. In the attack one marine
was wounded. The town attacked was
within territory claimed by Great
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secretary blaine q WORK.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 0. Secretarr
Blaine attended the cabinet meeting
Yesterday. He arrived half an hOur
late, coming alone in his carriage. He
stepped from the carriage unassistesl.
He was warmly greeted on his rapid re-
coyery. Mr.. Elkins was present 1T the
cabinet meeting for the FIRST time since
his appointment a secretary Of war.
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Heroic Female conyicts Rewarded.

CALCUTTA, Jan. B.-The government
has pardoned the leader and shortened
the terms Ola band OF female conyicts
at the penal settlement Of Port Blair, in
the Andanan Islands, for heroic conduct
ON Nov. Q last. The women on that day,
formed human life line from the beach
out into the sea and by almost super
human efforts rescued six men from the
steamer Enterprise, wrecked in a cy-
clone. These six were the only mem
beers of the crew saved.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-01-09
No Hone for Actor scanIan.

NEW YoRK. Jan. 9.--Actor Scanlan is
in Bloomingda1e, and it Is hardly likely
that he will ever leave that retreat for
the insane, unless, it Is to enter another
similar institution. The demented actor
was taken to the asylum because 1t was
decided that he could not get proper
care in Mr.. Pitou's house.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-01-09
Again the Lone Highwaymen.

STOCKTON, Cal, Jan. ga passenger
on the stage from San Andreas reports
that the stage running M between Mose-
about three miles from Mokeluinnei ne
driver reported that the robber had a
shotgun and made him throw ont the
express boxes and emptyhis pockets
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-01-09
A Leading Chester County Lawyer.

WEST CHESTER, Pa, Jan. addison
May died here yesterday after several
weeks illness of angina pectoris, with
He was SO years Of age, distinguished
father-in-law Of Professor j. T. Roth
rock. Judge William Butler, of the
United States district court At Philadel-
phia, studied law with Mr.. May, as did
q number Of other eminent lawyers.
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Good for Six Years More.

JACKSON, Miss, Jan. 9.-The Demo
cratic members of the Legislature met in
caucus and adopted resolution to the
effect that they will make no nomina-
tions for United States senators to sue
coed George and Walthall. This means
the reelection Of these men to succeed
themselves.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-01-09
Brazil Monarchists Gaining.

LONDON, Jan. 9.--Advices from Brazil
show that the opposition to the federal
government, which has been manifested
in several of the states, Is due to tile
work of the monarchists, who are stead
lily gaining in influence. 1t Is said TINT
this influence viii gradually cause n
radical, though peaceful, change in the
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-01-09
Ex-Governor Gray for President.

INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 9.-Throughout
the state yesterday the Democrats held
county conventions for the purpose of
choosing members of the new state cen
trail committee. Many of these gather
ings indofscd Governor Isaac r. Gray
as candidate for president before the
coming national convention.
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Englishmen h ! Mheat Deal.

OGDEN, Utah, Jan. 9.--Joseph Clark,
an English syndicate, has
bought twenty-three, or all but six. Of
the -four mills in Utah. The transaction
involves 81 800, 700 for the plants and
S350, 900 for stock now on hand. The
company proposes to erect number Of
elevators and expects to control the en-
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No wan Escape ihe 5allows.

Lock HAVEN. Pa, Jan. 0. Before
Judge Mayer, IN the Clinton county
court, Michael Mel Donald charged with
the killing Of Isarel Mazeral, pleaded
guilty Of murder In the second degree.
The plea was accepted by the common
wealth, the district attorney stating
full at the time Of commission. The de-
PENDANT was refnanded for sentence.
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An IncendiarY,s How nentence.

New YoRK, Jan. 0.-Harris Plett
was found guilty Of arson in the first de
fenced him to imprisonment for eight
cen years and six months.
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Death 81 Lady sandburst.

LONDON. Jan. 0.--Lady Victoria Alex
andrina, wife of Baron Sandhnrst, died
yesterday, aged SO. Lady Sandhurst
was daughter Of the fourth Earl
Spencer, and gained prominence as an
advocate Of female suffrage. Three years
ago she was elected to the London com
mon council, and took her seat III that
body, but was Ousted by decision Of
the court Of qneen's bench.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-01-09
A Wen Known Actor Dead.

CINCINNATI, Jan. John Dean, who
impersonates Cy Prime in "The Old
Homestead, Z died yesterday Of the grip.
He contracted a severe cold while at
tending the funeral Of the actress, Miss
Mary Bird, who was burned to death
ON Monday night.
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De Diaupassant's Recovery Douht ful

PARIS, Jan. 9.The manager Of the
asylum in which NJ. Guy de Maupassant
is confined says that the insanity with
which the distinguished French author
is suffering began two years ago. The
disease, he adds, has slowly developed.
reason
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-01-09
A Century and Three.

ATLANTIC Cry, Jan. 9.-Mrs. Jane S.
Buchanan, aged NtO3 years, died in this
city yesterday of general debility and
old age. She leaves five children, four
daughters and son, the latter Of whom
is in business in Philadelphia.
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Charped with Murder

UNIoNTowN, Pa, Jan. o. Several days
ago Benjamin Bennett, an Italian, was
shot in street fight in Connellsville by
a countryman named Mike Condoley.
Bennett died yesterday, and Condoley
is in Jail, charged with the murder.
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A British steamer sunk.

LONDON, Jan. 9.-The British steamer
Crystal, 1,704 tons, Capt. Stannard,
from Leith, bound for New York, came
into collision with the steamer Ida at
Shields, and was SO badly damaged that
she sank half mile off the south pier.
The bows of the Ida were badly dam
aged. No lives were lost.
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Death in a Trenton Mill.

ID TRENTON, Jan. 9.-Frederick Golden
baum was killed at Roeblings wire mill.
He was caught in revolving fly wheel
and his body was whirled around the
shafting at terrible rate of speed His
right leg was torn from his body.
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Important street Railway Decision.

DULUTH, Mimi, Jan. 9.-Judge Hart,
of the district court, rendered decision
valuable as a precedent in street railway
cases. He decided that the Duluth
Street Railroad company had under
right of eminent domain authority to
condemn private property for street
railway lines. No case involving this
question ever came up in Minnesota so
far as known.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-01-09
A Minister Charged with Theft.

OMAHA, Jan. 9.-Rey. ]. F. Robinson,
of Fremont, Neb., who has been running
a merchandise business under the name
of J. f. Robinson s. Co., is charged BY
his partner with having embezzled
much excitement in religious circles.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-01-09
Two Negroes Lynched

vIcKsBURG, Miss, Jan. 9.--The Jail at
Rayville was broken open by about 100
lynchers, who took Cal Foster and Hor-
ace Disbuson, two negroes charged with
the murder of Jewish peddler, and
hanged them to a tree near the Jail.
The prisoners met their fate brayely and
acknowledged their guilt.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-01-09
Took q Dose OF Rough on Rats.

SCRANTON, Pa. Jan. 9.-Evan Miller
committed suicide here by, taking q
dose Of rough ON rats. The man was de-
spondent because of the loss Of an eye
recently. His wife Is i'll with the grip
and is not expected to live.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-01-09
The chess Champions.

HAVANA, Jan. 7.--Steinitiz was vic
tor in'the fourth game of the great chess
match, winning after twenty mine moves.
Steinitiz and Tschigorina areN now on
even terms, each having won one game,
and two ga,nes being drawn.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-01-09
lincoln and Salisbury CONFER.

LONDON, Jan. Minister Lincoln
had rather long interview yesterday
afternoon with Lord Salisbury. The
subject is understood to have been the
Behring sea question.
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a conyalescent,s Fatal Drive.

2 ScRANToN, Pa, Jan. 9.--GeOrge Kos
encrans was instantly killed yesterday
afternoon by being thrown from his car
riage. He had just recovered from
severe illness, and was taking his first
outing after a long confinement to his
home.
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CharGed with Robbing enc Comfy.

HASTINGS, Neb., Jan. 0. ~ Deputy
County Treasurer Fist and Treasurer
Paul were arrested yesterday, charged
with embezzling $30, 900 Of county
funds. They gave bonds and were re-
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WeoIen afiIIs DestroYed. {

GAINESVILLE, Ga, Jan %. -- The
Clarksville wooden mills have been to-
tally destroyed by fire. The loss is $780,
600; no insurance. Two hundred en-
ployes are thrown out of work.
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Man ana MoneY Misslng.

Dies MONIES, Jan. 9-R. w. Lane.
for eight years treasurer of Appanooz
county, has disappeared. The books in
his Office, as far as they have been exam
ined, show shortage Of over $12, 900.
He is also reported short from $1,000 to
So, 900 as administrator Of the estate of
George Robinson.
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MANY HINE VICTIMS.
Fsaf;sl Underground Disaster in
the Indian Territory.
ovER a HUEDRED MEET pEATH

The Calamity Caused by Firing q
Shot When Gas Was In the Mine.
Many Mutiiated Bodies Recovered.
One Killed and One Injured il q
Pennsylvania Mine.
McALIIsTER, /. r., Jan. 9.-The re-
port teiegraphed From here Of q terrible
mine disaster is confirmed II was an
explosion in shaft No. 5 of the Usage
Coal and Mining company, at Krebs.
just before the day shift changed of
and came out of the mine for supper
puff of smoke was seen to escape from
the mouth Of the single shaft to the
mine, and Immediately following this
there was heard terrific report, fol-
lowed by = rumbling as II of rolling
thunder.
Six men who had already been hoisted
in the cage had just stepped ON to the
platform at the side of the shaft. The
cage was blown through the roof of the
tower and fifry feet into the air. A
tongue of flame shot up the shaft and
above the ground fully 100 feet, fol-
lowed by terrible report which wis
heard for miles around and shook all the
neighboring country 50 violently that
people in the surrounding mining towns
four and five miles distant thought an
earthquake was rocking the ground.
The men at the top of the shaft at
once sounded the alarm, and made prep
arations to send down a rescuing party,
but found that the mouth Of the shaft
had been completely closed up by the
debris. Relief parties began at once to
work on the debris.
A Mass of Mangled Bodies.
At the time Of the explosion $50 men
were in the shaft, most of whom We're
waiting for the men to take them out,
and the foot of the shaft Is one mass of
dead bodies.
Eighty-five men came ont by an old
entry and forty-two were saved by the
shaft, most of whom are more or less
burned and bruised, and half win prob
ably die.
At latest reports 40 dead bodies have
been brought out. Nearly all were un-
recognizable. the remains were so mu-
LIaran
Over q Hundred Dead.
From the facts now at hand it Is be-
ieved that the killed win number fully
100 and the injured lis, about 0ne-half
of whom viii probably die from the
effects Of their Injuries.
Many of the men, some say nearly
half employed in the mine, succeeded in
effecting their escape by climbing up
through the air shaft. One Of the men
who escaped in this way climbed fully
45O feet with a broken leg. Many of
those who climbed to the top Were badly
burned, in some cases the flesh stripping
from their hands as they grasped the
ladder There were many sad scenes
witnessed as the bodies of the dead were
brought 10 the surface. Wives and
children gathered around, weeping and
moaning; strong men turned away to
hide the moisture that gathered in their
eyes in spite of their utmost efforts to
keep it back. It will be fully a week
before all the bodies of the entombed
can be reached and brought to the sur
face.
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a Noted Educator Dying.

NEW HAVEN, Conn. Jan. o. Ex-
President Noah Porter, Of Yale, college is
gradually sinking, and his death Is
thought to Be near.