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The morning call., 1892-10-14
BURIED ALIVE.
Terrible Disaster in a Pennsylvania Coal
Mine.

SHAMOKIN, Pa. Oct. 13.-An explosion Of
gas occurred in the Sterling colliery this
morning supposed TO have been caused by
fall of coal breaking miners lamp. One
man was killed, four injured and seven
others entombed.
1t is believed the latter are all dead, as up
to tonight the searching parties were unable
to reach the missing ones owing to the
prevalence of so much "black damp"
The following is list of the dead and in
jured:
Dead-Thomas Ogara. Probably dead
Benjamin Thomas. Samuel Collins, Patrick
McDevitt, Isaac Gonney, Joseph Kelshie,
Michael Witchc0ck, Charles Bellcannager.
Joseph Milnstock.
Injured Price. terribly cut and
mangled; Samuel Rogers, cut and bruised;
William Mack, driver, cut and mangled;
Daniel Reed, driver. skull fractured, body
burned and cut, he will probably die.
The news Of the awful disaster was soon
carried to the miners homes, and the
frantic wives and mothers of the unfor-
tunate men gathered about the mouth of
the pit, weeping and moaning. The mine
officials quickly gathered the men In the
vicinity and organized them into squads
that went to work clearing away the
wreckage and attempting TO rescue the
entombed men, which will be carried on
night and day until the rescue is accom-
plshed. The injured men named above
were brought out during the afternoon.
AT 10 o'clock tonight McDevtt and Bell
canagre were taken out in an uncOn sciOus
condition and Will probably die.
The morning call., 1892-10-14
CONDENSED TELEGRAMs.

The Government of South Australia has
been defeated in Il Q Colonial Parliament on
certain financial proposals.
There Is discredited Iumor in Paris that
Colonel Dodds, commander of the Freheh
forces in Dahomey, has been killed.
The London Standards Odessa CORE
spondent says cholera is spreading tnIousn
out the whole OF South western Russia
Burgess McLuckie of Homestead. VINO Is
now in Youngstown. OHIO, has neen charged
with treason and with being IusitiVe from
justice.
t.rv of the Spanish Treasury. escorted the
american and European delegates to the
exhibition yesterday.
Thomas A. Edison denies that he has re-
tired from The General Electric Company
and would organize n new concern with the
assistance Of Henry Willard.
Archbishop Satain has arrived in New
York on the Majestic. He comes on an
Important mission from the Holy See. and
as Papal Delegate to the opening OF the
Worlds Fair.
Tirard, formerly French Minister OF
Finance; Lirondairolles. Director OF the
Mint, and Foville, official of the Ministry
of Finance. will represent France in the
International monetary conference which
meets at Brussels, November %.
The morning call., 1892-10-14
ROBBED A TRAIN.
An ExpreSs.Car Plundered by Bandits in
Kansas.

CoFFEYvILLE, Kans., Oct. 13..-The east
bound Missouri Pacific train was held up
by two robbers at Caney station at late
hour last night. The robbers boarded the
engine and compelled the engineer to pull
out two miles, then uncoupled the express
car from the rest of the train and pulled
half mile further.
Express Messenger Maxwell had blown
out the lights, barred the door and refused
to open it. The robbers fred through the
door. wounding him in the arm, when he
surrendered and opened the door, the rob-
bers covering him with their revolvers and
compelled him TO give up the express pack
ages
Most OF the express money was trans
ferred at Conway Springs, so it is not
thought the highwaymen got much.
The identity of the robbers is unknown.
but they are believed to be the same men
who last week held up station agent at
Sedan. Kans.
WINFIELD. Kans., Oct. 13-It Is certain
that the Missouri Pacific robbers secured
several thousand dollars, as the train con-
meets with the st. Louis. Kansas City and
southern lines.
The morning call., 1892-10-14
THE CONGREG GATIONALISTS
The Triennial Council Session at Mipnsapc-

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MINNEAPOLIS, Oct. 13-The triennial
Congregational council Is in session here.
The secretary's report will show a crafty
Ing Increase in the membership. The home
missionary socety's report will show q
favorable progress in its work
The body was called to order by President
N0rthr0p. The address of welcome was
delivered by Rev. George II. Wells of Plym-
outh Church aud was responded TO by DR..
NoTthrop. For moderator DR.. A. Ii. Quint
OF Boston was chosen almost unanimously.
DIR. Quint was escorted to the chair. and
gave In terSe words plain and earnest ad-
dress, urging the burial Of past differences.
Ihe report on the relation Of benevolent
societies to the churches revived the old
question OF representation. The committee
recommended plan providing that there
be an adjustment by which the different
boards and societies may become repre-
sentative bodies Of the two departments
one Tor home, the other for foreign mission
work. This would make the American
board very largely elective.
A second resolution recommended the
federation OF the SIX home missionary So
ceties, each TO hold its name and charter II
it is so desired. The intent of these re-
ports WAS to bring about a concen tTated
and authoritative opposition to the Ameri-
can board, there having existed for long
time feeling prejudicial TO the officers OF
the board and their methods Of administra-
ton.
1t created intense Interest In the council,
and for two hours there was warm dis
cussiOn.
Rev. Blanchard of Iowa said member
snip OF the American board ought not to be
increased twofold as contemplated In the
amendment without serious consideration.
The amendment provides that the Ameri-
can board be made the agent OF the foreign
department; that 1t be brought into close
relations with the church aud the basis OF
It's representation. deficiencies and vacan-
cles to be filed by election; to be one COM
missioner for each State. one for every
NIFTY churches or majority fraction thereof.
one Tor every $1,000 or majority fraction
thereof contributed to the treasury OF the
board by any State or Territory in the year
preceding election. Finally, after three
hours talk, the whole matter was referred
to special committee The report OF the
committee on credentials raised heated
discussion over the question OF the dele
gates from Alabama, the old State associa-
ton having sent col0red representatives.
while another association, alleged TO repre-
sent sixty-three churches, gave credentials
to white brethren. The matter finally went
over I'LL morning
The morning call., 1892-10-14
COLUMBUS RELICS.
Application to the Pope for Memsntoes Pre-
served in Rome.

Application TO the rope Tor Mementoes Pre-
served in Rome.
ROME, Oct. 13.-Cardinal Rampolla, til
Papal Secretary of State. has received
letter from Secretary Of State Foster ex-
pressing the satisfaction of the President on
learning Of the warm interest the Pope Is
taking in the approaching Columbian expo
siton.
The President Is also gratifed that the
Holy Father has manifested wish TO for
ward to the exhibition some Of the memen-
toes of the discovery Of America and other
objects OF interest now preserved IN the
Vatican.
Secretary Foster has assured the papal
secretary that the greatest care viii be eX-
erciSed in caring for the exhibits aud the
representatives in charge Will receive every
courtesy on arrival and during their soinurn.
Secretary Foster states that the exhibits
belonging TO Columbus will be shown in a
building the exact reproduction of the
monastery of La Rabida. He further states
that the President has made similar rr-
quests to the various Governments,
private persons and corporations in
Europe for the loan of articles
having relation to the discovery OF Amer
lea. and it is the purpose OF this Govern
ment to bring the relics, if necessary, TO the
United States in a man-Of-war to be de-
tailed by the Secretary Of the Navy for
that purpose,
The morning call., 1892-10-14
An Amusing Lawsuit.
New York Trlhune.

new YORK IrlDuue.
A very amusing trial developed out of a
suit of replevin for dog brought by DR.. E.
L. Brady against John A. Levi, in Justice
Shaenon's court In Kansas City. No., re-
Gently. Both parties claimed the owner
ship OF the dog. DR.. Brady's attorney,
however, stated that they could prove the
claimantship beyond doubt by the recogni-
ton of the dog for Mrs. Brady, aud she was
accordingly summoned. The animal imme-
diately jumped from his place in the prison.
er's dock and show with every demon
stration Of canine joy his recognition of his
mistress. In consideration of the adverse
testimony this was not convincing to the
Judge, so Mrs. Brady said that II she would
sing certain song the animal, in response
to his training, would join in with her IN his
dog fashion aud voice and sing the song
through. This she did, and at the hrss
words of the song the dog leaped for Joy ll ana
fulfilled his part of the duet NO iuainoi o
evidence was taken, and the canine re-
turned home with Mrs. Brady.
The morning call., 1892-10-14
PACIFIC COAST INTERESTS.
A New Drydoek Proposed Land Cases De-
cided.

WASHINGTON, Oct. Is Secretary Tracy
has decided TO recommend TO Congress an
appropriation for an immense Government
drydOek at San Francisco. This important
work will cost about $4,000 The Chief OF
the Bureau of Yards AMI Docks has made
strong representa- tionS to Secretary Tracy oil
the necessity for Government drydock al
San Francisco, in response 10 vigorous
urging by Mare Island officials. The pro-
posed structure would be of timber and
stone, and of size sufficient to acc0mm0-
date the largest waTships of the Govern
ment.
In the case of Hardie Fuqua VS.. Joseph
HinsOn, Involving timber entry IN the
Vancouver district OF Washington, the Com
missiOner's judgment is reversed. Fuqua' S
protest is dismissed aud proof of HinsOn's
claim will be approved.
+. c. Van Ness of San Francisco and
Thomas X. Shepard of Seattle have been
admitted to practice before the United
States Supreme Court.
The following naval orders have been
issued: Lieutenant Charles A. Foster is
ordered to the receiving ship Richmond on
the Goth inst. Commander Frank Wlldes
TO the command of the Y0rktown; Ensign
II. L. Berne TO duty at the Naval Academy :;
Passed Assistant Surgeon Richard Ash
bridge TO the receiving ship Independence.
Commander X. ID. Evans has been detached
from tie ! OrktOwn and on the reporting Of
his relief is ordered to return. He has been
granted leave of absence for one month.
Lieutenant A. Il. Winterhalter is detached
from the Yorktown on the 25th inst. ard
granted three months leave; Lieutenant
Bouch from the bureau OF ordnance and
ordered 10 the Yorktown on the 25th inst.
Passed Assistant Surgeon Fred y. Ogden
has resigned TO take effect October 6, 1892.
Pensions have been granted as follows:
Washington: Original-Edward +. Bean,
Joseph Smith, Jacob S. Whitaker. William
Sweeney. Robert Hanson Additional
James jackson. Reuben p. Smith. Robert
Down. Supplemental - John Horn. Ir-
crease - Mattn Cottenbaugh Original
wid0w-Almira l.. Thompson.
Oregon: 0riginal-Alvin H. Coe, Johr4
Melke. Original widows, etc. - Georse,
Thompson Jr. father). Gl
California: Original - Frederick Wag-
ner. Andrew III. Oswalt deceased, Charles
l.. Fox, James II. Capito George r. King.
Mccall Smith, Henry Borman. Frank Il.
Boynton. George W. White. Additional
Alex, A.; Jameson, George +. Sanborn.
Charles K. Colby. William Harris. David L.
Hard. Inerease-William A. West. Mexi-
can widow - Fannie McCarty Original
widows-Msry L. Osvalt. Bella c. Smith.
Margaret l.. knowlten.
In the case of John Emery We. The State
Of California, James ). McGahey. trans
fe rec, involving a homestead contest in the
Visalia district. the Commissioners de-
cisiOn is affirmed.
In the case OF w. Dumbell VS.. Charles
Mueller, involving land in the Los Angeles
District, the Commissioner decision is
affirmed.
X. A. Skinner has been appointed Post
master at Coleridge. Trinity Coun;y Cal,
vice j. W. Shuford, resigned; w. k. Sullivan
at Olga, San JuaL County, Wash, vice J.
ID. Moore resigned, and Louis T.. GrOut has
been commissioned Postmaster at Hickman.
The morning call., 1892-10-14
THE IRON HALL.
The Supreme Board of Trustees Indicted by
the Grand jury


INDIANAPOLIS. Ind, Oct. 13.-Late this
afternoon the Marion County Grand Jury
returned an indictment against seven of
the supreme officers of the Iron Hall, as
follows: Freeman Somerby. supreme JUS
tice, Indianapolis; Mark David, supreme
cashier, indianapolis; j. T. Younghusband,
supreme trustee and chairman of the board,
Detroit, Mich; j. Henry Hach, supreme
trustee and secretary OF the board, Camden,
n. j.; e. l. Thompson, supreme trustee
Binghamton. n. Y; George C. Fountain,
supreme trustee. JerseysCity. N. j.; E. w.
Rouse, supreme trustee, Baltimore.
The firstcpunt charges them with embez-
Element Of $4,000 In orders of the fund,
which wassconverted to their own use.
The second charges them with converting
TO their own use 100000 by using 1t in
S0merby's Bank at Philadelphia. The
necessary papers will be issued In the
morning and the Governor will be asked
for a requisition. The Grand Jury has
not completed its work as far as the off,
cials of the Iron ball are concerned. There
are moro OF the ''supremers" who are i'm
plcated. Their cases will receive attention
at the next session.
The morning call., 1892-10-14
A NATURALIST'S LOSS.
1t Causes Consternatfon in His Usually
Quiet Family.



Manchester Times.
A naturalist, who is both An ardent
student in his branch of science and absent
minded to degree which keeps his family
on the alert. recently celebrated his silver
wedding. Many guests were invited for the
occasion, and the house was made ready
for the reception OF company. Just as the
first guest arrived one of the daughters was
sent to summon the father, who had not
come from his study. Care had been taxed
that he should be reminded to dress In
time, so that he was all ready. and at the
summons Of the daughter he came into the
par0r. When they reached the room the
daughter noticed that her father carried in
his hand a small wooden box. and
as he shook hands with the nearest
guest she saw him drop it. The
cover rolled off, but she gave a sigh
Of relief when she saw that the box was
apparently empty The naturalist how
ever, uttered cry of dismay, and instantly
went down on his hands and knees in an
attempt TO gather up something. Have
you spilled anything father2" she asked.
SPILLED anything" he echoed, in evident
Indignation at her calm tone. II have lost
fifty t1eas that | have just received from
EgyrtW The effect of this intelligence on
the family was nothing in comparison TO
the effect the catastrophe had upon the
company before the evening was over; and
the only thing that the naturalist said 10
his friends in answer TO their congratula-
tions upon his happy married life, so his
daughters declared after all was over. was
tian fleas they would return the insects to
him
The morning call., 1892-10-14
PREPARING=To CELEBRATE.
Chicago Arranging for an Elaborate
Opening Celebration.

Chicago Arranging for Elaborate
Opening Celebration.
CHICAGO. Oct 13.-The work Of decorat-
Ing buildings and otherwise actually pre-
pairing for the Worlds Fair dedication is
fairly under way. The police are making
strenuous efforts to get possession In ad-
vance Of all the crooks and place them in
confinement until after the ceremonies.
ARRANGEMENTS are being made along the
route OF the parade for the establishment
Of temporary hospitals, etc.
There is much comment over the an
Douncement that the Illinois National Guard
will not participate in the great parades.
This Is owing TO the fact that no provision
has been made, and no money is available
10 pay the cost of Transporting several regi-
ments outside of Chicago to this city. Chi
eagO regiments think it looks yeIy poorly
70 see only a portion OF the State repre-
senied, aud therefore decline to appear in
tlIe parade unless their rural comrades are
brought in. A movement is on foot looking
toward the raising Of the necessary amount
by subscription.
The Worlds Fair people made an effort
to-day to secure Senator Daniel of Virginia
to deliver the oration at the dedication in
place OF Congressman Breckinridge, who
declined. At midnight President Palmer
announced that word had been received
from Senator Daniel that he would not
deliver the OratiOn.
LOUISVILLE, KY, Oct. 13-The Louis
Vile Times. in view of the con plications as
TO the Worlds Fair appropriation and the
Tact that the hostile attitude of the Chicago
press forced Congressman Breckinridgest { O
give nD his position as orator OF the day at
the dedication ceremonies. suggests that
Kentucky make no exhibit at the Worlds
Fair, and also calls on Kentucky members
Of the National Commission TO resign as a
nrOtast
The morning call., 1892-10-14
THE TOWN THREATENED.

Frlends Of the Dalton Gang Propose to Avenge
Their Death
KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Oct. 13.-Dispatches
from Coffeyville. Kans., early tonight. state
that there was great excitement there over
the report that number of friends of the
Dalton gang had organized a posse and
intended to attack the town tonight and
avenge the killing of the gang. Posses
were hastily summoned and all prepara-
tions were made to give the assailants a
warm reception. Up to midnight however,
there were no signs of an attack.
The morning call., 1892-10-14
THE STEEL SUPPLY.
The Navy Department to Compel Fulfllment
Of the Contracts

WASHINGTON. Oct. 13.-The Navy De-
partment is very much displeased with the
inadequate deliveries of structural armor
and gun steel by the two corporations hold
ing the contracts to supply the metal for
the construction Of the new vessels. and it
is felt that they may be embarrassed when
it applies to Congress for money to continue
the formation of the American navy by the
fact that sufficient domestic steel cannot be
procured to prosecute the work in hand
with due celebrity. The deliveries are now
and have been for some tme much below
the contract requirements. The depart
ment is now determined to bring the con-
tractors TO time and a notice has been sent
in one case that the promises made when
the contract was signed must be fulfilled
and the steel brought up 10 the contract re-
ouirements and the contractors will be dealt
with strictly according to the terms Of the
documents
The morning call., 1892-10-14
THE DEMoCR ATS.
Political Meeting and barbecue at Quincy.

QUINCY. ILL.,, Oct. 13.-The largest crowd
that ever gathered here assembled to-day,
the occasion being the tr-State Democratic
barbecue of Illinois. Missouri and Iowa. 1t
is estimated that nearly $4,000 people took
part. Many beeves ana sheep were slaugh-
tered and roasted in outdoor ovens for the
feeding Of the multitudes Four grand
stands we're erected in as many parts of the
city and parks, and the principal speakers
we're Hon. Adlai Z. Stevenson, Hon. w. III.
Springer, Senator Roger @. Mills and Gem
eral John c. Black, ex-Commissioner of
Pensions.
q KoKoMo. Ind, Oct 13-A trainload Of
passengers returning from the Quincy bar
becue this afternoon was thrown into q
panic by the actions of an unknown man.
who walked through the coaches swinging
revolver aud shooting at random. James
Kelly Of this city was shot and fatally in-
jured. The man who did the shooting es-
capped from the train and is lot known.
PROVIDENCE, X. l.. Oct. 13.-The Demo-
cratic State convention nominated Presi-
dental electors. adopted platform and in
dorsed the national party declarations and
ticket,
The morning call., 1892-10-14
LEvEE IMPROVEMENTS.
Sacramento Citizens Decide Upon the Issuance
of 500 900 Bonds.

SACRAMENTO. Oct ia special election
held here to-day to determine the question
of Issuing $780, 0O0 in bonds for compre-
hensye plan of levee improvement was a
foregone conclusion that the bonds would
be voted, hence the vote was light on the
part Of those who favor progress, while the
few silurians opposed to all kinds of i'm
provement strained every nerve to defeat
the issuance of the bonds. Still all the
votes they could muster against the meas
ure out of nearly 2910 cast was 1856.
While the city has not been III danger of
floods at any time within the last thirty
years still some people outside have pre-
dicted possible danger and the citizens de-
termined 10 settle the flood question for all
time. With the improvement contemplated
there will henceforth be no possible cause
for anxiety and outside capital will find safe
Investments
The morning call., 1892-10-14
A New Comet Discovered From Mount
Hamilton.
lore LAURELS FOR PROFESSOR BARNARD
His Latest Discovery, Though Very Faint, Is the
First Comet Located by the Aid of
Photography.
Special to THE MoRNINe CALL

MOUNT HAMILTON (via San JOSEF, Oct.
ia very faint comet was discovered by
E. E. Barnard at the Lick Observatory
October II, by the aid of photography.
Visual observations on the night Of the
18th show the comet to be about l min. Ia
diameter. 1t is of the thirteenth magni-
tude, and is moving southeast deg. 40 min.
daily.
Its position on the 18th inst. at 7 hrs. 20
min. standard Pacific time was right as
cension 10 hrs. "a min., and north declination
II deg. 80 min.
This is the first comet to be discovered by
aid OF Photography. E. S. HOLDEN.
The morning call., 1892-10-14
POLITICAL ASSESSMENTS.
The Civil Service Commission Reports the
Matter To the Attorney General.

The Civil Service Commission Reports the
Matter to the Attorney General.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13.-Ths Civil Ser
vice Commission has turned over to the
Attorney General for action the report
made by Commissioner Roosevelt, describ-
ing the efforts made by the chairman of the
South Dakota Republican campaign COM
mitlee to levy assessments for political
purposes on the employees of the Indian
Bureau at Pine Ridge and other agencies.
The Attorney General referred the papers
TO United States Attorney Sterling of the
South Dakota district for thorough investi-
gatiol.
Postmaster General Wanamaker, in let
ter to the Civil Service Commission, ac-
knowledging Roosevelrs communication
about the case Of the Postmaster at Withey,
Mich, who had been requested To make
campaign contributions, says. "Ihe Depart
ment Is powerless TO prohibit persons from
making requests of this kind, although
il - forbidden by official order for all
Postmaslers or any other officers TO furnish
lists Of names or other information gained
by them IN official DUTY"
The morning call., 1892-10-14
CRIPPLED FOR LIFE.
A Mans Desire to Show Of Proves Disas-
trnus for a Sacramento Bow

trous for Sacramento Boy.
SACRAMENTO, Oct. 13.-An unfortunate
accident occurred this afternoon by which
a 14-year-old boy, }. n. Petit, may be Grip
pied for life.
The California Petroleum and Paving
Company is engaged in paving Tenth street
with bituminous rock or asphalt. and some
boys had been annoying the man engaged
in boiling the stuff preparatory 10 spread
ing Ii on the street.
The Petit. boy happened along. and the
man, suppOsing him TO be one OF the lads
who had annoyed him, caught the child
and held him over the seething caldron to
scare him. The boy thrust out his right
arm to save himself and stuck it into the
caldron up to the elbow. cooking the flesh
to the bone. The poor child is suffering
great apOny
The morning call., 1892-10-14

Red clover grows in New Zealand with
great luxuriance, but until recently il was
necessary to import ali seed from England
Darwin showed that the plants can be fer
tilted and made to produce seed only
through the agency of BUNDLE bees, and. as
these creatures we're unknown in New
Zealand, attempts were made to Introduce
them. and they were finally, about ten
years ago, carried the entire journey alive,
while in torpid state in freezing chambers
Since then they have multiplied, and the
red clover bears seed.
The morning call., 1892-10-14
An Archd uke's Mistake.

The friends of Archduke Joseph OF
Austria have had much fun over the re-
enits Of his attempt to col0niZe his estates
of Doboz and Koebel with gypsies. During
the spring and early summer the tribes
seemed perfectly happy In their new homes
time and the days of selecting recruits
came. no wever. The gypsies, fearing work
and service, picked up their belongings a
few weeks ago and silently stole away.
When his Imperial Highness went out to
muster his gypsy co!onsts he found none
TO greet him. He will not repeat the ex-
pertinent. The Archduke is great friend
Of the wandering people, understands their
language and has written book abou,
them,