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The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1894-07-20
MlNERs BLOWN 70 PIEcEs.
Two Hundred Sticks of Giant Powder Ex-
pIode in a Pennsylvania Shaft.

Two Hundred Sticks of Giant Powder Ex-
pIodo in a Pennsylvania Shaft.
HAzLEToN, Pa, July 1.-two hun
bred sticks of giant powder exploded
in the midst of party of miners at
Stockton colliery No. to-day and not
enough of the mems bodies was left
for Identification. How many were
killed will not be known for some
time, but it is believed that at least
ten persisted.
1t had been customary to send the
charges in boxes to the shaft and dis
tribute them to the workingmen at
the bottom of the second shaft ca CHI
morning. This morning the drivers
went into the stables to harness their
mules and while they were thus en-
gagged the explosion took place.
Charles Shugert says he saw about
dozen men standing about Charles
ODonnell receiving their pow
der a moment before the eX-
plosion took place. The drivers
ly and were afraid to move until
they were found by some miners from
No. who fastened through the sub
terranean passage.
Strewn over the twisted and torn
timbers of the shaft were fragments
of human flesh and bones and limbs
of the unfortunate miners. Frag-
ments of human flesh were found
some distance up the slope on the
rails and ties and on the roof. while
everywhere were bones and limbs
Not enough was found of any of the
bodies to make recognition pos sible.
Four of the men known to be dead
were married and four were single.
All but ODonnell were Hungarians
and when the bodies were brought to
the surface there were wild scenes of
Iameutation.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1894-07-20
CONCENTRATING TROOPS.
All the Regulars at Chicago VIII Be Kept
at Fort Sheridan.


All the Regulars at Chicago VIII Be Kept
at Fort Sheridan.
WASHINGTON, July 1s.-The daily
reports received at the war depart
ment from the troops engaged in pre-
venting disturbance on the railroad
in the West show that the resistance
OF the strikers has generally dimin-
ished from rioting to petty annoyance
and obstruction. This is particularly
true of the Northwest. From San
Francisco General Ruger reports that
it will be necessary to send the trains
under guard for some time to come.
The history of the Chicago riot has
confirmed in official circles here belief
in the soundness of General Scho-
fields favorite policy of consolidating
the troops at grand central posts near
the large cities. At Chicago, although
the troops will be withdrawn from
the city, they will be gathered at
Fort Sheridan, and none of the
companies, batteries and troops
from eastern and western points
will be sent back to their
posts. They will constitute the
permanent garrison of Fort Sheridan,
which with this powe rful force SO To-
Gated as to be easily and quickly
massed at Chicago or any point of
disturbance, will become one of the
first units of the new system Of army
posts. Unless congress shall provide
Tor substantial increase of the regu-
lar army this may involve the prac-
teal abandonment OF many of the
smaller posts in the West.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1894-07-20
PULLMAN STRIKERS BLUE.
Nearly All the Men Ready to Return to
Work on ANY Terms,


Nearly All the Mon Ready to Return to
Work on Any Terms.
CHICAGO, July lit is the general
opinion that if the Pullman works
should be opened tomorrow there
would be stampede of the men to
regain their old positions. During
the last twenty-four hours the atti-
tude of the strikers has undergone a
marked change and where previously
they were talking about how the fight
was won, to-day little groups of work
men talked of how they had lost.
w. T. HeathcOte, chairman of the
strikers, admitted to-day that he had
practically given up hope, the only
reason for holding on being that Debs
might be able to come to the rescue.
He said if Debs would declare the
general strike off, the Pullman strike
would also be at an end. He finds
difficulty in keeping the strikers to-
gether on account of the diversity of
nationalities. The Hollanders, who
number about 1000 and the Poles,
with equal numbers, who together
constitute majority of the Pullman
employees, are anxious to return to
work regardless of the Other rationale
ties
Vice President Wickes &, - Pull
man company stated to-day that the
company was willing to take back its
striking employees. ''Our manager at
the works. he said, ''has been in
structed for several weeks to put the
men back to work just as soon as
enough of them agree to work to
make the running of all departments
possible. We could probably get
along with 1000 men.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1894-07-20
INDIANA STRIKERS DESPERATE.

An Attempt Made to Wreck a Train and
Shots Fired-Troopi on Guard.
CHICAGO, July. 1s-About IL o'clock
last night the conductor of the east
bound Michigan Central passenger
train telegraphed to Hammond for
assistance. He reported that
when his train came around
curve it was signaled to stop.
The engineer was suspicious
and only slowed up. On each side of
the track stood crowds of men, and
some of them were at work on the
fish plates when the train appeared.
When the mob saw that it's signal was
disregarded, several drew pistols and
began firing at the trainmen. The
shots caused the engineer to open the
throttle and the train sped away,
followed by a shower of bullets and
stones.
General Robbins, who is in command
Of the Indiana militiamen, was awak-
ened as soon as the news was re-
ceived, and in twenty minutes 100
troops were sent to the scene. with
orders to shoot at the first signs of
lawlessness.
At o'clock word was received that
the train had reachud Tolleston.
Nothing was seen of the mob.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1894-07-20
MORE TROOPS IMPERATIVE.

General Sohofield Declares That the Fed
eral Army Must Be Increased.
Boston, July 18.-Genera1 Schofe1d,
commanding the United States army,
who arrived here last night on his
way to Bar Harbor, said that the late
strike in Chicago had caused him to
modify somewhat his views ex-
pressed in recently pub
lished article, in which he had
taken the ground that small but
well disciplined army, with better
coast defense, would be sufficient to
protect the country from invasion.
The question of interior disturbances
had not been raised at that time. He
continued: Il think, upon conLider
ing the events which have recently
taken place that an increase of the
army force is needed. Several thou
sand men should be added at once. A
small army we'll disciplined is OBJ
viously superior to a large and i'll
trained one, but a larger army well
drilled is now almost absolutely re-
oTEired >
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1894-07-20
TODD REsuKED.
The Kansas Labor Commissioners Rail-
road Pass Taken Up.

The Kansas Labor Commissioners Rail-
road Pass Taken Up.
TOPEKA, Kan, July Estate Labor
Commissioner Todd was at Nickerson
when the Santa Fe strikers were try
ing to blockade the line there. and
freely gave advice to the strikers, say
ing that he was state labor commits
sioner. and that the strikers ought to
keep non-union men of the trains
and engines and out of the yards. A
deputy United States marshal warned
Todd that he was going too far and
that he would do well TO get out of
town.
Todd took the next train east, but
the story was wired to General
Manager Frey of the Santa Fe and
he at once teiegraphed to the con-
ductor TO take up Todd's pass When
Todd exhibited the itasteboard the
conductor pocketed it and demanded
cash fare. which Todd paid
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1894-07-20
STRIKE MANAGERS IN JAIL.
Debs and His Assistants Unable to Give
New bonds.


CHICAGO, July 18.-At o'clock
this afternoon the contempt
proceedings against Debs, Howard,
Keliher and Rogers of the American
Railway union begun by the United
States District Attorney Milchrist this
morning were called in the federal
court and the cases continued until
Monday. The bail in each case was
fixed at So. 600.
The defendants protested, saying
that they could secure no bail, and
were informed by the court that their
only alternative was to go to Jail.
The commitment to jail was deferred
for short time to allow them to
make an attempt to secure bondsmen.
At 4 o'clock Debs, Howard, Keliher
and Rogers, having refused to give
bail were sent co jail.
The strike MANAGERS were put
under bonds for violating the in
junction of the federal courts in seek
ing to obstruct the passage of the
mails after they had been ordered by
the courts not to do so.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1894-07-20
FIERcE FoREsr Hes.

AIinnesota Woods AbIaze-Partridge in
Flames and other Places Alarmed.
CWEsT SUPERIOR, Wis, July 1s.ZThe
sun has been obscured all day by
dense clouds of smoke driven this
way from the fierce forest
fires. From South Superior the
flames can easily be seen and the
wind is driving the fire towards this
suburb. The st. Paul and Duluth and
Eastern Minnesota tracks are in dan
ger and the section men have been
called cut between here and Hinck
ley. Mimi. to protect them. The fire
department was called out this after
noon.
A forest fire is burning the town of
Partridge, Mimi. and the Hincl1ley
ire department has been called upon
for help The men dare not go. how
ever as their own town IS IN constant
danger.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1894-07-20
ALL OVER AT SACRAMENTO.

shOpmen Return to wOrk-TraIns Run
on Time-Oakland Still UnruIy.
SACRAMENTO, Cal, July II = The
strike is virtually over here. To-
day several hundred shopmen who
walked out with the strikes re-
turned to work, having realized the
hopelessness of continuing the strug-
gle. The railroad officials believe
that all the shops will be in full run
ming operation by Wednesday Trains
were running on time to-day.
OAKLAND, Cal, July Troops
were called upon several times last
night and to-day to dispense crowds
Of riotous strikers, but there was no
violence of a serious nature. All the
regular passenger trains were rum
ming under heavy military guard.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1894-07-20
Rewards onered.

GUTHRIE, Ok, July 1s.-Acting Gov
ernor Lowe has determined to put a
stop to the rioting, outlawry and ar
son at Enid and Round Pond and will
at once offer a reward of $500 each for
the conviction OF parties engaged in
the burning of the Rock Island
bridges. At the same time he will
demand of the Rock Island people
that they do their part toward abat-
ing the troubles by complying with
Pond IN the running OF trains through
their towns and give them depot faeil-
tiles such as given to other towns OF
like size.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1894-07-20
THREE SOLDIERS KILLED.
TWELVE OTHERS WOUNDED,
MANY OF WHOM WILL DIE.
EOTCHKISS GUN CAISSON EXPLODES.
The Ammunition OF q Cannon IN Chicago
ExplOdes While Being Moved, Scatter
ing Bullets and Shells IN Every
DirectIOn-Fort Riley ArtIl-
1eFymen AMI Seventh Cavalry
Troops She Victims.

CHICAGO, July IA caisson at.
tached to Hotchkiss gun IN charge
Of Battery E, Second United States
artillery, exploded at 1870 o'clock
to-day at the corner of Grand and
lakewood boulevards. Three soldiers
were killed and twelve were wounded,
many of whom will de-
One of the killed was Farrier Caller
Of Troop B, Seventh cavalry, of Fort
Sheridan. The others were members
Of Battery F, Second artillery, of Fort
Riley, Kan, and Troop B, Seventh
cavalry.
The troop and battery in charge of
Captain Dodd of the Seventh cavalry,
were proceeding from the Lake front
to new quarters at Hyde park. At
lakewood and Grand bouievards the
Hotchkiss gun with its caisson was in
the rear of the command, when sud-
denly the ground shook with fear
full explosion and burst of fame and
smoke shot from the caisson and shell
and bullets few in every direction.
Windows were shattered for blocks
around and people walking on the
sidewalks were thrown down.
When the smoke cleared away the
heavy artillery horses were lying dead
on the ground, their carcasses nearly
torn to pieces. All around Law dead
and wounded men.
The brown stone home of q Mrs.
Delvin, at lakewood and Grand 5oule-
Yards, was perforated by several bull
let's, which passed through the walls.
Glass was shattered and walls and
ornaments were torn and broken.
The cause of the explosion is not
positively known. 1t is supposed that
fuse worked loose from one of the
cartridges and the powder ground be-
tween the brass shells in the caisson
ignited and exploded the mass.
THE KILLED AND THE INJURED.
The killed were;
FARMER CALLER, Troop G, Seventh cav
airy.
ARTI15ERYMAN DONOVAN, Battery F. Sec
ARr1LnrRTMAN j. DOYLE, Battery F, Sec
Ona artillery.
The injured are: Sergeant Inner,
Battery +, Second artillery: Private
Sto1tz, Troop G, Seventh cavalry; Pri-
vate Allen, Troop g, Seventh cavalry;
Private O'Donnell, Troop G, Seventh
cavalry.
Trumpeter Herbert Andrea, Troop
g, Seventh cavalry.
Private Enke, Troop G, Seventh cav
Private Urquhart, Troop G, Seventh
cavalry.
Sergeant Kane, Troop A, Seventh
cavalry, right ear blown off.
The body of one of the artillery
men, who was riding on the caisson
of the gun, was literally blown to
pieces, portions being picked up 200
yards away.
The day following the arrival of the
battery from Fort Riley it was sent
out to Colonel Gordon's camp at the
Western avenue viaduct. As has been
customary since the troops have been
in camp in Chicago, the batterywas TAX
ing its daily practice march when the
explosion occurred. It is impossible
to say how it occurred. The supposi-
ton of a military man is that the
friction of the shells in the caisson by
q hard jolt exploded she'll.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1894-07-20
GAMBLING WRECKED HIM.
A. j. Nhiteman, Once millionaire,
Now in a Cell for q Confessed Crime.

A. j. whiteman, Once a millionaire,
Now in a Cell for Confessed Crime.
DETROIT, Mich, July IA. j.
Whiteman, at one time member of
the Minnesota senate, the son of a
million aire and worth 100000 in his
own right occupies cell in the Cen
trail station. When arrested he gave
the name of Fred Henry Cooper, but
he was recognized by former chum
in the Columbia law college, of which
he is a graduate.
He is under arrest here for com
plicity with James R. Dewitt, in
passing forged check for $50 on the
Cadillac hotel. Whiteman said, in his
confession, that he was a moral and
physical wreck, and that gambling
had caused his downfall The public
think he has also done crooked work
in New York. He was worth over a
MILAN few years ago.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1894-07-20

Into the Hands of Receivers Because
Unable TO Meet Its Debts.
New York, July 1.-THE umbrella
company which has been known as
the So, 600. Oeo umbrella trust, was to-
day placed in the hands of receivers
by Judge Gildersleeve.
Counsel for the company says: 'sThe
debts of the company are about ST.
300, 900 apart from the contingent
liabilities on leases, contracts, etc,
but do not exceed 5000, 900 out side of
the $1,000, GOO of debenture stock.
The assets are said to amount to
eeo0. 900 on a conservative valuation. .
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1894-07-20
THE vIoILANr WINS AT LAST.
wales Yacht Away Behind when an Ac-
cident Put It Out OF the Race.

wales Yacht Away Behind When an Ac-
cident Put It Out OF the Race.
BELFAST, July 1s.-An accident to-
day robbed George Gould's American
yacht Vigilant of some of the glory of
outsailing the Prince of Wales crack
cutter Britannia. which is her due
That in the ordinary course of events
the Vigilant would have won there
can be no question for the race had
been more than two-thirds run and
the Vigilant was IN the lead nearly
six minutes when the Britannia's fore
stay parted and she was obliged to
drop ont, leaving the American sloop
to finish as she would The Viguaut
sailed the course home and reached
the Bangor battery boat at Alb D M.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1894-07-20

ST. PAUL, Mimi, July 1s.-S2 con
nection with large number Of re-
views of court martiaIs circular was
issued from the headquarters of the
department of Dakota by command OF
General Merritt severely criticising
the officers of the court martial and
ordering a stricter compliance with
the regulations The circatas was
issued because of the unusually large
number of acquittals of desert
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1894-07-20
SHOT BY THE MARSHAL.
Charles Phelps Instantly KILLED While
Resisting an Ohicer.

IACsI5 OILIC6Is
GOLDEN CITY, Mo-, July 1s.-Early
yesterday morning John Disler, mar
shall of Jasper, attempted to arrest
Charles Phelps at point three miles
from town, and was resisted by the
latter, who fired three shots, wound
ing Mr.. Disler. The officer returned
the fire with double barreled shot
gun, instantly killing Phelps Mar
shall Disler mistook the dead man for
his uncle, Gene Phelps, an ex-convict.
The latter was trying to evade the
officers, but, when he learned of the
death of his nephew, decided to re-
main and face it out. Disler surren-
dered himself to the sheriff, but was
released to await the coroner's YER
dict.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1894-07-20
! nov KIM His brother.

Kansas CRY, No, J July Is Leonard
Pratt, 9 years Of age, of Kansas City,
Kan. shot and killed his brother,
william Pratt. u years of age. The
boys were playing with a revolver.
The bullet struck the boy in the
head causing almost instant death
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1894-07-20

An old man living in London, Pa,
can boast of having married seven
wives. His first wife lived seven
years, his second wife two years, his
third wife four years, his fourth wife
fourteen months, his fifth wife ran
away with another man i've weeks
after marriage. his sixth wife lived
fifteen years. The last wife is still
alive but the old man has the temerity
to say that No. is the best wife Of
the lot
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1894-07-20
MORE TROUBLE AT ENID.
Another Attempt Was Made to Blow Ut
3 Rock Island BrIdge.

= Rock Island Bridge.
SOUTH ENID, Ok, July 17.-An un-
successful attempt was made at 2
o'clock yesterday morning to blow up
a bridge that crosses a creek near this
town. The bridge was guarded by
soldiers, who were fired upon by the
person attempting the outrage. A
small amount of dynamite was used,
which was exploded without any
material damage.
The telephone wires between North
Enid and this place have been de-
stroyed. This line also runs to the
government town, which was proba-
bly, the occasion of last nights act. as
the Enid citizens are bitter against
the telephone company and its gov
eminent connections.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-10-06
FARMERS CONGRESS ADJ0URNS.
Resolution Favoring Free Coinage Voted
DOwn-TO Meet Next in Atlanta.

PARKERSBURG, W. Va. Oct. 5.-The
fourteenth annual session OF the Farmers
National Congress adjourned tonight TO
meet at Atlanta, Ca, next fall, the date TO
be fixed by the executive committee. Pro-
fessor Sanborn, of New Hampshire, deliv
cred an address on Large VS.. Small
Farms" Col. William B. Powell of Penn
sylvania Rev. +. Butler, of Texas, and
Major Ryals, of Georgia, also spoke. Col.
T. j. Appeyard. of Florida, read a paper on
Success in Florida" A resolution favoring
the election of United States Senators by
the people was Indefinitely postponed A
resolution favoring restricted immigration
was adopted. A resolution favoring the
free coinage of silver was voted down A
resolution offered by Judge Coffen. OF Iowa,
favoring Sunday rest. as far as possible,
for railway employees was adopted; also a
resolution memorializing State legislatures
to compel all adulterated food articles to
be plainly marked. W. G.. Wells, of West
Virginia, gave an article on overproduction,
and General Keystone. representing the
Department OF Agriculture, on improvement
Of highways.
In the afternoon the main speech was
delivered by Judge Lawrence, of Ohio, on
government protection 10 sheep husbandry
which he strongly favored. The congress
will wind up with an excursion 10 tie
Sistersville oil field tomorrow The present
officers hold their offices for another year
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-10-06
A BLUEFIELDS OUTRAGE.
Wealthiest American in the Mosquito
Reserve Arrested by Nicaraguans.

NEW ORLEANS, La, Oct. 5.-Bluefelds
advices, via steamship John Wilson have
been received as follows: Calvin C. Aus
bern, of Pittsburg, the wealthiest Amer
lean resident, has been arrested for par
ticipating in the July riots. although he can
prove he was attending dinner and tock
no part. He has laid his case before Cap
tain ONel. of the United States steamer
Marblehead, which has returned here. Cap
tain O'Neil waited at Port Limon two
weeks for instructions. and finally re-
ceived word from Washington that Zelayea
has consented to permit American prison
TO land in Bluefields and settle their
affairs, although still considering them ex-
lies and not entitled TO trial. a mis- is evi-
de.rtly all America will do for the prisoners,
abandoning the demand for speedy trial
England gave even less comfort 10 its ex-
lies, and the Mohawk took them to Coion-
bia and Jamaica. It has not dropped the
case of Vice Consul Hatch. however Gen.
Ortiz has escaped from imprisonment at
Managua, and a revolution will doubtless
occur soon. Ortiz has promised to restore
framing new laws for the Mosquito re-
serve, the principal feature being the pro-
hibition OF foreigners from holding ONCE,
and including Graytown i'm the territory
thus abolishing 1t as free port OF entry.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-10-06
Affidavits from Democratic Working
men Showing the Mendacity Of
the Sentiners Articles.
CHARGES PROVEN FALSE
Organized Labor Favored by the
Republican Candidate.
His vilifiers Carried Through the VIM
ter When Other Employers We're Dis
charging Men-Union Clerks.

The Journal to-day gives several columns
TO a consideration of the charges brought
by the Indianapolis Sentinel against Charles
L. Henry, who is the Republican candidate
for Congress to succeed Mr.. Bynum. These
charges are based upon assertions In aiil-
davits that Mr.. Henry. as president or the
Anderson Electric Street-railway Company,
is opposed 10 the organization OF labor and
is a hard taskmaster The investigations
OF the Journal, through a reporter sent TO
the field make a perfect refutation OF these
charges. 1t is shown that Mr.. Henry i a
considerate and fairminded employer OF la
bor; that he raised wages voluntarily. ana
did not reduce them when other companies
were doing so. and when the receipts OF his
company made 1t advisable; that he carried
the men who are traducing him
through the winter and gave them recon-
mendations to help them secure other en-
ployment when he let them go; that ne has
employed hundreds, even thousands. OF
union men in the past ten years. and has
never had a difficulty with one OF them
on the score OF unionism. wages or hours
of duty; that he is now employing union
clerks TO run his store; that he stands high
with the people of his city, which he has
done so much to upbuild while his opponent
has done much TO destroy its industriesf
that industries that Henry brought 10 An
derson were closed for months on account
Of the course of Bynum and his party; that
high wages that Henry paid willingly and
with profit i'm business, Bynnm and his
party caused to be pared 20 per cent or
more; that the workingmen OF Anderson
realize this more keenly than any one else.
and are ready to vote for Republican good
times.
1t is further shown that the afiidayits
printed by the Sentinel were the product
OF spite; that IL is doubtful IL the atlantis
said ali that the writers OF the afiidavits
put in them; that it is certain that palpabls
falsehoods appear in them, for which there
should be indictments for perjury; that the
atlantis governed by base motives
which made them the plant tools OF un-
rfiS