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Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-11-29
A MINE EXPLOSION
Appalling Disaster Occurs Near
Golfers Station, w. Va.
ALSO A TERRIFIC WHIRL WIND

An Overcharge Blast IgnItes the Coal
Dust in the Mine, and a Fearful Ex-
plosion Follows, Carrying Death and
Destruction in Its Path.
WHEELING, W. Va, November o.
The most appalling mine disaster ever
chronicled in this section of the State
occurred to-day shortly after noon at the
Blanche coal mines on the Panhandle
road near Golfers station. A new miner,
an Italian, put on an overcharge blast,
which lgnited the coal dust in the mine,
and fearful explosion followed, carry
ing death and destruction in its path.
There were forty eight men in the mine
at the time, and the following are known
to be dead: Thomas Jordan, Michael
Rooney, Thomas Tucker, married; John
Donnelly, married, leaves ten children
Antonio Sattie, married. Mazzle Gissie-
deo, married. The following are badly
injured: Jose Refel, married; Rattle
Necki, will die; Jasper Lawrence and
Thomas Harris, colored.
Alter the explosion there was a terrific
whirlwind in the mine, carrying every
thing before it. Donnelly and Rooney
were in the mine some distance away,
and were going toward the mouth. The
force OF the explosion drove them nearly
100 yards out of the mouth of the mine,
and landed Rooney on the car track,
killing him Instantly, while Donneily
landed in a gully, striking his head
against post. His brains were dashed
out and scattered for yards around. His
wife was the first TO find him. She is
Frustrated by the shock. There is little
hope that she will recover.
The news of the disaster spread and
IN lew moments people were crowded
about the mouth of the mine. MANY
heartrending scenes were enacted. The
wives and children of the miners were
frantic. In short time a rescuing party
was organized, and went into the mine
after the bodies. When the bodies we're
brought to the surface many women
swooned at the sight. Prosecuting At
torney Cotton and Coroner Watkins of
Wellsburg were soon on the ground and
took charge of the bodies, and will con-
duct rigid inquest. This is the second
accident of the kind at this mine. Just
two years ago similar explosion oc-
CURED, in which three men were killed
and several injured. The State Mine
Inspector will be here tomorrow to take
part in the investigation. There were
miraculous escapes when the explosion
occurred. William Davis was in the en-
try, 100 feet from the entrance, when he
heard the explosion. He lay down near
the rib of the mine, and the whirwind,
carrying rocks, fire and death, passed
over him. An empty coal car standing
at the entrance of the mine was blown
twenty-five yards. The mine is owned
by w. Il. Smith of Welsville and l.. o.
Smith of Cumberland. The miners
charge that the accident was due to the
inexperience of the Italian miners, and
declare they will not work with them
any more.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-11-29
THEY ASK A PENSION.
many veterans of the Indian Wars Are
Really in Need of Aid.

Many Veterans of the Indian Wars Are
Really in Need OF Aid.
OLYMPIA, November 2O.-Abouttwent
veterans OF the Indian wars of 1S56Ab9 as.
sembled in this city yesterday with a
view to taking steps toward the securing
OF recognition OF their claims on &C.
count OF the wars with Indians. Among
those in attendance were: H. G. Par.
sons, James Patterson, John de Laca.
tour, William Lemon, Green McCafTartv
b. W. Johns, j. p. Manner, Jacob OFT
Thomas Prather, B. F. Ruth, William
LlttleJohn, Marcus Mcmillan, G. w,
shaser, John p. Hays.
Resolutions were adopted asking the
government to grant pensions and land
warrants to the Indian war veterans and
dependent widows, and that the Repre-.
sentatives in Congress from the Pacific
Northwest be requested to urge these
claims. AS expressed in the preamble
and resolutions, what is done in this line
should be done quickly, for these pioneers
are now few in number, not exceedina
l,OOO, and they are old and in many ins
stances need the aid OF the government
as a Just reward for their past services,
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-11-29
NO WORK ON THE CANAL.
Men Starving and Dying From Sickness
Brought on by Exposure.

Men Starving and Dying From Sickness
Brought on by Exposure.
MEMPHIS, November 20.-Not long ago
there was published in many of the
newspapers of the country what pur-
ported to be dispatch from Colon,
Central America, on the Panama canal,
and stated there was a great demand for
labor. To-day the CommercialsAppeal
received the following appeal from the
roadmaster of the railway at Colon:
"ln my position with the railroad
here see great deal of the floating
population of the Isthmus. There are
to-day on the Isthmus crowds of we'll
educated, good-intentioned machinists,
carpenters, draughtsman-in fact men
OF every trade and professionalism are
starving and suffering from sickness
brought on by exposure to the wet season
and neg glect, and every boat brings more.
There is not work for any OF them.
Since the revival OF the work on the ca
nal the canal company has not hired one
single man, except negro laborers, at 80
to ~ cents a day and paid in Columbian
silver. This equals q cents in American
money aday. There are men here starry
ing to death, who gave up positions at
home to come here"
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-11-29
is HE THE STRANGLER? ?


An Italian Caught in the Act Of Choking
One of Denver's Fallen Women.
DENVER, November 20.-H. Meller, an
Italian, entered the house of Marie
Ventres at 1880 Twentieth street, near
Market, about midnight last night, and
soon became engaged in quarrel with
the woman, and without warning seized
her by the throat. He pressed his
thumbs tightly upon her windpipe. and
squeezed so hard that the woman was
not able to utter sound. She imag-
ined that the man engaged in choking
her was the one who had strangled Lena
Taper, Marie Contsssoit and XXI
Ayama. She is woman OF great phys
ical strength, and managed to release
herself. She called for help, and when
an officer arrived Meller was trying to
cut her throat with razor. Chief OF
Police Armstrong and the police gener-
ally think that Meller is nothing more
than an ill-tempered Italian. The de-
tectives are not enthusiastic in the idea
that their prisoner is the man who stran-
gled three women recently. This at
tempted murder has added to the terror
and excitement of the women in that
district OF the town.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-11-29
To Obligc u Near NcIghbor,

WASHINGTON, November 2l.-Count
Raventlow, the Danish Minister, first
heard of the action of Denmark in ex-
cluding American beef and meats
through the press cablegrams from Co.
penhagen. The Count expressed sur
prise, for no action in that line had here
tofore been contemplated. He said the
action was probably due to request from
Germany, rs beef received ut Danish
ports frequently would find its way into
Germany and thus overcome the Ger
man restrictions. He had never heard
that any of the American product in
Denmark was affected with Texas fever.
Under these circumstances he feels that
the action of Denmark is not so much
aimed against the United States as it is
to make Denmark's neighbor, Germany,
effective in her exclusion. The Minister
has not yet received any official advices
ON the subject.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-11-29
MURDEROUS MANIAC.
He Kills His Mother, Sister and er
and Then Commits Suicide.

He Kills His Mother, Sister and Brothe or,
and Then Commits Suicide.
MONTGOMERY, Mo-, November 2l.-A
terrible tragedy was committed at 3
O'Clock this morning about two miles
from Wellsville. At that place lived
Thomas Portercheck, his mother, two
sisters and a brother, all Bohemians. 1t
appears that Thomas Portercheck COM
planned yesterday evening that his head
was hurting him, and said that he be-
lieved his neck was broken and refused
to go to bed. At o'clock this morning
he secured an AK, and killed his widowed
mother, his sister and brother; his other
sister made her escape by jumping
through the window. She stood outside
and looked through the window and saw
her maniac brother saturate the room
with coal oil, set it on fire and then cash
himself with knife in the throat. He
sank down and all four bodies were con-
sumed in the burning house. By the
time the neighbors reached the place the
house was ablaze. They tried in vain to
rescue the bodies. This morning the
four bodies could be seen still burning
in the ruins. The mother was an in
valid, and had been confined to her bed
for twelve years. The murderer sud-
denly became insane.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-11-29

SAN FRANCISCO, November l9.-Karl
Won steinmetz, Captain in the German
army and son of General Won Stein.
me'z' one OF the most distinguished
army officers in Germany, has arrived
from the East en- route to China. He IL
under orders to leave for the Orient o., m
the next steamer, but for what pnrnosa
he has not as yet been advised. He ex.
poets Geographic instructions before tho
@ steamer sails: 1t is understood, how.
ever, that he is going to China to watch
armies. "'enuihg
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-11-29
CANALS OF MARS.
Professor Lowell Says That They Have
Begun to Double.

Professor Lowell Says That They Have
Begun to Double.
BosToN, Mass, November 2l.-A dis
patch was received to-day from Percival
Lowell at the Lowell Observatory, Flag
staff, Arizona, stating that the canals o
Mars, as observed last night, have begun
to doub and that Phison and Euphrates
were seen geminated. The duplication
OF the canals and the planets is a phe-
nomenon for which astronomers have
been watching with great interest. 1t
was first observed by the Italian Astron-
omer Schiapparelli a number of years
ago. He announced that some OF the
straight lines, which are known as ca
nails, were to be seen accompanied by a
parallel line, as il another canal existed,
beside the first. During the different
oppositions OF Mars the canals have
been closely watched to learn more about
the duplication. The first European
astronomer to observe the phenomenon
was Perrotin at Nice, who in two sue
| cessive observations observed duplica-
ton. In this country the canals were
observed doubled by the Lick Observa-
tory in 1890, and again in 1892. Dur
ing the present position one canal only
has heretofore been announced as
double, this being Ganges. The observ-
er of this was Professor Holden of Lick.
Observations of the same canal since
that time have not shown it to be con-
tinuously double. The cause Of the du-
plication is by no means determined.
Mr.. Lowell is Of the opinion that it is
dependent upon the season, and has pre-
dicted all along that the canals would
not be seen in duplicate until some time
| in November.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-11-29

In Connection with tho DIsrr,o

WASHINGTON, November 81. - Senior
Arrigia, the Guatemalan Minister to the
United States, has gone to Mexico in
connection with the boundary dispute of
Guatemala and Mexico. 1t is said at
both the Mexican and Guatemalan lega-
tions that no additional information has
come to them looking to n breach of
friendly relations between the two gov.
ernments. There has been for some
time controversy between the two
countries, and both sides have troops
along the frontier and will probably
maintain their respective forces there
until the pending controversy is settled
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-11-29
THE IRON CHANCELLOR.
storms OF Life Are Beginning to Weaker
Prince Bismarck.

Storms of Life Are Beginning to Weaken
Prince Bismarck.
LONDON, November 22.-The Pail Mall
Gazette published an interview this
afternoon which one of its correspond
ents had with Count Herbert Bismarck
in Berlin. Referring to the health Of
his father, Prince Bismarck, the Count
said:
"You should not forget that my
fathers age is beyond the allotted time
of the Bible. He has weathered many
storms, and has had little pleasure in
life, but his hardest trials have come
within the past four years, and at time
of life when he should be spared every
aggravation OF anxiety. Add to this his
active, overbusy intellect, and more
than all, his concern for Germany's
prosperity, to which he has devoted his
life, TO say nothing OF the deeds Of his
friends, and question if any other man
has braved lile's tempests with better
results, but he is fast growing old. lie
suffers from no organic disease. He is
weakened by time, and cannot even with
the greatest precaution continue much
longer. We, of course, are very anxious
about him and he is scarcely ever out OF
sight OF necessity we are prepared for
Gods will"
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-11-29
SOVEREIGN REELECTED,
Other Onioers OF the knights of Labo
Chosen.

Other Ohicers OF the knights of Labor
Chosen.
New ORLEANS, November 22.-Grand
Master Sovereign was reelected to-day
without opposition in the knights of
Labor Assembly. Bishop of Massachu-
sets and Merritt of Colorado were nomi-
mated for Foreman, the place now held
by Bishop, and the latter was elected.
Secretary-Treasurer Hayes was re-elcct-
ed, although there was some opposition.
The expenses of delegates to the conven-
tion, amounting to about $500, were
ordered paid.
Promptly Mt o'clock Master Work
man Sovereign called the afternoon ses-
sion to order. Nominations of candi-
dates for the Executive Board were in
order, and the present incumbents were
placed before the meeting and elected
with but few dissenting votes. The
members of the board who secured this
hearty Endorsement are T. NJ. Mcclure
of Amsterdam, N. Y; N. b. Martin of
St Paul; @. A. French of Marlboro,
Mass, and James NJ. Kenny of Omaha.
Washington was chosen as the place for
holding the next annual convention.
The officers We're then installed. There
is plenty of work for the assembly, and
adjournment will probably not take
place until the last of the week.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-11-29
EARTHQUAKE IN SICILY.
Hundreds OF Lives Lost and Vast Amount
OF Property Damaged.

Hundreds OF Lives Lost and Vast Amount
OF Property Damaged.
ROME, November 22.-The earthquake
shocks continue at Milezzo on the north
coast of Sicily, and the fact that the vol
cano OF Stromboli is nearly in a state OF
eruption is accepted as proof that the
disturbances are of volcanic origin. The
inhabitants of Milezzo continue in a
state OF terror. Reports from the PROV
ince OF Reggie de Calebra state that 200
corpses have been extricated from the
ruins OF houses at Procopio. Forty-eight
bodies were found beneath the ruins of
the church. The number of persons in
jured is said to be enormous. 1t is esti-
mated that the damage to buildings at
Palmi, not counting the loss incurred in
contents destroyed, will amount to g.
100000 lire. Fifteen buildings collapsed
entirely, and 300 Others are irreparably
damaged. Over 300 people were injured.
Eight persons perished at Semininra,
and 200 were injured. The villages of
Barapir and Santa were DESTROYED.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-11-29
Trust Companies Not Included.

JEFFERSON Cry, Mo-, November 22.-
The Supreme Court decided to-day that
the officers of the defunct trust compa-
nies are not amcnable to prosecution for
receiving deposits when such concerns
are in II failing condition. The court
holds that the Legislature omitted to in
clude trust companies under the provi.
sions applicable to banks. Ninety-ti five
indictments are pending against officials
OF delunct trust companies in Kansas
City, representing losses of 100000.
Under this ruling these indictments will
be dismissed
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-11-29
Determined to Prosecute,

New YORK, November 2l.-John ia.
cob Astor appeared in the Jefferson Mar
ket Court to-day, and expressed his in
dignation at the light punishment in
tlicted on the tramp, Garvin, who was
found asleep in his mothers house sat
urday. lie subsequently had an inter
view with the man in prison, and de-
clared aiterward that he was sure Gar
wins purpose was robbery. He says he
will prosecute him.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-11-29

LONDON, November 2l.-A dispatch 10
the Times from Buenos Ayres SAYS
Admiral Saldanha da Cana, one of the
Brazilian insurgent leaders, states that
the revolutionary chiefs have definitely
determined not to accept the Presidency
of Prudente de Moraes. Admiral da
CANA declares that he has 1000 troops
on the frontier OF Rio Grande ready TO
begin hostilities Immediately, and that
hewill himself command the troops, tax.
ing the field in q few weeks time.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-11-29
VIII Have u Second Election.

ATLANTA, Ga, November 22.-Thc
squabble over the election of Congress.
sional candidates in the Tenth District
has been settled by Mr.. Black, the in
cumbent, who received Il majority OF
1000 on the face of the returns. In re-
ply to Tom Watson offer to arbitrate
he has proposed to submit the matter to
second election next year. Watson
to-day signihed his acceptance of the
proposition. Black will take his com.
mission, but will resign March 4.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-11-29
Killed by InhlnnA,

UREs, Sonora, Mex, November 22.-
A courier from Soyopa in the Yaqui
River Valley brings information that ten
Yaqui Indians raided the ranch of Pedro
Hernandez and killed three women and
two men in cold blood. Hernandez was
in Soyopa at the time. The Indians
burned the ranch buildings, and drove
off several hundred head OF cattle toward
their rendezvous in the mountains.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-11-29

HAVANA, November -. 1t is re-
ported from the Matanas district that
nearl y all the sugar estates are prepar-
ing for the next crop, and that planters
expect to start grinding earlier than last
year. 1t is impossible MS yet to antici-
pate the next crops yield in that section,
but 1t is asserted that it will be just us
large rs the last one. The sugar market
here continues unchanged.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-11-29
McxIco AntIcInntcs rrnnhln.

SAN Francisco, November 22.-The
Mexican warship Haragoza, which is in
the drydock here undergoing repairs,
will be sent south rs soon as possible to
look out for Mexico's interests on the
west coast in case OF war with Guate.
mala. The work on the Haragoza was
proceeding in most leisurely manner,
when orders were received to get her
ready with all possible speed. This is
taken rs an indication that Mexico an
ticipates trouble with Guatemala.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-11-29

WASHINGTON, November 2l.-A report
from the Commissioner OF Immigration
states that twenty-six diamond polish.
ers have arrived at New York from
Amsterdam. After examination they
were permitted to land. The statement
is also made that OF the 10, 900 diamond
cutters in Holland fully 5000 are out OF
employment, and that many of them
are coming to the United States, the in.
terence being that the diamond-cuttinr
industry is largely being transferred
from Amsterdam TO New York and Chi.
Cnpn.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-11-29
VIII OF u Millionaire.

New YORK, November 22.-The will
Of James d. Wright of the firm OF Drexel
Morgan & Co., who died last week, was
to-day filed for probate. His entire es-
tate is left TO relatives and friends, with
the exception Of some contingent be-
quests. The bulk of his estate, which is
estimated at 500, ,0OO, 900, goes to his wife.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-11-29

To Investigate Armenian Outragcs.
LONDON, November 22,--A dispatch to
the Times from Constantinople says the
commission appointed by the Sultan to
inquire into the reported massacre of
Armenians is composed of Abdallah
Pasha, General of Division; Tewtik Pa
sha, General OF Brigade, both of whom
are aides to the Sultan; Medjib Bey, an
official belonging to the Ministry OF the
Interior, and Omer Bey, director of the
savings bank. They will start Sunday
Tor Sassum, the scene OF the outrage.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-11-29
TENNESSEE LYNCHERS.
Under the Laws of the State an Infidel
Cannot Testify.


Cannot Testify.
MEMPHIS, November 2l.-The prose-
cution OF Ned Smith and w. S. Richard
son, charged with the lynching of six
negroes near Millington, Tenn, last Au-
gust, received a severe setback to-day
when Butch McCarver went on the
stand and stated that he is an infdel
He is therefore incompetent under the
laws OF Tennessee to give testimony be-
fore jury in capital case. Butch I"
McCarver is the man whom the State
mostly relied upon for a conviction.
The prosecution openly charged that
McCarver perjured himself when he said
he did not believe in a God. The At
torney-General had no doubt" Butch's /"
testimony would be sufficient to hang
the men on trial as well as three or four
others. Immediately after McCarver's
sensational statement to the court to-
day he was arrested on bench warrant
charging him with perjury. 1t is also
given out by Attorney General Patter-
son that he will Immediately proceed
against A. j. McCarver, the Sheriff OF
the county and the father of Butch, !"
to remove him from Office.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-11-29

LONDON, November 22.-Labouchere's Is
Truth says in paragraph concerning
the Queens health: Her Majesty has
aged very much during the autumn, and
can walk only few steps owing to re-
curing rheumatism in the knees. Truth
also confirms the report OF Saxe-Coburg-
Gotha's illness. He is said to be suffer
ing from neuralgia, eczema and internal
troublee.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-11-29
NO MONEY FOR THEE MONTHS.
The Abolition Of Lnrh.

DUBLIN, November 2O.-Mass meet.
ings in Cork and Longiord to-day adopt.
ed resolutions favoring the abolition Of
the House OF Lords and demanding an
amended land bill. Timothy HeaIy'
Edward Blake and William o'Briep weIs
the speakers. "eis
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-11-29

ARCHANGHL, Russia, November l9.-
The Arctic expedition commanded by
Captain Joseph Virgins of Kara Sea
fame has been wrecked near YugSrshar.
All hands were saved.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-11-29
AMONG THE LABORERS.
Many Families on the Verge of starya
tiOn Because of the Blacklist.

Many Families on the Verge OF starya-
tion Because OF the Blacklist.
DENVER, November 2O.-After A care.
iul canvass a committee has reported
that 2l5 families OF the American Rail.
way Union men are on the verge of star
vation and 400 unmarried men destitute
IN consequence OF the blacklist enforced
by the railways against the men who
struck last summer.
NO MONEY FOR THREE MONTHS.
ELKINs, w. Va, November 2O-Tbo
Italians employed on the Roaring Creak
and Charleston railroad, about forty in
number, it is alleged, have not been maid
Tor three months past, and many of them
are on the verge of starvation and NAV
become desperate. They have alreaSy
torn up the switches at WoormlesdorfF
rendering the railroad engines useless
and other depredations are feared.
WANT THEIR PAY EVERY TWO WEEKS
!HLlsBoRo, Ill.,, November 2O-Tbe
miners employed by the Hillsboro Coal
Company went out on strike to-day
because the company has refused 10 nav
them every two weeks.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-11-29

Sr. PETERSBURG, November 2l.-Sixty
persons have been arrested in Warsaw
for distributing circulars advising the
people not to take the oath of allegiance
to Nicholas III.