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The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1894-03-30
Fatal Fraoas.

At Fleming, Wayne county, W.
Va, a few days ago, Henry Collins
and Hoke Napier, neighbors and
young mon, Quarreled. The latter
wanted 10 pass through the formers
place with timber, and Collins re-
fused him the privilege. When
Napier heard this he was offended,
and the two met, and, after some
words, pulled revolvers and began
shooting.
A dozen shots were fired. Collins
heart was pierced by a bullet and
he died instantly. Napier was
shot in the bowels and lived but
two hours.
Both men leave families.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1894-03-30

The only man sent from Pike
county TO the penitentlary at the
last term of count was VIM. Burk,
who got a sentence of two years
for killing Sam johnson in 1884.
Burk was sentenced for fourteen
years upon a former trial, but OBJ
tanned a new hearing. Bowles
Belcher was tried for helping to kill
Dick Hall. The jury hung and the
case was tried again, and Belcher
was acquitted.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1894-03-30

SPECIAL! For $500 you can
get a ladies pongola Kid Shoe,
square toe, patent leather tip, of a
quality equal to any $3.50 or $500
shoe you ever saw. Good, fresh
stock, any size from p to Is. We
also have the same style and last
for $3.50. We san save you money
in buying shoes as in everything
else. G. w. GUNNELL.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1894-03-30

"For n long time | suffered with
stomach and liver troubles, and
could find no relief until | began
to use Ayers Pills. l took them
regularly for a few months, and
my health was completely re-
stored."-D. w. Baine, New Berne,
NC.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1894-03-30

We find the following very COM
pllmentary notice Of Mr.. X. +.
Burns In the Pikeyille Monitor of
last week. The case referred to
was that If Bowles Belcher, charg-
ed with completely in the murder
OF Dick Hall.
ar. L. Burns Of Louisa was the
ilrst Atty. for the dofehse that
spoke, and lie made noble
and manly effort to explain the law
end evidence to the jury. Mr.
Burns made tao effort Of his life in
this speech and was considered by
al who heard it, as being Que Of
.lho finest and most eloquent law
speech that they ever heard fell
from the lips OF mau. We would
have given his speech ut length
hid We havoknown exactly wher
the speaking was going to begin
bat before We could set a reporter
|hls speech WAS about half through
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1894-03-30

We are IN receipt Of u handsome
Invitation 70 the commencement
exercises OF Ohio Medical college
at Cincinnati on Thursday evening,
April jth =. c. Layne isa mem.
ter Of tho graduating class and
ranks high.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1894-03-30

Buckingham's Dye for tn g
whIskers is a populss preparation
in one bottle, and colors evenly n
brown or black. Any person can
easily apply It at home.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1894-03-30

woare glad to see Capt. Monta.
que Ia his old place on the railroad
again. Upon being called back to
duty he was highly compIlmented
by the G. & o. Co. The road has
neyor had u more popular conduc.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1894-03-30

SPECIAL: For $500 you can
get a ladies' Dongola Kid Shoe,
square toe, patent leather tip, of a
quality equal to any $3.50 or $500
shoe you ever saw. Good, fresh
stock, any size from y to Is. We
also have the same style and last
for $50. We can save you money
in buying shoes as in everything
else. G. w. GuNNEIL.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1894-03-30

Mr.. George Rocder and family
left this morning for MuscotIne,
Iowa, the homcoi his parents, to
mako a short visit Mrs. ltecdcr
will visit In Ohio before returning
TO Louisa.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1894-03-30

"If the absence of tobacco mort
cages counts for anything" says the
Hawesville Clarion, "Hancock
county should have no cause to
complain of the times. Ten years
ago there were 500 mortgages re-
corded each winter on tobacco
crops alone, while today there are
but thirty-one."
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1894-03-30

Chas. Hammond is preparing TO
nut In crop Of thirty-lve acres Of
tobacco across the rlyerabout three
miles from this place. i. y. White
is Interested IN twenty acres of the
crnn.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1894-03-30

Correspondents will please get
their communications in not later
glan "Wednesday Of each week.
We are hardly ever able to get
them in whom they arrive later.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1894-03-30
Both men leave families.

Several old conductors on the
Chesapeake y Ohio railroad have
been dismissed for carrying pas
sengers without tickets.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1894-03-30

Last Monday was the beginning
Of the second month Of the Louisa
Normal School, and several new
pupils matrieulated. Theschool is
"a decided success and we hope to
see Il grow into a permanent insti-
tuition. Louisa is iudlsputably a
good point for a regular high
school, and we think there will no
longor be any trouble about cheap
hoarding.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1894-03-30

Marshal Copley now has the tax
books for the last assessment aud
will call around to see you soon
Get ready for him.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1894-03-30

Mrs. Milroy Fuller died nine
miles above louisa Tuesday, Of
consumption. She was a daughter
OF Mr.. W. A. Dobblns.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1894-03-30

5000 worth Of new job type and
material just added TO the already
complete equipment Of the Bic
SANDY Nrws. Yon can't mako
money easier than 70 take the
trouble to inquire about our prices
II you want Job work.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1894-03-30

A literary society will be organ
lied this evening by the pupils Of
the Louisa Normal. Meetings viii
be held Friday evenings.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1894-03-30

John Rlnehart formcrlya citizen
Of this place, but now a wholesale
grocerymanof Cincinnati, was here
this week.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1894-03-30

There is no reason why children
should be allowed to suffer from
loathsome scrofulous sores and
glandular swellings when such a
pleasant, effective, and economical
medicine as Ayers Sarsaparilla
may be procured of the nearest
druggist. BE sure you get Ayers.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1894-03-30

Tho four weeks OF iIno weather
tempted many gardeners too Tar
and the productof their labor was
shipped In the bud" by the severe
snap Sunday and Monday. II you
SOW your 4od too Don, sow SOW
again.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1894-03-30

Borders 4 Stewards have the
most beautiful line OF Spring ties
ever brought to Louisa, consisting
of four-in-bands, etc.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1894-03-30

Tho Easter service at the NJ. T..
Church South was much enjoyed
by the large congregation. The
floral decorations were beautiful,
No services at the other churches.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1894-03-30

The cold wave OF this week
crowded the mercury down to all
most as low n point as Il reached
this winter. Much fruit was Killed
ly lt.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1894-03-30

Tho pay train was up the road
Tuesday, but unfortunately there
arc But comparatively few persons
interested IN its visits Of late.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1894-03-30

Col. Northup has planted about
! 300 peach trees this season on the
hilisidcs Of some Of his land above
here. For the purpose of testing
he has planted them on exposures
at all points Of the compass. Tie
will continue to plmttrees two or
three seasons aud expects TO put
out, a total of 5000. In the way
Of smallfruits he has an acre OF
strawberriesauda good many rasp'
berries.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1894-03-30

Miss ~ er Roac ma, been offer
ed a position a. teichg IN the Col
.lesiale Institute at Pikeyille and
win pro- hly accept aud leave for
That place ln-day.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1894-03-30

Sarah Kellar, a colored woman,
was drowned by the sinking Of a
skilf IN which she and two cOmpan-
ions were attempting to cross the
river at Pikevile recently.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1894-03-30

The verylatest styles are Inelud-
cd IN the line OF millinery on dis
play at Miss Ida Mcl2lrath's, over
Conley's jcwelry store.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1894-03-30

Next sunday falls on a day which
is the common property Of a great
many people. DO you intend to
eelebrate2
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1894-03-30

w. Remmele win handle artlfc.
ial ice this year. Parties wanting
viii please leave orders at store, or
stop wagon.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1894-03-30

Born, to w. ]. Crnicher and
wife, Of Coal Grove, Ohio, a boy.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1894-03-30

Judge VIII Rice went to Frank
fort yesterday on business. He
win return tomorrow.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1894-03-30

Ceredo has "brokcn over after a
temperance spell of ten years. Lii
censa was voted in by a majority of
II last week.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1894-03-30

Mr.. p. II. Vaughan is closing his.
business at Richardson and Will
now be constantly In Louisa.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1894-03-30

Mr.. b. f. Thomaswent to Cincin-
natl Tuesday in response to call
from Engineer Lockwood.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1894-03-30

Orders taken at your house
for groceries. Notify me, or
stop wagon. REMMELE.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1894-03-30

A choice line OF spring millinery
now on display at Miss Ida Nc
Elath's.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1894-03-30

Spring millinery just received by
Miss Ida McEirath, room over Con
lows iewelry store.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1894-03-30

Jas. 1rimble, a Democrat, has
been elected County Treasurer Of
Boyd by Republican Board Of
Commissioners
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1894-03-30

The export of poultry and eggs
from the sandy Valley during the
past few months has been larger
than ever before.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1894-03-30

Mrs. Alex. Lackey went TO Lock
wood last Saturday to spend two
weeks with her parents.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1894-03-30

Go 70 p. II. vaughan's II you
want good corn. , leans for 25c.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1894-03-30

Miss Grace Ewes is visiting
friends and relatives in Calletts'
burg and Ashland.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1894-03-30

Latest line Of Douglass shoes
just received at Borders 4 Stow
arts.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1894-03-30

some novelties in Iowelry have
Just beer received at Conley's.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1894-03-30

Col Nortnup mas lately received
more than -iN miles OF thing to be
used in the drainage Of low places
on his farm. ~ considerable
amount was pat doEn some time
agpani proved so-Aatisiactory as
TO lead 10 Its very extensive use,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1894-03-30

The Guyandotte Coal Land As
soeiatiun have leased to Messrs.
Guffey & Queen, Of Pittsburg, Pa,
their lands on Twelve Pole near
Dingess, for the purpose of boring
for oil. Capt. Allen, who has sunk
several wells in this county, thinks
that the territory leased will prove
10 be a fine oil fleid.-Logan Ban
ner.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1894-03-30

Mr.. G. W. Gunncll has returned
from business trip to Cincinnati
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1894-03-30

II you want a watch Of
any grade at a bottom price 20 10
Conley's.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1894-03-30

Eggs were SO plentiful here last
week that the price reached the
bottom.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1894-03-30

Our mail order II handsome pho
tos Something new aud attractive
All the rage! u for 52c in stamps.
or % fofSl.OO. Send your photo,
If you send tintypes, send good
ones to be copied from. All pic
lures are returned by mail free
Cheapest photos made. Jones
Photographic Studio, Louisa, Ky
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1894-03-30

The South Methodist church
building at Wayne, w. Va, was
wrecked by a storm on Tuesday
night Of last week. The members
do not feel able to rebuild at once.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1894-03-30

A dispatch states that the Sheriff
of Elliott county is but % years
old, the youngest in the state. In
serving the state since his election
he has killed one man and crippled
a couple Of others.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1894-03-30

There is considerable OIL excite
mont up Sandy, 50 reports say.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1894-03-30

A good old Baptist deacon at
HmGne on skipped recently, leav-
ing no,a FER his wife, reading,
eDear wife, have fallen from
ge and podw Betty,' the
lat.erbaias he hired sill.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1894-03-30

Two West Virginia greenies
from Hampshire county were
ileeced out of $500 in New York
Thursday by screen goods fakirs.
They gave their Manassas Jonathan
Blume and Archibold Montgom-
cry, and neither Of them takes or
borrows a newspaper.-State Jour
nal.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1894-03-30

Remmele's Ice Is made OF pure
distilled walor. Buy II FOR health.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1894-03-30

John Justice shot Ben Runyon
at Pikegille last week in row.
The wound isnot dangerous.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1894-03-30

The best tomatoes a, +. H.
Vaughan's, 0 cans for 9ie.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1894-03-30

Green Cages l5c per can at
Pill. VAuGHAN's.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1894-03-30

The best eyeless and coreless pine
apples at p. II. Vaughan's.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1894-03-30

Ina difficulty at Thaeker, W. Va,
on the Norfolk & Western r. r.,
Saturday night, shaug Ferril, a
merchant OF that place, was shot by
man named Riddle and died the
following day.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1894-03-30

Fresh fruits aud new vegetables
to-day at Remmele's.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1894-03-30

The Paihtsyille Times is now in
the hands OF Jas. w. Turner aud j.
f. Buckingham, two young men of
that place. The first number sets
n good standard and one which
ought to succeed.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1894-03-30

Jcllies at YOUR OWN PRICE,
at p. H.VAuanAN's.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1894-03-30

We were very sorry to learn Of
the financial embarrassment OF
Mr.. w. s. Chapman, Of Gallup. II
Is said, however, that his suspen-
sion OF business VIII be only tenn
pofary, aud that nm carly resump.
ton Is assured. lie Is a good busi-
ness man aud his trouble was
caused by n combination Of unfort-
unate circumstances.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1894-03-30
BIG SANDY NEWS.

BIG SANDY NEWS.
5000 readers per week.
List steadily increasing.
Good returns to Advertisers.
Rates very low.
ads" tastefully set.
Always well printed.
Eight and a half years old.
Has never changed management.
Ono OF the county's fixtures.
Jon PRINTING? Yes!
The neatost in East kentucky.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1894-03-30

Born, March 25ih, 10 Harmon
Gaines and wife, boy-lli pounds.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1894-03-30
BIG SANDY NEWS.

When the bills for gas and electric glow
A man month after month has pad,
Hes pretty apt, Think, TO kAow
About the charge Of the Hight brigade.
buffalo Courier.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1894-03-30

Pm. vaughan's for seed sweet
and Irish potato sceds.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1894-03-30
OUR NEloHBoRs.

Ironton will spend $4,000 on her
streets and sewers soon.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1894-03-30

Lewis CIevenger has been APP
pointed postmaster at Praise, Pike
county, vice Jehn Wilmer resigned.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1894-03-30

Fresh bread constantly on hand
at Remmele's.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1894-03-30

SPECIALl For $500 you can
get a ladies Dongola Kid Shoe,
square toe, patent leather tip, Of a
quality equal to any $3.50 or $500
shoe you ever saw. Good, fresh
stock, any size from q to Is. We
also have the same style and last
for $3.50. We can save you money
in buying shoes as in everything
else. q. W. GuNNELL.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1894-03-30

See Miss Ida McElrath'. fac line
Il spring millinery.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1894-03-30

Golden Rod ss.75pcr barrel at ?.
II. vaughan's.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1894-03-30

Miss Bell Bordesis visiting In
Callettsb0rg,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1894-03-30

John Kobb, Of Ashland, was here
Tuesday.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1894-03-30

Deputy Marshall Sam. Peters is
engaged with the army of deputies
up in Mcdowell and says times
are pretty squally up there. The
deputies have TO camp out in tents
and cook their own provisions,
which they have to order from be-
low. The country people VIII fur
nish them nothing.-l2-POle Moni-
tor.
The deputies are protecting sur
veyors who are running out con-
tested lines up in West Virginia.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1894-03-30

King Damron and Frank Fugitt
were taken before Judge Rice last
Friday for examination as to the
charges Of robbing the wagons of
II. II. Gamblll, They waived ex-
animation aud were sent 10 jail to
await The action OF the grand jury,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1894-03-30

Jay A. vlnson, of Logan, was
here this week.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1894-03-30

Clover Leaf flour $40 per barrel
at p. II. Vaughan's.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1894-03-30

Prof, Leech, Of the Catlettsburg
schools, was severely cut by an UNI,
ruly student named limerick.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1894-03-30

Miss Willie Burgess Is visiting
In catlctisburg.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1894-03-30

AT Russell, Ky, Thursday night
a Miss Van Pelt was to have been
married to a young gentleman
from Maryland, The prospective
groom failed to arrive at the APP
pointed time, and in the evening, a
few hours before the ceremony was
to have been had came telegram
announcing his death, as the result
Of being thrown from horse the
day before. The bride is prostrat-
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1894-03-30

Mrs. w. d. Roffe Is visiting at
Coal Grove, Ohio.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1894-03-30
The Canning Factory.

The agents who were here trying
TO -tabHsha canning factory left
Monday, having abandoned the ef-
tort for the present. They declar-
ed their insenoon OF returning in
lie mH, however. By lhat time
tney think the community viii be
ripe FOR the enterprise. The ques-
ton with many Of our citizens is
whether it is better to give the
contract for the building to for
eign company or to erect that our
selves.
We think the matter of whether
or not the people want a canning
factory has been fully settled by
the investigation and discussion.
All are unanimous Tor it. Let the
interest be kept up and preparation
be made for putting the industry
on foot and In full blast for next
season. There is no doubt about it
being the biggest enterprise in
sight for the least money.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1894-03-30

IT,. Snyder Is buildlnga portico
to his residence.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1894-03-30

8 packages good green coffee at
p, IL. Vaughan's for $l00.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1894-03-30

Remmole sells bananas at 10
cents per dozen.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1894-03-30

,n..rp~ I'OR Sstis tilUru,
r''hf wnraV AllAaaI indigestion arr
81. t,s 1lTrUHs.
r tlf fi "a n'fr
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1894-03-30
Tin Work.

You can now get -first-class tin
work of,all kinds done 10 Louisa.
Tin roofing, spouting, and general
job work at reasonable prices and
best style. Leave orders at Sny-
der Bros store. FREp. HENcYE.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1894-03-30

Fresl, fruits every week AZ 2. II.
vaughans.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1894-03-30

RocKFELLER.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-03-07
ANOTHER MINE ACCIDENT,
THREE WEIRD CRUSHED BY FALLING ROCK

THREE WEIRD CRUSHED BY FALLING ROCK
AND THE OTHER BURNED TO DEATH
Scranton, Penn. March 6.-Four men out of a
gang of mineshaft sinkers were killed in the
Richmond shaft. in the northern part Of the
city, this morning at o'clock. The accident
was caused by the fall of a shelf Of rock from
the side Of the shaft. near the bottom, and a
consequent explosion of bower Of gas. The
victims are
THOMAS HOLWILL, chargeman. burned to death;
leaves wife and child
RICHARD HUGHES single. twen;y-seven years
JAMES NORTHERN. single. twenty-nine years.
ALBERT RICHARDS. single. twenty-four years.
Hughes Northen and Richards were crushed
to death by the rock The last two had recently
come here from the copper mines Of Michigan
and were experienced at shaft work.
Four others of The shift made their escape
though some suffered slight bruises in their
scramble for safety. These were quickly hoistcd
to the surface.
The men were at work at the bottom OF the
shaft. almost four hundred feet from the sur
face. They had but recently opened up the
Clark vein. and were clearing away the coal
at the foot Of the shaft Above them hung "a
bell-like piece of rock. which projected slightly
from the side OF the shaft.
This sheved downward. and had been some
what loosened by blasts set off by previous
shift When the latter went off duty at IL
o'clock last night the foreman warned the new
shift Of the danger. For some as yet uneX-
plained reason they failed 10 protect themselves
and continued the work OF removing the coal
Suddenly the rock gave way. Three were caught
and crushed to death. Chargeman HOW'LL rushed
away as the fall came. with I'VE others OF the
men. lie went further into the opening man
his fellow workmen. He still carried his naked
lamp on his head. Instantly there was shoot
OF flame that enveoped him in a blaze. and with
a cry of horror he sank down enveloped In hre
The others tried to put out the flames AT
their own peril. but before they succeeded ne
was dead The afterdamp quickly gathered, ana
it was only by prompt action that these surVi-
yors succeeded in reaching the foot OF the smart
and signalling the engineer. were hoisted 10 'he
surface. c,
Mine Inspector RoderiCk. Superintendent Crier
and Mine Foreman Hailstone quickly set ABOUT
to bring out the dead bodies. but II was ncces-
sarv to clear the shaft Of the gas before thlS
could be done Meanwhile forces Of men were
gotten ready to 20 down and bring OUT the
bodies when this accomplished.
lust before noon the first gang ot resCuefS
round it safe TO proceed down the shaft ihey
quickly got the bodies Of HOW'LL and Richafd
Hughes.