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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-21
THE TERMINAL morEL.

- =. w tss5I YUM, VA,
opens JUNE I'd. The hotel ia cor,,o-.
lively new, and has been neatly reoairea
uful grounds, dancing pavilion cleg9rt
oatning and boating. fishing. crabbing
etc. The hotel is supplied With ~
famous Artesian water Analysis win ~
iurnsoed on application. Special rates
for families. Exceedingly chean ratiros3
rate Is given by Southern railroad. FdS
further information address
AYRES & WESTBURY.
Je IS-eodlm Proprietors
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-21
WANTED,

TWO OR THREE ADULT BOARDERS;
large house and rooms; plenty Of milk and
ice; good boarl; in sight OF Maidens De-
pot Chesapeake and Ohio; within mile of
post-ofiice and church. Terms, $3.50 per
month. References exchanged. Address
VIM. w, care postmaster, Michaux Post
Office Va 1e H-1ts
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-21
COBB'S ISLAND,

VIRGINTAS SEASIDE RESORT IN
THE ATLANTIC OCEAN.
UNRIVALLED FOR ITS SURF-BATH-
ING, FISHING. AND CUNNING.
Route: We will meet daily the u0i
north abound and the f:5i south-bound
train at Cobb's station, on the New York,
Philadelphia and Norfolk railroad. Pas.
sengers transferred 10 island by the beau.
tiful little steamer Harriet Dixon
Terms: $50 per day, S2 per week. 80
per month.
For further information address
COBB & SPADY, Proprietors
Cobbs Island. Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-21
THE VIRGINIA HOT SPRINGS.

ON CHEsAPEAKE AND OHIO Rail-.
WAY: $500 FEET ELEVATION.
A large and splendid Hotel called
THE HOMESTEAD. with all modern
conveniences. including private baths. has
been erected on the site OF the old Home
stead After juno 10Th rates foe tbs
summer will be as follows: Homestead
Hotel, cottages. and annex. from IS per
week upward according 10 size and loca-
ton OF rooms; the Virginia Hote. from
St2 per week upward.
ADJUSTMENTS AND SPORTSi Fine
orchestra; dancing IN the Casino ~yery
evening: riding and driving parties Saily,
swimming-poole; new bicycle-truck; gols-
grounds; lawn-tennis; pool and billiards:
bowling; fishing and hunting.
FRED. STERRY,
my 3l-Su. W&f'rts Manager.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-21
WANTED,
ROARDERS

BOARDERS AT NICE COUNTRY
place; four and half miles from the
city, and one mile from the car-line.
First-cass fare, and plenty OF fruit and
shade. Conveyance furnished to car-line.
Address X, care Dispatch. je 2l-lt-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-21
THE BEACH COTTAGE.

EXCELLENT SUMMER BOARDING
may be had az this most desirable cot
tage, on Virginia Beach. Spacious veran-
das, and everything comfortable. Address
Lock-BOx 4. Virginia Beach. je s-2w.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-21
suHYER BOARDERs WANTED.

AT THE BURGESS HOUSE, CENTRAL
Plains. Va. Very healthy location; *
celient water, ice. etc. Large, shady
yard. No children under II years. Plano.
Splendid roads and good Conveyance.
Five miles from depot middleton Mis-.
For particulars address Mrs. A. 4. BUZZ
CESS. &c N-Su2t'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-21
BEDFORD ALUM, IRON, AND IODINE
SPRINGS OF VIRGINIA.

OPEN JUNE 18TH Merit and manage
ment bring visitors. Bedford Springs
Post-ofice. Va J. r. MABEN. TT. Pro-
prietor. my si-Su&Inst
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-21
ALLEGHANY SPRINGS. VIRGINIA.

OPENS JUNE LIST
The Allegheny Water. awarded gold
medal and diploma, Worlds Fair, Chi
ca. and recommended by the Medical
Society OF Virginia, is celebrated for It's
wonderful cures OF dyspepsia in its vari-
Gus forms. Beautiful lawn OF 40 acres.
band OF music, post, telegraph, and ex-
press offices. Families seeking a healthy
resort in the mountains, 20 spend thu
heated term, can do no better Fare eX-
ceilent; Terms moderate Write for
pamphlet, rates. &c.
c. A. COLHOUN,
te l-lm' Proprietor
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-21

affords an inexpensive and luxurious
summer outing in the Blue Ridge MOun-
tains. Mrs. DIR. A. c. BLEDSOE.
ProDrietress.
A. c. BLEDSOE, JR.. Manager.
INV 17-Su& NV2m Amherst Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-21
SIMMER HOARD

AT FAUQUIER INSTITUTE, WAR.
renton. Va. Large and shady groun5s
cool rooms, and strictly first-ciass tehis
Open June 18th. Apply TO GEORGE ~
BUTLER. A. NJ, Principal. je 7-eode,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-21
CROCKErr ARSENIC LiTHIA sPRGs

opens June l, 1896 Elevation .oo feeL
No fogs or dampness. The use OF me
COLD ARSENIC LITHIA BATHS. re,
stores broken-down and over-worked
nervous systems: cures Rheumatis.h'
Govt. Dyspepsia, Kidney and Bladder pis-
eases, Insomnia. Slgln-Eruptions. CHROME
Malaria, and Fema5o Troubles: Cleanses
and beauties the complexion. For pam
phlet and rates. address NJ. c. THOMAs
Manager, Shawsyille. Va my zs-la
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-21

a FEW ROARDERs FOR TIE SUM-
mer. Plenty OF fee vegetables. and mix.
-Four miles from depot, 100 yards from
post-ofiice. Pleasant locality. No one
with children need apply. Apply 70
Mrs. c. 5. IRVING, Central Plains, Flu
wanna county. Va. Je i-SuN
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-21
Their Busy Days.

CNew Orleans Picayune)
II is at this season OF the year that
little men write open letters to big men,
for other men TO read.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-21
JEFFERSON PARK HOTEL

one mile from University OF Virginia. Will
OPEN JUNE LIST. Many improvements
on hotel ana lawn. For circular address
my l3-3m ChariOttes Va
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-21
WANTED,

SEVERAL NICE BOARDERs AT A
country house; five minutes walk from
railroad station; close proximity 10 noted
springs. Address Box No. 2. McGaheys-
vile, Va. je 2l-Su2ts
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-21
MOUNTAIN TOP HOTEL AND
SPRINGS,

over Rockfish Gap Blue Ridge Mountains
1000 feet above the level OF the sea. Fine
views. a delightful summer resort, cheap
lions 10 the invalid. pleasure-seekers. and
families; of easy access. Address Messrs
MASSIE a. CO.. Alton, Va. my 2f-3m
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-21
WANTED,
HAZIEnROOK

Summer can be delightfully."- spent al
"Hazelbrook." In tho Green Springs''
section OF Piedmont Virginia. Mineral
Green Springs" only a short distance,
This most healthful water constantly az
house. Plenty Of shade, saddle and har-
ness horses II desired. References ex-
changed. Address
Mrs. FRANK G. MORRIS,
Trevilian's POst-Ofiice,
Chesapeake and Ohio railway, Va
ie 20-lW
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-21
WANTED.

FOR GENTLEMAN AND WIFE, BOARD
IN the country with nice family; near
railroad, and convenient to Richmond;
between Richmond and Amelia Court
house preferred. References exchanged.
Address, stating terms, &C., VIRGIN
IAN" care Dispatch. je 2l-lts
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-21

SUMMER BOARD AT THE FOOT OF
the mountains. Large house: p.easar,
grounds. Zee and milk. Physician ana
telegraph near Address Miss BOYDFN'
Cisnont. Albemarle county, Va
Ia ln-L, Slt a we.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-21
SUMNER BoARDERs

can be accommodated at Mediums Rive.
on reasonable terms. 9. X. PRICE.
ie t4-eodiw'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-21
Dress for Ii.

Mrs. Twynn: They say Mrs Van Hut
fer the new society leader. is right in the
swim.
Mr.. Twynn: HIN, she dresses for II.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-21
SUMMER HOME,

MONTvALE, BEDFORD COUNTY, VA,
Immediately on line OF the Norfolk and
Western railroad, within one fourth OF
mile OF the station, village, and churches.
Beautiful mountain scenery. Large.
shaded yard; pleasant and nicely fur
nlsned rooms. Plenty OF ice. milk. ana
fresh vegetables. First-class fare. Terms.
so per month for adults: SO Tor children
and servants. Special rates.
Mrs RIVES HOFFMAN,. Proprietress
ie l7,2l, 24&2S M0ntyale. Va
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&c 2o52t)
ALTON HOUSE.

This Popular Summer Resort
OPENED JUNE lST.
Address JAMES II. COOLIDGE.
Alton Depot, Nelson County, Va.
fc l6-lna
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-21
SUMMER RESORTS.
A DELIGHTFUL SUMMER prso, mr..

THE SOUTHSIDE FEMALE. INsT1rlrr..
DURKEVILLE. VA.
Inis pleasant place viii be ono, H..
Doarders I'LL the opening OF the sebo ay'
IN September. Boarders have free accSs.
70 the famous Harris Anti-Dyspoptic anS
Tonic Springs. whose waters 10
wrought such wonderful curcs G6oS
i0re, comfortable rooms. and nlodsrs,fs
terms. Send for circulars
10 l9-eodlm p-c,'r9.'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-21

Orders for printing sent TO the Dispatch
Company win be given prompt attention.
and the style OF work and prtcss wiz DO
sure TO please you
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-21

Miss Lucy w. Lewis, Of Randolph.
Mass, a welI-known and highly
respected lady, writes, under date
of January 2. 1896: Il can speak
only in praise OF Ripans Tabules.'
] am troubled by what my physician
has called Nervous Dyspepsia. My
work-that OF a school-teacher-ofte
brings on n state Of intense
nervousness, which prevents
digestion, and results In severe
headaches. / have found that, by
watching my feelings. and taking
a Tabule with meals-as l feel
myself becoming tired and nervous
] get relief at the time and prevent
further trouble. 1 have derived
much benefit during the time 1 have
used them. and do not intend to be
without them"
Ripans Tabules are sold by druggists
II by mail II the price 90 cents a box
S sent to The Ripans Chemical Com
AMY, no. 10 Spruce street. New York
sample vial. 10 cents.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-21
WANTED.

A FEW MORE BoARDERs; GOOD
ooms, shade. water and board; near
car-line. FOREST-HILL PARK, care
Dispatch. je H-lt'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-21
WANTED.

BOARDBRS FOR THE SUMMER
at Chesterfield Courthouse. three miles
from depot. Apply TO Mrs. NJ. l.. CHEAT.
HAM. 10 18th. 81, IN&ThN'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-21
VARIETY SPRINGS, VA
LlrmA sPRGs HOTEL,

AMELIA COURTHOUSE. VA.
will open under new management In first
class style, JUNE Is, 1896 / guarantee
TO the public my best efforts for tho
amusement and comfort OF guests. For
forms, &c, address
FLOYD w. TUCKER, Manager,
Amelia Courthouse. Va.
nv Q. ShlR,ThtlvI
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-21
VIRGINIA REACH.

cottage during July. Home comforts, and
good table. For particulars, address Mrs.
GEORGE l.. MARSHALL, Virginia
Beach. te N-1ts
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wkNTIsD-

SUMMER BOARDERs IN THE CoUN-
try. Near Lees Station, which IS TWEEN
yard. Fruit. ice. etc. Terms. 81 per monihi
children half price. References exchanged.
Mrs. MARY CALLS. Jefferson POST
Onice. Powhatan county, Va. Je l-Suic
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-21
SUMNER RESORTS.
DOARDERs WANTED.

A NICE SUMMER REsoRr
Healthy location: good water. Also
mineral water. Good Accommodation
Terms moderate. Address Mrs. ID l.
Va. ., ~ Ii.a'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-21
STOCKTON HOTEL

CAPE MAY, NEW JERSEY.
Open from June eth to September octh The most
elegant ana spacious on the coast, every facility
and requisite for the comfort and conyenienca -
guests. Private baths. plumbing perfect. Aorcau's
celebrated orchestra OF eighteen pieces. Send for
illustrated booklet. HORACE NJ CAKE, Prom
and The Normandie, Washington, d. O.
.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-21

DELIGHTFUL CLIMATE.
CHARMING SCENERY,
HEALTHGIVING WATERS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-21

For Catalogue, address
j. S. CRAIG.
my 10-Su12t Goshen Bridge Va
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-21
MOUNTAIN VIEW INN

bbtsu. Ttl&yV2 I'm
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-10-30
wATsoN,s DELAYED LETTER.
The Mystery Surrounding 1t Not Yet
Cleared Up.

Washington, Oct 29.--The mystery Of
the Watson letter is not yet quite cleared
up. Secretary Edgerton, Of the national
populist committee. to-day. replying to
Mr.. Watson's statement that he cd
gerton) could explain the delay in the
delivery to Senator Butler of the missing
letter of acceptance OF Mr.. Watson, said:
"The only reply have to that statement
is to oppose to 1t the testimony of the Sem
ate postmaster, that neither the person.
al, nor the official mail of Senator Butler
is delivered to me. never saw MIR. Wat
sons letter until Monday morning last
when Mr.. Butler called me up to his house
and read it to me.
NO" he said in reply to question, II
have no copy of the letter to make public,
nor am l authorized to state the substance
of its contents. Senator Butler
told me he received the letter on Satur-
Gay night last
This date being accepted as being cor
rectly stated as to when the letter reach
ed Senator Butler, the mystery surround
ing the non-delivery of the document still
remains partly unexplained, inasmuch as
twice subsequent to that time Senator
Butler told representatives of the South
ern Associated Press that he had not yet
Delays in the delivery of insufficiently
stamped communications to senators AND
representatives in congress are by no
means unusual They arise frequently
from the lack of business methods on the
part of congressman themselves in the
matter of small dues and charges. In
sufficiently stamped letters to senators or
representatives are held at the city post
office until the Senate or House postmas-
ter sends the amount of the short
age. The Senate and House postmasters,
owing to their inability to collect these
amounts from the members, especially In
recess, are in no. hurry to advance
amounts due and this may be the ex-
PLANTATION why Mr.. Watson's letter to Sen
ator Butler, being a stamp or two defi-
cient, may have lain in the Washington
postoffice eight days after its arrival here
Nevertheless, there seems to be much in
the incident which has not been salts
factorily cleared up.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-10-30
NEGROES AGAIN DUPED.
Hundreds Caught by "a Fraudulent
Pension Scheme.

Hundreds Caught by "a Fraudulent
Pension Scheme.
Jackson, Miss, Oct. "a few smart
and INSCRIPTIONS Mississippi negroes or
ganized some time since what they call
an ex-slave pension association, and are
doing a land office business, judging from
the complaints To-day forty or fifty
negroes from Simpson county came to
Jackson to attend "state convention" of
the ex-slaves. but found no meeting and
no one to tell them where they will get
the pension money they expected. They
ioined the numerous clubs organized in
their county, paying a small initiation fee
of cents monthly dues, each club being
assessed 50 cents for the state associa-
ton. with the understanding that as soon
as they established the fact that they were
ex-slaves they would receive a pension of
800 to $500 cash. according TO age, and
from $s. to SIS per month hereafter They
now see they have been duped again, and
saw they will prosecute the leaders before
the federal court. They had been told that
Wash Newman of jackson was here and
are after his scalp. A negro named Gabe
Easterling was their local organizer and
Is said to have made considerable money
ont OF his dupes.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-10-30
OSBORNE WINS IN THE CAUCUS
HE GETS 124 VOTES AGAINST AZ
FOR FRASER.

In the Senate the Latter Received
Only Five Vote s-The Nomination
Not Made Until 1850 O'Clock This
MOTning-Nlr. Fraser Not Present
When the Result Was Announced,
But MIR. Osborne's Friends Give
Him an Ovation.
Atlanta, Ca. Oct. $3.50 a. NV. w.
Osborne was nominated for solicitor gen.
eral of the Eastern circuit by the demo-
cratic caucus Of the legislature this morn
ing. The nomination was made at 1850
o'clock, after all the other nominations
for judges and solicitors had been made,
except in the Oconee circuit.
Mr.. Osbone received 124 votes and Mr.
Fraser, his opponent, AZ.
The contest was the most exciting before
the present legislature, and the result was
waited for this morning by large num-
Der of the friends of both sides who gath
cred in the cloak room and lobby. Mr..
Osborne himself, watched the action of
the caucus from high perch on top of the
postoffice enclosure, where he could see
through window. Mr.. Fraser was not
in the crowd when the fight ended.
Mr.. Osborne's friends gave him an ova-
tion, and both inside the hall and on the
outside, celebrated his victory by shouts
of applause.
Senator Geiger voted for Mr.. Osborne,
while Messrs. Meldrim Duncan and Nc
Donough stood by Mr. Fraser.
In the Senate, Mr.. Fraser received only
five votes.
Following is a complete list of the
judges and solicitors nominated by the
caucus:
Albany Circuit-W. N. Spence. judge;
W. E. Wooten. solicitor.
Atlanta Cireuit-J. H. Lumpkin, Judge;
c. D. Hill. solicitor.
Augusta Circuit-W. H. Davis, solicitor.
Blue Ridge Circuit-George f. Gober,
Judge; Thomas Hutchinson, solicitor.
Brunswick Circuit-John w. Bennett,
solicitor; w. M. Toomer solicitor unex-
pired term.
Chattahoochee Circuit-w. B. Butt,
Judge; S. P. Gilbert, solicitor.
Cherokee Circuit-A. w. FIte, judge;
S. P. Maddox, solicitor.
Coweta Circuits. w. Harris, judge;
T. A Atkinson, solicitor.
Eastern Circuit - Robert Falligant,
| Judge; w. w. Osborne, solicitor.
Flint Circuit.-O. II. B. Bloodworth, so
| licitor.
! Macon Circuit-W. II. FELTON,, judge;
Robert Hodges, solicitor.
Middle Circuit-B. T. Rawlins, solicitor.
! Northern Circuit-Seaborn Reese, judge
! r. H. Lewis, solicitor.
Ocmugee Circuit-EI. G. Lewis, solici-
tor.
Patoula Circuit-H. c. Sheffield, judge;
| j. r. Irwin. solicitor.
Rome Circuit-W. NJ. Henry, judge; M.
r. Wright, solicitor.
Southern Circuit--W. G. Thomas, solici-
| tor.
Southwestern Circuit-W. H. Fish,
| Judge; F. A Hooper, solicitor
Stone Mountain Circuit. S. Gambler,
Judge; w. T. Kimsey, solicitor.
Western Circuit-C. H. Brandt, solicit
| tor.
Oconee Circuit-C. C. Smith, judge.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-10-30
HIGH RATES FOR MONEY.
The FURRY Fails to Materially Af-
feet the Prices of Stocks,


New York, Oct. 29.-The restriction of
accommodation by banks was the chief
factor in the money market furry to-day.
Loans have been called in some Instances
In preparation for possible demand for
funds over Sunday. At the opening 10
per cent was bid for call money in the
stock exchange, and although few loans
were made at that figure, there were no
offers at any rate, and borrowers became
more urgent in their efforts TO obtain ac-
commodation, so that shortly after noon
money loaned at 50 per cent. In the after
noon banks that had to loan money in the
morning cancelled their contracts max
ing the situation worse, and no money
appeared from any source, until the rate
reached 60 per cent. Then lenders sup
pned part of the demand at the figures.
RMS had little effect, and the rate quick
~ advanced to 100 per cent, the rate be-
ing paid on some loans to be carried over
until Wednesday. AT the extreme rate
money Tor the first time appeared in large
quantities. Banks, however, loaned money
freely TO regular customers at per cent.
on the basis of the volume of business
DONE but were not disposed to furnish
accommodations to outsiders
The high rates for money had but small
erect on the prices for stocks, and there
was no excitement on the exchange.
A leading bank president, in speaking
or the advance in money rates said that
the people most eager to have their money
In hand and have it in the best money
that exists are the smaller savings bank
depositors. "These people," he said, "are
losing their interest on deposits while Sc
curing their principal in gold.
BFyan tells them that they want sill
yer, put their actions say they want gold.
There is nothing like run on the saw
ings banks, but there is a drain"
Another well-known banker is quoted
as follows: THE high rates for call loans
are caused by the shifting of loans by
those who wish to- strengthen them
selves, banks particularly, and depositors,
and by the usual contraction incidental
to preparation for the November dis
bursements on interest payments.
''It is only right that those who have
been so negligent as to leave the arrange
ment of their loans to this late day should
be made to pay something for the money
they require One reason for the condi-
ton of the money market to-day is the
circumstances that if bank should have
debit balance in the clearing house
statement on Saturday, according to US
age, it could not call any loans on that
day. If it called loans on Monday it
would not get the money until after cleo
| tion day"
Gold received to-day per steamship
| Havel, amounting to 81, ,235, 900, was all de-
| posted, by the houses receiving it, with
| the sub-treasury before noon. The ac-
| ton of the bankers alluded to in placing
| their gold with the government to-day
was regarded by many as an indication
that this boarding process has about run
| its course, and this theory was partly
borne out by a decrease in the demand for
| gold over the counters of the bullion deal
ers.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-10-30
EXPLOSION IN A COAL NINE.
Six and Probably More Men Lose
Their Lives.

Wlikesbarre, Pa, Oct. 29.-,A heavy ex-
plosion Of gas occurred in the south
Wllkesbarre shaft Of the Lehigh and
Wilkesbarre Coal Company shortly after
/ o'clock this afternoon. So great was
the force of the explosion that 1t shock
the surface for a half mile round. The
mine is now on fire. 1t was not in opera
tion and only about a dozen men were
at work, six Of whom have been hoisted
to the surface. They escaped with slight
bruises, but were so excited that nothing
could be learned from them more than
that an explosion had taken place In a
portion Of the mine, some distance from
where they had been at work.
A party of rescuers went down in the
mine and found IL a hard task TO reach the
spot where the explosion occurred, owing
to the mine being filled with gas. Two
OF them were overcome and died in a
very few minutes. They were william
r. Jones, a fire boss In the employ OF
the company for the past twenty-five
years, and John Josephs a mine FORE
man. Both leave families.
Four others who had been at work in
a rock tunnel when the explosion oc-
Cured, are now known to be dead. They
are Joseph Worth. fire boss, James Her
ring, a laborer. William Lacey, q con-
tractor, and Thomas owens, rock miner,
There are more men in the mine whose
fate Is uncertain.