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Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1896-01-11
FOUR MEN KILLED.
shocking Accident In the New Luke
Fld1cr Coat Mine.

Shocking Accident In the New Luke
Fldlcr Coat Mine.
While four workmcn were being lower.
cd into the new shaft Of the Luke Fidlcr
mine near Shamokin, Pa, the "billy."
which balances the elevator and which,
weighs 1000 pounds, fell upon them with.
ont warning. They were instantly killed.
their bodies being crushed 80 horribly as
to make them almost unacceptable. The
shaft bucket In which the four men met
their sudden death was guided by big
cross pieces and arms. known as the
billy" The wire rope passed through
this billy" and It Is supposed that Ice
had formed on the rope. The bucket pass.
ed the Ice In safety, but the chilly" was
caught by It md the bucket had descend.
cd several hundred feet before the heavy
weight caused the Ice TO give way and al.
lowed the "billy" to fall upon the men.
This collicry had been idle since Oct. 4,
1904. when the mine was set on fire by
careless workman and six lives were lost,
four of the bodies not being recovered for
nearly Il year.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1896-01-11
NEW PHASE OF VENEZUELAN ROW
Granville Correspondence Attracts
Attention In Great Britain.

Granville Correspondence Attracts
Attention In Great Britain.
The dispatch to the London Daily
Chronicle from Its special commissioner
at Washington, giving hitherto unpublish.
cd correspondence between the Govern.
ments of Great Britain and Venezuela
during the period between November,
$40, when Robert Schomburgk was ap.
pointed to survey the western territory Of
British Guiana, and April, 1Sl2, when
Great Britain finally removed the bound.
ary posts which be had set ut various
points In that territory to form the so.
called Schomburgk line, II attracting
much attention here. The Chronicle calls
Il "momentous dispatch" and heads II,
"A New Face to the Controversy; the
SchoMburgk Limo Useless. Some Start.
ling Dispatches" A foreign Office official
said that the correspondence quoted was
correct $50 far as II goes" and added |:
but there Is much which IL unpublished,
especially the letters of Senior Fortique
1.-THE Venezuelan minister to Great Britain
at the tinie). These give different light
upon the whole matter. We might, for
instance, take portions Of Secretary
Olney's document and transform II into
n statement which would be entirely an.
tngonistic to the American side Of the
question"
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1896-01-11
THE OREGON NEARLY READY.
Big Batticship viii Soon BE Prepared
for Active Service.

DIG nOttIcontp Will soon BE Prepared
for Active Service.
The battleship Oregon. being construct.
ell ut San Francisco. will soon be ready
for sea. The last Of the amor plates for
the turrets have been shipped from the
Bethlehem works In the east for the Union
Iron works. and according to the con.
tract the vessel II to be completed within
ninety days after the receipt Of the
plates. The armor for the sponsors and
barbettes has long been PUT in position.
and nearly Nil Of the eight-inch and the
smaller guns have been mounted. The
four thirteen.inch guns that are to BE-
protected by the turrcts cannot be mount
cd until the amor plates are In place.
Ono of the turrets was finished few days
ago. but the big weapons will not be plac.
cd In 1t until both turrcts are ready; then
all that remains to be done to the big ship
Is TO complete that one turret. and 1t will
only require few days after the armor
plates arrive to do the work. The en-.
gines and other machinery of the vessel
have been tested and found to DO per-
feet. and the big battleship can now DO
made ready for service In few DAYS.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1896-01-11
PLEA FOR STATEHOOD.

Convention Of Oklahoma City Appoints
Committee 70 Labor with Congress,
The statehood convention which opened
In Oklahoma City was more largely at.
tended than any Of It's predecessors. Rep.
resentative citizens from every county In
the territory, rs well a. from the Indian
lands. responded to tho roll.call. Gov.
Renfrew was designated as temporary
chairman. Speeches were made declaring
that the time for action on the part Of tho
people had come, and that only with state
hood can the people of Oklahoma secure
free homes and relief from existing
wrongs An influential committee was
appointed to open headquarters In Wash.
ington for the purpose of securing an en-.
abling act during the present session of
the Fifty-fourth Congress. The commit.
tee was instructed to use every possible
effort to that end, on the ground that nm.
less action IL taken at the present ses.
sion 1t may be at least three years before
the people Of Oklahoma can enjoy the
great boon Of statehood.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1896-01-11
FIRE, RUIN AND DEATH.
Explosion Of Fireworks In ct, Lor
Wrecks Three Buildinus.

Explosion Of Fireworks In ct. Louis
Wrecks Three BuiIdings.
With a detonation that was heard two
miles the fireworks stock Of Detwiler 4
Street, a Greenfield, N. j., firm, stored In
the rear Of 300 North I'd street, st. Louis,
exploded Thursday afternoon. -Four per.
sons are dead. six missing, one fatally
injured and thirty.two seriously hurt.
Adjoining buildings were crushed like
paper boxes, and In their fall carried
scores OF inmates down with the ruin.
Windows were broken for blocks around,
and the air was filed with powder smoke,
sparks and flying debris. Two other ex.
plosions followed the first In rapid success.
sioI' completing tho work Of death and
destruction. In addition property loss
Of $1,000 was entailed by Dire.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1896-01-11
Another Now State.

The President on Saturday issued his
proclamation In conformity with the nc,
OF Congress, stating that the people OF
Utah have complied with all of the re,
quirements of the law providing for the
admission of Utah to the Union, and de.
claring that the territory has passed out
OF existence and that Utah Is admitted
to the family of States. Tho people OF
Utah showed an intense interest In every
step made at Washington, and Private
Secretary Thurber was importuned u
telegraph Immediately to Salt Lake the
first news of the signing of the proclama.
ton, and to preserve as a valuable his.
torical relic the pen with which President
Cleveland affixed his signature to the doc.
ument.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1896-01-11
GREAT CRISIS ON.
Widest Run,ors Clrculatcd Regarding
tho Trausvnnl.

Widest RuniOrs Calculated Regarding
the Transvaa1.
The greatest alarm existed In London
Saturday, because no further news had
arrived from the Transvaal. Forty .cigh,
hours had elapsed since tho confirina tio,
OF the report Of the capture of DIR. Jane.
son and his invading force by the Beers.
Then came a very significant message
from the German Emperor to the presi.
dent OF the Transvaal republic, congratu.
Iating him upon the successful repulse of
the British force. This aroused q storm
OF indignation In Great Britain, which
was quickly succeeded by a feeling of up.
prehensiOn over an unconiirmed r,imOr
that an uprising had occurred ut Johan.
nesburg. and that the English were being
driven out. 1t Is believed great crisis
il on
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1896-01-11
Clergy q Unit In Protestina.

prs farkhurst and Butler, New York
divines. protest against the proposed bull
Eight In NOwlin County, South Dakota. A
Deadwood dispatch stated that the fight
was to obtain funds to build Il church; ;
letters OF protest are pouring In from the
-lergy throughout the East.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1896-01-11

William Lincoln and Miss Jane Met.
calf We're married Wednesday ut New
port, Ky, by County Judge Bennett.
The groom is 30 and the bride rs. The
young people had attended Il watch might
service. On the way home something
was said about leap year. Miss Metcalf
proposed marriage and Lincoln accepted.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1896-01-11
Prairie Fires DO small Damaye

courier arrived ut Turon, Kan, from
iuka and the burned district, who says
that nothing was burned but weeds and
some personal property. The town of
luka was saved by firing against II. 30
far no fatalities have been reported. The
ire Is out and no further apprehension
are felt.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1896-01-11
For Two Revenue cutters,

Senator Cullom introduced In the Sen.
ate bill providing for the construction
and equipment of two steam revenue cut.
tiers for service on the great lakes, the
cost not to exceed 100000 for each YES.
sci. Also bill providing for the con.
struction and equipment of two steam rev.
enue cutters for service on the Pacific
coast, the cost of same not to exceed a..
600 each.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1896-01-11
DEPRESSION AT THE END.
Many Failures Mark tho Year 1903 In
Trade.

Trade.
Il. q. Dun & Co.'s Weekly Review of
Trade says: 1.-THE commercial failures
during the complete year 1906 number 49,.
1O1, against 1855 In 1904, but the aggre.
gate Of liabilities Is slightly greater, S173,.
10000, against ST., 002, $50. so that the
average per failure Is $13,124. against
$12,45S In 1904. The bright promise Of.
fcred by a large decrease In the first quar-.
ter was followed by small increase In
the second and third quarters and q large
increase In the last quarter Of the year.
In that quarter also the deferred liabili.
ties to each firm IN business increa sc,i,
and also the proportion of deferred liabili.
ties to payments through clearing
houses"
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1896-01-11
Armed Men Guard cIa,m,.

1t Is estimated that five hundred claims
In the Cripple Greek district on which
owners have failed to do full assessment
work In 1895 have been jumped. Al.
though armed men are holding claims In
all the outlying portions of the district
no fights have yet been reported.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1896-01-11
Big Firm Assigns,

The Solicitors Loan aud Trust Com
pany Of Philadelphia, Pa, of which Rich
ard w. Clay Is president, made an assign
ment to Col. I. Dewitt Cuyler, one of
the directors. The trouble came through
the outside operations Of j. Il. Ritter, who
has charge of the conipany's real estate
department. lie IL said to have fioated a
series OF drafts In the Tradesmen's Ma.
tiOnal Bank for New York man.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1896-01-11

At Columbus, o., the main part Of tho
Franklin County Children's Home was
damaged by fire to the amount of about
$4,000 The east and west wings re!
main intact. One hundred and thirty
children were safely marched out The
fire originated near the top of the building
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1896-01-11
Looks Like a Maiia Murder.

At Grafton, near Lcctonin, o., two
Italian brothers. who slept together In the
same bed. were awakened by three mask.
cd men, two of whom held one of the
brothers. while the third stabbed the other
brother to death. Robbery does not seem
to have been the motive for the crime, ay
several hundred dollars In the house was
not touched. 1t IL believed the deed was
instigated by the Malta. The three men
pscnuptl
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1896-01-11
Germans and Britain r,uht.

Disorders occurred In the east end Of
London Monday night, growing out Of
the fact that the German and Dutch sail.
Ors about the docks were Kissed aud mo.
Tested. The windows In the shops kept by
German Jews were broken, and several
German clubs were closed.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1896-01-11
Children Burned to Death.

Two children of Abram Leonard were
burned to death six miles south of Dallas,
Texas. Mr.. and Mrs. Leonard were at
church, n mile from their house. which
caught fire from some unknown cause.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1896-01-11
Forgcr Ward Piead. Not (,uiltx.

A. *. Ward, who stands indicted for
forgery Of paper aggregating nearly $780,
OOO. pleaded not guilty In the Memphis,
Tenn, criminal court. Ward was re.
manded back to Jail to await trial. the
date Of which has not yet been fixed.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1896-01-11
Big Suit Dismissed.

In New York, Judge Lacombe granted
motion to dismiss the suit brought by
the Prescott and Arizona Central Rail
road against the Atchison, Topeka and
Santa Fc Railroad for sS,25O,00O
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1896-01-11

Tho Turkish Government has &C.
cepted the offer of the representatives Of
the powers to mediate between the porto
and the insurgents Of ZeitOun, who arc
surrounded by Turkish troops.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1896-01-11
Britl4h CAPTAIN Lost at Sea.

The british steamer Ardle arrived ut
New York from Haytian ports with her
colors at half-mast In memory. of her late
commander, Captain Bachelor, who was
washed overheard and lost at SEQ
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1896-01-11
Very Buoy at NicuraRus.

A more important issue than that over
the Venezuelan boundary may be raised
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-12-13

members OF the fraternity whose physical nhrm-
lies appeal to our deepest sympath
When the children leave the main building the
wards now occupied by them will Ice used for the
adults who are physically unable care for
themselves. and the trustees hop. be- able to ac-
cep all worthy applicants whom The State law will
allow them TO receive.
Tht last month"; rcpor, OF the superintendent
shows los Inmates under the care OF the trustees.
not think the craft desires them compete
keeping cost down To the lowest penny and
quantity rather than the price OF all goods fur
nshed 10 the Home.
The trustees feel very proud OF the work OF this
or money they have done 50 without drawing on
the Reserve Fund which now amounts to nearly
500 90.
The new building Is about - feet from the main
building and T. connected with il by a covered
corridor. the basement being Intended for Il play
ground for the children ana Will accommodate
fully seventy Of the little ones. Through the room
gained by this memorial building the HON. Itself
VIII now accommodate about 90 persons. The
trustee have also added a story TO the dining
room annex. which gives them seventeen adIi-
t.onai rooms and all this by the excellent manage
mcnt or the trustees has been accomplished for
less money (by s2ov'pl than contemplated by
the Grand Lodge. The entire cost Of all these i'm
provemenis Will be- paid for from the various be-
quests left by kind-heartrI and benevolent
brethren. and also by the NdOw OF German Cotton,
OF Eastern Star Lodge No o21
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-12-13
IN THE SEVENTH DISTRICT.

The Masters and Past Masters Of the Seventh
District and many Grand Lodge officers gathered
I'm cop,stonc Lodge Wednesday night to honor one
them all in "A very happy and fccitous manner.
especially the ID. u. OF the district. X. W. Allen
williams who addressed the brethren. and the
Grand Treasurer. r. W William j. Mcdonald. who
upon being escorted 10 the East. asked W. Will
lam J. Wiley to present X. W William J. Mat
thews l. H. d.. and said 10 him. in part: THE
Seventh District IL called the lighting district 1t
IL true the lodges In this district aggressive
but they are also progressive and II Is doing much
good ia tn craft with its Square club It's coerie
Of Masicrs and ~ many actiy" Past Masters. and
these aavc Goa. ined to honor you. and commits
stoned me- 10 present you, on their BEHALF this
beautiful bookcase. filled with good works" r. W.
Brother Matthew's replied fcengly. saying Il
appreciate your kind words and | appreciate
irict. II has been often said that men make Ma
sonry what IL H., but Masonry makes men. Ma =
sonry has made a man OF me. Nothing touches
the chords Of the human heart tcnderly. so
by friend. and when II sounds In our ears at
the hour OF distress and depression. and shall
never forget the kind words spoken 10 me- by my
friends BY my brethren OF the Mystic Tie
Brethren. | shall appreciate these books as com
ing from You. and my friends. and when that
slender thread call life shall be- severed. they
Will remain with my children and be cherished by
them as coming from those who loved me- r. ".
James 49, GilIIc and r. ". Levi s IIuIse also ad-
dressed the brethren In very fclictous and interest
ing speeches. X. W. stephen D. Ahleck Thomas
Moore. William Thomson, John w Allison and
many more X. VS. wei! every Master and
ever many Past Masters. OF the Seventh were
present to show their appreciation OF the worth of
X. W. Brother Matthew'S
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-12-13
ROYAL IRCH ITEMS.

STANDARD Chapter conferred the Royal Arch Degree
with precision and strict adherence to the standard
ritual r. Companion Blase the u. f.. presided and
was assisted by r. r. A. Muchsam. Powell: and f.
David McKels.y. X r.. Beriholf. Grand X, OF New
Jer,ey also visited Standard. TO witness the good
work.
Jerusalem CHAPTER No gave the ROYAL Arch De-
hree with ali the ecIi and ceremonial for which this
chapter IL known I'm capuar circles. Al! the stars
OF the Rte assemble here either TO assist IN IN" work
or witness the ceremony. On tits OCCASION T. e.
Oliver TwIss presided with John X. Gardner by his
side. md Companion Tres,.a Ar G. OF H.. and X. r.
Albert Maxne,1. r. iIoNe Kinds and NJ r Philip
Tobias lOok.fs
Metropolitan Chapter conferred the Royal Arch
Degree upon several classes al the last conyocation
The g! p. T.. a. Rosenberg. invited T.. j.. David
Mci<elsey To the East who worked the d"gre" IN
his usual good form ~. assisted by VI. f.
Companions Fitch. England. Tobias and II. l.ewen-
stein OF No / 49, and Blasa. OF Standard: Combcs
OF Sylvan. and H. Frankfort. OF Empire This
finished mp al the work OF the chapter for the
year which very successful and prosperous
under the able ma nagement OF Il. A. lessenberg.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-12-13
4 VERY NEAT COMPLIMENT.

Tabernacle Lodge No. 59s honored Itself at its
last communication by paying very neat comp-
mon, 10 the venerable old Grand Lodge Tier w.
Audrey Ferguson. who f. "A member OF TabcrnaclH.
In nrescnting the faithful brother with very hand
some Grand Lodge apron
w LANES Allan the Senior Past Master OF the
Iodpc did the honors and on behalf OF the brethren
nj No 5e8 heaped wcll-dcscrved compliments upon
tho devoted head Of Brother Ferguson. and In pre-
so,,py the apron assured him that he has the con-
ndencc and esteem OF all the members OF his own
and other lodges W. Andrew Ferguson WAS con-
sidcrably surprised. and. although not great ora
tor h. managed 10 thank the brethren In most
earnest and suitably expressed words saying how
much he appreciated the gift and the honor con-
f.r-od upon him The Grand Master said the
sneaker is enthroneI In the Grand East. and all the
Grand Lodge looks to him for advice and guidance.
lint tho Grand Tiicr IL OF as much importance at
tho outer door ITO admit no strangers among the
v.orlmcn." and confusion would reign In the craft
sho,,,d the Tier ever neglect his important duty.
Andy was loudly chccrcd ~ the conclusion OF ms
,.,ilv vorv good speech H. W. Edward Nj. J..
Ehcrs. Thomas Moore. Allan Williams ana many
crnrd I odpc officers were present 10 sho" tn.ir
rnspect 10 good old Andy" Ferguson The thiri
I.crce was conferred by w. Master Gregory. az
listed by W Thomas orr and others
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-12-13
ORR DUTY.

Masonry requires OF cve"y member rot only IN
obedience of the moral law; II requires also Of over
member an obedience ana regard TO the Wants ana
snocal,v 10 the surerings OF his brother
rho silvcr chain ~ brotherly love bilds the whole
,, , chain whose links should not becc me- worn
or hroken hy time but with every wave ~ adver-
sity should be strengthened M"sons heart
.houd never be permitted to become careless or
,,,raront TO the wants Of suffering humanity but
,ar down within the nnermost recesscs OF tie heart
ho,,,d snring fountain Of charity-a fountain pure
and bright. plan'"ous ana iree' iouht'l" OF true
d brotherly love Tor every brother afflicted by
adyersity's cruel hr@s =. -, a.. IT,
asonrv requires Of It's yotaries not only that they
,"r iui also that they do their dLty. and while
nrones should De permitted to dEiurb The gooI
and Jealous work IN the hive. the workers must not
nccome impatient Jr weary OF wei,do'ng, but KEEP
w in tho course Of good charity. None more Slori
Oh u" rrn. more Masonic more humane. In large
cities more than in smaller communities the ever
,ai,hfui brother will constantly find work II do;
,a, every one see that II Is done. that our duty as
Wasons is net neglected: what though others are
Sai,nnuent or negecful see that you do your Iuty.
and do It cheerfuliy and Masonically.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-12-13
Az EVENING WITH CRAFTSNAN'S CLUB.

The scientists OF today. with all their researches
and modern discoveries have not yet discovered why
social and peasan, gathering Of gentlemen to enjoy
themselves Is called n smoker" Everybody don't
smoke on these occasions. Some. I, may be true,
drink bu, most Of them chat. sing. rccite listen to
some Ole else singing Last Saturday evening the
'faismans Club had what is commonly and without
particular reason called a smoker" and the cosey
CLUBHOUSE filed with members and their friends
listening TO each other. and especially listening TO
rome excellent talent which had been gathered III
~ ne members most Of the talent being profess
sonAs ana OF the best In their respective line The
president Il. W. William II. Miller jr.. welcomed
~ ~. guess in an appropriate address the chairman
r. me House Committee. w William A. Miller darcy
!er took charge OF the affair. and the fun began.
sssssing into the early morning hours Everybody
80 more than pleased. the affair was an unqua-
80 success Among the profuson OF the excellent
c rsht were Miss Henschell. Miss Sadie Fox. Miss
Tras houtt, Thomas Ballentyne, Charles @. Seymour
ebm Bryant and Little Puck. the five year odd