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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-08-23
TUNNEL WALL FELL
A Gang Of Workmen Buried Alive
Under the Rocks.
ACCIDENT ON PANHANDLE RAILWAY
Eight Men Were Killed and Five
Others Badly Injured.
WERE WORKING AT NIGHT

PITTSBURG. Pa. August 23-Eight men
were killed and five more badly injured.
two fatally. at the Carnegie tunnel on thu
CHARTERS division of the Panhandle rail-
way last night. The accident was due to
the wall of the tunnel caving in. The dead
are:
b. L. Jones, foreman, Ashland, Va: Fe-
lix Mills, laoorer. Glendale, Pa; Fehciono
Delsijnor, laborer, Heidelberg. Pa; An
tonio Lestrappo, laborer, Plttsburg: Vito
Volpe, labOrer. Pittsburg; Beniamino Ro-
mi, laborer, Pittsburg; Tomaz walasczy,
laborer, Pittsburg; Domenico Grueva, la
bcrer Pittsourg.
Injured:
Geo. Slack, brakeman, Carnegie; William
Wade, colored
Several Italian laborers were slightly
hurt, but their names gre not known.
Work Done at Night.
The men were part OF a gang of sixty
eight employed by Casparino Paris. a con-
tractor from Columbus Ohio. They were
engaged in tearing out the tunnel on the
Charters Valley branch of the Panhandle
I ad. lust west of the town OF Carnegie.
The work was being done entirely at might
in order not to interfere with traffic during
the day. It had progressed for about q
month without accident, and was nearing
completion.
Last night the gang of workmen were
engaged in loading the train. used In haul
ing out the dirt from the tunnel A blast
had been set of about an hour before.
The men were preparing to pull down
| the west wall of the tunnel. had fixed a
rope for this purpose and were preparing
to drill some holes IN IL for blasting. Sud-
denly the wall fell over on them. Every
man standing at that end of tie big exca-
vation was buried alive.
Without an instants hesitation the other
workmen at once began the work of res
cue.
Felix Mills was one of the first taken out.
He was still living and was sent TO his
home in Glendale. He died there about
three hours later.
The colored man Wade was next rescued.
A special train brought him TO the West
Pennsylvania Hospital at once, but IL 10
not thought he will live. The other bodies
We're recovered rapidly after that
Seven of the men were taken out dead.
Most oil the men employed on the work
are Italians.
The dead were taken to the Carnegie
morgue and prepared for burial.
/ The tunnel Is now entirely cleared of the
debris and no other dead or injured were
found.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-08-23

ers, 81. .35: for 3-pounders. IS cents, and for
1-pounders. 81 cents.
The Lincoln iron works-;'or 1-pounders,
65 cents.
Thomas Shaw, Philadelphia-For G-pound-
ers, 4.33 each.
l.. Schutter & Co, PhIladelphia-For G.
FOUNDERS, S1.30; for 3-pounders 50 cents,
and for 1-pounders, As cents.
American B. II. D. and Sewing Machine
Co.-For G-pounders, S2.S7; for 3-Iounders,
Sl97, and for 1-pounders, - cents.
Z. J. Smith & Co.-For 3-pounders 81. .o5.
c. M. Broderick-For 6-pounders, 99
cents; for 8-pounders. 80 cents, and for l.
Founders, SO cents.
Mannesman Tube Co.-For 6-pounders,
SI35: for 3-pounders, IS cents, and for l.
Founders, So cents.
Fails Riverton Machinery Company-For
6-pounders, $I15; for 3-pounders, 75 cents.
and for 1-pounders, 40 cents.
United States Projectile COMPANY of New
YORK, two bids-For 6-pounders 81 % and
Sl3ti2. and for 3-pounders 81 IA and 81 22L5
Drlggs-Seabury Gun and Ammunition
company, Derby. Conn, two bids-For c.
FOUNDERS, S1.34 3-5 and 81 1895: for g.
Founders, 81 4-5 cents and 20 As cents, and
Ior 1-pounders, 491s cents and Az. cents
inns company offered the following rates
IN case they received the whole order: For
o-pounders, S119 $40; for 3-pounders, 76Ih
cents, and for 1-pounders 43 $40 cents
Ihe American Ordnance Company of
Bridgeport, Conn, two bids-For 6-pound-
ers, 81 % and SI16; for 3-pounders, Il cents
and 80 cents.
Ali the bidders expressed their ability to
begin the deliveries within a reasonable
time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-08-23
EVACUATION OF CUBA.
Admiral Sampson and General Butler
Confer With Mr.. Moore.


Confer With Mr.. Moore.
Ter, two of the members of the Cuban mill
tary commission, held an extended confer
ence today with Assistant Secretary Moore
at the State Department Major General
Wade, the other member of the commits
sion, was not present. The purpose Of the
conference was to talk over the general
features of the forthcoming work of the
commission. The final instructions will be
completed In about two days, and will be
given to the commissioners in strict con-
fidence for their personal guidance.
The Cuban commission will sail on the
9th of September, according to present cal
culations. 1t may go either from New York
or Fort Monroe, this matter not having
been determined. The commission will
make the trip on the New York, Admiral
SIMPSONS flagship If she can be made
ready in time, and 1t Is believed that there
Will be no difficulty on this score. Some
additional room must be made for the off,
GERS General Butler will be accompanied
by two aids, and it is probable that General
Wade, chairman of the commission, will
have three.
Admiral Sampson says that the mines will
be removed from Havana harbor before the
commission enters. tits not known wheth-
er the United States will insist also that
Morro Castle be put under its control, but
at all events the New York is not to be
subjected to the chance of disaster SINH
lar to that of the Maine.
Admiral Sampson win probably leave
washington today. after another confer
ence with the President. General Butler
intends going away tonight.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-08-23
scHLEY's CONDITION IMPROVES.
Suffering From Nervous Exhaustion
and ReactiOn After Eishting.

WESTPORT, Conn, August 23.-Rear
Admiral w. S. Schley, who has been indis-
posed at the Saugatuck residence of R. S.
Wortley, his son-in-law, was feeling much
improved when representative of the AS
sociated Press called this morning. The
distinguished officer could not be SEEN His
physician had given strict orders for his
patients close secIusion.
Mr.. Wortley, however, announced that
the admiral had passed comfortable night
and this morning was SO far improved as
to render it possible for him to leave his
room and breakfast with the family Later
in the day 1t is proposed to take the ad-
rniral on a carriage drive The report tnat
the patient is suffering from a Santiago
contracted fever is announced to be errone-
Gus.
DR.. j. G. Gregory stated this morning
that no symptoms of fever have been dis
covered. He characterizes it as nervous
exhaustion and the reaction incident upon
sudden relief from the exciting events
of the past few months
Admiral Schley purposes to go to WASH
ington tomorrow If possible
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-08-23
WANT PHILIPPINES HELD
General Feeling Among Eastern Business
Men.
Senator HansbrOuEh Speaks of the
widespread Sentiment In Favor
of Territorial Expansion.

'I have been SURPRISED in meeting prom
irent business men in the east in the last
thirty DAYS" said Senator Hansbrough to
a Star reporter today, ito find almost a
uranimity of feeling in favor of holding the
Philippines. Al first 1 supposed it was
merely the outcome of enthusiasm over the
success of our arms and to keep the nag
wherever it mas been planted. but find the
sentiment in favor of territorial expansion
is growing.
II doubt, however If people who are
evincing enthusiasm over this question at
the present time have stopped to consider
that to retain control of the Philippines
contemplates a standing army of perhaps
40, coo to $1,000 men, 1000 miles away from
home. with enormous expenses for the con-
struction of garrisons, etc.
Question of IA Protectorate.
THE serious part of 1t. to my mind, is
that if we do not take the Philippines. the
several foreign powers now seeking con-
troll will undertake to plant themselves In
the islands. and the whole eastern ques-
ton, so called, will be transferred to the
Philippines, and for some time to come will
revolve about them l presume that some
amicable arrangement could be entered into
on the part of the United States with the
foreign nations which are reaching out for
power in the new territory, whereby a joint
piotectorate could be agreed to. giving
France. England, Germany and Russia the
same privileges that we will ask
'Of course this plan comedies the continu-
ance of Spanish sovereignty over the ISL
ands but in my judgment would result in
the ultimate dismemberment of the islands
and their ownership by the several powers
mentioned
Senator Hansbrough's visit to Washing
ton is in behalf of the North Dakota, South
Dakota and Montana regiments of the Sd
Volunteer Cavalry, known as Griggsby's
Rough Riders. These men do not want to
be mustered out, but desire to go to Cuba
or Porto Rico.
Senator Hansbrough learned that the War
Department has concluded to muster out all
the volunteer cavalry. 1t may be possible
to dismount those cavalrymen who want to
remain in the service and keep them as in
fantrymeu.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-08-23

tions await them. 1t was originally intend
ed that the Olivette should return to Sant1,
ago for disabled soldiers, but ii was found
expedient and advisable to change the ar
rangement, as above indicated.
Quartermaster's Department.
Maj. Edward E Robbins, quartermaster,
United States Volunteers, is relieved from
0uty at Chickamauga Park, Ga, and will
proceed at once to New York city, N. Y.
and report in person to Col. Amos S. KIM
ball, depot quartermaster for assignment
to duty as quartermaSter and acting COM
IT issary of subsistence on the quartermas-
ter's steamer Mobile, now at that place
Mai. Robbins will assume charge OF SAID
steamer and perform all duties pertaining
to the auartermaster'S and subsistence Ge-
pa rtments while on board thereof, and Will
proceed thereon to such point or points as
may be designated by Col. kimball- The
future movement of this steamer will be
governed by orders issued by proper au-
thCrity after reaching destinations. VIII n
troops are embarked on the steamer nam
ed. Maj. Robbins will be under the direc-
ton of the commanding officer thereof.
Col Amos S. Kimball, Quartermasters
department will report in person to the
commanding general, Department of the
East for assignment to temporary duty as
chief quartermaster OF that department.
during the absence on leave CT Col. James
Gilliss.
First Lieut.. George LeR. Irwin, 5th Ar
tillery is detailed for duty as 4uartermas-
ter and commissary of the United States
army hospital ship Relief, now at New
York city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-08-23
REPUBLICANS GETTING READY.
preparing Material for the Congress
s1OnaI Campaign.

Representative McCleary of Minnesota,
who is at present in charge of the republi-
can congressional committee headquarters
at the Normandie Hotel, was busily en-
gagged this morning when a Star reporter
called. He said that large amount Of new
campaign material was being prepa1 ed
and that the handbook was nearly ready
for distribution. Representative George w.
Prince OF the Galesburg. ILL.,. district. was
q visitor at the committee headQuarter.i and
reported propitious prospects for republican
success out his way.
1t Is expected by the republicans that the
democrats will make an attempt to use
some Of the events in connection with the
recent War as issues In the campaign. and
tne former are already prepared to meet
them The distribution of speeches and
other campaign documents will shortly be-
gin IN earnest when the character Of the
literature demanded In the various Sec
tions has been indicated by these most in
terested.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-08-23
WRECKED BY TELESCOPE
Fast Mail Crashes Into Deadhead Train
Near Bowie.
Accident on ID. and p. Railroad mt
1890 O'Clock Todny-pul1man
Sleeper Demolished.

While running at a forty-mile rate at
1890 o'clock this morning, the fast mail
westbound on the PENNSYLVANIA railroad
crashed into the rear end of a 'deadhead"
train just north of Bowie, and eighteen
miles from Washington. A caboose and
stock car containing two race horses and
two attendants and the Pullman sleeper
"Connecticut" were telescoped, the caboose
and stock car being converted into splinters
and strewn alongside the track as though
smashed with pile driver while the sleep
er was thrown to one side of the track and
practically demolished. The engine, No 3,
pulling the fast mail, was badly wrecked
AS If by miracle, no one was killed or
seriously injured. Engineer E. L. Bailey
and Fireman David johnson of the fast
mail saved their lives by jumping after re-
versing the engine, and escaped with
scratches and sprained ankles
The "deadhead train was running as an
extra, without conductor, being composed
of fourteen cars When the grade just be-
yond Bowie was reached the engineer found
it necessary to detach seven cars-three
Pullmans. two day coaches and one stock
car and the cabooSes
Statement of a Horseman.
These cars had been standing on the main
track between half and three-auarters
of an hour, according to Adolphus Wheeler,
one of the men in charge of the race
horses, and he stated that the f1agman did
not start back until just before the fast
mail was heard approaching-tha he did
not get round the curve In his rear before
the mail train bore down upon them.
Conductor Harry Brant of the fast mail,
when asked why the block system. signals
did not prevent the accident, replied:
1T looks odd that the block signals did
not work. L think there was a mistake
somewhere
Fonne Elmore. the colored porter in
charge of the Connecticut leapeJ out the
front door just as the crash came and es-
capped death by q hairs breadth.
]. NJ. Douglas of Baltimore, one of the
passengers, received an ugly wound on the
left cheekbone, and every passenger on the
train was shaken up.
Race Horse Injured.
The two race horses, Emily Farrell and
War Maid" are owned by w. L. Tunsbell
Of 1876 Druid Hill avenue, Baltimore. They
were en- route to the Rockville fair where
they were entered in the races. One of
them, Emily Farrell was so badly in
jured that it will probab bly, snever be able to
again start in race. The War Maid"
jumped from the carsdoor sand ran off into
the woods. At last accounts she had not
been captured.
The wrecking train, arrived from Balti-
more at II 30, and began the work Of open
ing the line. The passengers on the fast
mail were brought tolWashington on train
No. l. arriving here at 10. They took the
delay good-naturedly and were congratulate
ing themselves On their narrow escape
from death. -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-08-23
Personal Mention,

Lieutenant Colonel o. E. Wood COM
missary of subsistence, stationed at Jack
sonviile, is in the city on leave of absence.
Captain c. G. Bradley, Light Battery A,
Georgia Artillery, is in the city.
Captain c. II. Clark of the ordnance de-
partment has reported at the War De-
partment for duty in the office of the chief
of ordnance.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Maurice Low sail for
Europe next Saturday on the Cunard line
steamer Umbria-
Mr.. Ferdinand L. Barnett colored. assist
ant district attorney, Chicago, H., was a
visitor in Judge Mills court today
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-08-23
DETERMINED TO RUN HJu.
Ex-Representatfve SibIey Twice Non
mated by His Former Constituents

Ex-Representatfve SibIey Twice Nom-
mated by His Former Constituents.
Ex-Representative Joseph c. Sibley of
pennsylvania has received an unusual
honor during the last month. Mr. Sibley
was given the democratic nomination for
Congress In the Erie district, in which he
does not live, at the same time he was
nominated in his home district, which he
had previously represented in Congress-
He promptly declined both nominations,
whereupon ne was again nominated by his
home district and his constituents saw that
will not permit him to again decline. He
has persistently said he would not make
the contest. though he is ready to help
some one else in the race for congressional
honorS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-08-23
EIGHTEEN DAWSON MINERS.
They Return with Little Gold Dust
and Fears of Famine.

VICTORIA. B. c.. August 23.-The steam
er City of Seattle has arrived from Alaska
with over a hundred passengers. mostly ex-
cursionists. Among the passengers were
eighteen miners from Dawson with small
amount of gold dust.
Some of the miners from the interior say
that fears are now being entertained of
famine next winter. So far only sixteen
steamers have arrived from ST. Michael
and the river is very low. There are 10000
people in the Klondike The latest reports
from Pine creek and Atlin lake say all the
territory around there is staked out. Sew
eral miners have arrived al the coast with
sacks of gold dust ranging in value from
$500 to $4,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-08-23
ABANDON CAMP THOMAS.
Gen. Breckenridge viii Do Ii as Fast
Possible.

CHICKAMAUGA-CHA Ma
TIONAL MILITARY PARK, Tenn, Au-
gust 23.-The War Department has ordered
General Breckenridge to abandon Camp
Thomas at Chickamauga Park and the gen.
eral is using every means to comply with
the order rapidly as possible as fast
railroads furnish transportation the
men VIII move.
A large number of the regiments have
been ordered to their state capitals. The
others will be sent to Knoxville, Lexington
and Huntsville, Ala.
General Breckenridge will go either to
Knoxville or Lexington.
All that will be left at Camp Thomas WI
be the hospitals where the men are too
sick to be moved and one regiment which
will act as a guard. 1t is not known where
the light artillery and Colonel Grigsby's
Rough Riders will be sent, as no orders re-
lating to them have been issued. The LIST
Maine Infantry broke camp and left for
home today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-08-23
MILLERS MAY CONSOLIDATE.
Those at Minneapolis, Duluth and
New York Discussing Plan.

Those at Minneapolis, Duluth and
New York Discussing Plan.
MINNEAPOLIS, Mimi, August 23.-The
Journal today says:
A proposition has been made for the con-
sclidation of the -four mills Of Minneapolis.
Duluth and New York into one company
and 1t has been formally discussed by the
local millero. A few years ago the mills Of
New York city were consolidated under a
plan suggested by Thomas Mcintyre, senior
member of the firm of Mcintyre & Wardell
Nr. Mcintyre was here g. few days ago and
submitted his proposition. He met officials
of the Washburn- Crosby Company, the
Northwestern Consolidated Company and
others in the trade, and the question was
discussed at length. No agreement has
been reached, but the proposal is still un-
der consideration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-08-23
JAMAICA FOR ANNEXATION
Preparing Plebiseite in Order to Become
Part of the United States.
1t Will BE Addressed to the Hritish
Purliament-Inter-C CO.
Operation Sought.

KINGSTON. Jamaica, August 23.-Coinci-
dent with the West Indian sugar confer
epce, to assemble at Barbados on Septem-
Der for the purpose OF protesting against
sacrifice Of the colonies. Jamaica is pre-
pairing plebiscite to the British parliament
requesting permission to endeavor to ar
range for annexation to the United States.
The promoters of this movement are en-
deavoring to secure inter-colonial co-opera-
ton, but they are not depending upon it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-08-23
GENERAL MILES DELAYED
He Will Not Sail From Porto Rico
Tonight
Troops Illness on the Incrense-There
is No Recuperating Quality
in the Climate.

PONCE. Porto Rico. August 23.-The de-
parture of Gen. Miles. who was to sail to-
night for New Orleans, has been delayed.
illness among the American troops is on
the increase. and there are now nearly a
thousand cases of malaria and dysentery,
With few of typhoid fever.
There is absolutely no recuperatIng prop
erty in the climate, and Surgeon General
Greenle2f has urgently recommended that
the sick be sent north as rapidly as pos
s.ble.
Yellow Fever Rumor.
1t is reported that there is yellow fever
at San Juan, but Surgeon General Grsen-
leafs advices do not confirm the rumor
Last night the heavens seemed ablaze
to the eastward and the fire alarm was
given out. detachment of the Signal
Corps went as far as Santa Isabel but
found all quiet there.
The fire was not located.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-08-23
PANAMA CANALS FUTURE.
An Expert Says American Assistance
is Necessary to Compieta IL

Is Necessary to Complete 1t.
COLON, Colombia, August %, via Calves
ton, Tex, August 23.-Mr. R. G. Ward. the
civil engineer and railway expert, whose
opinion is backed by an extensive personal
knowledge of local canal matters, con-
tributes a. series of articles to the Panama
Star and Herald on the future OF the Pan
anna canal.
He reco Snizes that the present moment
Is critical in he affairs of the canal COM
paEy, and suggests that definite bus.-
resslike proposition" be made, looking to
American participation in the completion
and ownership of the canal
ME. Ward does not believe the canal will
ever be completed without American as
sistance, and he strongly advocates a canal
alCng the Panama route as against the
Nicaraguan canal project.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-08-23
Mr.. McCIeary's Paper Weight.

Representative McCieary, In charge of
the literary department of the republican
congressional committee, has a curious
paper weight on his desk at the committee
headquarters in this city. 1t is made of a
piece of catlinite, better known as the In
dian pfpestone. 1t came from the Indian
pipestone quarries made famous by Long
fellow. and located in the Indian Pipestone
National Park in Minnesota. The quarry
Is in Mr.. McCleary's congressional district
and provides numerous relics of the his
torfc ground
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-08-23

Process by Which JagO VIII BE Tried
Eventually.

LONDON, August 23.-At the Bow street
police court this morning, Sir John Bridge
presiding, j. W. Jago, chief officer of the
White Star steamer Britannia, charged on
a warrant issued at the request of the
United States embassy with mail robbery
and smuggling, was formally discharged
He was Immediately rearrested by the
British authorities on a charge Oh robbery
within the British domnions this arrange
ment having been reached by an agreement
with the United States embassy which
withdrew its request for Jage's extraa-. .lon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-08-23
THE STAR BY MAIL.

Persons leaving the city for any
period con have The Star mailed to
them to any address in the United
States or Canada, by ordering Il at
this Office. IN person or by letter.
Terms: Is cents per week: 25 cents
for two weeks, or 80 cents per
month. Invariably IN advance. Sub
scribers changing their address from
one Post-off3ce to another should
give the last address as well as the
new one.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-08-23
EA-Mfnfster Denby's Return.

SAiI FRANCISCO, Cal, August o.
CHI rles DENLY, late United States minister
to Chira, who has just returned TO This
country after thirteen years of consecd-
tive service at the Chinese capital, is now
on his way to his home. He approves of
the annexation of Hawaii, but refused TO
discuss official affairs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-08-23
DENIED BY MCLEAN.

That He Expects to Succeed Secretary
Alger.
The statement that John r. Mclean
would not interest himself in the Ohio
democratic convention because he was to
succeed Secretary Alger in McKinley's
cabinet is an error, as the following from
Bar Harbor will show:
Please deny in most positive terms the
statement of the Times-Star
JOHN r. MCLEAN"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-08-23
MIR. MuDD RENoMINATED.

Unanimous Action by the Fifth Mary
land Republicans.
LA PLATA. Mo-. May 23.-Congressman
Sydney E. Mudd was unanimously reno,n-
mated here today by the republicans OF the
fifth congressional district Of Maryland.