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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-01-30
TERRIFIC
BOILER
EXPLOSION
In the Steel Department Of the Phil
lips, Nimmick q co.'s Rolling
I'm, Pittsbufsh
Exciting Scenes Among People In
NOiehbofhoOd, Who Rushed to
the Scene Of the Explosion

PITTSBURGH, Pa, Jan. 2s.-The
steel department Of Phillips, Nlmlek &
company's rolling mill on West Carson
street, was completely wrecked and q
dozen men were Injured by the expio-
sion OF a battery OF four large boilers,
The shock Of the bursting boilers was
heard Throughout the lower end Of the
city. and several thousand people were
attracted to the scene OF the accident.
The loss to the plant viii be enormous.
AN the injured men were quickly re-
moved from the ruins. Five were mutt
lated almost beyond recognition and
one or two more deaths may result. The
injured were taken to temporary hos
pitai, hastily provided, and local physi-
clans were summoned to relieve their
suffering. A rescuing party then went
to work searching the wreclcage, which
st is supposed, entOmbs others Of the
worlsmen.
Following is the list Of the most serl-
Gus casualties:
Oead:
simon Holland, fireman. lived near
South Eleventh street, died at the
Homeopathic hospital.
Injured:
DANIEL Noonap, badly cut and scald-
Constantine eaiiaher, badly burned
and cut.
william Kirkpatrick, cut above the
eye, not badly hurt.
Frank Stone, cut over the eyes.
Patrick Daily, cut on the head, not
badly hurt
Jeremiah Collins.
Barney EasterbuFg. cut over the eye,
not badly hurt.
w. T. Cook.
Peter Bynos.
The explosion was one Of the most
terrific that ever occurred in a Pitts
burgh mill. The roof Of the boiler
room was completely lifted from the
building and the flying iron and steel
fell in all directions. Heavy beams and
portions OF the masonry were thrown
from the foundations.
The men were crushed to the ground
on the spot where they were attending
TO the rolls Those beside the boilers
were scalded by the escaping steam.
The bodies Of the men were 50 burned
and begrimed that they were scarcely
recognizable.
The families Of the workmeu who
lived in the neIghboraood realized the
extent Of the accident the moment the
thunder Of the explosion was heard, and
women and children rushed at once to
the mill, crying for their loved ones who
were believed to b. buried beneath the
ruins. It was impossible for the c6eler
heads to keep back the torrent of hu-
manlty that surged up to the gates, and
for time the frantic women interfered
With the work OF the reseuers.
The mill had been stopped over Sum
day, and the boilers had just been fired
preparatory TO starting the mliis again.
More than hundred men were stand
ing about ready to go to work when the
explosion occurred. One of the boilers
rose on end and a sheet of ftame shot
out OF the furnace door, completely en-
veloptng Holland.
The cause OF the explosion caDaot be
known until thorough investigation IS
made. No estimate of the property loss
could be made to-day.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-01-30
SIX AlFER1cANs SHOT
By order Of General TOrres-state
Department investigating.

WASHINGTON. Jan. 2s.-The secre-
tary of state is in receipt of telegram
from United States Consul KIndFick. at
Juarez, Mexico. representing that six
Americans have been shot. Their
names are; Don CusacS, Jack Eidridge,
George Lunt, Charles Burns, Lou Web
ster and Henry Williams.
1t Is said they were shot by order Of
General Torres. near Guaymas, on the
ground that they were found with va
qul Indians. The consul has not yet
been able 10 confirm this report but
the secretary of state has suitably In
structed our ambassador in relation to
the alleged shooting, and has also In
structed Consul Klndrlck TO ascertain
and report to the ambassador all par
ticulars.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-01-30
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON
SCOTT CASE
Has Decided Not to Take Further
Testimony Or Hear Any
Arguments.
SENATOR SCOTT'S SEAT SURE
Matter Decided as Far as Committee
Is Concerned = Favorable Report
WIN be Presented.

Special Dispatch to the IntellIEeneer.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 2s.-It is under
stood from very reliable source that
the senate committee on privileges and
elections has decided not to take testi-
mony in the case of Senator Scott and
that 1t viii hear no more argument. It
is the purpose OF the committee to de-
eide the so-called contest upon the
briefs fled by counsel.
This course was decided upon. 1t is
stated. by an Informal vote taken late
Saturday evening and confirmed by the
full committee to-day. AS the argu-
ment Of the attorneys for 8Ir. McGraw
was almost altogether based upon an
alleged necessity, for the taking of tes-
timony, this may be considered as black
eye No. i, for the contestants.
Senator Chandler. chairman of the
committee, was asked tonight when
the report would be made In Senator
scotes case, and said he was unable 10
state when It might be expected. 1t is
believed, however, that the matter is
decided, 90 far as the committee is con-
ceEned, and that It's findIngs Will be laid
before the senate this week. AS here
totore stated in the Intelllgencer. there
N,not now, and never has been, a doubt
thSS the result viii be in the senator's
favor.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-01-30
BRYAN HIppoDRoME
Travelling Through Little RhOdy and
the Nutmeg State.

Travelling Thfough LlItLe 3nVuy 1HW
the Nutmeg State.
PROVIDENCE, II. l., Jan 29.-Wn.
]. Bryan and Congressman Lentz. Of
OHIO, arrived in this city to-day from
New York, but they proceeded lmme-
dlateIy to pawtucket. At New Haven,
Mayor Green OF wOonsocket. Mayor
Fitzgerald, of Pawtucket, and COM
rnIttee from the Democratic state cen-
tral committee OF Rhode Island met
the visitors and accompanied them the
remainder of the Journey.
The first stop in the extensive speech.
making touf OF New England planned
for colonel Bryan in the next ten days
was made at Pawtucket during the af-
ternoon.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-01-30
BoMBARDMENT

OF Kimberley Continues Firing Into
the Town.
LONDON, Jan. sO.-The Times has
the following hellograph message via
Modder river. from Kimberley, dated
January 26:
''The bombardment continues, IT is
now directed toward the Inhabited por-
-tiops Of the town. rather than the forti-
ficatlons. Between midnight and ! p.
m. yesterday. l46 shells were fired. They
seem 10 be OF TTansvaal manufacture.
not bursting widely. One child was
killed and four peoplpe were Injured
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-01-30
by Associated Press.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 2s.-rhe pro-
test against Senator Scott, Of West
Virginia. occupying his seat in the sem
ate probably will be decided soon by
the senate committee on privileges and
elections. in favor of Senator Scott. The
committee decided to-day not to take
any more testimony in the case because
OF its opposition to going behind the
action OF the state legislature in the
matter Of seating Its members.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-01-30
oNE MAN
Killed in a Timber Camp Row md
sevaral Injured.

BREEDEN. W. Va, Jan. 2s-HaFvey
Mnyner was Killed and severnl persons
were seriously injured In a general iight
in timber camp. near here, yesterday
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-01-30
Wcnthar Foreoast tor To.day,

For ohio. Western Pennsylvania and
West NlrRlna--Fair and warmer Tuts-
day: snow and colder Wednesday: brisk
10 high southwettcriy, ehifting to north-
westerly winds,
Local Temperature.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-01-30

THE temperature yesterday IS ohyeryrd
hv G. Schnenf. druggist. corner Of Market
a td F,1irtecnth streets was as fOlioWG:
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-10-01
ENGLAND'S ELECTION
Begins Today and Continues Until
the Fifteenth.

LONDON. Eng, Oct. 1.-The polling
in the general election began today.
and will end on the 18th. Popular en-
thusiasm is singularly missing The
house just dissolved was composed of
399 ministerials. and 271 opposition.
giving the government a majority of
l2S. Conservative organs are conf
dent that the Khaki issue" will give
them an increased majority. The lib
eral and radical organs on the other
hand. are not at all confident. The
followers of Mr.. Chamberlain believe
that the result will show him to be
the uncrowned king of England
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-10-01
STRIKE
STATUS
Not Materially Improved, Al
though the Operators
Are To Confer.
Miners STAND SOLID
And Say They Will Not Bresk
Until the Whole
Thing Is a
Settled.

| SHAMOKIN, Pa, Oct. 1.-The no.
tice of 10 per cent raise of wages by
the Philadelphia and Reading Ca. had
no effect here. The men are deter
mined to remain out until officially
notified by President Mitchell that
the strike is off.
/ SCRANTON, Pa. Oct. 1.-The first
general conference of operators to dis
cuss the strike question will be late
this afternoon in Wilkesbarre. Both
railroad and individual operators of all
three districts will be represented.
According to superintendent Loom
is of Lackawanna the entire ground
will be gone over. The powder ques-
| ton. questions of weighing and dock
ing. company stores, increase of ad-
vances to be granted, and all questions
of differences.
The calling of today's conference is
practically an admission by the oper-
ators that they are beaten and must
try to make terms of settlement This
is the most significant move since the
beginning of the strike.
HAZELTON, Pa, Oct Ii can say
positively that this stike is no nearer
settlement this morning than it was a
week ago. The United Mine Workers
have no official knowledge o fany offer
of 10 per cent raise nor any other
conditions. nor can the strike be set
tied except by general delegate meet
i,,ex <Nf oil
gion. We do not insist upon recogni-
ton of the union. though of course we
would be glad to have it. If We are
not recognized now we will be at some
future time. We are willing to bide
our time on that proposition So
spoke President Mitchell.
WILKESBARRE, Penna., Oct. l.
This city will see the biggest celebra-
ton of miners in the history of min
ing. The men of the entire district are
to be in town to welcome President
Mitchell. Mother Jones. district Presi-
dent Nichols, general organizer Dill
cher and perhaps Father Ducey. of
New York, who has promised to come
Ii he can.
Preparations for the big demonstra-
tion will be completed at today's meet
ing. This morning the merchants be-
gan decorating. 1t is expected the
parade will include about 25.OOO men,
and forty-three towns will be repre-
sented.
After marching about town the mine |
workers will go to west side park. |
Here they will hear the speeches of |
President Mitchell and his staff One
of the guests of honor will be Mayor |
Nichols of this city. who has accepted |
an invitation to be present
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-10-01
GERMAN SOLDIERS
Believe That Their Country Is About
To Engage In War.

NEW YORK, Oct 1.-The officers
and men in the German army are con-
vinced that the fatherland is about to
engage in war. This feeling is reflect
ed in the unusual number of applica-
lions which have been made to life
insurance companies in this city for
policies on their lives. Hundreds of ap-
pncations have been received through
a Berlin agency. With each applica-
ton there was request that it should
be issued at once and the ris., made
binding. The request is also made to
have the policies sent to Germany as
speedily as possible. In order to do
this an extra force of clerks has been
set to work
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-10-01
PRIZE FIGHT TALK
Mccoy Says He Does Not Want To
ElQht Just Now.

NEW YOnK. Oct There is some
talk of matching Terry McGovern and
Frank Erne for a battle at 132 pounds.
Sam Harris. McGovern's manager. is
ready to arrange the battle, but is dis
posed to give Joe Cans the nrst chance.
7 he bout if it is arranged will prob
ably take place in San Francisco.
CHICAGO. Oct. BILLY Roche.
manager of the greatest aggregation
o. -shters in the east has gone to
Denver. where one of his proteges.
George McFadden, meets Joe Cans.
,.e colored light weight of Baltimore.
in a ten round bout. 1t will be the
fifth meeting of these two clever men
and a great battle is expected. Nc
Fadden has been training here for a
day or two. and went to Denver this
morning.
NEW YORK, Oct. 1.-Jeffries and
Sharkey will in all probability meet
in a six round bout at the Penn Ath-
Ietic club in Philadelphia. The man
agement of the club has made the pug
lists liberal offer and Sharkey has
accepted Brady, for Jeffries, will
probably accept, as he has promised
snarkey a six round bout with the
champion. The sailor says he could
get ready in six weeks.
NEW YORK, Oct. kid Mccoy
has made up his mind not to fight for
some time to come, owing to the re-
cent notoriety which he has received
in connection with his battle with Cor
bett. Mccoy made this statement to-
day and evidently meant what he
said. for he had just declined very
good offer from Lou Houseman to fight
Jack Root of Chicago for six rounds.
the latter part of next month.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-10-01
MINNESOTA
Is Good For the Republicans By
Large Majority.

DULUTH, Mimi, Oct. bryan ad-
dressed great crowd from the bal
cony of the hotel at West Superior
this morning at 7:30. He returned to
this city on yacht Immediately after
ne had concluded his talk, and ad-
dressed several thousand people in the
armory.
Governor Lind candidate for reelec-
ton on the fusion ticket. predicts that
the republicans will carry Minnesota
Dy $1,000, but feels assured of his own
election. Fusion leaders have slight
hope of carrying the state for Bryan
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-10-01
Ell PASo. TEXAS. MONDAY. OCTOBER I. 1900.

| The men asked for food, which Mr.
Marauez brought out to them, and a:
he was in the act of handing it tc
| them one of the men commanded hin
to throw up his hands.
He replied that he didn't know why
he should throw up his hands, when
| a shot was fired which took effect just
below the throat. He then turned to
go into the house when another shot
was fired which struck in the back
passed up through the lung and came
out at the breast
One of Marques men was standing
by and he was shot dead.
Marquee fell inside of the door and
kicked it together when two or three
more shots were fired through the
door but the balls passed over him.
Then the two men went around the
house and fired another shot into the
window. There was a woman inside
who was in the act of blowing out
the light at the time the last shot
was fired and the ball just passed her
head.
The special correspondent of The
Herald at Chamberino gives the fol-
lowing version:
At twilight of that day two Mexican
tramps came to Marques door beg
ging supper. Jose replied that he
never turned any one away and soon
had supper before them. but they had
no sooner finished eating than they
jumped up and with levelled revolvers
commanded their benefactor and two
men who were with him in the house
to throw up their hands. Marquee.
however, started for his gun in the
next room. when the scoundrels began
firing, two shots entering the upper
part OF his cheek, one from below
near the collar bone and one from the
back above the shoulder blade.
Two of the shots struck Atanasio
Gutierrez. one of Jose herders, who
was with him, with fatal effect. The
other man. one Lujan, succeeded in
reaching the other room safely and it
is hoped can identify the murderers.
He is out with a posse securing the
country, but of course the murderers
have the advantage of several hours
start and the darkness to cover their
trails.
Two tramps called Sunday afternoon
It the house OF Crescidio Barejan north
,f town and asked to buy some milk
1t is thought they may be the men
wanted.
The two fugitives are supposed to be
Leon and Timoteo Sierra,
both of whom had recently been re-
eased from the penitentiary. AS
nothing had been heard of them at
o'clock this afternoon it is supposed
hat they have crossed the border, for 2
10Th were well mounted.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-10-01
GENERAL
SAMPSON
Former Consul At Ciudad
Juarez, Is In
the City
MINISTER TO ECUADOR
Which Country, Says He. Is
One Of the Furthest Re-
moved From the Busy
World We Know.

General Archibald J. Sampson, envoy
extraordinary and minister plenipoten-
tiary of the United States to the re-
public of Ecuador. South America. ar
rived in the city accompanied by his
wife Saturday night and they are the
guests of Hon. Jacobo Blanco. the
Mexican boundary commissioner. and
Mrs. Blanco.
| Minister Sampson is on Il leave of
absence and will spend several months
in the States. He left Ecuador two
months ago, spending nearly month
on the ocean and the rest of the time
at his old home in Phoenix. Ariz.
He is by no means a stranger in Ell
Paso. having been United States con-
sui at Juarez for four years under Har-
rison's administration. He is a per-
sonal friend of General Blanco. and
knew j. A Smith before either left
Colorado, where General Sampson was
attorney general of the state.
Minister Sampson represents the
United States government in possibly
the most remote corner of the known
world. "One can almost go around
the world" he said to a reporter for
The Herald this morning lin less
time than il takes to reach Quito the
capital of the republic. The capital
is 315 miles from Guayaquil. the sea-
port city. and all but sixty miles of
the distance must be travelled on horse
back and on foot We have to cross
the mountains, a distance of 200 miles
and on the best route we go 1000 feet
above the sea level.
Quito. the capital. is 10000 feet
high. but the altitude there has not
such a depressing effect as it has here.
Quito has a population of 10000 and of
this number there are only four Amer
leans. The population is principally
Cholos. a mixed breed of Indians and
Spaniards.
THE country is called n republic
have no elections at stated periods like
they have in this country but when
the revolutionary forces get strong
enough they overthrow the ruler and
take possession. The country is quiet
just now and everything is moving on
General Sampson says that the coun- |
try is prosperous and an American |
is preparing to extend the |
railroad to the interior. The principal |
products are cocao and rubber. but as |
that country produces nearly three |
fourfhS of all that is nroducad in tho
world. the inhabitants are prosperous. |
The general and his wife leave to-
night for Washington where he will |
make his report. and then visit some
Of the leading cities before returning. |
He will visit Ell Paso and Phoenix
gain on his return
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-10-01
TRUNK RAILWAYS
Have Completed the Formation OF
the TranscOntinental Passenger
AsSOci6f inn

NEW YORK, Oct. 1.-The formation
of a trans-continental passenger asso-
citation has been practically complet-
ed. Points west of Colorado extending
to the Pacific coast will comprise one
division, while the country to the
east bounded by the Mississippi river
headquarters of the new association
will probaLiy be in Chicago, and
James S. Carlton will probably be
chairman.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-10-01
BRIGHT OUTLOOK
For Republican Success In New
York State.

CLEVELAND, Oct. Hanna re-
turned to Cleveland from New York
yesterday and spent Sunday with his
family. Last night he left for Chica-
go where he will probably remain dur
ing the next two weeks.
The national chairman expressed
himself as being greatly pleased witt
the general outlook. He said the out
look for the success of the republican
national ticket in New York state is
now much better, brighter than it was
two or three weeks ago. The senator
declined to discuss the Pennsylvania
miners strike
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-10-01
COURT OFFICIALS
At Las Cruces For the Opening o,
Court.
Special dispatch to the HERALD.

Special dispatch to the HERALD.
LAS CRUCES, Oct. Judge F. w.
Parker, clerk Jas. p. Mitchell, inter-
prefer Isador Armijo, stenographer H.
B. Holt, assistant U. S. district at
torney George P. Money, U. S. postof-
flee inspector c. l.. Doran, U. S. deputy
marshal Hall, are all here to attend
court which opened this morning.
Chinese inspector Chas. Mehan of
Ell Paso is also here with four China
men in Jail awaiting hearing in depor-
tation cases.
U. S. land Office inspector is also here
examining the land Office. The in
spector of the department of justice
is expected to arrive today.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-10-01
GOOD HEALTH
Among Our Troops In China

WASHINGTON, Oct General
Chaffee sends the war department the
following cablegram:
Taku.-The health of my command
is good. | have accepted the invita-
tion of our hospital ship Maine to
transfer convalescents to the hospital
ship Relief, now repairing at Nagasa-
ki. CHAFFEE.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-10-01
JOHN IRELAND
Will Not Be a Cardinal II the Jesuits
Can Help 1t.

LONDON, Oct. 1.-The correspond
ent of the Chronicle at Rome enumer-
ates several European prelates who
will be nominated as cardinals at the
approaching consistory, and adds that
the possible nomination of Archbishop
Ireland was discussed but was strong
ly opposed by the Jesuits.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-10-01
TWENTY KILLED
While In the Act OF DESTROYING
Boer Ammunition.

KAMATIPOORT, via Lorenzo Mar
quez, Oct. While Boer ammunition
was being destroyed here by British
troops a quantity exploded. killing
twenty Gordon highlanders.
During a review the train ran into
some cattle which had strayed onto the
track and was wrecked. Many pass
engerS were injured
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-10-01
CITY OF SPOKANE
Shows A Large Increase In p. pula
tjOn.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1.-The twelfth
census gives Spokane, Wash. 36.SO0.
an increase of 1900.
From 1880 to 1890 the increase was
1852.
w. Fl. Gummerson petitioned Judge
Walthall today for final naturalization
papers.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-10-01
Bio OVATION
Given To Wdldersee At Taku

Taku. September 81. (via Shanghai
October IA big ovation was given
Waldersee. Troops of all nations and
detachment of bands of all national
tiles acted as an escort The Ameri-
cans were in the rear.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-10-01
COMING HOME
The Cando idns That FOUGHT With
Roberts.

CAPE TOWN, Oct. 1.-The Cana
dian contingent rom Roberts's army
which arrived here a few days ago
enroute home and who have been de-
layed here on account of fog sailed
Us morning.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-10-01
Excitement At Las Cruces.

The Marquee ranch Is about twenty
miles from Las Cruces, SO that the
shooting was not reported to Sheriff
Garrett until early yesterday morning
but as soon as the runner reached Las
Cruces with the story fthe butchery
a posse was quickly organized and
started out to pursue the murderers
and Ell Paso officers were called upon
TO intercept ,hem if possible.
For the reason that it was dark
when the men went to the Marquee
ranch their features could not be clear
Iy discerned and the officers could OBJ
tain but a meagre description of them
but at last accounts they are hot on
the trail of the fugitives and Ben Will
Jams thinks their capture but a ques-
tion of a few hours.
The wounded ranchman was attend
ed by Dr. Lane. of Las Cruces, who
reported that the victim of the mur-
derous strangers could last but a few
hours longer.
Editor Papin of Las Cruces. who is
in Ell Paso today, stated that he had
heard that both the men shot were
prominent citizens of Chamberino and
that one of the murderes is believed to
be an ex-convict, sent to the peniten-
tiary several vars ago for robbing the
postofnce at La Mesa. After re-
ceiving sentence he is said to have
sworn that he would kill Marauez
when his term had expired for testi-
flying against him.
The Herald's special correspondent
at Las Cruces sends the following ac-
count of the killing: