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The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1900-05-05

the instrument would not have re-
manned steaGfast; but being so, we
infer that the bodies of the dead were
not mutilated. The men were suffo-
Gated. It appears that the damp pene-
trated beyond the stopping between No.
and No 1. which was probably
blown out in the explosion, and many
Of the men in No. l were overcome.
The horror would have been less by
a great deal had only those in No 4
been affected The company regrets
this calamity worse than anybody, and
I say so believing that the mine has
not been damaged. The company will
do everything in its power to relieve
the sufferers.
mo. was opened last spring" con-
tnued Mr. Carpenter "and the older
mem were given their choice as to
which ground they would work in AS
most of them chose the new tunnel,
most of the old employees are num-
bered with the dead, making it all the
sadder. l know that superintendent
Sharp thought the world Of his men,
and he will leave no stone unturned in
caring for the survivors and all those
affected
Regarding the cause of the accident.
the operator at Scofield wired that no
body knows it. He says there was
scarcely a miner left to tell the tale
1t is known. however, that No. was
not a "gassy" mine. 1t Isl naturally
wet, leaving the most probable theory
that an explosion of blasting powder
produced the after damp. from which
the men were asphyXiated. At least
this is the way the company looks at
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1900-05-05
VIC BIERBONER DEAD
Is Well Remembered by Salt
Lakers.
HE ONCE LIVED HERE
WAS ASSISTANT UNITED STATES
ATTORNEY.
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Succeeded Captain F. J. Mills as Lieu
tenant Governor of Idaho-Dead
Man Had a Multitude of Friends.
Both in Salt Lake and in the
State of His Abortion.
he ONCE LIVED HERE

A dispatch to The Herald from Boise
Ida, yesterday announced the death of
Vic Bierbower. a prominent Republi-
can of that state. Mr.. Bierbower was
best known as lieutenant governor. of
Idaho, which position he was chosen
to fill after the resignation of Lieuten-
ant F. J. Mills. The deceased was a
native of Pennsylvania. He served
two terms as district attorney in Ne
braska and was twice elected a mem-
Der of the Nebraska legislature.
He is well remembered by Utahns as
having served in the capacity of as
slstanc United States district attorney
during Arthur's administration. After
moving 10 Idaho in 1884 he served as
district attorney, with Wood River as
headquarters: as a member of the state
senate, and acted as president pro tenn
pore OF that body. Deceased made his
home at ShOshOne for a number of
years and followed the profession G.
the law. In the spring of 1899 ne re-
moved to Grangeville and remained
resident OF that place until his death.
he was staunch Republican in poll
tlcs and was always at the front IN
the party's battles. Mr.. BierbOWer
mad great multitude of friends, be
was 2 Dig hearted man and was gen
erouS to fault. He won friends by
his genial disposition and wherever he
was known there is sincere regret at
his death. While he was in no sense q
brilliant man, he was a good lawyer
and was well informed on all general
subjects. and his equipment w;,I such
that he was able to command the att
tentlon of any community in which he
lived
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1900-05-05
-FOUR MINE VICTIMS
BROUGHT TO SALT LAKE

Unfortunately" he said. there was
no chance OF c2y:ng lives. With but very
! rev exceptions life was extinct in the
oodles OF the men when taken from
Their death trap. Those who still
oreathed succumbed few minutes af-
open air.
He estimated that among the list of
casualties there were but ten men suf-
ferng from injuries from which they
would recover, with the possible excep-
ton of John L. Wilson. The doctor
stated that the cause of death was
from the fatal after damp which fol-
lowed the explosion. The ignition of
the coal dust consumed all the oxygen
in the air in the confined space of the
tunnel. which brought a speedy and
painless death 10 the victims.
: This statement was concurred in by
DR.. Critchlow, who was at the depot to
meet the special ana convey the injured
men to the hospital. Dr.. Critchlow said
that death under such circumstances
was similar to losing consciousness I'M
der the action Of anaesthetics
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1900-05-05
ANCESTORS WERE CATHOLICS.
MeKinley's Cousin Says They Were
of the Faith

The conversion, baptism and confirm
alton of Captain Arthur S. Mckinley
first cousin of President Mckinley. is
announced. The Loretto Magazin 10
makes the following statement of the
facts in the case:
Al the $50 o'clock Mass in the chanel
OF the Sisters of Loretto, st. Marv's
academy, Denver. Feb. 26. CAPTAIN Ar
lhur ,. Mckinley, first cousin of orr
president, received his first conmun-
ION. The captain was baptized in the
DenVer cathedral a few DAYS -.revious.
anu anu requested the privilege of making
the LorettO Sisters.
me SISTERS invited the gentleman
ana ms wife to breakfast with the
SnapIaln IN the academy parlor after
mass, and during breakfast a Sister
snllingly asked if the conversion was
tiot returning to the faith of his fore
IdlHeTs. Inc captain replied: Yes. nv
S = idcher' and, of course, the Dresi-
uelft s. Tor our fathers were brothers
was staunch old Catholic of ReIfs e,t
ireIand: But our fathers came to Amer
10 20 WHIST very young and married non
Ceitii"l-cs' lHen Tell from the faitl them
selves. Later they sent for our. Grand
parents, and they came to the old
homestead IN Canton, o., where the
pIeSlueht ana were raised. 1 was but
a enid at the time, but L was presert
at my grandfather's death bed. and
though we were 100 miles from CO.
ollc church, ne requested my father ana
uncle to send for a priest. The nria 80
did not arrive in time to assist tbe ~ oI5
gentleman. but when his Wiz o olL
Mckinley, died, she baG
Catholic priest with her.'' ii''u d
captain Mckinley attended the ,,is
sion given at the Denver cathefSrai >,
t and determined at its clcsa 70
become a catholic. He acccmnania9
a Catholic friend at first only ~ lieu I,aell
the sermons of the Pesalonist Fatb ,,eser
who, he heard, had a reputation for s.l az .
quence, but God touched his heart go
Low Low, he Fejoices in the possession Of s tba
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1900-05-05

other air tight door and the air passes
around the back or lower end of it
and begins. its upward passage in the
same way as it was forced down. till
it arrives at the fan at the outward
end of the passage. This huge fan is
sucking the air out of the mine at a
tremendous pressure, and as it passes
out of course more and fresh air must
come in to fill up the partial vacuum
created.
When the mine has been worked in
this way on the down grade to the end
of the claim, or as far as it is consid-
cred profitable. the aim is to work
back to the entrance, mining out the
pillars. The pressure of the earth from
above squeezes out the coal so that no
blasting has to be done on the back
ward working. This is the theory of
the working of a mine to get all the
coal out of it, but not one in a hun
dred is worked successfully to a finish.
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1900-05-05
HE GOT HIS TROUSERS.
New York SUM

(NeW y Ork SUM
Joe Blank had been emploved BY Il
daily newspaper in a large town mt
100 miles from New York. At the end
of three weeks an unusually long
time. he was discharged for neglect Il
MS duties. He was DenniIess and
ragged. An CvercOat he had. ft is t~s1a.
out MS trousers were in lameutah.a
Cohdlllon- TO get a new start he kue f.
that ne must manage to assume nm
exterior of at least semi-respecta bfIfts.
After applying to his various acouatnt-
dHceS WIN the usual result. he be-
railroad companies. HAVING. nr0rr,r..f
hlmselt hammer and nail with an
especially Jagged head. he sailed
IGrth at an hour when traffic is light.
ne succeeded in finding an empty car.
men ne occupied. Choosing a Sr.c
as Iar removed as possible from the
Eye Oh the conductor. he sat himself
~" u, dHQ' producing the hammer and
the man. he proceeded to drive tbe lat
ter ineo the seat. leaving the iso-e.f
t pTotTudlnS about half an inch
Inns accomplished. he Deliberately sat
Oi' the nall and writhed The re1rlrt
va g Vold IN the most important part
VI VI ilIA IdEnent Then he arose and
iIf the conductor. pointed out TO
seat ard the result ''0'i "a
a. ne ne conductor looked at the nail ard
at tne rent raiment. and was compelled
10 1Sck.PsoWledse a clear case of cause
a aa erect. Blank took the name Of
ar ahH conductor. and in a few days
s enc GeCelpea ay were threatened with @
go oote lUr St9 In compensation for dam
aseS wrought to a new suit of clothes
, ~UILl py one Joseph Blank. The com
pary compromised on $50 the original
v DaIue OF the trousers being about $50
ie9M rms is Blanks favorfte tale. He
- Ss.2eclaliy fond of telling it to the
young, as a useful example of the
tiIetnoas Which thew should pursue if
c cnS are TO make anything of a sue
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1900-05-05
VIEW OF CARPENTER.
General Sales Agent Tells Story of
the Catastrophe.

General Sales Agent E. L. Carpenter of
the coal company said last night: I'VE
have receivedu no authentic news from
Scofield. What information we have
is from a roundabout source, but is of
a nature that assures us of the terrible
magnitude of the accident. AS nearly
as we can judge. there was an exDlo-
sion, we know not from what source,
and the fatalities were caused by the
after damp. In Geographic CONVEX
sation with the operator at Scofield I
learned only a few details.
barney Dougall, a surveyor, who
lives at Springville. was found dead.
while his instrument stood in its place
unframed This is circumstance
pointing to the after damp theory. Had
there been any conclusion, of course
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1900-05-05
Notes Of the Calamity.

superintendent Welby, accompanied
by DR.. Bascom, general surgeon for the
Rio Grande Western. left for the scene
Of the catastrophe in Mr. Welby's spe-
cial car yesterday forenoon. 1t is
probable that a corps of trained nurses
will be sent from here though this will
not be decided upon until it is ascer-
tanned definitely how many are in
jured. As one man remarked gravely:
There is more need for undertakers
than doctors"
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1900-05-05
LIE IS PASSED
IN THE HOUSE
Fierce Quarrel Between
Hepburn and Cannon
STORMY DEBATE AND
A DRAMATIC SCENE
-%
Upr0ar and Confusion as Con-
test Grew Threatening.

Trouble Over the Nicaraguan Canal
Bill, in Which Accusations of Dis
honest Motives Were Made-All
Efforts to Quell the Bitter Excite
ment Futile and Bad Feeling Ex-
listed Until the Passage of the
Measure.
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1900-05-05
TELEGHAFHIC NEWS OF The WEEK
ENGL AND EXTENDS SYMPATHY
OVER SCOFIELD DISASTER

connection with the
Scofed disaster
udes as
America in this awful catastrophe
the other side OF the uac
= loss of Maine"
K = b y = = + 4
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1900-05-05

No word came from superintendent
Sharp last night. Immediately upon
arriving at Winter Quarters he went
into the mine, and according to word
that reached here, has not rested a
minute in the work of resruing his
men. Many of the killed are men who
have been raised in the employ of Mr.
Sharp. and he feels their loss almost as
keenly as though they were of his own
family. Notably among them is Bill
Parmalee, who has worked under Mr..
Sharp for twenty years and more.
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1900-05-05
Agent For Ogden Bank.

Especial to The HeraId.j
Natio Si,'pE zion, ID; G, May The Denver
SNpproved as reserve agent for ~, M ,Tfos
National bank of Ogdsn. iVt 1he jan
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1900-05-05

The company while claiming to have
no authentic details of the catastrophe,
realizes its extent. Two hundred cof-
fins were ordered of the local under
takers last night, the work of burying
the dead having been placed in the
hands of S. D. Evans. 1t was found
that the number could not be procured
In this city, and after leaving the local
establishments almost depleted. fifty
will be ordered from Denver. Arrange
ments are also to be made with the y.
c. NJ. 1. for 200 burial suits, which will
be delivered at the Inflated town as
soon as possible.
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1900-05-05

Undertaken Joseph E. Taylor and a
force of seven men were engaged in
trimming collins all night, and the
other morucians of the city will con-
tribute their share of caskets.
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1900-05-05

The Rio Grande Western authorized
the statement last night that it will
furnish transportation to relatives of
the dead who may desire to so to the
scene of the catastrophe.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-17
THE TRIP TO SING SING.
CROWDS AT THE GRAND CENTRAL
STRUGGLE FOR VIEW OF
THE PRISONER.

In his cell at the Tonbs. after his sentence
Molineux was visited by his counsel, Mr.. Weeks
and by his father and his brother Leslie. The
crowds surged against the outside gates Of the
Tombs. until extra policemen were ordered to
clear ne street.
Preparations were at once made for the re-
moval Of Molineux to Sing Sing
Sheriff, l want to see the Dewey Arch. II II
viii not Inconvenience YOU" said the prisoner
You know. Sheriff" he added. that It was
built while 1 have been here, and I want very
much 10 go that way to the station"
At Los Sheriff GreIl, Deputy Sheriffs Daniel
J. Kelly and Daniel G. Harris, in a closed car
riage, started with Molineux for the Grand Cen
trail Station. Molineux's right wrist was hand
cuffed TO the left wrist Of Kelly. The carriage
went quickly through Elm-st to CanaI-st, and
TO Broadway and Fifth-ave. short pause was
made near the Dewey Arch. Molineux seemed
fairly TO feast his eyes it.
News of Molineux's departure had reached the
station long in advance and not only was the
waiting room thronged, but thousands of men,
women and children pressed close to the en-
frances on the outside.
The carriage stopped at the baggage entrance
at the northern end OF the building and a rush
was made by about three thousand people from
Vanderbilt-ave. TO get nearer. Molineux wear
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-17
THE STATE CONVENTION.
REPUBLICANs TO MEET AT CARNEGIE
HALL ON APRIL Is, IT is STATED.
taY TELEGRAPH TO THE rR1BUSE.l

Albany Feb. 16-William Barnes, Jr., the
chairman Of the Executive Committee OF the
Republican State Committee, who ought 10
know the plans of the Republican organization
stated in his new paper. THE Albany Evening
Journal" tonight. that it is practically under
stood" that the Republican State Convention TO
elect four delegates at large to the Republican
National Convention will be held IN carnegie
Hall New-York on April Is.
Benjamin B. Odell Jr.. the chairman OF the
Republican State Committee, said yesterday
he had determined to recommend that the con-
vention be held in the city of Albany. having
received from the Chamber OF Commerce Of this
city an earnest request that Albany be chosen
but upon examination of JacObs's Lyceum, for
merly Harmanus Blocker Hail. the largest hall
in Albany it was discovered that 1t would be
impossible to seat the entire convention on the
floor of the house. There 81 delegates TO
a Republican State convention, and the Lyceum
seats on the floor are only S06 President Bur-
dick of the Chamber of Commerce said this
morning: 1T was a great disappointment TO us
when we were informed that the Republican
leaders wanted to come TO Albany for the con-
Venton to find that had no hall here that
adequately could care for the convention, but
we must accept the situation it is, and will
hope that the Democratic Committee will be as
willing TO help as was the Republican. As
the Democratic convention consists of only 40
delegates, the objection that was raised by the
Republican committee Will not hold as 1ar as
this convention is concerned
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-17
CHANGES IN NATIONAL GUARD.
BILL INTRODUCED PROVIDING FOR AMEND
MENTs TO THE CODE

Albany, Feb. ia bill amending the National
Guard code generally introduced in the House
to-day by Assembyman Henry, which virtually
carries out the recommendations Of the National
Guard Association.
One amendment relieves the Governor OF all
routine work, placing that in charge Of the Adju-
tant-General and the major general commanding
At present separate companies have two second
eutenants, but that section of the code is changed
that there will be second lieutenant here
after and first Heutenants. The number OF
sergeants in separate companies Is changed from
are made so that a regiment or battalion composed
of separate companies may draw its commissioned
and non-commissoned staff from these extra off,
GERS who will be detailed the staff
Another change is providing for a hospital corps
to be attached division headquarters. to consist
of a full company and also providing for a hos
pitaI corps for a regiment battalion composed
of separate companies
RegimentaI and battalion officers are TO be per
mitted TO choose for staff positions who have
heretofore served years in the National Guard,
although not connected with the guard at the time
of the appointment.
One of the most important amendments is that
permitting the Governor TO accept the reS1gna ton
of any officer while under arrest or who has been
cited 10 appear before court of inquiry on charges
preferred against him. Commanders of regiments
made I'D of companies authorized to
necessary Another provision is that officers and
non-commssioned officers in the State Soldiers and
Sailors Home at Bath may wear the insignia of
their rank in the National Guard.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-17
BILLS INTRODUCED.

Albany, Feb. 16-These bills introduced in
the Assembly to-day:
BY Assemblyman Weekes-Exempting the New
York Society for the Suppression of Vice from
taxation
BY Assemblyman Hallock-Providing for the con-
struction of inlet between Shnnecock Bay and
the Atlantic. and for repairs of the Shinnecock
Canal, and appropTiating 100000 for the work
BY Assemblyman Cotton-Amending the Civil
Service law to provide that veterans of the
Civil War need not serve probationary term upon
appointment
BY Mr. Crifith-Appropriating S39 600 for a new
dormtory and its equipment for the State Gus
todal Asylum for Feeble Minded Women at New
York
BY Mr.. Misunderstanding it mandatory for Boards
of Supervisors to employ convicts on public works
public parks and highways.
BY AsSemblyman -kelsey-Amending the Banking
law to provide that corporation after
merger shall have the name of any of the
pOTations merged and may name the persons mot
less than thirteen nor more than twenty-four) who
shall constitute the Board of Directors of such
corporation after it's merger, and may provide for
a meeting OF stockholders within sixty days after
the merger to elect Board of Directors All the
rights obligations and relations of all the parties.
creditors. depoSitOrS trustees and beneciarieS of
trusts shall remain unimpared by the merger
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-17
THE SENATE AND HOUSE.

Albany, Feb 16.-Ten minutes sutficed to transact
the business of the Senate this morning. few
bills introduced, and upon motion of Senator
Ellsworth an adjournment taken until Mon
day evening at $50 o'clock.
In the House this morning the calendar, a light
one, was disposed of in short time These bills on
the order of second reading were advanced and
passed by unanimous consent:
Senator Elsberg' s-Appropriating 5000 to REIN
burse the Inspector of Gas Meters for expenditures
incurred by him in the discharge of his duties.
Mr.. misunderstanding the Civil Code to
provide that In all actions OF special proceedings
where disbursements are awarded by the Court
of Appeals Appellate Division appeal from
orders he same must be taxed by the clerk.
Senator White s-Amending the University law
relative TO the regulation of free public libraries
The House adjourned until Monday evening at
$50 o'clock.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-17
LABOR LAW INsPE ct PROPOSED.

Albany, Feb. 16-''An act provide for the
effective enforcement of the laws of the State of
NewYOrk'' is the title of a bill introduced to-day
by Mr. Juengst. 1t provides that after the passage
OF this act the Observation-Disclosures in the counties
of New-York. Kings and Albany are directed TO
appoint a competent person. to be known the
Labor Law Enforcement Inspector, whose duty it
shall be to investigate all violations of labor laws
except those coming under the jurisdiction of the
State Factory Inspector. He shall hold office dur
ing the will of the Distrct-AttoTney. and may ap-
point four assistants for New-YOrk. two for Kings
and one for Albany. The salary of the chief officer
in each county shall be $1,000, and Of the assist
ants $1,000 year to be paid by the counties. The
chief inspector is directed examine all labor
laws and ascertain where they defective need
improvement in order carry out their intent.
He is instructed invite all interested to appear
before him to show where the laws are being vio-
lated. and the Distrct-Attorney. upon his recon-
mendation shall proceed at to use all the
power with which he is vested bring vioators of
the Labor Law to justice.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-17
SCATTERED HIS ASHES IN THE SEA.
LAST WISH OF YACHT CLUB PRESIDENT
CARRIED OUT AFTER CREMATION.

Chicago, Feb. ia dispatch to THE Tribune
from San Francisco says that from the mainmast
of the ship Shenandoah lying at anchor in the bay.
the ashes of Walter s. Blanchard founder of the
Cornthian Yacht Club. scattered over the
waters Tuesday at dusk.
The ceremony witnessed by two women in
mourning the wife of the dead and her
friend, and the members of the crew Tuesday
evening two women clad in black boarded the
Shenandoah, and sought the captain. to whom they
told their mission. The captain called members of
his crew. to each of whom he repeated the desire
of the women, but each shook his head.
The steward. Edward Eddy, finally agreed to
comply with the request. Taking from the hands
of one of the women a black box wrapped in
Grape, and fastening the box in his clothing he
assembled the mainmast of the ship. When he
reached the top ne opened the box and scattered
the ashes to the winds the dust sitting the
waves and drifting out to
Blanchard expressed the desire before dying that
his body be incineTated. and that the ashes be
scattered to the four winds from the of some
American ship.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-17
SOLDIERS HOME INVESTIGATION.
BOARD ADJoURNs TO MEET AT BUFFALO FOR
FINAL HEARING.

Albany, Feb. 16.-The committee OF the State
Board of Charities which is investigating condi-
lions at the Soldiers and Sailors Home at Bath
to-day adjourned to meet February q at the
Iroquos Hotel Buffalo, where the hearings will
be continued. Captain Little. Of Bath, who was
the attorney for Colonel Shepard when charges
were brought against him. and Monroe Wheeler,
who represents the members of the Board or Irus-
Of the Home. will be notified to and Will have
opportunity to present any testimony they de-
sire. This is the final hearing. The committee
proposes to submit to the Governor on March
skeleton report containing its findings. The com
pete report will be submitted in the spring.