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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-07

Already fifty bodies have been taken
out and the work of rescue is still 60
ing on.
State Mine Inspector Pinkney is on
the ground with IL. corps of experts.
lending all assistance possible.
THE EXPLOSION.
The explosion made but little noise,
and the accident was first discovered
by laborer at the entrance. The in
jured are being cared for as well as.
possible under the circumstances, and
every nerve is being strained to rescue
those Still in the mine. The scene of
the accident Is three miles above Thur
mond, on the Chesapeake and Ohio
road. The principal owner of the mInc
IS ]. Fred Eflinger. Of Staunton. Va.
The manager Is Ferdinand Howell.
NEARLY ALL KILLED.
1t is believed that four-fifths Of tho
men III the mines were killed.
The mines arc on the mountain side
above water. and the coal is similar III
that found In the Pocahontas district
On this account. it is said here that tho
accident cannot be caused by fire damn
nor by gas. as supposed, but from dust
as was the case in one of the tragedies
some years ago in Il Pocahontas mine
The district is wild one on Rush Run.
which is q south branch of New river
having its mouth ut Thurmond. II is
about sixty-five miles from this CITY.
The miners occupied the dwellings, in
the vicinity OF the mines.
NEWS OF THE DISASTER.
The news of the disaster swept
through the town like an electric shock
and within n few minutes hundreds OF
men, women and children, relatives of
the unfortunate miners, were crowded
upon the scene of the disaster AS tho
conviction that the rescue of the en-
tombed men alive was hopeless forced
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-07
Continued on Page II.
WOMAN MURDERED.
Lulu Ftf7t1feft, p
BY HER LOVER. WHO ESCAPES.


BY HER LOVER. WHO ESCAPES.
AL l o'clock this morning Lulu Fuller n
colored woman about % years old was
found on the door steps OF her house at
the corner of Nicholson and Howard
streets. bleeding 10 death from q wound
inflicted by her lover. He stabbed her
in the back between the hip bones and
left her TO die from loss to blood. The
mans name is not made public yet as he
has not been arrested.
AS soon as the station-house was nou-
fed of the crime by Sergeant Dalton the
patrol wagon was sent for the woman
and DIR. Speight was summoned to nj
tend her. but she died before old could
be rendered and her body was carried to
the City Morgue.
There were three women who heard the
fatal quarrel between tho Fuller woman
and her lover. They are Mimic and
Louisa Cartwright and woman named
Johnson. When the murderer is apprc
hended they will appear as witnesses.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-07
tBy Telegraph to NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

tBy Telegraph to virgnian- Pilot.)
Charleston. w. Va, March 6.-Thc
greatest mining horror in the New
River region occurred at Red Ashe
about S o'clock this morning by an
explosion in the drift mine of the Red
Ashe Coal Company. The mine was
full of men and the explosion occurred
near the entrance, which was closed
by falling slate. ~ relief crew was
quickly at work. The working capacity
of the mine is It's men. and it was
being worked 10 It's full capacity to fill
rush orders. 1t is believed over 100
men were at work.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-07
(By Telegraph to virginian-pilot.)

Washington. March s-Not probably
IN the history Of the Senate was there
ever shown so little real Interest in the
final vote of great measure as was
manifested to-day in the vote on the
conference report of the financial bill.
The report was before the Senate for
nearly two weeks. yet only four
speeches were delivered upon it, in
Guiding Mr.. Aldrich's explanation of the
0fru1rgcs TT'rtfe in tire Senate bill by
the conferees. To-day discussion
ceased on the bill fifteen minutes before
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-07
WOULD BURGLAR SHOT.
ATTEMPTING a WOOD STREET
RESIDENCE lie MEETS A
BULLET

About 9:i5 o'clock this morning Off
GER Mayo saw James Johnson, a negro,
trying the doors of several residences
on Wood street. lie was ordered to
halt and refusing TO obey the com
mand the oniced fired. the bullet strik-
ing the negro in the small OF the back
DR.. Spcight examined the man at the
station house and said he may live.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-07
DIR. CHAs. r. VANCE.
THE GOVERNOR APPOINTS
HIM QUARANTINE OF
FICER

Especial to Virginian-Pilot.)
Richmond. Va, March 6.
The Governor tonight appointed
DR.. Charles Il. Vance Quarantine
officer for Elizabeth River Dis
trict.
DR.. Nornect was his most for
midable opponent.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-07
ONE HUNDRED
MEN ENTOMBED
The Greatest Mine Horror in the
History of West Virginia.
FIFTY BODIES TAKEN OUT

1t is Believed That Over Ono Hundred Men
Were ut Work in tho Mines Mt Red
Ashe, on the Now River, Where tho Ex-
plosion Occurred Distressing Scenes at
tho Mouth of tho Shaft as tho work of
Rescue Proceeded Relief Parties From
Great Distances,
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-07

General j. D. r. French the dahng British
Inc Orange Free State He recently found the
Junction or aaI sp with Modder OF
7 49," - N"'"e oo east
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-07

most deplorable. and that there are 800
cases of typhoid fever Lavish sup
plies of comforts are now in the place,
however
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-07
SEVERE FIGHTING.


Dordrecht. March 5.-Following yes
teruays success. General Brabant
again engaged the Beers to-day with
W. uo!1lsod 0ul Su.plou 'oSelupApB
tuTed yesterday. There was some smart
lighting this morning. the British losing
i've or SIN men. capturing the Boer fort
ana thus vastly improving their posi-
lion. The Beers fought tenaciously,
Sontesting every inch Of the ground,
put ultimately they retreated suddenly,
carrying off their guns and wagons.
~ mounted force pursued them but the
result Is not yet known. The British
casualties during the two days were
Twelve or thirteen killed and thirty
wounded. The Boer losses are I'M
known. Throughout the arduous fight
ing and severe fatigue the Colonials
have behaved splendidly
"BoBS" HEARD FROM.
London. March 6.-The War Omcc
has received the following dispatch
from Lord Roberts:
"Osfontein. March 6.-General Cat
acre occupied Stormberg yesterday
The lines OF railway north and west will
now be repaired. General Clements is
at Jouberts Siding station. beyond
Colesberg. The Duke of Marlborough.
with the Oxford Company OF the Inn
perial Yeomanry, has left Cape Town
for Naauwpoort.
General Butler reports Natal now
practically clear of the enemy, and that
he cannot hear of any formed body of
them anywhere. The Beers left some
ambulances full of their sick, from
which the mules had been taken for
transport service.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-07
A DULL DAY
IN WASHINGTON
The Senate Adopts Conference
Vote on the Financial Bill.
SENATOR BUFFERS DODGE

Senator Allen, of Nebraska, Denounccs the
Republican Measure rs u Scheme for
Duncoing the People Tho ouay Case
Again Discussed "A Public Building for
Wheeling. w. vn.-senato Committee
on Naval Anairs Fnvors the Construc-
ton of Pacific Cablo.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-07
BOER CAMP ATTACHED.

Ladysmith. Saturday. March B.
three regiments of cavalry reconnoiter-
Ing northwards to-day, saw a body of
Boens behind Pepworth hill. Two long
trains, which were ready to leave
promptly moved before the troops
reached them, and the Beers blew up
n culvcrt behind them as they went.
The British passed a large body of
Beers in the vicinity of Pfpworth. The
Beers opened Il heavy rifle fire, the
British field guns replying. The Brit
ish did not press the ATTACK, and the
Boer fire ceased on the British retir-
ing. The Bocr camps showed many ev-
licences of the presence OF women.
NIEMENTOES.
An auction was held OF things
brought from the Bocr camps. bunch
OF grapes sold for rs shillings. a plate
of tomatoes brought Is shillingS, a
dozen matches brought 13 shillngs q
package OF cigarettes % shilllngs, fifty
cigars brought G1e ond n quarter of a
pound of plug tobacco As shillings.
BOER POSITION LOCATED.
Osfontein. March 3.-The Boer posi-
ton has now been fairly locnted as
about four miles to the British front
and extending about eight miles. The
Boer right on n high long mountain
OH the north side of tho river. was
shellcd by General French this morn
ing.
Apparently the space between the
mountain and the river has been en-
trcnched. South of the river the Rocr
lines cover more ground. a few days
ago their left rested on the high kopje
standing in the middle OF the plain.
They have now been extended two
miles further south. while six small
kopjes stand in the plain between the
centre and the left and between the
centre and the river. and from a bridge
behind which the Boers move unseen.
The weakness of the whole position.
however is that it can easily be turned
in either direction. The country Is fiat
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-18

Coffee was not known to the Greeks
or Romans.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-18

Frisco. The safe was FOLDING tair,
made of paper on i backing of sheet
cork. and. when It was opened UP. was
six feet high and looked exactly like
the real thing. AS il was always placed
in a corner, it had only two sides,
but every visible detail was complete
combination knob. hinges, lettering.
bolt heads and all. When folded it
could be carried in an ordinary dress
suit case. Baggs used the thing in
fake lottery office which was of itself q
marvel of trick furnishing.
When the victim entered the place,
it looked like an ordinary business es-
tablishment, with desks. ratings, maps
on the walls, safe in the corner and
several clerks at work on books. The
instant he left a roll top desk was
opened up into a bed, the railing was
folded together and slipped into a clos
ct, 4 table was transformed into q
washstand. Il cabinet turned into a bu-
reau, the safe was put away in its case,
the curtains We're pulled down, and the
room was to all appearances simple
sleeping apartment. By that means
the poor dupe was never able to find
the place where he had been bunkoed.
New Orleans Times-Democrat. 1
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-18
Clear md to the Point.

The following is taken from a hotel
advertisement in the Calcutta Times:
Gentlemen who come in hotel not say
anything about their meals they will
be charged for, and if they should say
beforehand that they are going out to
breakfast or dinner, exc, and If they
say that they not have anything to eat
they will be charged, and If not so they
will not be charged, or unless they
bring it to the notice of the manager OF
the place, and should they want to say
anything they must order the manager
for one. not any one else, and unless
they bring not it to the notice of the
manager they will be charged for the
least things according to the hotel rate,
and no fuss will be allowed afterward
a about il ."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-18
She Had Read AboutIt.

One day boy was missing from a
schOolroom in one of the up town pub
lie school buildings. The teacher look
Ell around and failed to see the IA
miliar face.
Does any pupil know why Tommy
McGregor isn't in school today" she
inquired.
There was no answer.
The teacher repeated the query.
Then a little girl slowly lifted her
hand.
please, ma'am," she said. 81 know"
And why does he stay away,
Mary:"
please. ma'am, it's cause he's got
measles inside"
Mary had read the contagious dis
ease card that was tackled on the front
OF the house.-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-18
She Didn't Buy 1t.

The following story will show the
high price that illustrators of reputa-
ton command for their work: \ young
woman who had received treatment
from DR.. :. Weir Mitchell of Philadel-
phia and was very fond of him decided,
at a recent celebration of his birthday,
that a fitting and appropriate gift
would be the presentation OF one of the
original drawings of Mr.. Howard Pyle
for Hugh Wynne." Forthwith she in
vaded The Century company's sane
tum and, with her fingers tenderly
grasping n new so note. asked to buy
the drawing. She was informed that
these pictures were never sold unless
exceptions were made in cases where
the artist himself or the author wished
to make the purchase.
Just So said the young woman.
81 wish to present it to DR.. Mitchell"
"Ah, in that case said the gentle
man at the desk, 1--WE shall take pleas
ure in giving it to you at the exact
price we paid for it, which is $780,"
The little lady in her excitement drop
ped the $40 bill. The gentleman at the
desk picked it up for her and smiled
while she hurriedly took her depar-
ture. The good doctor was presented
with less appropriate gift that year.
New York Times.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-18
Red Tape illustrated.

4 correspondent passing hurriedly
into the room of the committee on riv-
ers and harbors pulled the knob of the
door.
How can 1 get that fixed, do you
Think asked the congressman. Shall
l get the carpenter or the locksmithF'
THE locksmith, 1 suppose"
mo, sir Were 1 to send for the lock
smith he would tell me to consult the
architect of the capitol He has no
authority to fix doOrknobs. Doorknobs
are permanent fixtures and are solely
within the Jurisdiction OF the architect
of the capitol"
do you see that bookcase there?"
said the committee secretary. 81 caus-
ed the carpenter TO paste some cloth
on the inside OF the grass doors in order
that the books might not show. He
did the work. but when he had finished
/ noted that he had not cleaned the
glass before he put the cloth on. The
thing looked so disreputable that L
asked him why he had not cleaned the
glass. He told me that the glass was Il
permanent fixture and that he had no
authority to touch it, but that the plac-
ing of the cloth upon it was Il tempo
rary matter and was entirely within
the province of his labors. The whole
things got to be done all over again"
Washington Cor. Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-18
A Poultry Problem.

A Somerville man borrowed a neigh
boris hen on the pretcnse that he want
ed her to sit. AS soon as he got the
hen he broke up the sitting habit and
got her to laying eggs. In the next
six weeks she laid two dozen eggs.
These he sold for 40 cents n dozen, and
with the so cents that he got for them
he bought the hen. Now the question
arises whether the original owner OF
the hen was fooled or not.-SomerviIle
JOurnal
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-18

"Of course the only truly happy man
is the man who devotes his life to do
ing good for Others" said the corn fed
philosopher. That is the only occupa-
ton a man can engage in in which peo-
pie will let him have his own way
indianapolis Journal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-18
A Cork safe.

1.-The most curious safe / ever saw
said a travelling man, was 4 cork one,
and it was made by an ingenious Dutch
mechanic for = one time famous con-
fdence man named DR.. Baggs. who OPP
Grated in Denver, Salt. Lake City and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-18
Willing 20 Help Him Out.

Mr.. Borem O1 p m.)-My motto is
PAY as You Go"
Miss Cutting-Well, I'm willing to
lend you a small amount IL il will help
you out.-Chicago News.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-18
A Mialendinr Hem.

Johnny-Old Mr. Skinfiiut must be
an awful generous man.
His Father-Why?
Johnny-The paper says he constant
~ keeps a good watch on everybody IN
his employ.-Jewelers' Weekly.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-18

Japan is a corruption Of the Chinese
word Shi-pen-kue. which means "root
OF day" or sunrise Kingdom" because
Japan is directly east Of China.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-18

The British soldiers dress was not
always red 1t was white in the reign
cf Henry VIII and dark green In the
time of Elizabeth
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-18

The silkworm was originally found
in China. and fabrics OF this material
were made in that country about 27OO
3. c.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-11-02

a visit to friends in Bryan last
Wednesday.
Cliff King, assistant agent at
Elgin, is home on a visit.
Mr.. +. A. Capps of Midland is
in our city visiting relatives.
Harry Boyles, who has been
with the Southwestern Telephone
company at Virginia Point for the
past month, is at home on account
Of illness.
Mr.. Oscar Browning left Friday
for Athens, where he will locate.
Oscar is one Of our most energetic
young men and we regret 10 lose
him from our midst. May success
attend him in his new home.
Jim Stewart is visiting relatives
in Grimes county.
Mes.rs, Il. 1t. Scale and Sam
Cutbirth visited Marka last We'd
esday on business.
Mr.. j. p. Browning is visiting
in north Texas.
Miss Daisy Lee has returned to
her home id Wellborn, after visit.
ing Mrs. Il. II. Scale. Sambo.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-11-02
GREENS PRAIRIE.

Greens Prairie, Oct. 29.-We
had very nice rain on the 26
which was much needed on &C.
count Of the grass.
Mr.. Jim Cooper has bought the
Orr pasture in our community and
is going to fence it in the near fut-
ure.
Cotton is nearly all gathered in
our neighborhood..
The farmers all seem glad to see
the time of the year roll round to
kill a shoat now and then, az it
will bankrupt any farmer to eat
bacon at - cents per pound.
Miss Lula Combest returned
home last Sunday after spending
a week with Mrs. w. w, Cotbran
Of Millican.
Mrs. G.. h. Dixon has been Wis.
iting her parents Mr.. and Mrs.
Joe Cothran Of Montgomery county
the past week.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-11-02
KUIsTEN

Kurten, Texas, Oct. 30.-Cot'on
picking and corn gathering is the
go these days.
Mr.. Sam Jones and wife of
Steep Hollow spent Saturday night
with relatives here.
Mr.. w. +. Mercdieth and J. p.
Post attended church at Madison.
willie last Sunday.
The musical at Mr.. Jesse Car.
rolls Friday night was well at.
tended and enjoyed by all.
Mr.. Foster and family has r..
: Gently moved TO Bell county.wherc
he intends TO make his future
home.
Mr. Charles Holmes will re-
turn to his home near Bryan next
Thursday.
Singing school will be conduct
ed at Ebenezer next Sunday.
Pink.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-11-02
coNoER INSTRUCTED.


lie WIN Only Insist on Moderate Indem.
nifty from China.
Washington, Nov. l-Comprehensivs
Instructions bearing Upon the indemnity
this government will demand 81 China
have gone 10 Minister Conger. Admin.
istration officials decline 10 discuss their
character. but the demands this govern
ment will submit will be moderate.
They viii comprise restitution for I'M
juries suffered by Americans and the
damage done their property and reim-
bursement OF expenses incurred In send
ing the expedition 20 China. II cannot
be learned that this government has de-
termined upon the exact amount 70 De
demanded. but whatever il is. IL will
be accepted in Chinese bonds, which are
to be takon up by China In installments.
Il is likely that Germany viii file "a
claim Of several millions Tor the death
u Baron Won Kottalsr. the German
minister. So far as the information ~
the state department goes, satisfactory
progress Is being made by the mini,taEs
In reaching agreements as % demands
70 DO submitted 20 China.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-11-02
FIVE POWERS AGREE.
The AnEle-e.sr,-n Sxr-~r-rt ~ AZ,
cspted IN Fail BY Three.

cspted IN Pain BY Three.
Washington. Nov. The alignment
Of powers ON the British German agree
ment Is now practically completed.
Russia being the only government re-
naming 20 be heard from Aside from
Italy and Austria. whose adherence TO
the agreement was expected owing to
their political relations with Germany,
japan Is the only one Of the pow
ers which rs given unconditional
assent 10 ~ agreement. viz: Great
Britain. Germany. Italy. Austria and
Japan. Two Of the powers, the United
States and France. accept the clauses
relating TO open door aud the territorial
integrity Of China. but without action
on the third clause relating 20 future
procedure in the case any power seizss
territory. The course Of Russia is not
yet known.
IL isthe opinion Of those best qualified
20 judge that the Russian response will
be similar 10 that Of the United States
and France. although tins view has
been somewhat shaken by the persistent
reports from Berlin that Russia would
not concur with the agreement The
chief effect Of the exchange has been in
bringing five Of the powers % an agree
ment TO respect the "opon door," and
the integrity Of China, and to consult
among themselves s 70 the future course
In case any of the other powers sought
90 take Chinese territory. These "Other
powers" 10 the negotiations are the
United States. Franco and probably
Russia. As 10 the United States there
Is, Of course, no possibility OF her taking
any territory, so the terms Of the third
clause would apply 20 France and Rus.
elm, aud would bring about concurrent
action Of the five powers In case either
oil these two sought 70 extend their DO.
main In China.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-11-02
BENCHLEY.

Benchley, Oct. 30.-The bulk of
the cotton is gathered in this COM
munity.
DR.. r. II. Harrison Of Bryan
was in our city Thursday on bust
ness.
Mr.. and Mrs, Sam Culberth and
children of Baird are the guests Of
Mr.. and Mrs. r. II. Scale.
Mr.. G.. b. Franklin, our aiiable
agent, is laying of an account OF
III health. Mr.. W. II. Cobb ofthe
II. d T. C. is in charge of the
Office.
Miss Lizzie Scale returned from
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-11-02

Seattle, Wash, Nov Though sop
aratod by miles OF frozen sea, there viii
be telegraph communication between
Nome and 81. Michael during the APP
preaching long Arctic winter. A tenn
porary cable has been laid by the Alaska
Commercial company and is now in OPP
GRAFTON. The first message was sent
from Nome 10 81. Michaels few days
before the steamship Ohio sailed from
the former port. A cable toll Of o. for
10 words between Nome and 81. Mi
ohael has been announced.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-11-02

Wa1ahAchie, Tex, Nov. IA lot Of
fraudulent election tickets have been
discovered here. They were headed
Democratic Ticket" and had all the
Democratic electoral and state nom.
inees' names upon them. but before
every county nominees name the name
Of the Populist nominee appeared No
such tickets were printed or authorized
by the Democratic committee. County
Chairman Lewis and members Of the
executive committee will take steps q
give publicity 20 the bogus tickets.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-11-02
LIltle orr. long Journsr.

Kansas City, Nov. MARY Halkins
Barnard, aged years, who left Fort
Worth over the RocA Island In charge
of a Pullman conductor and the train
conductor for a trip TO her grandfather
home in New York City, passed through
here Wednesday night She has ticket
through, and has tag sewed on her
clothing on which Is written her name
and destination. Al Chicago n Rock
Island agent viii sec 10 her transfer to a
Lake Shore train.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-11-02

Guthrie, o. T., Nov. Ia gang Of
highwaymen Is operating In Kay and
Grant counties and the Usage reserva-
tion. In tine past week no less than n
dozen farmers have been held up and
robbed no their homes. and many trnv-
elers on the roads have been compelled
% stand and deliver no the muzzle Of "a
gun. Most Of the robberies are in broad
daylight and In thickly settled sections.
-Four men wearing green masks seem 90
have done al the work, bat have es-
capped easily So far.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-11-02

Minneapolis, Nov. The Mime.
apoliS chamber Of commerce has voted
not 10 Join with the Chicago board OF
trade in the proposed new Exchange
Telegraph company, which would erect
wires and connect all important OK.
changes.