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The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1901-03-07
Thiry.Six Miners Burned to Death
By Explosion.
AWFUL RESULT OF CARLLESSNESS.
A Fire in a Coal Mine In Diamond
vile, Wyo., Burns to Death All the
Miners In One Shaft With Single
Exception.

Cheyenne, Wyo., Specialize worst
disaster in the history Of coal min
ing in Wyoming since the Almy hor-
or, eight years ago, occurred at Dia-
mondville Monday night. Thirty-six
men are believed to have perished in
a fire which started in Mine Mol, Of
the Oamondyille Coal ard Coke Com
pany.
The blaze was first discovered short
ly after the night Shift commenced
work. 1t is thought to have origina-
ted from a careless miners lamp in
the oil room. The flames made such
progress that only one man escaped
from the two entries in which it was
confined His name is Jro. Alexan-
der and he was frightfully burned in
running the gauntle; OF the flames. He
was suddenly confronted by wall OF
fire and smoke and wrapping his head
in an oyercoat he ran in the direction
of the main entrance He fell uncon-
sctous, and was carried to the mouth
Of the mine. The alarm was sounded
and hundreds OF miners al work in
the mines and on. the outside rushed
10 the rescue of their imprisoned COM
rades. The fire had by this time made
such progress that it was impossible
to enter the rooms Of flames. The en-
tire night was spent in confining the
fire to the two entries and this morn
ing it was necessary to seal them up to
prevent the flames from spreading to
other parts OF the mine. This step was
only decided upon after all hope OF
saving the lives OF the men had been
abandoned. Nothing could live i've
minutes in the fire, which was in
creasing in fierceness every minute
The plugging of the two entries will
smother the fire, but it may be several
days before the barricades can be re-
moved and the chambers explored.
The exact total OF men entom5ed is
not yet known as a number are miss
ing, some on sick leave and others in
the hospital, suffering from burns re-
ceived while fighting the flames, 50
that an accurate count at present
impossible.
The scenes at the mouth OF the mine
during the night and day were heart
rendering. Relatives and friends OF the
entombed miners rushed to the mine,
frantically waving their hands and
crying to the mine officials and miners
TO save their dear ones. Many Of the
women and children were slightly
injured in the crowd and by falling
over obstacles in the darkness.
Diamondville has been the scene oil
a number OF disastrous fires since the
coal mines were opened there, ten
years ago, but the confagrations were
never attended with serious loss OK
life.
The mine is Owned by the Oregon
Short Line Railroad. It's output Is
about 175 1000 tons OF coal per year and
upwards Of 700 miners are employed.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1901-03-07
The Seaboard TO Knoxville.

Brunswick, Ga, Special.-E is re-
ported here that negotiations are
pending for the purchase OF the Taliu-
lab Falls railroad by the Southern Air
Line and eventually resulting in line
from Athens, Ga, to Knoxville, Tenn.
The purpose of the new line. 1t Is said,
is to bring in reach the undeveloped
rolinaationoionof -heinao N cmfw m
mineral and timber lands OF North
Georgia, North Carolina and East
Tennessee. George L. Prentiss, Of New
York, who is considered a leading
promoter of the undertaking, was here
but would neither deny or affirm the
rumor.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1901-03-07

Waiter Crane thinks that "woman's
dress has greatly improved during the
last few years. One sees simple gowns
adapted TO the lines of the figure and
not distorting it, whereas distortion
more c- less has ruled the present cen
tury since tie early empire days. But
iuss fo- the moment there is no exag-
ger2tiCn, unless in The hat, and tha+
las always been allowable, even at
rlatinaCs. As TO the maxwell, in
society he has always been ruled by
the clu5man. whose canon is correct
req" orc Of the redeeming features
Of commonplace eca, as it has been
called. IS tie tendency 10 uniformity
i'll masculine attire. for which we have
- tlank tie ready-made- clothing man.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1901-03-07
Horror of Horrors.

Versailles, Ind, Special.-George
James and his four young daughters
were burned to death ill their farm
house, four miles from Versailles ear
" Saturday morning. a son, Y years
DID, made desperate effort to get his
father and sisters out from the burn
ing house, but failed. The son, who
been sleeping with his father, escaped
through a rear door, and finding 1T i'm
possible to get back owing to the rapid
spread Of the fire, rushed to window
of his fathers room and broke the
glass in with his fist. He begged his
father and sisters to climb through the
broken sash, but they made no reply.
In a few minutes the whole structure
fell. burying the five iDmate.-
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1901-03-07
Cuban Tariff Changes.

Washington, D. c., Speciai.-The
President has issued an executive o.
der making two importan: changes in
the Cuban tariff, which will become
operative April l, next. The duty on
refined mineral oils is increased to S.
per 100 kilos. The difference beatweea
the crude and the refined will make
the cost OF oil in Cuba about the same
as il, is in the United States. Also IN
section IA, regarding totto:s, tissues
measuring not o:er Co centime;ers in
width and weighing eight kilograms
or more per 100 square meters, are
granted the same rate as that former
ly applied to weights of 10 Kilograms
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1901-03-07

1t is a dull week in medical activity
that does not produce a new corsump-
ton cure. O: two divulged within 4
recent week, one, a Chicago invention.
relies mainly on the therapeutic quail
ties of fresh air. while the other, i'm
ported from Denmark via Brooklyn.
exploits anew the old efficacy of light
in this case 'decomposed light"-as a
powerful agent in avertins the pro-
gress OF the disease. The time is at
hand when no general practitioner
Will be considered to have Won his
spurs till he has devised a sure pre-.
yenJiye Of tuberculosis.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1901-03-07
Lived as a Man.

Londan, by Cable-A remarkable
story of male imperscnation was re-
yealed in a police court here, in con-
nection with an arrest ior alleged
money frauds. The prisoner. named
Catherine Ccombs, aged sc, described
as a house decorator appeared in court
in male attire. For 40 years Catherine
impersonated a man and worked Oh
board peninsula and Oriental s:eame:s'
in various capacities and also for Lon
don firms. She says she was married
at Is, taught school and then thought
there were better chances OF advance
ment as a man. She married a lady
with whom she lived for Il years.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1901-03-07

The increase of commerce on the
Great Lakes is suggestiyely illustrated
in the fact that during the year 1000
the several shipyards located on these
inland seas turned out a tonnage of
1851 tons. 5S,432 tons more than all
the vessels built on the New England
coast in the same period. In fact, the
shipyards os the Great Lakes turned
out one-third of all the new shipping
constructed in the United States dur.
ing the year.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1901-03-07

Everybody in the world who is oil
enough to know what the word spells
either has at some time been in love or
expects at some time to be N love.
This generalization embraces even the
most pronounced woman.hater, who, if
he be not 9 nypocrite, is assurrdiy a
man with past, philosophers the
New York Press.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1901-03-07

When the American army was in
Cuba the island was almost depleted
of cattle, 4 vast number of animals
having been killed for food. Now the
ranchmen and farmers are busy stock
ing up again, and have made heavy
drafts on Florida, which, as 4 con
sequence, has about been stripped o!
its better grades of cattle.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1901-03-07

Lord Curzon says that while the
German grows fat and the Frenchman
witherS the Enslishman plays lawn
tennis under tropical sun It's ef-
fcct Oh the American has not yet teeD
noted, the data being insufficient.
Dewey came b&cL from the Philippines
fatter than before he went there, but
the average American is OF somewhat
too pronounced q nervous tempera-
ment to get the best advantages Of
residence in q tropical climate.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1901-03-07
Goes 10 ASheYili:.
ruulOr.

Chicago, S.pecial-John 7. McCutch-
con, the war correspondent-artist, who
was with Admiral Dewey at the battle
of Manila, was taken to-day on a spe-
cial car to Asheville, N. c.. where it is
hoped his health, seriously affected by
malaria contracted in the Philippines,
and an attack Of typhoid pneumonia
In Chicago, will be regained.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1901-03-07
A LAWYER Suicides.

Macon, Ca, Special.-Solicitor Gen
per 100 kilos. The difference between
Court. and one of the most prominent
men OF the State, was found dead IN
his room at the court house Saturday.
A bullet wound was found in his head.
The shot had penetrated his brain. All
the gas in the room was turned on
indicating suicide.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1901-03-07
News Briefs.

Great excitement has been caused in
Pensacola, Fla, by virgin gold in con-
siderable quantities being pumped
from a we'll in the suburbs OF the city.
Tony Moran. of New York. VOL one
of the smartest and blood. est light
weight fights ever seen in Savannah.
Ca. from Shorty Jenkins. ia tie !8t'
round.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1901-03-07

Within its own borders the United
States new produces eight-tenths of
al the worlds cotton and corn, one
quarter Of all its wheat, one-third of
all its coal, more gold than any other
country save Africa. and more manu-
factured goods than England, France
and Germany combined.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1901-03-07
Tri.State Medical Society.

Richmond, Special-The Tri-State
Medical Association adjourned after
electing the following officers: Presi-
dent, Dr.. ]. n. Up2hur, Richmond;
vice president, for North Carolina. Dr.
]. W. Long, Salisbury; vice president
fer South Carolina, Dr.. A. G. Baker,
Sumter; vice president for Virginia,
DR.. Hugh W. Taylor, Richmond; sec
retary and treasurer, Dr. H. A. Roys-
ter. RALEIGH. n G
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1901-03-07

Because of geographical position and
relative Importance in the future com
merce of the world the three great
financial centres of the twentieth CEN
tury will De New York City, London
and San Francisco.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1901-03-07

Camille Flammarion, who is some
thing Of a star-gazer, declares that
the planet Mars is not trying to at
tract the attention Of the people of
the earth. That being the case, tne
earth can move on.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1901-03-07

Colonel Higginson says that Longfel-
low was the first Harvard professor TO
address his students as "Mr."-a Gus
tom now in vogue at all colleges.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-09-12

one Of the presidents closest friends.
and his face plainly betrayed his
grief. Mr.. Dick sought the governor
az once, and a handclasp told the tale
of mutual sorrow. Not word was
spoken by either, but tears were in
their eyes. When later bulletins told
the nature of the wounds, Gen. Dick
said:
There is n chance, then. The presi-
dent is a man of magnificent physique
and of indomitable courage, and he
will never give in until the end comes.
Ii grit will pull a man through he
he will live"
Shortly after the news of the shoot
ing had been received there occurred
ar affecting incident in the Offices of
the governor. II. c. Phillips, of Mid
dletown. came in with his two little
sons, the oldest not over six years OF
age. lie said that the boys wished 10
shake hands with the governor. Gov.
Nash arose from the seat into which
he had cast himself, and gravely took
the boys by the hano. The smaller
of the two observed the full length
portrait of the president m the west
wall of the executive chamber. He
recognized it, and, walking over to it,
said in his childish treble:
"oh, wont he get well, papa? Wont
he get well?"
"Pray God he may, son." said the
father. and all in the room responded.
Gov. Nash remained in the execu-
tive chamber during the afternoon
and evening surrounded by state Off
Gals and personal friends of the pres
ident, receiving bulletins in regard to
the presidents condition.
The following telegram was sent by
the governor:
ITO the President, care Hon. John NJ.
Milburn, Buffalo, N. y:
"My Office is filled with anxious,
loving inquirers after your condition
Every ear in Ohio is turned toward
Buffalo, eager TO catch the first word
of hope. Every heart beats with the
inspiration that you will speedily re-
cover. Every fervent prayer which
goes up TO Heaven tonight will be in
your behalf. Make a good fight, for
all the people are with you and love
you. [Signed1
GEORGE X. NASH"
The streets of the city were filled
with excited throngs of people during
the latter part of the day and even
ing, and news of the attempted as
sassination and the presidents condi-
ton was eagerly sought.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-09-12
THE NATION CRIEVES
Deep Sorrow, Mingled with Horror,
the Universal Expression.
ALL HEARTS LIFTED TO HEAVEN.
The Governor of Ohio sounds the
Keynote of Humble FnItb-How
the News of the shooting of the
President Was Received.

Columbus, o., Sept. THE news Of
the attempt TO assassinate President
Mckinley was received with profound
sorrow and anxiety in the capital of
his native state, where he resided dur
ing the four years in which he served
rs chief executive of Ohio.
Gov. Nash, Secretary of State Lay
lin and Auditor of State Guilbert were
holding a conference in the executive
chamber when the sad tidings
reached the capital. The governor
was completely unnamed, and, after
pacing the floor few minutes, he
walked over TO the door, and leaning
his head against the Intel, buried
his face in his hands.
A few minutes later. Congressman
Charles Dick hurried in from the re-
publican state headquarters. lie is
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-09-12
THE ASSASSIN CONFESSES.
ma Goldman, whose Teachings
Prompted the Crime.

Buffalo, Sept. Leon Czolgosz, the
accused and self-confessed assassin,
has signed a confession covering sig
pages of foolscap and which states
that he is an anarchist, and that he
became an enthusiastic member of
that body through the influence of
Emma Goldman, whose writings he
had read and whose lectures he had
listened to. He denies having any
confederate, and says he decided on
the act three days ago, and bought the
revolver with which the crime was
committed in Buffalo. He has seven
brothers and sisters in Cleveland, and
the Cleveland directory has the names
of about that number living on Hos
mer street and Ackland avenue, which
adjoin. Some of them are butchers
and others are employed in different
trades. He is now detained at police
headquarters pending the result Of
the presidents injuries.
Czolgosz does not appear in the
least degree uneasy or penitent for
his action. He says he was induced
by his attention to Emma Goldman's
lectures and writings to decide that
the present form of government in
this country was all wrong and he
thought the best way to end it was
by killing the president. He shows no
sign of insanity, but is very reticent
about much of his career. While ac-
knowledging himself an anarchist, he
does not state to what branch of the
organization he belongs.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-09-12

president seemed stunned by the
news, put his hands to his head and
then exclaimed: my God"
Those around him were immediate
ly informed of the tragedy, and il was
decided to announce il to the com
paDy OF a thousand people, who had
gathered to hear Col. Roosevelt speak
at the annual outing of the Vermont
Fish and Game league.
Senator Proctor made the an
nouncement, and many persons in the
audience burst into tears. A later
bulletin was received stating that the
president was resting quietly, and
that the chances were favorable for
his recovery.
Good" exclaimed the vice-presi-
dent, and his face lighted up. He
showed his pleasure by eagerly an
nouncing the good news to the as
sembly.
The vice-presdent then left imme-
diately on the yacht FL Frida, owned
by w. Seward Webb, and came to this
city as quickly as possible, having di-
rected that all messages should be
held for him here. The yacht was to
have gone to Arrow Point, where a
special train was waiting for the vice.
president, but the train was sent on
to Burlington, and was there when
the yacht came into the harbor at
s:l5 p. IN.
President Clement of the Rutland
railroad placed the train at the dis
posal OF the vice-president, and made
arrangements to take him on it to the
scene of the tragedy.
Col. Roosevelt was asked at the
wharf for a statement for publication
and said:
81 am so inexpressibly grieved,
shocked and Mortified, that l can say
nothing"
He boarded the train and left for
Buffalo.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-09-12

meantime had been hustled by expos-
ton guards to- the rear of the build
ing. where he was held while the
building was cleared and later he was
turned over 10 Superintendent Bull
of the Buffalo police department, who
took the prisoner to No. - police sta
ton and ofterward TO police head
quarters. AS soon as the crowd in the
Temple Of Music had been dispersed
sufficiently, the president was removed
in the automobile ambulance and
taken to the exposition hospital
where an examination was made. The
best medical skill was summoned, and
within brief period several of Buff
falo's bcst-known practitioners were
at the patients side.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-09-12

Mr.. buchanan broke the news as
gently as possible@ TO the nieces and
consulted with them and Mrs. Mil
burn as 10 the best course to pursue
In breaking the news TO Mrs. Mckin-
ley. IL was finally decided that on her
awakening or shortly thereafter Mr..
Buchanan should break the news to
her. IL. In the meantime her physician,
DIR. Rixey, had not arrived.
Mrs. Mckinley awoke from her
sleep about $3.50 o'clock. She was
feeling splendidly. she said, and at
once took up her crocheting, which.
as is well known, is one of her favor
tie diversions.
Immediately on MIR. Buchanan's ar
rival at the Milburn home he had tele-
phonic communication Herewith cut
of. for already there had been several
calls, and he decided on this as the
wisest course TO pursue, lest Mrs. Nc
Kinley, hearing the continued ring
ing OF the telephone bell, might in
quire what IL meant.
While the light of day remained
Mrs. Mckinley continued with her
crocheting. keeping TO her room.
When il became dusk and the presi-
dent had not arrived, she began TO
feel anxious concerning him.
81 wonder why he does not come"
she asked one OF her nieces.
There was no clock in Mrs. McKin-
Jews room, and when il was seven
o'clock she had no idea il was so late,
and this is when she began TO feel
anxious concerning her husband, for
he was due TO return TO Mr.. Milburn )
house about six o'clock.
At seven o'clock, DIR. RiXey arrived
at the Milburn residence. He had
been driven hurriedly down Delaware
avenue in an open carriage. As he
came up Mr.. Buchanan was out on the
lawn convcrsing with reporter.
"Do YOU know" said Mr.. Buchanan,
81 had sort of premonition of this?
Since early morning l had been eX'
tremely nervous and feared that
something might go wrong. Our trip
TO the falls was uneventful. but what
an awful sad ending to our day."
At 1920 D. m, DR.. Rixey came out
OF the house, accompanied by Col.
Webb Hayes. a son of former Presi-
dent Hayes, who is a friend of Pres
ident Mckinley. They entered a car
rage and returned to the exposition
hospital.
After DIR. Rixey had gone Director
General Buchanan said THAI the doc
tor had broken the news in a most
gentle manner to Mrs. Mckinley. He
said she stood ii brayely, though con-
siderably affected.
II it was possible to bring him to
her she wanted il done. DR.. RiXey
assured her that the president could
be brought with safety from the ex-
position grounds, and when he left
Mr.. AIilburn's IL was to complete all
arrangements for the removal of the
president.
At 1880 Secretary of Agriculture
Wilson and Miss Wilson called, and
were admitted to the Milburn resi-
! dence.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-09-12
LONDON PRESS AN UNIT.
without Exception Extend sympa-
thies and Fervent Prayers.

London, Sept. THE newspapers
this morning, without exception, ex-
tend to President Mckinley and the
American nation the deepest sympa-
thy and deep, feryent prayers for his
recovery, while heartfelt gratitude 10
felt that the latest reports give
ground for that hope.
The Times says, editorially:
ut will be relief to the American
people to know that the criminal or
lunatic was not one of themselves. We
will not contemplate the possibility Of
a fatal result, but in any case the gov
eminent of the United States will not
be disturbed. Vice-President Roose-
welt is a man of ability and distinc-
ton, in whose hands there is no doubt
the country's interests would be safe;
but President Mckinley has gained an
almost unique position, and it would
be a cruel stroke of fortune il he were
cut off in the plentitude of his popu-
larity and when his policy has been
apparently indicated by success az
all points"
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-09-12
The Kindest of Men.

Milwaukee, Sept. Henry c.
Payne, national republican commit
teeman from Wisconsin, and an init
mate friend of President Mckinley,
spoke of the attempted assassination
of the president, as follows:
Tho news of the attempted assas-
sination of President Mckinley,
whether the wounds prove fatal or
not, fills me with unspeakable horror
md grief. There never lived man
of more kindly disposition, with a
more loving and affectionate heart.
more tender and sweet in his sympa-
thies, and in his private life more de-
voted TO his family and his friends.
In these regards he is the most re-
markable man 1 have ever met in
public life"
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-09-12
SENATOR HANNA wEPT.
The Shooting of the President Too
Horrible 10 Contemplate.

The Shooting of the President Too
Horrible 10 Contemplate.
Cleveland, o., Sept. 7.-When con-
WINGED that the news from Buffalo
was true, Senator Hanna said:
81 can not say anything about it. 1t
Is too horrible to even contemplate,
to think that such a thing could hap
pen to so splendid a man as President
Mckinley, and at this time, and upon
such an occasion--it is horrible, aw-
full.
"Mr. Mckinley never had any fear
of danger from that source. OF course
1 never talked to him on such a sub
ject, but / know he never dreamed
of anything like this happening. l
can not be interviewed upon this. 1t
Ia too awful"
To reporter he exclaimed:
"What is this great country coming
to when such men as Lincoln, Garfield
and Mckinley fall by the bullet of as
sassins?
81 shall hurry to the bedside OF the
president as rapidly as the train will
take me- i only hope that he is not
seriously injured; but 1 am afraid
that my hopes will be in vain. do
want TO reach the president before
he dies, if he is going to die. Nobody
can be safe from the work of an in
sane man, it seems. 1t is terrible"
AS the senator boarded a car tears
were streaming down his face.