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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-03-02
A WYOMING NINE FIRE.
Results in the Death of Thirty-six
Workers.
FUTILE ATTEMPTS AT RESCUE,

When II Was Found Impossible Z.
Check the Flames the Mine Wa.
Sealed Up and the Men Left "a
Their Fate.
Cheyenne, Wyo., Feb. 27.-The worst
disaster In the history OF coal MINING
in Wyoming since the AImy horror.
eight years ago, occurred at Diamond
vile Monday night. Thirty-six men
men have persisted In a fre which
started In mine No. i OF the Diamond
vile Coal and Coke company.
me blaze was discovered shortly
after the night shift commenced work.
II Is thought to have originated from
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.
bis name Is John Anderson, and he
was frightfully burned in running the
gauntlet OF the flames. He was sud-
denly confronted by a wall OF fire and
smoke, and, wrapping his head in an
oVercoat, he ran IN the direction Of the
main entrance.
The first intimation the miners I'm
the other entries had Of the fire was
when Anderson came rushing into the
upper level, his clothing ia flames. The
alarm was sounded and hundreds of
miners at work in the mines and on the
OUTSIDE rushed to the rescue of their
imprisoned comrades The fires had
by this time made such progress that
IL was impossible to enter the roours of
names. The entire night was spent In
connning the fire to the two, entries.
and yesterday 1t was necessary to seal
them up to prevent the fiames from
RDTaQninR N nth "a
This step was only decided upon
after all hope OF saving the lives of
the men had been abandoned. Moth
ing could live five minutes in the fire.
winch was increasing In fierceness
every minute.
The plugging Of the two entries will
smother the fire, but it may be several
days before the barbados can be re-
moved and the chambers explored.
The scenes at the mouth OF the mine
during the night and day were heart
rending. Relatives and friends of the
entomoed miners rushed to the mine.
Irantlcally waving their hands and
crying to the mine officials and miners
to save their dear ones.
OF the men imprisoned IN the work
tngs only two are supposed to be
Americans, the balance being Italians
and Firms. Nine OF the men leave
families.
1t was given out by Superintendent |
Thomas sheldon and confirmed by
others familiar with the conditions |
That the lives OF all the men were GER
-ainly extinguished within three min |
ntes after the fire gained ascendency.
An additional tragedy followed the
main one yesterday. Thomas Simpson.
with his young son. who are among the |
victims, came to Diamondville from |
alabama but six weeks ago, bringing
MS WIFE. IN the hope that the change |
81 climate would benefit her health. |
me shock OF Monday nights tragedy |
was too great for Mrs. Simpsons deli |
cate health and yesterday she died.
Thus every member OF this family an /
\ victim OF the disaster.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-03-02
Alleged Att~nptea nr,h.-

Dover, Del, Feb. 2T.-The comnst-
tees appointed last week by the house.
or representatives to investigate the al
legations OF Representative Walter n.
Hearn, Democrat, that he had been Of
Tered $4,000 to absent himself from
the joint caucus and induce another
Democrat to remain out OF the Joint
session OF the legislature while the
balloting for United States senator was
progressing last Thursday, met yester-
day, and Mr.. Hearn swore that ssre
man who attempted to bride him was
Representative Reese Layton, OF Gus-
sex county, an Add:cks supporter.
Layton denied the charge under oath.
and says Hearn was drunk the nieht
he charges the offer was made.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-03-02
vanderlip to RetIr.

Washington, Feb 2T-The resigna-
ton OF Hon. Frank A. Vanderlip. as
sistant secretary OF the treasury. wus
announced at the department yester-
day, to take effect upon the quaiinca-
ton or his successor, not later than
March 8. 1t is Mr.. Vanderlip's iRtea-
ton to sail for Europe soon, In order
to make study OF financial and In
dustrial affairs IN England and ON the
continent. 1t is understood that upon
mis- return he will become Identified
with large western corporation. MA-
ton e. Allies, Of Ohio, now Secretary
Cages private secretary. will preS-
ably succee Mr.. Vanderlip.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-03-02

gested In The amendment. THIS proto-
sition In declared to be a solution of
the problem, satisfactory to all par
ties In the senate and to the president
rs well.
The amendments agreed upon p<c-
vide that Cuba shall make q permanent
treaty with the United States, In SUBJ
stance as follows:
The government OF Cuba sAslI
never enter into any treaty or other
compact with any foreign power or
powers which will impair or tend 70
impair the Independence OF Cuba.
said government shall not assume
or contract any public debt for which
the ordinary revenues OF the islands.
AFTER defraying the current expenses
OF government, shall be inadequate.
The government OF Cuba consents
mat the United States may exercise
the right to intervene for the preserya-
ton OF Cuban Independence.
All acts of the United States fs
Cuba during It's military occupancy
thereof are ratified and validated. and
all lawful rights acquired thsreuader
snail be maintained and protected.
The government OF Cuba will sxe-
cute, and as far as necessary extend.
the plans already devised or other
plans to be mutually agreed upon. for
the sanitation OF the cities OF the isl.
and.
The Isle OF Pines shall be omitted
rom the proposed constitutional boun-
aaries OF Cuba, the title thereto belns
ieit to future adjustment by treaty.
To enable the United States 20
maintain independence OF Cuba. and 10
protect the people thereof, as wen as
for Its own defense, the government
Oh Cuba will sell or lease to the Unit
tee states lands necessary for coalfnr
or naval stations at certain specified
points, to be agreed upon with the
president Of the United States"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-03-02
Fatal Disobedsenc. a, orS..,

Trenton, Feb. 23.-One Of the worst
collisions in the history Of the Amboy
division OF the Pennsylvania railroad
occurred about $50 o'clock Thursday
evening at Risling's siding, near Bor-
dentown, and about eight miles south of
Trenton. The Nellie Bly," express.
from New York for Atlantic City, col
hded with passenger train No. $50.
running from Camden to Trenton. The
total number of dead is Is, while about
so were injured. Most OF the victims
were railroad laborers. Disobedience
OF orders caused the wreck.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-03-02
A SIGNIFICANT FACT.
sseces-fui Drunmers and Especially
Whisky and Wine saleam~n
Are Total Abatzinera.

"A recent number Of Barrels and Bot
Ties, an official organ Of the retail
liquor dealers. contains the following
from q man who IL on the road for a
Dig New York firm Of liquor importers;
Travelling men have to be good fell
lows, Of course, and this involves usu-
ally . liberal amount of drinking. but
you Will probably be surprised when I
tell you that the travelling men who
drink the least are those who them
selves sell hquorA Many Of the whisky
and wine drummers OF the country are
total abstainers, and there are as many
others who make it Q rule never 10
take drink before Eve o'clock in the
evening. This Is simply one Of the ne
cessities OF business. When I 0o En- /.
place Ike Kansas City. for instance, I
call during the day on q dozen LIQUOR
jobbers who import their wines and
WHISTLES through my house. Suppose
l made . practice of drinking with my
cussomerA At each place where I cali
I would probably take four or fye
drinkA and the result would be that be-
fore 1 had finished my days work I
would have to be dumped into a car
rage and hauled back to the hotel. At
every Wholesale house where I call I
am sure to be invited to drink. The in
utation comes with a. much certainty
as Woodworking" or How do you do?'
When say that liquor statesmen ara
not, an q rule, drinkers, / must make
one exception; that Is the champagne
salesman. II IL his business to drink
and drink hard; and the consequence In
that while good champagne selesmen
command good salaries they do n OF last
long. The champagne salesman must
Introduce his brand OF goods directly
to the drinkers. He must not only see
that 1t Is for sale in the high-grade sa-
looms, hotels and cafes, but he must
see that the drinkers who visit thes.
places learn to call for his particular
brand. 1 never knew of q champaene
drummer whose salary was smaller
than $4,000 a year and expenses. The
expenses usually amount to az much
II not more than the salary. AS q re-
suit. champagne statesmen are not old
men. They usually break down and
are forced to give up before they reach
middle &c. Rheumatism or govt strikes
them, and then younger men take their
places"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-03-02

TEE administration has at las.
Shown Its hand" In iss dealings with
Cuba. Failing to secure the promul-
CATION Of such Cuban Constitution "a
u desired, the Senate Committee on
Relations with Oubs has adopted q dee.
lsrsiion which virtually nullines the
TaLLrR amendment, guaranteeing alb
solate independence to Cuba.
The long and shors or the whole mat.
ser seems to be that she same unseep
influences which precipita;ed a war
Win the Fiiipinos are at work to pro-
auee like result With the Cubsns.
III the declaration is accepted, the
United States army will be Temporal
rily withdrawn only to be permanent
~ replaced and il the declaration il
not accepted, the army will remain.
We believe that the present Oaban
leaders will be displaced, the United
States authorities set up O govern
msnt OF its own liking and similar
conditions to shose existing in the
Philippines will follow.
Our professions of disinterested svm-
psthY will &c for nsught and Cuba.
like Guam, Porto RIGA and the Ha-
Waiian Islands will become one of the
colonies OF the United States Of Amer.
lea. We hope that we may be agrees.
BILE disappointed.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-03-02
A,-EMPRRANcE MONKEY.
oRerca n Drink OF whisky He Turn.
Dhxu.A Idly Away and Is Dee
rated With q white Ribboa.

-I had the , pleasure. some week,
since" writes Mary e. Voorhees,
"sf being on a steamer com.
sng up from >the south. The
captains young son had monkey.
= great pet. and we va re often enter
talned with his funny Pranks and
astonished at his good senAs. One day,
after feeding him 3 numbsl OF things,
some one went to the bar ana brought
. glass OF whisky. As soon AS the
monkey saw it, with delight span king
In his eyes he put out both haDAs to
bring the glass TO his lips; but as he
smelled the contents he pushed tn,
glass away with plain. look of dis
gust on his face. The men again trieSI
70 force him to drink. Finally some one !
brought small tea roll, put it in the
glass and when moist with spirits put |
IL to the monkeys lips; but he turned
his head from side to side to avoid the
smell, with the same look Of disgust a.
before.
i then said: Gentlemen am sorry
20 see you torture that dumb brute |
You should have great respect for his /
very lofty principles. He evidentlyI
has more sense than nine-tenths oil
men, who ruin body and soul with the
vile stuff. call that monkey q tenn.
Perance monkey, and will honor him
before YOU
Going to my stateroom, brought
out piece of white ribbon, and midi
the cheers Of all present tied it round
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-03-02

AR- JOHN e. ErPs. author Of the
Jim Grow Oar" bill, states shat he
win net be candidate for reelection
to the Legislature Of Virginis. he
wants to be Sheriff OF the City of Rich-
mond.
Whether or not he has consulted Mr..
JoHE T hUsHss 10 an open question.
But Brother ErPs, who now holds one
Job in the City Hall wants another 10
the same builoipg. Il wousdn't be n
bad idea for tbs City Gaugsr and she
Sheriff to swap places.
Well. Brother Epps has done US all
she harm he could and We had hoped
that he would be candidate for the
other world, aiming for heaven. and of
course landing In the other place.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-03-02
AN AOT OF DESPERATION.

In the face OF . reduced assessment
Of taxable property and prodded into
action by the citizens Of suburban
towns OF II nrico, the Common Ooun-
Gil OF Richmond city has shown lis ut
ter disregard of all safe rules of finance
By an increased appropriation Of over
half million dollars.
This was done in obedience to pub
lie elsmor and there is not . member
Of the Finance Committee, who IL at
ALI posted. but Whist knows that this
burden will ultimately result In the
eity's undoing.
When we noted the setion and read
the budget. We realized that it was Al
ast Of desperation. There hiss been no
resrenohrnens whssevsr. thsrs has
been No reform. Hoae 10 proposed and
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-03-02
ALLEN AssAILs SAMPSON
F0F fnsssting on sOcisl ouaIiac~
tfORa For NRNH Omrs

tfO~s For Navy Omeers.
Washington, Feb. 27.-Ia the seaats
yesterday Mr.. Allen, OF Nebraska. So
Vereiy arraigned Rear Admiral SanrD-
son Tor some endorsements he 10 Rl-
Iesed TO, have made upon an application
OF Chien Gunner Charles Morgan of
me navy, Tor promotion to the grade of
nunciation Of Admiral Sampson was
sensationzil
The admiral, I'm his "endorssmsHt -
speaks highly of Morgan as a sasaUr.
put opposes his application beoassee.
while 1t IL true that these men nre
selected from large class of nas1 OF
very unusual ability, which dis<fa-
CUISINES them as perhaps the prOSeg-
slonal equals or their officers as lar a.
their technical education stands. 4 ~
also true they are recruited from a
class OF men who have not had social
advantages that are requisite Seq
commissioned officer"
Navy officers; while they may srumS
10 some extent the force of the az
mlrafs reasoning, deplore his deliver-
ance. because OF It's effect on leRtz1s-
ton pending and to come before oou-
gress, Affecting the officers In the ser
vice. They believe that 1t defeats b.
yono doubt SIMPSONS promotion tc,
the grade OF vice admiral, and In al
probability the other rewards recon-
mended by the president on account OF
the sea campaign In Cuban waters.
But this is not regarded in the service
as the chief result, for there is not
much enthusiasm for the Santiago re-
wards, involving as they do the ku-
imitation OF so many brave men whose
work was not showy. but none the lesz,
important.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-03-02

tHHPLANKr IL issued weekly The subaerin
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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-03-02

yes the spprop-i. lions for one year
amount 70 $l,s11,74S As.
nocolored men are In the City Coun.
ell though seven were elected Co that
body and were ignomiuiously counted
out. The people Of Richmond will
pay the penalty and the result of the
folly will be seen many years In the
future.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-03-02

HE PUSHED THE GLASS AWAY.
the monkeys neck. The young owner
then marched his pet of in great
glee and triumph"
This queer monkey, like the old-time
Jester. in the midst of his buffoonery
threw out q strong bit Of wisdom, re-
marks the Union Signal. Let US hope
that the Temperance lesson sank deep
i.to the hearts Of those present, and
that all who wear the white ribbon may
prove as resoluts and firm in time Of
temptation as did this bet monkey.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-03-02
Spoke Before he Tho,~h,

Some time" said Mr.. Meekton,,
wife, Il think will have a chef. ]
really believe that it is better 70 have
kitchen in charge of male cook"
YES answered Mr.. Meekton, alb
sent-mindedly; sit would be a good desl
OF comfort to have somebody down
there who could be easily bossed.%
Washington Star.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-03-02
Discretion.

why have you given up praeticing
on the huteP"
Il understand the man who moved
into the fat directly across from ours
used to be one OF the best amateur
boxers in the stats."-Chicago Times
Herald.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-03-02
LiabiIItIe., s1s1 ,oso, A..et.. a2o.

New York, Feb. 27.-Marcus l.. Free
man, now secretary and treasurer of
q FIRE proof construction company I'm
this city, filed petition in bankruptcy
in the United States district court yes
terday, placing his liabilities at $751;
$50, with assets of but $40. The debts
were incurred at La Crosse, Wis, be-
tween 1888 and 1891, and are unse-
cured. Freeman was at that time
member of the firm Of M A. Freeman
q Co. The creditors are mainly banks.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-03-02

Terre Haute. Ind, Feb. 27.-GeorEe
Ward, "a years old, colored, employed
In the car works here, was arrested
yesterday, and, according to the police.
confessed having murdered Ida Firkhe-
stein, the school teacher who was
found dying Monday evening IN q
grove outside the city. Subsequently,
mob battered down the doors OF tAe
jail, took the prisoner out and hanged
him to a railroad bridge. Thea his
dead body was placed in a huge bon
fire and burned to ashes.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-03-02
A Little Child Shall lead Thai

Jonesmith-What change has ooms
over Jerseymani He used TO be one
OF the most pompous, egotistio men ]
ever knew. He seemed 70 imagine that
there wss nothing he did not know; but
he's an entirely different man now.
Bilbrown-Yes; his little bor has
{nss reached the susstiOa-sslCiaga age
Judge
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-03-02
How We niner

I'm China" remarked the first, ga
man who commits a crime often gets
another to take his punishment and
gives him money for It."
In this country" replied the sec.
ond, "a man who commits q crime
may swear it on to another and give
him the laugh for it."-Chicago Post
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-03-02
Grateful

MY dear" said Mr.. Sirius Barker,
that box Of cigars you bought me
has resulted in great benefit. / want
to thank you for them more earnest
y than I did at first"
DID you enjoy them?"
mo. But I'm better of. They
made me realize what a terrible habit
smoking can Observation-Disclosures
Star.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-03-02
Proof Of Affection

Il have heard some doubts ex-
pressed as to whether YOU really
loved your country"
i don't see how anybody could ex-
press such doubt" answered Sem
ator Sorghum; mot after all the
money I have spent on my country
In elections at one time or another"
Star.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-03-02
Is Botha suing For Peace,

London. Feb. 27-The Daily Chron-
icie this morning publishes, under re-
serve, a rumor that Lord Kitchener
has met Gen. Louis Botha to arrange
terms or the surrender OF the Beers,
and that an armistice of "a hours was
granted the Boer commandant general
10 enable him to consult with the
other commandants. According to The
Daily Chronicle the cabinet council
yesterday considered this new turn Of
affairs.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-03-02
Question OF Quantity.

II see you got your wife that pearl
necklace she wanted"
Eyes"
Il thought you expected 10 get out Of
IL by insisting that pearls mean tears"
81 did, but it didn't work"
"Why not?"
1T was question Of quantity. She
soon convinced me that lack of pearls
meant more tears."-Chicago Post.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-03-02
What PUSHED Her.

MrA CrimsOnbeak - There's one
thing about my husband never could
understand
Mrs Yeast-And whats that7
why, when he comes home late he
can't find the keyhole, but when he
gets inside, from the noise he makes,
he seems to And everything In the
room Statesman
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-03-02
The Threat to EuroD.,. Ins,..-s.

London, Feb. 27.-The Daily MaR, IN
an alarmist editorial on the Thread
ening aspect Of the steel trade" sa1sy
The time has surely come to recog-
nize that, in an era OF the fiercest and
most INSCRIPTIONS competition, Sba
community and the state must stand
by the threatened trade, and, II ma
tional efforts Will not suffice, intsrna-
tional resources must be invoked 90
Keep In Europe trade that will other
wise go to America"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-03-02
italian Expo.ition M a.r,,n.

Berlin Is to have an Italian expo
sition in the geological gardenA There
viii be imitation streets Of Naples,
Rome. Florence, Pompeii. Venice with
sanals), etc.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-03-02

"You didn't submit quietly to their
gagging you, did your" asked the
ofScer, who had hurried to the scene "a
soon as the robbery was over.
"No!" gasped the victim. "I chewed
the rag, of course, but what good did
that do?"-Chicago Tribune.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-03-02
Decidedly HnndIcapped.

Aunt Nancy-Think Of studyin' to be
. doctor, Ell? Don't you do it
Young Man-Why not, aunty?
Aunt Nancy-You can't git no prac-
dce till ye git married, an ye can't git
married till ye git practice, that's why.
IN. Y. Weekly.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-03-02
OUR RELATIONS WITH CUBA.

1HEtNee PROPOSES q PIAN
90 Avert an Extra Session.
washington. Feb. 26.-To avoid en-
extra session OF congress the senate
committee on relation with Cuba yes
terday reported an amendment to the
army appropriation bill. authorizing
the president to leave the government
OF Cuba to Its people provided the con-
sup1tioh or the island defines the fs-
sors relations between its government
and the gAiteA States on nnsa sag
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-03-02

Uncle Abner-Seth amt what I call
thick-and-thin party man.
Uncle Hiram-Why, he never votes
anything but the regular ticket.
Uncle Abner-Yes, but he's allus
willin' to admit that the country may
not be ruined if the other fellers gel
in.-Brooklyn Life.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-03-02
No one woulA Motto. ne

Hunchback-Yes, have plenty Of
spare time: but what can I do with
ttF Whatever I should do I would
be laughed at.
friend-Nonsensei You'd look as
Wen as snyOns else on 9 bicycle
N. Y. Weekly.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-03-02
SATURDAY. MARCH 2, 1901

We return thanks TO Mr.. JOHN TRxv-
KLrx STEVENS OF the United States
Bsstleship. Kentucky. for copy of the
Colombo. Ceylon Standard Of January
IA. 1901. Toe battle ship 10 euroute
30 Hong Kong, China.