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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-12-26
-FOUR BOILERS EXPLODE
ACCIDENT OCCURS IN PITTS
BURG STEEL PLANT.
A Number of Victims Buried in
Debris-Exact Loss of Life NOT
Known, but Five Bodies Have
Been Recovered From the Ruins
Mill Completely Wrecked--Debris
Over Fifty Feet High.

pittsburg, Dec. 20-The Black Dia-
mend Steel works of Park Brothers
en- Thirieth street was the scene this
morning of an awful accident in which
at least FIVE workmen lost their lives
and II were injured.
Reports are freely circulated that
from ten to Is were killed and 1t VIII
rot be known Just how many are dead
until the wreckage Is cleared away III
was about Els O'Clock as the night
crew were about to tur mover the mlii
TO the day force. that four boilers in
the ten-inch bar mill No. exploded
with terrific force. scattering death and
destruction in all directions
The mill was completely wrecked and
the debris is piled from 80 to Is feet
high. The boiler works of James Nc
Neil adjoining the Black Diamond
mill were also destroyed A force or
men went to work as quickly as posi-
bile after the explosion searching In the
debris for bodies Five dead and ~
injured have already been removed.
The dead have not been identified and
the bodies are now at the morgue, The
injured W ere removed to the West
rem UOSplidI.
Boiler Crashes Into Plant.
In the rear of the plant on Twenty
ninth street is the big boiler works Of
James Mcneil One of the boilers went
over the Park Brothers mill and crash
ed into the Mcneil plant, almost COM
pletcly demolishing 1t, The only man
at work in the Mcneil plant was Ru-
aolph Korr. the night Waterman He
was knocked down by the force Of the
explosion He was found in the plant
and taken to the West Pennsylvania
hospital
Flight Of Another.
One of the boilers went through the
roof Of the bar mill. scared through the
air across Thirtieth street and crashed
into the residence of Rob. Price at No.
Thirtieth street II went through the
front wall and fell into the cellar, com
pletely wrecking the house, Price and
his family were asleep al the time and
had TO rush TO the street in their night
clothes. The other two boilers were
blown to pieces and Ii was these that
caused the complete destruction of the
mill The biting cold from the river
made the rescue work slow and painful,
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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-12-26
LIFE ENDS FAR FROM HOME.
Operator in Illinois. Dies
in Arizona.

Peoria, ILL.,, Dec. 19.-Henry b,
Steward. senior member of Steward &
Merriam, operating the largest oatmeal
mill in the state, died at Tucson, Ariz..
of heart failure. He was 80 years of
age.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-12-26
FIFTEEN LIVES FOR ONE.
That Many Chinese Executed for the
Murder of a Subject of
the Kaiser

Berlin. Dec Pot is officially an
nounced that in consequence of the MUIR
der of a German near Pekin on Aug,
g. 10 members of the band found guilty
of the crime have been executed.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-12-26
Chicago Produce.

chicago Dee Butter-The m'u
was steady Creameries. l5a2i' dalrl's
GN
Ecgs-The market was firm at y
Dressed Poultry-The marhtl
strong Turkeys sail, chickens va
ltvt-Gas
Earley-jsff6S
FlaX-Sf59
Timothy March, 81 55asSi
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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-12-26

Washington Dee. l9.-Before the
house adjourned over the holiday recess
special order was made for the cousid-
Grafton of the Nicaragua canal bill be-
ginning on Tuesday. Jan & and 10 con
tinue until the bill is disposed Of the
order not, however, 10 interfere with
the revenue on appropriations bill
The session of the house was'hrict
the major portion OF the time being oc-
supple. 10y Nh DeArmond OF Missouri
in making a personal explanation re-
gardiug reports circulated in his dis
trict concerning his course in the mat
ter OF the extension Of rural free deliv-
n1sN
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-12-26
Pioneer st. Louis Grocer.

Kansas City. Mo. Dec. 19.-William
Ballantne a pioneer wholesale grocer
of st. Louis. where he lived 40 years.
died here today, aged SO.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-12-26
Earl Lis American Secretary Dead.

y
Pekin. Dec 20-William II. Pethlck,
the American private secretary and dip
lomatic adviser of Ii Hung Chang for
90 years, died here today. Pethick in
cpired most OF Ii Hung Chang's pro-
gressive schemes, and was the author
of his famous anti-opium manifesto.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-12-26
PROCEEDINGS IN CONGRESS
Senate.

Washington. Dec. IA bill was in
troduced in the senate today by Sena-
tor Penrose authorizing the payment Of
per diem pensions to all officers and
enlisted men of the United States army
who served in the civil war.
Bills introduced;
BY Senator Hale a bill authorizing
the enrolment and reorganization of
the United States naval reserve.
BY Senator Culom providing for the
retirement of the Hawaiian coinage and
currency.
Senator Frye introduced joint res
oluton authorizing the president to in
vite the king of Siam to visit the Unit
ed States, and making an appropriation
for his majesty's entertainment.
Afer the transaction of routine bust
ness the senate. at 1896. went into exc
cutive session, and adjourned at / So
Washington, Dec 1S.-Among the
bills introduced in the senate today
were two by Senator Nelson, provid-
ing for industrial schools. The first
authorizes the appropriation OF money
for the establishment of schools for in
dustrial education in every county of
over 5000 population in each state OF
the Union. The second provides for a
system of education for the territories,
including the recently acquired islands.
For this system Of schools Sl,000,00O IS
suggested for the District of Columbia
and SIS ,000. 900 for Porto Rico, Philip
pines and the territories.
The senate confirmed several hun
dred army and navy promotions. Also
the following:
William T. Williams, assistant treas
urer of the United States. Chicago;
Jonathan Merriam. pension agent, Chi
cago: William Penn Nixon. collector OF
customs. Chicago.
c. l.. Brockway Chamberlain. S. D..
register land office.
d. c. Sampson Ashland. Wis. and
L. p. Loughnn. Chamberlain, SD, re-
ceivers for public moneys,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-12-26
Flight Of Another.
Explosion Kills Fireman.

Pittsburg, Pa. Dec, 20.-By the ex-
plosion of the boiler at the plant of the
American steel and Wire company on
Neville Island William w. Nicely boss
fireman was killed.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-12-26
GENERAL NOTES OF SPORTS.
Results in Various Events in Ring,
Arena and Track as Well as
at the Trap.

san Francisco Cal, Dec. 20 George
Gardner OF Lowell. Mass, and 'Nid'
Carter of Brooklyn n Y, met tonight
at the Mechanics pavilion under the
auspices OF the San Francisco Athletic
club in what was announced as a con
test for the mddlewcight champion
ship of the world, Gardner clearly es-
tablished his right TO the title by
knocking out Carter in the eighth in
ming The men had met twice before
under similar conditions. and on each
occasion the Lowell lad was returned
winner Tonishts result clearly ac-
centuated the fact that Gardeners listtc
superiority over Carter Is complete, and
as the latter recently knocked out Joe
Walrott the victory Is significant
Philadelphia, Pa Dee 20-The six
round fight between George Mcladdru
OF Brooklyn and lack Bennett of Nc
keesport. Pa. tonight was stopped in
the sixth round by the referee because
the principals did not heed the warnings
in regard TO wrestling McFaddeu had
the better Of the contest as far as II
went
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-12-26
House.

Washington. Dec. 1.-THE bill to
provide n temporary revenue for the
Philippines was debated in the house
today.
Mr.. Payne. floor leader Of the major
ty. opened the debate. Owing TO the
indisposition of Mn Richardson. the
duty of opening for the minority de-
rolved upon Mr.. Swanson of Virginia.
Other speakers We're: Grosvencr CRep..
Ohio). and Robertson tDem., La, for
the bill. and Shafroth tSilver, COLI, De
Almond tDem MOI Thayer Dem,
Mass.D. Patterson Dem, Tenn
against.
Representative Grosvenor of Ohio in
troduced bill applying the principle
of the oieomargarine law TO shoddy
wooden goods.
Representative Smith of Mich igan
introduced a bill making the birthday
introduced a hil making the birthday
of William McKinley-Jan pa ma
tional holiday.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-12-26

Washington Dec Representa-
tive Wood of California introduced a
bill in the house to establish depart
ment of mines and mining. Repre-
sentative Hepburn Of Iowa intro
duced a bin proposing a marine hos
pital service to be known as the United
States Health Service bureau
The Lamar register., 1901-07-17
Now all is changed.

City platform. Now all is changed.
Something new must be tried. for the
people have emphatlcslly condemned
the Democratic creed and leader OF
1896 and 1900. There was time
when the democratic party repre-
sented something definite, but it has
been drifting about for the last seven
or eight years without rudder or
compass. It reversss itself without
the slightest ceremony, excommuni'
Gates Cleveland and Bryan in turn,
and still tries to make the people be-
lieve that it represents something
more than passion for spoils
What is called conservative plat
form has been provided in Ohio. In
the democratic dictionary conserva'
tive is another word for crawfish.
The platform OF last year is flung
away The standard bearers name
is excluded as hoodoo. Ordinari-
ly, it is held that national platform
remains in force until another 10
adopted. Not 10 with the democrat
ic party. Its doctrines change with
the seasons. Its tendency to COM
init some glaring folly and its gen.
ersl incompetency never change. As
an organization it is kept alive BY its
name, not by any issues that il en-
braces. 1t would embrace anything
on earth to win-silver, gold, shin'
plasters or wampum. After two wild
campaigns to debsse the currency, it
claims to have become conservative.
People must be confiding indeed to
suppose the word means any moral
regeneration. It is the same batter.
ed aud disreputable old patty start
ing fresh game Of false pretenses.
Globe Democrat.
The Lamar register., 1901-07-17

An extra session OF the legislature
will probably convene very soon and
H. l.. Lubers is looked upon as be
ing the strongest man for speaker of
the house. We think that he is
honest in his convictions and will do
his duty as he sees it without pre-
ferment or party.-Bent County
Democrat.
We see by the above that George
is determined to earn his job as water
commissioner, no matter how great
the wear aud tear on his conscience
The Lamar register., 1901-07-17

1t is amusing to see the fusion
papers denouncing republican
judge in Ohio for stopping anarchists
from maligning the American gov
ernment, and at the same time prais.
ing Denver fusion Judge for arrest
ing preachers because they spoke
their minds about him 1t is impos-
sible to be fusionist and be con-
sistent, but the boys don't seem to
care for that.
The Lamar register., 1901-07-17
A self-Repud,atlns Party.

A specimen of how the democratic
party is conducted is shown by the
state convention in Ohio. The ma
tional programme of last year is
showed aside. Principles and candi
dates alike are abandoned. Last
year the Ohio democrats were voci
ferrous for Bryan and the Kansas
The Lamar register., 1901-07-17
Great Man Astv.y,

In a biography Of Emerson by
Frank sanborn, just published, there
is letter to Carlyle from Emerson,
written in 1884, which the biograph-
er quotes approvinaly, that says: "In
the last six years government In the
United States has been fast bscom
ing job, like the great charities.
A most unfit man in the presidspcy
has been doing the worst things, and
the worse he grew the moro popp.
lar" OF course, the President NJ
ferred TO was Jackson, and the six
years covered the time from jack.
sons election along to the date q
which the letter was written.
But better judges Of politics than
Emerson ever pretended to be wsrs
also far astrsy in their progpostics-
tions Of evil in that era. The Prws.
ident Of that day melted violent st.
tachments and antagonisms. He
created schism in his ovp party,
the seceders going over to the other
elements which united in tho organ
izstion which adopted the Whig
name. Not only were plsy and
Webster hostile to the President,
but Calhoun, of the Presidsnt's own
party was against him. There were
cataclysms in politics in those days,
compared with which the convulsiops
of the present time are mild erup-
tions. Yet the country kept on px
panding rapidly in population and
wealth, except that the panic Of 1887
occurred short time after Emer-
sons wailing letter to Carlyle, which
probably would have occurred
around that time even it different
man and different party had been
at the head of the government.
These groans at the imagined de
terioration Of politics aud the com.
ing down fall of the country have
been heard often in our day. The
author of the Emerson biography
has himself despaired of the repub
lie once or twice every week since
the summer OF 1893. Still, the
country continues to grow rapidly in
strength aud prestige. The general
level of comfort and contentment
among the people is higher than it
ever was before. The country's
standard of civic virtue is advancing
and not retrogrsdinR. Liberty is in
no danger either in the United
States or in any of its possessions.
There are Cassandras in the United
States now as there were in the 3Os
and at earlier dates, but We are in .
more fortunate state of mind than
were the Americans Of those days,
for hardly anybody now pays any
attention to the prophets Of evil
Ex.
The Lamar register., 1901-07-17


er, with woodland landscapes more
reposeful, loftier trees and more pre-
tentious dwellings,. But take it all
in all the scenery Of Colorado is nm
surpassed; while the opportunities
for seeing the bsanties OF nature are
absolutely unequalled.
There are many railroads which
thread their way through passes al
most inaccessible; bnt within the
past few months a new line has been
opened which condenses, az it were,
the glories Of the world within the
compass of u two and half hours
trip; and this is the "Short Line"
1t starts where the beauty begins, it
chooses the mort lovely spots as its
pathway and 81 esss to lead us to
very high mountain apart, whence
We may behold the glory of the
world.
THE Short Line" or, to use its
incorporated title, "The Colorado
Springs and Cripple Greek District
Railway" is the triumph of railroad
building on the Western continent.
It is in every respect Twentieth
Century railway. Colorado Springs
men and Colorado Springs capital
constructed and equipped it, and to
the enterprise Of half score of en-.
ergetic and far, seeing men is this
achievement due. The money to
build the road was supplied by the
mines Of the Cripple Creek district.
It is most fitting that portion Of
the wealth taken from the mountains
Of that wonderful region should be
devoted to giving to that district un-
PARALLEL advantages to further it's
development and bring it into close
touch with the worlds markets, and,
ct the same time, provide unesqual-
led transportation facilities and COM
forts to its residents.
The Short Lima IS q marvel OF en-
cheering skill. The problems pre-
sentsd to the builders would have
been considered insurmountable by
engineers Of less energy, indomitable
perseverance and consummate skill.
But in , little more than a year, the
road was built, and done 80 we'll that
it is not in any respect surpassed by
any railroad in the world. In its
construction the skill of the ablest
engineers WAS enlisted, and the great
est care exercised in it's every detail.
The rosdbed is wide and OF an ideal
character. The track is STANDARD
gauge, OF IS pound steel rails, with
heavy ties, aud ballasted with disn,
tegrated granite, thar which there is
no better material.
The equipment Of the road is the
best obtainsble. The passenger
coaches are of the highest modern
standard. They are beautifully fin.
ished, richly upholstered in crimson
plnsh and are models of comfort. A
special feature OF the road is its oh.
servation cars. These will prove
most attractive to tourists, affording
every facility for viewing the msgnif
icent scenery. The locomotives are
of the most improved pattern, and
built expressly for this service
They weigh 100000 pounds and
hrve great hauling capaoitv.
The Lamar register., 1901-07-17
COUNTY JUDGE.

To THE EDIToR:-Respondin to what
would seem the best republican senti-
ment expressed to me with much unanim:
ity, l am constrained to announce that
have consented to permit my name to be
submitted to the next county republican
convention for the office OF county judge
Of our county. Respectfully,
l.. f.. BLODGETT.
The Lamar register., 1901-07-17
TIMBER CULTURE FINAL PRoOF-NOTICE
FOR PUBLICATION

U. s. LAND OFFICE, LAMAR Colo.
July 3, 1901.
HYOTICE is hereby given that Samuel ii. Huff
IN man. has filed notice of intention to make
final proof before the Register AMI Receiver Mt
their office in Lamar. col".,. on Saturday. the
plication No. lsjO, for the Sk NWk and Mi
SWi, Of Sec. %, In Twp. q s.. itng. II W. 9th
r. NJ.
lie names as witnesses: Aleert Mayhem. Fred
Williams, Guy Sharp and Fred Lamson, all Of
Lamar. Colo.
ji-a7 A. MERRILL. Register.
The Lamar register., 1901-07-17
Tho sNort Line.

The scenery of Colorado is prob
ably unsurpassed in the world.
There are higher moun tains else
where Broader rivers sweep to the
sea, and are fed by vaster lakes than
are here. Other countries are green
The Lamar register., 1901-07-17

The British won another notable
victory this week. They captured
the coat of one of the Boer presi-
dents.
The Lamar register., 1901-07-17

There is slight difference be
tween the newspapers and the Sec
retary of Agriculture. The former
have killed rs per cent of the crops,
while the latter estimates the loss at
10 per cent.
The Lamar register., 1901-07-17

A Denver jury last week measured
a woman's leg to see if doctor had
pulled it. This new method of evi-
dence will likely make some people
slow about bringing such cases.
The Lamar register., 1901-07-17

The Denver papers are now ont
bidding each other in offering re-
wards for the capture of Denver
murderers. As no one ever captur-
ed Denver murderer the sport is
safe.
The Lamar register., 1901-07-17
SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT.

We are authorized to announce the
name OF A. f. GLASE, OF Granada, as a
candidate for County Superintendent
OF Schools, subject to the action of the
Republican county convention.
The Lamar register., 1901-07-17

Between the heat prostrations in
the east aud the murders in Denver
the population of the country bids
fair to show loss next census
The Lamar register., 1901-07-17

Bryan's name was not mentioned
in the Ohio democratic platform and
his picture was unceremoniously
kicked under the table. His friends
are now getting mp boiling ticket
The Lamar register., 1901-07-17

Patterson has announced that he
is still standing by Bryan. Both
have been dropped by the democrat
ic party and. are partners in misery.
The Lamar register., 1901-07-17

Bryan had nothing but sneers last
year for boilers 1t is different this
year for that is all his friends seem
able to do.
The Lamar register., 1901-07-17

The release of the Younger broth
ers on parole has caused great re-
yival OF Jesse James stories and sim.
liar elevating literature.
The Lamar register., 1901-07-17

Bent county is now trying to or
grnize fair association, but seems
to be having some difficulty in rails
ing the funds
The Lamar register., 1901-07-17

The eastern section got a little rain
Monday, just enough to keep up the
courage of the good people who are
praying for it.
The Lamar register., 1901-07-17
ANNOUNCEMENTS

Notices OF candidates for office will be
published under this head for $500,
strictly cash in advance.
The Lamar register., 1901-07-17
GERTRUDE SUTTON
Mandolin and Guitar Teacher

La Junta. Colorado, May I, 1901.
am acquainted with the work OF Gertrude
Sutton, the bearer hereof, and have also heard
her class in several concerts and know her work
to he strictly frst-class in every respect.
Very truly,
James McNeen Marion +. Miller
c. A. Beerbohn ID. ID. Dodds,
c. NJ. Robbins. Prin. Com'l College
Deputy Clerk Frank Nixon
John 7. Russell &C. Draper,
j. Z. Blair, Clothing
Confectioner Mrs. Maggie Evans
Grace +. Finney Mrs. c. +. Lumpkin
Miss Lillian Lumpkin NJ. X. McCauley
Mrs. J. b. Foxworthy Guy +. Smith. Mrg. La
q. II. winchell Junta Music Co.
II. q. Bourne. George Barr.
Justice Peace Sheriff
c. d. Stewart, e. r. Buckley
Under Sheriff Ed. kranz,
Clara VI. Norton Contractor
DR.. Frank Finney Mrs. Ed Marshall
$3.50 per month for lessons
$3.50 per month for lessons
Children's lessons specially
Mourning Residence, Cor Ath 4 Elm
Arizona daily citizen. (Tucson, Ariz. Territory [i.e. Ariz.]) 1884-1901, 1901-01-16
The Livestock
Association Meets.

SALT LAKE. Utah, Jan. l6.--The Ma.
tional Livestock association this morn
ing adopted the report of the executive
committee providing among other
things for increased membership in the
association and for raising 10000 by
private subscription as an emergency
fund. L. G. Powers of Washington, d.
c., addressed the convention on tOur
National Wealth in Livestock" AT the
conclusion q vote of thanks was ex-
tended TO Mr.. Powers for the able man
ner in which he discussed the subject.
Arizona daily citizen. (Tucson, Ariz. Territory [i.e. Ariz.]) 1884-1901, 1901-01-16
The Recent News
Received From China.

WARRINGTON, Jan. ls.-Secretary Hay
was at his desk having practically
thrown off his recent illness. He re-
ceiyed nothing further from China.
The report that the imperial seal must
now be obtained to give iinality to the
peace protocol is rather a surprise as il
was supposed former delays were in part
due to the lack of seal and that the re-
cent authorization to sign carried with
the necessary formalities OF sealing and
delivering.
Arizona daily citizen. (Tucson, Ariz. Territory [i.e. Ariz.]) 1884-1901, 1901-01-16

The United States received more
prizes at the Paris Exposition than any
other nation, except France. The total
being 1881. is also a remarkable
fact, that though the inhabitants oi
every country suffer from digestive
troubles and though. every cline offers
soane alternative therefrom, it remains
for America TO produce nm absolutely re-
liable remedy for such common disease
This remedy ID Hostetter's stomach
Bitters. Halt century ago it was
placed upon the market, and from that
day to this. II has never been equalled.
It has an almost unparalleled record for
the cure Of dyspepsia, indigestion, cons
tipAtion, sick headache, sour stomach,
beiching, heartburn, nervousness. fati-
que, insomnia, or any other disturbance
Of the stomach. Be sure TO give 1t q
trial.