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The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1901-10-19
WEST VIRGINIA MINE HORROR
A niast set FIre 90 the Mine. Which
IL burning FieraeIy-Nunsber
of Lives lost.

Columbus. o.. Oct. IA specinl TO
the Dispatch from Fairmont. ". Va.
= -.
~ the New England mines, one lnile
south OF here, at 5 a. m, an italian
miner set oil a blast that set ire TO
the mine. The whole head where the
blast took place is on FIRE. burning
ficrcely, and It is not ksown hess
many men are back OF If at this hour,
3 p. m. The man who ret of the
blast is probably dead, as four mates,
further back than he. were killed This
mans body has not been found.
Several lives are probably lost. w.
y. Brooks, superintendent of tie
mines. headed the first rescuing. party
at ten o'clock, and was overcome BY
gas when brought out. His condition
is serious, but he viii probably re-
cover. Gen. Lee J.. Malone headed
another rescue party Of 2 r. M, md at
three O'Clock nothing has been heard
from them. There were about 20 men
in the mine at the time Of the explo-
sion. but II is not known how many
are "a the seat Of danger. but as many
az were are probably dead.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1901-10-19

Chicago. Oct. f4.--The Bank Of Mary
Vile, at Potomac, village 20 miles
ensf Of this city, was entered by rob
bers early yesterday morning. and
between $1,000 and 81 500 in currency
and silver taken.
To get into she safe two charges of
nitroglycerine were used. 4 young
man by the name Of Moorehouse
heard both explosions and started 70
ascertain the cause When be reached
a point near the bank be was stopped
by one Of the robbers WHO was stand
ing guard and held prisoner until the
men escaped on a haad car.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1901-10-19
HER LIFE IS IN DANGER.
Anothsr Appeal 10 ths People Of Amariaa
In nshalf ef alss Eilsa
- staes.

noston. Oct. 1a-rhe misunder-
standing existing in various parts Of
the country. indicated especially In
private adYices received here. ns to
the progress Of the fund 10 ransom
Miss Stone. The missionary. IS consid-
cred To be sufficient reason for The
issuance Of another appeal for funds
BY the elergymen who signed the
first one. The idea Is to impress upon
the people Of America tho danger
which still threatens Miss Stone.
The second appeal follows:
"lcSton. Oct. L. 1901. :
ITO the People Of America. The
promptings of our hearts compel us 10
issue second urgent appeal to the
people of America 10 come 10
the rescue of Miss Ellen n.
Stone. the American missionary now
held captive by brigands in the
lalkan mountains for a ransom OF
$4,000 Nearly one-half that sum !.
yet 10 be raised.
"Priyate adxiees received yesterday
were TO the effect that IL MAS abso-
lutoly necessary to raise the full
amount at once. The story of 40
days respite Is absolutely discredited
in the best-informed circles.
"fo.daya information from Wash
ington Is that the outlook Is far from
being so reassuring as was hoped yes-
terday. 3
"srhe public should not be deceived
by the idea that the American board.
as SUCH will pay any of the ransom.
II has officially declared that II could
not. although it's members have unan-
imously expressed sympathy with tho
movement.
eNin not pastors. tender-hearted
women, patriotic men and representa-
tives of commercial and financial
activity everywhere, viii not every
one aid by giving aud soliciting until
the entire fund Is In hand.
"A life is at stake, the life OF
Christian. missionary. n patriot and
noble American.
eAlI contributions. should be sent
direct TO Kidder, Peabody & Co, lib
Dovonshire street, Boston, or Barring.
Maeoun d Co, 10 Wall street, New
York.
"Ail money contributed win be re-
turned TO the donors 10 case its use
is not necessary or IN the event of its
| being hereafter returned by or
through the United States governs
ment.
lsignedl
JOHN l.. WfTHR0W.
"Park Street congregational Church.
GEORGE G. LoRlMER,
"Tremont Temple Baptist Church.
JOHN GALBRAITH,
"BromGeld Street NJ. =. Church"
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1901-10-19
The Episcopal bishops adopted a can

The Episcopal bishops adopfedia can
non forbidaing marriage Of persons
divorced for any cause not existing be-
fore marriage.
A negro at Fort Madison. Fla. killed
two persons. wouRded two members of
posse and was himself fatally
wounded.
James A. Posey and Andy ouinlan.
rival saloon keepers of San Diego,
Cal, killed each other in street duel
with revolyers.
The state department heard that
Miss Stone was alive and well on the
5th and that she was held captive by
brigands on mountain on the Turko-
Bulgarian frontier.
Six women were injured. two fatally,
in the collapse of hotel kitchen at
Erie, Pa, following a boiler explosion.
At Hebron, small town near New
ark. o.. fire destroyed eight business
houses and five residences.
Robert MeKinnie, while despond-
ent, killed his wife and himself at
Princeton, Ia.
The post office department has de-
cided to place the late President Me-
Kinley's head on the new issue of
postal cards which will appear short
ly after December 1.
DR.. II. p. Tuttle. well known as the
inventor of the explosive thoTite,
dropped dead at his home in Ia
coma. Wash.
ka d., IL -.
Chicago bestowed Mckinley's name
on 40-acre park to be opened in the
spring.
Three children were cremated in a
fire which destroyed the residence of
G. Peters at Santiago, Mich. Peters
was also fatally and his wife serious
ly burned.
The Mckinley National Monument
association was formed at Cleveland to
erect memorial at Canton, o.
Huston Kepler, wealthy farmer liv-
ing near Akron, o., was swindled out of
$4,000 by confidence men.
-Four trainmen were killed in wreck
on the Chicago Great Western railway
near East Lombard, III
A campaign TO destroy wild horses
in northwestern Arizona has begun by
ranchmen, who killed and captured
more than 100 steeds the first day.
Capt. John Nelson, who commanded
an army transport during the Spanish
war, shot friends wife in Brooklyn,
N. Y, and then killed himself.
Sir Thomas Upton declared he would
challenge again for the Americas cup.
The governments monthly crop re-
port says that the general average for
October for the entire country is the
lowest on record.
Henri Fournier rode six miles in an
automobile on New York track in 6
minutes and AZ seconds.
Secretary Gage told banking en-
ployes in Denver that the demand for
good bank officials is greater than the
supply.
The report of the commissioner of
immigration will treat exhaustively
of the best methods of preventing an
archists coming to the United States.
President Roosevelt invested his
first months salary in horses and car
riages for the use of his family.
President Roosevelt is in favor of a
still greater reduction in the war rev.
enue taxes, as the amount now coll
lected is greater than the needs of
the government.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1901-10-19
LoTTEa EXECUTED.
The Cape HeBeI Commander rPrompt-
IL Executed Mt Middeiburg.

Middelburg, Cape Colony, Oct. 13.-
Commandant Lotter, the Cape rebel,
whose commando. consisting almost
wholly OF rebels. was captured south
Of Petersburg, in September, and who
was sentenced to death, was execute
ed Friday morning.
commandant Lotter had been tried
and found guilty on eight counts, in
cluding sedition. the murder Of col
ored, unarmed scouts, the murder OF
troopers in action, the blowing up Of
railroads and the cowhiding of Brit
ish subjects and Europeans. LotteT
pleaded that he was citizen Of the
Orange Free State, but this was dis
rsrovad
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1901-10-19
ON A TOUR OF INSPECTION
English Railroad Men 10 spena
Month with Gs studying
Ame~iean Methods.

New York, Oct. 14.-on the White
star Iiue- Celtic, which arrived yes
terday. was a party Of English faii-
road men who come here 70 spend q
month studying American railroad
.ne4hodsand Inspecting systems. They
are George S. Gibb. general manager
of the Northwestern railroad; Nor
man D. Macdonald, !. ". Newell and
Wilsen WoEsde.l.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1901-10-19
THE AFRICAN CAMPAIGN.
II Has had Curious Effect Up
on Some of the British
General Officers.
VERY FEW HAVE WON LASTING lAURtls
Gen. Buffers omciaI Fe1o de se Dis
cuszed pnhlle Decentralization
With Progress Ina soath Africa
une 10 the Optimistic Prophets
Predictions.

London. Oct. 15.-The South African
campaign has n curious effect on Brit
ish generals. Public attention Is cen.
tered on 6en. Buffers extraordinary
exhibition. while society is gossiping
about the remarkable action of an
other general. This one Is knight
commander of the nnth. holding a
high command in South Africa. lie is
over 90 years of age. has been a wid-
over for two years and has engaged
himself, by letter, 10 marry a woman
of 50 whom he has not seen for %
years The hride-eleot. Who is an
Irish woman, is preparing to go out TO
South Africa.
As for Gen. Bnller, he seems 10 have
forever shattered every Yestige of his
reputation.
lie Had Received Hats.
\ press representative learns that
previous 10 Gen. Buller,s speech Of
plain hints from the war Office eN.
pressing the hope that he would not
accept invitations 10 make speeches.
Ills appointment TO the command Of
an army corps WINS made in spirit
of generosity. II was thought that
Gen, Butler could not do much harm
in the two yearK remaining before he
retired
Days of sinrenres Passing.
One OF the highest officials con-
nceted with the administration of the
army Is quoted AS saying:
"rhe utiiturian spirit of the age
has taken awny those sineeures, such
as governor of 1'ilbury and command
er-in-ehief of Berwick, with which, a
hundred years ago. Butler might be
shelyed and al the same time reward
ed. We had no alternative but 10 re-
ward Gen. Buffers long and conseien-
tious period Of service by kicking him
out or giving him n command that his
rank demands. OF the two evils We
| chose what we thought was the least
Our justification is perhaps somewhat
sentimental. but no army can he ruf
without certain amount of senti
ment.
| Optimistic Prophets Binmed.
"As for the public dissatisfaction
with our progress In South Africa,
fear that Lord Roberts and other op
timistie prophets are. unintentionallyy
more 10 be blamed than any one else
No one got up and said the Bnrmal
war was over, or that it would be
over In foolishly short time. II
lasted nearly four years, and tbs
| British public took II as matter oi
course. The South African war has
probably got another two years TO
run, developing, like the Bnfmah af-
fair. into subalterns' campaign
Faith In Kitchener.
To supervise such work we know
of no one better than Lord Kitchener
His chief difficulty, which seems TO
have missed the attention of the crit
les, is that. having non-combatant
natives populating the war area, he
Is prohibited from destroying sup
plies 10 any degree Of military thor
ouQhness. If we could concentrate or
deport the natives | think an effective
devastation would quickly end the
campaign.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1901-10-19
ScHEEPER IS PRISONER.
Lord Kitchener Reports the Capture,
by Gen. French's Column, Of
CommaDdnnf scheeper.

London. Oct. 1s.-Lord Kitchener
reports 10 the war office, from Pre-
toria, that Gen. French's columns
have captured Commandant scheeper.
Lord Kitchener does not state
whether scbeeper's commando, which
has been active in Cape Colony, was
captured or not. The British have
been in pursuit for couple Of weeks.
scheeper himself was 50 i'll that he
was Obliged 10 travel in buggy.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1901-10-19
TURKEY RESPONSIBLE.
An English Opinion ms 10 what
President Roosevelt VIII DO.

London, Oct. t1.--After detailing
the history of the abduction of Miss
Stone, the Spectator remarks:
"President Roosevelt and the Wash
ington cabinet maintain, justly, that
the sultan Is responsible, as It Is his
misgoYernment which proFokes and
protects brigandage. and they intend
to demand reparation from the porte.
II will not be limited, we Imagine. TO
ee5.00o. The porte will be required
to punish the authors of the outrage;
and as Turkey is sure TO shuiiie and
America Is tired of being played with,
naval demonstration Is quite on the
cards. The sultan will. of course,
yield 10 the first show of force"
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1901-10-19

London, Oct. 13.--Bishop HartzeIl,
missionary bishop of the Methodist
Episcopal church In Africa, left En-
gland this week for East Africa. He
win organizea ew American Meth
odist conference at UmtalIi, Rho6esis.
November 3, and viii thence make an
extended tour through his diocese.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1901-10-19
Probably Twenty-Five Lost.

Wheeling, w. Va. Oct. BY in
explosion in the New England. near
Fairmont, il Is believed the loss Of
life may be Is. The explosion oc-
CURED at a. m, in a head in which
Is or 30 miners were working.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1901-10-19

st. Joaeph, Mo-, Oct. 14.-several
months ago prominent attorney Of
this city, who had formerly been en-
pioyed by Pat Grove. received draft
from Grows from South Africa for
legal ssyvless rendered.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1901-10-19

JOHN L. WITHRow.
"parl Street Congregational Church.
GEORGE G. LoRIMER,
"Tremont Temple Baptist Church.
JOHN GALBRAITH,
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1901-11-30
Enormou. Expenditures.

Philadelphia, Nov. 23.-The ex-
penditures to be made by the Penn
sylvania Railroad company in 1902 for
rolling stock will aggregate $25,ooO,-
900, sum unprecedented in railroad
history. OF this amount about s19,-
100000 will be expended for cars and
the other $6,00O,OO0 for locomotives.
AS already announced, the company
will require 10000 freight and coal
cars for 1902, the greater number of
which have been already ordered, the
requirements in that direction for
next year have been determined upon
approximately ut 400 locomotives,
passenger, freight and shifting.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1901-11-30
CONSPIRACY CHARGED.
President Castro, OF vene.ueIa, Orr
ders Arrest of the Minister
OF War.

Caracas. Venezuela. Nov. 81 (Via
Haytian cable) .-Presiden Castro, be-
/, lieving that conspiracy to overthrow
him existed, caused the arrest Friday
at Puerto Cabello, of Ramon Guerra,
the minister Of war.
The president also brought about
the arrest at Caracas of number of
partisans of Ramon Guerra, among
them being Montauban, who claims to
be French citizen.
The arrests have caused great
sensation.
Joachim Garido succeeds Ramon
Guerra as minister of war.
Willemstad, Island of Curacao, Nov.
23.--(via Haytian Gable. 1.-THE arrest
at Puerto Cabello of Ramon Guerra,
| the Venezuelan minister of war, who
was elected last month to the post of
second vice president of the republic,
is reported here to have caused much
excitement throughout Venezuela.
President Castro has cabled his rep
resentatives here, saying the pres
ent revolutionary movement, which
is beginning to be called the Matos
revolution, has been frustrated. The
truth of his statement is denied here,
where it is said this revolution has
not yet begun. A steamer, alleged
to have on board 100000 cartridges
and $4,000 Mauser rifles, destined for
the use of Venezuelan revolutionists,
is expected to arrive in the West In
dies about the middle of December.
The representatives of this revolu-
tionary movement now here say the
revolt will start after these arms
and ammunition are available and
that the movement will receive the
active or passive cooperation of large
numbers of Venezuelans who, they
say, are becoming tired of the exist
ing state of affairs in Venezuela,
which is characterized by Gen. Cas-
tro's political opponents as the
estate of anarchy and persecution
created by the Castro government"
From recent reports received here
it appears that number of inoffen-
sive traders and citizens, incapable
of starting a revolution, have been
arrested in Venezuela at the govern
ment's orders. 1t is further said
that these political prisoners are to
be held as hostages for premedi-
tated forced loan by the government.
Gwillemstad. on the Dutch island of Cur
acoa. is 40 miles in direct line from the
Venezuelan coast and u to IA hours steam
ing from the Venezuelan ports Of La Quay
ra, Puerto Cabello and Maracaibo. 1t
has for years past been one of the seats
of operation for revolutionary movements
against the established authority Of Ven
ezuela, its geographical position and the
fact that II is foreign territory making II
valuable in this connection 1t is to-day
one of the headquarters of the nationalist or
revolutionary movement against President
Castro, and refuge for Castro's political
enemies. Notwithstanding the efforts Of
the Venezuelan government to the con-
trary, communication is maintained be-
tween Wilemstad and the nationalists in
Venezuela I
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1901-11-30
GERMAN DIPLOMAT DEAD.
Count Won Hatxfeldt-W1
Recent Ambassador to Great Brit
ain, Passes Away at London.

London, Nov. 23.-Count Won HAITI
feldt-Wildenburg, who few days ago
retired from the post of German am
bassador to Great Britain, died at the
embassy Friday morning.
Count Won Hatzfeldt returned from
holiday six weeks ago and since
that time had only been able to leave
his house once or twice, and then in
bath chair. He suffered greatly
from asthma, and on Saturday his
malady developed into congestion of
the lungs. From this attack Count
Won Hatzfeldt never rallied, but died
peacefully in the morning in the
presence of his wife and son. He was
conscious up to Thursday night, when
he received the last sacrament of the
church, and then lapsed into a state
of coma. His body will be buried in
the family vault in Germany.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1901-11-30
FAIL TO AGREE.
Dispute Between Worlds Fair Com
mission and st. Louis Exposition
to he Settled by Arbitration.

st. Louis, Nov. pa final effort wa s
madeNFriday to adjust the dispute be-
tween the worlds fair national COM
mission and the Louisiana Purchase
Exposition company as to which body
should have authority over foreign ex-
hibitors, but without result, and the
matter will now go to arbitration I'M
der the act of congress providing for
the commission. The board of arbitra-
ton will consist of two members of
the national commission and like
number from the Louisiana Purchase
Exposition company. Should they fail
to come to an agreement, fifth arbi-
traitor will be appointed by the secre-
tary of the treasury.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1901-11-30
THE BONNIE TRIAL.
Evidence Given by the witnesses In
the Celebrated Murder Case
In Washington.

Washington, Nov. 23.-Five wit
nesses were heard in the trial of Mrs.
Lola Ida BONNIE for the murder of
James S. Ayres, Jr. Four of these wit
nesses were police officers who had
gone to Ayres' room after discovery of
the body by employees of the Kenmore
hotel, and the fifth was w. w. Warfield,
who was proprietor of the hotel at the
time of the tragedy. The policemen
testified to details of the wounds, posi-
ton of the body and arrangement of
the furniture in the room. Mr.. War
fields testimony was very brief. In
response to question by Attorney
Fulton of Mrs. Bonine's counsel, he said
that Mrs. BONNIE, had made arrange
ments to leave the hotel before the
tragedy occurred, but both question
and answer subsequently were ruled
out. 1t is understood to be the inten-
ton of the defense to recall Mr.. War
field later for the purpose of elieiting
information from him upon this and
other points in Mrs. Bonine's behalf.
Mrs. Bonine's party in the courtroom
was increased Friday by the addition
Of her brother, Grant Henry, who lives
at st. Joseph, Mo. Only once during
the day did Mrs. BONNIE display emo
ton, and that when the bloody UNDER
shirt which had been worn by Ayres
on tie night of the killing, was identi-
fed by officer Brady. The court adj
journed until Monday, to give the at
torneys in the case an opportunity to
prepare themselves for the work II
hand. Justice Anderson expressed the
opinion that the adjournment would
expedite the trial.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1901-11-30
on for short Cruise.

Washington, Nov. 30. - President
and Mrs. Roosevelt, accompanied by
their children, left here Friday after
noon on the yacht Sylph for a brief
cruise down the Potomac. A presi-
Dental salute of n guns was fred as
the president went aboard the yacht.
The president and his family viii be
zone a daY or tWo
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1901-11-30

Washington, Nov. 22.--Whisky dis
tillers will urge congress to reduce
the tax from s1.10 to 20 cents gall
Ion, thus representing to them saw
ing Of s60.00o,o0o. Brewers and stock
brokers will also ask liberal reduce
tions from war rates.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1901-11-30
French Author Protests.

New York, Nov. 23.-Georges Ohnet,
says the Paris correspondent of the
London Times and New York Times,
protests vigorously against the re-
cent seizure of some of his books by
the English customs authorities for
examination by the censorship. y
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1901-11-30

st. Paul, Mimi, Nov. 23.--George A.
Whitehorne, a prominent business
man well known throughout the
northwest, whose son, a county com
missioner and leading real estate
man in this city, disappeared few
months ago at the time he was in
dicted for alleged fraudulent transact
tions in taxes and real estate. died at
his home here Friday, aged 81 years.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1901-11-30
WIN Pay Inheritance Tar.

New York, Nov. 2a.--AccordinR to
the World, heirs of the late Cornelius
Vanderbilt must pay sa61,s SOFAS into
the Golfers Of Uncle Sam. This is the
total Of the Inheritance tax hnd by the
federal government against the es-
tate.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1901-11-30
las Cordial Interview Win sulta,

New York, Nov. 2a.---A dispatch to
the London Times and New York
Times says that the audience of Sir
Nicholas O'Connor, the British am
bassador, with the sultan this week
was cordial. Sir Nicholas is about to
return to London via Vienna.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1901-11-30
Panama Safe for Awhile.

No immediate attack on Panama is
contemplated. Col. Barrera is await
ing the arrival at Colon of the liberal
chief, Domingo Diaz, who is expected
in day or two. When Diaz reaches
this city definite plans will be formu-
lated
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1901-11-30

Liverpool. Nov. 2s.--The Bank of Liv-
erpool has been robbed Of f170,0 900 by
trusted bookkeeper, who IL said TO
be on his way to America.
The age-herald., 1901-08-07
REPAIRS TO CITY JAIL.
D. ds for Work Opened by the City Hall
 Committee.

Bids were opened yesterday by the city hall committee for repairs to the city Jail. The bids which will be reported on at the meeting of the city council this evening are as follows:
 A. Stockmar for building work, $12,5oO.
 Van Dorn Iron Works company, s1S,- 96s.
 Stewart Iron Works, s1e.3s4.
 Youngblood Bros, $20,30O.
 The Pauly Jail Building and Manufac- turing company, $24, 400
 Alabama Jail and Building company, $20, ,9O5.
 The regular meeting of the board of mayor and Aldermen will be held tonight. Several matters of importance will be transacted. among them being the final disposal of the amendment to the meat inspection ordinance. This amendment was introduced at the meeting of the board several weeks ago, and since that time has caused a great deal of discus sion. It IS understood that a fight will be made to prevent the adoption of the ordinance. The amendment provides that all meats shall be slaughtered in reg ularly licensed abattoir. It Is not likely that any report will be made on the orr dinance granting the franchises of the several companies absorbed by the new Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company tonight.