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The suburban citizen., 1902-12-06
FATAL COLLIERY EXPLOSION.
Four Men Met a Terrible Death and Others
Are Seriously Injured.

Shamokin, Pa, (SpeciaD.-Four men
were killed, three fatally and five seri.
ously injured by the explosion of gas
in the Luke Fidler colliery.
Officials have not yet ascertained the
cause of the explosion. They are oil
the opinion, however, that a miner
carelessly opened a safety lamp The
workings are very gaseous, and the
body OF gas, once ignited. swept with
a rush toward the gangway, carrying
death and destruction.
Timbers were torn out, mine cars
blown apart and brattices destroyed
Miners working near the scene OF the
accident made rush for the foot oi
the shaft, and several we're overcome
by the aiter-damp following the explo
sion. They were rescued by the relief
party sent at once to the gangway The
faces of the dead men were mangled be-
yond recognition. Anxious wives and
mothers gathered about the mouth OF
the shaft as the dead and injured we're
brought to the surface, and their grief
was pitilu
The suburban citizen., 1902-12-06

San Francisco (Specia) While the
steamer Progreso was lying at the wharf
OF the Fulton Iron Works, at Harhor
View, an explosion occurred. AS re-
suit II men are missing. A score were
more or less seriously injured, and prop
erty valued at 100000 was destroyed.
The disaster occurred at GAS o'clock
while 10 mechanics of the Iron works
and 20 employees Of the ship were on
board.
Below the decks the mechanics were
busy completing the work of changing
the vessel from a coal-burning coal-car-
rieI to an oil-burning oil-carrier, when
suddenly one of the oil tanks blew up
Men were nurled against the steel wall
and a sheet of flame came sweeping into
their faces. On the upper deck men
were hurl,d into the air or thrown into
the water Three sailors engaged in
washing paint outside the pilot-house
disappeared as the cloud of black smoke
came up from the ship and were seen no
more.
Following the explosion the ship sag
ged in the center, SLOWING that she had
broken in two. In the office of the iron
works, 20 feet away, every window was
shattered and flying glass cut the faces
and hands of many of the officials and
clerks. AS they rushed out into the
open, survivors who were able to help
themselves were leaping from the ship.
A great crowd Of mechanics came run
ming out of the works. AS soon as the
panic had subsidized these men set to
work to rescue men from Che burning
vessel A stream of burning oil running
from the tanks spread out until the ship
lay on waves of fire. The flames crept
under the wharf and soon the timbers
were blazing, adding to the difficulty OF
the work of rescue.
AS the ship was built of steel the fire
was nearly all below deck. There were
Id oil tanks containing about 400 barrels
Of oil in all, and. despite the efforts of
the fire department, this continued to
burn fercely for hours after the expos-
ion.
Several minor explosions, due to the
flames going from tank to tank. occurred
at short intervals but all the injury and
loss Of life was caused by the first one
One popularity of the explosion was that
several men who we're on the other side
of the bulkhead from where it occurred
were uninjured while others further
away were badly hurt Several men in
the Yards were injured by fving debris
The loss to the Fulton Company by
the wrecking of the building and the
burning of the wharf will exceed $4,000
1t is estimated that the Progreso was
worth about Sl75,ooo.
The explosion shook all the buildings
at Harbor View, and the shock was felt
q mile AWAY.
The suburban citizen., 1902-12-06
Secretary MOody's Report.

The annual report OF Secretary Of the
Navy William II. Moody just submit
ted to the President, is devoted largely
to m argument showing the necessity
for an increase in the personnel, which
he regards as more pressing than pro-
vision now for additional ships.
Mr. Moody presents a strong state
ment advocating the appointment OF sew
eral hundred more officers. but he adj
mits that the only source through which
they can be obtained is the Naval Acad-
emy. The question of providing new
ships, he believes, may be left to the
judgment OF Congress without recon-
mendation, but it is suggested that at
least two battleships should be author
lied each year with any other vessels
provided.
The report begins with a history OF
the operations of the fleets during the
last fiscal year Their cooperation with
the army is shown everywhere to have
been most cordial and its shar- in re-
storing peace in the Philippines is com
mented upon, The activity Of ships in
the Caribbean sea since the Panama
troubles and the necessity OF establish
ing a special squadron there for the pro-
lection of American interests is one OF
the developments in the year pointed ont
by Mr.. Moody.
The suburban citizen., 1902-12-06
GOLD MEDAL FOR MR.. WHITE.
The Emperor flOnOrs the Retiring Arlbassa
dor-GoOd Understanding.

Berlin (By Cable Emperor VIII
liam in his farewell audience Of Am
bassador White presented him with the
gold medal of the empire for science and
art, which is given once a year to a
person, either a German or a foreigner,
who, in the oninion OF the government,
is best entitled to it. Emperor William
said that while it was a pleasure to
make the presentation, he did so on the
recommendation of Chancellor Won Bue-
low and Foreign Secretary Won Richt-
hofen. His Majesty added that as a
personal remembrance he was having a
porcelain vase made at the royal works
here for Mr. White.
Mr.. Whites medal is somewhat
larger and thicker than a 2o-dollar
goldpiece. Emperor Williams head is
on one side and an emblematical figure
with an inscription on the other.
With Emperor William when Mr..
White handed his Majesty President
Roosevelt's letter of recall were Count
Gutenberg the grand marshal of the
court. and Baron Won Dem Knoesbeck.
drove to the palace with Mr.. White in
an imperial carriage. The United States
flag was raised over the palace as Mr..
White approached.
Emperor William was very cordial in
his reception of the retiring ambassador
His Majesty said he appreciated how
much Mr.. White had done to forward
a good understanding between the
United States and Germany, and add
ed
THE only thing you have ever dore
that do not like is your leaving us.
The suburban citizen., 1902-12-06
CONGRESS HAS CONVENED
But Very Little Work Was Done on the
Opening Day.
WAS A SPECTACULAR OCCASION.
Beautifully Gowned Ladies Giving KaIeldO'
scOplc cOlors to the Gallery, While the
Members OF Both Houses We're Remember
ed by Their Friends With Fragrant Flowers
New Members Sworn In In the House.

Washington, ID. c, (SpeciaD Amid
a profusion OF flowers, good feeling and
a general air OF quictness and dignity
the concluding session OF the Fifty
seventh Congress began at noon Mon
day
With ono possible exception, the day
was without noteworthy event In the
Senate prayer was offered, committees
appointed to wait upon the President
and the House to give notice that a
quorum was present and that the upper
branch was ready for business, and then
the body adjourned out oi respect Tor
the memory OF Senator James McMil-
Ian, OF Michigan
In the House several new members
we're sworn in, the usual notification
committees appointed, a resolution ol
investigation referred appropriately and
adjournment had, as a mark OF respect
to the memory OF Charles A. Russell,
Of Connecticut. The Senate was in ses
sion IA minutes; the House, less than
an hour
The scene upon the floor OF the
House at the time OF adjournment
might well be likened to floral con
servatory. Never, perhaps, in the his
tory of that body has there been such
an elaborate and multi-colored exhibi-
ton as was iurnsed today, Almost
every desk on the broad expanse oi
floor bore some floral mark of remem-
brance from relatives and friends Of
members. and the kaleidoscope effect
with background of human faces and
figures, furnished a scene not soon tc
be forgotten. AT every point the eye
could stop, looking down upon the
floor from the galleries there was Q
profusion OF roses OF every species
violets, palms. carnations, chrvsanthe-
NUNS and others, red being prcdom'
inant All about the floor up to the
time OF the session members were
grouped shaking hands and renewing
old acquaintanccs. Representative Jos.
cph W. Babcock was busy distributing
bunch OF carnations which had beer
sent him by friend Each OF the
House leaders, including Representa-
tive Joseph c. Cannon, John Dalzell,
Serene f, Payue, Charles II, Grosvc-
nor and Charles +. Littleheld, took a
flower from Mr. Babcock and pinned i
to the lapel OF his coat
The galleries were packed to the
doors Many noted persons were pres
ent in the private galleries, conspicu-
Gus among whom we're Mrs. Theodore
Roosevelt, Miss Alice Roosevelt and
Mrs. Henry Cabot Lodge, who were in
the Presidents gallery. The other
sections were filled with many persons
familiar to Washington social and Off
cal lie.
The suburban citizen., 1902-12-06
Uncle Sam Won His Case.

The State Department was advised OF
the award Of Professor Asser in the
arbitration of the claims OF American
seaers against the Russian government,
its information being to the effect that
the total award was SIor27o with 6 per
cent. interest. 1t appears that the al
lowance in the Kate and Anna case was
the lump sum OF Sr,4SS for "a skins.
The allowance in the Pigeon case was
made up of $3ooco for loss of catch
minus $3.50 for indemnity. and the re-
naming items for owners expenses,
service Of crew, provisions. board and
7cullers' expenses.
In the Lewis case the principal item
was SOooo for the vessel. but $500 was
allowed for imprisonment and S0,oco for
probable catch, with Ss,oSS allowance for
skins on board
The principal item in The White case
was $4,000 for probable catch Of rOcc
seals. and there were allowances of SIo,-
Geo fcr tlc vessel $4,000 Tor imprson-
mcut aud some allowance, for personal
claims
The suburban citizen., 1902-12-06
LOST IN STORM.
A Steamer and Her Entire Crew Missing
Sprung Leak,

Detroit Mich (SpeciaD In flu
rious southwest gale on Lake Erie the
steamer Sylvanus J. Macy sprung a
leak off Port Burwel Ont, and plunged
10 the bottom, probably carrying her en-
lirc crew with her The barge Mabel
Wilson, which was being towed by the
Macy, broke away from the steamer in
she darkness and succeeded in sailing
up the lake to Amherstburg.
lhe first news of the disaster was
reported by Captain ]. J. Auttcrson, Of
lhe steamer Albright She reported hav-
ing passed through five miles of wreck
tge 80 miles southwest OF Long Point,
consisting OF parts OF the cabin, life pre-
servers and doors of some vessel. The
cabin was painted white, but there were
SO distinguishing marks to tell what YES
sci it was from. The arrival Of the
Wilson, however leaves no doubt but
That the wreckagc Is from the Macy, as
ihc last seen Of that steamer was in the
near vicinity
The Macy with the Wilson in tow,
left Buffalo with a cargo of coal When
half way up Lake Erie the gale was
encountered, and when abreast Of Port
Burwell the tow line of the barge was
thrown off by the crew of the Macy,
leaving the schooner to SHIFT for herself
When last seen by the crew of the Viii
son the Macy was laboring heavily in the
sea, and was evidently making for shel-
ter If the crew had time to leave then
ship before the plunge to the bottom II
is not believed that the small boats could
have lived long in the terrible sea run
ming, That nothing has been heard OF
them has convinced the owners that all
are lost
As the personnel OF the crew of the
steamer changes at nearly every port
visited, a complete list is not available
in the Office The crew of the Macy
probably numbers IS, as that is the num-
Der necessary to man a ship of her size
The suburban citizen., 1902-12-06
Change In Cuban Cabinet.

Havana (SpeciaD AT a special meet.
ing OF the cabinet presided over by
President Palma, it was unanimously de.
cided to accept the resignation of Sec
retary of Government Tamayo, Secre
tarv of Instruction Yero assuming the
duties of the vacant post until a new
secretary is appointed That President
Palma did not request Tamayo to re-.
consider his resignation was unexpected
by the Nationalist party, which hither'
to has been in the front of Cuban poll.
tics. The Republicans are jubilant at
the practical removal OF the president
of the Nationalist party from the most
important cabinet position, and claim
lhat this step means the breaking up OF
The party
The suburban citizen., 1902-12-06
Narrow Escape Of BaliIeshln.

Hampton, Va. (SpcciaD. The battle
ship Texas had a narrow escape from
being blown up at the Virginia Capes
She left the Portsmouth Navy Yard
on a trial trip after having been over
hauled and went out to the Capes,
where gun practice was had Two oi
the large turret guns exploded. filling
the gunroom with glyccrnc and water
but the magnificent work OF the gun
ncrs saved the vessel from serious
damage as well as the lives OF those
on board her The ship returned to
Old Point A special inspection board
'rade an examination Of the injury.
The suburban citizen., 1902-12-06
Collapse Of Hot Furnace.

Birmingham, Ala. (Special) Ono
man was burned to death, two were ia
tally injured and a third was severely
hurt while two strangers are reported
missing, as the result Of a sudden coll
lapse OF the furnace OF the williamson
Iron Company, in Birmingham. The
break in the furnace caused n mass OF
molten iron to gush forth, and Edwards
and the injured men were unable to
escape from the fiery stream. The two
strangers who are missing, and whose
names are unknown, were talking to
Edwards at the time the explosion oc.
Cured and may be under the debris
and iron which has since hardened.
The suburban citizen., 1902-12-06
Ran into Open Switch.

indianapolis, Ind. (SpeciaD D,-The
passenger train on the Pennsylvania
road which LETT here for Louisville at
6r5 o'clock ran into an open switch
at Stafford Station, six miles south OF
here. Engineer George II; Frazier, OF
this city, was killed instantly and Fire
man Lou Grant was fatally injured. Bag.
gagemasttr John T. Clayton, also OF
this city, was seriously injured Three
of the passengers were slightly injured.
The engine crashed into a car loaded
with stone on the siding and was
wrecked. A relief train brought the
dead and injured to this city
The suburban citizen., 1902-12-06
Billiards. in the west.

Milwaukee. Wis. (SpeciaD Heavy
snow-storns swept the western part OF
Wisconsin Railroad freight traffic has
been seriously hampered on account OF
the bad condition of the telegraph sys.
tenn At DodCeville the snow is two eel
deep and badly drifted
Houston, Texas.-Reports are OF
heavy SHOWS in North and Central
Texas, accompanied by blizzard. The
storm reached as far south as Waxa.
hachic and n freeze is expected in the
coast country which would ruin tnou
sands OF acres Of crops.
The suburban citizen., 1902-12-06
A Jealons Mans Crime

Wardner, Idaho (Special) .-Incensed
by Jealousy, Arthur Goode fired FIVE
shots into Mrs. James Auberry. The
woman died few minutes later. Goode
then drew a second gun and attempted to
turn It on the woman's husband, but the
latter oYerpoWered him.
The suburban citizen., 1902-12-06
Worlds Fair Souvenir Coins.

St. Louis, Mo. (SpeciaD .-Subscrip-
tions for the ST. souvenir coins are
pouring into the Louisiana Purchase
Exposition Company, the largest order
$50 far received being one for 1000
coins Only $4,000 OF the $50 coins
lhave been placed on sale at $3 each. and
1T now seems probable that the re.
mainder of the issue will be sold at
higher figures.
The suburban citizen., 1902-12-06
Foreign.


The Russian Grand Duke Paul Alex
andoyitch was dismissed from his col
onelcies OF Russian and German regi
nents for marrying the Baroness Pts
tokof.
Great Britain and Germany have be.
gun the naval movement looking to the
enforcement of their claims against
Venezuela by Selling the customs.
Ten persons were burned to death
and others were dangerously injured
in Bochum, Prussia, as the result of a
fire which broke out in bakery.
Miss Alice Constance Ward, of Bos.
ton, was married in London to Capt
Cyril Blackburn Tew, OF the West
Yorkshire Regiment.
A bill was introduced in the French
Chamber ol Deputies providing ior the
abolition OF title3 OF nobility.
Prince Henry Won Pless is a candi.
date to succeed Baron Won Holleben az
ambassador to the United States
Premier Sagasta submitted his resg
nation to King Alfonso OF Spain and
declared it to be irreyocable
Premier Schrigg, oi Cape Colony
met with hostile reception by his con
sttucnts at East London.
First Secretary Dodge 81 the Amer
lean Embassy in Berlin, has been
gazetted as charge d'atfaires.
Germanys claims against Nenezueb
are $2,ooo,ooo. and it is stated in Ber
lin that. while there is no disposition to
adopt measures, the German govern
ment intends to obtain ample satisiac
ton
The French government, owing tc
the interruption OF traffic between
French ports because OF the strike ol
the stokers and sailors, will man
number Of vessels with sailors from the
navy
The suburban citizen., 1902-12-06
New Castle Prison Burned.

1 Wilmington, Del (SpeciaD D.-Fire OF
unknown origin damaged the New Cas-
! le County Workhouse to such an ex-
tent that it will have to be almost com
pletely rebuilt. The 165 prisoners in
the institution were gotten out without
injury, though some Of them showed
an inclination to be unruly, and one
had TO be knocked down in order to
bring him to terms. One man escaped.
The suburban citizen., 1902-12-06
me UprIsIng In Morrocco.

Tangier, Morocco Especially Til,
Sultan of Morocco's forces have beer
attacked by the Zemmour tribesmen moi
far from Tanglcr. The Sultan dispersed
the rebels, but his advance on Rabat has
been checked.
The suburban citizen., 1902-12-06
WASHINGTON, d. c., SATURDAY. DECEMBER 6. 1902
SUMMARY OF THE LATEST NEWS.
Domestic.

At Scranton, Pa, the anthracite coal
companies and their employees having
failed TO come to an agreement during
the Thanksgiving recess OF the strike
commission, the commission resumed
the hearing of the miners side OF the
case. There is renewed talk OF settle
mcnt "out OF court"
e. w. Streeter, whose fight for filled
in land in Chicago became noted and
who was accused OF killing man in de-
tending his claim, was convicted Of
manslaughter and will be sent to the
penitentiary.
Molten steel was accidentally spilled
over some workmen at the Sharon
Steel Works. Two are dead and two
will die Superintendent Lloyd OF the
open-hearth department was badly
burned
A majority Of the Board OF Aldermen
Of New York is reported TO be opposed
to granting the tunnel franchise to the
Pennsylvania Railroad.
The Kentucky Appellate Court has
granted a new trial to Caleb Powers,
convicted in the Goebel murder con
spiracy.
Elmore Cunningham killed his
brother, T. N. Cunningham, who had
made an ugly remark about the others
wife.
r. Wilson Miner, upon his return
to St. Louis, said that the vessel on
which he had engaged passage was
caught in the ice in the Northern Pa
cifc and was swept within 600 miles
of the North Pole.
A son born to Mrs. w. A. Clark, Jr.,
in Chicago, wins ST. 100000 offered by
Senator Clark to- his son and daughter
for the first grandson.
Rev. DR.. Isaac r. Tichenor, secretary
emeritus OF the Home Mission Society
of the Southern Baptist Church, is
dead at Atlanta.
In New York jury awarded wild.
ow a verdict for $Ioo,ooo Her husband
had been killed by the New York Cen.
trail Railroad
The trial OF Henry Nicolaus, the St
Louis millionaire, charged with brib'
cry, is in progress in St. Louis.
The Supreme Court OF Ohio has de-
cided that the eight-hour law of Cleve.
land is unconstitutional.
The contagious foot-and-mouth dis
ease is spreading among the cattle in
New England.
The Crown Prince of Siam and party
sailed from Victoria, B. c., EN- route
to Siam.
The Anthracite Strike Commission
will resume its sittings at Scranton to
day.
The advent OF winter in the Soutr
was marked by high winds and rain.
A conference OF officials OF the
Brotherhood OF Trainmen and the Or
der of Railroad Conductors was hele
in Chicago to fix a date for asking al
Western and Southern railroad compa'
nies for an increase OF 20 per cent il
wages.
A charter was granted to the Enid
San Diego and Pacific Railroad Com
pany to construct a line 1000 miles
long, from Enid, Ok, to San Diego
Cal.
Claude l.. Stiman, former secretary
to Governor Murphy, OF New Jersey
was sentenced to 10 years imprison
ment for forgery and embezzlement.
Thomas Livingston, OF Whitehall
Ind, shot his sweetheart, Fannie l.
Sherman, and himself Both are in q
critical condition.
Officials OF the Massachusetts, State
Board OF Agriculture found a number
OF infected cattle in various parts oI
the State.
Nelson and Frank Hamlin, two boys
fell through the ice while skating at
Millersburg, Mich, and were drowned
The suburban citizen., 1902-12-06
Tried 10 Rob l,ank.

Dallas Tex (SpeciaD The First
National Bank at Morgan. Besoue
county, was dynamited by robbers and
5000 in gold, liver and currency Sc
cured. The frs intimation of the pres
ence OF the gang. believed to be three
in number was when a loud explosion
was heard. Before citizens coud reach
the bank the bandits had secured the
money in the outer safe and made their
escane
The suburban citizen., 1902-12-06
STEAMER TORN ASUNDER
Eleven Lives Lost and Many Men We're
Hurt.
THE VESSEL WAS BROKEN IN TWO.

Steamer ROgressO Wrecked While Lying at
the Wharf of the Fulton Iron WOrks--The
Disaster Occurred While Forty Mechanics
and Twenty Employees Of the Ship We're at
Work on Her.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-10-22
AT THE WHITE HOUSE.
Replacing of Furniture in the Presi-
Dental Home Begun.

Washington, Oct. 22.-The work of re-
placing TIE furniture in the White house
viii begin today, ard all the household
goods Lelcngins en the second floor viii
be placed there &c await the arrival OF
Mrs, Roosevelt from Oyster Bay. She
viii return here with the president after
election cay. and Will direct the arrange
nent of tEe furniture. There will be
some Gelay il arranging the library, as
tie order fer the BOOKCASES has just
been given. They Will be made to
o. -
The library is circular in shape To-
Gated Just ever the blue parlo3, and is
to be hung in shades of green. 1t has
number of quaint bookcases in the
wall, but not sufficient to accommodate
the library of the president.
The CHI mber on tic southwest corner.
Which Will be occupied by the president
and Mrs. Roosevelt, is decorate in fat
tones of green, with wooden panels, AMI
Is hung il green tapestries. The heavy
mahogany furniture used in the room
by so many of the presidents Of the past
VIII .-am9.n.
One of the old fashioned mahogany
Gressers will find a place in the bed
room CT Miss Roosevelt. Instead Of one
of the old fashioned beds she viii use
one of Wife enamel and brass.
Miss RooseVeits room is decorate an
hung in blue The small room on the
northwest corner, adjoining that Of Miss
Roosevelt. is intended fer Ethel the IL
Eear-old daughter of the president, ana
is cone in shades of pink and blue, with
touches of old ivory.
Green appears te. be Mrs. Roozevalt's
favorite color for the long upper hall is
done in this shade, and several # the
newly arranged apartments in the east
crd Of the house are decorated in colors
ct brown and green. The decorations Of
the family dining room viii be rcd
which Is tie color used in it fer Inany
years. What was oncc the cabinet room
VIII be used by President Roosevelt as
his private study. and it has been deco
rated in soft shades of brown. In it will
be the desk presented by Queen Victoria
and made from the oaken timbers taken
from H M. s. Resolute. which was the
ship used in the search for Sir John
Fl anl1lin's exne .1tion. which was ship
wrecked in 1876. The Resolute was
abandoned in the ice and was picked up
/ n 1S-A
/ All Of tie upper floor OF the White
house : now ready for the president S
family whenewer the members choose to
move in, as is tie culinary department
but tie lower floor and basement, with
! the COST -ocra and the new east wins,
will rot he ready for use until late in
! December. SO