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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-11-25

One of the most important secrets OF
being always we'll dressed is to take gooo
care of your gowns. Instead OF always
planning new toilettes make sure that
the costumes you already possess are
neat, well-brushed, spotless, the bind.
ings and braidS in proper positions and
the trimmings up to date.
The knack of keeping ones clothes II
perfect condition is a very simple re-
ouirement, but like everything else in
this world, it needs little time and at
tention.
There is no doubt that the best way OF
hanging up outer garments, etc, is tc
suspend them from the shoulders by
means of Jokes. There are yokes in the
market, but some ladies cannot readily
obtain them, and others cannot afford to
purchase them. 1t may interest such as
these to know that fair substitute may
be made at home from very ordinary
material. A piece of willow or birch
bent into curve will serve the purpose
A cord should be tied round the middle
of the hoop or stick by which to hang /,
on a hook. OF course, the farther
hook projects from the wall the better
The loops, however, should not bt
omitted in the making of garment ever
if yokes are to be used; they will be
serviceable in travelling or visiting where
one is not sure of finding yokes, and it is
not convenient to carry them.
Skirts must hang turned inside out
and wool bodices, too, but those of othel
marerials, when aired after taking of
should have their sleeves stuffed will
tissue paper and be laid on shelves
Every now and then it is good plan t.
rip the shields out of ones dress waists
and dry them in the sun. Occasionally
too, it is nice idea, with clear, warn
water and ammonia, to lightly bruSl
over the lining of bodices that are very
much in use. Then lay the waists oper
in the sunshine to dry. Many womer
never hang gown up until it has beer
brushed, for, as they wisely argue, TIT
dust accumulated on the surface of any
material Sits in from long waiting ant
is hard to remove. These same ladies a
intervals, with ammonia and water ant
an old toothbrush, go over the inside o
their stays and even of their shoes
They never use shoe bag, since in TIT
pockets dust collects and the shoes lost
their shape thrust in so small a space
Instead they brush free of dust ever,
pair of shoes that is taken off, slip then
over trees and set in rows along close
shelf, in front of which curtain il
hung. Vertivert or orris root are thu
perfumes sensible woman uses in he
clothing. The vertivert can be bough
in bales or mats at almost any goot
druggists. The mats are for lining
closet shelves and drawers, the bale
should swing by long strings from close
hooks. A good clothes brush is Away
best for wooden, but linen cloth SHOULD
be used to wipe off silk gown. NC
Calls Magazine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-11-25
It's wise worm that turns in before
the early bird turns out.
HE Gould HARDLY GET UP.

p. H. Duffy of Ashley, Ill.,, writes
"This is to certify that have taken two
bottles OF Foley's Kidney Cure and it has
helped me more than any other medicine.
tried many advertised remedies, but
none of them gave me any relief. My
druggist recommended Foley's Kidney
Cure and it has cured me. Before com.
mencing its use l was in such shape that
I could hardly get up when once down"
F. A. Shurtleff & Co. Grin Stevens, OK
ford.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-11-25
ORANGE SOUFFLE,

Put one-half cup of boiling water in a
saucepan on the stove, melt in it two
tablespoons of butter, and stir in one.
half cup of flour, and cook thoroughly.
Next add gradually one-half cup of milk
or water, two tablespoons of sugar, and
the yolks of two eggs, and beat well
then fold in the stiff whites of the two
eggs. Have layer of cut oranges in a
pudding dish, and pour the mixture over
it. Set this dish in pan of water, and
bake for half hour or more in moder-
ate oven.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-11-25
If You are a F armer
And Have One Cent

Buy postal card and send to The New
York Tribune Farmer, New-York City, for
free specimen copy.
The Tribune Farmer is National Illus
trated Agricultural Weekly for Farmers and
their families, and stands at the head of the
agricultural press. The price is Sl.00 per
year, but if you like it yoa can secure it
with your own IA 'orite local newspaper,
The Oxford Democrat, South Paris, Me-, at a
bargain. Both papers one year only $500.
Send your order and money to The Oxford
Democrat.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-11-25

w. A. Herren of Finch, Ark, writes
81 wish to report that Foley's Kidney
Cure has cured terrible case of kidney
and bladder trouble that two doctors
had given up" F. A. Shurtleff & Co
Grin Stevens, Oxford.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-11-25
" NORTHUMBERLAND GeoEraphy.
No. 352.-Riddle.

No. 352.-Riddle.
Sometimes you search and search
And cannot find me;
Sometimes from top OF highest churcn
To lowliest grasses
The traveller sees me everywhere
His footstep passes.
You see me on this paper white
Without your glasses;
I'm black, I'm white, I'm always read;
Now. lads and lasses.
Perhaps you've written me yourselves
And also signed me.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-11-25
No 354.-AcrOStic.

All the words described contain the
same number of letters. When rightly
guessed and written one below anoth-
er, the initials will spell certain fruit.
l. Minute particles. .. \ cluster OF
flowers arranged along stem. 3. 10
refer to another for decision. 4. \
masculine name. ). Substance imper-
fectly vitrified. G. A kind of shoe or
slipper.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-11-25
Triaes Light as Air.

It's the man with an elastic con
science that is always stretching his
tale.
The tree of knowledge gives up none
of its fruit except to those who climb
An empty pocket is not always
caused by an open hand.
A burning desire often causes sure
enough roast.-New York Herald.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-11-25
Cradle. Hundred. of Years Ago

In manuscripts of the ninth and tenth
centuries we have pictures Of cradles
formed of part of tree trunk dug out
with holes bored through the sides for
the passage of straps intended to tie
the baby down in his bed. These dug
out cradles are still common in modern
Greece. When we come to consult the
manuscripts and bas-reliefs Of the fif'
teenth century. we notice that the era
dies are no longer mere baskets OF
beds on rockers, but little swinging
beds suspended between two pillars
the prototype of the modern bercelon'
nette.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-11-25
ANXIOUS MOMENTS,

Some of the most anxious hours of
mothers life are those when the little
ones of the household have the Group.
There is no other medicine so effective
in this terrible malady as Foley's Foney
and Tar. 1t is a household favorite for
throat and lung troubles, and as it con-
tains no opiates or other poisons it can
be safely given. F. A. Shurtletf & Co.
Grin Stevens, Oxford.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-11-25
The Polite Tramp.

Jogging Jake-Pard, yer lookln' rath-
er gay for a man that's just been bit
by a bulldog.
Tired Tim-Well, the critter was a
female. I'm always satisfied to give
me seat up to lady.-Philadelphia
Record.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-11-25

Fred-Yes. like him we'll enough,
Minnie, but how did you happen to
marry a man head shorter than you
are?
Minnie-I had to choose, Fred. be-
tween little man with big salary
and big man with little salary.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-11-25
No. 3aS-Some Tens.

Example: A faithful tea-trusty.1
l. A reliable tea. >. \ lively tea. B.
A dry tea. l. \ damp tea. .. \ rich
tea. G. A strong tea. I. A poor tea
s. A shy tea 9. 4 weak tea.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-11-25
Coming On.

"Wel, my dear. are you coming on
nicely with your musicT'
"Oh, yes, mamma! Last month
when played four hand pieces with
my music teacher was always n
couple Of bars behind. Now am al
ways at least three ahead"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-11-25
Attractive.

"How can you love him? Why, his
father butchered cattle for living"
II know. But his fathers son has
$4,000, OOOp-San Francisco Bulletin.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-11-25

Mrs. Smithers-I can't get Willie to
carry in the coal or do anything any
more. | wonder where he is?
Mr.. Smithers-He's over to Jimson's,
helping their boy carry in their coal.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-11-25
ORANGE CUsTARD.

ORANGE CUsTARD.
Make thick custard by cooking two
tablespoons of cornstarch with one pint
of milk in double boiler for twenty
minutes, then adding the beaten yolks
of two or three eggs, and last one-fourth
cup of sugar. Have ready three oranges
cut up and sweetened. Put these in a
dish, and pour the custard over.
A meringue can be made from the egg
whites placed on top.
ORANGE PUDDING.
To one pint of scalded milk add one
cup of white crumbs, not crusts, one
fourth cup of sugar, one teaspoon of
butter, the yolks of three eggs, one
fourth cup Of candied orange peel cut in
bits. Mix all ingredients we'll together,
and bake slowly about one-half hour, or
until firm in the centre. Put a cup of
cut orange over the top, on that spread a
meringue made of the egg whites and
one-fourth cup of powdered sugar.
Brown in the Oven.-American Kitchen
Magazine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-11-25
Grief.

Grief never sleeps. 1t watches con
tinually, like jealous husband. AL
the world groans under Its sway, and
it fears that by sleeping Its clutch will
become loosened and its prey then es
eape.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-11-25

"a graveyard cough" is the cry of
tortured lungs for mercy. Give them
mercy in the form of Aliens Lung Bal
sam, which is used with good effect even
in consumption's early stages. Never
neglect cough.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-11-25
IVGTS \ Pond Pianos.
The Conservatory Expands.

The New England Conservatory of
Music is about to move into its beautiful
new buildings on TIE Back Bay. This
is the largest school of music in the
world, and it's pre-eminerce among
American institutions has been conceded
ever since it was founded in 1853 by DR..
Eben Tourjee.
Twenty years ago, when the depart
ment of pianoforte instruction was being
developed, a few Ivers Il Pond pianos
were purchased. Since then, as the con-
servatory has expanded, there have
gradually been acquired PCS lvers X
Pond pianos. With the expansion III
cidental to moving into the new build
ing, the board of directors of the con-
servatory have placed their order for 81
additional Ivers & Pond pianos, making
a total of 800.
Higher tribute to this famous Boston
art product would be hardly possible
than 20 years continued patronage by
this most critical of musical institutions.
From the Boston Herald, athe leading
newspaper of New England, in its issue
of July l3, 1902.
w. j. WHEELER, Agent,
South Paris, Oxford County, Ne.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-11-25

PHYSICIANS PRESCRIBE 1T.
Many broad minded physicians pre-
scribe Fo,ey's Honey and Tar, as they
have never found so safe and reliable
remedy for throat and lung troubles as
this great medicine. F. A. Shurtleff &
Co. Grin Stevens, Oxford.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-11-25

Hives are terrible torment to the lit
tie folks, and to some older ones. East
ly cured. Doan's Ointment never fails
Instant relief, permanent cure. At any
drug store, 80 cents,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-11-25

Energy all gone? Headache? Stomach
out of order? Simply case of torpid
liver. Burdock Blood Bitters will make
a new man or woman of you.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-11-25
NATURAL ANXIETY.

Mothers regard approaching winter
with uneasiness, children take cold so
easily. No disease costs more little
lives than Group. Such cases yield
readily to One Minute Cough Cure.
Cures coughs, colds, grip, bronchitis,
I'LL throat and lung trouble.
Cunid demands three SQUARE meals a
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-11-25

There is no cough medicine so popular
as Foley's Honey and Tar. 1t contains
no opiates or poisons and never fails to
cure. F. A. Shu,tlef & Co. Grin Ste
yens, Oxford.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-11-25

Mrs. Cranfill, Troy, l. T., writes: For
years I was troubled with indigestion
in the worst form. Finally l was in
duced to use Kodol and after using four
bottles am entirely cured. l heartily
recommend Kodol to all sufferers from
indigestion and dyspepsia.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-11-25

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo- Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money if it
fails to cure. F. W. Groves signature
on each box. Csc.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-11-25

Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and
colds: reliable, tried and tested, safe and
sure. f. A. Shurtleff & Co. Grin Ste
yens. Oxford.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-11-25

Mrs. A.-Do you find it more economi
cal to do your own cooking?
Mrs. B.-Oh, yes; my husband dom
eat half as much as he used to.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-11-25

Hundreds of lives saved every year BY
having DR.. Thomas Eclectric Oil in the
house just when it is needed. Cures
Group, heals burns, cuts, wounds OF
every sort
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-11-25
Key to the Puzzler.

No. 342.-Enigma: Flashes,
No. 343. = Geographical Acrostic:
Primals-M Manchester l. MaSSachu-
sets. .. Amsterdam. 3 Nevada. 4.
Cuba. 5. Hebrides. e Elba. I. Sand
witch. s. Tagus. 8. Exeter. TO- Rug.
by.
No 344-Riddles: |. Horseman, IL.
Endless.
No 345.-Changed Words: l. Book.
rock. rood. road. read. 3. Weed. reed.
rode. rose.
No 346.-Zigzag: l. Palm. 2. Mer-
rily. 3. Yankee 1. Ethnic. 5. Coin.
6. Next. Z. Tackle. 8. Emery. 9.
Yarn. 10. Nag.
No 347.-Picture Puzzle: Bucket
No. 34S.-The Letter G: Crock. Grow.
cram. c-rag. crank. cover. cope.
cone.
No, 349-Little lmps; Impair. impa
tient. impei impede. inperious. impi.
Gus. implore impress.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-11-25

Mrs. Dearborn-"Have you speaking
acquaintance with that woman next
door?" Mrs. Wabash-"A speaking &C
quaintance? I know her so we'll that We
don't speak at ALL"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-11-25

If all men were suddenly to be de.
prived of imagination what woul be,
come of the doctors?
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-11-25

Foley's Honey and Tar always stops
the cough and heals the lungs. Refuse
substitutes. F. A. Shurtleff & Co. Grin
Stevens, Oxford.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-11-25

When an old man marries young
wife it's usually the case of one-sided
love and two-sided folly.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-11-25

Hewitt-How did you come to start
In business as a aoorwalker?
Jewett-Twins-Jud
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-11-25
No. 35!.-Numerical Enigma.

My whole is the heroine of fairy
story.
My l, I, S. 0. 10. 6 is a part of a
house
My 1. ), 3 is the lair of a wild beast.
My s, ., ) is q falsehood.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-11-25

No matter how long you have had the
cough; if it hasn't developed into con-
sumption, DR.. Woods Norway Pine
Syrup will cure it.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-11-25

Mrs. Dearborn-"And what has she
got to show for her marriage?" Mrs.
Wabash-'A divorce"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-11-25
ORANGES
ORANGE JELLY,

Soak one-half box of gelatin in one.
half cup of cold water, then dissolve
with one cup of boiling water in which
some bits of the yellow rind have been
stepped. Add thfee-fourths of cup OF
sugar, one cup of orange and lemon
juice and one cup of cold water.
When more fruit juice is used leave
out an equal amount of water.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-11-25

To be relieved after 40 years torture
might we'll cause the gratitude. G.
Haney, Geneva, o. He says: "DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve cured me of piles
after had suffered 40 years." Cures
cuts, burns, wounds, skin diseases.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-11-25
A POLJCEMAN'S TESTIMONY.

J. n. Patterson, night policeman OF
Nashua, Ia, writes: Last winter had
a bad cold on my lungs and tried at least
half dozen advertised cough medicines
and had treatment from two physicians
without getting any benefit A friend
recommended Foley's Honey and Tar
and two-thirdS of bottle cured me.
consider it the greatest cough and lung
n edicine in the world" F. A. Shurt-
left & Co. Grin Stevens, Oxford.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-11-25

He-"Oh, you women! You are never
to be trusted when it comes to telling
your age" Shea man, perhaps, will
not lie about his age; but can he be be-
lieved when it comes to telling the age
of the horse he has for sale?"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-11-25

Hundreds of thousands of big, husky
healthy men demonstrate daily that it is
possible to live without thought.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-11-25
yo s,,-Jumbled RHYME.

Something ever nor do mighty of dream
deeds;
Fish stream in two worth plate on Is
the the
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-11-25

Miss Younger-"Do you believe that
the good die young?" Major Oldun-"I
did when | was boy, but l know better
now -
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-11-25
STOPS THE COIIGH

AND WORKS OFF THE COLD.
Laxative Bromo-Quinine Tablets cure
cold in one day. No Cure, no Pay.
Price Is cents.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-11-25

"If it wasn't for one thing I'd be a
rich man." you don't say. And
what's that?" 81 haven't got the nee
essary money"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-11-25

81 never object to my wife having the
last word" Don't yol, really?" "No,
am only too thankful when she has got
it,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-11-25

Some people are of no more conse
quence than a thermometer on pleas
ant day.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-11-25

'I'se observed" said Uncle Ephe, "dat
wifi er good many men lung power an
brain power am in inverse proportion
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-11-25

In matrimony one and one makes one,
but in divorce one from one leaves two.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-11-25
Cure every kidney ill from
Common backache to diabetes.

Mr.. Joseph Clewley, Of AZ Church street.
bookkeeper for j. Il. Knox Il Co., Lynn.
Mass, manufacturers Of dies and cutting
tools, says: II used several prescriptions
from physicians, trying to get relief from
attacks Of backache. The pain was In the
seemed to relieve me for the time being.
but it always returned. II took cold It
was always worse, and at such times
was downright sick. l had severe attack
and used Doan's Kidney Pills. The first
box relieved me great deal. Continuing
the treatment short time longer l was
entirely cured, and have had no return OF
the complaint"
For sale by all druggists; 80 cents per
box. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, n. 7.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-11-25

A little quarrel often makes a big
difference between two people.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-11-25
PHYSICIANS PRESCRIBE 1T.

1t does not require mathematician to
fall in love with successful figures.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-11-25

Financial notes: Those of the high
priced prima donna.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-11-25
FORTY YEARS TORTURE.

The spur of necessity often cuts cruel
ly and to little purpose.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-11-25
HOMEMAKERS COLUMN,

correspondence on topics of interest 70 the ladl
b solicited. Address: Editor HoMENAKEE'
COLUMN. Oxford Democrat, Paris. Maine
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-11-25
LOOK OFT FOR FEVER.

Biliousness and liver disorders may be
prevented by cleansing the system with
DeWitt's Little Early Risers. These lit
tie pills do not grippe.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-11-25
No s.o.-Mi.ed syllnbIes.

When the following syllables are cor
rectly arranged, six two syllable words
will be formed. No syllable is to be
used more than once. En-tack-leo-
mem-at- ter pard- -gine-let-lea-ber.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-11-25
ORANGE SPONGE

When orange jelly begins to thicken,
beat into it the stitily beaten whites of
eggs or whipped cream. To each pint
of jelly use the whites of two or three
eggs, or an equal bulk of cream.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-11-25

eyes. I've a good deal on my hands
just now" $50 | see. But why don't
you try little soap and water?"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-05-21
Accidentally Left Opening in
Mine Which Contained Gas
81 BODIES ARE RECOVERED
One Man Taken Out Alive, But His
Body Is So Horribly Mansled
That He Cannot Possibly
Live.

Knoxville, Tenn. May 2O.-Up to mid
night Sc bodies had been taken from
Fraterville mine at Coal Creek, the
scene of yesterdays catastrophe in
which the lives of 225 miners were blot
ted out Ernest Mcdonald was taken
out alive at a late hour. He had fallen
INTO a spring of water and was complet-
~ covered by water except half his
face when found. He had entered the
mine Is minutes after the other men and
his story of the explosion was told while
his breath came in f1tful gasps. It is i'm
possible for him to 1--we more than
few hours, for he is horribly mangled.
Both arms were twisted from his should
ers, both eyes blown out and both thighs
| broken.
The coroner's inquest, which was con-
vened today in the opera house examined
a number of witnesses but did not COM
plete its work.
Fresh rews of rescuers went to work
tonight and will toll on INCREASINGLY I'M
less another explosion OF flredamp. which
Is feared, occurs. The cause of the dis
oster dtveIoped today VIXEN 1t became
known that gas had collected in an
abandoned mine. close by, into which
an opening had been accidentally made
last week by boy working in lateral.
An attempt was made 20 stop up the
opening but it is believed that a leak
remained.
VIM. Morgan, aged so. a survivor of
the disaster is still alive, though 1t is
not thought he can live long. His is the
only statement to be had from any one
in the mine at the time OF the explosion.
Survivor Tells Experience.
He said:
"I was near the mouth and felt the
earth jerk under my feet. The noise was
muffied and I knew what it m can't as
I have been in three mine explosions.
That is the last know. That seemingly
short jerk shut out my senses. / know
all the men are dead for l am nearly
some. 1 hope the good people will pray
| for us ALL"
The pastures in which the dead bodies
are found indicate that terrible concus-
| sion occurred simultaneously with the
| explosion.
State Mine Inspector r. A. Shifiett ar
| rived thlS morning from NASHVILLE. He
has gone into Fraterville, mine, to ascer-
| tain If possible the cause for the disas-
| ter.
Officials of the United Mine Workers of
America arrived this morning to make an
| investigation in behalf of the organiza-
ton.
| AS to his theory of the explosion Pres
| ident j. w. Howe said:
II think that an old abandoned mine
Of the Knoxville Iron Company had been
cut into from the Fratervill mine and
as it had not been worked since Friday,
gas had accum ulated in It. When the
men went to work Monday the explosion
occurred. The law requires that air
pipes carrying air from the mouth have
opening into the mines every 80 feet.
This was not the case in the mine and
probably caused the explosion"