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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1902-07-12
bDlES OF ElGHTY.SEvEN VIC
TINS or JOHNsToWN DisAS-
TER RECOVERED.
kNY MORE STILL MISSING
icvcd That Fully One Hundred and
<evcnty.fIve Men Perished and the
Total May Exceed That Number.
Large Majority Of the Deaths Due 70
3he Afterdamp Resulting From the
Esplcsior.

|he Afterdamp Resulting From the
splcsion.
ohnstown. Pa. July i:.-At : p. m.
|ht living men were brought out of
Westmont slope. These men were
nnd In No I heading. In the klondikc
ton. They were NIL lying on their
)fes when the rcscuing party reached
(om and after the doctors had worked
"a them for q while they were able
BE- brought out. A little further on
No I heading the rcscn!nE party
>anl eight other men who were still
-. These were In more serious
billion than those found FIRST.
ohnstowa. Pa. July le.-lt Is now
licyed that not more than LIS men
shcd in the explosion Of firedamp
the Rolling Mill mine Of the Cam.
"a Steel company although that i9-
} may be found too low when com
(te search of the mine Is made. For.
Seven dead bodies. all contorted and
Pny hlackened and burned. lie
etohcd on rough slabs In the impro.
(cd morgue In the armory building.
ply more are In cars In the mine.
ds TO tie borne out as fast as room
be made for them. General Su.
Y'ntcndcnt u. T. Robinson would not
at this time whether he thought
F' were 100 or 200 dead. lie says
Pre- IL no way OF telling until full
I.s'lgation of the mine is made.
en that Will be. he says. he has no
nhs Of telling. All rests with the
n'nity TO be encountered In clearing
heading Of aftcrdamp.
was a:a5 u. IN. when the first train
Of victims was brought TO the
sth of the main entry. Forty-ninc
We're used In bringing out forty.
bodies and four living injured. The
Fd bodies were found lying In the
IN heading. two miles In from the
IN pit mouth. No attempt was made
|remove them until certainty was es
pushed that no more living remained
the mine. The first Official state
fht of the disaster was given the AS.
Ea'ed Press reporter by General
ne superintendent George I. Rob
pom ut u. m. lie said:
Deaths Caused by Firedamp.
TAs TO the direct cause Of the cxplo-
lh cannot exactly say. We know
fe was an explosion of tiredamp In
sixth right heading OF "a section ot
mine. commonly known as the
Phdike. So far as | can find out
there were not more than three or
deaths from the explosion itself.
PIP.
pur mine officials. the mine forc.
D. Henry Rodgers. Fire Boss John
AlIic. Machine Boss William Rob.
who IL my brother. and n Slav.
Pse name | do not know. were back
hg lunch when the explosion oc-
ed. They Immediately went down
ne point Of the explosion To put
s'opsngs In order to carry the air in
proper channel again. These were
h down by the force OF the explo-
hey. with the exception of the a..
ht foreman and one Of the flre
es. we're overcome by aftcrdamp.
were found by rescuing party
th0 Chanroa ~e~ 49, ~ -.ill -
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1902-07-12
Wisconsin Village Destroyed.

Appleton WIS July 12-The village
Of Bear Greek. thirty miles northwest
Of this city. was destroyed by fire dur
ing the day A dozen stores. the post
Office. Chicago and Northwestern depot
and lumbermill We're destroyed. The
loss may reach 100000.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1902-07-12
Continues to Improve.

London. July l2.-At buckingham
palace the following bulletin was
posted at 10 n. M: The king cOntin.
ues To sleep well and to improve In
every respeCt"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1902-07-12

Fole,'- kiin-. Cure puri'ies ;h- blood
hs s,raining ont impurities and tunes
up the whole system. Cures kiine. an
bladder troubles Chris Shut
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-02-27

we were Obliged to do personally, as not
II soldier could be induced to touch the
sick MY next duty was to look FOR
vaccine virus. | found ! had a few
crusts put up in wax and issued by the
medical department., but these at the
best I knew were of small value. y
number of men protested that they
should not be required to enter the iso-
lated camp, ns they had recently been
vaccinated at Norfolk, and in attesta-
tun showed me their arms, still sore
and, fortunately. carrying large crusts
demonstrating the value of their vac
cination. Joyfully I accepted these as
godsend OF protection, carefully made
them into thin paste with glycerine, and
DR.. De Grasse and ] began our work of
vaccination, commencing with our
selves. All night long the dusky pro-
cession passed in bare-armed review,
and before noon the next day the 500
vaccinated by us. Weary to eXhaus-
tlon, we at last sought rest.
"Then came the cleaning of camp. to
which every one gave eager aid. and in
another day we were undoubtedly the
cleanest regiment on the island. II is
needless to say that the two weeks
following were days of great anxiety.
Careful inspection of arms and revaC-
Cinations were made the most import
ant of daily duties. At last the dread
ed period of danger was ended. Not u
single soldier of over 500 thus exposed
to the dread disease had even the
slightest attack of variloid. But what
of the detachment in the isolated camp
left behind" out of Il total of 110 men
over so took the disease and 40 deaths
attested the virulence of this dread
scourge which, with similar fatality
for the centuries before Jenner, swept
the civilized world"
The escape of Scranton from severe
damage by smallpox this winter, while
in part cue 10 excellent work by the
public safety officials, is very largely u
tribute to the efficiency of vaccination.
BY no other hypothesis can it be .ex-
planned.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-02-27
A Lesson in Vaccination.

a RGUMGNTS showing the use
fulness of vaccination no
Il. " longer seme necessary for
persons who read; but an in
teresting lesson on this subject was
embodied in "A paper read recently in
Boston by DR.. Henry o. Marcy, before
the 'commandery Of the Loyal Legion.
DR.. Marcy, now one of the most emin-
ent surgeons and writer's on surgery
in this country, during the civil war
had charge as surgeon of the health of
the First regiment of North Carolina
volunteers, afterward the Thirty-ffth
United States colored troops. This reg
iment during the winter of 1864
participated in the siege of Charleston; ;
but aadetachment numbering 11O men
for time We're at Norfolk, Va, where
there had been an outbreak of small
poX.
on January 81, 1864 the detachment
rejolned the regiment ON an island off
Charleston. Prior to that date there
had been 1900 infantry on the island
without any smallpox. February s one
of the newcomers reported to sick
call. Bysthe following day 10 more had
becShis ILL. During the journey down
ON boat one man with similar symp-
toms had died. Dr.. Marcy after care
full study diagnosed the case as small
pox. What followed can best be given
In his own words:
What was to be done? The news
had spread like wildfre through the en-
tire command, and panic almost ap-
proaching INSTRUMENTATION ensued. Re
aeiving from my brigade commander
.ull authority, at once established an
ISOLATED camp, and removed everyone
belonging to the detachment into it, |
get up am ample number of hospital
tents, and detailed a medical officer TO
take charge of these.
Or DE Grasse of Boston, my efficient
assistant, and myself carried the sick
men on stretehers, and placed them on
aadr arepared for their reception. This
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-02-27
THE FLAT RATE FOR ADVERTISING.
SCRANTON, FEBRUARY %. 1902.

ton fire department. was we'll illus
trated yesterday afternoon. Although
ere the alarm was sounded the interior
of the damaged building was wholly
ablaZe and burning like an inferno. the
department performed what looked to
confning the flames within the two
thin walls This took hard and a
long fight. but the department proved
equal to it; and critics should take no.
Atice Rarely has any fire been better
handled
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-02-27
Fine Writing.
K WAS NOT to be expected that
an occasion like the visit of
Il. Prince Henry would come and

" II WAS NOT to be expected that
an occasion like the visit of
II. Prince Henry would come and
pass without calling forth the
versatile talents of the newspaper "flne
writer" And it has not. Some of the
language to be found in the columns
of our more tlorid New York contem-
porares would in it's luXuriant ver-
blage and kaleidoscope rhetorical ef-
fects cause the ghosts of the classic
masters of English literature to writhe
III envy. Here, for example, is one
published description or the scene i'm
the Metropolitan Opera House at the
time of the princes arrival:
This was indeed iailyund. Surely, none but
the king Of fairies could have created the radiant
scene of which New York'S temple of music was
but the setting. From lobby TO stage wings,
from orchestra chairs 10 Vauled canopy above,
and away back 10 the stage wings and flies the
great auditorium was metamOrphosCd into Il gar
den of roses--a tanglc or smuN and ferns, a riot
OF color fragrance and radiance shot through
with flashes OF white and green from myriads
Of electric globes that grouped themselves in
Scntilmting clusters; that wrought thcuIsclye,
,
that framed the royal box in ribbon of fire, and
away up, under the fcSCOed ceiling, spanned the
whole fairy scene with sparkling diadcms and
tilras of electric gems.
1t was Il merry carnival of mammoth fire
flies in some fablcd garden, rich in tronlcal
beauty The radiance of it all dazzlcd the eve
with million shafts Of light. Three thousand
points OF glmtng fire flashed from the drop cur
tain alone as it appeared at times to mark the
transition between the fairland behind the foot.
lights and the faiplmd in front. Other thou
sands CLEANED from cordons Of laurel and smillN
or hung pendant like long fiery serpens.
Directly above the prescenium arch, wrought in
the colors OF myriads Of inclndescCnt globes. the
splendid American bird OF freedom faced the
more conventional imperial eagle OF Germany, not
challenge hut as il in 'ratcrnal amity, with
tulons shelthcd and only cooiugs from each proud
beuk.
All this scnsuous glitter appealed overwhem-
ingly TO the eye. But music some of the worlds
best music played its part. Gems from great
operas, harmony dreams OF famous composers,
We're rendered by The most gifted vocal artists
the kings and queens Of opera. Rich chords ray-
ishcd The ear Sobbng cadcnzas, melodies as
sweet as the songs Of birds, concerted strains as
light as the sound of ripplng waters. and then
crashes OF orchestral thunder, an in tuIn evoked
by the magic Datons OF DlmroSch, Sepilli or Flon,
wrought their spell upon the listening ear and
helped complete the plantasy.
Who with imagination needs any
thing more to bring the whole scene
home? We trust that Henry is keep
ing a scrap book for Brother William.
such gem of journalistic embellish-
ment ought not TO be lost from the
official archives of this notable occa-
sion
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-02-27
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE DECLARED
NOT TO BLAME.
Editor of The Tribune

l.ulNNI ul iUe llluuNt
Sir: In your issue OF February 10 appears an
item of news from Waverly, y. Y, in which it is
claimed that the deaths OF a mother and her babe
were caused through tie singular manner in
which they were treated by Christian Scientist
Permit me to say that the statements given are
incorrect. The case was in charge OF a regular
physician and nurse, A Christian Scientist was
present only by special request not as the prac'
titiOner. Your statement that this Scientist
threw open tile windows OF the room in which
the mother and child lay, despite the remon-
slrances OF the nurse, and allowed the cold winds
10 blow ON the patient" is hardly in accord with
the facts. | am reliably informed that ON the
morning of the birth the room became over.
heated before il was noticed, and the patient
having said she could not stand the heat the
Scientist raised one window few mches aud lett
ii that way about five minutes; later a window
in an adjoining room was opened. This was not
"despite the remonStrances OF the nurse" but
with her consent. The cold from which the pa.
tent is said to have suffered ntedIted the birth
and was mentioned by the physician himself.
The husband of the woman publicly stated in a
local paper, "Ihe Christian Scientists are not cen
surablc in any degree; they did not expose them
or cause them to be exposed"
II is unfortunate that Christian Science should
be so misunderstood as to be mjustly taxed with
blame and censure. Little publicity is given to
the thousands OF cases on every hand when
health has been restored through the study of
Christian Science. Let there be suspicion Of
failure, however, and every effort Is made TO
bring censure upon those who have had the
courage 40 place reliance where in their expert.
ence il should be placed
Very truly yours,
Albert T.. Miller.
Philadelphia Feb. 25.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-02-27
LUNCHEON AT SHERRY'S
Prince Henry Meets Number of
Distinguished Guests of the
Captains of Industry"


BY Exclusive Wire from the Associated Press.
New York, Feb. 26.-The luncheon
given in honor of his royal highness,
Prince Henry of Prussia, by twelve
New York gentlemen and a German
government official to about one hum
dred Americans from all parts of the
United States who are of eminence In
the finance, commerce and industries
of the United States, at Sherry's today
was in some respect the most notable
function of its kind ever held in this
city. There We're 1877 persons seated at
eleven tables.
The hosts We're: j. Pierpont Morgan,
Morris X. Jesup, Edward ID. Adams,
George f. Baker John Clafiin, Elbert
IL. Gary, Abram S. oIewltt. Levi p.
Morton. Alexander E. Orr, William
Rockefeller James stillman, w. X
Vanderbilt, Wilhelm L. Goldberger, OF
Berlin.
AT the table at which Prince Henry
sat We're; Edward ID. Adams, Com
mander Won Holleben, Alexander L.
Orr, Consul General Earl Buenz, Will
lam Rockefeller Commander Won
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-02-27

w ElIPLY interested as he is in
N the successful development
AD of rural free delivery, former
Postmaster Genera Smith,
in an article written or inspired by
him for the Philadelphia Press, points
out a peril now confronting it.
This is in the form of bill now
before congress proposing to open free
delivery routes to contract. In the car
riage of mail in bulk the contract sys-
TEN has been found to work admira bly.
This involves no high degree of skill.
Mainly its requirements are punctual-
ity and solvency. But as Mr.. Smith
of mail is involved, ii has been found
necessary that the department should
retain complete control over both the
service and the servant.
The rural mail deliverer is a skilled
employe. He not only has to tote"
the mail in bulk, but also to assert and
deliver it, collect mail when offered,
sell and cancel stamps, take money for
postal orders and register letters In
short, he is travelling postoflice. If it
We're desirable to let this service under
contract there would remain no reason
why all other forms of the postal SER
vice might not be similarly disposed Of
AS Mr.. Smith forcefully says: 1.-The
lowest bid is a numerical matter; char
acter is not Character is worth all
II casts
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-02-27
A GOOD WOMAN.
From the New York sun.

The tributes at the court OF special sessions
Monday to the memory OF the late Alrs. Rcbecca
salome Foster who met her death so awfully in
the fire at the Park Avenue hotel. demonstrate
anew that the qualities and graces in wonlanhood
which appeal most powerfully TO human admira.
tion spiritual, and OF the essence of a charac-
ter exalted and unworldly. Tile contemplation of
them, OF charity, seli-sacrice loving Kindness,
piety, purity, and tender devotion, upifts the
soul of man and purihes it. IL puts him as il in
holy place. This Is a material time, but there
is no materalism now and none is possible here
after which can prevent the swelling of the
breast OF man with the emotions most ennobling
to humanity WHEN there atlses in him tho mem.
oIy Of spotless and sanity ,SomanhOod.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-02-27

1t is not known that any of the hys-
terical women who were anxious to be-
stow bouquets upon the late Biddle
brothers have shown any desire to ex-
tend sympathy to Mrs. Soffel.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-02-27

Announcement of the approach of Il
storm from the south causes no anX-
iety at this stage of the game. The
public is prepared to accept in Il philo-
sophical manner anything in the line
OF u storm this season.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-02-27

If Mr.. Carnegie wishes to put his
remaining millions to the best possible
use. let him use them to evolve fire
proof building material that will not
burn.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-02-27

There is certainly something quite
notable in the smooth and graceful
manner in which all the arrangements
for Prince Henry's entertainment are
being carried out. May it presuge simi-
lar absence OF friction from the future
relations of this country and Germany
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-02-27

yellows.
We'll may Honest John" Gibbons, a
title fully deserved be proud of his
unanimous election of Tuesday night.
To be chosen without opposition as
chairman of nm official body like the
Scranton board of control, especially
after Il term of service in which fac
tlonal controversies had been numer-
Gus and many times fierce, was a tes-
timonial of personal esteem of which
any man might be proud. Mr. Glib
bons Is a fighter who never tires or
gives up; but he has heart in him
as big as barrel, and It is that that
makes him esteemed even by those
whom he fights the hardest. AS a
school controller, he has never wavered
in his fidelity to friends; but this has
not interfered with conscientious and
faithful service of the whole people.
The heartiest of congratulations to this
young hearted old warehouse! May
his shadow never grow less.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-02-27

The Lackawanna railroad seems to
be still conducting business at the old
stand.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-02-27

The visit of Prince Henry has
caused some of the German news
papers 10 actually print cable dis
patches from the United States. 1t Is
TO be hoped that the era of progress
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-02-27

The English newspapers are foolish
To exhibit jealousy of Prince Henry's
welcome. There is plenty of room in
Americas good will for all her friends.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-02-27

Mayor Low was not very compli-
mentary to Prince Henry's intelligence
when he went to the trouble of eX-
planning who George Washington was.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-02-27
The Proper Spirit.

r NDER the Republican rules in
Blair county, in order to Sc
~ cure II popular vote at the
party primaries candidates
must not only register with the county
chairman but also announce their cam
didacy in at least one newspaper three
weeks before the primaries. Attorney
General Eliin as Il candidate for gov
ernor complied with this rule but Col
onel Watres, who seeks a popular vote
in that county, was unfortunate enough
to insert his advertisement two days
too late. Thereupon General 1Illlin
addressed to the county chairman the
following courteous letter:
Harrisburg, Pa, Feb. a. 1902.
Mr.. Claude Jones, Chairman Republican County
Committee, Tyrone, pennsy ylvania.
My Dear Sir: Upon my return here this aft r.
noon find Il copy of the Morning Tribune pub
lished at Altoona. wherein | am informed tnlt
Hon. H. A. Wdtres OF Scranton, desires 10 an.
his name AS a candidate for governor,
subject 10 the rules of the Republican party in
your county. | also notice in the editorial which
appears in said paper that this is the first time
the announcement has been made and that il is
too late under the rules of the party in your
county TO make such an announcement
| caused my rame to be announced in your
county some days ago, and had hoped that other
candidates who desired TO make contest for the
nomination might avail themselves of The oppor.
tunity. write to say to You, as the official
head Of the party in your county, that | do not
insist upon an enforcement OF the rules far 0s
the time limit is concerned. | would like 10
have the support of the delegates in your county
ii majority OF the Republicans there favor my
nomination for governor.
II a majority of The Republicans do not favor
my nomination, | do not desire or expect to re.
cciyc the support of the delegates There is no
better way to decide this than for both candi-
decide the issue between them. Ii you can ar
range for popular vote on the question, so that
both names he submitted to the people. |
will waive my right 10 ask Tor an enforcement
"f the rules and gladly join in contest before
your people. Please advise me at once.
Very respectfully yours,
John p. Elkin.
In accordance with this request,
Chairman Jones has directed that the
name of Colonel Watres shall be placed
on the ticket along with that of Mr.
lIlkir. and at the ensuing primaries the
Republicans of Blair county will have
free opportunity to voice their prefer
ence, which will bind the delegates
then elected The spirit of fair play
herein shown is commendable, and we
sincerely trust that it may character
iHe the entire canvass.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-02-27
Gibson Waist

Made of fine quality Mercerized
Madras; comes in white and tb'
popular shades of the season.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-02-27
FINLEY s
shirt W0IS|S
0| Nhlc Silks,
French Towns
SILK G|1glQ||S,
Me|Ce|iZed MQd|0S.

They are more beautiful and dress
Ter than any shown heretofore;
greater range of styles and many
entirely new designs. Probably tb,
most prominent and most appropri
ate Of the tailor made effect Is the
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-02-27
White Lawn Waists

Are strikingly dressy in design;
made of fine imported lawn with
allover embroidery. tucked front.
and back, latest negligee tucked
collars. H
Others with fancy trimmed VI
shaped front in lace and embroid-
cry: also line with low necks and
short sleeves.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-02-27
White Silk Waists

These are very Handsome; maze
of good quality Taffeta Silk, clus.
ter of tucks and hemstitched on
> front and back, and lace trimmed:
also White China Silk Waists, with
chiffon trimming.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-02-27

will not have the effect of developing
in the Fatherland anything in the line
of the New York and Philadelphia
yellows.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-02-27
Put Character First.

w EEPLY interested as he is in
the successful development
AD of rural free delivery, former
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-02-27

Following Mr.. Smith came Charles
w. Knapp, he being introduced in a
few appropriate words by Mr.. Ridder.
The dinner was concluded at 11,45 o.,
M, and the prince Immediately left,
accompanied by his suite. He was very
heartily cheered as he went out of the
banquetting room.
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