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The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-07-16
Lightning Struck Storage Tanks at
Jennings, La, Yesterday Noon.
Fire Fighters from Beaumont Sent on
Special Trains to Save
the Field.
HAS DONE GREAT DAMAGE

Jennings, La, July 16.-During the
heavy electrical storm that passed
over the Jennings oil field yesterday
bolt Of Lightning struck the field
storage tanks of the Jennings Oil COM
pany, setting them sfre, which en-
tirely consumed them.
The flames then spread to the der
ricks Of the company, and in 9 short
time they were also destroyed. By
the time the derricks had fallen the
flames had eaten away q portion Of
one Of the field tanks, allowing the oil
to escape. which flowed in burning
streams in the direction Of Coulee.
The workmen at the field Immediately
stopped operations and set about
throwing up levees to prevent, rs far
as possible, the spreading of the fire to
the adjoining derricks.
By the time this was completed the
second tank had broken loose and the
wind had driven the flames into the
derricks Of the Southern and Northern
and Crescent oil companies. How
they managed to escape catching ire
remains a mystery.
The safety of the field now depends
on the strength Of Jennings No. 2.
The oil is leaking around it, and to-
gether with the gas is burning fierce.
ly, shooting blaze ten feet into the
air.
A telephone message from the field
late last evening says that IL is i'm
possible to stop the flames, and that
the gate valve will hold but . short
while longer. II this gives way be-
fore all precautions that can be are
taken. the entire field will be destroy
ed. The workmen are now engaged
in removing the derricks of the re-
naming companies and burying the
mouths Of the wells underneath a
heavy coating of mud and water.
1t is authoritively reported here that
a special train bearing experts will ar
rive from Beaumont, who will be at
once taken to the field to assist in saw
ing the remaining property from de-
struction.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-07-16
Powder Magazines Explode near
Park City, Utah.
1t Cannot at Present Be Estimated
How Many are Dead From
Noxious Gases.
TwENTY-s RECOVERED

Park Uity, Utah, July 1.-two
powder mines at the 1900 foot level
of the DAILY West Mine exploded about
O'Clock this morning. causing loss
of life that cannot at present even be
estimated. At 4 o'clock 81 men had
been taken out of the mine dead, and
several Others had been recovered in .
half dazed condition. These were all
brought out through the Ontario mine
shaft, which is a mile distant from the
DAILY West, in which the explosion
occurred. The 1900 foot level of
the DAILY West corresponds to and is
connected with the 800 foot level of
the Ontario.
In the DAILY West mine between 100
and $50 men were at work, and in the
Ontario nearly 100, it is believed. It
is not known how many Of these are
dead, but the disaster extends to the
Ontario, as the noxious gases that
have been freed are known to have
caused several deaths. The presence
of those gases causes many miners to
believe that the powder was burned
and that the explosion was not the
chief cause Of the disaster.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-07-16
100 IN THE SHADE
HOT SIEGE, WITH NO
INDICATION OF RELIEF.

Paducah is experiencing some more
hot weather. This afternoon the
highest the thermometer in Govern.
ment Observer william Bornemann' s
office registered was 100 in the shade
and the lowest reached last night was
"a. The highest yesterday was 100 and
the lowest "a.
This afternoon the sky becam e
cloudy but it is the opinion of Observ-
er Bornemann that there will be no
rain. The following predictions are
sent out for Kentucky;
Fair and warmer tonight. Thursday
increasing cloudiness with probable
thunder storms and showers in the
afternoon.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-07-16
Gates and His Crowd Clear Nearly
Four Million on Corn Corner.
The Crowd Sells Out, and the Slump
Was Quick to Follow the
Announcement.
MANY ARE NOW DISAPPOINTED

Chicago, July 16-GAtes has closed
out his corn deal on the Chicago
board Of trade. samuel Scotch, the
managing partner of the firm of Gates,
Harris and Co., made this admission
last evening. He stated that settle
ment having been made by the shorts,
the deal was closed, as far as New
Workers were concerned, and closed
in a manner highly satisfactory to the
men who ran it. II is learned from
inside sources that the settlement
price is around so cents, and the
profits Of tho bull clique about s3,-
$50. 900.
The withdrawal Of the support by
the Gates contingent explains the
slump of 10 cents in the price Of the
July commodity, and once more the
outside traders, especially the coun-
tryman and the farmer, who hoped to
realize high prices, have been left as
the men to hold the bag.
Refusing early in the day TO take
July corn at the fancy prices from the
farmers and countrymen and elevator
people who were shipping in guam
titles and expecting to get so cents at
least for il, the price was knocked
of during the Is l2 cents, which
means drop Of 81 l-2 cents since the
opening of Mondays markets.
Gates has made about 90, $50, 900
by the deal. according to the best
authority.
He himself is authority for the
statement that his holdings comprised
rs, 900. 900. Samuel Scotch said that
$50 was the highest figure in any of
the contracts made by the firm. With
the settling price at SOC there would
be a profit of 100 on the 25, 900, 900,
or ss, $50. 900.
Gates never lost confidence when
the shorts were fighting him the hard
est, and when men of millions entered
the pit against hisa he retained his
easy bearing and offered 70 bet $50, o
900 that July corn would go to 90c
Then, when no one would take his
wager, he sent the price there just to
show his power.
Then he let it sag back a notch
When the shorts began 10 act in a
manner one of Gates partners termed
"welching" the new crowned corn
king intimated he would settle for ssc
That started a rumor that he was
beaten.
His reply was the forced settlement
yesterday.
Tody the close was at something
ike 65 cents.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-07-16
Strained Situation Reported Regar'
dingthe Present Status.
Girl Poisoned BY Eating Blaokberries
That We're Poisoned By
Locusts.
SPECTATORS STRIKE IT RIUH
THE FRIARS' LANDS.

Washington, July i6-It is admit
ted here that the Philippine Friar sit.
uation is strained to the breaking
point The warning protest Of Cath
olics of Grand Rapids is admitted to
be of great consequence. The best in
formed here think that the vatican is
striving to secuie diplomatic reoogni-
ton from the United States. II was
for this reason that Archbishop Ire
land was urged to go ahead arr angling
for the visit Of the Taft commission.
II is the first time that America ever
sent an envoy to the pope.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-07-16
THE MARKETS..

FURNISHED by Arsnr& Gilbert Of the Paducah
Commission Co.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-07-16
RECRUDESCENCt.
FEARED BY THE SWEET, A
PAPER OF ST. PETERS
BURG.

St. Petersburg, July IA recru-
descence of the Boxer movement in
China is feared by the SWEET, which
is in receipt OF private information to
the effect that Boxer agents are
swarming over Mongolia. The mass
of the population is in sympathy with
the Boxers, while the Lamaites are in
sympathy with Russia. Rumors are
in circulation in Mongolia that the
Lamsites will petition the Russian
government 10 extend its protection to
them. Mongolia remained quiet
throughout the recent Boxer insur-
rection in China.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-07-16
AUSTRIAN CONSUL
LOOKS AFTER THE INTERESTS
OF BEREAvED FAMILIES.

Pittsburg, Pa, July l6-Jacob
Vein of the Austro- Hungarian consul
ate has returned from Johnstown,
where he went to look after the inter-
ests of the families bereaved by the
disaster at the Rolling Mill mine.
Mr.. Vein said that no decision would
be reached concerning suits against
the Cambria Steel company until the
blame for the accident had been placed
by the coroner's Jury.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-07-16
Is HERE ILL.

Marshal Grow this afternoon re-
oeived a telegram from the chief Of
police at Chattanooga, Tenn, asking
II VIM. A. TIueheart was Ill here.
Marshal Grow made an investigation
and learned that Trueheart lives on
South Third near jackson and is i'll,
and is harness maker. Chattanooga
friends, IL seems, desire to have him
properly cared for.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-07-16
STRUCK IT RICH.

Lexington. July i6-The Boones
creek company composed Of Lexington
and Louisville capital. has struck it
rich in mining for lead and zinc on
the Fsyette and CLARK county lines.
The tests re---ted on today have prov
en- beyond their expectations.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-07-16
Plant of the Johnson Machinery
Company a Total Loss.
Fire Originated in the Gore Room and
Spread Rapidly-No In
surance.
1T WAS AN OLD CONCERN

One Of the Oldest concerns in Psdu-
cab, the johnson Foundry and Machine
company's plant ct Second and Ten
nessee streets, was totally destroyed
by fire about O'Clock last evening.
The blaze originated in the core room,
no doubt from hot core left by some
one, and had gained good Roadway
when discovered by some one on the
steamer Monte Bauer. which was pass
ing in the river below. The watch
man, Harry Kellar, had left the plant
after making an inspection, to go
block or two down the street, and
when Engineer william Robinson
heard the alarm he broke into rear
door and attempted to save the Illinois
Central and other valuable patterns,
but was unable to do so on account of
the smoke and heat.
The fire departments had several
streams playing on the fire in a short
time, but 1t was impossible to subdue
it, and the large frame structure was
totally consumed in about . half an
hour.
The total loss will be about e15,-
900, with no insurance. The build
ing was worth $1,000, the Illinois
Central patterns, including wooden
CASTS for nearly every portion Of an
engine, being valued at about $4,000.
and street railway Patterns at 81, 0o0.-
There was in addition about %, 900
worth of old patterns stored away.
and the machine shop run in conjunc-
ton with the foundry, owned by Mr..
Henry Frisz, was valued at about 3d.
900.
There was no insurance on any part
of the building or its contents. The
building belonged to Mr.. f. NJ. FISH
er.
The johnson Foundry and Machine
company Is one Of the Oldest in the
city. Its plant was established in
1855, and was once before destroyed,
in 1868, when the loss was s35, 900.
A year or two ago it secured the con-
tract for making the castings for the
Illinois Central 1t is not known
when the concern will rebuild.
Stationman Tom Glenn of the South
Side department, was painfully burned
during the fire, but will not DO laid
up by his injuries.
The Faducah Furniture company's
factory was In imminent danger, but
only q portion of stable was burned.
MIR. ]. ". Woodbridge, the Illinois
Central patternmaker, estimates the
value of the patterns lost in the fire
at something near SEQ, 900.
Ever since the burning of the ILL.,
nois Central mill the patternmskers
have worked steadily and had made
more patterns than were in the shops
at the time of the fire. This is q
rather high estimate but it was furn-
ished General Foreman Robert Fulmer
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-07-16
POISONED BY BLAoKBERRIEs.

Middlesboro, July i6-Mary Musk,
six years old, is in precarious condi-
tion at the hesdwaters Of tine Cumber-
land river from eating blsokberries
which her mother says she believes
had locusts on them. The child will
probably die.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-07-16
CONGRESSMAN BITTEN BY DOG.

Baltimore, July Heterogeneous
Frank @. wachter was badly bitten in
both hands while heroically endeavcr-
ing to defend his little daughter, Mat
tie, from the attacks Of large st.
Bernard dog. which had thrown her
down and had fastened his teeth in
her arm. Mrs. Waohter, who Witness
ed the onslaught, is completely pros
trated by nervous shock. The patients
will be taken to the Pasteur Institute
in this city for treatment. The enrag-
ed dog was killed by policeman.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-07-16
SOUTH CAROLINA RACE RIOT.

Columbia, s. c., July i6-In .
riot between whites and blacks at Or
angeburg, in which knives and pistols.
were freely used, Isaac Smith. -
ored, was killed and several Others
wounded. 1t is said that the negro
was a -combatant. The exact
cspse Of the trouble is not known.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-07-16
CLARK MAY INVEST.

Marion, KY, July i6.-Senator
CLARK, the Montana copper king, will
be here this week to look over mineral
lands preparatory to investment.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-07-16

Colonel James Lemon arrived from
Mayfield at noon today. =
Douglas Island news., 1902-04-23
Killisnoo Letter.

This is a stormy day. In fact, it is the third day it has showed, rained and been very disagreeable to be out doors. Last week we had very fine weather, the sun shone most of the time, and was very warm. Easter here was a beautiful day, and if people had as pleasant weather in the States there would be fine display of spring suits and Easter hats.
 Three weeks ago MT. A. Rervik, the boss carpenter at the oil and guano works at Killisnoo, came up with sev- eral carpenters to repair the factory wharf and boats. The company has bought the schooner that was wrecked two years ago on Crow Island back of Killisnoo village, and are having it made over, putting in the necessary machinery to use it for a fishing boat.
 On the last Cottage City Mr. Carl Spuhn, president of the company, came up bringing several workmen and the work has begun in all departments except catching fish. 1 understand that they intend to carry on the work on much larger scale than ever be- fore, and it looks like it, as MT. Spuhn came one month earlier than previous years.
 Father Sobalef came back from Sit ka on the Flosie. He said there had been great excitement there regarding the report of placer mines being found at Rodman Bay. A man he knew, with his wife and children, took their furni- ture and came down on the same boat with him, and when he got to Rodman there was no cabin to go into, and about six feet of snow on the ground. This shows how crazy people get over fake rumor of gold being found. If people would use the same reason in such matters as they do in other kinds of business, there would not be near as much money spent, and even lives lost in many cases.
 MRS. c. B. VANHUEBNER.
 Killisnoo, April 18th, 1902.
Douglas Island news., 1902-04-23
One More New Thing for Douglas.

We feel persuaded the people of Douglas Island, like all others, are all ways interested in anything which makes for better and higher life in the community. The recent opening of a Natatorium and Gymnasium in our midst was a move in the right direc- tiou. The body is very real part of man, and anything which even tends to' physical improvement, whether by way of health, or strength, or beauty, deserves support. But the body is not the whole of man; he has also mind, which is equally capable of improve ment, and, to large measure, subject to the same laws. Indeed, it is only too we'll known that the faculties of the mind like the muscles of the body must be exercised in order to be strengthened. And thus it is that i'm pressed with the need of elevating the intellectual standard some have con- ceived the happy idea of having an ora torical contest. This is an old thing in the States and much good has been ac- complished by it. Many man who now occupies prominent position in life received his first inspiration from this custom. It stimulates whole some rivalry and has refining infu- ence upon life.
 There is abundance of latent talent around us, all that lacks is the oppor- tunity and the encouragement. Who knows but that this may prove stim- ulus to some budding intellect? The day may yet come when Alaska will produce men as we'll as gold.
 The contest, we are given to under stand, will be under the aus pices of the Ladies League of the Congrega- tional church, and will come off towards the middle of next month. This time a silver medal will be award ed the best speaker. Next year gold one will be offered. Any boy or girl, between the ages of ten and fifteen, may compete. Juneau is also included. Further particulars will be announced later. We heartily commend this step and hope it may prove great success.
Douglas Island news., 1902-04-23
The Douglas Natatorium and Gym

The Douglas Natatorium and Gym nasium is now an established feature of Douglas Islands field of amusement and entertainment. The men and boys, ladies and girls are taking to the water like ducks. They all enjoy it. The lead ing question on the Island is, "Have you taken the big swim?" In conver- satiou with Manager Chisholm we learned that the annual tickets are not going as fast as the management had reason to hope that they would. Con- sequently the available cash on hand is not yet sufficient to purchase a complete gymnasium outfit to add to that already installed, as was the desire of the man. agers. ,Inasmuch as the annuals are of fered approximately so much cheaper than the monthly tickets, we think it would be good business policy for the public to invest, and at the same time assist the Association in their endeav- ors to provide fully equipped place of amusement. The Association has done it's part and done it we'll and it is up to the public to show that they are will ing to do their part.
 Down at the big store at Treadwell City there is the neatest, cutest little postoffce in Alaska. It is located in the center of the main store room and is enclosed by ground glass partitions. There are 48 boxes, each fitted with a patent combination lock. On the out side the woodwork is grained and on the inside painted white. The furnish ings are all of the most improved type. This little postoff1ce opened up in full blast on Monday of this week with Miss Lizzie McKanna in charge.
 The Knights of Pythias gave very pleasant smoker at their hall last Thursday evening. Progressive whist was played and MT. Frank Vestal won the first prize, a briar pipe. The booby prize, chalk pipe, with clothes on it, was awarded to Mir. Nels Johnson. Music was furnished by MT. c. A. Lind strom with his gramophone, and MT. John King and Mir. Henry Elliott, with mandolin and guitar. A lunch was served, consisting of sandwiches, coffee and fruit.
 A Camp of the Arctic Brotherhood will be instituted on Douglas Island about the 9th of next month. Great preparations are being made for the event, which will be the big day for Douglas. The Skagway brothers ex- pect to come down enmasse and will take charge of the exercises. Supt. Macdonald and Dr. Moore, who are both members of the Skagway Camp, are the principal instigators of the plan.
 Mr. Frank Oliver came up on the Se- attle from Tacoma. He will take a po- sition at Treadwell. Frank is one of the old boys in this part of Alaska and has many friends here who are glad to welcome him back.
Douglas Island news., 1902-04-23
General Gideon.

Continuing the series of talks to young people, the Rev. William Davies will speak on the life and work of Gideon. Some practical lessons will be drawn from the history of this fa- nous character. Service as usual at 7:45 ?. m., Sunday school at ? p. m., Christian Endeavor at 7:15.
Douglas Island news., 1902-04-23
Family Day.

The management of the Douglas Natatorium and Gymnasium expects to set apart one day in the week as a family day, on which day ladies and their husbands or escorts will be ad- mitted. This will not conflict with the regular days for ladies, Tuesdays and Fridays.
Douglas Island news., 1902-04-23
Killisnoo, April 18th, 1902.

The Douglas City school board has organized and it's members are busy making plans for the future. They ex- pect to be ready when the first money is placed in their hands to place the city schools on a par with any in the District.
Douglas Island news., 1902-04-23
Dr. I. H. T1oore

will be found at his Douglas City office from s:45 a. m. to 10:15 a. m.; from 1:30 p. m. to 500 p. m. and from 8:15 to 9:15 p. m.
Douglas Island news., 1902-04-23

Everett Weesner is sick with the grippe.
 The boys of the public school have organized an athletic association with Ernest Powell, business manager; IT, win Warren, Sec. and Paul Jones, Treas.
 Mir. Chas. Fenster made this office a call last Saturday evening and when he went away we were richer than we were before. MT. Fenster reads the News.
 Steamship Dolphin will call at Van couver, B. C., both north and south bound until further notice, landing at the Canadian Pacific Railway compa- ny's wharf.
 Messrs. Rasmussen and Mix, promi- nent Porcupine miners, were admiring the beauties of the city last Monday. They expect to begin work on their Porcupine property about May 10th.
 A meeting of the Douglas Natatori- rum and Gymnasium Association is called at their hall on Tuesday evening, May 9th, at o'clock sharp. A full at tendance asked for. By order of the Board.
Douglas Island news., 1902-04-23
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