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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-05-22
MINERS
PERIHS
Hundreds Meet Death in
Terrible Tennessee
Disaster
Only One Man Escapes
and He Receives Fatal
Injuries
Terrible Explosion Takes
Place in One of Oldest
Coal Mines

Coal Creek, Tenn, May 20.-The
worst disaster in the history of Ten
nessee mining occurred yesterday
morning when between It's and 225
men and boys met instant death at
the Fraterville mine, two miles west
as the result OF gas explosion. OF
large number of men and boys who
went to work in the morning only
one, William Morgan, is alive, and he
is so badly injured that he cannot
live. He was blown out OF the en-
trance by the force of the explosion.
One hundred and seventy-five miners
were checked in for work In addi-
ton there were boys who acted as
helpers, drivers, road men, and others
TO the number of perhaps so.
The FraterVille IS the oldest mine
in the CoaI Creek district, having
been opened in 1870. 1t is fully three
miles from the opening to the point
where the men were working. They
had not been at work long before the
explosion occurred. There was a
fearful roar and flames shot from the
entrance and air shafts. Two
rescuing parties started in as soon as
possible. The Fraterville party went
in two miles but progress was
stopped by heavy fall of slate At
this barrier the men worked hoping
that those beyond might be safe.
The scene at the mouth of the mine
was beyond description. Women
whose husbands and sons were with
in were wild with grief. All day long
the rescuers toiled. Not until 5
o'clock did they pierce the obstruc-
ton. Up to that hour only five dead
bodies recovered and hope was still
high and many within were safe. The
hopes of the living, however, were
doomed, for when the rescuers could
enter and proceed they walked along
one continuous tomb of death. There
was not a sign of life. Every man
had persisted. Eight dead bodies were
the first recovered. Twenty-six more
were soon found. They were not dis
figured beyond Identification and each
corpse as it was borne from the
mouth of the gigantic tomb was sur
rounded by eager crowds of relatives
OF the men entOmbed. The mine was
not on fire except in remote portions.
and all the bodies will perhaps be
reached before daylight.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-05-22
AMERICANS
READY 10 GO

Havana, May 20.-The last day of
American occupation Of Cuba was de-
voted to final preparations for evacua-
ton. The amount to be turned over
to the new government is s517,7O9 in
cash and S1,30S,60 in bonds The rati-
fication by Governor-G General Wood IF
the proposition of Farson Leach & Co.
of Chicago to underwrite a loan of
$28,0O0,000 for the city of Havana
which was accepted by the municipal,
council last Saturday, has not yet
been decided upon and it was under
stood the matter had been referred to
Washington. Resolutions adopted by
many municipalities expressing graft
tude at the American administration
of Cuba reached General Wood yester-
das.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-05-22
ALFONSO
IN Peril.

Madrid, May 20.-On the first day
OF his reign, SPANS boy king ,Alphonso
NH, was threatened with assassina-
ton as the result of a plot of anar-
chists. He was to be blown to pieces
by the explosion OF a bomb of dyna-
mite DIS he rode in triumphal proces-
sion through the streets of Madrid.
Cartridges were in the hands of the
chosen assassins and they were sta
toned at intervals along the route to
be taken by the royal party. But the
act of a supposed mailman revealed
the plot, the police acted quickly
making many arrests and Selling dy-
Mantle bombs with the conspirators
and the climax of the coronation
tetes passed without bloodshed.
How long the young monarch may
avert the danger that yet imperiIs his
life nobody will venture to guess. Al,
though the chief plotters are believed
to be in prison, it is feared there are
lesser conspirators who may be able
to hide their identity and strike the
fatal blow as they are sworn to do
at some moment when King Alfonso
and his royal guard can be bought un.
awares.
There is no doubt of the formation
of the plot for the murder of the king
Gabriel Lopez, one Of the many prison
ers dragged to dungeons by detectives
of the royal household, has confessed
to all his knowledge of the premeditat
ed crime. He was caught with a dyna
mite bomb in his possession as he
stood in the crowd by which the roya
procession was about to pass. Hi
house was searched and in it wer,
found several more packages of dyna
mite cartridges. These were given t,
him, he confessed, by another anar
chist, whose name has been furnishe,
to the police and he was ordered t,
throw one bomb after another at tn
king until one should strike right an
explode.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-05-22
OVER FOUR
SCORE KILLED

Houston, Tex, May 20.-The latest
reports from Goliad state that 60 per-
sons were killed and 103 injured by
the tornado Sunday. The property
loss in the city and surrounding
country is probably 100000. The
storm demolished 80 stores and resi-
dences. The tornado was preceded by
a terrific downpour of hail which
drove people into their houses, where
they were caught like rats in traps
and the death-dealing wind came upon
them with terrific force level every
thing in it's path. The houses col
lapsed as if built of cardboard, cover
ing the dead and injured with the de-
bris.
The work of the rescue was carried
on all day yesterday and the funerals
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-05-22
TARIFF HITS BACK HARD.
Russia's Retaliatory Tax Causes
Great Loss Of Trade.

Washington. May 20.-Tne United
States supreme court yesterday grant
ed writ of certiorari to the circuit
court of appeals in the fourth circuit
in the case of Robert E. Downs, in
volving the Russian sugar duty ques-
ton. A motion to advance the case
was filed by counsel for Downs in
which the solicitor-generalc oncurred.
In the brief supporting the motion a
statement was made that the effect OF
Russia's retaliation because of the
countervailing duties imposed by this
government on Russian sugars had
been to destroy the larger part Of our
trade with that country and it is ar
gued if the decision of the supreme
| court should result in the removal of
| countervailing duty, friendly trade re-
| lations would be restored. The court
will probably set the case for hearing
early next term.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-05-22
CHANCE FOR MAN OF MUSCLE.
Courts Not Effective in Discouragine
Wife BeaterS

New York, May 20,-f there is an
athletic man in Jersey City who de-
sires to pummel a wife beaten every
morning before breakfast. Rev. E. L.
Stoddard, rector of st. Johns P. Z.
church, will give him a job. The
clergyman has addressed a letter 10
the Jersey City Woman's club, IN
which he says: MY blood has boiled
and my soul has been made sick by
the sufferings of innocent and de-
fenseless women at the hands of their
brutal and unusually evil husbands
! In nineteen cases out of twenty, lie
says, he has found that an appeal to
the courts has brought no relief.
Speaking specifically the clergy
man refers to the case of a woman
| whom he has known since she was d
baby. She has hardly known a happy
| day since her marriage a few years
ago. Her husband works steadily
| and does not drink, but he has com
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-05-22
For DR.. Dafter's Successor

Appleton, Wis, May 20.-Bis6op c.
c. Grafton of Fond du Lac has sub
mitted to the vestrymen of Grace
church of this city the names of five
clergymen from which they are to
make a choice for successor to DIR.
William Dafter, who resigned Among
the names submitted are those of the
rector at Waupaca, Father Delaney of
Menasha, and Rev. Mr.. RiddeIl, Phila-
delphia
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-05-22
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES GATHER
Followers of Pilgrim Fathers Meet at
Rockford

Rockford, ILL.,, May 2O.-About 200
delegates to the 59th annual meeting
OF the Congregational association of H.
Enois gathered in Rockford yesterday
afternoon, the main portion of the Wis
ltlng delegation being brought in a
special train from Chicago. MANY
more delegates are expected today and
tomorrow.
The business session will be held ar
. o'clock today and following it will
come devotional session led by Rev.
w. w. Willard of Moline, who will
talk on Faith and Form in the Chris
tan Life. At 10 o'clock the subject
What Are We Doing Through Our So
cities, will be considered. In the
evening the session will be held in
the First Congregational church where
Rev. Daniel F. Fox of Chicago will de-
liver the annual sermon.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-05-22
OMB FOR
FRANZ JOSEPH

Buda Pest correspondent says bomb
was found in the imperial train asst
night ten minutes before the arrival of
Emperor Franz Joseph. Evidently 1T
was calculated that the explosion
would occur about the time of the en-
peror's arrival. Greatest secrecy was
observed, and the emperor forbade the
Vienna newspapers to mention the
affair.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-05-22
BEooded Horses Killed.

Milwaukee, May 20.-Lightning
Struck the largest of the stables on
the blooded stock farm owned by Au.
gust Uihlein, brewer at Lannon, Wis
Sunday morning, resulting in a fire
which killed 1O2 horses and destroyed
the building in half an hour. The loss
is variously estimated at from 0,OOG
to 100000 partly covered by insur
ancs
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-05-22
BEEF PACKERS
DUCK TO JERSEY

New York, May 2O.-Swift & Co.,
Armour & Co., the Schwarzschild ana
Sluzberger Co. andG. H. Hammond Co..
packers, moved their New York Offices
and equipment to Jersey City yester-
day. 1t is said in Jersey City that the
offices of Nelson Morris & Co. and the
Cudahy Packing Co. will be moved II,
New Jersey shortly.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-05-22
To Ship Pearls to GERMANY

Prairie du Chen, Wis, May 2O.-Ed-
ward T. Mariner has started a ship
ment of 200 tons of pearl button shells
to Hamburg, Germany, where they
they will be made into fancy buttons
and trinkets. The shipment consists
Of negroheads, the whitest and clear
est of fresh water shells. The price
paid on the river bank was $3.50.
and the shells will cost delivered in
Hamburg about $50 ton.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-05-22
FOND Du LAC GIRL SUICIDES
Prominent Doctors Daughter Turns
Gun on Self.

Fond du Lac, Wis, May 2O.-Miss
jessie MeNeal, only daughter of DR..
henry j .McNeal, shot and killed her
self at an early hour yesterday morn
ing. The fatal shot is believed to
have been fred during a fit of de-
spondency. The two shots were fired
from S2-calibre revolver and were al
most instantly fatal. Miss McNeal had
oeen suffering from an aggravated
form of nervous trouble for two years
and was under the care of physicians
on this account up to the time of her
death.
Miss McNeal was Z trained nurse.
She was born in Greenbush. Wis. in
1857, and graduated from the Fond du
Lac high school, and later from s..
Mary's hospital in Chicago.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-05-22
May Extend Line.

Milwaukee, May 20.-According to
the Sentinel, the Pere Marquette rail-
road has again taken up the PROPOSE
ton of extending the system from Port
Huron and Detroit to Buffalo. Ihe
improvements include a construction
Of 200 miles.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-05-22
NOT A GENERAL STRIKE
Miners OF the Country rot to Join An
thracite Men.

miners OF the Country rot to Join An
thracite Men.
Indianapolis, May 2O.-Secretary
wilson OF the United Mine Workers
OF America thinks it probable that
convention will be held here to decide
whether the entire organization shall
take up the fight of the anthracite
miners. Those who have followed
the negotiations between the miners
and operators in the competitive dis
trlct OF Indiana, Illinois, Ohio Penn
sylvanla do not believe the entire
oltuminous field will be involved
even II the anthracite men succeed in
getting the national convention. be-
cause at the recent national convep-
ton in Illinois the attempt of the an
thraclte miners to involve the btu
mlnous miners in their dispute failed
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-05-22
SNOW CAUSES TERRIBLE

Evanston, Wyo., May 20.-It is esti-
mated ten to fourteen inches of snow
has fallen here. Sheep and lambs are
reported Dying by the thousands. The
estimated loss in Unitah county alone
will have reached 100000 head, which
would have had marketable valua-
ton of 81, OOU, 900.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-05-22

Kid" Mccoy was twice saved by
the bell in six-roun bout with Kid
Carter, at Philadelphia. He was
knocked down five times and was
much the weaker at the finish, al
though Carter was badly punished.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-05-22

Of several Of the victims took place
yesterday afternoon. The supply of
collins was replenished from other
towns and large force of 1aborers
are still at work di. -ging graves.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-05-22
Roosevelt Before Presbyterians.

New York, May 20-The centennial
Mission society was begun yesterday.
President Roosevelt will address the
meeting tonight.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-05-22

James j. Hill, in company with
President George B. Harris and other
officials, began a ten days inspection
trip, which will cover the greater part.
of the Burlington property.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-05-22
SENATE TALKS
PHILIPPINE BILL
DOLLIVER ARRAIGNS DEMOCRATS
FOR OPPOSITION.
REBELLION THING OF PAST
ioWan Senator Considers Proposed
Law Most important Constructive
Legislation Since Civil War;
House Passes Naval Appropriation
Bill.

Washington, May 2O.-Only a brief
time was devoted by the senate yes
terday to the consideration of the
Philippine government bill. Senator
Dolliver of Iowa supported the bill,
which he said was one of the most i'm
portant pieces of constructive legisla-
ton presented since the civil war He
arraigned the democratic minority
for it's opposition. He insisted that
the Philippine insurrection, as a mil
itary proposition, was a thing of the
past and declared that in no circum-
| stances would the United States re-
linquiSh the islands.
Senator Teller believes this session
Of congress will continue until August
1. He estimates 80 days each for the
discussion of the canal bill and Cuban
reciprocity.
In the House.
Before adjournment yesterday the
house passed the naval appropriation
bill. The feature of the debate was
on an amendment by Mr.. Roberts
(Mass) providing for three ships. 1t
was provided in the bill that battle
ship, cruiser and a gunboat shall be
built in the government yards. Mr..
Adams (Pa) made point Of order
against the amendment, which Mr..
Sherman sustained, but on an appeal
by Mr.. Roberts the chair overruled it
and the amendment was agreed to-.
Under a suspension of the rules a bill
for eight-hour work on all govern
ment contracts was passed, also bill
authorizing the construction of ma
tional sanitarium for disabled soldiers
at Hot Springs, South Dakota.
The house committee reported
favorably the senate bill to in
crease the pensions of those who
have lost their limbs in the military
or naval service of the United States
or were total disabled. About 1000
persons are affected by the bill.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-05-22
PRIEST TO PRISON.
Father Jungblud Goes to Waupun for
Cruelty,

Grand Rapids, Wis, May 20.-The
Rev. Charles Jungblud of Neillsville,
has been found guilty of assuming his
ward, Marion Prieur, regardless of hui
man life, and must spend at least
eight years in the penitentiary.
Lizzie Nolan, his housekeeper and
co-defendant, is found guilty of assault
and battery. The penalty for her
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-05-22
NEUMANN DISMISSED.

Naval Officer Disgraced by courtnnar.
tial Verdict.
washington, May 20-Captain S
Neumann of the marine corps was
dismissed from the service as the re-
suit of trial by courtmartial at Pen
sacola, Fla. He was tried on four
charges of misconduct.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-10

been bruised. pr. Rhett Goode was in troduced for the defense, but the testi- mony was not favorable as the attorneys could have hoped. Dr. J. B. killebrew was introduced as an expert and stated that a physician who examined was bet ter calculated to give opinion than one who gave theoretic opinion. The defend- ant then testified. He denied having put his hands on the child.
 Character witnesses were then intro drced. J. T. McNamara stated that the defenant worked for him ten years ago; al that time his reputation was good. He had heard nothing against him lately. Albert Nixon had known the defendant. Rev. A. F. Owens. colored. had pever heard anything against the defendant. Cato Gibson, colored, shoemaker. gave him good reputation. Rev. Isaac Stew art gave him good name. The defense offered a testimonial of Frank Powell, white, favorable to the defendant tagreed to by counsel prior to the examination of witnesses). The defense rested at S:30 and argument then began.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-10
Trial of Louis Wyatt.

In the City Court, Semmes Judge, the case of the State of Alabama vs. Louis Wyatt carnal knowledge of a child under 10 years of age. continued from Monday December 1st. was called and the slow and tedious process of securing twelve competent jurors out of a special venire Of 100 men, including the regular panels for the week. was begun.
 The crime for which Wyatt will be tried capital offense. was alleged to have been committed on Sunday, November g, last. the victim being the 6-year-old daughter of Jacob Koustanzer. a well known Ger man citizen of Mobile. The scene of the crime was in the grounds of the Deutcher Turn Verein, on Spring Hill Avenue. this city. Much excitement pre- vailed in the city at the time and at night large crowd of angry citizens assembled in Bienville Square afterwards going to the city prison. where Wyatt was con- fined, it was thought, for the purpose of securing Wyatt and dealing out to him summary punishment. Chief Soost, how ever, induced the crowd to disperse having assured them the prisoner would be promptly arraigned.
 The court appointed J. Blocker Thorn ton and Palmer Pillans to defend Wyatt and the State Is being represented by Hons. J. H. Webb. solicitor and Charles w. Tompkins At 10 o'clock. when court was called to order, there was a large crowd present and these, with the special and regular veniremen, occupied every chair in the court room. At 80 o'clock the ventre had been exhausted and only eight competent jurors had been secured as follows: George L. Hodges. George A. Jones, Joseph NJ, Goodloe, Thomas Henry Peter Venturini. John NJ. Clonin. Frank O. Chaudron and Ed J. Wing.
 By order of the court, after the first venire had been exhausted, another venire of sixty-four names was drawn and sum moned. or these only three were secured as competent. as follows: Hunter O Rourke. Lewis Dunlap and Noah Vick- CTS A third venire of fifty was ordered at 2;25 and court adjourned until 4 o'clock. At court reconvened. but of the third venire none who answered proved competent A fourth venire of fifty was ordered and in a short time after this the twelfth man, Frank Per kins, was accepted and the case entered into.
 Witnesses for the State were examined in the following order: Jacobs Konstan- ger, father of the child; William Fry who made the discovery and gave the alarm Dr. J. D. Terrell who examined the child after the incident Emile Brunnler who assisted in the chase
 The State then rested. Dr. Terrell tes- tifed as an expert that the child had
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-10
ELECTION IN PHENIx CITY.
Warren Williams Chosen Mayor of
 the Town.

the Town.
 Phenix City, Dec. 9-(SpecIal 1.-The election of city officers yesterday was a very spirited one from start to finish and the keenest interest was manifested throughout the day
 The contests for several places were lively and exciting and the numerous can didates in the field made the result doubt tul. The fight for Mayor was perhaps the most exciting one of the day, there being no less than five candidates for that office. Mayor W. D. Wilkins stood for reelection, and was defeated bv War ren Williams by a large majority. MT. Williams received m lre votes than his four opponents combined This large vote naturally very much gratifes the friends of MT. Williams who made a strong fight for him from the first. While confident of his election they hardly anticipated such a large majority L. W. Mann was reelected Clerk and Treasurer over J. w. Coan, by quite a large vote. and Marshal Campbell re- ceived more than double as many votes as were cast for MT. McSwain. his op- ponent There were three candidates for Aldermen from the First Ward and l Thomas McCollister and Thomas S. | Young were elected.
 | In the Second Ward Messrs. Carmack and Kittrell were elected without oppo- l sition.
 In the Third Ward, A. c. Russell and E. H. Harden had no opposition There were four candidates in the l Fourth Ward. Dr. L. H. Smith and James | OGrady were elected by good majorities There were also four candidates in the | Fifth Ward, the successful ones being w. T. Ray and J. R. Copeland. The ticket elected is very strong one, and will no doubt give entire satisfaction to the peo- pie of Phenix City.
 Mayor Warren Williams has been a res- ldent of Phenix City for many years. He Is a retired merchant, and a solid pro- gre ssive enterprisi1g citizen, who will bend his best energies toward building up his town. He will have the help of Il strong Board of Aldermen, a capable Clerk and Treasurer. and a very able Marshal. Marshal Campbell has been in office for some time, and Is regarded as one of the best men that has ever filled the position in Phenix City. His friends are very much pleased by the fact that he received a larger vote than any other candidate who had opposition. It is be- lieved that the result of the election will heal all factional differences and that the people will now work together for the good of their town.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-10

child was terribly burned and that its recovery was almost impossible. The little fellow fingered until 1 o'clock this morning. when death ended his awful sui ferings.
 thomas Leslie was very bright and ~lising boy and the idol of his par ents.
 ne funeral took place at o'clock this afternoon. and the interment was in the Girard cemetery.