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Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1902-09-19
SEVENTEEN LIVES LOST.
Result OF Gas and Powder Explosion In a
West Virginia Coal Minc.

| Wrst virginia Coal Mlno.
gas and powder explosion occurred
at Norfolk, W. Va. Monday in the Big
Four mine Of the Algoma Coal e. Coke
company, as the resul, of which James
Lester, an engineer; John Reickie a
Hungarian miner, and fifteen colored
miners were imprisoned in the mine.
The gas and smoke was so thick that
all rescuing parties were at first driven
back.
II. f. Franlenfeld, mine boss, and
George Gaspie, a Hungarian miner
succeeded In crawling over the fallen
coal and slate after She explosion to
the lights of the rescuing party and
were taken out alive, although badly
burned and nearly suifocated by the
gas
The explosion is said TO have been
caused by an accumulation OF gas catch
ing fire from the lamp Of MINER aud
this in turn fred six kegs OF blasting
powder that he'd been stored back in
the mines
The explosion knocked down all the
brattices for a quarter of mile ba elk
toward the mine entrance, thus cutting
off all OF the air from the men inn
prisoned behind the de bris.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1902-09-19
rerrlae STORM sweep. over eermanr.

Destructive storms ragged in many
parts of Germany Sunday. In Saxouy
The temperature sank TO zero, and a
snrricane-like wind unroofed many
houses and injured large number of
people. The damage is estimated at
millions of marks.
A very heavy northwest storm visited
the cities on the North sea. Consider
able damage was done to bathing es-
Establishments on the Eliza, and num-
Der OF low-lying houses were partially
wrecked
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1902-09-19
Large Force OF si.a wm h~ Employed to
>ubdue Forest Fires.

Ia response 20 the kilograms from
the governors Of Wyoming and Colo
RADIO, the secretary OF the Interior has
ordered Supervisor Atherly OF the
Crow Creek reservation, in lighting
the fire reported burning at Pearl. just
south OF the Medicine Bow forest re-
serve. 10 employ a large number OF
nes 10 assist IN the work This Is the
only action the department can take.
No request will be made to the war
department for assistance.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1902-09-19
Negro Who Died the GaIlows Was Sure
He Was Saved.

A special from New London. Mo-, to
the st. Louis Post-Dispatch says: Jesse
johnson. negro, was hanged here to-
day. His neck was broken. On the
scaffold johnson made speech in
which he confessed the crime, and said
that he had joined the church and that
he had Christ in his soul and was the
happiest man on earth and had no fear
of the future, as he had made his peace
with God.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1902-09-19
millionaire stratton Dead.

William S. Stratton, the multi-mil-
lionaire of Colorado Springs, Colo,
owner Of the famous independence
mine in the Cripple Creek district, is
dead after an illness of several mon tbs
10 April. 1891, having seen some speci-
mems of gold ore from Cripple Creek
district that impressed him favorably,
he went to that camp to prospect. On
the Bird OF July, after weeks of fruitless
prospecting, man who agreed to grub
stake him having disappointed him,
Stratton decided to go to Cripple Creek
and stake out claim on his own &C
count. He rode the thirty-fve miles
from Colorado Springs to the camp on
horseback, and on the morning of the
4th of July, 1891, staked out the indie
pendeuce and Washington claims, in
honor Of the day and the father of his
country. The Independence gave origi-
nal assays of $3.50 to the ton, and in
1892 he leased and bonded the Wash
ington for $50, 900. The Indepen 5ence
yielded Stratton millions, aud in 1898
was sold by him for So 900, 900, he re-
tanning, however, very considerable
interest even after retaining the sum
of money. He was the owner of the
Colorado Springs railway system, on
which he has spent Sl,50), 600 in the
past two years. His wealth is esti-
mated everywhere at from Sis, 00O, 900
to $50, 900, 900.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1902-09-19
Speaker henderson, out OF Race %
Congress.


Speaker Henderson, finding that his
views ia respect to the treatment OF
trusts by reducing the tariff in whole
or part, are not in accord with the
views OF many Of his party in Iowa.
declined to accept the nomination for
congress and has withdrawn from the
race.
Speaker Henderson gave out an ad-
dress Tuesday evening which states
his views on the trust question and
says because Of these views, which are
not in accord with the state platform
aud with the opinions OF prominent
members OF his party. he declines to
accept the nomination. The address
is ITO the Republican voters OF the
Third Iowa district.
The dispatch announcing speaker
Hendersons deelination OF the con
gressionsl nomination caused sensa-
tion In Washington. Very few public
rnen are in Washington at this time,
but all here expressed regret that the
speaker had determined on the course
he has taken.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-08-16
0LNEYv|LLE

DIR. Watts OF IS Plainfield street, who is
attending Robert Clarke. the man who
was SO badly injured on Hartford ave-
nue. Monday, this week. says that while
HIS patient is a very sick man, his re-
covery is positive.
Charles Lawrence who lives on Dor
chester avenue called at the Chaffee
street station last evening, and reported
that his democrat wagon valued at $50
had been stolen from a shed on Laurel
Hill avenue.
Miss Lena Collins. the obliging chief
operative at the local exchange OF the
Telephone company. her hister Catherine.
and their namesake. Miss Margaret
Collins will go 20 the Hotel Eastman.
North Conway, N. H.. Monday, for two
weeks. stay.
Woonasquatucket Tribe of Red Men
will hold their carnival of sports on Har-
ry Abbotts cricket grounds at Thornton,
this afternoon.
Special cars from the centre of the city
will be run 10 the grounds.
Miss Winnifred Johnston who has
charge OF one OF the departments at j. o.
San Soucis, is among the many who will
go to the mountains the coming week
She will also spend one week In New
York city.
There is going to be something do
ing at the Hauterive grounds tomorrow
for the local "Rooters'' are 10 entertain
two bodies meet something in the way OF
fun must happen.
The dog that bit young Wright yes
terday morning proved TO be the proper
ty OF Lewis Angell One OF the dog off-
crs took charge OF the vicious animal
last evening.
Mary w. Place, a well-known resident
OF Mount Pleasant, died at her home. %
Dover street, yesterday. at the age OF H.
Her funeral will be held tomorrow at
o'clock.
DIR. Eddy was called 10 the Weybosset
mills yesterday TO dress an operatives
hand, the member having been caught In
a piece of machinery.
Letter Carriers Jones and Mann OF the
local office have returned from their va
cations and Holbrook and Waltham
have started on theirs.
Patrolman Robinson Of the Knight
street station was in the square at an
early hour this morning with his "Fite'
dog.
Arthur Dean OF Gardner street. who Is
prominently connected with Hotel New
man, is enjoying his annual vacation.
Mrs Louisa Wright of Jersey City is
being entertained by the Misses ODonnell
at their residence, 6s Pocasset avenue.
The baseball club from the Atlantic
mills will play a team from Farwelis MILL
Pawtucket. at Woodlawn this afternoon.
The Earnsciffe ball team will play the
Elmwoods at Emwood this afternoon.
Miss Elizabeth Carpenter of IS Plain
field street returned home this morning
from her vacation In Massachusetts,
: The little ones at the Delaine street day
mursury were given an outing down the
bay today.
The Misses Nellie T. Troy and Cathe-
rine Donneily are rusticating at Newport.
The Hubs VIII play the Annexed Grays
on st. Anthony's church grounds Friday,
Aug. 90
Miss Nora Lynch is spending her vaca-
tior at Old Orchard beach.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-08-16
WESTMINSTER THEATRE.

Manager Batchelier has selected the
well-known and popular Dainty Paree
Burlesque Combination for the opening
attraction at the Westminster theatre
next Monday matinee. and IL may be said
the selection is a good one, as the COM
pany is among the strong shows on the
road 1t has not been seen here for some
time, therefore may be more appreciated
for its newness.
The bill Is made up in the usual way,
two burlesques In which are blended
beauty. comedy and song. Special seem
cry and electrical effects are used, and
handsome wardrobes show 10 great effect
Americas beautiful women.
The oio has been selected with care
and Is headed with the great acrobatic
bicycle trio Mosier Houghton and Mo-
sier
Mile. La Toska. contortionist; Schaefer,
Stillwell and Schaefer. comedy musical
team. vocal and instrumental; the beauti-
fu Lyonott Sisters. who sing and dance:
Mr. Felix Martin, French monologue art
ist and dancer; the Grahams, Americas
song illustrators. and May Booth. bur
lesque artist, win also be seen to adyan-
tage.
The following attraction viii be the
Victoria Burlesduers.'
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-08-16
EAST PROVIDENCE

driven 1t IN TO "s the s "ponnd' and to recover them
the gypsies must pay 81 a head.
IN POLICE CIRCLES.
Chief OF Police Adams returned TO his
duty this morning after being or two
days with an attack OF malayia.
officer Conrie is on duty on account Of
illness. His beat is being patrolled by
Special officer Charles Gould.
Bernard Dowd. n constable OF this town.
In attempting TO board a car In Olney-
ville yesterday. lost his balance and was
dragged some distance John O'Conneh
ran to his assistance and saved him from
serious injury.
The police are investigating a COM
plant made by Charles Anthony, an Ice
man. He stated he went to a bakery In
the upper part of the town TO deliver leo
a few days ago when he was assaulted by
one OF the cooks or helpers with large
tin dipper. being struck over the head
with IT, He was cut so severely that DIR.
A. r. Mcdonald was obliged to take sew
eral stitches to close the wound.
PERSONAL POINTS.
James Winchester and James Hugsins,
of Shrewsbury. Mass, are visiting Levi
s. Winchester for a few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Juniata Reveto have gono
to New Bedford. Mass. for a few days.
James Rooney, who has been spending
his vacation In tho mountains. returned
to his home yesterday. on Anthony street.
He brought home with him lively squir-
rel. which he keeps I'm a pretty little
cage. The tall of the squirrel Is the lar
gest one he ever saw.
Mrs. Rooney and her daughter May
Rooney, returned to their home on An
thony street. Mrs. Rooney left East
Providence weeks ago TO spend her va
cation In New Bedford and Miss Rooney
went TO visit her mother last wednes-
day They returned home yesterday re-
porting a pleasant time.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-08-16
FAWTUxET VALLEY

At the special meeting OF Coventry Fire
district, held Thursday night at the fire
station at Anthony, Edward A, Plummer
was elected tax collector to hll the va
cancy made by the death or Everett "A.
Round.
Mispah circle. the Kings Daughters, Of
Phenfx is holding its regular meeting this
afternoon at the Fresh Air voltage az
nsssoqsSHps ss Peter and paurs T. A. b. society
with n number of lady friends enjoyed
trolley ride TO Rocky Point last evening:
The band concert given last evening by
the Quidnick band on the square at Arc
tic Centre attracted q large audience. The
musicians rendered the different numbers
on the program in excellent style and re-
air concerts are extremely popular and
attract visitors from all the surrounding
villages.
Fifteen hundred tons of coal have ar
rived Mt Quidnick for the Quidnick Mill
Special masses were held at 8, 7, s and .
O'Clock at St Jean Baptiste church, Arc
tic Centre. yesterday morning II being
the feast OF the assumption.
Miss Mary Greene and Miss julia Colon
OF Phenix left yesterday for a two weeks
The Phenix NJ E. church will be opened
for the first time In three weeks tomorrow
for preaching service. Rev. Mr.. Jones or
Providence will occupy the pulpit. the
regular pastor, Rev John McNey. being
away on his vacation
Mr.. and Mrs Thomas Il. Jamphere and
son Harold OF Providence are spending the
week at the Lamphere homestead at'Phe-
nix.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-08-16

panion role, which will AFFORD him an ex-
ceptionally good opportunity. A strong
character of the play will be that OF Dick
Phenyl the friend OF the lovers. which
will be played by Mr.. owen.
Miss Evesson will have pleasing role
as Minnie Gifilian, a frank, honest girl.
and Mr.. caldara will have one Qf the best
opportunities he has yet had as Horace
Bream. the unconventional, irrepressible
American youth. The rest OF the com
pany will be happily cast. For the week
OF Aug. rs is announced an elaborate pro-
duction OF THE Lottery OF Love-" the
hilarious farce. in which Miss Reimer
will be given the strongest comedy role
she has ever played In Providence.
II Is a role In which she has appeared
before with tremendous success, and her
portrayal of the mother-in-law will be
one OF the events of the season. On Sat-
urday afternoon, Aug. 80, the %oth per-
formance will be given, when souvenir
photographs OF Mr.. Albert Marsh, the
clever young assistant stage manager.
will be given TO patrons.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-08-16
new EMPIRE THEATRE.

When a minstrel show combines the
best qualities of good old fashioned
minstreisy"-which consisted mainly.
after ALL in the old songs and the excel
lence with which they were sung-wth
the best OF modern minstrelsy. the gor-
geous costumes. the great number In the
company and the attractiveness OF the
acts II comes very near to being the
best that can be offered in a minstrel
show.
This is what HI Henry's Minstrels, due
at the Empire Theatre for the week open
ing Monday, are claimed to be. For 30
years. Hi Henry. the well-known cornet
player and minstrel king, has been at the
head of . company famed for It's excel
lent performances. This year. with the
premier Billy Clark leading the come
dans. and with j. y. Moore, late OF vo-
gels minstrels, and George Hassell late
OF Al Fields minstrels. with George b.
Van. the baritone. and the gifted tenor.
J. B. Gilmore. as well az two quartets
and q chorus OF II singers the show Is
better than ever.
The spectacular first part includes
double orchestra OF 20 pieces and a saxo-
phone Gaartctte. The olio is "A big one
and includes Corrigan & Dove. In ethio-
plan comedy; HI Henry in cornet selec-
tions; Prof ]. Probst. limitations OF birds
and animals: Billy Clark in an unexcelled
monologue: the Portuguese marvels. Sc
nor and Sonora Francelia, who bend iron
bars with their jaws. and Prof. Winscher-
mans troupe of performing bears and
monkeys. These two last acts are Just
from Europe. and have not been seen
outside of New York.
Prices remain at the Empire scale
Is TO IS cents. and are never changed at
che Empire.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-08-16

A new street has recently been cut
through the Rumford Chemical works
property and placed In an excellent condi-
tion. The highway has been decided to the
town by papers dled yesterday afternoon
by the Rumford Chemical company and
the heirs OF Aimon O. Bourne. The new
street will be known as Thatcher and ex-
tends from Roger Williams avenue to
Hoyt avenue. II y about nifty feet wide
The funeral of Mrs. Ellen Sutton TOOK
son. 10 Broadway. Rumford. The inter
ment was in Mount 81, MAYS censts tx
The bearers were John. Thomas, David
and Joseph sutton. all grandsons OF the
deceased. There was large number Of
floral tributes.
SHE SOON RECOVERED.
Mrs. Annie McEiroy. who resides at
Providence, tainted while riding down the
chutes at Crescent Park yesterday. she
was taken on a car TO the onice or Dr
anu BROKE II HIS rs COLLAR BONE.
While running about the platform sur,
yesterday William Howe. a youth OF this
town. stumbled and fell striking on his
collar bone. The fracture received atten-
tion from DIR. Mcdonald and Howe then
walked TO his home.
MARSIIMALLOw ROAST.
A number of friends of Mrs. Ethel Mich
OILS and Mrs. Florence Lowell enjoyed a
marshmailow roast on the south beach at
Sabins Point last evening The AFFAIR
was a success and the evening was en-
joyably spent In singing songs and roast
Ing marshmallows. The committee I'm
charge consisted OF Mrs. Edith Nichols,
Miss Lena Tallman and Miss Florence
Lowell
STRAY HORSES.
A large number of gypsies consisting Of
men, women and children, with their dogs
and horses, came into this town recently
and pitched their camp at Ingram's cor
ner. They allowed their horses to go
where they pleased. and yesterday a num-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-08-16
new PARK THEATRE.

One OF the scenes I'm the melodrama.
''The Flower Girl OF New York" In which
Miss lola Pomeroy and the new company
supporting this popular star at the Ps~f
Theatre Is TO be seen I'm the week begin
ming next Monday. Is where the he
ro'ne escaped from house where che has
been imprisoned, and which has been set
on fire. by walking a telegraph wire lend
Ing across street As she walks. she
carries child. The scene Is thrilling In
the extreme and the play is said To be
one OF the best and most interesting In
the repertoire OF .Ae star. It's scene Is
laid I'm New York city. IN the slums and
tn the rich quarter. It's theme is a girl
who has been brought up among the ten
ements, and who believes herself 20 be n
tenement house product. while In reality
the heiress 10 large fortune. The char
octer is one in which Miss Pomeroy .s pe-
culiarly happy. and the supporting con-
pany is excellent The play will be
mounted IN the best fashion.
An almost complete change has been
made IN the company supporting Miss
Porneroy, and II is now an especially
strong one. Louis Leon Hall has retired,
and has been replaced by Hal Clarendon,
another old Providence and Pawtucket
favorite. Others IN the company are Miss
Ada Lewis. late leading woman with
Bothern. and well known az a player of
old women; Miss sallie savon. American
Stock, Chicago: Roiand Osborne Hon
kins Stock. St Louis: Earl Slmonis.
Castle Square Stock. New York: Joseph
Foley. Bijou Stock. New York: Eugene
sweetlate or the Edith Neak Stock. chi
cago: Charles Newsofn. late with the
''Coon Hollow" company: William os-
Borne, late Of the Air Ship" company.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-08-16
kEITH'S NEW THEATRE

For the week OF Aug is at keith's
theatre is promised production OF Ar
thur Pinero's dainty domestic drama
Sweet Lavender" one OF the prettlest
plays ever written. II has always been a
fsvorite with stock players and patrons.
II tells the charming little love story be-
tween lovable, but poor. little English
girl. and young man OF an old, proud
English family. also OF the sacrifice Of
a warm-hearted friend. who finally brings
happiness 10 the deserving.
The play IS charmingly told. and never
fails 70 prove popular wherever II IS
presented In this play Miss Ingram will
have one of the best opportunities she has
had this season Unlike the roles she
has previously played, the role of Sweet
Lavender will be that OF young, charm
ingly girlish maid whose pathetic little
love develops her from "a child Nnto a
woman Mr.. Williams viii play the COM
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-08-16
BAD BOYS
They GO TO New York With
Stolen Money.

Frank Martinelli, Is years old. stole $7s
from his father. Alfonso Martinelli, or
Johnston. last Tuesday. He picked up
Michale Iabrilo. II years old. and after
they had purchased n suit Of clothes each,
they went to New York. When they re-
turned yesterday they were arrested by
Captain Rowe who recovered SS4.& OF
the booty.
This morning both boys were held Tor
the grand jury In $500. Frank for the
theft and Michale for receiving some
OF the stolen money.
The Marteneli boy has bad record,
having twice before run away from home
and visited New York.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-08-16

Every family should have Its household
medicine chest and the first bottle In II
should be Dr. Wodds Norway Pine By
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-08-16

Itching piies7 Never mind II physicians
failed 10 cure you. Try Doaus Ointment
No failure there. 50 cent? At any drug
gfst.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-08-16

Rurdock Blood Bitters gives a man q
clear head an active brain, n strong.
vigorous body-makes him ut for the bat.
tie OF life.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-08-16

Group instantly relieved. Dr. Thomas
Eciectric OIL. Perfectly safe. Never fails.
At any drug store.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-08-16

The Milfords beat the woonsocket
Gyms on the Merino Flats yesterday. the
score being 2 90 2 There was not much
interest I'm the game uptil the last In
nings. when II was tie. and the 10th
and last inning proved TO be the hottest
ever played on these grounds.
Charles Hudson. who r. employed by
his brother Joseph. az i73e Wcstminster
street. this morning broke large pane
Of glass IN the store.
lie was standing on n box washing the
window. when the box tipped over and
he, Charley, fell through the window.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-08-16
LIST OF LETTERS

List of letters advertised at the post
office. at Providence. II. l., for the week
ending Aug. l6. 1902.
When calling for these letters, please
say ..advertised in the Providence News. "
Connecticut western news., 1902-01-30
A HomeIy Greeting.


 According to Ainslee's Magazine, when the governor of Newfoundland. Sir Henry McCallum, K. c. M. G., went ashore at a small harbor of the east coast he was met at the landing place by a grizzled old fisherman, who sought to make the stranger welcome, whoever he might be.
 "Be you comin' ashore, sirT he ask ed.
 "Yes," said the governor.
 Be you here about the He (seal oiD ?" the fisherman pursued.
 'No," said the governor.
 Be you one O sam Lewis men from Red bay, sir, come about the timberT
 '1 am the governor of Newfound- land" Sir Henry announced, with some show of dignity.
 "Be you, nowT said the fisherman, with a friendly offer of his hand. 'Well, 'tis a mighty good job-if you can hold 1t. An l hopes you will. Would you like cup O tea, sirT'
Connecticut western news., 1902-01-30
FOREIGN NOTES OF INTEREST.

Santos-Dumont gave two successful exhibitions with his airship at Monte Carlo on Tuesday.
 A Scottish court has granted the Earl of Roslyn a divorce from his wife, who was Miss Violet de Grey vyner, on the ground of descrtion.
 The Archduchess Elizabeth of Aus tria, in view of her marriage to Prince Otho von Windisch-Graetn,w who is not of royal blood. on Wednesday took the oath renouncinE all claims for herself and her descendants to the Austrian throne.
 4 correspondent of the London Daily Chronicle says that the newspapers of Athens report the celebrated St. Paul monastery, on Mount kthos, to have been burned last Thursday night and that the prior and nine monks perish ed. while twenty others were seriously injured.
 1t is said that elaborate arrange ments are being made by the Scotland Yard detectives, the railway companies and the postoffice to insure the safety of the king and queen fin their travels, due to Queen Alexandra having devel- oped s terror of anarchist outrage bor- dering on superstition.
 Lord Kitchener has authorized Gen. eral Vilonel, a burgher who surrender ed, to raise an additional Boer corps of 1,5o0 men. General vilonel has writ ten letter to eI-President Steyn, warming the latter of his intsption to form such corps and adding that the Boers in the concentration camps arc tired of the useless struggle and are de- tsrminsd to help the British end it.