The Oskaloosa herald., 1902-01-30

getting from the mine. One man.
one of the Mabies,-was completely
Frustrated and rendered a raving
maniac for hours after he was taken
away from the scene of horror. 1t
was feared that his mind would be
affected permanently but after the
affects of the damps we're removed
he was all right again.
The men were desperate in their
efforts to assist in the work of rescue
and it is a wonder that so great
order and system prevailed in a time
of 30 great excitement,
FImbrell Works Hard
Manager Timbrell at all times We 9
cool and collected and under his
leadership the work of rescue was
carried OF with system and precision.
Albert Jones, an employee of the
company in the store, was a tireless
worker in the mine and was a valu-
able assistant in the work of identi-
ication. He was almost over come
as the result of his efforts and was
made quite i'll from the effects OF the
gases inhaled in the mine. Bert
Thomas, a former Philippine soldier
and member of company F, was Sat
work On top'' when the explosion
occurred. He was among the first to
enter the mine with Mr.. Timbrell
He said that he had seen some hard
and bad things in the Philippines but
this was worse than any scene that
the cruelties of war had ever brought
before him.
Acts OF ThOughtfuIlneSs
Acts of thoughtfullness and con.
sideration abounded upon every side
and one man does not stand out in
in this respect above his fellows. All
were ready and alert to do anything
or everything that could be thought
of or done. Mr.. Timbrell's act in
covering the bodies with blankets as
the dead were removed from the
mine has created much favorable
comment today. 1t was perhaps the
most considerable thing that could
have been done. The blankets were
not removed until the victims of the
disaster had been placed in the NOR.
que for Identification and dressing.
The doctors on the scene of the
disaster are doing all that can be
done to alleviate the suffering of the
injured and every comfort that al
be provided is at hand and at the
command of the injured or those in
need.
CorOner's Inquest
The coroner's inquest was set for
ten O'Clock Saturday morning but it
was found impossible to get the wit
nesses together at that time and to
suit the convenience of all persons
who desired to be present. The in
quest was commenced this afternoon
in the Miners hall at Lost Greek and
was conducted by Coroner Chas.
Fehlinger, assisted by county at
torney, James A. Dewitt.
Investigate Mine
State Mine Inspector John Werner
summoned by the company to
the mine this morning to make a
careful investigation of the affair to
ascertain the cause of the explosion.
Victims Buried
The funerals Of fifteen of the miners
killed in the explosion of the Lost
Creek mine Friday, occurred at Eddy
vile, Sunday afternoon. An enor-
nous crowd was in attendance in
spite of the intense cold of the day,
the thermometer approaching ten de-
grees blow zero. Twelve of the de
ceased were taken to the Congrega
tional church where services were con-
Quoted in common. Three were TAX
to the Catholic church across the
street from the Congregational church
and were buried from this place. The
Gasperi boys were inferred in Forest
Cemetery Of this city. The funeral
OF Mike Fox and his young son Mike
Fox Jr., was held today at Eddyyille.
with interment in the EddyviIle Gem
etery. The remains OF David Walters
were taken to What Cheer via the
Norht Western this morning and the
funeral was held In that city, and In
terment was made in What Cheer
Cemetery. The North Western fur
nished a funeral train for those de-
70 attend the funeral