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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-29

only broken OOltS.
Mr.. L Z Tatum, Of swansboro. said
he got to the scene of the accident Just
few minutes after it happened. He
knew nothing about the. cause OF the ex-
plosion.
It was shown yesterday by an en-
ploye of the road that MIR. Gwathney
was thrown 145 feet from the spot where
the engine first exploded. from the
place where the engine was turned over.
it was forty-one feetSto the spot the body
was found lying. cold in death. The
train ran 104 feet after it first exploded,
when with a crash 1t fell over on its side
tearing away the tracks for many PAGES
and demolishing everything in sight.
Mr. GWATh-sEY'S FUNERAL.
The funeral Of the dead engineer, Mr.
Robert L. Gwathney, took place from
Bainbrid Street Baptist Church yester-
day afternoonSat clock, the Rev. E.
". Badly, assisted by the Rev. DR.. De-
REX. cf';ci6t ting. Interment was made
lin Hollywood Cemetery. Four of the
8pall-bearers were from the engineers.
AS a mark of reSpect#to the dead engi-.
sneer no freight trains went out OF the
& city yesterday until 9 O. clock last night.
/ This was done at the request OF a COM
mittee made to Mr.. Riddle. superinten-
{ dent Of the road -
AtEthe church there was throng Of
sympa tn fzing friends and citizens of
s Manchester and Richmond to witness the
last sad rites over the dead. whose life
had been cut short Just when he most
enjoyed lit. The mother and three small
children all girls attended the fhneral.s
The floral designs were many. column
from the Brotherhood OF Engineers, With
the number OF his en- tine wri tten. IS we'll
zasS his comp wa per ectly beautiful
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-05-24

work yesterday morning by the mine
boss. In addition to these there
were boys who acted as helpers and
drivers and roadmen and others to
the number of perhaps so.
Fraterville mine is the oldest mine
in the Coal Creek district, having
been opened in 1870. 1t is fully three
miles from the opening of the mine
to the point where the men were at
work. They had not been at work
long before the terrible explosion
occurred. There was fearful roar
and then flames shot from the en-
trance and the air shafts. AS soon
as order could be brought out OF
chaos two rescuing parties were
started in, one at the main entrance,
the other through Thistle mine,
which adjoins and in which no men
were at work. The Thistle party was
unable to make any Roadway, as the
gas stifled the workers. The Frater-
vile party went fully two miles I'M
der the earth until heavy fall Of
slate was encountered. At this bar
rier men worked like demons, hop
ing against hope that those beyond
might be safe.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-05-24

Cuban Municipalities Express Their Fsei'
ings In Resoiutions-Gen. Wool
Turns Over Cash.

Havana, May 20. Resolutions
adopted by many municipalities OF
the island, expressing gratitude at
the American administration OF Gu
ba, reached Gen. Wood yesterday,
and Jose Gomez, the governor OF
Santa Clara, came personally to pre-
sent a memorial from the inhabitants
of his province, filed with express
sions of gratitude.
Final reports show that Gen. Wood
will turn over to the republic to-day
1857, ZOO in cash and also $1,30s,6o7 in
bonds, against which the current
liabilities are charged. The final
figures of the expenditure of insular
funds during Gen. Woods admins
tration are $46,159,O5e. During the
whole period of the American occu-
patton the amount expended has
been $50, 753,523.
The last day Of the American oc'
cupation of Cuba was devoted by Gov.
Wood and his staff to arranging tho
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-05-24
TORNADO IN TEXAS.
Town OF Goiisd wiped Out and No Fewer
Than 90 People kilied-Damage
ut Other Places.

Dallas, Tex, May 19.-The South
western Telegraph and Telephone
company, of this city, had informa-
ton last night that tornado caused
the loss of >about 100 lives and the
destruction of much property at the
town of Goliad yesterday. The In
formation came direct from the COM
pany's operator at Goliad, who man
aged to send q message to Houston
before the wires were rendered use
less by the noise of the wind.
At Corsicana three or four houses
were blown down, and at Dublin two
or three bridges were washed away.
The Mineola operator for the
Texas & Pacific railroad said that he
had been informed that at the little
town of Alba, ~ miles north of here,
on a branch of the Missouri, Kansas
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-05-24
ONLY ONE ESCAPED.
In q Tennessee Mine Explosion
Over zoo Were Killed.
william Morgan. tho Solo Survivor. Was
Blown Out of the Mine and He Cannot
Recover Were Working Three
Miles Underground.

Coal Creek, Tenn. May 20.-The
worst disaster in the history OF Ten
nessee mining occurred at 1880
o'clock yesterday morning, when be-
tween IT'S and 225 men and boys met
instant death at the Fraterville coal
mine, located two miles west Of this
town. A gas explosion was the cause
of the disaster.
Out of the large number Of men
and boys who went to work yester-
day morning only one is alive and he
is SO badly injured that he cannot
live. This man is William Morgan,
roadman in the mine. He was blown
out of the entrance by the force OF
the explosion. One hundred and sew
enty-fve miners were checked in for
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-05-24
WEST AS A BATTLE-GROUND.
Democrats VIII Make Fight for Congress
and Their Treasury Is In Good
Condition.

Washington, May 21.-Representa'
tive Griggs, of Georgia, chairman OF
the democratic congressional cam
paign committee, has gone to Chicago,
where he will consult Benjamin Ca
BILE, Carter Harrison and other mem.
mers of the executive committee,
who will control the congressional
campaign in the middle west. Mr..
Griggs and other leaders in congress
have come to the conclusion that
democratic gains in the congressional
election next fall will be made large
ly in the western states, and they
are planning vigorous campaign
that shall include every western dis
trict which seems fighting ground.
The democratic managers are con.
fident that they will have an album
dance of funds for the campaign.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-05-24
ED BUTLER A MANIAC.
Troubles OF the ST. Louis Politician Were
Too Great and He Collapsed Under
the Strain.

St. Louis, May 2o.-About ten
o'clock last night Col. Edward Butler
was placed in carriage and driven
to the Alexian hospital, where he is
reported to be raving maniac. But
Ter for years has been the big demo-
cratic boss of St. Louis. Among
those caught in the dragnet when the
boodling investigation was under
way was Col. Butler. Two indict-
ments were returned against him and
this has probably caused his collapse.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-05-24
PEOPLE pANIc-sTRIcKEN.
mont Pelee Causes People To Rush Through
the streets-An foundation NJ
Basse Pointe.

Fort de France, May 21.-Yesterday
morning, at $3.50, thick, heavy
cloud, lit up by flashes of lightning
and the rising sun, rose from Mont
Pelee. The people of Fort de France
at once became panic-stricken and
in scant attire rushed excitedly
through the streets of the town.
Stones from the volcano as big az
hazelnuts fell in the streets. Many
of the inhabitants hurriedly en-
barked on the vessels in the harbor
and it was with difficulty that they
were eventually treasured. At seven
o'clock, however, the excitement was
over and the people became calm.
A severe inundation at Basse
Pointe, on the northern coast Of this
island, at two o'clock yesterday
morning, swept away 20 houses and
so other buildings were damaged by
the flowing mud which has swept
over the valley Of the river. There
was no further loss Of life, Basss
Pointe having been abandoned sew
eral days ago.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-05-24
TWO BOYS DROWNED.
One Tumbles on . Boat ON the Kaw snd
the Other Got Beyond HIS Depth
In SWIMMING.

Kansas City, Kan, May 1.-Two
boys were drowned yesterday In the
Kansas river near Armourdale. Tho
first victim was James Inskepp, eight
years old, who, with several other
boys, was on q sand barge in the Kan
sas river near Toud-a-Loup playing
at smiling boats. He fell into the
river and was carried down stream.
Robert DeGraw, Is years old, was
the second victim. He was drowned
while bathing in the river ut Cedar
bend, q point half q mile northwest
of Armourdale. DeGraw had gone
into the water with several other
boys, but got beyond his depth and
was carried away by the swift cur.
rent.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-05-24
A Fierce Windstorm ut St. Joseph.

st. Joseph, Mo-, May 2O.-A fierce
windstorm, coming from the south
west, passed over St. Joseph yester-
day afternoon, wrecking the roof OF
the Garfield school building, razing
many small outhouses and doing
much damage. At the Garfield
school, which is located in the mil
lionaire residence section of the city,
200 panic-stricken children escaped
as If by miracle and ran out unin-
jured into the rain, which attained
almost the strength of q cloudburst.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-05-24
FUGITIvE'S BOND PAID.
John X. MurrelPs Brother Deposited .
Check for 5000 with the Sheriff
at St. Louis Tuesday.

St. Louis, May BE. E. Murrell
called at the office Of Sheriff Dick
man and gave him a check for
5000, representing the amount OF
the bond forfeited by his brother,
John X. Murrell. E. E. Murrell is q
member of the present house of dele
oates. John K. Murrell was q mem
Der of the preceding house and was
indicted for bribery in connection
with the suburban railway franchise
legislation.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-05-24
LATE REPORTS FROM GOLIAD.
Ninety Eight Persons Killed and Hun
dred and Three Injured by
the Tornado.

Houston, Tex, May 2o.-The latest
reports from Goliad state that 9S
persons were killed and 10S injured
by the tornado which passed over
that city Sunday afternoon. The
property loss will probably reach
100000. The storm swept the city
from end to end and demolished $50
stores and residences. Houses col
lapsed as il, built of cardboard, cover
ing the dead and injured with debris,
which necessarily made the work
of rescue slow. People flocked to the
town from all of the surrounding
country. Many of them had relatives
in the city. The work Of rescue was
carried on all yesterday and the fu-
nerals of several of the victims took
place in the afternoon. The supply
Of collins has been replenished from
other towns and large force of la
borers is still at work digging graves
for many of the victims.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-05-24
The Omnibus Publ o Building BILL

Washington, May 21.-The senate
committee on public buildings and
grounds yesterday reported the ON
nibus public building bill. The bill
carries $2O,941,1 $50. The changes in
cluded the following: Kansas-Em'
poria, $4,000 to $4,000; Lawrence,
$4,000 to $4,000. Missouri-St.
Louis, $55O,oOO to 100000; Joplin, $685.
900 10 $4,000; Kirksville, Moberly
ana Columbia are added and $4,000
provided in each instance.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-05-24
RENTER ROsEcRANS' BODY.
President Roosevelt. Hia Cabinet, Members
of Congress and Army Ofhcers Attend
Exercises nc Arlington.

Washington, May 1s.-With impos-
ing ceremonies the remains Of MAJ.
William Starke Rosecrans Saturday
were re-interred in Arlington ceme'
terry under the direction Of the So.
ciety of the Army Of the Cumber.
land. The services were presided over
by Gen. David B. Henderson, speaker
of the house of representatives.
President Roosevelt, members OF his
cabinet, senator's and representatives
and host of friends, including many
of his old army associates, vera
present to pay their last tribute to
the noted soldier. Full military hon
ors were accorded the remains, which
were borne to the grave on q caisson.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-05-24
CLAIM 1T IS IRREGULAR.
Attorneys for Packers Seek tn 0uash writ
OF Custer Filed bv the Attorney
General of Missouri.

jefferson City, Mo-, May 21.-At'
torneys for the Cudahy, HAMMOND
Armour and Swift Packing companies
have filed a motion in the supreme
court to quash the alternative writ OF
custer issued several days ago by the
attorney general. They allege the
writ was issued irregularly because
it is made returnable at time when
the court will not be in session. The
court will pass on the motion June 4.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-05-24
THE LATEST AMERICAN INVASION.

1900 damages for the alleged mis-
treatment of the plaintiffs 16-years
old daughter, the jury found for the
defendant. This was a most inter.
esting case in that the verdict re.
stores power to the school mistress
in the way of punishment. The evi'
dence showed that the teacher
slapped the girl and her eye was dis
colored from q blow, but 1t also
showed that the girl went to school
prepared for the fray and this exon
Grated the teacher from any blame.
It was shown that the pupil was test.
ing who should run the school.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-05-24
SUPPLIES SUFFICIENT.
Consul Ayme Gables from Martinique That
the United States Has Done Enough
for Volcano Sufferers.

Washington, May 19.-Secretary
Hay has received q cablegram from
United States Consul at Ayme ~
Fort-de-France announcing that the
relief supplies now afloat are quite
sufficient for the Martinique suffer-
ers and suggesting that while st.
Vincent may be in need, the subscrip.
tons in the United States should
cease at once.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-05-24
A Tornado ut Guthrie,

Kansas City, Mo-, May 21.-Just be-
fore midnight last night the Associ-
ated press ''lost" it's wire from Kan
sas City to Guthrie. The last thing
that came over the wire was q re-
port from the Guthrie operator that
q tornado had struck the town. Eff.
forts to establish communication
with Guthrie have been unsuccessful
ND to three o'clock this morning.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-05-24
ALFONSO MADE KING.
Tho Young King swears 70 Observe tho
Spanish Constitution-An Anarchist Pios
Against His Life Uncovered.

Madrid, May 19.-Alfonso Kill,
"King of Gibraltar, of the East and
West Indies and of the Continent OF
Oceania," was made reigning sover-
eign of his monarchy Saturday aft
ernoon in the Madrid chamber OF
deputies. One thousand persons, in
Guiding all the members OF the
cortes, the grandees Of Spain and
the representatives of foreign gov
ernments were present at the cere-
mony. The act of Transforming q
bow who Saturday reached his six
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-05-24

final details of the evacuation to-
day. The palace was fairly besieged
all day by importunate persons ap-
pealing for some last favor before
the curtain drops. There was also
a constant stream of callers to say
formal farewell, as the Spanish peo-
pie are great sticklers in such mat
tiers.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-05-24

. DON ALFONSO. KING OF SPAIN.
teenth birthday into the responsible
ruler of 100000 people took less
than ten minutes. An oath to OBJ
serve the Spanish constitution was
administered to the young monarch,
who swore on q crucifix and the four
evangels and the ceremony was over.
An anarchist plot against King
Alfonso has been discovered and six
arrests, including that Of Gabriel
Lopez, an employee of an insurance
company, have been made. Dyna-
mite cartridges were found on the
premises where Lopez was arrested.
Lopez says he received package OF
cartridges from another anarchist,
with instructions to throw them at
the moment of the passage Of the
royal carriage in Saturdays process
sion.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-05-24
y.mous Couf.d.rat. Dies.

Piedmont, No., May 21.-Capt. Rich.
ard Collins, commander Of the IA
nous confederate battery bearing
his name, is dead at his home here,
after an illness Of one days dura-
ton. He represented Lafayette and
Wayne counties in the legislature
and gained considerable distinction
as an orator.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-05-24
A Man shot Down ss HIS Own Door.

Downs, Kan, May 1s.-James >.
Clark was shot and Instantly killed
by some unknown person Saturday
night at his home in Downs. He had
lust opened the door from the inside
with an empty pail in his hand to 60
for water when the fatal shot was
fired through q window. No cause
can be given for the awful tragedy.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-05-24
Aged methodist Bishop Passes Away.

San Francisco, May 2o.-Bishop
William Taylor, of the M. E. church,
is dead at Palo Alto, after a long i'll
ness, at the age of 81 years. Fifty
years ago he began the career of an
evangelist, which carried him to all
parts of the world. He served as
bishop of Africa until 1898, when he
was retired for age.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-05-24
GAN. Funston down with Fever.

Denver, Col, May 2o.-Gen. Fred
erick Funston is confined to his bed
by an attack of remittent malarial
fever. His temperature rose to 1854.
but subsequently dropped to 1o1. BIS
illness is not regarded as serious.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-05-24
wou,a.Be Blaokmalier Arrested.

Guthrie, Ok, May 21.-Willard LII
libridge was yesterday arrested and
made a full confession regarding his
burning the Santa Fe bridges over
the Cimarron river at Perkins, Ok,
In order that he might demand
money from the company to ward
OF further damage to the road from
him.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-05-24
Donation for = z N. G A. Building.

Topeka, Ram, May eo.-President
Ripley, of the Santa Fe, has offered
the railroad Y. NJ. C. A., of this city,
$4,000 for a new building. He stipu-
lates that the association secure q
site and $4,000. The proposition has
been accepted, and the building,
which will be a three-story modern
structure, win be started as soon as
the necessary preIiminaries can be
arranged.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-05-24

& Texas, a terrible storm prevailed.
Twenty-Five or 30 buildings were
wrecked.
Advices from all available sources
here last night were that disastrous
tornado swept across Texas yester-
day, causing loss of life and almost
incalculable damage to property.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-05-24
POWER OF TEACHER UPHELD.
May Be Chastised when the
Occasion Requires.

Fort Scott, Kan, May 19.-In dis
trict court here the case Of L. N.
Myths against Mrs. Lou Stewart, .
popular school teacher, an action for
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-05-24
Decided Against the Telegraph COMPANY.

Topeka, Kan, May 2o.-Judge
Hazen, of the district court, yester-
day finally decided against the West
ern Union Telegraph company in the
litigation to compel the company to
charge a lower rate for telegraph
tolls. The suit was brought under
the provisions of a law passed by
the legislature.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1902-09-26

you that you shall have mo as your
bride. FAREWELL"
But your plan-what Is ~ How
can you win your fathers consent?
Tell me what you intend to do?"
You shall know Wednesday. Untll
then live in hopes. and above all,
conquer your foe" And she was gone.
The Plaza de Toros was crowded.
for to-day the attraction was doubled (:
besides their fayorito matador, Jose
Narvezzo, they were to have the
famous bull Dcyileto. who had already
killed seven men and many horses.
The sport promised TO be bloody, yet
women and young girls were there
In holiday attire. casting from behind
their fans ooquettish glances TO the
men, laughing, smiling, happy an
though they were here at an ordinary
entertainment. not n spectacle in
which blood would flow and perhaps
where human life would be destroyed.
They would in an instant be as ready
TO cheer tho victorious bull as the
matGdor. who would remain their
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1902-09-26

Personality has done wonders with
both heredity and environment, as the
Independent says. II has made mod.
crate gifts, accomplished marvellous
things. Men by patient and persistent
application, have put to shame the
splendidly equipped who have indo.
lently frittered away their patrimony.
Out OF the most untoward surround.
ings men have found their way TO
the grandest achievements. Tho bow
from the log cabin has outstrlpped the
boy from the palace. The barefooted
boy has outstripped the boy OF pam.
pered indulgence. The plodder has
outstrlpped tho genius. The tortoise
has passed the hare. Whether a man
be richly endowed or moderately en-.
dowod. his success will depend on the
use he makes of what God has given
him.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1902-09-26

upon him with renewed fury he was
ready, sword In hand. a smile OF de-
fance on his lips. strange express
sion In the eyes This time the sword
did its work. for as the bull rushed
upon him the second time he plunged
Il to the hilt into the quivering flesh.
The animal gave one howl Of rage and
pain, then fell rolling to the ground.
The man had conquered the beast;
the spectacle OF blood was at an END.
The crowd. mad with enthusiasm.
cheered the conqueror women cried
as they cast their rings or jewels into
the ring; men threw money. The
matador was reaplng his golden har.
vest. Suddenly a deep hush followed
the clamor. All eyes turned In one
direction toward the door which ad.
mitted the performers into the ring.
Jose. surprised by the silence. turned
also, and could scarcely retain an ex.
clamation as he saw Fontella coming
toward him. picking her way amid the
dead horses.
When she got up to him she paused
and in tones which rang clear and loud
In the silence said:
Jose Narvezzo, you have conquered
to-day the hercest bull In Spain,
Others have cast their tributes OF gold
at your feet; bring you mine. Here
is my hand; take It II you want It.
am yours for life"
The scandal was great Tho gov
ernor was furious. but Fontella had
won. After that scene at the bull fight
Il was impossible for him to refuse his
consent, so some two months later
Narvezzo. having left the ring, became
Fontella's husband. once more prov
ing the saying that when there is O
will there Is a way.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1902-09-26

How still the pralrios lie at early dawni
These rolling landscapes OF unbroken
sod.
Ere yet the shadows of the night are
gone
These pillows stlrened by the voice
OF God
Seem now TO hold dim ages as I'm pawn,
To witness his prophetic ruling rod:
That earth'a wide turmoil here at last
shall cease
And mans rebellious heart be awed 10
peace.
The wind moves slow. as II II would
not wake
The million blades OF grass that ra.
dlant wear
unmounted Jewels OF the dew, nor shake
The clustering blooms within the or
chards fair
Nor fret the surface OF the shallow lake.
Nor voN the vast sweet silence OF the
air.
That he who seeks the ainless mornings
May feel the soothing of the prairie's
balm.
How soft the light falls on the gracious
Hcenel
Field after field. IN green and gold
array.
Rises distinct; the anchored clouds are
seen
To glide. a stately fleet. upon their
way;
While nutinE low within their eoverts
green
The sonsblrds seem to dream OF com.
ing day;
And all the sweep of clearing sky and
land
To love and faith mans spirit doth
command.