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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-09-07
ATLANTA GAS FIRED
FIVE EXPLOSIONS BURST FROM
TELEPHONE MAN-HOLEs.
CAUSED GREAT EXCITEMENT.
MINOR INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED
by SEVERAL.

Explosions Occurred in Central Sec
ton of the City simultaneously, at
About 1880 O'clock Last Night.
Many Thought There Was an
Earthquake - Thoughts of Mont
Pelee Alarmed SOme-ExpIOsions
Due to Break in Gas Main-Dam-
age Was Thousands of Dollars.
Atlanta, Sept. 6.-Five simultaneous
explosions occurred In the center of
the city about 7:30 o'clock tonight,
caused by gas accommodating in the
underground conduit of the Bell Tele-
phone Company.
The covers to the man-holes in five
places were blown off, and in two
places the Belgian blocks were torn
up for many feet around. The iron
covers were broken into pieces and
thrown about as if they had been toss
ed up by an earthquake.
Officials in the Bell Telephone Com
pany say the loss to them will be be-
tween $4,000 and $4,000. 1t was moth
ing less than a miracle that no one
was seriously hurt, for at the corner
of Decatur and Price streets pieces of
iron and rock were hurled through
the air with terrific force.
Mrs. DR.. Langford and two children
were slightly injured from the sudden
shock.
The explosions were accompanied by
loud reports like those of small can
non. Many believed that Atlanta had
been visited by an earthquake, and
numbers of people rushed through the
streets with blanched faces and trem-
bling limbs.
When, half an hour after the explo-
sion, one of the man-holes at the corner
OF Decatur and Pryor streets caught
fire and great forks of flame leaped
wildly into the air, some one screamed
at the top of his voice: MY God, is
Mont Pelee burst loosen"
The gas burned half the night, shoot
ing up in flames Is feet high. Half
the telephones in the city are cut off.
II is estimated that the accident will
cost the gas and telephone companies
thousands of dollars.
The cause is said to have been a leak
In one of the gas mains. and ii is
probable that main had been broken
IN two. The escaping gas got into the
| testphpne company's conduit, and a
spark from a crossed wire fgnited the
gas and an explosion followed.
Some of the Belgian blocks were
hurled as far as so feet. and three or
four of them dashed through second
story windows. Several window lights
were broken, and one plate glass win
dow was smashed across the street.
negro claims that his foot was hurt
by rock. and he wanted to be taken
to the Grady Hospital.
When the gas caught fire a horse
took fright and ran away, lending
more excitement to the already excit-
Ing scene as he dashed madly up the
street. He was stopped before anyone
was hurt.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-09-07
THE STRIKERS LOST OUT.
They Go Back to Work Under the
Old Rate.

Old hade.
Charleston. w. Va, Sept. 6.-The
coal miners strike in the Kanawha and
New River fields. involving $4,000 min
ers, which has been in existence since
June Z, is practically at an end. Each
local union is instructed to go back
to work on the best terms possible
without regard to the action of any
local.
Several of the largest operators in
the New River field have made terms
with their men, and Will resume on
Monday. No concessions have been
granted, and from the miners stand
point the strike is a complete failure,
the men returning to work at the same
rate as before the strike.
There is great activity among the
operators, who are getting ready to
start up. Evictions will stop now, and
old men will be given employment
where possible. Most of the strikers
are happy that it will soon be over,
as many went out under protest in
the beginning.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-09-07
WITH MOVING PICTURES.
Church Services in East Cheap VIII
BE EmbeIlishcd.

London, Sept. s.-Rev. Wilson Car
Isle. honorary chief secretary OF the
Church Army. which he founded in the
slums in 1882. is Introducing what Is
designated here as American ideas of
religion" with a vigor that startled his
more orthodox brethren. His latest is
a moving picture service. commencing
next week. The pictures Will be the
chief attraction OF midday services az
his church. IN East Cheap. Only sa-
cred representations Will be allowed,
accompanied BY q short address.
BY this means the Rev. Mr. Carlisle
hopes 70 attract LOndOHere % his
church. A. the conclusion Of the serv-
ice All the w0rahipsrs VIII be given =
free cup Of coffee
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-09-07
BOTH ARE SATISFIED.
Strikers and the Operators Seem to
Be Content.

Wilkesbarre, Pa.s Sept. 6.-At the
close of the seventeenth week of the
miners strike both sides to the con-
test say they are satisfied with the
situation The operators state that the
output of coal this week was greater
than any other week since the strike
began, and next week it promises to
be still greater. The strikers, on the
other hand, claim. through their off,
GERS, that the efforts of the big COM
panies to resume mining has cen
signal failure, as they have been I'M
able to get miners to cut The coal.
AT strike headquarters it is admit
ted that the washeries are turning out
a certain amount of coal of poor pal
ity, but it is said the total output is
only a drop in the bucket.
President Mitchell said to night that
the miners were just as determined as
ever, and that all talk of going back
to work was without foundation.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-09-07
HlGGINSON SATISFIED.
With the Way His Ships Were Con-
Quoted in the War Game.


Block Island, r. l.. Sept. 6.-The
mimic war being over. the North At
lantic squadron, which modified here
to-day after the maneuvers of the
week, separated to go to various sta
tons. The flagship Kearsage and bat
tleships Massachusetts and Alabama
proceeded to New London to pass in
review before the forts. Before the
Kearsage left, Rear Admiral F. J. Hig-
ginson made the following statement
II regard the maneuvers of the week
as being most beneficial to the navy.
We have been taught to know what to
do under conditions of war, and our
experience has been of almost incalcu-
liable value. In my opinion these man
euvers should be held every summer.
The presence of the naval militia add
ed much to the interest of the occa-
sion, and the services of these men
has been very satisfactory"
The Admiral refused to give an opin-
ion whether the army or the navy had
won in the war game, but he manifest
ed great satisfaction with the manner
in which the ships in his command
had been conducted.s-a,s.a as.sssf,~s.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-09-07
MANY MINES RUNNING.

About Thousand More Strikers
Have Resumed Work.
thousand more striking miners re-
sumed work to-day in the Norfolk and
Western fields, making total of $500
to go back since yesterday morning.
All armed guards have been with
drawn from the coal mine property
Hundreds of miners families are to-
day moving from the little tents on
the mountain tops back into the COM
pany houses In the Harrow valleys,
from which they were evfcted since the
strike began.
Many mines are to-day running in
full, employing more men than before
the strike Business in this region will
be fully resumed by Monday.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-09-07
GUEST OF CARMEGIES.
King Edward Paid Visit to skibs
Castle.

Castle.
London, Sept. 6.-King Edward Wis
tied Andrew Carnegie and Mrs. Carne-
gle this afternoon.
King Edward rode in a motor-car
to Dornock, Sutherlandshire, Scotland,
accompanied by the Duke of Suther-
land, the Marquis of Several, the
Portuguese minister to Great Britain,
and Austen Chamberlain, the Postmas-
ter General. His majesty proceeded
from Golspie, by way of Skibo Cas-
tie, where he visited the Carnegies,
and thence rode to Dornock station.
The King looked particularly we'll.
The King and suite took tea with the
Carnegies and drove through the
grounds, admiring the gardens and
grouids.
God Save the King was played on
the organ as the royal party entered,
and the pipers repeated it as his maj
esty drove off. King Edward express
ed surprise and delight at the attrac-
tons of Skibo Castle.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-09-07
FIrernen weEe Injured.

Cincinnati. Sept. early to-day
FIRE destroyed the plant Of the Inde-
pendent Brewery Company at Canal
and WALNUT streets. Firemen Charles
Jennings and Charles Hollis were
caught under a falling wall and were
severely injured. Jennings prOba ly
fatally. The loss is estimated AZ $780,
90, fully Insured,
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-09-07
DEPUTIES DISPERSED THEM.
Averted Threatened Trouble at the
FrmnkIin Mine.

Wilkesbarre, Pa, Sept. 6.-Trouble
was threatened at the Franklin mine
of the Lehigh Valley Coal Company
to-day. A number of strikers gath
cred to intercept non-union men on
their way to work. Deputy sheriffs hur-
ried to the place and dispersed the
crowd.
Vice President Lewis of the United
Mine Workers, who came here from
Virginia last night, had another con-
ference with President Mitchell this
morning. He then left for the South.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-09-07
FOUGHT IN THE HILLS.
RevoIutionists and Government
Forces Came Together.


Forces Came Together.
Willemstadt, Island of Curacao.
Sept. 6.-The steamer Caracas, which
has arrived here from Venezuela, re-
ports that on Friday morning last
number of revolutionists, belonging to
the bands which some time ago stop
ped Mrs. Bowen, wife of United States
Minister Bowen, and Commander J. A.
II. Nickels of the United States gun
boat Topeka, succeeded in reaching the
hills about Caracas and engaged the
government troops. After four hours
fighting the revolutionists, who are
said to have numbered 1000 men, re-
tired
The engagement was visible from
the United States legation at Caracas.
The inhabitants of the Venezuelan cap
ital were panic-stricken, and the chill
dren were dismissed from the schools.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-09-07
TALKS WITH THE TURK.
Have Been satisfactory TO the De-
partment of State.

Washington. Sept. ct is learned at
the State Department that Mr.. Leish-
man, United States minister at Con-
stantinopIe. has finally reached h
most satisfactory understanding with
the Porte as to the complicated and
delicate questions which has been
the subject Of negotiation between the
Tinted States and Turkey for several
years. Consequently his service has
been extremely satisfactory % The de.
Darfment. re has concluded success
fully this phase 81 his work and has
been granted ieaye 81 absence.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-09-07
LECTURED A PRINCE.
He Caught 1t From Magistrates for
Fast Running.

Fast HunnInB.
London, Sept. 6.-Prince Francis of
Hatzfeldt- Wildenberg, who, with his
American wife (the adopted daughter
of the late c. P. huntingdon, has be-
come keen devotee of motoring, re-
ceived a severe lecture from country
magistrates yesterday.
His driver was accused of running a
machine at the rate of thirty miles an
hour near Haddon Hall. The Prince
swore that his twelve-horse-power car
was unequal to such speed, and vigor-
ously protested against the prosecu-
ton. The magistrates refused to ac-
cept the Princes evidence, though COR
roborated, imposed fine and reminded
him that less wealthy and influential
people had an equal right to the safe
usage of the roads, and that they look
ed on motorists of his position to set
a better example.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-09-07
A SPLIT AT NASHVILLE.
Republicans Could Not Act in Har-
mOny Ina Convention.

Nashville. Tenn. Sept. 6.-The Re-
publicans Of the Sixth district met here
to-day 20 nominate a candidate far
Congress ia opposition 20 the present
representative. Hon. John ". Gaines.
The convention was inharmOni0us.
and the old Brownl0w- Evans feud was
revived a split followed, and the
BTowniow men nominated District At
tOfDey Tlilman, while the Evans foi-
lowers named u A Lack. The Brown
low faction organized the convention.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-09-07
RODGERS ORDERED HOME.
"FightiBE Rob- Evnns VIII Com
mand the AsfntIc Squadron.

WaHhingiOn, sept b.-VrdFfh Wefe
sent forward by the Navy Department
to-day. detaching Rear Admiral Fred
erlck Rodgers from command Of the
Aaiatle sta ton and directing him %
retura 10 the United States. The de-
tachment Of Rear Admiral Rodgers
win leave Rear Admiral hobley ID
Evans. now second IN command on the
station. IN supreme commend. with
Rear Admiral Frank Wiides, the sem
i0r squadron commander.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-09-07
WILL NOT EVACUATE.
France Not Thinking of withdraw
ing From Martinique.

France Not ThfnI<ing OF Wffhdrnw-
ing From Martinique.
Paris, Sept. 6.-The correspondent Of
the Associated Press learns that Meth
er the partial nor total evacuation of
the Island of Martinique has been de-
cided upon. The question has not even
been considered by the government.
The only instructions sent to the
Governor, which may have given rise
to the report, are directions to avoid
a conglomeration at Fort de France
by the distribution of the fugitives in
the Southern communes. The gov
eminent will shortly again send to
Martinique Prof. LaCroix, who was
the head of the last scientific mission,
to establish permanent observation
station on the volcano.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-09-07
SENT OUT A PATROL. :
Strikers, However, Gave the Sol
diers no Trouble.

Tamaqua. Pa, Sept. Clearing that
an effort would be made to stop the
non-union men in the Panther Creek
Valley from going to work to-day, Maj.
Gearhart sent Company F, Twelfth
Regiment, on patrol duty. Although a
number of strikers gathered on the
streets there was no disturbance.
The Philadelphia and Reading Com
pany has issued orders that winter
quarters be erected for the deputies on
cuty at the various collieries. The men
are also being supplied with blankets
and heavy clothing.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-09-07
DOWN A STEEP INCLINE.

Tram-Car at Glasgow Crashed Into
Three That Were Waiting.
Glasgow, Sept GA tramcar became
unmanageable while going down the
Renfield street incline tonight and
crashed into three cars, which were
waiting at a crossing.
One of the waiting cars was driven
through the front of a shop. twenty
of the passengers who We're injured
were taken to an infirmary. The driv-
ers of two of the cars and several of
the passengers are in critical condi-
ton
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-09-07
MORE THAN 1000 BALLOTS.
Deadlock for Texas Congressman
Has Been Broken.

Fort Worth, Tex. Sept. 6.-The dead
lock in the Twelfth District Demo-
cratic Congressional Convention at
cleburne was broken to-day by the
nomination Of o. w. Gillespie. II re-
quired more than 1000 ballots to make
a nomination.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-09-07
GUADELOUPE is SAFE.
Inquiry Was Made by the Depart
ment OF State.

Washington, Sept. Elm response to
cable inquiry made yesterday by the
cent volcano eruptions in the West
Indies, the following was received to-
day:
"Point-a-Pitre, Sept. 6.-Guadeloupe
safe.
(Signed.) "Florandin,
"Vice Consul"
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-09-07
HE WASN'T INTERVIEWER.
Denied That the President Talked
for Publication.

GAINESVILLE o., Sept. Sit was au-
thoritatiyely denied to-day that Pres
ident Roosevelt has made any state
ment regarding the settlement Of the
coal strike AZ published this morning.
The President. Il - said on the same
authority, gave cut no interview Of
any kind Ia PhiladeiphiA
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-09-07

~ along these lines viii take time.
- Y viii. The first thing Is % give
- nanenei government the power.
@hat power Is SVEN. ! can assUre
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-10-07
BOXERS AGAIN RISING.
They Are Causing Alarm la Two Pro,
ince- In China.

They Are Causing Alarm la I've Prov
ince- In China.
Victoria II. C.. Oct G.-Adylces hav,
been received from China OF the in.
crease Of boxerism both In SEE Chuei
and Chi d. IN Sac Chuon the boxers
10000 strong. attacked Chong Ia. the
provincial capital and there were
some sanguInary fights ga the streets
The boxers were held To- check by i'm.
per.al forces and. as re.uforoemeuts
were coming for the garrison. the box.
ors lel from Cheug tn and oncampel
az Shlppantan. where earth works had
been thrown up.
The boxers of Sac Chuon are Ted by
a woman LAO kuan Yin. who is al-
legged 90 De one of the three sisters
who were arrested 40 Tien Tsin during
the rebellion Of 1900. 10 being aId that
they We're "tho Boxer Gullesse8 %
Letters from Prince Tuan. Yung In
and other boxer leaders were found
In their possession. This woman who
Il described by Chinese papers as be-
Ing handsome has attracted 10000
boxers 90 her standard
70 Is estimated that 1900 native
Christians hive been killed in this
province.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-10-07
wreck ou International.

Navasota Tex. oct G.--The wreck
which occurred on the International
and Great Northern In the southern
portion 90 this city Friday afternoon
completely blocked trade on the road
between tais city and Houston since
the wreck. The engine and tender are
still In the ditch. although a large crew
has been tglng to raise them since
Friday night That roadbed is so s1lt
in this place that 90 gives way uud
the weight OF the engine. a trestlo
work has been constructed around the
wreck aud traffic was resumed Sunday
night
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-10-07
LvncHeD AT EAGLE LAKE
nsers rahss from Jail aud Hanged Ne
fore Troop. Arrived.

Columbus. Tex. Oct. 6.-The La
Grange Light Guard. who Were order
ed here by the governor and who ar
rived too late Saturday night 20 pre-
vent the execution o: TIRE negro. Dun
can. charged with criminal assault, re-
turned home by special train.
The body OF the negro charged with
attempted outrage, which was left
dangling from the limb OF tree. on
request OF residents Of that vicinity.
was cut down by the county fudge and
prepared for burial IN pottcr's field.
The damage 20 the Jail resulting
from the determined efforts % the ex-
ecutors was not very great. The cltl-
gems OF Eagle Lake before returning
home left orders that the damage be-
repaired and the bin sent to them.
While being led TO the place % exc
cutlon Duncan gave the names OF two
negroes whom he charged with CON.
pliclty In the crime A record OF the
statement was made and will be pre-
served FOR future investigation.
The execution was conducted very
orterly and with no attempt to make
the anair sensational II was partici-
patod In by some OF the best citizens
~ Eagle Lake and Columbus aud no
attempt was made 90 disguise the
taking part in the hanging
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-10-07
FUNERAL or lola.
Remains Were laid to Rs.t with sim.
pie Ceremonies In Pari.

PIE ceremonies In Paris
Paris OCT 6.-The remains OF Emil,
zola we're laid to rest sunday with
simple but impressive ceremonies. II
vas such a funeral as Zola himself
wished without pomp but with the
scfriel ranks OF thousands o. working
men many accompanied by taelr
wives. sorrowfully marching behind
his coffin. Municipal guards. mounted
and on foot, lined the route. but cx-
sept Tor company OF infantry which
rendered military honors 70 the body
as il was carried from the house 10
she hearse. they were as guardians OF
order and not as participants IN the
ceremony
Former Captain Drcyfus marched In
she funeral cOrtcge. according 10 the
authority of project OF police but he
passed completely unuotlcCd by the
crowd 4 little distance behind him
came Nine Dreyius. accompanied hy
her father Dreyfus sent handsome
which was placed beside the
coffin.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-10-07
Revolt o,.r EIneallanaI MN

London oct C-Rcyolt among ths
supporters 0i thC government against
the ciucal11a. uiu is spreading and
becoming moro pronounced Almost
every day dur.us the last week che
newspapers contained convincing CI
dence oi Jh.s fact -Four or i've Con
scryatiygs. who are also Church
m.1 have 0urIH declared them
selves luaI" FOO tLo Lli n its
present form H.t tha political s.t
uauu i7 m.ia 5000 more Iutcfcsuuf
by tho determined stand against the
measure uy tho Liberal Uuioulsts OF
birmingham.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-10-07
STEAMER SEIZED.
American Schooner Captured on Cuba
aud Taken Co Havana

tNh hAHfN W AHHNNNA
Havana. Oct G-One OF Cuba's tins
revenue cutters, the Abciouo. has tow
ed into this port the American sch00u
er Champion % Koy West Fla. which
was captured at Los Arroyos Ga th,
western end OF the island.
Tho Champion had boon out thirty
i've days. boani Tor Batabauo. NOT
more than a weeks voyage distant
and when captured had only covered
half the distance 70 is believed a car
90 was securely landed az Arr0yof
Aboard the vessel is said t0 have
been found tackle Cor catching turtl,
and a large quantity OF dynamite
which was 10 have been used 90 &C.
str0y two large wrecked vessels near
Arroyos. These would have yielded a
large return of brass and copper
The captured vessel is manned by
negroes from Nassau. all OF whom arc
now under gHad 0n their ygssa. no
the arsenal iH ibis city.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-10-07

Orders from IN. DATED State. Large aud
Can.lnE rrlee. 10 Adxnncr.

London. oct. 1.-THE continuance OF
The coal strike In The United states has
given o nip 10 the market here and
Il Is now believed the demand will not
be mere fash In ,hc pan. but Will
last at least over the present month.
Further considerable purchase Of coal
are reported AZ all large exporting
points and quite a number OF vessels
have been Fixed 90 load cargoes for
American ports at Cardiff. Swansea,
New Castle. Liverpool and Glasgow
Il Is reported that several Elder
nempstor steamers have been ordered
90 the Tyne 10 load fun cargoes Of
coal for New York and Boston. In addi.
ton 10 numerous vessels which within
the last few days have been chartered
ON the New Castle market.
This unprecedented export Of coal TO
the United States naturally has the ef-
feet OF raising prices on the London
market and with the continuation Of
the strike prices are bound to go ma
terially higher.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-10-07

Kingston. Oct Business ls al.
most plralyzoi no B0gota. d. Carlo,
Martinez De Silva. former minister "a
the United States. hls brother. Louis
Jormo Don Francisco Gultterez. Gen
Moya Nasquez and other Conserya
tiyes are still Imprisoned by the min,
lister OF war, Cen Fernandez. who ID
declared 20 be- acting dlctatorlally
President MarroQu.n evidently IL pow
erless 10 control him.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-10-07

Washington. oct G-ACc1riug 90
the annual report OF the paymaster
general army expenditures decreased
during the past fiscal year S9lsgl9 as
compared with the preceding year.
partly owing 20 decrease ia the pay
OF the army and Ia part owing 10 a
reduction OF claims Tor extra pay by
volunteers. The total expenditures of
Paymaster General Bates were Sj2.-
523479. The paymaster generals re-
port contains a strong plea Cor the cs-
Enlistment % a retired Dose Cor govern
meut clerks with O. small monthly sum.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-10-07

Washington. Oct Ga financial
statement shows the total approximate
cost of the war win Spain 900 account
OF pay and ezra pay 90 volunteers and
regulars and mileage 90 officers was
tI366S,fiO. General Bates notes that
every cent OF money lIs1ursed
through his department from fhe date
OF the outbreak OF the Spanish war
has been satisfactorily accounted FOR
and that the governument has not lost
one cent through defalcatIon. captures
by the enemy. robbery or any other
cause.