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mine, which is located four and a half
miles west of this place.
The cause of the explosion is a mystery.
1t occurred about two miles from the
main entrance Most of the force of
miners were at work in the vicinity of
the entrance in which the explosion oc-
Cured.
The explosion was not heard outside
of the mine, and none except those at
work knew anything of it until those
who escaped came rushing to the main
entrance and spread the news of the
disaster.
Superintendent Marshall states that
the locked lamps were used throughout
both mines. These were locked before
being given to the men, and his theory
is that the explosion was caused by a
spark from some hard substance by a
pick or by spontaneous combustion.
Rescuing parties brought out all but
one of the imprisoned men.
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A Second Report.
(By the Associated Press,)


Charlotte, n. c., Feb. 28-The Avon
Cotton Mill, at Gastonia, was partially
wrecked and four or five operatives in
jured two probably fatally, by a wind
storm which visited that town at six
o'clock this morning. One hundred and
fifty feet of the southern wall Of the
factory was blown down, falling inward
on the operatives and machinery. Safe
Beatty aged H. and Bessie Lay, aged Is,
were badly crushed. The Beatty girl
was crushed against spinning frame.
Her hair was twisted on the spools, her
head was gashed and she was internally
injured. The Lay girls jaw and one
hand were broken and the back of her
head crushed In. The injuries of the
other operatives were not serious. The
damage to the factory is $4,000
The town academy building was
wrecked, chimneys were blown from the
graded school building and the Modena
Cotton Mill was slightly damaged.
At Clifton, S. c., the dwelling of James
Reynolds was blown down and his 12-
year old son was killed.
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THE WAR ON sM0OT.
An Oath Bound Organization Sworn to Avenge
the Deaths of the Smiths

(By the Associated Press.)
Washington, Feb. Ex-senator Burrows,
chairman of the Committee on Privileges
and Elections today presented to the SEN
ate the protest of the Inter Denomina-
tlonal Council of Women for Christian
and Patriotic Service against the seating
of Senator-elec Reed Smoot. of Utah.
Among other reasons given for the pro-
test is an allegation to the effect that
Smott is a member of an oath bound
organization and that as such member
he has taken an oath whereby "he agrees
to forfeit his life should he divulge the
same or fail to comply with it's terms;
that by said oath he in the most solemn
manner swore to avenge upon the gov
eminent of the United States the death
Of Joseph and Hiram Smith, who, years
ago at Carthage. Ills, were killed by a
mob. and, further, that he has sworn
to likewise swear his children and grand
children never to rest or give up their
fight for that vengeance until 1t shall
be an accomplished fact"
Salt Lake, Utah, Feb. 28.-A commit
tee representing the Ministerial Associa-
ton and citizens who protested against
the seating of Reed Smoot in the Uni
ted States Senate have sent telegram
to Senator Burrows, deprecating the
charges of polygamy filed with the COM
mittee by Rev. J, L. Leilitch as tending
to obscure the main issue raised against
Mr.. Smoot, that of his being an apostle
of the Mormon church. This action was
taken after meeting at which the SEN
timent seemed unanimous that the poIyg-
amy charges would. play a part in the
fight against Mr. Smoot.
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LIGHT ON PosT-oFFIcE ROBBERY.
Men Who Made the Great Haul in Chicago in
1901 Known.


Chicago, Feb. estates Attorney
Deenen announced this afternoon that he
had come into possession of proofs show
ing who robbed the Chicago postoffice on
October 20, 1901, of postage stamps valued
at STA, col and that he and Postoffice In
spector Stuart were at work preparing
the evidence for presentation to a Fed
eral grand jury. The States Attorney,
through confession made by Mrs Lula
Moll. who turned States evidence against
Richard A. Wade, Thomas McNeely and
others, charged with receiving stolen
property, learned how the proceeds of the
postofflce robbery were divided, who dug
the tunnels under the building, who
bored the holes in the floor of the steel
vault and where the plumber was stored.
Mrs. Moll broke down this afternoon
in State Attorney Deenen's office and ad-
mtted the truth of the evidence against
the postoffice robbers.
Charles Moll one of the most dac-
ing and dangerous crooks known to the
police of the United States, is now serv-
ing a term in the Michigan penitentiary
for burglary in Lansing, Mich.
Richard A. Wade sprang into promi-
assassin of Mayor Harrison.
Attorney Richard A, Wade was found
guilty tonight of receiving stolen prop
erty and disposing of it. The value of
the property is fixed by the jurors at
s1S5, entailing a penitentiary sentence.
Wade was on trial with Margaret Win
tiers and Thomas McNelly. Mrs. Mol
changed her plea to guilty and was IA
State witness. Friday afternoon by di-
rection of Judge McEwan the jury found
| McNelly and Mrs. Winters not guilty
and dismissed them. leaving only Wade
to be tried
The property in question was a ship
| ment OF furs stolen in Clinton. Ia. by
| Charles Mol. husband of Mrs Moll
| Furs valued at $4,000 were shipped from
| Clinton in one night Mrs. Moll obtain
ed the storage receipt from her husband
and told Wade OF it, He said he could
dispose Of anything from postage
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ENTERTAINMENT AT PEACE.
On Tuesday Night Complimentary to the Gen.
eral Assembly.

The faculty and students of Peace In
stitute will give a concert and reception
on next Tuesday evening, March 3rd.,
from to 10: 80 o'clock, complimentary to
the members of the Senate and House Of
Representatives. They will feel greatly
complimented by the attendance of the
lawmakers and will also be glad to have
them bring with them the members CT
their families.
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Sour
Ch

No appetite, loss of strength. nervous
ness, headache, constipation, bad breath,
general debility. sour risings, and catarrh Of
the stomach are all due to Indigestion. Kodol
cures indigestion. This new discovery repre-
sents the natural juices of digestion as they
exist in healthy stomach, combined with
the greatest known tonic and reconstructive
properties. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure does not
only cure indigestion and dyspepsia, but this
famous remedy cures all stomach troubles
by cleansing, purifying, sweetening and
strengthening the mucous membranes lining
the stomach.
Mr.. S. S. Ball of Ravenswood w. Va says -
" was troubled with stomach for twenty years.
Kodol cured and now using It in mill;
for baby"
Kodol Digests What You Eat.
Bottles only Sloo Size holding "a times the trial
size. which sells for so cents.
Prepared by e. o. Dewitt & CO., CHICAGO
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An Amendment by Bccom.
(By the Associated Press. J

Washington, D. c., Feb 28-In the
Senate today Mr. Bacon, of Georgia, Of
fered an amendment to the Littlefeld
Trust bill and said that while he
was in sympathy with the desire to have
legislation which will prevent monopolies
and those things which hinder compe-
ton. he was not willing to adopt the
methods suggested by the committee with
respect to the prohibition of Interstate
commerce, which, he said, was an inter-
ference with the rights of the States
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An Extra Session Inevitable.
(Bx the Associated Press

Washington, d. c.. Feb. 2S.-Senatorial
callers on the President today regard an
extraordinary session of the Senate as
practically inevitable. The determine
ton of the advocates of both the Cuban
reciprocity and the Panama Canal treat
les to secure their ratification, continues
firm. If they cannot ratify them before
the final adjournment of this Congress
they will do so at the extra session of
the Senate. That will be called by the
President to meet probably at noon on
March S. AS it is said there is clear
majority in the Senate in support of both
treaties, no other business will be per-
mitted to interfere with their consid-
Grafton.
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lRy the Associated Press.l

New Orleans, La, Feb. 2S.-Missing
for six days, the body of Stephen Fitz-
gerald, agent of the American Cotton
Company in this city was today taken
from the old basin canal. Mr.. Fitzgerald
was last seen on Saturday night when
he boarded a car to go home.
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stamp to framed house for ninety cents
on the dollar. she said, and he and the
woman secured the furs and shipped
them TO Chicago. Wade then sold them
to a State street furrier
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Fire Damp Explcdes.
CBy the Associated Press

I.atrobe, Pa. Feb. 2S.-The Hostetter-
Connellsville Coke Company mine, near
here. was the scene of a fire damp eX-
pIosion yesterday. in which it is thought
that one man lost his life. The explo-
sion occurred when the full force of men
was at work and it is considered almost a
miracle that there were not more ia
talities.
About 500 men are employed in the
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NATIONAL MANUFACTURERS .ASsO-
CITATION, NEW ORLEANS, LA,


On account of she above occasion the
seaboard Air Line Railway win sell
round trip tickets to New Orleans at the
rate of one frst-class fare for the round
trim from all stations The rate from
Raleigh will be $3.50 Tickets to be
sold April 11-12-13th, with final limit
April 18th. An extension of the final
limit may be secured by depositing with
Special Agent and payment of fec of 90
cents.
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Account of the above occasion, the
Seaboard Air Line Railway viii sell
round trip tickets to Wilmington, N. c..
rate from Raleigh being $655. Tickets
sold May 10th, 18th. 18th. Final limit
May goth.
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ADMISSION CHATAUQUA, ADMISSION,
ALA APRIL 20-25. 1903.

Account of the above occasion the Sea
board Air Line Railway will sell round
trip tickets to Admission, Ala, for one
first class fare. Tickets to be sold April
18th to oath inclusive. Final limit
April 26th.
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SPECIAL RATES VIA THE s. A. L.

NATIONAL AMERICAN WOMAN SUI
FRAGE ASSOCIATION, NEW OR
LEANS, LA, MARCH 1925 1903.
Account of the above occasion the
rate of one fare plus $1.25, on certificate
plan, is authorized to New Orleans, La.
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TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo-Quinine Tablets.
This signature E. w. GROVE on every
box, Csc.
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SOUTHERN EDUCATIONAL CONFER
ENCE, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA,

On account Of the above occasion the
Seaboard Air Line Railway viii sell
round trip tickets to Richmond at one
and one-third first class fares Tickets
to be sold April 20 and 21st. Final limit
April 28th.
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Account of the above occasion the Sea-
hoard Air Line Railway has authorized
the sale of round trip tickets to Nash
Vile, Tenn, at one fare for the round
trip, plus % cents. Tickets to be sold
May 10Th 20th-21st. Final limit June 21st.
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AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION

NEW ORLEANS, LA. May SIS, 1908.
On account of the above occasion the
Seaboard Air Line Railway will sell
round trip tickets to New Orleans for
one first class fare for the round trip.
Rate from Raleigh $3.50 Tickets to be
sold May LIST to 4th inclusive, with final
limit ten days from date of sale, but
can be extended until May 30th
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GRAND LODGE OF NORTH CAROLINA,
/. 0. o. F., WILMINGTON, N. c.,
NAV 1O-tetb IQ09
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GENERAL ASSEMBLY CUMBERLAND
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, NASH
WILLIE TENN MAY 21-29 1903
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Missing Six Days. Found Dead i.

Smoke LA Josephine" &C. Cigars.
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For further information apply to
G. H. GATTIS, c. p. and t. A.
Raleigh N C.
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II. S. LEAKD, T. ?. A.
Raleigh, N. c.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-11-09
CHARGED WITH HIRING
NON-UNION HACKMEN
Business Agent of Bartenders' Union
Is Called Upon to Explain.

F'rark Schaffer, business agent of
the Bartenders' union, is at outs with
the organization and may lose his po-
sition on account of hiring nom union
hackmen to drive the carriages in
which a committee from the union rode
last week to attend the funeral of Ed
Miller, one of their members.
Schaffe1's act was reported by mem
bers of the Hackdrivers' union and a
committee was appointed by the bar
tenders to investigate the matter.
Finding the charges true, Schaffer was
called before a meeting of the union
the past week and cenSured. He was
also ordered to appear before the next
meeting of the .Hackdrivers' union and
apologize fully for his actions. If he
does not do as directed, he will be dis
charged from his position and ousted
from membership in the union at the
next meeting, Nov. IS.
Schaffer claimed, when questioned
by the members of the union, that he
did not know he was hiring nom union
men, but no such explanation would
be accepted, as the members state that
he could have found out for the ask
ing. We are determined4to carry out
the purposes of our union" said Pres
ident Sherman yesterday, "and we will
not stand for any such attractions.
We didn't intend to make the matter
public, as Schaffer probably meant all
right, but now that it is out, why the
public might as we'll know that we
are striving to aid unionism by patron
iZing union labor whenever possible"
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-11-09
SLABS HIM IN BACK
Samuel Gall Dangerously Hurt
in a Quarrel.

In fight at his home last night,
Samuel Gall. $50 Western avenue
north, was stabbed in the back, the cut,
four inches long, penetrating the lower
part of the left lung. Gall was taken
to the city hospital, where his wound
was dressed. 3H7 vs.
He was pronounced by the physicians
in attendance to be in serious condi-
ton, as complications are likely to set
in. He suffered from a great loss of
blood, the puncture of the lung eaus-
ing severe hemorrhages.
Gall told the police that he had been
stabbed by Joe Heganaw, who occu-
pies the same house with him. Ac-
cording to Calls story Heganaw came
home late in an intoxicated condition
and when Gall demonstrated became
violent, drawing the knife with which
the stabbing was done. .,e
Heganaw was arrested by Patrolmen
Collins and Joseph Smith. and when
taken to the Rondo street station said
that he could not remember having
had difficulty with Gall. There were
two other men in the house at the time
of the stabbing and the police will re-
quire them to give their version of the
affair. H-'7,t
Gall is 80 years old and single and
is employed as a laborer by the North
western Fuel company.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-11-09
ERNST PASSES QUIET
DAY In PRISON
He Dimes Well and Receives Many So
ciaI Calls.

Casper J. Ernst, the banker and invest
ment broker, who was arrested last week
upon a charge of forgery and embezzle-
ment spent quiet Sunday in his quarters
at the county Jail yesterday.
He was served with breakfast at 9
and at o'clock he sat down to an elab-
crate dinner, served from a cafe, of which
he was often a patron before his arrest.
If Mr.. Ernst is financially embarrassed
he is not showing it in small matters for
his meals are of the most expensive kind
and the cigars he smokes are the best to
be had in the market.
During the day he received limited
mostly of social nature. From all ap-
pearanceS. Mr.. Ernst has resigned him
self to the situation and does not ex-
pect to secure bail, at least not until his
case has been disposed of by preliminary
hearing and the grand jury.
During the time he was alone yester-
day, except for half hour in his club :"
he passed the, time perusing the Sunday
newspapers and other literature
There were naturally no new develop
ments in the Ernst affair yesterday, ex-
cept tl'nt rumors were freely circulated
that legged victims would include at
least zen persons in ST. Paul, whose
name not as yet been connected
with apker's troubles.
The preliminary hearing of Mr.. Ernst
is set for Nov. r. but it is possible that
1T will be postponed until the grand jury
has completed it's Investigation of the
charges which are made against the
banker
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-11-09
SPEAKS TO YOUNG MEN
OF LIES TEMPTATIONS
Rev. M. D. Edwards Addresses Large
Audience at Y. M. C. A.

'Is the Young Man Safe?" is the
question toward which Rev. M. D. Ed
wards, of Dayton Avenue Presbyterian
church, directed the thoughts of a
large gathering of young men yester-
day afternoon in the Y. M. C. A. as
sembly room. DR.. Edwards recalled
to the minds of his hearers that those
words were the first addressed by
King David to the messenger from the
field of battle, and although his son
Absalom had sought to dethrone him,
David's first anxiety as to the outcome
of the battle was for the safety of his
son. His fatherly affection had over
come all other sentiment toward the
erring son who had become estranged
from him and had planned his down.
fall.
Thus it is with many fathers of to-
day, said DR.. Edwards, their chief anx-
iety may be expressed in the question:
is the Young Man Safe?" But in spite
of the most earnest prayers of father,
the young man is not always safe. He
may come of Christian parents and be
surrounded by the best of influences
and still give way to temptation. He
may be enrolled in the membership of
some church and may even be a
Christian and still fall victim to temp
tation unless he has fully and unreserv-
edly consecrated himself to Christ.
The Y. M. G.. A. orchestra played and
Messrs. Geddes and Jaeger sang a
duet.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-11-09
CITY TURNS OUT TO
ENJOY BALMY WEATHER
Streets Throneed All Day With People in
Summer Apparel.

The fine weather yesterday brought out
thousands of people, and the streets were
thronged all day. AS the parks are now
denuded of their flowers and the trees are
leafless, few Of the pleasure seekers sought
those recreation places although the car
lines leading to them did quite large
business.
The majority of the people spent the
afternoon in walking about the city. Sum-
NIT avenue was lined all day with pedes-
TRANS. There was large turnout OF
handsome equipages and automobiles
during the afternoon.
The weather was mild throughout the
afternoon. and overcoats, which have been
little used so far this fall, were generally
discarded The sunshine was so inviting
to one man that he could not resist the
temptation to don his Panama hat once
more in 1903. Light waists, which in
average years would have been put out of
commission a month ago, were much in
evidence.
The fine weather also had its effect on
the churches. and the congregations at
nearly all were large at both morning and
evening services.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-11-09
COME FOR RECRUITS
Marine Corps Officers Open an
Office in the City.

The United States government is now
seeking recruits for the marine corps
in st. Paul Corporal VIM. H. Cox and
Private Paul Wilmer, Of the marine re-
cruiting party, which will be in St.
Paul for solre time, arrived yesterday
and will open Offices today at 500 Ernst
building.
The officer in charge of the quarters
has not yet been assigned, but he is
expected to arrive in the city in few
days.
The marine service is considered one
of the most desirable in the navy. The
men enlist for four years and spend
two years on the water and two years
ashore. They are used entirely in guard
service on the boats and make UP the
landing parties in case of shore at
tacks.
Corporal Cox has been in the marines
several years. He served in the Chi
nese campaign and took part in the
storming of Pekin. Later he served in
the Philippines. He was attached to
the auxiliary cruiser Panther for a
time and later was on the Brooklyn.
Private Wilmer was sent to China
shortly after the taking of Pekin and
saw the remainder Of the campaign in
the Celestial country, and was then
sent to the Philippines. He has served
on the Brooklyn and the Wilmington.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-11-09
SMALL BOY TRIES
TO BURN THEATER
Said He Would Get Even Be-
cause He Was Refused
Admittance.

An unknown small boy, who was
yesterday afternoon refused admit
lance to the Star theater because of
his tender age. took his disappoint-
ment so to heart that he made an at
tempt to burn the theater, and only
for the timely discovery of the blaze,
which had been started in a pile of
boxes at the rear of the building, the
theater might have, suffered serious
loss.
The youngster, who was scarcely tall
enough to reach up to the ticket win
dow, crowded his way to the box Of
fee, and, holding up his money, asked
for a gallery ticket.
Gimme a ticket, mister" said the
youngster. 4a- EN@
The ticket seller leaned forward and
spied the little fellow.
You are too young, my boy; we
can't sell you ticket" said the dis
penser of gallery pasteboards.
The boy was persistent, and was
finally told to clear out of the place.
Vowed He'd Get Even.
eff you don't let me4go in and see
the show I'll get even with you, .
threatened the boy, as ne Sullenly left
the lobby of the theater.
A few moments later the fire in the
rear of the building was discovered
and the fire department was called out
to extinguish the blaze, which had al
ready gained good Roadway.
After being refused admittance to
the show the boy was noticed going to
the rear of the building, where he was
seen moving some boxes shortly be-
fore the fire was discovered.
The police were notified, and a small
boy, who gave his name as Andrew
Burns, and his address as South Wa
basha street, was arrested, but he de-
clared he had just arrived in that vi
cinity, and. as the ticket seller was I'M
able to identify him, he was released,
after being questioned by the police.
who were convinced that he was not
the boy who had started the fire.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-11-09
HARD ARGUMENTS.
Coffee Uses Them Whether One Likes
or Not.


The i'll effects of coffee are present in
many coffee drinkers, but some people
pay no attention to the warning signals
like dyspepsia, insomnia, nervousness,
fluttering of the heart, ETC., until cof-
fee finally uses knock-down argu-
ment, which means collapse on the part
of the coffee drinker.
81 am 80 years old and have drank
coffee since I can remember until four
years ago, when I broke down COM
pletely with nervous prostration and
indigestion. l simply cannot describe
the agony I suffered.
Doctor told me he could not help me
if I did not leave coffee alone, so l
bought some Postum to give it trial.
At first I did not know how to make it
and was disappointed in the taste, but
after reading the directions on the
package carefully, made it right, and
then 1 thought it better than coffee.
At that time l weighed lao pounds, and
now I weigh 1875 pounds, that's quite a
gain, isn't it? never have indiges-
ton now and the headaches are all
gone and l am otherwise entirely well
and strong.
81 never had any troubles that were
not due to drinking coffee and these
disappeared and health came in their
place when 1 shut off coffee and drank
Postum" Name given by Postum Co.,
Battle Creek, Mich
Look in each package for copy Of
the famous little book, 1.-THE Road to
Wellville."