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Milford chronicle., 1903-11-27
MINE EXPLOSION
KILLS TWELVE MEN
OF Twenty-On9 Ertomb6d Nine Eseap-
cd, All Seriously Injured
vICTINS, HORRIBLY BURNED


Connallsville. Pa. Nov. 23.-Just as
the day shit had about compile ed it's
labors and were about to leave the
Ferguson mine, a terrific explosion
rent the interior Of the mine, and Il
miners, who were working in the gicin-
ity We're thrown in all directions, the
roof came tumbling down, and the
close air of the mine became stupely-
ing. The men rushed in every direc-
tion seeking means of escape but only
nine succeeded in reaching the pits
mouth alive. These We're picked up
by the rescuing party ia different po-
sitions of exhaustion after an hour OF
frantic search. AS they reached the
open air they fell prostrate in the arms
OF their wives and children. who had
spent that long, weary hour at the
pits mouth fearing that they would
never see their loved ones again. As
these nine emerged from the mine pit
one by one. their faces were blackened,
their hair scorched and clothing burn
ed almost to shreds from the flames
that followed the explosion. The other
10, perhaps never regained conscious
ness after the disaster Their bodies
were found lying in all shapes horri-
bly, burned when the rescuing party
reached them.
The explosion occurred in the Fer
guson mine of the Dunbar Furnace
ompany which adioins the Hill Farm
Mine" 1t is believed by mining ex-
perts that the fire which has been
raging in the "Hill Farm Mine" since
the disaster of 1890 broke through the
walls which had been erected between
the Hill Farm Mine and Ferguson
mine and caused an explosion of gas.
AS soon as the news of the explosion
was known to the officials Of the com
pany a rescuing party was organized
and so men descended in the deep
pit to rescue the injured and dying.
Great volumes OF smoke rolled out
of the mouth of the mine and the res /
cue work was dangerous.
Almost blinded by the dense smoke, /
the men pushed on for nearly two I.
miles until the first of the dying min /
ers was found. The injured were car
IlEu Out anu LdhGu " LAlC NOAA pdiAy
house. where half a dozen physicians
were already in waiting. The miners
who were found dead are SO terribly
burned that it is impossible to iden-
tify them. The explosion was most
terrifying one, and for two miles tim
bers were completely blown out. The
flames shot through almost every
room in the mine, setting fire to the
timbers and burning the pit cars that
were in the section of the mine where
the explosion took place. The dead
are all foreigners excepting James Nc
Guerk, son of Pit Boss John Nc
Guerk. The injured were brought
to the Cottage State Hospital here.
All are seriously burned, and it is
thought doubtful if more than four
survive from the explosion. Hun
dreds of men, women and children
relatives of the victims gathered at
the opening of the pit and screamed
wildly as a party of rescuers would
reach the open air with a dying or
dead miner.
Milford chronicle., 1903-11-27
Arguments For vegetarianism.


Vegetarianism has been REINFORCED
by a fresh supply of testimony from
Germany and from Japan. In a recent
walking match from Dresden to Ber-
lin, a distance Of over 124 miles, the
first six to arrive were all vegetarians,
the winner covering the entire distance
in less than twenty-seven hours. GER
tainly a very extraordinary perform
ance. An eminent European physician
says that the soldiers of Japan. who are
entirely vegetarian, have far more en-
durance than European troops and
that this was abundantly evidenced
during the recent military operations
in China. The diet of the Japanese
soldier is entirely composed Of barley,
rice and beans On one occasion he
knew a company Of men to trot a dis
tance of twenty-five miles daily in the
heat of the sun and bearing a load Of
176 pounds. After the expiration Of
fourteen days one Of the men had
gained a pound in weight He then
supplied them with little meat,
AFhieh they rejected after three days
trial Detroit Tribune.
Milford chronicle., 1903-11-27
g. A. 2. Enoamnment Aunust IS.

Boston, Nov. 25.-General John C.
Black, ommander-in-chief OF the
Grand Army of the Republic. was in
conference here with the local G. A.
r. committee. relative to the national
encampnaent Of the G. A. R., to be held
in Boston next summer. It was an
nounced after the conference that the
encampment would begin on August
Is and that 1t had been decided that a
parade not exceeding two miles in
length would be held August Is. 1t
was estimated that at least $4,000 vet
Grams would be in line.
Milford chronicle., 1903-11-27
rwo Men Shown 70 Pfeesa

Emporium. Pa, Nov. 24.-An e&plo
sion of nitro-glycerine occurred at the
keystone nitro-glycerine works, near
here. killing James Morse and Henry
Cruikshank and dangerously injurlng
George Nckerson. Morse and Cru. r
shank we're blown to atoms while Nick
erson had a foot blown off. Hundreds
of panes Of glass were broken in this
village by the force of the explosion.
Milford chronicle., 1903-11-27
WILL BUILD ORPHANS HOME
Executors Of w. L. EIkins Instructed
to Garry Out Project.

Executors of w. L. EIkins Instructed
to Garry Out Project.
Philadelphia, Nov 24.-The Home
for Female Orphans of Masons pro-
vided for in a codicil in the will of the
late William L. Elkins will be built in
spite of the fact that the bequest was
made within 80 days of the death of
the testator, and hence, under the laws
of Pennsylvania, is imperative. This
is assured by the following letter re-
ceived by General Louis Wagner, pres
ident of the Masonic Home OF Pennsyl-
vania, the recipients of the bequest
from the heirs under the will of Mr..
Elldns:
General Louis Wagner-Dear Sir:
The provisions for the location and
erection of a Masonic orphanage made
by the late William L. Elkins having
failed. owing to his decease within so
days OF the date of the codicil of his
will by which it was made, we have
instructed the executors and trustees
of his will to carry out the same pre-
cisely as though the codicil was legally
valid and have agreed with them to
make such personal contributions as
will be necessary for that identified
ton"
The letter is signed by Louise B.
Elkins, Ida A. Elkins Tyler. Eleanore
Elkins Widener and George W. Elllins.
General Wagner promptly acknowl-
edged the receipt Of this letter, stating
that the officers of the corporation
would be glad to confer with the sign.
ers of the communication about the
actual execution of the work.
Milford chronicle., 1903-11-27
Powers to Enforce Order In Macedonia

London. Nov 25.-A despatch to
the Central News. from Vienna says it
is authoritatively announced there
that if Turkey does not accept forth
with the Austro-Russian demands the
two powers will proceed with their
own forces to establish order in Mace
donia. All the signatory overs of the
treaty of Berlin. 1t is added will first
be asked to cooperate.
Milford chronicle., 1903-11-27
Three Miner Plunae 10 Death.

Dubois, Pa. Nov. 25.-While three
miners were in an elevator cage at
mine No. Of the Buffalo and Susque-
hanna Coal Company. control Of the
machinery was lost and the cage and
men were preeipitated to the bottom.
a distance Of 100 feet. The men were
killed almost instantly. They were
married and leave families.
Milford chronicle., 1903-11-27
Aeronauta Blown 70 Sc.

oporto, Nov. 23.-A chemist named
Belchoir, with two companions, mem
bers Of well-known families, made a
balloon ascension from here. Their
balloon after reaching a considerable
height was caught by a current Of air
and carried 70 sea, and It is feared that
its occupants were drowned.
Milford chronicle., 1903-11-27
Eiuhteen Years For Train Wreoker

Roanoke, Va. Nov 25.-In the Au-
gusta county court at Staunton, James
Bailey was tried on the charge of MUIR
der in connection with the wrecking
Of a Norfolk and Western passenger
train last December, when Engineer
Wesley Bailey, of Roanoke, was killed,
was found guilty Of murder in the sec
ond degree and sentenced to Is years in
the penitentiary. Bailey's mother. in
dicted for the same crime, will be tried
next. Joseph Kennedy has already
been tried on the same charge and con-
Eicted of murder IN, the first degree.
but has not been sentenced.
Milford chronicle., 1903-11-27
We Have Reduced Prices on Accumulated Stock

Full line of Doors, Window Blinds, Mouldings Batins
Warmers No Snow Flake Building Lime
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-02
STAR WITNESS IN GERTsEL
CASE RETURNS IN CUSTODY.
Bankruptcy Case From East st. Loui.
Attracts Wholesale Dealers All
Over the Country.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Springfield. Ill. June 1-Ros:e Shine. the
star witness in the Gerrsel bankruptcy case
from East St. Louis arrived in Springfield
this morning in the custody OF United
States Marshal John II. Shine Of the North
ern District OF California The woman
was placed in the county jail. where she
will be held until Tuesday. June g. when
the GsrtseI case will be called in the Fed
eral Court.
Rosie shine vas employed as 4 servant in
the GerStel homestead a East St Louis
When the charges against the GertseIS
Were first made the servant was called as
q witness and gave damaging evidence
against John Gilman. who had promoted tie
Bankruptcy transaction for the CiertSeis
She testified how TIE Ciertsels rad Sacrsted
money. etc preceding the fling OF the
bankruptcy petition.
At the md Of her testimony Miss Shire
va: instructed by Judge Humphrey to keep
within call Of the court 50 she could he
found i further testimony was desired from
her. Miss Shire suddenly dIsa appeared. and
on April - last was placed under arrest
at san Francisco. her former home. Since
thar time the woman has been in custody
IL the far Was..
The outcome OF the Gertsel case Is
watched BY wholesale dealers all over the
county. When the trial * resumed in the
Federal Court. on June 9. 1t is likely that
the representatives OF a dozen or more big
concerns will be on hand to watch the
progress and outcome Of the case.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-02
DOUBLE WEDDING FOLLOWS
C0URTSHlP OF GROW SISTERS
Mnttoon Girls Married TO W. II. sprin-
ger and r. A. Gardner by
Justice DriscolI.

". H. Springer and Miss Jessie Crow o,
Nation, III. and P. 4. Gardner % East s..
Louis and Miss Addie Grow OF Nation. ILL.,,
were married last evening by Justice Of the
Peace John J. Driscou.
Springer IS a horse dealer and comes 20
East ST. Louis frequently to attend the Ma
tional Stock Yards sales While in East
s.. Louis year ago he became acquainted
with Gardner, who is a plaster contractor.
Springer vas IN love with Miss Jessie Grow
OF Nation. III. and ne told this to Gard
Ter. and also that she had 4 pretty sister.
Gardner asked 20 be introduced TO her
Six months ago Gardner was presented 20
Miss Addie Grow. The young ladies planned
excursions 20 St. Louis, where they have
relatives. and Springer made Il convenient
to have business at the National Stock
Yards so that he could meet them in st.
Louis with Gardner.
A few weeks ago the news OF the on
gagement Of Springer TO Miss Jessie Grow,
was announced. Gardner also announced
that he and Addie Grow were engaged.
The Misses Grow. accompanied by spring
er. arrived in East st. Louis yesterday ait
erRoon. They were met at the Relay sta
ton by Gardner and the marriage licenses
were secured
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-02
CAPTAIN SIMS ISSUES Def
TO ALL MISSISSIPPI BOATS.
VIII Race Any Vessel From One 70
One Thousand Miles for Large
stake.
E>A>><< . = . . 80 . . 2
q CHALLENGE ISSUED .
a BY CAPTAIN SIMS.


Captain Thomas 3. Sims. owner Of the
steamer Lotus Sims. which vessel the Off
GERS Of the Stacker Lee claim 70 have de-
fented In the S1-rniie race 10 Memphis and
return last week. issued a challenge yes
a 5000 stake
he denies that the rival boat passed him
while he was under way. and says that had
Il not been for an unfortunate break in the
machinery OF the Sims he would have beat
ct the Lee here by twelve hours
when we left Memphis" ne said, the
Lee had lead Of seven miles. Four hours
later we sighted her. after having Travelled
hut thirty-fve miles. When about a mile
from her the Lee went 70 tho bank.
We drew alongside and stopped Fo- If
teen minutes. We lay in the stream wait
ing for her blowing our whistle as a chal-
ienge. When she did not come out We start
ed up the river.
About twenty miles further up the river
the packing on the starboard engine blew
out, and 1t was then that the Lee over
took and passed US From that point We
came IN TO Cairo with one wheel.
Il have issued the challenge. and do Tot
bar any boat. side or stern wheel Further
more. ! have been authorized by parties.
both In ST. Louis and Memphis. to wager
S5noo additional
Il will not restrict the distance 10 Mem
phis. but will race any boat one mile or
ore thousand at any time
Mschinists were at work on the engines
Of the Sims Yesterday while she was taking
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-02
sUsTAlNs OKLAHOMA COURT.
Supreme Bench Renders Opinion
in TownSite Case.

Washington. June 1.-The United States
Supreme Court to-day affirmed the opinion
OF the oklahoma Supreme Court in the
case OF Henry II. Bockfinger vs.. the trls-
tee OF Townsite Board No. c. Oklahoma
Territory, involving the construction OF the
law regarding townsite entries in Oklahoma
The opinion held that until the title 10
lands within any townsite boundary has
been fully disposed OF as provided in the
act OF August II, 1890. no suit can be main
tanned against the townsite trustees to di-
vest them Of their title held in trust for
occupants under that act. although town
site occupant. after receiving title under
that act. may he sued by any enc claiming
that ne acquired under the homestead Ia vs.
a right to the lands prior and superior 20
that held by the tpwnsite trustees for the
uses and benefits OF the Iownsite occu-
pants"
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-02
EIGHT VENlREMEN CHOSEN
FOR JUNE GRAND JURY.
Work of ImpanelinR In1ufsitorfal
Body Was Delayed by Lack
of Material.

Judge Douglas was unable 10 irpanei the
June Grand Jury yesterday. as there were
not enough men OF the list. after several
had been excused, 10 make up the neces-
sary quota. Eight veniremsn were selected
and an order for the Jury Commissioner TO
supply another list from which 20 select
four more was Issued
Circuit Attorney Folk was disappointed
when he found that the Grand Jury could
not be tnpaneled. He had intended % re-
sumo the investigation OF State boofIirg
this morning. Mex; week ne will have 10
give his attention TO the Gutke Doodle trial
and the delay OF four days Is costly.
TIE Circuit Attorney has considered new
information CT which to work and was
anxious 70 get it out of the wav before the
Gutks trial He declined yesterday TO give
the names OF the persons who will be called
witnesses. but stated that their testimony
would be important
EGOugh evidence was obtained 10 irdict
several members of the General assembly
by the last Grand Jury but the Hartman
and Hann!gan trials took so much Of the
Circuit Attorneys time that ne did nor have
an opportunity to draw up the indictments
last week.
Much OF this testimony will have TO BE-
heard again b. the June Grand J,rry herora
the indictments can be found
The eight men who have been accep-e-, as
Grand Jurors are:
Samuel c Kennedy. insurance. No $50
West Pine boulevard.
Charles L. Miller. insurance. No. -5s
South Thirteenth street
John Neun president John Neuu Dry
Goods Company. No. f2l9 South Fourteenth
street
Joseph H Ro5lee. vice president Brown
Shoe Company. No 355I DeIular avenue
Jesse W. Eisar1aHn. salesman. Rice Six
& Co, No. 45f5 LiudsII boulevard
Henry 3. Alexander, teller. Mocha MICS
National Bank No. ass Westminster place
Louis e Kaltwasssr, president kaitwasser
Carpet Company. No. 1915 Oregon avenue
August Ahrens. title investigator, No. Isl
Whittsmore place.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-02
CARRIAGE DRIVERS REFUSE
TO TAKE H0STLERS' PLACES.
Kcye>-Nur>haiI Company Discharges
Eighteen Men and Strike Is
Threatened.

Eighteen carriage drivers employed at the
Grand avenue stables OF the Keyes Marshal!
Livery Company were discharged YESTERDAY
for refusing 20 perform the duties OF the
hostlers who went out yesterday morning.
Edward H Andre. president OF the Cab
Drivers Union. stated that II these men
were not reinstated today he would order
out the rest OF the drivers employed by this
company. Hs said that the drivers agree
ment did not sall for this kind OF work
The hostlers' strike has not Yet been set
tied. but they expect 10 come 10 terms TO-
day. Several days ago they made a de-
maId upon their employers for shorter
hours and an Increase OF wages. and gave
them until the first Of the month to con-
slider the matter.
The hostler= met a committee from the
livery men yesterday afternoon. but an
agreement was not reached. The Holsters
Union Is a new organization. having been
orTanized only a few months ago.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-02
Three Bottles Saved Mr.. Trip from Indigestion,
Liver Trouble and Rheumatism.

". J. D Trip. West Kenneburk Ne.
says
I suffered from Indigestion. liver trouble,
kidney disease and rheumatism. The worst
trouble WIS IT NY head: the pain COM
ueacsE in the sho1.ters and ran up my
mock until it reached the head could not
sleep ~ night. had ugly dreams asd bad
feelings when I did sleep Suce taking
,hre- bottles Of Pa.ne's Celery Compound
an we. and Zee. Ike 4 new man. have
q good appetite and can do goo. days
work IT recornEenGiag Pai1e's Celery
Compound 20 every one who = suffering
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-02

$. Louis merchants. manufacturers ana
business men are eager to contribute TO tht
sufferers from the floods in the Contra.
West Several movements 70 organize the
relief have been started. These have basn
merged into the public movement Instituted
b. the Merchants Exchange
4 public meeting has been called hy the
directory OF the exchange at noon TO-DAY
u raise 4 fund for the relief Of the sufferers
from me overflow OF the rivers. The meet
ing viii he held OF tie tiC0r OK the sX-
change.
Members q tie Business Mems League.
the Manufacturers As-1cie ton the So. X
Exchange. the Real Estate Exchange and
yas cotton Exchange and al. other COM
us-cial bodies and the public at Ia--= are
icysteG 20 attend the meeting
Al! those who desire 10 contribute 20 the
relief fund are requested 70 send their do
rati1ns TO George L. Morgan. secretary q
the Merchants Exghange
Al the board meeting yesterday after
noon. when the public meeting was called.
r siieEt Ballard Of the Merchants tx
change was authorized 10 appoint a relief
committee. whose duty it vii! tie to re-
ce!ve and d!sbu-=e the funds.
Il was the opinion q the board that
while the destruction at the present time -
confined 10 the Missouri! and Kaw rivers
the immense volume OF water pouring down
from the upper missouri ana MISSISSIPPI
rivers viii cause an overflow above and be-
low s. Louis. and there will b. need u
help at many points.
Mr.. Ballard YESTERDAY morning sent the
following telegram to the Mayor < Topeka,
kas.. and the Mayor OF Kansas city.
The citizens 4 =. Louis extend their Syr1pa tv
and through the Merchants Exchange NtIl "a So
funds foT the relief OK the sufferers n tue Ms
sissippl and Missouri valleys.
Mr.. Ballard also sent 4 4 telegram OF
sympathy to the Kansas City Board ~
Trade. In reply to the latter message he
received telegram from e c. Christopher.
president Of the Board OF Trade thanking
him for the kind expressions, stating they
we-e appreciated TO the fullest extent.
The following telegram was received from
Mayor Reed OF Kansas City:
Kansas Cit- fs exceedingly --a,e~-' ~ .be
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-02

There vas never a remedy 50 higa!E zee
commended for making sick people well In
summer tine as Pagae'z Celery Compound.
i successfully sraG1lss with all the all
nlen;s common IN summer time. and never
fans &c remove t5ag-staE5-uE and chroa.,
diseases that have 5asIei the skill. q plysi-
cans. When Paiae.s celery Compound g
used. there q 10 long waiting t1- results.
L tones the stomach. improves the appetite.
assists digestion. exc.tes The bowels 70
healthy action. ex7=.s ali tou! humo-s from
the blood and braces t5e nervous system.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-02
FIRE IN GRANITE CITY PLANT.
Narkle Lead Works Threatened
With Destruction.

Fire last night threatened destruction Of
the Markle Lead Works a. Granite City.
The fire originated in one OF the new dry
houses recently built The flames spread
AM within twenty minutes both buildings
were consumed.
The buildings were not finished and con-
tanned but little naterial The loss is esti-
mated at s. co.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-02
REED sENT TO INSANE ASYLUM
FORMER JerseyyfIIe Nan Inc,rcer,,.a
at His Own Reour,t

DAVIDSON Reed Of JeEseyvilie was ves,a--
gay Gay orlered taken to the Central Illinois
hySH!ld! tof the Insane at Jacksonville a ,
Ms own request. BY Judge Charles VII
u the Jersey County Court Red 80
IoLaG a; Evanston. H. week ago ana
authorities his name. -! '''e
several certificates OF deposits n banks
at Alton ana Ada. MINI. however rsvsaisd
nus Identity. and when the Evanston authort-
ties communicated with Alton Ibsv tn,I,.d
that iced home was in JerSeyvilie
Reed mas been away from Jars..vyilla FOR
lived in 81. Louis 'tsS
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-02
East st. LOuis Items.

Mrs. A Deutschrnaa ard daughter o, F,aTr.
VILE visiting Mrs Charles ?. Mecksr
c. u Clarke. president q the Fast s. Louis
and Suburban Pathway. s the guest OF I. 9
Haynes.
The uaw Ar-1I- plant ~ :ha National s.ort
yards VIII begin operations about J ne =
Mrs Z Patterson IDS returned TO her ham.
IN Nashville after Visit =i-h Mr. T. T Means
Mrs William Elicit has returned ZION, 8.
M l. an M James Csrilss departed yester
- 2 ALIAS. while riding ran into a pile
u G.'tAs and fractured his ankle
richard Stevenson and Mts4 r,,rr C-t,,
- % E-tSt Si Louis. we're married br JTs-ir.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-02
Miss Carpenter and Miss Parker Were
the Only New Appointments.

At the annual meeting OF the East ST.
Louis School Board last night all the old
teachers and principals were reappoiHtsd
John Richardson. the superintendent. was
also retained.
Miss A Carpenter and Miss Lenore Park
er were the only new appointments. The
salaries OF several Of the teachers in the
lower grades Were increased.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-02

: verdict Ut homicide was returned by
Corore-'s jury Yesterday afternoon at the
the whit nan who was shot By Albert
WhtssIles. a negro. near saloon on Whis-
h Chute. EasJ 81. Louis early sunday
morning. L.!tschuh ,i=tl a. -. Mars Hos
pita- yesterday morning. He vas butcher
employed at the National Stock Yards
Whit-sjIes got away.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-02
Bertha Long Ask. for divorce.

Suit for divorce was filed in the St Louis
County Circuit Court at Clayton yeSter-
TIE couple were married May ,. 1879 and
lived toseth-r until October q 1892 when.
Mrs. Ling says. she was driven from her
rome in Luxembourg and was threatened
with death If she ever returned.