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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-01-24
TOLD IN A LINE

Chicago.A movement is under way among the
farmers of the country toward forming gigan-
tic union.
seattle-.-Careful inquiry fails to find the
slightest foundation for rumor that the trans
port Dix had foundered
Bedford ford I I'D Haekstt in heretofore
supposed to be some prehistoric man.
New Haven. Conn.-The body Of Miss Bertha
]. Bailey of Southingtop, will rest in burglar.
proof case Of iron for fear of. grave robbers.
waited railroads In the city are preparing demands
for an increase of about 20 per cent in wages.
RomeLIhe commission appointed to consider
tween italy and the Argentine republic has
made favorable report on the subject.
81 Falls n keoged Kro Of
cepted cali to the rsctorship of St. Marx 5
church here and Will take charge on Feb. l.
Wilmington, N. C--The Right Rev. Augustine
on nas o is e "a dc
has had a stroke of paralysis affecting his rsht
side and arm. ~ Z -
in Prince street, arrested Hyman Filarsky. the
reported head Of fur company ,p ny and seized fur
| that all were stolen. :
emery wheel manufacturers, along the lines Of
ssfs e
parts Of the country have been asked to Join. .
| Lincoln. Neb.-Pinkerton detectives on the
H Hrs Parks Co., Of Chicago. who oe has been
missing TO. more than two weeks, admit their
inability to solve the mystery Of his disappear
| ance. ~ -
Amesbury. Mass.-The strike situation in the
carriage industry suddenly became serious last
| night by violent attack on the non-union
men by the strikers. The police were over
| powered and strike breakers were chased and
dragged from places of refuge and assaulted.
Lincoln, Neb.-Nebraska and Kansas farmers
met to form cooperative grain and live stock
| association. A temporary organization was
| effected and adjournment. taken to Feb. II.
| Former Governor Savage In q speech commended
| trusts, and urged the farmers to organize one.
| the entire sitting was devoted to the discussion
of the Interpolation by M Lasies, nationalist.
| on the measure the government proposes to take
to repress the action OF the intsrpatiSnalists n
| spreading dissatisfaction and characterization In
| til army.
i cronk. who came to alexander Hill four year,
ago from MeHenry ~ ni ere under s arrest 70,
died Thursday. Officer wheaton found one child
8 years old chained in chair and starved unit
lit weighed only twenty pounds
New, York.W. g. Furlong was arrested fol
1er ti that husband was wanted to settl,
the ''estate Of Robert T. Simpson, Limited
The accepted husband was to get $40, 900, but al
applicants were requested to send 81 for tn
congressman Of a western state. who said h,
needed the money.
: New York-within the last week the presi
, dents of the different companies In which tn
United States Steel corporation is intereste,
have been in consultation. Various importan
) questions have been discussed. Among othe
subjects considered are proposed improvement
, and extensions to the manufacturing. mining ant
panies and Recommendations for the expenditur
Icf ea-etH---' 1e }s.r,,- feH feas, n 9e.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-01-24
MINNESOTA'S HOUSE
A Site Is Selected for It at st.
Inuis

st. Louis, Jan. Ex-Governor Van SAINT
Of Minnesota, accompanied by several of
the worlds fair commissioners from that
state, selected a site yesterday for the
state building to be erected on the
grounds. The spot chosen Is the most
southerly OF the group of states, with one
exception, the site Of the state Of Califor-
MIA, which adjoins and Is close to the ter
ninal railway entrance into the grounds
Immediately to the north is the site al
lotted to Kentucky. the other states being
grouped still further to the north and
west. In making the selection Of site
Governor Van SAINT was ably assisted by
Condo Hamlfn Theodore Hays and j. M
Underwood of the state commission, and
G. s., Mitchell. the superintendent
The spot selected for the state build
ing is an ideal one. occupying as it does
a commanding position at the southeast
corner OF the grounds. and has consider
able elevation. ..-~
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-01-24
CLEVER BOY
Took the, Teachers Food.

Careful observation on the part of par
ents and school authorities, as to proper
food to use to bring up children will lead
to a healthy generation. ..f.... .r-t
A pupil in a Philadelphia, Pa, school
says: II had a. severe attack of typhoid
fever, after which I was SO very weak and
delicate that could not attend school
regularly. .... .-a
"One day our teacher, who is a great
student and able teacher. gave a.lesson in
physiology, In which proper food was dis
cussed. She recommended Grape Nuts to
the. class. as she had used the food long
while and watched results.
/ thought that II Grape-Nuts had en-
abled her to teach a class of boys as she
taught us, the food would do me good in
my weak state and + commenced eating it.
II have used Grape-Nuts steadily for
over year, am a little past IL years old,
and now measure S feet 8 inches. weigh
137 pounds and am strong and we'll, hay
ing entirely recovered from my weak and
delicate condition. L am very fond OF
athletics and join actively in all the sports
In our vicinity.
S"I can truthfully say that Grape Nuts
is Just the food for me and has built me
up into strong. active boy Name giver
by Postum Cereal Co.. Ltd. Battle Creek
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-01-24
DOCTORS PRESCRIBE 1T.

T.. Whenever there is case Of cough,
cold, bronchitis, Group, asthma, whooping
cough, measles, hoarseness, or sore lungs
in the family, and the doctor wishes to
give the patient speedy relief and q posi-
tive cure, he prescribes the medicine that
always cures-Dr. Bulls Cough Syrup
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-01-24

= Scientist
many
in
ences of = -!
A..
youasi s#' i1=.t<.S.
to uachiev is
pens
finish.
ofhund
ein afewda sandu mag
to
all
Building, Philadelphia Pa / $50
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-01-24
What Education Means

In this work a-day world education does not
Latin parchment from college, few learned phrases
stored in ones head It MEANS instead fund of useful
facts that may be used in ones business Its the
practical mastery Of trade profession It
general alernes about what has happened and what hap
pening in the worlds affairs
That is why the ENCYCLOPAEDIA BRITANNICA
Of the highest value to the busy and to the ambitious
youth gives just the sort of information they really need
and it gives it at All its articles authority
by the worlds most eminent specialists dip its
for only few each day will round out
liberal education.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-01-24
NO HOPE FOR THE TYSON HEIRS,

New York, Jan. 24.-Hopes of American TT.
SONS for share In an estate Of $40. 900 900 left
by James Tyson, an Australian miner, have been
dissipated as the result of thorough investiga-
married Miss Tyson. retained capable lawyers
20 Investigate the matter and obtained docu-
mentary evidence showing that none Of the
Tysons. In this country England need expect
sny Of the James Tyson property In Australia
as 1T was given to his heirs there shortly after
his death, in 1898. -. H.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-01-24

Group attacks child without warning
and needs very prompt attention Or it may
prove serious, even fatal. II you notice
any symptoms Of Group, give baby a small
dose Of DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup. It will
relieve it instantly and cure it in night.
No danger from choking after you have
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-03-07
MYSTERIOUS
KID PINCHED
Shady chsrsessr Whoss System ths
Police Cannot psnetrsts

.. Preston. better known aa the
sMyrsetious Kid" was arrested this
morning by Pafroisnen sehsnenan
and Hun. Later Lillian Mcclure.
fallen woman. supposed to be living
with Preston. was also taken into
custody.
For several years Preston had been
rs much n mystery 10 the police az
he has 10 the men IN the tenderiuin
with whom he has been associated.
He has never Deeu Known 20 work.
but IL said by some To have wealthy
relatives who support him. The po-
lice. however. have a different YER
sion. No matter how much he has
been -sweated" at the police station.
he has always refused 70 tell any
thing about himself or anyone else.
He has been kept IN the BLACK hole"
for days. living on bread and water.
but has never uttered a word that
would be OF benefit to the poIice.
Preston has an unenviable record
NJ Nome. He is alleged 90 have
been connected with several crooked
deals there. but nothing could be
proved against him. He has been
arrested a dozen times b. the So
attic police. but the Hleuths have
never been able to faHten any crime
upon him. Until this morning. II
has not been known 20 the police who
the woman was with whom he Ia
known 10 have been associated. Both
were booked AT the station as vag-
rants. and released on t25 ball each.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-03-07

Nance oshsli
Mlas Nance O'Neii, the young
American trassdlenae. IL ileins
example ~ the afficaey u hard work.
persistent cftert and unilrtns enthus-
laanA u IL barely neven yraru
since Miaa o'Neil first stepped upon
tho stare IN san FNanelaea, a crude
and uuasvelaped alfi ~ rs. and yet
tasay she " recognized everywhere
an a classic star
With har extreme youth and
beauty. coupled with her Essnlua aud
power, the future haida many pos
Eihiiitlea Tor the fair Californian.
Aiias oNcll viii make her first APP
pearanse here ainre her recent tpur
u the world nt tho urand next FUN
day evening,
Levers LANE"
A play ~ great runs Ia great cit
les IL Lovers Lane by clyde Pitch,
witch WIN A iirady presents al the
Grand starting next wednesday
night.
Seattle rhsatsr
The laughing season sn happily In
ausufaiad b. Harry Corsaa clarke
at the seattle thcatsf win he cantia.
urd next week VITA the staging Of
the rolllckins farre '-f'hs Three
Hats Mr.. clarke has IN Inc play
one of these parts Ia whtuh he al
ways shines. the character Of man
about % who ioeva 10 seise the ep-
nortuae absences n his wife Tor a
iauns en The quiet n 10 as the re
suit Of onT II those Spree that the
iaterehaass - hats takes place frpsn
which ths siay derives iss title. The
acting q the play 10 r~pists With
humorous diaiastie and funny situas
tians. and u cunccrned with the re
tnrptiuu - wandering articles ef
hsadsear 10 their ftahtfui o~aeFps
Mr.. Clarke win no. ress ussstent with
staging the faf,,u onsy. A. a cur
tain raiser to the Three ltalas Me-
clarke viii all pest week. play the
hunnaHlY palhesie ifttie play. one
rouch II Natarr." a dainty little
pictnre in one az, frum the pen 81
Hen Webster ''ohs ftiurh of Ma
turs- tells Of the mrrtins after a
long separation. II father and
daughter. ard 10 exqulsitrif drawn
ar. Clarke will f.lay the father ard
he VIII ~ supported ~ Mrs. Her
are Mes'iurs. a lady we'll known and
rartfiar IN aaeiai and artistic ctFctee
In this city. Win will fnake hrr pro-
fessiouai dehut on this occasion ms
doubis bail il rxceiieatiy ehpscn and
should s~rye Hsili further 10 hnightsn
The esteem Ia Whish this tuopaisr
comedian 10 held In this city.
Third ASs... rh..ssr
The atsrNeslsn At the up-to~n
tbeatsf the netninE seek ulli ~ slaEn
Morris In fhs lssidssrfs tsialm'.
sam Naa faf two a. thrsss assas4ns
the faxoyita essmedian Al tho Third
ANcnne theafsf whea n aaa kuus n
as cnfs5rnys Waite theru he b.
eafnr tupmtser q the local lodge u
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-03-07
A KNOW NOTHING CLUB


q
in
81
10
10 n u
PER-
Chief sullivan thing
which regularly
The chief affected Informed
him snifs
gane Is ndurfed
In andp pleasant
general
knowledge Of affairs il a
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-03-07
HE CANNOT SAY "AlHEN"

has applied and novel
prevent crying amen in
sne~sinx
the
tho church at Mount an~aa.
Now b hs-b ~ene from hep
II Ten
nants thrcsfp prior to the o Us inIup
% wrr
they could distinctly
10
conscience
physical
wsr-app.rv
p~apae
In
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-03-07
TRUE CRAFTSMANSHIP


politician the pe-ideney have been but
all hts masterf0i and oean-cu ut
tssanc 81 principles OF American life
Impressed hts personal char
nation has Roosevelt
nohier aud Tor
tremendous nnneaee
OF lite rryHtalsias
and
=
other arKud
: all Is Tor either the
charaerriata of
him
reknE the public
that life far than making living
eelns orderly and ahdnH
all DO their best AZ all tumeA
He political
raen,s And IN stimulating tho
the
be n 10
the word
arc
Ths statesman
little dos
vehicle Is be-
providing him With track TO trot In
With the q the word statesman thus eesr Differentiated
realized that the president who
the spirit and
of the truest type
themselves shat the
combined cannot
do fol hsm.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-03-07
TdErs,FEIEAaPERrC|

Of everybody who attended the thea
ter Ito comes 10 the THIRD Ave-
nue. tomorrow Hfternon with a new
play written expressly for him, IN
which he portrayH the character ~
a Hebrew. one Moses t4avi. Nov "
Ham Morris can't play n Jew lust
aH well as Dave WRrfleld. or any
other actor. why there Ia NJ use w
his attempting to do u. he Il one,
tut seriously, Sam has "A good play,
The lsesfdinr'a claim" u new
festrsaet comedy drama, fun OF
strong rilmas.a Too much cannot
ba aaid la favaF ~ the Huppptuus
company. the play aud the atar. !
the new apapern along the hns afe "
be taken as ofltrri9a. a
T.hs Jessie Shirley company VII
ciase a nnecorafai enlargement To-
night IA niue slrasa Of ola ken
...ss,,, =.
Madison Thsstsr q ~
An excellent bill n offered ~ ,hf
Madison thsater. starting Nenasf.
Narrh The hix features err nv
"a HrWlta. roliins globe eguiihf
rtats, Camille pernont the t7tjanR
elsis I..uru Azhhy, female uensatiap
~ the 18TH century, Marley =
.sr,l. Americas hest sketch team.
a, -, y tssr.l nothin9 nus fur
~ ~, 49, -, 49,
A.. r,.,h coaa.,t
49,. ..,.,-,, ~ ina wanhlnston
..,,,s. 90. IA Nanfoifn dub,
thiN'' - sT..a last aisht
-" - ~sll a. q msInlcal
w. h -. n.ariV a case ~
sstandins room only" end both clubs
wefe warmly appiaaded ~ each se-
leetian. No Discrimination ives
shown Al all. and good and badly
rendered nuine.,s 49, ,,a.,s., =,
ehs sa.i s..' - a. t5a,,,s.sa ser
49,. $500. fp.msl,oe
49, ,t., ~ ..t f.,,,,,.lf as realty
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-03-07

yard. Both women arr AZ ths social
ai.cf. and wefs formerly basofn
friends.
When Mrs. GROSS ease came up In
court she did not appear or even
send regretu. Her husband. who "
connected with Swift q Co. was
called up. and explained that h.s
wife wam al from the shock OF her
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-03-07
CHICAGO SOCIETY WOMAN
ALLEGED DIAMOND THIEF
NINA. oRoss CAN'T -JgAN.
Errr- COULD SUSPECT

N~~~tap~r Hss%srrts. ss.rsi@tlss
strung has acruaed Mrs. Wtnlffed
uruNs n stealing Diamonds ~urth
500. while Mrs. Afrvtis was a guest
In the GFoas hnne. on Drexst tsaute-
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-03-07
MOVING Day


HuekLEY. Wash. March THE
postal department at Washington.
y, g. has granted permiesion for the
removal ~ the LEGAL pastsffiee 10
more commodioua quarters r. w
France In now engaged IN making
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-03-07

ARREST. pe.sspas~sueus of the case
as arfansed
cuts the charge 10 the utmost
Though aupeafias IN euurf IL sbhor-
rsat "a her fahs etii tssss witnesses
ftufn a tsNclry store. she esfs, a.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-03-07
the MARKETS

Generally speaking the tnarkst was
ON an equilibrium today. there be.
inE suffirient receipts of all pr,ducts
aud a rood sale for them Cabtasc
II rather scarce and beef ~ weak.
WHOLESALE PRICES
fThsss pfias. are 10 any hsfsF IN gssa.
iitisa. Prices 90 amsil purchases average
20 p-s esst hishsf1
Provisions
hr~sh Aeas-fa- tszf. " r~r ~ -sssr
beef. fAe p@t H. nsattaa. o. fs~F ~. s-sfs
80 80 N veal sUi0sso PEE fn,
tFeftsicas =Hsass. Ia hfeakfast t.asa
I'M teiilssi fsest. t1Af
Vegetables
naftsnk isasata-s. natifs. fte9t1 per
ten faAiaias. tia uo4ia % frsst psia.
tueas = fef D. raffata. IaeIff % ssrt J
Issrsaips ti9i - sack lsttuea, bathsaes. 81
~ = sass. California sfs~n Rsss Toe Fhus
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-03-07
M(HNZ
NMW
MAoNArus oATHHH TO DIS.
CUES TIE CHANCES OF A WAR
BETWEEN RIVAL MAokATEs

sAH FRANciBco. March THE
baseball situation ON this coast II In
process OF being thfashad out here
today lirfofe another day has
passed u Will be- known whether
there T. 10 be war or peace between
the rival maanat~a and rival leagues.
President Hickey Of the American
Association arrived yesterday and
prcaiiept sexton Of the Western As
Hociatinn IL expected soma time to-
day others who are here aud who
viii take part IN the coming confer
encs are Henry Harris. President
Lucas u the Northw west League and
John j. Met 'iosky. head OF the lutte
team.
n Ia freely predicted that base.
ball war cannot be aserted.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-03-07
IN. O'BRlEn IS
COMING HOME

HAMBURG. March 7. Dir.
o'nrten. the dentist who was recent
" expelled from saxony because Of
his reported intimacy with Crown
Princess Louise. sailed today for Nav
York
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-03-07
THOSE SENA TORIAL KNOCKERS

In
the Preston Ankeny struggle
b~smirch@d
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-03-07

These pg4rea are Tor sovdu dsitfafet
Fallraad. freight dsnota % ga the dee
In thia eisfi
HAY ard Grain

PUGET aasina tlsnsthF hay. tii oouti2ss
rsf ton tasfsfn Warrington tinioihF,
fisDo fsef faa. t1astera washington eiessf.
flfno pc ton sffsifa sia ~ paf tohl cats,
90 % rsf taA bafiey. tatvy psf tea
ahsaA 80 90 usf tan tfan. ttIpN rvf ton.
ahllta AZ u. Inl-lilLnaa II n.llLzI "
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-03-07

che MeStehui hiork which n GEN.
traiiy located and convenient OF a.
cess.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-03-07

naftssk poiats.sa nafiss. o. % yer ton
rasiaass flxs Dsf toas esfrpts. fse
ssaki natiss oaians. boei aasssisss. 50 90
tiar ton. apgsias. 7bessa per boz,
fancy. ti.soHti 70. comb honey, isc
per 10.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-03-07

EHsA strictly freah rsHeh. tie -
fas iiys hams. itaishs 80 ~ liss ducks.
ihe pef ~ Hss gsass. io9iie ~ v
fsa pei ~ dressed hasss. a. g~f ~ ehates
ha<f eesss GA foaf. avs pes "a. sissrs. o.
foot s'eufAe i,sf -. calves. On Tot ~
yer NJ hass. - fesf. So paf ~ ahsst.
90 feri. 49, tsf To- iaHts. % foot. sas
naf IL hlAaa nA.a lnI II
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-03-07
ROTHSCH/LD
IS VERY I'LL

NAPLES, March 7. - Baron
Nathan Rothachild. the famous
banker. n seriously IN here. Prom
inent physician have been summon
% from different points Ia Europe.
II was announced this morning that
he had pansed a bad night.
90 q Spinning for bicycle repairs.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-03-07
ADMITS
the TRUTH

NEW YORK. March ALLEN
sankcy. san OF the evangelist. today
admitted his fathers blindness. but
said they had hopes Of saving the
sight Of one eye. The deninis ~
yestersiay were made because hla
father wishes to avoid alarming his
ffiendA
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-03-07

The ladies Of the FIRST NJ. y.
church will hold q ftufnmaEe Sale.
81 union street. Monday, March :,
10 and IL.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-03-07

Oats taasftH pee Ton barley. t2n % -
toni wheat l2Hfo fsr tun, fhsp. t1n yiei
"a ~ yet taHf hfan. lialeu pee toe OF cake.
5000 psf ton fsanst saand finsfhf hes
ttsvnsfit % psf f9ai haHssrn Washiastoh
iiuatbf, siHUftp toni hifslfa. ftnU pei
ton Eastaan Waahinaf9a aisssf. 80 " psf
tani sstlsat hay. fia0t psf too.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-03-07

DIT. Lyons removed to eli Lumber
Exchange. 80
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-03-07

Dunlap. real estate. 50 Union block.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-03-07

nutt~t Washinsioa sfasasss4<s stai
Hasiafn, tuit. a0li brtoh. ale. Geld storage.
zaH4sn
fhsste fsatfvs washington tut fTssfhi
10 fsaisfn is4tafi alFeaa-. fa4iefi IAN
burger ihaffIeI hftrt. nNtss isrttu.
1910 i've dnehs. inel i've esssa, lie
dressed ia
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-03-07

tart native. ioufaHa ealefy s91tna =
daal aautfas-ss. 81 trsJti 10 ost eshhsss.
ttuti owt ouloHH. ADrfftii ~ per cuti
eaaashea. a.@fHa pef ~. srtiehpssal " 90
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-03-07

Dr. Klbbs has resumed practice.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-03-07

lemons. d faafa 70 PEI hos sppiss. as
qtt "a pei hos fancy, u BOOTS 60. bsss
aeHs a. uttut11t Isaf htiushi oFaaaaa. " ~
~ % Ices rfanbaffla4 Iefaars tft o.
tat HFapa ffnn, ~ h0ufa % psf tssi comb
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-03-07

r h . o Z or
Roosevelt may
not be aa great
or as ehrewa a
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-11-23
One Man Is Missing, and His Body Is
Supposed to BE Somewhere in the
Exploded slope.
THE STORY OF MINER M'GURK
HE THINKS FIRE BROKE THROUGH
FROM ANOTHER NINE.
His Injuries Probably Fatai-Coroner
VIII Not Hold His Inquest TIL
Injured Men Recover.

CONNELLSVILLE, Pa, Nov. 22-This
has been a sad day in the little mining
settlement of Ferguson, nestled in the
hills mile and half above Dunbar When
the books of the company were consulted
to-day to determine the identity of the
dead and injured in last nights explosion
in the Ferguson mine it was found there
were twenty-one men in the mine at the
time of the explosion. Ten bodies were
taken from the mine last night. OF the ten
injured. one died to-day and one man is
missing, whose body is supposed to be
still in the mine.
All day long the trolley cars have been
crowded with curious people going to and
from the scene of the disaster Hundreds
have stood for hours around the little
blacksmith shop which was turned into
morgue last night, where the ten bodies of
the unfortunate miners were prepared for
burial this morning. Coroner Arthur f.
Hagan, of Uniontown, went to Ferguson
early this morning and viewed the bodies
as they lay In the shop, and summoned
jury of inquest. Coroner Hagan says he
will not hold the inquest until some of the
injured men at the hospital recover.
Strange to say, only one of the bodies at
the morgue was disfgured All the other
bodies were in good condition and scarcely
q scratch could be found them, indi-
eating that death was due to suffocation.
The officials declare that no fire exists In
the mine, but this is not established, as 1t
is believed the fire Is burning further back
than where the explosion actually occurred
McGurk is the only one who can give any
definite details of the disaster and the
scenes that followed ii. He was seen at
n; hA,, -6oy nd
II think the explosion was caused by the
flames from the old Hill Farm breaking
through the wall that had been erected
when the Ferguson slope was opened.
Ferguson mine is practically the old hill
Farm mine.
when the explosion occurred / was
standing in a room with ten or twelve
miners about me. The place was rent
with terrific noise and men were thrown
knocked unconscious for a few minutes.
When / regained consciousness 1 felt the
blood streaming from a cut in my feet and
called to the men to follow None of them
moved, and going to several of them
shook them roughly. Then 1 lost con-
seriousness again. In few minutes l was
back on my feet. The room was filled with
smoke, broken timbers and flames.
made for the mouth of the mine and
fought my way through the smoke and
flames. but fell exhausted thirty yards
assisted from the mine by the rescuing
party"
The doctors fear McGurk cannot get well.
The flesh is burned from his face and
hands, and In many places the bone is
exposed.