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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-02-04
THREE KILLED IN
MINE EXPLOSION
At the Upper Potomac Workings In
Garrett County.
TWO AMERICANS AND AN ITALIAN
The Victims-Wm. Frederick Schmidt
and George w. Bowers-Italian'
Name Is Unknown-Three Others
More or Less Burned and Bruised

The Upper Potomac coal mine,
which is owned and operated by Phil
adelphia capitalists, was the scene on
last Saturday morning of an explo-
sion whereby three men lost their
lives and three Others were more or
less seriously injured. The dead are:
William Frederick Schmidt, form
erly of Thayerville,
George w. Bowers, of Schell.
An unknown Italian
The injured are three Italians whose
names cannot be learned and who are
now at Schell, West Va, where they
are being II Gated by physicians.
The mine is located on the Mary
land side of the Potomac river, in
Garrett county, a mile or two above
Schell, and was only recently opened
The men who were killed as we'll as
those who were injured, were stand
ing at the mouth of the mine waiting
to go in after the smoke cleared sue
ceeding ia dynamite blast when the
dust in the mine ignited, producing a
second explosion which came with
such terrific force as to hurl Schmidt,
who was standing directly in the cen
tire of the opening, a distance of more
than a hundred and fifty feet, his
body describing a semi circle through
the airand falling to background after
passing over the tipple, stack of
lumber and large oak tree. Schmidt
was employed as miner, land was the
son-in-law of the late Thomas Sollars
who was killed in the same mine
about year ago.
Mr.. Bowers and the dead Italian
were standing near Schmidt and wers
fatally injured, Mr.. Bowers dying on
Sunday after having been removed to
his home at Schell. and the, Italian
expired the same evening at his
boarding house in the aboYe.place
The other three men injured were
all Italians employed Eat the mine,
and while their hurts,are serious they
are not necessarily fatal.
The funeral of Mr.. Schmidt took
place at Deer Park Monday.afternoon
at Deer Park, being conducted by
Rev. Manages, of thesLutheran church.
The deceased was born in Oakland on
June 18Th, 1875, and was in his Goth
year. He leaves wife and two
small children, a mother, three sis
tiers tMrs. VIM. Kahl, of Oakland, be-
ing one of them, and four brothers.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-02-04

resentative Pearre presented State
Senator Palmer, Messrs. E. H. Sincell
and Gilmer S. Hamill, of Oakland,
Md, who backed the Oakland site.
served notice that he would have a
delegation from the Ozark and Bloody
Ground" in behalf of site near BOW
ling Green, Ky. California, Texas,
Wisconsin and other states will be
heard later.
Maryland offered as site about
near Oakland. Bills pending before
Congress provide for the purchase of
this ground for 100000. Represent
alive Pearre was present but made
no argument today. He will appear
before the committee next Tuesday
and present the case as strongly as
possible. Mr.. Pearre said today that,
viewing the question impartially, he
believes the Maryland site, which was
more centrally located, is in many re-
spects superior to either of the Penn
sylvania sites. Discussing the Oak
land site, Mr.. Sincell said it was about
| two miles northwest of Oakland and
bounded on the south by the main
| line of the Baltimore and Ohio rail
road; Oh the west by the Maryland
| West Virginia line; on the north by
Muddy creek and on the east by the
Great Youghioghenv river. He said
that it has an elevation of over $500
feet above sea level; is absolutely free
from malaria and its kindred diseases;
the natural drainage is perfect; ample
facilities for bathing are afforded, and
that the atmosphere was so invigora-
ting that even in the hottest days of
the summer men can undergo with
out fatigue the maximum amount of
exertion. The thermometer rarely
registers more than $50, he said, and
the nights are delightfully."- cool and
refreshing, mosquitoes beingunknown.
1lS LUZ tilCi GlilL bIlC IhOl
environment is of the highest type
and free from the contagion of the
city and large towns. Forage and
provisions are abundantly at hand
and the site is centrally located for
troops from New York. Pennsylvania,
Maryland, the District of Columbia,
Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, Ken
lucky, Indiana, Illinois and Michigan
From 10000 acres upward can be
secured at $25 per acre.
His arguments were substantially
those of Mr.. Hamill, who said that
there was plenty of good mountain
water of the purest character and the
best water and the best climate east
of the Ohio river. The scattering
timber would easily repay for its own
clearing, the roads are excellent and
even at this time of year artillery or
heavy army wagons could be easily
moved over them.
A memorial from the residents of
Garrett county was presented to the
committee, setting forth in detail the
facts stated by Mr. Sincell.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-02-04
IS|DOR RAYNER
ELECTED SENATOR
To Succeed Louis E. McComas In
U. S. Congress.
GOV. SMITH is THROWN DOWN.
The Trick Was Turned in the Caucus
Held Last Night and Rayner's
Election Followed in the Ballot
ing at Noon Today.

ANNAPOLIS, Feb. 4.-Isidor Rayner
was elected United States Senator to-
day, thus carrying out last nights
caucus agreement.
u. g. PALMER.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-02-08

On April IA. thirty-nine years ago,
Abraham Lincoln, president Of the
United States, was shot by John
wilkes Booth. The American people
now have three of these Sad ami
versaries to keep in mind, for Lincoln
on April 10, 1865, Garfield on Septem-
Der 10. 1881, and Mckinley on Sep
TENDER IA, 1901, all died from the bull
lets of assassins' revolvers. Prob
ably all of these lamentable occur
rences remain fresh in the minds of
Americans. How President Lincoln,
while attending a play at. Ford's
theater in Washington, was merci-
lessIy shot down by the fanatic Booth;
how James A. Garfield, while waiting
in the Baltimore and Potomac depot at
Washington, about TO leave for a
pleasure trip through New England,
became the victim of Charles j.
Guiteau's bullets, and how William Nc
Kinley. while extending his hand to his
assassin at Buffalo, n. Y, was treach-
erously shot down by Leon F. Cool
gosz, these three episodes will remain
among the saddest in American his
tory. The thrilling story of the as
sassination CT Lincoln has been told
again by Rufus Rockwell Wilson in his
book, Washington; the Capital City
from which we reprint the following
facts, the picture of the house in which
Lincoln died and view of Washing
ton as it was in Lincoln's time.
Lincoln's death had been often
threatened during his four years in
the presidency, and at least one at
tempt had been made to carry these
threats into execution. That was in
August. 1864 when he was fired upon
from ambush while riding, late at
night, and unattended, from the white
house to his summer cottage at the
soldiers home. But on April II, 1865,
his friends felt that they no longer
need fear for his safety The war
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-02-08
OLD CANAL
COMPANY
FIGHTING

Paris, Feb. "A number Of stock
holders of the original Panama Canal
company have signed a petition to the
minister of justice praying for an in
junction against II. Gautron. the liquid
ator of the company, and the appoint
ment of new liquidator on the ground
that Gautron is incompetent 10 protect
their interests. GautrOn holds sum
cient stock of the original company 70
have a controlling voice in the pro
posed sale of the canal TO the United
States. In explanation of this action
an American official who assisted ia
The investigation Of the cOmpany's al
fairs made by Attorney General Knox
said last night that this petition
amounted TO nothing, as the entire
question had been fully considered by
the courts during the previous litiga-
tion between the old and new compan-
les, and that the question was there
fore one which had been decided by the
court of competent jurisdiction. AMI
moreover, the ministry of justice is in
favor Of sustaining the regularity OF
the cOmpany's present administration.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-02-08

Lincoln. slowly, wiping his hands;
No, / rather think not When you
have an elephant by the hind legs and
he is trying to run away, it's best to
let him run" Thompson was not ar
rested.
Late in the afternoon the president
set out for his daily drive, accom-
panied only by his wife During the
drive he told her of his plan to return
to Illinois and open law office at
Springfield or Chicago. After his re-
turn from the drive he received a
group of old friends from Illinois to
whom he said that a theater party had
been made up by Mrs. Lincoln for
that evening-Gen. and Mrs. Grant be-
ing her guests-to see Laura Keene at
Ford's theater in Our American
Cousin. John Wilkes Booth, on the
failure of a plot to kidnap the presi-
dent. was lingering at the capital, and
at midday had called at the theater.
where he heard of Mr.. LincOln's in
tended visit. The assassin had I'M
questioned entrance to every corner
of the playhouse, and had made proVl-
sion against interruption while in the
presidents box by preparing a large
wooden bar to fit in the corner of the
wall and the panel of the door, in
which a small peephole was bored in
order that before entering he might
the better take in the relative position
of the occupants.
The presidential party was tardy in
its arrival. and when it came it was
made up differently from what had been
expected Gen. and Mrs. Grant had
decided to go north that night, and two
young friends, the daughter of Senator
Ira Harris and his stepson. Major Rath-
bone. had taken their place The cur
tain had just risen when the presi-
Dental party entered, and the orches-
ira announced the event with an out
burst of Hail to the Chief. The audi
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-02-08
CHAPTER XXI.

Countess Sitani had, perhaps, given
more attention to the arrangements
of her house than any ether woman
ever cared TO do. Everything was
picturesque. beautiful and graceful.
Her saloons presented a combina-
tion of cclors that charmed all eyes.
She could arrange flowers, pictures
and statues as few others had the gift
of doing.
But on this evening. when what she
called "The Committee Of Taste" was
to meet, she chose the prettiest spot
in all Florence for the rendezvous.
II was a scene from Arcadia. The
blue sky. the shining river. the tall,
tufted trees, the vine-covered arbcr
and the beautiful women on whom the
sunlight fell, mellowed and softened
through the green foliage. Three wo-
men. so wondrc usly fairs that it seem
I'd lill@ 4 carr."e cf chaIce they should
have ret together-Miss Leigh, with
her grand. passionate beauty; Coun-
ross Sitani radiant as a star, and Lady
Selwyn. perfect in her pure English
loneliness. The three were sitting to-
gether, bending over a book of cos
tunes. and the two gentlemen stood
looking at them.
Prince Cesare was a handsome. at
tractive man: he had the dark. mel
ancholy face SO common among the
Italians; proud, too, with CLEANS Of
light and tenderness that made him a
favorite with all women. He had
known Lord and Lady Selwyn for
, some months, and the more he saw CT
Lady Selwyn the more deeply he adj
mired her.
Had she been free. Prince Cesare
would rot have hesitated moment in
aeking her TO be his wife. Her fair,
nure face charmed his fancy; he
thought her perfection, and envied
Lord Selwyn mere than he envied any
other man He had no ridiculous or
d'shonorable notion of falling in love
9TH his friends wife; he was as noble
md chivalrous as the grand old Ro-
mans from whom he descended; but
he admired end liked her sufficiently
to regret that he had not met her be
fore sho became J ady SEWN. Coun-
tess Sta1i whom nothinT ever
ee"aroI watched with greet delight
tho fealtv Hrd homage the young
prince Cfr-~ol = the beautiful English
woman. He had been so proud so
sure of mover loving any one. so con-
fdent in his cwn strength. that she
, was pleased to find him fallible after
all.
To be Continued.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-02-08

ence rose and there were cheers and the
waving of hats and handkerchiefs as
the president and his party passed into
the box. The play had reached the Sec
end scene of the third act when Booth
passed unnoticed and approached the
entrance to the presidential box. Halt
ing behind a pile of loose chairs in the
aisle. he drew a visiting card from his
pocket and handed it to the messenger
at the door, saying he knew the presi-
dent. A moment later he was in the
passage behind the box, and having
closed the door he barred it inside.
This done he opened the door leading
from the passage to the box and
entered. He carried pistol In his
right hand and moved so cautiously
that no one heard him. The president
was sitting with bowed head, intent
upon the play. Booth crept up with
in a foot of his chair, took aim at his
head and fired. The report of the
shot rang through the theater, and
those in the audience unfamiliar
with the play thought it a part of the
performance.
Net so the occupants of the box.
Rathbone, who had sprung to his feet
at the sound of the shot, grappled
with the intruder. only to receive a
blow from the dagger which Booth
new held in his hand. Rathbcne's
hold relaxed and Booth appearing
at the front of the box, shouted: "Sic
semper tyrannis," and vaulted the
railing. A spur on his loot caught
IN the folds Ct one of the flags forming
part of the draperies, and he fell
heavily 20 the stage below. a distance
of Il feet His left leg bent and a
bone snapped as he struck the floor.
but he was on his feet in an instant.
and facing the wondering house, cried
tTaziCally. THE south is avenged, F"
Then still brandishing his bloody knife.
he turned and disappeared behind the
scenes. In the confusion of the mo-
merit two men from the audience leap
ed upon the stage and followed Booth
IL close pursuit. but the assassin
struck at che with his dagger, eluded
the others grasp. plunged through a
familiar exit. leaped to the saddle Of a
waiting horse. and gallOped away
When Rath5Cne succeeded in un-
barring the door so securely closed
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-02-08

was ended and the most helpful friend
Of the vanquished south was the wise
and generous man who was already
taking thought as to how he could most
speedily heal its wounds. For days
Lincoln had carried about with him
lighter heart and a mere cheerful
countenance than had been his during
the four years of war, and never had
he seemed to his intimates more cheer
full than on that morning. At meet
ing of the cabinet, mainly devoted 10
a discussion of Sherman's movement
against Johnson and the return of the
revolted states to their old relation
the presidents talk was ali Of
clemency toward the southern people
and their leaders. He hoped" writes
Secretary Wells, that there would be
no persecution, no bloody work after
the war was over. There was too much
desire on the part of our very good
friends to be masters, To interfere and
dictate to those states, to treat the
pee pie not as fellow-citizens; there
was too little respect for their rights
He didn't sympathize in those feel
ings."
The same spirit was again evidenced
by The president before the end of the
day To Assistant Secretary Dana at
the war department came a telegram
from the provost-marshal at Portland,
Me-. saying: Il have positive informa-
ton that Jaoob Thompson will pass
through Portland tonight, i'm order TO
take a steamer for England. What are
your Crders?" Thompson. a whilom
member Of Buchanan's cabinet. was a
conspicuous con edrate. and fer some
time had been employed in Canada as
a semi-diplomatic agent of that govern
rent. rana took the telegram 70
Stanto2. His order was prompt: Gar
rest him. But" he added. first see
the president" All business was
over at the white house and Dana
found 10 one in the presidents Of
&c. bat as he was turning 10 20 cut
lincoln called To him from a little
ei1o. room where he was washing his
lands EIalico Dana" he said. What
Is f.? What's up?" Dana read him the
telegram What does Stanton say?"
he asEe1. He says arrest him, but
that shoul1 refer the question TO
YOU" was the answer. well" said
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-02-08

one else does, and-I must say 1.-THE
fault is your own. Instead of shrink
ing into yourself, as see you do, and
being frightened at every shadow,
be bold-know your own rights, and
let no one interfere with them. What
a sin to sit preaching on this bright
day: but a sermon will do you good,
Lady Selwyn. Remember the COM
mittee this evening, and ] shall watch
you narrowly, to see if my lecture has
been of any service to you. Now,
goOd-by."
And the beautiful, fiowerlike face
dropped over the fair, sad young wife.
The lins that had never sighed-had
known naught but smiles-touched the
lips to whom smiles were rare. Then
the radiant lady, whose life had no
care. went away. leaving Lady Selwyn
cnce more alone under the gladiolus,
with those words of caution and advice
ringing in her ears.
Had it really come to this, that
strangers noted and commented upon
the state CT things in their household?
Could IL really be that strangers saw
that Beatrice Leigh had more in
fiuence over her husband than she
had? II was her own fault. In those
early days, when Vivian's love was un-
touched by doubt, If she had complied
more with his wishes, things would
never come TO this pass Better to
l. IN
committed a few faults-to have
made mistakes; better that thous-
and times than for Miss Leigh to have
grown accustomed to taking her place.
"Was it too late to changer" she
asked herself, YEARLY. eff she could
summon up courage now, and try. step
by step. to regain all she had lost,
would It be of any use?" She was
young. and held life dear. Il seemed
hard that hope and happiness should
gradually fade from her. The sun
shine and the flowers seemed to smile
upon her. Bending over the golden
! gladiolus-in whose fragrant bells
the bees were humming-she said to
herself that she would try.
An opportunity came that very day.
During dinner Vivian spoke Of the
evening, and laughed at the countess
piquant notion of a committee:
1T is some distance to her house" "
viclante said How shall we go?"
AS usual, Miss Leigh. who consider
ed the formation of all plans her own
particular province, spoke.
1T will be fine evening" she said.
''and a walk by the ArnO will be de-
lightful."
"Hcw fond you are of that river,
Beatrice" said Vivian.
No one appealed to Lady Selwyn,
or seemed to think she had any wish
in the matter. Now was the time to
try.
"If you have no objection" she said,
turning her fair. flushed face to Miss
Leigh. Il should like to drive. The
walk is rather long for me-"
They looked at her with some sur
prise-it was the first time she had
dissented from any wish
Certainly" said Vivian. Beatrice
will enjoy 6rive. We will consider
it settled. I will order the carriage
for seven"
It was Lady Selwyn's first triumph.
She had not time to feel pleased over
il before seeing the expression on Miss
I.eigh's face. 1t startled her; for il
said that she should suffer for the con-
tradiction. and she considered the
victory dearly bought.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-02-08
Continued


"Of my own home" was the reply.
In my mind then there was a picture
~ a green field close 70 my fathers
house: a common green field, ! sup
pose. to others. TO me the very light
OF heaven shines upon st."
You are a pOetess," said the
countess. gayly. DO not deny IT..
How poetry fOurishes among English
tOgs I cannot imagine. Do you know
what Z have come to see you about?
Sit down here. Lady Selwyn, and
listen"
They sat down together under the
tan syringa trees. the orange blossoms
and the myrtle leaves falling at their
feet. two of --e fairest women that
ever met. even i'm that fair cline.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-02-08

Dawson, Alaska, Feb. 2.-Citizens of
the town of Grand Forks have begun
to mine the town in pursuit Ct gold.
and are meeting with considerable sue
cess. The place is located on Bonanza
Greek.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-02-08
NoRDIcA GETS HER BILL.
Prima Donna Secures Divorcs from
Bad Husband.

New York, Feb. Mime NordiCa,
the prima donna who in private life
is Mrs Lillian NJ. DOeme, was yester-
day granted a divorce The lecres
states that Zoitan Doeme. the lefens-
ant. is guilty OF statutory off=nse SUI
fcient TO warrant the decree.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-02-08

Irontown, o., Feb. 2.-The Kelly
Nail and Iron company has suspended
in all departments, the wire drawers
refusing to accept a reduction Of 2
per cent.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-02-08

AN opportunity gladly seized
The right chord tOuched-a dear one
pleased"
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1904-12-09
TIE EDITORS WIFE
Letter From an Illinois Newspaper
Man that Is Worth Reading.

Letter From an Illinois Newspaper
Man that Is Worth Reading.
As usual thing editors save he
good things for The columns Of their
own newspaper but the following lei
Ter from S. Il. Duncan. editor Of the
seaton, H. Independent. shows thai
c,ere ls at least one editor who want
70 help Others he writes as follows
ITO the editor Of the News: wish
gou would print the following AID TINS
belp me 70 do a Kindness to your read
ers. Ny vie has been a great sulfer.
q with stoua,n troubles for the past
four years. aid the last two years
racticsily az invalid Nothing seems
Cd 10 help her until procured a box
10 Mona. natures cure for dyspepsia
This gave her 50 much RELIEF fhat she
continued using the remedy untA nov
he enjoys her meals. is relieved from
~ paia Fl her stomach and has in
ca eased IA aesh.
4 hope you wilI publish tlHs letter
icr think there is no remedy for
ssomaeh trouege equal 70 MI o-na ana
Tic more wids spread its nss becomes
So more GOO win be done 10 human
rs. IS. n. Duncan,
Editor Of Independent
Morgans dsng store has Abe local
agency for Mio-na and their faith N
It's merits equals Editor Duncan 5.
They in fact, offer 70 pay for AIi-o-na
jthemselyes il any case where it does
not give satisfaction. No stronger
endorsement ol the merits Of the rem
coy can he given than This that a 70.
cal drug trm willing % sen q med
.cme on her cwn guarantee to refund
he money IT 4 does NOT cure stom.
ach troubles and increase flesh
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Cordials.

/ handle the largest line ever known
IA Brunswick. Cream de Mentht
Greame he Rose, Cream de Coco.
Cream de Viola Benedictfne. Kummel,
ST Benandina Absynthe Vermeuthe
Marischino cherries and lots OF other
oordials Sig Lewiston. $40 Bay street
hone 1870. Prompt delivery
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Notlce.

Because Of tie enlargem@nt Of my
Studio and fbe increase Of nay husi-
Iess al Savannah. have this day sold
10 r. II Wins o. my studio in Bruins
uick and bes eak for him a continu-
ance of the patronage accorded me il
the past l ta. to thank the people oil
brunswick for their kindness IN the
past and viii be pleased to welcome
them to my handsome Studio III sa-
esnuah Respectfully.
NJ. Edward Wilson.
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1904-12-09

Cards are CUT for the wedding Of
Msss Josephine Roderiguez and Mr.
Games Primm. the wedding to occur at
the home Of the bride Dec "a Miss
Roderiguez is a iovabIe ana accom-.
pushed young lady and her Wedding
viii be Of interest to wide circle Of
friends Mr. Prinm holds al import
mt position with Rosendo Torras q
O. and has The esteem OF all who
know him
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1904-12-09

Or. Bouyief Bachu gin Or. Frank
Inns Cubeb gln Phosphate and inns
Iorfed sin f Kidney complaints at
s.g Leyison's 40 Bay street phone
40. prompt deiyery.