Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-03-08

Gals Then a fire was in progress of
tartng near the location Of the gas
ank, which was in a sort Of sub-base-
nent Immediately under the pulpit.
A SONG or DEATH
That the terrible tragedy should have
)een enacted at such moment is be-
yond human understanding, The eve
ming had been most pleasant and en-
pertaining one, Every person who had
gathered in the Westinghouse WAS actu-
ated by only the best and purest OF
motives. The Giver OF oil Good had
been importuned most feryently for His
blessings upon those present. His
name had been praised, and speech
making and music had commngled to-
gether. The most delightful part Of the
program had just been reached. The
fairest and sweetest singer OF the COM
munity had taken her place at the side
OF the organ, and the strains OF melody
that came from her throat were charm-
Ing her hearers. Nowhere was there
the least evidence that this joyous
and harmonious occasion in another
instant would be transformed from Joy
to deepest trouble; that the edifioe OF
worship was to become oharnel house
Of death and sorrow.
THE EXPLOSION.
I. 4. ..,o,o ,ho,, ,,,ssi,e atraooo th "A
Miss Maokay should have been singing
a song her people loved when the trans
formation was wrought. She had just
completed the second verse OF III
There's Sunshine in Your Heart" and
had reached the words,
And his burden you will share,
AS you lift his load of care,
If there's sunshine In your heart to-
day."
when as suddenly as the coming of n
bolt Of lightning came the explosion
Where light and order were. darkness
and disorder took their place. The
Westinghouse was shaken to its founda-
lions. The Mortified cries OF the injured
amid the wreck and ruin that had been
wrought. were terrific to listen to. when
partial order had been established
and other lights had been brought upon
the scene, the picture Of desolatlon was
awful to look upon. The pulpit had
apparently been blown TO the ceiling,
carrying with 1t the organ and sing
er, which had come back 10 the floor
| with the organ on top Of her now life
/ less body. Severe commissions and
bruises were found between her eyes
and over her heart. Death had been
instantaneous Most remarkable to
/ relate Miss Horne, the accompanying
organlst. who is the daughter OF ex-
County Commissioner w ]. Horne. es'
capped without serious injury though
a couple OF others were caught beneath
the instrument as was Miss Mackay
and escaped death The two who thus
escaped were Miss Hazel Murphy and
| Miss Annie Horne, Their PROSTATE
forms were found fastened under tho
debris at the side OF the dead singer
| Great was the rejoicing OF their fam
lilies and friends when they were taken
out alive
The deceased was % years OF age
and daughter Of David Mackay one
OF the oldest residents OF Granger,
She was possessed OF beautiful voice
and fine personality and was one Of the
most popular OF young women.
CAUSE OF ACCIDENT.
County Commissioner Mackay stated
TO the News" today that II was one
OF the worst accidents that had ever
come under his observation, II in fact
It was not the worst in the history OF
the Church. Discussing the question
OF probable cause. he said that II
seemed almost Impossible 10 proper
" locate It. The young men In charge
OF the lighting plant were Lambert and
Willard Bawden. One of them was
Just proceeding TO inspect the little
plant when the explosion occurred. Mr..
Maokay said that so far as he was
concerned he could not see where the
responsibility could be fastened at this
time. The same plant had furnished
adequate light for several years, and
had given satisfaction, without any
Indications OF being dangerous.
A DANGEROUS GAS.
In this Connection It may be stated