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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-09-19
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Packard, Miss C, residence
Peck, WI
Pollard, F il
Ponnett, Constant, florist
Ponnet, c, florist, West End
Perry, Thomas
Petty, Geo w. residence
Portner Brewing Co, Pobt
rortner, Robt, treasurer's Office
Portner, Robt, secretary's Office
Postal Telegraph Cable Company
Price, Mark, residence
Petit. J NJ
Postofice
Police Headquarters
Price, Oyerton w
Price, Geo f & Co, Market
Preston. I residence
Psrson, ( 81 (st AssphJ
Quinn, Edward
Reeves, Mrs
Ramsay, g VIM
Rsmey, G II
Robertson, Mrs II F, residence
Reiter, Curtiss & Hill, contractors
Rice, J Harry, residence
Risheill, NJ L, saw mill
Rittenour, DIR A A
Reardon, VIM N
Robertson, II +
Roberts, Walter
Robinson, G H q Sons
Rogers, Joseph F
Ruben q Sons NJ
Ramniel, A & Sons
Reardon, w m, residence
Rueker, Geo II (St Elmo)
Robinson. Thos w
Schliohting, Henry, residence
Schiller, NJ
Schwarzman, Geo d, residence
smoot " A II, residence
Smith, Mrs. Francis :.
Smoot, C c 4 Sons
Smoot, w A & Co
smoot, w A & Co, Office Kong xtlesf
st. Mary's Academy
Smith, G II Hampton
Smoot, J r & c.
Smith, DIR w NJ, Office
Smith, DR. w NJ, residence
Snioot, Mrs Susan, residence
Suioot, j C. residence
Southern Bell 7 ct Co, operator
Southern Southern E sallwsyo c. fSEa5 yard
Southern Express Co
So Rwy, Eng Office
Standard Oil Company -.
Stump, Rev P
Stevens, MoseS
Stuart, Douglass, Office
Summers, c j w, residence
Shuman. l.
Smoot, w B, residence
Schafer, C A d Co. florist
Smith, F L
Strauss, H. residence
Swan Bros
Sn0wden, DIR Arthur
Southern Bell T & Tea,
smoot, w A & Co. King 81, Ones
Taylor, E B x
Stabler, Laurence
Thomson, Alfred, residence
Timberman, c T c, residence
The Old Dominion Glass Co
Telephone Exchange chief operator
theological Seminary
Virginia Glass Works
Yarnsy, Walter u
Virginia Safe Deposit Trust Company
W., A d Mt Vernon Ry Co
w, A & Mt v Ry Co, Payne street
Watkins, JB
Wattles, RI
Wattles, CIV
Warfeld, jr. E
Washington Southern Rail way
Wash 'n-Sou Ry. Engineer
Wsrfeld, sr Edgar
West, Geo
Washington Steamboat. Co
Wheatley, B, residence
We'll Bros
Western Union Telegraph Company
White, Wythe
Wheatley, b
Wildt, II
wilkins, Captain Jno T
Wingfeld, s I, residencea
Wolford, Lorenzo, residence
Wise, Mrs Peter
Woolls, WP
Yates, CIR
Zimmerman, r, residence
Zimmerman, K, oaice
Zimmerman. Chas
c c Leachman
Bailey's Cross Roads
CentreviIle, Va, B B Utterbach
Fairfax, w T Oliver
Falls Church, Va NJ E Church
Le9ato. Va, Sisson, RE
Va, Shannon'sdru store
Wellington, c c Leachman
Va, G II Hulfsh
Wayerly, Va, Z H Janney
Maple Grove, Va, DR. Chas II Jsnney
For rates apply to Central Office
PAY STATIONS
Central Office
Fleischmann Hotel
Market House
Doniphan, AS
RammelPs Hotel
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FINANCIAL

To lay aside few dollars Of your earnings
every week and deposit them in our Savings
Department, where they will earn interest,
and on which you can draw in time Of need.
Money at home is not safe and when 1t is
not earning interest you are losing money.
You can open an account in our Savings
Department with ONE DOLLAR and up, on
which we pay PER CENT interest aud
compound same into the principal twice a
year. You can readily see under these con:
ditions how quickly small deposit VIII
amount 10 a considerable sum. In naming
executors for your estate you should consider
the many advantages Of securing the services
Of strong and reliable trust com pany such
as ths-we act as Executor, Administrator,
Trustee and in all other iidrciary capacities.
When in need of bond you should call ON
us-remember man is under obligation TO
his family to not sign bonds. Corporate surety
is what you want when in need OF bond,
we execute Fidelity, Contract, Official and
Judicial Bonds. We solicit the accounts OF
Banks, Corporations, Firms and individuals.
Loan money at market rate Of interest. Con-
suit with us our advice may be worth some
thing 10 Won
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Entire WHEAT FLOUR and GRAHAM
FLOUR just received by
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w. A. JOHNSON & CO.,
JOHN AHERN 4 CO.,

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GROCERs
And Dealers in
PURE WINES AND LIQUORS.
Country Produce received daily. Our stock
of Plain and Fancy Groceries embraces every
thing to be had In this line.
We hold largely in United States bonded
warehouse and carry in stock various brands
of the best
PURE RYE AND MALT WHISTLES
made. Have also in store superior grades of
Foreign and American
WINES, ALES, BROWN STOUT, &c.
1e-Satisfaction Guaranteed az to Price and
Quality. -
Corner Prince and Commerce Streets.
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PURE OLIVE OIL in quart cans and
bottles; also by measure IN quantities 70 sgiI
For sale by J. Z. AlLbOhr.
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Choice Large MACKERALf for sale ct 2oc
each By - " hiLbohS.
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New Fall
Goods.
New Fall Goods.

New Fall Dress Goods,
Yard 1871, 19c, 25c, 2ac, soc, SOC. 76c, s.Oo'
$i.26, $3.50 and $500.
New Dress Trimmings,
Yard SC. &c, Zoe, l21c. l5c, 20e. 25c, 35c. 3sr,
SOC, Csc and Toe.
New Outing Flannels,
Yard sc, Sc, l0c and f2ic.
New Flannelettes.
Yard lOc, l21c and l6c.
New Dress Ginghams,
Yard lOc and i21c.
New Fall Percsles.
Yard. Zoe aud lac,
New Fall Cslicoes,
Yard &c and &c.
New Canton Flannels.
Yard &c, &c. Sc. Zoe. 12ie and l5c.
New Red Flannel,
Yard lSc, 25c, 39c, zoe and Coo.
New White Flannels.
Yard zoe, 25c. SOC, 35c and SOC.
New Dress Innings.
Yard l0c, l2ic, l5e, zoe. 25c and S5c.
New Flannelette Wrappers.
Each $l.OO and 81 so.
Ladies' New Fall-weight Underwear,
Each 25c and 50c,
New Ruchlng,
Yard Csc.
New Belts,
Each 15c and 25c.
Ladies' New Ribbed Underwear,
Zoe and SOC.
Ladies' New Muslin Gowns,
Each SOC. Zoe and $l.0O.
New Corset Covers,
Each 25c, SOC and 75c.
Ladies' New Muslin Pants.
Each 25c, Soc, 75c and $l.O0.
Ladies' New Black Ssteen Underskirts,
Each LOO, $l.50. $l.75 and 81 co.
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GROCERIES,.
William II. Peck,

w hhhbSSuBb - - WHY
GROCERIES. AND DEALER IN FRESH
AND SALT MEATS AND PRO.
VISIONS. WOOD. COAL.
AND ICE.
Country produce received daily.
Also handle Grain and Mill Feed,
Lime, Salt, Nails. Gasoline and Oil.
Orders called for and delivered.
S. e. Cor. Queen and Payne SITS.
w. A. JOHNSON & CO.,
WHOLESALE GROCERS.
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS
And Dealers in
ALL KINDS OF LIQUORS,
Have on hand Gipson's Xxx, xxx, xxx.
and Pure Old Rye, Old Cabinet and Mono
gram Whistles also Baker'sand Thompson's
Pure Rye Whistles, to which they invite the
attention OF the trade.
Orders from the country for merchandise
shall receive prompt attention.
Consignments Of Flour, Grain and Country
Produce solicited, for which they guarantee
he highest market prices and prompt returns
N. corner Cameron and Royal Streets.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1906-01-26

Western colleges have taken the
Initiative III changing football rules
that will have . decided eject on
the game 10 the future. One OF the
rules Will require the football play
Isefs to have al many studies during
the football season as at any other
stime OF the year. Graduate stu
dents will not be allowed to play on
the team, thus making it strictly an.
undergraduate affair. Athletic as
SsO-Iati0ns will have nothing to do
With securing the coach, that duty
being left wholly with the trustees
OfSthe college, andthere will be no
football training until the opening
day OF the college. The coach will,
besa member of tue faculty, and his
time will be divided between coach
ling and teaching, SO that a purely.
professional coach will be done away
With. All these changes and others
not mentioned will make the game
much simpler and there will be less
OfAthe brutality In it.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1906-01-26

%&1EUt
Yankton ofiicials are going to put
on the lid In that town. The states
attorney and sheriff have combined.
10 put q stopSt0 the violation OF the
liquor laws and will shut on the
gambling. These two oflcials nave
issued warning to the proprielors
~ saloons and gambling ilousessthat
FonSFeb. the lid goes down to res
nain closes IS long as they remain.
u ONCE and that they mean bust.
ness from the start. Saloons in:
8Y4nktOn have been running as long
q was necessary at night and even.
lliled TO close up on Sunday. Screens
covered the ~wfnduWssand tables and
musical instruments were permitted
Sin 1.-The rooms. One or two firms bad
alnOnopoly Of the gambling business
4 and Others would be pulled who en-
NxGlaRedi IN III. Hereafter there will
.kssa shaking upSand things will be
on more decent basis. Doubt
Atileresw will bea vigorous protest
stol1iis q PARTIES who are 70 be sub
rSETfGfEeN
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1906-01-26
Il TWO NEPHEW5.
A Fable That Points n Moral With q
Large Grain OF Truth.

FErNM f-a
There was once u Rich and Stingy
old Bachelor who had Two Nephews.
And one being a Hypocrite. said in his
Heart: "All men are Mortal, and this
One must Die some time, although I'M
fortunately his Doctor understands his
Case. So l will Pretend to Love ny
Uncle and Bear with him and Tend
him with Great Care and Tender As
siduity." But the Other Nephew, who
was blunt and Honest in his Feelings.
said to All Whom it Did not Concern:
''Why should I pretend to Care for My
Uncle when / Don't and Play the Hypo-
critic? He cannot but Respect my In
Dependence the More then than IL !
fAwned upon him"
One day the Uncle died when It Sud
denly occurred to him that he was
Spending too much Breath. To the
Nephew who Was a Hypocrtte he left
his Fortune. and t. the One VINO Did
not Conceal his Real feeling he Left his
Regards.
Moral.-Most people like to he Flat
t<rea, because Human Nature is Built
that Way, and the People who give
Real Money to Folks who say Right
out what they Think about them are
only to be Found in Highly Moral Story
B0oks.-Baltimore American.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1906-01-26
jucated to this reform. but the
|otndals are taking the right step and
they will be backed up by the better
! element OF Yankton.
Women Iisten to smoot.

Washington Post: Senator Reed
Smoot made his first speech in the
senate Yesterday. 1t was briet, oc-
cupying about five minutes. IL was
an argument in favor Of a bill TO ex-
tend the limit of time for homestead
entry within the limits Of the Vim
tab Indian reservation from Febru-
AIRY 10 to May Is. Close attention
was given to Mr.. Smoot. The female
occupants Of the galleries were es-
pecially on the aui vive. Necks were
craned and whisperings exchanged,
indicating the popular curiosity Ct
the man whom more than LOCO, OO0
women want to exclude from the
senate. Senator Smoot developed a
clear, resontae voice that was heard
in every part of the chamber. AT
the conclusion OF his speech the bill
was passed by a unanimous vote.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1906-01-26
Dangerous Spirit Of characterization.

Dangerous Spirit of INSTRUMENTATION.
Baltimore American: Hostility to
the government and disregard of the
obligations Of an oath are serious
charges to make against the midship.
men at Annapolis-been mor SER
ious than the hazing accusations.
II there is any such dangerous spirit
of practical characterization at the
academy a condition c%onfronts the
authorities to be drastically dealt
with. 1t should also warn congress-
man and Others not to interfere With
a badly needed discipline by ill-ad-
vised efforts a protection and defense.
which simply encourage the young
men in their vattitude of defiance
attitude highly detrimental,
to say at least, to the national ser
vice.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1906-01-26
oFFlcIAL COUNTY PAPER
SOUTH DAKOTA RETAILERS

The Republican in behalf Of the
citizens Of Mitchell desires to extend
ANGST cordial welcome to the busi-
neGs men OF South Dakota who are
- assemble in Mitchell this week.
It Is the first time since the organd-
1ation Of the association that 1t has
h0norei this city With its presence.
Atsvarious times doubtless many of
the men have been In Mitchell on
different occasions and they have had
anzopportunity to learn something Of
\ tho city and its citizens. Mitchell
people extend q most sincere well
come Individually and collectively
% these gentlemen, and we trust that
something will come from your delib-
erations that will bring relief in the
matter OF catalogue houses, the par
cells post, etc. These subjects will
be handled during the convention of
the merchants and the hight that is
now on IN South Dakota against
catalogue houses and other evils that
are making inroads on the trade Of
the retail merchants will receive a
greater impetus BY a discussion and
the presentation Of remedies that.
aMillShaye aztendency to do away with.
them IN time.
he retail merchant who has been
in business In this state for the past
fifteen OF. twenty years is entitled to
much confederation for what he has
dOnastoward settling up the county.
The retailer was the one who has
carried manya man over a bad year
~ crops, when the department store
~ the east would have exacted cash
1Or bis purchases. The retailer IL
ontlt3ed 70 the same trade today in
ssStead Of sending away for goods. he
stGFtl1osman 70 whom Is irst presented
- subscription paper for the
ehnrch,Sor for amy local enterprise,
op4aI Fourth Of July celebration, 4
AoBse racs meeting / 4 baseball
aane 1t isn't the department store
- that helps out 10 the local COM
nnnlty IL making donations that
k1aeps things moving along, and at
ohlcsame time the retailer Is forced
~ mt up with q competition that
should not have the irst iota OF
lstanding IL acommunity. We hope
50 day will come thai buyers of
catalogue houses will realize just
WhatsInjuIy they are doing to a COM
m0nity when they send away their
money neyersto come back.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1906-01-26

Brown, Woonsocket, Hon. o. Y.
Branson. Mitchell, Hon. A.. L.
VanOsdel, Mission Hill.
Z :30-"How to Fed a Show Herd"
Albert Hill, Alexandria, S. ID.
Discussion.
S:ao-"Ideals in Rural Life.n II.
A. Rodee, F%oresthurg, S. d.
Wednesday, January 81.
1000 a. inflow to Breed and
Feed a hog for Best Results as a
Breeder s. a. Braa, Artesian.
Discussion.
100 y. m.-Sale of Sheep ana Hogs
in heated sale avilion.
1880 p. carbohydrates Should
Exhibit at the State Fair," Geo.
D. McFathron, Huron.
8:3O-.How.to Best Improve Horse
Breeding in South Dakota, s.. E.
Chamberlain. Howard.
Discussion.
9:s0-HT6e Live Stock Industry on
anu 49, 1uuucuCc Oil Gu6 EUCure OF
South Dakota "Hon. o. L. Branson,
Mitchell.
Thursday, February 1.
1000 a. m.-'sImpcrtance Of Stand
ard Bred Poultry to the South Da-
kota Farmer j. N. Crow. Mitch
ell.
Discussion.
l:3O p. m.-Sale Of Cattle in Sale
Pavilion.
7;o-"Coarse Feed and Coarse
Feeders" hon. 4. Greeley, Gary
Discussion
g:5o-General { business meeting and
election Of officers.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1906-01-26

certainly according to law in this
state. And really the saloonkeepers
have no good reason to complain. for
they cannot be made to pay damages
unless it is shown that they sell to
men whom they know to be hahitLal
drunkards. In this case 1T appears
that the saloonkeepers knew What
they were doing and warnings and en-
treaties had not moved them to
desist.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1906-01-26
Live while You Are alive.

Enjoy life as it comes to you. Listen
to the bird songs and the voices of the
children. I.inger to watch the sunset
ir the opening of a flower. Take into
FOUR life the goodness. the pleasure and
The brightness of every day, for 1--WE
shall pass this way but once" and then
when you reach the last day that is
given you here you will be content and
ran say, II have lived."-Town and
Country.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1906-01-26
Saloon Keepers Hit Hard.

Chicago Chronicle: A jury in
Judge Tuthill's court has returned
q verdict of ST., 500 in favor of the
five children of John Hedlund against
three saloonkeepers who sold him
the liquors which made him a drunk
en- loafer aud lost him an income Of
q, 500 q year. Whatever may be SAID.
IS an original proposition OF making
liquor sellers pay damages because
their customers drink to excess, it is
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1906-01-26
IRRoeRAM OF sTockMEa.
They win Dedicate Their Stock Pa
wilton on the First Day of
the Big Hestine.

President Erion, OF this city and
Secretary Wilson, Of Brockings, have
been at work for several weeks formu-
|lating the program for the meeting
of the South Dakota Live Stock As
ISOLATION. which will hold it's third
annual meteing in Mitchell Jan. 80,
81, and Feb. l and 2.
What will make the meeting a par
tlcularly important u this year will
be the dedication Of the new stock
Pavilion, which was completed about
one month ago at a cost Of S., 1000,
contributed by the state legislature.
This is the first building OF the kind
ever erected in the United States and
the stockmen have cause fer IL icing
over the liberal manner in whici, the
state legislature provided for their
wants. There is plenty Of room for
the present in tie structure by draw
ing the rules closer for the stock to
be entered for sale. but as the nlood-
ed stock in the increases the building
VIII uNSC w Ut CuldIScO, DIS all LuC
stall room has been engaged for the
coming show.
Governor Samuel Fl. Elrod has ac-
cepted the invitation of the COM
mittee to attend the dedi cation OF the
building and he will deliver an adj
dress. Several members of the lepis-
lature..will also be.present at the died.
ication. which will be held in the
afternoon of Jan. 30.
In the morning and evening papers
will be presented by experienced
stockbreeders in giving practical
ideas of raising cattle. hogs and
sheep. In the afternoons will be held
the sales of blooded stock. and there
will be a fine representation offered
at the sales. The following is the
program that has been outlined for
the convention:
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1906-01-26

Jacob Riis, asclose friend CT Presi-
dentsRooseyelt, declares In an inter-
view that II duty demanded the
Hpresident to continue the fight he is
S|nAktng he will do IL. Nj. Riis said
knew the president did not seek 4
third Term, but that be believes In
sstheapeopie and will fight for them.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1906-01-26
In Blossom

Clara-Fred's mother called on me
shortly after u engagement. She says
he n the flower Of the family. Maude
~ guess that's right. His Uncle John
says he is y blooming idiot--Cbicago
News.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1906-01-26
Tuesday, January so.

1880 D. m.-Dedication Exercises in
New Sale Pavilion. Address: Gov.
IS. 81. Elrod.
Acceptance for Association. Pres.
ident, j. M. Erion
Ten Minute Address by Hon. NJ.
II. LiRhtner, Roscoe, Hon. W. N.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-02-09
CHURCH MERGER SETTLED
ConRregationaiists, United Brethren
and Methodist Protestants
Agree on Union.

DAYTON, o., Feb. SIN the morning
session OF the tri-state council the general
committee was increased by six delegates
from each denomination, smaking conf
mittee of sixty-three.
At the afternoon session of the confer
ence which is seeking the union of the
United Brethren. Congregational and Pro-
testant Methodist denominations the re-
ports of committees We're received and to-
night these We're being put through a
special inquisition. II may he considered
as settled that the union will he effected
and the only hitch late tonight was as to
the name the united denomination shall
bear. Many names were proposed, but the
United Church of America seems to be the
most generally accepted.
The subcommittee i'm its report on vested
interests reported that it saw no in
superable obstacle In these interests to ul-
innate union. The committee on polity
presented an elaborate plan of organization
under which local churches shall be left
free to conduct their business as present
custom provides. that there be annual con-
ferences Of ministers and laymen and a
ma ational conference the last to be made up
OF delegates chosen by the annual confer
erce from a list selected I'm the district
conferences on the basis Of one to every
thereof The national conference is ia
have the power to change the ratio Of rep
resentation at any time.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-02-09
LETTER FROM Mr.. ROOSEVELT
Christian Endeavor society CeIe-
brates Its Twenty-Fifth
Anniversary.

NEW YORK, Feb. s.-The midwinter con-
ference of Christian Endeavorers in this
city was concluded tonight with a mass
meeting in Carnegie hall in celebration of
the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Chris
tian Endeavor society. Letters of con-
graduation from President Roosevelt and
Vice President Fairbanks were read and
a message from Emperor William of Ger
many was received through Baron Speck
Won Sternberg. President Roosevelt wrote
| heartily congratulate the Young Peo-
pies Societies of Christian Endeavor on
the twenty-tifth. anniversary of their
foundation. j wish you all good fortune
in your efforts for the moral and spiritual
well being of our people.
The letter from the German ambassador
was as follows:
The German emperor has requested me
to offer his hearty congra atoms TO the
Young Peoples Societies OF Christian En-
deavor on the twenty-hfth anniversary of
the founding of the organization and to
express his hope that the DEVELOPMENT of
the societies will increase in the coming
years. The emperor appreciates the work
the Christian EndeavoTers are carrying on
In Germany and all over the world.
William Shaw, treasurer of the World s
Christian Endeavor union. said:
Twenty-Five years ago one society. today
1900, 900: then in city. now in every
country in the world; then in one denom-
ination, now in nearly one hundred; then
literature in one language. now in eighty;
then In one church, now in scores OF thou
sands of churches, missions schools hos
anywhere, everywhere that people need TO
know Of the love of Christ.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-02-09
Fair Friday and warmer In Western
Portion. Fair aud warmer satur-
day.
TWENTY-EIGHT MINERS DEAD
Explosion of Pocket of Gas In West
Virginia Mine snuffs out
Many Lives.

CHARLESTON. w. Va. Feb. Sat
least twenty-eight men are supposed to
have met death in a terrible mine eX-
plosion in the Farall mine of the Stewart
Galleries company near Oak Hill. Thirty
nine men were employed In the mine and
only twelve have escaped alive. At mid
night six bodies had been recovered near
the mouth OF the mine and it is certain
that all others In the mine are dead.
The explosion occurred at 1880 o'clock
this afternoon and was caused by pocket
of gas which was struck in a fault in the
mine. The explosion was terrific and 1t Is
thought that many of the miners were
killed outright by IL. The system of fans
was completely wrecked and .all air was
shut off, leaving the men who had not
been killed by the explosion to smother to
death. The mine is shaft mine about
100 feet deep and the unfortunate miners
had little chance of escape.
Most of the entombed men are Hun
garians or negroes who had little expert
ence I'm mining. They were not expecting
the pocket OF gas which is nearly always
discovered in mine faults i'm the Kanawha
region Mine Boss Miles Pratt and his son
are among the victims.