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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-21
'MOONL|GHT|N|C WAS
A RISKY BUSINESS
Desperate Chances Taken
Shooting Oil Weels
HAD NARROW ESCAPES
Methods Used by Operators to Avoid
Paying Exhorbitant Prices of Man
Who Held Patent on Method
of Shooting Wells
HAD NARROW ESCAPES


same time romantic phases of the early
oil business was known as moonlight
ing In the beginning of the oil excite
ment a certain man held the patent on
the method of shooting the wells. Having
monopoly of the trade he could and did
charge whatever price he saw fit, says
the Pittsburg Dispatch.
II was but one word that gave him the
upper hand of the operators-his patent
called for fluid tanpng. The operators
tried many experiments with dry tamping,
but the results were most unsatisfactory,
the shot exploding upward instead of
down and outward. as was the case when
fluid tamping was used. 4.,.s. g.
As a result of this condition of affairs
there sprang into existence number of
bold spirits who began the manufacture
of nitrogfycerine, the explosive used, and
shooting the wells for much less money
than the patent holder charged They
We're forced to use the greatest secrecy
in their work, for the patentee had men
employed for the express purpose of spy
ing on all the wells drilled A stiff fine
for the first offense and a prison term
flicted on The man unlucky enough to get
caught. These outlaw. shooters had their
plants for making the glycerne located
In some out of the way spot, and when
their services were required did their
shooting by moonlight-hence the name
| moonlighter."
A Useful Trick
Sometimes the operator wished to have
an extra large shot put into his well, and,
rebelling at the price charged, would have
moonlighter put in a shot without ex-
plodng it. When the regular shooter
came next day he unsuspectingly lowered
second shot on top of the first and both
were exploded together. The operator
saved neat little sum without running
too much risk of getting into trouble, for
the trick WAS rarely found out.
Many and varied We're the adventures
that befell these moonlighters. | recall
one humorous, Enough rather expensive
incident that may indirectly laid to a
moonlighter A driller coming out from
town to the well one day saw a can half
ridden in fence corner, and stopped to
investigate Taking off the lid he saw
what he supposed was lard oil. Well
pleased with his find he took 1t along with
him. He showed his treasure to his mates
at the well and then used some of 1t to
iupi thc enSiic. fOr some reason
the men were called from the vicinity of
the derrick. They had gotten but a short
distance when there was an explosion that
fitted the costly engine for the scrap heap.
A close inspection of the supposed lard
oil revealed the startling fact that it was
nitroglycerin. 1t was a frightened lot of
men who gingery returned the can TO the
fence corner from which the driler had
taken it.
1t proved to be the property of a moon
lighter. who had left it there intending
q return FOR IL that riclt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-21
FIELDS MINSTRELS
TO BE AT JEFFERSON
Well Known Organization Booked
for Two Days, October
3 and

For the past 2S years AL G. Field and
his minstrels have been coming to Bir-
mingham. AL q. Field stands for clean
amrsements. He gives the public an en-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-21
Many Fatal Accidents

IN SO dangerous an occupation as moon
lighting many fatal accidents were to be
expected / recall very distinctly two
that occurred within a short time of each
other.
In the first, the moonlighter, a big,
blonde Swede. had come straight FROM his
wedding to the well. The liquor he had
been drinking in celebration of his mar
riage had ruffled his usually placid tenn
per. He had filled the shell with the
glycerin and was endeavoring to slip the
cap into place; his hands were a trifle un-
steady and he fumbled it several min
utes. Finally, losing his temper, he
roughly jerked the cap into place and
struck the percussion cap heavy blow
with his fist.
There was crash that shook the very
earth; the derrick and everything in 1t
was blown to flinders. The men who had
been watching the operation were Instant
ly killed.
Sometime later another terrible acci-
dent happened. The moonlighter was a
young fellow and noted for his careful
work. The we'll he was to shoot had made
| fine showing In the sand, and the owner
confidently expected gusher. The shot
was started down, and everything seemed
to be going all right. There were several
men In the derrick. and tool dresser
stood waiting for the shot to reach the
poltoil VI tHe WE'LL Wnen the piece OF iron
he held In his hand, which was called the
go-devil, would be sent down to set it off.
The, moonlighter let the rope, which was
stretched taut by the weight of the heavy
shot, run through his hands, Suddenly
the rope slackened; he knew only too well
what that meant-the gas in the we'll was
forcing the shot back out.
1T is coming out! For Gods sake help
me catch it," he yelled to the tool dresser.
With Shrek the tool dresser fled, and
the others, knowing their terrible danger,
followed him. The shooter, prompted by
the mad hope Of catching the shell as it
came out, and thus averting the disaster,
stuck to his post
There came a deafening explosion that
reduced the derrick to mass of 6indling
wood, the boiler and engine were twisted
wrecks; strewn upon the ground We're the
mut1iated remains of what had been, so
short a time before, strong men. The
moonlighter, who had tried with such des-
perate courage to save them, had been
completely annihilated.
N1troglycerin Is, when handled in broad
daylight and under most favorable condi-
tlons, dangerous article. How greatly
the danger was increased by handling 1t
as the moonlighters were compelled to.
may easily be understood. 1t was with
out doubt most hazardous occupation,
put the excitement connected with 1t, to
say nothing of the large amount of money
received for their services, proved irre-
sistible to the reckless and daring fellows
VINO became moonlighters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-21

concerts Will be as enjoyable as hereto
fore. The company VIII appear at the
Jefferson Friday and Saturday. October
3-4, with a matinee Saturday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-21
Canstic

From the New York American.
ExHaro--Ah. my boy, when 1 played
Hamlet the audience took 10 minutes to
leave the house.
Vicious ex-Comedian (coldly)-was he
lame?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-21
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-21
His LONG Su,t

From the 81. Louis Republic,
'self-made man. Isn't he7''
"Uh-huh."
ment." - ~
Il = ~ atfrArtfve rnanRer In which. he has
Writte1 his eufcbiography.v
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-29
JUDGE ]. T. LAWLESS
FINED FOR ASSAULT

NORFOLK. Aug. 2s.-~For assault
ing Editor G. Il. Kelley, of the Nor
folk News, a semi weekly, Judge jos
eph T. Lawless was fined SIS and costs
by Police Justice Barron today. The
fine was paid. Mr.. Kelley said he
was satisfied.
The police court was crowded 10
It's capacity when the case was called
before Justice j. S. Barron at noon.
The trouble between the editor and
the Judge was the outcome of arti-
cles in the Norfolk News in which the
name of Judge Lawless was used.
Judge L-awless quickly paid the fine
and left the courtroom.
Among those in the courtroom were
men who are considered members Of
the alleged ring rule" in Norfolk
county. Judge Lawless recently dis
missed charges against A. j. Baciius.
chief of police of Norfolk county, who
was accused Of falling to maintain law
and order at Ocean View, and that
case is supposed to have caused Ed
tor Kelley to make an editorial at
tack on the Judge 1t was alleged
that the ring rule" dictated the po-
lice protection at Ocean View
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-29
SARATOGA RESULTS

First Race: 1-2 Furlongs-yiolet
Ray. 100 ct. McTaggarD, won; Delft,
104 CT. McTaggart), second; Anytime
1O9 (Byrne), third. Time, l;oS Id.
Vega, Aunt Mamie, Susan b. Hor-
tense, Hillstreams, Charmeuse and
Milky Way also ran.
Second Race: Steeplechase, About
Two Miles--Post Boy, 1872 fAllen)
won; Bello, las (Kermath), second;
Enniskillen, 159 (Bowser} third.
Time. 4:24 Rock Abbey and Roland
Pardee also ran.
Third Race: Selling, One Mile-Ella
Bryson. los (J. McTaggarD, won:
Donald Macdonald los tMartin),
second; Colonel Cook. 1o7 fButweli)
third. Time. 1888 as. Blackford
Ringing, Flamma and Joe D!ebold
Fourth Race: Six Furlongs--
Isirose. 103 tMcCabel. won~ Star
Jasmine, los (Martin), second; Leo
chares, la tButwelD, third. Time
1:12 4-5. knights Differ. Sos!us,
Hawthorne. Spring Board. Hester
Prime and Belamour also ran.
Fifth Race: One Mile--Dr. Duen-
ner. III tButwelD. won; Lad OF
LanEden. los tMcCabe), second. Stem
tor. III IT. NcTaggart), third. Tine
1:40 3-5 Inferno Queen and Isabold
also ran.
Sixth Race: Six Furlongs-Forum,
109 tBoreD. won; Armament. los
tRutwelD, second; Miss Cavanaught,
100 (CampbelD, third. Time. f:15 "a,
Scrapper Water Lad High Priest.
Amusement. Cliiield Disparity and
Stars and Stripes also ran.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-29
City Officials
Watch Newsboys
Hold F ield Meet
MAYOR AND CHIEF OF POLICE
;
SEE PERCY SMITH ROMP AWAY
WITH ATHLETICS HONORS.
BY RAYMOND ONION.

From their office windows in the
City hall, Mayor George Ainslie and
Chief of Police Louis Werner yes
terday watched the field day events
participated in by the boys who have
been PLAYING baseball on the old Ford
hotel lot, Eleventh and Broad streets,
for the last three months. The In
terest in the ball games played by
the boys became so great that the
boys decided to hold a field day to
decide who was the best man" on
the field. Under the direction of Di-
rector Miles plans were completed and
the meet held. A much larger num-
Der Of boys were on the field than on
regular ball game days. Large
crowds Of persons who were on the
City hall steps. in the Capitol Square
and on the edge Of the field were en-
tertained by the athletic events which
lasted almost two hours. The boys
took to the thing like a duck to water
and in Every event many of them
were entered.
Percy Smith won first honors by
piling up a total Of eighteen points.
He was first in every event except the
first base and circuit run. In the
long throw event he lofted the ball
for 207 feet.
Arthur Carol succeeded in cop
ping second honors by plilng up Tour
teen points. Carol made run to the
| first bag In As seconds.
Isadore Siegel took third honors
! winning the forty-yard dash.
Following are the scores;
! Long Throw--Smith. first. 50 yards,
Siegei, second. 60 yards: Rice. third
| SIS yards.
| Circuit Run-Siegel. first, 5 is
seconds, Raker. second, Is seconds;
Warren. third, 16 is seconds
| First Base Run--A Carol, first
/ 4 1-5 seconds: Mayor. second, 2-5
seconds; prewer. third, 3-5 sec
onds.
| First to Second Run--Baker. first
/ 3 lis seconds: Disse, second, 5 As
seconds; Warner. third. a seconds.
Forty-Yard Dash-Siegel. first;
Smith, second: Capland, third.
Fighty-Yard Dash-Smith, first;
Carol, second; Baker, third.
100-Yard Dash--Smith, first; Cap
land, second: Disse, third.
/ Scorer: Mr.. Stern, starter, Miles
! Timekeeper. Shannon. Committee
w. Carol. Raymond Dombrower
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-29
ASHLAND

ASHLAND, VA, Aug. 2S.-An-
nouncements have been received here
of the marriage of Professor Fl. +.
Howe. to Miss Eva Bell Rich. OF
Hobart, New York, which took place
on August 21st. Professor Howe fills
the chair of physics at Randolph Ma
con and he and his bride will return
to Ashland for the college opening on
September 18th.
Mrs. S. a. hurry, of Jackson. Miss,
is the guest of her daughter, Mrs.
J. C. Blasingame.
George Rice and Webb Midyette
left Tuesday to spend week with
Randolph Turner near Smithfield.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. f. w, Meyberg
weeks stay with relatives in Gooch-
land county.
Mrs. william Baker, of Bramwell.
w. Va, is the guest of her sister,
Mrs. Leslie Ellis.
Sydnor Newman has returned to his
home in Farmville, after visit to
his uncle, f. w. Newman.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Addison are at
Old Point for a few days.
Miss Mary Fitzhugh Pierce is the
guest of her aunt, Mrs. +. T. Rucker.
in South Richmond
Miss Byrd Sydnor Is visiting rela-
tives in Powhatan county.
Mrs. George BAH Hutchings. OF
Richmond, is the guest of her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. c. C. Bridges.
Miss Peachy Fleet Is visiting friends
in Abingdon.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. T. Trevillian and
little son, who have been spending
month with T.. b, Trevillian. have
returned to their home In Richmond
Miss Anne pos-<ell has returned
from Roanoke and joined her parents
Mr.. and Mrs. Bernard boswell. at the
Henry Clay inn. Mr.. boswell has
rented the home of Mr.. Clarence
Wright, on Railroad avenue, and will
move on September Let.
The condition of Mrs. NJ. J. Tyler
Of Richmond, who Is very i'll in the
home Of Mrs ]. III. Harris. Is slightly
improved.
Misses Mary Todd, Of Richmond
and Nellie Mcclure, of Bon Air. were
the guests today of Miss Carrie Van
diver.
Mr.. and Mrs T. S. Wilbur. and Miss
Wilbur have returned to Charleston
s. c., after visit to Mrs. c. w. Hun
ter.
Misses Mia Blincou and Reed and
William Blincou will return this week
from Lynchburg, where they spent the
Miss Jennie Cullen, of Richmond, is
Scout Master c. A. Campbell left
today for Woodstock. for little
visit.
DR.. E. w. Bowen has returned from
Europe. where he spent his vacation.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-29
Occult Mysteries and
Hindoo Philosphy

Consult "Omar Marretter (French-
Indian Prophct). Clairvoyant. Palm
list and Trance Medium. He stands
alone in his magnificent power of
reading the lives OF human kind.
Educated in occult mysteries and
Hindoo philosophy, his wonderful
method has convinced tho most
skeptical Know thyself.
How much bettcr to look ahead
and prepare than to look back and
regret II doubt assails you and
YOU know not which way to turn
IL all seems dark and the cares of
life too great to bear. consult
Omar Marietta" a master life ad-
wiser, endowed with marvellous
psychological powers OF nature---a
gift from the great Manitou.
He gives reliable advice on busi-
ness. speculntions. Investments. law
suitA evil influences. family trou-
bleA love affairs. marriage, d.
vorco-in fact. he penetrates the
height. depth and breadth OF all
affairs of tho lives OF men and wo-
men.
His work speaks for itself. After
thorough and conscientious life
reading. he will send you home
visor and happier than you ever
wero before.
All business sacred and confiden-
ttal Private Parlors at No. 100
NORTH SIXTH STREET. Hours,
~ NJ to 3 p. NJ.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-29
NEW YORK PRODUCE.

NEW YORK. Aug. 2S.--Butter-Re-
ceipts today. $3.50 packages. Market
shade firmer and fractionally higher
on the top grades of creamery Cream
cry extras, 29h G29Ac.; state dairy,
finest. 2s02SAc.
Cheese--Receipts, 1902 boxes. The
highest grades of whole mild cheese
are firmer and &c. higher. state whole
milk specials. Is u a Nc; State skins,
specials, Tx Ui2Ac. Milk-Class b,
ISL; class c, III.
Eggs--Receipts. 1888 cases. Mar
ket quiet at unchanged prices. Fresh
gathered extras 2sn3oc.; State, Penn
sylvania and nearby hennery, whites,
rs q 36c.: ditto, browns, 3od 34c.. West
ern gathered. whites. % q 29c.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-29
THE CONFESSION"
AT THE BIJOU

THE Confession" which played six
months at the Broadway Bijou thea
ter, New York city, and playing two
successful seasons en- tour. will be
presented at the Bijou theater all next
week. starting Monday matinee, Labor
Day, has proven to be one OF the most
successful plays on the stage in tho
pats ten years, an done that will ap-
peal to the most cosmopolitan theater-
goer.
The story told Is a remarkable one
md the plot is we'll developed and
finds a strong conclusion. Much In
forest should be attached to the fact
that this is the first performance OF
this great play which claims great
dramatic powers. heart interest a
lesson and a purpose. coupled with the
announcement of IA distinguished cast
of exceptional ability.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-29
Here Getting Court Records.

Roland Bolgiano, special agent Of
the United States Fidelity and Guar
anty company, is here from Balti-
more getting court records Mr.. Boil
giano was at the office OF Major
Saville. clerk Of the Chancery court.
yesterday. He Is a former seed mer-
chant who has for the last few
months been assisting Thomas Fl.
Bolts, a former Virgtnian. who is
in the Baltimore ONCE ana who Is In
in health. Mr. Bolgiano will go to
Seattle TO take charge of his com
panys work there after he finishes
the Virginia courts.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-29
CHICAGO CATTLE.

CHICAGO, Aug. 2S Hogs--Receipts
49, 600. Market steaGy, lower. Mixed
and butchers. 1850 81 20; good heavy.
81. s5 IL $3.50: rough heavy sT35ms7.65;
light, 1885 dse2o; pigs s4.0oas 1915.
Cattle--Receipts, 5000. Market
steady, strong. Reeves. s690GS925;
cows and heifers sass a SIS so: stock =
ers and feeders. s5.50d$7.e0t Texans
s6.75 s7.70 calves, $e.00d$l225.
Sheep--Receipts, IS 600. Market
steady. higher Native, s3.70qs5.G 90;
Western. s$15@s5.00: lambs, 1886 a.
1915: Western. s6.60@Ssfo
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-29
Won't Sign Anthony

Steve Griffin still persists that the
club Is making every effort to land
additional and better hurlers. but up
to date has been unsuccessful. Jack
Anthony's loyalty to all things. Rich
mond did not prove to be as great as
was expected and the figure which
he asked IF the local managcment for
his serr c.s during the remainder of
the season was almost unheard- of In
this league Unless a big drop Is
noted in the figures named Jacks loyal
efforts to boost tho Colts ahead VIII
not be taken advantage of.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-29
William I'll. MoshY.

I4YNCHBURG VA, August 2s,
William II, Mosby. postmaster at b
ford City, died at his home early Il
morning. aged sixty-two years. He "
n Confederate veteran and brother
Colonel John S. Mosby. and is 4,
vived by his widow and the folfowt
sons and daughters: Mrs. Edward
Burks, Mrs. John w. Hurt and Hal
Mosby. of Bedford City: Alfred Mos
of Chicago and Robert +. Mostly,
Roanoke.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-29

ket were not greatly changed except
that a large amount Of five months
money was put out at the lower rates
established this week. A shipment of
$1,000. 900 TO Montreal was made
during the day, and the local banks
again lost heavily In their transac-
lions with the subtreasury due to
the continued shipment of cash To
the South and West for crop moving
purpOses
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-29
c. & O. Sued For $4,000.

c. r. Baghy. administrator of the
estate of Archie Gooch, who was a
track walker Of the company. who
was killed by a train of the Ches-
apeake and Ohio railway September
9Th, 1911. has instituted suit against
the Chesapeake and Ohio for 81 5000.
1t is alleged that the railway com
pany operated trains at times outside
those of the regular schedule and on
tracks not supposed to be used and
thus negligently put the life of Gooch
In danger.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-29
Cricket Team Sails.

LONDON. Aug. 27.--The Incognito
Cricket club team left for New York
today aboard the White Star liner
Oceanic. The team will play the
Philadelphia gentlemen at Haverford
on September 9Th. and the New York
team at Staten Island on September
9th. after which they will play the
IFhiladeiphians again and leave for
Toronto.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-29

M. Forrest GiIlIam.

a large number OF friends and rel
tives of w. Forrest Gillian. thirI
nine years old, cousin nf Carroll I'd
lor. of 240S Grove avenue, this 81
attended his funeral services. viii
were conducted in Oiivet church, nd
Providence Forge. Tuesday afternoj
Mr.. Gillian leaves a widow, who N
Miss Annie Richardson. and one 81
Blair Gillian. who is about nine Xe}
old.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-29
Mr. Marietta RafkIns.

The funeral Of Mrs. Marietta I'd
2atkins, wife Of Thomas Is. Batki
this city. will be held this afternd
from the residence of Mr.. b. M. B
kins the hereaved husbands faith
100 East Main street. Interment y
be made in Riverview cemetery.
Mrs. Batkins had been Ill seve
months and died In the home OF
parents in Charlottesville Wednesd,
The body reached Richmond vest,
day at O'Clock
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-29
PETERSBURG PEANUT MARKET.

Petersburg, Va, Aug. 28, 1913.
tReported by Rodgers McCaoe IL Coz
SPANISH
Farmers Spanish. s1.s5 per bushcL
No. Sheiled Spanish. l0c per Id.
No. Q Shelled Spanish. Nc per Id.
VIRGINIAS--
Farmers stock. Jumbo &c per ID.
Fancy hand picked. 3 Nc to 4c per ib.
Extra prime 3hc to 3%c per lb,
Smelling stock, Sc per III.
Machine picked. 3Ac to 5hc per lib.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-29
COUNTRY CURED BACON.

MARKET CONDITIONS
Puoltry-Chickens selling promptly
on arrival: all other poultry fairly ac-
tive
Live Stock-All live stock In de-
mand Country cured meat well smok-
ed and trimmed in demand.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-29
Marriage License.

A marriage license was issued yes
terday to Percy Il. billiard and Mollie
Dunn, both Of Richmond.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-29
TOBACCO MARKET.

Richmond. Va, Aug. rs. 1918.
HID. AND LOOSE FIRED.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-29
Il dF. bIu. asRHI
Va Ry. and Power Co.
RICHMOND rrtopuCE MxrKEr.~

Reported by Woodhn & Scott
Commission MerchantaD
Richmond, Va, Aug IS, 1919
LIVE POULTRY
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-29
The Weather
FINANCIAL.

Virginia and North Carolina; c.
orally fair Friday and Saturday: mt
crate southwest winds.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-29
RICHMOND GRAIN MARKET.

WhbfeHhIt WubtHfsOhs on 'tuHuke'
Richmond. Va, Aug. %, 1918.
WHEAT-Car lots
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-29
RICHMOND STOCK MARKET.

Richmond, Va, Aug 2s. 1919
tReported by Caskie G. Burch & Co,
1915 East Main street, Richmond, va)
STATE SECURITIES.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-29
RICHMOND HAY MARKET.

Richmond, Va, Aug. 2s, 1918.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1913-12-05
FIREMEN INJURED BY EXPLO.
SlONS IN BURNING BUILDING
(By Associated Press.)

Grand Rapids, Mich, Nov. pa
dozen firemen and about score of
spectators were injured early today
when a quantity of dynamite, gaso-
line and gun powder exploded in a
burning building. Until the ruins
have cooled off it will not be possible
to learn whether or not there was any
loss of life.
More than forty persons, who were
living in the second story of the build
ingJ barely escaped with their lives.
The explosion tore the structure in
to bits.
In the wild rush for safety, women
and children were trampled upon,
while others tainted, and were car
ried out by the firemen.