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INN PITTSTNN HORROR-
Little Accomplished Toward Rescuing
Entombed Miners.
THEORIES OF THE ACCIDENT.
Trouble Had Been Threatened For Some
Time, and the Unfortunates Were
Strengthening the Roof \Vhen
the Great Crash Came.
WILKESBARRE, Pa., Jun‘e 30.—-The ex-
citement at the twin shaft of the Newton
3 Coal Mining company in Pittston, where
nearly 100 miners are entombed, either
dead or alive, continues. Besides the wives
and children of the buried men there are
hundreds of persons in the vicinity of the
mine who are not residents of Pittston,
but visitors from Kingston, Scranton and
Wilkesbarre. The grief of the stricken
families is terrible to witness. Many of
the wives and children of the men have
not left the mouth of the shaft since the
terrible accident took place yesterday
morning.
The disaster is one of the worst that has
occurred in the coal region for many years.
It was caused by the working, or crushing
in, of the roof of the mine. The trouble
had been threatening for some time, and
on Saturday evening at about 8 o’clock
Superintendent Lang entered the mine
with a large force of skilled workmen to
strengthen the supports of the roof by
erecting props along the gangway. Work
progressed until about 3 o’clock yesterday
morning, interrupted several times by the
sinking of the roof. At that hour what
sounded like three terrible expldsions oc-
curred in quick succession and the earth
was shaken for miles around, waking peo-
ple from their sleep. It is a disputed point
.1 whether the breaking away of the support
and fall of the roof were caused by the ig-
nition of gas released from fissures in the
mine’s walls or whether the falling of the
immense masses of rock had the effect of
explosions. Only three persons came out
of the shaft alive after the disaster, John
Biker, Jacob Adams and a boy, Frank
Sheridan, who were at the head of the
slope near the shaft. They said there was
no fire, but the force of the shock blew
them upward.
Some of the Entombed Men.
The men who were entombed included
Michael J. Lang, superintendent of the
Newton Coal Mining company and acting
mayor of Pittston; Michael T. Linnott, in-
side foreman and a member of the city
council; Alexander McCormick, fire boss
and also a. member of the council; a large
number of skilled mechanics and Irish-
American workmen and about 20 Polish
and Hungarian miners.
Practically nothing has been accomplish—
ed in the work of rescue. There is scarce-
ly an old miner about the opening of the
mine who does not believe that the men
are all dead. The rescuing party which
went into the mine at 1 o’clock came out
of the shaft at 7 o’clock.
If the slope is not completely choked up
2with debris, the rescuers may possibly be
able to reach the men within the next 24
hours; otherwise it may be two or three
days before anything' is accomplished. The
work of' the rescuing party is done 2, 000
feet from where the cave in occurred. The
gas continues to accumulate, and the roof,
which was weakened by the explosion, is
in danger of falling at any moment. The
men who came out of the shaft today bear
the marks of anxiety and hard labor.
One of them said: “I am glad I am out
of that hole. I should like very much to
see the entombed men rescued alive, but I
tell you we who are engaged in the work
of rescuing are carrying our lives in our
hands. We had hardl'y begun work today
when a big squeeze came on. Two labor-
ers and myself were putting up a prop
about six inches too short. I sent a labor-
er for a cap, but before he returned the
roof came down and met the prop. So
great was the pressure that the heavy prop
. was snapped off as though it wereamatch.
Fortunately we succeeded in getting away
before the roof came down any farther.
So you can readily see what chances we
are taking.”
The Main Slope Blocked.
A survey cf the interior of the mine to-
day shows that the main slope is badly
blocked. It is blocked even worse than the
officials are willing to admit. It is known
positively that fully 60 feet that had been
cleared yesterday afternoon was blocked
again by another fall early today. Before
any attempt can be made to clear this part
of the slope again it will be necessary to
do extra propping and timbering. This
will take a great deal of time. A few of
the more hopeful, who believed that it was
possible that the entombed men might be
alive, gave up when this information be-
came current, and after that no-onc could
be found who dared to hope that anything
but dead bodies would be recovered.
The hope of finding the men alive and
uninjured has been definitely abandoned
by the older miners, because they knew
the ventilation was bad and that even if
the men had escaped the fall they could
not live 20 minutes in such an atmosphere.
The uninitiated. however, recalled the
Sugar Notch disaster of 1879 in which
five men were rescued from a breast in the
mine after they had been imprisoned for
five days. But the fact was over looked that
that breast was free from any blockade
and in a direct line with the main current
of air. This was the most remarkable case
in the annals of the anthracite coal mining
region and may not be repeated 'again for
a century.
Speaking on this point today Fire Boss
Johns, who is considered one of the best
experts in the Wyoming valley on mine
ventilation, said: “It is my belief that the
air current in the twin shaft was shut off
the moment the cave in occurred. Then if
the men Were not killed by the falling
rock and coal they may have lived some
minutes before being sufi'ocated. Or if the
space where they were was left clear gas
smay have accumulated and exploded,
which would, of course, have burned the
men to death. It is not likely that it will
be known how the men met death until
their bodies are found.”
Mine Inspector McDonald, who has
charge of the district in which the mine is
situated, said today that he was satisfied
the mine owners Were doing everything
possible to hurry the work of rescue along.
No expense is being spared and the best
labor in the market has been secured.
The damage to the mine is estimated at
$25,000, and the expenses of getting the
bodies out will not fall short of $10,000
and may reach $20, 000. Besides the com-
pany will be called upon to bury a great
number of the victims, especially the
Hungarians and Poles.
.Some one who is in a position to know
stated today that the exact number of
miners entombed is 80.
Advertise‘in the Guerra.
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there are at the present time nearly a score
of candidates for the nomination, and
there is a revival of the rumor that Gov.
Morton 111 1y be 1enomi11ated if he will ac-
ce 1:. The It some candidates at the pres-
ent time aie Speaker Hamilton Fish and
Congressman B. B. Odell. It is expected
that if Governor Morton declines a renom-
ination the regulars will unite on Fish.
llfaryland and Free Silver.
BALTIMORE, June 30. —The Baltimore
Sun reportsl‘xepresentative John K. Cowen
(Dem., Md. ), one of the receivers of the
B. and O. railroad, as saying that he be-
lieves McKinley will carry Maryland
against a‘ free silver Democrat. He is
quoted as saying: “The adoption of a free
silver platform at Chicago means that the
city of Baltimore will give an overwhelm-
ing majority for the Republican ticket,
and that the electoral vote of Maryland
will be cast for McKinley. Free silver
‘hollerin’ is now in the air. There remain,
however, four' months in which to discuss
the money question. Jingoism, political
twaddle of all sorts and the tariff will be
set aside.”
Altgeld and Whitney.
SPRINGFIELD, Ills., June 30.—In reply
to a question as to what he thought of
William ' C. Whitney’s recent statements
on the political outlook Governor Altgeld
said: “I have nothing to say about them. I
have read them, but do not care to go into
any argument over them. The American
people are not ready to become the vassals
of the English money lenders and their
American agents. ”
BAYARD SPEAKS.
Our Embassador to England Responds to
a Toast to Our President.
GAINSBOROUGH, England, June 30.—
Upon arriving here today the United States
ambassador, Mr. Thomas F. Bayard, was
presented with an address by the Gains-
borough municipal council. Mr. Bayard’s
visit to this town was upon the occasion of
the laying of the memorial stone of the
John Robinson church. At luncheon
Lord Brownlow proposed the toast of “ The
president of the United States.” Mr. Bay-
ard, in replying, said that the occasion
was both memorable and delightful. It
meant a good deal, he continued, when
from both sides of the Atlantic they met
together with sincerity of feeling to
“drink the health of both rulers.” He
hoped that the time would never come
when such toasts would not be drunk with
the same good feeling as at present existed.
Continuing, Mr. Bayard said that states-
manship could have no higher goal or ob—
ject than that the stateflf things now ex-
isting should continue to their children’s
children.
In conclusion, the United States embas-
sador remarked that he was “in this coun-
try not to discover difficulties, but occa-
sions of agreement.”
Miss Jefferson Married.
BUZZARDS BAY, Mass, June 8. ——A mid
a wealth of flowers and under the spread-
ing canopy of a large marquee, erected on
the most prominent and beautiful eleva-
tion of land on the shore of Buttermilk
bay, were married today Miss Josephine,
daughter of Mr. Charles E. Jefferson, eld-
est son of the great comedian, Mr. Joseph
Jefferson, and Mr. Charles J. Rolf, son of
Mr. William Rolf, the Shakespearean
scholar of Cambridge. Mrs. Grover Cleve-
~ land was present.
Christian Zulu In New York.
NEW YORK, June 30.—The grandson of
a once great Zulu chief, John L. Dube, is
in the city. His father was the first native
preacher of Christianity in Africa, a re-
markable man in his way and the son of
the tribal chieftain Dube. Chaka, the head
of the Zulu nation, murdered Dube, and
the latter’s wife and the present Mr.
Dube’s father managed to escape. Both
became Christian converts. Mr. Bubs 2;:
to finish his theological education here.
Looking For 9. Fight Location.
SAN FRANCISCO, J une 30.—Many people
interested in the management of pugilistic
contests are sending telegrams over the
country in search of an available spot for
the Corbett-Sharkey match. Dan Stuart’s
Mexican concession is still held in reserve.
Several local and eastern sports have been
canvassing the possibilities of securing a
location in Nevada.
A Statue to Li Hung Chang.
ESSEN, Germany, June 30.—A statue to
Li Hung Chang was unveiled today at the
Villa Huegel, belonging to Herr Krupp,
who made a speech dwelling upon the cor-
dial relations existing between Germany
and China. Li Hung Chang afterward in-
spected the great gun factory and other
buildings of the famous Essen works.
“chheld Armor Money Paid.
WASHINGTON, June 30.—The navy de-
partment today paid to the Bethlehem and
Carnegie companies $100,000 each, being
the amounts withheld on armor contracts
until the armor had been on the ships six
months. The first contract was made with
the Bethlehem company in 1887 and with
the Carnegie company in 1890.
The Eccentric Banana King.
SAN FRANCISCO, June 30.—-Tl1e Chroni-
cle says: “Antonio Cause, the millionaire
banana king of New York, was shipped
out of town lo a comatose condition and is
now on his way east in the custody of one
of the assistants from the Home For Ine-
briates."
‘ “Ancient and Honorables” Sail.
BOSTON, June 30.—-About 250 members
of the Ancient and Honorable artillery
sailed today for London, where they will
be the guests of the organization of the
same name in that city.
One Day’s Government Receipts.
WASHINGTON, June 30.~—-Nationai bank
notes received for redemption today, $444,-
569; government receipts from internal
revenue, $949,174; customs, $424,486; mis~p
oellaneous, $18,472.
A Respite For Morrolo.
HARRISBURG, June 30,—Governor Hast-
ings granted a respite today to Crozenzo
Morrolo until Oct. 1. Morrolo was to have
been hanged at Scranton on Wednesday.
Death of Baron Fitzhardinge.
LONDON, June 30,—Baron Fitzhardinge
is dead. He was born in 1826 and was
member of parliament for Cheltenham
from 1856 to 1865.
Lament Confers \Vith Cleveland.
WASHINGTON, J uno 30.——Secretary La-
mont returned to Washington today. He
had a conference with the president soon
after his arrival.
The Niagara Beaten.
HUNTERS QUAY, June 30.—The Saint
Won the 20 raters’ race today, with N 1ag-
ara second, Penitent third and Zinita
fourth. {‘99.
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Advertise' in the Guam.
'I‘IIN I‘NLINN CAMPAIGN
The Colorado Senator May Not Acqui-
esce In What His Friends Do.
HE WILL Nor GO TO CHICAGO
An Enthusiastic Missourian Names Bland
to VVin—Silver Production In Col-
orado—The New York State.
Republican Convention.
CHICAGO, June 30.—-“‘ McKinley has very
few followers in my state,” said E. D.
Motts, delegate at large from Montana to
the Democratic national convention, at the
Auditorium hotel. "As to the feeling in
the state as to who should be the Demo-
cratic nominee for president, that is not
well developed enough yet to have fixed
upon one man. Either Teller or Bland is
good enough for us.’
“How about the sound money element ‘ '
in the convention?”
“I don’t think the sound money men
out so much of a figure as is generally rep-
resented. There really is no reason why
they should dominate the country.”
“What states do you figure on for the
Democrats?”
“We will get the southern and western
states—all the states west of the Missis-
sippi river, in fact. Oregon and Washing-
ton and Minnesota are the only ones which
may be considered doubtful, and I believe
Minnesota will go for free silver. We have
made wonderful progress in the eastern
states, but as the minority has no repre-
sentation in the electoral college our strides
in these states will, of course, not show up
this year. Montana will not be satisfied
unless an uncompromising free silver plat-
form 1s adopted. We want no ifs’ or ‘buts,’
but a straight, unhampered declaration for
free coinage at 16 to 1 without waiting
for foreign nations to express their will in
the matter. I' am inclined to think the
Populist conv ontion will indorse Bland.’
Senator Mantle of Butte accompanied
Mr. Motts. Senator Mantle said he did
not think it probable that Teller would be
in Chicago during the national conven-
tion. ”I do not think Mr. Teller will have
any headquarters here even,” he added.
“He is not going to make this a personal
fight, and what his friends do he may or
may not acquiesce in. I cannot tell now
what his plans are.”
THE PRODUCTION OI‘ SILVER.
Colorado Views of the Recent Advance In
Price—The llIiners’ Strike.
DENVER, June 30.—In speaking of the
advance in the price of silver, which inter-
ests Colorado mine owncrs greatly, David
H. Mofi‘att, president of the First Nation-
al bank and an extensive mine owner, said
today: “Silver production has decidedly
decreased just at the present on account of
the strike of the miners at Leadville. A
large increase in the price of silver would
probably end this, but in my opinion no
very material increase in silver production
will occur before silver advances to $1 an
ounce. Production would, of course, be-
come vci heavy should the price ascend
to $1.20. ’
Mr. 2 '«.rfi'att’s views are very conserva-
tive. Some mine owners are confident that
nine- -ter. is of the silver mines would start
up should silver attain what bids fair to
be a permanent price of 70 cents. The
present rise in silver is here looked upon
as purely speculative and due to political
conditions. It is therefore viewed with
some suspicion, and only a phenomenal
rise would stimulate heavy production.
The strike of the miners at Leadville is
very general. It is caused. by miners who
have been earning $2.50 per day demand-
ing $3 per day. Some mines paid this
price, but those less productive paid $2. 50.
To the miners’ surprise, the mine owners
who paid $3 joined hands with those pay—
ing $2. 50, and a great lockout has been
the result. How long it will last it is diffi-
cult to tell, and serious trouble may yet
result with those thrown out of employ-
ment. They nu1nber7 ,000, and bus uess
at Leadville is at a standstill.
,The strike is evidently not wholly dis-
pleasing to the mine owners, who see in
the decreased production some advantage
in the price to be obtained for their ore,
but the report in the east that politics has
fermented the strike is wholly groundless.
An Enthusiastic Missourian.
CHICAGO, June 30.-——M. C. Whitmore of
St. Louis, a delegate to the Democratic na-
tional convention from the Twelfth M is-
souri district, spent a few hours in Chica—
go.
“Oh, we are goingto nominate Bland,”
he said whenasked concerning the politi-
cal situation. “It’s no use trying to stop
the free silver wave now. As for Illinois,
it will wheel into the Democratic column
by 100,000 majority, if not more. I’ve got
$500 here I’d like to bet at even money
that Altgeld is next governor of Illinois.
The Bland forces will leave no stone on
turned to see that his interests are ad— ‘
vanccd.”
“What do you think of the story to the
eflect that the sound money men will bolt
the convention?”
“It does not make any difference to the
free silver men what the sound money
men do. We wouldn’t get any of the states
they control anyhow; so, you see, we will
not be much worse off whatever happens
in thatdirection. I am a manufacturer
and by all natural precedents should be on
Mr. Whitney’s side, but I believe my busi-
ness would be doubled under the. return of
the 16 to 1 regime; hence I am” working
for it as hard as I can and expect to see it
win by a tremendous majority. -I have not
the slightest doubt that we will elect the.
next president of the United States, and
Without so very much trouble at that.
COVERED
WITH
HUMOR
When I was thirteen years old I began to have
sore eyes and ears, and from my ears a humor
spread. I doctored with five difierent skilful
doctors, but they did me no good. My disease
was Eczema. By this time it had gone all over
my head, face, and body. Nobody thought I
would live, and would not have but for Concern
REMEDIES. I used four boxes of CurxcunA,
five cakes of CnrzcunA SOAP, and three bottles
of CUTICURA Rusomnxr. My hair all came out
at that time but now itis so thick I can hardly
comb it. I am sixteen years old, Weigh 130
poundsnmd am mVperfcctly well.
Miss IREAJ. GRANDEL, Clayton N. Y.
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