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K0XB0R0, NOHTH CAROLINA, Wednesday Evening, MaWh 14; . 1900.
t ; No; 1 11.".
FIRST
A TERRIFIC MINE EXPLOSION.)
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Many Lives are Lost in a West
Virginia Coal Mine.
DETAILS BY A PERSON ITE.
He Tells of the Explosion and the
Tragic and Pititui scenes in ever
to be Forgotten.
CAPERTOtf, W. Va., March b.
(Special Correspondence.) I wiil
give you an account of a dreadful
explosion, caused from fire damp, in
the Red Ash Coal Company's mines
at Fire Creek at 7 a. tiday, kill
ing outright f ro:n 40 to sixty men,
and imprisoning 50 more. The
entire coal district is in the wildest
state of excitement, and all miners
from neighboring mines are render
ing heir assistance in getting the
dead out of the mine.
The mine is owned by J. Fred
Effinger, J. Marion Miller, of Staun
ton, Va., and Col. J. S. Benry, of
Benry, W . va., and when working
full force employ about 350 men.
The mine is one of the largest in
the New River or Kanawha Coal
districts. It is heavily timbered,
and it is reared that those who were
not killed outright by the explosion,
were fastened down by the heavy
timbers and met death by suffocation.
Air was forced into the mine by the
engines, which worked a short while
aftei the explosion but was found
to be useless labor, as the engines
were heavily damaged by the heavy
weight of coal and stones.
Fifty or more men went to Work
and soon brought out several dead
bodies. The men were unable to
work but a few minutes at a time,
owing to the insufficient supply o
air. At 5 o'clock this p. m. they
had gotten out 12 bodies, and eight
miners fatally injured, and the sup
position is there are as many as 75
still entombed.
State Mine Inspector Pinckney,
with a number of experts, is assist
ing in the work, actively directing
the labors of the rescuers. In addi
tion to the gas it is thought fire has
broken out in the mine, and that it
will be several days, if ever, before
all the bodies can be gotten out.
If the accident had been two hours
hter, more than twice as many wouM
v , i -n 1
haye been killed. . ;
The scene, as the dead were broght
out, is indiscribable. The wives and
families of the men stood around the
drif tmouth, and screamed and wrung
, j -i . 1 .ftTT
their bands piteously, and took sev-
ciai uieu to tueui uum
.xciius wimwio xuuug x.j, o
thev were so anxiona to reach their
ZetoZ IS 2s.
lovedones and lender them aszis
tance. The bodies first taken out
were horribly mangled and .burned,
but could be recognized. ;
J The shock was so terrific thatf,
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mules ana coal cars were flown out;
at the mouth f te mme.y It was a
cene neyer to be forgotten,
J. E. BASS,
Agt. C. &O. Ry.
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Tlie Appetite of a Goat
Is enyied by all poor dyspeptics
whose stomach and liver are out of
An nK .a,A m:
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gives a splendid appetite, ' sound
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that insures perfect health and great
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drugstore.
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Analdyne, for colds, indigestion and
all bowel troubles. Large bottles
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Drugstore. N
leasburg letter.
There has been no communication
in your paper vin '.sometime from
Leasburg, and as our village has
done so much for the business and.
social life of Roxbord, we know ma'ny
there would be glad to hear from
Auld LangSyne; f ' '
Leasburg is an old 'and historic
place, and though it has not the stir
of modern towns. It can boast of
having Sent out to the busy wond
many who have taken high and
prominent positions; men whom
Other Stat.Pfi ha. va Holier Atari fn Vrnn
and felpride in claiming as sons of
adoption. Women too, whose noble
1 '. 1 1 J1 I it 1 t
uearing nas claimed lorcnem nin
social position. Thoqgh it is a small
r V iuiiueu.it, uW
been, and is vet tn he felt farfhpr
fVian fVio nQO,i 8a.Pn,.
think.
Atone time Leasburg was an
eaucauonai centre. oomervine Hotel, Governor Beckham's head
Female Institute " was knpwc far nart t0 rd t ttack
ann wir e. r PhA mpmnrv nf Rott .S1 . 1 o p j
Solomon Lea, the founder and prin-
cipal of this school will linger long
in the minds and hearts of the peo-
pie. The old academy is still in use.
For Several years we have had good
ann tnirhtn inar.rnnmra f ho rhi mrcn
and fait.hfnl Inaf.rnn.f.nra fViA rhilrlrpn
are well advanced. We are indeed
fortunate in our present teacher,
Miss Fannie Thompson. Her supe-
rior is no where to be found. She
. a ,, t - . , i .
influence the children are interested
and wide awake. -
Few larger towns afford greater
musical advantages than can be
found here. May it become once again
a center of instruction for the
,The first Quarterly, Conference of
the Methodist church was held here
oacuraay ana unuay, quite a large
number attending. The reports,
wr,MUUB! cu;-' 0""7u" fcUC .V11'
cuit nas Degun nouiy on anotner
7 u ;
vrar a wuiii.
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The sermons of Dr. Yates were
especially fine. The service Sunday
morning was very impressive, xne
? a T T y k T "
(AuntSidnevi rested as a henedio.-
tion on the congregation.
Some of our histrionic talent are:
preparing an entertainment, to be
given in a few weeks, for the benefit
of the parsonage. '
The party given by Sam Johnston
at his home last Friday night . was a
very enjoyable occasion. - X.
A Thousand Tongues,
Could not express the rapture of
Annie E. Springer, of 1125 Howard
street. ' Philadelphia, Pa., when she
found that Dr. King s New Discovery
for Consumption had completely
cnred her of a hacking cough that
for many years nad made life a
burden All other remedies and;
doctors could give i her no help, b&
she says of this Royal Cnre-r-it soon
removed the pain in my chest and I
can sleeVsoundlf, something I
can scarcely remember doingbetore,
x icoi im BuuuuiuS P1""?.'!
throughout the Univsrse. ,So will
everyonewho tries DrKinNew
Di8(verj for anT trouhle of the
throat cnest) or lugg Price cts
and SI; trial bottles free at 'Morris'
drugstore; every bottle guaranteed 5
Aimari pi.
Aimed at Baper.Trust..
WashingT01T) !March IS.Eepre.
?antative-DeTries of Cahfornia today
introduced a noint rssolution for the
repeal of duties on white ot printing
paper and the material from which
it is mad?, and direpting he attor-
ney general to proceed under . - the
antitrust law against those" main-
taming a monopoly in such paper
-o. JlVai h TrJr, h"h' raa
UUU UlUlUlUll JkUU AWUVAUUXVU IVUiWM
that the existing- duty nf $6 per ton
greatly 4ids in the maintenance -of
the monopoly, ) that the- price: of
paper-has been; increased sixty ,' per
cent to the consumer and that this
result is a menace to PODular edn
1 tation and the dissemination of in
formation. - - - '
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Old sewing .machines - taken in
part pay for celebrated liht running
N"ew Home at Morris corner Drug
Store.
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ON THE BRINK OF WAR.
Armed Forces Surround the Rival
Governors of Kentucky.
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EACH PEARS THE OTHER.
Taylor's Troops Occupy Statehouse
Square Seventy five , Extrp, Po
licemen Sworn in, to Protect Gov.
Beckham More Warrants Will
be Issued. . '.-,-. ;
Frankfort, Ky., March 12. A
cnditiori approaching civil war
ex-
ists in Kentucky today., Both Beck.
1 til . '
nam ana tne pretending .governor
today fear that the other will at-
tempt, tdnwesf him, and each is sur
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rounded by an armed .force. About
seventy - five special oflicers are pa
troling in and about the Capitol
b7 Taylor s army in the State house
aqnare. Taylor's military foice- was
supplemented by the arrival of a
comnanv of sixtv-eif?ht men from
Barboursville. They were quartered
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in th? Sfcate noiise S(luare and can
hon were brought out to lend a more
warlike coloring to the scene
The report came to the State Sen-
ator irom a Kepuolican source that
. . r .T, ,n ,
during the day soiiders would be
ordered to arrest Governor Beckham
Mayor Doheney swore in ad extra
ffuar 0f aboufc seventy five men.
wh0 armed themselves heavily
About fifty of them remained either
in the hotel or in sight of at; and
a signal was agreed - upon to give
notice to all the guards to assemble
at the hotel in case of
an emerg-
iennv
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Additional warrants win oe issu
ed and served in. a day or two on the
charge of accessory before the fact
to the wilful murder of William
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uoeoei. ne uezingtos company oi
State militia has gone over to Beck-
ham.
SENT TO LOUISVILLE.
Lexington, March 12 At 2 oclock
this morning Secretary of State Oab
Powers and Cap t. John .Dayis, who
were arrestsd here Saturday, night,
charged with being accessories to the
murder of William Goe6el, were
taken from the Lexington i ail. hand-
ffgd togefche and placed on board
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the.. 5 o'clock Louisville Southern
tram and taken to Louisville for safe
keeping. The local officers feared
an attempt would be made to rescue
. r m y
the prisoners, nence.xne secret mov-
ingi The twenty eight members of
u-ne state Guard, who were accom
panying Powers and-Davis to Lou-
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on when they were arresed,returnecl
here by. way of Paris and have gone
to Frankfort. ; -
ltoDIATE TRIAL demanded.
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Louisville, March 12. Secretary
of gtate Powers aud- Captain John
DfeS) Who were removed from Lex-
. v . W i . . . . . , , ,
mgton jail last night, reached here
today under heavy guard. ' Sheriff
Bos worth savs he slipped theprisuh-
ersxmt of Lexington to prevent their
beiug'KB
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diers. :i Powers and Davis demand an
immediate trial. ' . . ;
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mr. justice withdraws." j
Editor Charlotte Observer :
Relying solely on my own judg
ment and inclination, I hereby with
draw my naine as a candidate for
Governor. . ; ; ' -; ; 7
, I .thank my friends 7 who have
stood by me and, desire still to stand
by me, so loyally. ,They. are held in
everlasting remembrance; but my
duty to the State, mv interest in the
great issue pending before the people
and my desire fer absolute unity i n
the. party leads me to .take this step.
There are too many candidates, for
office and especially for Governor,
and one less will, probably, add
something to party harmony. ;
It appears tov me to be both use
less and unwise tc press my candi
dacy furaher. It does not make so
very much difference who is Gover
nor among the candidates now before
the people. The country will likely
be safe with any of them. The
great subject with which we have to
deal is the conststutiohal amend
ment and the success of the Demo
cratic ticket that will be put in the
field en April 11. Let us stand as
one man for the success of these and
we will thus leave to our children
the heritage of a "Wfhite , Man's
country, and the government admin
istered by North CaroliniansrMy ser
vices will be at the cpmmand of the
Democratic party from this time
until the electioc. - '
Yours Very, truly (
M. H. JUSTICF,
Rutherfordton, Slarch 8, 19C0.
FIVE CENTS As LINE LOCALS.
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Garden seeds, all kinds at Ham-
bricksx k -
Morris' $17,90 Machine is Jlie
thing you need for your spring sew-
mg. '
While it lasts,' Hunter 1 will' sell
yard wide sheeting at 4 cents. Come
quick. . . ' i
H. H. Masten sells Peats Prize wall
Paper. See him for prices and sam
ples.
When preparing for your garden
you need good seeds, call at Ham
bricks, he keeps the best.
Fresh Garden seed: from Landreth,
Ferry andBuist in bulkjand papers
at . Morris Corner Drug btore. .
w Full yard wide sheeting at 4 cents
at Hunter's a bararain which yoii
can't afford to miss. Call early as
supply is limited. ' ; ; .
Call and examine pur premium
watch. "It is no; cheap, j plain x dollar
Vatoh) but asdowhi right good time
piece, anl 1 warranted ior one year.
H. HMasten has samples from
three of the largest and best j paper
houses. If yoa want to beautify your
home seex his samples and get prices!
We handle the celebrated . Mays
and Ferry seeds, these seeds are
highly recommended "and we" are
sure they will giyeff satisfaction;
Dont torget to call and examine oe
fore buyinsr it is to your interest tQ
do so. vy . K. Mam onctc uo.
The .''Baby Coupon" otter m
Morrisad in5 this issue will be-can
celled soon. Cut out your coupon at
once. A great many mothers hate
alreadV -:' accepted, tried and
praise of Lax Analdyne is cansing
many others to use this wonderful
remedy for the. ills of) infants an
cciiarem
It's up to jdni; Kvery; advantage.
of cleanliness, comfort nd satisfac
ton at my barber, shop; Will yoa
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the old'Bank building, next to. Hotel
ieade, You know the work5 1 - do--the
best; ! and f accommodations and
satisfaction second to: none kl ways
the best. -S. E.;Woodikg.
HERBERT JORDAN'S CLOSE CALL
: Narrow 'Escape
From' ' Horrible
Durh4rn7'r
Death in
WAS A FORMER ROXBOROITE.
The.City Editor of the Daily Sun ,
is Saved From . Being .Crushed L
Under the Car Wheels, f - "
One moment would have caused a
horrible and tragic . death at the
Southern depot in Purham last
Saturday morning, and the victim -would
have been Herbert M. Jordan, -a
former citizen, of Roxboro.1 He
was for several year foreman of The
Courier, and; is well known among
our peoplp. - His mother, Mrs. Ann :
E. Jordan, and two i sisters, Mrs. W."
E. Webb and Mrs! W. H. -Harris
and their families reside here. ' '
. The following from) the f Durham
letter, in .the , Rahigh Tost explains 1
the facts in the case: ,'
Durham,-N. C, March 10. fcTr.i
Herbert M., Jordan, city editor of the
Daily Sun, came near being, the" vie-J
tim in a horrible accident at the
Southern depot this morning.' Mr. 1
Jordan slipped and fell under a y,
moving train, -and. but foivtheo
promptness of Yard Master Glasgow, ' ;
would haves been ground to death ,
beneath the, wheels of the train.
It. happened this,.way : , The,trainv,
Btopped for water at the tank., just x
above the depot and Mr. Jordan' p;
went up .there - to get aboard ; the
train. He lost his footing and; fell-',
between the edge of the platform 1
and the tracif, his body being par tly ;.
across the track. The train had .
begun to move and those standing on i
the platform stood,, rooted to; the ;
spot, expecting to see his life crushed
ont. ..Not eo with . Capt. Glasgow
Realizing in a moment the terrible
situation of Mr. Jordan he caught ;
the young man by his .foot, jerked
him back on the platform and at the .
same time the wheels of the v caf
moved over the spoj xn the , rail!
where his body was but a noment V
before. v. " .
In the fall M r. Jordon struck his
head against the platform of the car .
nA rxSini'rmA n anri-lllf mATinrf TTl O 1
auu. icuci ycu a oui ui .. nvunut ';.M"iu i
fade was also bruised and, his back, .
hurt. The latter hurt' was done" by
the steps of the car when, he was
knocked under the wheels of the . .
train. . r. , '
Immediately- after the accident
Mr. Jordan was attended by a -phy-; .
sician and was then moved tO;the ;
home of his brother, Alderman ,0. A-
Jordan, inEast Main streer. He was
resting j well tonight, but . is almost
completely overcome by the nervous
shock sustained and is sore from the
effects of the bruises.v . JA - l
' It is.tery bard to stand: idly by
by' arid see our dear 6nes tuffer wbile
awaiting -rthe!arrival ofr the dqctor. '
An Albany, Y., dairyman called .
at a drag1 store rthere f6r a doctor . to
come and see his; child.' then - very .-.
sick with the croup -:Not finding a ,
doctor in, he ileft;?word. for him . to
come at once on his returnl He also,
bought a bottle" of Chamberlain's
Cough r Remedy,' - wb ich" he hoped
wouiu 21 ve souio -.tciiei1 uuin , iud
doctor should;
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arrive, vol a iew nours
he returned, saying the doctor need
riot come as -the child ,was much
bejter. ; -. 1 The - druggist,- Mr. Otto
Scholz. saysJ the family has since
f iTecommendedj. Chamberlain's ; Cough
Remedy. . to their, neighbors - and
friends uriiil ne has a constant de
mand for it irorii ( that' part of the
country, i Fot sale by -Hambrick &
Cb.
Tba Kind Yoa Hara Atejs E;:t