Evening Star Newspaper, May 2, 1900, Page 1

THE EVENING STAR. PUBLISHED DAILY, EXCEPT SUNOAY Femporary Business Office, 1109 Peaasylvesia Avera. The Evening Star Newspazer Company. SH. KAUFFMANS, Pres’. New York Oifice: 126 Tribane Bailtinz, Chicago Office: Boyce Buildinz, London Office: Trafaiga: Bailtiazs, Trafalgar Square. Is served to subscribers in the 10 cents t Star, $1 per year; with & at Washington, D. C., natter.) ons must he paid In advance. sing made known on application BIG FIGHT EXPECTED oe Roberts’ Forces Trying to Hem in Free State Boers, ——— GENERAL ADVANCE 10 BEGIN SOON Expected That the War Will End Quickly Then. ———— GEN. HAMILTON’S LOSSES LONDON, May 2—It is difficult to unravel the tangled stories coming from the neigh- borhood of Thabanchu, but apparently the British forces are engaged in a movement having for its object the hemming in of the Boers still in that district. While Gens. French and Rundle are holding the Boers at Thabanchu, Gen. Broadwood’s cavalry has been pushed on Houtnek, in the hope of intercepting the federal convoys between Ladybrand and Winburg. Gen. Botha has been reinforced, there is every prospect of sharp fighting. The new scene of operations and the gen- eral movements of the various columns are taken to indicate that Lord Roberts is de- ploying his army preparatory to beginning his northern march. It now seems likely that it fs the commander-in-chief’s intention to advance simultaneously from Kimberley, Bloemfontein and Ladysmith, with the view of preventing the Boers from concentrating their forces at any given point. A dispatch from Bloemfontein, dated yes- terday, chronic the prevailing opinion among the townspeople there that the war is not likely to last more than six weeks once the British advance begins, but adds that the correspondent has been unable to discove- any ground for this opinion, be- Yond the fact that Gen. Carrington has ar- rived at the Marandellas base, whence a flying column will be dispatched in a direc- tion not made public. Text of Krager's Proclamation. A dispatch from Pretoria gives the text of President Kruger’s proclamation ex pelling British subjects from the Trans- vaal. It says: “As numerous burghers in- sist on the removal of the British, and as the government fs desirous of complying with the wishes of the burghers and others favorable t tepublic, all Britishers re- siding in the district and town of Pretoria 1 the Witwatersrand gold fields must ve the state within thirty-six hours from . April 30, Exceptions will be made in se ubtaining special per- s forwards a list of the casu- ral lan Hamilton's force, as follows: Killed, Major Show- Parker and one private; wound- laager. lery a large force, (the younger), tn- advanced closi rrison laid low t close range 1 wound- attack was repulsed. The bombardment then ceased. The Be un- der a Red Cross flag. la ttéd to recover t dead.” nd the Heroes. today and onor of the cruiser Power- ense of Lady- : summoned to by the queen. attire ‘ or the queen, ¢ Powerful and the we re afterward pr . Who thanked Capt. rigade for their noble 7 ptain re- done was nothing pared to do for rd saw the d at dinner. Boers Active Around Ladysmith. LADYSMITH, Tuesday, May 1.—There is renewed activity among the Boers on this © of the I ensberg mountains. Prep- arations here to check an advance are com- plete. +++ DEWEY IS A VETERA) Now. Made So by the Naval Reserve Asso- ciation tm Chicago. CHICAGO, May 2—Admiral Dewey was made a member of the Naval Reserve Vet- eran Association last night, at the ball given for him by the association, and was Presented with the button of the reserve: made from the breech-block of a gun of In accepting the button ler W. the Maria Teresa. from Comma: J. Wilson the ad- although he was al- he had never been a glad to become he thanked the members of the committee who had pre- sented the button and the engrossed reso- Intions accompanying it, and departed. ——~<+<___ DEATH OF LOUIS MAYER. Prominent in Hebrew Circles in Chi- cago and a Linguist. CHICAGO, Ma; Louis Mayer, one of t and best-known Jewish residents of Chicago, died yesterday of old age. He was eighty-five years of age and was born . Mayer was one of the founders of Sinai Temple. He was highly educated and translated the Old Testament from the original Hebrew into English. He also made other translations, both religious and secular, from a Hebrew into German and ‘arded as an authority ent and his work as a translator is highly valued. ——_+-+-____ GEN. BROOKE'S NEW COMMAND. Will Succeed Gen. Merritt in the De- partment of the Eant. Two Important orders were issued by the War Department tod: One granted Maj. Gen. Wesley Merritt, commanding the mili. tary department of the east. leave of ab- sence from the 10th instant, with permis- sion to go abroad. The other assigned Maj. Gen. J. R. Brooke to the command of the department of the east, with headquarters 4t Governor's Island, N. ¥., to take effect en the lth instant. On that date Gen. Merritt virtually terminates his active con- nection with the military establishment, for his leave of absence extends beyond June 16 next, on which date he wili retire from the army by operation of law on account of age. ‘lis retirement will make a vacancy in the list of major generals, which it ts gener- ally conceded will be tilled by the promotion of Gen, E. &, Otis, commanding the troops === A BUSINESS AXIOM, From Pituter’s tok. ~ Money spent in continu- ous advertising in the daily press draws interest that is compounded daily. TWO CENTS ranking briga- | in the Philippines, who is the dier general in the regular € Hi blishment. } promotion will not affect Gen. Brooke's: gnment to the command of the depart- ment of the east. Gen. Otis’ future duties will not be determined until after he has arrived in Washington and conferred with the President. There is no necessity for haste in that Otis is to be granted seve of absence. Gen. Brooke has been on leave of absence since his relief by Gen. Wood as military governor of Cuba. It is understood here that Gen. Merritt applied for leave of ab- sence in advance of his retirement in order that he might accompany Mrs. Merritt and a party of friends on a tour of the conti- nent during the coming summer, which tour ts to include a visit to the Paris expo- sition. . DIRECTOR JOHNSON'S RESIG ATION. It Has Been Accepted and He Will Re- . tire May 10. Secretary Gage has accepted the resigna- tion of Claude M. Johnson as director of the bureau of engraving and printing. to take effect May 10. Mr. Johnson, It is said, went to New York this morning. As- ant Secretary Vanderlip visited the bu- today and remained there some time making himself more famillar with the workings of the place. Thomas J. Sulli- van, the assistant director, will be placed in charge until a successor to Mr. Johnson is named. Mr. Sullivan is among those spoken of for promotion to the chief post- re ia ead tone probable that’ someone. in the Treasury Department will be promoted to the position. The policy of the treasury has been to make promotions when pose sible and to follow the civil service. eae A LARGE MAJORITY. BY Canal Bill, It is Expected, Will Go Through the House Easily. The Nicaragua canal bill is expected to pass the House by a large majority, though there is some opposition to it which is under coyer, and, therefore, difficult to measure. There will be a determined op- position to the question being taken up by the Senate at this session, and, in view of the opposition of the administration grow- ing out of the contest over the treaty, it is generally believed that after getting through the House the bill will be com- pelled to He over until the next session. The bil. was left out of their calculations by the Senate committee on order of busi- ness in considering a program for the rest of this session, DEWEY’S NAME WAS HISSED VIRGINIA DEMOCRATS DO NOT LIKE HIS CANDIDACY, State Convention at Norfolk Divided on Question of a Constitu- tional Convention. Special Dispatch to The Evening Star. NORFOLK, , May 2—The democratic convention was called to order at During the two days of its contin- a battie royal will be fought for a stitutional convention. The latent op- n which is developing indicates that the advocates of the new constitution will have all they can do to win. In any event, the fight will be over the form of the con- vention’s indorsement of the constitutional issue and the time for holding the conven- tion, which, it is claimed by its best friends, should come after the presidential election. At 1:10 p.m. the convention, after effecting a temporary organization, adjourned untii 3 o'clock. A enlogistic state noon. reference to Dewey w hissed. Very late last night sudden activity was developed by opponents of the constitu- tional convention. It has been stated all the time that the 1 representatives from Viregini: opposed the convention, and it is to thei: influence that the recent activity Is due. r some reason unknown to the layman acted as if they believed they could were by no means taken unawares, ever, and at once took steps to fore- stall @ e which might prove hurtful to them. They acted promptly and almost as a unit, the difference of opinion be- tween their leaders being as to the method of procedure rather than what they wanted to do. Therefore it was that abgut 11:30 o'clock last night there was a representa- tlve gathering at a meeting held in the main parlor of the hotel, when Eugene Withers of Danville was ‘made chairman and J. H. Lindsay of Charlottesville was made secretary. The purpose being to formulate the best plan to have their convictions carried out in the convention today, the matter was discussed at some length, when it was de- cided to appoint two representatives from each district of the state to act as a steer- ing committee today. Mr. Glass, who spoke first, said that the people wanted a constitutional convention, and their rep- Tesentatives should see that their wishes were carried out as to it being made a party issue, He said that this had already been done by the republican party at their state convention recently held in this city, when they unanimously determined against ft. When he had concluded Senator Daniel was called on. The senator said that the previous speaker had uttered his sentiments on the subject, and urged patience and for- bearance on the part of the friends of the revision. He said that it was a little dif- ference of opinion among friends, but that @ constitutional convention must declare In favor of it in unmistakable terms. ——— TO END THE AFRICAN WAR. Mr. Teller's Resolution Hinting at Our “Friendly Offices. Senator Teller of Colorado today intro- @uced the following resolution: “Wherea from the hour of achieving our independence as a people, the people of the United States have regarded with sym- pathy the struggles of other people to free themselves from European domination; therefore Resolved, That we watch with deep and abiding Interest the war between Great Britain and the South African republics and with full determination to maintain a proper neutrality between the contending forces, we cannot withhold our sympathy from the struggling people of the repubiics, and it is our earnest desire that the gov- ernment of the United States by its friendly offices, offered to both powers, may assist in bringing the war to a speedy conclusion in a manner honorable both to Great Britain and the South African republics,” ee t Personal Mention. Mr. Rudolf Hugli of the Swiss legation has been recalled by his government, and will leave for Switzerland at once. The following Washingtonians sailed to- day from New. York for Europe aboard the American line steamer St. Louis: Mr. and Mrs. Addison B. Atkins, Miss Lucetta Arnold, Mr. and Mrs. Bromley, Mrs. M. E. Joran, Miss Elsie Joran, Mr. F. P. Mitchell and Mr. T. M. Summers. Mr. 0. T. Crosby, who has been promi- nent in connection with street railroad mat- ters in this city, and who has been in Abyssinia for his health, is expected to return to Washington shortly much bene- fited by his trip. Lieut. Col. G. F. Elliott, U. S. Marine Corps, was among the passengers who ar- rived in San Francisco from Manila. Col. Ellfott is at the Mare Island Hospital for treatment, being ili Captain Chadwick Censured for His Criticisims of Admiral Schley. CORRESPONDENCE IN THE CASE Documents Given Out by the Navy Department This Afternoon. ADMITS THE CONVERSATION ———— Secretary Long today made public the correspondence which has taken place be- tween the Navy Department and Capt. Chadwick respecting the published inter- view in which the captain is reported as severely reflecting upon Rear Admiral Schley. The Secretary's letter was written today and was forwarded only after the Secretary had a conference on the subject with the President at noon. The depart- ments action in the case is a severe repri- mand, and it is noteworthy that its letter has been made public, a fact which in itselr adds to the weight of the punishment ad- ministered. The correspondence is as fol- lows: Capt. Chadwick's Letter. 38 West %th st., New York, April 27, 1900. Sir: ° 1. I have the honor to acknowledge the reception of the department's letter of the 25th instant, inclosing a clipping from the New York Sun, and desiring a statement from me in regard to its contents. 2.1 have in no way been privy to the publication of said article. “fhe cireum- stances on which it is based are as fol- On the 16th or 17th of this month, in passing down 14th street, in W ton, | was saluted by Mr. Atkins, spondent of the Brookiyn Eagle, a gen- tleman whom I have known In Washing- ton a number of years, and always favor- ably. Mr. Atkins had called my attention, January 2d last, to an editorial in the Brooklyn Eagle of, I think, December 31, 1800, expressing an extreme desire for me to read it, and askire: if he could see me. I declined’ to sev him, as 1 knew that he probably wished to di: a confidential subject. 1 later obtained a copy of the paper referred to and read the editorial mentioned. It was a discussion of the con- lows: troversy regarding Rear Admiral Schley, and proposed a remedy, viz., the promo- tion of both Rear Admiral Schley and Rear Admiral Sampson to vice admiral. al meeting mentioned (on 1oth or 17th instant) I entered into con- versation with Mr. Atkins regarding the} editorial. I asked if he had received a note which I had sent him regarding it, in which I said the writer was evidently not aware of the facts in the case and that he entirely mistook the principles involved. ‘This was the extent of the note so far as I remem- ber. Mr. Atkins said yes; ad recelved the note and had not used {t in any way. 1 replied, of course not, that it was entirely private. I repeated what I had said in the note and said the ques} navy ood Was not the advancement any particular man, but one of honor. added that the whole difficulty in the ma s with the press in general, which ailed to put before the country the ased upon Rear Admiral Schley’s own signals and dispatches, stated in the letter of the Secretary of the Navy to the Senate of the 6th February, 18); that the in general were thus ignorant of the of the cas the Secretery’s letter, which, of course, was virtually the President's state- ment of the matter, was as severe an ar- raignment as it was possible to make r. garding an officer, and accused him of cor duct such that no officer should remain silent under the assumption. That every timent of military honor demanded that Admiral Schley should ask for a court to clear himself of such charges, and that I believed every officer of the navy would be mest pleased to sce him cleared for the honor of the service, and that I could ce: tainly say so for myself. ‘That so long as he remained silent under these, I would not take his hand or meet him socially. That it was impossible to advance Admiral Schley as the editorial preposed) so long as he rested under those charges without destroy ing the whole standard of honor and duty in the nav hat the whole navy, so far as I knew it was of this opinion, and that its attitude was a matter of self-preserva- ticn. The foregoing gives my remarks in substance and purport as far as my recol- lection serves me; the conversation Was en- tirely private; so regarded by me, and als I supposed, by Mr. Atkins, as evidence of which latter is the fact that he knew that my note which consisted of, as far as I re- member, but this one short phrase men- tioned, was private; and also that nearly or quite a week passed before he mentioned any conversation publicly. It was in no sense and in no part intended for publica- tion nor considered an interview. Very respectfully, F. E. CHADWICK, Captain, U. To the Secretary of the Navy. The Reprimand. May 2, 1900. Sir—The department is in receipt of your letter of the 27th ultimo, in reply to the department's letter of the 25th, inclosing a clipping from the New York Sun and de- siring a statement from you in regard to its contents. ‘The department regrets that it has occa- sion to reprimand an officer of your rank and experience for inexcusable indiscretion and offense against the navy regulations. Tt appears from your letter that in your interview with Mr. Atkins, whom you know to be a newspaper correspondent, you spoke of a fellow officer, your senior in rank, in @ way calculated to bring him into con- tempt. You knew this to be a violation of the naval regulations which forbid the com- munication by interviews of such comment and criticism. You knew it to be against the good order and discipline of the service, because it is the example of one officer in nigh rank reflecting upon the honor and character of another—an example which, unrebuked and followed, tends to bring the whole service into contention and scandal. You knew that the professional business of your interviewer is to collect material for publication. While he may not have had justification in publishing what you understood, and regarded as understood by him, to be private conversation, you knew the risk you ran, and within a year had been reprimanded for similar misconduct in putting yourself and the welfare of the service to the same risk with the same result. You have thus again and further impaired the confidence of the department in_your discretion. It is true that your case differs from some recent cases of offense on the part of other officers, in that objectionable remarks made by them were made on occasions and under circumstances which they knew assured their publicity. In your case the depart- ment unreservedly accepts your statement that your remarks were “‘in no sense and in no part intended for publication, nor eon- sidered as an interview.” It is for this rea- son that it takes no other action than this emphatic reprimand. the receipt of which you will acknowledge. Very respectfully, ; (Signed) JOHN D. LONG, Secretary. Capt. F. E. Chadwick, U.S. N., No. 38 West 9th street, New York.N. Y. +—_____ Decree of Divorce Signed. A decree was signed late this afternoon by Justice Barnard, in Equity Court No, 2, granting Rudolph A. Hassler a divorce from Minnie O. Hassler, on the ground of desertion, SC Hawaiian Officials Selected by the President, JUDGE FREAR 10 BE CHIEF JUSTICE Discussing Appointments for Porto Rico. ——_+——_. PROMINENT CALLERS TODAY —-— Most of President McKinley's official call- ers this morning were hunting places in Hawaii or Porto Rico for eonstituents. This was true of Senator Allison and Represen- tative Dolliver of Iowa; Senator Perkins and Representative Loud of California; Sen- ator Baker of Kansas, Represcntative Cow- herd of Missouri, Representative Tawney of Minnesota, and others. The California peo- ple hope to get several places in Hawaii. One of the places which, it ts said, Califor- nia will get is United States judge for Ha- wali. From a good source it is understood that the President has decided.upog Henry E. Cooper of Hawail for secretary of the ter- ritory. Walter F. Frear, at present the head of the highest court in the islands, ‘s to be made chief justice Of the new terri- torial court. One of the associate justices will be William A. Whiting, an associate justice of the present court. Both are New England men. Mr. Frear js a graduate of Yale and Yale Law Schocl, and Mr. Whiting is a graduate of Harvard. He was at one time the attorney general of the Liliuoka- Jani regime. The man most frequently mentioned for United States judge Is M. M. Estes of San He is a prominent lawyer of y,. and was well supported for United senator from California several years ago. It is believed he will be ap- The Porto Rican Positions. Representative Cowherd, has presented the name of L. Sulzbacker of Kansas City as a well-fitted man for a place on the bench of Porto Rico. The President has taken the recommendation under advise- ment. Representative Tawney told the President that the first superintendent of education in Porto Rico should be Professor Victor Clark. Professor Clark’s home is in Min- nesota. He has neen in Porto Rico for more than a year in charge of the educational work that has been dene in the island under Gen. Davis. The President is sald to leok upon his candid: with favor. Senators Spoone: Fairbank: Hanna, Scott, Quarles, Gallinger and McComas were among the day's visitors. Representative Shattuc «presented Mrs. Frank Langdon of Cinetnratt, The Antietam Trip. Senator McComas spoke to the President about going to Antietam May 40—Memorial day. The President expects a number of cabinet officers to accompany him. Secre- tary Long has accepted an invitation. A special train will be run from here and will carry many <enators and representa- tives in addition to the President and mem- bers of his cabinet. Senator Me“omas is assisting in the arrangements for the trip. Today's Nominations, The President today sent the following nominations to the Senate: Thomas C. Prentis of Massachusetts, to be consul at Batavia, Java. Army~—Promotion (regulars): Lieut. Col. John € ¢, assistant adjutant gen- eral, to be assistant adjutant general with rank of colonel; Major H. 0. S. Helstand, assistant adjutant general, to be assistant adjutant general with rank of Meutenant colonel, Medical department—Lieut. Col. Albert Hartsuff, deputy surgeon general, to be ant surgeon general with rank of colonel; Major C. L.°Helzmann, surgeon, to be deputy surgeon general with rank of lieutenant colonel; Capt. Wm. Stephenson, assistant surgeon, to ke surgeon with rank of major. Harry C. Miami, Fla. ——_—_——_++e+____ BURDEN OF STAMP TAXES. Budge, to be postmaster at Hearing Given by Means the Ways and mittee. Tho ways and means committee gave a hearing today to representatives of the Merchants’ Association of New York favor- ing a change in the stamp taxes of the war revenue act, so as to place the burden on the companies, instead of on the shippers, particularly as to express fecelpts, freight receipts and telegrams. The delegation in- ciuded H. D. Robbins, A. K. Sloan, H. A. Bliss, L. J. Muiford, A. J. Baldwin and 38. C. Mead. These gentlemen appeared also as officers of various particular trade or- ganizations, including the National Jewel- ers’ Organization. John Gaines Makex an Effort to Strangle Himself. John Gaines, thirty-five years old, at- tempted suicide about 2 o'clock this after- noon by strangling himself. He tled a handkerchief about his neck, and when found he was in a semi-conscious condition. The police ambulanea was summoned and Gaines was taken to Freedmen's Hospital. He will probably recover. ‘The police were informed that Gatnes had a dispute with his landlady, and that he took offense at something that was said to him about a dog. The attempt at suicide followed. A Dangerous Counterfeit. Chief Wilkie of the secret service has re- ceived from the Penn National Bank of Philadelphia one of the most ‘dangerous counterfeit $20 notes that has appeared in a long time, second only to: the celebrated $100 Monroe head silver certifieates, the charac- ter of which the treasury experts were for some time unable to definitely determine. The note Is of the series ef 189, check let- ter A, plate number. 7, "Tillman register; Morgan, treasurer. ———— + —____ Progress of the District Bill. The conferees on the District appropria- tion bill met this afternoon and continued the consideration of the pill. At the meet- ing held yesterday the school question was not reached, but it probably will be dis- posed of before the committee adjourns this afternoon, though no action. will be taken on it fora day or two. To Pay W. J. Murtagh, > Senator Stewart today made a favorab'e report to the Senate of a pill to pay to Wm. J. Murtagh, formerly proprietor of the Na- tional Republican, published in this city some years ago, $17.347.72 for printing ad- vertisements authorized by law. 5 Diamond Jubilee Wina o Race. LONDON, May 2—The 2,000 guineas stakes, run at Newmarket today, was won by the Prince of Wales’ Diamond Jybilee. Bonarosa and Sidus finished second and third, respectively, in a field of ten, |OFFICIAL REPRIMAND|AT THE WHITE HOUSE |OVER 200 LIVES LOST Appalling Disaster in a Mine at Scofield, Utah. MEN SMOTHERED BY FIRE DAMP Accident Thought to Be Due to Explosion of Dynamite. LISTS OF DEAD AND INJURED a SALT LAKE, Utah, May 2—Two hun- dred or more lives were lost in an explosion in Mine No. 4 of the Pleasant Valley Coal Company, at Scofield, Utah. One hundred and thirty-seven bodies have already been recovered. The work of rescue is still pro- gressing, although there is no hope that any of the men who are unaccounted for have escaped death. List of the Dead. The lst of known dead recovered up to this morning follows: John Hunter, sr.; Dan Muhr, boy; Peter Cocklett, Jas. Wilson, Robert Ferrish, Will Willstead, Robert Willstead, R. T. Evans, Llewelyn Evans, boy; Jas. Wallace, sr.; Ben Lloyd, John Lloyd, Robert Hunter, Jas. C. Hunter, Dick Thomas, David Padtield, Wm. Jones, Wm. Howe, boy; Valentine Loxon, Wm. Reese, Geo. James, John James, Samuel Livesay, R. Dixon, Anselmo Jachetta, Ferari Jachet- ta, J. May, Sol Lappi, Matt Kroski, Harry Miller, R .V. Miller, Isaac Miller, Wm. Da- vis, A. Langstaff and son, Davis and son, Wm. Samuels and son, Andrew Adam- son, T. J. Reilley, Wm. Parmley, John Thomas, Jas. Webber, Anderson, Thos. Padfield, Henry Wilson, Chas. Ed- wards, Bernard Dougall, Andrew Hunter and son, Thos. Williams and son, Jas. Gath- erman, Wm. Gatherman, John Burns, John Price, Alex. Wilson, jr.; Geo. Coulthard. The dffference between this list and the 187 bodies recovered is accounted for by the unidentified. Several of the injured will not survive the trip to the hospital at Salt Lake City. Among the injured are: Thos. Livesa: Sandy Wilson, John Wilson, John Kirton, Wm. Boweter, John Beddoe, Thomas Sel- lers, Wm. Livesay. Scene of the Disaster. The scene of the disaster is just outside this place, on the line of the Rio Grande Western railroad. The explosion, which occurred in the winter quarters of the mine, is attributed by some to the blowing up of a number of kegs of blasting powder. The company has two mines, Known as Nos. 1 and 4. The explosion occurred in No. 4. A special train was sent from Salt Lake bearing Superintendent Sharp of the coal company, Superintendent Welby of the railroad company and some doctors. As fast as bodies are reached they are taken to the boarding houses and other company buildings, where they are dressed and prepared for the coroner's inquest. These buildings are numerous and in each are from ten to thirty-five bodies, which are Jaid in long rows. To. thos! which have been identified are attached tags with name and address. These await the coming of relatives or friends, Two hundred coffins have been ordered through local undertakers to be sent at once to the scene of the disaster. A spe- cial train bearing the seriously wounded has started from Scofield for Salt Lake. Many people of this city have friends and relatives at the mines, and the news- paper offices and the coal companies’ of- fices were visited by numbers of anxious people, who feared some of their friends or relatives might be numbered among the victims. Cauxe of the Accident. It appears to have been one of those ac- cidents that are common to the very best regulated mines and against the best en- deavors of the most competent superintend- ents ‘The state mine inspector is still without the data to lay blame on any one. Of course, an inquest will have to determine just where the blame rests, and perhaps it never can be fully determined. W. C. Wilson was one of those fortunate ones on the lower level of No. 1 who es- caped. He gives this account of the dis- er: “There was a low rumbling notse heard in the distance, followed by a sort of wave that can hardly be described, but that ts known to all who have been in explosions, and I have been in several. I said to my partner that if the gas was known to exist in the mine I should say that an explosion had occurred. 1 advised that we run to the tunnel and with me came six men work- ing in that section. In the main tunnel we met the driver and asked him if he had noticed the strange occurrence. He replied that he had almost been knocked off the bar by the rush of air. I was then con- vinced that it was indeed an explosion and advised my comrades to hasten with me to the mouth. We met two others further on, and they proceeded with us. We were none too soon, for the afterdamp reached us some three or four minutes before we reached the open air, almost suffocating us.” The afterdamp delayed the work of the rescuing party, but the magnitude of the disaster soon became apparent. i All the men on the raise known as “Pike's Peak" were lying in clusters. John Jones, a county commissioner, was found with his son George, entwined in loving embrace in each other's arms, The Men Realized Their Peril. All these men apparently had realized that death was coming, for all were found as though in attitudes of defense. Some had their cloaks about them, others had tried to protect themselves by burying their faces in the ground floor of the mine, hop- ing thus to escape the deadly gas that was fast enveloping them. They must have lived for some time in prayerful expecta- ton of rescue reaching them. Bernard Dougall, a young engineer from Springville, Utah, who had just entered the mines a few minutes before with his as- sistants, was found with his instrument set, while he and his men lay dead around it. As fast as the bodies were removed thcy were carried to the company barn across the canyon, where they were prepared for identification, ‘The scene was ghastly, yet most pathetic. Between the blackened and stalwart men lay about a dozen lads wio had been en- gaged 2s couplers and trappers. Some lay alongside of their fathers and elder broth- ers. It wag a scene that made strong men turn away in tears. After the foul air cleared away from No. 1, the work of rescue began, and it was soon found that a great many of the miners of No. 1 had been suffocated. The men of the lower levels had been warned of the ex- plosion, and had made their escape before the gascous air had reached them. Cers were taken in and the dead were brought to the mouth of the mine. - Here the scene beggared all description, for the men, women and children, relatives of the dead miners, hed begun to gather, and as the bodies were brought out and z:ec- ognized by their families, their lamenta- tions were heartrending. The dead were all carried into the board- ing houses directly cpposite the mine, and at midnight 137 men, nearly all heads of families, were laid out in the cold embrace of death. Cause of the Explosion. Bishop Thomas Parmley, superintendent of the operations here, gives it as his opin- Jon that the explosion was brought about by giant powder which was iaken into the mine by some of the miners, that exploded in some unaccountable way, igniting the dust and causing an explosion. This mine has been worked for over twenty years and has the reputation, ac- cording to State Mine Inspector Thomas, of being one of the best ventilated and pro- tected in the west. He states that he in- spected it less than five weeks ago, and believed it entirely safe at that time. It has never had bad air, and has always been free from gas, and as the coal is all loaded with shovels, there has not been a large accumulation of dust. Nine-tenths of the men killed are Ameri- cans and Welshmen. The former come mostly from Utah, with a small number from Tennessee and Colorado. Several undertakers were sent to Scofield early this morning, and the coffins will gO down as soon as they can be shipped. The special train bearing four of the injured men arrived at the Rio Grande Western depot this morning. Harry Taylor, one of the injured men, said he remembers the moment of the awful explosion, and he told of it, a few words at a time, between paroxysms of pain. “I was repairing some track out the dump,” said the injured man, “when I started toward the mouth of the tunnel to get some tools. I got about fifty feet away from the tunnel mouth when sudd nly there Was an awful report, and at the same time a black cloud, filled with rocks, bore down on me. TI felt severa! small rocks strike me; then I felt a jolt on my side and then —then I came away,” said the injured man, with a ghastly attempt at smiling. “Next thing I knew I woke up with a man pouring some brandy down my throat, and I saw the boys lying all around me moaning for help. We were fixed up and put on the tratn. Situation One of Horror. J. M. Beattie of Scofield, who is the com- pany’s storekeeper, said, on his arrival this morning, that no words could portray the licrror, the sadness and the appalling ex- tent of the catastrophe. When he left none could tell how many had been killed, but it was thought that the shift in No. 4 kad been wiped out and mi: killed at No. 1. Whether a pow expiosion or a du explosion, or both, had not been decided: in fact, no one had any thought but to rescue the injured, recover the dead and relieve the suffering. The financial loss to the company cannot be estimated, but it will be great. In every way it is regarded as the worst disaster ever occurring in this part of the country. The nearest approach to it was the South- ern Pacific Almy, Wyo., explosion five years ago, when over 100 men were killed. DEWEY VIEWS THE CANAL on ADMIRAL STRUCK WITH ITS COoM- MERCIAL POSSIBILITIES, Another Round of Balls and Recep- tions Planned for the Distin- guished Visitor. CHICAGO, May 2.—The Chicago celebra- tion in henor of Admiral George Dewey practically came to a close today with an excursion by the admiral and members of the general committee of the Dewey cele- bration down the Chicago drainage canal as far as the controlling gates at Lockport. The whole trip from Chicago to Lockport was not taken by boat because of the delay in the crowded channel of the Chicago river but at 10 o'clock the admiral and par took a special train over the Santa Fe to McCook. A crowd of several thousand had gathered at the Polk street station, and as the admiral alighted from his carriage and walked briskly down the long platform to the train shed, he was given a noisy wel- come. At McCook Admiral Dewey and his escort boarded the yacht Hinda, which formerly Was an oyster pirate chaser on Chesapeake bay, other members of the large party go- ing on board the pleasure boat I. M. Wes- ton, the launches Diamond, Ericeson, John P. Hopkins, Delaware and the tug Robert E. Burke. About 10:30 o'clock the little fleet headed by the Hinda started down the canal for Lockport. After luncheon Admiral Dewey went forward and showed keen interest in the canal, commenting several times on its immense possibilities. Shortly afer 12 o'clock the party reached Lockport. Here an enthusiastic welcome was given the admiral by a large crowd gathered along the banks of the canal and at the controll- ing works, and the small police force had considerable difficulay in clearing a pas- sage. As the admiral stepped off the Hinda a battery on shore boomed out a salute of seventeen guns, and a new flag, the dark blue and four stars of the admiral, was run up on the flag pole near the engine house. In charge of Chief Engineer Ran- dolph of the drainage board Admiral Dewey then inspected the immense bear trap dam, the largest of its kind in the world, and the four controlling gates, spending some time in watching the opera. uons of the dam, which was raised and lowered several times for him. Shortly before 1 o’clock the party again boarded the yachts and steamed up the canal to Romeo, where a special train was taken for the city. Mrs. Dewey was entertained this after- noon at a luncheon given by Mrs. Bryan Latrop. This evening at 6 o'clock the ad- miral and Mrs. Dewey will attend a din- ner and reception given in their honor at the Chicago Athletic Club, and later in the evening will attend the reception and ball of the 7th Regiment, Illinois National Guard. —~+--___ CHANGE OF VENUE ORDERED. Goebel Marder Suspects to Be Tried in Scott County. FRANKFORT, Ky., May 2.—Judge Can- trill today ordered a change of venue to Scott county for trial of Powers, Davis, Youtsey and others, charged with com- plicity in the Goebel murder. ———++<-___ “Dutch” Ferbert Quits Foot Ball. ANN ARBOR, Mich., May 2.—"“Dutch” Ferbert, Michigan’s noted half back and for the past two seasons coach of the uni- versity eleven, left last night for Seattle, en route to Cape Nome. This leaves the question of a foot ball coach for tne Michi- gan eleven next fall very much unset- ued. —_~+-<-____ W. J. Bryan at Columbus, Ohio. COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 2.—Col. W. J. Bryan last night addressed an audience of 10,000 people in the Columbus auditorium, discussing the money question, imperialism and trusts. Later, by invitation, Mr. Bryan attended a banquet, being given by the Columbus board of trade. ——_~+<--___ Steamship Arrivals. At Philadelphia—Steamship Switzeriand, from Antwerp. @t Plymouth—Pretoria, from New York for Hamburg. At Queenstown—Teutonic, from New York for Liverpool. —_++-___ Four Blasters Killed. PORT ARTHUR, Ont. May Four Italians, while charging a hole with dyna- mite on section 17 of the Rainy river rail- road yesterday, were’ blown to atoms by the premature explosion of the dynamite. ———~++-___ Anent the Reira Matter. LISBON, May 2—The chamber of dep- uties has refused almost unanimously to permit Deputy Costa to interpellate the government in regard to the Beira matter, [KILLED BY FILIPINOS Twenty Mon of the 48d Regiment Shot at Catubig, ONLY TEN OF GARRISON ESCAPED Took Refuge in a Church Which the Rebels Burned. TIMELY ARRIVAL OF RELIEF MANILA, May 2.—The American garrison of Catubig, island of Samar, consisting of thirty men belonging to the 43d Regiment, has been attacked by rebels. Twenty of the Americans were killed. The remainder were rescued. The Americans were quartered in * the Catubig Church, which the enemy, number- ing several hundred men, surrounded and fiercely attacked. The Americans fought for two days and then the rebels managed to ignite the roof of the church and it burned away and finally fel! upon those in- side the edifice. The walls remained in- tact, however, and were used as a shelter by the besieged Americans for three days longer, the enemy attacking the buiiding on all sides at once. The Americans continued firing from the windows and doors of the church and did great execution among the Fillpino it is estimated that over 2W of the latte ere killed, many dead bodies being removed from the scene of the fighting. After five days’ resistance by the Amer!i- cans a Neutenant and eight men arrived from Laoan and engaged the besiegers, who thereupon retired. The fortunate arrival of these reinforce- ments prevented the annihilation of the American force intrenched in the church, who had repeatedly declined to surrender when ordered to do so by the Filipinos, The ten survivors were without food, had little ammunition and were physically ex- hausted when relieved. This fight has encouraged the Filipinos, who are now acting in an ugercesive man. ner and threatening that section of the coast, parjicularly the town of Catarma, whence the garrison wil! probably be with. drawn to Lacan. ——+++___ MAIL BEY ESCAPES. Prominent Turkish Official Escapes Banishment by « Ruse. CONSTANTINOPLE, May 2—It is now learned that Ismail Kemal Bey, we!l known for his friendliness for Great Britain, who Was recently appointed vali of Tripoli, waich appointment was tantamount to exile, and who was reported April 30 to have myste- riously disappeared, has, with his three Sons, got safely out of Constantinople on board the Egyptian steamer Rubattini, en route for Europe. It develops that when Ismail Kemal Bey disappeared he bearded the British gunboat Salamander and claimed an asylum, which was immediately cranted to him. The British embassy then informed the palace authorities of this fact, adding that Ismail desired to go abroad. The gul- tan feigned surprise at such a desire, but finally declared that Ismail was free to re- main in Turkey, to go te Tripoli or abroad. The fugitives were eventually taken the Rubattini in the Salamander’s launch. While the departure of Ismail is partia’ due to the conviction that it is impossib: for any one of enlightened views to remain in Turkey under the present prevailing e: ditions, his going away was also inriuenced by the fact that most of the other ~ignato- ries of the recent address of sympathy for Great Britain in connection with the war in South Africa have already b2en exiled. In spite of the porte fusal to sanct to m the matter, the British post office ut Salon- ica was opened Tuesda It would appear that the corre: Constantinople had mixed up the line of steamers, otherwise the lialiin Gen- eral Navigation Company (Fivrio & Rubat- tno), with the steamer Rubattino (not Ru- battini), as the maritime registers © have no record of any such steamer, while there is a well-known Mediterran-an ine of steamers of that name. ——_+--____ MESSAGES OF THE PRESIDENTS, Mr. Richardson Explains His Rela- tions to the Publication. The Senate committee on printing today began its investigation of the charges made against Representative Richardson of Ten- Lessee in connection with the publication of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents of the United States. The committee heard Mr. Richardson's statement, which was made in private. He explained that he had given several years of time to the classification and editing of the papers for the government, stating that this work had been done without compensa- tion other than that received as a member of the House. After the government had concluded the publication of the work as a public document Congress had voted the plates to him. He related the details of his connection with the publication of the work by private enterprise, saying that his arrangement was that he was to have a royalty on all sales, but that so far the sales had been limited and the amount re- ceived small. Assistant Librarian Spofford and Pub- lisher Barcus also will be heard by the com- mittee. ———— SAILED FOR MANILA. List of Military Passengers Tele- graphed by Gen. Shafter. General Shafter has notified the War De- partment that the transport Warren sailed yesterday with the following military pas- sengers for Manila: Captain King, 11th Cav- alry; Lieutenant S. Bealle, 424; Loeb, 9th; Nelson, 17th; Lamotte, 18th; Rutherford, 24th; Hall, 25th Infantry; Lieutenant Colo- nel Heizmann, Major Gardner, Major Combe, Lieutenants Skinner, Edger, Dar- nall, medical department; Majors Payson and Wilkins, pay department; Captain In- galls, subsistence department, six acting as- sitant surgeons, seventy-three members hospital corps, twenty signal corps, thirty-six enlisted men returning from gvard duty over neral prisoners, ten casuals and following recruits from Presidio: Cavalry—Third, one; 4th, sixteen; artillery—Sth, twelve; 6th, twelve; infantry—34d, sixteen; 4th, thirty-one; 6th, three; 9th, forty-eight; 12th, one; 13th, six- ty-five; 16th, twenty-six; 17th, two: 18th, twelve; 19th, three; 20th, twenty-eight; 21st, forty-six; 224, two: 23d, one. Sixty rifies and 6,00) rounds cartridges on board for use of command. — + Secretary Root'’s Cold. Secretary Root is still confined to his house with a severe cold, contracted on his recent visit to Boston and New York, at both of which places he made addresses. oms are more favorable today ele tery and unless a setback oc- curs he will probably be able to resume his official duties in a few days. —+° Gen. Wilson’s Retaern, Gen. Wilson, chief of engineers, has re- turned to this city from New York, where he went to attend a meeting of the board of ordnance and fortificalons,