Jasper County Democrat, Volume 10, Number 5, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 4 May 1907 — ALL ALIVE AND WELL [ARTICLE]

ALL ALIVE AND WELL

Seven Men Who Were Imprisoned in a Goal Mine by a Sudden Inundation. Johnstown, Pa., May I.—-After being entombed since last Friday noon in the Berwind-White coal mine No. 88, at Foustwell, near here, the seven miners who were shut off from the world by a sudden rush of water caused by the breaking of a wall of an abandoned mine were rescued at 10 p. m. The men were greatly exhausted. Owing to their weakened condition It was decided not to bring them out until after the mine had been drained. Never in the history of the mining region has such a joyous scene been witnessed as when the unfortunate men were reached. Hundreds of people who gathered about watching the work of rescue cheered, laughed and cried. Many lielieved the men had perished during the long confinement in the mine. The men were reached by Stlney Rodon and Charles Ream, who made a dash through fifty feet of water-filled heading. Eater —The rescued men have been brought out of the mine and taken to a hospital for treatment Guatemala’s President in Peril. Guatemala City, Guatemala, May 1. —Estrada Cabrera, president of Guatemala, has narrowly escaped assassination. He left his private residence at 7:30 a. m. for his customary drive, accompanied by his staff. While passing along Seventh avenue, between Sixteenth nnd Steventeenth sts., an explosion—at first supp©spd to have been caused by a l>omb—occurred, killing the horses attached to the presidential carriage; wounding the coachman, and Injuring several staff officers, including General Orellana, the chief of staff. The president, who was not injured, displayed great presence of mind.