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Manawatu Herald, Volume XXVIII, Issue 3632, 3 April 1906, Page 3

Underground Horrors*

ENTOMBED MINERS EAT DEAD COMRADES. Paris, March 31. Thirteen miners have been rescued from the Courrieres pit, in the north of France, where an explosion took place on March 10th, causing 1100 deaths. The men are in a terribly emaciated condition, having endured frightful sufferings. During the time they were entombed they ate the dead bodies of their comrades. They also ate decomposed horseflesh and chewed the bark on the timber used in the workings. Some oats were also eaten. The leader of the band, a man named Nemy, has been able to describe the struggles the men had in the darkness after the explosion to find an exit. Finally they were guided by a column of fresh dir which was introduced into the workings by ex-! ploring parties seeking a new road to the seat of the fire in the mine. Since being rescued, the men , have been fed at intervals on teaspoonfuls of milk. i Their systems are affected, but it is hoped to save their lives. | Paris, April 1. : A live horse has been found in the second pit at Courrieres. In addition, the bodies.of several miners, who had only been dead a j day were found. j The Martin violently attacks; the engineers for negligence in not exploring the galleries. The ■ paper suggests thet they are : responsible for the death of all those who were not killed by fire damp. Two hundred and fifty miners and engineers are now exploring the mines but the work is exhausting owing to the noxious gas. [The disaster occurred on March 10th.]

RHEUMO SOON CURED HIM.

A few doses oi Bheomo soon cured Mr Geo. Colledge, the well-known Wellington Master Mariner. He writes: “ 1 was attacked with rheumatic gout. My feet were much swollen, and so very painful that I had to keep in bed. Hearing of your cure for gout, I sent for a bottle of Rheumo, and after taking a few doses the effect was magical—-the severe fain left and the swelling disappeared; was soon on my feet again and able to go to work.” Rheueo is sold every where at 2/6 and 4/6 a bottle.

Tenders. TENDERS are invited for the right of grazing on 300 acres of land, more or less, Makerua Swamp. Particulars can be obtained at the office ot Awa Mill, Foxton. W. JUPP *- CO. mm ZEALAND RAILWAYS. RACES AT PALMERSTON. ON 4TH AND STH April the usual 9 a.m. train from Foxton will run via Awapuui Racecourse. The usual 5.35 p.m. train will be delayed to leave Palmerston at 5.40 p.m., and will connect at Awapuni with train leaving Racecourse at 5.42 p.m. ' . Holiday Excursion Tickets available for return till 9th April will be issued to Palmerston on 4th April and by the morning train on sth April from Foxton and intermediate stations. Return Tickets (price 2s 6d each, irrespective of class and including admission to Racecourse) Palmerston to Racecourse will be obtained at Palmerston station and on morning trains before arrival at Palmerston. Single tickets Racecourse to Palmerston gd. No OTHER TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE by the Racecourse trains. For further particulars see posters. BY ORPfIRt