Assert That It Was A Crime

Seattle, Wash., Aug. 'ï. - Thecoroner's jury investigating the disaster m the Franklin coal mine Friday, ia whiclj thirty-seven men were killed, has iendered a verdict fmdiiig that the fire was started by parties unknown, who wilfully, kuowiugly, and ïnaliciously desired to do great injury to the lives of employés aud the property of the Oregou Iuaprovement company. It is believed the person who fired the mine also perisued. No oue bas au opiuion as to who did the deed.