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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-11-16
PORT JEFFERSON AND sETAuKET.


John F. Hawkins OF the best-known residents
OF Port jefferson. had a peculiar accident on
Wednesday afternoon He is the proprietor OF one
of the largest shipyards In Port Jefferson and has
conducted the business successfully for twenty years
He Is well known among seafarng people along
the Atlantic coast. He overseeing the cutting
down OF number of large Wild cherry
piece of woodland near Port Jefferson intending to
secure number of knees for ship building purposes
While standing near one OF the trees watching the
men. Mr.. Hawkins struck In the ear by a
sharp splinter The piece OF wood entered the open
ing of the ear and apparently pierced the drum for
Mr. Hawkins Immediately became unconscious and
was carried to his wagon by his men. On reaching
his home be was attended by a physician who pro-
nounced the case serious
Arrangements have been completed for the OPEN
ing of the Old Field Lane leading to Old Fled
Point Lighthouse. Although nothing more than a
lane. this road In summertime probably is more
frequently used than any OF the byroads around
picturesque lighthouse. from which one OF the most
beautiful views OF Long Island can be obtained For
wide enough to accommodate Only one team al a
time 1t cuts through deep banks densely wooded
rages to pass each other were It not for the occa-
sonai passing places" The beauties OF this road
and the lighthouse have induced thousands OF pleas
ure-seekers 10 brave the Inconvenience OF the trim
every summer. The Road Commissioners OF Brook
numerous requests and staked out a new road
which VIII be forty and one-haf feet wide
getting the Road Commissioners to open the lane
Christ Church Brooklyn. who has a beautiful estate
a mile to the Sound
There has been much grumb.ing about the pros-
poets OF increased taxes this year In the village of
by Mr.. Denton.
Deer are making themselves unpieasantly numer-
Gus In the villages near Port Jefferson. to the loss Of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-11-16
sr. CLIFF AND GLEN COVE.

Not the least interesting OF the numerous ~
cleties recently organized in Sea GIN Is the BJW
Brigade a non-sectarian organization. which owes
its existence TO the efforts OF the Rev. ". H.
Lawrence pastor OF the local Methodist Episcopal
Church The brigade is differed by the following
BOYS: FIRST lieutenant. Rodney La Gar; second
lieutenant Harry Van Nostrand; first sergeant.
Harry Leighton second sergeant. Charles Miller
Odnen; secretary. Charles Leighton Jr, drum
major. Louis Christ The members NEE. every
Wednesday evening and receive an hours ins,ruc-
ton in military drill They expect ID parade in
uniform on Thanksgiving Day.
Mrs. william Maidment Of Sea GIN. has re-
turned from a visit TO her daughter, Mrs. Ada
Soaring. OF Ozone Park.
s. T. Harding and his family. who have been
spending the summer at sea Chn' returned 10
their Brooklyn home on Wednesday
Park South Sea Cliff, has moved TO Gien Head
Glen Cove has lost its Annie Laurie. She be-
came the bride OF Charles p. Valentine on Mon
day. amid a profuson OF flowers and decorations:
the Society OF Friends. The bride was attended by
her cousin Miss Mary f. Seaman q Brooklyn.
and Miss Helen T. valentine, sister 81 The BRIDE
Ceremony was performed at the home ~ Nj AMI
Mrs William r. Seaman, on Highland Roat
The wedding presents were numerous and beaul-
full.
The first ball Of the Sea Cln Drum and Fife
Corps was given on Thursday evening al Central
Hail. and, in spite Of the stormy weather. was A
success. About seventy young people attended
was led by Floor Manager Frank Hogge and Ms
Hogge
The Excelsior Band. OF Sea Gin. has elected
the following officers: Leader. VIII 9. Smith. as
LuCiar; treasurer Is. Z. Fisher. jr. The band
has now sixteen members
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-11-16
LONG ISLAND.
NOTES FROM TOWNS AND VILLAGES IN
QUEENS AND SUFFOLK COUNTIES.
HOLLIS.

HOLLIS.
The trustees of the Hollis School District are not
receiving much praise from their nelghbors now
adays. They have already been charged with eH-
travagance in connection with the building OF 'he
new schoolhouse. and there is talk Of adopting some
drastic measures in regard to the matter Inc
original appropriation by the school meeting was
800 OOo After this was exhausted a further appro-
priation OF 5000 granted after much opposi1n.
1t has ately been discovered that 10000 more VIII o
needed TO complete the school Ii Is further sta.ssa
that contract has been made for putting N ,ne
steam pipes. boilers and other heating apRa.a non.
This will make the work more expensive Inc con.
tractor has already exceeded his time limit anu has
been under penalty OF SIS day since Oc'Sg harIss
X G. Livingstone, Charles A. Davis ana 'hai N'
Lapham have been appointed an auditing committee
10 examine all the accounts.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-11-16
GREAT NECK.

The fifth annual meeting of the Lend-a- Hand
Circle Of Kings Daughters OF Great Neck was held
on Thursday afternoon and evening. At the after
noon session the annual reports of the secretary
and treasurer were read and an address was made
by Mrs Bottome the president of the National
Society of Kings Daughters and Sons. The after.
noon session for women only. and was held
in the association room. The evening session was
held in the League hall and was attended by about
one hundred OF the villagers Mrs Bottome was
the only speaker, but she kept the audience inter-
ested in her descriptions OF the work Of the Ma
tional Society Of Kings Daughters and Sons for
two hours.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-11-16
HENIPSTEAD.

Thomas II Cloves treasurer OF the Hampstead
plank road having become tired Of being contin-
uay brought into court is circulating paper with
the object of obtaining the consent Of two-thirds of
the stock. so that the road be turned over TO
the town authorities. 1t has been ascertained that
the company canno: transfer the turnpike 10 the
county The road Is to be disposed OF to both
towns each to pay about 81 900. From present in
dcations it is thought that the 1926 shares Will be
signed off the end of this week. some $50 consents
having already been obtained.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-11-16
MOENT KISCO.

Next Tuesday evening. November 10. is the date
the Mount Kisco Lecture and Entertainment Com
mttee have arranged for the second lecture of
their course The Rev. Madison c. Peters, of New
York City will lecture on Americans for America
In the opera House.
Mr. and Mrs Sherwood. Of Sarles. have sent out
invitations for the wedding of their daughter. Miss
Maude Sherwood to take place at their home ON
Wednesday next. at o'clock to Albert l.. Hill.
The Bedford Flower Show, in the Mount Ksco
Opera House has been "A great success.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-11-16

n,ove died at his home in this village last Thursday
morning.
rho cbiaf Incident of next week will be the bazaar
a, Olive Opera House In aid OF the Osslning hos
pItal IL will be held on Thursday ana ffnay AFTER
Moons and evenings.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-11-16
JAMAICA

The Board OF Trustees Of Jamaica village he'd Q
special meeting on Thursday night. and received
the plans and specifications for hosehouse for
Woodruff Hose Company and the clerk author
lied TO advertise for bids 10 be opened on N0venl-
Der 70. The clerk was authorized . advertise the
sale of the present Woodruff Hose house, 10 take
place November 30. A warrant for 500 was Or
dered drawn to the order of J. & 5. Adkes. for the
lot purchased Of them for the Continental Cricket
Company. Trustees Wyckoff and STANFORD
appointed special committee 10 examine the APP
plication of the Jamaica Gaslight Company TO lay
mains in the streets Of the village and the appl-
cation of ]. +. Watts, and OF the NewYork ani
New-Jersey Telephone Company 10 run telephone
wires through the streets the committee report
october g. The superintendent OF streets was
ordered 10 lay tagging on the sidewalks OF Canal
ST. Bills were audited to the extent OF 1851 81.
The following wills proved on Thursday at
the Queens County Surrogates Court, Justice Weller
presiding Ivory Burgess and Charles Smith. ~
Long Island City: Susan Walters Sarah W. I.Omes
both Of Wantagh. and Maria Louisa Wilets OK
Hampstead The accountings in the estates ~
Benjamin c. Mott and Charles f. Smith OF Hemp
stead, and John Forgie, OF Hicksvile, were adj
tourned two weeks. and the hearing in the Frost
Coleman will contest adjourned TO November
q by consent of all parties
Dr. H. NJ. Bruce former resident of Rockville
Centre and Woodsburg. married at Tampa. Fla,
on November 4. Miss o. ID. Baldwin. Dr. Bruce Is
one of the leading physicians of Tampa. His bride
Ohio girl.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1895-02-08
DR.. Prices Cream Baking Powder
Most Perfect Made.
Hirschfield,s Noes

h1FsCnHelO>S woes.
The woes Of Aaron Hirschfeld, the
Montana banker made notorious by his
suit at Fargo for anulment of marriage,
are not at end. His wife has begun suit
against Mr.. and Mrs. L. Fl. Hlrschfeld
for $4,000 damages. In addition to this
the sheriff has levied on Aaron's interest
in the Merchants National bank, build
ing, ground and other real estate in
which he is interested. This was done
on a suit brought by the Helena Hotel
company for nearly $4,000 for board,
medical attendance and nursing for his
wife, and it has been again attached in the
suit of Fred B. Morrill, of Fargo. Nor
rill claims $500 promised for helping
to conduct Hirschfeld's case at Fargo
when the suit for anulmen5 of marriage
was tried. Only $516 of the amount has
been paid.
Hoods Pills are hand made and per-
feet in proportion and appearance. 25c
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1895-02-08
HOW DID IT HAPPEN ?
RumOrs and Theories as to the Fire
at the Olson Place, Near
Sterling.
Diagram OF the House, Showing Plan
of the Several Apartments
and Shed.
COrOner's Jury Gets What Facts Are
Available-No Verdict Rendered
as Yet.
From fridays daily.l
The Sterling Calamity.

The Sterling Calamity,
What we're the circumstances sur.
rounding the destruction Of the family OF
Peter Olson, near Sterling early Wednes-
day morning?
Perhaps no question was ever more
thoroughly argued and discussed by the
residents of the neighborhood. Perhaps
never we're speculations hazarded
on theories advanced in answer. It may
be that the particulars of the accident
whereby six human beings persisted in
the destruction Of one home by fire, will
never be more satisfactorily explained
than by the theories that are now SET
forth. It is possible that the tragedy
will remain forever in the dark as to de.
tails and particulars. If the flames in
which the family persisted were the re-
suit of an accident, then there is no
hope for an explanation. The lips OF
every person who slept at the Olson
place upon that fatal morning, are sealed
IN death, and their earthly remains lie
dumb, motionless and l~ifeIess, charred
and burned into undergraduate and
%sickening masses of shapeless flesh and
partially consumed bones, awaiting bur.
ial at the hands of horror stricken friends
and relatives.
IT there was foul play-if the flames
were the result Of deliberate purpose, as
some seem to think, then a solution OF
the mystery and the details of the hor-
ror may in time be unearthed. Other.
wise, the friends of the deceased, and
those Others who are interested out OF
that curiosity which attaches to any par.
ticularly horrifying occurrence of the
kind, must content themselves with
speculation and theory as to how the &C.
cident came about.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1895-02-08
SOME COMPARISONS
Comparisons of the Expenditures of
Business Administrations With
the Rule of the Pops.
Some Figures Showing the Differ
ence as Appears in One
Office Alone.
Comments On the Reckless WAYS in
Which Figures Are Handled
by the RefOrmer.
Some Comparisons.

some comparisons.
There has been SO much talk about
affairs connected with the department of
public instruction, that some comparison
of expenses OF the office are interesting
at this time. The expenses, exclusive of
printing, under Prof. Ogden's admins
t%ration, are shown to have been 81, 21O.59
less than under the biennial period of
Mrs. Eisenhuth. The Ogden travelling
expenses were 81 800. 90; general expenses
$5,8l2.25; total, s7,633.14. The Eisen-
huth travelling expenses were $1,751.61;
general expenses, s7,192.12 IL; total, 49,
943.73.
In relation to printing til shown that
the Bismarck price for printing stamped
envelopes has been 81 a thousand for
lots of 10000 and $l.25 to $3.50 for small
lots. The charges under the populist
reign have been SO to $3.50 per 1000 be-
sides express bills. An investigation
shows excessive rates all through.
The freight, express and drayage
charges for the superintendent office
for the two years of Mrs. Eisenhuth
amounted to s59s.71. The great bulk of
this expense was on printing which could
have been done at Bismarck for less
money. Here RI some leading items
May l, 1893, $685. June 1, $3.50; July
IA, s28.31; Oct. 5, $3.50; Feb. l., 1894,
SILT; March l, s17.5O; March IA, part of
voucher only, s22.03; April 3, sl552;
May l, S24.58; May s, $15.12; June 1,
s24.70; Sept. 1, $34.14; Sept. 10, s15.51;
Oct. l, SIG; Oct. 3, s2O36; Nov. l6, s27.52
Dec. l, $$23.79, and Jan. 5, S16.97. The
printing amounted to s5,819.34. Among
the items was 5000 for 5000 acquisitions
for supplies bound in books of fifty each;
s11O for arbor day manuals; $4,000 to a
Fargo concern for school registers which
could have been furnished at Bismarck
for $1,000 less money. The postage &C.
count is 1923 and in addition SlG1 for
stamped envelopes and cards is charged
in the printing account. There was
s3,479 printing for this office which is
not included in the biennial reports.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1895-02-08

goods SO as to show the exact materials
they are made from. e. H. Wilson, j. E
Phelan, George S. Roberts aud N. P
Rasmussen were appointed a committee
on legislation and authorized to look
after the inter. ST OF the wool " be-
fore the Legislative assembly and directed
to ask the legislature to memorialize
congress for the passage of a law impos.
ing a duty OF 8 cents a pound on all
wool, also a prohibited duty on shoddy.
The next regular meeting is to be held
July 2, at Bismarck.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1895-02-08

The coroner, sheriff, states attorney
and others who went down to view the
scene and hold an inquest, returned
yesterday morning. While at Sterling
they impaneled q jury consisting of
Frank Donneily, Louis Larson and w.
b. Livermore, and took what testimony
was available, and related to the case.
Ihe jury was in session for some time.
Part of the testimony was of a rather
sensational character and was taken be-
hind closed doors. That part which re-
lated to the main facts in the case, aside
from hazard or theory, is about as fol-
lows:
The fire vas first noticed by a track
walker at about 4 o'clock in the morn
ing. The operator at the depot saw 1t
also at about 4::3O. From that time until
7o'clock it seems the flames were plainly
visible, showing that the cont1agration
must have occupied not less than three
hours. At about 1880 William Melton
and Herman Hanson, two young men
who are residents of Sterling, arrived at
the Olson place for the purpose of ascer-
tanning what damage had been done.
Ehey were the first persons on the
ground, so far Is known, after the fire.
They found the house totally consumed,
but supposed the inmates had escaped
and gone to some neighbours place. The
barn was unopened and the stock there
in unattended. A closer inspection of
the ruins revealed what appeared to be
the outlines of human bodies. Mortified,
they hurried back to town and gave the
alarm. At 8 o'clock all of the residents
OF the city were upon the scene, and sat-
isfied themselves that the entire family
had persisted in the flames. William
Grlbble testified that at that time one of
the bodies was still smoking from the
intense heat-the flesh still smouldering
and that he threw snow upon 1t to ex-
tinguish the flames which were consum.
ing the already crisped and blackened
trunk.
The bodies were not disturbed until
the arrival of the coroner and jury.
Before them Hanson gave testimony as
to the plan of the house and the habits
of Olson and family, he having worked
there for a year or SO. Not much further
direct testimony was secured, and the
other facts and surrounding circumstan-
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1895-02-08
The u S. Govt Reports
show Royal Baking Powder
superior to all others.
What Queer Things Thew Do

Wha Queer Things They Do.
The correspondent of the Grand Forks
Herald in commenting upon the reports
gotten out by the pop administration,
says: "The auditors report conveys the
Information that the value of land as
equalized by the state board of equaliza-
ton, exclusive of structures and improve-
ments, in $55, $751;, 1903. Looking the re-
port of the state board Of equalization
referred to, which the auditor reprints
in his " report, I find there the value
land exclusive of improvements given at
S45,8S7,303-just S10,00O,O0O less than is
given in the auditors report. Not under
standing where such a difference could
come in, [ added up the column in the
equalization report and found a mistake
of $4,000 600. Looking a little further I
found another error Of 100000 in the
number Of acres returned for taxation.
How many more such errors there are I
don't know. These are enough to show
the entire untrustworthiness of the re-
port Of the state board Of equalization.
The report doesn't say so, but I believe
that the state auditor was ex officio
secretary of the board, and was supposed
to be responsible for the publication.
The first statement in the proceedings,
after the qualifying, is that ION motion
of State Auditor Porter, DR.. F. L. Rich.
ter was elected clerk of the board" So
it is presumed that these mistakes may
have been his. Whoever is responsible
they destroy the value of the report. By
the way, has anyone outside of Bismarck
ever seen a copy of that report of the
state board of equalization? AS nearly
as l can lind out, they were never dis
tributed after being printed-and no
wonder"
The best way to avoid scalp diseases,
hair falling out and premature badness,
is to use the best preventive known for
that purpose-Hall's Hair Remover.
The Wool Growers' Association.
At a meeting of the Wool Growers
association it was agreed that the asso-
citation recommend that the sheep in
spection law be so amended as that in
spectors be appointed by and be respon-
sible to the district veterinarian instead
of as now to the board of county COM
mlssioners. The recommended that the
wolf bounty law be SO amended that
holders of wolf scalps b. allowed to
make proof before notary public or JUS
tice of the peace of the county as we'll as
county auditors. They recommend that
a penalty be prescribed for failure of the
county auditor to destroy scalps, and al
lowing scalps to be delivered to the
county auditor within ninety days of the
time when the wolf shall have been
killed.
The association also passed a resolu-
ton recommending the passage of a la "
requiring all persons selling clothing
composed of the material known as
"shoddy" be compelled to label all such
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1895-02-08
GROUND FLOOR OF oLsoN's HOUSE.

A; Bedroom Occupied by the Olsons, IN which
kitchen; B. Kitchen, in which was The stove
from which the fire is supposed to have origi-
mated: {: Sitting-room; D. Spare bed room; 4.
outside, and one at side into woodshed; f.
M,oodshed, iu left-hand upper corner of which
Olson's body WAS found. The on]y entrance to
door at east or right-haud end of the house, but
this is generally kept banxed up in winter
time; There is ais" q window, just opposite
the door in A., one in D.. and two in C.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1895-02-08
SCOTS
Emulsion

the cream of Cod liver Oil, with
Hypophosphites, is for
Coughs,
Colds,
Sore Throat,
Bronchitis,
Weak Lungs,
Loss Of Flesh,
Emaciation,
Weak Babies,
Growing Children,
Poor Mothers Milk.
scrofula,
Ansemia;
In tact, for all conditions call.
ing tor a quick and effective
1so~'1SHme1 Send J0y Pamphlet. Free.
Scotia Bovine. n. Y. as;0ruggists. 5oc. AMIDST,
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1895-02-08

If you suffer from %looseness of bowels
or fever and ague, Angostura Bittera
will cure you. DR.. J. G. B. Siegert &
Sons, sole manufacturers. Ask your
druggist.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1895-02-08
DR.. Prices Cream Baking Powder
Worlds Fair Highest Award.
They'll Come Later.

THEY'LL Come Later.
A bill prohibiting the sale or giving
away Of cigarettes by anybody to any
body has passed the house, remarks the
Emmons County Record. That's one on
the boys. Now let us have a law MAX
ing it a misdemeanor for any woman to
chew gum, and fixing q severer penalty
where she chews it with false teeth. 1t
would also conduce to the welfare and
happiness of society to manufacture a
statute prohibiting any ~husbandless fe-
male who eats raw onions from entering
the married state. All personal habits
except ones W should be regulated by
law.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1895-02-08

Hoods Pills are hand made and per-
feet in proportion and appearance. 25c