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The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-04-16
COSTERS MAKE MONEY.
London's Sidewalk Merchants Object to
Losing Good Income,


The announcement that the author
tiles have determined to clear itin-
Grant street venders from the Strand
has caused CONSERVATION from the fra
ternity in London. For clearance
means loss of income and severe COM
petition in other streets. 1t is difficult
If not impossible to calculate with any
degree of accuracy the amount of
money turned over collectively in the
course of a year by these people, but
interesting figures may be supplied
by placing on record the gross eceipts
of some street traders. Many will be
surprised to learn that a coster in the
fruit and vegetable line who, though
only occasionally seen in the Strand
is yet aggrieved at the threatened ex-
clusion, will make a turnover of any
thing between eight and twelve pounds
per week. a full third of this being
profit. The figures vary much, natur-
ally, with the season of the year, and
the state of the markets, but he is
reckoned a poor fruit coster who can
not make an average of two pounds
ten shillings to three pounds weekly
profit. Despite this income, which
many a clerk would envy, tales of dis
tress are frequent among them, ow-
ing to their universal improvidence.
Fish is not SO profitable line of bust
ness, partly owing to the more perish
able nature of the stock, and a fish
coster who is two pound man. after
reckinging up on Saturday night. has
no cause to grumble at his weeks
work. The profits Of venders of penny
toys. puzzles and other articles so ia
miliar in the Strand and elsewhere va
ry according to their cost, which rang
es from four pence to seven pence per
dozen. A pound to twenty-five shillings
is reckoned a good weekly earning. but
during the recent button craze ener-
getic workers had no difficulty in clear
ing double this amount in some In
stances. The gutter oilcloth merchant
calculates upon profit of six pence to
one shilling apiece, according to size
and can dispose of forty to fifty pieces
in the course of Saturday evening
alone, to say nothing Of the Stacker
business done during the rest of the
week. A street bookseller admitted
that he had never cleared less than
two pounds a week." and on further
inquiry, that does not appear to be
much above the average. The propri-
etors of those miscellaneous stands. to
be found chiefly in the east end, where
everything from a violin bow to a
saucepan lid may be purchased. have a
difficulty in telling their profits. as, ow-
ing to the nature of their stock, some
things sell rapidly while other arti-
cles lie on hand for months. That there
is money to be made at this trade is
evident from the fact that many of its
followers are pointed out by their less
fortunate brethren as being the own
ers of the houses In which they live.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-04-16

A First Class Tonic.
VIM. A. Collier, Assistant Psymas.
ter u. 5. NJ, writes: 81 have taken
Peruna and recommend 1t to those
needing Hrst-cISss foRic-"
"A Great Tonic.
Hon. N. C. Butler, Ex.U. S. Senator
and Ex-Governor of South Caroline.
writes from EdgekIefd, S. c.: ~ have
been using PerunA for shoT period
and feel very much relieved. Kis In
deed . wonderful medicine and besides
q great tonic"
Splendid for the Nerves.
RoSerf B. MAnfeH, the famous sctor.
writes from Now York City: "Peruns
II splendid and most invLgoraffa9-
refreshing 10 the nerves and braia."
For General Debility.
Hon. Jno. v. Wright. OF the Lsw
Department.. General Land Office Of
Tennessee. writes: "a wish every.
orc who n suffering with general
debility o. psostrafion could know OF
Pcruaa.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-04-16

The Best of Tonics.
Hon. w. c. Chsmbers, Chief Justice
OF Sanos, says: "Ihave tried ono bot,
tie of Peruns sndI can fruthfuIiy say H
Is one of the best fonics ever used"
[ A Grand Tonic.
Mrs. Oridiey. mother or Capfaio
Oridley, Of the "Olympia, writes: ~
used PerunA and can trufhfuIiy say II
Is grand fonic.''
For Overwork.
Mr. Tcff johnson. a prominent acfosr
of Washin1fon, d. c., writes frons
Fourteenth and "P' streets: "In fhs
effort TO Improve q condition fnpsireo
by ovewOrk, I have found nothine
that has done 6s much good as Pe--
ru0a."
For q Worn.ouf System.
Ms. Catherine roft, Presfdenf "Ya.
kyrien Ass0ciafio1, S64o Cottage
drove avenue, Chicago, M. wrifes.
"i often advise Peruna Ia cases Of a
worn-ouf sysfem and q broken dovo
coostifutfon-
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-04-16

further pleadings and evidence as it
may allow to be made or introduced,
to hear and determine the matter in
controversy according to law"
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1901-04-05
HE REMEMBERED HIM.
And the Old Mans Recollection Ot
Hin Was Anything but
FIattering.

To see ones self as others see him
is always interesting if not hatter.
ing. "When l recently went to visit
my parents, who live in an agricul-
tural region out west" said a we'll
known New York newspaper man, re-
lates the Troy Times, 81 one day met
a farmer on whose property l had
worked for a time when a boy. My
old acquaintance did not seem to rec
ognize me, and, thinking that he had
entirely forgotten me, 1 asked him
IL he did not remember a neighbor's
son, mentioning his name, to whom
he gave employment about 20 years
ago Yes said the farmer Il shall
never forget him, for he was the worst
boy in the community, boy who was
as frisky and clipper as could be
when there was no work to do, but
who always had a bad pain when
there was water to be carried to the
harvest hands, or frewood to be
fetched in, or the cows to be hunted
or the grindstOne to he turned; boy
who was always at work at the rab-
OF a sawmill, or something; a boy who
had dam across every stream in this
section and a hutter wheel a-going al
every dam. That's the only boy / ever
knew by the name you've mentioned.
saw that he hadn't entirely forgot
ten me, and 1 asked: What do you
suppose that boy is doing now?' q
don't know he answered, in med.
itative way, but ] expect he is in
jail. he ought to be, anyway, If he Is
still alive and hasn't reformed No
he is not in jail I said, thinking
would surprise him; he is the editor
OF a newspaper. Well, answered
the old farmer, slowly, after changing
his quid Of tobacco from his left &c
his right cheek, 4 amt a bit aston
ished to hear it. always said ht
would come to something bad, and, tC
tell the truth, / haven't got much
sympathy for him..
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1901-04-05
HOMEMADE SAUSAGE.
Some suaeestsons which VIII ENSURE
A Good Article NJ closely
Followed.

1t is not strange that there should
be a general prejudice against saul
sage meat made in wholesale quantity.
While the practice, so common in GER
tain parts of Europe, of using the tlesh
0f horses which are fattened after they
have passed their usefulness as beasts
Of burden does not prevail in this coun-
try, there is always a temptation TO
use inferior pork, mutton, veal and
beef when sausage meat is made in
the bulk. A great~deal Of poor meat
which could not be sold in any other
form is undoubtedly disposed of in this
way. its ill flavor concealed by abuud.
ant spices and flavoring herbs. The
sausage meat made by the New Eng
land farmers wife. says the New York
Tribune. owes its excellence to the care
with which the best trimmings Of the
pork were sorted out, weighed and sea-
soned, as much as to any set rule.
There is usually liberal supply Of sage
and some summer savory in this sau-
sage meat, but no cloves or mace. II
is packed in muslin bags, which make
rolls of about three inches in diam.
eter. or in pans The bags are dipped
in melted fat after they are filed, and
hung out In the cold at once for the fat
10 harden and form a coating on the
outside to preserve the meat from the
air This is a much easier and neater
way of packing sausage meat than the
familiar way of cleansing the mites.
final tubes for the purpose. The cost
Of the labor in preparing these tubes
is greater to-day than the cost of clean
muslin bags made for the purpose. To
make IS pounds Of sausage meat by the
ordinary New England method, select
ten pounds of fresh. lean. young pork
and five pounds Of fresh. clean fat pork.
Use the firm fat near the skin of the
pig The intestinal fat is fit for moth.
ing but to be tried out for lard. Chop
the lean and fat as fine as YOU can.
add a quarter of a pound of salt and
three-quarters Of an ounce Of summer
savory leaves. and an ounce of sage
leaves, both pounded fine and sifted.
Add, also, one ounce of fresh black
pepper Mix the seasoning thoroughly
and If you have a sausage grinder
| grind the whole together. II the meat
is put i'm bags, pack it in them and dip
them in melted lard. as we have de-
scribed, but II IT is packed in pans or
jars. cover it with a layer of melted
lard, which should be hardened at once
TO shut out the air.
Persons who dislike pork in any
form often make sausage meat of veal
This is usually made Of two-thirds
clean. lean veal and one-third beef
suet. Some cooks prefer only a quar-
ter suet. Chop the meat fine. Add a
scant tablespoonful OF salt TO every
! pound OF this sausage meat. Season
it in the same way and with about the
same proportion of herbs and pepper
used in pork sausage. or add table
spoonful each of ground cloves. all.
spice, powdered sage and pepper to
every pound Of meat. and omit the sum-
| mer saVOry.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1901-04-05
WIT AND WISDOM.


How often people say 81 don't
care,' when they do care.-Atchisou
Globe
A mans first care should be to avoid
the reproaches of his own heort.-Ad-
Olson.
Beggar-"Ah, kind sir, be charta.
blein Citizen-"l will won't call o
cop" Judge
Ambition is the road that leads K
fame, but you can't travel over it or
a pass.--Chicago Daily News.
Hicks = What is your favorits
dainty2" Pigs feet" Hicki
-"The idea Of calling pigs feet 3
dainty LSommerville Journal
1T was a very simple wedding.
said the sweet young thing. Il nevel
heard Of one that wasn't" snorted the
savage bachelor.-In indianapolis Press
Nellie Charlie says ] grow more
beautiful every time he sees me-
Mande-'If that's the case. you ought
to have him call twice a day."-The
King.
"Alice, I do hope you are not getting
to be fond Of that young man who
lives next door" But, mamma, you
know we are told to love our neigh
bors And I do."-Philadelphia Bul
letin.
A Bit Thin.-Jawks Ton arrival OF
dusty cyclist)-"Com a long way?'
Cyclist-"R Rather" Jawks-"T Thought
so; your wheels look tired Cycist-
They're less tired than when
started this morning" Jawks-"How''
that?" Cyclist-"Because some Of IT'S
worn off, of course. Ally sioper.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1901-04-05

British railway manufacturers are
indignant at the manner in which they
have lost the contracts for rebuilding
the South African railways. 1t seems
that American has ousted the British
contractors. Maj. Girouard, an Amer
lean, who has absolute charge Of the
reconstruction and direction Of the
Transyaal railways, is responsible for
this, seeing that he has invited Ameri-
can firms only to submit estimates, etc,
for the work. II was American firms
'also who supplied most Of the material
for the soudan railway, which was also
under the direction Of Maj Girouard,
and built the Atbara bridge.-N. Y.
sun.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1901-04-05

"The Chinese woman is ridiculed foi
her small feet" she said
"True." he replied Civilization does
not sanction foot-bindihg"
"And the woman with large feet is
also ridiculed"
"True aeain"
"Oh, dear" she sighed, woman does
have a hard time in this world doesn't
she? J wonder If she wouldn't be bet
ter off without feet"
Possibly" he replied "but can't
help thinking that she would attract
considerable unfavorable comment
walking on her hands. Chicago Post
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1901-04-05

81 hope things are more peaceful in
the choir than formerly" said the
pastor.
Yes, sir, replied the organist; Its
perfectly calm now"
I'm glad to hear it. How was peace
restored o.
Everybody excepting myself re-
signed ."-Tit-Bits
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1901-04-05

u come" began the poor woman
IN the thin shawl, ito ask you for
something to keep the wolf from the
door"
The manufacturer took something
from a shelf.
Here is one of our patented game
traps. Set It a little distance away
and the wolf will never reach the
door."-Chicago Daily News.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1901-04-05

. It was late, but he still fingered
81 have been trying TO think" the
young woman remarked, aftera paus
in the conversation. "of the motto o.,
the state of Maine"
'Dirigo,'" said young Spoonamore,
reaching for his hat. "And / win go.
But it will always be a consolation. he
added, with profound bow, Ito know,
Miss de Muir, that you once called me
'dearie. N--Chieago Tribune.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1901-04-05

Painted or vanished floors may be
kept in good condition by wiping with
a damp cloth and then rubbing with
a dry woolen cloth. This, Of course,
is for floors that do not get badly
soiled. Kitchen or pantry floors may
be washed with skim milk; if very
dirty, with soap and water. A scrub
bing brush should never be used on a
painted or vanished floor. - Ladies'
Home Journal.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1901-04-05

Mr.. Manhasset (in iustiication)-
You win often hear 1t argued that
the presence Of young lady type
writer in an office has a refining in
huence.
Mrs. Manhasset (acridly)-Well,
have noticed that since you engaged
one. instead Of growing What's
that?" or "Umphi" when speak to
you, you have acquired the habit OF
saying, "What, dear?" and "Eh, love?"
brooklyn Eagle.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1901-04-05

Foreman (eoroner's inry)-Wal, we
brought in verdict that Bill come to
his death from natural causes.
Citizen-T thought he blew down
gun-barrel to see if it was loaded?
Foreman--He did But Bill was such
natural.born DUN fool it was only
natural for him to die some sech way
as thatl-Pnck
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1901-04-05

"Say, old man, how do you tell q
debutante from a girl in her fourth
season, when you don't know cit er
and one looks as old as the other?"
Watch 'em at a problem play or
when a risky story is told. The-delu-
tante tries not to appear shocked,
though she is, while the other pre-
tends to be shocked, though she isn't.''
Town Topics.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1901-04-05

Towne-I came across street car
conductor to-day who could converse
in classical Greek.
Browne-Pshaw That's nothing.
There's whole gang of boys-mere
bootblacks--down near our Office who
can talk italian to beat the band.-Phil-
adelphia Press.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1901-04-05

"when does msu become seam
stress?"
"when he hens and haws.'
mo-
ewhen he threads his way"
NO"
"when he rips and tears"
"No."
"Give It up"
Never, if he can help it."-BOston
Christian Register.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1901-04-05

First Actor-It was a case of Greek
meeting Greek last night.
Second Actor-How was that2
"You know what bad egg our come
dian is2"
Eyes"
"Well, he was struck by another just
as bad. Brooklyn. Life.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1901-04-05

Neatly pare even-sized white pota-
toes and let lay in salted cold water
for 30 minutesi wipe dry, dust slightly
with pepper, rub with softened but
ter, lay close to the sides of turkey
and baste often and well until wei
browned.-Ladies' World, New York.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1901-04-05

Here, Maria put this letter in your
north pole"
'In my north pole, John?"
"Yes, in your pocket"
''But why do you call it TIE north
pole?"
Because it is so hard TO fnd."-
Chicago Daily News.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1901-04-05

Between Friends, of Course.
"Yes; he knelt at my feet" said the
one in blue.
''Indeed2" returned the one in gray.
For fully IS minutes" went on the
one in blue.
"Some OF these shoe clerks are aw-
fully slow in fitting one, are they
NOT ?" suggested the one in gray.-Chi-
cago-Post.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1901-04-05

Author-Shall 1 write a preface to
this book?
Publisher-Certainly not. It's only
for women.-D Detroit Free Press.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1901-04-05

"That city man that was visiting
me is an oyerrated cuss,r remar Cd
the farmer.
"How sop
ooh, the papers all said he W a
great hand at watering stock, but 7
found he couldn't work the prmp We
minutes without laming his arm. -
Chicago Post.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1901-04-05

The cold makes Phyllis look a fright.
II purples her sweet nose;
1t reddens both her pretty eyes,
Moreover nips her toes.
Still Phyllis doesn't hate the cold.
The reason OF II Is.
Her daddy Is the iceman.
And needs It In his biz"
Brooklyn Life.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1901-04-05

"Who,'' said Cumso to Cawker, sis
that individual who is inveighing so
violently upon the injustice of gov
ernment without the consent of the
governed?"
"That's Mr.. Henpeck Town Top
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1901-04-05

Mistress-This water has a queer
taste.
Careful Servant (who has heard
much scientific .conversation)- Dts all
right, mum. There amt a live germ
in it, mum. run it through the
sausage cutter.-N. Y. Weekly.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1901-04-05

'.Mrs. Bunk won't let her daughter
get married"
''Why not?"
''She says she has her own husband
and two sons to look after and she
can't have another man around. =
Chicago Record.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1901-04-05

The Lady-You ought to be ashamed
of your appearance.
The Tramp-But, mum. ! always
wears the best clothes / has-Harlem
Life.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1901-04-05

A Gamer. exceedingly canny.
One morning remarked TO his granny:
"A Gamer can can
Anything that he can,
But a Gamer can't can a can, can hep
Life.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1901-04-05

Hewitt--Is your watch right?
Jewett-I don't know. One can never
tell what care these pawnbrokera take
Of them.-Town Topics.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1901-04-05

MADAM" complained the man be-
hind the hat, 81 can't see the stage; if
you'd kindly remove"
oh" snapped the lady, 81 guess
you're seeing your moneys worth
you're right he replied. 81 only
paid $780, but here | can see the prce
tag Of your hat, and it's marked $3.os'
Philadelphia Press.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1901-04-05

Dorothy (for the first time combing
her grandmother's hair, astonished at
its coming out so freely)-I-G guess
I'd better stop, grandma; your head
is all unraveling-Ju
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1901-04-05

Hell always used to oyerestimate
my abilities.
She (eonsolingly)--Weil, never mind.
Your friends never did.-Tit Bits.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1901-04-05

Voice (from stairs) HAS that
young man gone home yet?
Edith-N-no, papal
Voiee--Sing something for him at
oncel II that doesn't start him I'll
shoot himi--Judge.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1901-04-05

''Aliss Bunk avenged herself ON me
FOR neglecting her invitation"
"How2"
"She told everybody that was old
enough to be trihe forgetful. Chi
eago Record.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1901-04-05

Minerva-Yes; he and ! had a de-
lightful conversation last night, and
the theme was Lowell
Diana-Indeed2
Minerya-Yes; we were discussing
whether love is subjective or objective.
Puck.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1901-04-05

nnWC Here's your chance to make
pU - money after school selling
Wall Paper Cleaner Receipea.
Cost you LESS than 3 you sell them for
1Oo, clear PROFIT Of over 7e ON each
one. You can make 42 70 43 every even
ing. GIRLS also wanted, Prices; sample
Recipe 1Oai ~, so; go, 1885, or 80 for 500.
Address, >. J. DOLAN, No. 90 Twenty -frst
street, Pittsburg, Pa
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1901-04-05

DeWiff's liftle early risers arr
dainty LITTLE pills. hpi they never fail
20 cleanse the liver. remove ohStrne-
tiops aud inyigorate the system.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1901-04-05

Oil cloth and linoleums at W. &
Ct. Mitchells II
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1901-04-05

For Chase & Sanborn's teas and
cohees 60 to Armstrong & Co.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1901-04-05
o. RAILROAD
TIME TABLE.
Corrected TO Date.

solid Pullman trains to Buffalo. Mag
ara Falls. Chautauuua Lake. Cleveinn3
Chicago aud Cincinnati
Tickets on sale at Port Jervi~ "a all
poiuis IN the West and Southwest 81 low3
rates than via any other first-class line
TRAINS Now LEAVE PoRT JRRvIe AS
FOLLOWS.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1901-04-05


fl-F ana
day, So reality
q H. flesh tt-
cry othcr- day
ID aily, AiNin
the Latest tt,.s
,n'I days ofissu
an Il covering
news Il IN prh-
er thitV IL rot
tain ntl inpor
tant Crrign ca
bic ucWs Whio!
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1901-04-05
PEOPLE S NATI0N4L FAMILY NESNPAPER


Published on
Thursday. ana
known for nrar-
y sixty yrars in
every pat of the
United States
AZ a National
Family New
paper OF the
highest class,
for farinep and
Villagers ItcOn-
tains all Z h q
most important
general news Of
Warren sheaf., 1901-08-22
A nonunion worker employed in the

A nonunion worker employed in the
Wellsville plant was seriously beaten
by party of strikers early Monday
morning. He had been to Wander
grift to spend Sunday and was re-
turning to work. He was struck with
brick and then given hard punch
ing. He promised his assailants that
he would not return to work.
Two meetings of the Switchmen's
Union of North America were held
here Sunday to discuss the strike.
F.. T. Hawley, grand master, was
present and spoke at both meetings.
1t was decided that strike in
sympathy with the steel workers
could not be ordered, but the hearth
est moral and financial support was
rendered to the strikers. Grand
Master Hawley suggested that the
American Federation of Labor call to-
gether all the labor leaders of the
country for conference on the strike
and expressed the opinion that some
plan for favorably ending the strike
would be Forthcoming.
Newspapers Spoil Shaner's Plans.
President Shaffer was at strike
headquarters Monday. He said that
the situation was unchanged. When
asked about Duquesne, he said: "If
there had been any plan to do any
thing at Duquesne, the newspapers
have spoiled it,.
It could not be told whether the
Analgamated president was serious
or not in his statement. Secretary
Williams discounted the gains of the
steel corporation at the Painter mill
with a statement that while the
company had it's machinery running
it did not have the men necessary to
successful operation.
Mayor Black, of McKeesport, was
not at his Office Monday and it is said
that he has gone east with the 4dea
of securing justice from certain
newspapers as to the labor situation
in that city. Nothing about his
movements or plans can be ascer-
tanned here. The Demmler tin plate
workers want to run Mayor Black for
congress.
Warren sheaf., 1901-08-22
Relief in Six Hours.

Distressing Kidney and Bladder
Disease relieved in six hours by y"NEw
GREAT SOUTH AMERICAN KIDNEY
CURE" 1t is great surprise on ac-
count OF it's exceeding promptness in
relieving pain in bladder, kidneys
and back, in male or female. Re
lieves retention OF water almost i'm
mediately. If you want quick relief
and cure this is the remedy. Sold
by E. F. WHITNEY, Druggist, War
rem, Mimi.
Warren sheaf., 1901-08-22

The State Bank of Warren
is the place where you can.
get a Loan on your Farm with
out delay.
Warren sheaf., 1901-08-22
Surprised BOer Lager.

London,%Aug. 2o.-Lord Kitchener,
in a dispatch from Pretoria, dated
Monday, says that a party of South
African constabulary Sunday sur
prised strong Boer laager, near Mid
dleburg, Cape Colony, killing % men.
The constabulary numbered $50 men,
but owing to the strength of the en-
emy, 600 to 800 men, they were unable
to follow up their success, and dur
ing their retirement they lost one
man killed and sixmen wounded. Four
teen men are missing. "