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The Elk Mountain pilot., 1903-03-03
Way Out of the Difficulty.

Knicker-"Gassolene says he must
cut down expenses. Can't afford to
support a wife and five children and
keep an automobile going any longer"
Bocker-"Can't he get some of his
friends to adopt the children?"
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1903-03-03
Makinq an Effort.

Every man should have a mission
in life," said the parson.
Sure thing" answered the politi-
clan. I've been trying for the last
two years to get foreign mission
with a good salary attached"
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1903-03-03
A Prompt Inference.

Il just met a man who said he does
not think you are qualified for the
position you hold"
Well said Senator Sorghum.
that's easily explained. / have been
compelled to refuse him something"
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1903-03-03

Much Railroad Property Condemned.
Local inspectors of the Wheeling
division of the Baltimore G Ohio rail-
road have condemned $500 box cars,
flats, etc, as lightweight or light ca
pacity. The condemned cars will be
burned and the iron sold as scrap.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1903-03-03
Lucky Box.

London's latest fad is carrying
Lucky Boxes" which are made of
ebony, with a secret spring holding the
cover. Inside of each is an Egyptian
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1903-03-03
Golden Harvest.

The Druggist-''Did old Bullyon's
case yield to your treatment"
The Physician-"It did. l treated
him for six months and his heirs paid
me S1,500."
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1903-03-03
His Need.

You must have perseverance" said
the young physicians friend.
No" was the reply, what want is
patients"
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1903-03-03

This incentive to frugality was so
highly appreciated that the $50 ac-
counts We're opened within six days,
and the amount of the liberal gift was
thus early exhausted while applica-
tions continued to pour in, each desir-
ing to open an account under the con-
ditions stated in the communication.
At special meeting of the board of
directors of the Fidelity Savings As
sociation it was decided to emulate the
noble example of the donor of the
$500 by contributing 5000 on the same
terms and conditions: adding how
ever. that deposits must average 81
or more per month. but restricting the
applications to out-of-town depositors
Three hundred of our readers are
therefore offered the same opportunity
an opportunity of receiving so as an
absolute gift.
1t is to encourage banking by mail
that this liberal offer was decided
upon.
The Fidelity Savings Association is
one of Denver's most substantial in
stitutions. The growth of this asso-
citation may be judged by the follow
ing figures.
In 1890 the assets of the Fidelity
Savings Association were $9,14274. In
1902 the assets had grown to S1,437,.
10S.49.
AS the offer is limited to 300 new
depositors throughout Colorado, Wyo-
ming and neighboring states, our citi-
zens will have to get up and hustle
to get their share of this 5000.
Banking by mail is becoming quite
a feature with the Fidelity Savings
Association of Denver which pays five
per cent. on savings deposits, interest
compounded semi-annually.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1903-03-03
MERE OPINION.

When a man begins to pity himself
may conclude that his case is real
7 pitiable.
There is in the past of nearly every
ran something that he would hate to
ee in print.
The biggest mistake in the world
the one the fool makes in thinking
e is giving an imitation of wisdom.
Some men are so lucky that they
ave to travel in order to recover
ON the effects of too much resting
1t is always well to be on your
uard against the pious looking man
ith long white whiskers, who 'wants
} lead a movement"
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1903-03-03
THE RIGHT KIND OF PHILAN-
THROPY.
A Liberal Donation to Encourage
Fruaality.

On December 23, 1902. the accom-
panying letter, addressed to Mr.. E. M.
Johnson, president of the Fidelity Saw
ings Association, Denver, written by a
prominent citizen of the same city,
was received and published in the Den
yer daily papers:
''Mr. e. M. Johnson, President the FL
deity Savings Association, Denver,
Colorado:
Dear Sir-Desiring to encourage
frugality among employees and wage
earners generally, / herewith enclose
you my check for $500 as a New Years
gift to the public to be equally dis
tributed to the first $50 employees or
members of their families opening saw
ings accounts with you, giving 50 to
each. The conditions / make are as
follows:
THAT each of the $50 applicants
man, woman or child-shall deposit
at least SO in addition to the 80 which
l will give them free, at the time of
opening the account, which will give
them a start of $5; and that each per-
son taking advantage of this offer
must continue the account with you
for at least a year, at the end OF
which period their respective books
must show a total deposit of not less
than $50.
LAS l make this offer to encourage
saving, the necessity for these condi-
tions is manifest.
Trusting that $50 worthy employees
or members of their families will take
advantage of this offer, l remain,
Yours respectfully,
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-09-08
FEAR LEADS TO SUICIDE.
Mother and Two Children Die From,
Poison,

Philadelphia, Sept. THE bodies Of
Mrs. Rosa Leisy, thirty-five years old
and OF her two children, Gottfried, six
teen years, and Mary, fifteen years
were found by the police in their home
on Germantown avenue.
The mother and son were lying On
a couch, clasped in each others arm $
and the daughters body was lying on
three chairs at the foot of the couch
The bodies were decomposed.
Investigation developed the fact
that the woman and her children had
died from poisoning. 1t is believed
the family agreed to end their lives
together.
Charles Leisy, a brother of the wo.
man, expressed the opinion that fear
OF her husband. Fred Lineger, FROM
whom she was divorced, was the cause
of the act.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-09-08
COLOMBIAN SENATE APPOINTS
A COMMISSION TO PREPARE
AUTHORIZATION BILL.
>MEND THE CONSTITUTION
WILL ~ENEEAVOR TO MEET TIE
UNITED STATES WISHES ON
CANAL CONCESSIONS.

Bogota, Colombia, Sept. 1.-THE SEN
ate appointed a commission to pre-
pare a bill authorizing the government
to negotiate a canal treaty without
violating the constitution, but the gov
eminent has not presented to congress
a message, which is necessary, asking
for reforms in the constitution to meet
the wishes of the United States re-
garding tribunals, the sovereign con-
troll Of the canal strip and the hun
dred-year lease. The general feeling
is favorable to a new treaty. Senior
Macaro, the actual president of the
senate, expressed his admiration for
the noble and sincere policy pursued
by the United States and hopes that
the canal will be opened by them. He
says he regrets that he was obliged to
oppose the Hay-Ierran treaty as being
a violation Of the laws of the constitu-
ton, but he will work strongly for a
canal treaty satisfactory to both coun-
tries.
The government insists on congress
reconsidering the matter of the Pana-
ma canal treaty. General Sarria has
been appointed military commander
Of the isthmus of Panama.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-09-08
PROMPT Ed BY JEALOUSY.
Attempted Double Murder and Suicide
at Canaan. N. n.

Canaan, N. H., Sept. IA shooting
affair, said "a have been prompted by
jealousy n which led to the at
tempted suicide of the assailant, was
reported by Joseph Graham and Miss
Josie Nelson, who state that while
driving they were met by William
Imprete, a former sutton of the young
lady, who drove his team directly
across the road, and without a wcrd
began firing his revolver at them.
Two bullets struck the back of their
carriage seat, one going through Ora
hams coat. one through his hand,
SCATTERING the bones, while one struck
Miss Nelson in the arm near the ell
bow, coming out near the wrist.
Later Imprete's house was found
barricaded. and, the door being forced,
he was discovered on the floor with a
deep wound in his head. 1t is though.
that he will ecove
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-09-08
EXPLOITED AS A COLONY.
Bitter Complaint Of Isthmus of Pana-
ma People.

Panama, Colombia, Sept. 7.-Ad-
vices received here from Bogota say
that a stormy session was recently
held in the house of representatives
when the scandalous proceedings
arising out Of the cratic conduct of
General Cobos July Is came up for
discussion. The representatives for
the department of Panama complained
bitterly that the isthmus was being
exploited as a colony, and that all the
high officials were appointed from
other departments, Ricardo Arrange
being the only governor appointed
from the isthmus since 1885.
1t is believed here that it was the
fear of a secession movement which
led to the appointment of Senior Obal-
dia as governor of Panama, with, it is
understood, authority to negotiate on
the canal question.
General Sarria, who has been ap-
pointed military governor of Panama.
Is an isthmian at heart, having lived
twenty years in Panama.
Both Governor Obaldia and General
Sarria are ardent partisans of the
canal and friends of the United States.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-09-08
GREATEST EVER HELD.
Minnesota State Fair Eciifeed All
PreNicus E ca.,i u

st. Paul. se.if. I'll +in-
nesota fair iii his. 'Ey
night. All eli III ta &-
for forty-fou: yea ~
new h~igh-wa,er n
ed for all stGjn5. 30
st. Paul day, ITils. $50
in the history Ct t..
ance each day cEe1@A
and Thursday, wior I; - r1as
u%nfavorabls, was g L.
corresponding days
vious state fair week. e.. Tor
the week establishes 6. .se3Id.
Not only did the people II the Twin
Cities and of the Northwest rally to
the support of the fair in u1preoedent-
ed numbers, but were rewarded by the
greatest array of exhibits ever dis
played at a similar exposition. There
was, M department of the fair which
did not outshine all previous attempts.
The number of exhibits was not even
limited by the space that had been
provided in anticipation of a heavy in
crease, but temporary buildings and
tents were set up to accommodate the
overflow. There were more horses,
more cattle, swine, more machinery,
agricultural products and exhibits OF
all sorts than were ever before dis
played or had been expected.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-09-08
MINERS MAKE DEMANDS.
Another Strike Likely to Occur in
Colorado.

Telluride, Colo, Sept. AT a meet
ing of the miners union he'd at Ophis
il was decided to present a scale cf
wages ard hours to the mine managers
similar to Che demand made upon the
mine managers of Telluride last Mon
day. The general belief is that the
mine managers will refuse to make
any change IN present conditions and
that. this proving true, a strike will
be called and as q consequence the en-
tire mining Industry OF San Miguel
county viii he tied up.
There is nc change in the strike sit
uation in Telluride. 1t is estimated
that nearly $40 men have left this
camp since the Inauguration of the
strike last Tuesday.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-09-08
Proposals for Poor Farm.

Notice is hereby given that sealed
bids will be received by the board Of
county commissioners at the Office of
the county clerk until 2 o'clock p.
m. of Friday, September IL, 1903,
offering for sale a tract of land not
less than 40 nor more than 80 acres
in extent, improved or unimproved,
with ample water right, located not
to exceed five miles from Billings,
and adaptable for the purposes Of
a county poor farm. Each bid must
specify the land number subdivisions,
describing exact location. The board
reserves the right to reject any or
all bids. Adde'S all bids to w. o.
Parker, chairman.
By order of the board.
w. O. PARKER, Chairman.
Attest: J. w. Fish, County Clerk.
Dated at Billings, Mont, Aug. 10,
1908. 1913
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-09-08
HOLDING UP DISPATCHES.
Secretary Hay Asks Colombia for al
Explanation.

Washington. Sept. 1.-The cable
grams from the state department to
Minister Beaupre at Bogota and from
Minister Beaupre to the department
are being held up by the Colombian
government.
The state department for some days
has been absolutely without informa-
ton concerning the important proceed.
ings at Bogota, and, finding beyond
question hat it's dispatches were be-
ing held up, it has taken steps tt rem
edy the state of affairs. 1t is learned
that Secretary Hay has formally
called the attention of DR.. Herran, Co
lombian charge d'affaires, to the fact
that communication between the de-
partment and the American minister
has been cut off and asking for an ex-
PLANTATION. Mr.. Hay, it is said, made
his communication very pointed and
suggested that regrettable conse.
quences to both countries would ensue
If the suppression of dispatches were
persisted in.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-09-08
HAVE A STORMY SESSION.
Serious. Charges Made in Chicago
Federation Of Labor.

Chicago, Sept. Following the di-
rect charge that money thus far col
lected by assessment from the various
labor unions of Chicago had been
wasted and cc~Grsaed in salaries, the
Chicago Federation Of Labor abolish
ed it's defense fund committee after a
stormy session during which lies we're
passed, discriminating charges made
and f%isticuffs narrowly averted.
James Bowman. formerly president
Of the federation, and J. ]. Fitzpatrick,
organizer, said that the proceeding Of
the meeting and the events that led
up to them were a disgrace to union
labor in the United States. Charges
of dishonesty were openly made
against several prominent labor lead-
ers and recommendations were made
that these men be suspended.
After a stormy session. the fedora
ton decided to adopt a compromise
and to appoint a committee to investi-
gate the charges against the men
mentioned.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-09-08
HEADoN COLLISION BETWEEN
TWO ELECTRIC CARS NEAR
PELHAM, N. n.
FOUR PERSONS ARE KILLED
NOT ONE OF THE MANY PASSEN.
GERS ON BOTH TRAINS Es-
CAPE INJURY.

Pelham, N. H., Sept. Through a
headon collision between two cleo
trio care, each running, it is said, at
a rate of more than twenty miles an
hour. four persons we're killed and
nineteen so seriously injured that
they are under physicians care and
several of these are expected to die.
AS there were seventy passengers on
the two cars many others received
cuts and minor wounds which did not
prevent their going to their homes.
The accident occurred on the line
which runs through this town between
Lowell and Nashua and one OF the
cars, which was coming from the lat
ter city, was nearly filled with peo-
pie on their way to a summer resort.
The collision was due, according to
the officials of the road, to a misun-
derstanding of the starters orders by
the motorman of the car bound for
Nashua. The car starter endeavored
to rectify this mistake by sending a
man to shut off the power and trying
to recall the Nashua-bound car, but it
failed.
The accident occurred on a curve,
on either side Of which we're long
stretches of straight track. The dead
are as follows:
Charles II. Gilbert, fifty years,
Nashua; Gabriel Collect, twenty-five
years, Nashua, N. H.; George G. An
drews, fifty-six years, Hudson, N. H.;
Samuel Mays, Hudson, N. H.
Injured Taken to Hospitals.
AS the accident took place at some
distance from any large city the in
jured were distributed among the hos
pitfalls Of Lowell.
The accident occurred on the Hud-
son, Pelham and Salem division of the
New Hampshire Traction company's
electric railway. The car from Nashua
carrying fifty-four passengers from
Cannobie Lake, a summer resort, ap-
preached the curve a quarter Of a mile
west of Pelham Center at terrific
speed, accentuated by a down grade.
The cars met on the curve, neither
motorman seeing the approaching car
until too late to avoid a collision.
Neither was there time for the pas
sengers to escape by jumping when
the cars came together with a force
that threw the %westbound car directly
upon the forward part of the other,
crushing the top of the car down upon
the passengers, and pinioning those
occupying the first three seats in the
Wreckage.
Near the accident were a number of
campers, who at once rushed to the
rescue. With crowbars and other in
struments the wrecked roofs of the
cars were pried up and the imprison-
ed passengers released.
Not n of the passengers on the two
cars escaped injury of some character,
although a number were not seriously
hurt.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-09-08
Owes His Life to a Neighbours Kind.
ness

Mr.. D. P. Daugherty well known
throughout Mercer and Sumner coun-
ties, w Va, Most likely yves his
life to the kindness of a neighbor.
He was almost helplessly afflicted
with %diarrhoea, was attended by two
physicians, who gave him little, if any
relief, when a n%eighbor, learning OF
his serious condition, brought him a
bottle of Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy, which cured
him in less than twenty-four hours.
For sale by all druggists.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-09-08
VALUABLE JEWELS STOLEN.
Two Negro Suspects Under Arrest at
New York,

New York, Sept. with the ar
raignment of two negroes in York
vile court was revealed the theft Of
jewelry worth 100000 from B. ].
Herter of the Antoinette hotel in East
Forty-eighth street. The gems were
taken from a desk in the sittingroom
of their apartment while Mr.. and
Mrs. Herter were out driving.
Mr.. Herter suspected Reuben Wor-
row, a mulatto, sixteen years old, en-
ployed at the hotel. A search dis
closed that Morrow had disappeared.
He has not been zen since. Two
young negroes, friends Of Morrow,
were arrested on suspicion and re-
manded in court.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-09-08
TROLLEY CAR DITcHED.
One Passenger Killed and Eleven
Injured.

Wilkesbarre, Pa, sept. IA trolley
car on the Wilkesbarre and Harveys
Lake railroad returning from the lake
during the afternoon was wrecked in
a mountain gorge, five miles from this
city, and plunged down a thirty-foot
embankment, killing one passenger
and injuring eleven others. The
wreck was caused by a stone, believed
to have been maliciously placed on the
track at a sharp curve.
The forward end of the car rested
in a creek below and the passengers
were injured by jumping out of the
car when it went over the embank-
ment.
Mrs. Michael Wolfe of Luzerne, who
was killed, was thrown out of the car,
falling on her head and her death was
almost instant.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-09-08
ST. LOUIS MURDER MYSTERY.
Body of an Unknown Man Found in
the River.

st. Louis, Sept. 1.-THE police have
another murder mystery to solve, as a
result Of the finding of the body OF
an unidentified man in the river at
the foot of Lucas avenue A bullet
hole between the eyes, discovered
when the body was taken to the
morgue, is the basis for the theory
that the man had been. foully dealt
with, and later DEVELOPMENTS at an au-
topsy held over the body strengthened
this theory.
The man was we'll dressed and had
the general appearance of being pros
porous. Only three cents were found
in his pockets, which leads the police
to believe that the murder was com
mitted for the purpose of robbery.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-09-08
ELECTRIC CARS COLLIDE.
Three People Fatally and a Score
Seriously Injured.

Philadelphia, Sept. I'm a headon
collision between trolley cars at Fort
Washington IN the line between Phila-
delphia and Allentown, three persons
were probably fatally hurt and over
a score of others sustained more or
less injuries. Those believed to be
fatally injured are: John B~erkheimer
of Sniderton, Pa, the motorman, and
Ivan Hunsicker of Philadelphia, and
Mrs. Harry Hunter of Amber, Pa.
The last named two were passengers.
1t is feared that those named will die
and that the injuries of some of the
others may prove fatal.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-09-08
LONG LIST OF ACCIDENTS.
Four Persons Dead and Seven Injured
at Milwaukee.

Milwaukee, Sept. This was a day
OF accidents and as a result four peo-
pie are deas, another is probably ia
tally injured and six more are nurs.
Ing painful bruises.
The dead n Charles Koaggel,
aged fifty-seven. a tanner, asphyxiat-
ed by gas; Mrs. Hilda Koeggel, aged
sixty-two. wife of Charles Koeggel,
asphyxiated by gas; Charles Roloff,
aged thirty-six, a painter, killed by
an electric car; Louis Kneusen, aged
tWenty-three, a laborer, fell from a
tramway and instantly killed.
The Koeggels were found dead at
their home, a leaking gas jet having
caused death.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-09-08
wATER9l7E f
Explosion MortaIiy Wounds Two Men
at New York.

New York, Sept. For the second
time within five. weeks a death dealing
explosion occurred in the Jacob Rup-
pert ice factory. Joseph Dilley was
mortally burned and scalded, and
John Dose SO seriously burned that
he, too, may die. The explosion oc-
CURED in the boiler room in which ten
firemen and coal passers were work.
Ing. It was caused by the breaking
Of a three-inch waterpipe.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-09-08
Children Perish in Fire.

Scranton, Pa, Sept. Two young
sons CT II. Epstein, living with their
paTeats ogsE : Jaak shop, were burned
q deal IL ? fire which destroyed the
hu;l1i Use ; surnGsed TO have
been o. .Eu1....lI G.i@iu.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-09-08
EXCITEMENT AT BoGorA.
Report That United States Would
Treat With Panama.

Bogota, Sept. Intense excitement
has been produced here by a cable
gram reporting the probability of the
United States dealing directly with
Panama in the canal matter. Senator
Obaldia, who has been appointed gov
ernor of Panama. has left for his post.
He took with him a canal plan which,
ii is said, will satisfy all. Representa-.
tive Fabrega also left for Panama.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-09-08
Three Laborers Buried Alive.

Los Angeles, Cal, Sept. Mike
Jesey, John Cranz and Dan Sahin,
three labofers. were crushed to death
by the caying in OF a ~sixteen-tcat bark
at the excavation for the site Of d new
hotel on Sixth and San Joaquin
streets. The men were buried alive
under tons OF earth.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-09-08
DR.. HERRAN ANXIOUS.
Colombian Minister Desires Inforr1a.
ton From Panama.

Washington, Sept. Anxious over
the reports that have reached Wash
ington that the representatives from
the department of Panama have with
drawn from the sessions of the Colon
bian congress at Bogota DR.. Tomas
Herran, the acting minister of Colon
bia here, has telegraphed the gov
ernor Of Panama for information.
Herran discredits the report, as the
advices from his government have
given no intimation on such action.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-09-08
JAIL RIOTERS CONVICTED.
Twelve Of the Fourteen Defendants
Will Co to Prison.

Danville. ILL.,, Sept. THE main
case against the Da- willie Jail rioters
went to the jury at 6 o'clock p. M,
and a verdict was returneu at 11:4O.
Twelve of the fourteen defendants
were convicted. The punishment is
an indeterminate sentence in the peni-
Tertiary.
The case is said to be the first one in
Illinois where any one was sent to the
p~enitentiary for endeavoring to break
into a Jail.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-09-08
Marshal Kills Desperado.

M%iddlesboro, KY, Sept. Marshal
Gray shot and killed Lee Smith at
Nicholson Mines during the night.
Smith was from Bell county and known
as a ~desperado. He had picked a
quarrel with Gray and later fatally
stabbed James Looney. Then Gray
came to Looney's rescue and shot
Smith. Gray then fled to the noun.
tainS.