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The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-11-24
ELEVEN MEN ARE DEAD.
Victims Of the Explosion in the Fer
quson Mine.

Victims of the Explosion in the Fer
guson Mine.
Connellsville, Pa, Nov. 23.-Sunday
was a sad day in the little mining set
Element of Ferguson, nestled in the
hills a mile and a half above Dunbar.
When the books of the company were
consulted to determine the identity of
the dead and injured in Saturday
nights explosion in the Ferguson
mine, it was found there were twenty
one men in the mine at the time of
the explosion. Ten bodies were taken
from the mine Saturday night; of the
ten injured one died Sunday and one
man is missing whose body is suppos-
ed to be still in the mine.
All day long the trolley cars have
been crowded with curious people go
ing to and from the scene of the disas-
ter.
Coroner Arthur Hagan of Uniontown
went to Ferguson early Sunday and
viewed the bodies as they lay in the
blacksmith shop and summoned a jury
of inquest. Coroner Hagan says he
will not hold the inquest until some of
the injured men at the hospital re-
cover. Strange to say only one Of the
bodies at the morgue was disfigured.
All the others were in good condition
and scarcely a scratch could be found
on them, indicating that death was
due to suffocation.
The officials declare that no fire
exists in the mine, but it is believed
the fire is burning further back than
where the explosion actually occurred.
The disaster is said to have been
caused by gas accumulating in an un-
used portion of the mine and igniting
from a fire burning in an old mine.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-11-24
Chicago Grain and Provisions.

Chicago, Nov. 21.-Wheat = Dec,
79Mc; old, soc; May, 1850; July,
74hc. Corn-NOv., 43Rc; Dec, 1850;
May, 42Ac; July, 41B @42c. Oats
Nov. 35Mc: Dec, 35A @35%c; May.
36Ac; July. 33sc. Pork-Jan. SILL
As; May, $11.57R. Flax-Cash, North
western. 96kc; Southwestern, soc;
Dec. 9Oc; May. 96@96kc. Butter
Creameries, 15@22hc; diaries. lao
19c. Eggs-23@25c. Poultry Tur-
keys, 15c: chickens, Shc; springs. SO
81ac.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-11-24
chicsqo Union Stock Yards.

Chicago, Nov. 2l.~-Cattle-Good to
prime steers, $5.10@5.5O; poor to me-
dunn, SO. 5O@4.9O; stockers and feed
ers, s2.OO@4.15; COWS, $1.50@4.25;
heifers, s2.O0@4.50; calves, $4,000
7.25. Hogs-Mixed and butchers, $4.55
@4.7O: good to choice heavy, $4.50@
4.65: rough heavy, $4.S0@4.55; light,
81 45M4.6O Sheep-Good to choice
wethers, $3.6O@4.25; Western sheep,
$2.75m4.OO: native lambs, $3.75@5.50;
Western, $3.0O@5.15.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-11-24
Prominent Capitalist Dead.

Denver, Nov. 23.-John l.. Jerome.
a prominent capitalist and former
treasurer of the Colorado Fuel and
Iron company, was found dead in bed
Sunday at his summer home at But
falo Park. forty miles from here.
Death was caused from an accidental
overdose of t~rianal, a drug, which he
had been in the habit of taking to in
duce sleep.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-11-24
St. Paul Union stock Yards.

st. Paul, Nov. 21.-Cattle-Good to
choice steers, s9.75@5.OO; common to
fair, S3.25@3.65; good to choice cows
and heifers, $2.75@3.50; veais, $500
@5.5o. Hogs-s4.00@4.45. Sheep
Good to choice yearling wethers, 1925
@3.5O; good to choice lambs, $40
OATH.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-11-24
Duluth Wheat and Flax.

Duluth, Nov. 21.-Wheat-To arrive
No. / hard, 79bc; No. l Northern,
77%c; No. 2 Northern, 75Bc. On
track-No. l Northern, 80%c; No. 2
Northern, 7SAc; No. 8 spring, 75Bc;
Dec, 775sc; May, 1870. Flax-In
store, on track and Nov, 96Ac; TO
arrive and Dec, $3.50; May, 98Ac.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-11-24
MARKET
Minneapolis Wheat.

Minneapolis, Nov. 21.-Wheat-Dec.,
1914 @79%c; May. 1880. On track
No. ] hard. 81%c; No. l Northern,
8O%c: No. 2 Northern, 1880; No. 3
Northern, HA @76hc.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-11-24
Thirteen of the Crew Missing.

Point Arenas, Cal, Nov. 23.-The
steamer Scotia has arrived here with
five of the crew of the French bark
FRANCHISE Cope, which was wrecked
Friday night near Point Reyes. Thir-
teen of the crew are unaccounted for.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-11-24
SATURDAYS FOOTBALL SCORES.

Yale 16, Harvard o: Wisconsin 6,
Northwestern g.; Minnesota 40, Agri-
cultural o.: Michigan AZ, Oberlin o;
Iowa 10. Illinois 0; Wisconsin Fresh
II, Chicago Fresh O..
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-11-24
Sheep Wanted,

Wanted, about $500 ewes to run on
shares; good range; plenty OF water,
hay and shelter. Reference, dawson
County bank. Write
Ell p. BEAMER,
55-5 Wibaux, Montana.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-11-24
THIRTY ITALIANS DEAD.
Ten Others in a Serious Condition as
a Result of a Fire.

Johnstown, Pa. Nov. 23.-Two of
the Italians who were burned in the
lodging shanty fire at Lilly Saturday
morning dica at q hospital in this city
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-11-24
Wants State Troops Called Out.

Salt Lake City, Utah, Nov. 23.-Sher-
if Wilcox of Carbon county has ap-
pealed to Governor Wells to call out
the state troops to protect the coal
mine districts of his county, which are
included in the recent strike order IS
sued by the Mine Workers Union of
America. Sheriff Wilcox says the
local police and deputy sherifs are
powerless to cone with the lawlessneSs
and protect life and property.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-11-24
Typhoid Fever Follows Diphtheria

Elmira. N. Y. Nov. 2S.-Typhoid
fever has followed the d%iphtheria cpl
demic II the New York state reforma-
tory. Three cases Of typhoid have
developed and one death resulted from
the disease Sunday.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-04-10
VILLAGE IMPROVEMENT

Up in Honesdale, the Maple City,
the ladies have taken up the subject
of village improvement in a syste-
matte manner by organizing them
selves into a society. That beautiful
borough bears testimony to the effec-
tive work done by its public spirited
women and is made neater and more
attractive in appearance thereby.
There is ample opportunity and
really occasion for similar work here.
Many places in town could with slight
outlay be made to present a more
enticlng appearance than at present.
Centre square could be developed into
an attractive parterre which would
please the eye and there are numerous
spots which a few flowers would
greatly sdorn.
The placing of seats at convenient
places would no doubt be greatly
appreciated both by town people and
city guests and there are many ways
which feminineingenuity could devise
and suggest to render the town more
pleasing in aspect and delightful for
summer sojourners. The habit OF
neatness would be cultivated and q
commendable spirit of emulation
aroused respecting the adornment Of
the entire village. The matter should
be agitated and the preliminary steps
taken to do the work forthwith. Nc
doubt the men, glad to see such inn
provement in progress in such
competent hands, would make liberal
contributions. We trust the ladies
will be melted to undertake a scheme
for village improvements now.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-04-10
handy Hints


That buttermilk will take out
mildew stains.
That bottleS are easily cleaned
with hot watsf and fine Goals.
Thatrs pallgtFknife should be used
to scrape potsIhnd kettles.
That old napkins and old table,
cloths make the very best of glass;
cloths. ar
That zinc is,best cleaned with hot,
soapy wateryi then polished with
kerosene.
That it is well to keep large pieces
of charcoal in damp corners and in
dark places
That oileloth can be kept bright
for years if properly vanished each
season with apy good siccative.
That if the hands are rubbed on a
stick of celery after peeling onions
the smell win be entirely removed.
That If soap is purchased in large
quantities, and kept in warm, dry
place, half The usual amount will be
required
That tubs will not warp or crack
open, if the precaution is taken to
put a pail of water into each directly
after use.
That If aucuoumber is cut into
strips and the piecesspnt into places
where ants are found, it will surely
drive them away.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-04-10
Consumption

The only kind of consump-
tion to fear is neglected
consumption"
People are learning that con-
sumption is a durable disease.
It is neglected consumption
that is so often incurable.
At the faintest suspicion of
consumption get a bottle of
SCOTS Emulsion and begin
regular doses.
The use of Scott's Emulsion
at once has, in thousands of
cases, turned the balance in
favor Of health.
Neglected consumption does
not exist where SCOTS Emul-
sion is.
Prompt use Of Scots Emul-
sion checks the disease while it
can be checked.
ssaa ior isss smpis.
SCOTT q BOVINE. chsui.is
s.. and S,osl .u s,ssy.la
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-04-10

Shamrock III is described as
"wonder." 1t is probable, however,
that more Euglishmen than Ameri-
cans are doing the wondering. We
confess ourselves to feeling somewhat
confident.
What would be thought Of a parent
Of dozen oi fifteen children who
carried on at such pace as the
Father Of Waters is setting?
There is now great danger in
Washington in automobillng, this
time for the automobilist. -Four Of
them were recently fined in a single
day for fast riding.
In his Milwaukee speech the presi-
dent defined the policy ofthe republi-
can party as one to regulate not
destroy trusts, and that the existing
legislation is all that is practicable at
the present time. Control of trusts
by means of the tariff he declared a
futile remedy.
Washington has adopted an anti.
splitting ordinance, which makes
expectorating on the sidewalks q
punishable offense. This will bt
tough on the politicians when congress
assemblies next fall.
Ex-Vice-P Presidential Candidate
Adlai Stevenson in a speech at a De
Moines dinner the other night, pro
claimed his unalterable loyalty to the
Bryan idea, and at the same time
everlastingly whaled the other wing
of the democracy for thinking other
wise.
President Castro, now that he ha
recalled his resignation, expects t,
remain president of Venezuela unit
''peace and order are restored-a lif
job.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-04-10
High Pressure Days

Men and women alike have to
work necessarily with brain and
hand to hold their own nowadays.
Never were the demands of business
the wants of the family, the re-
quirements of society, more hume
rous. The first effect Of the praise
worthy effort to keep up with all
these things is commonly seen in 8
weakened or debilitated condition Of
the nervous system, which results
in dyspepsia, defective nutrition Of
bOth body aud brain, and in extreme
cases in complete nervous prOstra-
tion. 1t is clearly seen that what is
needed is what will sustain the
system, give yigor and tone to the
nerves, and keep the digestive and
assimilative functions healthy and
active. From personal knowledge.
We can recommend Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla foa this purpose. 1t acts on all
the vital organs. builds up the whole
system, and fits men aud women for
these high-pressure days
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-04-10
Danger Of Colds and Grip

The greatest danger from colds
aud grip is their resulting in pneu-
monia. If reasonable care is used,
however, and Chamberlain Cough
Remedy taken, all danger will be
avoided, Among the tens Of thous-
ands who have used this remedy for
these diseases we have yet to learn
of single case having resulted in
pneumonia, v hich shows conclusive
ly that it is a certain preventive of
TINT dangerous disease. 1t will cure
cold or an attack of the grip in less
time than any other treatment. II
is pleasant and safe to take. For
sale by Balch g. Son, Matamoras,
all general stores in Pike county.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-04-10
AUDITORS NOTICE

In the matter of the
estate of In the Orphans
JACOB ELLWATGER( , Court Of Pike
late of Lackawaxen County, Penna.
Township, deceased.
The undersigned auditor appointed by
the court "to make distribution of funds,
in hands Of Executor, as shown by his
fourth &C cunt, to parties entitled and
report at next term with the evidence
taken by him" will meet the parties inter
estod for the purpose of his appointment
on Tuesday, the 18th day of May, A. ID.
1908, at two o'clock p. m. at his office, Sc
T.. corner Third and Ann streets, in the
Borough Of Milford Pa, when and whern
all parties interested or having claim upod
said funds so for distribution, are requires
to attend and make and prove their claim,
or be debarred from coming in upon said
funds. HY. Il. BAKER,
Auditor
Milford, Pa, April 2, 1903.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-04-10
Primary Election Notice

The Republican primary elections
throughout Pike county will be held
on Saturday, May 9th, 1908, from
3 p. IN. to p. m. for the nomination
ofcandidates for the following offices:
One delegate to the state conven.
tion.
One jury commissioner.
one judicial conferees.
Seven members of the county
committee.
One town committeeman in each
election disdrict.
Twenty days before said primary
elections each candidate shall notify
the county chairman of his candi-
1acy and pay his assessment Of one
dollar.
BY order of the county committee.
w. A. H. MITCHELL,
Chairman.
FRANK B. THRALL,
Secretary.
Milford, Pa, April 3rd, 1908.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-04-10
FRANK Is. IHRALL,
Secretary.
Milford, Pa, April 3rd, 1908.
Bills Passed Finally
FRANK B. THRAL1

Providing that the expenses Of
enumerating school children shall
be borne by school districts.
Making it a misdemeanor to ex-
pectorate on sidewalks, on the floor
of public buildings or in railway
cars, under a fine of 81 and in de-
fault of payment days imprison-
ment.
Permitting the election of one
female overseer of the poor in poor
districts.
Providing for the protection of
bear and cubs.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-04-10


Mrs. Emaline Biddis is very dan
gerously i'll,
Miss Pamela Reed is at The
Anchorage for the Easter vacation.
Miss Millie Westbrook of Ridge
wood, N. J., is 8 guest Of the Misses
Decker.
The governor has taken a hand in
good roads legislation and it is now
highly probable that the SprOul bill
will pass.
The directors Of the Independent
School District of Milford have ex-
tended the time for receiving bids
for erecting the new building from
April 14th TO April 2lst
A meeting Of citizens and tax
payers Was held Wednesday night
IL Matamoras to perfect plans to
oppose the proposed application for
extension Of the charter Of the
Matamoras water company which
expires May "a The people want TO
run their own plant.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-04-10
NOTICE TO
CONTRACTORS AND BUILDERS


Sealed bids Will be received by
the Board of School Directors of the
Independent School District of Mil
ford, for the furnishing of materials
and erection to completion of a
shool house building to be erected on
Catharine street in the Borough Of
Milford, Pa.
The plans and specifications for
said proposed building may be OBJ
tanned by parties interested from the
secretary Of the school board on
Saturday evening, March 2sth, and
at any thereafter to and including
the twenty-frst (sts) day April of
following at which time the bids
will be closed, The school board
reserve to themselves the right to
reject any and all bids.
BY order 6f the board.
W. T. STRUBLE,
Secretary.
Milford, Pa, March 2s, 1908.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-04-10
HOOd'S IdrsapdriLLd
Reformed Church Notes.

(By Rev. A. J. Meyer OF Montague.)
Sabbath services win be in har-
mony with Easter, most enjoyable
day of the year because it commem-
CRATES the fulfllment Of Christs life
and mission The morning service
will be at Hainesville. Special
music will be rendered under the
direction of Mrs. DR.. Cole and the
sacrament of the Lords supper will
be administered. At the evening
service at Montague the Misses
Margaret Westbrook and Louise
Young will sing a duet. The sermon
topic will be "TRe Phantom Christ y
Mrs. Mary Jane Garner and
Wilma Miller united with the church
last Sunday by profession of faith
and Mrs. Henry Miller by letter.
An egg social will be held Wed.
nesday evening, April IS, at John
E. Jagers. An interesting enter
tainment is expected. The writei
addressed the congregation of the
Callicoon Reformed church thi;
week of which his father-in- law
Rev. DR.. Henry Miller, was for five
years pastor. c
It is a subjeotof rejoicing to learn
that the courtesy and Christian zeal
of Rev. c. E. Soudder has been re.
warded by his transference to Sus
sex. May Gods blessing go with
him and mayrhis work continue
successful. e ls gs
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-04-10

When colds and grip are prsva
lent the quickest and surest rene
dies are in great demand. Mr..
Joseph d. Williams, of McDuff, Va.
says that he was cured Of a very
deep and lasting attack Of la grippe
by using Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy after trying several other
preparations with no effect. For
sale BY Balch q Son, Matamoras.
all general stores in Pike county.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-04-10

Pennsylvania is giving evidence of
awakening in educational affairs. The
salary bill giving teachers not less
than Ss5 a month and the convic-
ton in Philadelphia of four members
of a sectional school board for con-
epiracy to extort money from teach
ers asking situations in the schools
are hopeful signs. We may in time
rank educationally with southern
otoka
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-04-10
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
i FOR THE COUNTY OF PIKE.

In the matter of the application of The
Matamoras Water Company for an exGen-
sion Of time under its charter.
No. z. March Term, 1908.
Notice is hereby given that The Mata-
moras Water Company fled its petition
in the Court OF Common Pleas of Pike
County on Match 18th, 1903, praying for
an order and decree, extending the time
sary building, structures, property OF i'm
provemeuts, for a period OF five yeaIs, from
and after May "a, A. d., 1903, and that the
court have fixed eth day Of April next.
at 2 O'Clock p. m, for bearing said appli-
cation, when and where all persons inter
ested can attend ii they deem 1t expedient
and show cause against the granting Of
the prayer Of said petitioner,
@. W. BULL.
Solicitor for Petitioner.
Milford, March 20, 1903
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-04-10
Legal Advertising.

Administrators and Executors -
notices 5.V0
Auditnris notiees 400
Divorce notices o.VO
Sheriff's sales, Orphans court sales,
County Treasurers sales, County state
ment and election proclamation charged
by the square.
J.H. van Etten, PUBLISHER,
Milford, pike County, Pa
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-04-10
Dedication Ceremonies at St. Lo

Dedication Ceremonies at st. LOUIS
On account of the dedication
ceremonies of the Louisiana Pur-
chase Exposition at st. Louis, Mo-,
April 3Oth to May 2nd, and the
National and International Good
Roads Convention to be held at ST..
Louis, Mo-, April 9th to May End,
the Erie will sell special excursion
tickets from Port Jervis to st. Louis
April Goth, 9th, 2sth and goth, good
returning, leaving st. Louis not
later than May 4th, at one fare for
the round trip. 4-l0
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-04-10
state

The letter from "A Democrat" in
another column is sharper in some
respects than a hens tooth. 1t
resembles a hen, too, in another
way, in that it scratches up nest
in which some harpies have been
Matching their eggs. Well, it is not
our funeral.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-04-10

One horse. 6 years old, weight
1900 one Ii years old. weight 1000 ;
one 4 years old, weight 1000 En-
quire at Allen House, Matamoras.
for Walters Stables. 1t
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-04-10
Advertising Rates.

One square( eight lines) one Insertion 81 %
Zach subsequent insertion 90
Reduced rates. furnished on application,
will be allowed yearly advertisers.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-04-10
WyckOfFs New York Store Weekly News
EAST Err NE " s

No time in the year does dress play more prOmi-
nent part than at this great festival To be right you
must show the very newest Desire in brief paragraph
wants from the new costume to the gloves to match.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-04-10

Is the way of the transgressor any
harder than that Of some council
men and school directors? GThere
are Jordans apparently in every
nathwav
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-04-10

Hn9tef N8E Lore
Eggs constitute the most universal
human food Of animal origin.

Easter Egg Lore
Eggs constitute the most universal
human food Of animal origin.
Hens and ducks eggs are com
monty offered in our markets, but
turkey eggs are seldom eaten.
Plover eggs are esteemed a great
delicaoy in England and Germany.
In Virginia gull's eggs are com
monty eaten, and in Texas the eggs
of terms and herons are gathered
along the coast.
Turtle eggs are highly priced in
countries where they are abundant,
and though once commonly eaten in
America, are new seldom offered.
Hens eggs have a white or brown
color, but ducks eggs are blush
white
On an average a hens egg is "a
inches long and ~ inches wide, at
tha broadcast point and weighs
ounces.
Recent official government figures
show that eggs and poultry in the
eastern states constitute from liz
to 1-6 Of the total value of all farm
products.
The flavor of eggs may be infueno.
ed by the food eaten by laying hens
The North Carolina Experiment
Stations, by feeding a quantity oi
chopped wild onion tops and bulbs
to hens, obtained eggs so pronounced
in flavor that they could not bC
eaten and this continued while the
onion ration was fed.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-04-10

Senator Tillman is to lecture
throughout Wisconsin. Mr.. Tillman
will next be writing a book.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-04-10

OTvron, BROWNS BUILDING BROAD ST.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-04-10
e1p aemadIas b ereal Demand

MIlford. Pa., Maroh 23. l9Oa.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-04-10

Hens and ducks eggs are com
monty offered in our markets, but
turkey eggs are seldom eaten.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-04-10

Plover eggs are esteemed a great
delicacy in England and Germany.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-04-10

PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-09
MORE THIEVERY
 IS DEVELOPED
INVESTIGATION SHOWS THAT
 THOUSANDS OF VOUCHERS
 WERE SIGNED FOR ASPHALT co. IN DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.

Washington, July s.-1nvestigation by District Commissioner West has devel- oped that Alex Mckenzie, formerly depu- ty auditor of the district. and who has been selected as auditor to succeed James T. Petty, in whose office there has been considerable stealing for the past sew eral years, approved, while holding the former position scores of vouchers aggre- gating thousands of dollars for payment to the Washington Asphalt Block and Tile company, of which he Is the secretary.
 MT. Vests investigation extended only as far back as 1900. but the thirty or forty vouchers which during that time bore McKenzie's approval. aggregated over $S5,OOO MT. Mckenzie now Is a member of the board of personal tax as- sessors. and it was purposed that he and Auditor Petty should exchange places. This discovery may make a change In plans necessary, unless MT. Mckenzie re- tires from the company, as the commits sioners, do not think district officials ought to have financial interests in dis trict contracts
 There is not the least suspicion of wrong doing on MT. McKenzles part.