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Milford chronicle., 1907-12-20
Won $500 on prop Of Water.

New York. Dec. l7.-John w. Gates
won $500 on a race between two drops
of water down a Pullman car window
the other day. He was riding with a
fellow plunger. Rain was falling out
side Two drops trickled down the
pane. Pointing at one Mr.. Gates said:
"Bet you $500 MY drop reaches the
bottom first" IT'S a go" the other
agreed Ii was a close race; first one
drop then the other was ahead, but
She Gates selection came out victor,
and Mr. Gates pocketed the spoils.
Milford chronicle., 1907-12-20
Reoelvsr - - No..

Hazlelon. Pa, Dec. 1.-THE Jeanes
vile Iron works went into the hands
of a receiver. Upon application Of
James C. Hayden, the principal stock
holder and creditor, and who IS also
president OF the company, A. B. Jen-
nings, general manager Of the works,
was appointed receiver, with power to
conduct the business. The bill alleges
q total liability of $4,000. The works
have been operated since 1843 and
employ about $50 men.
Milford chronicle., 1907-12-20
s2t00 For Small China Tea Pot.

London, Dec. IA small Bristol
china tea pot, presented to Edmund
Burke by the founder of the Bristol
factory, was auctioned here and
brought the remarkable price Of s210G.
Milford chronicle., 1907-12-20
VfOwn of Milton.


rla, nltol lavet located o
SUISSE County 10 ] eIepear al IN t
liaes hrl sau uUorIy i
Milford chronicle., 1907-12-20

. a 3 II 0 r. Z A.s
R,,-,+t. ,sTh8 Kind You Have Always Bought
aass.''' q lzKAzzzl
Milford chronicle., 1907-12-20
Rooster strnts on Ennr 80.

Waterbury, Conn, Dec. 16.-Edward
L. Heilman bought from Fred Hollo-
way in Bethlehem perfectly formed
fourlegged rooster. 1t is a cross of
a white Plymouth Rock and a white
Leghorn. Holloway parted with it for
$50 because his old servant, Mary
Blakeslse. saws it's bewitched.
Milford chronicle., 1907-12-20
Would Cut out His own Appendix.

Would Cut Out His Own Appendix,
Pittsburg. Dec. 17.-Crazed by de
lirium while suffering from typhoid
pneumonia, and laboring under the
hallucination that he could cure him
self by cutting out his appendix, vii.
liam Eichler, AZ years old of McKees-
port, this county, stabbed himself in
the left lung with a butcher knife. He
died at the McKeesport hospital He
had been told some days ago that he
had symptoms Of appendicitis, and in
his delirium repeatedly said he would
cut out his own appendix
Milford chronicle., 1907-12-20
DR.. J.C.WiItbank.
Dentist.

Office next Goor to Harris Hotel.
All kinds of dental work promptly
executed. Local and General Anesthet-
les Administered for painless extraction.
SPECIALTIES:-Fil Filings, Crown and
Bridge Work, and Artificial Teeth.
Milton, DeIa2URPes
Milford chronicle., 1907-12-20
Wmo Faulkner,

of LEWES, wishes the people OF
Milton and vicinity to know that
he has bought IRWIN KINGS,
blacksmithing business. The follow
ing was copied from the Delaware
Pilot"
William Faulkner, has opened a
blacksmith shop in Milton. He is
frst-class blacksmith and his
speciality is shoeing horses, at which
branch of the business he is especially
expert.
Milford chronicle., 1907-12-20
Killed Himself As Friend Did.

Pittsburg, Dec. 18.-Louis J. Fritz
a wholesale liquor dealer, shot and
killed himself Fritz was acquainted
with Meyer B. Gallinger, also a liquor
dealer, who committed suicide in the
same manner
Milford chronicle., 1907-12-20
E. G. Reed assistant,
Christmas Suggestions. %R

Never mind hard times let the banker and broker worry
about that In spite of the scarcity we are fortunately
fixed with stock of seasonabe merchandise bought the
ready began to disappear and helping many to weather
the storm trumphantly.
We Outtters for men, young boys Fine suits
and overcats the good kind and unmachabe bargains All kinds
OF Shoes boots and rubbeTs for men, children The
Burt and Packard guaranteed and Boys Never Rp Shoes
All kinds OF underwear fleece lined and anne Hats and
Caps Gloves OF all kinds driving dress and work gloves Mems
and Boys Sweaters Fine Dress Shirts Cuffs Collars an upoae
stock Of Neckwear and novelty lot of suspend Gentlemen
and ladies Suit Cases Umbrellas Perfumery Fine Extracts and
Iacums reliable line of Jewery Buttons Semi Diamond
Set Rings, Ruby Settings and Solid Gold Rings
Everything in the store at the lowest price possible
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-03-10
INVALID
MANAGER DAVIS OF IRoQUols
THEATER ESCAPES THROUGH
BAD ORDINANCE

Associated Press to Bismarck Tribune
d Danyille, Ill, March 9.-Judge Kim.
brough this afternoon decided the
Chicago ordinance on which was based
the trial of Will j. Davis, charged
with manslaughter on account Of the
burning of the Iroquois theatre at
Chicago, Of which he was manager at
the time, was invalid insofar as the
prosecution Of the case is concerned. &
The court rendered its decision
following an argument of counsel
which has consumed two days.
Following its decision the court
called in the jury, which had not been
allowed to hear the arguments and
directed the jurors to return verdict
Of not guilty. This was done and the
court directed the sheriff to release
the defendant This terminated any
criminal action against Davis on &C.
count Of Iroquois fire.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-03-10
RUFF IS COPPERED TO LOSE

San Francisco. March 9The de
tense in the Ruef case gained a ten
tatiye point today when Judge De
haven ia the United States circuit
court granted an order to show cause
why writ Of habeas corpus, for the
sreleace Of Rnef from the custody Of
Court Eliser w. ]. Biggy, should not
issue. AS this order is made return
able Monday. Ruef will haveto remain
the prisoner of Buggy until that time,
no provision being made for bail
Under the order Of Judge Dunno,
Biggy is to produce Ruef in the su-
preme court at 10 o'clock Monday
morning for trial at which time the
prosecution proposes to begin the
work OF selecting the jury.
Until IL o'clock today Ruefs attor-
neys were hopeful Of decision from
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-03-10

the state supreme court in the matter
of Ruef's application for writ of
prohibition restraining Judge Dunno
from proceeding with the trial, but no
order was made by the supreme court
and as Saturday afternoon is a hal.
holiday the application must go
over until Monday. Guarded BY Eliser
Biggy and four deputies, Ruef is com
fortably CHARTERED at the stafrancico.
A telephone connects him with the
outside world and he spends large
portion Of the time using it, replying
to messages of sympathy from his fol
lowers and issuing orders to mis-.
iieutenants TO relieve the monotony
Of his quarters he is allowed to step
outside into the hallway as often as
he wishes. but there are constantly
two deputies at his elbows.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-03-10
PISTOL BATTLE IN A CHURCH
Burglars Attempt 10 Steal Crosses And Crowns From
Church Statues Priests Arm Themselves, But
Are Poor Shots And Thieves Escape

the front doors. The priests were armed
with revolvers and when the rector's
assistant discovered one Of the burglars
in the dim light Of the altar lamp he
fired at him. The burglars returned
the shot quickly and the Shooting then
became general within the church, the
priests and burglars firing at the flashes
of the reviewers Of the other party. AT
the first shots the two priests in the rear
Of the church sounded the police whistle
which brought two policemen. They
joined in the shooting, while crowd
gathered outside Of the church In the
midst Of the fusilade the burglars
acrawled out of window. by which they
had gained entrance and stepped away.
The interior Of the church was marked
by many bullets,
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-03-10

her. She demonstrated. He then sfo.
her through the right side Of the Jaw,
the bullet passing into her head. killing:
her instantly. NJ /,
AS soon as he commenced shooting his
stepdaughter, Miss Grace Miller, and
Mrs. Louis Schmutzler, escaped through
A side door. The scene al both homes
showed that there must have occurred
a terrible struggle, as Sna,rs and farni-
ture were broken and bI3o1 was spat-
tered over the walls and floors After
shooting his step1nother, Miller went
across the room and, seating himself ii
rocking chair, shot himself through
the temple, dying about three hours
later
wenty years ago Miller shot AM
killed Lot Canlpion, a fellow workman
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-03-10

over property that was left his step
mother when his father died about a
year ago, Miller being cut off without
any.
This afternoon Miller went to- the
home Of his daughter, began quarrelling
with his wife and after beating his wife,
shot her through the right side Of the
face, killing her Instantly He then at
tempted to shoot his daughter, Mrs.
Max Shirmacher, and hit her over the
head with the butt Of his revolver, but
she escaped.
He then proceeded to the home Of his
stepmother, Mrs. 2. G. Miller. which il
about three blocks away, and entering
the house, went up to his stepmother
who was seated in chair, and pvt his
ann around her and attempted to ks:
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-03-10
v anton Crime
NEW YORK BURGLARS KILL AND
INJuRE THOSE THEY SOUGHT
TO ROB
Associated Pres & Bismarck Tribune.

Associated Press 70 Bismarck Tribune
New York. Mar. William Ham
mond was MORALLY wounded in fight
with burglars at the home Of his broth
er-in-law, VIM. Monsees, on Prospect
street. Brooklyn, tonight. Two burg
lars entered the house while the family
were in the dining room in the basement
Of the house and entered the room on
the top floor where Henry Conlon, 4
relative Of Mrs. Monsees, was asleep,
when the movements of the burglars
were heard he screamed They attempt
led to smother him with pillows on the
bed and then threatened to shoot him.
Hammond heard the noises and went
up stairs A pistol shot alarmed other
members Of the family, who went UP
into the hall in time to see the two
burglars rush down stairs.
One Of Them struck Mrs. Monsees il
the face, dragged her out on the aool
and attempted 70 throw her ever into an
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-03-10

New York, Mar ga battle with
revoivers between Father Henry ]. At
sterbein and his assistant on one side
and two burglars on the other, occurred
il the church Of the Immaculate Concep-
ton. in Me1rose avenue in the Bronx,
early today Although several shots
were fred on both sides no one was
wounded and the burglars escaped with
out booty. Two burglars entered the
church through a window and collected
together several valued crosses and
crowns from statues They then at
tempted to open the door leading into
the tabernacle. This rang an electric
alarm in the posters residence. Rev.
Father Atterbein sent two Of his priests
ito the rear Of the church and he with
another entered the church by one Of
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-03-10

Walsh county claims to have the
heaviest board of commissioners in
the United States. They are willing
to have the clerks included in the
contest, although Auditor Fraser, clerk
of the Walsh county board, is the light
est of the lot, tipping the scales at 202.
Next comes Mcdonald at about 210,
then Loughead at 2215, Levin and
xluxdal at $50 each and Wysocki at
24o. And they are not particularly
fat men; they are just big framed. big
boned North Dakota giants.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-03-10
WASHED away
ICE CARRIES OFF MILWAUKEE,
RAILROAD BRIDGE AT
CHAMBERLAIN

Associated Press 10 Bismarck Tribune
Chamberlain, s. d, March 1.-The
big bridge Of the Milwaukee railroad
across the Missouri river at this point
Is being washed away by the Ice. and
six hundred feet Of the bridge and
trestlework has gone out since 8
o'clock this morning. AZ that hour
the Ice began running out, carrying
everything before It. Where the ice
had banked against the trestle great
sections were swept away. Those
trains to the west Of the river are I'M
able to get into the city and ferry
boats are being used for passengers
and baggage.
AS soon as the water goes down
the pontoon bridge will be placed IL
position until 8 new bridge can be con.
|structed
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-03-10
'IHAW Denies SEPARATION STORY

Associated Press to Bismarck Tribune.
New York, Mar Harry <.
ThaW issued the following state
nent today through his COUNSEL,
Daniel o'Reilly
wish to deny as enphatically
&: AS possible the published report
7: that my sister, the Countess Of Var
mo.lth, IS DESTROYS Of bringing about:
I: separation between my wife and
!: me at the conclusion Of the trial
Perfect harmony exists between my
wife, my sister and myself, as in.
deed between all the members Of my
family Such a thing As a separa
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-03-10
F'I||||E|:'|R|CE|:
RUSSIAN BANDITS SHOOT UP.
WAGON LOAD OF MEN AND
sWIPE $500

Kutais, Trans aucasia, Mar The
treasures Of local revenue, accompanied
by two policeen and several local officers
was driving through the streets in a
carriage yesterday with 81 500 in his
custody when three bombs were thrown
at his party This attack was followed
by volley Of revolver shots from the
bandits. Both policemen, the driver Of
the carriage and one of the officials were
killed and the treasurer and four other
officials were wounded. The robbers
seized the money and escaped
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-03-10

/: ton has never been and never will
]: be considered BY me or any Of my
relatives The Countess Of Var
!: mouth is very friendly with Mrs. H.
+ ThaW and holds her il the high
]: est esteem, .s
Y AS for myself my love for my
wife is greater than it ever was
]: before, if that is possible I hope
!: that this denial from me will for
{: ever set at rest the absurd story Of
possible estrangen1erlt. II Isl es-$;
pecially regretable 70 Mrs. Thaw
and myself that such a story should
have ernanated from the source il
did.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-03-10
RUSSIAN DUMA IN MIX Up

passed q resolution to make q pro-
posed disqualification Of NJ. Kroyshyan
and M. Harisnkevich cause Tor war.
to Withdraw In body II either
deputy Is unseated and to petition the
emperor to dissolve parliament. The
great body Of deputies, however. are
opposed to the attempt 70 disrupt the
duma, Many Of the various factions
as indicated by the suppression of the
socialist resolution regarding amnesty
are making an endeavor to steer the
peers safely through the troubled
waters. Socialists themselves have
split On the question Of tactics ana the
Imoderates are working with the con,
Istitutional democracy against the ex
tremists.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-03-10
DY|yAN|ITED
ENEMIES DESTROY COAL COM.
PANY STORE WITH THE
STUFF

Pikesvillle, Ky March 9. The
storeroon1 and ofiices of the Henry
Clay Coal & Coke company on Marroe-
bone creek, this county, were blown
up BY dynamitet today The ex-
p1osion was under the front part Of
the building and all the goods Of the
company we're entirely destroyed, the
loss being about $1,000. The supposi-
ton is that the blowing up Of the
building was the work of enemies Of
the coal company as it IS in litigation
over timber and other rights. s8,
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-03-10
Ass J, ,pre =, !. t 8 Bismarek Tribune

Associated sPress 10 Bismarck Tribune
ST. Petersburg. March Parlia-
ment adjourned tonight at the con
clusion Of election Of oficers, y az
cepted the suggestion q the president
to take 4 recess for several days. A
week will enable the committees on
credentials, appointed today, to formu-
late their reports on contested seats,
The number Of such seats u this body
il three times as great as in the first
dunaa. The next session will be held
Wednesday o. Thursday Of next week.
ii has been professionally agreed
that Premier stolypin IL to deliver MS
program at che second session.
The air tonight n full Of ruEnors Of
dissolution. the reactionists having
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-03-10

Associated Press to bismarck Tribune. rs
Chicago, Mar John Alexander
Dowie died at 40 this morning at
Shiloh house, Zion City. There were.
present with him when he died, only:
Judge 2. N Barnes and two personal
attendants
DoWie had gradually been failing Fri
day afternoon, however, there was no
indication Of approaching death. He re-
ceived a few followers and prayed for
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-03-10

some people. His condition seemed TO-
be about the same as for the last two
weeks. One Of his attendants remained
with him until midnight and was re-
lieyed BY the other attendant. Shortly
before / o'clock this morning Dowie
became delirious and his talk was the
same as at religions meetings III the days
Of his prime. He denounced the peo-
pie with the old time vigor, ordered
guards TO throw out disturbers and act
ed just as he had on SO many previous
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-03-10
GAY PAREE IN sOMBRE GARB

q Paris, March The strike of the
electricians Of Paris which threw the
city into darkness for the best part of
two nights, has come to an end as
ahFi,ntly.
asoagh 81 " sat IA larry 81 NJ
Deserves, project Of the Seine. the
electrical companies have conceded
the principal demands Of the workmen
in the matter of pensions and agree
that they shall be placed on the same
footing as men employed by the city
as regards hours and wages. The
strikers will go back to work tomor-
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-03-10

row.
At II O'Clock tonight one of the
electrical companies, with the as
sistance Of the firemen, succeeded in
generating SUFFICIENT current to light
the centsa dssstrieae oi she city and
run newspaper presses. Up to this
hour the boulevards and cafes had
been but dimly lighted with Chinese
lanterns, while the use OF candles
stuck in bottles in the restaurants
presented a forlorn sight. A drench-
ing rain fell tonight and only few of
the theatres were open.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-03-10
PROPHET JOHN ALEXANDER DOVIE DIES ALMOST ALONE
Aged Apostle Of Zion Passed Away Suddenly Saturday Morning Death Was Unexpected End
Remarkable ieVOVa Says DONeS Good Acts viii Live After Him

he has been a hindrance in many ways.
Now that he has gone, ali bitter feeling.
just OF unjust, will disappear Or.
.Dowie has done work for humanity
that is in some respects second to none
that has been done BY anybody, past Or
present. Nothing will be heard but talk
5of his good deeds. especially if il should
be proven that his mind commenced to
fail several years ago. His death will
not alter the conduct Of the church
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-03-10

occasions. He gradually became weaker
and The attendant telephoned for Judge
Barnes who reached Shiloh house at
"a. N, Forty minutes later Dowie died.
Mr.. Olivia, Dowie's successor, at first
expressed a determination to say nothing
regarding the death of Dowie, but later
declared that the death of the former
leader will not effect the future Of the
church in any adverse manner. 5s.s
N Because of Dr.. DoWie's sad mental
and physical conditions, Z said Voliva
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-03-10
PRICE FIVE CENTS.
BETTER
ARCHIE ROOSEVELT so MUCH
IMPROVED HoPEFULNEss IS
NOW FELT
Associated Press to Bismarck Tribune

Associated Press to Bismarck Tribune
washington. p. q. March 8. The
improvement noted in the condition of
Archie Roosevelt today over that Of
yesterday, when for a time consider
able apprehension was felt. has been
maintained tonight and IN conse-
quence feeling Of great hopefnlness
pervades the White House.
It was oficially announced tonight
that patient is in excellent condition
and there are no unfayorable indica-
tons.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-03-10
''P|I||IA||''
BUTTE PRINTERS sPURN PIT
TANcE OF $3.50 PER DAY
WANT Sc
Associated Press IL Bismarck Tribune

z 20 OK 4 fibdnt As
Butte, Mont, March 81 The Typo
graphical Union has submitted to the
publishers Of the local newspapers d
proposition to return its members to
work at a new scale Of s6 per day, the
matter Of wages to be decided by
arbitration. the publishers having re.
fused to pay more than $3.50 per day.
The publishers have the matter under
cons ieration and it is probable that
publication will be- resumed during the
coming week.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-03-10
NO. No THANKS K
PRESENT OF MILLION DOLLARS
WORTH OF BONDS DECLINED
BY SOUTH DAKOTA

Pierre, S. D., March 9.-Governor
Crawford today received an offer of
one million dollars worth of North
Carolina bonds from New York hold
ing syndicate as present to the state
in case the state will start suit to
collect on the same The offer was
declined in the name of the state.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-03-10

in Milwaukee, and was sentenced to %
years in WaupuIl. By good behavior
his term was reduced to IA years. AT
that time he blamed Campion for the
Edisapp earance Of his dinner box. Miller
is about Sc years Of age, his wife 81 and
his steprnother so years old.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-03-10

The Devils Lake Journal says 1t
appears that the appointment of G. T.
Studness as member of the Mayville
normal board of trustees does not
meet with popular approval among his
neighbors.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-03-10
BIG Loss
STOCKTON ssfAREHoU GOES
UP IN SMOKE oss
ss4o0, 900

stockton, Cal, March Am im-
nnense warehouse fronting on Stockton
channel, which was filed with
carpets, linoleun and upholstered
furniture owned by p. ~. and b.
d Walters OF San Francisco, was
destroyed late this afternoon BY fire.
Loss 500, 900.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-03-10

area way and the other struck her
son on the head with a slingshot.
Hammond was found in the upper
room. He had been shot in the mouth
the bullet lodging in his neck. The
burglars escaped.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-03-10

The next meeting Of the Northwest
ern Educational association will be
held at Minot In April or May, and
preparations are being mare for an
interesting session. The association
takes III Bottineau, Ward, Williams.
McTIenry, Mclean. Wells. Pierce. Ros
lette, Mercer and other counties.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-03-10

The Great Northern will put IA q
new iron bridge over Park river al
Grafton this year.