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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-03-04

WEDNESDAY, EVENING. MAR. 4. 1908.
aathino a Prince.

George " while prince and residing
A. his Brighton palace kept in his bed
room a portrait 81 Mrs. Gum. an old
bathing Nyoman who used to dip him
into the sea when he was the little
Prince of Wales. A picture book much
priced by children shoTed the old lady
bathing the little felloH. Beneath the
picture was this stanZa:
To Brighton came he.
Came George the Thirds son.
To he dipped In the sea
By the famed Martha Gum.
A companion portrait to Martha
Gums was that OF Thomas Sneaker
who had charge OF the horse which
drew the bathing machines into AMI
out OF the sea. One day the little roy
al hlghness. having learned 10 swim
swan out farther than Thomas judged
TO be safe. He called to him to come
hack. but the self wllled boy struck
out with more yigor. Thomas went
after the prince. overlook him, seized
him by an ear and drew him TO shore.
''Do you think" he ~eplied to the
bows angry words. Tin a-golng to gel
myself hanged for letting the kings
heir drown hisself just TO please
youngster ike your
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-03-04

little Johnny was in the habit OF
wanting more victuals put upon his
nlatc than he'could eat. His papa de
clded TO break him Of the habit One
dav As Johnny insisted upon being
served until his plate was well filled
his papa said. Johnny. II | give you
this YOU will have to eat every bit OF
# or | will punish You" Johnny prom
lsed that he would. and bravely did
the little fellow try to do so. but In
vain. II was too much for him. He
would try again and again and then
look sorrowfully at his papa. Finally.
laying down his fork, he said;
Papa. II you was me which would
YOU rather do, get licking or bust?'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-03-04
Priea Of His Treason.

Benedict Arnold died in London June
"A. 1901. His life after his treason was
a most unhappy one. He was avoided
by men Of honor and Oh many occa'
sions deliberately insulted. He re-
celved a considerable sum Of money
from the British government and made
several unsuccessful attempts TO en-
gage in business in British America
and the West indies and finally re-
turned to London, where he died in
obscurity His second son, born in
1TSO, entered the British army In 1893.
served with credit in many parts of
the world Ind three years before his
death In 1854 was made a lieutenant
neral.-Household Companion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-03-04
RALROAD5i
SOUTHERN RAILWAY
Trains leave Union Station AleSandris.
In Effect February 5, 1908.


In Effect February 5, 1908.
B-FolIowing schedule figures published
only as information, and are not guaranteed
S:22 A. M.-Daily-Local for Hsrrson'
buyg Warreatas Danville and way stations.
9'I7 A. M.-Daily-U. 3. Fast Msil. Stops
only for passengers for Charlottesville and
points south at which scheduled to stop. First
GLASS coaches snd drawing room sleepeis for
Columbus. Macon and New Orleans. Dining
car service. .,
4.27 P. M. Daily-Washingto and Florids
limited. Sleeping cars between New Iorf' Au-
gusta an Jacksonville. Through nrsf,clsss
coacne between Washington and ysckson'
VILE. Dining car service between c wnS
tri.weekly.
4:S2 P. M.-Week Days-Local for Har.
risonburg and way stations on hAnAsss'
| branch.
6:i2 P. M.-Dsily-Locsl for Warrenton
and Charlottesville.
1907 P. NJ, No. sS-Daily-New York and
Augusta Express. Through coaches and
sleepels to Charlotte, Columbia and Augusta.
Sleeper to Aiken. DINING car service IL
carte.
1892 p. M.-Dsily-Washingto and Chat.
tanooga Limited (vis Lynchburg). F1rt
class coach and sleeping cars TO Roanoke
Knoxville, Chattanooga and Memphis. Sleep
er TO Birmingham and New Orleans, Wash
ington to Roanoke. Dining car service.
LILY P. M.-Daily-New York and New
Orleans Limited. All Pullman train, club
and observation cars to New Orleans. Sleep
ers to Asheyille, Atlanta Birmingham and
New Orleans. Dining car service.
Through trains from the South arrive at Al
exandria 7:ls, 1928 and S:4S A. NJ. and
1913, 9:i3, 9:43 and 11:13 p. N. daily. Har.
risonburg 1908 P. NJ. week days and s:lS
P. NJ. daily. From Charlottesville 7:6S A. N.
TRAINS ON BLUENONT BRANCH.
Leave Alexandria wv. & o. Station) S:22 A
NJ, and 6,35 P. NJ. week days tor
Bluemont: 6l5 P. NJ. week days for Lees
burg; 9:21 ? ". on Sundays only for Blue
mont AS P. M. daily for Bluemont.
For detailed schedule figures, tickets, Pun
man reservation, etc., apply TO
WILLIAM G. LEHEW, Union Ticket
Agent, Alexandria, Va.
c. H. ACKERT, Vice Pres. and Gen. Mgr
8. II. HARDWICK, Pass. Traf. Mgr.
W. II. TAYL0E, Gen. Passenger Agent
L. s. BROWN, General Agent.
| Washington. ID. g.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-03-04
Lacked Something.

"You Germans have no sense OF hui
NOR" said an American.
TRY me aud see said the German.
well" said the American. you
know America is the home OF very
large things-the highest mountains.
the greatest waterfalls
"Oh, yes, yes, yes" said the German.
"And our trees" continued the Amer
lean, "are so tall that In order to see to
the top Of them ore man looks as far
up as he can. and another man begins
where the first man leaves OF and
looks up to the top"
But dat yass no joke; dat vass =
lie"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-03-04
Rheumatic Pains Relieved.

B. F. Croker, Esq, now "a years Of
age, aud for twenty years Justice Of the
Peace at Msrtinsburg, Iowa, says: al
am terribly afflicted with sciatic rheuma-
tism In my left arm aud right hip. /
have used three bottles of Chamberlain
Pain Balm and It did me lots of good. Z"
For sale by W. F. Creighton and Rich
ard Gibson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-03-04
Our Language.

An intelligent foreigner is said to
have expressed himself after the fol-
lowing fashion on the absurdities or
the English language: when dis
covered that | was quick. | was FAST
II | stood firm, was fast; II | spent
too freely. was fast, and that not to
eat was to fast. | was discouraged.
But when / came across the sentence
The first one won one 81 prize, l was
tempted to give up English and learn
some other language
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-03-04
Runninu No Risk.

what" asks the maiden aunt, Ego
ing to marry that Mr.. Newwun? Why,
you hardly know the man, Imogene.
In the few days you have been ac-
quainted with him you cannot possibly
have learned anything OF his family or
antecedents or habits or personal cir
cumstances."
THAT is true, Aunt Keturah. But
you have always told me that no WON
an who knows anything about a man
will marry hin" Success Magazine.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-03-04
A Boston Correction.

Bilklns had recently moved from New
York to Boston. The other morning he
went TO the butchers.
"Give me a nice porterhouse," he or
dered.
Extremely sorry, SIR" said the pro-
prietor OF the establishment urbanely,
"but we are not giving anything away
this morning. "-Harper's Weekly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-03-04
AUCTION SALE.
FISH WHARF FOR RENT BY AUCTION

At II o'clock NJ, on Saturday, March 7,
1908, in front Of the Market Building, on
Royal street, the
CORPORATION FISH WHARF
will be rented for the ensuing twelve months
The ,entOr Will he required to furnish Bst' e
rial for and lay platform sufficient 10 accom-
modate the trade. All passways must be kept
open free from obstruction. The rentor to
erect no buildings within less distance thai
10 feet from the south front. No privilege
for the sale of liquors will he granted incop-
sistent with the laws Of the city on the sub
jet.
The rertor will be required to move the
offal with 4S hours and none Of it shall be
thrown into the river.
Possession will be given at once.
No bids vii be considered unless the bid
ders shall be- known or vouched for to the
auctioneer as responsible.
The right to reject any or all bids is re-
served
All articles landed on the wharf for the use
of the city 10 be fire., from wharfage.
Terms: Cash, payable Immediately after
the sale.
BY order of the joint Committee on Public
Property. CHAS. b. MARSHALL,
feb27 Id Chairman.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-03-04
By SAMUEL H. Lunt. Auctioneer.

Pursuant to the terms of a deed of trust,
dated September Sth, 1904, and duly recorded
among the Land Records of the County of
Alexandris, Virgins, in Deed Book No. 109,
Folio HS. given by Victor Anderson to the
Undersigned trustee, 10 secure the payment OF
a sum OF money rs therein set forth, default
having been made in the payment Of said
sum, and at the request and direction Of the
party thereby secured. the undersigned trus
tee will offer for sale, at public auction, in
front Of the ROYAL street entrance TO the
Market Building, in the city of Alexandria,
VIRGINIA AT 10 ojclock noon on
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-03-04
PROPOSALS.

General Depot of the Quartermqter's De-
partment, Washington, DC, Feb. 10, 1913
Sealed proposals., in triplicate, Will be re-
ceiyed al this Office until II o'clock NJ,
Monday, March l6 1903, and then publicly
opened' for grading at Arlington National
Cemetery, Va. Plans and specifications can
be had. and information obtained, on appli'
cation to this office. Envelopes containing
proposals should be marked Proposals for
Grading" and addressed to MAJOR NJ. Ora
ZALINsKI, Qusrtermaster, u. 5. Army
Washington, d. G.
feb1S, Is, q, 81 marl2,l3
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-03-04

Fear Is not in the habit Of speaking
truth When perfect sincerity is ex-
pected. perfect wisdom must be allow
ed Nor has any one who is apt to be
angry when he hears the truth any
cause to wonder that he does not hear
it.-Tacitus
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-03-04

$50 you enjoyed Venice said the
traveller.
YES" answered Mr.. Cumrox ut
was kind OF pleasant, for a change. to
be robbed by a gondoler instead OF a
hack driver. Washington Star.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-03-04
A Definition.

paw" asked a thoughtful lad. wrln-
king his brow, whats pessimistF
"A pessimist, John j." replied his
father, lis a man who, after d cyclone
has blown his house away with him In
II, goes back and grumbles at bis lot
Puck.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-03-04

Quick climatic changes try strong con.
situations aud cause, among other evils, nasal
cAtarrh, a troublesome and offensive disease.
Sneezing and snuflling. coughing and difficult
breathing. and the drip, drip Of the foul dis
charge into the throst-all are ended by Ely's
Cream Balm. This honest remedy contains
no cocaine, mercury nor other harmful inRre-
dent. The worst cases yield to treatment in
a short time. All druggists, SOC, or mailed
by Ely Bros, So Warren street. New York.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-03-04

Don't step hard on struggling NOR
tai because his grandfather once rob
bed stagecoach. None OF us can go
too far back In the family record with
out a SILVER Of apprehension.-Man-
chester Union.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-03-04
Washington, Alexandria Il
Mt. Vernon Railway.
LEAVE ALEXANDRIA

For Washington, from corner Prince and
Royal streets. week days, at 645, 6l0. $40
6S5, Gas, 700, 10. 100, 7S5, so. 500,
s 10, $40, $50, $50, go, $50, $50.
10 10, 10 30, 10 so, II 10, II %, II 80, II 6os
M, IL 10, IL 20, ~ 80, u so, l 10, 70, 81,
l SO, 2 10, 2 Is, 2 80, 80, 10, 8 20, 20, 90.
4 20, 4SO, 435, 4 So $40, s 20, 5SS, S4S.
500, s Is, $50, 6 so, 10, 80, 500, s 80,
90, 9 80, 10 90, 10 80, ii 10 and II sep. m.
Sundays-7O0, $40. 10, 900, $50, 10 10
10 As, II is and ii 45 a. M, IL 10, IL 40, los,
20, / 40, 2 90, 20. Q 40, 500, $50. $40. 4 90,
4 20, 4 40, 5 90, 20, 40, 8 90, 20, 6 40, 90,
72O, 740, 8 90, $50. 900, $50, 1000, 10
and II 10 pm.
FOR MOUNT VERNON.
Leave Alexandria for Mount Vernon, week
Gs5' as, $50, 4$s, SIS, 7O6 and SD
D. m.
Sundays-7OO, 9 S2, 10 Al, II 40 a. M, IL AZ
4n. 3 40 3 40. 447, 7 O5, S46 and 10 le .. m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-03-04
FINANCIAL.

An investment you wish TO make reV ~ ar-
ed the safest investment you IAN iorsibly
make is TO deposit your money in the savings
Department of this corporation where It Will
earn per cent. interest compounded twice a
year. Your principal will then he always At
yOul command and cannot depreclate 10
value. You can start an account with this
corporation for $1.0O or upwards. If you
have ether investments in view isn't It ad,
visabie to have your MONEY MAKING
MONEY while you are deciding this matter
There's many 81 or s. bill spent unneces-
sarily because it is carried in the pocket,
when a savings account would have discour
aged or prevented the expenditure. A bank
account is not only convenience, but great
encourager Of economy, so why not commence
right and open an account With us today.
We invite you to do so and promise courteous
and liberal treatment consistent with sound
banking methods.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-03-04
The CHARGES.

Ford-Your lawyer made some very
severe charges against the defendant,
didn't he? Brown-Ye-e-e-e-s, but you
ought to see how he charged me-
Liverpool Mercury
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-03-04

mamma. look" exclaimed Mary.
"Those furs are just like mine
"Why. Mary. you have no furs.' re-
piled the astOuished mother
Eyes. have" said Mary. and they
are filled with kittens. school Educa-
ton.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-03-04
THURSDAY, March 10, 1908.

the following property, TO wit:
Lots 4 ano 5, Block 3; Lots ] to 10, both
inclusive. Block 8. and Lots 5 TO 9. both IN
elusive, Block 9, in the subdivision Of land in
Alexandra County, Virginia, known as
Park Addition. f" said subdivision being re-
corded in Liber n, No. 4. Folio 23l Of the
Land Records Of the County Of Alexandra,
Virginia
Terms of sale: Cash. Conyeyancing at
purchasers cost. NJ. B. HARLOW,
MARI I'd Trustee
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-03-04
LEGAL NOTICES.


| XTIRGINIA.-In the Clerks Office OF the
Corporation Court ofthe city of AleSan.
dria, on the oath day Of February, 1908.
| John McWiliams, executor Of James Nc
Williams, deceased vs.. Annie Webster,
Florence Milburn, Celia Milburn, David
Milbun, Annie Simpson, Henry Stead.
man. Maggie N. Cook, Carrie Sprig, Jen-
ME Myers, William Myers, Mamie Robey
and K. II. Cox, sergeant, administrator d.
b.n.c.t.a. Of Martha E. hcWilliams, de-
ceased In chsncery.
Memo. The object Of this suit is to sell
house and lot No. 227 north Pitt street (south-
east corner of Pitt and Queen streets), Alex
andria. directed to be sold by the will Of the
late Martha +. McWilliams. and apply pro-
ceeds of sale according to the terms and pur.
poses expressed in said will and to refund the
amount of money advanced by her execu-
tor to such purposes in administration Of her
estate.
/, appearing by an affidavit filed in this
cause that the defendants, Florence Mil.
burn, David Milburn, Annie Simpson,
Carrie Sprig, Jennie Myers William Myers
and Mamie R0bey, are non'resldents OF
this State: II is Ordered, That said
defendants appear here within fifteen days
after due publication Of this order, and do
what is necessary 10 protect their interests in
this suit, and that a copy of this order be
forthwith inserted in the Alexandra Gazette,
newspaper published in the city Of Alexan-
dria, once week for four successive weeks,
and posted at the front door Of the Court
House Of this city.
A copJ-TEsTE
NEWELL s. GREENAWAY, Clerk.
John N. johnson, D. q. feb26w4w tn
NTIRGlNIA.-In the Clerks Office Of the
Corporation Court Of the City Of Alex
andria on the oath day Of February, 1908.
Robert Cheeks Tn
VS.. Z Chancarv
Mary Catherine Butler Cheeks,
Memo. The object of this suit is to obtain
an absolute divorce from the bonds Of matrl-
mony for the complainant from the defend
ant, and to obtain such further RELIEF as TO
equity may seem right.
1t appearing by an affidavit filed in this
cause that the defendant, Mary Catherine But
Ter Cheeks, is q nonresident ofthis State It's
Ordered that said defendant appear here with
in fifteen days after due publication Of this
order, and do what is necessary TO protect
her interest in this suit, and that copy OF
this order be forth with, inserted In The Alex
andria Gazette, a newspaper published In the
city of Alexandria, once week for four sue.
cessive weeks, ana posted at the front door OF
the Court House ofthis city.
copy-TESTR.
NEWELL s. GREENAWAY, Clerk.
Robinson Moncure, n. q. feb25 w4w- tn
NOTICE-H qualified as administra-
~ tor Of the estate Of EDWIN NJ REED,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-03-04
loo Healthy.

"Do you believe that mosquitoes car
~ malariaT
Not the mosquitoes around here"
answered Farmer Corntossel. They
couldn't possibly do it and be so
healthy ."-Washington Star
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-03-04

Persistency Is the road to success.
The only known exception to this rule
Is the case Of a hen sitting on china
egg Exchange.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-03-04
MEETINGS,

THE ANNUAL MEETING of the sto, K:
holders of the N. AUTH PROVISION
COMPANY will be held at the office OF said
company, No. 12s south Fairfax street, Alex
andris. Va, on THURSDAY. March IL,
''''' FRANK NJ. FIRoR,
feb24t I'd Assistant Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-03-04
FREE.

In order TO introduce our Fragrant ely
cerine Lotion, We will give TO each Gu Homer
who buys bottle Of Cherry Cough syrup OF
Nichlln's Hair Tonic during the next ~ oays
a lOc bottle Of Fragrant Glyeerine Lotion ab-
solutely free. rn . sovs
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-03-04
A Little of Everything.

1.-THE weather used to be in four acts
spring, summer, autumn and win
ter"
Well"
"But now nature seems to have gone
into vaudeville" Louisville Courier
Journal
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-03-04

Great minds are Wills; others, only
vishes.-German Proverb.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-03-04
" ashingtOn Southern Ry

Schedule in effect January 6, 1908.
Trains leave Union Station for Washington
and points north at OF ano 08 q. M, 1901
"a, 8 OF. 9 %, and IL 80 p. M, week days.
Sundays-9 0S a. M, u OIL, S52, 923 and
II 80 p. m.
For Fredericksburg, Richmond and points
south at 4 %, 4 81, 5 SO aud IL % q. M, 4is
5 O8 local, and AZ p. M, week days.
Sundays 81, 48, and II % q. N. OF,
5(s (local), and 9 AZ p. m.
Accommodation for Fredericksburg ct 4S
a. IN. week days.
NOTE Time Of arrivals ard departure
and connections not guaranteed.
CIV. CULP, W. p. TAYLOB.
GENT Supt. Traf. Mgr.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-03-04

DeWitt's Little Early RiSers, small safe,
sure little liver pills. Sold by W. f. Creish.
ton d Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-03-04
JOHN AHERN 4 CO.,

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GROCERS
And Dealers In
PURE WINES AND LIQUORS.
Country Produce received daily. Our stock
Of Plain and Fancy Groceries embraces every
thing to be had in this line.
We hold largely in United States bonded
warehouse and carry in stock variouB brands
Of the best
PURE Rye AND MALT WHISTLES
made. Have also in store superior grades Of
Foreign and American
WINES, ALES, BROWN STOUT, &c.
Satisfaction Guaranteed ss 10 Price and
Quality. 90
Corner Prince and Commerce Streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-03-04

Reduction in Tomatoes, cans Nsnticokes
25c. 5. q ". Toms,otz lie each.
j. G.. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-03-04
Virginia Safe Deposit and
Trust Corporation,
Capital Paid In, 100000.
Authorized Capital. 10000 600.
GROCERIES.
w. A. JOHNSON & CO..

w. A. JOHNSON L CO..
WHOLESALE GROCERS.
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANT
And Dealers in
ALL KINDS OF LIQUORS,
Haye.on hand Gioson's Xxx, XXX, xxx
and Pure Old Rye, Old Cabinet and Mono
gram Whistles also Bsker'ssnd Thompsonr
Pure Rye Whistles, to which they invite the
attention OF the trade.
Ordes from the country for merchandise
shall receive prompt attention.
Consigaments OF Flour, Grain and Country
Produce solicited, for which they guarantees
no highest market prices and prompt returns
N. corner Cameron and Royal Streets.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1908-03-07

For many weeks the irritable mer-
chant bad been rlyeted 10 his bed by
typhoid fever. Now he was GONZALES
cent He clamored for something to
eat, declaring that he was starving.
Tomorrow you may have something
to eat" promised the doctor. The msr-
chant realized that there would be a
restraint to his appetite, yet he saw in
vision a modest steaming meal placed
at his bedside
"Here is your dinner said the nurse
next day as she gave the glowering pa
tent a spoonful Of taploca pudding
"and the doctor emphasizes that every
thing else you do must be in the same
proportion"
Two hours later the nurse heard G
frantic call from the bedchamber.
Nurse" breathed the man heavily
''I want to do some reading. Bring m,
a postage stamp. Weekly.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1908-03-07
[ Her Old Admirer

Little Mrs. Griswold opened the door
herself, being without a maid at the
time.
The hall was rather dark and the
light was at her back, 30 she recogniz-
ed her visitor before he could distin-
Tuish her features.
-Why, Harry" she cried. "Who In
the world would have expected to see
you? Don't stand there, staring as If
l were a ghost. Come In Awfully
glad to see you"
She extended her hand with the
most charming cordially and conduct
ID the young and not very smartly
dressed man to the front room, where
Khe pushed him gently into chair and
stood looking at him with flushed
cheeks and eyes bright with pleased
excitement
"I'm awfully glad to see you" she
repeated.
I'm awfully glad to see you, Mo
sr-Mrs Grlswold," responded the
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1908-03-07
COAL MINE EXPLOSION.
New Theory Advanced as to the
Conditions Producing Them.

Conditions Producing Them.
Experts who have made ,investlga-
lions of the recent mine disasters, not
ably those Of Monongah and Jacobs
Creek. have come to the conclusion
that the explosions are caused by ell
matte conditions.
Supporting the position taken, 1t Is
noticeable fact. they say, that the
recent catastrOphes have occurred at
about the same hour In the day, in a
zone Of certain altitude, In about the
same longitude and IN places where
climatic conditions are similar. The
majority of the mines operated to-
day are below the level Of the streams
In the same sections. and, owing to the
moisture. tile outside air forced into
the mines by the fans has been laden
with carbon dioxide moisture and 9TH
er Impurities.
II is suggested that II the air forced
into the mines was gathered from a
higher stratum and was heated suffi-
ciently and otherwise treated to re
move the Impurities the accidents
would be less numerous during the
change Of seasons. Proper ventila-
ton with this purified MIR. IT In he
iieved. will remove 10 a great extent
the coal dust and explosive gases
which are found to certain extent
in every mine