eam A NO SERRE ES ETT SEES A aoe rie: Segeesgegetesteedeedfedaelbiniedeioliol i. ~ 3 0 L L ; ”e We of Em owm - = ole M & ”e - +% we = * x By W. H. Koebel. ge ave Bofefesgestesfetete feetetofoiefeqeotale fol Rode doi The new cook had arrived at the Mangaru station. The advent of one who held the gastronomic destinies of {ts inhabitants in the palm of her hand was an event of importance. As the neat figure of a girl upon a bright bay horse cantered up the pine shaded avenue, eyes peered forth curiously ¥rom the windows of the bungalow it- self as well as from those of the men’s quarters. She was a handsome, clear complex- joned Irish girl, with a bearing that lacked the coarser movements of her class. When, freed from her riding ‘gear, she introduced herself within ihe bungalow, the brows of the fe- male portion of the community went skyward at the sight of her while drill skirt and white blouse. But the fears Jest such adornment should prove in- compatible with the work - expected from a. domestic upon a sheep run proved - groundless from the outset. ‘Molly disposed of her allotted tasks with the ease of cheery contempt. A smile was her birthright; but there lurked a gleam in ‘her somewhat dar- ing ‘eyes that betokened a force wor- thy of respect. The previous cooks of the Mangaru Station had ‘been noted for rough tongues ' rather than- . for = smooth cheeks. The advent of this Venus of the pots shook the traditions of the shepherds and stockmen to their very foundations. New born emulation rose within their pastoral breasts. Hith- erto a single rusty spur upon a mud covered heel had sufficed. Now, on either boot, shinning with uraccus- tomed blacking, flashed a resplendent appendage of steel. Rents, long com- placently regarded, became eyesores to be tended with needle and thread, while clotheslines bent beneath a mightier load of drying shirts than they had ever known. In fact, the station was in danger of becoming too ‘‘dressy.” The very rouseabout was discovered one morn- ing in the act of bathing in a neigh- boring stream. His replies to the cross- examination that ensued were vaguely profane. Yet no doubt was possible that Molly was the direct cause of this amazing departure from his rou- tine. In her spare moments Molly would recline in a chair beneath a willow that drooped near by the kitchen door. Here of an evening the men would gather about her. The wooden chair had become a throne, but she held her court with easy tolerance. The strain entailed by glib speech and “boiled” . hirts she took as a ‘matter of course. Her coquetry was of the passive or- der, and, indeed strictly methodical. She gave out. with emphasis that her cheek and waist were virginal and would remain thus—until—the tre- mor that wavered round the circle of her hearers filled the pause. ~~ At this period visitors to the sta- ‘ tion “were received with uncomprom- “ising reserve. Brother shepherds, who rode in on social bent, found them- . selves escorted by a chilling body- . guard away from the neighborhood of _ the kitchen door. Only once was the cordon pierced. Jim Parker, a rising young blacksmith, arrived one eve- ning, at an hour when the watch for such as he had slackened. He 1it directly upon the charmed circle be- neath the willow tree—a bolt from the blue! An introduction to Molly was un- avoidable. The frank surliness of its performance excelled even that of the greeting. But the sword of Nemesis fell upon the reluctant hosts. For Molly, indignant at the unseemly re- ception, smiled with all the greater sweetness upon the visitor. Farther in- censed, the rest, joining in commen cause, lent to the intruder the role of an Ishmael. But Jim Parker, bask- ing in Molly's smiles, cared nothing for this. It was in vain that the enraged sta- tion hands loosed frequent volleys of sharp pointed hints. Jim Parker stayed on. The verbal missiles slid harmlessly from the steel armor of his deterinination. And Molly con- tinued to smile. When at length he withdrew, the wonted platitudes con- cerning his speedy return remained frankly unspoken. ‘At a subsequent council of war it was decided that the repetition of such an untoward occurrence should be avoided at -all costs. Jerry Maine, the head shepherd, voiced the com- mon sentiment in a‘ speech. “This contrack we've took on ain’t as easy as shellin’ peas. In fact, boys, it doesn’t look unlike as if gettin’ on the right side of a likely lookin’ wom- an’s harder than mustering scrub sheep. All the more reason to shut out fresh entries—just when wre get tin’ a bit blown, maybe. As we've begun it we’ll finish it, whichever way it goes!” The rouseabout alone had retired from the contest. He had joined in the rivalry, spurred on rather by the sporting instinct that lay within him than by the faintest hope of winning the prize. But the void induced by the quenched love had been filled by a pas- sion of resentment. His offices of draw- er of water and hewer of wood brought him under the direct author- ity of his divinity. His leisurely hab- jts met with a criticism unsparing enough to goad him to efforts hither- to undreamed of in his most ressimis- tic hours. But it extinguished the transient amorous fiame. His mutter- ings, ti bitterer subdued, gre ep. Both cl ) more, : A NEW ZEALAND SKETCH : 4 he explained, “you like ’em!’’ a ue ge ¥e Fr Ne Yee Ye Hb bb Ye Yeo Ye o¥e Ve o% eo ¥e 3 tesfesferfergeafesfetestotedetoiolalatofefoll erferdefesfeoieieg 3 3 After many days an astonishing dis- covery broke upon the company. They awoke to the unpleasant fact that in the progress of their suit. they were, in fact, just where they- had always been. Expected signs haa not appeared. The maiden heart had flown no flag of distress. A second council of war, the minor key predominant, was held in the woolshed. Outside, the rocuseabout, who, in his own words, could see through a brick wall as well as any- body, whistled aggressively, despite the heavy loaf of wood beneath which he staggered. After an interval of silence, Will Harding, the youngest shepherd, rose impetuously to his feet.-. a. tes “When you has chops for breakfast,” The rest stared at the speaker in puzzled silence.” no ane “But,” continued Harding, a glint in his eye, “supposing that after you'd eaten those chops you still saw ‘em, on the table!” trea wu «Man, how cuid ye “do that?” in- quired the Scot hand, Tin Robson, in amazement. 3 ! “Wait till" ve -done!” retorted Harding. “Now, as I say—supposing you saw those chops in front of yeu always, - whether you were hungry: or fed up, or half and half! Would you : like ’em then?” “I should sling ’em away,” asserted Allenby, a third stockhand. «Of course you would,” shouted the other in triumph. “After you’d looked at ’em long encugh you'd swop every’ one you ever saw for ship's biscuit! It’s the same with us and Molly. Here’s a lot of us makin’ ourselves as cheap as sheep in a drouth. She knows she can take the pick of the little mob whenever she chooses to sort it over. As like as not, bein’ a girl of sense, she's keeping her eyes open to see if anything else don’t come along in the mean while. How does that strike you, boys?” “That’s sound talkin’,”” commented Jerry Maine, who made up the fourth of the party. The others, impressed, congratu- lated the speaker upon his character study of the frail sex. “Put it to the proof!” continued Harding, flushed with the praise. “To- day’s Friday. We’ll let her have her own company till Monday night. Youll see a difference then, mark my words!” “There’s something beyond tongue in your 'head,. after all, Will,” ex- claimed Ian Robson. That evening Molly. sat in her ac- customed place. A shade of surprise crossed her face as the faint tinkle of a clock within the house. chimed : seven times. The grass about her re- mained untepanted. Five minutes later Will “Harding, bearing saddle and bridle, passed the spot on his way to the’ stockyards. Within the rails four horses roamed" discontentedly ‘torand fro. The remain- ing * plotters -followed, each granting her a nicely modulated nod as they passed. Then the four had disappeared at a canter down the track. : Hardly had the thud of the hoofs died away when the rouseabout ‘made his appearance from the direction of the woolshed. He was whistling the same air he had whistled earlier in the day—in the same aggressive man- ner. He flung himself full length upon the grass as though to compose him- self for a nap. But Molly could dis- cern a covert grin that lurked about the blurred feature that he was con- tent to call a mouth. The curve of the girl's lips straight- ened themselves to a rigid line. The rouseabout was a free lance who had seized his opportunity as he found it. But in Molly’s sight he lay a cipher in the intrigue. She retreated with dignity to the kitchen, her eyes shin- ing with a light that boded good neither for her absent coyrtiers nor for the rouseabout. Four pairs of eyes that teered from the summit of a neighboring bush crowned hill spark- led as che went. A subdued chorus of triumph rose to the leafy domes above. Harding brought his hand down up- on his thigh with an exultant thump. “Pidn’t I tell you so?” he exclaimed. On the morrow the duties of the station were performed with a degree of energy sufficient to cause active dis- comfort to the sheep and cattle. It had been decided that the day follow- ing was to mark the return to grace. Their meetings with Molly had been acknowledged by a cheery nod on the - part of each. In return she had smiled brightly back. The rouseabout, how- ever, was seriously contemplating the resignation of his office. He had cut sufficient wood for a day’s consump- tion in a spot that he named with a gusto; he had drawn water enough to ficod the station. And still Molly, a grim smile upon her face, had cried, “More! More!” Ian Robson strode on in the van that evening, as, having tethered their horses, the station hands forced their way along the cattle track that pierced the bush upon the hilltop. As his eye struck upon the willow he recoiled with a start. Will Harding, who fol- lowed, gazed in his turn. He burst in- to a torrent of abuse. The remaining couple, when the time came for their eyes to serve them, stood stonelike and dumb as Ian. Far beneath them was the willow tree. -Under it sat Mol- ly—but not in the solitude they ha planned. By her in” closer pr planned. By ! [« side, ‘Sabbath’s répose. inquity than had ever been granted to any of the watchers, reclined the dig- ure of a man! “That blackguard groaned Will Harding. Whether Molly had centrived an in- vitation, or whether the smith pos- sessed of the gift which directs a ne- gro to an unguarded chicken roost, they knew not. In the grim silence the four descended the hill which they had mounted so buoyantly. By the woolshed they all but ran into the arms of Molly. She was walking tow- ard the kitchen, her color heightened, her step brisk. Instinctively they took cover behind an angle of the building. The rouseabout had witnessed the blacksmith!” . entire drama. He professed his sym- pathy in an incautions speech that was well meant, but obviously not from the heart. Thankful for a vic- tim, the four heaped upon his med- dling head a flow of invective, beneath which he quailed. It was, indeed, only a masterly display of diplomacy that permitted him to retire intact. 3 On the following morning the sight | ® of Molly’s hack in the yards, saddled and bridled, promised to destroy the The * rouseabout alone was in a position te satisfy their curiosity. But his. mood was sulk- ily reticent. fore, they ran in their own. horses, placing them -in the same yard - with that of Mollyls. After a watchful morning they re- tired to their quarters for lunch. The meal was destined never to be com- pleted. The thud from without of fast- moving hoofs sent knives, forks and tin plates to the ground with a clatter. “Arrived at the doorway, the sight of Molly cantering away down the track met their eyes. So unexpected was the move that their own horses were not even saddled. They made for the harness room, entangling reins and stirrup leathers in their haste. The horses in the yard, startled by the human avalanche that bore upon them, plunged and reared furiously. The shouts of the men, the rattlé of the hoofs as they struck the wooden rails, the jingle of bits re- jected by frightened mouths, and the loud complaints of Ian Robinson, who felled by a backing horse, went roll- ing among human and equine legs— all this made a fleeting pandemonium. The first to emerge from the vortex was Allenby. Clattering through the open gate, he sped on at top speed, bent forward in ‘the saddle. Behind him came Robson and Jerry Maine. Will Harding, - whose too hastily girthed saddle had turned turtle at his first mounting, bustled along some. distance in the rear. The dust cloud swept rapidly for- ward as they pounded along the curv- ing track. After a while they caught sight of Molly. It was but a fleeting glimpse; then she had rounded a cor- ner half a mile ahead. By this time will Harding, by dint of furious spur- ring, had recovered his lost ground. The four were racing together in a bunch. : ae ; : . In their turn they swept, round the leafy promontory behind which Molly bad _ disappeared. - Then—Allenby | pulled in his horse with so Sudden a jerk that his ‘foilowers,” ‘crashing blindly on to him; swept him for- ward again for a space, in the fashion of a wave-borne:cask. The tangle of men and . horses swayed. together. in confusion. Then something not unlike a hollow groan rose up from amidst the creaking of the leather and the jarring of hoofs. To the front stood -Molly’s horse. It had halted by the side of another upon which sat the blacksmith. The figures of the pair formed two sides of a triangle, their heads its apex. It was the apex that constituted the outward sign of the everlasting wreck of their hopes. The four walked their blown horses homewards. They were little addicted to self-analysis. Nevertheless, they found their mental attitude surpris- ing. The conclusion had dawned up- on them that full knowledge of the worst is lighter to bear than sus- pense. It was astonishing in what com- forting hues the compensation for the state they had missed pictured them- selves. Shortly after their return Molly and the blacksmith arrived at the station. Their attitude was defensive and blushingly digtified. The (reception awaiting them surprised at least one of the newly engaged pair. In order to demonstrate their adaptability they showered forth a wealth of congratu- lations. Indeed, the transparent hon- esty of this all but rued Molly’s peace of mind. But Molly was a woman. A bottle of whiskey sent out from once more within their hearts that peace that had been a stranger for weeks. As Allenby remarked, in pla- cid but unsteady tones after his fifth partaking: «Girls are all right—so far as they go. So’s courtin’, and sO’S marryin’. But what with the boiled shirts, an’ the blackin’ of boots, and the muz- zle on yer mouth—it's all of it too wearin’ for a man that’s not an an- gel!”’—The Graphic. et Said to be 170 Years Old. In Kosaburo Fujimatsu, a resident of the province of Chikugo, there has been discovered the oldest man in the world. Fujimatsu is 170 years of age. Born in Yamazaki, Chikugo province, he saw wars of the feudal daimyos, par- ticipated in the Satsuma rebellion, and watched the reccnstruction of the empire ard the establishment of the Meiji era with the seating of the pres- Tokio. ent emperor in real power at He was the father of seven sc had eighteen grandsons an great-great-grandsons.— Toki ) Choho. As a precaution, there- | the house to mark the occasion sealed® FADED DREAMS. I v-ant to be a gypsy, in the Spring time; 1 want to be a rover, in July, But November's winds have racked m and those things now don’t attrac me— I just want to be a quiet little guy, In a nice, steam-heated dwelling in the city, With a carriage to conduct me to my oll, Which should last from 10 to 2 and corral the revenue; Yea, hn winter, I'm an alien from the soil. 1 want to be a farmer in the Maytime; I want to be a vintner in the fall. But I wake from such ecstatic dreams for reasons quite climatic— My cars no longer hear the wildwood’s call. For me the simple joys of town existence, Some twenty minutes from the Public Square; Lost ideals! I wished, in June, I were a tramp or picaroon. Now, I only want to be a millionaire! Cleveland Leader. iS wir SY 1A0 i Little Ikey-—Fader; vat .do people father deir. nests mit? Qld Swindle : baum—Mit cash down; arein “seln.— “What makes you think she ‘is un- cultured?” “She thinks Ibsen’s plays are. stupid.” “Well, a lot of people think so.’ “Yes, but she says s0.”— Cleveland Leader. Tommy—Pop, what is the difference between firmness and obstinacy? Tommy’s Pop—Merely the difference between will power and won’t power, my son.— Philadelphia Recodd. Passenger—Are you goin’ to hang about here all day, or what? Bussy— If yer don’t like it, yer can git off an’ walk. Passenger—Oh, that’s all right. I'm not in such a hurry as all that!— Punch. H. F. Wellmet—Hello, old chap! (Siaps him vigorously on the back) I'm darned glad to see you. G. ‘Whata Snob—'Er—I can’t recall your name, but your manners are familiar.—Har- vard’ Lampoon. Office Boy—Well, what d’ye want? Poet—I wish to submit a poem to the editor. Office Boy—I'm glad yer come, I couldnT git off ter see de football game dis afternoon, but dis’ll do jest as well.—Judge. “yaas,” said Cholly Silley, “she was out when I called, but I hope for bet- tah luck next time.” “How ungallant of you.” exclaimed Miss Knox. “You should wish her the good luck.”— PhildGelphia Press. “I hear your debutante daughter lea the german at Mrs. De Style’s grand affair, Mrs. Comeup.” “She didn’t do nothin’ of the kind. She led off with that Frenchman, that’s staying there.” —Baltimote American. “Darling,” -said old Moneybags, “1 could just die kissing you,” “That be- ing the case,” rejoined his young and pretty fiancee, “we’ll cut out the os- culation until after we are married.” —Chicago Daily News. “George hated awfully to take the ‘route he took to the Pacific coast.” “Why?” ‘Because he had laid in a stock of picture post-cards that -cov- ered all the scenes along the other route.’—Cleveland Plain Dealer. «Music is the food of love” she breathed. The lovesick youth start- ed up quickly. “Dearest” he whisp- ered, “I have saved up just $9.69. Do you think we could get a phonograph and start in light housekeeping?’— Chicago Daily News. “Réally,” said Miss Gnock, “it must be awfully hard to write all those lovely poems of yours, Mr. Rym- er “Oh,” replied Mr. Rymer, “it’s comparatively easy.” “Comparative- ww? “¥es, compared to the selling of them.”—Philadelphia Press. “Mrs, De Peyster mortally offended her husband’s chums by her unfor- tunate wording of an invitation to a little dinner she wanted to give them.” «{What was the offence?’ “She told them it was a strictly private affair, and they're all militia officers.”—Balti- more American. tt Noise and the Nerves. It was Schopenhauer who said that insensibility to noise was the surest indication of a low and undeveloped nervous organization. On which as- sumption it is certain that we as a nation can hardly be reckoned very far advanced. - Certain it is that we are more tolerant under this head than any other nation professing to call itself civilized, though I fancy the Americans run us pretty close in this respect. Sir Arthur Sullivan was wont to compose in the middle of the night, because he could never obtain quiet at any other time, and without expecting the impossible or looking for legislation on a subject which is merely of concern to the community at large, irrespective of party issues, surely it is not too much to ask that the local authorities shall put their heads together on this matter and exercise the powers which they pos- sess. Mr. Bernard Shaw once ex- pressed the opinion that it was the «state-aided noises,” as he called them, which were the worst offend- ers—as, for example, the church bells and the military bands.—London Truth. Tag ”» A Lenient Creditor. Parson Jones—You owe more than any man. Impecunious Parishioner—But he the Lord ain’t pushing me like some of the men ! 1 owe.—Brooklyn Life. \ ov? = - i | Slim PENNSYLVANIA STATE NEWS QUAKERS EAT MUCH GLEO Foust Says Imitation Butter Conspir- acy Exists in Philadelphia. Harrisburg—Dairy and Food Com- missioner Foust declares extenzive efforts are boing made to thwart his efforts to root out oleo frauds. Many arrests are included in his plan ot campaign. : Although there are but seven licen- sed oleomargarine dealers in Philadel- phia no less than 213,000 pounds of uncolored cleomargarine were sold in that city during December. Investi- gation establishhed that the “pure creamery butter” the householders have been purchasing from peddlers was really oleomargarine, colored by coal tar dye. The method of these dealers has led Commissioner Foust to believe that a gigantic ccnspiracy has been organized in Philadelphia for the pur- pose of defying the laws. As soon as the agents of the dairy and food di-| vision were able to detect some of the venders of colored oleomargarine informations were made and prose- cutions instituted, most of which have been successful. TO TEACH FRUIT CULTURE Demonstration Orchard Lessons Will Be Given by State Inspectors. Harrisburg.—The division of zoclogy of the state department of agriculture will establish “demonstration or- chards” ip various parts of the state, where public object lessons will be given for the benefit of all persons | interested in fruit culture, showing | how to conduct orchards. Among the places and dates for such demonstrations are the Beech- mont Fruit Company’s orchard, Oak- dale, Allegheny county, Inspector J. W. Sloop. March 23 and 24; Butler County Home, March 18 and 19, In- gpector F. L. McClure; Cambria Coun- ty Home, Ebensburg, March 30 and 31, Inspector R. P. Lee: Clearfield County Home, Clearfield, M. L. Benn, March 16 and 17: Frank H. Dougher- ty’s orchard, Indiana, G. W. Sloop, March 27 and 28; Institute for Feeble Minded, Polk, Venango county, I. L. McClure, March 20 and 21; Westmore- land County Home, Greensburg, G. W. Sloop, March 25 and 28. | 8 | | HOTELS LOSE LICENSE Judge Patton Makes Quick Job of Granting and Refusing Licenses In Armstrong County. Kittanning.—Judge Patton made short work of license court. One hour and 30 minutes was required in the hearings. The Monroe Hotel here, the Hotel Anderson at Ford City and the Orr Avenue Hotel at Wickboro were refused. The Stone House, Valley township, was granted, but the license will date from June 1. R. D. Heil man, distiller, North Buffalo township, and the Great Western Distillery Company at Bradys Bend township withdrew their applications. In all, 34 retail, 10 wholesale, three distillery ang two brewers’ licenses were grant- ed. Testing the Brooks Law. Butler—The contention of the Anti- Saloon League that the Brooks law, under which liquor licenses are grant- ed, is unconstitutional because ini- mical to the “peace, safety ana happi- ness’ of the people was denied by Judge James M. Galbreath, when he handed down his decision on license applications. Judge: Galbreath cites an opinion of the Supreme Court, wherein he says the same question was decided by an unanimous court. Attorney Martin for the Anti-Saloon League announced after the opinion was given that the case would be appealed to the higher courts. First District Mine Report. Washington.—Mine Inspector Henry Louttit of the First bituminous dis- trict has completed his report for | 1907, which shows: Mines in oper- ation, 46; coal shipped, 7,670,819 tons; coal used in manufacture of coke, 335,421 tons. coal produced, 8,197,675 tons; coke produced, 182,733 tons; coke ovens in operation, 483; persons employed in mines, 7,658; fatal acci- | dents inside mines, 68; fatal accidents | outside mines, 4. Brevity the Scul of This. i Butler.—The will of the late Rev. | J. G. Butz, for 40 years a pastor at Zelienople, was the shortest cn rec- ord in the country. It reads: “After | my death all mv property belongs % my wife, Mrs. Evan Kathrina Butz, | Pa the executrix there of Zelienople, | a2 State Sells ‘= Last U. 8S. Bonds. | Harrisburg.—Silate Treasurer Cash- jer Measeyv sold ia last of the state's holdings of $500.000 of United States | bonds. In .all, $60,000 was realized | over and above the face value of the | bonds and it will be passed to the credit of the sinking fund. The denositors of the Leechhurg i Banking Company's bank will be | paid in full. according to a statement | given out. today by the Safe Deposit | & Title Trust Company, receiver for | the Leechburg institution, which | closed its doors three weeks ago. Harrisburg.—Jolin Reider, an in- mate of the Dauphin County Alms- house, hanged himself to a picket fence at the place. He was the gard- ener at the almshouse and suffered from melancholia. A land deed over 100 years old has | been filed for record in the office of | the Greene County Recorder at Way- | nesburg. It is a document from Jo- seph and Ruth Evans, conveying two plots of ground in Waynesburg to | Eonraim Sayer for a consideration of | $2950. Surveyors for the Bessemer & Lake is Railway Company are laying out | of 12 miles from Euclid station, passing throug rk. It is said a. new n is contemplated near |al was also changed. | 818.22. | 565.92 at the close of January. | town. RAILROAD EXTENSIONS Coal Field Tapped—To Abolish Sand Patch Tunnel. Development of a big coal field in Greene county on the south fork of Ten Mile creek will follow the exten- sion of the new Pittsburg & South- ern Railroad recently completed from the Monongahela river to Clarksville. The work on the extension of this line is to be started within a few weeks. The Pittsburg & Southern Railroad is a spur of the Pennsylvania recently huilt from Brownsville to Millsboro on Ten Mile creek and later to Clarks- ville, where recently the Bessemer Coal & Coke Company of Pittsburg fired 100 coke ovens. Within the last ten days this company has started the shipment of coke over the new road and increased developments are being arranged for. : STATE HOSPITAL SHAKEUP | Superintendent Deposed; Pittsburg Woman Gets One of His Jobs. Mercer—As a result of friction be- tween the Cottage State hospital board of trustees and the superintendent, Dr. J. €. Weidman, the latter was succeeded by: Dr. Paul T. Hope as surgeon in charge, and Miss Helen M. Hunt of Pittsburg as superintendent, Dr. Weidman haying, held both posi- tions. The trustees met af thé hos pital, installed thé new officials and directed the employes to receive in- structions from no other source. Dr. Weidman questioned the board’s au- thority to make the change at this time, claiming he should have receiv- ed 30 days’ notice we The system of managing the hospit- Hereafter it will be open to all physicians in Mer- cer county. The care of charity pa- tients will be looked after by Dr. Hope and a staff consisting of Dr. W. A. Adams, Sharon; Dr. M. C. Yea- ger, Mercer; Dr. S. M. Zeigler, Greenville; Dr. E. M. McConnell, Grove City, and Dr. T. C. Cooley, Sandy Lake. TWO DEVOURED BY SHARKS New Castle Woman Gets News of Horrible Death of Loved Ones. New Castle—Mrs. W. B. Wood of this city, has just received word that her husband and daughter, Bertha, were drowned off the coast of Yuca- tan and their bodies devoured by sharks. .Mr. Wood carried with him about $14,000 in cash ana currency, and this is supposed to be lost. W. J. Kirk, father-in-law of Mr. Wood, received a letter from Hastings Clawson, written at Vera Cruz, Mex- ico, containing news of the drown- ing. The boat in which Mr. Wood ¢nd his daughter were journeying was wrecked in a storm and many pas- sengers were lost, but the crew land- ed safely. The United States 1s con- ducting an investigation. BIG JOB FOR WESTINGHOUSE Lands Contract With P. & W. for Entire New Equipment. The Pittsburg & Westmoreland Railroad Company contracted with the Westinghouse Electric Company for an entire new equi-ent, which will be installed next month. The company has received larger cars that will be used then. Since the hold-up of a car on the line near Irwin Manager Stirs is in- formed that the State will place a sub-station of the State police at Ir-- win, beginning today. Predicts Large Crops. Kittanning. — According to Joh George of White Rock, one of the largest peach growers in the Alle- gheny valley, the peach crop next sum:ner will be good. His prediction is given after a close examination of the buds. He also says indications are good for a full crop of apples. Striking Teachers Return. Wilkes-Barre.—After being on strike | two weeks the school teachers of Mi- nooka, near here, returned to work and the schools were reopened. The school board gave the teachers one month’s salary and agreed to pay them six per cent interest on the bal- ance and apply the first tax money received to paying off the teachers in full. After that they are to be paid regularly each month. * Condition of State Treasury. The balance in the State treasury at the close of February was $13,671.- The balance in the general fund was $11,167,218.12, with $9,757, The sinking fund balance when the Feb- ruary books were closed amounted to $2,504,599.70. Sues Father for Damages. Washington. — Suit was filed by Samuel Frye to recover $10.000 for defamatory remarks, alleged to have been made by his father, H. M. Frye. The trouble arose over a horse deal. The father is alleged to have said he was the victim of a “bunco game.” The litigants live at Twilight. ! Reading.—Representatives cf the Southern Pacific Railroad. Company came and settled with nearly all the families of the 20 Shriners of this city who were killed in the wreck at Honda, Cal, last May. About $80,000 was given out here. William H. Allen of Warren, of former Senator O. E. Allen, was appointed attorney for the state rail- road commission at a salary of $4,008 a year. son More Stats Police for Fayette. Unicntown.—District Aattorney D. { W. Henderson has received word that his request for 12 state police in ifay- ette county has been granted. Four will be stationed at Uniontown, four | at Brownsville and four at Mason- There have been only three of the state constabulary in the county. Italian Han Philadelphia. Ttalian, was h der of Carmen countryman, sever «9 .* - In t lines book | prom] bly h firepl: - her vi Home ent ¢ says, rende poten coine been force whick ward the f The enthu over this ¢ ried. and « relish Accor thinn ble a fortal Wh by fc tom as m and b isfact symb subm they iva riage that may bride Regis impl mak tent you in h upor a be and rr —
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