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THE INDIANA PROGRESS VOLUME 88. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 1901. NUMBEB 43 NOW IN A NEW FIELD. COAL, LEASES BEING TAKEN ALONG LITTLE MAHONING CREEK. Rochester Plttsburg Company "Wants Several Thousand Acres.

Route of Railroad Probably Depends Upon Success of Securing Leases. More Coal Taken "Up In Canoe. The Rochester Pittsburg Coal and Iron Company, which has already purchased 30, 000 acres of coal land in this county, is now leasing in a new field and in all probability the fntore development of the county as far as this company is concerned, depends greatly on the success of securing the new territory. Mr. Walter Armes, the mine and civil engineer of the company, is now at work along Little Mahoning creek in the neighborhood of Rochester Mills, securing leases on all the available coal land.

The leases are being written in favor of Mr. Lucien Robinson, manager and treasurer of the coal company, and if a sale is made the landowners will receive as much per acre as was paid in this neighborhood. Over 2,000 acres have already been leased, but the company wants between 5,000 and 10,000 acres, and if the desired amount is secured the field will be thoroughly tested, and if coal is found in paying quantities the field will in all probability be purchased. This is the first instance in the county where the company has directly been engaged in coal leasing, but the work has a greater significance. The Rochester Pittsbnrg Coal and Iron Company and the Buffalo, Rochester Pittsburg Railroad Company, are practically owned and controlled by the same interests.

Several months ago two proposed railroad routes were surveyed from the main line of the company to their coal fields in this county. One of these routes extends from Rural Valley down Plum creek and up Crooked creek, while the other one has been surveyed from a poiat above Ponxsu tawney through Canoe township to a point near Rochester Mills, where the route follows Little Mahoning creek to Hamill, and thence to Crooked creek to the coal fields, via Marion Center and Kellysburg. The coal land is being leased along a portion of the latter route, and those who are in a position to know believe that leasing is an index that this is the route to be selected. It all depends, however, on the amount of territory that can be secured, and, consequently, it will be of interest to the people of that neighborhood to encourage the company in securing the field. The testing will commence this week and the first hole will go down on the farm of James Moore, near Rochester Mills.

The drill was located there on Monday and the work will be in charge of Jack Richards, who was employed by the company in testing in the neighborhood of Indiana. More coal lands are being taken up in Canoe township. The following deeds were recorded during the last week in favor of W. D. Bigler: George J.

Lyke, 37 acres, Jacob Stiver, 49 acres, Margaret Lyke, 26 acres, J. Irwin Lydick, 36 acres, George Boat's trustee. acres, Jerry E. Long, 57 acres, $2,500. Col.

McGaugbey showed a PBOGBESS man a letter he received from persons who have become interested in the coal lands that he has leased in the neighborhood of Jacksonville and Armstrong county. These parties, accompanied by Mr. McGaughey, having gone over the field, are pleased with it, and gave him the assurance that it would be purchased, and if the landowners are patient the entire fiield will be taken at the prices agreed upon. The Col. feels very much encouraged, and believes that in the near future the entire field will be sold.

SERIES OP FREE LECTURES. To Be Delivered In the M. E. Cliureh of Town Next Month. The Epworth League of the M.

E. church, of town, has arranged a series ot free lectures, which will be delivered in the M. church next month. A lecture course was established last year by the Epworth League and the lectures were BO liberally patronized by the public that it was decided to secure a program for this season. Four lectures are included in the course this year and the following well- known speakers have been secured: Rev.

8. T. Mitchell, of Johnstown; Chaplain Me- Guire, of Pittsburg; Rev. Dr. T.

W. Eaton, oi McKeesport, and Prof. A. M. Hammers, of the Normal school.

The dates of the lectures are November 18, 19, 20 and 21. The subjects and other details of the course will be announced later. Plead Guilty to Charge. Humane Agent J. W.

Thompson, of town, was at Blairsville on Saturday on official business. Complaint was made to the officer that Frank A. Brancato, who has the contract for grading on the lands of the Columbia Plate Glass Company, was abusing his horses. The officer investigated the case and found three mules and one -horse, which were being worked, were unfit for daty. An information was made before 'Squire Charles Kerler, charging Broncato with cruelty to animals.

He plead guilty to the charge, but was released by paying a fine of $10 and costs. Foot Badly Injured. Alf. Goodlin, of Cookport, met with a painful accident Friday. He was employed as off bearer on the sawmill of Elmer Williams, located in Green township, and while at work his right foot was caught by a wire rope.

The foot was badly lacerated and two toes were torn off. A Monster Bare. "Tip" Faith, of White township, owns a hen which, last week, laid an egg measuring six and one-fourth inches around the middle and seven and one-half inches around the end. Still They Mr. J.

F. Waifield, of Pine township, can boast of a large buckwheat crop. From seven acres he harvested 226 bushels. WAR VETERANS MEET AGAIN. Twelfth.

Annual Reunion of Eleventh Reserves Held at Blalrsvllle. The twelfth annual reunion of the Eleventh Reserves was held at Blairsville on Thursday, and was the most spirited gathering of the Civil War veterans held during the history of the organization. Ten companies were represented at the reunion and almost a hundred members of the famous regiment participated in the evnt. The patriotic ladies of Blairsville served a free dinner and supper to the old soldiers. A feature of the afternoon was a parade and it is estimated that not less than 200 old soldiers were in line.

Immediately after the parade a public meeting was held in the town hall. Burgess M. E. Brown presided and after a brief address the exercises were formally opened by Rev. J.

W. Cresswell. 31ayor T. D. Cunningham made the address of welcome, and the response was delivered by Rev.

R. B. Carrol, of Hoboken. A camp fire was held that evening and Mr. John T.

Kelly, of Butler, presided. Rev. R. E. McClure made the opening prayer and address, followed by John H.

Button and Reuben Mallyaine, of Butler; Miss Anna Torrence, of Blairsville; T. A. Smith, of Pittsbnrg; Judge White, of town, and Robert McGnire, of Irwin. TRAIN DEMOLISHED A BUGGY. Faithful Horse Probably Saved Two from Perhaps Fatal Injuries.

Mr. B. B. Tiffany and son, Paul, of town, made a narrow escape from being perhaps fatally injured on Monday afternoon. They were driving over the Philadelphia street railroad crossing while the train was shifting and their buggy was struck by a car, which was being pushed by the engine.

Mr. Tiffany held tight to the reins and his horse dragged the two from the tracks, just in time to escape the car wheels. The buggy was completley demolished, but Mr. Tiffany and his son escaped unhurt. It was a narrow escape and those iwho witnessed the accident thought for a moment that both would be run down by the train.

This is the third accident which has threatened human life within a few weeks and the public now has a right to expect some protection during the hours that the train is shifting. GOOD OLD TUNES TO BE PLAYED. Nine Have Already Enlisted In the Old-time Fiddlers' Contest. The Old Fiddlers' Contest to be held in Library Hall on next Monday evening under the auspices of the Indiana band, will likely be witnessed by a large audience. Those who have entered the contest are Robert McElhoes, Kelly sbnrg; John Morton, Crete; Clark Wilson, Creekside; Andrew Patterson and "Tip" Faith, of Indiana; Robert McFeaters, Daniel Weir, John Coy and Noah Stitt, of Homer City.

The contest is confined to those living in the county and others may compete in ad dition to those announced above. Another feature of the evening will be a musical program rendered by the Indiana band. A rendition of old-time selections will be given for deciding the fiddlers' contest. Tickets go on sale tomorrow morning at Hall's. OFFICES NOT LEGALLY FILLED.

Judge White Points Out Necessity of New Law In Relation to Auditors. IB a lengthy opinion filed by Judge White in reference to the appointment of borough and township auditors, the Court points out the necessity of having a new act of assembly passed in reference to filling vacancies which may occur on the board. He also believes that there are boroughs within the county, which have a board of auditors illegally elected 'and the only remedy possible to avoid these blunders is new legislation. The matter was brought to the attention of the Court recently, when application was made for filling two vacancies on of auditors in Mechanicsburg borough. George Roser was appointed to serve for three years dating from last March and A.

E. McFeaters was appointed to serve three years dating from March, 1900. TWO COUPLES ELOPE. Leave on Different Trains But Meet Later at Jeannette. Indiana had a sensation on Monday with a coloring of romance.

Two couples eloped to Jeannette but the young men and the la dies went on different trains. The parties are William Baker and Laura Smith and Clarence Carney and" Mamie Farrol, all under age. The girls left here on the early morning train while the boys took passage on the local freight, and boarded a train at Blairsville Intersection, that evening. The four were in Jeannette that night, and an effort was made by their families here to have them arrested by the police but up until last evening they were not located. Came Home Sick.

Mr. Ira B. Baker, of Apollo, is ill with diphtheria at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Phil.

N. Baker, of town. The young man came home sick on Wednesday evening, but the nature of his illness was not known until a physician was called. The house is now quarantined. RECENT DEATHS.

MBS. BENJAMIN SHOBT. Mrs. Sarah Ann Short, wife of Mr. N.

Benjamin Short, a well-known resident of Rayne township, died at her home on Saturday forenoon, at 11:30 o'clock. Her death was due to cancer of the breast and her illness covered a period of almost two years. Over 18 months ago the deceased underwent an operation in hopes of saving her life and a second one was made afterwards but the disease had become so deeply seated that it was beyond the help of human aid. She bore all her sufferings with Christian patience and when her Master called her to her reward she was ready for the summons. The deceased was married in 1876 and was a loving mother and faithful wife.

She is survived by her husband and two children. Robert and Raymond, both at home. Early in life Mrs. Short united with the East Union Presbyterian church at Taylorsville and lived a consistent Christian life. She was faithful to her religious principles, spreading an influence for good among those whom she met.

The funeral services were conducted at her late home on Sabbath forenoon, at 10 o'clock, by Rev. W. J. Sproull, assisted by Rev. Van Horn and Rev.

J. N. McCoy. Interment followed at the Greenwood cemetery at this place. MBS.

KATHABINA H. WHITE. Mrs. Katharina Helen White, widow of the late Col. Richard White, died at her home on North Seventh street on Satnrdav afternoon at 4 o'clock.

Her death was due to bronchitis and her illness covered a period of six months. The deceased was born at Hasersheim, Grand Dutchey Baden, Germany, December 13,1825. She came to America in 1851, and was married shortly afterward. Her husband, who was colonel of the 55th. Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteers, served gallantly throughout the Civil War, but lost his health while in the service and died ten days after coming home.

The following children survive the parents: Mrs M. C. Watson and Mrs. S. J.

Telford, of town; Max White, who made his home with his mother, and Mrs. C. S. Apple, of Chailotteville, Va The deceased was a devoted Christian and had been a lifelong member of the Catholic church. The funeral services will be conducted at 9 o'clock this morning in the St.

Bernard Catholic church. The rector, Rev. N. P. McNellis, will officiate and interment -will follow in the church cemetery.

JOHN HINDLE Mr. John Hindle, a well-known resident of Baruesboro, died on Wednesday morning after a brief illness, of neuralgia of the heart, aged 66 years, 9 mouths and 14 days. The deceased was a native of England, but has resided in this county for many years. He was landlord of the Baruesboro Inn, the first hotel established in' Barneeboro. Mr.

Hindle was a member of the Episcopal church. Interment was made at Barnesboro, on Saturday. MBS. MABY J. BANSON.

Mrs. Mary J. Ranson, widow of the late William Ranson, of Blairsville, died on Saturday afternoon at her home, aged 84 years. She is survived by the following children: David and Dr. William Ranson, of Pittsburg; John of Marysville, and Misses Eva and Mary J.

Ranson, at home. Her husband, during his life, was for many years, supervisor of the West Penn division of the Pennsylvania railroad. Interment was made at Blairsville on Tuesday. MBS. C.

SEATON. Mrs. Ada Miller, wife of Dr. C. B.

Seaton, of Bolivar, died on Thursday, of an abscess, after an illness of several weeks. She is survived by her husband and the following children: Dr. Leander Seaton, of Conemaugh; Charles, Edna, Carrie and Ethel, all of Bolivar. The deceased was a member of the Bolivar M. E.

church, where the funeral services were conducted by her pastor, Rev. J. J. Davis, on Saturday, and interment followed in the Bolivar cemetery. ROBERT Mr.

Robert McQuilken, of Dayton, died at his home, on Saturday, at noon, aged 83 years, 1 month and 3 days. The deceased resided for a number of years in Washington and West Mahoning townships, this county. He was twice married, and his second wife and two children, A. S. McQuilken, of West Mahoning township, and Earth, residing at home, survive him.

Interment was made in the United Presbyterian church cemetery, near Plumville, on Monday. JAMES R. McQTJOWN. James R. McQuown, a son of the late Larry McQuown, of Canoe township, died at his home at Albuquerque, New recently, aged 58 years.

The deceased had been located in New Mexico for 17 years. He was married three times and is survived by his last wife and four children. FLOBENCE LOUGHBY. Florence, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

William Loughry, of Ford City, died on Wednesday, aged 8 years. The family formerly resided in Armstrong township, this county. The remains were brought here Friday and interred in Greenwood cemetery. MBS. JAMBS PLOUSE.

Dancing School Opened. Mrs. James Plouse, of Barnesboro, died Mr. J. J.

Arnold, of Johnstown, is con- on da of last week of blood poisoning, ducting a dancing school here. A class receives instruction Thursday of each week in Library Hall, and during the afternoon a number of the younger folks are tutored. Many Exposition Visitors. On Thursday 57 tickets were sold at this station for Pittsburg. This was the last excursion for visitors to the Pittsburg exposition and Indiana sent'its largest delegation which has visited the show this season.

Pensions Granted. The following pensions have been granted during the last week: S. H. Drenning, Homer City, $10; B. H.

May, Parkwood, $10; Joseph Rager, Blairsville, $17. Typhoid Fever Patient. Miss Margaret White, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L.

M. White, of North Seventh street, is ill with typhoid fever. aged 32 years. The deceased was a daughter of the late Abram Byers, of Cherrytree. She is survived by her husband and twin boys only a few days old.

Interment was made at Cherrytree, on Thursday. THOMAS ENGLE. Mr. Thomas Engle, of Spruce, this county, died at Dixmont on Saturday, aged about 56 years. He is survived by his wife and several children.

Interment was made near Spruce on Tuesday. NANE McANULTY. Nane, a little daughter of Asa McAnulty, of Spruce, died on Tuesday of scarlet fever, aged 6 years. MICHAEL STILES. Mr.

Michael Stiles died at bis home, near Strongstown, on October 14, aged 84 years. ROUSING MEETINGS! REPUBLICAN CAMPAIGN OPENS WITH SPIRITED GATHERINGS. Enthusiastic Rally Held at Penn Run Shows That the Party Is In Line for the Straight at Armagh and Mechantcsbnrg Excite Interest. Many of the Republicans of Cherryhill township gathered at Penn Run on Saturday evening to hear the issues of the campaign discussed. It was a harmonious gathering and the interest excited in the meeting is positive proof that the Republicans are in line for the straight ticket at the coming election.

The meeting waa called to order by Mr. Edward Moorhead. Mr. William Black was elected president and Edward Moorhead, secretary, and the following were chosen vice presidents': William Fair, David Putt, George Dick. John Green, David Brown, Dr.

T. D. Stephens, Jacob Henry, Daniel Houk and George E. Frantz. The orators of the evening were Prothono- tary W.

R. Calhonn. Attorneys Geo. J. Feit and John M.

Leech, of town, and Mr. A. F. Cooper, of Homer City. The doctrines of the party were sounded in rousing speeches and the meeting throughout was a harmonious and spirited rally of those who represent the party of prosperity and protection.

The Republicans of Cherryhill township turned out at Armagh, Monday evening, to attend the political meeting which was held in the schoolhonse at that place. Mr. Charles Hutchison was elected president and S. S. Mack, secretary.

The building was comfortably filled with the representative citizens of the neighborhood and the cordial manner in which the speakers were greeted waa proot that an interest was excited in the discussion of the issues of the The addresses were made by Mr. H. M. Lowry and Attorneys Ernest Stewart and Elder Peelor, of town, and Mr. A.

F. Cooper, of Homer City. The meeting last evening was held at Me- chanicsbnrg, and gathered together a large representation of the Republicans of the little borough as well as Brush valley township. The political orators of the evening were Mr. A.

F. Cooper, of Homer City, and Attorneys John A. Scott, W. F. Elkin and John L.

Getty, of town. Other meetings annonnce'd are as follows Plnmvffle, Thursday, Oct. 24, at 7:30 p. m. Smicksburg, Friday, Oct.

25, at 7:30 p. m. Jacksonville, Saturday, Oct. 26, 7:30 p. 'm.

Stronpstown, Tuesday, Oct. 29, 7:30 p. m. Trade City, Wednesday, Oct. 30, 7 30 p.

m. Marion, Thursday, Oct. 31, at 7:30 p. m. Glen Campbell, "Friday, Nov.

1, 7:30 p. m. Cookport, Saturday, Nov. 2, at 7:30 p. m.

FIAT-DETWILEB. Mr. Edward K. -Fiat, of Apollo, and Miss Charlotte Detwiler, of town, were married in Chicago, on Wednesday, at the home of the bride's brother, Mr. William Detwiler.

The ceremony was performed by Rev. Dr. Wm. S. Owens, a former resident of this place.

Immediately after the ceremony the couple started east and arrived here Saturday, remaining the guests of the bride's mother, Mrs. M. F. Jamison, of Church street, over Sabbath. They left Monday for Apollo, where they will immediately go to housekeeping.

Mrs. Fiat is well-known here, where she has a large circle of friends. Her husband, is one of the leading business men of Apollo. SHOT BY HIS FRIEND. Pittsbnrg Man Injured While Hunting In the Woods Near Nolo.

Thomas. Long, of Pittsbnrg, was accidentally shot while hunting near Nolo, on Wednesday morning. Long together, with a friend, was separated in the woods when a flock of pheasants was discovered. The friend fired at the birds and a number of the shot struck Long on the injuring the eye so seriously that it is feared the eyesight will be destroyed. Dr.

Stanley Brallier, who is at Strongstown attending to the practice of Dr. M. B. Shnltz, was called and dressed the injuries a ad the man was taken home on the following day. READ BEFORE THE MINISTERS.

Interesting Paper. Discussed by Ministerial Association. The Indiana Ministerial Association met Monday afternoon in the First United Presbyterian church. In the absence of the president, Rev. John Jamison presided.

The feature of the meeting was an interesting paper read by Rev. G. G. Burns, of Homer City, subject, "The Minister Among His Books." A number of ministers dU- cnssed the topic. Rev.

R. R. Riedel, Blairsville, will read a paper at the next meeting, which will be held in the Lutheran church on Monday, November 4. WEDDINGS OF A Introduced an On last Sabbath the United Presbyterian congregation of West Union, near West Lebanon, sang the Songs of Zion, accompanied by instrumental music. They have remodeled their church building, having it neatly frescoed and painted.

New carpets, pretty chandeliers, a handsome clock and a sweet-toned organ have been placed in the church. This congregation, under the efficient pastorage of Rev. E. L. Ralston, is keeping abreast with the onward march of progressive United Presbyterianism.

No branch of the church work is neglected by the pastor or its members. Fell from, a Horse. Arthur, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Speedy, of Chambersville, was seriously injured one day last week.

The boy was mounting a horse, when he slipped and fell, his head striking a stone. An ugly gash was cut in his scalp, and the boy suffered from a concussion of the brain. He remained unconscious for three hours. Dr. G.

E. Simpson, of town, was -called and rendered medical aid. The hoy is now rapidly recovering. CHURCHNEWS. J.

N. McCoy, of town, will hold communion services in the Rayne Presbyterian church, on next Sabbath foienoon at 11 o'cldck. Communion services will be held in the M. E. church, on next Sabbath morning.

Preparatory services will be held on Friday evening by the presiding elder, Rev. Dr. W. P. Miller.

Thieves at New Florence. 'Squire' W. B. Hoskinson, of New Florence, had 25 chickens stolen one night last week. Thieves also entered the residences of O.

M. Bennett, J. R. Young and George Hull and stole a number of edibles. DOODS-FBUM.

Mr. David W. Douds, of Plnmville, and ss Grace Frum, a daughter of Rev. D. J.

Frnm, of Conemaugh, were, married on Wednesday the home of the bride's parents. ceremony was performed by the bride's father, who is pastor of the Louther Memorial Methodist church, in Johnstown. The couple are both well known in the neighborhood of PJumville, where Rev. Frum was pastor of the M. church before locating at Conemaugh.

Mr. Douds is a graduate of the Indiana Normal school, but is now engaged in the mercantile business at Piumville. The couple has already gone to housekeeping. WABNEB-MOOBE. Mr.

Steele H. Warner and Miss Erne A. Moore, both of White township, were married on Thursday forenoon by Rev. Dr. Swartz Crawford at his residence, on South Sixth street.

Dinner was served to the couple at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry W. Moore. A number of their friends were invited to the home to make merry the event.

Mr. Warner is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Warner, of White township. The couple received a number of handsome presents.

JONES-LYDICK. Mr. Fred Jones, of Anita, Jefferson county, and Miss Clara B. Lydick, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

E. M. Lydick, of Green township, were married at Buffalo, N. on Thursday. They will spend some time at the Pan-American Exposition and on their return will go to housekeeping at Ricketts, Lycoming county.

BLUE-BHODES. Mr. Elmer D. Blue, of Chambersville, this county, now teacher of the Tannery- ville school, in West Taylor township, Cam bria county, and Mies Laura A. Rhodes, of Benshoff Hill, Cambria County, were married on October 15, LLOYD-BALENTINE.

Mr. William Lloyd, of Young and Miss Mary Balentine, of town, were married at the residence of Dr. J. H. St.

Clair, of Third ward, on October 16, by 'Squire M. B. Kline. PENNINGTON-GALLENTINE. Mr.

Jacob Pennington, of Glen Camp bell, and Miss Ollie Gallentine, of Rochester Mills, were married at Glen Campbell on Wednesday by 'Squire I. R. McVTasters. McCLAIN-GATTL. Mr.

S. Harvey McClain and Mrs. Mary Gaul, both of West Wheatfield township, were mairied on Tuesday, October 16, by 'Squire R. J. Hood at his office, near Huff.

i PBIDEAUX-GBUMBLING. Dr. W. A. Prideaux and Miae Anna Maud Grumbling, both of Cherrytree, were married on Wednesday, at the bride's home, by Rev.

George C. Miller. M'CABDLE-LANGHAM. Mr. Frank McCardle and Miss Ora Fay Langham, both of town, were married on Thursday by Rev.

Dr. A. J. Fnrman at his residence, on South Seventh street. New Merchants.

A. A. Sloan Son, the Kellysburg merchants, have sold their store to Messrs. John and Lee Sloan, of Rural Valley, Armstrong county. The new proprietors will take charge November 1.

Mr. A. A. Sloan will move to Indiana, while his son, Charles, who has been associated in business with his father, will engage in the mercantile business at'Glen Campbell. Two Games at Home.

'The Normal football eleven will play two games on the school grounds this week. This afternoon the team will line up against Homestead eleven and on Saturday afternoon the Carnegie Athletic Club will play the school eleven. Lost Valuable Horse. A valuable horse belonging to M. Jphn Bracken, of Ford City, died last week, on the farm of R.

E. Russell, near Shelocta. The animal was a racing horse and had made a record of 2.15. The Opening Meeting. The initial meeting this season of the Shakspeare Club was held at the home of Mr.

Walter H. Jackson, on Friday evening. The club will meet-weekly during the winter months. Thank Offering Meeting. The Home Missionary Society of the Presbyterian church will hold a thank offering meeting, in the church lecture room, on Thursday evening, November 7.

Shoulder Dislocated. W. S. Byers, of Creekside, was thrown from a horse, on Wednesday, dislocating a shoulder. Dr.

G. E. Simpson, of town, rendered medical aid. Sure ot Winter Rations. Mr.

W. C. Black, of Cherryhill township, reports a rich buckwheat crop. From eight acres he gathered 246 bushels. TWO BARNS BURNED THRESHERS MAKE NARROW ESCAPE FROM PERISHING.

Barn Fired by Flying Spark from Engine Stack and Structure "Was a Mass of Flames Heavy Near Dlxonvllle Points to Incendiarism. While threshers were at work in the barn of Milton Grumbling, near Cookport, in Green township, on Friday afternoon a flying spark from the engine stack fired the straw and within a few minutes the whole interior of the structure was a mass of flames. The fire was fanned by a strong wind and the flames spread so rapidly that nothing was recovered fiom the barn except a part of the livestock. There were almost a score of men working in the barn, but as the fire started in the mow all efforts to fight or check the flames were useless. Several of the men who had been in the mow working made narrow escapes from suffocation or being burned and a few were even injured in leaving the bam.

The separator which belonged to Messrs. Harvey and Sharp Langham was just new. It was located in the rear of the barn and it was impossible to move the machine from the burning structure. The loss of Langham Bros, will be heavy but nothing compared to that of Mr. Grumbling, who had no insurance.

Hia entire crop, including the grain and forty tons of hay, together with the farming implements, were burned. Fourteen head of hogs perished in the flames. His loss is estimated at $2,000. The barn of Jacob F. Bence, of near Dixonville, was destroyed by fire about 3 o'clock Monday morning.

The origin of the fire is not positively known but the circumstances point strongly to incendiar- ism. Mr. Bence was awakened to find his barn in flames and in attempting to recover the stock he severely burned one of his hands. His entire crop was burned and one horse perished in the flames. The barn and-con tents were insured in Thompson's agency for $650.

The residence of James Martin, of Gush Creek, was destroyed by fire early Wednesday morning. FUEL TO BE PIPED TO PITTSBURG. Creekside Field to Be a Feeder for Ble Gas Line. The Creekside gas field, owned by the Indiana County Gas Company, will be a feeder for the People's Gas Company which is now laving a line to the field. The company owns many wells in the neighborhood of Elderton and an eight-inch pipe line will be laid from the point to Creekside, a distance of about seven miles.

The pipe is arriving now and is being shipped to this station and hauled along the proposed line. It is estimated that it will take about 25 carloads of pipe for the line. The fuel will be piped to Hit with a Hammer. John Konkoly, of Graceton, attended a christening, on, Saturday night He and a companion started home intoxicated and oil the way the two John was hit on the head with a hammer, sustaining a depressed fracture of the skull Dr. W.

D. Gates, assisted by Dr. G. E. Simpson, on Monday, trephined the skull, removing a portion of the bone two inches long and one and one half inches wide.

The injured man will likely recover. Made a Narrow Escape. Robert Steffy, of Graceton, was out hunting on Saturday and his gun was accidentally discharged. The muzzle of the gun was so close to his head that his face and forehead were burned by the powder. A number of the shot struck him above the right eye but, fortunately, it was a glancing shot.

If the barrel of the gun had been inclined a half inch more toward his head, he would' have been killed outright. Dr. W. D. Gates, of town, was called, and dressed the burns.

Bagged Lots of Game. Ten Pittsbnrgers have been camping on the Hugh H. Blakley farm, near Jacksonville, for ten days.They have been hunting and have met with good luck. Last week they shipped a wagon load of game to the city. The party is made up of the follow- ing: Messrs.

Peter McCauley, Walter Livingston, Joha Syphers, Wm. Mclntire, Bnrt Snyder, Wilse Syphers, Calvin Burton, Speare Snyder, Ed. Woolslayer and Wm. Saul. Found Good Home.

Humane Agent Thompson and Mrs. Sue Williard, president of the Children's Industrial Home, made an official visit on Monday bo Graceton, where they found two children of David Steffy, aged respectively nine and three years, in a neglected condition. An order of relief was taken oat and the little ones were provided with a comfortable home by the poor directors of Center township. Elected Vice President, At the annual meeting of the Association of the Directors of the Poor and Charities of Pennsylvania which met last week at Altoona, Mrs. Sue Williard, of town, was elected one of the vice presidents for the ensuing year.

Broke Arm While Playing. Edgar, a young son of W. H. Stanley, of Rochester Mills, while playing at school Wednesday, ran with such force against a tree that his right arm was broken between, the wrist and elbow. Struck by a Tree.

Washington Rhine, of Brnshvalley township, was struck by a falling tree while working in the woods on Tuesday. He BUS- tained serious injuries. Bought a Lot. Mr. D.

M. Caldwell, of town, has purchased a lot in the Lowry plot, on Wayne avenue. Consideration, $500. Additional local news on Third Page..