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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-08-16
ColoradO's Suit Against Pullman Co.

Denver, Aug. 1.-THE state of Colo
rado yesterday began a suit against
The Pullman Palace Car company for
S11,OS5, which it is claimed is due the
state as incorporation fees. The COM
pany is incorporated in this state for
only 100000 while in Illinois it is in
corporated with a capital of STA, ,000,-
900. The suit is brought to force the
company to incorporate anew here and
pay the incorporation tax on its entire
capital.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-08-16
Leprosy In the Philippines

Washington. Aug. 15.-Surgeon Cen
eral Sternberg has received a report
from Major Guy l.. Edie president of
the board of health in Manila. The re-
port states that leprosy was introduced
in the Philippines in 1893, when the
emperor of Japan sent $50 lepers to the
islands. Since then the number has in
creased until the estimate is that there
are 10000 lepers in the archipelago.
largely in the Visayas. In a recent in
spection of Manila. 100 lepers were
found concealed in various houses,
while many others escaped to the
country
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-08-16
Evils of Antipyrine.

The use of antipyrine for the relic
and cure of headaches has depressing
influence on the heart, and causes de-
rangement of the kidneys. krause's
Headache Capsules contain no antipy-
rine, chloral, morphine or any injurious
ingredient. They cure quickly and leave
the head clear and cool. Price 25c Sold
by Rossman x Sons Pharmacy,
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-08-16
Six Killed in Trnin Collision

Rome, Aug. 13.-A train bearing
many notable persons who had been
attending the recent ceremonies here
colided with another a few miles out
side the city. Six persons were killed
outright and several others fatally in
jured. The king and queen went i'm
mediately to the scene Of the accident.
The names of the victims have not yet
been ascertained, but it is understood
that Grand Duke and Grand Duchess
Pierre of Russia are safe.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-08-16
Nerves Like a Flat-Iron.

A woman who suffered for three years
from nervous prostration says, two bot
ties of Lichty's Celery Nerve Compound
effected a complete cure. She hardly
knows today whether she has nerves or
not, as she never feels them. 1t is GER
tainly a wonderful remedy. Sold by
Rossman 4 Sons Pharmacy.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-08-16
InE ITALIAN RAILROAD COLLISION.
Fifteen Dead and Forty Injured I'm
the Disaster.

hhh Ah
the Disaster.
Rome, Aug. 14.-Fifteen persons
were killed and 40 wounded, of whom
Is are seriously injured, on the train
bearing many notable persons who had
been attending King Humbert's fu-
neral ceremonies, which collided with
another few miles outside the city.
Among the injured were Gen. Buffin,
head of the Belgian mission to the late
kings funeral. He had his leg broken.
The entire press speaks of the
courage of the king in going alone
among his people in order to succor
the victims of the accident and in driv-
ing in a simple cab with the queen,
thus showing, as one journal puts It,
''firmness and GOODNESS in conformity
with the traditions of the house Of
Savoy"
The police have ordered the arrest
of two men for neglecting to make the
regulation signals to stop the second
portion Of the train.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-08-16
Reduced Rates via Pennsylvania Railroad
for Mt. Gretna Farmers Exposition.

On account of the Farmers Exposi-
tion, to be held at Mt. Gretna, Pa. Au-
gust 20 to "a. the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company will sell round-trip tickets to
Mt. Gretna and return, at rate Of one
fare for tie round trip, from principal
stations between East Liberty and Bryn
Mawr; on the Northern Central Rail
way between Stanley and Lutherville,
inclusive, and on the Philadelphia and
Erie Railroad Division east of and in
Guiding Waterford Tickets will be
sold August Is to "A, inclusive, good to
return until August 81, inclusive.
For information in regard to train
service and specific rates application
should be made to ticket agents.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-08-16
NUGGETS OF NEWS.

The Fifteenth United States infantry
has arrived at Nagasaki, Japan
Baron Won Stumm Halberg, the dis
tingushed conservative stateman, is
suffering from cancer of the stomach.
The New Foundland legislature has
been dissolved, general election be-
ing ordered for October, and bitter
campaign is expected
The Evening Post, local Populist
paper of Lincoln, Neb, says that
Chairman Marion Butler will take the
stump for Mckinley.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-08-16
Bryan VIII Attend Club Convention.

New York, Aug. 1.-THE National
Association of Democratic clubs has
received personal assurance from W.
j. Bryan that he will attend the quad
rennial convention OF that association
in Indianapolis on Oct and a. 1t is
announced that during the three weeks
the associations headquarters in this
city have been opened 900 new
members have been received into the
organiZatiOn
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-08-16
wreck ON southern Railway.

Tennille, Ga, Aug. 1.-THE South
ern railway train from Augusta was
wrecked here yesterday afternoon and
l3 people were badly hurt. Others
were less seriously hurt. All of the
injured are doing well. The train
broke in two on a steep grade and the
two sections colIided. There was an
excursion from Tennille to Savannah
yesterday and large crowd OF ex-
cursionists were on the train.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-08-16
Cann1 Company ConceAsion Forfeited O

Managua, Nicaragua, Aug. 14-El
Comercio, of this city, confirming the
report of the forfeiture of the Inter
Oceanic Canal company's concession
says: I'VE understand that the govern
ment of Nicaragua has officially in
formed the Inter-Oceanic Canal COM
pany-the Eyer -Cragin syndicate-that
its concession was annulled ON the
Sd inst, in consequence Of the COM
pany's failure to deposit $400 900 In
gold"
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-08-16
REDUCED RATES TO CHICAGO VIA
PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD.
ACCOUNT G A. r. ENCAMPMEN

ACCOUNT G. A. r. ENCAMPMENT.
On account of the Thirty fourth An
nual Encampment of the Grand Army
of the Republic, to be held at Chicago,
August 273l, inclusive, the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad Company will sell excur-
sion tickets from points ON its line to
Chicago, at rate of single fare for the
round trip.
Tickets will be sold on August %, 26,
and q, and good to return until August
81, inclusive; but by depositing ticket
with joint agent at Chicago prior to
noon of September 2, and the payment
of fifty cents, return limit may be ex-
tended to September 30, inclusive.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-08-16
EXECUTOK's NOTICE.
ESTATE or MARY YOUNG, DECD.

ESTATE OF MARY YOUNG, DECD.
Letters testamentary on the estate of Mary
Young late Of the borough of Danville, Mon
tour County, deceased, have been granted to
David H. Allis residing at Rome, Bradford
County, Penna. to whom, or to his Attorney
All persons indebted to said estate are re-
queSted to make payment, and those having
claims or demands, Will make known the
same without delay.
DAVID IL. ALLIS, Executor
ISAAC Y. GRIER, Atty. 6-7
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-08-16
REDUCED RATES TO DETROIT VIA
PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD.

ACCOUNT KNIGHTS OF PYrHIAs, BIEN-
NAL CONCLAVE.
For the Biennial Conclave, knights of
Pythias, at Detroit, August q to Sep
tember /, the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company will sell excursion tickets
at rate of single fare for the round trip.
Tickets will be sold ON August 25, 26
and 81, good to return between Angus
% and September 5, inclusive; but by
depositing ticket with joint agent at De-
troit not later than September l, and
the payment of fifty cents return lint
may be extended to September Ia, in
elusive.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-08-16
No Sanctuary For President Kruger

w
Washington Aug. 15.-In reference
to a London dispatch yesterday stat
ing that President Kruger had asked
for sanctuary in the United States
consulate before Gen. Roberts entry
into Pretoria. 1t was said at the state
department that no formal application
ever has come from Consul Hollis for
a sanctuary in the American consulate
for President Kruger and that the in
structions sent to the consul to con-
fine his energies to his consular duties
was not a result of any discussion of
an asylum for the Boer president 1t is
stated also in this connection that the
right of asylum, or sanctuary. does not
exist as to consulates, but is purely a
diplomatic immunity at a legation or
other quarters occupied by a min
ister
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-08-16
strike OF French Steamship Firemcn

Mnrseilles, Aug. 15.-The strike of
the fremen of the Transatlantic
Steamship company. which began here
Sunday morning is spreading, the
number of strikers being already 500
Some 5000 civilian travellers are await
ing the departure OF various vessels, as
well as 800 officers and troops Of the
China expeditionary force
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-08-16
The PnIe.tro n mopeIess WRECK.

Norfolk, Aug. 11.-British steamer
Palestro, which went on the outer
Diamond shoals, off Cape Hatteras,
Thursday morning, lies today a hope
less wreck, with her decks under
water and the vessel about to break in
two. The Palestro was bound from
Pensacola to Liverpool with lumber,
and her cargo was valued at about
$500. 900.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-08-16
Pushing the Grent Northern Railway

Montreal, Aug. 1.-THE Great North
ern Railway of Canada is rapidly ap-
preaching completion. AS soon as the
Hawkesbury bridge is completed,
which is expected to be in about six
weeks, the entire road will be open ior
traffic, and shipments of grain from
the far west to Quebec Nlil be inaug-
nratpl
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-08-16
EXECUTORS NOTICE
Estate of John Fenstermacher, late of
Valley Township, Montour county,
deceased

Notice is hereby given that letters testa-
Bentary have been granted the undersigned
on the estate OF the above decedent. All per-
sons indebted TO the said estate are request
having claims against the said estate are re-
queSted to present them without delay to
ELMER FENsTERMACHER
WILLIAM FENsTERMACHER Executors
FRANKLIN FESsTERMACHER
6-2S Mausdale, Pa.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-08-16
American Cars For Chile.

Santiago de Chile, Aug. 1.-THE
Chilean congress has voted 81, 500 900,
Chilean currency. for cargo of cars,
the greater portion of which will be
purchased in the United States Tend
ers have been invited for building the
great iron bridge over the river Maipu.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-08-16

London, Aug. 15.-While performing
Monday evening at the Royal Opera
House, Budapest, the we'll known opera
singer, Nine. Nemethy, drank viru-
lent poison instead of the colored wat
er supposed to be used on the stage
Nine. Nemethy fell before the hori-
fled audience and died an hour later.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-08-16

Norfolk, Va, Aug. 1.-THE Nor
wegian bark kopta has put into Hamp-
ton Roads ";ts siy cages - chagres
fever on board and signalled for he:r.
She was boarded off Old Point Com
fort by DR.. Brown, quarantine officer,
who sent her to quarantine Chagres
fever also known as Mexican fever"
is frequently contracted by seamen on
ships that touch at Mexican ports.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-08-16

New York, Aug. 14.-Mrs Booth
Tucker, wife of Commander Booth
Tucker. of the Salvation Army, who
has been i'll at Spring Lake, near AS
bury Park. and who was reported dy-
ing, is now said to be greatly improv-
ed in health and out OF danger.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-08-16
Stop Colds

when you feel one coming on by taking
Krause's Cold Cure. Prepared in coE
venient capsules that cure while you
work. Price 25c. Sold by Rossman &
Sons Pharmacy.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-08-16
Large Shipments of Gold

New York, Aug 15.-The largest con-
si"nmen, of gold bullion ever exported
from this city in a single day was
@hirTod Ly thc wers Teutonic and
iSt aHi today. lDe shipments were
S. 1f2oco All he gold goes in the
EDrm ~ Us.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-08-16
LOTS MORE LIKE 1T
Plenty More Proof Like This and all From
Danville People.

No chance for argument here
No better proof can be had
What Danville man says
Is the best of evidence for Danville
people
Read this case
We have lots more like it
Mr. JOS Hooker of l02 North Spruce
street says;-'I was long time atfiict-
ed with lameness in my back and a pain
over my kidneys. | had great deal
of nervousness, restlessness, did not
sleep well, had bad dreams and was
continually tossing from side to side
striving to get comfortable position.
The kidney secretions We're not normal.
| was tired all the time and often hada
dull aching in the back of my neck. |
read accounts of Doan's Kidney Pills
curing people. The description of their
symptoms Tailed almost exactly with
mine and this induced me to try the
remedy On using them a short time
the whole trouble disappeared
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-08-16
A ADMINIsTRATOR's NOTICE.

Z. s. AMMERMAN, Atty
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-08-16
COMMUNICATIONS

All communications sent to the AMERI-
CAN for publication must be signed by
the writer, and communications not SC
signed will be rejected.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-08-16
A DMINIsTRAToR,s NOTICE.

Estate of Elmer Franklin Fox, late of
the Borough of Danville, in the
County of Montour and State of
Pennsylvania, deceased
Notice is hereby given that Letters of Ad-
ministration, upon the above estate have been
granted TO the undersigned. All persons in
debted to the said estate are required to make
payment, and those having claims or de-
mands against the said estate, will make
known the same, without delay, to
JOHN A. FOX, Administrator
of Elmer Franklin Fox, deceased
l.. o. Address, DanVille, Pa.
Edward Sayre Gearhart, Counsel
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-08-16
Hiphyyaymen ON Bikes.

Pittsburg, Aug. ia novel and
fatal hold up is reported from Green's
burg, Pa, late last night. AS party of
Slavs were returning to their homes
after being paid off at the mines at
Pleasant Unity, they were met by
three men on bicycles who ordered
them to hand over their money. A gen
eral fight followed in which one Of the
Slavs, Andy Kanicha was killed and
another, George Netin, SO badly cut
that his life is despaired of. Each of
the Slavs was robbed of $33, all they
had, and the highwaymen escaped on
their wheels, going eastward.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-08-16
NOTICE.

! NOTICE is hereby given to holders Of
| BOROUGH OF DANVILLE per cent
| BONDS and to holders of WATER
: BONDS of said borough bearing same
rate Of interest, to present the same to
the Danville National Bank, of Danville
Pennsylvania or to the First National
Bank of Danville Pennsylvania, to
wit:-All borough bonds hereinafter
specifically enumerated ON or before the
! first day of November, A. d. 1900.
The BOROUGH BONDS hereby call
ed are the f lowing numbers, to wit
/, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, Z, s, 8, 10. II, l2, l3, IA.
Is, IS, II, 1S, 10, 90, 81, 90, %, "a, %, 26.
81, %, 49, 30, 81, 30, 33, "a, 80, 36, 81, 3s,
80, 40, Al. AZ, 43, A, As, 46, AZ, 4S, 40, so
81, 80, 53, "a, 80, 56, 81, So, 50, 60, 81, so,
63, ga, 65, 66, 81, 6S, SO, 20, II, 70, 73, IA,
10, 76 II, rs, 10, so, 81, 80, SO, "a, So, sc,
81, SO, SO, 80, 81, 92, SO, "a, 50, So, 81, 90,
so, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, l05, 106, 107,
10S, l09, 110, Ill, 112, 113, ia, 115, 116,
III, lis, 119, 100, 12l 1872. 1913, 124, 125,
1876, 1877, 1913, 1919, 130, 13l, 1872, 1873, 134,
135, 1856, 1877, 1873, 139, 140;
FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY
GIVEN that interest will cease upon
said bonds; to wit:-On BOROUGH
BONDS on the first day of November,
A. d. 1900.
JOHN A. MoYER,
Chief Burgess
Attest: SAM A. Mccoy,
Secty of Borough Of Danville
May 10th, 1900.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-08-16
2-STORY FRAME DWELLING HOUSE
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.
In re-estate of Benjamin Dieffenbacher,
late of Anthony Township, Montour
County, deceased.

Notice is hereby given that letters of Ad-
ministration have been granted the under
signed upon the estate of said decedent. All
persons indebted to same will make immedi-
ate payment and those having claims against
same will present them without delay.
ELLEN G. SMITH, Administrative.
ANMEpnNN
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-08-16

Estate of Samuel Huber, late of the
Borough of Danville, in the County
of Montour and State of Pennsyl-
Vania deceased.
Notice is hereby given that Letters of Ad-
ministration d. d. H., upon the above estate
have been granted 10 the undersigned. All
persons indebted to the said estate are re-
quired to make payment, and those having
claims or demands against the said estate,
will make known the same, without delay TO
DEWITT &. JONES JR.,
Administrator d b. n. of Samuel
Huber. Deceased. i. o. Address,
DanVille. Pa.
Edward Sayre Gearhart, Counsel.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-08-16
Reduced Rates to Grangers' Picnic at
Williams Grove via Pennsylvania
Railroad.

For the Twenty-seventh Annual Inter
State Grange Picnic Exhibition, to be
held at Williams Grove, Pa, August 27
TO September 7, the Pennsylvania Rail
road Company will sell excursion tickets
from August % to September l, inclu
sive, good to return until September 3,
inclusive, at rate Of one fare for the
round-hip, from principal station be-
tween East Liberty and Bryn Mawr; on
the Northern Central Railway, between
Stanley and Lutherville, inclusive, and
on the Philadelphia and Erie Railroad
Division east of and including Water
ford
For information in regard to train
service and specific rates application
should be made to ticket agents.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-08-16
VAT. wu WIN MOI Go Back.

Washington, Aug. 13.-Wu Ting
Fang, the Chinese minister, has told
Secretary Hay privately that he never
expects to go back to China When
the present Chinese trouble is settled
he may be continued as minister TO the
United States, or he may not If he
Is not he will devote himself to busi-
ness CT literature, either in this coun-
try or in England. Nearly all of Wu
Ting Fang's interests are in China.
ard il he does not go back he will sac
rlllce thcm, but he prefers to lose his
property rather than lose his head.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-08-16
PUBLIC SALE
OF VALUABLE
REAL ESTATE +!

The undersigned, by virtue OF the power
vested in him by the heirs at law of BENJA
MIN DIEFFENBACHER, late of! Anthony
Township, county of Montour and State
OF Pennsylvania, deceased, will expose at
Daily camera., 1900-07-02
HILL GOES TO BRYAN.

Democratic Leader Tells Him Why 1t NJ nst
be 10 tnl.
Uames Creelman in Denver News.)
Lincoln, Neb. July I-Ex Senator Hill
IS in Mr. Bryan's house tonight, and the
proposed Democratic platform has been
read to h.m from beginning 10 end.
Mr. Hill does not assent to every phrase
in the PLATFORM, but he has made it
plain that he is pleased with the docu
ment as whole. Mr. Hill came to Lin
coin in response 10 note written to him
by Mr. Bryan. saying that if the New
York leader could find it convenient to
come to Lincoln, he would be glad to
see him. The two leaders have had
frank talk. AS Mr. Bryan read the draft
of the platform to Mr. Hill, each plank
was discussed fairly and fully.
1t IS now certain that there will be no
struggle over the platform on the floor of
ths convention, Mr. Hill told Mr. Bryan
that New York state would be carried
this year by the Democratic party, and
that his only desire was TO secure plat
form that would draw conservative vot.
e.s to support the ticket. The first four
pages of the platform are devoted to
imperialism and defense of the deClar-
alton OF independence.
Daily camera., 1900-07-02

Continued on Second Page
Daily camera., 1900-07-02
DOWN TO CONTESTS.
Three Headed Bryan Movement In Full
Blast ut Kansas City.

Blast ut Kansas City.
Kansas. City, July 2-lmmense crowds
are gathering for the three conventions
here. The Monetary League began to
day with Judge Charles |. Thomson Of
Denver. as presiding officer. President
Thomson made an exhaustive ad-
dress.
The Democratic National committee
was raped to order at 10 o'clock BY
Chairman Jones, A sub committee on
contests was appointed to report to the
whole committee at 5 o'clock this alter
noon.
This afternoon it was stated that the
chances of Governor Thomas of Colora
do to be temporary chairman OF the
convention had gone glimmering. A
member of the National committee said
it had been determined by the commit.
tee to recommend Mayor Rose of Mil
waukee for that post, the location OF
Mayor Roses home being deemed a
strong argument for hts selection.
The conservative element are hard at
work for the elimination of l6 to speci-
ically, being content tina: the platform
shall reaftirm the Chicago platform
which demanded I6 10 l. They prefer
the general term. wholesale endorse
ment.
The Pennsylvania delegation arrived
Yesterday headed by ex. Governor Pat
tison, who announced that he favors Hill
for the vice presidency. Other Pennsyl-
vania delegates declare for Lieutenant
General Nelson A. Miles. Arthur Sew
all, of Maine, who ran with Bryan four
years ago, is here. He favoIs Hill or
George Fred Williams OF Massachusetts
for vice president.
Daily camera., 1900-07-02
Like R0|S
|n De0Il ||0pS
FEARFUL HOLOCAUST.
In a River Fire $50 sailors Perish aud
Many Fine Boats Are d. stroy ed.

In a River Fire $50 sailors Perish and
Many Fine boats Are d. stroysd
New York, July 2-The police esti
mate that $50 lives were lost. Portions
of "a more bodies were recovered this
morning.
New York. June 3o-Alnost $4,000.
900 worth OF property was destroyed.
many lives we're lost. many persons wer'
injured and at least 1900 lives were i'm
perlled by Are that started among cot
ton bales under pier No. 3. of the Nortl
German Lloyd Steamship company il
Hoboken, N. J.. at 4 o'clock this after
noon. In less than fifteen minutes thu
flames covered an area a quarter OF a
uile long. extending outward from th'
actual shore line to the bulkheads, from
600 to 1909 feet away, and had caugh
four great ocean liners and dozen o.,
more smaller harbor craft IN its grasp.
Stories in regard to the loss of life are
conflicting. the number being variously
estimated at from fifty to ZOO Up to
midnight ten bodies had been recovered,
but they were all SO badly burned and
blackened that Identification was impos-
sible.
The hospitals in New York, Hoboken
and Jersey City are crowded with the
wounded and men are being Brought in
by scores.
Those who gathered along the Hudson
river to witness the great conHagration
saw spectacle that they can never for
get and one that always will have a con
spicuous place in the history of New
York.
River and bay were enveloped in a
pail OF black smoke through which angry
Continued on Second Pago.
Daily camera., 1900-07-02
0ld Hl
Hove Conference
THEY GREETED BRYAN.

Lincoln, July 2-The Bryan club OF
Denver arrived here at 8 o'clock this
morning and. headed by the Midland
band of fifty pieces, marched to Bryan's
home. They created great sensation
as they marched through the streets.
Mrs Bryan received the ladies of tht
party and c w. Franklin, the Denver
attorney, provoked great cheers bv the
thousands of people who had gathered
while he told Colonel Bryan what Colo
RADIO thought of him. Later T. M. Pat
terson and Mr. Bryan had conference.
Senator hill of New York, had anothe,
conference with Bryan this morning and
left in an amiable mood at o'clock this
afternoon for Kansas City.