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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-05-19
MRS. M'KINLEYs CONDITION

MRS. MKGNLEY's CONDITION.
SAN FRANCISCO. May IS.-At s
o'clock Mrs. McKiney's physicians
held n consultation after which the fol-
lowing bulletin was given out:
Mrs. McKinley's physicians report
that she has had a comfortable day but
that there Is a slight rise OF tempcra-
ture tonight"
Secretary cortclyou stated that no
further bulletins would be given out
unless unfavorable symptoms should de-
velop In event that Mrs. Mckinley
continues 10 improve the presden, and
party viii start FOR Washington about
the middle of the week.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-05-19
Will Be COurt.MartiaIed on
Charge Of Completely in Frauds.
TRIED TO ExTORT MONEY
Last Insurgent Force In ZsmbaIes Province
SHrenders- Three transports Leave
Manila For San FraneIseo
Today.

WASHINGTON. May 1S--Lieutenant
Richard p. Townley a retired officer
Of the navy, will be courtmartialed for
alleged participation in the commissary
frauds at Manila. It is alleged that
Townley on two occasions had attempt
ed to extort money from Castle Broth
ers and Wolen and Sons Of Manila.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-05-19
oHIoANs COMING HERE.

SAN FRANCISCO. May 1s.-The
Ohio congressional delegation will leave
tomorrow night for Portland, Oregon.
arriving there Tuesday morning. Two
days win be spent in Portland. includ-
ing a trip on the Columbia river
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-05-19
JAPANESE WAR LOAN.
Government Announces Issue Of $4,000. :
900 in Exchequer Bills

YOKOHAMA, May 1S.--The govern
ment has announced the issue of six
million yen in exchequer bills at seven
and half per cent, repayable in six
months, to defray the expenses of the
China campaign.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-05-19
WANTS CoALING STATION.
American Government Said to Be After
One of Azores Islands.

LONDON, May 1S.-"The United
States government is trying to per-
suade Portugal" says the Lisbon cor
respondent of the Daily News. "to cede
an island in the Azores for a coaling
station"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-05-19
NOW oUT OF DANGER.

SAN FRACISco. May is-secre,ary
Of the Interior Hitchcock stated this
morning that he now considers Mrs.
Mckinley out Of danger.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-05-19
FACULTY OF COMMERCE.
University Of Birmingham Will Make
Speciality of Commercial
Subjects.

LONDON. May 1S,-The council Of
the University of Birmingham have
decided to establish a faculty OF COM
merce and to confer degrees for pro-
flciency in commercial subjects.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-05-19
MORGAN STILL IN PARIS.

PARIS. May Isl. P. Morgan is ex-
pected to stay in Paris for several days.
He will then sail for home withou, re
turning to Aix-les-B -Bains.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-05-19
CONDITION IMPROVING

SAN FRANCISCO. May iS.-DurIng
the presidents absence at the launching
Mrs, Mckinley slept quietly anj II was
reported TO the president that her con-
dillon is constantly Improving.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-05-19

BOSTON. May 1S.-The yacht Inde-
pendence was launched tonight. Thomas
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-05-19
INDEPENDENCE LAUNCHED.

Lawson Deeply Regrets That Yacht
VIII Not Be Permitted Chance
TO Defend Cup.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-05-19
BASEBALL.

SPOKANE. May 1S.-Seattle, 49, Spo-
kane, 10.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-05-19

TACOMA. May 1S-Portland, 6; Ia
coma, 5.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-05-19
PRICE OF SILVER.

NEW YORK. May ls.-sIlvsr, 90.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-01-24

Throughout last evening the question, asked all
sides, "What will the verdict be ?" The bell had
ceased to ring that verdict had been reach
ed until people, running from every direction rushing
into the court room before court called the
was crowded Standing the only thing thought
Of all that could standing seats the backs of seats
When Winterseen brought into court he looked
ious casting gances all sides and pulling
his mustache, according to his custom.
AS Judge Little directed Prothonotary Miller take the
verdict of the jury" hush fell throughout the room and
only anxious breathing to be heard while the verdict
was being entered by the court.
As soon the verdict announced Attorney E. s..
Gearhart turned and shook hands with and congratulated
his client Several of his friends up and shook hands
with Wnterseen Tears came to his eyes, and he sat until
led back to jail like dazed
Mr. Gearhar made motion for stay of dgment pend
ing the filing of reasons for new trial.
The penalty for the crime of which Winersteen stands
convicted solitary and separate confinement hard labor
for not to exceed twelve years. and fine of exceed
$1,000.
Court was adjourned until Friday morning After the
adjournment it learned that the jury took six ballots
during the six hours that they out On the first bal
lot the STOOD two for murder in the first degree five
for murder the second degree aud five for acquta Dur
ing the next five ballots different changes made the
jury gradually worked together for compromise vol
untary manslaughter.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-01-24
ANOTHER MAD DOG
WAS SHOT
Bitten by Animal That Was Killed Over
Three Weeks Ago.

Another of the dogs that were bitten
by the mad dog on Sunday, December
80, has been killed by its owner, because
it showed signs of the rabies. And the
actions of this animal tended to disprove
the well grounded belief that in cases of
this kind hydrophobia develops within
nine days of the time an animal is bit
ten.
Among the fifteen or twenty dogs that
were bitten over three weeks ago were
two belonging to Lloyd Lamberson, who
lives about mile and a half below town
along the canal. As soon as they were
bitten, Mr.. Lamberson locked both of
his dogs up, and within day or two he
killed one without waiting to take any
risks of the development of the rabies.
The other dog, small fox terrier, he has
since kept confined in a pen, taking
good care of the animal, but giving it no
opportunity to injure any one, should
hydrophobia develop.
The dog appeared to be all right until
few days ago, when it began to
act strangely. By Monday morning the
dog had well developed symptoms of
hydrophobia. 1t frothed at the mouth
and snapped at everything within reach
and finally appeared to be suffering from
lock jaw. Mr.. Lamberson accordingly
killed the dog to put it out of its misery.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-01-24
TUESDAYS PROCEEDINGS.

The public, which supposed that the
Wintersteen murder trial had been ad-
iourned until Tuesday afternoon or
Wednesday morning, was surprise at
$50 o'clock, Tuesday morning when
the ringing of the court house bell
announced that the court was ready for
the summing up of the attorneys.
The audience for the morning ses.
sion was the smallest since the trial be.
gan, there being many vacant seats in
the court room.
Soon after court convened Hon. FL.
M. Hinckley began his speech for the
defense, talking for a little over an
hour. He was followed by E. S. Gear.
hart, Esq, who had not completed his
plea at noon. Both of them made
strong pleas; urging particularly
that the evidence introduced had fail
ed to warrant verdict of murder in the
first degree, and that the verdict
should be for manslaughter, unless the
evidence to show self defense had beer
strong enough to warrant acquittal.
Judge Hinkley claimed that the
Commonwealth had failed entirely tC
make out a case of deliberate murder
and that the claims made at the begin
ming of the trial, that threats were
made against the life of Mr.. Fisher
had not been substantiated by tn,
testimony, He said that the statement
of Wintersteen that there would "b
the biggest time on J. r. Bennett's farm
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-01-24
PETITION TO
LEGISLATURE
Asking That the Canal Shall not be Aban-
doned.

A petition, containing the names of
81 Danville residents, was yesterday
be forwarded to Liverpool, Perry county
to be sent from there to the State Legis-
lature, urging the authorities not to pass
any bill for the abandonment of the
Pennsylvania canal, and also urging the
passage of another measure to compel
the Pennsylvania Canal and Railroad
companies not to discriminate against
boat traffic in favor of the railroad.
Such petitions were recently sent out
from Liverpool to points all along the
line of the canal. They have been sign
ed by hundreds of people who are op-
posed to the closing of the old waterway
The petition has been circulated in this
city by well known canal boatman.
This petition is being circulated because
canal men fear that bill will be intro
duced into the Legislature in the interest
of the canal company, declaring the can
al closed. 1t is claimed, that inasmuch
as the canal was constructed as public
waterway, it cannot be closed without
such legislation.
The petition sets forth that the Penn
sylvania Canal and Railroad companies
have for years been discriminating
against boatmen, in order that the canal
may not pay, so that it can be abandon
ed. 1t is further claimed that without
such discrimination,t the canal would still
pay. The Legislature is accordingly
asked to pass bill compelling the COM
panies not to make this discrimination.
AS far as the boatmen are aware, no
bill has been introduced for the aban-
donment of the canal, but they fear that
such bill will come at this session. One
reason for this belief, is that it is under
stood that just before navigation closed
two months ago, all section foremen and
lock- keepers in the employ of the canal
company were notified that as soon as
navigation closed for this winter, it
would be to their interest to seek some
other permanent employment.
One boatman in this city said yester
day that it is the general belief among
boatmen that water will be turned into
the canal in the spring, but that it will
be largely matter of form to comply
with the charter, and that practically no
boating will be done next season.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-01-24
A Fine Concert,

A large audience ct the opera house
Friday eve was delighted by the con-
cert given by the Katharine Ridgeway
Concert company. one of the entertain
ments in the Y. NJ G. A. star course. AS
an elocutionist, Miss Ridgeway has few
equals. Her strong voice and power OF
expression were well shown in her inter
probation of "The Vow of a Roman" ="
and other humorous and serious sketches
displayed her versatility in an excellent
manner.
Mr.. Bush's remarkable lingering, deli
cate touch and expression at the piano
formed pleasing feature of the concert.
U. S. Kerr and Mrs. Viola c. Water
house, the bass and soprano, soloists are
musicians Of exceptional ability. Their
Interpretation of several difficult selec-
tions displayed to good advantage their
expression, and purity of tone, while
Mrs, Waterhouse reached the higher re-
gisters with an ease and distinctness
eQualled by few artists.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-01-24
FOOT CUT OFF
BY CAR WHEELS
Robert Williams Did Not Succeed in Jump
ing on the Train.

Because of his inability to catch on
moving passenger train, Robert Williams,
q we'll known yo ung man of this city, will
be crippled for life, with his left foot cut
off just above the ankle. The accident
occurred at 5:45 o'clock Monday after
noon at Mooresburg.
In company with Hayes Bedea and
William Jones, Mr.. Williams went to
Mooresburg Monday morning to spend
the day. They intended to return home
on the Reading train due here at 6:04 p.
m. When they heard the train coming,
the young men were some distance from
the station, and they ran to catch it.
Bedea and Jones were ahead. They
went down the steps at the station and
got on to the train just before it started.
Mr.. Williams took shorter cut so as to
reach the track little ahead OF the
train. Seeing this, Mr.. Bedea said to the
conductor: "There he is, let her GO"
The train started, and was under good
headway when it reached the point
where Mr.. Williams was running. MIR.
Jones was standing on the rear step of
the smoking car and MIR. Bedea was on
the step of the next car. As Mr.. Will
Jams tried to catch the platform rod of
the smoker he missed his hold, and
caught Mr.. Jones overcoat instead. Mr..
Bedea caught his friend by the shoulder
and attempted to pull him onto the step.
Mr.. Williams could not succeed in catch
ing the rod and he was too heavy for his
friends to pull him up. He fell beneath
the wheels so that two cars passed over
his left foot just above the ankle. His
right leg was stratched, but not seriously.
Messrs. Jones and Bedea Immediately
jumped from the train, picked up their
friend and telephoned for medical as
sistance. Drs. Curry and Shultz drove
to Mooresburg. Mr.. Williams was soon
brought in hack to his home on Spruce
street, and his leg was amputated little
above VIII ere the wheels passed over it.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-01-24
Recommended Slight Improvements II
County Buildings and Property.

During Thursday afternoons session
ofcourt, the members of the Grand Jury
presented their report and were discharg-
ed by the court.
The report stated that the Jury had
found fourteen true bills in criminal
cases, and that the mem bers Of the Jury
have examined all of the county build
ings and property. on account of which
they made the following recommends
tions: A new coat of paint for the court
house roof; paint and paper for the
Grand Jury room of the court house;
transoms, with Opaque glass, over the
office doors leading into the lower hall
of the court house, in order that the hall
may be better lighted; an additional
telephone for the court house, to be
placed in the Prothonotary' office; ;slight
repairs to the doors and walls of the Jail
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-01-24
Spent Most of the Day in Reading Tool
walk in the Afternoon.

The Wintersteen jurymen spent Sun
day rather quietly. The judge gave
them permission to attend church at
any place they might elect, but James
Freeze and James Butler were indisposed
during the morning, and they did not
attend church.
In the afternoon the two sick men felt
better, and the jury went out for walk
around town, accompanied by two Off
GERS. Books were secured for them at
the public library on Saturday evening,
and they spent most of the day in read
ing.
The jurymen are being boarded at Ho-
tel Baldy, but they have to refrain as
far as possible from communication with
the public, and under no conditions
must they permit any one to speak to
them concerning the case being tried.
In all their movements they are accom-
panied by one of the two tipstaves who
were appointed to attend them at all
times.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-01-24
It Was Much Enioyed.

The concert given Tuesday eve in the
Y. NJ. G. A. hall by the Bloomsbury n or
NAL school orchestra was attended by a
large ard enthusiastic audience. The
program was arranged with great care,
the numbers being selected to suit all
tastes.
The well known overture ''Ra ymond'
by Ambrose Thomas was played for the
opening and considering the small or
chestration, was well played, eliciting
much applause Mr. Breon demonstrate
ed his ability as a violin soloist in the
playing of Wieniawski's diffic ult "Kin-
awiak Mazourka" He possesses much
technique and plays with finish and ex-
preston. The flute and clarinet duet by
Messrs. Miller and Foulke was a most
pleasing number and was loudly ap-
plauded. Mr.. Foulke is son of B. f.
Foulke of this city. Signorina Comba,
the soprano, sang two selections. She
possesses a natural soprano voice which
has been well cultivated, and she sings
very effectively.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-01-24
Death of John Sheehan.

John Sheehan died yesterday morn
ing at his home on Ash street. He was
90 years old, and in company with
his sister Bessie and brother William
returned to this city from Scranton last
June. The family lived in this city be-
fore they moved to Scranton. Last
spring two sisters, Mary and Annie, died
within few weeks of each other, from
consum ption, the disease from which he
died. Miss Bessie now lies critically i'll
at the Ash street home. The brother
and sister are the only survivors. The
funeral will DE held from st. Joseph IS
church on Friday morning at 8 O'Clock.
Interment will be in the Catholic ceme-
terry.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-01-24
Annual BANQUET.

3 The annual installation and banquet
of Lotus Conclave, No. 1877, Order OF
Heptasophs, was held Thursday eve. The
officers were installed in the lodge rooms
by District Deputy Supreme Archon A,
NJ. Peters. At nine o'clock the lodge
adjourned to the Armory, where two
long tables were tastefully arranged by
Caterer w. Fred Jacobs.
About eighty members of the lodge
and guests enjoyed the banquet which
included all manner of good things from
roast turkey to cigars, with escaloped
oysters, celery, potatoes, fruit, cake and
ice cream as incidentals along the line Of
march.
The officers installed were:
Past archon, Gilbert Voris; archon
John Kilgus; prelate,C w. Zaner; secre'
tary, G. G.. Cloud; financier, w. l.. Nc
Clure; treasurer, "A. M. Gearhart; inspect
or, George w. Steinmiller; warden, John
Henrie; sentinel, j. Z. Richard; trustees
George Maiers, ]. NJ. Irland, and w. o.
Green.
III. A. Kissinger, Jr., j. c. Kennedy
w. H. Bucher, J. J. Kelly and Oscar
Foust, of the West Branch Conclave, oi
Milton, were present.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-01-24
THE1 SUMMING UP.

that there ever was, simply meant the
time that would be caused by revela-
tions of irregularities on the part of
Fisher and Strouse, when Mrs. Bennett
should learn of them. The threats to
''get even with them, Judge Hinckley
claimed, referred to the same intention
to tell Mrs. Bennett about what was
going on.
Judge Hinckley further claimed
that there was plot on the part of the
other employees of the Bennett farms to
secure Wintersteen's discharge, because
they were jealous of the fact that he
was more industrious and faithful than
they.
The defense has no intent, said Judge
Hinckley, to excuse the crime on the
grounds of drunkenness, but evidence
in regard to that was introduced simply
to show the mental condition of the man
after his prolonged debauch. He
claimed that Wintersteen bought the
revolver simply to defend himself from
Strouse, who had already attempted tc
commit violent assault on the defend
ant, and not with any thought of com
mitting murder. This fact, he said
was corroborated by the employees a
the farm, who testified for the prosecu
tion, that when they saw WintersteeI
come to Stronse's house, they left thu
field and started for the house, becaus,
they expected that there would be trou
BILE.
Judge Hinckley claimed that tn
conditions of both Wintersteen's hear
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-01-24
Statesmen are Busy.

The business at the Montour house
last week was close to record breaker,
and with the exception of Judge Little
and Court Stenographer Vanderslice,
who took their dinners at the house,
none of it was due to the session OF
court. 1t was almost entirely due to
the large number of travelling men, who
have started out after the inventory
period. Over 200 arrivals were recorded
on the hotel register. Another encour-
aging feature was that most of the COM
mercial statesmen report business as be-
ing very good. Several nights it was
necessary to turn people away from the
house because every room was occupied
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-01-24
Recommendations of the Grand Jury Should
Be Acted Upon.

Among the recommendations made
by the Grand Jury in its report present
ed on Thursday afternoon were two,
the need for which the general public
can well appreciate. They were for re-
pairing the roof of the river bridge, and
to place glass in the office doors in the
court house so that the hall will be bet
ter lighted.
The need of the repairs to the bridge
is apparent to all A few dollars saved
by neglecting the bridge roof would
soon result in more serious trouble, that
would cost hundreds of dollars to rectl-
fly. Any one who visits the Court house
easily recognizes the wisdom of the
second recommendation. The hail is
usually so dark that it is impossible to
see to read the signs on the doors, and
on cloudy days it is necessary to feel tC
| find the doors themselves.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-01-24
Remorse Oaused Suioide.

Joseph Watson. who lived in Point
township, Northumberland county, be-
tween this city and Northumberland,
killed himself early Tuesday morning
by shooting off the top Of his head in
the barn. About two years ago, Mr..
Watson accidently shot and killed his
sister. Although he was exonerated
from all blame for that accident, it has
since preyed on his mind. When his
people arose yesterday morning they
found note on the table saying that he
could stand it to live no longer and that
he had gone out to kill himself. Mr..
Watson was forty-eight years old, and
was highly respected in the community
where he lived,
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-01-24
Peter Roden DISCHARGED.

Peter Roden, who has been in Jail for
nearly eight weeks on a peace warrant
sworn out by his sister, was again ar
raigned before Judge Little Monday
noon. The Judge gave the young man
lecture, told him to let intoxicating
liquor alone in the future. and advised
all persons to refrain from selling or Civ
ing any thing to the young man to
drink. He then discharged Roden on
his own recognizance and promise to
keep the peace for year and to pay
the costs of prosecution.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-01-24
Burned Thirty Years Ago.

Peter S. Moser was yesterday brought
from his home near Turbotville to the
hotel of his brother, Philip s. Moser for
treatment for his leg. Over thirty years
ago, while small boy, Mr.. Moser's
ankle was burned while he was burning
brush. The injury has bothered him
ever since, until few weeks ago the
foot was amputated above the ankle. 1t
was supposed that the leg was healing
all right, until few days ago it broke
out again. Drs. Newbaker and Curry
examined him Yesterday.