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The colored American., 1903-08-01
Everything
for Summer
Comfort ON
OR e DI T
No Notes
No Interest.

A comparison of prices will
prove that 1t Is real economy to
buy furniture and houSefurniSh-
ings here on credit. No cash
house in Washington sells guar
anteed qualities for less than we
ask. We offer you a choice from
a bran-new stock of Chinese and
Japanese Mattings, on credit,
and we tack them down free.
Refrigerators and Ice Chests are
here in all sizes and at lowest
department store prices. Dang
Ter Blue-f1ame and Gasoline
Stoves will do your summer
cooking quickly and help mate
rally in keeping the home cool.
Folding Beds, both single and
double, also Brass and Enameled
Iron Bedsteads at all prices.
Parlor and Dining-room Furni-
ture in great variety-all on
credit.
The colored American., 1903-08-01

Mrs. Mary Fletcher Allen, the wife
OF Mr.. Edward G. Allen, of the South
ern Hotel, is dangerously ILL
The colored American., 1903-08-01

The Southern Hotel, under the N
agement of Mr.. Chas. S. Stewart
doing a good business.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1903-04-02

Following are some of the ap-
pointments of ministers made by
Bishop Cranston at the Central
Pennsylvania M. E. Conference, at
Altoona, Tuesday, March 81: La
porte, Rev. Stewart Engler; Mum
cy Valley, Rev. b. N. Ash; Clarks-
town and Tivola, Rev. S. B. Bid
lack; this charge has six appoint
ments or places to hold services.
Hughesville, Lyon M. Brady; Rev.
J. Mortimer goes to 3rd street,
Williamsport. Rev. J. Guilden
goes to Fairview, Pa. Rev. Thos.
S. Wilcox D. D. who for four years
has been pastor of the sth Ave.
M. E. church of Altoona, and who
entertained the conference in his
new church, was appointed Pre-
siding Elder Of the Williamsport
district and will visit Laporte four
times annually.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1903-04-02

Rev. j. H. Fisher of Schuylkill
Haven, has accepted the pastorate of
the Baptist Church at this place. Mr..
and Mrs. Fisher arrived in town
Tuesday and will soon begin house
keeping in the Dunham-Conklin
house on Park street.
Through the effort of teachers and
pupils an excellent start has been
made toward starting school library
This is movement in the right
direction. School libraries were
long ago founded in the high schools
throughout the county and we are
glad to know that Laporte is waking
up.
Henry Rinebolt, fireman in John
Russel's saw mill at Wheelerville,
has made a great record for himself
as an energetic fireman. He recent
ly melted the iron CRATES to the fire
box in furnishing a quick supply of
steam, and he claims that it was not
done with seasoned wood or petrol
cum. His method of quick steam
ing is kept secret.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1903-04-02

BOYS AND GIRLS BY devoting a
few moments of your spare time each
day to our business, you can earn
your choice Of the following prem
iums: Watches, rings, necklaces,
catching gloves, air rifles, pen knives
roller skates, dolls and many useful
and handsome presents.
All we ask yon to do is to sell IS
of our handsome pins and collar but
tons at Ioc each. Send the money
81 80 within 2 weeks and we send you
the premium post paid.
No money needed, we trust you.
Write at once. Hundreds of boys
and girls are earning our premiums
every week. Address
EUREKA SPECIALITY CO.,
2o48 N. ao Street.
Premium Dept. Philadelphia.
F. ]. KILLeORx, Mgr.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1903-04-02
M. Drinks
New Albany, Pa.

Gluten feed per 100 lbs LAO
Old process Linseed Oil LOO
Cotton seed meal 1.6O
14O lbs low grade flower 200
Same per ton 26 90
200 coarse brans; 2.2O
100 lb corn oats and barley chop 1.25
14O lb Red Dog -four 1.9O
100 lb yellow corn meal LOS
100 lib corn or cracked corn LOS
100 lb damaged wheat 90
100 lbs wheel screenings LOO
100 meat meal 2-75
100 lbs crushed oyster shells so
Schumacher's best flour LIS
"Our Own" a blended -four LOS
The best bargain in Bradford or
Sullivan counties, per sack LOO
140 lbs. common fine salt go
Same per 280 lb 1.2O
100 lbs lump rocksalt 75
so lbs graw rocksalt 35
Veal calves and dressed poultry
wanted every Wednesdays forenoon.
M. BRINK.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1903-04-02

A petition is being circulated in
Davidson township which is receiv-
ing the names of all the prominent
tax payers, asking the court to ap-
point township treasurer to serve
until such time as one may be elect
ed. Heretofore the road supervisors
and overseers Of poor have handled
the funds-drawing and cashing
their own orders. This manner of
business transaction was thought to
be less expensive as it saved treas
urer's commission, but with the ex-
perience Davidson has had with this
method there is found to be no econ
omy in it. Accounts in several in
stances have been poorly kept in
past years and transactions between
collectors and various officials have
been unevenly devided and resulted
in unpleasant circumstances. Law
suits have been instituted and books
presented in evidence have of neces-
sity been ruled out owing to their
deficient character and the cOnse-
quence following is shifting of
blame for shortage OF funds and no
one is punished for the injustice done
to the taxpayers. In this manner
Davidson has lost hundreds OF dol
lars and expended large sums in
lawsuits. A competent and reliable
treasurer for Davidson would be a
money saver to those who pay the
taxes, and the more progressive ones
are making a strong effort to have 1t
brought about.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1903-04-02

For sale or exchange.-A reliable
100 egg Incubator and a outdoor
brooder same make. Price for both,
SIS; cost $35 two years ago.
LEON HI. G. MINTZER,
Ricketts,, Pa.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1903-04-02

For Sale.-One new Garage, l
second hand lumber wagon, one
bay horse 7 years old. Will be
sold very reasonable.
w. L. HOFFMAN, Hillsgrove.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1903-04-02
ABsorurE SECURITY

,s offered to depositors OF Pittsburg Trust
Company by combined capital, surplus
and profits Of 100000. Pays 4 per cent
on Savings Deposits, subject TO withdraw
al Of 500 without notice, and per cent
on Checking Accounts. Interest com.
pounded semi-annually. Deposits To-
100000. Do all yenr banking BY mad.
sssf IS sssrs, :. 4. .'s ss - -
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1903-04-02

For sale.-one good road horse,
harness and light spring wagon.
For further particulars, inquire of
J. M. ZANER, Laporte, Pa.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1903-04-02

w. Y. Warner, Two Bowling Alley .EaglesMere.
the County Treasurer in Laporte, Pa, on the 2Sth
day OF March 1908, at 10o'clock a.; m. when and
where you may attend II you think proper.
w. II. TANNING Mercantile Appraiser.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1903-04-02
Mercantial Appraisment.

To vendeD of domestic and foreign merChan
disc etc. in Sullivan county Pa. will take notice
that they are appraised and classed by the under.
signed Appraiser of Mercantile and other Licen
ses for the year 1902 as follows, to wit:
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1903-04-02
TO CURE COLD IN ONE DAY

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.
Take Laxative Bromo Quine Tablets. All
druggists refund the money if it fails to
cure. E. w. Grows signature is on each
box, Csc.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-07-06
GREAT LOSS Of
LIFE IN FLOOD,
Cloudburst Sends Torrent of Water
Into Park Filled With Pleasure
Seekers, Drowning Nearly 100.

the car barn stood a car containing from
30 TO 20 passengers.
With the immense body OF water be-
nd II. the crest OF the food bore down
with irresistible force. The Hood was
hlled with men, women and children,
struggling for their lives The poles
carrying the heavy. charged trolley wires
were uprooted and strewn along the
ground. In number OF instances the
victims Of the flood, grasping for any
tning that might save them from the
fury OF the water seized the trolley wires
and met death by be ng electrocuted.
Property valued at several hundred
thousand dollars already has been de-
stroyed, and the water is still rising
REVISED LIST OF THE DEAD.
A revised list OF the dead and missing
so Tar as known. is as follows. but II may
@ oe DAYS before he extent OF the disaster
Miss Gertrude Keefer. aged "a, Jean
nette, body recovered
Kate keefer. sister. body recovered.
John rlening. stable boy at Old Fair
grounds. Greensburg.
George Whitman. OF West Jeanette.
Mrs. Levi Baker. OF West Jeanette
John McGurky, aged 40. of West Jean
George NJ. Williams. aged 80, Of Jean
nette.
Alex Victor. Jeanette.
Mrs. Niegand. four children, West
Jeannette.
Unknown woman found dead at Manor.
Unknown man found dead at Penn.
Edward Smith. 10. negro boy or West
Jeanette.
Daughter Of Fred Davis. aged Is. OF
West Jeanette.
Mrs. Schrader aged 10 years
The missing:
Miss Lucy Crum.
John and Lawrence Oneal. sons OF Mrs.
Barney Oneal.
Curtis Moore. Jeanette
Samuel Vogel. Jeannette.
Mrs. Henry Fink Jeanette.
Ed. OBrien. Greensburg
Council Manri and family OF Greensburg
were at the Park. and at a late hour
last night had not been accounted for
They are said TO have been In the wait
Ing room.
Two sisters OF West Jeanette
Alfred Seip. aged eight years. OF West
Jeanette.
May Bird. Manor Hotel. Jeanette
John Miller. II years. Lewisburg
The people are still too excited to talk
OF the flood and accept death TO indicpTe
that the list cannot yet be completed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-07-06
-. ~. 1heatres

The Williams Opera company will give
tonight AT the Providence Opera house
Bates beautiful opera, THE Bohemian
Girl, and will not change the bill this
week. The prices have been reduced TO
3. 30. 20 and IS cents. This will be the
NTH week OF the Williams Opera COM
pany. and Il is expected that their change
In prices will Increase the attendance dur
ing the remainder OF the engagement
The cast Of The Bohemian Girl fol-
lows: Airline. Miss Clara Lane: Buda.
Miss Jane Schaleck; queen OF the gypsies.
Miss Bertha Schaleck: Count Arnheim
Mr.. j. X. Murray; Thaddeus. Mr. Edgar
Temple Florestine, Mr.. George Brews-
ter; Devilsl. oof Mr.. Bowman Ralston
captain. Mr. Charles Burritt
Mr.. John j. Donnelly, for many years
connected with the Frohman forces and
who VII next season manage Miss Ber-
tha Gallands starring tour in "Dorotnv
Vernon Of --addon Hall" was in Provi-
dence last week, having come here 70
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-07-06
Fo7 OVER SIXTY YEARS

MRS tNsLUW y sOurIiiNt. SYRUP
has been used for over tixty years by
millions OF mothers for their children
while thing with rerfect success II
soofNes ths child softcns the gums al.
lays all pain. cures wind lie. snd is the
tsst i"r''''t for rtsrrnH"a " will rciieV-
the poor little sufferer inmedis tely. Sold
~ - ss'"i~ ~ ~NerN part OF the world
Tweniv-"v" c~rts y hottie Re rure and
- - slows Soothing syrup
St. roston Mass
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-07-06

On "wednesday evening July 18th. pat
rons OF Keithe theatre will be enabled
10 enlarge their collection OF photographs
OF the Albee Stock company. for on that
evening souvenir photographs Of the tai
ented leading woman. Miss Evesson will
be distributed. These will be from NJ So
Evesson's latest sitting and have been
greatly admired by those who have seen
them.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-07-06
STEAMER QUEEN CITY

ulon0t makes bells grip the pulieys, pro-
vIOUUl tects them from steam and wa
tsr and prevents glazing For sale By
BROWN BROS ~.
Evening journal., 1903-10-16
"DUMMY'' DIRECTORS
DECIDE $7IOOO,OOO DEAL
Boy Member of the Board of Directors of the Ship.
building Trust Admits Voting As He
Was Instructed

Corporation Trust Company OF New
Jersey.
Seward admitted that he did not
know the location of the plant nor the
character Of the business OF the Harlan
& Hollingsworth Company, Moor &
Sons and the Canada Company, and
said that he was under the impression
that the Bethlehem plant was located
at Homestead.
Replying to questions, Mr.. Seward
said:
Il became a director OF the Ship
building Company IN June. 1902. but
did not know I had been elected a di-
rector until the following day. Then
Mr.. Deming told me about II. I said l
was willing to join the directorata OF
the Shipbuilding Company. I knew
nothing about the Shipbuilding Com
pany. except that sudh q company was
10 be organized"
Seward said he had no acquaintance
with Mr.. Deming until he asked him
to become one OF the trusts directors.
It then came out that the Corporation
Trust Company furnished directors for
corporations as an employment agency
} would furnish servants on demand.
Evening journal., 1903-10-16
COUNCIL NOT YET READY
TO OPEN WATER TOWER
Members Are Not Satisfied
With Agreement With
Dupont Company

The Rockford Park water tower win not
be opened TO the public at present. This
conclusion was reached by City Council
last night after the matter had been thor
oughly discussed.
Chairman Zebley OF the law committee
presented an agreement prepared by the
attorneys for the DUPONT Powder Com
pany and City Solicitor Robert G.. Har-
man. relieving The powder concern OF an
Liabilities that would arise In the event
Of casualties occasioned by powder mill
explosions. Several councilmen favored
the adoption Of the agreement. but the
majority seemed TO think the city should
not be placed in a position whereby St
would be held liable for damages for per-
sonal injuries and loss Of life.
An order for 1856 was ordered drawn "a
pay the expenses Of the councllmen on
their recent trip 10 Baltimore TO attend
the convention OF the League Of American
Municipalities.
Evening journal., 1903-10-16
MARKET FILLED
WITH FALL FRUIT
Long Rows of Baskets o.
Apples and Pears Line
King Street
POULTRY BEGINNING TO ARRIVE
Housewives Besiege Market Buying
Fruit For Canning and Preserving
Purposes-Prices You Will Pay For
Delieacies and Staple Articles.

FAN fruit predominates in the market
to-day. Long rows Of apples, pears and
pumpkins are displayed along the streets
together with late vegetables.
Housewives are beseiglng the market
these days purchasing fruit 20 be canned
and preserved Tor the winter and they
never had a better year to get it. The ap.
pie supply is larger than for many year.
and they are being shipped to the loca
dealers in large quantities.
Dressed poultry IS begiansng TO arriv,
in small lots. The weather IS sun 70,
warm for fowls TO come in large quantitie.
but II the cold weather. which Is promiset
for next week arrives long strings oi
chickens. ducks and turkeys may be fount
on King street.
Chestnuts are scarce and hish selling
for 80 cents a quart. There IS some de
mand for sweet cider at 10 ceats a gallon
The following prices Will prevail Fl
fruit and vegetables tomorrow:
Frrits-Bananas. u to zoe dozen
peaches, 20 to soc a quarter peck; Call
fornia grapes, 10c a pound; Concord. l5c ts
lSc basket; Delaware. 20c n basket; Nj
agara, lSc a basket; oranges. Jamaica
zoe dozen; California, % to SOC a dozen
grape fruit for &c; cantaioupes. 4 fol
25c; pineapples, 10c each; preserving pears
i5 TO 75c a basket; apples, 10c a quarter
peck; Bartlett pears. y to 20c n quarter
peck; crab apples. 15c quarter peck,
lemons, p TO 20c dozen; California
plums 10 20 2oc a quart
Negetables-Sweet potatoes. Sc a quart.
er peck; white potatoes, 45c a basket
beets, &c a bunch; pumpkins 15c each
celery and 4c a stalk; caulinower, 10 ts
l5c head cabbage, 81. .25 a barrel or 5,
head; peppers. 25c a basket or Sc 4
dozen; ounces. 15c a quarter peck o
a.25 basket; cucumbers, 8 to sc each
tomatoes, IS to 25c a half peck; lettuce, o.
head; string beans, 15c quarter pe6S
green corn. IS to 25c a dozen ears; pick
ling onions 10c a quarter peck; egg plant
4 TO &c each; Bermuda and Spanish on
ions. to &c each; lima beans. l5c a quart
er peck.
Evening journal., 1903-10-16
TO HOLD AN ELECTION
Company CO. N. c. o. will choos,
First and Second Lieutenants.

Colonel Townsend, OF the National
Guard OF Delaware has ordered Conn
pany &C" OF Bridgevllle to hold an clec-
tion TO hll the vacancies OF first and
second lieutenant. on Saturday night.
Captain w. Il. Davis of that company
win hold the election.
The following members OF the Guard
have been discharged from the military
service of the State
Company II" Sergeant Harry
Poole, expiration OF enlistment.
/ Sergeant George Poole, expiration
Of enlistment.
Sergeant Bankson Il. Holcomb, Jr..
promoted to Battalion Adiutant.
Private Andrew .. Lancaster. rcmov-
al from State.
Private George L. Carr. removal from
state.
Private j. Howard Whelan, removal
from State.
Private Jos. A. Stapleton, Inability
TO attend to duty.
Company "A'-Sergeant James y.
Maxheld. inability TO attend to duty.
Evening journal., 1903-10-16
FELL FROM TREE TOP
While Chasing Coon Bruce carI,
Stepped on Rotten Limb.

While chasing a coon yesterday
Bruce Clark. Pennsylvania railroad
brakeman, living az No. 4t5 East Fifth
street. escaped injury In a remarkable
manner.
The train crew OF which Clark is a
member was doing some shifting az
Bellevue. when the railroad man spied
a coon. The animal saw the railroad
man about the snme time and made for
the woods followed by Clark. He chased
his coonship to tree which the animal
climbed. Not 10 be eluded the brake
man went uD the tree. too. The coon
seeing 1t was being followed climbed
to the very top. When almost within
reach of II, Clark stepped upon a rot
ten limb which broke hurling him {,
the ground many feet below. He lal
as II stunned for. "a while, but by th
time his companions reached him h
was up. His escape from broken bone
is considered remarkable by those VIII
saw the affair.
Evening journal., 1903-10-16

New York, Oct. 16.-Frederiok X.
Seward. one Of the young dummy" di-
rectors Of the United States shipbuild-
ing Company. made further disclosures
of the affairs Of the wrecked corpora
tion while on the witness stand yes
terday in the inquiry being conducted
by United states Examiner Oliphant.
Seward and his predecessor on The
stand, George 3. Daily, both Of them
young clerks. were directors Of the
trust. and between them held three
shares.
As "hgureheads" or dummies" they
had voted away a trifing $1,000. .000
The statements made by Seward and
Daily made hardened Old spectators
lose their breath.
These directors OF the great corpo-
ration admitted candidiy that they die
not know what they had done at tbs
meetings of directors until they read
It IN the newspapers. In answer to ths
skilful question put to him by Samue
Untermyer. Seward swore that he wal
25 years old and was a lawyer by pro
fession. He did not have an office o
his own, but was employed by n
Evening journal., 1903-10-16
TEMPERANCE WOMEN
CHOOSE THEIR OFFICERS
Annual Election Most I'm
portant Feature of This
Mornings Session
special to the Evening Journal.

Lewes, oct 16.-The w. c. 4. u,
which has been in session here since
Wednesday afternoon. viii come to a
close with the session this afternoon
and the 131 White Ribboners who have
made many friends during their stay
in Lewes will depart for their homes
in various parts Of the State.
The most important business Of the
morning was the election of officers,
which resulted as follows.
President Mrs. Emma e. Caulk, Of
Dover.
Corresponding secretary, Miss Ri
eta NJ. Emerson OF Wilmington.
Recording secretary, Mrs. Jennie c.
S. Price of Smyrna.
Treasurer, Miss Sallle z. Rawlins Of
Brldgeville.
Delegate at large to National Con-
vention. Mrs. Lizzie Calhoun Of George
town.
Delegate from New Castle county.
Mrs. Sarah L. Foster, Wilmington; al
ternate, Mrs. Sarah Webber Of Chris
tiana.
Delegate from Kent county, Mrs.
Mary NJ. Walcott. Dover; alternate,
Mrs. Anna WaIcott. Harrington.
Evening journal., 1903-10-16
UNKNOWN MEN
DROWNED IN RIVER
Went Down in the Gale Oh
Sunday-Bodies Not
Recovered
WERE BOUND FOR PHILADELPHIA
Keeper spieer Of the christiana Light.
house Advised Them Not to Make the
Trip But They Did Not Heed
Him.

Captain w. T.. Spicer, the keeper OF
the Christiana light at the mouth of
the Christiana river, is trying to learn
something concerning two men who
are believed to have perished In the
Delaware river near Pigeon Point dur
ing the gale aud high tide Of Sunday
last.
MIR. Spicer believes the men have
been drowned, as when he saw them
last they were apparently unable to
control their boat, a launch about rs
feet long. Several other persons who
were watching the craft from dis
tance saw 1t swamped and are certain
the men went down with Il.
The men had a talk with Mr.. Spicer
on Sunday morning before they ven-
tured out IN the Delaware, They told
him that they were bound for Phila-
delphias but did not disclose their
identity.
According to their story they start
ed for Philadelphia on Saturday night.
When they passed outside the jetty the
wind blew the awning from their yacht
and almost upset Il. The men then
made for the Christiana again and sue
cecded in finding a shelter behind the
wall at the lighthouse. Instead OF CALI
ing on Spicer they lay IN the open boat
all night They were soaking wet and
Mr.. Spicer fitted them out with dry
clothes. He also advised against them
leaving for Philadelphia as the river
was very rough.
They said they could handle the boat
and cast off their lines about 7.30
o'clock. Mr.. Spicer watched them for
awhile. They drifted down stream un~
I'll they were near the Philadelphia and
Reading pier While the keeper OF the
light was eating his breakfast his wife
called to him that the boat had been
swamped and gone down. Mr.. Spicer
/ jumped up from the table and looked
out. The boat and men had disap-
peared.
A search was made for the bodie
and boat but without result.
Mr.. Spicer describes one man as be
: ing tall and rather thin. He had ligh
hair. The other man was short AM
dark.
Evening journal., 1903-10-16
Hospital Rummago Sale.

Managers for the Delaware Hospital
VIII hold the annual rummaSe sale The
first week in November. Contributions
OF all kinds of goods are solicited and
VIII be called for by notifying the
members of the transportation commit
tee. as follows: Mrs. Charles G. Rum
ford, No. 1401 Market street. Mrs.
James A. Draper, No. l1O1 Market
street; Mrs. Andrew C. Wilson. No.
ll107 Market street. Goods. however
may be sent direct to the hospital
Evening journal., 1903-10-16
SHOTS STARTLE RESIDENTS
Fourth and Poplar Disturbed by Pistol
Reports Late at Night.

The neighborhood Of Fourth and
Poplar streets was startled about IL
o'clock last night by hearing the report
of a revolver followed by angry voices
and two other shots.
The trouble occurred in front OF No.
Az East Fourth street, a boarding
house conducted by a family named
Mount. II IS said that two OF the
boarders came home In n drunken
state, and when refused admission to
the house began a fusillade which was
answered from within the house by an
other shot.
Belated pedestrians coming along the
street took refuge behind trees until
the shooting ceased. The neighbors
swarmed out after it stopped. but all
was quiet, the men having left the
place.