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The evening world., 1903-02-13
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The evening world., 1903-02-13
GRILL READY FOR
CHM|TTBERCER
Jerome May Take Up Challenge
Of the Captain, Who Now
Seeks Promotion, and Try to
Dismiss Him.
PARKHURST DEFENDS HIM.

At the Criminal Courts Building To-
day It is believed that District Attorney
Jerome will accept the challenge made
by Capt. Max f. Schmittberger and will
bring charges against the CAPTAIN. who
desires promotion to an inspectors.lip.
In an endeavor to have him dismissed
from the Police Department.
While Mr.. Jerome would not admit as
much. he expressed desire that
Schmittberger be retained in command
OF the West Forty-seventh street sta
ton pending an accumulation of evil
dence which Mr.. Jerome inumates he
Is making.
Dr. Charles II. Parkhurst admitted
to-day that he was still supporting
Capt. Schmittber2er. and that although
the Captain suggested the challenging
letter and wrote it himself, he had been
consulted concerning 1t and had fully
said;
II saw Capt. Schmittberger's letter.
You may say, however. that the writing
ahd at forwarding OF the letter originated
WI. With 6 Capt: Schmittberger; 1t was an
y approve his action. Schmittberger Is
a friend of mine and has been since /
tried to get him into prison, A peculiar
jerome is after schmitHsberger es r because arus
Schmittberger is or was q 'peacher,' the
very thing that we labored to have him
become at the time OF the Lexow inves-
for that"
jerome said:
"I have had my little say and / know
Of nothing to add. Whit I said was
merely as a private citizen. that |
Thought schmittberEer morally UNIT to
he an inspector OF police. ! have never
charged hin. with being dishonest since
the days OF the Lexow Committee.
What have said only refers TO what
occurred at and previous to that time
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GOT S2,50O IN JEWELS.
Porch Climbers Rob House of Mira
Ellis While Family Dined.

HARTFORD. Conn. Feb. 1S-Bur-
glars succeeded In carrying of about
s., 800 worth OF iewelry from the home of
A. l.. Ellis. No. $50 Pennington avenue,
yesterday evening. while the family was
at dinner. The jewelry was in a tin box
in the bedroom of Mrs. Ellis. and with
1t were seven bank books
The burglars gained entrance into the
house by climbing the front porch and
prying open the bedroom window. No
arrests have been made.
The evening world., 1903-02-13

siEsbee Also BaIks at Bremerton.
WASHINGTON. Feb. 1s.-Llke Hobson.
Capt Charles d. Sigsbee objects to be-
ing assigned TO command of the navy
yard at Immoral Bremerton, Wash. He
has expressed preference for command
OF the League Island Navy-Yard at
philadelphia and 1t is probable his
wishes win be respeored.
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POLICE CHIEF
SHOT At HOME.
Mysterious AssaiIant Met Him
at Door and, Firing -Four
Times in Dark, Hit Victim
Twice.
WIFE SAW THE SHOOTING.

BUFFALO. Feb. 13,-char!es Diedrich.
chief OF Police OF Tonawanda. was
shot twice by burglar early to-day.
He had attended a ball with his wife.
AS he opened his front door on returning
home he was met by man. who fired
four shots at him. two taking effect
1t was stated at Police Headquarters
tnat his injuries were not OF fatal
character and that he was resting easily,
No arrest has been made.
The evening world., 1903-02-13
Lobbyist oners "uniimited Terms"

INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. l3, - senator
Fortune, Democratic floor leader.
charged to-day that he was told by a
lobbyist for the garnishee bill, which is
being supported by the Indiana Retail
Merchants Association and fought by
organized labor. that II he would eeliver
four Democratic votes. there would oe
no limit as to terms.
The evening world., 1903-02-13

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MARRIED
AT 104

Mr.. Townsend rliIIer, Of Jamaica,
L. L., who has Just celebrated his
lO4th birthday and married his
third wife, says he Is as vigorous
and strong as when twenty-five
years of age, thanks to Dutfy's
Pure rlalt Whiskey.
The evening world., 1903-02-13

TOWNSEND MILLER, PAST 104 YEARS.
On Oct. %. 1909. Mr. Miller wrote;
Though | am now past l04 years OF age.
am to day as strong and healthy as was 30
years ago, and still able to do a good day :
work. | attribute my health. vlgor and
great age to the constant use OF little
Dutfy's Pure Malt Whiskey daily for many
years. II has kept me free from diseases
md prolonged my life % years. Duny's Is
send TO old people, and will never be with
out II. Yours truly"
Thousands Of such letters nre received
from old men and old women who arc near
ing tho century mark
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In Cherry, Vanilla. Walnut.
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AZ 71-v1oLEr TALcuM
~ POwDER-the cell
ebrated BeehmAn and En-
eslsior branda.
l5c TER H''DN rhl. WI /,
manufactured by the famous
z. Maruand: the finest pre-
parauop. absolutely purs and
up TO the standard Of the very
best on the market: we fully
guarantee svory bottle to
give satisfaction.
AZ 1Se-wITCH HAZEL
%~S Quart size bottle
Of puro dlatillet Extract Of
Witch Hasel. made by the Ex-
celslor Chemical Co. OF New
York.
AZ 1kr VIOLET PER-
boS FuMED Alrxo-
MA. a special preparation,
bearing our own name and
guarantee.
WHITE ROSE GIYCERINE
soAP-wltch Hazel and Cold
Cream Glyccrine Soap, put
up under our own name and
brand-at, per doten. 35c.:
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per box ID three TO-
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ssseias Sets'faB N Perfumery and Toilet Articles!

TOOTH BRUsHEs-A spe-
DIAL lot-made Of fne French
briules; also an nasortm eut
OF japanese made brushes;
all are warTRntei IN give
sstlsfAction: priced for this
sale at DC. each. and a.
} thres for,............ [JS
At 45c-HAfR BRUSHES
~S American. Frenuh.
German and japanese Hair
bitAspa, made Of selected
briStlts on solid backs satin,
rore ana olive Nood, In nine
20 thirteen vows Of bris.ies:
every brush guaranteed to
give Eatisfa ction.
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@|S with ad1uu. able
handles. made with webbing
straps and OF good quality
imported brls,les.
AT f2e-NAiL SCRUBS.
bSS made OF ratin
wood. with fne quality whito
bleached bristles.
At fie-DRBSSrNG COMBS.
bfS made by / h o
American Hard Rubber Co..
superior nnish. fully guar
anteoi.
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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-03-12
A Switch BeinU Built.

A. L. Derry & Co., of Scranton. who
have purchased the cinder tip at
Chulaskey, have begun the construc-
tion of switch leading across the
canal from the main track to the
deposit of cinder.
The switch will be completed i'll a
few days when huge crusher will be
installed and the work of preparing
and shipping the cinder will be begun.
In all not less than forty men will be
employed.
By actual measurement the big cin-
der tip is said to contain 5000, 600
cubic yards of cinder, a cubic yard
owing to the iron in the cinder slight
ly over-running a ton in weight.
Chulaskey, which has been quiet
enough during decade or so past,
promises to be the seat of quite lit
tie industry during the coming sum-
mer. which will bring a good deal of
life to the place and suggest something
like old times.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-03-12
Utilizing the Old Canal.

Liyeryman Erwin Hunter is the first
of our citizens to utilize the bottom of
the abandoned canal as a building site.
He has purchased of the Pennsyl-
vanis Canal Company twenty fest of
ground, taking in the width of his liv-
cry stables, or fifty feet. OF the
twenty feet width, eight feet embrace
the bank Of the canal, the remaining
twelve feet taking in the bottom of the
old waterway.
Mr.. Hunter, who has always been
very much cramped for room, proposes
to build an addition to his livery
stable, which will extend over the
canal and be connected with the main
structure by roof which, although
designed as shelter for the livery
man, will leave the way beneath open
for travel as at present.
Work was begun on the foundation
Tuesday morning. The building will
be supported on piles resting on a
heavy beam sunk in the bottom of the
canal. This will leave the canal open
and offer little resistance to the cur
rent in times of high water, when
quite a food pours down the canal.
Work on the new addition will be
pushed along as rapidly as possible.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-03-12
Purim Ball a Success,

The Purim Charity ball held i'll the
Armory Tuesday night was a splendid
success. Elaborate preparations were
made, which were wholly justified by
the large attendance, which included
representative people not only of our
own town, but from Sunbury, Potts
Vile, Bloomsbury, Wilkesbarre and
other places.
The music, which was furnished by
the Opera House orchestra, contribut-
cd not little TO the success of the
ball. The large floor was fully oc-
cupied by the dancers. The walls and
ceiling of the Armory were heavily
draped with large flags, and bunting.
The lavish decorations. together with
the handsome gowns of the ladies
made up very pretty picture.
Among those who attended the ball
from ont of town were MT. and Mrs.
Irwin Snyder, H. J. AchenbacE,
Isadore Cohen, Joseph Gliding, How
aTu NldTh, MI. anu hLIS. bldA IIOSS,
Miss Claire Gross, Miss Edith Miller,
Miss Bessie Bachman and Miss Esther
Cohen, of Bloomsbury Willard Leiby,
Nathan Kaufman and Wolf Friedman,
of Sunbury; Mr.. and Mrs Adoiph
Printz of Pottsville; Miss Rose Gid
ding and Miss Hirsch of Wilkesbarre :;
Miss Hattie Goldsmith, Miss Sadie
Goldsmith, of Mt Carmel; Nh and
Mrs. Samuel Sondheim of Lehighton :;
Miss Rose Sondheim of Mauch Chunk.
Purim is a Jewish festival institut-
ed to commemorate the deliverancc of
the Jews from the Vaccinations of
Haman. The proceeds therefore are
devoted TO charity. Although omitted
during several years recently, the
purim ball was formerly a great event
in Danvillc and the town during the
festival became a mecca for Hebrews
from over a wide section of the state.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-03-12
A Pension for Teachers.

Representative White of Lackawanna
has introduced bill providing State
pension for teachers after thirty years
of service. 1t provides that all teach
ers in public schools who have made
teaching life profession and have
given thirty years service to the State
in the capacity as teachers, shall be
entitled to pension, to be paid out of
the State Treasury, if at the expiration
of the period they become mentally or
physically incapacitated for further
service. 1t is further provided that
the minimum pension shall not be less
than one third of their average month
ly salary for the last five years preced-
ing retirement.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-03-12
Andrew Oarnegie Lends Assistance

Andrew Carnegie, the philanthrop-
ist, has come to the aid of st. Matt
hews' Evangelical Church, of Cata.
wissa, and has signified his willing
ness to pay one-half the purchase
price of a new pipe organ to supplant
the one which has been in use for a
number of years and which has become
too small for the uses of the present
congregation.
Mr.. Carnegie's intention to assist
the church is the outcome of corresp-
ondence which has passed between
him and the pastor, Rev. U. Myers,
and it is understood that the new org
an, which it is said will cost $3.50,
will be installed on the anniversary of
Rev. Myers pastorate.
At meeting of the church council
Tuesday evening committee, consist
ing of Rev. Myers, @. A. Small, Esq. i,
A. r. Anthony. A. S. Truckenmiller
and William McCloughan were ap-
pointed to purchase the organ, which
will be the product of the Carekoff
Church Organ Company, of Pomeroy,
and will be one of the latest style and
design, in addition to being complete
in every other respect.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-03-12
HOBOS WHO
PROVED HEROES

The west bound passenger train due
to arrive at South Danville at 0:14 a.
NJ Tuesday morning was over an
hour late. Among the passengers odd
| " enough were three hobOs. None of
these were asked to pay fare neith
er of them had a pass, yet all three oc-
cupied seats of honor, if such thing
exists on Il railroad train.
The long and short of the matter
was that the three hobOs, who were of
the ordinary dusty or mud -bespatter-
ed type, had prevented wreck, saw
ing the passengers from a terrible
death.
Early Tuesday morning the three
wanderers were walking along the S.
Fl. q W. track in the vicinity of Moe
anaqua. Noar the station of Port
where the track follows a sharp curve
in the river with the swollen water
below and a huge mass of jutting
mountain overhead the hobos came to
an immense rock weighing many tons
which during the night had rolled
down upon the track, completely block
ing the way More than this the force
of the terrible impact as the rock
struck the railroad was such as to sew
er each of the iron rails in two, open
ing the track in such way as to
81. . TO
the river.
The hugo rock occupied such point
upon the curve as to be out of sight to
a west-bound train until the lOcomo-
tive was nearly upon it. Indeed, all
the conditions were favorable for one
of the most frightful railroad disast-
ers on record. No one knew at what
moment train might come thunder
ing along and the three men were ap-
pallcd at the possibility of what might
occur
Losing as little time as possible they
separated. one running eastward and
the other westward beyond the curve
to flag any train that might be APP
preaching. The third remained with
the rock.
1t was this precaution which saved
the train in question due to arrive at
South Danville at . IA. The thought
ful hobo had scarcely more than reach
ed a safe distance east of the curve
than he heard the train approaching.
He signaled and the train stopped.
The feelings of the crew and pas
can easily be imagined when
they were brought to realize the terri
BILE death that might have been theirs
and how narrow the margin was by
which they had escaped. Naturally
the hobOs for the moment became
heroes and they were nearly deluged
with thanks and praises. They were
not permitted to tramp on their way,
but when the track was repaired and |
the train was able to resume its trip |
they were taken on board and given
place among the passengers.
Each of the men have different des-
all at remote points. 1t was
stated at South Danville Tuesday |
that the crew Of the 9:l4 train upon |
reaching Sunbury intended to lay the |
matter before the officials of the rail
road with the hope of securing for
each of the wanderers a pass that will |
take him to his home or destination.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-03-12
PORTABLE SAW
MILLS ARE IDLE

The man with the potable saw mill
is likely soon to be Without a Job.
This is true so far as il relates to this
section. During a conversation with
leading lumberman yesterday a rep
resentative of the American was
informed that practically every tract
OF timber has been cut for many miles
around, and that of the half "a dozen
or more portable saw-mills operating
hereabout they will probably all be
idle next summer, unless they should
seek fresh pastures.
The large areas of timberland were
destroyed years ago, but many smaller
tracts remained clothing the hillside
and the mountain tops with an en-
erald robe which in Summer impaired
delightful charm to the landscape.
But the portable saw-mill following
in the wake has completed the work of
destruction, denuding the mountain
and using up every patch of woodland.
How thoroughly they have done their
work is revealed by the most casual
glance over the landscape, where in
stead of the wooded heights and the
grove of the valley one is apt to behold
only bald and unsightly bluff and
few struggling trees with heaps of
brushwood.
All this would seem to indicate
spirit of improvidence, and reckless
ness as regards the future hard to ac-
count for at the present day.
Nevertheless, the saw-mill men are
not without argument. The lumber
man quoted above said that he realizes
as much as anybody that the loss of
our woodland is to be deplored, but
until some more effectual measures are
adopted to protect it he cannot see
that it makes much difference wheth-
er the timber is cut down or destroyed
by the forest fires, which are yearly
permitted to devastate large tracts. In
the former case the owner receives a
return for his timber, while the cut
ting and saving affords employment
and contributes that much to the sum
of human industry.
Under the circumstances the institu-
tion of Arbor day, the dates for which
the Governor has already named, is
neither untimely nor unnecessary, as
it is plain that in common with other
we are still in need of
not only as to the best
methods of restoring and protecting
forests, but also as to the obligation
that we are under TO assist in the
work.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-03-12
Proceedings of School Board.

The School Board held a regular
meeting Monday night. The following
membcrs responded to roll call: Bar
ber, Orth, Green, Burger, Redding,
Harpel, Werkheiser, Curry, Fischer,
Rockafeller and Keefer.
a communication was read from
Rev. George L. Limbert, to whom an
invitation was extended to preach the
Baccalaureate sermon on the evening
of May 81, in which, he accepted the
invitation and expressed thanks for
the honor conferred.
Borough Superintendent Gordy pre-
sented his report for the month ending
February .. The total number of pu-
pills attending school during the month
was 1920; average daily attendance,
total, 1902; percentage of attendance,
total, o. Pupils absent during the
month 6G3; pupils tardy during the
month, l99 cases of tardincss, $50 ;
pupils sick, 1876.
The following bills were approved