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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-01
DISTINCTLY BETTER.
Is the Substance OF the Morning Bull
letin on Gen. Payne.

Washington, Oct. 1.-Postmaster
General Payne according to informa-
ton coming from the sick room gained
more rest last night than during the
two previous nights but his sleep in
the early hours of the morning was
Interrupted by weak ening spells, the
most severe of those occurred at 6
o'clock. DR.. Grayson who remained
through the night. Immediately ad-
ministered moderate doses of stimu-
lants and restoratlves and these suf-
feed to bring about prompt rally
Mr.. Payne was resting quietly at 1880
o'clock.
Doctors Magruder and Rixey called
at the hotel this morning and joined
afterward and the physicians went
into consultation.
Doctor Osler at $40 came from the
sick room and said that Mr.. Payne
had passed a better night and was
distinctly better this morning than
yesterday, although his condition was
At $3.50 the following bulletin was
issued:'
Mr.. Payne passed a much better
night; slept well for a number of
hours. Heart action much improved.
General condition more favorable.
"RIxEY,
''MAGRUDER.'
When Dr. Osler left the hotel after
the consultation he said he would not
come back until tomorrow morning
unless the patients condition grew
very much worse. Upon awakening
this morning Mr.. Payne asked for the
time and when Informed said he
thought it must be much later His
sleep had been long one. He also
made inquiries as to the direction OF
the wind.
DIR. Magruder left the bedside shortly
before, o'clock and said that there
had been an improvement in Mr.
Payne's condition since the morning
bulletin and that he was doing nicely
The nourishment given is being retain
ed.
Condition Is Grave.
Is WashiE gton, Oct at-Despite the i'm
proyement noted in 1fs. Payne's condition
as disclosed by the morning bulletin al
1 30 this afternoon his condition had ,n-
dergOne no further change for the better
DIR. Rixey remarked that it was about
the same and in reply to question said
Mr.. Payne's condition was extremely
grave.
Dr. Magruder said this afternoon that
Mr.. Payne was holding his own and that
there had been no setback. He has taken
nourishment and retained 1T, recognizing
what it is. Mr.. Magruder said that while
he felt encouraged, Mr.. Payne is by no
means out of danger
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-01
JACOB NIPPS DEAD.
Father of Missouri Pacific Agent at
Topeka Passes Away.

Phillipsburg, Oct. AFTER an ILL
ness of several months Jacob Nipps,
one of the pioneer settlers of Phillips
county, died at his home here, Fri
day, of heart failure. The funeral will
occur Sunday afternoon. His wife,
daughter and four sons survive him.
Jacob Nipps was probably as we'll
known as any of the pioneers. He
served as county treasurer for two
terms. and has held other offices of
trust. He was also a member of sew
eral secret orders.
Freeman E. Nipps, agent of the Mis-
souri, Pacific, in Topeka, is one of the
sons, and he and his wife left Fri
day evening for Phillipsburg to attend
the funeral.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-01
MISS B0lES IN JAIL.
Smashes Plate Glass Windows IL
Wichita and Is Arrested.

Wichita. Kan, Oct. blanche
Boies of Topeka, follower of Carrie
Nation, was arrested by the police to-
day and is now in Jail. Just after Mrs.
Nations raid had been terminated by
her arrest last evening and while all
attention was directed toward her and
her companions at the city Jail Miss
Boies procured an axe, stole quietly
up to the Mahan Brothers whole
sale supply company, which Mrs. Ma
ton had attacked. and broke two
large plate glass windows. She was
arrested. Mrs. Nation and her COM
panions in prison will be turned over
to the county authorities.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-01
CHESS BY WIRELESS.
Naval Officers Play Game During a
Cruise.

San Francisco, Cal, Oct. 1.-while
cruising down the coast from San
Francisco to Magdalena bay, Lower
California, Admiral Goodrich and the
officers Of the United States cruiser
New York engaged in a chess game by
wireless telegraph with Captain Hub
bard and the officers of the cruiser Bos-
ton. The ships were several miles apart,
but there was no difficulty in COM
munication and the players made their
moves almost precisely as If they had
been together.
The game was finally won by the
players of the Boston.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-01
Major Alvord is Dead.

st. Louis, Oct. 1.-Major Henry E.
Alvord, chief of the dairy division of
the United States department of agri-
culture, died today from an attack of
paralysis. He was here attending the
International Pure Food congress.
Major Alvord was stricken last We'd
nesday while in the live stock forum
at the worlds fair. He was immedi-
ately taken to the hospital, where he
fingered until today. Major Alvord,
who was 70 years old, was a graduate
of West Point. He attained his rank
in the civil war.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-01
September Coinage.

San Francisco, Cal, Oct. 1.-The coin
age in the United States mint at San
Francisco for September is as follows:
Double eagles, $14,000,000; Philippine
coinage. pesos, $108,000; twenty CEN
tavos, $6S, 900 in pesos. Total COMA ge
for the month, 14,176, 900. The mint has
a large supply of eagles on hand, about
81. 600. .00h
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-01
Democrat Appeal for Funds.

New York, Oct. 1.-George Foster
Peabody, treasurer of the Democratic
national committee, will issue an ap-
peal next week for contributions TO
carry on the Democratic national com
paign. This is the second appeal of the
kind and it will be directed especially
to those who can afford small contri-
buttons.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-01
Mr.. HAYDEN Is Better.

James B. Hayden was this afternoon
reported much improved over his seri-
Gus condition of Friday night This
statement was given out from the
residence.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-01
Weather indications.

Chicago. Oct. 1.-Forecast for Kan
sas: Generally fair tonight and Sunday
except showers in southeast portion
tonight; warmer Sunday; variable
winds.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-01
Funston's Successor Arrives.

Portland, Ore, Oct. 1.-Brigadier
General Constant Williams who sue
ceeds General Funston in command
of the department of Columbia with
headquarters at Vancouver Barracks
has arrived here
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-01
Big Fire in Toledo.

Toledo, O., Oct. 1.-The retail store
and wareroom of KEEPER Bros. furni-
ture manufacturers were destroyed by
first last night. Loss $176, coo.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-01
WfthdrawaIs of Gold.

London, Oct. 1.-The Withdrawals
of gold from the Bank of England to-
day were 100000 for shipment to
Egypt and est, 900 for South Africa.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-01
Hoch Roasts the Recorder.


There is nothing that helps a news
paper so much as an occasional roast.
Most editors understand this and hav-
ing becaome used to the sensation rath-
er enjoy the process. AS it not only
does not hurt the editor but helps him,
and appears to make the roaster feel
good, there is no legitimate reason for
objection.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-01
Astor Sails for Home.

New York, Oct. 1.-William Wal
dorf Astor sailed for Liverpool on the
White Star steamer Celtic.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-01

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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-09-29
Street Opened on Saturday.

The paved portion of Mill street
from Market to Mahoning street, was
thrown open to travel on Saturday
morning and the many drivers OF ve-
hicles were not slow to avail them
selves of the privilege. The street
had been closed since the first week
in August and caused great deal of
Inconvenience.
AS evening approached the street
became very dirty and much rubbish
had accumulated. The small stones
left on the street made driving in
convenient and proved source Of
danger, not only to the horses but to
the paving blocks a1 well. These
stones should be removed at once as
driving over them with heavily loaded
wagons has tendency to chip the
bricks and spoil the appearance OF the
work.
Property owners are advised to fill
in their pavements with gravel and
not with small stones as they are apt
to be swept into the street aud prove
an unsightly aud dangerous obtsruc-
| tion.
Excavating was begun north of the
D. L. 81 W. crossing on Saturday and
good progress y-s made. weather
permitting the 2 eet will be finishe
as far as I'll, = road by next Satur
| day niRto-s
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-09-29
rI,ast Sad Rites Performed.

The funeral of Miss Kate Badly took
place from Christ Episcopal church
Tuesday morning at nine o'cl
The services were conducted by the
Rev. George f. Breed, of Mount Airy,
Philadelphia, who was rector of Christ
church during the years 1893 and 1884,
assisted by the Rev. Edward Haugh-
ton
The pail bearers were J. W. Shan
non, Esq and Charles Watson OF
Philadelphia, Peter Matthews of Plain
field, N j., w B. Rhodes, DR. II. b.
Meredith and DR.. l.. II. Jennings OF
this : So During the services J. W,
Shannon, Esq. rendered tenor sole
with fine effect.
Those present from distance were
Peter Baldy and Miss Sallie Baldy OF
St. Paul. Mimi, Fred Badly of Bos
ton, Mass. a. II. Badly of New York,
Miss Harriet Long and William Green
ough of Sunbury, Peter Matthews o.
Plainfeld. N. J.. aud J. w. Shannon,
ESQ. of Philadelphia.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-09-29
Opera House 0Lens Tonight.

The we'll known Murray & Mackey
Company will open the season of 1904
O5 at the Danville Opera House to-
night. This company is well known
in this city and their performances are
ALWAYS Of hiah order
J. M. Donayin and Florence Murray
will again appear in the leading roles
and tie plays to be presented will be
lavishly mounted, special scenery be-
ing used for every production.
Alterations at the theatre are about
completed. The new asbest"S curtain
has been hung and the l. scenery
will be in position by toni, The
new fire escapes and exit Leaf from
tho gallery onto the third foo land
ing are also finished, making the build
ing safe in every particular.
The new system of lighting the stage
will add very much in the giving of
theatrical performances. Quick changes
can also be made between acts owing
to the new plan of seen, N"ts and
altogether productions eau Civ
en- with more satisfaction, botn .-"tba
audience and the players.
The play tonight will be Blu
Grass of Old Kentucky" drama that
ha" received the highest praise from
/. 7s and public High class vaude-
willie is introduced between the acts
and the evenings entertainment will
be most satisfactory.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-09-29

John Eveland, we'll known resi-
dent of this city died at the home of
lis son, George Eveland, Vine street
on Sunday night, aged sixty eight
years. Mr. Eveland had been i'll for
a long time with complication of
diseases, an affection OF the heart
finally causing his-des
Mr.. Evelani is surv by daugh
ter and six sons. Mrs. John Freeze OF
Llewellyn, Leander of Oatawissa
David and Daniel of Roaring Greek
William of Pottsgrove. Gera of. Mt
Carmel and George of this city.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-09-29
Picture of Sovereign Lodge.

The "San Francisco Gall, well
known California newspaper in an is
sue of September 22nd has printed a
picture of a number of members Of the
Sovereign Grand Lodge of Odd Eel
lows, which met in that city during
the week of the 18th inst In the
groupe a good likeness of Charles
Chalfant Esq, is shown.
Mr.. ChaIfant attended the meeting
of the Sovereign Lodge as represent
ative of the Grand Lodge of Pennsyl'
, vania. He was one of four prominent
Odd Fellows chosen to represent the
! State.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-09-29
Washington Go. to Attend Convention

At regular meeting of the Wash =
ington Hose Company held Saturday
evening, David Evans was elected as
delegate to represent the Washes
at the Silver Anniversary Convention
of the Pennsylvania State Firemen s
Association to be held at Erie, Octo-
Der 4th to 7th.
The company also decided to attend
the convention in body and will be
accompanied by their drum corps.
The company will leave for Er = on
Monday. October 3rd, by way OF
Philadelphia and Reading railway.
The special train will leave at ) a m.
The fare for the round trip is $8.78
which includes the privilege of stop
over at Buffalo either going or com
ing.
Those desiring to accompany the
fremen can do so by making appll-
cation to Secretary William W. Davis
who will supply them with card en-.
titIing them to reduced rates.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-09-29

came generally known. The grade
crossing question has been uppermost
in the minds of Danville people ever
since the sensational event of putting
it in place was consummated last
Thursday night.
At :45 O'Clock Stoes' band in full
uniform marched from their quarters
il. the Swentek block to the Court
House. The route of parade was bril-
-Iiantly Illuminated with red fire and
ong line of men and boys followed
the musicians.
The court room was crowded to its
capacity. The gallery and &C. -ldors
were packed and many were unable to
gain admittance. The audience was
composed of representative citizens,
including members of Council, mem
bers of the Board of Trade, merchants,
professional men. etc.
The meeting was called to order at
five minutes past eight O'Clock by John
H. Goeser, President of the Board of
Trade. Mr.. Goeser after explaining
the object of the meeting called upon
District Attorney Ralph Kisner who
made an eloquent address.
Mr.. Kisner among other things stat
ed that an overhead crossing as pro-
posed by the D. L. 81 W. officials was
an impossibility That Council would
never / nit it and in this action
would be sustained by the people. He
! said that an overhead crossing would
be detrimental to business, destructive
! to property, an unsightly structure al
ways and menace to property in case
Of fire.
Mr.. Kisner said, however, that Dan
ayille people wanted the trolley line
and that the only way to get the rea
, benefit was to have it go over the d.
l.. 81 W. railroad crossing on Mil
street at grade and that every citizel
in the town should support move
ment in consummation of this object
The address was foroeful and to TIN
point 1t showed plainly the obstacle
that hnd 10 be overcome before Tia
point could be gsineG and impresse
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-09-29
THIS ELK WAS
FEROCIOUS

The unusual proceeding of dehorn-
ing a hull elk caused q great deal OF
! excitement mt Hon. Alex. Billmeyer' :
! farm near Washing tonville yesterday
morning.
For number Of years this herd OF
elks consisting of IL cows and tw
bulls, has been great attraction at
the Billmeyer park and thousands of
people have been attracted to the place
to see the animals.
The elk dehorned yesterday seemed
determined to exterminate the herd.
| A week ago he killed a most promis-
ing two year old heifer which he chas-
ed into fence corner and ran h is an
tiers through its body. This action
was deemed strange as the case is us
ually reversed, an elk like all other
animals usually fighting for the herd
instead of against it.
On Tuesday the bull again became
enraged and killed another fine speoi-
men. The animal killed was valued
at 800 and in order to save the bal
ance of the herd from determination
it was determined to cut off the ant
| lers of the ferocious beast.
The operation was performed by
Harry Billmeyer, assisted by six men,
everyone of whom were needed. 1t
was a most dangerous proceeding and
before it could be accomplished the
men we're thrown around the pen like
so many straws all of them sustaining
slight bruises.
The first thing done was to lasso the
animal which was only accomplished
after hard battle. Three ropes were
used to hold him down and the horns
were taken away in pieces. At intervals
the animal would regain his feet and
the task of controlling him was not an
easy one. After three hours of fierce
| fighting the antlers were finally re-
moved
As soon as the operation was com
pleted and the bull released he plung-
ed into a creek running through the
park and remained in the water over
All hour. His spirit seemed entirely
broken and he became as tame as any
member of the herd.
The antlers of the elk are in great
demand and it was with great reluct-
ance that Mr.. Billmeyer removed
them. In the spring of the year the
antlers fall off and new ones grow i'll
their place The pieces removed yes
terday will be retained until next
spring when the roots remaining fall
away and an effort to preserve the set
in full will be made.
The affair caused great excitement
around the farm and the thrilling
spectacle was witnessed nv large
number of people The antlers remov-
ed, while not full grown, weighed %
pounds.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-09-29

A motion by John Doster, Jr. which
was warmly seconded by the audience,
that the resolution be adopted and a
copy forwarded to the d. L. q W.
officials, was passed most heartily, ev-
erybody in the assemblage answering
AYE" in response to the question
Col. A. j. FIick made a motion that
Committee of three be appointed to
convey a copy of the resolution to the
officials of the ID. L. d W. company.
THIS was also passed unanimously.
The Committee is composed of John
H. Goeser, Thomas J. Price and James
Foster A letter has already been for
warded to E. NJ. Rine, Superintendent
of the Bloomsbury Division, who is
located at Scranton, requesting an au-
dience for the Committee.
On motion of Col. A. J. Frick it
was ordered that copy of the resolu-
tion be presented to Council with a
recommendation that it be deliver ed
tothe attorney representing the troll
ley company and read 10 the Court
when the case is argued tomorrow.
On motion of 7. ]. Price vote of
thanks was rendered Stoes' band for
their assistance in making the meet
ing a success
President Goeser thanked the audi
ence for its warm support and then
adjourned the meeting
No cause has ever been more en-
Enthusiastically supported by Danville
citizens than'the question of the grade
crossing at Mill street. 1t would seem
that after so general an expression in
its favor that success is assured.
The sentiment in favor of the cross
ing is without dissension anywhere.
Everybody wants it. The towns in
terests and progress depends upon 1t
not little and thanks to the untiring
and persistent efforts of the citizon,
the right way to secure it can now be
pursued with prom Use of success.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-09-29
Hospital Appreciates Efforts,

That subscriptions for the Mary Nj.
Packer Hospital are most highly ap-
preoiated is shown by the followln
letter from the trustees of tina ins
tuition.
1.-THE Board of Trustees of the : ry
M Packer Hospital Of Sunbury beg
leave to acknowledge through the col.
urnns OF the Morning News the receipt
of check for $53 o. from the ladies'
of Lower Mulberry street, Danyille.
The committee is composed of the fol-
lowing ladies; Mrs JOSEPH jones,
Mrs. John Patton, Mrs Lewis Woods
and Mrs Annie Mccoy.
1.-THE Hospital appreciates the ef-
forts made in our behalf by the ladies
and those assisting, AMI hope they
will accept our thanks for the money
received by us
The success the ladies OF Lowe
Mulberry street met with ia this un
dertskiug should encourage Others
along the same line.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-09-29
SCHOOL BOARD
IN SESSION

At regular meeting of the School
Board held Monday eve it was decid-
ed to allow non resident pupils who
had secured boarding places in the
Borough to attend the schools in tho
Ward in which they had taken up
their residence.
1t was the sense of the Board that
the pupils who had moved into the
town to attend school had established
a residence and should be allowed this
privilege.
The plan to district the surrounding
country FOR the purpose of placing
resident pupils in schools nearest
their residence was abandoned until
next term.
A communication from Miss Elfriede
Weiss, instructor of music, was read
in which Miss Weiss asked for an in
crease of salary, explaining the request
by saying that additional duties had
been placed upon her. The matter
was fully discussed but no action was
taken
Mr. Fischer stated that a stone over
the door on the new Third Ward
building was in dangerous condition
and the matter was placed in the hands
of the Building and Repairs Commit.
tee.
The Treasurer's report showed a bal
ance on hand of s8885. The State ap-
preparation had not as yet been re.
ceived.
Clocks were ordered for several of
the school rooms and a number of
minor repairs were looked after.
Those present at the meeting were
Directors Harpel. Adams. Trumbower.
Haring, Pursel, Fischer, Werkheiser,
VonBlohn, Greene and Orth.
The following bills were ordered
maid
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-09-29
Sermons on goth Century Theology.

Rev. William @. Mccormack, d. d. I,
pastor of the Grove Presbyterian
church has announced series of Sun
day evening sermons on "A Twentieth
Century Christian S Theology. " The
subjects for each Sunday are as fol-
lows:
October 2nd.-A Twentieth Century
Christian Conception of God.
October 9th The Person of Christ
at the Dawn of the Twentieth Century
October 10th. The Message of The
Spirit to the Twentieth Century.
October 23rd. The Doctrine of the
Trinity as Truth for Life.
October 30th. Sin. after Nineteen
Centuries of Teaching and Experience
November 9Th. The Nature and
| Extent of the Atonement.
November 18th. What is Regenera,
tion The New Birth Conversion? F?
November goth. The Scriptures and
! Their Inspiration.
November 9th. The Philosophy o
| Prayer.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-09-29

: WHEREAS, Th> Delaware, Lackawanna e
) Western Railroad operating the Lackawan-
: and Bloomsbury Railroad, passing Mill
: street in the Borough Of Danvile, objects to the
crossing at grade of said Railway by the Danville
: and Bloomsbury Electric Street Railway, and is
) seeking to prevent such crossing by injunction
) proceedings to compel the erection of an over
: head crossing on Mill street
) THEREFORE, Be it Resolved by the Board of
Trade of the Borough of Danvil1e and citizens as
sembed, that the safety and welfare of the public
) require that such crossing should be at grade.
: That overhead crossing would be far more
dangerous to the public in its operation than a
crossing at grade and that such crossing will
} not be permitted by the Town Council of the
; Borough of Danville upon Mill street, such re-
) qurement would prevent the ope Grafton of the
; said railway and deprive the community Of its
benefits both as a of travel and as an agency
to improve and increase the development and
; growth of the borough. That overhead cross
ing would be destructive of private property and
) of public improvements r>~----t@;e 4 Az
street and we request that these matters be found
; of sufficient consideration to permit the crossing
at grade to be established.