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The independent., 1904-01-14

scription for curing all social ills, and
doubtless some Of them went away
from the meeting with a feeling akin
to chagrin because SO many refused
to be converted to his School OF So
cial medicine.
But these little differences were but
ripples on the surface of a deep-ffoW-
ing, powerful river. The meeting, as
whole, is a milestone along the way
to better and higher civilization.
Thinking men are more and more
coming to the conclusion that the
present state of society, with its gross
inequalities and injustices, is ripe for
change Of some whether for
better or for worse time alone will
tell Most of the wrangling today is
as to whether the future condition OF
society can be shaped or modified by
statute law; if SO, what is the most
desirable shape or modification to be
made; that determined, then how it
can be accomplished-by individual
self-puriication through political ac-
ton, voluntary cooperation, or sCme
other means, etc.
When all the underbrush is cut
away, it will be found that all are
agreed upon the proposition that stat
ute law exerts powerful influence
upon society. But the MARKHAM social
lists, adhering to the theory Of eco
nomic determinism, insist that no
statutes will be enacted inimical to
the economic interests of the domi-
nant class in control of the govern
ment; hence, that no modification OF
the social structure is possible
through statute law, except as the en-
tire system then in vogue proves In
adequate and breaks down Of its own
weight. Upon this theory they prove
that ancient slavery and the later serf=
dom were bolished-because they did
not PAY. And upon this theory they
try TO show that the present wage sys-
tenn will break down. thus compelling
a change; and that a change for the
better must be TO the cooperative
commonwealth. Some OF them be-
lieye the cooperative commonwealth
is inevitable. Others. like Mr.. Ghent,
believe that benevolent fcudallsm"
viii result II the people are not
aroused 10 the danger ot tho present
ago OF rapid concentration Of wealth.
The moyins spirits in the conyen-
ton. or. rather. In calling II. ~are
bradford peek, Ralph Alhcrlson aud
others of the cooperative association
of America; and these men believe
that the cooperative commonwealth
will bo uahercd In through voluntary
cooperation. AZ frst IN building up
small local Affairs atterward In con-
The independent., 1904-01-14

repair their now broken-down organ
ization, can hardly be called an effort
ito create diversion from the hosts
he leads" Mr.. Bryan has never led
genuine populists; but upwards of a
million of them voted for him in 1896
aye, even in the face of the refusal
Of his party to recognize the nomina-
tion of Tom Watson, and its persist
ence in keeping on its ticket vice
presidential candidate who had no
sympathy whatever for the platform
upon which he supposedly stood.
In two presidential campaigns the
democratic party has resolutely re-.
fused to accept populist support upon
any other basis than that of voting
the ticket named wholly by the dem
ocratic party. And the recent efforts
being made to harmonic the two ut
terly antagonistic elements in the
democratic party, have convinced
populists that large number Of class
&c" democrats may be found among
the loudest shouters for Bryan in 1896
and 1900. This being SO, it seems
evident that il harmony" is effected
in the democratic convention of 1904,
it will be a victory for the pluto
cratic element in the party perhaps
a colorless candidate on straddle
platform.
Genuine populists-men of the
middle class" the "bone and sinew
OF America" the small producers,
home builders and home owners-de-
sire legislation which will protect
them from legalized robbery; which
will insure equal rights to all, spe-
cial privileges to nome" They care
nothing about the name of the party
which gives them this protection and
which insures their rights. But a
great many of them have despaired of
receiving what they ask at the hands
Of either old party. Will "Populist-
Democrat" deny them the right to
this opinion? Will he deny them the
right to act in harmony with it? If
not, why should an attempt to do
what they believe to be right, dis
credit those engaged in it?"
What the peoples party may ulti-
mately accomplish, no man can fore
tell but it is evident that a great
many populsts, when once aroused
from their present apathy, are earn
estly in favor of independent ma
tional action as stated in the Den
yer conference address. That they
will put a ticket in the field, seems
certain. And that they have an un-
doubted right to do So without being
"discredited," is certain.
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'besS ~ SSs s>VNSNO ~ svs~s
solidating these into larger ones, un-
til, finally, all industry will be on
cooperative basis-one grand "peo-
pies trust"
The meeting at Boston was In har-
mony with this idea
SSS$$S<&
The Lincoln Daily Star is having
tilt with the Post check currency bu-
reau, and calls the plan "bit OF
paternalism. This comes with poor
grace from a sheet that upholds
"pi elective tariff as blindly and un-
reasoningly as does the Star. Any
thing that would be convenience to
the little fellow is "paternalism" But
if it helps the big fellow-enables him
to rob millions of the little ones
then it's protection" and patriot
ISM"
Advertising in The Independent
brings results. Branch & Miller, the
big grocery house in this city, re-
Gently received letter from lady
in Oswego N. ", saying: Il have
seen your ad. in that splendid paper,
The Independent, and write you to
say that if you will send me LOO
pounds of sugar, | will send you a
barrel Of selected apples-greenings
northern spies, Talman sweets, seek
no-furthers. and few glllifiowers for
the children" OF course, they couldn't
swap on that basis, freight rates
standing in the way. Besides, Me-
braska produces a great amount Of
apples, and Missouri Kansas and
Iowa are not far distant.
SSS&SSSS
Owing to the fact that another paper
in Denver had incorporated the word
Independent" as part of its name.
The Colorado Independent, which was
started by +. A. Sclple few weeks
ago. was Obliged 70 change its name in
order to secure entry as second. class
matter. Hence. No. 6 comes out as
The Colorado Commoner, with new
address; Room II. Lewis block, Dem
YER. II II now a four-column quarto.
filled TO the brim with live popullstlc
matter and IL the populists OF co1o-
iado do not give Mr.. selplc the sup
port he deaeryes-wcll. they ought TO
80 without a state paper.
$4,000
II the popullsts didn't capture that
cooperative convention, down at
Faueull Hall. Bostou. Tuesday aud
"Wednesday. Il must have been because
they didn't care 10 10 -. The pro-
gram shows tho names of many OF the
old Guard. Amos w. Rldeout. George
II shlbloy. Il, Gerry nrown. George
y. WashbuFn. anl others.
The independent., 1904-01-14
SEED CORN, FIRE-DRIED, PURE-BRED.

will send you free copy OF the most complete,
illustrated descriptive seed corn catalogue ever
printed. fully describes all the leading and best
varieties OF corn which will double your yields.
Ears IL to IS inches in length, weigh pounds
each Don't lay this paper down until you have sent
Tor one OF these catalogue twill mean dollars you.
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solidating these into larger ones, un-
til, finally, all industry will be on :
cooperative basis-one grand "peo-
ple's trust"
The meeting at Boston was in har-
mony with this idea
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1904-10-21
FreeZe=Up Would Cut
Off Communication

A question of vital interest to the
people Of both Danville and South
DanvilIe is the time of tine completion
of the river bridge. The citizens gen
orally are hoping for the structure to
be in use by the first Of the year, if
not before aud merchants and business
men are greatly concerned in the mat.
ter.
December freeze-ups are frequent.
Should one occur this year communi-
cation with South Danville would be
entirely cut off, which would mean
more than just the great Inconvenience
it would infiGt on the individual citiz-
ems. Business interests would suffer
greatly in consequence. Many Dau-
Vile merchants and small manufactur-
ers now ship over the Pennsylvania
railroad, but unless the bridge is ready
to be crossed over by tine beginning of
winter there is grave possibility that
they will be wholly cut off from the
Pennsylvania system. From every
standpoint the seriousness of the situa-
tion is apparent. 1t is believed, how
ever, that the bridge people will Iise
to tine occasion and put forth every
effort to finish the work at an early
date.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1904-10-21
CONDITIONS GOOD
IN RURAL DISTRICTS

A News representative travelling in
the rural districts of this section brings
in an interesting account of the con-
ditions of affairs of the farmers of
Montour county, who mainly have had
a prosperous summer and who now
have IN encouraging outlook.
Corn throughout the county is near
ly all cut and in shock and now is be-
ing husked. Possibly this is the last
year in which the old d-fashioned, ted.
ious hand method of husking will pre-
vail. A corn husking machine exhibit
ed at the Bloomsbury fair last week
was purchased by J. A. Merrell, j. p.
Snyder and B. Hendrickson. all of
Valley township. The machine will
husk 1000 bushels OF corn day as we'll
as cutting the fodder This extremely
rapid work will bear no comparison
with the slow and laborious hand sys-
TEN. The weather is still little warm
for hu skiing.
The farmers are we'll pleased with
bho Soou Siopo thOy i'hfC io' Nhio oN"
son. Some of the corn has been small
but nearly everywhere on this side of
the river it has been of good quality.
In some cases the second planting has
resulted poorly. Wheat is now in the
ground and doing nicely. The crop
gives promise of being all right unless
blight like that of last winter should
affect it.
The apple crop is of unprecedented
size. Older, apple butter and dried
apples are being prepared in unheard-
of quantities, the farmers desiring to
use as many as possible of the apples,
which are of exceptionally fine quality
in every variety. Many farmers have
had losses through potatoes rotting.
but not severe ones. This fine wealth
or is very favorable for the work in
cident to the ending of the season.
The prices received for crops of all
kinds have been good and the farmers
OH the whole are greatly encouraged.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1904-10-21
Hit Highwayman Singing Blow.

Harry Delhi, 1S-years-old son of d.
". Delhi, of Strawberry Ridge, was
held mp night or two ago when he
was returning to his home at about 10
O'Clock, having been to the post office.
A tall, heavy man ordered him to stop
and demanded his money and when
young Deihl, who thought he was the
victim of some joker, went to proceed
the shining barrel of arevolver barred
his advance.
Thrusting the weapon into Deihl's
face, the footpad with an oath again
called to the young man to give up his
money. The reply, however. was a
stiuging blow between the eyes of the
man with the revolver, knocking him
into the gutter. Delhi, needless to
say, at once made tracks for Straw
berry Ridge and escaped from the
highwayman, of whom nothing has
since been heard
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1904-10-21
INSTITUTE
OF TEACHERS

@. W, Derr, the Montour County
Superintendent of Schools, and City
superintendent Gordy, of the Danville
schools, are perfecting arrangements
for the approaching annual Teachers
Institute that is to be held in this city
in November. The institute usually
comes in the following Thanks
giving. which this year falls on Nov
ember "a ,and in consequence will open
oil Monday, November 2S. continuing
throughout the week.
An effort is being made to secure
thoroughly competent instructors to
give the institute the highest possible
standard of work. Several prominent
men have already been engaged, in
oluding James NJ. Coughlin, of Wilkes
batre and Professor Wilbur, of the
Bloombsurg Normal. A lady from a
Boston training school probably will be
here and one or two otlier leading ed
ucators may come to Danville for a
day or so during the institute.
The schools of this city, have All
efficient force of teachers, numbering
thirty one in all. These teachers will
all be on hand at the institute ready
themselves to be taught. The annual
gatherings of this kind are always
highly profitable, as those who attend
them get new ideas and learn the ap-
proved mod, I'll muthnhs of SUGGEST ul
instruction. When all arrangements
next mouth aud the program is com
pleted in detail it will call for II very
Interesting line of work.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1904-10-21
Light Question Will Come Up.

Council will hold regular DestinR
tomorrow evening. Nothing Of un-
usual Importance and intefest Is ex-
pected to come up except the question
of providing light for the city for the
next month or so.
The light contract expires on Nov
ember l at which time it was thought
the municipal plant would be ready to
operate. The indication now is that
the new plant will not be in service
until December l., at the earliest. In
consequence a temporary provision for
light must be made. 1t is understood
that the Standard Electric Light COM
pany will continue supplying light
and the matter promises to be easily
adjusted, but the temporary contract
will have to fix date when the Stand
ard Electric Light Company is to cease
lighting the oity,in one month or two
or whatever length of time may be
considered necessary.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1904-10-21
GOOD USE OF
APPROPRIATION

With about dozen men engaged on
the protecting wall at the Water Works
the progress of operations is rapid.
The wall has risen over half OF the en-
tire height, but is not laid to the full
length yet. So far as it has gone 1t
shows up we'll and 1t promises to be a
good, solid pile of masonry and at the
same time an improvement in the way
of the appearance of the river bank.
Superintendent Keefer's ferry from
the third bridge pier to the shore Is a
new feature of this work and is prov
ing an unqualified success. 1t is the
regulation cable ferry. but is of Mr..
Keefer's own construction. The fiat
is small one, but it carries q good
sized load of stone, taken from the
third pier, every time it goes to shore.
A horse power derrick has been placed
in operation, too, over the new wall
to raise wheelbarrows loaded with
dirt. The dirt Is taken from bar in
the river and is used to fill in back of
the wall as fast as 1t rises.
1t will be remembered that Council
some time ago made an appropriation
of $l 900 to apply on the building of
this wall At the time the action was
taken it was not thought that the
money would go very far in the work,
but the judicious manner in which the
task is being done is revelation. So
far only few loads of stone have had
to b purchased. Now the stone is be.
ing taken from the river at a great
saving and the wall continues to go up
steadily. with the prospects of getting
the whole job completed this fall and
that, too. at an extremely reasonable
cost. Tho wall has long been consid-
cred an absolute necessity. Its ereo-
tion now under such favorable cir.
cunsiance, will please Dsnville's pro-
gressive people, bent on improvement
in all lines.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1904-10-21
Flames Lay Waste
The Hospital Barn
$4,000 Fire Consumes Structure and All Of Its Con-
tents-Four Steers Observation-Disclosures
Is $l58OO

A fire of unknown origin swept over
tho State Insane Hospital property yes
terday afternoon and left a wake OF
ruthless destruction, consuming cost
ly cattle barn. the largest on the farm,
In which machinery and crops went
he rescued were incinerated. The loss
is roughly estimated at $40, 900 but may
exceed that amount and to offset 1T
there Is SIS, 800 insurance.
AT about 3 80 O'Clock boys named
Shultz and Beagle. working OIL the
place, discovered the fire and gave the
alarm. j. o. Warner, the man in
charge of the hospital farm, hastened
for the hospital hose and states that
whereas only little smoke was issu-
in, from the structure then the entire
barn WAS a seething, roaring mass of
H, roe flames when he returned. The
suene was one of intense excitement,
frightened cattle lowing and stamping
and terrified hogs shrilly squealing.
Tie mild patients who were working
in the fields came rushing in to the
fire in d-oves. but were looked after
and oecasioned no disorder.
The flames first appeared on the
south side of the barn and when that
was eaten through they greedily lick
ed up part after part of the big struct-
:ure, sending volumes of sparks sky
ward, but fortunately not where they
seriously endangered other property,
there being no wind to @hirl them on
tile main hospital buildings. The men
connected with the hospital were quick
to begin battling with the fiery ele-
ment, and being familiar with the
location of the fire hose and appara-
tus did good work. The Second and
Third Ward Danville companies re-
.sponded to an alarm and worked with
excellent effect, but of course the in
fiammable nature of the contents of
the barn made any attempt to quench
the furious flames folly. All that
could be aone was to play streams on
the numerous surrounding buildings.
This was done and they were saved.
The horse stable roof was kept dronch-
ed aud a store building was kept wet.
The buildings adjoining the cattle
barn, however, were damaged, but even
to save them at. all was doing we'll.
Six streams of water from the Hospit-
al reservoir were played on the fire.
Henry M. Schoch, trustee of the
Hospital, had been at the main build
ing and was just driving away when
the fire broke out. He assisted in driv-
ing the cattle from the building.
Officials and everyone about the place
tent willing hands to do everything
they could to keep the disaster within
the smallest confines possible. The
COWS were in an enclosure near the
barn and we're safe, although terrified.
Six steers were in the flaming struct-
ure and only two of them could he
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1904-10-21
rescued, the others perishing.

rescued, the others perishing.
The fire was an unconquerable one
and beam after beam weak ened, totter-
ed and fell as the flames gained head
way until at 45 O'Clock the big stack
of hay and grain in the loft and the
surrounding timbers crashed in, the
whole structure collapsing. As it did
so great clouds of densely black smoke
rolled up. The heat during the pro-
gress of the fire was so intense as to
keep the hundreds of persons who
gathered on the grounds at q safe dis
tance from the burning structure. The
corn lib and contents were the first
part of .he building to 60. Eventual
ly the flames attacked and damaged
the ice house and slaughter house.
The new silo, with capacity of $50
tons, which was just finished this sum-
mer, costing $500. was destroyed. 1t
had been filled not more than two
weeks ago with the product of two
fields of corn.
The barn was totally destroyed with
all of its contents, which Mr.. Warner
described as best he could remember
under the exciting circumstances.
There were 100 tons of hay. much
straw, 1900 bushels of wheat. over 500
bushels of oats, machinery worth over
$1,000 and other contents of a minor
nature.
The only explanation that seems to
offer as to the origin of the fire is
spon taneous combustion. which of
course might easily have happened in
the we'll filled building. Mr.. Warner
says not more than an hour prior to
the discovery of the fire he was in the
barn, but not in the part where the
flames broke out. At that time there
destruction of the big concern.
On September 9, 1895, the old barn
was destroyed. with loss Of about
$l4.0 The barn that yesterday was
reduced to ashes was erected OH the
site of the first one, but was larger,
finer and more modern and substanti-
al. Its loss for the second time places
the hospital at great Inconvenience.
leaving the scores Of COWS without
shelter. Temporary sheds for them
will be built at once.
The new barn was erected at cost
of about $l2, 1000. AS it is wholly gone
and likewise the big stock that 1t con-
tained the loss will run easily to $40.
900, this sum including the damage
done to the other structures that were
burned but not destroyed. W. II. Orth
went over the records Of the amouuts
of insurance and found total Of $l5.-
800 is held on the buildings that were
burned, distributed as follows: barn,
$40, 900; contents. 5000; ice house.
$500; corn crib. $500. The silo had
been so recently completed that it was
not insured.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1904-10-21
New, Sharp and Distinct.

The Edwin j. IIadl Y Company en-
tertaiueh large aSsrmhly Wednesday
evening with what ran h declared to
have bee tie hest muviug picture oX-
hibitiou ever gwen in this city. The
views shown we've MI rev. sharp and
distinct. aud devoid ot the annoy ing
flicker heretofore seeu. A r,turu date
will he cagerl" locke forward to.
Hadlev'| moving uctutrs show is tit,
best lit ie d, all mhe = 's-W.rien. PA
Mirror.
At tho Damvill' Opera House, nexi
Saturday evening, October 22nd.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1904-10-21

members of the Ladies' Auxiliary,
who have always willingly assisted Us
in our efforts to carry on strong, ag
gressive work for young men. Their
practical help, rendered during the
past year, in raising funds to make
needed improvements, and for theiI
interest and sympathy in the general
work. is acknowledged by the entire
membership of the Association. Their
many helpful and self-saoritioing acts
for the good of young men will sure
ly be rewarded.
In closing, it is our wish that we
shall have the continued sympathy,
influence. prayers and financial sup
port of the people. Our cause is
worthy. The work is urgently needed.
Get rs 90 on in the strength of the
Lord, looking unto Him for every
blessing.
The Ladies' Auxiliary report was as
follows:
The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Y. M.
O. A. with membership of sixty Eve
have endeavored to be of help to the
General Secretary and the Board of
Directors during the past year, having
given three hundred dollars for re-
pairs, etc. Money was also expended
for the Christmas treat to the Thomas
Beaver Boys Bible Glass. for their
picnic and course luncheon to mem
bers.
The money made was from member :
ship fees and from the proceeds of a
supper and strawberry luncheon.
Entertainments were provided once
a month for the Boys Bible GLASS with
different committee of ladies in
charge of each entertainment. Any
person who will take the time to at
tend one of those meeting will see how
carefully these boys are trained at
their meetings. The order is all tn at
can be desired. and the appreciation
Of the boys is noted. A special enter
tainment is given them at Christmas
and picnic in June.
The Auxiliary assisted at the Mem
bers Reception. serving course lunch
con.
We desire to thank the public for all
assistance rendered during the year,
and at the same time. solicit your
patronage and support in any project
undertaken during the present year.
For we must work.
We would especially be delighted to
reoeive..s number Of aooessions to our
membership. The fee is only $l.O0 a
year. Every woman in the town who
feels an interest In the work for young
men and boys should be identified with
this organization.
MRS. ]. e. MOORE. President.
L. GERTRUDE SECHLER. Secretary.
W. V. Oglesby read the Treasurer g
report in st. Psul's and DR.. J. E.
Robbins read it in the Mshoning
church. as follows:
Report for Year Ending August 81,
1904.
Balance on hand August 81, 1908
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1904-10-21
Scalds Giving rluch Trouble.

DR.. Stock yesterday said that the
case of Stephen Molinoski, the Polish
workman scslded nearly two weeks
ago at the Reading Iron Works, then
showed little improvement. How.
ever, the unfortunate fellow last week
was very low for several days. Over
third of his body is burned and his
recovery will be slow.