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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-04-28
Ice Wagon in a Runaway.

\ horse attached to Delramp's Ice
wagon ran way on Saturday morning
and collided with the team OF the We'll
liver Hardware Company injuring one
of the horses.
The ice wagon came rattling down
Mill street at lively clip just as the
hardware wagon was backed up in
front of Moore's Hardware store. The
team was quickly drawn around up
the street to give the ice wagon room
to pass, but in spite of the precaution
one of the horses of the hardware wag-
on was struck upon the hind legs and
very painful abrasions were inflicted
which extend from the body to the
hoof. The horse will be unfit for ser
vice for some time.
As a result of the collision the front
wheel of the ice wagon went to pieces,
which caused the vehicle to drop, after
which the horse was caught without
much difficulty.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-04-28
Death of Mrs. Mary A, Sharpless.

Mrs. Mary a. Sharpless. widow OF
Joseph Sharpless. died at her home IN
Rush township, Northumberland coun-
ty, Monday morning. at the advanc-
ed age of IS years.
She was one of the very Oldest resi-
dents of the township and was wide
Unknown and highly esteemed wo-
man.
She is survived by three sons and
two daughters: J. r. Sharpless, who
conducts the homestead farm, Seth
and Oscar Sharpless who reside in the
West Mrs James Reabuck and Miss
Adelia Sharpless. who reside at the
homestead.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-04-28
Little Child s Painful Injury.

Mary, the year-old daughter OF Mr..
and Mrs. Alonzo Mauser of near Grow
ania, sustained painful injury ON
Tuesday. She was beiug carried VI
sta rs by her mother whom the latter
slipped aud the child VI 10 the stairs
bringing her jaws tog tler and cut.
ting b ID cash in h"r tongue. 1t wa
NECESSARY to insert a .orple Of stitches
the operation being g. rfWmel by Dr
Curry aud DR.. Paul's of this city
Last evening the child was reported a!
doing very nicely.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-04-28
Big Circus at Wilkesbarre,

II am." said DIR. Samuel johnson
"the great friend of public amuse
ments, for they keep the people from
vice." and although there were no
circuses in the ponderous old philoso
piers day, could he enjoy the one
bearing the title of Forepaugh ant
Sells Brothers Enormous Shows Unit
ed, it would doubtless strengthen hi!
opinion of the good sense of his dictum.
1t is as conspicuous for good entertain
ment and wholesome fun as for the
possession of almost unlimited re.
sources, both in performance and pres
entation.
Of the general character of the ex-
hibitions it need only be said that il
embraces everything most popular in
its line. besides including some very
unusual special features, among which
the following are exploited in its ad-
vertisements. and seem to deserve to
be: In its menagerie, for example,
IOGll
living full-grown Polar bears, larg-
er number than were probably ever
heretofore seen together at any one
time, even by the eyes of Arctic ex-
plorers. The first appearance in Am
erica of the Bruin Lecussons, the fam
Gus French family of seven eques-
trians. introducing their comming
led bareback and four-in-hand brake
acrobatic performances, deserves spec
ial mention, as the only entirely new
circus feature known to the arena of
the past fifty years.
Forepaugh and Sells Bros. big circus
will appear in Wllkesbarre on Thurs
day, May 5th.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-04-28
WheelbarrOWs Gone AstraY.

The attaches of the Water Works are
lamenting the loss of some half doz-
en- wheelbarrows, which are consider
ed indispensable adjuncts of the plant.
These were kindly lentrto parties i'm
mediately after the bridge was carri-
ed away, who had occasion to use the
boats in transporting trunks and other
heavy articles. The Water Commits
sloners are now waiting to see how
many of these wheelbarrows will he
returned.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-04-28
CONDENSED NEWS.

Not many Ap,il showers thus far.
Back yards are receiving attention.
Garden making will now begin in
earnest.
Efforts should be made to prevent
the usual spring forest fires.
1t is announce it will cost $40 to
do" the pike" at the st. Louis Ex-
position.
Now the weather sharps nre trying
make us believe that spring is not
much later than usual.
The state convention OF the Patri-
utic Order of Americans will conven e
in Harrisburg OH the morning OF the
nth of May.
There is every Indication that the
travel to the Loaisiaua Purchase Ex-
position will re immense from the in.
Augural ion Of the great fair within a
few days.
Every individual has duty to per-
form in the matter Of making the city
attractive. That is, each resident
should make the environment Of his
home beautiful.
At the Catawissa bridge the ice is
still piled up several feet in thickness
and below Oatawiss in some places it
IL piled On the bank about ten feet in
thickness.
Mailanoy City is to have IA pasteuriZ
ed milk plant which will be in opera
tion in three weeks. A similar institu-
tion at Shamokin has proved great
success, sterilized mix being in great
demand. -.
There is little arLutus to be had
about the country at the present time.
The cold weather is keeping back this
popular flower. but warm day or two
will bring it out in fine style.
The farmers of Nebraska and Col
orado are welcoming drenching rain
after long drouth, which will now
allow them to plant their corn and
seed their Spring wheat.
The forest fires are again with US,
despite the measures taken to have the
mountains looked after by the consta-
bles. What is needed is foresters and
Are wardens who will do nothing else.
Attorney Harry knight, of Sunbury,
is circulating a petition in which he
prsys for the bridge recently washed
away, W which spanned the Susquehanna
between Sunbury and Northumber-
land, to be declared county bridge.
II it becomes a county bridge it will
cost fully $500, 600 to replace it.
The grain fields in this section dc
not look any too promising after the
severe winter, and a number OF them
will have a short CROP. The grain in
the ground was badly injured by the
prolonged cold. and the crop is expect
cd to be below the average.
In some towns the authorities are
already taking precautions in regard
to minimizing the danger in the use
OF explosives on the Fourth OF July
The list OF deaths after the celebration
OF this national holiday is greater
than the loss in many battles and the
enforcing OF the law will save many
lives.
The pick, shovel and trowel used By
Governor Ts1nypacker in breaking
ground for the commencement of th'
work OF rebuilding Shamokin Dan
road in Snyder county. under the gOot
road law, have been received at tn
Highway Department at Harrisburg
They will be decorated and placed ol
walls of the Department.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-04-28
Rain Beneficial.

The rain of the last couple of days
has been wonderfully potent in bring
ing out the grass on the fields and
lawns. 1t will also assist to revive
the wheat very much and many fields
will no doubt make a much better
showing in few days. Fruit trees are
budding nicely, aud the willows along
the river are bursting into foliage.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-04-28
The Last Rites Performed.

Mary A. Sharpless, widow of the
late Joseph Sharpless of Rush town
ship, whose long life drew to a close
on Monday, was laid to rest at Mt.
Vernon cemetery, yesterday, the inter
ment being private. The services were
conducted by Rev. N. E, Cleaver, past
or of Trinity NJ. E. church, this city.
The pail bearers were Ulam Hoffman,
l.. G. Bassett, John f. Eckert, William
Gateman, John Hendricks and L. W.
Campbell.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-04-28
Accident to Coal Digger.

The coal digger met with mishap
Tuesday evening which kept it out on
the river all night. AS it was steam
ing up to its dock below the Water
Works the sprocket wheel carrying the
chain connected with paddle wheels
broke, which made it impossible to
navigate any further, while the craft
caught i'll the current, was carried
down to the bend in the river.
A new sprocket wheel was ordered
yesterday and the coal digger will no
doubt be at work again today.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-04-28
Poeth Winters.

Ernest Poeth and Miss Minerva Wint-
ers, both of this city, were married by
Rev. f. b. Dunn on Friday evening.
The ceremony was performed at the
parsonage of the United Evangelical
church at 8 80 O'Clock.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-04-28
Painting His Store.

Charles r. Abbott, dealer in tobacco
and cigars, is employing his spare mo-
ments i'll painting the front OF his
store at Mill and West Mahoning
streets The color is red.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-04-28

The ice cream can has begun to CUR
ole and the soda water fountain to
fizz, and the girls no longer feel bold
when they slyly hint as they PASS by.
Sure signs that spring is coming.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-04-28
JOB PRINTING

The office of the AMERICAN
being furnished with a large
assortment Of job letter and
fancy type and job material
generally, the Publisher an
nounces to the public that he
is prepared at all times to ex-
cute in the neatest manner
JOB PRINTING
ofalIKInds and Description
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-04-28
A Social.

A social under the auspices OF the
Y. p. 5. of Q. +. was held at Mahon-
ing Presbyterian Church on Friday
evening. The following program was
rendered:
Piano Solo Miss Blanche SechleT.
Mandolin Solo Miss Kimerer.
Recitation Miss Furman.
Vocal Solo. ................M Mrs. Scarlet
Violin Solo Miss Madge Sanders
Piano Solo ............ Miss Bensingel
of Sterling, Ill.
At the conclusion of the program re
freshments consisting of ice cream ant
cake were served.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-02-14

The most awkward child quickly be
comes a perfect and graceful dancer by
following the simple instructions which
we send free. All children take naturally
TO dancing and oil they need TO know
is how TO make Tho steps. which are 50
clearly illustrated that they can under
stand the instructions without the aid OF
on older person. Nothing viii give q child
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to its ccomnlishments as viii q know
ledge of dancing. it has been almost I'M
possible for many children to receive in
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all may learn. Parents who wish their
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mi should send for this course Of free in
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Exercise is one of the necessary things
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intermingiing Of men and women and
children as dancing. Bot n sexes can IN
joyment. Those who have rot had the
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who are bashful. awkward and are unable
TO enter the preseHcn OF company or
strangers will acquire. within a short
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With IL you will take on degree OF con-
fidencc in yourself which viii be pTac-
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These lessons are so clearly written and
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They Teach the waltz. with reverse two
step aud three-step in ten TO fifteen min
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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-02-14
SNOW STILL ITS
WINDING SHEET
Body OF ]. ]. BurnswoOd Not
Yet Found.
SEARCH ALMOST GIVEN UP
CORPSE MAY LIE WHERE IT IS
TILL SPRING.
SEARCH ALMOST GIVEN UP

All day yesterday sixty men dug in
the snow at Alta searching vainly for
the body of JGssplr J. Burnswood. who
was killed by sIfewsiide down Patsy
Marley hill Friday S,ast night they
practically gave Up the search The
snow had spread out over the fiat at
the base Of the hill, lying five TO four
teen feet deep over d considerable area.
Digging and prodding failed 20 disclose
the whereabouts of his body. The prob
abilities now are that Il viii be allowed
to remain wherever it is Uasil the warm
suns of springtime melt lhe snow
enough TO uncover this corpse.
Having worked practically all night
seeking to find the body, the seaT'all-
ing party continued its labOrs yester-
day morning. with reliefs and rein
forcements. Trenches were dug in the
snow. every two or three feet. In some
places the snow was fifteen feet deep,
but the miners from the different prop
critics about Alta and their assistants
worked rapidly away with their
shovels until they reached the solid
ground. In every case their work was
fruitless.
other men took long iron rods which
they poked into the snow at short in
tervals. seeking TO determine the
wherea bouts of the body. In several
instances it was thought that the end
Of the rod was touching the body.
Digging disclosed the error
For a distance Of 500 feet along the
path of the snowslide this method was
followed. the parallel trenches being
run across as far as if would be pOssi-
bic for the body TO be carried In some
way or other the body was missed
4 rumor was circulated yesterday
that z woman was involved IN the
snowslide. This was found TO be un-
fIlIn-
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-02-14

in height and OF modern construction.
The first floor viii be occupied by
stores. the second win be occupied by
Woodmen's halls. and the third viii be
fitted with lodge rooms for other or
ders, There win be reception and read
ing rooms and a banquet hail.
The structure win be owned by q
building association. the stock IN which
VIII be held by the Woodmen Of the
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-02-14
MUNCY TORTURED
BY CONSCIENCE
FrightfuI Task of Carryin
Buetler Murder Secret.
ONCE ATTEMPTED SUICIDE
HIS WIFE PREVENTED HIS U.s.
ING RAZOR ON HIMSELF.
ONCE ATTEMPTED SUICIDE

Words cant express the tortures I
suffered during the seven years that 1
carried I'm ms breas. the terrible secret
OF Fred Beutler's murder.
This was the statement made yester-
Gay by Georg- MUncy, a confessed par
ticipant In the CTima who is now being
haid at the county jail pending the trial
Of Abe Hunter and John Rice. two men
whom MIacy duplicates in his confes-
SION Muncy plainly shows the effects
that prison life are having uDou him
Jie 70 losing weight each day and HE
race has lost its natural color. lie ad-
mits that Re is wasting away but de-
clares taat even though he is confined
in steel cage his s:irits are better
than when ne was q free man.
Weight Lifted From Mind.
You can; ina Einc thu weight that
was lifted from n,y mind when J made
q clean brease OF ms part in the muir
der. For seven long years I have car
}ied the - ret AL hot "a Cay has passed
during tlFt time that I have not been
reminded az the murder
At work. al hOme, in ny sleep and
during my waxing hours have recalled
those awful moments when the murder
was committed. NJ conscience never
ceased gcading me. and 1 was never
Tree nom the IftE t0df some Gay
would BE- caught and made to pay the
penalty for the crime I helped commit
In my sleep I have dreamed about II.
Courtiase times the scene In the little
room on the night That ,he old man
was Ch0ked 10 death las been pictured
10 me. At my work thousands Of Incl
cents have recalled TO my mind the
CRIME and whenever have met an Of
ficer I have trcmhled for fear that was
about TO be arrested.
Thought Of Suicide.
Several years ago ! lost my eve
sight. I often thought that the afiic-
tion had been visited upon mo as
punishment for my pagt In the murder,
and al times I have beer So filled with
Temuras and apprehension that I con-
trmulated suicide. Once during the
period Of my blindness when ] was
almost CTazed with the thoughts OF my
crime ! went TO q dresser aud gTODed
about in search of my razor with The
intention of ending nay life then ard
there My wife happened in the room
a the time and. anticipating my action,
secured the razor and placed it beyond
m reach.
Now that 7 have confessed and the
secret I carried 50 long is public Cos
sip, feel that an CEoTTouS burden has
been taken from me. and although am
O prisoner I feel better than when q
free man.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-02-14
METFoRoLoeTcAL REPoRT.
Yesterdays Record at the Local Office
OF the Weather Bureau.

Maximum temperature. II degrees; min
inlum temperature. - GeErees; mean tenn
perature. IS degrees. which Is degrees
8 beve the normal Accumulated excess OF
ten eratlIre since the first OF the month.
: degrees. Accumulated deficiency Of
temperature since Jan. ]. o. degrees. Total
precipitation from =. n. % 3 D. m. ~
inch Accumulated deficiency of precipi-
tation since the first Of the month .03
irch. Accumulated deficiency Of precii1-
tation since the Ist Of January. n inch.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-02-14
1 HALL AGAINST
SUPREME COURT

5Coutiaued frem PAGE ID
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-02-14
go - Chureh High PTiest.

Daniel il. Wells Was high priest q
member Of the first presidency 81 che
church and a counselor 10 Brigham
YOUNG. the president Of tho church; that
bs- tie doctrines, coeeuauts and Orcf-
nances OF tho church the said Wells, as
such high priest, was authorized 20 per
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-02-14

IAI1THIN a short time the Woodmen
wv Of the World will lay the corner
stone Of their new building on
Market street, west of the Odd Fellows
hall. Plans for the building have been
completed and work is soon to COM
mence.
The building. which is TO occupy a
lot 20 by 49, feet, will be three stories
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-02-14
Memory at Fault.

Nv opinion is that tho plaintiffs mem
orv is 20 fault Mr. Penrose upon an
examination Of the certificate of the
ceremony. that in accordance with the
doctrine and usages of tho Mormon
church in such matt ers, the ceremony was
: sealing for eternity only because thc
certificate contained the statement
death bed" He also examined the So
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-02-14
CABLE BURNED OUT.
Many Telephones in the City Put Out
CT Commission.

The underground telephone cable on
Brigham street burned out Yesterday
afternoon about 5 o'clock and as "a re-
salt all the telephones In the eastern
part OF tho city are completely out Of
commission. The cable contains 400
wires with about $40 telephones on the
circuit
coming from tho thaWing snow running
into "a manhole and fling "a break in
the cable. which burned IL out A force
of meu worked yesterday afternoon
and all last night repairing the cable
If no further trouble is encountered
they expect to have the cable i'm work
ing order this afternoon.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-02-14
MARRIAeE LICFNgEs.

William G.. Hubbard West JordaH, s.... -
Jane NJ Lane West JordanS~ .-,ss.. !. %
Hebor g. Kfmbau. Salt Lake Citss.s..-., $
Isabel TIunf Salt Lake CITY -....--. 20
HArrv a. AlsiliugeT. kaiaOna, ia-.ss-.,-i
Jessie Elliott. salt Lake City --.-..-.--zl
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-02-14
PlERPONT SCHOOL.

New classes in oratory. physical cul-
ture. literature and English. Open
class for mothers and children Tues
day, Feb. is, at 4:15. Miss Davis and
Miss Pierce. Commercial club building.
r Ring 155. Write p. 0. Box 400 for
Distilled Water. It's easily done.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-02-14
Dancing
Taught Free
Anyone Can Learn to Be a Graceful
Dancer in a Very Short Time
in Their Own Home Without
the Aid of a Teacher.

Anyone, no matter how awkward they
NAV be now. can quickly learn to be
graceful and beautiful dancer by follow
ing the instructions given in the course
Of dancing lessons which we viii send
free Of charge to any address, Dancing Is
the most innocent. beneficial and popular
diversion known to society.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-02-14
8 - %
Cures Grip and
COLDS

Dr.. Humphreys Specific Seventy
Seven cures by acting directly on
the sick part without disturbing the
rest Of the system.
e7T" might be compared to an eye
stone that travels around the pupil,
locating the cinder without hurting
the eye.
If the Cold is in the head OF throat,
or is on the chest "77" goes direct to
the spot.
At Drugglzts. = cents each. or mailed.
IIumphreys Med. Co, Cor. William <
John Streets. New York.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-03-10
BIG WINDSTORM AsSAiLS WALLA
WALLA TODAY, REACHING IS
MILES AN HOUR.
March Is Proving Itself a Lion-LittIe
Damage Reported Around
the City.

If freak weather conditions continue
to prevail as they have the past week.
March will go down in Observer New
mans records as a very unruly and
tempestuous month. Walla Wallans
had just about recovered from the ter
rifle rainstOrm of Tuesday when along
about o'clock this morning a south
eastern came charging GOWN on the
city and as result citizens have had
a strenuous time of it today. Accord
ing to Observer Newman today's wind
storm is by far the liveliest that has
occurred for some years. The wind
struck the city about 2 o'clock this
morning at a Bonnie Ian hour gait and
for seven hours maintained velocity
of between 80 and 35 miles an hour.
The direction was from the southeast.
recorded the lowest since the bureau
was established. 2S05 which forecasts
more wind with possible showers.
With the exception of the demolition
of few fences and OutbuidingS, lit
tie damage was reported in the city to-
day as result of the big blow. Grain
firms We're anxious for reports from
their warehouses stationed in the
country but little damage had been re-
ported up to this afternoon. The cleo
trio light service and telephone eX
change were not seriously hampered
by the wind and business went on
about as usual. despite the unfavor-
able conditions.
The warehouse at Spring creek, on
the narrow guage railroad, was RACED
to the ground this morning. The build
ing was 200 feet long and is a COM
plete wreck.