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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-09-18
SEVERAL CANDIDATES
FOR COLONEL OF FIRST
Superior Office Wakes Up in the Mat
ter Of Target Practice for
Cuard srnen

Superior Office Wakes Up in the Mat
ter Of Target Practice for
Guardsmen.
What with the trouble with the
band that was discharged from the
First Infantry Regiment of the Ma
tcnal Guard some time ago and the
difficulty in the matter of holding up
some Of the regimental warrants, Col
onel Thomas F. O'Neil. commanding
the regiment, is having about as much
10 look after as any one commanding
officer cares 10 have at one time, yet
on top Of that there is the approaching
election for the cOlOnelcy OF the regi-
menL The colonel declines at this
tine TO state whether he viii be a can
oidate or not for reelection. Yet.
while he is undecided. there are indi-
cations that should he decide 10 run
aEain there viii be one II not two can
dIdates in the field against him
The announcement last week that
The men who are interested IN the
state shoots Of the guard were becom-
ms disguised with the prospects that
THO year would pass by without giving
-hem an opportunity 10 face the tar
gets awakened the superior Office in
Sacramento and orders are now being
prepared for the next state shoot
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-09-18

In connection with this matter the
men are wondering why the winners
Of medals have not yet received such
as were won in 1903, but their wonder
will undoubtedly cease when they
learn that the medals have not yet
been ordered.
An election will be held October 3
in Company H. Fifth Infantry. at
Napa, for captain and first lieutenant,
vice Bush and Gum, whose terms will
shortly expire.
Otto Huber says that he will not be
A candidate for the captaincy of Com
pany c Of the First Infantry.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-09-18
SOLICITOR BADLY HURT
AS RESULT OF A FIGHT
r. It. Hutchinson, Knocked Down by
sam Aaron. Suffers From Con-
cussiOn of Brain.

Sam Aaron. Suffers From Con-
cussiOn of Brain.
Sam Aaron, one of the proprietors
of a clothing store at Bush and
Kearny streets. was arrested yester-
day afternoon by Policeman ]. b.
Cavanaugh and is being held in the
tanks pending the result of injuries
sustained at bis hands by r. 7. Hutch
inson during a fight.
Hutchinson is an ex-soldier and
since his discharge about three years
ago he has been employed by different
clothing houses to solicit custom from
discharged soldiers. About 3 O'Clock
yesterday afternoon Hutchinson called
at AarOn's store and a quarrel fol-
lowed over commissions. Hutchinson
called Aaron an offensive name and
challenged him to fight. Outside the
store blows were exchanged and
Hutchinson was knocked down. The
back OF his head hit the sidewalk with
such force as to render him uncon-
scious.
Hutchinson was taken to the Cen
trail Emergency Hospital in the patrol
wagon, where it was said that he was
suffering from conclusion of the brain,
possibly a fracture of the skull Aaron
was arrested by Policeman Cavanaugh
under instructions Of Captain Martin.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-09-18

Petitions in insolvency were filed
Yesterday in the United States District
Court as follows: V. de Vezino. barber,
Los Angeles, liabilities $2551. assets
SEQ: Charles NJ. Paine, dairyman,
stockton. liabilities $3.50. no assets.
Creditors of Daniel Barton, other
wise Barton & CO., merchants at
Richmond. filed petition in involun-
tarv insolvency. The petition alleges
that Barton & Co. owe $1,000 and are
BANKRUPT.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-09-18
Teachers. Annuity Benefit.

In response TO a circular issued by
President Roncovieri and Superin-
tendent Langdon the principals of the
public schools assembled a few days
ago to arrange for the benefit for the
teachers annuity fund to be given at
the Chutes. The following commit
tee was appointed: Mrs. S. ]. Mann.
Miss S. NJ. Wilson, Mrs E. NJ. Bonelli,
T. II. McCarty, Mrs E. H. Lyon, Miss
Pauline Hart, A. L. Mann, DIR. Scott.
NJ. E. Blanchard. Deputy Superintend-
ent Macurda and Miss M. ]. Hender-
son.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-09-18
Snes Trnst Comnanv.

Suit was filed yesterday by A w.
Buxton against the California Safe
Deposit and Trust Company to recover
ss47 Is. the amount of a judgment
which the plaintiff obtained on March
8. 1903. against the California Pressed
Brick Company. The corporation had
a. that time in the custody of the Cali
fornia Safe Deposit and Trust Com
pany S1400. but declined TO turn over
any portion of il TO the plaintiff.
Hence the suit.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-09-18
Woman wearies of Life.

Lottie McKeen, alias Murray, a late
resident of the Hotel Ellis, 113 Ellis
streets, became tired of living in the
redlight section of the city and at
tempted to end her life by swallowing
bichloride of mercury tablets. She
was removed to the Emergency Hos
pital where Dr. Millar saved her life.
Dependency and disappointments are
the excuses offered by the woman for
wishing to die.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-09-18
lpercr III Hewson MISSING.

A. w. Bell of s2s Geary street re-
ported yesterday to the Coroner that
Percy B. Hewson, crazed with grief
because of the death of his mother.
had disappeared from the sight Of
those who know him and had prob
ably killed himself. Hewson disap-
peared on the day of his mothers
death. He was 26 years old and had
been employed for eight years as a
stock clerk by d. & n. Walter.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-09-18
New Paint Company.

The Plastic Paint Company organ
lied to buy. sell and manufacture
paints, oils. cements, etc. filed articles
of Incorporation yesterday. The COM
pany is capitalized at 500, 200, divided
into 20, 900 shares of stock at IS eacE
The directors are Julius Nathan. John
A. Dignan. F. l. Morthieu. Gaillard
Stoney and DOnzel StOney. The prin-
cipal place OF business will be San
Francisco.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-09-18
Dnck CInb Incornorafes.

Articles of Incorporation We're fled
yesterday by the Family Duck Club.
the object of which is to enable its
members to better enjoy the sport OF
duck shooting and see that the game
Is properly protected. The incOrpora-
tors are Louis Titus. ]. F. MorOney.
Louis Sloss. A. Chesebrough and E. r.
Dimond.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-09-18
pleads Guilty to Burglary.

Frank Fallon, alias Frank Cham
berlain, pleaded guilty in Judge
DUNES court yesterday to two
charges of burglary and was ordered
to appear for sentence next Saturday
On June % he broke into the rooms
of c. f. Mann at 205 Third street and
Leonard Smith at $40 Howard street
and stole articles of clothing.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-09-18
A New Arr Gallery.

visitors to our city, and the public
generally. are cordially invited to visit
our newly fitted art rooms. New collec-
tions of the very latest things in pic
lures and frames Sanborn, Vail & Co.
TAI Market street
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-09-18

James Means 50 80 and SO 90 Shoes
for men have no equal; 100 styles; all
feathers Superior to many So SO and
81 90 Shoes Why NOT save this extra
nrofit Sold from maker to wearer
through James Means Shoe Store. Is
Fourth street.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-09-18
City of Paris Dry Goods Company.

Madam McGrath has returned from
Paris. bringing everything that is desir
able in artistic and aesthetic models for
house and outdoor ladies' gowns
Bisbee daily review., 1904-03-03

Dr. Brojerick went 70 Cananea yesr- terday on 8 regular professional visit
Bisbee daily review., 1904-03-03

the world has ever seen
 With Japanese statesmen erecting a framework of efficient government upon the ruins of the present Manchu dynasty said one of the spokesmen of the pro-Russian party on the Pacific coast, with Asia for the Asiatics' brought out 10 serve as the slogan for China's hitherto inert hosts. al length directed by acumen, energy and newly aroused ambition, the plans of Europe for partition of that ancient empire would fall away like house of cards before breath. .'-Booklovers' Maga- zine. aielaas
Bisbee daily review., 1904-03-03
IF JAPAN SHOULD WIN.

There are many shrewc observers on the Pacific coast, who, while not sharing the anti-Russian alarm, be- lieve they see in the far east conflict a still greater menace to Americas s standing as a Pacific power. They believe a Japanese victory over Russia would be an International calamity
 Japan's ambition, they point out. is to merge and mobilize the millions of China into a military entity whose power, once aroused. would dwarf into insignifcance any horde of conquerors
Bisbee daily review., 1904-03-03
WELL AGAIN.

The many friends of Joh,. BlouQt will be pleased to learn that he has eb trely recovered from his attack ot rheumatism ChamberiaiR's Pain Balm cured him after the best doctors in the town (AIonon, Ind) had faiie9 to give relief. The prompt reliet from pain which this liniment afforfs is alone worth many times its cosS For sale by all druggists
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-07-14
Combination is Formed,

Although Senator B. z. Focht, Of
Lewisburg, still insists that he will
be renominated by the Republican
conferees of the Union Snyder North
cumberland district, his political ad
herents in the district have given up
hope.
Focht's competitors. DR.. Percival
Herman, of MiddleburE, and ex-Rep-
resentative Fred A. Godcharles. Of
Milton, have formed a combination
that it is doubtful if Focht can break.
even i Senator Penrose and the other
state machine managers should come
out in the open for him.
Herman has agreed that his con-
ferees shall vote for Godcharles when
the conference meets again, and in re-
turn Godchsrles has promised to sup
port Herman for the nomination in
1908. If this agreement is carried out
it will not only prevent Focht's re-
nomination now, but keep him out of
the senate for eight years.
Focht's sdversaries say he realizes
he is beaten, and that he will with
draw in Godcharles' favor if he can
induce the state machine managers to
promise him the nomination for state
treasurer next year or auditor general
the following year.
Godcharles returned Friday from his
wedding trip, and it is expected a
meeting of the senatorial conferees
will be held within the next ten days.
Should Focht absent himself from the
conference a nomination will be made
without him. He says, however, that
he will attend the conference and
abide by the result, which is constru-
ed to mean that he knows he is beat
en-, and is making the best of the situa-
tion. -Shamokin Daily News.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-07-14
4 DERAII NENT
ON ?. d R. SWITCH

Four cars on tho F. q Il. switch
unrth of the Rnrnugh were deraIled
un Ter singular circumstances yester-
dAv aftrru, on.
The ears Standing upon the sldlng'
il SinmS. begin t. move of their own
accord and ran down over the olnder
tip toward the Reading Iron Works.
Several boys standing near by took III
the situation and believing that they
could stop the cars jumped on board
and began to apply the brakes.
The cars had gained considerable
momentum and were not easily brought
under control. Before they could be
stopped just after crossing the arch
over Mahoning creek the boys discov-
cred that the switch just ahead OF
them was open and that the cars
would be sure to leave the track.
In the single moment which inter
veued the boys jumped aud escaped in
Jury, while three OF the cars including
the ones they were on jumped the
track.
The damage wrought was not heavy
although the miX-up assumed consld-
erable proportions. 1t was with some
difficulty that the cars were gotten
back upon the track but it was accom-
plished during the afternoon.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-07-14
MONTOUR'S DO.
MESTIC ANIMALS

Some very entertaining facts and
figures are CLEANED at the County Oom
missioners' Office this year from the
tabular statement prepared for the
Secretary of Internal affairs.
In the first place it might interest
some persons to know that there are
1882 horses in Montour County with
an assessed value of $118, 907 Danville
has 2l4 horses valued at $l1, 745 Wash
ingtonville has 80 horses, valued at
$2,015.
Montour County has 2,026 head of
neat cattle with given value of s40,-
1858. According to the statement there
are only twelve cows in the Borough
of Danville, distributed as follows:
First ward z head; Second Ward,
head; Third Ward, one head. In the
Fourth Ward there are no COWS assess
ed.
Washingtonville has seven cows,
which seems very large number COM
pared with last year, when there was
only one COW assessed in that borough.
Some idea of valuation will be OBJ.
tanned from the following figures. The
one COW in the Third Ward is valued
at S25. The two i'll the Fourth Ward
are valued at S95 and the seven head
in the First Ward at $97.
1t is the item of dogs, however, that
affords the most food for reflection Ac-
cording to the assessors returns there
are just 1,008 dogs in Montour Ooun-
ty, distributed as follows Anthony
township, l3l; Cooper, 49; Borough of
Danville 246; Derry, 118; Liberty. 1856
Limestone, "a; Mahoning township,
Sc; Mayberry, 27; Valley, 76; West
Hemlock, As; Washingtonville, 90.
The 246 dogs in Danville are distrib-
uted through the wards as follows:
First Ward, 10; Second Ward, IA;
Third Ward, 40; Fourth Ward, SO.
In Mahoning township, where the
assessor this year found only Sc dogs
last year there were 125 dogs. In the
Fourth Ward OF the Borough in which
last year only % dogs were assessed
this year the assessor returned 62.
The latter figures strike one very
oddly. Perhaps the corresponding de-
crease and increase can be accounted d
for on the assumption that a number
of CANNES in the township preterring
town life decided to emigrate and
crossed the line into the Borough.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-07-14
for paymen
Lamp Exploding Causes.

The explosion of lamp at the rosi-
dence of George Lovett, Lower Null
berry street. about O'Clock last even
ing, came within an ace Of causing a
very bad fire.
A lamp burning low had been left
upon a bureau in front room up
stairs, while the family had tempor-
arily withdrawn from the house and
were seated outside.
About . O'Clock the alarm of fire was
raised on the street and the family
were surprised to find the blaze locat-
ed in their own house.
The lamp had exploded, the bureau
had ignited and was burning rapidly,
the light shining out of the window
into the street
Several buckets of water extinguish-
ed the fire, but not until an alarm had
been sent in TO the fire department. An
other order quickly followed explain
ing that the fire was extinguished So
that the companies did not turn out.
The incident caused great excitement
about the street The loss is not heavy.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-07-14
Lowering the Mill Street Pavement


The next thing to be done in the line
of municipal improveme will be
the lowering of the sidewalks directly
north and south of the new culvert on
Mill street to conform with the estab-
lished grade.
D. j. Rogers has taken the contract
to lower the pavements on the east
side of Mill street in front of the bust
ness places occupied by Kinn's tobac-
co store, Butterwick's jewelry store,
Miss Waters millinery and Bernheim
er's clothing store.
Mr.. Rogers contract also includes
the placing of the curb at those places
in the position it will have to occupy
when the street il paved.
On Friday night Council will take
action relating to the lowering of the
pavement i / front of City Hall while
property owners on the South side of
the oulvert will take up the matter
without delay TO the end that the
pavements may all be lowered to con-
form with the established grade on
which the culvert is constructed
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-07-14
ANNUAL OUTING
OF THE E. A. R.

Goodrich Post III this city is max
ing extensive preparations for the an
nual picnic, which will be held at
Edgewood Park, Shamokin, under the
auspices of Susquehanna District As
sociation, G.. a. R., on Thursday,
July 2lst.
The g. A. r. picnic last year was
held at Shamokin and was one of the
most enjoyable and best attended out
ings ever held III the history of the
Association. Efforts are being made
to insure the same degree of success
this year.
The Shamokin band and orchestra
will furnish music. A camp fire will
be held during the afternoon. Among
the speakers will be John McNevin,
Department Commander of Pennsyl-
vania Charles A. Snydam, Assistant
Adjutant General, and Thomas Sam
pie, Past Department Commander. A
business meeting will be held at P.
NJ.
An invitation is extended to the old
soldiers, Sons of Veterans, Woman's S
Relief Corps and the general public.
The accommodations for the comfort
and convenience of visitors are unex-
celed. Tables, benches, ovens, fuel,
ice, etc, are free to all. Coffee will
also be furnished free to all old soldi-
ers and their families These are re-
quested, however, to bring cups along.
Goodrich Post No. %, G. A. r. of
this city, will run an excursion train
to Edgewood Park, Shamokin, via the
Reading Railway on July 2lst.
The train will leave as follows: ::
DanvilIe, :03 M, Bloom street,
sos Mausdale, 8:l5; Moorebsurg.
:25; Pottsgrove, s: 30; Milton, s AS !;
Lewisburg, 9:11. The train will ar
rive at Shamokin at 10 :04 a. m. Re-
turning it will leave Shamokin at 80
2. NJ Fare for the round trip one
dollar.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-07-14
OLD TIMERS
LOSE TO SUNBURY

The Old Timers accompanied by
large number of rooters went down to
Sunbury yesterday afternoon to play
game of base ball with the club of that
place. Luck, however, was against
them and the game was won by Sun
bury.
The aggregation left South Danville
on the IL 10 train returning on the
8 80 train. Among our townsmen aud
others who accompanied the Old Tim
ers were: Capt G. W. Forester of Chi
cago. DR.. T. B. Holloway of Philsdel-
phis, A. H. Woolley, ]. H. Brugler,
Harry Hsrtt, D. B. Heddens, Fred
Jacobs, George H. Jacobs, David O.
Evans, d. c. Williams, Manager Sam
A. Mccoy. Assistant Manager Frank
g. Schoch, E. +. Williams, Philip
Benzbaoh, Herbert Dreifuss, William
Evans, Gearhart Oberdorf. William
Haas and Benjamin Mccoy.
There were several influences that
seemed to conspire to defeat Danville.
In the first place the wind was high
and struck the ball ground in such a
way as to make it impossible to pitc h
good ball on either side. McCloud.
generally very steady. seemed to lose
control of the ball in two innings. The
features of the game we're two run
ming catches by Gosh. Howell also
did good work at short stop. The
score was l2 to in favor of Sunbury.
Tho snora.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-07-14
Rain Prevents Hay Making.

The frequent showers, while very
beneficial in their way, are causing
great deal of worry to the farmers, who
are now in the midst of haymaking.
With rain every day it is impossible
to get a field of hay dry and the result
is that what happens TO be cut is
pretty sure to spoil. Many farmers
either postpone haymaking altogether.
or they cut down only small patches
at a time. Iu either event haymaklng
is much delayed.
The beneficial effects of the moist
weather is seen in the refreshed and
thriving vegetation. Corn, potatoes
and other late crops are especially
benefited and are growing rapidly.
Low water on the river attending the
drought lately prevailing has given
place to a much better current so that
the ferry makes tolerably good time
in passing backwards and forwards,
while the launches are able to avoid
the rocks without much difficulty.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-07-14
I,ineman's Bad Pail,

George Fenton, of Sunbury, employ
ed as lineman by the Sunbury and
Northumberland Electric Railway
Company, had narrow escape from
horrible death shortly before nine
O'Clock Wednesday morning, when he
fell from a pole, distance of twenty
five feet, due to coming in contact
with live wire.
At the time of the accident Fenton
was changing a wire on the large pole
located on Market Square, Sunbury, at
the overhead crossing and in some
manner he received an electric shock
and was hurled to the street paving
below. Several parties who witnessed
the accident hurried to his assistance
and he was taken to DR.. Stoner's
office. McKiuney's hack was then
hurriedIy Summoned and the injured
lineman was taken to his home OH
South Front street, where an examina
ton of his injuries showed that he
had suffered a dislocation of the left
shoulder, fracture of the right fore
arm and burns and bruises about the
body. Although his injuries are very
painful Fenton is very lucky that he
escaped death or that his injuries are
not of a more serious nature when
taking into consideration the distance
he fell to the hard pavement
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-07-14
A Long Journey on Bicycles.

Mr.. and Mrs. G.. H. Kistner of Elk
hart, Ind. who were visiting in this
city yesterday, have earned quite a
reputation as long distance bicycle
riders, having covered on their wheels
the entire distance between Elkhart
and Almedia, Columbia county, in a
period of two weeks.
The couple started on their journey.
June 9Th last, and made the trip in
easy stages, enroute passing through
one hundred and two towns. The
journey across Ohio took in the towns
of Ada. Mansfield, Shreve, Wooster
and Alliance. In the eastern part OF
Pennsylvania the route lay through
Mifflinburg. Vicksburg, Lewisburg,
Montsndon, Uhillisquaque, Northumber
land and Danville, the cyclers run
ming into Almedia on June 2lst.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kistner rode single
wheels. They were held up on their
journey three days by rain. Only on
one occasion did they ride at night
and that was between Bellefonte and
Center Hall. during moonlight.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kistner were visiting
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Eek, Walnut
street. and Joseph Fedder, Montour
Row. Mrs. Kistner is the daughter of
Mrs. Harriet Fedder, Bloomsbury
whom she and her husband are also
visiting during their trip.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-07-14
Living at Hunters Park.

The dwellers at Hunters Park are
enjoying themselves immensely this
delightful summer weather. There is
not period of the day that does not
possess an especial charm from the
earliest dawn when the robins and
other birds make the grove musical to
the hour of sunset when the woods be-
come golden and twilight follows
with its restful and meditative calm.
OF the campers there it is doubtful
whether any would exchange their
places with those sojourning at the
more expensive resorts on the ocean.
Among those at present living at the
Park are Burgess W. G. Pursel and
family, Robert Pursel aud family,
Druggist o. Nj. Leniger and family,
Charles @. Cloud and family, II. G.
Salmon and family, A. O. Amesbury
and family, A. W. Blecher and fam
ily The above yesterday were join
ed by party of young ladies COM
posed Of Misses Elsie Sainsbury,
Frances Welliver, Josephine Cousart
and Bessie Drumhellsr, who will oc-
cupy one of the tents.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-07-14
Left for the West,

Among the passengers that embark
ed on the 5 :43 d. L. q W. train
last evening for trip to the West
were three young people of our town
who will be greatly missed by their
associates.
Among the number was Miss Helen
Irland, who left on an extended trip to
Kansas City, where she will be the
guest of her brother, Robert Irland.
The other two were Clarence +. Derr,
clerk of the Danville National Bank
and Joy Brader,a a member of the office
force of the Stove Works, both of whom
will visit the Great Exposition at ST.
Louis, taking in Buffalo and Niagara
Falls during the trip.