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Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-04-14
Coal Digger's First Day.

Extracting coal from the river prom
ises to be an active industry along
the lower North Branch this season.
The lofty Of Paris" as Mr.. LeDuc
calls his coal digger. having undergone
all necessary repairs to place it in ship
shape for the season on Tuesday morn
ing steamed proudly down the river on
its initial trip after COAL 1t was alb
sent during the day in the deep water
down below the bend, but toward night
hove in sight on its return trip loaded
with over five tons of good coal. Con-
sidering that the river is high and that
some time was spent in prospecting in
order to locate the new deposits of
coal the showing made by the digger
on the first day out is considered as
quite encouraging. Yesterday morn
ing the coal digger steamed down the
river again and found a large fat
load of coal. The work will be kept
up now while the river continues to
fall.
Mr.. LeDuo will first of all stock up
his green house, which requires great
deal of coal. During the summer Of
1908 the output of river coal exceeded
that of any other year. Not only did
Mr.. LeDuo extract all the coal needed
for his green houses, but he sold large
quantities to the Borough for use at
| the Water Works.
Although river coal may be had for
the digging under the most favorable
circumstances the extracting of it
from the stream is attended with con-
siderable cost and it does not repre-
sent clear gain by any means.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-04-14
Bridge to be Painted Jet Black,

Painters yesterday began work oil
the superstructure of the river bridge.
This branch of the work lost sight
of by many people, who thought the
bridge was completed and would have
seen nothing wrong had it been hand.
ed over by the State without any ad-
ditional paint.
AS a matter of fact the bridge in
Guiding the entire system of overhead
work is to receive two additional coats
of paint. The first coat will be of a
color bordering on grey; the second
coat will be jet black. There will be
no diversity, even the railing along
the sidewalk now red, will be jet black
in color.
A Philadelphia firm has been award.
ed the sub contract for painting by the
King Bridge Company. A limited
number of painters have been working
underneath the bridge for couple OF
sight. The entire floor system was
completed yesterday morning when
the painters began work on the over
head system at the Southern end OF
the bridge.
Some half dozen painters we're em.
ployed yesterday, but the number is
to be increased so that both coats may
be applied and the bridge completed
by the last of the present month.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-04-14
STRUGGLE WITH
LIVE WIRE

Cyrus Dietz, who presides over the
meat market near Rossman's Drug
Store, Mill street, was shocked by cleo
tricity Monday afternoon and al
though he was in no danger of being
seriously injured yet he had an expert
enoe that no amount of money could
tempt him to repeat.
During the storm telephone
wire fell across the street. Fearing
that it might cause horse to fall Mr..
Dietz went out and gathered up the
wire, first looking overhead to assure
himself that it was no where In con-
tact with live wire. Coiling up the
telephone wire as he advanced he walk
ed in under the awning and was in the
act of depositing the coil on the pave
ment when step forward caused one
end of the wire still fast overhead, to
rub against an electric light wire near
the building, which had been temp
orarily charged to furnish light dur
ing the storm.
In an instant Mr.. Dietz received a
shock. He attempted to drop the wire
but it clung to his hand and caused
his fingers to tighten until they clutch
ed the wire. With his left hand he
wrested sthe wire loose from his right,
but then it clung fast to his left hand
while all the time he experienced the
familiar though painful sensation caus-
cd by the electric current in every part
of his body from the crown of his head
to the soles of his feet. In this way
for some time he wrestled with tha
charged wire, which clung to him like
an angry serpent, the by-standers mean
while seeming terror-stricken.
Finally, however, Mr., Deitz or some
one else thought of the right thing to
do and the man was released. Aside
from the fright Mr.. Deitz was little
the worse for his contact with the
charged wire beyond a few burns on
the hand, which were not serious.
A lineman in discussing the event
said that if Mr.. Deitz had seized his
hat or anything else that was poor
conductor of electricity with it in his
hand he might have diseugsged him
self without difficulty.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-04-14
SCHOOL BOARDS
SHORT SESSION

The School Board held short ses.
sion Monday. There was very little
business transacted.
The report of Treasurer Sohram Was
presented, which showed net cash
balance on hand of s9525. OF.
Mr.. Orth reported that twenty tons
of coal had been taken out of the Sec
ond. Ward school building and distri-
buted among the Borough schools.
On motion of Mr.. TruLnbower it was
ordered that the janitor of the First
Ward building hereafter be required
to remove the ashes out of the cellar
as is done by the ,janitors in the other
wards.
Mr.. Fischer reported that the pole
at the Fourth Ward school building
was blown down by the storm yester-
day afternoon.
An application was received from
Miss M. @. Madden for the position of
supply teacher in the Borough. The
application was laid on the table.
A reply from Rev. M. L. Shindel,
who had been invited to preach the
baccalaureate sermon, was received,
stating that he would deem it great
pleasure to comply with the School
Boards request.
The Borough Superintendent pre-.
sented his report which showed that
during the month there were 1905 pup.
lis in attendance. The average daily
attendance was. males $40; females,
564; total, lll3 Percentage of attend
ance, males, 81; females. So; total 81 /;
number of pupils not absent during
the year up to date, 203 number of
pupils not tardy during the year up to
date, 500; number of pupils absent dur
ing the month, 5SS; number of pupils
tardy during the month, 212. Number
of pupils sick 81; number of deaths |.
The following directors were present
at last nights meeting: Harpel, Orth,
Burns, Pursel, Werkheiser, Fischer.
Trumbower, Adams and Jacobs.
The following bills were approved
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-04-14
DELEGATES FOR
STATE CONVENTION

The Republican County Committee
of Montour held a meeting in the
COURT House Saturday forenoon and
elected Frank g. Schooh as delegate
to the State Convention.
The meeting was called to order by
County Chairman James Foster in the
Grand Jury room at 10 o'clock. Dele
gates were present as follows:
Cooper Township-W. R. Wertman
and Charles Rishel.
Danville, First Ward-Sam A. Nc.
Coy and Frank g. Shoch; Second
Ward, J. H. Woodside and Samuel
Mills. Third Ward, John L. Jones
Fourth Ward, O. e. Lunger.
Limestone Township. John zaner.
Mahoning Township-M. P. Scott
and John E. Roberts.
Valley Township. Ohurm.
West Hemlock Township. Matthew
Maus and William Gething.
John l.. Jones was chosen Secretary
of the meeting. Frank q. Schooh was
nominated as delegate to the State
Convention, which takes place at Har-
risburg on April 26th. There were no
other nominations and Mr.. Sohoch was
unanimously elected as State delegate.
J. H. Woodside was chosen as al
ternaie.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-04-14
Arrested for Brutal rIurder.

Harry Allen, of East Seventh street,
Bloomsbury, was arrested at the lat
ter place last evening, charged with
having murdered Mrs. George Paine
at Trowbridge. New York ,on May 2S.
1908. The arrest was made by couple
Of detectives assisted by Officer Diet
rich, of Bloomsbury. Allen was TAX
en- to Wilkesbarre last evening. where
the party this morning will be met BY
the husband of the murdered woman,
who will make the Identification. II
possible.
The man arrested, it is alleged, was
hand on the Paine farm when the
murder was committed, which was Of
the most brutal sort. the woman being
stabbed to death with the prongs of q
pitchfork. The supposed murderer was
arrested but made his escape on four
different occasions, once eluding the
officers of Northumberland
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-04-14
BRIDCEMEN LEAVE
FOR THEIR HOMES

The iron work of the river bridge
between Danville and South Danville
is completed and the contractors, the
Horseheads Construction Company,
are off the ground. Now that the
machinery and various appliances are
removed from off the bridge and the
approach at the South side is cleaned
up things present an entirely different
appearance which adds to the beauty
of the bridge.
Gslen Morgan and P. J. Collins, th Q
last of the bridgemen. left at noon yes
terdsy. Others who have left tor their
homes during the last few days are as
follows: Saturday, Martin Powers and
Rupert Stratton, of Owego; Monday.
Michael Cane, of Owego and Daniel
McCarty and Harry Edwards, of Bing.
hsmton; Sunday. H. L. Dunham, John
2. Rossar and Edward Hill, of Pitts
ton.
A portion of the floor on the lower
sidewaik..at this end of the bridge has
not yet been laid owing to the non-ar-
rival of lumber. The plank, however,
has been shipped and is expected to
arrive in few days when couple of
men will be sent here by the contract
ors to finish the sidewalk.
Before leaving Mr.. Morgan gave
some facts including dates relating to
81 - ha
structure. which will be found of gener
al interest. The Horseheads Construc-
tion Company came on the groand
early in November. Work on the IRON
work of the first span was begun on
November 25. AS illustrating how fast
the work at times was pushed it needs
only be stated that on December 2nd,
seven days later. work was begun on
the second span and that eleven days
after the latter date, December 18th,
the erection of the third span was be-
gun. And so it went on, the fourth
span being begun on December 23rd !;
the fifth span on February 2nd; the
sixth span, on February 7th and the
seven tn or last span on February 14th.
Aside from the very satisfactory pro.
gress made the work throughout has
been executed in thoroughly work
manlike manner and it would be diff
cult to find the least flaw anywhere
about the bridge. The workmen, too,
were a gentlemanly lot and their many
courtesies toward pedestrians, who
were permitted to use the sidewalk of
the bridge while work was in progress,
will long be remembered to their
credit.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-04-14
Meningitis Still Spreading.

Although no cases of ceIebro-splnal
meningitis have yet developed in Dan
Vile since the outbreaks reported in
many other places the doctors of this
CITY are Watching the spread of the
disease. They are also studying up the
peculiarities of the disease in order to
successfully combat it il there should
be an epidemic here. None of tnem
anticipate such a condition, however.
Spinal meningitis or spotted fever
has made its appearance in Wilkes
barre and the first victim is young
man named Lee Deming.
Sheppton, a little town near Hazle-
ton, is in the throes of spinal mening-
tits. The first death has occurred and
another victim is in an extremely
critical condition. The sanitary con-
dition of the town to all reports is aw-
full and owing to a strike among the
laborers on the roads there is no like
lihood of their being put in better con-
dition at present.
From the appearance Of certain spot 8
on the skin during the course of the
disease it has been called spotted few
er. This name was given to an epi-
demio which prevailed in New Eng
land in 1907. The disease usually be-
gins with a chill. followed by great
vertigo, violent headache, obstinate
vomiting, and muscular stiffness, which
soon passes into tetanus. The face is
pale, the pupils of the eyes dialted,
and the skin exceedingly sensitive.
The head is strongly drawn back, even
at the end of the first day. A peculiar
eruption usually appears on the skin,
composed of distinctly dark red or pur-
pie spots, somewhat larger than pin s
head. They are not raised above the
surface, and do not disappear from
pressure; somtimos they do not become
visible after death.
The members of the State Board of
health advise strict quarantine in
cases of cerebro.spinal meningitis.
Precautions, such as isolation and
fumigation, will he taken in cases of
this disease in the future and when
the malady has a fatal termination,
private interment will be observed.
Although grown up persons are liable
to the disease, it is more common
among children, who are very suscepti-
BILE to attack.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-04-14
COIored Canadian Concert Co.

The celebrated Colored Canadian
Concert company gave one of their
pleasing and entertaining concerts In
the Christian church, this borough,
last Friday evening to crowded
house. Each number on the program
was loudly applauded, and each MEM
ber of the company was an artist in
his or her line. The music by the Or
chestra was as good as that Of many
6rst-class orohestras double the size of
thisione. The concert as whole was
pronounced this best that had visit
ed Knoxville in many years and should
they again visit Knoxville they may
expect. to be greeted by a full house. -
Knoxville, Pa, Courier.
The Colored Canadian Concert Com.
pany will appear at the opera house
on Saturday evening, April 10Th, un-
der the auspices of Stoes' Band.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-04-14

Junk DEALERS
HELD FOR COURT

Benjamin Miller and Jacob Engle
we're arraigned before Justice of-the-
Peace W. V. Oglesby last night charg-
ed with violating Act No. 143 of the
year 1899, which prohibits junk deal
ers from buying from minors knowing
them TO be such. Herbert Heoht, Sup
erintendent of the Reading Iron Works.
was the prosecutor.
The hearing attracted large crowd
among the number being a dozen OF
fifteen boys ranging from l3 to 10 years
subpoenaed as witnesses. These it was
understood were willing to testify that
they had sold junk to both Miller and
Eugle.
Benjamin Miller waived hearin..
and entered bail in 5000 for his ap-
pearance at next term of court.
Jacob Engle was given a hearing,
which was conducted by District At
torney Ralph Kisner. Of the crowd of
boys embed but four were called
to testify. These were as follows
Jerry Shade, 10 years; Samuel Shut.
10 years; Benjamin Bookmiller, Is
years and Merit. Fallon, 16 years.
The testimony OF the boys was the
same throughout. They all swore that
they had sold scrap, brass &C.. to the
defendant within two years. The most
of them testified that they had sold it
to him more than once in that time.
This was regarded rs prima facie
evidence and EDgle was held for court
in $500 bail
Special officers of the P. & K. Rail
way, Pursley and SINNERS. who were
interested in the case, were both pres
ent at the hearing.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-04-14
Mr.. Gouger's Extended Trip.

W. L. Gouger has returned to Dan
Vile after three months tour Of the
West in the interest Of the Keystone
Combination Tool, invented by w. Il.
Bare, of Williamsport, and manufsot-
ured by John Hooley in this city.
Mr.. Gouger's trip took in New York,
Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee
and West Virginia. In a business way
his trip was very successful and organ
ization was effected for the sale of the
unique tool manufactured in Danville g
in each of the states visited and in
California beside.
Irrespective of the business In hand
the trip had great interest for Mr..
Gouger. Everywhere, especially as
far as agricultural interests were oon-
cerned he saw evidences of prosperity.
The great stock farms of Kentucky y
held an abiding interest for Mr.. Goug.
er, who is a fanoier of fine stock.
Among the places visited was the
four thousand stock farm of Ho-
gan. the Cooper King" On this
plantation are one Thousand blooded
horses, including twenty thoroughbred
stations. among the latter being great
"Salvator. whose record of :35 has
never been beaten In the world.
Another point visited was the Ma.
tional Cemetery near Louisville, KY.
MIR. Gouger was there on March 25,
when the grass was already growing
luxurisntly two inches high and swans
were disporting themselves in the
limpid waters. The cemetery is apart
from the busy world, the grounds are
admirably laid out and the spot itseli
and all the surroundings are Of en-
chanting beauty.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-04-14
BURGLARS ROUTED
BY CONSTABLE

An evident attempt at burglary was
cleverly frustrated by Constable Bruce
MoCracken at South Danville Satur-
day night.
Five men whose appearance was by
no means prepossessiEg we're observed
loafing about South Danville Saturday
and for several days previously. Dur
ing Saturday couple of the merch-
ants became convinced that the men
were crooks and called the attention
of Constable McCraoken to their pres.
enoe asking that he keep an eye on
their movements if possible.
About 3 o'clock Saturday night the
Constable, who Is night operator at
the Pennsylvania station, stepped out
on the platform when he was informed
by man who came over from Dan
Vile that some men were acting sus-
piciously in the vicinity of the sheds
at the approaon of the bridge where
the oontI actors keep their tools.
The fact seems to be that the men
were trying to burglarize the tool
house and had placed one of their num-
ber up on the railroad as a sentry. The
Constable stealthily proceeded to the
spot and the first thing that he knew
he was between the man on guard and
the others at work at the tool house.
Mr.. McCracken taking in the situa-
tion, in quick succession fred several
shots over the would.be burglars heads
who instantly took to their heels and
ran in the direction of the bridge. The
Constable called to the men to stop
and fred several other shots after
them, but did not hit them. The last
seen of them they we're scampering
over the bridge toward Danville.
An investigation showed that they
had broken open large chest and alb
stracted a valuable brass injector and
brass Iubricator. On the bridge was
found large chisel evidently dropped
by the men, which had been used in
forcing the chest open. Near the chest
we're found the brass injector and lu-
brIcator lying on the ground.
There is little doubt but that the
men. had they not been frightened
off, would have had several burglaries
to their credit in South Danville be-
fore morning.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-04-14
Interview With rlr. Foley.

John Edward Foley. representa-
tive Of the United States Wood Pre-
serving Company, which has the con-
tract for putting down the wood block
pavement on the river bridge, was in
this city yesterday trying to arrange
for an early beginning of the work.
In conversation with a representa-
tive Of this paper lie said he did not
see how he could begin laying the
pavement until next Monday. There
are several obstacles in the way.
In the first place the oonoretinR has
not gone far enough. There has been
enough work done, but under the ar
rangements with the trolley track a
factor to contend with there is no.
where sufficient surface concreted
and cleared to enable the PAYERS to
begin.
Mr.. Foley is also afraid that he may
be held up by the unfinished condition
OF the abutment at the South side,
where vast amount of filling up is
yet required ana where under present
methods employed the work proceeds
very slowly, indeed.
The contractors expect to begin paw
ing at the Southern end of the bridge
and unless the abutment ia made pass
able for wagons yet during the present
week, Mr.. Foley does not see how he
l. 80 ktxa
bridge when he wishes to begin work.
The contracting firm Is the victim
of good deal of hard luck. 1t has
been several weeks since the paving
blocks arrived. Five car loads are now
here and aside from the loss of time
demurrage on the cars is heavy. Up
to yesterday this item alone amounted
to one hundred dollars.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-04-14
Birthday Party.

Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Miles, Ferry
street, entertained a number of little
folks yesterday afternoon from four
until seven O'Clock in honor of the
fifth birthday of their daughter Mary.
The event was much enjoyed. Re-
freshments we're served. Those presen
were: Eleanor Kirkendall, of Wilkes
barre, Reade Myerly. Mary Orndorf,
Katherine and Margaret Hoffman. Ice
Waite, Lucy Detweiler, Marion Ellen
bogen, Mildred Slider, Ellen Howe,
Mary Pursel, Mary Paules. Elizabeth
Berninger. Louise Reynolds, Dorothy
and Margaret Vincent, Harriet and
Helen Foster and Bruce Kirsoher.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-04-14
Dates of Guard Encampment.

Formal orders we're issued from Ma
tionsl Guard headquarters Tuesday,
fixing the date of the brigade encamp
ments as follows:
First Brigade, July to Is inclusive.
Second Brigade, July 10 to 20 inclu-
sive.
Third Brigade, July 8 to 16 inclu-
sive.
Place of encampment for each of the
brigades will be designated by the
brigade commanders, subject to the
approval of the commander IN chief.
No enlistments except re- -enlistments
will be made within the thirty days
Immediately preceding the opening of
the enoampment, nor during the time
! of the enoampment.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-04-14
rleeting of Missionary Society.

The Woman's Missionary Society Of
Wyoming Chassis Of the Reformed
Church, is holding its annual meeting
at Orangeville this week.
Those in attendance as delegates
from Shiloh Reformed Church are
Mrs. 9. E. Limbert, Mrs. W. H. Orth.
Misses Elsie Scott, Elizabeth Foulk
and Alice NJ. Bookmiller.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-04-14
A Short Session of Court.

A short session of court was held on
Saturday forenoon. HIS Honor Judge
Little andd Associates Thompson and
Rlee we're on the bench.
The court dismissed exceptions fled
to the auditors report in the case Of
DR.. S. Y. Thompson, Trustee for ored-
itors of r. NJ. Grove.
In re estate of r. Foulk and Com.
pany a petition was presented by as
signee for his discharge.
In open court the Sheriff's deed was
acknowledged foI the Elmer Berger
farm in Liberty township. Considera-
tion, $4415.
An order was granted to the Quaker
town Prust Company, guardian for
Charles E. and Emil Haring, to sell
the interest of the two latter in the
Wetzel property. Church and Front
streets. this city, to Thomas Delaney.
There was no argument ON any Of
the cases Saturday.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-04-14
For a Quiet Fourth.

A movement has been inauRurated
by the National Anti-Saloon League to
make the Fourth Of July quiet,
dignified day. Prayer and preaching
are to take the place Of fire crackers
and games of skill. The matter is be-
ing brought to the attention of all
church organizations of the country
National Superintendent P. A. Baker,
of Columbus is directing the move
ment. The meetings will be to promote
temperance sentiment.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-04-14
Death of Thomas Y. Blee.

News reached this city yesterday Of
the death of Thomas Y. Blee, of AL.
lenwood. He was well-known in this
city. being a son of Mrs. Mary Blee
and brother of Mrs. Wellington
Rote. Ferry and Lower Mulberry
streets. The deceased was SO years OF
age and is survived by a wife, two sons
and one daughter.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-04-14
DandeliOn.

The pretty heads Of the dandelion
stalks are making their appearance in
some of the fields. During the winter
the dandelion was pretty we'll shelter
ed by the snow and the seeds germi-
mated and took root early as a result
there is generous crop of the sucou-
lent food anticipated by the market
gardeners.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-04-14
Odd Fellows Anniversary.

Account above the Philadelphia &
Reading Railway will sell special ex-
oursion tickets to Sunbury good ON all
trains April 26th as follows:
From Bloomsbury fare 81. Is. Cata-
wissa sI.l5, Rupert sl.lO, Danville So
cents, Mooresburg 60 cents. Pottsgrove
80 cents.