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Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-06-16
ARGUED BEFORE
JUDGE STAPLE

The hearing of the preliminary in
junction granted the Hospital for the
Insane against the Danville and Sum
bury Street Railway Company, which
was continued from Tuesday of lapt
week, took place before Judge Charles
B. Staple, of Monroe county. at DAN
vile yesterday afternoon.
The injunction involves the use of
about 300 feet of the East extension Of
Market street and has attracted a good
deal of attention for the reason that
while the injunction is in force all
work of construction on the line is
held up.
At the hearing last week the defend
ants called attention to the fact that
before the writ WAS applied for the at
torneys for the hospital had notice
that part OF the route lying on the ex-
tension of Market street was in pro-
cess Of abandonment by the electric
railway company. A large number of
witnesses we're heard OH that day. At
O'Clock Court adjourned until yes
terday when argument was to take
place.
H. M. Hinckley and r. s. Ammer.
man represented the plaintiff in argu-
ment before Judge Staple. James Scar
let and Grant Herring represented the
defendants. Each one of the speakers
l. ~ -.
dresses were listened to with much in
terest.
In conclusion Judge staple announc-
ed that he would continue the prelim-
mary injunction until Saturday, the
24th inst.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-06-16
Caught Under a Cultivator.

Howard Geiger, fifteen year old
son of Levi Geiger of Limestone town.
ship, met with a frightful accident
while oultivating corn on his father s
farm yesterday afternoon. He was
driving pair of spirited horses. which
took fright.and ran away. The 10y
while endeavoring to control the team
fell under the cultivator and thus was
dragged some distance sustaining
shocking injuries. Every part of the
body was bruised and lacerated, the
left arm especially from the shoulder
to the wrist being cut by the sharp
teeth of the oultivator in most shock.
ing manner.
DR.. Patton was called. Tho later was
assisted by DR.. Hcga. Everything
possible was done for the boy, but last
evening it was not possible to deter
mine the full extent of his injuries.
His left side was still paralyzed.
There is some thought Of removing
the boy to the Hospital. but last night
it was decided to postpone action un-
til this morning. Skin-grafting will
probably be resorted to.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-06-16
New President of Synod.

PITTSBURG. June 14.-Delegates
are arriving today from all parts of
the country to attend the forty second
biennial convention of the general
synod of the Evangelical Lutheran
church in the United States, which
will convene this evening in Bethany
Lutheran church, North Highland
avenue.
About 275 delegates and representa-
tives of church boards are expected to
be in attendance, representing 223. 473
commandments. The convention will
be opened with a sermon by Rev.
Harlan X. Fenner. d. D., of Louis.
vile. secretary of the convention.
Rev. W. s. Frease, d. d., of Balti-
more, the president, will preside at
the sessions tonight and Thursday.
The first business session will be held
Thursday, when the convention will
be organized and new officers elected.
1t is thought the new president will
be chosen from the Middle West. The
convention will last ten days.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-06-16
ONE YEAR
IN PANAMA

Howard X. CLARK, an engineer on
the great interooeanio canal, is spend
ing q vacation with his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. W. r. CLARK South Danville.
after a years sojourn on the Isthmus
of Panama.
Howard left for the Isthmns OIL June
1st. last year. He arrived home Mon
day evening and is looking exceeding
ly we'll, Notwithstanding the unsalub-
rious climate of the tropics. He will
remain at home until the early part of
June when he will return to the 18TH
mus.
Howard states that his experiences
have been very interesting--that life
in the canal zone for the iirst year or
80 affords series of surprises to the
new conner. He is transit man on a
corps of engineers, who have camp
at Bos Obispo. which is on the more
elevated section about eighteen miles
from the town of Panama. At this
elevation-a trifle less than hundred
feet above the sea level-the climate
Is much more healthful than at Pan
anna and Colon, although not without
its detriments. Howard himself had
a siege of malaria and was confined to
the hospital for some weeks. Along
the coast yellow fever is prevalent.
During the past year there have been
nf hn Il
disease among the workmen on the
canal. The rate OF mortality is gen.
orally about one-third of the whole
number stricken.
On the more elevated sections the
changes of temperature are marked
and sudden and prove great trial to
person not Injured to the peculiarit-
les of the climate. For instance one
hot day the engineers found the merou-
ry up.to 140 in the sun, while under the
shelter of the tent it was SO degrees.
A day with heat record such as
above, is likely to be followed by a
night in which the thermometer falls
to GA degrees. Changes such as this
sets very hard OH persons not acclimat-
ed and the cold, at "a degrees, which
in our latitude would scarcely be no.
tioed. to the engineers caused the
greatest discomfort and seemed as in
tense as zero weather in the temperate
zone. Some of the engineers we're OBJ
liged to sleep with their clothing on
besides availinR themselves of the use
of all the blankets at their command.
The engineers are becoming more or
less accustomed to the tropical climate
and Howard finds our climate al
though summer, relatively cold. o
arriving at New York, Monday, when
the weather to us was oppressively
warm, he was obliged to buy an over
coat.
The rainy season is now on in the
canal zone, when the air Is charged
with moisture to degree never ex-
perienoed in this latitude which adds
very much to physical discomfort. The
dry season, which begins about the
Goth of December and ends about the
middle of May, is the hot season, when
the weather records described above
we're made. The wet season does not
bring inoessant rain there may be two
weeks of literal downpour, followed
by two weeks Of clearing weather.
Howard, while ON the Isthmus lived
through both seasons.
The actual work of construction has
not been carried very far on the great
canal. Some dredging has been done
at each terminus, but the work done
mainly is of preliminary nature.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-06-16
Dunn Act Is Invalid.

Attorney General Carson has inform
ed Auditor General Snyder that the
Damn act, passed by the recent Legis-
lature, need not be enforced. This is
because the same Legislature neglect
ed to make an appropriation therefor.
The Dunn act provides that record
ers of deeds must certify to the Audit
or General list of the mortgages en-
tered and satisfied in their offices each
day; Prothonotaries are required to
perform similar duty. In addition,
the County Commissioners must certify
to the Auditor General list of the in
dividuals taxable for personal prop
erty, subject to taxation for state pur-
poses.
An increase in the clerical force in
the Auditor Generals office would be
necessary to handle this. matter and
the Legislature made no provision for
this.
MIR. Carson advises holding the mat
ter in allegiance and that such informa-
tion be conveyed to the county offic-
ials.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-06-16
DEATH on MRS.
LEVINA SANDEL

Mrs. Levina Sandel. Of Lewisburg,
widow of the late George Sandel, de-
parted this life at one O'Clock yester-
day morning. The funeral will take
place Friday at 10 a. m. from the late
residence.
The deceased was seventy -four years
of age. She was we'll known in Dan
willie and throughout Montour county.
She was the only surviving sister of
Emanuel Slider. West Market street.
this city. who now becomes the sole
survivor Of the family. 1t is note.
worthy fact that all of them attained
a ripe age and we're vigorous and in
full possession of their faculties until
the end of lifs's journey.
Mrs. Sandel is survived by several
sons and daughters.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-06-16
Showers Helped the Crops.

The rapid growth Of vegetation was
retarded during the week by cold
nights and lack of sunshine. but the
generous showers were decidedly bene-
fetal to the growing crops. Wheat and
rye are maturing with heads we'll fill
ed, but generally short in straw. A
few fields were some wi hat broken down
and lodged by heavy rains and wind.
Oats and corn improved in color and
much of the replanting of corn com
pleted. Tobacco planting is nearly
finished in the southern and we'll un-
der way in the northern counties.
Grass continues back ward. but we'll
set and in good condition. The hay
crop will probably be shortened from
recent lack of moisture. Potatoes and
garden truck are promising and ORCH
ard and vine fruits may yield a full
average.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-06-16
INDIANS TAKEN
FROM A TRAIN

Five Indian boys were arrested at
Williamsport. Tuesday, by Captain
Rhoades. of the Railroad police.
They are runaways from the Govern
ment school at Carlisle, and we're head
ed for reservation near Buffalo. N.
Y. The descendants of the first Ameri-
cans were stealing a ride OH local
freight train when they fell into the
clutches of the officers.
The Indians took their departure
from the Carlisle institute on Sunday
evening, and walked to Harrisburg,
where they put in day or so. taking
in the sights of the Capital City. and
then headed for New York State via
the MOI thsrn Central division of the
Pennsy. They put in Monday night in
the vicinity Of Dewart, probably hAv-
ing slept in a barn. Shortly before
noon, Tuesday, when News Express
went up the line. Officer Rhoades of
Sunbury. was a passenger. He saw the
five Indians lettering along the tracks.
The operator on duty at the first tow
er was instructed to keep a look k-out
for the strangers, and il they boarded
freight to so notify headquarters.
Several hours after Officer Rhoades
reached Williamsport, the news was
teleRraphed there that the boys we're
on local freight, speeding in that
direction. Officers Rhoades and Leh-
man were detailed to effect the cap
ture of the Indians. When the train
rolled into the railroad yard at WILL
Transport, four of the party were taken
into cutsody without any trouble. The
fifth boy could not 5e found, although
every car in the long train was care
fully searched. A short time after
ward, word was received from Mont
gomery that the fifth Indian had alight-
ed from the train near there and had
been arrested. He was taken to Will
Transport, and with his four oompan-
ions. was placed in the care OF the city
police.
The ages of the boys range from l3
to 16 years. They will be held, await
ing the pleasure of the authorities at
the Indian school. An officer will like
ly be sent to Williamsport to escort
the boys back to school.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-06-16
A. A. SOIt Is Alive.

A. A. Solt, the Nescopeck meat man,
whose disappearance last week was
noted in these columns. is alive, but
his whereabouts are still unknown.
Mrs. Solt. Monday morning received
letter from Solt telling her not to
fear for him. as he was alive. The
wording of the letter was:
Don't think I am dead as am still
among the living. Don't write to me
as l am going on"
The postmark il blurred, but is
thought to be Erie. Pa.
The message, though brief, has come
as decided relief to Mrs. Solt, who,
for a time, was almost frantia with
grief over the fear that he had been
killed. but the letter shrouds even
deeper in mystery to her mind the
cause of his sudden desertion.
Mrs. Solt will in few days go to
her home at Dorrsnce, Hollenbaoh
township. Luzerne county. where she
will stay until she makes plans for the
future.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-06-16
RIVER BRIDGE
OPEN AT LAST

The river bridge has been throw
open to the public. There was over a
year of trial and deprivation before
the structure was completed. then af-
ter inspection and approval due to
official formality and delay. came
weeks of patient waiting, while at the
last moment street pavinU caused com.
plications which threatened to prevent
the use of the bridge.
But the bridge is open at last and
affairs as they relate to business TAX
ing in both sides of the river are nor
NAL again. All the delay attributed to
red tape is forgiven. all the trials of
the past are forgotten in the joyful
thought that the bridge is open to the
public.
As predicted in the last issue Of the
American the opening of the bridge
although authorized by the County
Comm sioners. was not accomplished
without hitch owing to the fact that
Mill street and the approach to the
bridge, which had just been paved,
were not yet taken of the contractors
hands. D. J. Rogers declared himself
to be in possession of both the street
and the approach leading to the bridge
which had been grouted only couple
of days before and could not be driven
without injury to the new pavement.
Council declined to take the street off
his hands until the terms of the con-
tract had been complied with and the
time limit had been passed.
To protect himself. therefore. Mr..
Rogers on Friday night strengthened
the guard ON the Danville end of the
bridge, using in addition to the long
pole which barred the driveway, three
heavy chains, secured with paddock.
When day dawned Saturday it was
found that some one had broken the
lock. torn down the barrier and had
thrown the chains into the river; a
stream of vehicles of all sorts was
coming over the bridge and drivin g
up over the new pavement by the
Montour House. AS soon as Mr.. Rog-
ers was apprised of the state of affairs
he again closed up the bridge. Iu a
very short time there was congestion
of teams on the Daaville end of the
bridge and these were obliged reluot-
antly to turn around and drive back to
South Danville and to employ the
ferry to come to Danville il they wish
ed to complete the trip.
Early in the forenoon. however, an
arrangement was entered into between
the contractor, the County Commits
sioners and Chief Burgess Pursel
whereby the public we're permitted to
use the approach by driving in and
out East Front street. Only small
portion of the approach is grouted aud
this the County Commissioners made
themselves responsible for. The rod
or SO of Borough pavement driven over
is used with the authority Of Chief
Burge,s Pursel, " no will see to it that
no troublesome complications arise.
There seems to be general satisfao-
tion all around with possibly the ex-
oeption of the contractor who is look
ing for the parties who threw his
chains into the river, one of which. at
last accounts had not been recovered.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-06-16
COMMITTEES ARE
ANNOUNCED

The new School Board held its first
regular meeting Monday. The prin-
cipal business on hand was the an-
nounoement of Committees appointed
by the President. These were as fol.
lows:
Finance. w. II. Orth. f. e. Har-
pei, M. D., Jacob Fischer, J. N. Pur-
sci.
Buildings and Repairs--Jacob Fisch-
er,J. Newton Pursel, Jacob VonBlohn,
H. E. Trumbower.
Supplies. II. E. Trumbower, W. J.
Burns, A. H. Grone, W. H. Orth.
Printing Samuel Werk rkheiser, D e.
Hsring, Augustus Heiss, f. X. Harpel,
M. d.
Bills and Accounts. - William j.
Burns, II. e. Trumbower, A. H. Grone.
Jacob VonBlohn.
Text Books-H. e. Trumbower, Jacob
Fischer, J. Newton Pursel, Augustus
Heiss.
Transfers. d. E. Haring. Samuel
Werk heiser, Jacob VonBlohn, H. E.
Trumbower.
Teachers and Certificates. e.
Harpel, NJ. D., A. H. Grone, J. New
ton Pursel, W. H. Orth.
High School. j. Newton Pursel,
Jacob Fischer, Jacob VonBlohn, H.
E Trumbower.
n.,A W. hat In
cob VonBlohn, d. e. Haring, f. E.
Harpel, NJ. d.
On motion it was ordered that Mr..
Fischer be instructed to have the hy
drant at the Depot School repaired.
1t was ordered also that the janitors
of the different wards remove the
smoke pipe from the cellar furnaces
give them a thorough cleaning and
keep them off until the beginning Of
the term.
On motion it was ordered that cards
be printed containing the list of Com
mittees.
The following directors were pres
ent at last nights meeting: Adams.
Orth, Harpel, Burus, Purssl. Werk-
heiser, Heiss, Fischer, Trumbower and
Grone.
On motion it was decided that teach
ers be elected for the ensuing year at
the next regular night of meeting,
June 26th.
The following bills were approved
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-06-16
r1Other'S Awful Find.

SHELBYVILLE, Ind, June IA
May Hill, aged five, daughter of
Charles Hill.a cabinetmaker. was mur-
derously assaulted this morning while
her mother was temporarily out of the
house. Mrs. Hill says she was away
but five minutes and when she return
ed she found her daughter lying in a
pool of blood on the floor. The child
was unconscious and there was a
wound on her temple. made by some
blunt instrument. Physicians say the
child will not recover.
It is suspected that the little girl was
struck down by negro burglar, " hom
the child recognized. There are in
dications that the house was ransack
Ell.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-06-16
Heavy Suit for Damages.

Through their attorney, Paul j. Sher.
wood of Wilkesbarre. George and Emily
White. of Tunkhannock, father and
mother OF Mrs. J. e. Roys.o of Blooms
burg. Tuesday brought suit against the
Columbia aud Montour Trolley Co. /,
for $50, 900 and $50. 600 respectively for
injuries alleged to have been received
while riding on one of the defendant
company's cars. on Wednesday, Sept
ember 2lst, 1904.
At that time one Of the plaintiffs in
the suit, Emily d. White. boarded d
car Of the defendant and as alleged
was thrown to the floor of the car sus-
tanning permanent injuries of the
spine for which the suits are brought.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-06-16

An opportunity has been offered the
coal producers OF the country to CO.
operate with the United States Geolo
gical Survey in its work Of testing the
GOALS and lignites of the United States.
This work was begun at the Worlds
Fair Gr ounds at st. Louis, daring the
Exposition, and will be continued
along the lines laid down at that time.
The Survey is desirous of securing
from operators and others interested
in the problems Of fuel consumption,
an expression of opinion as to wheth-
er they desire to cooperate in this
work. Offers of coal for testing pur-
poses should be directed to the Direct
or of the United States Geological Sur
vey, Washington, d. O.
1t is not possible to promise at the
present tine that all offers of coal will
be accepted. but the plan is to make
the investigation as complete as pra-
ctioable, distributing the work as i'm
partially as possible over the entire
country. The distribution of the work
will depend largely upon the replies
received to the circular which the Sur
vey is now sending out to coal operat-
ors and upon the present and future
development of the coal and Ignite
deposits of the several States.
The tests will be made for the pur-
pose of determining the fuel values of
tile different Goals and lignites and the
most economical methods for their
utilization. Arrangements have been
made with the manufacturers of the
equipment used during the Exposition
to have practically all of this testing
machinery left at the disposition of
the Government.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-06-16
Frank Wilson Improving,

The condition of Frank Wilson, ac-
oidentally shot at Bloomsbury, Mon
day. showed considerable improvement
yesterday afternoon. and from present
indications there are good chances for
his recovery.
He spent restful night and seemed
in his usual good mood throughout the
day.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-06-16
Elected Captain.

W. W. Fetzer of Northumberland on
Tuesday evening was elected Captain
of Company E, 12th Regiment, N. 9.
p, vice Captain Guyon who resigned.
Captain Fetzer, who was formerly
principal of the Milton public schools.
was elected County Superintendent of
Northumberland County at the last
election.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-06-16
rIad Rooster at rlt. Carmel.

A mad rooster. owned by John De-
mon. of Nit. Carmel, became afflicted
with rabies OH Saturday aud at.
tackled little Myrtle Miller. pecking
her face open in dozen places. The
gamester then attacked several men
who went to the girls assistance and
fought until they killed it.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-06-16
Leiby-.Hendrick.

W. W. Leiby, Of Numidia, and Miss
Lillian Hendrick, OF Rushtown, we're
united in marriage Thursday, June
sth. The ceremony was performed by
the Rev. L. D. Ulrich at the parson-
age, Church street. Miss Cora Hendriok
was bridesmaid and Nj. l.. Hummer,
groomsman. Mr.. and Mrs. Leiby left
for Buffalo, Thursday afternoon.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-06-16
Sailed for Europe.

,Dan M. Curry, of this city. accom-
panied by his brother Ralph. of New
York. on Saturday sailed from New
York ON the steam ship Finland for
Liverpool. England. Mr.. Curry, who
has undertaken the voyage for the
benefit of his he alth, will return home
about the 3rd of July. While in Eng
land he will visit London and famous
centers.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-06-16
Handsome rIOnument.

The heirs Of jeremiah and Sarah
Wintersteen have installed q very
handsome monument in the family plot
in Straub's church cemetery, Valley
township. The monument Is the work
of John r. Hughes, OF Danville.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-06-16
Waite-.Roup.

Miss Alvaretta Roup and Mr.. Eugene
Benton Waite. both of Danville. were
married on Friday night. The cere-
mony was performed by the Rev. DR..
M. L. Shindel at his residence, Lower
Mulberry street, at 8 pollock.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-06-16
Flag Day.

Flag Day was pretty generally OBJ
served in Danville yesterday by the
hanging out of the stars and stripes.
The town took on quite patriotic
air, many Of the flags being very beauti.
| full,
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-06-16
Thirty DayS in Jail.

James Sheppard, Sycamore street,
was arrested late Tuesday night oharg-
ed with being drunk and disorderly.
He was given a hearing before Justice
Of the Peace Oglesby yesterday and
committed to Jail for thirty days.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-06-16

The picnic season is at hand and the
ants are getting busy.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-06-16

Nobody has been complaining of dust
this week.