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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-01-19
AN AGGRAVAHING
SITUATION

The people Of Danvile are having a
strenuous time in crossing the river at
this period OF broken bridges aud float
ing ice, A local paper tels how they
do it. The more adventurous, Drawing
the dangers OF the river. row out "a far
as the third pier, the present end of
| the new bridge. There, after having
secured their crafts, they ascend the
long ladder which extends from the
water to the top of the pier. From
that point they walk narrow plank
TO the other side, feat that is per-
formed at the risk of slipping off the
plank and plunging into the icy water
of the North Branch.
This adventurous undertaking is
nece ssitated by the machinery of the
naphtha launch having become ungear-
ed. But relief from this embarrassing
situation was in sight at last accounts.
! Two more naphtha launches were ex-
! pected to be put in operation on Satur-
day or Sunday, one having been ship
ped from Sunbury and another sent
down from Bloomsbury. Other relief
is at hand, which makes the prospect
still brighter.
With the experience which the peo-
pie of Danville are having this winter
they will have reason to be happy
when their new bridge is completed.
But they are not the only people who
are suffering the inconvenience of in
terrupted communication through the
destruction of a bridge, though their
case is a more aggravated one than
that of Sunbury and Northumberland
-SunburV Item
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-01-19
Farmers Institutes.

The farmers of Northumberland
county will be interested to learn that
|. A. Eschbaoh, member OF the state
board of agriculture, has arranged for
two farmers institutes TO be held in
that county next month, one at Elys-
burg on February 8th and 9th and the
other at Turbotville on February 10th
and 11th. A number of instructors
from other parts of the state will be
present to join with IT, farmers of the
locality in the discussion of topics rel
ative to agriculture. These meetings
are free and open to all. and we have
no doubt the farmers of that county
will avail themselves of the advant-
ages to be gained by attending these
tings.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-01-19
CurfeW RingS Friday.

The Ourfew bell will ring in Ber-
wick on Friday evening. This has been
the date set for the ordinance to go in
to effect. Chief Burgess Clemens has
notified the Ministerial Association to
this effect as that body will see that
the three church bells, Presbyterian,
Methodist and Evangelical, are sound
ed.
The time is nine O'Clock during the
entire year. the time to be in accord
ance with standard time a. corrected
daily at the post office. Little trouble
is anticipated, although the police
force are preparing to make q strict
enforcement of the ordinance.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-01-19
READ ALL THIS.
You Never Know the Moment Whom this
Information May Prove of In-
finite Value,

1t is worth considerable to any citi.
zen of DanvilIe to know how to be
cured of painful, annoying and itch
ing piles Know then that Doan's
Ointment is positive remedy for all
itchiuess of the skin, for piles, eczema,
etc. One application relieves and
soothes. Read this testimony of It's
merit:
ID. @. Williams. slater. of 2O4 Lower
Mulberry St, says: Il used Doan' S
Ointment some years ago an1 found it
most excellent remedy for the pur-
pose for which it is intended. Ii is the
only remedy | ever found which gave
me permanent relief from itching piles
from which | had suffered for long
time. Anyone who has ever mad piles
knows what suffering | endured before
| used DOau'S Ointment. The burning
and itching was almost lutOleTable
uIght aud day, AMI although l tried
dOZeUS Of uIntmeuts, salvts and lotions
| got 10 relief | heard so much about
Deans Ointment that | procured a
box. The first application gave me al
most instant relief aud in short
time was cured That was eight
years ago and | have had no return of
the eXasperaring Affections since. l
recommend Doan's Kidney Pills high
ly."
For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents. Foster Milburu Co., Buffalo,
n. Y, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name Doan' sand
take no other.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-01-19
Sickening ShiVering Fits

of Ague aud Malaria, can be relieved
and cured with Electric Bitters. This
pure, tonic medicine; of especial
benefit in malaria, for it exerts a true
curative influence on the disease d iv-
ing it entiely out of the system. 1t is
much to ba preferred to Quinine, hav-
ing none OF this drugs bad effects. E.
S. Munday. of Henrietta, Tex writes /:
my brother was very low with NAL.
arial fever and jaundice, till he took
Electric Bitter which saved his life.
At Paules 81 Co. S drug store; price
SOC, guaranteed
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-01-19
Entertained at Dinner.

Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred L. Voris eut. r
tained at dinner on Saturday evening
a number of friends in honor of tia, ir
guests, Mr.. and Mrs. John L. Vo is,
of Pottsgrove. Those present were
Mr.. and Mrs. William Kase West. Mr..
and Mrs. W. Fred Jacobs, Mr. and Mrs.
George B. Jacobs, Mr.. and Mrs. ,hn
r. Jacobs, Mr. and Mrs. Sam A. Nc
Coy and Miss RebecCa Hoffman.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-01-19
Speedy Relief.

A salve that heals without a scar is
DeWltt's Witch Hazel Sslve. No rem
edy effects such speedy relief. 1t draws
out inflammation, soothes, cools and
heals all cuts, burns and bruises. A
sure cure for Piles and skin diseases.
DeWitt's is the only genuine Witch
Hazel Sslve. Beware of oounterfeits,
IL ey are dangerous. Sold by Paules &
Co
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-01-19
To Take Action.

1t Is announced by the attorneys OF
the various cities and towns along the
Susquehanna River in the Wyoming
Valley that at no less than forty points
is culm aud mine refuse being poured
into the river. The oulm fills the
channels and the damaging floods OF
the last several years are attributed to
this. Action is to be commenced
against the coal companies responsi BILE
for the violation Of the law within u
few days.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-01-19
Spoiled Her Beauty,

Harriet Howard, of 209 W. 34th St. :,
New York ,at one time had her beauty
spoiled with skin trouble. She writes
~ had Salt Rheum or Eczema for
wears, bat nothing would cure it, un-
I'll l used Bucklen's Arnica Salve. "
A quick and sure healer for cuts, burns
and sores. 25c at Paules & 90. 3 drug
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-01-19
Don't Complain.

Anyone who has All idea OF what the
telephone operators have 10 contend
with will not register complaint,
against them if every little thing does
not run smoothly. A telephone girls
work is a nerve-ra racking job and one
that q nervous person would not be
able to stand During a very busy
period the operator sits with receivers
fastened to her ears working just as
hard as possible placing the plugs that
make the desired connections or dis
connections,
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-01-19
DEATH Of AN
AGED CITIZEN

Joseph Bingham, whose figure had
been a familiar one on the strt cts of
Danville for so years, died at the home
of his daughter, Mrs. Charles Gerst,
Walnut street, Saturday morning, ~
8 10 O'Clock. Death was the result of
gangrene, with which the deceased had
suffered for the past three months.
Mr.. Bingham was born in Stafford
shire, England, May 10, 1921. making
his age "a years and months In 1925.
when only years of age, his parents
emigrated to the United States and
located at Patterson, n. J. There the
subject OF this sketch continued to
reside until 1845. being then "a years
old. He came to Danville, about that
time where, with the exception of the
years he devoted to his country during
the civil war. he remained continuous
ly to the close of his earthly career.
He was an iron worker by trad e.
When he came to Danville, he secured
employment in what is now the Read
ing Iron Works. The plant was just
completed, and he was a member OF
the force that started the mill in op-
GRAFTON. He took the first catch that
came from the mill. He continued to
work at his trade until about three
years ago, when he was compelled to
quit on account of failing sight. For
the past year he had been totally blind.
He was a man Of a kindly disposition,
trustworthy and honest iu every sense
of the word. The many long years that
he was citizen Of this city secured
for him wide acquaintance, and he
was held in high esteem by all who
knew him.
The deceased is survived by hi:
widow. and the following children
William Bingham, Mrs. Charles Gerst,
Mrs. A. DelcsmP, Mrs. L. Richard.
and Mrs p. Brady, Dauville; Mrs. J.
Schmeck, Pttsbrug; George Bingham,
Hiram Bingham and Mrs. Thomas
Burey, Shsmokin.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-01-19
Officers Installed.

District Deputy Supreme Arohon
A. NJ. Peters was in Bloomsbury last
evening installing officers of the Con-
clave of the Improved Order of Hep
tasophs in that city. After the install
lation an elaborate banquet was serv-
ed.
Thursday evening Mr.. Peters will
install the officers in the Hszleton
Oonciave, aud on Friday evening he
will visit the Pottsyille ConolsVe.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-01-19
Garfield Literary Society.

The Garfield Literary society OF the
Danville High School held its regular
meeting Friday afternoon. The fol-
lowing Program was rendered:
Piano Dus st. ........... Misses Hooley
Recitation Milking" Miss Ryan
Reading What a Little Girl Said
Mr.. Scott
Essay. !....." THE Story of Vixen"
Mr.. Davis
Song. ....4.....,.........b by the society
The debate Was held on the question
resolved that American holidays are
properly observed. The affirmative
was sustained by Miss Patton and Mr.
Graham, and the negative by Miss
Ada Lunger and Mr.. Roberts. Ih
judges, Miss Sleinbreuner, Mr.. Jobborn
and Mr.. r. Jacobs rendered a decision
In favor of the affirmative.
Poem. ..... THE Minister'S Tea"
Mr.. Mccoy
Recitation. Birds of Kilingworth"
Miss Jenkins
Defamation is This ALP"
Mr. Sherwood.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-01-19
Tonic to the System.

For liver troubles and constipation
there is nothing better than DeWitt's
Little Early Risers, the famous little
Pills. They do not weaken the stom-
ach. Their action upon the syst IN is
mild, pleasant aud harmless. Sold by
Psules q Co.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-01-19
Coughs and Colds,

All coughs, colds and pulmonary COM
plants that are curable are quickly
cured by One Minute Cough Cure
Clears the phleRm, draws out infiama-
tion and heals and soothes the affected
parts, strengthens the lungs, wards of
pneumonia. Harmless and pleasant to
take. Sold by Paules & 90.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-01-19

The remains of the late Joseph Bing-
ham we're inferred in Odd Fellows
cemetery Monday afternoon. Ser
vices were held at the home of his
daughter. Mrs. Charles Gerst. Walnut
street, at O'Clock, W. d. Laumaster,
general secretary of the Y. NJ @. A.
officiating. There was large attend
auoe. The pail bearers were: Benton
Brown, Joseph Longenberger, Hiram
Weaver, D. ID. Williams. James W..
DeShay and James Riffel.
The following parsons from out OF
town attended the funeral: George
Skuskie. Mrs. Elizabeth Burley Georg ge
Bingham and sons George and Hiram.
of Shamokin; Mr.. and Mrs Smick. of
Pittsburg.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-01-19
Engler-MarShaII.

franklin K. Engler, of Wilkesbarre,
and Miss Theodosia Marshall, of this
city, were married at the parsonage Of
the First Baptist church, Binghanton.
N. Y, December cath, the Rev. }. W.
Phillips officiating.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-01-19
Greatly in Demand.

Nothing is more in demand than a
medicine which meets modern require
ments for blood and system cleanser,
such as DR.. Kings New Life Pills.
They are just what you need to cure
stomach and liver troubles. Try them.
AT Paules & Co.'S drug store, 25c.,
guaranteed.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-01-19

1t Is the intention of the Reading
Railway Company to equip their en-.
tire system with telephones which will
be used in connection with the run
ming of trains.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-01-19

The reason that conghs and colds pro-
duce constipation and weaken the
lungs is because they interfere with
all digestion. That new discovery
known as Kennedy's Laxative Houey
aud Tar cures all Coughs, Group,
WhooEing Cough and assists in e1-
pelling colds from the system by gent
ly moving the bowels 1t is pleasant
to take and contains no opiates. Sold
by Paules 81 Co.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-01-19
To Onra a Gold in One Day.

Take LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE
Tablets. All druggists refund money
if it fails to cure. E. w Groves sigma
ture is on each box. 25c.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-01-19
LOCAL TIME TABLES

OANVILLE AND BLOOMSBURd
STREET RAILWAY.
In effect Nov %, 1904.
Cars leave Oanville:
A. M.-6:2O; 700; $40; $50; 900; 9:4O;
1929; 800; 11:40.
?. NJ. 1929; 100; 40; 2:20; 800; $40;
4:20: 500; $40 $40; TOO; TAO;
$40; $40.
1920, to Grovania only.
Last car Saturdays only 11:00 P. M.
Cars leave Bloomsbury same time as
AE Danville.
Sunday first Car leaves 500 A. Nj. and
every 40 minutes until 9:40 P. NJ.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-01-19

January is making new record this
year for weather hurrying.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-08-07

Captain Tagsart's confinement in the
hospital. Major Morton said IL was
most unusual 10 look upon commits
stoned officer In d hospital. He knew
Of but one other case. Then the pa
tient had dellrlum sremens. Major
Morton said he knew Captuin Taggaft
had no physical or mental disease on
this OCCASION He said he went to
Captain Taggert's room on tho third
floor of the hospital and found him
not In charge Of q sergeant but behind
locked doors. II was Colonel Miner,
now retired. who was Post command.
er at the time, said Major Morton.
Army Surgeon w, i. vose. Of Lit
tie Rock, Arkansas. whose wife IS a.
niece OF Mrs, Taggart, who has been
with her since the trial began. ap-
peared in Court Monday. He had a.
seat near Mrs. Taggart within the
raIi. AS he entered he caught tie eye
OF Captain Taggart md graveIy start
ed to bow. There was no return snIli-
tation from Captain Taggart, for
moment the two men faced each
other. then flushed and looked the
other way.
The deposition OF Colonel John Van
Hoff, Assistant Surgeon General WAS
read. He said:
II was at Fort Leavenworth the
last of June. In 1903, The morning OF
July 1, |, with the commanding Col
onel Minor. called to see Mrs. Tag
gart. The Commanding officer hnd
called me to his ofice and said he
wished to consult with me about Z
disagreeable occurrences at tho post.
He said that Il had been reported to
him that Captain Taggart had ass
saulted his wife and that she feared
for her life. Colonel Minor said he
wanted my advice as an old army
officer. wlalo wo were talking Cap.
tain Taggapt and other oflcers on.
tered. Captain Tagsart said he
| thought II he could see his wife she
would not press her charges. Colonel
Minor refused to let him 60 ana re-
fused to go himself alone. so 1t fell
to me to accompany him.
Mrs. Taggart did not seem to be In
a nervous condition. Her face was
swollen and bruised. / was In charge
of the hospital While talked with
Mrs. Taggart on visit to her the fol-
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-08-07
PEASANTS STILL
PILLAGE ESTATES
OF LAND OWNERS
THE SPIRIT OF REVOLUTION is
STILL SPREADING THROUGH
OUT RUSSIAN EMPIRE.

ST. PETERSBURG, August u
The torpedo boat which was sent in
pursuit of the battleship Kniaz Potem.
kin while she was in the hands Of
mutineers has returned to Sevasto.
pol. The torpedo boat is manned ex.
clusively by officers, who were sup.
posed to be loyal to the government.
The delay IN the warship getting back
to port was caused BY the fact that
her engines were damaged. That is
regarded as significant, and in the
general opinion shows that the spirit
of revolution prevails among the off.
GERS of the navy to as great an extent
as 1t does among the sailors.
The attorney general at Nishni
Novorgod has obtained definite proofs
that the police participated in the
massacres which occurred there re.
Gently, beginning on July 90. The
trouble has not yet been settled as
roughs continue to harass the people,
The mayor of the town has been sum
moned to st. Petersburg to make
report in regard to the riots to the
Minister of the Interior Peasants
in the government of Tamboff are
pillaging the estates OF land owners.
1t is estimated that they have car
ried away or destroyed 100000 pounds
of stores in the last few days. Peas
ants in the villages near Bialystok
have likewise been engaging in at
tacks upon the land owners. They
have threatened the proprietors of
the large estates with death If their
demands for money are not complied
with.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-08-07
mrs. TACCART SEEMED
in BETTER SPIRITS TO-DAY
THAN DURING LAST WEEK
TESTIMONY DEPICTS ARMY LIFE

WOOSTER, o., Aug. Mrs. Tag.
CART, in the Courtroom to-day. was
given chair at her attorneys table
where they might refer to her at any
moment. She watched closely each
development of the Testimony and
seemed to offer many suggestions as
the trial proceeded. She seemed in
better spirits than at any time, the
first week Of the triai.
AT the opening OF court the read.
ing of TIE deposition OF Major Morton
begun Saturday was continued.
Major Morton's testimony. was that
Captain Taggsrt showed no sign of
intoxication the week lie was in a
hospital at Fort Leavenworth at a
time. he alleges his wife. by conspira.
cy had him confined there on false
charge of alcoholism. Then the ciga.
rette question came up Attorney
Wertz said Fortesque's deposition will
be that it was the custom for ladies'
at Fort Leavenworth to smoke ciga.
rettes after dinner. Mayor Morton's
deposition reads that 1t is not tho
custom for ladies' in army circles to
smoke cigarettes. He wasn't allow.
ed to say whether II Is the custom for
ladies in army circles to smoke them
after dinner. Major Morton said he
did not remember If he had ever seen
Mrs. Taggart smoke.
SIN the army" said the witness.
many officers drink, socially as do
men in civil life but the habit of be.
coming intoxicated is looked down on
and discountenanced. Captain Tag.
CARTS treatment of his wife should be
model for every man in the world.
Major Morton declined to answer
la question as to whether garrison
gossip came to him at the time Of Cap.
tain Taggart's confinement that Cap.
tain Taggart had beaten his wife. Fl.
nally he said that the principal reason
given in the post gossip for Captain
Taggart's confinement was that the
post commander wanted to keep him
where he couldn't talk. | tried to sec
Captain Taggart and was told there
were orders that none be allowed to
see him. Referring to drink Morton
said that Captain Taggart, since he
left West Point. had been in the hab.
1t OF taking the ordinary prescrip.
tion. The ordinary prescription, he
said. was whiskey straight, not in
high balls. They did not always drink
when they called on each other, he
said. He did not remember that they
ever had more than one drink togeth.
er at one time. Continuing In re-ex.
animation Of his testimony regarding
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-08-07
WIFE; OF CAPTAIN TAeaARr
DOES NOT WANT HER BOYS
TO ENTER THE. SERVICE.

WOOSTER, Ohio, August 7.-I
would never consent to have my boys
enter the service" said Mrs. Grace
Taggart to-day in statement for
your correspondent. There is too
much drinking in the army"
Both the boys, Culver, aged IL, and
Elmore, four years younger, admire
greatly the soldierly Captain Taggart.
They play at soldiers in the shaded
lane that runs beside their home.
Their companion in this sport is a
small colored youngster, whose moth.
er is cook where the boys have their
meals. Brooms serve as arms and
the lane makes fine place for drill.
ing and parade. Both Culver and Ell.
more are captain turn about.
The small plack boy is the whole
valiant army. He has the promise
that some day he also may be an Off.
Ger. Does Mrs. Taggart watch. this
play with some sinking OF heart?
Il have had no plans as to what
the boys win be when they are grown" :
she said. They are both young yet
for that, but would never want to
have them enter the service
This mother knew the life OF gar
risons for fifteen years. She was
raised in temperance family, Now
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-08-07

OYSTER BAY, N. Y, Aug. T.
President Roosevelt received no Wis.
itors at Sycamore Hill during the
early part of the day and spent most
of the forenoon going over his CORE
spondence with Acting Secretary
Barnes.
w. S. Kenworthy, an attorney of
Oskaloosa, Iowa, who says he has
made several spell-binding tours for
the Republican National committee
both in the National end the New
York campaign made an attempt to
call upon the President this morning.
He did not get any further than the
brow of Sycamore Hill with his rig
before he was stopped and turned
back by the secret service men with
the advice that he hunt up Secretary
Barnes, in the village. Mr.. Kent
worthy followed the detectives sug.
gestion but as he was not able to give
Mr.. Barnes good reason for intrud.
ing upon the Presidents vacation
rest, the secretary denied his request.
"oh, | had nothing particular to see
the President about" said Mr.. Kent
worthy, "but ac did good deal Of
talking for him and the party, and
happened to be in New York,
thought I would take run down to
his summer home and see him."
After seeing Mr.. Barnes Mr.. Kent.
worthy took the next train for New
York.
Herbert Hawkshurst, 12.year.old
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-08-07

slant Companion. Elmore spent Sun.
day with his father at the raeeart
farm fear orrville. where kindly old
Aunt Sally. the captains mother. gave
the youngster a warm welcome and
no end OF good things to eat. Cap
tain Taggart wanted to take Culver
along too. but Mrs. Taggart would not
consent to giving UP both boys. She
did not attend morning services at
church as has been her custom. and
remained quietly at home oil day.
Both boys. unaffected in what they
may know. or appreciate. OF the
charges in the case. show more than
ordinary fondness for their mother.
Mrs. Taggart seems to think most OF
her Oldest boy. II any distinction can
be made
Captain Taggart. since the trial
began, has had the tack OF making
love to his own children. 1t had been
a year since they had even seen the
father. They called him Captain Tag
gart as did their mother Now more
familiar term comes naturally to
them. and 1t is obvious how much
pleasure Captain Tagsart takes ID
these signs Of Increasing affection.
Captain Taggart seems drawn most
to the boy who was named after him.
Why don't you come to see uother1'e
asked Elmore at their first meeting.
Here is the boys answer to one ques-
tion: = like Captain Taesart. don't
want to leave my mother