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Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-02-24
No Building Boom In Sight.

The fact seems pretty we'll establish
ed that Danville will not enjoy .
building boom the coming spring. The
several contractors see plenty OF work
ahead in the form of remodeling houses
and the making of the usual spring re-
pairs. Merchant Tailor, e. D. Pentz
early in the season will build frame
dwelling ON the lot recently purohas.
ed by him on East Mahoning street.
adjoining the manse of the Mahoning
Presbyterian church. A very fine resi-.
dence to be built by W. q. Lattimere
on Front street is among the possibili-
ties for the coming season. Beyond
these, however, no bailding operations
are IN sight. though it is very likely
that little later in the season . few
new houses will be heard of. Last
year several new buildings went up
and it would certainly be odd II with
the advantage of two trolley lines and
other Improvement there would not be
Increased activity in building orioles
this year. Architect J. H. Brusler.
states that the number Of new build.
ings planned in any Of the neighbor.
ing towns is not large. The new build
inss decided upon will be mostly dwell.
lings, OF the modern type. but only
moderately expensive. One Of these,
will be residence In Berwick to cost
some $l2. 600 to be built by WE. Low.
rie, General Manager Of the American
Oar and Foundry Company.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-02-24
FERRY BOAT
HIGH and DRY

The ferry boat, which was frozen
fast In the Ice. by dint of the hardest
kind OF WORK that covered several days,
is at last in a position of relative
safety. W. A. Shepperson, who had
the contract for the boats, removal
pronounces the job one of the hardest
that he ever undertook. The ferry,
which is the largest in this section,
weighs at least 80 tons and after cut.
ting it loose from the ice the tug of
war really began. Iu bringing the
boat up to its present position it had
to be raised some eight or ten feet and
carried over a heavy ridge of ice cakes
deposited below the river bank by the
last food. Two large crabs we're en-
ployed. each manned by four men.
Progress was slow, indeed. several
DAYS in II being occupied in the work.
The big boat is still some eight feet
below the level of Water street and its
timbers are badly bent and twisted by
reason of tile slanting nature of the
surface it rests up on. The ferry boat
is eighteen feet wide and Mr.. Shep-
person says he was not permitted to
raise the craft up on top of the river
bank. as it would have obstructed
Front street. He regards the boat a.
perfectly safe in its present position
and says that it can very easily be tax
en- caro- of when the ice moves
1t is worth strong effort to pre-
serve the boat, as the annual break up
is nearly due, after which it is hardly
likely that the river will again close
with ice. The ferry can soon go into
again and it will no doubt
have career of usefulness co, ,ering a
couple of months at least pending the
final completion of the bridge.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-02-24
COMPLETING ONE
OF THE SIDEWALKS

Our citizens just now are very aux.
iously Watching the progress Of work
ON the sidewalk of the river bridge.
with the lingering hope that some ar.
rangement may be effected between.
the County Commissioners and the con.
tractors whereby pedestrians may be,
permitted to use the bridge before the.
structure is completed and thrown op-
en- for traffic. Nearly all she huge
iron brackets are in position and 10
would seem that the upper side of the
bridge might be made ready for foot
passengers in the course of a couple of
weeks.
During an interview with Commis.
sioners' Clerk Horace O. Blue yester.
day it was learned that tile Board has
already given the matter some thought
and that If it proves at all practicable
foot passengers will be be given psr-
mission to cross before the bridge il
wholly completed.
Engineer Leonard, who has the con.
struotion in charge. when in town tho
other day was consulted on the mat.
ter. He was favorably inclined to.
ward the proposition, but thought that
the contractors might ask to be 70.
leased from all liability for injury
sustained by persons crossing while
the work is in progress. At the same
time he was not prepared to say
whether with construction at its pres
ent stage person on the sidewalk
would be exposed to much or any dam
ger. He felt sure only that the con-.
tractors. who are responsible for cas-
ualties, would not want to assume
any risks in the premises.
The matter up to the present bas
been barely more than talked of. At
the same time, if some arrangements
can be made whereby persons crossing
DO SO at their own risk 1t does not
seem out of the question that the,
bridge may be thrown open to pedes..
trians IN the very near future.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-02-24
ANNUAL STATEMENT
OF THE
DIRECTORS OF THE POOR
Danville and Mahoning Poor Dis
trict for the Year Ending
Jan. I, 1905.

J. p. BARE, Treasurer.
In account with the Directors of the Dan.
Vile a Mahoning Poor District.
DIR.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-02-24
Spent Pleasant Day.

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. r. Emmitt enter.
tanned large number Of friends at
their pleasant home in Frosty Valley
on Saturday An excellent dinner was
served. During the, afternoon Blaine
Saltzer. of Bloomsbury rendered some
very fine piano selections. Those pres.
ent we're: Rev. J. Wagner and wife,
of Buokhorn, DR.. ]. r. Montgomery
and wife, Of Bloomsbury Mrs Robert
Orossley, Of Buokhorn; Mr.. and Mrs..
A. ]. Emmitt. Mr.. and Mrs. william
Hartman, Mr.. and Mrs Simon Reich.
ard, Mr.. and Mrs. D. W. Girton, Mr..
and Mrs NJ. M. keller, Mr.. and Mrs.
W. O. Emmitt, Mr.. and Mrs. 8. n.
Girton. Mrs. M. A. Girton and daugh-
ters, Mary, and Martha, Mary and
John Wagner, Laura, Maurice. Lois
and Robert Girton, Rena Crossley,
Matthias M. Girton, Robert Ikeler,,
Harriet Girtou, Martha Dreisbaoh,
of Bloomsbury; Walter keller, of Ber.
wick.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-02-24
Funeral of Mrs. Sanders,

The funeral of Mrs. Sarah Sanders
took place Saturday afternoon at
O'Clock from the family residence
Front street. The Rev. James Hutch.
ison, pastor of the Mahoning Presby-
terian church conducted the services.
The pail bearers we're: william Keen.
er, John Freeze, Seth Freeze and Hen
ry Confer. Interment was made in
the Odd Fellows cemetery.
The deceased was the second wife
OF Thomas Sanders. The mother of
Harry Sanders of California. Miss
Jennie Sanders of Scranton and Mrs.
DeMott of this city. died 10 years ago.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-02-24
Many Enjoyed the Feast.

Eugene Meyer formally opened his
hotel, d. L. & W. avenue last night.
1t was brilliant affair, The dining
room was appropriately arranged for
the occasion. Vases filled with pretty
and fragrant carnations, gave lustre to
the scene. The supper consisted of
chicken and potato salad, chicken and
ham sand @iches, coffee and other palat-
able viands too numerous to mention.
Hundreds enjoyed the feast.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-02-24
Birthday Party.

Mr.. and Mrs. John Patton gave q
party Friday night in honor cf the
18th birthday anniversary of their son
Clyde. The following were present;
Amy Rebman, Mary Jobborn, Mary
West. Ruth Heath. Helen MoClow.
Mary Krum, Mary Mckinney. Mary
Sweisfort, Laura Hughes, Ruth Kase,
May Patton, James Foster, Frank No
Kinney. Howard Ricketts,, Reber
Moyer, John Aten. John MoCoy,
Robert Mccoy. Sam Jacobs, willie
Coleman. Alfred Patton, Ben Mccoy.
Wallace Hughes. The evening wss
pleasantly spent in games andimusic.
Refreshments were served. n
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-02-24

kivermen of Berwick and Nesoo.
peck are prophesying and preparing
for food and damage when the loo
breaks up. The prospect Of High water
is the one subject Of ooh$esssioa
among them.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-02-24
CLASSIFIED ACCOUNTS OF EXPENDITURES
FERRY EXPENSES.

FERRY EXPENSES.
Hoover Brothers, building boat material 5O9 S6
Hoover Brothers, repairs aud material. 81 81
Hugh H. Vastine placing poles IN land 80 90
H. H. Cole cable bolts &c. 27O 10
E. H. Bell, pole Il lumber, $29.40, w. H. zimmerman
poe. $40 80 40
J. Jones' months $50 90
Elliott M 90. 800 90
& Vannan and matera 80 80
H. III Kase material ioile 81 404
Standard Electric Light Co. fighting light So SO
Chas w. Cooke overseeing work at ferry. 70 OO
~ 215s 80
pas~N B. Co liable for ferry
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-02-24
Bridge Contract Awarded.

The Northumberland County Com.
missioners opened the bids submitted
for the building of the new steel
bridge over the North bran oh of the
Susquehanna river Thursday afternoon
and the contract was awarded to the
York Bridge Company, of York, Pa :,
that company being the lowest bid
der. :. The price. is s85. 1875.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-02-24
mt WITH LICENSES RECEIVED DURING THE YEAR A. 1904

By amount paid Commonwealth s45O5 55
1876 SO
BY 428 29I
applied 90
By amount Hotel Licenses paid Borough OO|
Licenses Washinglonyile Borough 228 90
to Township. 81 00|
By amount Licenses Township ia 90
to 81 90
Bv ia 00I
1929 92
Omaha daily bee., 1905-10-06
MISSOURI MAY TAKE ACTION
superintendent of Insurance VIII
Probably Revoke License of Of
Tending Life Companies.

JEFFERSON CITY. Mo-, Oct 5.-w. d.
Vandiver. state superintendent of insur-
ance. who last night stated that unless
the money alleged to have been misused
by the New York Life Insurance company
was returned and a complete change in
management Immediately effected that he
would revoke the charter of the New York
Life company to do business in Missouri,
tonight gave out the following statement
TO the Associated Press:
There are other companies that may have
to be dealt with besides the New York Life
and therefore / think II is important that
whatever action Is taken shall be carefully
considered, so that consistency may mark
the treatment all the way through OF
course whatever action Is taken will affect
only the new business of the companies
and can have no bearing upon a contract
already issued
There are three ways IN which the in
surance superintendent can act upon these
matters under .he laws of Missouri:
/ Immediate revocation of the license.
.. Temporary suspension of the company
pending further investigation.
3. For the superintendent to demand n
change of management and the refunding
of the issued money or both, giving the
company a reasonable time to comply with
the demand. and IL the demand is not COM
piled with to put In operation the first or
second methods Of procedure.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-10-06
DISCUSS PUBLIC OWNERSHIP
Civic Federation Commission VIII
Send Committee TO Europe 10
study the Subject.

NEW YORK, oct. 5.-MelviIle f. ingalls,
of Cincinnati. president of the Board Of
Directors of the Cleveland. Cincinnati. Chi
cago & st. Louis railroad. was TODAY
chosen TO head the commission of the Ma -
tional Civic Federation which has under-
taken study of the municipal ownership
problem as Il appears both I'm this country,
and abroad. The commission met in this
city today, the first session being presided
over by Samuel Gompers, president Of the
American Federation OF Labor and nrst
vice president Of the National Civic Fedora
ton. August Belmont president of the
federation, was unable TO he present. hnv.
ing undergone an operation today. Near
the close of today's session a telegram was
read from Mr.. Belmont, saying he had come
sately from under the surgeons knife
ana was on the road to recovery. MIR. In
galls presided over the afternoon session.
In addition to Mr.. Ingalls, as president
the other officers of the commission chosen
today arc: First vice president. John
Mitchell, indianapolis president of the
mine workers; second vice president. John
c. Agar OF New York city, president M
the reform association; secretary. Edward
A. Moffat of New York city editor OF the
| Bricklayer and Mason.
| An executive committee and a committee
on investigation also were named amors
the members being r.. f.. Clark. Cedar
| Rapids, Ia; r. Rosewater, Omaha Mob
J Frederick ~ Judson, ST. Louis. waite,
Macarthur, San Francisco.
| The commission will meet again to,nor
row, The investigating committee will first
take up municipal ownership.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-10-06
PLACE FOR A WYOMING MAN
j. w. VanorsdeI slated for Position
of Assistant Attorney
General.
cFrom a star correspondent.l

WASHINGTON, Oct, 5.-(Special Tele-
gram)-J. w. Vanorsdel OF Wyoming, it is
said, will succeed Louis A. Pradt as assist
ant attorney general when the latter files
his definite resignation. MIR. Pradt at pres
ent is in Europe, but before leaving on his
vacation for travel on the continent indi-
Gated TO the attorney general that he would
not resume his position on his return. The
Wyoming delegation. learning of this va
cancy. Immediately filed a claim upon the
place and presented ]. w. Vanorsdel for the
position.
Mr.. Vanorsdel has been long I'm public
life i'm Wyoming. For years he was chair
man OF the republican state committee,
and in the 1895 campaign did yeoman SER
vice for sound money. Since 1895 Mr.. Van
orsdel has directed the republican cam
paigns in Wyoming and occupies a very
strong position at the bar of the state.
Senator Burkett was tNe White House
today for a short time, as he said, on
merely routine matters He presented to
the president today copy of the resolu-
tions adopted by the recent republican
state convention i'm Nebraska on the sub
ject OF railroad rate regulation. and the
senator, Just in word. said that the presi-
dent seemed to be pleased with the stand
taken by the Nebraska republicans.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-10-06
PACKERS TO PLEAD MONDAY
viii Enter Plea of Not Guilty to
Charge of Conspiracy and Demur
20 other Counts.

CHICAGO. Oct. 5.-The packers, whose re-
cent attempt to abate the indictments
found against them charging conspiracy to
monopolize the meat industry of the coun-
try ended in failure, will on Monday next
enter pleas of not guilty before Judge
Humphrey. To all other counts in the in
dctment against them demurrers will be
filed tomorrow morning. The demurrers
are general and charge ambiguity, vague
ness and uncertainty against seven of the
counts and charge that In two of the re-
naming counts double charges are con-
tanned. The demurrers for the Ave indicted
corporations will be filed separately and the
officials of the companies will demur as a
unit. Men who have been indicted as agents
will in each case file separate demurrers.
All of the processes are similar setting
up the same facts. The attorneys for the
packers tonight announced that the men
indicted willing to stand trial on their
pleas of not guilty of conspiracy to monopo-
lize the meat industry and OF not guilty of
acts In restraint OF trade and commerce.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-10-06
Fair Friday. saturday Fair and
Cooler.
OMAHA IDEAS IN CINCINNATI
Mrs. r. ". Cole Tells How wOmRn's
Clubs Can Re successfully
Managed.

CINCINNATI. O., oct. b.-(Specisl Tele-
gram.l-"The ideal way 60 manage a
woman's club is 20 allow every member
TO feel that she has voice in the club
proceedings and to preside with such tact
and diplomacy that every member will in
stinotively feel that she counts and her
voice and vote are a part OF the interests
OF the club"
This answer TO the query was given In
an interesting little talk by Mrs. f. IL.
Cole. Mrs Cole was formerly president OF
the Omaha Womans club, which is one
OF the largest in the United States '"The
idea that a woman's club OF more than
300 members" said Mrs. Cole lis an organ
/ iSation hard TO manage is lost sight OF
when the president OF such an organization
succeeds I'm making each member feel that
she Is part Of the club. Every member
should be given equal opportunity in the
Iduties as we'll as the pleasures OF the club,
and every woman should be made such a
| friend that she will Loyalty support her
president. ! do not believe the right kind
OF woman in the Office of president finds
woman's club any more dfficult to pre-
side over than the right kind OF a man at
| the head OF mems club finds II to preside
over his club I think that the general
public magnifes the idea OF the number of
club women who get the craze for ONCE
TO such an extent that they want to divide
the club into factions. our Omaha woman :
club has no difficulty i'm the way of limited
| members, and therefore no troubles about
| who shall be allowed to come in
| our club has seen 20 IL that vacant lots
are either bcautlied by flowers or made
useful as gardens for the benefit of some
worthy poor. has brought lecturers TO the
city, paid for a woman travellers aid al
the depots and done much in the way OF
art and music for the city"
Omaha daily bee., 1905-10-06
CARTER STILL ON THE RACK
Former Captain Explains Further His
Bank Accounts and Busi-
meas Dealings.

CHICAGO. Oct. Gross examination of
former Captain Oberlin NJ. Carter by attor-
neys for the federal government was con-
tinued before Special Examiner Richard w
Wyman. II IL the tenth consecutive day
Of cross-examlnation in the case. I'm which
the government seeks to connscate Car
ters' private fortune OF 100000 Carter was
closely questioned regarding a deposit OF
$s1S7O made TO the credit OF his personal ar-
count in the Union Trust company. New
York, December g. 1896. Among the de-
posits Of this date was a note for $40
signed by r. r westcott. the defendants
father-in-law. Carter explained that the
note was for borrowed money. Documen-
tary evidence WIS introduced regarding the
bank deposit Of $500 made by Captain Car
ter June 20, 1898, consisting Of interest cou-
pons on bonds.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-10-06
COUNCILS PASS VETOED BILLS
sISIrmish in Philadelphia over In
creasinE city Debt SIX Million
DOllHPa.

PHILADELPHIA, oct 5.-There was
another skirmish in city councils today
between the forces on the side of Mayor
Weaver and those supporting the republi-
can organization over the matter of in
creasng the city's debt 100000. Two
weeks ago both branches of the city coun-
Gil passed an ordinance authorizing an in
crease In the clty's debt Of 100000 for re-
moving the railroad grade crossings, and
another authorizing the increase of the
debt S2,0oO,0O0 for street paving. Today
Mayor Weaver vetoed both bills
The common council passed both bills
over the mayors veto by the necessary
three-fifths vote. while select council sus-
tanned the veto on the paving bill. but
passed the grade crossing bill over the
mayors dsapproval.
Under the laws governing the municipal
ity, the grade crossing loan bill now goes
to the people who must approve the meas
ure by vote before the city's indebtedness
can be increased.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-10-06
CLERK SAVES THE IEWELRY
Daring Daylight Attempt at Robbery
in new York Thwarted by
EmplOye.

NEW YORK, Oct. Sin broad daylight
and with hundreds OF people on the street
Louis Brown, negro, made an attempt
to rob Maiden Lane jewelry store Of
5000 worth OF gems today. His attempt
was frustrated by Oscar Windorf, a clerk,
who grappled with the woud-be thief and
who was stabbed by the negro. Brown is
a carrier for jewelry statesmen Today he
entered the store OF Cross & Begulin and
as ed to see some jewelry. The clerk no
ticed the negro put a tray of jewelry under
his coat aud Immediately seized him
Brown drew a knife and slashed the clerk
until he finally got free. A chase OF sew
eral blocks followed, Brown swinging right
and left with his weapon as he rushed
throush the crowds. He was finally cap
tured by a police Ofhcer, whom he at
tempted unsuocessfully TO stab. Windorf
was not seriously injured
Omaha daily bee., 1905-10-06
EXPLOSION IN POWDER MILL
Delaware Towns shaken when Pow
der Gives Way at the
Dupont Works.

WILMINGTON. Del. Oct. 5.-Wilmington
and surrounding towns were terrihcally
shaken today by an explosion OF powder
at the Dupont powder works, just outside
the city limits. The force OF the explosion
was felt for distance OF twelve miles.
No one was injured, as the workmen had
not yet reported for duty. The roof OF
mill No. -, where the explosion occurred.
was blown on and one OF the walls de-
molished. Houses In the vicinity OF the
mill were damaged By the shatterlng OF
.StRd0N ElAAls
Omaha daily bee., 1905-10-06
AMERICAN CONSUL RETURNS
Representative at Nicaragua VIII
Tell of Arrest of Two Amer
fcan Citizens.

SAN FRANCISCO. oct. B.--Chester Don
aIdson. consul at Managua. Nicaragua. has
arrived here en- route TO Washington 10 ex-
plain personally to the Department of State
the case OF the two Americans named AL
bers. now held in prison by the president
OF that republic.
The consul has with him all the documen-
tary evidence in the matter The evidence,
Donaldson says. will show that the two
AIbers were wrongfully imprisoned by the
Nicaraguan government and he intends to
justify the stand he took to gain their lib
erty.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-10-06
CUSEY ON WITNESS STAND
SuIEberEer TeStihes Concern
ing Rebates.

CHICAGO Oct Sat the hearing ~ the
Interstate Commerce commission which is
investigating the question OF railroad re-
bates, the chief witness today was r. 8.
Cusey, trafhc manager for the packing
house firm Of Schwarzschild g. suIzberger.
He had previously been directed by the
court to prepare certain data and today
brought IT into court His evidence showed
that the company received from the rail-
roads during the last three years some
thing over $4,000 for losses and damages'
on shipments from Kansas City to Chicago.
One Of these items was 900 due to a
wreck.
Mr.. Cusey admitted that he had been
directed by the members OF the firm TO
favor certain roads in making shipments
for the reason that they were good friends
Of the firm"
Omaha daily bee., 1905-10-06
ICE FAMINE I in CHICAGO
Shortage In supply Also Reported Tn
Many cities in Iowa. wisconsin
and Minnesota.

LA CROSSE, Wis, oct. 5.-Gustave
Esch, secretary of Eseh Brothers g. Rabe,
Chicago ice dealers. was in La Crosse to-
day and endeavored to buy ice, He tele-
phOned seven cities and could not buy a
single cake He said Chicago had a supply
that will last no longer than six days.
Mr. Esch found the ice famine in force at
Davenport, Dubuque, Clinton and Nc
Gregor. Ia. St, Paul and Duluth, MINI.
and La Crosse and Superior, Wis. He is
making a canvass of the entire west. Ice
dealers here are selling no ice TO private
people.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-10-06
WILL MEET in COUNCIL BLUFFS
Next Session of society of Army of
Tennessee VIII he Held in
Hawkeys city.

CINCINNATI. oct. 5-The socnty OF the
Army Of the Tennessee met I'm annual ses-
sion in this city today. the president Gen
eral Grenville NJ. Dodge Of New York. pre-
siding. The first session was entirely de-
voted to business and occupied the morning
At the afternoon session resolution 70
provide for the repairs and care OF the No
lanta was passed.
Al the social session at the Auditorium to-
night addresses were made By General
Dodge. Brigad.er General Fred S. Grant,
Noodson 8, Marshall and others.
Il was unonicially announced tonight that
the next annual session will be held at
cOgAcil Bluns.