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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-02-08
WAS REFUSED
A NEW TRIAL

Judge G. B. Staples of the 43rd Ju-
dicial District, has handed down an
opinion refusing a new trial in the
case of Commonwealth VS.. Francis
Vol, which was tried during the Nov
ember term of court, Judge Staples
specially presiding. Woll was found
guilty.
The opinion sets forth: THE de-
fendant, was tried upon an indictment
charging him with larceny of fifty
pairs of splice plate, the property of the
Reading Iron Company, and having
received the same in his possession
well knowing them to have been stol-
en-.
Upon the trial of the case it was
conceded by the Commonwealth that
the charge of larceny could not be sus-
tanned, although there was consider
able question in the mind of the Court
whether the evidence would not have
warranted a verdict of guilty of that
charge. "
The testimony was reviewed in de-
tail. 'The defendant voluntarily de-
med" the opinion goes on to say,
THAT he had any control over the
stable wherein the junk was found,
and that he had not been in the junk
business for two years. In this he was
contradicted. Guilty knowledge on
the part of the defendant may
be shown y inductively by prov
ing that the defendant bought them
very much below their value or deni-
ed their being in his possession.
And now February ), 1906, for
reasons above stated the rule to show
cause why new trial should not be
granted is discharged "
G. B. STAPLES, P. J.
The defendant is directed to appear
in open court on Tuesday, February
27, 1906, at O. clock p. IN. for the pur-
pose of having sentence passed upon
him.
Judge Staples also handed down an
opinion and decree of court on ap-
plication to strike off appeal in the
case of Kate Z. Rank VS.. Annie NJ
Kaufman, involving an appeal of the
justice of the peace.
The court having heard argument on
the matter makes the following order
or decree:
And now February 2, 1906, upon
hearing and argument and for the rea-
son stated the rule in the above case
is discharged. If the plaintiff desires
to file statement it is her privilege
TO do so. ."
G.. B. STAPLES, p. J.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-02-08
Ice Nearly Closes River.

Yesterday was slightly warmer than
on Tuesday, although at an early morn
ing hour mercury at several points
hereabout dropped down to the zero
point.
The river is very nearly closed with
ice. Above the bridge only narrow
channel along the Southern shore re-
mains open and there the heavy ice
cakes move very slowly Obviously it
will require only another night of zero
weather to close the river from shore
to shore. Below town about the big
bend the river has the appearance of
being practically closed.
Ice on the ponds has attained a thick
ness of six inches and is considered a
good article W. S. Lawrence today
will begin cutting ice on the dam in
Mahoning creek just north of Dan
Vile Yesterday he was busy getting
things in readiness-inStalling engine
and equipping the ice elevator. John
Jacobs Sons of this city head the list
of those who will have their ice houses
filled with the product from Mahon-
ing creek.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-02-08
No Tin Plates for Normal Bows

A lively episode at the Bloomsbury
State Normal School came to light on
Tuesday when a number of students,
passing through this city en- route to
their homes, stated that they had been
dismissed because the faculty had de-
cided to furnish them meals on tin
plates.
1t appears the students were inclined
to be unduly frolicsome at meal time,
recklessly Juggling the china dishes.
The breaking of the china subjected
the institution to considerable expense
and as a preventative the faculty pro-
posed tin utensils. This suggested pri-
son ways and the students planned to
declare a strike the instant the tin
plate order went into effect.
Word of the students revolt reached
the faculty Saturday the leaders of
the strike movement were summoned
before Principal Welch and summarily
dismissed
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-02-08
Air Brakes After July lSt.

After July /, 1906, there will not be
freight or passenger car run on the
lines of the Pennsylvania railroad un-
equipped with air brakes.
This order signed by General Super
intendent of transportation Trump,
was sent out to the various headquart-
ers along the Pennsylvania railroad
yesterday.
The Interstate Commerce Commits
sion requires that only seventy five
per cent. of the cars must have air
brakes.
Another order from the same source
was sent out at the same time to the
effect that after January l, 1907, no
cars will be accepted by the Pennsyl-
vania railroad for movement over its
lines, which are not suitable to be
moved in heavy train service.
This latter order means that next
year every car operated by the Penn
sylvania railroad must be in first class
condition and all inspectors will be
cautioned to see that this order is en-
forced
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-02-08
Delegates Left Last Evening.

The State School Directors Associa-
tion will meet at Harrisburg this morn
| ing to hold its annual convention,
which will continue during today and
tomorrow. The Montour County School
| Directors Association will be fully
represented. W. H. Orth and Jacob
Fischer, delegates from the Borough of
Danville, and James Shultz, Cooper
township; James Pollock, Derry town
ship, and Joseph Wintersteen of West
Hemlock, representing the school
boards of the rural districts, left Dan
vile last evening to attend the con-
vention.
The County Superintendents con-
vention will be in session at the same
time. At the latter meeting Montour
county will be ably represented by
County Superintendent C. w. Derr, of
Washingtonville.
The State convention of school di-
rectOrs has proven very beneficial in
the past and both Danville and the
rural districts of the county have felt
themselves well repaid for the time
and money spent by the delegates. The
present convention will be no excep-
tion. Matters of vital interest to the
schools and the cause of education will
be discussed by those that have
thought deeply on the subject and have
had much experience i'll public affairs.
Among the speakers will be Cover
nor Samuel W. Pennypacker, who in
early life was school teacher, and
who subsequently has kept closely in
touch with educational matters. State
superintendent n. W. Schaeffer will
also address the convention and will
be one of the principal speakers. NJ.
G.. Brmnbaugh, one of the shining
lights of the State on pedagogy, is on
the list OF instructors and last but not
least is Samuel G.. Dixon, NJ. D.. State
Commissioner of Health, who will
give his views on vaccination as it re-
lates to the schools as we'll as other
mooted sub. .ects pertaining to the pub
lie health.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-02-08
PERSONAL
PARAGRAPHS

Miss Laura Essick, Of Bloomsbury
Normal School, spent Sunday in this
city as the guest of DR.. and Mrs. r.
S. Patten, East Market street.
Miss Elizabeth Good has returned tC
Berwick after a visit with friends il
this city.
Miss Name Beaver left Saturday foI
a visit with her sister, Mrs. Russell
f. Kelly in Sunbury.
Miss Stella Doster and Miss Hannah
Derr, students at Bucknell, spent Sun
day at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. John
! Doster, Church srteet
Mrs. L. p Miller, of Pottsville, is
visiting at the home of her son, W. r.
! Miller, Bloom street.
Miss Mary Mccoy of Watsontown, is
the guest of Miss Florence Price, East
Market street
Miss Bessie Evans, of Bloomsbury
Normal school, spent Sunday as the
guest of Miss Florence Price, West
Market street.
Miss Blanch Sechler, student at Buck
nell University, spent Sunday with
relatives in this city.
Edward Malloy spent Sunday with
friends at Lewisburg.
George NJ Brown, of near Rush
town, was a visitor in this city yeSter-
day.
Miss Emma A. Welliver and G. p.
Welliver, of Valley township, were in
this city yesterday.
Mrs. S. Y. Thompson and Miss Olive
Thompson left yesterday for a visit
with friends at Shickshinny.
Miss Katherine Mccormick left yes
terday morning for visit with friends
in New York City.
William Bailey returned to Lewis
town yesterday after a several days
stay with relatives in this city.
Edwin f. Williams was a business
visitor in Lewistown yesterday.
Miss Katherine Shepperson who
spent several months i'll Pittsburg and
Baltimore, returned yesterday TO her
home, East Front street
Alfred Diehl, of Mahoning town
ship, made business trip to this city
yesterday.
John p. Weaver, of Mahoning town
ship, was visitor III this city yester-
day.
Miss Mary Wetzel is visiting friends
and relatives in Philadelphia.
G. O. Killing, of Limestoneville. was
a Danville visitor yesterday.
Miss Edith Blue left yesterday for a
visit with friends in Sunbury and
Northumberland
J. H. Kase, of Elysburg, transacted
business in this city yesterday.
W E. Geiger of Limestoneville, was
a visitor in this city yesterday.
Miss Jennie Bechtel, of Washington
vile, called ON friends in this city yes
terday.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-02-08
THROWN OUT
OF CARRIAGE

A bad driving accident occurred just
beyond Mausdale on the Washington
Vile road, Sunday, in which Robert
Farnsworth, wife and children were
thrown out of the carriage sustaining
bruises of more or less severity and mar
rowly escaping injuries of a graver
sort.
1t happened about II O'Clock in the
forenoon. Mr.. Farnsworth with his
family consisting of wife and little
son and daughter, were driving into
Danyille to call upon relatives. Driv-
ing two spirited horses they We're ap-
preaching Mausdale from Fenstermach
er's corner and had reached point
some three hundred yards west of the
Reformed church when the king bolt
broke, which caused the front part of
the carriage to drop to the ground.
throwing all four of the occupants out.
The horses, frightened by the accid-
ent gave a spring forward and drag
ging the front wheels after them ran
toward Mausdale.
Mr. Farnsworth and family so un-
tremendously dumped by the road
side gathered themselves up and were
glad to find that no bones were brok-
en-. Mr. Farnsworth sustained some
rather bad bruises about his face, while
the little boy had badly confused
wound on the mouth. Each one of the
family yesterday were suffering from
the effects of the jar and bruises sus-
tanned.
The horses We're caught near the
church and taken back to the scene of
the accident. Beyond the loss of the
kingbolt the carriage was not badly
injured. but the trip to Danville was
abandoned for the time being.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-02-08
CONDENSED NEWS.

WANTED. Bright, honest young
man from Danville to prepare for pay
ing position in Government Mail Ser
Woe Box one, Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
WANTED. By Chicago wholesale
and mail order house, assistant man
ager man or woman for this county
and adjoining territory. Salary $2t
and expenses paid weekly; expense
money advanced Work pleasant posi-
tion permanent. No investment or ex
perience required. Write at once fol
full particulars and enclose self-ad-
dressed envelope, Cooper & Co, 1872
Lake Street, Chicago. Ill.
G.. b. Strouse, tenent on one of the
Castle Grove farms, i'll of typhoid few
er, was reported as much better yester-
day.
The future Mrs. Nicholas Longworth
is going to be dressed up some. Build
ing material is going up. That's why
buildings are not.
Lieutenant General Chaffee retires
A good soldier who never played to
the galleries.
Not even Roosevelt, the strenuous,
hopes to hold the center of the stage
as long as Miss Alice's wedding gowns
are in the public eye.
Togo is coming to visit America
All hail Togo!
Are you Independent? If so, are you
independent enough to be an independ-
ent voter?
Mrs Charles 7. Yerkes has remarri-
ed month after the death of Mr.
Yerkes. She evidently doesn't hold
spite long.
1t appears that King Christian, of
Denmark, led virtuous life and at
tended strictly to his own business,
which probably. explains why he never
strutted much under the limelight of
world publicity.
1t is true that 90 per cent. of the
deaths among the Sioux and Yankton
Indians now are from tuberculosis, but
it is also true that 30 years ago tuber-
culosis was unknown among the In
dians, and has fastened upon them only
since the coming Of the white man TO
Dakota
Ex-Legislator Fred keller is rous-
ing more than usual interest among
the men at Bloomsbury over the study
of the Bible, and his classes at the
Presbyterian church Sunday mornings
are attended by more than fifty men.
The epidemic of measles at Trevor
ton is increasing instead of diminish
ing. 1t is reported that at least Zone
hundred cases are being treated. there
being AN average of one case in every
other house
The grounding was no liar this
time.
The voters are getting their think
ing caps on.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-02-08
To File 500 Remonstrances

Declaring that Luzerne county is
the worst county in the State for liqu-
or traffic, Rev. W. L. Riley, superin-
tendent of the Anti Saloon League,
says that he is preparing to file 500 re-
monstrances in license court. There
are 1900 applicants for licenses, $50 be-
ing for new places. Rev Mr.. Riley
said: Il say without fear of con
tradiction that with respect to the
liquor traffic, Luzerne county is pre-
emineutly the worst county in the
State. This condition will not con-
tinue when the Christian sentiment of
the community is aroused -
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-02-08
A TALK ON
FIRE ESCAPES

John X. Robson, of Mifflintown,
! Deputy Factory Inspector, was in this
city yesterday on official business. Mr..
Robson i'll his present capacity has
been coming to Danville for a good
many years past. In conversation yes
terday he stated that in the matter Of
fire escapes and in equipment gener-
ally Danville provides for the safety
and welfare Of its citizens better than
a good many other towns Buildings
three stories high and over, such as
under the law require fire escapes, in
Danville, he remarked, are not very
numerous, but such as they are, wheth-
er hotels, schools, manufactures or
other buildings they are satisfactorily
equipped with life saving devices.
While on the subject of fire escapes
Mr.. Robson made an explanation that
throws light on very important point
which often puzzled people and led to
the suspicion that the law was not in
all cases enforced 1t is not every ho-
tel or other building, he says, three
stories high or higher, that requires
fire escape. \ factory inspector, he
said, is expected to exercise his judg-
ment and primarily to look after the
safety of the inmates A building,
therefore, does not always need fire
escapes, no matter how high if built
against other structures of less height,
provided the roofs of the adjoining
buildings afford a safe and easy means
of reaching the ground from any part
of the tall building.
Mr.. Robison's duties do not consist
alone of inspecting buildings in rela-
tion to danger in case of fire, but he
must also see that machinery, where
any exists, is properly protected by
guard rails and the like; he must also
see that all the rules are observed as
to boiler inspection.
Mr.. Robson yesterday had kind
word to say concerning the proprietor
and the management of the silk mill
here, which employs children so extern
sively. Not only is there no evidence
of neglect, he said, along any of the
lines that provide for safety, but he
was much pleased with the oversight
maintained and by the generosity of
the proprietor. The boys and girls en-
ployed, he said, seemed to him like a
happy and contented lot. who thorough
ly appreciate the various ways in
which they have been assisted and be-
friended by their emDloyer
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-02-08
Operation Successful.

DR.. j. f. Shuman, of Jerseytown,
returned last evening from Philadel-
phia, where he had accompanied Miss
Sallie Sheep, daughter of Matthew L.
Sheep, of near Jerseytown. Miss Sheep
underwent an operation in Philadel-
phia. DR.. Shuman reported that Miss
Sheep was doing very we'll, and that
should no complications set in she
will recover.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-02-08

John w Roat, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
A. G. Roat, whose death occurred on
F, Sunday morning, was consigned to the
grave in Odd Fellows cemetery yes
terday afternoon. The funeral was
largely attended.
Services took place i'll Trinity Luth-
eran church at O'Clock and were con-
Quoted by Rev. L. d. Ulrich, pastor.
No more impressive funeral has been
seen in this city for long time.
The pail bearers were six cousins of
the deceased: Warren Roat, Harry De-
Lanty, Bruce Springer and Clyde,
Harry and Walter Swank The remarks
of Rev. Ulrich were very touching,
very beautiful and very appropriate,
perfectly attuned in all their allusions
to the innocent young life just closed
and the deep grief of the parents, be-
reft of their only child.
A quartette consisting of Sam \.
Mccoy, J. B. Mccoy, Miss Margaret
Aten and Miss Lucinda Leighow rem
dered three beautiful selections :" Safe
in the Arms of Jesus, Some Time
We Will Understand and "When the
Mists Have Cleared Away"
The casket. of pearl grey, was nearly
covered by profusiOn of beautiful
flowers which represented offerings
from the Sunday school, the pupils of
public schools and from large num-
Der of individual friends The Sunday
school class to which the deceased be-
longed accompanied by the teacher
Mrs. Evans, was present at the funeral
in body and stood as a guard around
the casket. The members of the a.
class of the First Ward grammar school,
taught by Miss Musselman, were also
present III a body and formed dOu-
Bile line between which the casket was
carried from the hearse to the church.
The following persons from out of
town attended the funeral: G. W.
DeLanty and wife, of New York Mr..
and Mrs John Epler of Northumber-
land Miss Anna Van Kirk and Will
liam Wolfinger, of Milton; Mr. and
Mrs. Charles Boyer, Nj. and Mrs
Andrew Billmeyer and Alexander
Maths, of Pottsgrove.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-02-08
FIRE COMPANY
WILL BUILD BARN

James Freeze, Thomas Evans and
James Crotty, a committee from the
Washington Hose Company, appeared
before Council Friday with a very
liberal proposition relating TO the
! building of a stable for the use of that
fire company. They explained the need
of stable in connection with their
hose house in order to keep their horses
where they could use them in running
to fires. The building they have in
view is one of n feet l6 feet, built ad-
joining the hose house Immediately in
the rear, the present tower TO be re-
moved back to make room for the stable
The fire company proposes to build the
stable at its own expense, asking Moth
ing more of council than the mere per
mission to put up the building.
On motion of Mr.. Boyer 1t was decid-
ed that the fire company be granted
privilege to build the stable as propos
ed, under the supervision of the build
ing committee of council
On motion of Mr.. Reifsnyder it was
ordered that the street commissioner
be instructed to make repairs on East
Front street before Heister Foust'
residence, where the drainage is very
defective, the result being that the
water runs into Mr. Foust's cellar
Mr. Reifsnyder reported that the
street commissioner has installed the
necessary guard rails at the canal cul-
verts at Ferry and Church streets
In view of the probability of strike
among the coal miners it was the sens e
of the councilmen that the borough
should lay in a heavy stock of coal at
the water works The matter was dis
cussed at length 1t was decided that
larger quantities of coal be purchased
three car loads from the D. l.. q ".
railroad and three from the p q r.
company to the end that a stock of
coal be acquired to meet future en-
ergencies.
On motion it was ordered that an
arc light be installed at the lower end
of Factory street to light up the eX-
terror Of the water works, where dark
ness now prevails and where more or
less stealing of coal, etc, from the
borough has been taking place
Mr.. Sweisfort called attention to the
fact that between passenger trains on
Sundays the gateman at the ID. l.. q
W. crossing on Mill street does not
seem to be on duty. On Sunday party,
who was accustomed to seeing the
gates fall, narrowly escaped being run
over by a passing freight train. On
motion Of Mr.. SweisfOrt the secretary
was instructed to write to the d. L.
Il W. railroad company, notifying ii
of the narrow escape at the crossing
and informing the company that the
insists upon the watchman
being on duty Sundays the same as on
any other day.
Treasurer Ellenbogen presented a
statement of finances to date, which
showed cash balance on hand Of
S556l. ~.
The following members We're pres
ent: Vastine, Goeser, Reifsnyder, /
Fenstermacher, Sweisfort, Dietz, Boy {
er and Magill.
The following bills were approved
for PAYMENT.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-02-08
State Shoot at Milton.

The sixteenth annual shoot of the
Pennsylvania Sportsman's Association
will be held at Milton ON the 18th,
10th, 18th and 18th of May, and will
be in many respects the greatest event
of the kind that ever took place in
Central Pennsylvania. There will be
from two hundred and fifty to three
hundred of the best type of American
sportsmen present and valuable prizes
will be competed for. The first three
day shooting will be at targets and the
last days live bird shooting The CON
tests will take place on the fair ground
and will be free. 1t will require a car
load of targets and one hundred thou
sand rounds of ammunition. Milton
is the smallest town that ever has had
the distinction of entertaining the
State Sportsman 5 Association.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-02-08
Strawberry Ridge Items.

Walter Umstead, who lives on J. W.
Lowrie's farm near Strawberry Ridge,
has secured a patent on ditcher which
is pronounced by the agriculturists
who have seen it in operation as the
most complete machine Of its kind in
existence. The ditcher not only loos-
ems the ground but throws it out of
the ditch at the same time. Mr.. Um-
stead was at Squire Shires' last even
ing securing papers preliminary to
having several improvements he wishes
to put upon his invention. The young
inventor is in receipt of communica-
tions from farming districts in Indiana
and Michigan Offering openings for the
machine.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-02-08
Damage Case to Supreme Court.

The end of the White damage case
against the G. & NJ Trolley Company
for which re-trial was recently refus-
ed by Judge Staples, does not seem to
be yet. a. w Duy, Esq, counsel for
the Trolley Company, states that a
rule will be filed for new trial and
the matter taken to the Supreme court.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-02-08

In Maryland they propose to make
the smoking of cigarettes an offense
punishable by law. What is the use of
invoking the law TO infiict punishment
when the cigarettes can be relied on
to attend to it if given time?
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-02-08
Royal
Baking Powder
Absolutely
Pure
Made from pare Grape Cream of Tarta,

In baking powder Royal is the Standard the
powder of highest reputation; found by the
United States Government tests of greatest
strength and purity.
1t renders the food more healthful and Palat
able and is most economical in practical use.
HouSekeepers are sometimes importuned to
buy alum powders because they cheap"
to consumers at the highest price.
HouSekeepers should stop and think. Is it
not better to buy the Royal and take no chances
the powder whose goodness and honesty never
queStioned1
Is it economy to spoil your digestion by an
alum phosphate other aduIteled powder 10
few pennieS1
ROYAL BAKING POWDER CO. nrw YORK
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-02-08

At any rate the insurance investiga-
tion has been short, sharp and to the
point
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-02-08

Berwick had a shooting scrape the
other night and the victim is in the
hospital and the Italian is at large.
The word Italian will soon be a sub
stitute for murderer in this part of the
country.
Vote for the best men among those
nominated for borough offices.