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Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1906-08-31
ON THE SPIRE.
Thrilling Incident In the Life of
James Freeman Clarke.

James Freeman Clarke.
When James Freeman Clarke was
a young man he visited Salisbury,
England. Here the beautiful cathe-
dral lifts its spire 40I feet into the
air. The spire Is topped by ball, and
on the ball stands cross. From the
ground the ball looks like an orange,
but its diameter Is really greater than
a mans height.
Workmen We're repairing the spire.
Mr.. Clarke saw them crawling round
the slim steeple in the golden after
noon like bugs on a bean stalk. The
impulse came to him to climb the
splre and stand on the horizontal beam
of the cross. Accordingly at dusk,
when the workmen had left, the young
American slipped In and made his
way up the stairs to the little window
which opened to the workmen's stag
Ing. To run up the scaffolding to the
ball was easy. Then came the slightly
more bulging curve of the ball. A
short platform gave him foothold. He
reached up, put his hands on the base
of the cross and pulled himself up.
10 RulH tlle CFOSS urn was hieieiy
"shinnIng" up a good sized tree, and
soon he stood on the horizontal timber
ard, reaching up, touched the top OF
the cross.
After enjoying his moment of exalta-
ton he slid to the foot of the cross,
and with his arms round the post,
slipped down over the great abdomen
of the ball. His feet touched nothing.
The little plank from which he had
reached up was not there!
Here was IL peril and one for cool
head and sure eye. OF course he could
not look down The hugging hold that
he had to keep on the bottom of the
cross shortened the reach of his body
and made 1t less than when he had
stood on the plank and reached up to
the cross with his hands. He must
drop so that his feet should meet the
plank, for he would never be able to
pull himself back If he should let him
self down at arms length, and his
feet hung over empty air.
Now his good head began to work.
He looked up at the cross and tried
to recall exactly the angle at which he
had reached fer it. to make his mem.
ory tell him just how the edge of that
square post had appeared. A few
Inches to the right or to the left would
mean dropping into vacancy.
BENDING his head away back, he
strained his eye up the cross and fig
ured his angle of approach. He eau
tiously wormed himself to the right
and made up his mind that here direct
ly under his feet must be the plank.
Then he dropped. The world knows
that he lived to tell TIL tale.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1906-08-31
THE ONE HUNDRED AND EIGHTH

The Milton Standard rises to make
the following remarks about the latest
atrocity from the coal region: "The
one hundred and eight murder victim
in Northumberland county in less than
twenty years was added to the list
when Stany Viletski, of Springfield, a
suburb of Shamokin, died at the Min
ers' hospital of injuries inflicted by
three of his countrymen, who commit
ed an unprovoked assault upon him as
he was on his way home. on Saturday
night. 1t would be hoping too much
to expect that the perpetrators of this
red handed outrage will expatiate their
crime on the gallows, as they deserve.
Northumberland county has an un-
savory record for melting justice out
to murderers, as but one man has been
hanged for the one hundred and eight
killings since 1887. Our stock of un-
hung murderers is probably larger
than that OF any other county of one
hundred thousand population in the
United States.'
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1906-08-31
Farewell Picnic.

A farewell picnic was held at Paules'
woods Sunday, August 26th. in honor
of Miss Smith. A delightful day was
spent, dinner and supper being serv-
ed. Those present were: Misses Mary
Cady, Alice Dowd. Margaret Scott,
Catheryne Dowd, Frances Smith, Mary
Mcdonald, Mary Everett, Catherine
Powers, Sarah Everett, Gertrude Ev-
erett, Messrs William Vanhorn, Charlie
Kear, Joe Schram. John Boettinger.
Edward Shoevlin, Bernard Shoevlin.
George Kear and Valentine Kmiec
inski.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1906-08-31
A Pleasant Party.

A very pleasant party was rendered
Miss Edith Ashton at her home on
Walnut street, Friday evening A fine
supper was served. Those present from
Milton, Sudbury and Northumberland
were Misses Vera Wilford, Stella
Mamie Diehl, Cora Seasholtz, Edna
Raup, Messrs. Clark Diehl, Milton
Raup, Melvin. Lyons, Oscar Raup, Roy
Baker, Alonzo Wolcott, Ben Leighow.
Those present from Danville were :
Misses Mary Reilly, Evaline Lunger,
Anna Springer, Carrie Lunger, Mary
Lunger, Edith Rudy, Margaret Seitz,
Amelia Golf, Alta Goff. Florence Ash
ton, Carrie Nevius, Messrs. Horace
Mowrer, William Anderson, Roy Van
glider and Warren Ashton.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1906-08-31
Pleasantly Entertained.

Mr.. and Mrs. L. B. Yerg very pleas
antly entertained party of young
folks at their home in Washingtonville
on Monday evening in honor of Miss
Alleen Ream, of Pottsville. Refresh
ments were served. Those present
were: Miss Florence Crawford, of
Muncy Misses Kate Butler, Annie
Seidel, Pauline Runyan, Laura Diehl,
Wellia Wagner, Ada Seidel, Alleen
Ream, of Pottsville; Mrs. Whitfield
Ford, of Danville, and Mr.. and Mrs.
Il. b. Yerg.
Miss Crawford, who is an accom-
plished pianist, entertained the party
with music.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1906-08-31
SALVATION OF COUNTRY ROADS

SALVATION OF COUNTRY ROADS
The New Castle News believes that
rural free delivery Twill probably be
the ultimate salvation of the country
roads. " Its faith is founded upon the
inevitable kicking of the carriers along
the rural routes against the wretched
roads tolerated and encouraged by too
many rural residents. The government
will then intervene and suspend free
delivery unless the roads are made bet
ter. Having become accustomed to the
free delivery the farmers will bestir
themselves concerning road improve
ment in order to prevent the suspen-
sion of the service. Thus great results
will follow. The theory is beautiful
and there may be much in it.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1906-08-31
A JOKING HORSE.

According to the observer" in the
McKeesport News, the city of McKees,
port has horse that delights in play
ing practical jokes on the street car
men who run their trolley cars past
his masters place of business. As
soon as the animal hears a car coming
he deliberately stretches himself across
the track. Nor can he be induced to
move until his master comes out and
presuades him to get off the track and
permit the cars to go on.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1906-08-31
Horse Died of Collie,

Richard Davis, huckster. of this city,
while driving through the northern
end of the county yesterday lost valu-
able horse. The animal seemed to be
all right when Mr.. Davis stopped at
the Ottawa store, but he had hardly
left that place before the horse was
suddenly taken violently sick and soon
died.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1906-08-31
Building Retaining Wall

Work yesterday was started ON the
long retaining wall at the water
works, the concrete foundation for
which was built some weeks ago. The
stone needed is on the ground and the
work will be pushed as rapidly as pos
sible. The wall will be about one hun
dred feeG long and some ten feet high.
Only two masons were working yes.
terday, but more will be employed.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1906-08-31
Don't Ask for a Ride,

Those persons who are in the habit
them to ride in the wagon, should read
the following order from the postmas-
ter general: " Rural carriers are re-
quired to permit postoflice inspectors,
or other accredited agents of the post
office department, to accompany them
on their regular trip over the routes.
They must not carry other passengers
nor permit any person, other than
authorized postal officials, to ride with
them or have access to the mails"
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1906-08-31
Able to be Out

ID. @. Williams was able to be out
Saturday for the first time after the
painful accident he sustained a week
ago at the new residence of Rev. G.
M. Barnitz, South Danville. Mr.. Will
liams had taken the contract for slat-
ing the roof and was ready to proceed
with the work when he trod upon a
sharp nail, which pierced his foot,
making an ugly and dangerous wound.
He still suffers pain, but expects to be
able to attend to business in a few
days time.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1906-08-31

Mangificent weather yesterday 4!
What a change from week ago One
feels like living and working The
fine days of autumn are close at hand.
We shall have more hot and trying
days, but the periods will be short,
and the nights will grow cool and
pleasant. The recent rains have fresh
ened vegetation, cleared the atmos-
ated for the next couple of days.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1906-08-31

The latest dispatches place the loss
of life at Valparaiso at 1890, and the
financial loss at $40. 900. 600. Heavy
damage was also inflicted upon other
Chilean communities. Under the cir
cumstances, therefore, the appeal of
President Roosevelt for funds for the
sufferers should be generously respond
ed to by the American people.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1906-08-31
Called to WASHINGTON.

Mr.. and Mrs, David Haring left Sat-
urtay afternoon for Washington, d.
G., where they were summoned on ac-
count of the serious illness of Mr.. Har-
ing's father, who has suffered stroke
OF paralysis. Mr.. Haring, the father,
returned to Washington only a few
days ago after visit in this city.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1906-08-31
viii Contest for Prizes.

The young people of st. Hubert S
parish have entered actively upon ar
rangements for the extensive fair,
which will open in st. Hubert Cath
cIic church on November 5th. a num-
Der of prizes, among them a valuable
gold watch, will be contested for.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1906-08-31
8 Typhoid Cases In Sunbury.

Eight cases of typhoid fever have
developed in Sunbury, six of them be
ing in one family and two in another.
Both of the afflicted homes are on
East Market street 1t is believed the
disease has been contracted from i'm
pure water from pump which sup
tion.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1906-08-31

The doctrine of vcGeteranism ap-
pears to be alichtly shaken by the re-
suit Of IL invest! ,at.oS that an Eng
llsh newspaper has made into the sub
iect of the longevity of birds. With
one notable exception the oarrion, or
meat feeding birds, are the longer
lived The exception is the swan. The
average ages of some of the best
known birds are given in the follow
lag: Black rird lives II years, black
cap 10 canary 2i, crane 24, crow 100,
eagle 100, fowl, common, 10: goldfinch
10, goose -, heron 80, lark 10, linnet
%. nightingale IS, parrot GO, partridge
10, peacock "a, pelican 80, pheasant 10,
pigeon 90 raven 100, robin II, skylark
30. sparrow hawk 49, swan 100, thrush
10 and wren years.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1906-08-31

Mrs. Edward Sayre Gearhart delight
fully entertained at luncheon yester-
day in honor of Mrs Englehart, Mrs
Wurmen and Miss Morton, of Espy.
The guests were Mrs. Lucius Polk,
Mrs. Alex. Grier, Mrs. Rufus X Polk,
Mrs. j. b. Gearhart and Madame p.
p Never
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1906-08-31

you say she's only an amateur
nurse?"
Yes. If she had been a professional
nurse she wouldn't have married the
first patient that came along She'd
have looked around little first."-
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1906-08-31

Latrobe, which in July refused to
renew contract with its water COM
pany because the company declined to
insert clause providing for the fur
nishing of "pure" water, is figuring
on acquiring the plant itself. which,
under an agreement, may be purchas-
ed bY the town.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1906-08-31
. EGISTER's NOTICES.

IO
TO ALL CREDITORS, LEGATEEs AND OTHER
PERSONS INTERESTED-Noticel rs hereby given
that the following named persons did on the
date affixed to their names, file the accounts
of their administration to the estate of those
persons, deceased, and Guardian Accounts, ,&c.
whose names are hereinafter mentioned, in
the Office of the Register for the Probate of
wills and granting of Letters of Administra-
ton, in and for the County of Montour, and
that the same Will be presented TO the Orphans
Court of said county, for confirmation and
allowance, on Monday, the 2lth day of
sept A. d., 1906, at the meeting of the
Court in the afternoon.
Aug 18th. The first and final account
of E. l.. Lyons, Administrator
of the estate of George Fry late
of Limestone Township, deceas-
ed.
Aug 25th. The first and final account
of Thomas L. Murray, Admins
traitor of the estate of Martha
w. Pursel, late of the Borough
of Danville, deceased.
Aug. 25th The first and final account
of NJ. Grier Youngman, Admin
istrator cum testamento annexo
of the estate of ]. Fl. Umstead,
late OF Liberty township, de-
ceased.
Aug. 25th. The second and partial ac-
count of william c. Frick and
Cordelia b. Gearhart, Execu-
tors of the last will and testa-
ment of David Clarke, late of
the Borough OF Danville, deceas-
ed.
Aug. 25th. The first and final account
of Mary Catharine Moser and
George w. Moser, Administra-
tors of the estate of Philip s.
Moser, late of Valley Township,
deceased.
VIM. l.. SIDLER, REGISTER.
Registers Office, Danville, Pa.
August 25th. A. d. 1906.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1906-08-31

"Asidc from the principle involved
and in addition thereto" remarked the
great financier, the banking business
is one of absorbing interest. Toledo
Blade.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1906-08-31

Bronson Alcott, the Concord philoso-
pher. once made Il strong and almost
unanswerab!e plea for cannibalism. "If
you are going to eat meat at all,"' ar
gued the Yankee Plato. "why not eat
the haStT
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1906-08-31
TO Keep Jail Clean.

Hereafter the prisoners at the Col
umbia county Jail will be compelled
to keep the corridors clean, the county
commissioners notifying the warden
to detail a squad each day for the pur-
pose, and should any refuse he is to
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1906-08-31
Lucky,

"Of course, like most Of your class"
remarked the cynical cad, you are su-
perstitious. No doubt you consider the
horseshoe sign of good luck"
at is." replied the sporting gent, ''if
it goes under the wire first on your
horse se"-Philadeirhl Press.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1906-08-31

ing our house, pleasant to our friends,
and SO we buy ice cream.-Emerson.
The Forrest City times., 1906-05-18
BECKER & LEWIS
GRAND CLEARING SALE
o o o 0

having nearly sold out our large stock of spring and Summer Goods We are offering what remains at tempting reductions rather than wait for our Annual Midsummer sale Some of Suits and Waists will be marked below cost--al1 New Goods In fact some or the things have been received since our Spring Opening.
 fresh line Of Net and Lace waists, whi eh WI u De apprec ted when the hot days come Will De sold at such Low Prices that you Will miss an opportunity by not taking one Attractive White Shirt Waists as low as soc We will show you Underwear at such low marks that it will pay you to buy a supply. An assortment Of garments, slightly sotled from handling, will be sold regardless Of cost.
 If you have anything In the depart ment that you want at cost, come and ask for 1t.
 Sale begins MONDAY MORNING, MAY 22d.
 BECKER & LEWIS.
The Forrest City times., 1906-05-18
CITY COUNCIL.

The regular session of the City Coun cil was held in the City Hail Tuesday May, 10th, Mayor German presiding.
 Alderman Sanders was appointed temporary recorder.
 The following members answered tc roll call: Mayor W. German. Alder. men S. r. Mcdaniel. |. W. Mallory. W. T. Sanders, S. II Mann and C. II Ravens. Absent. Alderman W. I. Lanier and Recorder Chas. Bernard.
 The report of the Committee to in- Vestigate the proposition Of the owners of the Electric Light Plant. with the view of purchasing same was received. read and ordered filed
 The committee recommended the purchase of the Light Plant at the price of sl6.4l5.9l, to be paid ill ten annual installments. on an average of si,64l,l5 per annum, without interest
 After some discussion, Alderman l McDaniel moved that further discus sion of the report be deferred until next Tuesday evening Seconded by Alderman Mann. Carried
 The Mayor presented plans. speciti- cations and bids for making some de sirable changes in the City Hall It contemplates changing the entrance to the building to RosSer street and converting the hall into three rooms one for Council meetings and the other two for offices.
 Alderman Mann moved that the Street Commissioner be instructed to accept the lowest and best bid and proceed with the work. Seconded by Alderman Sanders. Carried.
 The Mayor asked for further time to make his report of visit to Mem phis in the interest ofthe waterworks. Granted.
 Alderman Mcdaniel moved that the contemplated work of grading. etc, on Jackson street, between Forrest and East, be referred 10 the Street Committee Seconded by Alderman l Mann. Carried.
 Alderman Mann moved that tht Street Commissioner be authorized tC purchase carload of sewer pipe Seconded b. Alderman Mcdaniel Carried.
 The request of Mr. Carloss for th' loan of one of the unused pumps be longing to the waterWorks, was de nied
 On motion the Council adjourned until Tuesday evening. May p. at o'clock
The Forrest City times., 1906-05-18
1T Is Dangerous to Neglect Cola

It Is Dangerous to Neglect CoIo.
 How often do we hear ii remark ked; Its only cold and q few days later learn that the man is on his back with pneumonia This is of such common occurrence that q cold, however slight, should not be disre- parded. Chamberlains Cough Rene dy counteracts any tendency oi coid 10 result ill pneumonia, and has gain ed it's great popularity and extensive sale by it's prompt cures of this most common ailment. IL always cures and is pleasant To take. For sale by ! r Sanders.
The Forrest City times., 1906-05-18
Card of Thanks.

Af. and Mrs. E. A. Delano are sin eefelt grateful to all who so promptly ana kindly rendered their son Roscoe assistance on Tuesday, when he had the four fingers of his left hand ground on Ill the steam sausage mill al Grob- myers Market. It was very unfor- tahate for the boy, and the kindness oi friends goes q long way toward soothing the sorrowing family. They uesire us to say that they fully and ueepiy appreciate these kindnesses, anu that they shall never forget them. HAS STOOD ThE TEST 75 YEARS |, lie old, original GROVES Tasteless enlil Tonic. You know what you are .aking. It is iron and quinine i'll a easteiess form. No cure. No pay.
The Forrest City times., 1906-05-18
Sore Nipples S.

A cure may be effected by applying 1hamberlain's Salye as soon as the eiilid IS done nursing. Wipe il oil With soft cloth before allowing the child 10 nurse. Many trained nurses Use this salye with the best results. tfiee D cents per box. Sold hy ]. T. Sanders
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-11-08
TAKEN To ASYLUM
Mrs. L. v. Thompson of so Smith
Street Said TO be Insane.

After having been examined by
Doctors Lund and Tyrrell for insan-
ity, Mrs. l.. V. Thompson, of 80 Smith
street. was taken to the state asylum
at Trenton yesterday by Edward In
gleson and George Clark. Mrs.
Thompson has been suspected of be-
ing insane for some time and in re-
sponse to request Chief Burke had
her examined. Many people have
noticed Mrs. Thompson during the
past few weeks leaning from a third
story window, and making gestures
at pedestrians, but paid little atten-
ton to the matter. When lngleson
and Clark wen to the place yesterday
morning to get the woman they were
unable TO get into the room. Patrol
man McDermott was sent for and af-
ter the door TO her apartments, which
were on the third floor, had been bat
tered in. the woman was taken down
the stairs and placed on the trolley
car for New >runswick.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-11-08
AFTER MILK men.
Some Cases Came Up in District
Court This Morning.

In the district court this morning
four cases of the State Board of
Health against local men were called.
The cases of the state against Walter
Mullins and John Seaman were ad-
journed until November %, and those
of John Peterson and Stephen Senior
were discontinued, a settlement hav-
ing been made.
Ten other cases were adjourned,
and one judgment rendered to a
landlord for tenancy.
The State Board of Health is pro-
scouting a number of milkmen and
merchants for selling unwholesome
products, and as rapidly as possible
the cases are being disposed of in the
local civil court.
A number of milk inspectors are
here today and were seen this morn
ing taking samples of milk from all
the dealers. These samples are sent
to Trenton and analyzed, and if wat
er or formaldehyde is found in the
milk, the dealers are prosecuted.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-11-08
Jackson May Protest.

. 1T was reported from New BrunS-
wick yesterday that Senator Jack
son would contest Tuesdays election
on the ground of Irregularities In the
vote in the Fifth and Sixth wards in
this city. He thinks there must have
been some fraud there, because the
returns were SO late coming in.
The republicans also hold that the
protests against curiously- folded bal
lots in the Second and Fifth wards,
New Brunswick, were not warranted.
The democratic watchers protested
1876 ballots, every one of which was a
straight republican ticket, and each
of which was knotted in curious
way, the knotting being identical IN
every case.
In the Second ward, New Bruins
wick, there were 100 of these bal
lots in the two polling places. These
were protested and their numbers
taken, but they were counted for the
republican candidate.
In the first poll of the Fifth ward,
New Brunswick, there were thirty
six such ballots and these were
thrown out as marked ballots.
1t is believed that the contest, IL
any, will be based upon the election
of these ballots and the claim that
the other Irregularities SO reduce Sill
zers apparent majority as to make
the admission or rejection of the dis
puted ballots a vital point. In de-
manding the election of the folded
ballots the watchers in the Fifth ward
declared that the folding OF the bal
lots and the large number so folded
each being a ticket of the same party
as the others constituted feature
making it possible to identify that
entire group of tickets and so render
ing each a marked ballot,
The scheme, they say, was to en-
gage with colonizing boss Or mana
ger of a group of heelers to have him
work the ticket, he contracting to
have so many of the tickets show up
as having been voted.
1t was stated that Jackson had not
yet made up his mind with respect to
demanding recount, but that con-
terence was Being held upon the mat
ter and plans for a contest were be-
ing considered.
The democratic candidate says that
in one ward in New Brunswick 100
ballots came out, each tied i'll knot
These ballots were straight republic
can. In another ward there were
thirty-fourl folded in the same man
ner.N MIR. .Silzertelaims that the way
in which .they were folded and came
out, constitute marked ballots.