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Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1906-07-20
ONE ARMED MAN FAKE.

Faking the public with his arm tied
tightly behind his back, stranger,
played upon the sympathies of the
residents of neighboring town, Sat
urday, by posing as the victim of
bright bolt of lightning. He claimed
that he had lost his arm through be-
ing struck by lightning and rather
than beg outright he had few lead
pencils for sale with which to keep
body and soul together. He did land
office business as the get-up of the arm
was so good that it appeared to be off
at the shoulder. But the game did not
work long for an officer tumbled to the
game and he placed the lightning vic
tim under arrest. AT the lookup the
arm was found to be swollen from be-
ing tied so tightly behind his back.
He is man of about 35 years of age
and stoutly built. His sympathy racket
had netted him nice sum
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1906-07-20
AS IT AFFECTS THE FARMS.

The present year promises to be an
other prosperous one for the farmers.
Abundant rains seem to insure good
crops, while the general prosperity
prevailing has the effect of keeping
prices up to the top notch. The scare
ity of help which the farmers have had
to contend with for several years past,
still remains. Through the aid of i'm
proved machinery and by clubbing to-
gether as occasion offers the farmers
manage to get along somehow, al
though it is pretty clear that they are
a hard worked lot during the busy
season. The women folks, too. in many
a crises come to the rescue sharing in
the hardest kind of labor. In journey
abroad it is no uncommon sight just
now to see women working in the hay
fields or hoeing corn or truck.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1906-07-20
Surprise Party.

A surprise party was held at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Hart
man, West Hemlock township, Satur-
day evening, in honor of Mr.. Hart
mans birthday. All sorts of games
were played and refreshments were
served: Those present were: Mr.. and
Mrs. O. +. Styer, Mr.. and Mrs. P. S.
Brugler, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Deigh-
miller, Mr.. and Mrs. S. B. Flick,
Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey Kester, Mr.. and
Mrs Mathew Maus, Mr. and Mrs. w.
Il. Fry, Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Ande, Mr..
and Mrs. d. Q. Mausteller, Mr.. and
Mrs Paul Mausteller, Mr.. and Mrs.
j. II. Tanner, Mr.. and Mrs. III. E.
Cromley. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Kitchen,
Mr.. and Mrs @. S. Arnwine, Mr.. and
Mrs. Q. r. Pursel, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Crossley, Mr.. and Mrs. W. p. Moore,
Mr.. aud Mrs Albert Hartman, Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry Gabble, Mrs. j. @. Grim,
Mrs Alice Arnwine, Misses Mary
Grim, Ella Maustellcr. Bessie Ande,
May Mausteller, Ellie Deighmiller,
Margaret Fry. Annie Tauner, Myrtle
Ande, Nellie Deighmiller, Carrie Flick
Emily Crossley,- Mary Arnwine, Sara
Ande, Grace Mausteller, Burdette
Sturdevant, Enda Ande, Hattie Arm
vine, Libbie Pursel, Bessie Arnwine,
Dora Arnwine, Margaret Gabble, Tillie
Workheiser, and Annie Styer of Phila-
delphia. Messers: S. J. Styer, Chas.
Grim, Paul Mausteller, Frank Tanner,
Jacob Arnwine, Jesse Crossley, Chas
Maus, j. Blaine Hartman, Shulnan
Ande, Wallace Hughes of Danville.
Chester Cable of Philadelphia, Chas.
Lockhoof, Wellington Pursel, W. r.
Cable, Glen Crossley, Harry Maus-
teller, Paul Styer. Eber Mausteller,
Chas. Styer, Kimber Arnwine and
Chas. Arnwine.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1906-07-20
THE PROBABLE REASON.


The unusual number of barns struck
by lightning in various parts of the
country is notable feature of this
season. The frequency of severe thun-
primary cause, as they are indispens-
able factors in performances of that
kind and we never had more of them
in a given length of time than have
occurred within the last four or five
weeks. But there must be some other
reason for so many barns being made
electrical targets. Have not the farm
ers become more neglectful in provid-
ing the defence of lightning rods than
they were some years ago? This ap-
pears to be the case, and why it is so
may be due to the fact that some of
the lightning rod men became so slip
perry in their dealings that a farmer
couldn't get his barn "rodded" with
out running the risk of having a law
suit Oh his hands before the transac-
tion was closed The cause of action
was often negotiable note worded in
way that made the honest and my
stified granger liable for an amount
almost equal to half the value of his
farm. With such risks involved in
"rodding" barns owners of those rur-
al structures, while not doubling the
efficacy of Ben Franklin s lighting de-
Electors, had reason to be shy of the
lightning rod peddlers.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1906-07-20
Sent Obscene Postal.

Since the picture postal card fad has
struck the people of these United
States, the mail carriers have been
kept busy, Some of the cards, how
ever, are both insulting and criminal
ly offensive.
Not long ago a certain young man
of Shenandoah, who was in New York
City, sent card to lady of that
town. The lady became highly insult
ed and when the fellow came home a
few weeks ago, she met him in a groc-
cry store and proceeded to trim him a
la Jefferies. After dodg ing washboards
and canned tomatoes for awhile the
sender of the postal got out of the
place. 1t is safe to say he'll be more
careful in the future.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1906-07-20
No Talking While Working.

Talking during working hours and
partaking of lunch has been tabooed
by the Lehigh Valley officials in a
notice posted at the Weatherly shops.
The notice says that no employees shall
converse with another during working
hours under penalty of discharge,
neither are they allowed to eat any
thing during working hours. The en-
ployes do not take kindly to the new
order, stating that they abused no
privileges in the past. This latest rule,
it is claimed, will simply make them
dissatisfied with their Jobs.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1906-07-20
Bridge Not Up to Contract.

The New Jersey Bridge company,
which had the contract for the erec-
tion of the roadways and other re-
pairs on the bridge across the river at
Milton. will lose 50, 900 on their job
or make good their work according to
specifications and contract on tn
structure. The bridge was completed
so far as the contractors were concern
ed, and recently viewers were appoint
ed to inspect the structure and pass
upon the work. The expense of the
repairs is being borne by Union and
Northumberland counties at cost of
SIT, S2l. 25. The viewers from Union
county were Walter Frick, Chauncy
Foster and Frank Dietrich. Three
were also appointed from Northumber-
land county. The viewers found the
brick roadway not up to contract, and
recommended that So, 600 be withheld
from the contractors until the work
was made satisfactory, and a reason
able time be given the firm in which
to do it. At argument court last Thurs
day Judge Mcclure affirmed the report
of the viewers.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1906-07-20
OF
THE ROAD LAW

A great many persons are constantly
making inquiries about the provisions
of the new road law In order that
authentic information may be avail
able upon the subject, Commissioners
Clerk Horace @. Blue has obtained the
following explanations from Attorney
General Carson, which by his kind
ness we are enabled to print;
Taxable, means of being taxed; Ii
able by law to the assessment of taxes
This means that woman owning prop
erty must be assessed the dollar pro-.
vided in the act and every estate as
sessed as an estate must be charged
the dollar. The dollar is assessed
against the property and must be paid
by non residents as we'll as resident
owner.
A single woman not Il real estate or
personal property owner cannot be as
sessed the dollar she is not taxable.
The tax of one dollar is to be paid
in cash and not worked out.
The treasurer appointed by the sup
ervisors is entitled to compensation
Oh money received and distributed by
him This does not mean if he re-
ceives 50, 600 that he is to be paid
percentage on the 81, 900 when he re-
ceives and on the same amount when
he pays out He is entitled to the per-
centage only. He can receive no per-
centage on the work tax.
The secretary of the board can and
should receive compensation for his
services the amount to be fixed by the
supervisors.
a member of the board of supervis-
ors must not furnish articles of any
kind that are to be used in the I'M
provement of the road.
Any supervisor can work ont his
taxes where the work tax system is in
force.
The discount to be allowed ON the
payment of taxes by June lst is not on
the work tax.
The supervisors receive no oompensa-
tlon ana 90 not give DOhu.
The board divides the township into
one or more districts and appoints a
road master for each district and fixes
their wages. Also the wages to be paid
to the laborers and the amount for
team hire.
Taxpayers will have to go to the
treasurer of the board to pay the tax
levied for road purposes
In townships that have not abolished
work tax it is the duty of the board to
give notice to all persons rated for the
work tax by advertisement or other
wise, to attend at such times and places
as such supervisors may direct. The
supervisors may have notices printed
and direct the road master to serve
them.
The treasurer must give written
notice to all taxable persons if the
amount of tax that has boen assessed
against them within ton days after re-
ceiving the duplicate. This can be
done by mailing bill to each taxable
The levying of taxes in townships
where the work tax has been abolished
would be done in the manner hereto
fore in vogue.
Neither the treasurer or a township
auditor can serve as road master.
Necessary expenses" would include
travelling expenses, meals, horse feed
and such othor like items but would
exclude any compensation of any kind
for the time spont by the supervisors
in the discharge of their duties.
If the interests of the township can
be best taken care of by employing
some one outside of the township as
roadmaster the supervisors have the
right to emnlnN such assistance.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1906-07-20
Sunfury Yards Safe.

General Superintendent Myers, of
the Pennsylvania railroad, located at
Williamsport, was interviewed and
states that the company has no inten-
tion of discontinuing the yards at
Sunbury and running freight trains
through from Harrisburg to Remove.
1t is probable that at some future time
more through freights may be run be-
tween Harrisburg and Remove in order
to prevent congestion of work in
yards between those two points, but
the Sunbury yards will not be inter
fered with.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1906-07-20
Teachers Elected.

At special meeting of the Mahon-
ing township school board the follow
ing teachers were elected for the ensu-
ing year:
Gravel bank school, Edwin q. Foust
Mechanicsville, first grade, Lloyd
Krum second grade, Miss Gertrude
Mapstone Sidler hill, Miss M. @.
Madden bald top, Samuel Krum Toby
run. Miss SeeSholtz,
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1906-07-20
Court Notes.

The bond of w, J. Rogers as guard
ian of Marguerite Evans was approx
ed.
The bond of @. l.. Cromis, tax re-
ceiver of Washingtonville, was also
approved.
On petition, David Unger was dis
charged as executor of the last will and
testament of Ella r. Cousart
The court issued an order directing
the drawing from the Jury wheel of
100 traverse jurors and "a grand jurors
to serve at the September term, 1906.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1906-07-20
What 1t Cost "Farmer" Greasy.

William 7. Greasy. candidate for
Auditor General ON the Democratic
and Lincoln party tickets. has filed his
statement of expenses with the Secre-
tary of State. His Democratic nomina-
tion cost him 1858, and the Lincoln
party nomination nothing. Mr.. Greasy
paid $50 for two rooms at the hotel
and $3 car fare from his home to Har-
risburg and return
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1906-07-20
Protecting Animals,

A number of Lock Haven dealers in
horse and cattle feed have been arrest
ed for the alleged violation of the law
governing the sale of feed stuffs in not
having labels showing their ingredi-
ents. 1t would appear that the new
ood law requires not only that hui
man stomach but the stomachs of an
imals shall be protected against in
furious foods.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1906-07-20
Mt, Carmel Sued,

The firm of Richard A. Malone &
Sons have brought a damage suit
against the borough of Mt. Carmel,
their claim being $2O7OO. The Malones
had contract for sewer work in the
town and on account of some disagree
ment the unfinished Malone contract
was awarded to DeNallo & Klinberg
for completion. The Malone's threat
ened suit at the time and have done as
they said they would
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1906-07-20
All Aboard.

Orders have been issued from Phila-
delphia headquarters of the Pennsyl-
vania railroad requiring all brakemen,
porters, ETC., to cry all aboard" two
minutes before trains are due to leave
each division terminal station. Num-
erous complaints of passengers being
have strayed to far away from their
trains to get back after the short no.
tice "all aboard was heard, resulting
in the change.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1906-07-20
THE BERWICK ORPHANAGE.

Many of the State papers continue
to tell their readers all about the pro-
posed orphanage which is soon to be
put in operation at Berwick by the
orphanage and home association "of
the p. o. S. of A." We observe in
the TamaqIa Courier an account of
the recent visit of Secretary Theodore
Harris, of the association to Berwick
and of how he was received by the
local camp of the "P o. S. of A."
This all shows the Importance of a
single letter. There are two fraternal
organizations in this State with al
most identical names. The one is the
Patriotic Order Sons of America. 1t
came into being in 1917, admits men
only and now enrolls over 50, 600 mem
bers in Pennsylvania alone. The 9TH
er is the Patriotic Order of Ameri-
cans, much younger association, COM
posed of men and women. This is the
order which is interested in the pro-
posed orphanage and home and not the
Patriotic Order Sons of America.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1906-07-20
Five Phones Installed.

Five telephones were installed on
line No. 10, between Exchange and
Turbotville yesterday. The new in
struments are in tho homes of Wilson
Derr, Calvin Derr.J. Miles Derr, Rob
ert L. Montgomery and j. William
Gouger.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1906-07-20

According to a special Berlin dis
patch the governments of the world
will be invited to participate in a
great international exposition in the
German capital in 1919.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1906-07-20
rleat Wagon in rlishap.

One of the front wheels came off of
the meat wagon belonging to Simon
Hoffman Saturday afternoon on Mar
ket street. The horse was stopped be-
fore any further damage was done.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1906-07-20
UNDERGOING Treatment.

Mrs. w. L. Shepperson of Riverside
is undergoing a months treatment at
the Joseph Ratti hospital, Bloomsbury.
That she may speedily regain good
health is the hope of her many friends.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1906-07-20

DANVILLE AND BLOOMSBURY
STREET RAILWAY co.
Leave Danville 800, $40, 7.30, $50.
9.tO, 1000, 1850, II. 40 a. M, 1890,
LEO, 2.1O, 800, $50, 4.40, $50, $50,
ITO, {. 90, $50, $40. 1890, 11.20 p. m,
Leave Bloomsbury g. 90. 6. 40, 1888, s.23,
9.13, 1908. 1888, 11.43 a. M, 1888,
1.23, 2.13, 8 3O3, 3.53, 4.43, 5.33, 6.23.
713, 8 8O3, 8 853. 9.43, 1888, 11.20 p. m,
First car Sunday morning 7.30.
Last car, 11.2O at night goes to Grova-
mia only.
Vim. r. Miller, Gen1 Manager
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-12-25
RAIN OF SPOONS AND FORKS
shower Of siverware Pours DswA
on Omcsrs Because Thieves
Are Deceived.

The appearance Of Sergeant RsntfEoW
and Detectives Mitchell and Sullivan AZ
the house at 1915 California street early
Monday morning where they had gone In
a search for John OrvinE. who was wanted
for burglery, was the signal for panic
among the occupants and resulted in the
arrest OF Clayton Jones and Frank Wright
While the officers we're trying TO get in
the front door they were greeted with q
shower OF silver spoons and forks from
the window Of the room occupied by Jones
and Wright.
The officers has seen II rain eats and
dogs but never had they witnessed q hail
of silverware and an investigation was
made II Is alleged that Jones stole the
silver from an old woman known as Aunt
Julia, who lives at iO7 North Thirteenth
street and he thought the ofBoers were
after him and the stolen goods when they
knocked at the door. Wright was In the
room with Jones and is being held a. =
suspicious character while Jones Is charged
with larceny. The burglar that the oniceru
were looking for was arrested later By
Detectives Hetfeldt and Donahoe, but ser~
geant Rentfrow and the two detectives
were satisfied with their catch.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-12-25
FEEDERS.

Tweed & Son-wyo
u cows. 900 8 10 feeders, III IS
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-12-25

sing quotations on Boston copper mar
reported by Logan g Bryan. III Board
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-12-25

evident from tho conversation Of buyers
that no great number Of sheep or lambs
is wanted Just az present The fact that
the feeling today was better Is good In
dlcation that n shippers will only use
little patience until after the holidays prices
Will quickly recover all the late decline
and be as high AZ ever.
There r. a pretty fair demand for feeders
az this point and anything desirable along
that line may be depended upon 10 sell to
good advantage.
What was said above regarding no great
number Of sheep or lambs being wanted
this week would apply to other markets
as well as to this. Saturdays Chicago
Drovers Journal IN speaking on this very
subject, says: Though total offerings this
week lat Chicago) fell AO0O under the pre-
vious week. there has been A further de-
preston IN prices for both sheep and lambs,
and unless moderate runs are landed here
next week traders have no hope OF even
maintaining the range In force late this
week The same paper quotes lambs $50
&c lower for the week
Quotations on killers: Good to choice
lambs, F.o0d75O; fair 20 good lambs, te u
r1.O0; good to choice yearlnEs, B.Ibif6.ib;
, fair to good yearlings, 355Ofi6.7b; good 70
choice wethers, S.&d66O; fair TO good
wethers, Sl5d685. good to choice ewes,
fi.766l6.ib; fair to god ewes. N.500AB,
Quotations on feeders: Good TO choice
lambs, t6. 25d650; medium lambs, S6.B9l6.8
! light lambs, t4.25Gf5.25 yearllngs, b.le6b.5o;
wethers &A16d6,eb ewes, f8.bQdAbOi brede-
ing ewes, A60dS.00.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-12-25

CHICAGO GRAIN AND PROVISIONS
Features of the Trading and CIOsinE
Prices on Board of Trade.

Prices on Board of Trade.
CHICAGO, Dec. A-Covering by shorts
caused a hrme tone at the close in the
the May delivery being up Nc Corn was
unchanged. oats were &c higher. Pro-
visions were 121Fq15c to 271te higher.
|, weakness early in the day because Of sell
ing of the December option by elevator
because of the fact T thst many exchanges
both In America and Europe, were closed
today and this had tendency TO restrict
the bulls, the worlds Shipments being less
than generally expected, and the amount
decrease Of S Sa Ths Vas tSe only
news of Commission houses
were the best buyers until the last hour,
The market closed Arm. May opened un-
changed to 5bo lower, at 7I1kq77ssc, sold UP
and ciearanees were not avaiiabie because
of the holiday. Minneapolis, Duluth and
Chicago reported receipts Of 7OI cars,
against 7s2 cars last week and a holiday
The corn market was easier in the day
because OF free selling by cash houses.
The offerings were brought out by reports
that the movement of corn from the coun-
try Is on the increases. Later the market
shorts and buying by commission houses.
The close was steady. May opened ho
lower, at 43bo, advanced TO 489sc and
cars, with one car OF contract grade.
oats were firm for the greater part OF
the day. Cash interests and commission
houses were the chief purchasers. Prices
were affected somewhat by reports that
country acceptances were smaller than last
week Selling was scattered. May opened
unchanged to hc higher, at S51Rq359sc, ad-
Vanced TO 357sc, where II closed. Local re-
ceipts were 233 cars.
Trading in provisions was active and the
tone OF the market was strong There
was good general demand. based on a
5aiOc advance, In the price of live hogs:
The bulk OF offerings came from local
longs. At the close May pork was up El1fo'
al H6s6 Lard was up 25c, at $9.421h. Ribs
were l2Jkd15c higher, at S. OH.
Estimated receipts for Wednesday are:
Wheat, 1856 cars; corn, III cars; oats, ~
cara; hogs, 81 900 head.
There will be no market tomorrow
The leading futures ranged as follows;
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-12-25
EnrnIrn EinnncinI-

LONDON, Dec. A-The demand for
money increased IN the market today ow-
ing 10 the Stock exchange requirements.
Discounts were firm The Bank OF Eng
land secured the gold, 500. 900, available In
the money market, which created a more
hopeful feeling regarding the monetar ~
situation. There was a moderate attend
ance on the stock exchange. but business
consisted chiehy IN arranging the settle
ment IN which the carry over rates were
dear. Cousols hardened fractionally, but
eased later Home rails were buOyant ow-
ing 10 dividend arrangements. Operators
we're surprised at the stin carry -Over rates,
10 20 " per cent which the banks charged
owing 10 the size OF the American Ear lon
OF the account After some hesitation
steadiness occurred and part OF the parity
loss disappeared, but New York sent some
orders In the afternoon and prices weak
ened. Near the close a slight hardening
occurred and the market finished with a
better tone. Rio untoE was the feature
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-12-25
GRAIN AND PRODUCE MARKET
Trading is Of Holiday Character and
Snap Lacking.
MAY WHEAT OPTION is RULING FIRM
Exchanges Closed in Many cities and
Primary Receipts Are Not Given
Corn Firm, Though
Trade f. Light.
NAY WHEAT OPTION is RULING FIRM
OMAHA. Dec. "a. loO8.

OMAHA, Dec. "A. 1905
Trading was decidedly Of a holiday char
acter and snap was altogether lacking in
the market. Wheat was firm on large
incomplete returns. May ruled at about
saturdays price. December was lower,
but no interest was shown in that OPP
ton, as IL Is practically a thing OF the
past, Foreign markets were closed. Min
neapohs stocks decreased $4,000 bushels for
two days this week.
Corn was firm also, though trade was
light. The dope is however, for lower
prices on corn, on account of the increase
in the movement. May corn closed un-
changed and December &c lower. The
cash market was improved.
take the tuck out Of a good many bulls,
and IL would not be surprising to see oats
drag little lower.
Owing to the holidays at various points
neither primary receipts nor cleRrances
were forthcoming.
The Omaha Grain exchange will be closed
Christmas day.
Worlds wheat shipments were s,624,O0
bu, against S,7S8,O00 bu. last week and H.
24sOO0 bu. last year. Corn shipments were
8,7l3,0O0 bu., against ASSOC bu. last week
and A659 900 blu. last year. Wheat on pas
sage decreased 10000 bu.
According to q private cable from Ar
gentina the weather Is favorable, but OFFER
ings are more scarce. Another cable says
that European crop outlook Is unchanged
and favorable.
A prominent miller states that while -four
business Is dull and they don't look for any
increased demand until after the holidays,
they sold a little abroad Friday and that
foreign markets are not much out Of line
on Kansas hourB They look for business
to turn good after the first Of the year.
Local range OF options: