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Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1906-02-23
ELECTRICIAN
ZONES REELECTED

Borough Electrician Samuel H. Jones
III. was reelected for the ensuing year
at a meeting of council Friday night.
George Reifsnyder called attention to
the fact that the year for which Mr..
Jones had contracted will expire be-
fore the next meeting. He followed
with some remarks highly compli-
mentary to the electrician, explaining
that the municipal light plant during
the last few months has attained a
high degree of proficiency.
Mr. Jones being called before coun-
Gil explained that he was we'll pleased
!, with his position. He made mild re-
quest for an advance of salary, intim-
I ating, however, that if council could
not see its way clear to comply, he
would consent to continue another
year under the same terms.
| On motion of Mr.. Goeser seconded
by Mr.. Hughes, Mr.. Jones was re-
elected as borough electrician for the
ensuing year at the same salary, $50
per month.
On motion of Mr.. Dietz it was or
dered that three sections of worn out
hose be removed from the Continental
hose house to the water works
Mr. Reifsnyder called attention to
the fact that the old aqueduct at the
canal is being removed. The founda-
tions walls of the abutment on the
eastern side, he explained, protect the
borough sewer If the stone are all re-
moved, he said, the sewer will be ex-
posed and in times of high water much
damage may be wrought. He moved
that the committee on streets and
bridges call on Mr.. F. Q. Hartman,
who has purchased and is removing
the stones, and that he be apprised of
the possible damage that may result to
the sewer if the foundation stone be
removed. Mr. Reifsnyder believed that
Mr.. Hartman, as n public spirited
citizen, who has the good of the bor-
ough at heart, will do what is right
in the premises. The motion carried.
Mr. Reifsnyder further called atten-
tion to the fact that the removal of
the aqueduct has cut off one means the
employees of the big mill had of cross
ing Mahoning creek. This taken in
connection with the fact that the foot
bridge formerly installed at West NAH
oning street is very much out of order
and hardly passable, he said, leaves
the employees in a very bad way. He
therefore moved that the street COM
missioner be instructed to build a
temporary foot bridge at West Mahon-
ing street to do service until better
and permanent bridge can be install
led. The motion was seconded by Mr..
Hughes and it carried unanimously.
Chairman Gibson being absent, Mr.
Vastine was chosen president pro tenn.
Others members present were Goeser,
Fenstermacher, Dietz, Boyer, Reif-
snyder, Sweisfort and Hughes.
The following bills were approved
| for navmant.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1906-02-23
Aged Woman Stricken.

Mrs. Mary e. Mowrey, who sustain
ed a stroke of apoplexy Monday of last
week, is lying very low at the home
of her daughter, Mrs. J. p. Weaver,
Mahoning township. The stricken
woman is in her 84th year and in adj
dition to the stroke has been blind for
even years. She is helpless, her right
side being paralyzed, and is unable to
speak. She is not expected to survive
very long,
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1906-02-23
Entertained Near rlooresburg,

Mr.. and Mrs. William Blue enter
tanned number Of friends at their
home near Mooresburg Saturday even
ing. The evening was spent with music
and games. Those present were: Mr..
and Mrs. Daniel Stump, Mr.. and Mrs.
Daniel Acor and son Raymond, Mr..
and Mrs. George Z. Reichard, sons
Luther and Walter, Mr.. and Mrs. Noah
Stump, Mrs. Jane Stump, Mr.. and
Mrs. William Strausner, Samuel Stump
and Walter Sheets.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1906-02-23
kreitzer Burgess of hilton.

The question of increasing the bor-
ough Indebtedness in Milton aroused
the voters at that place Tuesday. and
a big vote was polled. The loan ordin-
ance carried by a good majority.
Kreitzer, Republican, for burgess and
Galbraith, Republican, for tax receiv-
or, were elected.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1906-02-23
Just Received.

The News job department has just
received fine line of bill heads, note
heads, letter heads, envelopes and Wis
iting cards. These will be printed
neatly on short notice at reasonable
prices. If you want anything in this
line call at the office.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1906-02-23

After travelling 1000 miles alone
from his home in Poland. Charles Hen
rinski, aged 8, arrived safely at Barn
esboro, Cambria county, where he
Joined his father. His only identifica-
tion was tag giving his name and
destination.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1906-02-23
q. S. Burrows in Sunbury.

Gilbert S. Burrows, Republican, won
ont in the chief burgess fight in Sun
bury, defeating the Democratic candid
ate, John L. Miller, by majority of
90. J. Adam Cake, the independent
candidate got rs votes.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1906-02-23

The Chinese boycott has been keep
ing out American goods, but it will
not be able to keep out American
soldiers who are being prepared to go
there.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1906-02-23
Bloomsbury Will Pave.

Following the express purpose of the
Town Council to do an amount of
street paving the coming season, Presi-
dent of Council Yetter has advertised
for bids on the work. The bids are to
be in by March 18th when they will
be opened at O'Clock in the evening
at the Council Chamber. A consider
able amount of paving will surely be
done this year, as it is something that
is needed in this town, and Council
has sufficient money at its disposal to
amply bear the towns proportion of
the expense. .-Bloomsburg Daily.
The corner loafer will soon begin
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1906-02-23
SECOND WARD.
THIRD WARD

COUNCIL.
A. L. mellow, R., 1 year. ....... 131
Joseph Longenberger, R., 8 years. 1876
John Eisenhart, D., year. ..... 1856
James Finnigan, D., 3 years. $50. 191
SCHOOL DIRECTOR.
John l.. Jones, R. R................. 165
Jacob Fish, 1874
JUDGE OF ELECTION.
H. G. Salmon, r R................ 1876
Theodore Fischer, d. 220
INSPECTOR OF ELECTION.
Ed. V. Stroh, r ................ 172
Thomas Grimes, d. TT
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1906-02-23
FOURTH WARD.

COUNCIL.
Abram Angle, R. R.................. 1853
Walter o. Green, d. D.............. 151
SCHOOL DIRECTOR.
Albert L. Lloyd, R............... 124
D. Aust Lutz, d. D................. 173
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE.
G. w. Raver, R. and P........... 1888
JUDGE OF ELECTION.
John Roundsley, R............. 1s1
Adolph Boettinger, D............. 100
Daniel Nevius, p. ............ IA
INSPECTOR OF ELECTION.
William Jenkins, r. -. ...... 1877
Frank Boyer, D. D.................. 107
David Gibson, P. P.................. 81
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-04
MILK INSPECTOR
HOLDS DEALERS
TO STER|L|z|NG

Inspector OF MIX Walter o. Scott has
notified all dealers who sell bottled milk
that hereafter they must sterilize their
bottles before reflling them with milk.
In his quarterly report TO the board OF
aldermen, presented this afternoon. Mr..
Scott saws:
THE number OF bacteria found I'm the
samples taken from dealers was far
has been due 10 the hot weather and lack
of ice, conditions which could not be pre-
vented by the dealers.
MY attention was recently called TO
the fact that certain dealers were MAX
Ing practice OF filling bottles iuSthe pub
was dangerous 10 the public health, /
sent notices 10 them 10 call at my office
and requested them TO discontinue.
Il am informed that this custom, dan
gerous as IL is, Is quite commonly fol-
lowed by mlkmen. Believing that the
opportunity is too easily furnished 10
spread contagious diseases by such dis
gustlng methods Of delivering the milk,
would suggest that some action be taken
TO prevent IT,
II believe that the delivery OF milk I'm
glass jars. properly washed, and steril-
lied at the dairy, where the bottles can
be filed. free from the contagion OF the
dust ana dirt OF the streets, is the most
desirable way OF delivering milk, and |
think that all dealers who do not follow
the above practice should be prohibited
from selling bottled milk In our city and
have given them TO understand that /
would not recommend the granting Of
new licenses II they continued 10 conduct
their business I'm such manner in the
During the last quarter l5l milk licenses
have been granted
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-04
F|REMEN WILL
PUT Il Up To
CITY COUNCIL

The firemen do not intend to acquiesce
in the evident purpose Of the city council
10 smother their movement to obtain one
day off each week.
II is pretty well understood among the
hremen that the purpose Of the Republi-
can city nall ring Is to keep the resolution
in the committee pigeonholes. at least
until after the coming election: but the
aremen are very much in earnest in
their determination that this game shall
not succeed II they can prevent Il.
They intend either to secure that for
which they have asked or 10 get the
members OF the city council on record
In such manner as shall enable the fire.
men to discriminate among candidates al
the coming election: and they intend 20
put II up to the city council good and
hard" as one OF them said today, "in
such way that there can be no escape. y
At the session OF the aldermen this
afternoon. Alderman Gorham. by request
asked for report on the frosnens reso-
luton from the committee on ordinances
on account Of the death Of Judge Cooke
the aldermanic representative on the
committee, this would naturally be ac-
complishsd by the aldermen directing the
city clerk 20 notify the council members
OF the committee that report had been
asked for.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-04
ACTION Of DECEIT

Margaret Ryder's suit 10 recover $500
from James Brennan. a Richmond street
liquor dealer in an action OF deceit. was
heard by Judge Baker and a jury today.
In November Of last year Mrs. Ryder
testified she loaned Mr.. Brennan s40O 10
pay his license fee and she received as
security from him two policies OF the
Prudential Insurance company Of New
Jersey that she says Brennan asserted
were payable to her. The policies We're
for sl74 and she claimed she loaned the
money on the representation that the pol
icles were payable TO Brennan.
The policies offered as security were
payable on the lives Of Margaret +. Nc
Fadden and Michael r. McFadden and
were not. so far as they showed. payable
TO Brennan.
Defendant claimed he was guilty Of no
deceit as he did have title TO the insur-
ance policies upon which he borrowed
Mrs. Ryder's money. Judge Baker raised
the question OF jurisdiction. as the dam
age alleged. namely the loss Of s400 was
less than the sum with which Jurisdiction
Of the superior court begins.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-04
NEW SUBMARINE
WAS LAUNCHED
SUCCESSFULLY

Quincy Mass, oct. 4-The Octopus.
the new submarine addition for the Unit
ed States navy. was successfully launched
at the yards OF the Fore River Shipbuild-
ing company in the presence OF many
distinguished naval officers and civilians
today.
A l2-year- old girl, Miss Frances Web
ster, daughter Of Edwin S. Webster OF
Brookline and a prominent Boston bust
ness man, broke the bottle OF champagne
over the vessels bow as II slid into an
ingenious contrivance TO manipulate the
heavy and somewhat unwieldy bottle. A
tug took charge OF the little fighter as
she went into the water and towed her 20
a dock where a few finishing touches will
be put on her.
The Octopus Is designed to stand a sub
mergence Of 800 feet without crushing her
plates and her engineer are 10 be able 10
give her a speed Of IL knots an hour on
the surface.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-04
GETHR0 Is SUMMONED
BEFORE GRAND JURY

Boston, oct 4-Former Representative
Frank J. Gethro Of Boston. who was ex-
peled from the last legislature on ac-
count Of his alleged connection With the
famous bribery case. was summoned to
appear before the grand jury today.
II is I'D that on the advice OF his coun-
sci. Gethro has given or will give all the
information on legislative conditions that
he possesses. II is also said that after
Gethro had been expelled from the house
he went TO District Attorney Moran and
told him about "block Of 50 in connec-
ton with q certain bill. He had docu-
mentary evidence TO support his charges
and Mr.. Moran concluded to renew the in
quiry before the grand jury.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-04
PAWTUCKET GAS CO.
SHOWN Up SHARPLY

The complaint sets forth that the Paw
tucket Gas company, by public advertise
ment and otherwise. has announced the
price Of gas. beginning July 1, 1906. to
be $110 per 1000 feet 10 all its customers.
furnishing gas in Pawtucket, Lincoln and
Cumberland at uniform prioe OF 81. 80
with discount of 10c. per 1000 feet 20
all persons paying therefor before tho
18TH of each month; and that at the same
time the company charges all residents
Of Central Falls $3.50 per 1000 feet with Q
discount OF 10 per 1000 feet II paid on
or before the oath day OF the month.
Continued on page Seven)
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-04

Acting for Attorney General Greenough,
Attorney Edward u. Bassett this morning
served on the Pawtucket Gas company
the writ I'm the action Instituted yesterday
by representative citizens OF Central Falls
10 compel the company to establish the
same rates I'm Central Falls as in other
cities and towns.
The suit Is brought on the application
OF DR.. John F McGrath w. II. Gold
smith, William F. Sweet, James B. Good
ing, John II. Barber. Charles w Arnold.
Charles p. Baker, Fred e Bowen, Roscoe
NJ Dexter. Louis Lescault, Elmer Il. Lent
and j. f. McQuillen.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-04

Col. Henry z. Tiepke OF Pawtucket was
several times mayor OF that city, and Col.
Webb might not be averse 10 being mayor
OF this city though. II is said. Tepke was
mayor before, not after. he became CEN
sus commissioner. which might be a
warning to Col. Webb.
That the colonel has no desire TO face
certain defeat is sure; but IL Senator Aid
rich ana the machine should so order he
would undoubtedly have TO face the sac
rifce.
James +. Freeman, former alderman
from the Sixth ward. who was defeated
by the late Mayor Augustus s. Miller I'm
1907, has been mentioned again, and may
be the final resource OF his party; but he
would probably not be less willing 10 run
than the voters OF the city would be 10
see him mayor. Still, he Is not candi-
date, so far as could be learned today.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-04

A desperate attempt TO escape from
the state prison was made at 11:30 today
by Arthur Webster. alias ''St. Paul TIP"
when he attacked Prison officer George
A. Woodbury., who was exercising him
in the prison yard.
Webster is one of the gang OF five men
sentenced in 1889 for robbing the carbarn
at Newport during a sensational holdup
OF conductors.
Since he has been at prison he has
been regarded as a desperate man and
hat been kept apart from the other pris-
ers.
This morning when officer Woodbury.
was exercising Webster in the prison yard
he turned on the officer with a fake
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-04
STATE OFFICERS
Of THE ". c. 7. j.
ELECTED TO-DAY

At the second days session of the an.
nual convention OF the w c. T. T., held
in Pawtucket. the following officers were
elected: Honorary presidents Mrs. j. ].
Barney Mrs. +. d Cheney and Mrs. NJ
A. Babcock; president. Mrs. D. X Liv-
ingston OF Providence; corresponding sec
retary. Miss NJ. r. Olney Of North
Providence: recording secretary. Miss T.
c. Welsh OF Providence; assistant re-
cording secretary. Mrs. o. Babcock of
Westerly; treasurer, Mrs. Eca H. Smith
OF Washington
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-04
WON'T START
ON SPEEDWAY
UNTIL SPRING

Work on the speedway at Roger VIII
liams park will probably not be started
until next spring. when work on the
playground at the park will also be De-
gun.
The city engineering department nnish-
ed the plans for the speedway about twu
weeks ago: but the plans for the play.
ground will not be completed for soins
time TO come.
The park commissioners have not ex-
amined the speedway plans yet, and are
understood TO believe that II is best TO
begin work on both I'm the spring
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-04
TESTIMONY IN WILL CASE

a jury In Judge Mumfords court today
heard considerable testimony I'm regard to
the making OF the will and testament of
Peter Frieze. late OF Johnston. The pro-
bate court approved the will and from
that decision Henry Frieze and Margar-
ct Pickering took an appeal
The amount OF property left by the de-
ceased. Catherine Green being executrlx
is said 10 be less than $500. c. f. Engle
and G.. 4. Braeden are attorneys for the
appellants and John L. Fox and Luke
Kavanagh are attorneys for the execu-
triX
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-04

revolver made OF wood and demanded the
keys TO the yard gates.
He grappled with the officer with the
purpose, II Is thought. of getting the
keys and and the revolver that the Of
Ger carried.
Woodbury. struggled hard with the pris-
oner and was overpowering his desperate
antagonist just as other prison guards,
attracted by the sounds OF the struggle.
appeared and rendered Webster poweriess
to proceed further in his desperate at
tempt.
Webster was then returned to his cell.
Both he and Officer Woodbury. wero
somewhat bruised and skinned In their
struggle; but neither suffered any serious
injury.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-04
ALDERMAN COOKE DIED
EARLY THIS MORNING

away to seek recuperation; but the result
was not as hoped. and he returned to
his home, where the incurable disease
gradually decreased his strength until the
end came this morning.
The Rhode Island Bar association at
special meeting today made arrange
ments for attending the funeral. The FOL
lowing committee was appointed to repre-
sent the associations: William A. Nor
gan, acting president: Louis L. ANGEL
Albert A. Baker. Howard b. Gorhnrr.
Dexter Il. Potter. Oscar Laphsm and
James Tillnghast.
The association also appointed Louis e.
Angel. John c. Pegram aud Charles r.
German TO prepare suitable resolutions
and report at the next regular meeting.
Continued on page Seven)
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-04

Hon Stephen A. Cooke. alderman from
the First ward. since the death Of Fran
els Colwell acting president OF the Rhode
Island Bar association. and a member Of
the law firm of Cooke a. Angel. and for
merly Judge OF the Sixth district court,
died at $3.50 this morning at his home 80
Manning street
He had been III about two months with
kidney trouble; and although recently 1t
was reported that his condition had so
much improved that he might soon be
out again, his malady had been diagnosed
as Bright's disease, and during the past
few days he had failed rapidly, his death
being expected momentarily since yes
terday morning.
In the early period OF his Illness. Judge
Cooke had relinquished his law practice
in accordance with the advice OF his ply
sicians that he take a rest and later went
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-04
Y. M. C. A. SUB-CrMMITTEES

The following subcommittee OF the Y.
NJ. G. A. religious work committee have
been appointed Public service H. u.
Caverly Heman l.. Calder, Frank L.
Chase: music. George w. Amson, Henry
Y. stiles Henry G. Sherman. Jr.. Alfred
NJ. Briggs distribution OF reading. A. n.
Benson. Charles H. Kenaston; advertis-
ing. Jesse r.. Cottrell. DR. Walter r. Nc
Intire; Bible study Arthur Cameron, Rev.
j. a. Hainer: ushers, r. l.. Brooks, Jesse
Cottrell, Earl Williams. Arthur Ebeling.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-04
WAS THE DOG RABIDp

one OF the three dogs which were bit
ten By DR. Richard +. Boucher's dog
which also bit the doctor who was
treated at the Pasteur institute died or
was killed last Monday. and DR. King OF
the health department Is meeting with
much difficulty i'm his attempts 10 ascer-
tain whether the animal was rabid
According TO Or. King. the animal be-
longed TO n man named Macready.
Last week the dog acted very strange
ly, and DR.. King thinks that IL showed
rabies symptoms according to the infor-
nation given to him.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-04
JOY LINE STR. KENTUCKY
NET WITH AN ACCIDENT

The steamship Kentucky OF the JOY
Line Steamship company, New York to
Fall River, put into New London port ear
ly today with her starboard engine out OF
commission, caused by a break between
the crank and shaft bearing when the
steamer was off Falkner's Island.
Her rs passengers were landed here ana
proceeded east by rail.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-04
CAVALRY GOING =SQllIA

Bennington. VT. oct. "A special car
rying the 18TH cavalry numbering 200 men
from Fort Ethan Allen. VT. for Newport
News. Va. passed through here today.
The train also carried a large number Of
horses and mules and equipment for the
men
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-04

The Prohibition convention today nominated the fol-
lowing and congressional ticket thereby endorsing the
naon of Charles Son for lieu governor the Demo-
cratic convention yesterday:
For governor-Bernon r. Helme, South Kngstown
For lieutenant governor Charles Sisson OF Providence
For secretary of sate-Fre derrick Jenks OF Bristol
For attorney genera-Thomas " Peabody of Westerly
For general treasurer-Els ha Read of Woonsocket
For congress, First distrctWill H. White of Providence
Second dstrict-Burlington NJ Briggs of Woonsocket
The platform i'll resp conforms the Dem
ocrats, takes unequvoca stand constitutional
convention with representation based population reform
in the laws and the election of United bv
popular
The platform also favors the establishment state police
TO enforce the laws in towns where the local authorities
lict in their duties
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-04
DOCTORS UNDER examination
AT THE STATE HOUSE

The quarterly examination of the state
board of health for physicians wishing to
practice in the state are being held to-
day al the state house. There are %
applicants at work.
The list this year shows several inter
esting features. Among the applicants
are two ladies. two men from the Univer-
sity Of Naples and two from the Domn-
Ion OF Canada. With these exceptions
the candidates are from this state
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-04
SHOT AND FATALLY INJURED
WIFE DURING 4 QUARREL

Essex. Conn. Oct. i.-During a family
quarrel today James Wheaton shot and
probably fatally injured his wife.
Wheaton was arrested while attempting
TO escape
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-04
ALDERMEN RoNoRs COOKIES MEMORY

At the conclusion OF tho business before
the board OF aldermen this afternoon on
motion Of Alderman william X Rey-
nolds. adjournment was taken out Of
respect to the late Alderman Stephen A.
COokp
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-04
ENJOININa ATLANTIC CITY

Philadelphia, Oof 4--The delegates 70
the convention OF the United Irish League
Of America went 10 Atlantic City this
morning on special train and will hold
Q mass meeting on ono Of the piers thh
sfternoon-
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-04
SIXTEEN MEN
BURIED BY A
SEWER CAvE-|N

Columbus, o., Oct. 4.-Sixteen men
while at work in a big sewer in Goodale
park were buried in the sewer today by a
cave-in Four of the men were rescued
but the others at late hour today are
still buried.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-04
TAKEN I'LL 0hSTREET

Howard Smith, aged 90 OF 25S India
street. at $40 this morning fell In a NJ
at Hope street and Lloyd avenue. but
soon recovered.