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Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1907-03-08
BILL
; '''''''' Voted lII5 down
HARRISBURG, March 6.

HARRISBU March b.
With hardly a dissenting voice, the
house of representatives yesterday af-
ternoon killed the teachers pension
bill, on second reading, and the mem.
bers had lot of fun doing it.
| Scarcely had the bill been read when
Representative Dunsmore, Republi-
can, of Tioga, offered an amendment
that not only teachers, but all persons
attaining the age of 70 years. who had
for twenty yfive years been good and
faithful citizens of the State, be made
eligible for the pension of $3.50 per
year which the bill provides. The house
accepted the amendment amid laughter
and cheers.
Representative Marvin, Republican.
of Pike, contributed his share to the
entertainment by following with an
amendment that, instead of teaching
thirty years, as the bill provided,
teachers should serve seventy-five
years before being eligible for PEN
sions. With whoop of merriment
this amendment was also adopted.
A third amendment was proposed by
Representative Pratt, Republican, Of
Allegheny, providing that men teach
ers should be retired at the age of 80.
As the house was not playing any fav-
orites this was also tackled ON the bill,
and at once drew forth point of ord
er from Representative Blakslee.
Democrat, of Carbon:
Blakslee presented what he termed q
constitutional point of order, saying
that the bill was impossible of full
| fillment as amended, for it provided
for retiring women at the age of 80,
and that no woman would ever admit
that she was so.
Speaker McClain smiled broadly
and admitted that the point was well
taken. but nevertheless, decided to
submit it to the house.
In mighty shout the members sus-
tained Blakslee, and the bill fell.
There was little time from the mea-
sure's inception when it was not vir-
tually cretain it would fail. Not only
is there general sentiment against
civil pension lists among large pro-
portion of the members, solely on the
merits of the question, but the con-
stitution is quoted as-being against
any pensions except for military ser.
vice
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1907-03-08
Fire in New Capitol.
HARRISBURG. March {


Mice and matches formed the COM
bination that early this morning set
fire to desk in the office of State Re-
gistrar Bait, in the Department of
Health, at the new State capitol. Night
Watchman L. NJ. Householder was
parading through the corridor in the
north wing of the capitol when he
smelled smoke. 1t was about O'Clock
and he knew there was no necessity
for a fire at that hour, and he began
an investigation, which resulted in the
discovery of the fire in Dr. Bats
Office.
Watchman Householder quickly gave
the alarm to State Health Commits.
sioner Dixon, Private Secretary Morse
and Clerk Nelson. who were still in
the main Office of the department., and
the quartet quickly unreeled the hand
hose kept for fire purposes and break
ing in the door of the Office soon had
stream on that destroyed the fire mic
robes, the confagration germs and the
flame bacteria
An alarm was sent out, but when the
firemen arrived they were informed
that their services were not needed as
the fire had been extinguished.
Swift justice followed upon the in.
cendiary act of the mouse that nibbled
the matches and set the desk on fire.
In clearing away the debris the in.
cinerated remains of the inoendiary
were found, the fire fiend being crem.
ated in his attempt to set fire to the
capitol. Nothing remained Of the
mouse but charcoal and scorched
trail. A gross of mouse traps have been
ordered by Superintendent Rambo.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1907-03-08
In Honor of Birthday.

Mr.. and /, Mrs. Edward Albeck, at
their home ON Cooper street, Saturday
entertained number of the friends of
their daughter Mildred, in honor Of
her 9th birthday. A fine lunch was
served.
Those present were Misses Ethel
Bodine, Margaret Hurley, Margaret
Fields, Ethel Jones. Martha Paugh,
Laura Wyant, Agnes Wagner. Gertrude
Hurley, Joanna Buckley, Frances
Cashner, Madge Jones, Freda Jones,
Margaret Mowrey. Hilda Snyder, Hazel
and Beatrice Weidman, Isabel Boyer,
Ruth LaRue, Lottie May Wintersteen.
Mary Orndorf. Mabel Hendricks, Mil
dred Knorr, Helen Foust. Elizabeth
MINER, Sara Miner, Anna Hartzel,
Anna Wherl, Catharine Whapham.
Meryln Kerns, Masters Francis Kerns,
Walter Peters, Henry Seohler, Luther
Foust, Albert Hendricks, Ralph Mad
or, Earnest Foust, John Albeck, Miss
Catherine Hale, Mrs. Snyder, Mrs.
keTns, Mrs. Miner.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1907-03-08
COURT ON
SATURDAY LAST

A session of court was held Saturday
morning with his Honor Judge Evans
and Associates Blee and Welliver on
the bench. There was very little work
ON hand, wholly of routine order.
Thomas @. Welsh, Esq. was appoint
cd auditor by the court to examine the
accounts and dockets of the prothonot-
ary, register and recorder and clerks
Of the several courts of the county Of
Montour and to make report according
to law.
The bond of CLARK Heimbach, ad-
ininistrator of David Heimbach, late
of Cooper township, Montour county,
deceased, in the sum of $1,000. was ap-
proved by the court.
S. B. Flick rendered his resignation
rs supervisor of West Hemlook town
ship. The court took no action on the
resignation, but will dispose of the
matter between the present and next
Saturday, when court will convene for
argument.
A petition signed by thirty five
citizens was presented to court asking
for review in vacating the public
road near Oscar Crais's in Anthony
township Viewers appointed in such
behalf at previous term of court re-
ported that pursuant to order they had
viewed the road above described and
were of the opinion that it had be-
come useless, inconvenient and burden
some and that it ought to be vacated.
1t was the contention of the petit
tioners that said road has not become
"useless, inconvenient and burden
some," but that on the contrary the
vacation of the road would be injur-
ious and prejudlcial to the petitioners
as we'll as to the interests and welfare
of the public in general, especially to
the inhabitants of Anthony township.
The petitioners, therefore, prayed the
court to appoint proper persons to re-
view the said road.
Reviewers were accordingly ap-
pointed by the court, consisting of
Norman Brofee, jeremiah Vought and
Madison Vought.
The road which at present is the
subject of so much controversy leads
from Washingtonville to Muncy near
line of lands of estate of John Watson,
deceased, and Oscar Craig to the pub
lie road from Hurley's school house on
Muncy road to the cross roads school
house on road from Washingtonville
TO Exchange on lands of Peter Rhone
and estate of George Smith. deceased.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1907-03-08
Married at Rushrown.

Miss Olive N. Wertz, daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Wertz, Of Rush.
town, and John Calvin Clark, of neal
Rushtown, were married yesterday af-
ternoon at the home OF the bride s
parents.
The ceremony was performed by
Rev. Joseph E. Guy, pastor of the
Shiloh Reformed church, this city, at
O'Clock, before about forty invited
guests. After the ceremony an elabor-
ate wedding dinner was served
Mr.. and Mrs. Clark left last even
ing on the Z :5l Pennsylvania train foI
a wedding TIP.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1907-03-08
Met Death In PIay,

Joseph Clark, aged 10 years, of Sha-
mokin, was entertaining n number of
friends at his father home on Sun.
day night, when he exhibited a re-
yolver which he thought was not load.
ed, PlayfulIy placing the muzzle
against his head he said cts all ov.
er boys" and pulled the trigger A
bullet crashed into his skull, causing
instant death
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1907-03-08
Who Are They ?

On Saturday couple FROM Dlnvilie
secured a marriage license at tie court
house at Sunbury, and back of al
is an interesting story The same
couple was married on July 81, 1902
ana divorced June .. 1906 They have
now decided to get married again, The
groom is "a years Of age and the bride
81. 1t is to be hoped that the second
matrimonial attempt will be filled
with happiness --Bloomsburg Daily.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1907-03-08
Committee Reported Favorably
HARRISBURG. March 6.

HAKKISBURU, MARCH o.
The House Committee on Electric
Railways last night decided to report
favorably the bills allowing trolley
companies to carry freight, giving
them the right of eminent domain an d
providing that before trolley com.
pany can be chartered it must first get
the right of way from local authorit-
les. Former Attorneys General Carson
and Hensel appeared before the COM
mittee to support the bills.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1907-03-08

QUICK CHANGES from hot to cold
and back again try strong eonstitu-
tions and cause, among other evils.
nasal catarrh, a troublesome and offen-
sive disease. Sneezing and snufflinR.
coughing and difficult breathing, and
the drip. drip of the foul discharge in
to the throat all are ended by Ely's
Cream Balm. This honest and positive.
remedy contains no cocaine. mercury.
nor other harmful Ingredient. The
worst cases are cured in short time.
All druggists. 50c.. or mailed by Ely
Bros 5B Warren Street, New YORK.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1907-03-08
SHORT Session
Of council

The last regular meeting of our bor-
ough fathers for the present council
manic year Friday proved very
short one. There was nothing urgent
pending and what business might have
been drummed up it did not seem ad-
visable to tackle last night owing to
the fact that the committees to which
matters might be referred will un-
dergo changes before the next regular
meeting.
The chairman called over the list of
committees, but in each instance the
response was to the effect that there
was nothing on hand. There were only
two absentees, the members being pre-
sent as follows: Gibson, Vastine, Boy
er, Sweisfort, Dietz, Jacobs, Russell
Angle, Woodside and Eisenhart.
Borough Treasurer Harry Ellenbog-
en- presented a statement of finances to
date, which showed total cash bal
auce on hand of SS036. sc.
Borough Electrician Newton Smith
presented a statement of the cost of
operating the borough light plant dur
ing the month of February. Sixty -one
tons of coal at So 80 per ton were con-
sumed during the month. amounting
to $152. 30. The total cost of operating
the plant during February was 1915. =
05. The light plant was in operation
270 hours and 30 minutes.
Council adjourned after brief ses-
sion of forty five minutes.
The following bills were approved
for payment:
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1907-03-08
Life Insurance Paid.

j. +. Davis, of Williamsport, repre-
seuting the Uniou Central life Iu-
surlurc company of CiuciA al, was
in this ty, yesterday. The object Of
his visit was to pay the claim of tho
late Wellington Rote, who was insur-
ell IN tie above named company for
o1e thousand dollars. The check was
plil TO Mrs. Role, widow of the iu3ur-
cd, rs lie beneficiary.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1907-03-08
Desperate Burglars.

A band of burglars entered six diff
ferent residences in Shenandoah on
Sunday night, and considerable booty
was secured. At two places the in
mates were chloroformed, and at one
house the plunderers were interrupted.
when they fred several shots before
leaving. but injured no one.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1907-03-08
Mr.. RusselI's Condition.

William Russell, who was so badly
injured at the Structural Tubing
works Tuesday, at last accounts was
resting quite easily considering the
serious nature of the injuries. His arm
will be saved, although probably in Il
more OF less crippled stnte.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1907-03-08
Ruried Ou Dav Of Sale.

Mrs. Esther Bttenbender, a promin
ent resident of Benton, died suddenly
yesterday morning. She was aged 73
years, Mrs, Bittenbender was going to
dispose of her personal property at
public sale Saturday morning at 1C
O'Clock That hour has now been fixed
for her funeral.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1907-03-08
Returned From Hospital.

William Mowrer. who had been un-
dergoing treatment at the Joseph
Ratti hospital, BloomsbuIg, was
brought back to this city yesterday,
slightly improved. He was taken to
the home of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
John Muwrer, East Market street.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1907-03-08
Has Appendicitis.

Miss Leah Daniels, of West Fourth
street, Williamsport. is suffering from
an attack of appendicitis. Miss Dan
iels formerly lived in Danville and at.
tended the local high school
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1907-03-08

= Judge Charles 7. Woodward, lately
appointed to the Maine supreme court,
uever had a picture taken.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1907-12-13
Takes a Header Into a Pit

One of the largest engines in use on
the Great Northern railway, one of the
1900 class, went head first into the
turntable pit last Sunday. The engine
was standing in the roundhouse and all
at once, with no one aboard OF her, she
started out of the house. Before any,
one could stop her she plunged into
the pit. 1t required the labor of some
fifteen men "a hours to put the engine
on the track again. Mr.. Hills special
was here at the time the accident oc-
cured, and when he asked the cause
was told she was out of repair and
leaked steam, and that the engines
were too scarce to take her out of COM
mission while needed repairs were be-
ing made.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1907-12-13
DEATH OF FRANCIS NJ. EWFLL
Well Known and Prominent Citizen of
the Wenatchee Valley

Francis Marion Ewell was born near
historic Manassas Junction, Virginia,
February 10, 1854 and died at his
home River Glen Ranch, near Peshas
tin, WASH, December 6, 1907. He
had lived in eastern Washington since
1881, most of the time on his farm
north of Davenport. Two years ago he
came to the Wenatchee Valley, buying
a fruit farm near Peshastin. A man of
strong individuality and answering in
tegrity. He always stood firmly for the
right, regardless of the fact that such
course might be against his persona
interests. During the weary weeks of
his last ILLNESS he realized that his days
on earth were numbered, and was fully
prepared for the end. His only regret
was expressed in his last words to his
loved ones, I cannot keep you with
me-" A devoted husband and indul-
gent father, one of natures noblemen,
his sonowing family have met with an
unspeakable loss.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1907-12-13
Congregational Church Notes

AT recent meeting of the Congre-
gational church the following resolu-
ton was unanimously adopted, namely,
that we invite all the Christian people
of Leavenworth and vicinity, who are
not affiliated with any other local
church, to our fellowship and co-opera
ton. We are planning for more eff
cient and enlarged work, and can ac-
complish the same only by your hearty
assistance. We believe it will be for
our mutual good thus to express our
common Christian consciousness. May
we not hope for your valuable aid for
the cause of Christ and His kingdom.
Yours in the Masters service,
Mrs. Horace H. Meeker,
DR.. D. S. Baumgudner,
Rev. Chas. F. Blomquist,
Committee.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1907-12-13
Examine Your Chimneys

To Citizens of Leavenworth:
The disastrous fire which occurred
in the store of Don M. Thomas last
Monday morning plainly originated
from defective flue, and on account
of the recent heavy blasting in the
town and immediate vicinity it is more
than likely that many of the brick
chimneys have been damaged to such
an extent as to be dangerous. There
fore feel it my duty to publicly ad-
wise that patrons make thorough ex-
animation of chimneys for defects or
signs OF same having settled out Of
plumb. Yours respectfully,
]. B. Adams.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1907-12-13
AN EARLY MORNING BLAZE
Breaks Out in Store of D. M. Thomas
Approximate Loss $1,000

Between one and two o'clock Mon
day morning last an alarm of fire was
given and the general merchandise
store of d. M. Thomas on the east
end Of Commercial street was dis
covered on fire. The fire was dis
covered by Newell Thomas, who with
his brother Burt, was sleeping in a
room above the store. He was almost
suffocated with smoke but awakened
his brother and they ran down stairs
in their night clothes. From their
account of the affair it appears the
fire originated between the studding
walls adjoining the chimney. Vol
unteer fire fighters brought out the ap-
paratus and attached the hose near the
Heating corner. The chemical en-
CINE was also on hand but did not do
any good. 1t was difficult work get
ting at the fire as it was between the
inner and outer walls. After a hard
fight of an hour and half, and after
numerous openings had been made in
the walls and roof the fire was subdued.
That any portion of the building and
its content was saved is due to the
hard and persistent work OF the vol
unteer fire fighters, who are entitled to
great praise.
Mr.. Thomas tells US he was fairly well
insured and as we go to press the diff
ferent representatives Of the insurance
companiesare engaged in making a
settlement OF the loss, which is esti-
mated to be over $4,000
D. M. Thomas, who was sleeping at
the family home, knew nothing of the
fire until wakened by his brother after
the fire was put out.
1t is our understanding that Mr..
Thomas will resume business as soon
as he concludes his insurance adjust
ment.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1907-12-13
REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL
Election Contest Hearing Set for Friday
Night, Dec. 13

Night, Dec. 13
A regular meeting of the council
was held Tuesday night. All the mem
bers were present.
The street and alley committee re-
commended the purchase of cinders to
be put on the street. The following
bills were allowed:
City Drug Store, $14.05
John Holden, rs
]. R. Ramsey, $500
L. ]. Nelson, $500
Big Rock Restaurant, $500
$3.50
Geo. E. Moore $1,000
Tum. Lit. Water Co. $10.50
Geo. Keating, $3.50
The town attorney was instructed
to draft an ordinance providing for the
clearing of snow from the side walks.
The council received notice of an
election contest which J. G. Fritz con-
tests the election of E. A. King and
requesting the council to name date
for hearing the same. The council
fixed Friday night, Dec. 13, as the
time for hearing the contest.
A committe of two was appointed to
purchase two dozen chairs for the
Council chamber.
The returns of the recent election
were opened and canvassed and the
result declared as follows:
o. S. Sampson, Mayor.
Chas. A. Anderson, Treasurer.
R. T. King, S. c. Woldenberg and
E. A. King, councilmen for two years.
c. Ruth councilman for one year.
An adjourned session of the council
will be held Friday night, Dec. Is.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1907-12-13
]. B. Adams:

The following Wenatchee people at
tended the masquerade ball last Satur-
day night: Mrs. Fred Frisbie, Mrs.
and Miss Graham, Miss Ada Jones, Del
Graham, Percy Saunders and Geo.
Jones.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1907-12-13

Sunday school next Sunday at 10
o'clock a. m. Sermon at II o'clock.
Christian Endeavor at $50 and SER
mon at 7:30 o'clock p. m.
The Rev. Mr.. Reed closed his series
Of interesting meetings last Sunday
evening at which time several joined
the church.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1907-12-13

l have received notice from Rev.
John Reid of Tacoma that he hopes to
arrive in Leavenworth the goth inst.
and will preach the following Sunday
morning and evening. May all come
and hear him.
Rev. Chas. F. Blomquist, Pastor.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1907-12-13
State Library
Have You Noticed It?

Look the merchandise selling this Look
by Compare the styles
and qualities with any other Do you remember that
mended these styles opening of the season. and
cat sea- regard the merchandise that would SELL There
mystery handle goods
BILE for this locality We keep close touch with the of this
trade We equipped furnish the styles and qualities desired
We know what is right and what you We knew this
fall and right Watch and give your business
and will take of you right
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-06-12
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS

Following is list of real estate
transfers for Kootensi county as fur.
nished by the Panhandle Abstract
company.
Taylor Bros to Braden & Pummel,
lots % and "a, blk 7, Mcclellan,
$50.
P Martin to Hattie P Mcclure,
tract D, Martins tracts in 26-46-2
west, $500.
Virgil Stricken to A Muncey, lot
of bl 81, abandoned Fort Sherman
military reserve, 81.
Emma Broughtman to c EnRmRn,
lot Z, blk l, Columbus park add TO
Occur d'Alene, 1925.
NJ Ester brooks to A Engman, part
of lot so, sec 14-5O-4, west, 1925.
John W Fredericks to Stack Gibbs
lumber company, timber ON NV or OF
22-50-2 west, $500.
ST Thomas to Washington Water
Power company, right of way oSeI
sw or of 32-50-2 west, S10.
S Thomas to Margaret Stevenson
lots IL and IL, blk II, Forest Heights
add to Occur d'Alene, s25.
j. E. Horely to A P Drissen, ne q
Of 1883 west, s1o50.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-06-12


There Is a peculiar thing abous
lions" said a hunter who has trapped
big game In Africa for menagefieH.
They WIN not eat the fesh Of a fowl
You might tempt them with canvas
back duck or the daintiest squab. but
they wOald refuse It. l remember
once having q swan which had broken
it's wing. We killed II. dressed It care.
fully and threw it into the cage OF the
lions. but they would not touch II, and
it finally had to be taken out and
thrown away. / have repeatedly put
pigeons alive into the cage just 70 see
what they would do. l have thrown
grain down among the lions and the
pigeons have actually got down and
hoped around the big brutes. even
hopping on their backs, the lions max,
Ing no attempt to disturb them. even
seeming to enjoy their companionship
There Is something rather strange
about this which il Is diHacult to ex-
plain"