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The Topeka state journal., 1907-12-27

This is the sentiment which pervades
the meeting of the fruit tree men. They
are all hoping for 1908. They can't
brag about the 1907 crop. so they talk
about bugs, and cold storage, and many
other things which will be useful to
know even when the apples are minus.
There is no display of fruit this year,
because there is no Kansas fruit to dis
play But the attendance at the meet
ing is remarkably good. About 100 hor-
ticulturists from all parts of the state
are here.
The programme this evening in the
supreme court room promises to be of
especial interest. w. A. Harshbarger
will have a paper on Burbank and His
Work" Albert Dickens, professor of
horticulture at the State Agricultural
college, will speak on High Glass Trees
and Shrubs" and both of these papers
will be Illustrated with stereopticon pic
lures Prof W. J. Greer of WaShburn
college will have paper on Roman
Horticulture" The programme will be-
gin at 7:30.
This afternoon the society elected
new trustees in the odd numbers con-
gressional districts and listened to an
address Nby C. A McNabb, secretary of
agriculture of Oklahoma on the subject
Grape Growing" DR.. l.. G. r. Smyth
of Topeka read paper on Fungi and
DR.. q. Bohrer of Lyons read a paper
on Barb Wire versus Hedges for West
ern Kansas.
A. v. Wilson of Muncie, who was on
the programme, is sick, and his paper
was read this morning on Commercial
Gardening"
J. T. Tredway of La Harpe. Allen
county. a member of the legislature,
was this morning elected life member
of the society, as testimonial TO MS
services to Kansas horticulture
On Saturday there will be papers by
Geo. W. Holsinger of Rosedale, and by
B. F. Smith of Lawrence
The Topeka state journal., 1907-12-27
BOLD DAYLIGHT ROBBERY
Stranger Ransacks j. e. Moon House
at Noon.


The thieves are getting bolder and
VIII not wait for darkness. A well
dressed man walked into the residence
of j. z. Moon, 429 Monroe street, just
before noon today, and walked right
out again with about 500 worth of
jewelry, consisting of rings, stickpins
and brooches, some of them set with
small diamonds The entire family
was about the house at the time of the
bold robbery, but only one of the chill
dren, who was on the porch, saw the
man as he left the house Beside the
jewelry, which belonged to Mrs. C. S.
HaineS, a daughter of Mr.. Moon, the
thief secured $500 in money, over
looking $40 more in his hurry.
Mrs. Haines, the principal loser in
the transaction, is the daughter of Mr..
Moon. Mrs. Haines' little boy was on
the porch when the man went in the
house and when he came out again.
Afterward the child went in and ask
ed hia mother: What was that
strange man doing upstairs?'' An in
vestigation showed conclusively what
the strange man was doing upstairs,
as he had dumped everything out of
trunk in Mrs Haines' room, and
searched the drawers of the dresser.
The little Haines boy describes the
thief as a tall, we'll dressed young
man, blind in one eye. The town is
being searched for man of this de-
scription
Among the pieces of jewelry stolen
was a sunburst brooch containing
small diamond and fifty small pearls.
The Topeka state journal., 1907-12-27
Cincinnati.

Cincinnati.
Whlle Bres" was out of the game
the bulk of the work behind the bat
1ell upon Bowerman, a veteran OF
many years experience and one of the
gamest players on the diamond When
not playing baseball Bowerman is a
lumberman up in the Michigan woods
He has the strength of an OK and his
muscles are as tough as pine knots
Years of exposure to all kinds of
weather have begun to tell on him,
and last season he suffered severely
from rheumatism. But when the load
fell on his shoulders he did not COM
plain and plead that he was in no
condition to play, although IT was the
truth. Every day for four long
weeks he was in his place behind the
bat, playing like f1end.-New York
Tribune.
The Topeka state journal., 1907-12-27
DEFENSE RESTS.
Prosecution Begins RebuttaI i'm the
Caleb Powers Case.

Georgetown. KY. Dec. 27.-The de-
fense rested in the Caleb Powers case
today and the prosecution began re-
buttal testimony. The defense called
several witnesses for the purpose of
breaking down the testimony of
Jewell of Danville, ILL.,, testified that
Noakes made his DanvilIe statement
in the presence of himself and Attor-
ney Mex Lewis, but refused to sign 1t
until paid to do SO.
r. L. Mcclure, a newspaper corre-
spondent, testified that Wharton
Golden said to him:
THAT - fool (meaning Youtsey)
is talking too much. He won't get .
cent. had that cinched."
The Topeka state journal., 1907-12-27
Now YORK Money Market.

New York, Dec. 7.-MONEY-Money on
call l061S per cent ruling rate IL, closing
bid and offered at 10 per cent Time loans
quiet but firm. Sixty days. 12015 per
cent; 80 days, 1902 per cent; s months, 8
per cent. .
CLOSE: Prime mercantile paper 71&QS
per cent sterling. exchange easy, with ae-
4S46O for demand and at s4.79G4 1910 for 90
day bills: commercial bills. s4.7s.
SILvER-Bar silver, 521zc; Mexican dol
BoNDS bonds steady.
The Topeka state journal., 1907-12-27
Foot Found in a Sack.

Ford City, Pa, Dec PA foot and
portions of a mans leg were early
today found in a sack which had been
thrown into the yard of the Pittsburg
Plate Glass company. From these
fragments emanated a strong odor of
acid. Buggy tracks leading to the
river caused the authorities to believe
the rest of the body was thrown into
the water. There is no clew to the
body or nature of the tragedy.
The Topeka state journal., 1907-12-27
MOORE IS LEADING.
Topeka Man Holds Lead I'm State.
Chess Tournament

At the present time H. H. Moore. of
Topeka, is leading in the state chess
tournament by a comfortable margin.
He has won nine games and lost one
HIS one defeat was at the hands of
A. c. Brett of Humboldt
A. M. Harvey, of Topeka, former state
champion, has lost two games, one to
Brett ane one to Capt. ]. @. Waters of
this city.
The following was the standing OF the
contestants to noon tnda
The Topeka state journal., 1907-12-27
NO APPLES ON TABLES
Kansas Fruit Men Gather Around
Empty Bins.

TT takes an optimist to be a success
full fruit man." said one of the people
attending the State Horticultural So
ciety meeting today. Just as soon Is
a man loses his nerve, he is gone, so far
as the fruit business is concerned 1
have 25,000 fruit trees, and didn't raise
an apple this year. But'we are all hop
ing for a bumper crop in 1908 The
prospects are fine"
The Topeka state journal., 1907-12-27

The tournament will continue all day
Saturday. This evening there will be
an exhibition series of games by Dreru-
land, the Kansas City chess and check
er expert. He is to meet o. L. Cope and
1. c. Gregory first in a match game of
checkers. He is a wonderful checker
player, and his exhibition here last year
is remembered by Topeka checker play
0rS
The Topeka state journal., 1907-12-27
He Was on the Mcclellan Ticket.

Helm, formerly a prominent attorney
of Chicago, died at his home here to-
day at the age of IS. He came to this
city in 1902. after practicing law in
Illinois for As years He was a candi-
date for states attorney in Cook eoun-
ty and Lake county, Illinois, and for
presidential elector on the George B.
Mcclellan ticket in 1864. He is survived
by a widow and four children.
The Topeka state journal., 1907-12-27
? Card of Thanks.

We wish to express our thanks to the
friends and neighbors who showed us
such kindness and sympathy during
the sickness and death of our daughter
MR. AND MRS C. J. NAUMAN.
The Topeka state journal., 1907-12-27
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY

Don't deny yourself delights conferred by
Satin skin cream and Satin skin powder
The Topeka state journal., 1907-12-27
Let Out of Arnly and Narx Board.

Washington, Dec. 27.-The formal
order detaching Rear Admiral Brown
son from duty as chief of the bureau
of navigation was made public today
The same order detaches him from
membership in the joint army and
navy board.
The Topeka state journal., 1907-12-27

Jones-What are you going to give your
wife for Christmas present?
Rrown-She hasn't told me yet.-Judge.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1907-01-18
George Spade Passes Away.

A telegram reached tins city yester-
day afternoon conveying news of the
death of George Spade, which occur
red at No. 1880 Gladstone street, Phil
adelphia, yesterday morning.
The deceased was nearly lifelong
resident of this city, removing to Phil
adelphia about three months ago. For
a period of thirty-three years the de-
ceased was janitor at st. Paul's M. E.
church, this city, and was known by
nearly every person in town. He was
a kindly Industrious man, faithful to
every trust committed to his care.
The deceased was sixty nine years
of age, and is survived by his wife,
two sons, Emerson, of Sunbury. and
Alvin of Philadelphia and one daugh-
ter, Annie MRS. Henry Trotter) until
recently of this city.
For many years of his life the de-
ceased was afflicted with asthma,
which seems to have been the cause OF
death, During two weeks past he was
confined to his bed. The body will be
brought to this city for burial, but the
funeral arrangements have not as yet
been made known.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1907-01-18
Repairs of Chambers Street.

Several of the streets of the borough
are known to be in a notoriously bad
condition, fact which has frequently
been descanted upon in these columns.
1t was hardly expected, however, that
the matter would be carried to court.
Our borough council is fully aware
of the conditions and the fact must be
admitted that, taking recent action as
a criterion, our borough fathers show
a willingness not only to place re-
pairs where needed, but to enter upon
street improvements on a large scale.
That the councilmen were consider
ably Jared, therefore, Monday morn
ing, when the constable of the fourth
ward reported Chambers street to
court goes without saying
Evidently the residents of Welsh
hill have a grievance. The road as
described to the court is certainly bad
enough and the only inference is that
the section of town embraced being
somewhat remote from business cent
ers was lost sight of and what was
originally bad section of roadway
was permitted to go from bad to worse
until it became impossible.
Now that the matter is in the hands
of the district attorney it is safe to
say that repairs will be made forth
with.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1907-01-18
Bow Drowned In River.

The 5-years-old son of P. ]. Karsh-
ner, of Nescopeck, last night fell
from the Berwick -Nescopeck bridge
and was drowned. 1t is doubtful if his
body will ever be recovered.
The boy, with his older sister. had
been visiting friends in Mifflinville
yesterday, and got into Berwick on
their return last night about ten
O'Clock. They were making their way
home across the bridge when the little
boy took his fatal plunge.
THE Berwick -Nescopeck bridge, in
its incomplete condition, is unsafe to
traverse except for a grown person.
Two planks, running lengthwise, and
about 10 inches apart, have been laid
for the benefit of the Nescopeck work
men who are employed in Berwick.
On either side of the boardwalk is a
clear fall to the river. Ahead of the
Karshner children was man with a
lantern. The girl was carrying basket
in one hand, and guiding the little
boy with the other. The little fellow
insisted that his sister let go of his
hand In some way he missed his foot
ing on the narrow walk, and fell into
the river.
He fell into the Berwick rapids,
which is the worst part of the river at
that point. With the river in its pre-
sent swollen condition it is extremely
doubtful if his body will ever be found
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1907-01-18
Death of Thomas Kidd.

Thomas Kidd. formerly employed as
master mechanic at different times in
four of Danville's iron mills, died yes
terday at noon at his home in Phila-
delphia after having sustained stroke
of paralysis two weeks ago.
Thomas Kidd was one of the most
skilled men in his business, and had
had experience that covered wide
field of labor He came to Danville i'll
1882 from Bethlehem, where he oc-
cupied the position of master mechanic
at the Bethlehem steel works. In this
city he filled the position of master
mechanic first with the Montour Iron
& Steel company (now the ReadingD,
then with w. g. Frick at the machine
shops of the Mahoning Rolling Mill
company, then for Howe and Polk and
Just before leaving Danville he was
master mechanic at the North Branch.
He left this city in 1898.
Mr.. Kidd was born in Liverpool,
England, and came to this country
during the civil war, enlisting in the
navy, and fighting with the Union
throughout the war. He was 63 years
of age the 9th, of last August He is
survived by his wife, Mrs. Sarah Kidd,
and the following sons and daughters :
Thomas, of Danville; Joseph, of Leb-
anon; John W., of Milton; DR., Alex
ander, of West Newton; Laura MRS.
William Hall), of Philadelphia, and
Elizabeth, who resides at the home in
Philad elphia.
The remaius will ce brought to Dan
Vile for burial.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1907-01-18
BOROUGH Schools
WILL BOIL Water

Beginning with today the pupils of
the first ward schools will be furnish
ed boiled water for drinking purposes,
it being a precaution deemed advis-
able owing to the prevalence of ty-
phoid fever in.up-th river towns, the
sewage of which finds its way into the
North bra nch.
For some time past, not only the
teachers but the pupils.also have been
much averse to drinking water drawn
from the faucets in the school build
ings. The warning communication
from Health Commissioner DR.. Dixon
printed in these columns last week
had the effect of making people more
cautious, but even prior to that many
families were boiling all the water
used for drinking and the children, in
stead of using unboiled water at school
provided themselves with the hoiled
article, bringing it from home in bottles
or other vessels At.present there is a
general sentiment throughout the bor
ough in favor of boiling the water.
One of our leading physicians recent
ly remarked that in his own household
he made it practice of having all the
water boiled that is used for drinking
and that he had done so for year or
more past.
The necessity of having drinking
water furnished the pupils in school
sterilized by boiling has on several oc-
casions recently been brought to the
attention of the school board by citi-
zens. In response to this growing
sentiment the matter was brought up
at the last meeting Monday night and,
although the subject was fully dis
cussed, no action was taken.
Since then, it would seem that the
board has seen the necessity of having
the water boiled for the schools. Yes
terday Borough Superintendent Gordy
was instructed by the president of the
board to proceed at once to make ar
rangements for boiling water in all
the school buildings of the borough.
As the result of plans Immediately
set on foot the pupils of the first ward
schools will have boiled water today.
A large gas plate was installed in the
cellar of the school building last
night. On this it was planned to place
wash boiler, in which the water
--~-II he -LeiIea. sui.--s i~--~~.a~a >'-Vt'
day will be prepared the afternoon be-
fore and allowed to cool over night.
Iu the second and third wards the
gas has not been placed in the school
buildings, but pipes will be laid i'm
medately and all connection will be
completed in a dav or so, when the
gas plate and wash boiler will be
brought into requisition. By next
Monday at the farthest the pupils will
have boiled water in each of the
wards. In the fourth ward gas has not
yet been brought near the building
and in lieu of the gas plate there a
coal oil stove will be installed.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1907-01-18
SMALL BOY
killed By CARS

| Levan Alderman, the young son OF
Mr.. ami Mrs. Frank Alderman, Vine
street, was killed, Tuesday afternoon,
on the Philadelphia and Reading
tracks, in this city, while trying to
board q swiftly moving freight train,
his body being found later by the crew
of switcher.
The tragic accident occurred shortly
after 3 O'CLOCK, and quickly drew
large crowd to The scene of the catas-
trophe. Young Alderman, who was
aged years, had been dismissed from
school early owing to teachers grade
meeting. In company with several
companions, among whom were Ar
thur Rockefeller and Herman Dens-
berger, boys of about his own age, he
was playing about the P. & r tracks
at Hickory alley, between Hem lock
and Little Ash streets.
There is no one who saw the sad ac-
cident, but several people saw the lit
tie fellow just before he met his death.
Harry Morrall who lives nearby saw
the boys playing about the tracks and
Mrs. David Henry saw the lad as he
boarded the cars that caused his death.
Mrs. Henry was sewing at window
from which the tracks were in plain
view. She was paying no attention to
the boys playing outside. but as she
happened to glance up at one time she
saw young Alderman board freight
train that was going in the direction
of West Milton.
The crew of the freight on which
the boy was killed evidently did not
know anything of the accident, as they
proceeded on their way. Several min
utes later, however, the Danville
switcher came along the road at this
point, seeing the inanimate form ly-
ing between the rails, stopped the en-
gine.
The boy was carefully moved to one
side. He lived for about twenty min
utes after the crew of the pusher ar
rived on the scene.
Alderman was the only one of the
trio of boys who got on the freight, as
it was going too fast for the others to
board. When the body was found it
was lying between the tracks, only
about 80 feet from where Mrs. Henry
had seen him get aboard. He had evid-
ontly cotton insaoupo q hold Oh .lAe
swiftly moving car that he was jolted
off almost Immediately.
The boys body was terribly bruised
auu cut. His worst injuries were
about the upper part of his body, his
left arm and head seeming to have re-
ceived the brunt of the injuries. The
whole left side of his head was ground
and cut to pieces.
Levan Alderman, was the son of Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Alderman, who have
resided on Vine street, this city, for
about two years, having moved here
from Ardmore. Mr.. Alderman was
formerly in the employ of the Welliv-
er Hardware company as travelling
salesman, and now represents Phila-
delphia hardware firm, and is at pre-
sent out on a trip. The mother of the
boy is just recovering from an illness,
and was Frustrated with grief when
| told of the death of her son.
The dead lad is survived, beside his
parents, by sister who is IL years of
age and by brother, Samuel, aged 3
years. Levan was in the third school,
attending the fourth ward.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1907-01-18
President McCrea's Special Train.

James McCrea, the new president of
the Pennsylvania Railroad Company,
passed through South Danville last
evening on his special train.
The train came down the road. pass
ing the station about 80 O'Clock. 1t
was what is known as the presidents
train" and is an especially grand af-
fair, consisting of three pullmans and
a special locomotive, No. 937.
The train stopped at South Danville
only long enough to take orders. There
was a general craning of necks about
the station to catch a glimpse of the
new president among the small COM
pany of people in the rear car. Sever
al were successful and feel sure that
they identified Mr.. McCrea.
The presidents train generally passes
over every division of the great system
at least once every year, on tour OF
| inspection.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1907-01-18
Court Adjourned Until Saturday.

Court adjourned at 3 o'clock yester-
day afternoon until O'Clock Saturday
afternoon, when argument will be held
on the motion for new trial in the
case of Commonwealth vs.. William E.
Pensyl.
The grand jurors completed their
work about three o'clock Tuesday af-
ternoon and about the same hour yes
terday the traverse jurors we've dis
charged. There was great deal of
important business before the court,
but 1t must be admitted that Judge
Evans cleaned up things in record
breaking style.
Judge Evans course in disposing of
the several cases is generally approx
| ed. The sentences imposed, while not
undulv severe. show that he intends
to see to it that justice is done in all
| cases
Associate Judge L. W. Welliver is a
new figure on the bench, but he main
tanned his seat at the left hand side oi
the presiding judge with becoming
dignity and was faithfully at his post
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1907-01-18
Broken Rail Discovered.

A broken rail on the D. L. & w.
tracks at the grounds of the hospital
for the insane, was discovered at a
most opportune time yesterday morn
ing
When the rail, which the cold wealth
er had no doubt caused to snap, was
discovered, word was at once sent to
the hospital. from where the informa-
tion was communicated to the ID. l..
g. W. station by phone. The 1919
passenger was about due, and made its
way over the broken rail at very low
speed. Later yesterday the break was
repaired.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1907-01-18

COUNTY AUDITORS
COMPLETE work

The county auditors have completed
their labors and the county statement
will be printed in the weekly papers
in February.
The total receipts for the past year
were $36, S57. 80, which includes ball
ance of $l4S0. go on hand at last settle
ment. OF this $9605. OS was from hotel
and other licenses.
The total paid out on county orders
was $s3, 6s4.95.
The court expenses and Common
wealth costs amounted to $4353. /, and
included jurors pay. district attorney
fees, etc.
Fees connected with the sheriff S
office amounted to Sl0l2.S
Under the head of county commits
sioners, auditors, jury commissioners,
aud county solicitor, s26lS.16 was
paid out.
Election expenses for the year
amounted to $l210,S 81.
- Assessors pay ran up to $3.50. 90
The latter includes the triennial as
sessment, which cost 1926.
Under the head of bridge and road
expenses Sits. 81 was paid out. In this
amount is included four township
bridges. There was s27 expended on
the new bridge as incidentals.
1t cost $40 to take down the ferry
cable.
The court house expenditures amount
ed to S222S.9 SO. In this is included the
item of S52l.62 paid S. W. Armes for
painting the court house. The new
balustrade and sheeting the balcony
with lead cost 1852. 90. The new Law
atory complete ran up to S3S5. Re-
pairing the heaters cost SIP, %. The
balance of $2228. 80 is made up of cur
rent and incidental expenses, blank
books, coal, gas, etc.
The expenditure at the county Jail
amounted to $46l. SO. Included in this
are fuel, gas, clothing, bedding, medi-
Cal attendance and general repairs
Under the head of miscellaneous
items, which amounts to SS606. 81,
comes the support of convicts, re-
demption of county bonds, burial of
soldiers, county teachers institute and
all other items of expense not enume-
rated in other columns.
The financial statement of assets and
IiohiIitias shows tho liabilities - -
cess of the assets to be 1884. 26. This
comprises a reduction of S2500 from
last year, which is an excellent show
ing considering the Improvements
made during last year.
If nothing unforeseen occurs Mon
tour county will be out of debt inside
of two years. The tax rate for 1907
will remain the same as last year-31a
mills.