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The Tupelo journal., 1907-11-15
BURGLAR Kills a Merchant.

Chicago, III. James w. ALA
way, a wealthy commission merchant
of Los Angeles, Cal, was shot and
killed by a burglar early Tuesday at
the home of his brother.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-11-15
The I. I. and G.

The Industrial Institute and College
at Columbus has applications from zoo
more students than can be accommo-
dated. The legislature will be asked
to provide the necessary additions.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-11-15

There is every reason in the world
why the farmer should feel compla.
cent who has a few hundred bushels
of wheat stored away.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-11-15
Elevator crushes Children.

Cincinnati, Ohio-Marie Miller, five.
and her sister. Martha, aged II, e
mangled under an elevator in the Bly,
mer building. The younger girl can
not recover.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-11-15

The substitution of radium as q
money metal would be a great con
venience for the men who are n
d~eavoring to collect all the coin in the
world.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-11-15
State Sells Cotton.

The board of ~penitentiary trustees
sold 300 bales o of short staple cot
ton at IL cents, which will bring into
the State treasury from $4,000 to 3d.
00 in zach
The Tupelo journal., 1907-11-15

The fortune of 81, ZOO, 900 left by the
late Robert Pinkerton shows that it
sometimes Is profitable to mind other
peoples business.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-11-15

Although the steamships are getting
awfully fast. even the best of them
will carry dining rooms and sleeping
apartments for a few decades yet.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-11-15
TERRITORY Farmer Kills Himself.

Tulsa, /. T.-Alexander Lawson, a
well-known farmer residing two miles
northwest of this city, killed himself
owing to worry owe the financial sit
uat!on.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-11-15

American theatrical companies are
TO tour British provinces. Newcastle
will be kept abendantly supplied with
Goals.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-11-15

Europe is getting ahead Of us in the
balloon industry only because the war
Office over there doesn't care what II
does with the taxpayers money.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-11-15
nride and GROOM KILLED by Gas,

Wilkesbarre, Pa.-The bodies of
Michael Cantlin and his bride. who
were recently married, were found in
their room in a hotel, both having been
asphyxiated by Illuminating gas.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-11-15

Kentucky Legislature Democratic.
Louisville, Ky.-Latest returns on
the legislature give the house 81 dem
ocrats, 49 republicans; senate, 20 dem.
ocrats, 16 republicans.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-11-15

Says the Baltimore American, "No.
toriety and fame are the twin sisters
of eccentricity." Must lei triplets.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-11-15

The dearest friends today may be
the most desperate enemies to-mor.
row.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-11-15

Be careful how you think and talk
and where you work and walk.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-11-15

There is more in this po,npadour
matter than appears on the surface
rats" for instance.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-11-15

We daily hurl the spear of life, but
God directs the blow.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-11-15

A brewer dropped $3.50 in a beer vat.
And now Wen have moro tight money.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-11-15
Mississippd
News
Condition of Mississippi Banks.

State Auditor Henry has compiled
the statements of the Mississippi State
banks made under the call OF Oct. 10.
and q most gratifying result is shown.
There are 284 State banks, as against
ZIP on Sept. IL, 1906, an increase OF Z.
The increase ia u and liabili'
ties amounted to $6,6l9, SO7.52:
Total TO Oct. 10. 1 o.. was ........s e5. 46s .o52.is
Total for Sept. Il. 1906. was....... baSi3.244e0
Increase 6.ei9. SC7.5s
Other TENS showed the blowing increase:
Real estate and collateral s~ecuritie si.7ss.el3S q
Overdrafts secured and demand loans 2.0ia. sp6@
Oyerdrsfts unsecured 25.870t 10
Banking houses. real estate, etc. =. 23l.7Sl %
Expenses and taxes .......... ...-. ss,5sS 50
Cash and sight exchange ............ 2,ES,2Soo0
Suspense account. ........... 7.624.la
Capital paid ill.,. INSTRUMENTATION. 7S.S786S
Surplus and undivided proGts.....,. 6O5.057.5s
Individual and time deposits.-...... G.+04.S4 Fl
Due other banks. 80. .......... 22i.o7l,57
Certified checks, etc. S9,9e0I1
Following items show decrease named:
Stoess. bonds and warrants ......... 3.S77.W
Bills payable. . i,4O1.4U.8o
Rediscounts 49,. ....... 4i.l04&
The statement In full for Oct 10 follows:
RESOURCES.
Loans and discounts 49,. 1855. 1854
Overdrafts secured and demandl loans 5,7S8. ii2.95
Overdrafts unsecured. ............-. 24i.Ii32
Stocks. bonds and warrants ........ i.S55,6G7 rs
Banking houses. real estate, eto.... 2,4f2, 4S63 8
Expenses and taxes. ...... ...... 653. 8 66
Ca>h and sight exchange. .......... 9,58l .04690
Suspense account, etc. ............. 9,l93. 8
-
Total. ...... ........... ........ $50, AS, 052. IL
LIABILITIES.
Capital paid In .............. ....... l2, $50, HI s
Surplus and undivided profts...... 6,il2, 3820
Individual and time dep ,sits...... 37.454.559.@
Bills pay BILE a,Si6, 7i22c
Due other banks. ............... 646, $40 rs
Redisoounts S0O, SO
Certified checks, etc .......... 22.254.52
----
Total ...... -, ss6. 4e3, p52. Il
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-10-03
HELPED TO ROLL
FIRST T RAIL

Thomas McGaw, an aged resident
of Sunbury and an iron worker who
helped roll the first L rail ever made
in this country at Danville, died yes
terday. Mr. McGaw suffered par
alytic attack some days ago which left
him IN a sel1i-eonscious condition un-
til death came to his relief
Mr.. McGaw was born at Carlisle,
England in 1927. In 1916 he came to
America with a party of iron work
ers who were engaged to start up the
iron mill at this place The art of
rolling iron was then a novelty in
America and Mr.. McGaw had the dis
tinotion of helping to roll the first T
rail in this city, which means the first
in the country.
After working in Danville for some
years he moved to Snydertown and en-
gagged i'll the trucking business and
later went to Sunbury, where after be-
ing employed in several capacities he
finally went into the furniture bust
ness Mr.. McGaw succeeded in his
several enterprises and at the time of
his death was quite we'll off.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-10-03
CRUSHED STONE
REJECTED

The shipping of inferior material is
causing much delay in the work on
North Mill street, where macadamiz-
ing is in progress.
AS previously stated in these COL
umns, on Monday fifteen carloads of
crushed stone arrived from Birdsboro.
embracing material of the three differ
ent sizes required. 1t is now found
that large proportion of the crushed
stone is broken up in sizes too small
to be of service-corresponding to
neither of the sizes called for by the
specifications. AS result it has to
be thrown out, which leaves relatively
only small quantity for use in con-
structing the macadam.
The effect of all this is to delay the
work very much and from present ap-
pearances it would not be surprising
if the street would not be completed
this week as was expected on Monday,
which will prove great disappoint-
ment not only to Contractor Rogers,
who has been doing all in his power
to hurry the work along, but also to
the public, which has been excluded
from the street for many weeks already
and which suffers great Inconvenience
on that account
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-10-03
METEOR SWEEPS
ACROSS THE SKY

\ meteoric display that surpassed
any thing seen in this section for many
years occurred about half past six
o'clock Tuesday evening, during the
hour of twilight
\ meteor rivaling an arc light in
size and intensity suddenly materializ.
ed in the northern heavens and fol.
lowed with a long trail of fire swept
over the town finally exploding with
loud report.
The grand phenomenon unfortunate
ly occurred when few people we're on
the street. Among those who beheld
the spectacle were Chief-of Police
Mincemoyer, Ralph Kisner and James
NJ. Irland.
The chief-of-police and Mr. Irland
were standing on Mill street and were
drst attracted by the bright light
which fell upon them. AS they looked
upward they beheld the meteor COM
paratively near the housetops sweep
ing majestically along very nearly on
line with Mill street. The ball of
dazzling flame had the apparent size
of a mans fist. while from the long
tail sparks of fire dropped off into
space. When at point, which to the
men seemed directly over the river, it
exploded much after the manner of a
rocket.
Ralph Kisner beheld the meteor
from Lower Mulberry street and was
nearly overpowered by the magnific-
ent spectacle. Just before the meteor
disappeared it assumed the appearance
of four distinct meteors, all connected
by chain of fire.
A number of persons on York hill
beheld the phenomenon and were i'm.
pressed with the sublimity of the
spectacle. There is some reason for
believing that there were two or more
distinct meteors at about the same
time. simultaneously with the disap-
pearance of the meteor there was a
loud report in the direction of the riy-
er, which created an impression that
a boiler had exploded in that part of
town.
The meteor was undoubtedly COM
paratively neal the earth as many per-
sons living in the vicinity of the riv-
er, who knew nothing of the strange
visitation felt a shock which to them
was unaocountable at the time
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-10-03
WILL LEAVE FOR
SCOTTDALE TODAY

AZ session Il the Northumberland
preshytefv held At watsontawn. Mon.
day and TUESDAY. in accordance with
q request FROM the pastor and rauafp.
CATION the pastoral relations existing
between the Rev = HuteHlsou and
THE MabeutHe Presbyterian church
were dissolved and 4 letter If dlsmis-
sal granted
The Mahoning Presbyterian church
was represented at the uresbytery bv
the Rev. J. I Hutchisou. Dr. ] r..
Robbins and David Shelhart. The
Grove PRESBYTERIAN church was repre-.
sented by the Rev. ". G. Mccormack.
y. D., and George ID. Gearhart.
Besides dissolving the pastoral rela.
tion existing between the Rev. ]. T..
Hutchison and the Mahoning presby-
terian church. Rev. Or. Gilaud, Of
Shamokin was made moderator of the
session of the latter church. The Rev.
Mr.. Loux of Berwick was appointed
20 declare the pulpit vacant.
The Rev. ]. +. Hutchison, the retir.
ing pastor, accompanied with his fam.
lily, will leave on the O'Clock Penn.
sylvania train this morning for Scott
dale to enter upon his new charge.
Last night the Rev. Mr.. Hutchisou
was present at the weekly prayer meet.
ing and embraced the onportunitv tn
bid a personal farewell TO the men,
bers of the congregation. His change
of pastorate will occasion no interrup.
tion in his ministerial labors. On
last Sunday he officiated for the last
time as pastor of the Mahoning church
and on next Sunday he Will preach
his first regular sermon at the Presby-
terian church at Scottdale.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-10-03
SUCCUnBS
TO LONG ILLNESS

Mrs. Mary Crilly, widow of the
late Michael Crilly. widely known
and esteemed resident of the Third
ward, departed this life at l 80 O'Clock
yesterday morning. The deceased sus-
tanned fall about two years ago, from
the effects of which she never fully
recovered.
Mrs. Crilly was seventy EIGHT years
of age. She was born in County Mayo,
Ireland, but emigrated to America in
early life. She was resident of Dan.
Vile for many years,
She is survived by one son, John
Crilly of this city, and one daughter,
Mrs. isaac Perry of Milton.
The funeral will be held at O'Clock
Friday morning from St. Joseph S
Catholic church. Interment in St.
Joseph's cemetery.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-10-03
SEASON OPENED
TUESDAY

The hunting season opened Tues.
day, October LIST, and a large number
of our townsmen inclined toward sport
started out in quest of pheasants,
woodcock, squirrels and other game
that may be shot at this time. Re-
ports were heard from only few last
night. No one reported remarkable
success. although it is little too early
to form an opinion as to whether game
is plentiful or otherwise.
The game laws of the State are con-
stantly being modified The last leg
islature, like the one preceding, made
some important changes. The follow.
ing table relating to animals, game
birds in Pennsylvania, the season in
which each kind may be killed. the
number. etc, conforms with the law
as it now stands and should prove of
great deal of interest,
Grouse (ruffled). commonly called
pheasants, October lst to December
lst. five in one day, twenty in one
week and fifty in one season.
Woodcock, October lst to December
lst, ten in one day, twenty in one
week and fifty in one season
Fox, black or grey squirrel, October
lst to December lst. six of combined
kinds in one day.
English, Mongolian or Chinese pheas-
ant. October 18th. TO December lst,
five in one day, twenty in one week
and fifty in one season.
Quail, commonly called Virginia
partrige, November only, ten in one
day, forty in one week and seventy
five in one season.
Wild turkey, October 10Th TO Decem,
ber 1st, one in day. four III one sea-
son.
Hare or rabbit. October 10Th to Dec
ember lst, number unlimited.
Deer, male with horns, only, Nov
ember 10th to December 1st. one each
season.
Bear. October 1st to March Ist. un.
limited.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-10-03
HOW THE PARK
WILL BE DRAINED

4 visit ~ TIM nsv pats will reveal
with what admirable forethonght tile
work under wav was planned and huw
much attention {, being given to all
the details
Tie drainage 81 tte tract was oue
Of the first problems Thought cut To
insure dry wallis, t5e top course 0t
limestone will rest upon laver uf
iron stobo foot or more In thickness.
which Is already 10 position The
park will be drained by several lines
Of terra Gotta pipe eight inches IN dla.
meter. which Will be lai1 in the course
nf iron stone under tia several walks
that radlate from the center TIE
water will be conducted to the south.
western corner Of the park whore 1t
will find its way into the big surface
sewer that connects with Blizzard 5
run by way of Church street.
As far as the walks are under con.
struetion the pipe is in position aud
the plan of drainage can be easily uu.
derstood
4 considerable portion of the park
is already graded. even the top course
of fertile soil being applied The sur.
face is raised slightly higher than the
walks and is as level as a garden bed
The effect issmost pleasing to the eye
and with such large portion COM
pleted one can easily form an idea of
how beautiful the park will appear.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-10-03

SOUTH SIDE TUBER
HOLDS THE RECORD

Not only is the yield of potatoes at
many places this year above the aver.
age in the number of bushels produced
but the potatoes are exceedingly large
in size. A big tuber raised by T. E.
Hummer, tenant on the farm of his
father. John Hummer. near Riverside
Heights, holds the record IS far as
heard from this season.
The potato raised by Mr.. Hummer
measures seventeen inches long cir
conference and thirteen inches short
circumference. 1t weighs two pounds
and two ounce 1t is a beautiful, we'll
rounded specimen, perfectly developed
The potato is much more than the
average person would eat at meal
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-10-03
BURGLAR OCCUPIED
PART OF HIS BED

To retire A. usual after carefully
locking ail tile doors 60 make t4a
house secure against intrusion ANA
then ta awake during tte night ana
iind a burglar in bed with hIm saeh
va the antique experience af aged
Thomas Crussicy, who lives alone fn
Valley township.
Mr. Crps-let i about eighty years
Of age. lie Is q widowet and since the
death of hts wife has lived tile great.
er part If tile time alone on biz farm
situated about FIVE miles from Dan.
vile on r. T. O. No. 1. At present the
aged man is the sole occupant Of Ills
farm. woman living ID Danville
does bis baking while other kind.
hearted people living in the neighbor-
hood assist him in various ways.
Yesterday morning Mr.. Crosslev
made one of his customary trips to
Danville to procure provisions and
while in town related the unique aud
thrilling adventure which he expert
Sht1h VA ub1udN night
Mr.. Crossley, as is usual with man
of his advanced years, is light sleep
er. He, however. retires early, ex.
pecting to lie awake for several hours
during the night.
On Tuesday night, after carefully
locking the doors, about seven o'clock
he retired as usual About nine clock
he awoke. The next thing he remem.
bers he was aroused by someone in
bed with him, who in a harsh gruff
voice was cursing because the covers
were too short.
Mr.. Crossley was only dimly con-
scious at first and had difficulty in
shaking off his stupor, which was quite
unnatural with him. He finally awoke
to full realization of the situation.
Leaping out of bed he ordered the
intruder to get up and to leave the
house. The burglar, however, no
doubt realizing the old mans helpless
ness, only laughed at him and refused
to comply.
Cropping around in the dark Mr..
Crossley succeeded in finding his shoes
and other clothing. Hastily dressing
himself he left the house in the posses
sion of the burglar and hurried over
to Mr.. Pursell's, a neighbor, TO whom
he appealed for help
This was about three clock in the
morning Accompanied by Mr.. Pur.
sell Mr.. Crossley returned to his house
only to find that his strange bed fell
low had disappeared.
The house had been ransacked from
top to bottom. Drawers were found
open and their contents turned topsy
turvy The burglar had been in every
room. Nothing was missing, how
ever.
The robber was evidently in search
of money. Mr.. Crossley, however,
prudently keeps little or no money
about him, so that the burglar obtain
ed nothing for his pains.
Mr.. Crossley says he is sure that he
was placed under the influence of
some drug. Otherwise he would have
heard the burglar enter the house: be-
sides after the affair was over he was
able to detect the odor of chloroform.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-10-03
SPRUCE STREET
IMPROVED

Street Commissioner Miller has
made use of the two carloads of crush.
ed limestone shipped from Almedia in
covering up the course of iron stone
placed OH Spruce street last summer.
1t will require several carloads more
to place Spruce street i'll good oondi-
tion, after which Hemlock stree re-
mains to be treated in the same man
ner.
The street as far as the limestone
has been applied is much improved in
appearance. The street commission
has shown his skill by giving the rca4
bed perfect crown, so that good
drainage has been assured.
Selfshness is always near sighted.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-10-03
c. E. Rally at Bloom

DIR. Bannon. State president of the
O. b. union. will give his Seattle re.
port at the endeavor rally in the Pres.
byterian church at Bloomsbury to.
night at 80 O'Clock. All Endeavor.
ers invited. Leave Danville on 6 &c
car.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-10-03

A few days ago Benjamin Davis, of
New Market, York county, while on
spree, procured some lumber and
rope and erected a scaffold In the yard
adjoining his home, saying that he
intended to hang himself. His wife
strongly protested against this when
he turned on her and beat and bit her
severely. He has been arrested and
sent to Jail for his misconduct.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-10-03

Rev. George W. Fritsch, pastor of
st. Johns German Lutheran church
and Rev. L. D Ulrich. pastor of Trim
ity Lutheran church, returned yes ter.
day from Berrysburg, where they at
tended the conference.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-10-03
WashingtonviIIe Items.

Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Mcdowell, of
Altoona. are visiting at the home of
Mrs. Margaret Dean.
Jacob Martz is spending this week
taking in the fair at Trenton. New
Jersey.
Mrs. Mary Frazier and Mrs. Jacob
Martz visited friends in Mausdale yes
terday.
o. I. Wilson. of Bloomsbury, was a
Washingtonville visitor yesterday.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-10-03

Miss Emily voris, of Pottsgrove. at
tended the dance at DeWitt's park
Tuesday evening.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-10-03

Selfishness is always near sighted.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1907-10-30
SlNFIDWER SERMONS.

iAighlS0n GiObc.D
How important some little things
seem to- some men,
If YOU cHowd friendship too much
you viii find the limit.
ID you want 10 fIatfor man, talk
to him about his reserve force.
A good deal of nonsense can be
worked into what We men call
business
Some men would rather De able
to Kin a wild duck az every shot
than be president.
Some people claim % lot of credit
for not roaring with pain when % pin
sticks them.
When We mne. some p,op.,, We
feel the need % word meaning
more 'bau "crank
A married man comes uaJry.
raaliziu1 hoa mean D., BIS cham does
man who Is -ius'e
/ What -gryiIe creature q rich
man Is who meets man who bias
more money than be has'
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1907-10-30
HONOR THI II HERS.

No other class in the community
deserves more OF the public than the
teachers. Il is they VINO in the end
WELD a greater Influence upon our
thinking and doing than even the
writers. preachers or politicians Be
isying that the teachers should be
houorcd in every possible manner
and their pathway made pleasant
the Daily Light has iuausurated
prize contest in which the friends
and pupils of these esdmab,e ladies
may give practical proof Of their APP
probation and gratitude. The prize,
We think, will be greatly ENJOYED by
the successful teacher. consisting as
it does of the most desirable seats for
the performance OF "The Clansman."
There are only a few more days Of
this contest and We take this means
of urging that he ballots De turned
in as fast as possible.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1907-10-30

sioa+ Sc~ YORK "a at present the
ssora center II bad financial Goa
dttaon. due r. part 10 tsc roi's aasss
og the methods % some tlaanesal
operators IN that great aorla tenser
in part 10 th~ de~'va 'San " rnnfi
,feaes ~ trasefS,ss aNiat.au and
legislation aNe'ssE railroads and
s,4heF corporations, ll 60 trB~ tha.
'be depreciation lu seeutlurs has
been enormous II r irae that thou
ards have lost their an by having
10 sacrifice securities mr. theee con
dl,ious DO not. hy ans means. change
he Fundamental aoundne-s of Amer.
team business conditions 4 man Nha
hos heeu forced hy thla fiuagejal
storm so sacrifice Isis securities for
far less than their intrinsic value
has transferred To the parchs ser
property which when the storm is
over. mgst inevitably advance com
meuSufatr with the marvellous natur-
al resources and development of ghe
country Take The conditions Of 1885.
with our dlsorsauized currency sys-
tenn. with he world uncertain as to
the future of our monetary stand
ard. With the silver Issue IN the bal
anes sud no man ab'e 20 predict the
outcome. aud contrast that situation
With the conditions today, aud We
can see something 81 the difference
"a difference so great as to BE- real
Is startling Then the farmers If the
west and south were burdeued with
debt Then their agricultural prod
ucts were at an exceedingly uuprof-
liable point Then cotton wheat and
corn and cattle were selling 3I less
than the cost OF raising. Since that
day we have added from 20,ooo.o00
to 100000 people 10 our popula-
ton. We have doubled and in cases
trebled and quadruped The volume
of business We have trebled the
value Of agricultural products, and
against the poverty of the farmers
of that year is the Astounding pros
perity OF today. Despite these condi-
lions some good securities have fal-
len 10 as low price as prevailed in
1898. Notwithstanding The vast eX-
pansion in industry and population
y-F- -f-f..