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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-08-08
BOYS BREAK
STORE WINDOW

The window in the vacant store
room in the Hartman building, Mill
street, was broken by some unruly
boys Monday night, who have since
paid for their frolic by replacing the
glass.
The mishap was the outcome of much
disorder, which has existed on Mill
street for some time past, the offenders
being half-grown boys, who in crowds
of dozen or more move around from
point to point. The boys generally
have mischief in their heads and when
ever they are seen together it is not
long before something is doing"
On Monday evening they became
quite disorderly in front of the NOV
ing picture establishment in Opera
House block Chief Mincemoyer dis
persed them, but they soon reassembl-
ed in front of the Hartman building,
where they occupied the whole pave
ment and began to jostle each other.
As result one of theboys was thrown
into the window and the glass was
broken.
To obtain the names of the guilty
parties would seem like a difficult
task, but the officers accomplished it,
The boys were to appear before Jus.
tice Oglesby Tuesday night. but they
took time by the forelock and replaced
the glass yesterday afternoon.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-08-08
ONLY FIVE
nENBERS PRESENT

Friday night was regular meeting
night of the borough council. Dr.
Sweisfort, Jacob Dietz, George B.
Jacobs, Andrew Schatz and \. @
Angle appeared at the building at the
regular time but these did not consti
tute a quorum and meeting could not
be held
Failure to hold meetings is not
among the shortcomings that the Dan
Vile town council will have to ans
wer for. With a couple of exceptions
P-ehohis- .hv inonInUAa ha'O AvUUId
for good attendance and for being on
hand promptly at the hour. AS a re-
suit up to the present there had al
ways been quorum and all the busi-
ness ON hand was disposed of.
Friday night the absentees mostly had
the very best of excuses for not putting
in an appearance. Three are out of
town. Two Messrs. Deutsch and Fin
nigan-who hold positions at the big
mill, were on the night turn, while j.
L. Russell is still confined to his bed
as the result of the fall he sustained
while working on a scaffold at the
Gaskins residence, West Mahoning
street, on Monday
Little or no inconvenience will re-
suit from holding no meeting. There
was not much business on hand last
evening. The only thing which was at
all important was the passing of the
bills, payment of which in the absence
of a meeting will no doubt be pro-
ylded for in some other way.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-08-08
ENTERTAINED BY
r1R. AND r1RS. JOHNSON

A party of ladies from this city were
very pleasantly entertained by Mr.. and
Mrs. F. p. Johnson at their pleasant
country residence near Mausdale yes
terday. On their return the ladies
we're treated to straw ride by Mr..
johnson. The following were in the
party:
Mrs. William Moore, Mrs. M. E.
Rote, Philadelphia; Mrs. S. E. Woods,
Miss Martha Woods, Mrs. Wingert,
Mrs. Eyerly, Mrs. W. ]. Rogers, Mrs.
John Bateman, Mrs. l. 4. Patton, Mrs.
f. G. Peters. Mrs. Charles Jameson,
Miss Antrim, Mrs. W. H. Mauger,
Mrs. Sallie Moore, Miss Emma Ask
ms, Mrs. J. J. Kline, Mrs. George
Maiers, Mrs Ross Harner, Mrs. Will
liam A. Sechler, Mrs. Reynolds, Mrs.
Bowyer, Mrs. Larue, MIS-. Horace
Blue, Mrs. Lore, Mrs. Hecht, Mrs.
Russell, Miss Albeck, Mrs. S. J. We
liver, Mrs. Rebman, and Mrs. a A.
Pierce, of this city.
The consistently good man Is Dia'e
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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-08-08
POST MASTER
TAKES A BRIDE

Postmaster W. L. Gouger of this
city and Miss Isabel J. Derr, of White
Hall, were united in matrimony at
high noon Tuesday.
The nuptial knot was tied by the
Rev. H. @. . Munro, D. D. lat the home
of the BRIDES father, Thomas Derr,
White Hall.
The bride is sister of Charles W.
Derr, superintendent of schools of
Montour county. For fourteen years
she has been engaged in teaching and
ranks with the best educators of the
county. She is most highly esteemed
and is popular throughout the COM
munity.
The groom, as is we'll known, is one
of the leading and most enterprising
citizens of Montour county. He is
post master of Danville and has long
been one of the foremost business men
of the town. His large establishment
on Northumberland street supplies a
large section with agricultural imple-
ments, carriages, etc. For number
of years he was one of the trustees of
the hospital for the insane at this
place. He is one of the Republican
leaders of the county and is person
of acknowledged influence.
The newly welded couple took the 1
o'clock passenger train at Washing
tonville Tuesday afternoon for trip
taking in Philadelphia Atlantic City
and other points. On their return they
will take up their residence in this
city, occupying Mrs. Angles dwell
ling. No. 2lS Mill street.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-08-08
Camping Near Cameron.

J. H. Cole and family have gone in
to camp on their farm near Cameron
where they have sojourned during the
summer for some years past. With Mr..
Coles family is Miss Laura Hughes
and others belonging to the force of
clerks employed in Mr.. Coles store.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-08-08

Nature is beginning to put on a worn
and tattered look.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-08-08

The consistently good man is brave
as a lion on his deathbed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-29
Pennsylvania Capitol Frauds.

The Pennsylvania capitol Investigation
committee has finished its work of examin-
Ing witnesses, and has begun the task of
oigesting the enormous mass of amazing
testimony relative to the manner in which
the commonwealth was robbed of millions
In the course of the buildings construction.
There is no doubt whatever that the princi-
pal charges have been amply proved. and
there Is positive testimony to the over
payment of contractors, and the enjoyment
OF rich ''rake-offs" by persons high in the
councils of the dominant party OF the
state Whether there was a definite organ
ization for the purpose of looting the state
Is not clear. but it is sufficiently plain that
certain persons and firms were paid exor-
bitant prices for Indifferent and even
fraudulent materials and workmanship, A
conservative estimate places the total of
the graft at S, 100000 in a total expendi-
ture of S13.0O0.OO0. The supervisory meth
DDS. it has been shown. were shockingly
sIip-shod and loose. The accounts were
kept in a slovenly manner. which permit
ted the frauds and overpayments to be COW
cred up even when an occasional honest
eye would run over the figures to see how
the balances stood. But the honest eye
was seldom permitted to peep at the books.
1t would have taken even an ordinary COM
mercial bookkeeper only few hours to as
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certain that the state was being mulcted
he avily at every turn. The mere reading
OF the contracts would have persuaded any
rich by the quick method. Furniture and
bronze ornaments and fittings were bar
gained for on the cubic foot basis. Prob
ably never before was such material so
purchased. The state bound itself to pay
heavily for air space, which, it may be con-
coded without argument, cost the manu-
facturer nothing. AS a result of this de-
lectable method the furniture contractor
reaped in one instance a profit Of about
10000 per cent. Yet this fragrant grating
went on for several years, and was not I'M
covered until the autumn of 1905. when the
political opponents of the state republican
machine dug up a few facts and figures for
use in the campaign The friends OF the
administration cried "hot air." and other
contemptuous expressions But the charges
were too specific, and as events proved.
were by no means comprehensive of the
full truth. Now the state is waiting
anxiously to see what will be done with the
grafters and what will become of the
political organization responsible for the
state of affairs which permitted such whole
sale plundering of the commonwealth
treasury. Civil and criminal proceedings
are assurediy suggested by the circum-
stances disclosed, and if they do not follow
the submission of the formal report of the
commission there will be a general feeling
that there Is no virtue in law in Pennsylva-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-29
More Work for the DIPLOMATS.

San Francisco seems determined to force
the issue of japanese exclusion and to
precipitate a serious situation between this
country and Japan. The latest action, the
denial by the police commissioners of
licenses for employment agencies requested
by Japanese residents, is to be construed
as a direct slap at the Asiatic empire and
an invitation for further agitation. 1t re-
mains to be seen whether the treaty guar
anteeing japanese residents in this country
all rights granted to other aliens has been
violated or not. Thus far the privilege of
establishing employment agencies has been
denied only to Japanese If 1t is denied
uniformly to all other foreigners there will
be no ground for a complaint of dis
elimination on the part of Japan. The
police commissioners declare that it is
their policy to grant such licenses only to
American citizens. 1t should not be difficult
to secure test of their good faith in the
premises, and such test will probably
shortly be sought in order to bring the
matter to the point of action or dismissal.
As in the oriental school, case the fed
eral courts are open to all aliens to de-
termine their rights under treaties The
United States government unfortunately
lacks the power of initiative to grant re-
lief to aliens who may be Disseminated
against by the officials of any state 1t
can only express its condemnation of such
proceedings and await the institution of
action by the victims themselves. Its
courts are the only agency through which
It's international obligations can be en-
forced This anomalous situation is con-
stantly the cause of diplomatic friction.
Gradually the predicament of the federal
administration in the matter of interna-
tional obligations Is being recognized
abroad. by officials il not by the public.
The continuing series of anti-Japanese
moves in California suggests the necessity
OF framing some method of direct admins
trative action to prevent the precipitation
OF difficult issues. possibly involving the
United States in serious complications with
foreign powers government that is
capable of entering into solemn treaty oblt-
cations should possess also the power to
enforce them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-29
John D. Not Immune,

The plea entered by the Standard Oil
attorney before Judge Lands as a reason
why John D. Rockefeller should not be
hailed to court to answer certain questions
regarding the financial operations of the
Oil company of which he is the titular head
embraces four distinct propositions, first,
that Mr.. Rockefeller is an old man; second
that he is a rich man; third. that he is
busy man, and, fourth, that he knows
nothing about the matters in controversy.
Judge Lands Is reported as rejecting all
four contentious and insisting upon the ap-
pearance of Mr.. Rockefeller in court. He
contends that 1t is immaterial to the law
whether Mr. Rockefeller is old or young,
rich or poor busy or idle, informed or ig-
norant. He is the president Of the corpo-
ration in question and Is theoretically in
possession of the information required II
he is ignorant, that fact is important. If
he is too busy with other matters to attend
to the details of the business of which he
is the head, that fact also is significant of
the methods of corporation management
If he is too old to attend to such duties as
the answering of the questions put by the
law, which may be rated as one of the most
important duties pertaining nowadays to
corporation magnates, that fact also is sug-
gestive of a sad state Of affairs in the COM
pany. Taking everything into consideration,
the presence of the nominal head of the
company in court is imperatively required,
as an object lesson II not as a means OF Sc
curing information. Mr.. Rockefeller might
spare some of the strength and time he is
just at present wasting In lodging subpoe-
ma servers and devote few hours to a trip
to Chicago and an appearance upon the wit
ness stand. He would gain nightly in
moral stature II he we're to obey the COM
nands of the court and at least avow his
ignorance Of Standard Oil affairs Under
oath.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-29
Clemenceau and the Law.

Premier Clemenceau scores again. He
fights skillfully, after the fashion of vet
eran, and deserves his victories. He Is not
out of the woods, and defeat may yet over
take him. But he cannot afford change
Of course. and so may be expected to go on,
as he has begun, appealing to the spirit Of
order and upholding the law he Is sworn
to execute. He can afford to go down, if
fate DEGREES 1t, with that flag in his hand.
The enemies of NJ. Clemenceau make per-
sistent and liberal use of his history as an
opposition leader. They want 1t to appear
that he has changed both his coat and his
tactics, and is now rebuking himself in
every step he takes. Where, they ask, is
that intrepid champion who used to pro-
fess such unbounded love for the people
and upset governments in the peoples be-
half. What does he mean now by turning
against the people and using all the power
at his command for the oppression Of the
people?
This sort of thing gives an old campaigner
no pause whatever. NJ. Clemenceau is In
office and dealing with a definite situa-
ton condition, and not a theory, con-
fronts him. He is responsible for the peace
of the state and has only the laws to
guide him. Whatever they are, they must
be executed. He can neither violate them
himself, nor permit others TO DO IL they
need amending it is prescribed how that
may be done. And so he insists that the
laws must be obeyed, and takes prompt
steps to see that they are, and that infrac-
tors punished.
How often has this spectacle been pre-
sented. Office, it has repeatedly been DEM
onstrated, both sobers and strengthens a
strong man. He feels and yields to it's OBJ
legations You may quote anything against
him you please, but you fail to dishearten
or confuse him. He sees only his office,
and what he has been put there to do, and
he goes full steam ahead in the discharge
of his duty.
A revolt against authority to be dealt
with effectively must be met promptly
and firmly. The official, like the lady, is
lost who hesitates. Power has been put
into his hands for Use, and 1t is for him to
decide as to what shall be done. In our
affairs Buchanan hesitated, and lost Lin
coin acted, and won so much that even the
opponents of that day are among the bene-
fciaries of this.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-29
Coercing the President.
The Atlanta Constitution puts the third
term matter in this way:

The Atlanta CONSTITUTION puts the tnlru-
term matter in this way:
There is diversity of opinion-diverse
at least to the extent of being two-sided-
as to what President Roosevelt would do
If the republican convention should unani-
mously nominate him and adjourn. The be-
lief that he would be overpowered and
swept into the race is too strong to be dis
regarded, despite the emphasis the Presi-
dent has put upon his refusal. Consequent
ly. republicans everywhere are building
upon that belief, and are incubating the
cyclone. The door Is being left open for
President Roosevelt, and. If there Is no
other way. it looks very much as If he
would be pushed through it,
We may all be sure that no such situation
will be permitted to arise. The republican
leaders are among the cleverest of stage
managers, and the President himself Is a
master of the art of doing things shrewdly
and effectively.
Imagine the republican national conven-
ton nominating MIR. Roosevelt without posi-
tive assurances as to his action. Then
imagine him declining the nomination in a
letter reiterating his views as to a third
term and making it necessary for the con-
vention to reassemble and make another
choice. What would the second nomina-
ton be worth? What chance would the
party have of carrying the country after
such a ridiculous performance?
Or imagine Mr. Roosevelt yielding to such
pressure, and making the race in the face
of his declaration of election night in
November, 1904. What amusement would
be caused! Could even Mr.. Roosevelt, with
all his strength and popularity survive a
transac tion so pointedly suggestive of politi-
cal ffnesse? Would he not be charged with
having engineered the coercion himself?
No, no. If Mr.. Roosevelt is to be a candi-
date next year we should, and shall, know
1t for some time in advance of the nomi-
mating convention So momentous result
could not come as surprise, or as a con-
vention brainstorm. Too many men are in
terested in canvasses which are open and
exciting. Those who are booming Judge
Taft expect him to win. Those who are
booming Mr.. Fairbanks have their hearts
in their work. And there are the Hughes
men, busy in Mr.. Roosevelts own state,
who should be the first to discover If all
other than Roosevelt work is to be in vain.
So much speculation is going, and SO
many accomplished politicians are busy, we
should all hesitate to attach more than a
passing value to either the gossip or the
activities of the day. 1t is true in politics.
as in other fields, that things are not al
ways what they SEEM Mr.. Roosevelt as the
occupant of the White House and the
leader of his party is fair game for all who
hold commissions either to excite or amuse
or instruct the public, and for months
longer he will remain the top-liner in all
that goes to make the next presidency the
absorbing topic.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-29
Capital and Confidence.


From the New York Times.
New York city's offering of bonds came
just at moment to be significant. 1t was
the turn Of the middle year, financial sea-
son second only to the New Year itself
And this midyear 1T happens that the Sc
curity market Is on an exceptional dead
center. Always between planting and har-
vest there is a pause. But this years was
unusual Never were dividends so large,
and they reflected earnings which justified
them. The banking situation Is thought to
be sound. even though it is certainly close.
Merchants have been disappointed in their
spring trade for reasons solely of the
weather, and there have been signs Of sea-
sonabie revival as the Thermometer rose.
Yet only q paltry proportion of New York
city per cent bonds Is wanted This Is as
surprising as 1t Is disappointing. Unless
explained, it extends to the investment
situation a disturbance which had been
thought confined to the speculative situa-
ton
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-29
Rowing,
From the New York Evening Post,

The races at Poughkeepsie are reported
to have been viewed by 10000 people
remarkable indication of the interest
in aquatic sports. Welcome 1t Is, for
there is no better contest for collegians
Primarily, this is due to the absence of
physical contact between the contestants
and, secondly, to the fact that rowing is
not money-making affair. Gate re-
ceipts are unknown; the railroad charges
for the observation cars. but the rowing
associations make no profit thereby. In
deed, they could not control the specta-
tors if they would. And the result is
freedom from friction and ill-feeling
from all charges Of professionalism OF
trickery, while there can be no uIlega-
lions of foul play. 1t Is true that there
Is medical doubt whether the four
mile contests should not be made three
mile races; there is opportunity for bet
ting; and the fourishing of the profess
sional coach Is to be regretted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-29
Sudden Wealth.
From the indianapolis News.

From the Indianapolis News.
Notwithstanding the general prosper
ity that has prevailed in this country for
some years and the rapid increase of
wealth. there are still many persons who
are not yet millionaires. Numerous, in
deed, are those who may be classed as
still in quite moderate circumstances
Not every person becomes a millionaire
at jump. Among these poor but hon
est people one often hears men discuss
what they would do IL they were mil
lionaires. Not being able to build brown
stone front or Indiana limestone resi-
dences of the colonial style. they like to
indulge in the cheaper pleasure OF build
ing castles in the air and of telling what
they would do II suddenly wealth should
come to them. AS a general rule, their
program involves schemes Of large phi
ianthropy and beautiful altruism.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-29
. Welcome.
De lightni]

De lightning bug he come aroun'
An hang his lantern out;
De whippoorwill begin to SCUM:
De owl begin to shout.
De bat comes bustln' in to see
Why all de fuss is made;
De bull frog says, It's up to me
To lead dat serenadew
De daisies decorate de road,
De clover's bloomin' sweet;
Dey've all done jes' de bes' dey knowet
To make things fine an neat
An every one Is on de go.
We all feels glad again:
Miss Summertime is back once mo-
We thought she'd missed de train.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-29

We want to see how the Fffpinos win ap-
pear in legislative action. They may not
at the start come up to our hopes or to
their own expectations, but they should
show a quality promising something sub
stantial for the future. They may not hope
to build their Rome in day, but should
be satisfied If the work advances satisfac-
torily from year to year and finally tri-
umphs. Less oratory. and more organiza-
tIon; less bounce, and more patience and
practical endeavor. That should be the
Filipino shibboleth.
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A Suspicious Citizen.

There ought to be a law" said the man
who is always suggesting something, Ito
prevent these statisticans from figuring
out how much money is in circulation and
what the per capita share of each individ-
ual isl
Don't you consider such information
valuable?"
Not to you and me. 1t simply gives the
beef trust suggestion as to how far 1t can
take a chance on boosting prices
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-29
The Philippine Assembly.

The Fii!pinos are preparing for their as
sembly, and reports from Manila represent
the registration there as satisfactory. 1t
should be. II the people are properly alive
to their own interests they will turn out
in force at the approaching elections, and
choose representatives of the best type.
We are all much interested IN the result.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-29

EIIn order to avoid delays on account OF
personal absence letters to THE STAR
should not be Addressed to any individual
connected with the ONCE. but simply to
THE STAB, or to the Editorial or Busi-
ness Department., according to tenor OF
purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-29
Truly Remarkable.

New York is remarkable city, isn't
it?'' said the proud native.
Yes" answered the impatient visitor,
its the only town 1 ever saw where one
man with a truck load of barrels could tie
up an entire street car line"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-29

Suspicion is justified that number Of
unauthorized persons are availing them
selves of the prestige of the Black Hand for
their personal enterprises in crime.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-29
Yearning for a Change.

Il wish they would hurry up and COM
plete the flying machine" said the man
who lacks the recreation spirit
"Why?'
Because I'm tired of going out in boat
and hearing everybody sing Sailing, Sail
ing I'd like to hear up In Balloon
Boys for a change"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-29

Railways who complain that commuters
do not yield direct profit do not mention
the increase in freight traffic that occurs
whenever a home is established out of
town.