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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-03-05
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{. S. LEADBEATER & SONS.
JEWELRY.
COinJeWelry
The Latest Novelty.

We have fine selection Of the
latest addition of the jewelers. art,
ahieh consists Of Fobs. Cuff But
tons, Breast and Hat Pins made
from genuine United States coins.
These coins have Liberty bead
struck up in deep relief and are
works of art rs well as a novelty.
Made in Sc, l0c, 25c and SOC pieces
and in oxidi5ed and Roman gold
finishes.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-06

tracted meeting which was attended
by the miners, and a motion was car
rled by very large majority to per-
mti the miners to withdraw from the
l, w. w.
1t was agreed that committee from
the miners and one from the I. w. w.
should divide the funds of the organi-
zation and that the miners should re-
tain the hospital. BY this action the
I ers become a separate organization,
retaining their Western Federation Of
Miners charter and accede to the de-
mands of the mine owners. When this
action is finally ratified the lockout
will cease, the mines open and all
trouble disappear The miners have
called a meeting for tomorrow. The
people of Goldfield, both miners and
mine owners, are greatly elated over
the prospects of an early resumption
OF work.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-06

Walsh. the former president of the Chi
cago National bank.
The counts charge misapplication of
FUNDS and credits of the bank and also
allege that he made false entries in his
reports to the comptroller of the cur
rency.
Between fifty and sixty transactions
are covered in the indictment, the ag-
gregate sum involved being about
49, ,0O0
The specific charges are that sums
or money were credited to the personal
account of President Walsh as the re-
suit of the memorandum note" trans
actions; that other sums were placed
to his personal credit as the result OF
the sales of certain bonds to the bank
and that payments of money were
made by him from the sums credited
to his accounts, following the trans
actions in memorandum notes. ana
the sale of bonds.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-06
TELEGRAPH OPERATORS
MURDER A MYSTERY
Ry Associated Press.

PUEBLO, Colo, April 5.-A special
to the Chieftain from Scott City, Kas.,
says:
Between 10 and II O'Clock last night
shot rang out from the depot of the
Missouri Pacific railroad and aroused
the proprietor of the hotel near by.
Upon investigation 1t was found that
Operator hirchof had been murdered
IN cold blood by some unknown person.
The body was found partly In the Of
nee and partly in the waiting room.
The hotel man, who discovered the
body at once notified the day agent,
and he came to the scene. but no clue
could be found to the murderer 1t is
thought that robbery was the motive,
but that the murderers were fright
ened away by the quick response TO the
shot.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-06
SPRING SURPRISES
IN MURDER CASE
Chicago Attorneys Produce a Wit
ness Who Gives Suspect
Nicholas Plans
Away
By Assoeiated Pregs.

CHICAGO, April 5.-The state today
sprang a surprise upon the defense in
the trial of Leonard Leopold and How
ard Nicholas for the murder of Mrs
Margaret Leslie, the actress.
AT the opening of the court today
States Attorney Short called to the
witness stand a well dressed woman
who gave her name as Miss Philly
Campbell of Indianapolis. She testified
that she had received from Nicholas
about a week ago a letter in which he
requested her to assume the name of
"Grace Kimberlin" She said she had
been acquainted with Nicholas for some
time.
Nicholas, while upon the stand, tes-
titled that he had loaned some money
to woman named Kimberlin and that
as security she had given him one OF
the diamond rings which was found
In his possession after the murder of
Mrs. Leslie, and was supposed to have
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-06
ENGLISH WARSHIPS
ARE NOT DESIRED
Johnny Bulls Plans of Sending Armed
War Vessels to Cuba Are
Frowned on by Uncle
Sam
By Associated Press.

NEW YORK, April 5,-According to
a Havana dispatch to the Sun the
American government, sooner or later,
will meet with pressure from abroad
regarding the Cuban situation.
The French minister is said to have
informed his government that there
will be no certainty of the protection
OF property IL the republic is re-estab-
lished and the Cubans are placed in
control
1T is learned further" the dispatch
continues, that certain powerful Brit
ish interests recently asked the for
eign office in London to request per-
mission of the United States to station
three British warships in Cuban waters
when the Americans leave.
American officials here, however, do
not believe that Great Britain will
make any such embarrassing request,
because the answer would probably be
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-06
LABOR TROUBLES
ARE DISAPPEARING
Now Expected That GoIdfleId Mines
Will Be Running Full Blast
Within a Week or
Ten Days
IN Assoclated PICS.

BY ASSOcldleu IiSS9'
GOLDFIELD, New April 6'-That
the mines of Goldheld will be running
full blast within a week is the belief
of every well informed man in the
district.
During the past few days the miners
have sought conferences With the mine
owners repeatedly and yesterday morn
ing asked the attorney Of the mine
owners executive committee for con-
struction Of the resolutions adopted
early in the trouble against the Work
ers of the World, and also asked that
the attorney submit in writing a prop
osition for a settlement that would be
acceptable to the mine owners, ana
this was done.
The proposition did not differ in a
single word from the original demand
of the entire separation of the miners
from the l. W. w.
Last night the 1. w. w. held a pro-
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-06

that America will be able to tend to
her own affairs and being responsible
for Cuba's conduct she would preserve
order and protect property in Cuba
herself, as at present. However, these
two instances show the feeling of dis
quietude."
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-06
CHINESE STATEMENTS
ARE HARD TO BELIEVE
BY Associated Press.

SAN FRANCISCO. April 5.-Statis-
tics prepared by the immigration board
at this port show that according to
the claims Of all the Chinese who
swear they are native born every Chi
nese woman in this country must have
been the mother of thirty-eight chill
dren.
This interesting condition was made
known today when the figures collated
from various points In the country
were tabulated
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-06

been stolen from her. Miss Campbell
declared that she had never borrowed
money from Nicholas and had never
placed any diamonds in his possession.
Nicholas then took the stand in his
own defense. He denied that he had
asked Miss Campbell to assume the
name of Kimberlin, but admitted hav-
ing written her a letter.
At the conclusion of his testimony
the case was closed and the final argu-
ments were begun.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-06
DOUGLAS DAWSON is
ARRAIGNED IN COURT

Douglas Dawson. former manager Of
the William ii. Hoegee company, ar
rested some time ago on a charge Of
stealing S1700 from the firm, as well
as about $400 worth of minor sporting
articles, was arraigned in police court
yesterday and his preliminary examina-
tiop was set for 10 o'clock Monday
morning
Dawson is out on $3.50 cash bail.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-06
$500 SHAVING OUTFIT

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consist o Of finely tempered steel good
brises
good of the best shaving This offer includes
articles for which you usually $780,
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-06
COMMITTEES SENTENCE OF
MISSOURI BO0DLERS
BY Associated Press.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo-, April g.
Governor Folk today commuted the
sentences of Emil Har' nan and julius
Lehman, former members Of the St.
Louis house of delegates. convicted Of
boodling, to expire on June Is. They
six years and Lehman for seven years.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-06
CHARGES AGAINST
BANKER TOTAL ITS
BY Associated Press.

CHICAGO, April 8. The federal
grand jury returned an indictment con-
tanning l75 charges against John II.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-06

What is It 10 coin a woEd? Schilling S
Best coined moneyback.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-08-08
Grips and Feet Off the Seats.

| The conductors and members of
crews in the passenger service ou the
Pennsylvania railroad were certainly
having their troubles at present due
to the enforcement of an order issued
from general headquarters and clashes
between the railroad men and the
travelling public are daily occurrences.
Some time ago an order was issued
directing the conductors that from the
date of the issuing of the order pass
engers would not be allowed to place
grips, suitcases or baggage of any de-
scription on seats in passenger cars,
that seats would not be turned to be
occupied by less than four persons and
passengers would not be allowed to
rest their feet on the car seat.
The conductors and members of their
crews were not overly anxious to str
ingently enforce the new order, know
ing full we'll that there would be
storms ahead and they did mot desire
to court trouble. This fact was no
doubt learned blythe company officials
for letters were sent out stating in
strong terms that the order must be
rigidly enforced.
As result of this last letter receiv-
ed travelling men who are in the habit
of taking up an entire seat with their
baggage or having a seat turned so
that they can stretch themselves and
take quiet "snooze, are politely
war talk oyertlowing with swear
words. Grumbling and growing fol-
lows in nearly every instance, but so
far there have been no reports of per-
sonal encounters.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-08-08
INSANE PATIENTS
VISIT CIRCUS

There is nothing too good for the
patients that are incarcerated at the
hospital for the insane. AS is we'll
known Christmas is celebrated at the
institution in way that carries with
it full measure of enjoyment, while
Thanksgiving and Fourth of July are
also celebrated in an appropriate man.
ner. Naturally, therefore, when cir
Gus comes to town the patients are
permitted as far as practicable to share
in the delights,
Following precedent established
many years ago Friday as many of
the male patients as could be safely
trusted were taken over to South DAN
vile "to see the show" The number
permitted to attend filled two trolley
cars and numbered one hundred and
thirty-two. They were in charge of a
physician and fourteen attendants.
That it was feasible to take the in
sane people to the circus was due
wholly to the courtesy of the manage
ment, which in addition to reducing
the admission to half price argeed that
the patients might enter the tent at
an early hour and remain seated after
the performance until the tent was
cleared, In this way the insane could
be kept aloof from the crowds in 60
ing and coming.
The insane men in charge of the at
tendants left the hospital at about one
O'Clock and were safely out of the way
under the big tent before the crowd
began to arrive. Having permission to
remain until the tent was cleared they
had the benefit of the concert after the
regular performance free of cost.
No one at the circus enjoyed the per-
formance more than the patients and
their demonstrations of delight as the
various feats were performed were the
source of much amusement to that por-
tion of the audience that was seated
near enough to see them. They also
enjoyed the trolley ride to and from
the circus especially as it was the first
time that they had ever been taken ov-
er the river bridge. They had been
talking of the circus for days and
found much delight in the anticipa-
tion of it. 1t is safe to say that they
will derive quite as much pleasure in
the days to come by rejecting upon
and talking over the different features
of the performance.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-08-08
New BUILDINGS at Hosnital.

1t begins to seem exceedingly doubt
full whether much work will be done
on the new buildings at the hospital
for the insane this summer.
The trustees of the institution will
hold another meeting tomorrow, when
no doubt proceedings will take place
that Will carry the work of prepara-
tion little farther along.
AT the same time it must be remem-
bered that the plans and specifca-
tions have not yet been finally approx
ed, after which must follow q period
of several weeks during which adver-
tisements are running that call for
bids. Considering how slowly things
are moving and how much time has
already been lost it becomes plainly
apparent that the new work will not
be carried very far before winter sets
in even ii the foundations for the
buildings are laid.
The excavation for the female in
firmary is not vet completed, although
an enormous quantity of earth has
been removed. The work is being done
by the patients, who according to all
indications will have plenty of time
in which to finish the job
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-08-08
A THOUSAND
AT BILLMEYER' S

Hon. Alex. Billmeyers fine game
preserve and park has always been one
of the foremost attractions in this Sec
tion of the State and the mecca of
tourists, but of late the place seems to
have gained additional popularity,
probably through the publicity given
Jumbo during his recent trip to the
Elks' convention in Philadelphia.
The crowd at the park Sunday was
the biggest Sunday crowd of the sea.
son. 1t was estimated that during the
day over thousand people visited the
park and game preserve. They came
from all over the country, Milton,
Watsontown, Lewisburg. Muncy,
Bloomsbury and other places furnish
ing their quota of the gathering. Many
went from Danvile.
Among the varied list of vehicles
were about thirty automobiles. Many
of those who came to take in the sights
brought lunches with them, and these
were partaken Of in the park adjoin-
ing the preserve. Here also was re-
freshment stand, so that the place
presented quite gala appearance.
On Sunday, August 18TH, the Ber-
wick fire department will picnic at
Billmeyer's park, going there on a
special excursion train on the s. B. &
B. On the Saturday preceding the
Washingtonville Lutherans will hold
their picnic at the park.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-08-08
TWENTY DEATHS
LAST MONTH

These are the days when the local
registrars report to the bureau OF
vital statistics contains nothing start
ling in the way of figures. The rigors
OF weather under which pneumonia
and kindred diseases flourish have Civ
EN- way to warm and equable weather.
which is conducive to general good
health.
During July one case of diphtheria
was reported; two cases Of scarlet few
er, and one case of typhoid fever.
There were no deaths from any of
these diseases. Measles, which prevail
ed during winter and spring, seem to
have died out. no cases having been
reported during the last two weeks
During July there were twenty
deaths reported, seven of which were
at the hospital for the insane. During
June the number of deaths were twen-
ty-one, five occurring at the hospital.
During June the number of births
reported was twenty-five, the same as
in May.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-08-08
HomelnsS Dog Oanses a Scare

An exciting mad dog scare occurred
in the second ward Tuesday after
noon, The police officers, with loaded
guns, hurried in that direction but
the dog escaped and later returned
with clean bill of health. As impli
ed above the sudden fright originated
in mistake, some persons fancying
that they saw evidences of rabies in a
dog whose ownership was unknown.
The scare occurred Just before noon.
Immediately after noon Chief Mince-
moyer and Constable Young arming
themselves for the emergency hurried
to the second ward. By that time it
was established that the Iabid animal
was bum" dog, which had taken
up quarters at the hospital for the in
sane. The only question to decide was
whether or not the dog was mad.
Evidence finally materialized to show
that he was free from rabies and that
his suspicious movements were due
solely to the fact that the dog was
strange. He was later heard from at
the hospital. where he had resumed his
old haunts and had for his companions
several other homeless dogs.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-08-08
Oats Oron Is a Good One

AS a general thing the farmers Of
Montour county this week are busy
harvesting oats. On many farms a
mere beginning was made last week.
BY the close of the present week there
will be very little oats standing in the
fields.
Oats harvest, like wheat harvest. is
a couple of weeks later than usual.
Like the wheat, too, it is a good crop.
Only here and there is a field found
where the oats has lodged" to any
extent. AT the same time, as a rule,
the straw is heavy it stands erect and
seems clean and free from rust The
fields present beautiful appearance.
The hot nights of summer should be
over now, if there is any truth in the
saying frequently repeated among the
farmers that cool nights will be the
rule after "the wind begins to blow
over the oats stubble. -
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-08-08
SUSTAINED BROKEN
COLLAR BONE

Abram Keefer is confined to his
home, North Mill street. as the result
of an accident. which befell the stock
train at the Reading Iron works ON
Friday evening.
Mr.. Keefer, who was formerly en-
ployed as driver of one of the wagons
at the big mill, about week ago be-
came brakeman ON the stock train
made up of small engine and dump
cars which may be seen at all times
plying backward and forward about
the mill.
About half past five O'Clock Friday
evening the little engine was bowling
along with lot Of 'empties" when
the coupling happened to fall, CATCH
ing in the cross ties, which had the
effect of throwing car off the track
over against the clay house. Mr.. Keef-
er, the brakeman, happened to be in
such position that he was caught be-
tween the car and the building. The
weight of the Car rested squarely on
his breast and he was pinned fast.
He was extricated as speedily as
possible, when it was found that he
was badly injured. He was removed to
his home and DR.. p. O. Newbaker
was called. An examination revealed
that his right collar bCne was broken,
that his entire breast was bruised, in
addition to which there was danger of
internal injury. He suffers much pain
at times.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-08-08
NOW over NINETY,
IS STILL SPRY

One of the most interesting of the
old folks living in this section of the
State is William Moser, of Pine Sum-
NIT.
Mr. Moser is ninety-two years of
age, and yet to employ his own words,
he is only, enjoying second boy
hood, - Twelve years ago he was in
feeble health, but his condition gradu-
ally improved, until now he is we'll
and hearty.
He is a Mexican war veteran and
draws pension of twelve dollars a
month for that service. He is also a
Civil war veteran, having a long and
honorable record in that conflict.
Mr.. Moser was born at Allentown,
Pa. on the twenty-second of February,
1916. His parents died while he was
quite young. In his boyhood days he
worked in the wooden mills of Phila-
delphia and Bethlehem. He then came
to Danville and worked here and at
WashingtonviIle. At one time he was
driver for Joseph Gilbraith, hauling
ore to the furnaces at Red Point and
Roaring Greek.
In 1916 he enlisted in the Danville
guards for the Mexican war, in Co O,
Captain John S. Wilson. The COM
pany joined the Second Pennsylvania
Infantry. Colonel Roberts IN COM
maud ua want to MnSioo ap1 Fo,,L+
under General Scott until the end of
the war.
He then returned to Danville where
he Huad until- .ho-tetI- as-tr-iI.
1861, when he enlisted in 90. G,
Eighth Pennsylvania Infantry, three
months men. After the expiration of
the three months service he again en-
listed in the One Hundred and Six
teenth Infantry, three years service
and fought in all the general engage
lnents of the army of the Potomac up
to the battle Of Gettysburg. At the
expiration of the three years service
he was honorably discharged and re-
turned to Danville. Soon after he loc-
ated near Unityville.
For the last twelve years he has liv-
ed in the vicinity of Pine Summit. He
was married twice. had three children
by his first wife and eleven by his
last Twelve of his children are still
living. He has thirty-two grandchil-
dren and twelve.great grandchildren.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-08-08
The Weasel Crop Continues to Grow.

The weasel crop this year promises
to be about the biggest on record. On
July 29th an article appeared in these
columns stating that in the short in
terval between the 18th and the 21th
Of July fifty-six pelts of weasels had
been brought into the county commits
sioners' office and were paid for. The
end was by no means in sight.
Commissioners Clerk Horace @.
Blue Tuesday called reporters at
tention to the fact that in the ten days
interval between July 9th aud Tues
day, just fifty additional weasel pelts
had been brought in, an average of
five day.
Schuylkill county newspapers are
boasting of the fact that in that coun-
ty one hundred weasel pelts have been
brought in since the law went into
effect. To use the language of Mr..
Blue, 'Montour county has got Schuyl-
kill spiked to the track" as up to
date we have one hundred and six
weasel pelts and our county is not
more than one-tenth as large as Schuyl-
kill.
Up to the present the pelts of only
three minks have been presented. Be-
sides commanding the same premium
as weasel pelts the minks are valuable
for their fur and money may be realiz-
ed on them from two sources.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-08-08
FIRE DISCOVERED
IN NICK OF TIME

The first alarm of fire that was heard
In Danville in many months was
sounded Sunday morning. The
blaze, which occurred at the residence
OF Robert Williams, Spruce street, was
extinguished before much damage was
done, although it hau good start and
had it not been discovered in the nick
of time would no doubt have destroy
ed the dwelling.
MI. and Mrs. Williams were enjoy
ing a buggy ride and their son Robert
was at home alone when the fire broke
out. Before starting on the drive Mrs.
Williams placed roast on the coal oil
stove, which stood on the back porch
just outside of the window opening
from the sitting room. All three burn.
ers were lighted.
The fire was discovered by neigh
bors. Henry Grove, who lives near,
hearing the cry of fire" ran to the
Williams residence and seizing gar.
den hose and attaching it to the hyd.
rant soon had a stream of water on the
fire, which had already eaten it's way
through the window into the sitting
room and had enveloped the whole
porch.
The Continental hose company quick
ly responded to the alarm, followed by
the Goodwill company. The hose of
the former company was attached to
the plug at the corner of Ferry and
Spruce streets, but only little water
was needed, as Mr.. Grove with his
garden hose had done very good ex.
ecution. The loss all told will proba-
bly, be hundred dollars, which is
covered with insurance.
Mr. and Mrs. Williams returned
from their drive about the time the
fire was discovered. 1t is believed that
a curtain which hung on the outside
of the sitting room window near the
stove came in contact with one of the
burners.
The window, sash and all, was en-
tirely consumed and from this point a
few moments later the fire would have
spread through the interior of the
building.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-08-08
A Beautiful Flag.

Every American with real red blood
in his veins loves our flag. But do you
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