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The Springfield herald., 1907-07-19
TERRIBLE EXPLOSION KILLS 9.
Accident on 6attIeship Georgia off
Provincetown.

Boston.-With eight of her officers
snd crew dead and thirteen Others
either dying or suffering from terrible
nurns received in an explosion of pow
der iE the after superimposed turret
the batlleship Georgia steamed slowly
~ Boston Harbor from the target
practice grounds in Cape Cod bay July
., an6 landed the dead and injured at
the Cnarlestown navy yard. With The
arrival of the Georgia there became
;nown the details of the most terrible
laval catastrophe that has ever taken
rlace along the coast of New England
The accident occurred shortly before
room. while the Gcorgias crew was at
target practice off Barnstable, in Cape
Cod bay In some manner as yet un-
explained two bags of powder became
ignitsd, and in the terrible flash that
follow ed the entire turret crew, copsist-
ing Ct three officers and eighteen men.
vas enveloped in fire and received hor-
lible Eurns, one officer and five men
dvine before the ship reached port
Tie explosion occurred in the after
superimposed turret, where the men,
Snder command of Lieutenant Casper
Goodrich, son of Rear Admiral Good
rich, cummandant of the New Yor.;
Navy yard, and Midshipmen Faulkner.
Goldthwaite and James T. Cruise, wera
operating the eight-inch guns.
The Springfield herald., 1907-07-19
His Name for II.

I was once teaching class Of small
pupils in physiology in a rural school
and asked the class what name was
given to the bones of the head as a
whole. A little girl raised her hand.
What is it, Lucy?" l asked.
Skull" she answered.
Correct" said i; but what other
name has it?" expecting some one to
answer Uranium All were silent
for while, then a little fellow who
seemed to be in deep study quickly
raised his hand. his eyes sparkling
and confident smile spreading on
his face.
What is 1t, Henry?" l asked.
"Noggin," was his immediate reply.
-JudgeS Library.
The Springfield herald., 1907-07-19
Refuses to Answer Grand Jury.

San Francisco, Cal.--The first seri-
nus blow to the bribcry-gra prosecu-
ton was struck by thqz Louis Glass
defense in open court through Emile
]. thinner, second vice president ana
director OF the Pacific States Tela-
phone and Telegraph Company, VINO
FIRST refused to be sworn, afterward ac-
repted the oath and took the stand, an
swered two or three unimportant quess
ion put by Assistant District Attorney
Heney, then refused TO testify further.
He was committed by Judge Lawloi
for contempt to the county jail Tor
term of five days and until the question
Is answered.
Under the law, as interpreted by inc
rourt. this means that thinner must
slay in Jail throughout the progress oi
the Glass trial, or until he signlies MS
willingness to testify.
Oh thinner the prosecution relied as
It's most important witness against
vice president Glass, accused of brib-
crv. At the time this crime is alleged
to have been committed, March, 1907
Glass was acting as president and geh-
raj manager of the Pacific States
COMPANY, owing TO the death of Pres
Ecnt .John l. Sabin Before the grand
iury thinner testified that Glass drew
checks for the bribery money claimed
10 have been paid the supervisors.
raused thinner to cash them.- and then
instructed him to give the money -
Agent Halsey, and required from Hal
sey no voucher, merely carrying these
thousands of dollars on the current TX
penSC account.
Zimmer's refusal to testify Was
based on this statement by him:
"The grand jury has seen fit to in
Gict several gentlemen on evidence
that seems insufficient. Therefore.
have decided to take this stand in 3r.
der to protect myself"
Greeley. Colo.-Governor Cummins
of Iowa will lecture before the Greeley
Chautauqua July 3lst and that day
Manager Coulter is planning to have
a reunion of all people of Larimer and
Weld counties who claim Iowa as their
birthplace.
IL is estimated that Iowa is the ma
tive state of 1000 people in Weld
county and as many in Larimer, and
special invitations will be sent TO all
these to be present that day. Each
will be asked to bring lunch and at
noon there will be an old fashioned
basket picnic in Lincoln park, with
speeches and music.
The Springfield herald., 1907-07-19
NEWS OF THE WEEK
Most Important Happenings of the
Past Seven Days.
interesting Items Gathered From All
parts of the World Condensed
Into Small Space for the
Benefit of Our Readers.
Personal.

Personal.
Senator Stone, of Missouri. ana
Representative Towne, of New YORK,
have arrived in Manila, on a tour OF
the Philippines.
All hope for the recovery of Francis
Murphy, the aged temperance adNo'
cate, who is i'll in Los Angeles, has
been abandoned.
Mrs. Katherine Fclske. aged l04
i said to have been the oldest person
in Nebraska, died recently at her
home in Grand Island.
President Jesse. OF the University
of Missouri. has decided to temper
;rily withdraw from the institution IN
Sun effort to regain his health.
e. C. Cooley, superintendent OF the
Chicago city schools, has been elect
cd president of the National Educa
tional association at the session in
Los Angeles. Cal.
Admiral Yamamoto, former minis
ter of marine of Japan. has arrived
in New York from Europe on toui
of inspection. He deprecates the
talk of war between his country and
the United States.
Admiral Yamamoto, former Japa
nese minister of marine, and Ambas
sador Aoki were the guests of Pres
ident Roosevelt at luncheon recently
at Sycamore Hill.
Mrs. Ann Owens, a nesress, known
to be more than 11S years old. is dead
at her home in Hutchinson. Kan.
Ebenezer Landers, veteran of the
civil war, 20 years of age. was run
over and killed on the Burlington
tracks in st. Joseph. Mo.
Henry w. Rugg. OF Providence. r
J.. has been elected grand master oi
knights Templar of the United
States.
Judge e. L. Moulder, resident oil
I.awton, Ok, since its foundation, Is
dead.
On leaving England for the United
States, Mark Twain told the people
that his visit had made him seven
years younger.
Ex-President Grover Cleveland is
recuperating from his recent illness
among the foothills of the Adiron
dacks. fishing for trout
The Springfield herald., 1907-07-19
Did Not Prevent Ravelino.

The raveling of state highways In
Massachusetts during dry weather has
generally been prevented in the past
by spreading thin coat OF sand over
the surface. During last year, how
ever, there were two quite protracted
dry spells which disturbed the bond
of the road and caused loose stones
to stand up on the surface. Although
sand was spread thinly as before. 1t
did not prevent the raveling In all in
stances.-Engineer.
The Springfield herald., 1907-07-19

tressed me, l looked badly and the
kidneys were noticeably deranged. l
sank lower and lower until given up
and at this critical time began with
Doans Kidney Pills. Details are un-
necessary. Twelve boxes cured me
and weigh six pounds more than ever
before. They saved my life"
Sold by all dealers. so cents a box.
Foster-Milburn Co. Buffalo, N. Y.
The Springfield herald., 1907-07-19
Miscellaneous.

The government crop report for
July shows the condition of corn
90.2 per cent and of wheat SIG.
There was 7.O5 per cent of last years
wheat crop still in the hands of the
farmers.
James T. Bradley, receiver of the
First National bank of Topeka, an
nounces that the affairs of the bank
will be closed up within six weeks
and the depositors will get 80 cents
on the dollar.
Mrs. Elizabeth Agassiz, widow of
Louis Agassiz, the famous scientist, is
dead in Boston aged S5 years.
Frank A. Leach, of California, has
been appointed director of the mint to
succeed George L. Roberts, resigned.
W. II. Locker. of the Aurora Argus.
has been elected president of the
Southwest Missouri Press association.
Francis J. Allgyer. a guard at the
federal prison at Fort Leavenworth,
Kan. was recently found dead with
a fractured skull in cell in the city
iaii. where he had been confined for
drunknnness.
Ten thousand delegates were pres
ent at the opening of the information
al convention of the Christian En-
deavorers at Seattle, Wash.
1t is practically certain that Sir
Thomas Upton will send another
Shamrock in 1908 to contest for the
Americas cup.
The Oklahoma constitutional con-
vention has reconvened at Guthrie.
Charles II. Meyer, president of the
Western Federation of Miners, was
on the stand recently in the Hay
wood trial at Boise, Idaho. He de-
MED Orchards story duplicating the
Federation in various crimes. lie
created good impression.
The board of police commissioners
of San Francisco has denied permis
sion to Japanese to keep intelligence
offices in that city.
The strike of the garbage drivers
IN New York has caused vast piles
of refuse to collect in the tenement
district endangering the health of the
people.
Government land officials have
issued warning to teachers that
they must fulfill all the obligations of
the law in homesteading land.
Judge Alton B. Parker. an attorney
of New York, delivered the annual
address TO the North Carolina Bar as
sociation recently.
The grand encampment of Knights
Templar at Saratoga has voted to hold
its next tri-ennial convention in Chi
cago in 1910.
The state department and the Jap
anese embassy emphatically deny Il
story sent out from The Hague that
Japan had made categorical demands
on the United States for satisfaction
in connection with the San Francisco
trouble.
The Santa Fe railroad has refused
to grant one-cent fare for harvest
hands. and the other roads are en-
pected to follow its lead
Fifty-four Chicago ticket brokers
have been temporarily enjoined from
traffic in railway tickets by Judge
Kohlsatt in the federal court.
A temporary restraining order has
been issued against 62 fire insurance
companies in Kansas to compel them
to cease using rates quoted by the
Eldridge bureau. 1t is alleged that
in doing so they are taking part in an
illegal combination.
A dispatch from The Hague an
nounces that Great Britain will pre-
sent a proposition to the peace con-
ference regarding disarmament.
A far eastern bureau" has been
organized by the state department
to take charge of all matters relating
to China and Japan.
The Springfield herald., 1907-07-19

fastened itself upon
me two years ago
and brought awful
headaches and dizzy
spells. | was all un-
strung. weak and
nervous, could scarce
ly totter about. Pains
in the side and back
completely unnerved
me NV food dis
The Springfield herald., 1907-07-19
ladie. Can Wear Shoes

One size smaller after using Aliens Foot
Ease. A certain cure for swollen, sweating,
hot. aching feet. At all Druggists. 25c Ac-
cept no substitute. Trial package FREE.
Address A. S. Olmsted, lie Roy, n. Y.
The Springfield herald., 1907-07-19

The greatest cause of worry on
ironing day can be removed by using
Defiance Starch, which will not stick
to the iron. Sold everywhere, 16 OF.
for 1Oc
The Springfield herald., 1907-07-19
Not Certain.

He-Is Jim doing hack work on the
paper now?
She (cautiously)-I don't know. He
was writing yesterday about Night
Owls."-Baltimore American.
The Springfield herald., 1907-07-19

The great republic shall live as
long as the poorest citizen freely ex-
presses his personal and political
opinion, and no longer.
The Springfield herald., 1907-07-19

There is something bad in the best
of us. and something good in the
worst of us, but, good or bad, the
worst and best of us Is not all of US.
The Springfield herald., 1907-07-19

Mrs. Windows Soothing Syrup.
For children tcethine s0ftcns the surns reduces tn
nammatl allay. pain cures wind cole. 2c bottle.
The Springfield herald., 1907-07-19
COULD HARDLY To11ER ABOUT.
A Vivid Description Of the Most In.
sidious of Diseases.

Miss Emma Shirley, Killbuck, N. Y,
writes: kidney disease mysteriously
The Springfield herald., 1907-07-19
How Lona Would S4oo Last7

Patience-Has she played bridge
long?
Patrice-Not very, only about $500
long.-Yonkers Statesman.
The Springfield herald., 1907-07-19
SORE SHOULDERS

1,or,d liko very much to personally meet every
r.nder nf this paper who any horses that haye
sorc shouldcrs and tell him about security, Gaii M
Snlvc This is impossible so am going TO 'eii you
'Yon and Al both know that horses working with
sore shoulders arc in pain. and that they can @ ey
.S nnch work without running down as when they
are free pain. also kn3T perteSeaH tSas2s q. bas
xon do not know it, II you did you would BUY pon
of Your dealer at once and cure them up, ipr ne me-
b,ye no doubt often wished that you knew OF sph.
Thing You rely You can rely sSrqy m
or IL Won prefer to try 1t first Will mai you u,,
sample can free. Just write for it-it Will go 10 ~"
Also want to tell you that Security AptiseptM1 pt,
Healer is ss good for barb wire cuts ha M
Gall Saive is for harness CALLS anr eeds
In 25c, 500 and S1.0o sizes. usc hI IN ,iof '
Frank b. Dennie. President ,,
SECURITY REMEDY CO Minneapolis MIL"
The Springfield herald., 1907-07-19

Your success will never be finally
destroyed until you have lost hops.
energy. integrity and bravery.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-08-15
GORED BY BULL.
AT HOSPITAL

William Lee, farm hand at the
Danville hospital for the insane, was
gored by bull on Sunday and serious
ly injured, escaping with his life only
through the timely arrival of another
man, who affected daring rescue
Lee was in the yard with the bull,
when the animal charged him. He at
tempted to defend himself with a
pitchfork but was beaten to the ground
and lost consciousness, while the in
furiated animal rolled the man over
the cobble stones and tried to pierce
him with his horns.
Another farm hand, who happened
to see Lees peril. ran to the rescue,
and was successful in compelling the
bull to retreat. Mr.. Lees injuries
were most severe. His ear was torn
and required two stitches. He was al
so gored in the side. The whole one
side of his body and face was mass
of bruises and cuts. He is confined to
his bed at the hospital.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-08-15
FIRE IN THE
Second Ward

The fire department. was called out
yesterday by blaze on the premises
of Montgomery Knorr corner of Honey
moon and Grand streets. The fire,
however, was extinguished by the
heroic work of Mrs. Knorr assisted by
some neighbors.
It was few minutes after 10 O'Clock
when the fire broke out. Mrs. Knorr
was engaged in washing and had kind
led a fire in the out kitchen, which
stands some three feet from the house.
The stove pipe, it appears, had work
ed loose at the chimney, which caused
the weather boards to ignite
Before Mrs. Knorr was aware of it
the roof was in flames. She gave the
alarm and then fell to work to ex-
tinguish the fire. Fortunately the wash
boiler on the stove was full of water
and there was tub standing near al
so full Standing inside she dashed the
water against the roof Of the low
building, but unfortunately by this
time the fire had eaten through and
the entire roof ON the outside was a
mass of flames.
AS soon as the neighbors heard the
alarm they came rushing to the res
cue. The women far outumbered the
men, but they proved valuable fire
fighters. While young man mounted
to position where he could dash wa
ter on the roof the women carried wa
ter from the neighboring houses and
kept tub filled for his use. In this
way all the water available in an ef-
fective way was brought into play and
the fire was extinguished, but not until
the entire roof was burned off and the
sides of the building were partly de-
stroyed.
The fire had such start that moth
ing but the quick action and we'll dir
ected efforts of Mrs. Knorr assisted by
the neighbors prevented the flames
from communicating to the dwelling.
The Washington and Friendship hose
companies both promptly responded to
an alarm of fire. Before either reach
ed the scene of the blaze, however, it
learned that the fire was extinguish-
ed. Each stopped, therefore, and re-
turned to the hose house.
The contents of the kitchen, among
which was new range, were ruined
as the result of the fire. The damage
to the building was considerable. The
loss is covered with insurance.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-08-15
DANVILLE PEOPLE
WILL ATTEND

The corner stone laying of the new
building of the Odd Fellows Orphans
home near Sunbury.. today will be at
tended by good many members of
the order from Danville. 1.-THE probable
number from this cityl who will be
present at the rally could not be as
certained:last night, but there seems to
be no doubt but that the showing will
be a creditable one.
The Odd Fellows Orphans Home
of Central Pennsylvania is situated
along the Pennsylvania railroad four
miles from Sunbury. The station is
called "Orphanage. P" Close by is the
P. q r. railway. the nearest station
on that line being "Arter's. The
Home has a farm of 176 acres.
There are at present in the Home 81
orphans-37 boys and 80 girls-rang-
ing in age from to Is years. In 1906 it
cost the sum of $7946 81 to maintain
the Home, $S214 for it's support being
received from the grand LODGE
The building, of which the corner
stone is to be laid today, when COM
pleted will be home for 200 boys and
girls.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-08-15
pocket
WAS picked

George Cunningham, a well-known
farmer of Rushtown, an attendant at
our curbstone market, missed sum of
money Saturday morning under cir
cumstances which would seem to sug-
gest the presence of pick pockets in
market.
1t is fact quite apparent that the
farmers after ding market, as class.
are very careless of their money. Mr..
Cunningham, falling in with the pre-
vailing custom in making change,
threw the money loosely in his pock-
cts, by far the greater part of it find
ing place in the lower side pocket of
his coat.
The farmer was very busy selling
the contents of his wagon. What hap
pened while he was thus occupied he
can not say, but when his load of pro-
duce was disposed of and he went to
take an account of cash before leaving
he was surprised to find his coat pock-
ct empty. Just what sum was missing
the farmer can not say for certainty
but he conservatively fixes the amount
at seven dollars. The theory that he
lost the money is hardly tenable under
the circumstances and he is firmly con-
vinced that some one took the money
out of his pocket. His wagon was
backed up to the curbstone just south
of the canal culvert and up to the
time that his money was missing he
had not been away from the spot.
Whether the light fingered person
was q professional pickpocket who
happened along or some other in
dividual with the instincts of thief
who could not resist the temptation
when he saw an opportunity to get the
farmers money without being detect
ed, of course, can not be determined.
Certain it is, as shown by the sequel,
the trick was dead easy for any one
who cared to make the attempt.
Farmer Cunningham has lost his
money, which is much to be regretted,
but his experience will be of value to
others if ii will teach them the neces-
sity while in market of giving quite
as much attention to the safety of the
cash in their pockets as to selling the
produce on their wagons.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-08-15
LAST SAD RITES
PERFORMED

Miss Celia Bassett, whose death oc-
Cured Saturday morning, was consign-
ed to the grave in Odd Fellows ceme-
terry Tuesday afternoon. The funeral
took place at the family residence,
Mill street. at O'Clock, and was large
ly attended.
The services were conducted by the
Rev. M. X. Foster, pastor of st. Paul's
NJ. E. church. The pail bearers were ::
J. B. Cleaver, John Patton, William
Thomas, Ralph Hartman, B, w. Mus
selman, and T. G.. Brown, the four
latter being nephews of the deceased.
The flowers were profuse and beauti-
full.
The following persons from out of
town attended the funeral II. HI.
Yorgy and wife. Misses Marietta and
Ruth Weaver, Mrs. w. q. Weaver,
Miss Boyd, Miss Leonora Perry, of
Wilkes-Barre; E. r. Morgan, William
Thomas and wife, of Kingston; Ralph
Hartman and wife. of Berwick; DR..
Kline and daughter, of Oatawissa; J.
S. Kline. Mrs. Seesholts, Mrs. D. P
Rockefeller, Mrs. Cotner, Mrs. Rishel,
of Sunbury; James d. Eokman, Mrs
Susan Metler, of Klinesgrove: Mrs.
Clarence Sears, of Milton Luther Bas-
sett, Miss Sara Bassett and Miss Susan
Bassett, of Rushtown.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-08-15
LEFT FOR SUNBURY-
r1ARRIED AT CAMDEN

Miss Name Weaser, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Adam Weaser and Saol Yeag-
er, son,of Jacob Yeager, both of the
south side, were married at Camden,
New Jersey, Sunday morning.
The young couple left South Dan
Vile Saturday evening on the Z ;51 on
what their parents supposed was a
trip to Sunbury for a visit with
friends. Instead, however, they board
ed the midnight train at Sunbury, and
arriving in Camden early Sunday
morning, we're married.
Mr.. and Mrs. Yeager returned Mon-
day to South Danville, where they re-
ceived the forgiveness of their parents
and the congratulation of their friends.
They will reside ON the south side.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-08-15
The Annual Outing at Sunnyside.

Trinity NJ. E. church has arranged
to hold its annual outing at ". T.
Suter's Sunnyside farm on Thursday,
Aug 22nd. This outing is not confined
to Trinity people alone, general in
vitation is extended to all friends of
the church to attend. The Epworth
League plans amusements of various
kinds for the occasion, and conducts
contests in which prizes are awarded.
Dinner and supper is furnished on the
grounds and hacks haul people to and
from the hill near the farm.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-08-15
DEATH OF r1RS.
ELIAS r1AIER

Anna, the wife of Elias Maier, de-
parted this life at O'Clock Tuesday
morning.
The deceased was most highly
esteemed woman and her death proved
great shock to the community She
was fond and devoted wife, kind
and sympathizing friend, making daily
sacrifices for those she loved. She will
be greatly missed.
The deceased was thirty-eight year s
of age. Besides her husband she is
survived by her mother, Mrs. William
Deem, a sister, Mrs. Orville Switzer,
and brother, John Deem.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-08-15
SERVED IN ARMY
FOR THREE YEARS

John B. Smith, who enlisted for.the
United States army in this city three
years ago, has completed the term of
his enlistment and is visiting friends
in Danville.
Mr.. Smith upon his enlistment was
assigned to the Fifth Cavalry and was
stationed at Fort Huachuoa, Arizona
Territory throughout the three years.
He has now been honorably discharg-
ed, and has the privilege of enlisting
again within three months to serve
with increased pay. Mr.. Smith was
formerly employed at the Glendower
mill and was member of Company
F,
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-08-15
j. w. TAYLOR
HAS RESIGNED

rrorvsso4 j. W. IayIor, during the
last two years principal of the local
high school, has rendered his resigna-
tion. The school board, therefore, has
begun to cast about for a new princi.
pal.
Professor Taylor was elected with
the other teachers last June. Follow
ing the election there were rumors
that he would resign. The veIifica-
tion came yesterday morning when a
letter was received from Professor
Taylor by W. H. Orth, secretary of the
school board, in which the former
rendered his resignation, briefly ex-
planning that he had just received in
formation that he had been elected to
another position. The letter was dated
at Eaglesmere.
There seems to be some reason for
believing that E. S. Bream of Gettys-
burg may be the successor of Professor
Taylor. Mr.. Bream was an applicant
for the position of teacher of mathe-
matics and science in the high school,
which position was filed by the cleo
tion of John Kase at the last meeting
of the school board. Mr.. Bream is a
young man of excellent attainments
and extended experience in teaching
embracing high school work. At pres
ent he is conducting summer
school,
The school board will tender him
the principalship of our high school
and it is generally believed that he
will accept, as il is known fact that
he desires to come to Danyille.