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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-11-05
items CONDENSED.

While John Rose, local republican
politician, OF Pottsville, was making
q closing canvass OF his ward on Sat
urday, his house was entered by thieves
who secured SRI and some other valu-
ables.
On Saturday evening, at Lebanon,
while Harry NJ. Miller, a prominent
lumberman and contractor, and one of
the republican candidates for county
commissioner, while preparing for a
political parade was stricken with
paralysis, and his condition is critical.
William Thomas. fire boss at Drap-
er colliery, Schuylkill county, fell sew
eral hundred feet to his dea tn at Gill
berton on Saturday. Mr.. Thomas, was
prominent throughout that section of
the state, as the leader of children s
Welsh choir which won first prize at a
resent eistedfod.
Mrs. Mary Site, of Philadelphia,
while putting her 4. year old daughter
TO bed on Friday night, was seized
with vertigo and in falling upset a
lamp, which set fire to the child's
clothing. The child was burned to
death and the mouther' burns were so
severe that she died on Saturday.
Nelson Ness, of York, on Saturday
received seven crisp new one dollar
bills from the treasury department at
Washington, d. O., in exchange for
that number which had been roasted
in the oven Of his stove about a week
before, so that they could no longer be
used. He had placed them there for
safe keeping,
AS an unknown farmer was passing
the Reath home, at Whiteford, York
county. on Saturday, Lula Reath aged
II years, came running out of the
house with her clothing atlame. He
leaped from his wagon and tore the
burning clothing from her body, saw
ing her from immediate death, yet her
condition is very critical.
Five years ago Edith Williams, of
Plymouth, Luzerne county, then 4
years old, fell and had her skull tract
ured. She recovered physically, but
her mind was deranged and all efforts
to effect cure were futile until Sat
urday when portion of the bone that
had been crushed was removed, and
now her mind is clear.
The final registration for the cur
rent year at the university of Pennsyl-
vania made public on Saturday, sums
up 4, 556 an increase of PIT over last
year.
The SchuylkIll Law and Order so
ciety, following up its crusade against
the Illicit liquor traffic, on Monday in
open coUrt in Pottsville attacked the
licenses of dozen saloon keepers for
various violations of the law.
Because the water in much used
we'll in Spring City, Chester county,
it is alleged, was the cause Of mum
ber of cases of typhoid fever, the town
authorities have chained down the
pump handle so it cannot be used.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-11-05
NEB. MAY MAKE
BRYAN SENATOR
LINCOLN, Neb. Nov


While returns from the State legis-
lature are meagre, indications are the
Democrats will have a majority on
joint ballot and today a movement is
on foot to elect William J. Bryan to
the United States senate as the success
sor of Elmer j. Burkett, Republican,
whose term expires March 3, 1911.
Bryan has repeatedly asserted both
on the stump and in private converse
tion that he would rather serve in the
United States senate than be presi-
dent. 1t is admitted his personal pop
ularity carried the Democratic ticket
through in the State and his friends
declare just recognition demands his
receiving the senatorial post.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-11-05
TAFT TO BED
AT THREE A. n.
CINCINNATI, Nov.


President William II. Taft
didn't get to bed until 3 O'Clock this
morning, and consequently rose late.
While he slept thousands of congratu-
latory messages arrived from all parts
of the world Taft's secretary, Car
penter. announced that because Of the
volume of congratulations, the presi-
dent-elect was unable to answer per-
sonally all of them.
j At ? O'CLOCK this afternoon Taft
made the principal address at the lay
ing of the cornerstone Of the new
Woodward high school building, To-
morrow at 10 a. M, Taft will address
a snational meeting of missionaries
here.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-11-05
rIChENRY WINS
IN FOUR COUNTIES

John G. McHerny received a maj
ority of the votes cast in all of the
four counties of the sixteenth congress
sional district. Columbia, his home
county. leading with a majority Of
$500. Northumberland gave McHenry
1917 majority, Montour 6O3 and Sui
livan 446, making total majority of
5366 in the district. Mr.. McHenry S
plurality two years ago was 2579
His election by an increased major
ity evidently bears evidence of the ia.
vorable impression he has made on the
voters of the district while represent
ing it in congress.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-11-05
Death of Aged Woman.

Mrs. David R. Snyder, an aged lady
residing between Elysburg and Paxi-
nos, died at her home Sunday morn.
ing, heart failure brought on by rheu-
matism being the cause. Deceased was
60 years of age and very we'll known.
Her husband, one brother and several
sisters survive. The funeral was held
Wednesday morning from the Blue
church, Rev. Richard Gass, pastor of
the Reformed church, conducting the
services
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-11-05
Death of rlrS. West.

Mrs. Mariah West, formerly of Dam
willie, but for some weeks past an in
mate OF the aims house. died at that
institution on Sunday night aged fifty
years. She is survived by several chill
dren. The funeral took place at
? p. IN, yesterday Interment was
made in the cemetery at the poor farm.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-11-05
WORK RESUMED
ON MACADAM

Work was resumed on the North
Mill street macadam yesterday morn
ing, half dozen men being employed.
W. B. Clay returned from Wilkes
Barre yesterday and is in charge of
the work. The material for recrown-
ing the road is expected to reach Dan
vile today. The macadam will prob
ably be comepleted this week.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-11-05

Mrs. Louisa Aument, of York, aged
so years, started out heroioally on Mon
day morning to secure some employ
ment to support herself and her hus-
band who was very i'll with typhoid
fever. She was given work at strip
ping tobacco in Bakers cigar factory,
and after finishing her days work
was caught in.the elevator shaft by
the cage and crushed to death.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-11-05
Freak Election Bet,

The first freak election bet was paid
in this city last evening, when Leon
Meyer wheeled Joseph Weidmsn from
the First National bank to the other
end of the river bridge. Meyer was
dressed up to resemble a clown. He
had wagered with Weidman that Brya an
would be elantad.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-11-05
Rebuilding Wall.

The retaining wall enclosing the
Russell property along Mill street is
being rebuilt By Wednesday evening
large portion of the old wall was torn
down
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-11-05
Held q BANQUET,

Dougherty Tent No. 375, K. o. T.
NJ, held banquet at James Martin 8
restaurant Tuesday night. Thirty four
members were present. The banquet
was especially fine and the occasion
was highly enjoyed.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-11-05
Shot a Wild Turkev.

CouBcillnan John Marshall shot q
wild TURKEY on Montour ridge Tues
day 1t was hen. very fat, and was
regarded as fine specimen.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-11-05

The idea OF giving the public school
pupils practice in voting by the use of
actual ballots is a good one.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-11-05
WOMAN'S BENEV-
OLENT ASSOCIATION

The Woman's Benevolent Associa,
tion of Danville is making a strenuous
effort to meet all demands made upon
it. Not in many years has the associa-
tion had such a hard struggle.
Early as it is in the season many
cases of want and destitution are
found. Today the association will hold
a special meeting in its rooms on the
third floor OF the Thomas Beaver Free
Library building, to organize for
work that must be done Immediately.
1t will be an all-dsy meeting and it
is important that every member should
be present
The president of the association is
Mrs. W. L. Mcclure; Mrs. S.F.
Ricketts, is secretary. The annual
meeting for the election of officers
will be held in January, after which
the society will enter upon it's usual
campaign of hard work.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-11-05

The old-fashioned tickets. paid for
by the parties and arranged by the
voter were handler than some of the
big ballots.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-11-05

The fact that a citizen has not lived
in vain should be great consolation
in the hour of defeat.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-11-05
Bank Building Repainted.

The First National bank is receiv-
ing a new coat of paint on the exteri-
or. S. W. Arms is doing the work.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-11-05

II there had been direct voting
Sunny Jim" Sherman would have
run much behind his colleague.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-11-05

Martin Butcher of Marion Heights,
near Shamokin, was examining a re-
yolver on Monday, when it was acoi.
IDENTIFY discharged, and the bullet
struck John Bsllint. killing him in
stantly. Butcher became frantic and
clutohing the pistol ran out to the
woods declaring he would kill himself.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-11-05

The sensible man is his own most
critical judge.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-11-05
n SHULTZ, NJ.

425 Mil ST., DANvILLE, PA.
Diseases of the Stomach and Intestines
a Specially
The Washington herald., 1908-07-29

ia this campaign. because the reasons for
tkeir breaking the bonds OF party a-S
stronger to-day than ever beforez
Length of Speech Made Necessary by
Numerous Issues.
have now reviewed at great length
the principles at issue between the Two
parties When began the preparation
OF this speech OF acceptance had hoped
70 make IL much briefer than Il is. but I
found on an examination OF the platform
and on a consideration of ss.e many meas
ures passed during the present sdilinis-
traiion and the issues arising on; OF then
that It was impossible TO deal win the
subjects comprehensively with proper ex-
planation and qualification IN a short dis
cussion- This is my excuse.
Difference Between Parties.
I have pointeJ out that the attitude OF
the Republican party with reference TO
evils which have crept IN. dus 70 the
enormous material expansion OF this
country, IS 70 continue the Roosevelt poll
cies OF progress and regulation, while the
attitude OF the Democratic party under
It's present leadership Is the change for
the sake Of change 10 the point OF ire
spoasible destruction, and that there is no
hope whatever OF restoration Of pros
psrity in returning It 20 power As said
in our platform. we Republicans 90 be-
fore the country asking the support not
only Of those who have acted with Us
heretofore. but Of all our fellOw-ciuzens
who. regardless Of past political differ
ences. unite IN the desire TO maintain the
policies, perpetuate the blessings, and
make secure the achievements OF great
er America
The Washington herald., 1908-07-29

The shirt-waist frock IS deServedly
popular with the up-to-dare American
woman. and favorits model is here
sketched- The waist 0512) IS one Of the
newest designs. the front closing in
rather severe lines. being quite iu ac-
cord with the new demand for practical
shirt waists The deep Gibson pIeats over
the shoulders are deslrab BE additions. Civ
ing fCIlness where Z IS required AID lend
ing apparent width 10 the shoulder. while
the choice Of ful length OF elbow sleeves
IS commendabie feature. A front frilL
which IS not shown in The sketch. and
which may be used OF not as desired is
included in the pattern. The skirt t6I7D
IS a very practical piece circular
model. having a double inverted box plear
at the center front and a habit back. and
IS arranged 10 fit smoothly about the hips
while having slight flare at the hem.
The closing is effected in the center back
seam. and the skirt may be made in round
or shorter length ANY Of the new ma
terials may be used for making the dress.
while the waist may be built OF a firm
wash fabric such as linen or madras. OF
Of one OF the pretty new taffetas or
pongees. To make the medium size will
require ; IS yards a inches wide for
the waist, and So yards II inches wide for
the skirt
Two patterns. 6122-6 sizes. 3 10 - inches
bust; SIT sizes. . 10 81 inches waist
The price Of these patterns is % cents.
but either will be sent by inclOsing 10
cents TO the Pattern Department. The
Washington Herald. 734 Fifteenth street
northwest. giving numbers (6l22 or 6170
and sizes wanted.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-29
FROM WOMARS
POINT OF VIEW

Among the recent deaths was that Of a
man who had done more good 20 the
world and contributed more 20 Jhe haq7i-
ness Ok individuals than any man OF sim
ilar age with whose history an fauiil-
TAR. yet among his effects was a little
note containing these words 7 have
been killed by my friends and enemies
They may have meant much or nothing.
but 70 those who knew the man and his
history they were a proof OF his reaIiza-
ton Of the base ingratltude possible TO
those who resolved benefits and the IL
sincerity OF the friendship pTofsssed FOR
people OF wealth
Artists OF various kinds are deeply in
debt 10 the man despite the fact that
they owe hinr no money. Repaying Dor
rowed dollars does not discharge an obi
cation unless interest as well as prin-
/ CipaI Is and there was 10 interest
I IN their cases. The faith OF a man Who
/ believes in a future for talents and backs
Z IL literally BY cash cannot be repaid so
{ ,he obligation becomes a life burden.
borne easily when accompanied by graft
Iude. but irritating when gratitude Is
/ lacking. And gratitude seems TO be a
rare quality
{ I an positive that the death OF this
man will affect a large number Of persons
{ OF both sexes There are students abroad
who were wholly dependent on his gen
erosity. and pupils in this country who
were expecting To interest his aid later
I on. He was a generous contributor 10
+ various charity plans and a liberal pat
-
I one man knew who always paid his
way and paid literally. and I am now
waiting TO hear the words Of praise which
were denied him in life
! We have a way Of reservins our good
words tiH the ears which would have re-
joiced il hearing them are dulled BY
death We spend dollars IN buying fiow-
e-s for the burial OF men and women to
whose life we have contributed nothing
! gladsome. We never try real hard 10
/ eliminate annoyances from the lives Of
others or add pleasure TO them. IN fact
{ appreciation seems TO come after life
{ ceases For my part. I would ike 10
be able 70 enjoy whatever flowers and
good words my friends are reserving for
my departure from this world. aIr,s say
so with the utmost frankness-
[
It used TO be the custom 10 preach fu-
neral sermons bristling with praise for
virtues which either did not exist OF were
50 deeply buried beneath faults as to be
visible only to the eye OF Imagination set
in the minister's head That was a con
ISOLATION sop to the bereaved family, and
il probably failed in It's mission. for the
custom died out The last sermon OF this
kind I heard gave a narrowing picture
OF toil-wCrn woman brought 70 an IN
timely end by her burdens The actual
! facts were these: The woman was an
invalid for years. one tenderly cared for
and greatly loved for her beautiful char
acter. The sermon was groJesQue. OF
course. 10 all but the sorTowiug relatives,
who listened in an attitude OF stony hor-
trer- They were prepared for an euloSy,
fer it was merited-
BETTY BRADEEN-
The Washington herald., 1908-07-29
New EeadEear.

A smart wide toque Of black tulle has
the crown completely covered with Jet
ornament On the brim the tulle is ar
ranged IN many layers Of crosswise frills.
which make a soft frame for the face.
The frills widen IS they near the face
and are caught at the side with a Jet
buckle. \ new hat seen in a fashionable
shop IS OF gold straw with high round
crown. The entire crown Is covered with
row upon row OF folded sash ribbon and
a big cluster Of flowers near the front
IS the only other trimming
The Washington herald., 1908-07-29
BLACK OnnI.

jewelers. are now cutting beautiful lots
OF so-called black opal-iu fact. this Won
derful material ranges from light 10 CO.
bait blue. from delicate shades Of green
TO peacock green and all through the
reds.
This new variety OF Australian opal
must be seen to be appreciated
The Washington herald., 1908-07-29
Every Day Way Be a sunday.

ssrcu- t1o Indianapolis News
Sunday and Day are the names OF two
farmers near MartintOn- Sunday has FIVE
s0as and Day FIVE daughters. Three OF
the Sunday boys have already married
Day girls. With the other two brothers
courting the remaining sisters. It looks
as though every Day would be Sunday
by and By.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-29
MARQULSETTE rs
NOW VERY POPULAR

Marquisette IS an excellent texture for
any time or season Of the year. seeming
TO be suitable alike for warm weather and
cold
Made up with embroidery and lace.
narquisette is sufficiently handsome for
the most formal afternoon wear. and
especially in soft pastel colorings is this
fabric attractive. In that It combines the
durable qualities Of voile. and the finish
OF silk. marGuisette well deserves the
popularity now accorded IT,
In practically all afternoon gowns OF
medium weight material a slight empire
line Is shown IN the belt line which IS
moved Up from one TO four inches above
the natural curve OF the waist. but 50
cleverly is this done that instead OF
broadening the line about the waist a
suggestion seems 10 be given Of greater
sienderness than before Naturally the
best results are obtained IN the most
IS no longer obligatory 70 wear this style
OF dress beeomlngly-
or delightfully."- fine. sheer quality are
the vones that are 10 be had at the mo-
melt. and made I'D over foundations Of
crepe de chine or soft satin finished silk
instead OF the sriT tanetas as formerly
they are peculiarly attractive The dot
ted. striped. figured. and check voiles are
all in demand, while the new printed and
all-painted voiles. Ike the printed chihons
Of eighteen months ago. are also extreme
y smart
Heavy net and the long popular Hlet
lace are both excellent for afternoon
gowns for midsummer. and these two
lend themselves especially well 10 the new
tunic and draped models and axe espe-
ciaIly good placed over soft silk OF crepe
The Washington herald., 1908-07-29
Income Tux.

The Democratic platform demands two
constitutional amendments. one providing
for an income tax and the other for the
election Of Senators by the people In my
Judgment, an amendment to the Constitu-
ton for an income tax is not necessary.
I believe that an income tax. when the
protective system OF customs and the In
ternal revenue tax shall not furnish IN
come enough for governmental needs, can
The Washington herald., 1908-07-29
NationaI HeaIth Burrnu.

have long been OF opinion that the
various agencies OF The national govern
menI established for the preservation OF
the national health. scattered through
several departments. should be rendered
more efficient by uniting them in a bu-
reau OF the government under a compe-
tent head. and that I understand to be
In effect the recommendation Of both
parties.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-29
AIIsconeeption as 10 Annual Cost Of
Philippines.

One misconception Of fact with respect
70 our Philippine policy IS that It IS cost
ing The people Of the United States a
vast annual sum The expenses Of the
war IN the Philippines from 1sgS 10 800
involved the government in an eXpendi-
ture Of less than s175 G10.O5o. This was
incident 20 war The fact IS that since
the close Of the war in 1902 and the res
toration Of order in the islands. the extra
cost Of the American troops Of the regu-
lar army in the Islands. together with
that Of maintaining about 1900 Philip
pine scouts as a part OF the regular army,
/ does not exceed S5.c1le00 annually. This
IS all the expense 20 which the United
States has been put for five or six years
last past. The expenses Of the civil gov
eminent IN the Islands since its estab-
! lishmeut have been met entirely from
[ the proceeds OF taxes collected n the
/ Islands, with but one notably generous
and Commendable exception when the
| Congress Of the United States appropri-
ared 100000 in 1892 10 relieve the inhab-
Itants Of the islands from the dangers OF
famine and distress caused by the death
/ from rinderpest ot three-fourths OF the
cattle Of the Islands
Veterans Of COuntry's Wars.
Both platforms declare. as they should.
in favor Of generous pensions for the vet
erans Of the civil and Spanish wars. !
stop 20 note the presence here Of a body
/ Of veterans Of Ohio. and 20 express ny
thanks for the honor they do me in CON-
/ ing. I am lacking in one qualification Of
all Republican Presidents since Lincoln.
that OF having been exposed to danger
and death on the field OF battle In defense
Of our country / hope that this lack
viii not make the veterans think I an
any less deeply thrilled by the memory
Of their great comrades gone before
{ Grant. Hayes. Garfield. Harrison. and
! Mckinley. all sons Of Ohio. who left rec
ords rejecting glory upon their State and
nation. OF that my sympathies with the
/ valOr and courage and patriotism Of those
i VINO faced death IN the coUntry's crises
are any less earnest and sincere than they
would be had I the right to wear a but
I ton Of the Grand Army or OF the veteran
association Of any Of our coUn1Ty's wars
The Rights AID Progress of the Negro
The Republican platform refers TO these
/ amendments 70 the Constitution that were
( passed by the Republican party for the
! protection Of the negro. The negro. il
( the forty years since he was freed from
slavery. has made remarkable progress
/ He IS becoming e more and more valuable
member Of the communities n which he
/ lives The education OF the negro Is be.
/ ing expanded and improved in every way,
/ The best men OF both races. at the North
as wei as a. the South. ought TO re.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-29

Kingston has an ideal situation Here.
along the southern border Of the island
OF Jamaica stretches a Ions coral reef,
known locally as the Palisades. The one
end Of this reef Is Joined TO the mainland.
and the other end-the site Of the sunken
Port Royai-allows only a shipway into
the expansive lagoon lying between the
reef and the mainland This haven is the
harbor Of Kingston It's area is so large
and the depth so great that all the ship
ping of the southern seas might find q
refuge here from the stOrm-swept Ca
ribbean The city Is built down TO the
waters edge and extends back some three
miles on the Liguanea plain This beau
tifuI plain slOQing Up from the sea.
/ terminates about six miles inland in the
7 foothills Of the massive Blue Mountains.
which rear their granite dOmes over 7.Olo
/ feet above the sea A dreamland scene
I II is, combining city and plain. mountain
and sea in a picturesque panorama un-
surpassed in beauty and u1Tivaled IN
] diversity Seeing this one can under
The Washington herald., 1908-07-29
Conservation Of National Resources.

The conservation ot national resources
IS subject 10 which the present admin
istration has given especial attention. The
necessity for a comprehensive and sys-
Jemauc Improvement O1 our waterways.
the preservation OF our soil and of our
forests. the securing from private appro-
pristiOn the power IN navigable streams.
the retention OF The undispOsed Of coal
lands Of the government from alienation.
all VIII properly claim from the next ad-
-nt1istration earnest attention and ap-
-7-o--fa~a 1ag-fsTa~F,-
The Washington herald., 1908-07-29
Protection Of citizens Abroad
AsIatic immigration.

In the matter OF the Limitation upon
Asiatic immigration. referred 10 IN the
Democratic platform. Il IS sufficient 70
say that the present Republican admins
tration has shown itself able. by diplO-
matte negotiation. and without unneces-
sary friction with self-respecting govern
ments, 70 minimize the evils suggested.
and subsequent Republican adminisJra-
ton may be counted On 10 continue the
same policy.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-29

Voluntary Plans for Guaranty
a plan for q guaranty OF deposits by
the voluntary act Of the banks involved