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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-09-03
BARN DESTROYED
By Quick FIRE

The barn on the farm formerly
known as the Philip Shultz estate,
east of the borough, now owned by
James Ward, of Philadelphia. was de-
stroyed by fire Tuesday afternoon
along with its contents.
The tract of land is leased by Thorn.
as Welliver, East Market street. The
house on the place is occupied by the
son of the lessee, Lafayette Welliver.
The property is in charge of J. N.
Price, of this city, father law of
the owner
The fire was caused by spark from
traction engine. Mr.. Welliver was
engaged in threshing yesterday About
3 O'Clock they finished up the work
that they had on hand at the barn and
then. with the traction engine and
thresher, they started for a field near
by where some grain was stacked.
As the engine passed by the side of
the barn red hot coal dropped out of
the fire box and ignited some straw
that was strewn OH the ground. The
fire was discovered almost instantly
and might have been extinguished with
bucket of water, had it been at hand.
AS it was in an instant the flames
communicated to pile of straw and
moment later the barn was on fire. 1t
was impossible to save the building.
The alarm was carried to town and
the fire bells were rung. The entire
fire department was on the ground but
it was unable to render much service
owing to the lack of water. The burn
ing barn was situated 900 feet from
the nearest fire plug on East Market
street, which is situated opposite the
Office of the Pennsylvania Brake Beam
company. The only plug available was
one on the hospital ground some three
hundred feet east of the fire. Some
delay was caused in making connec-
tion owing to the fact that the fire
plugs at the hospital do not correspond
in size to those in the borough.
The Washington Hose company fin
ally got stream ON the fire, but not
doomed to destruction. The house,
which stands directly north of the site
of the barn, stood in great peril and
was twice on fire. The wind seemed
to blow directly from the burning barn
to the house, but the latter was shield
ed by two large apple trees, which
fortunately stood directly between the
house and the barn.
Each time the house took fire the
flames We're extinguished by a bucket
brigade formed Of people who had
rushed up from town at the first news
of the fire, before the fire department
had responded For awhile it seemed
very Goubtful whether the house could
be saved. All the household goods
were carried outside aud piled ny
along the trolley track
The barn was "A frame structure
50x3j feet. It was burned To the
ground. Among its contents that Went
up in smoke were three pigs. l20 bus
hels of wheat, 300 bushels of oats and
tons of hay. One hog was gotten out
of this barn, but it was SO badly buru-
ed that it had to be killed later
Mr.. Welliver carried no insurance
on the stock or grain. There was three
hundred dollars insurance on the barn.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-09-03

Mr.. aud Mrs. Gideon Klinger, of
Seybertsville. near HazIeton, celebrat-
ed their sixtieth wedding anniversary
and the fifty sixth birthday anniver-
sary OF their son, Roger, on Monday,
by holding family reunion. All of
their six children and their families
were present.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-09-03
TWENTY-SIX NEW
CAMPS INSTITUTED

AT the forty third annual state camp
of the Patriotic Order Sons of Amer
lea, held at Hazleton last week, l,100
delegates were present. During the
year, 26 new camps were instituted,
and 13, $50 new members were receiv-
ed /; the total membership is SS,979, a
net gain Of 6,674 over the year prev
ious. The financial statement showed
total annual receipts of 1912, 1853 and
expenditures of $3.50, 1852, and sale of
property owned by the order 1882,
$50. There are 762 camps.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-09-03
Rake-Snyder,

Roy Rake and Amanda May Snyder,
both OF Valley township, were united
IN matrimony yesterday by Rev. O.
W. Raver at his residence, No. 1os
Ash street.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-09-03

A few days ago Alfred Reifsnyder,
OF Reading. on hunting trip in Lam
caster county, captured twenty three
ground hogs.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-09-03

Charles Aronsby, a miner. was caught
under falling coal in Maple Hill mine
near Mahanoy City, on Monday, and
crushed to death.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-09-03

In the new Japanese diet there will
be fourteen native Christian deputies,
twice as many as were elected last
time.
Arizona republican., 1908-03-29
WRIeHI.JoNEs NuPTIALs

Miss Gladys Wright, lately of Pima. Ariz.. and B. M. Jones. principal of the Grammar school here. were united in marriage at high noon yesterday. FL der D. P. Jones. father of the groom. officiating. The ceremony took place at the home of the grooms brother, D. Dudley Jones' The parlors were very tastefully decorated in flowers and greenery for the occasion. Immc diately after the wedding the bridal party and invited guests partook ot q sumptiously prepared dinner. Those present besides the immediate rela- tives of the contracting parties were MT. and Mrs. C. s. Steward and Prof. and Mrs. LOper.
 Mrs. Jones formerly resided in Mesa but has been teaching school at Pima for the past year. She is a graduate of the Normal school at Tempey class 'OG. and is an extremely bright and charming young woman. The groom is now principal of the grammar school here and is well and favorably known.
 Mir. and Mrs. Jones will go to house. keeping in the residence owned by NJ. P. Holladay. which has been fitted up and newly furnished for them.
Arizona republican., 1908-03-29

to the saloon few minutes after hay
 ing left it. He added further. that two
 other men came to the help of the two
 who were grappling with him. As
 soon as the first man grabbed him. he
 let out d yell in his native tongue that aroused the Celestials at the laundry.
 They quickly opened the door and the four men took their hurried departure toward the depot. Duck at once came to the saloon and deposited $110 in the safe He then informed the officers of what had happened and exhibited a lump on his forehead the size of a small hen egg to corroborate his story. The officers made hurry call to the and there found two men who were preparing to spend the night in a box car. They were brought before the Chinaman, but he was unable to identify either of them and they were turned loose. Though every effort was made during the night to locate the guilty parties. there have since been no further developments.
 The officers are of the opinion that 1t was the work of local parties. who are more or less familiar with Ducks habits They perhaps were in the rear of the saloon when he left and had some knowledge of the amount of money he carried with him and slip ping out by the back door, were in wait for Duck when he passed by. ;
Arizona republican., 1908-03-29
SHORT NOTES

Dane Coolidge returned yesterday morning from a trip to various points in the southern part of the territory. where he has been gathering material for his Arizona article which is to ap- pear early in the fall in Sunset"
 John Jones is down from his range in the Four Peaks country and will return today or tomorrow to take part in the rodeo which commences the first of the month.
 w. H. Hitchcock, the San Bernar- dino cattle buyer, is here again.
 Chas. Mullen and Drace Jepson re- turned yesterday morning from Naco.
 A large number of Tempe people accompanied the baseball team to Phoenix yesterday afternoon.
 The High school elections took place here yesterday and a good number of votes were cast. At the time of writ ing. the complete returns were not available.
 Harmer's Gila monster which has been attracting so much attention lately. attracted a good deal more for a while yesterday Anyone desiring the reptile can probably drive pret- ty close bargain with the owner just now. There's a reason Ask Har- mer.
 Rev. Thomas Moody, of Lukpnga. Congo Free State. Africa, will speak at the Baptist church Sunday evening.
Arizona republican., 1908-03-29
TEMPE
AN ATTEMPTED HoLp-UP
A Chinaman the Victim and He Had a
 Narrow Escape

Tee Duck, the proprietor of the Tempe House lunch counter. was the victim of an attempted hold-up. Fri day night, and but for the prompt as- sistance of one of his fellow country men, it is probable that the attempt would have been successful and Duck would have been relieved of something over a hundred dollars in cash that he carried on his person.
 little after ten o'clock, Duck closed up the lunch counter for the night and counting up his cash, put it in his pocket and departed by way of the front door of the saloon for visit with some others of his nationality at the laundry between Mill Ave and the depot on Fifth street. Less than d block from Mill Ave. he was set upon by two men. One of them grabbed him from behind and holding his arms al his side, threw him to the ground. while the other struck him a blow across the forehead with his fist This is according to the story the China man told when he returned breathless
Arizona republican., 1908-03-29
MESA
BAPTIST CONVENTION
Interesting Meetings Well Attended in
 Progress Here

The sessions of the Baptist conven-
 tion now being held here are being
 well attended by the Baptists of Ari- zona. The addresses by the visiting ministers of this denomination who are in attendance are greatly enjoyed and are proving instructive.
 The following is a continuation of yesterdays program, commencing at o'clock in the afternoon: Devotional by Rev. Ray Ho~lett of Buckeye. Af- ter the opening services, the report of the committee on credentials was read and approved. The officers, who will presided at this convention, were then elected and are: President, J. A. Elliott; clerk, C. Wardan, treasurer, C. D. Doris. After the election c. D. Doris, who was also treasurer last year, read the report on expenses, which was approved as read.
 The committee on time and place is as follows: M. J. Webb, Rev. E. Draper and Rev. Ray Howlett. It was decided that Prescott be chosen as the place for the holding of the next con- vention, and the time was fixed for the month of March, the exact date not yet having been decided. Rev. D. c. Williams of Tucson, was chosen to deliver the annual sermon next, year, the alternate being Rev. c. Sidney Maddox of Mesa. The report on the American Baptist Publishing Society by Rev. R. D. Latter was the next order of business, which were to the effect that he had covered the circuit of tho territorv drrin1 tho oost x-aar and preaching in the majority of the mining camps of importance and literature, also filling the pulpits at Globe and Buckeye each, for two months, during the absence of the
Arizona republican., 1908-03-29
A MIRACULOUS ESCAPE

Dr. ard Mrs. B. B. Moeur were the principals in an accident yesterday. that turned out almost miraculously. Mrs. Mouer had just stepped in the buggy with the doctor, who was driv- ing He started to turn around and the horse cramped the rig short. The buggy was turned completely over, and the horse was thrown. It all happened so quickly and unexpectedly that another occupant of the vehicle cannot tell just how it occurred. MT. Moeur crawled out from the wreck. and held the horse down until Mrs. Moeur was safe. The total damage was a slight injury to the buggytop and few scratches on the horse. The doctor and his wife escaped unharm- cd
Arizona republican., 1908-03-29
MORE TROUBLE FOR BUCK

On last Friday afternoon while Jesus Pima. a Mexican in the employ of Mir. Shaddock, was working at the exper- imental gardens of E. N. Buck, gath ering onions, Buck approached him and it is alleged. tried to take the hoe from the laborer, who informed Buck that he was working for MT. Shaddock and not for him and consequently would not take orders from the latter. After a short tussle, in which the Mexican came out the victor, Buck proceeded to have him arrested for as- sault. The case was heard before Gudge Guthrie yesterday afternoon, and the defendant discharged as noth- ing could be proven against him.
Arizona republican., 1908-03-29
STORE CLOSED

As announced in Lukin's display ad today. the store will be closed until further notice. This does not mean a permanent suspension of business by any means. IL is simply done in or der that the new stock, which is ar irving daily may be properly arranged. The store will also be remodeled and when it is opened again in a short time for business, it will be with. an entirely new and fresh stock of goods. Several small dealers from Tucson and Phoenix are now figuring with MT. Lukin for what has been left over from the fire sale and the damaged stock what little there IS left of it. will be all disposed of in day or two.
Arizona republican., 1908-03-29

benefit of the Orphans Home fund. Each guest was asked to contribute the number of ceDts that represented his or her age. To avoid any embar- rassment on the part of the guests. each was supplied with a little sack in which the requisite amount might be placed thus making it unnecessary to disclose their age.
 The evenings entertainment con- sisted of songs, recitations. and mu- sical selections by local people.i The program was one of exceptional mer- it, but space will not permit of indi- vidual mention of those participating. Following the program light refresh ments were served and the balance of the evening spent in games and social 
 The hall was packed with members of the order and friends, and the net proceeds of the evening enlarged the Orphans Home fund by s97.40.
Arizona republican., 1908-03-29
LEAVES FOR NORTH

c. F.. Howard. who with Cashier Spangler of the Mesa National Bank. own large flOcks of sheep in this sec ton of the valley and the shearing Of which has just been completed at tne ranch of the latter. left yesterday for Ash Fork. where he will be engaged in experimenting the shearing of large flocks at that place. Mir. Howard shipped seven head of stock, consist- ing of horses and burros. to Ash Flo K. which will be used by him while he is working there.
Arizona republican., 1908-03-29
MESA ADVERTISEMENTS. Sheep Men
HERE'S YOUR OPPORTUNITY.

Buy now and save the price of a crop of lambs.
 200 acres ? miles from Mesa. in al- falfa and grain; plenty of water. s1OO Der acre.
 200 acres 1Is miles from Mesa, in grain and alfalfa; plenty water. S10O per acre.
 so acres mile from Mesa, in all falfa ana truck crop; good orange land; Mesa water. Price 10.400; one third down, balance long time.
 so acres 1 miles from Mesa, all in alfalfa: good $2.000 brick house; Utah water. Price S10.350.
 Six 40 acre ranches from s4.00O to $5.0O0: all improved and in grain and alfalfa
Arizona republican., 1908-03-29
REBEKAHS' BIRTHDAY PARTY
The Orphans Home Fund Enlarged
 by Nearly a Hundred Dollars

The birthday party given in the Odd Fellows Hall Friday evening by the Rebekahs was a decidedly successful affair, considered from any stand point. As has been before mentioned the birthday party was given for the
Arizona republican., 1908-03-29

Dr. Nelson reports the arrival of a fine baby girl at the home of Mir. and Mrs. Franklin Johnson. The young lady arrived Friday morning, and weighs ten pounds.
Arizona republican., 1908-03-29

President and Mrs. A. T. Matthews entertained the members of the Class of 1908 in their usually charming man. ner Friday evening. This is an annu- al event ":ith tl,e president and his wife and tke date of the function is always anticipated with pleasure by the members of the class. The guests were pleasantly entertained Friday evening with games and music, prize winners being Misses Hazelwood, Cox and Perry. Dainty refreshments were served toward the latter end of the evening and in strict conformity with Normal regulations, the guests took their departure promptly at the hour Of twelve.
 Greatly reduced rates on photos for few days at Hartwelrs, the leading gallery in the territory
Arizona republican., 1908-03-29

EGGS-From standard bred Rhode I. Red. Black Minorca and Indian R. Ducks, $1.50 per 15. Ten hens, one cock, Barred Rock; eight hens. one cock, Silver Wyandote at s1.50 each. Fifteen White Leghorns at $1O per dozen. All young stock Aztec Poultry Farm. Mesa. Arizona
Arizona republican., 1908-03-29
CALYPSO

The Imported French Percheron Black Stallion will make the season of 1908 Tuesdays and Saturdays at the PaIo Alto Stables. balance of week at the home ranch.
 Also the Jack Napoleon will stand at the ranch. For terms apply to M. B. HORoVITZ, Owner. R. F. D. 3.
Arizona republican., 1908-03-29
SENIORS ENTERTAINED

Hodnett and Carr. resident under takers and embalmers, Phone 179.
Arizona republican., 1908-03-29
BIRTH OF A DAUGHTER

s:45-The Quiet Hour. F. T. Wake
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-10
SYNOPSIS OF PRECEDING CHAP


CHAPTER f.-Returning from Manila
Captain Philip Selwyn, formerly of the
army, is welcomed home by his sister,
Nina Gerard. her wealthy husband. Aus
tin. and their numerous children. Eileen
Enroll ward of Nina and Austin, is part
Of their household. Selwyn has been
divorced, without guilt ON his part. by
his wife, Alike, who is now the wife OF
Jack RuthVen' with whom she ran
away from Selwyn.
CHAPTER H,-Eilcen. who is very
fond OF her brother. Gerald, despite
the young mans neglect of her, makes
friends with Selwyn.
CHAPTER III.-Gerard is worried
about young Errolrs mingling in the
fast set. Gerald is employed by Julius
Neergard, real estate operator in q
large way. Selwyn promises Eileen III
Will look after her brother. He tells
her about Boots Lansing. his army
chum in Manila, who is coming to
New York. In the park Eileen and
Selwyn ride past Alike.
CHAPTER ". Eileen's deceased
father was an Archaeological, and she
has inherited some OF his scholarly
qualities SeIwyn helps Gerald settle q
gambling debt and determines to UNI
dertakc his reformation.
CHAPTER F.--AliXe aud SeiwYn meet
and discuss their altered relations He
is introduced to Mrs. Rosamund Fame
leader of the fast set and AliXe'S clos
est friend. He appeals to Alike to helI
him keep Gerald from gambling
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-10

He sat, sdrogelY intent fire: she turned
upon the lcGnia9ffc. restIesslv n gain
elbows close together on her knees.
face framed in her hands
You ask me IL l am tired" she
said. Il am-of the froth Of life
His face changed instantly. "WhatT'
he exclaimed. laughing.
But she. very young and seriously in
tent, was now wrestling with the
mighty platitudes of youth. First of
all she desired to know what meaning
life held for humanity. Then she ex-
pressed n doubt as to the necessity for
human happiness. duty being her dis
covery as sufficient substitute
But he heard in her childish babble
the minor mur1nur OF an undercurrent
quickening for the first time. and he
listened patiently and answered grave
~, touched by her irremediable loneli-
ness.
So when she said that she was tired
of gayety. that she would like to study.
he said that he would take up any.
thing she chose with her. And when
she spoke vaguely Of a life devoted to
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-10

peat do not wish to marry anybody.
l think | made that very plain 10
everybody"
Right. as usual he said cheerful
~ You are too Intelligent TO. con
slider that sort OF thing just now"
"You do understand nae. don't you:
she said gratefully. There are so
many serious things In life To learn
aud TO think Of and that is the very,
last thing should ever consider. |
am very, very glad had this talk
with you. Now | am rested. and
shall retire for Il good long sleep"
With which paradox she STOOD mp.
sitting a ting yawn. and looked smii-
ingly at him. all the old sweet conf
dence in her eyes. Then. suddenly
mocking:
"WhO suggested that you call me by
my first name" she asked.
'Some good angel or other. May 2"
IF you please rather like it. Bat
] couldn't very we'll call you anything
except Captain Selwyn.
lon account of my age?"
Your age contemptuous in her con
fident equality.
"Oh. my wisdom. then? You proba-
bly, reverence me too deeply"
Probably not don't know. I
| couldn't do it--somebow"
"Try it-unless you're afraid
I'm not afraid
"Yes. you are, II you don't take a
dare"
you dare me?'
II do
Philip" she said. hesitating, adora-
bile in her embarrassment NO. No.
| No. can't do II that way in cold
blood. It's got to be Captain Sci
wyn.' for awhile anyway. Good night
| He took her outstretched hand
laughing. The usual little friendI.
shake followed. Then she turned gay
~ away, leaving him standing befor'
the whitening ashes.
| He thought the fire was dead, hu
when he turned ont the lamp an hon
| later under the ashes embers glove,
in the darkness of the winter morning
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-10

81? No, not in the least. l viii be
tomorrow, though"
Did you have a good time? You
danced a lot. dare say" he ventured.
"Yes-a lot" studying the floor.
Decent partners?"
ooh. yes"
"Who was there:"
She looked up at him. you were
not there" she said, smiling.
NO, / cut it. But l did not know
you were going. You said nothing
about it"
''Of course you would have stayed
if you had known, Captain Selwyn?'
She was still smiling.
"Of course" he replied.
would you really"
"Why, yes"
There was something not perfectly
familiar to him in the girls bright
brevity. in her direct personal inquiry,
for between them hitherto the gayly
impersonal had ruled except in mo-
ments OF lightest badinage
''Was it an amusing dinner?" she
asked in her turn.
Rather" Then he looked up at
her. but she had stretched her slim
silk shod feet to the fender, and her
head was bent aside, so that he could
see only the curve OF the cheek and
the little. close set ear under its ruddy
mass of gold.
who was there?' she asked, too,
carelessy.
For moment he did not speak. I'm
der his bronzed cheek the fiat muscles
stirred. Had some meddling, malicious
fool ventured TO whisper an unfit Jest
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-10

TO this young girl? Had a word or a
smile and phrase cut in two awak-
ened her to n sorry wisdom at his ex-
pense? Something had happened. and
the idea stirred him to wrath, as when
child is wantonly frightened or a
dumb creature misused.
What did you ask me% he inquired
gently.
81 asked you who was there, Captain
Selwyn'
He recalled some names and laugh
preference for Harmon. She listened
absently, her chin nesting in her palm
! only the close set, perfect ear turned
toward him.
WHO led the cotillon?" he asked.
"Jack Ruthren. dancing with Rosa
| mund Fame"
She drew her feet from the fender
and crossed them. still turned away
from him. and so they remained In ST.
lence until again she shifted her posi-
| ton almost impatiently,
you are very tired" he said.
"No; wide awake"
Don't you think it best for you to
go to bed:"
mo, but you may go"
| And as he did not stir, 81 mean that
you are not to sit here because do"
And she looked around at him.
! What has gone wrong Eileen?" he
said quietly.
| He had never before used her given
name, and she flushed up.
| There is nothing the matter, Cap
tain Selwyn. Why do you ask?"
Yes, there is" lie said.
''There is not. | tell you
"And if it is something you cannot
understand" he continued pleasantly,
/ perhaps it might be we'll to ask Nina
to explain it To you"
/ There is nothing to explain"
Because" he went on very gently.
/ zone is sometimes led by malicious
suggestion 10 draw false and unpleas-
ant differences from harmless facts
Captain Selwyn''-
Eyes, Eileen"
But she could not go on. Speech and
/ thought itself remained sealed; only a
confused consciousness of being hurt
remained-somehow to be remedied by
something he might say, might deny.
Yet how could 1t help her for him 10
deny what she herself refused to BE-
'ieve-refused through sheer instinct
while ignorant Of its meaning?
| Even IL he had done what she heard
Rosamund Fame say he had done IL
had remained meaningless to her save
for the manner OF the telling. But
now; but now! Why had they laugh.
ed? Why had their attitudes and man.
ner and the disconnected phrases in
French left her flushed and rigid
among the idle group at supper? why
had they suddenly seemed to remem.
Der her presence and express their
abrupt consciousness of 1t In such
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