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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1910-09-01
ANSWERS THE
FINAL SUMMONS

Harry H. Redding, for many years
storekeeper at the hospital for the in
sane and a useful and representative
citizen, died at his home, Foust street,
at A :15 O'Clock Monday morning. fol
lowing long illness.
Death was due to complication of
diseases. The health of the deceased
failed some three years ago. He con-
tinued in his position at the hospital
however, until June 1st last, when
owing to his rapid decline he resign
ed. His condition became steadily
worse until death brought relief.
BORN IN MAINE
Mr.. Redding was born at Calais, Me.
He came to Danville about twenty
eight years ago, accepting position
as attendant and assistant supervisor
at the hospital for the insane. After
five years he was promoted to the posi-
tion of storekeeper, at the hospital,
which he held for period of twenty
three years.
Mr.. Redding was a man of unim-
peachable integrity, who found real
pleasure in doing good. There are few
persons at the hospital, who came in
contact with him there during his long
term of service but have occasion to
remember him for some generous act
that for the time made lifes burden
easier and the rugged path way
smoother He was man of splendid
principles and in the community stood
for those things that make for civic
righteousness and the purity of the
home.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1910-09-01

Miss Sophia Franz, left last evening
for visit with relatives in Wilkes
Barre
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1910-09-01
SPECIAL MEETING
OF SCHOOL BOARD

The school board held special meet
ing last night for the purpose of act
ing upon the proposition of employing
medical inspector for the schools to
aid in stamping out whooping cough.
President w. A. Sechler occupied
the chair. Among the other members
present were: Orth, Swarts, Burns,
Marks, Shultz, Pursel, Fischer, Glib
son, Heiss and Cole.
President Sechler stated the object
of the meeting, which was to act on
the suggestion made by DR.. Bouse OF
the State department of health as to
the best means of stamping out whoop-
ing cough in Danville.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1910-09-01

Meade Cornelius, of Cripple Creek,
Colorado, is Visiting friends in this
city.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1910-09-01
SMASHED,
DANv|LLE'S GAME

Saturdays Scores.
Danville, 8; Berwick, 0, forfeited.
Bloomsbury, 4 Nanticoke, /.
Shickshinny, 13; Nescopeck, 4.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1910-09-01
EXAMINE THE WATER

With fearful epidemic of typhoid
fever raging at Wilkes-Barre and
with the same disease prevalent in
nearly every other town south of it in
the North Branch Valley the present
is not time to be over confident and
to neglect reasonable precautions. The
river just now has reached the lowest
mark in years. Literally we have on
ly the dIegs and every day the condi-
tion of the water is becoming worse.
1t might be interesting to know
what an analysis of the river water
would show under the prevailing con-
ditions. Why not have the water ex-
amined regularly so that we may
know what we are drinking? .The:.ad-
vice is especially timely in view of
the outbreak of typhoid in Blooms
burg.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1910-09-01
SUBJECT DISCUSSED

0ODJLSI bloSo0OIL
Mr. Burns explained that he was
present at conference between DR..
Bouse and some members of the school
board Saturday night. Upon sober re-
fiection, he said, he could not approve
of the proposition to employ medical
inspector. The matter of expense was
an obstacle.
DR. Shultz explained that DR.. Bouse
was at the head of the boards of health
of the State, and his visit here prim
arily was to deal with the local board
of health. He explained that there is
an epidemic of whooping cough in
Danville and that DR.. Bouse's sugges-
tion is a good one. A medical inspect
or in the schools at the present might
aid in coping with the epidemic. The
suggestion is especially timely, as
very soon in all probability school
boards under the law will be required
to employ medical inspector.
A SCHOOL PHYSICIAN
J. n. Pursel advanced the view that
the teachers are in better position TO
detect whooping cough among the pu-
pills than a medical inspector, who
would come in contact with the child
only for a brief time. He advocated
the employment of school physician,
to whom the teachers should be requiI-
ed to send all pupils that are suspect
ed of being infected with disease.
W. II. Orth heartily endorsed Mr..
Pursel's views as to the employment
of school physician. In the case of
medical Inspector, he said, the best
gnosis and the parents could do as
they pleased as to placing the child
under treatment.
MI Fischer stated that he did net
see how medical inspection was 10 re-
suit in stamping out whooping cough,
as he knows personally of one family
having whooping cough that has had
three different physicians, each of
whom said the disease could not be
cured.
1t seemed to be the consensus of
opinion that the proper thing to do in
the premises would be to employ a
school physician to give the pupils
actual treatment. No definite action,
however, was taken last night. The
matter will probably come up again at
the next meeting
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1910-09-01
IN DANVILLE

In view of the above it is reassur-
ing to reflect that not single case of
typhoid fever developed in Danville
during August, the last case reported
being on July 18th. 1t is fact that
during the last twelve months Dan
vile has enjoyed a greater immunity
from typhoid fever than for many
years past. That the sewage disposal
plant at the hospital for the insane
is to be credited with bringing about
this better showing to some extent, is
quite likely. At the same time we must
not lose sight of the fact that our
filter plant is an active and efficient
factor in contributing to the general
good results.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1910-09-01
TYPHOID FEVER
IN BLOOMSBURY

Bloomsbury is alarmed over an out
break of typhoid fever. While there
are only half dozen cases in town
conditions in the entire valley above
that point are by no means reassuring,
and the Bloomsburgers are afraid that
the disease may spread. The board of
health has issued a warning that all
water used for drinking be boiled at
least 20 minutes. Samples of water
are also being sent away for analysis.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1910-09-01

Continued on Page 4.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-28
LASTCALL FOR
 CORPORATE TAX

Deputy Collector James w. Anlbler of the Internal Revenue department is a busy man today for the corporations who have been holding aloof before making reports relative to their in come and financial standing to be us- ed in connection with the income tax law got busy on Saturday and today. Some of the manufacturers who thought something might be done at Washington to save them the trouble of complying with the law seem to have given up.
 Even as late as today some corpora tions were applying at the internal rev. enue office in the Federal building for blank forms on which to make their return. Tomorrow is the last day of grace for everyone to file. A heavy penalty for failure to comply.
 There are approximately $50 corpora tions in the local Internal revenue dis trict and it is estimated that about 400 had made good up to noon to- day.
 A few corporations have filed lists, that the government did not have on it's lists, because of their obscurity.
 This morning it was rumored about that the corporations had been given 30 days grace by Congress. We have re- ceived no such order here," said the deputy collector this morning.
 On Wednesday it will be the duty of every deputy revenue collector to make out a list of the corporations who have not compiled with the law and Send it to his chief. He has no alternative in the matter.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-28
TURNKEY BROS. SUE NEW HAVEN K.N. L,,
We'll Known Produce Deal CTS Allege Loss Caused by Delay in Handling and Delivering Shipments = Ask $4OO Darnaoes
Ask $400 Damages.

Turney Bros, Joshua B. and Theo- dore C., wholesale produce merchants, are aggrieved at the way the New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad have been handling some of their pro- duce. They allege that the treatment doled out to them is something fierce. This morning Deputy Sheriff Peter Doolan left papers with the Consoli- dated Railroad company, in a suit brought by the produce merchants, for $400. In the suits the plaintiffs allege that perishable goods have been un- necessarily delayed and without law full excuse. There are four counts. The first is that on Aug. 3, 1909 a car load of tomatoes were delayed in transportation, causing a loss of $80. On the same day car load of peaches were also delayed causing a loss of $91.S0. On Nov. 9, 1909, ten cases of eggs were enroute here. Of, that mum Der 19 dozen. were smashed through careless handling The whites and yokes of the smashed eggs ran all over the goods eggs, causing their loss. This little item cost $29.70. Lastly, the plaintiffs allege that on Dec. g, 1909, car load of grapes, which were or dered for the Christmas trade, were al- most all destroyed when a .switcher in the local yard bumped into the loaded car with great force. Some of the grapes were rescued from the mixup, but punches to the amount of $8672 were destroyed. The suit is returnable to the Common Pleas court, in April.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-28
CRISIS Mb LUulE TONIGHT
 IN ENGLAND

London, Feb. 28.-Premier AsquHh s long awaited explanation of the gov ernment's executive program in the Commons today failed to$clarify. the political situation and proved more of a puzzle to the lawmakers than any of his former actions.
 It is predicted that tonight's vote on Asquith's program will result in the defeat of the government unless the Conservatives give momentary SUD- port in order to avoid the necessity of themselves accepting the ministerial control under the present chaotic con- ditions.
 Even as shrewd politician and par liamentarian as Arthur J. Balfour con- fessed his inability to understand the Asquith program, inquiring from his seat whether the Liberals program completely extinguished the budget.
 John Redmond, the Nationalists's that unless the Nationalists received Asquith's positive guarantee that the veto measure would be advanced at the earliest opportunity, they would vote against the government. Redmond said the Nationalists were momentar- fly willing to pass the budget and give up. their private bills, but only under, the condition that the premier carry out his veto pledge.
 If the premier is merely delaying on account of difficulty in getting the Kings pledge to swamp the House of Lords with Liberal peers, he should say so. Redmond declared. If the King refuses this demand, Asquith is bound to resign and the Irish will no longer support the government.
 Asquith explained that the proposed veto resolution contenplates the sub stitution of a Democratic, elective House of Lords for the present here ditatry body.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-28
SHERIFF HAMILTON SUED FOR VALUE OF GROCERIES ATTACHED

The trial of Clara Sprague aud Fred Raynor for the murder of James Mullen will be continued iu row. Sheriff Hawley said, this morning, that he hoped the women who made the court a place Of amusement last week were aware of his sentiments, and would keep away from the trial. "If they come," said the sheriff, they'll only have to make room for those whose presence is actually required at the trial.' The male spectators are also asked moi to be surprised, tomorrow, when in formed by the sheriffs that all seats are occupied, and that no one will be allowed to remain standing.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-28
ENGINEER M'KENNA
 DISCUSSES WORK OF PAVING CONVENTION

City En g1neer M. x. Mckenna was back at his desk this morning after being absent for eight days. attend ing a convention in Chicago for the standardization of street paving speci- fications He is very enthusiastic at the outcome of the meeting and says that great things can be expected from the permanent organization which was perfected. The 1911 meeting will be held in New York city. aaTir esQ
 The convention agreed upon specifi- cations for cement. concrete brick, granite, wood block and asphalt pave ment that will be tentative for one year Next year it is hoped by CO., operation and the elimination of a point here and there to have the speci- for an time to come for the protection of all big cities.
 Engineer McKenna was not only made a member of the temporary committee of ten to discuss granite and brick paving, but was made a of. five. From the bulk of papers and documents the engineer brought with him from Chicago it is quite evident that he was one of the busiest mem bers of the new organization. MT. McKenna said this morning: "The result of the convention shows clearly the necessity for having a standardization of street paving speci- fications. The results obtained from this brief meeting will be of great benefit to every city, particularly in dollars and cents. There is no doubt but that after the meeting of 1911 paw ing specifications will have been per fected to such a state that they can truly be called standard"
 Frank T. Fowler, superintendent of streets of Chicago, was elected presi- dent of the permanent organization, and John B. little. chief engineer of the Chicago street department was made secretary. The organization will be known as the ssSociety for the tions"
 St. Louis and New York each offered $5,000 to have the convention held in
 the respective cities next year. New York was selected by popular vote. Bridgeport was the only city in Con-
 necticut represented by it's own en- gineer. Hartford was represented by
 Smith & Dow of New York, a firm of experts on street paving
 There were 200 delegates present and 45 cities of over 100000 population were represented
 MT. McKenna said that printed cop ies of the tentative specifications will
 be sent to this city within a short time.
 The tentative specifications recom- l mended a five year guarantee upon all kinds of pavement. Engineer Me Kenna said it is the desire of the so- ciety to eliminate the guarantee clause so as not to force the city to pay high prices because of the guarantee. MT. McKenna gathered from the en- gineers present that wood block prop erly treated was considered to be the ideal pavement of the present and fu- ture.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-28
GERMAN DEMOCRATS
 ELECT OFFICERS

A meeting of the German American Democratic Association was held at Schwaebescher Maenner Chor hall. The meeting was called to order by temporary chairman Attorney w. L.. Zepp. After the reading of the min- utes of the last meeting the following officers were elected for one year: President. Louis Schwerdtle; vice pres idents, John Mosel and Joe Wieler: secretaries, Henry Muskowitz and Geo. Schneider: treasurer, Louis Brock. A committee on constitution and by laws was appointed, consisting of Wm. l.. Zepp,s Louis Hilzinger Frederick Klaus, John Unified, Joe Weller.
 A committee of A members to con- stitute an executive committee was then appointed: William Brett, Fred erick Klaus, Charles Hanson. Henry Leiberum, Albert Reichert, Adam Schemp, William Brandtly William L. Zepp, Charles Muhlbaum, Jacob Scheit- inger, Matt Weller, Ernest Kaimer, Frederick Teller. William Rock. Geo. Weller, Louis Kutscher. IT,. Carl Rouse, Louis Brock, Albert Willman, Louis Hilzinger. Louis Wagner
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-28
MARTYRDOM OF EMMET TO BE
 CELEBRATED
Hon. Alexander I. Rourke, Has Been Engaged to De- liver Memorial Address, Under Auspices of the Emmet Club, Sunday Exening.

Hon. Alexander I. Rourke, of New York, a lecturer known throughout the United States for his brilliant dis courses upon subjects relative to Ire land and its history, will, Sunday night deliver the oration at the 13Id anniversary of the birth of Robert Emmet, under the auspices of the Enrnet Club of this city, at Polls theatre.
 The speaker is prominent in the Emmet Club of New York, the An cfent Order of HibernianS and the Knights of Columbus and last year he was heard in number of the largest cities in the country, with the Manchester Martyrs and Robert Elm met as his subjects.
 For many years the celebration of the birth of Ireland's martyred pat roIt has been an event well attended by the members of the club and their friends, that the spirit of the pat riots speech from the dock may be kept alive from year to year.
 A splendid concert will be given lr connection with the event. The Wheeler & Wilson orchestra will fur nish music and solos will be rendered Curran, Miss Margaret Cummings, MT. F. F. Ratigan of Hartford, MT. Joseph Clabby, MT. John Hughes, and Mir. James Mahoney.
 The accompaniments will be play cd by John Wilbur Dial.
 Tickets may be obtained by the members, or can be had by applying at Hartigan's drug store, James Feeley's real estate office, or Cullina Il & Mullins undertaking rooms.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-28
LURED HERE
 AND ROBBED

Memories of Jimmy McNally and the methods of his famous gang Of green goods men were recalled at police headquarters today when Ru- dolph and Victoria Elk, prosperous Polish resident of 991 Main street, Norwalk, came in to call the police of how they had been defrauded of $90 by a slick stranger of their own nationality who lured them to sthis city yesterday.
 /L. Zymosky is the name given by the missing swindler.
 Yesterday he brought them to Bridgeport, and leaving them near the Main street entrance to the Arcade he absented himself for short time. Re- turning he handed the woman pack age apparently bulky with small bills. Here's a hundred dollars" he said. "GAve me large bills for it.'' She had but 80 which she counted out and trusting1y gave to the tour manager. Then he bade the couple adieu and without waiting to explain said he'd cali for the $1O at their home today.
 When he had not appeared at noon today they looked again at the pack age of money and found they had been flimflammed, for the package was mostly paper, with a. dollar bill on top and another at the bottom.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-28
CARD OF THANKS.

We desire to extend our sincere and heartfelt thanks to all of our friends and acquaintances who so kindly manifested their sympathy in our re- cent bereavement in the loss of our beloved husband and father. Part- cularly dos we wish to express our gratitude to the Elks, Odd Fellows, Eagles and Tigers, the members of each of which did much to alleviate our suffering. For the handsome floral remem brances from friends and organizations we are indeed deeply appreciative and we take this means of publicly acknowledging our thanks for the same.
 Sincerely and respectfully,
 MRS. ISAAC B. WILLIAMS AND . H FAMILY
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-28

Striped mohairs, of lus- trous surface and with that luster made doubly attrac- tive by the stripes which are of varying widths-75c $1 and $1.25 a yard. Forty-six inch $1.50 a yard.
 Plain mohairs, full of wiry strength which will enable them to retain their crisp ness and beauty during much service, -444 inches wide,-5Oc 75c and $1 yard.
 Wool taffeta, much like taffeta silk in weave and of special strength, ,-$1 yard!
 Batiste, fine of texture and with much depth of hue, -50c 75c and $1 yard. \ Twilled batiste,of very at tractive' effect and 50 inches vide, $1.25 yard.
 Storm serge, sturdy as a woolen fabric can>be and in various weights, good of looks as we'll as with great capacity for service,- 59c to $2.25 yard.
 Imperial serge, of special finish and beauty,-5Oc to $2.25 yard.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-28
EPIDEMIC IS
 FAST WANING
-Four Cases Reported Over Sunday, But Many Yellow Signs Come Down.

Although four eases of scarlet few CT have been reported to the board of health since Saturday. only one is found to be school attendant, St. Augustine's parochial school The other cases were two infants, and one adult. One case of diphtheria has elso been reported within the last two days. But the disappearance of yellow signs, according to the office of the board of health. is so much greater than the posting of new cnes that the epidemic is on the wane.
 Tomorrow the Public Library will be closed throughout, and the board of health will fumigate the entire establishment with it's contents.
 The schools were re-Opened today and as a precautionary measure phy- sicians were present in all schools to watch for Indications of the presence of scarlet fever among the pupils.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-28
DIED.

BOSWORTH-In Troy, N. Y, Feb. 27, Elizabeth A. Bosworth, widow of Homer Bosworth, aged 92 years.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from the undertaking parlors of Haw1ey, Wilmot & Rev. holds, 168 State street, on Wedncs- day, March 2, at 2:15 p. m.
 -Interment at Mt. Grove ceme- tery. a*p HARRIGAN-In Oil City, Pa, Feb. 2S, 1910, Martin Harrigan.
 Notice of funeral hereafter. a*
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-28
Present array of black woolens Is excelling.

Complete, attractive, full of value, brilliant with style; it though there had been thor oughlygood gathering of black wooens that which today ready Black is the most critical of fabrics Un less thoroughly good it is of worth True black does not fear the ght enjoys place in clear and pure day light And because there but true blacks in the collection place these woolens where they get the best of all lights: northern light
 It only possible here to- in way catalogue of the members of the gathering It is complete one It contains every fabric that either staple novel Bril- liant fabrics and subdued both there in plenty You will truly enjoy seeing this collection:
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-28
MUSIC TEACHERS MURDER TRIAL
 RESUMED TODAY
(special from United Press, ,

NoPtCIdI IIUIlI OIIIIGU ETGSS.J
 Waterbury, Feb. 28.-Following a weeks recess owing to the illness of Juror Garter of Guilford, the joint trial of Sophia Kritchman and Joe Mitchell, charged with the murder of Bronislaw Kulvinskas, the girls low CT, was resumed before Judge Will Hams today.
 Much of the morning session was devoted to a controversy between counsel over the admission of Kul- vinslas' dying statement as compet- ent evidence before the jury.
 In this statement Kulvinskas de- clared that he was lured to a clump of woods by Sophia, who covered his face with 8 handkerchief while he lay on the ground, then shot him. Later Sophia and Mitchell returned to the spot and further mistreated him, he stated.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-28
BETHEL MAN
 SEEKS DIVORCE

Michael E. Cahill, a we'll known resident of Bethel, has brought suit in the Superior court for separation from his wife, Irene s. Van Tasse1l Cahill of South Norwalk. The de- fendant is the owner of Turkish bath, on Haviland street. Infidelity with one John Sherman of Norwalk. and other persons at divers times, and .desertion March IT, 1905, is al legged. Miss Van Tasse1l became Mrs. Cahill Oct. 22, 1902. Deputy Sheriff Peter Doolan served the papers on Mrs. Cahill this morning.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-28
LARGE CONGREGATION HEARS FIRST SERMON
 OF FATHER WILKINS

Rev. John Wilkins, son of MT. and Mrs. Philip Wilkins. of 444 Beechwood avenue, preached his first sermon at Trinity church at the services last ev- ening.
 A large congregation heard the elo- quent effort of the recently ordained Episcopal priest. He spoke on sin and contrition, and dwelt at length on the timeliness of the Lenten period for contrition and the purpose of am6ad- nent.