DANVILLE INTELLIGENCER vol,. LXXVII. ff. J. BURNS ELECTED CHAIRMAN Tho school board of lttOtt-7 organized Tuesday eve, all the old officers being re-elected with the exception of Hob ert Adams,chairman,who retired from the board. \V. J. Burns was made chairman for the ensuing year. The old board went into session at 7:30 o'clock with all the members pre sent as follows: Adams, Ortli, Ilarpel, Burns, Pursel, Hariug, Werkheiser, Vonßlohn, Fischer,Trumbower, Ileiss and Grone. Mr. Ortli read the annual statement of the school district as well as the auditor's rejiort. The annual report of the district was accepted, after which it was ordered to bo signed by the proper officers and forwarded to Harrisburg. On motion of Mr. Trumbower a vote of thanks was tendered to Robert Adams, the retiriug-presideut, for the courteous and efficient manner in which he presided over the school board. Mr. Adams in acknowledging the vote of thanks took occasion to ay that the past year, during which he occupied the chair, was one of the most pleasaut of his life due to the harmony prevailing iu the board and the courtesy that was extended to him by the individual members A vote of thanks iu succession was extended to the secretary, Mr. Ortli,the treasurer, Mr. Scliram, each of whom made a nice little speech in acknowledgement. Lastly the AMERICAN came in for a vote of thanks for the careful and accurate manner in which it presented the proceedings of the school board during the year. A few minutes after 8 o'clock the school board adjouruecl sine die. The retiring members withdrew, after which Mr. Burns was called to the chair as temporary president. Mr. Ortli was chosen temporary secretary, after which the credentials of the newly elected members were presented. The oath was then administered to the in coming members by A. 11. Grono as follows: J. W. Swartz, first ward ;J. N. Parse I, second ward ; Jacob Fish, third ward ; I). A list Lutz,fourth ward. Mr. Pursel nominated William .T. Burns to be ]>ormanent president. Dr. Harpel seconded the motion. He was unanimously elected. On motion the salary of the secre tary was fixed at the same figure as last year. Mr. Trumbower moved that W. 11. Ortli bo elected as secretary. Mr. Fisch er seconded the motion. Mi. Ortli was unanimously elected. On motion the salary of the treasur er was fixed the same as last year. Dr. Harpel nominated M. H. Sell ram for treasurer. Mr. Fischer seconded the nomination. He was iinauimoitsly elected. On motion it WHS decided tlmt RALPH Kisuer be re-elected as solicitor at the same salary, fifty dollars per year. On motion tho meeting nights were fixed the same as last year—the second and fourth Mondays iu the month. The subject of tax rate occupied the board for half an hour ami was very thoroughly discussed. It seemed pretty clear to the members that six mills, last vpar's tax rate, is not high enough to meet the running excuses of the schools and to reduce indebtedness as required by law. On motion of Mr. Haritig it was ordered that the tax rate be raised to seven mills—6>fj for school purposes aud % mill for build ing purposes. Ou motion of Mr. Fischer it was ordered that the board subscribe for eleven copies of the "Pennsylvania School Journal." On motion it was decided that the coming school term be nine months long. On motiou of Mr. Trembower it was decided that the school term begin on tho first Tuesday iu Septem ber. Ou motion it was ordered that tho annual statement be printed in the same papers as last year at tho same price On motion of Mr. Fischer it was ordered that the election of teachers take place on Monday night, June 35th. To Have Auto Circus. John T. Welsh,the well known show man, is to be manager next season of a circus that will travel exclusively in automobiles. A company having $*200,- 000 capital has been formed in Phila delphia to finance the enterprise and special motorwagous will be built to haul the paraphernalia and animals. No horses will bo used except those that take part in the performance. Tho cost of transportation by this unique method will be reducod to a minimum, whereas the great expense of traveling from town to town by rail, as well as the many delays oc casioned and for extra railway cars and additional horses, make the plan indeed look feasible. Twenty of the 1 motor cars will lie built as cages for the menagerie, one for the caliope and two for tho musicians. The remainder will be used tor transporting the par aphernalia and the circus peoule. The entire outfit forty cars in all, will bo so constructed that they can be turned into tableau wagons for parade duty. The advauce brigade will also travel by the Hame method. A special feature of the project which appeals to the promoters is that inland towns that are not near a railroad can be visited. There are very many such places in the south, where railroad facilities are inadequate to handlo a big show and many exhibitions are missed as a consequence. Winter quarters are to bo establised iu Phila delphia and the company will recon struct the Welsh Rrothers 1 show iu ev ery particular. JOHN SEES !S NOT GUILTY John Sees, charged with murdering his child, whose case wont on trial Friday afternoon, was found not guilty Saturday afternoon,the jury being out only forty minutes. The evidence was wholly of a circumstantial nature and seemed to lack the qualities either to secure conviction or to cause a divis ion in the jury. At I) :80 o'clock the defense opened. The lirst witness called was Dr. Sid ! ney Hoffa. On November I, 1908, he was called to the Sees home by the acting coroner to examine the dead body of a child, which was thought to have been foully dealt with. Dr. Uotl'a swore he found no marks of violence to justify such a suspicion and made a report to that effect to the coroner, lie found no evidence fhafc the skull was fractured. Marks or discoloration on a dead body such as found on the back of the child's head, might be due to coining in contact with hard subst ance.such as lving upon board. Found no marks of violence on body. 'Squire Daniel Rauk,acting coroner, was the noxt witness. He was with Dr. Hoffa when tin- latter examined the child and upon receiving the phy sician's report decided that an inquest, was not necessary. Dr. P. C. Newbaker was examined as an expert. The danger ol' death is increased ho said, where instruments are employed. Injury on the child does not always show on the surface. In ward convulsions might result in vom iting such as described in the case. Discoloration on dead bodies frequent ly appears very soon after death. Mrs. John Sees, mother of the de fendant, was the next witness. She called at hor son's home four days af ter the child was born. The child then seemed to be in a bad way, a notice able symptom being a very offensive breath, which in her opinion was un usual iu babes. David Foust, former employer of John Sees, was called to show that the defendant was devoted to his family and that about the time of the child's birth he was in the habit of walking livo miles morning and evening so that he could be with his wife. " At 10:45 o'clock Charles V. Amor man for the defense went to the jury. Ho emphasized the fact that the testi mony was circumstantial in its nature and cited oases to illustrate the fatal error that might be made by being governed by such testimony. He was followed by District Attor ney C. P. Goarhart, who handled the case very skillfully, endeavoring to show that the evidence,although large ly circumstantial, fixpcl the guilt, up on the defendant bpyoml a reasonable doubt. At 1:80 o'clock Judge Kvins deliver ed his charge, which made the course for the jury to pursue very plain. Ho proceeded to explain the law applic able to the case, defining murder in first and second degree and mauslatigh tor as in the case of the Common wealth vs. Peter Dietrich. In tho first place it remained for the jury to de termine whether a murder had been committed or in other words whether death had ensued from injuries inflict ed by some one, and if so, whether tho injuries had been inflicted by the de fendant, with malice and intent. If this were so it would be for the jury to determine whether it was murder in the first or the second degree. If the jury found that the injuries were inflicted without malice or previously formed intent then the jury might find a verdict of manslaughter. The jurors wore instructed that cir cumstantial ovScience is competent evidence. The case was given to the jury at 2 o'clock. The fact was appreciated that they had ;> difficult problem i" contend with and an early verdict was not an ticipated. Great was the surprise, therefore, when at 3:40 o'clock the jury came in with a verdict. By that time the court room was pretty well cleared of spectators. As Sees was brought down from jail lie was follow ed to the courthouse by a crowd of curious people anxious to hear the verdict. Sees entered the court room a little in advance of the sheriff with a quick and impatient step, his face,generally inexpressive, for the first time reveal ing something akin to real suspense aud anxiety. As the verdict of "not guilty" was announced a broad smile stole over Sees' face,his whole manner instantly changing. A minute later, with a quick and alert step, ho followed the sheriff out of the court room and his long confinement of nearly a year was praot ically at an end. Castle Grove (iolf Links. P. K. Mans, who has charge of Castle Grove estate, yesterday stated that all tho farms are looking exceedingly well. As thegis however, are in the hands of careful tenants, at present they make no demands upon Mr. Mans' time. About all just now that needs look ing after in connection with the man sion are the golf links. These with such help as is at his command Mr. Mans is trying to keep in good condi tion for uso. It. proves a heavy task, however, and keeps two men busy all the time. Tho golf links contain twenty-five acres which have to be kept closely mown. Weeds are not permit ted to gain root and these as fast as they appear have to be pulled up. Ev ery foot of the twenty-five acre tract has to be mown with a lawn mower and ou only a portion of it can a horse be taken. Tho result is that for many days at a time the mower has to he operated by hand,which makes the job slow and wearisome. Mr. Mans said that in order to keep the links in first class condition at least four men should lie constantly employed. The golf links at Castle Grove are the only ones to be found in this section and iu many respects are the finest in this country. - Mrs. Rcnnett is in Europe, but in a short time some New York poopie are expected at Castle Grove, who are ex- I pert golf players and want to make I good use of tlx; grounds. Any Box Will Do. Patrons of rural free delivery routes will, hereafter, be allowed to provide any boxes which they desire fur their mail, instead of the patented boxes heretofore required by the post, office department which are rather expen sive on account of the patent. An amendment to the post office approp priiftiou bill, to this effect was passed by the senate on Tuesday. -PLKDGKD BUT TO TBUTH, TO LIBKBTT Ajn> LAW—WO FAVOR BWAYB DS AH» B* FMAM BHALL AW*." DANVILLE* MONTOLII COUNTY. PA., FRIDAY, JUNE 8, 100(5. THE DIOCESAN CONVENTION WILLI A MSPORT, June 6th.—The second annual convention of the Har risburg diocese of the Episcopal church began its sessions in Christ church last evening. There were many peo ple present. The representation of clergy from the various parishes of the diocese is large. A brief business session was held and the annual ad dress by the Kt. Rev. James Henry Darlington,bishop of the diocese, was the principal feature of the session. Bishop Paret, of the diocese of Mary land, also delivered an address, which was most pleasant and interesting. The full vested choir participated in the service. At the conclusion of the service a reception was tendered the visiting clergy and other guests at the resideuce of Bishop Darlington. Nothing was transacted during the business session that would be of i_u terest to the public. Bishop Paret's address was enjoyed exceediugly,espe cially by the older members of the church. He referred principally to his relations with the Christ church par ish, when he served as rector. He mentioned many of the former leaders and officers of the parish, tolling of his pleasant relations with them. The address by the bishop was one of unusual inspiration and iustructive noss. He gave a review of what had been accomplished in the new diocese since its organization. Of the parish officers who died during the past year he spoke feelingly, giving a number of glowing tributes. He talked of the great need for more earnest work in the Sunday school department. He re ferred lovingly to Dr. George C. Foley the former rector of Trinity church. He laid special stress on the work of the different rectors all over the dio- The reception at the home of Bislioj Darlington was a delightful one in ev ery respect.. There were about five hundred people present. They were all afforded the opportunity of meet ing bishop and Mrs. Paret. This wa» Mrs. Pa rot's first visit to this city. The entire house was opened to the guests and the affair proved to be out of the most pleasaut social functions. Refreshments were served during the evening. The convention canto to a close with tho session this morning, ending at 12 :30 o'clock. Tho business was dis posed of iu a rapid maimer. Several iiddroHses were made by different clergymen and lay delegates. Tho con vention opened at 9:80 o'clock. Holy communion was celebrated by Bishop Darlington at 8 o'clock. He was as sisted by the Kevs. \V. Northy Jones and E. N. Stebber. • At tho business session the Rev. Mr. Baker presented a report of the canon. There were forty-three clergy and sixty-one lay delegates present, rep resenting twenty-four parishes and five organized missions. The follow ing wore elected as the lay members of the standing committee: Ivanhoe S. Hnbor, Shantokin; H. B. Meredith, Danville; 11. N. North, Columbia ; B. F. Myers,Harrisbnrg,and F. N. Page, [of Williamsport. Reports were receiv- Ed from all officers and committees ot the diocese. The convention sat as a board of missions as W. F. Reynolds read a report of the board of manag ers. Dr. Rreod, of Lancaster, read the report of the deaf mute commission. The Itev. TJ. 1«\ Raker read his report as general missionary. The report of the llarrisburg Church man was received. For support of the paper .$l 10 was subscribed and a num ber of the laymen enrolled as guaran tors. The advisory committee of the Curchman was elected as follows: L. R. Aldrich, llarrisburg; W. Hay ward Myers, William sport.; 1. S. Huber, Shamokin; Charles M. Clement, Suu bury; Mrs. J. W. R. Rausman, Lan caster; Mrs. Edward Aliny, Williams port. and Mrs. Jeremiah Rlack, York. After the offering of numerous resolu tions the convention adjourned. At the conclusion the ladies of tho Christ church parish served luncheon in the parish house to the clergy, lay dele gates and other visitors. Young People in Runaway. A runaway accidout occurred on Church street Sunday eve, iu which several young people narrowly escaped injury. George Maiers, Jr., and John Dau ner came over from Shamokin to spond Sunday in Danville. With two lady friends in a barouche they enjoyed a ride to Washingtonville and were re turning when the accident occurred. Arriving at Church street they stopped at one of tho residences. Just as they were about to resume their journey tho team made a sudden start. Mr. Danner managed to seize one of the horses, hut was unable to hold him and was dragged along by the team. Meanwhile oue of the ladies who still remained in the carriage, seeiug that a runaway was inevitable, jumped out. She fell upon her bauds as she struck the grounfl, but escaped injury. Ry this time tho horses wholly es caped from Mr. Danner, who was thrown against a hitching post and painfully injured about the shoulder. Tho team dashed along tit breakneck speed, but bad not. procerded far when frll e barouche ran into the gutter and overturned. At this juncture t lie ho rues became doubly frightened and begun to strugglo violently with the result that in less than a minute they had wholly separated themselves t'r •; the carriage and ran down the street. In the vicinity of Church the Lower Mul berry streets they woro caught. The end of the tongue and the double tree of the carriage were broken, which seemed to be about, the limit of the damage doue to the vehicle. Allentowu's population according to ; the lastest directory,just issued is 44,- 318. i DIETRICH JURY DISAGREES The jury in the case of Common wealth vs. Peter Dietrich was uuable to agree upon a verdict. With thecou sout of the defendant, a juror was withdrawn and the case was continu ed to September term of court. The jury was out thirty hours, from noon on Friday until Saturday evening. When court convened Saturday morn ing the twelve men filed into the court room and took tlieir seats in the place allotted to the grand jury. The twelve men looked weary and careworn. The large audience that bad already as sembled seemed to anticipate that thero was a disagreement so that, the deop seated interest and suspense was ab sent that would otherwise have been noticeable The court directed the sheriff to produce the defendant iu court and in a few minutes Dietiich appeared and took his accustomed seat. Ho too seemed to have divined that there was a disagreement and his face bore ovideuce of 110 very marked degree of suspense or anxiety. Theodore Doster, foreman,arose and addressed the court. Ho explained that the jury found it impossible to agree. They had also discovored.be said, that one of tlieir number was a member of the grand jury that acted 011 Diet rich's case. His Honor, Judge Evans, informed the jurors that their lisagreomont did not constitute a cause that would justify him in discharging them at that time and he directed them to re turn to their room aud continuo their deliberation. At thin point Benjamin L. Diehl, 0110 of tlio jurors, whose chilil was to bo buried during Saturday afternoon, asked the court whether it would be possible to got oil' for the day. Judge Evaus promptly informed him that it would be impossible to get off at that stage. Theodore Doster had still another word. As the twelve men rose to their foot he-remarked: 44 Your Honor,those boards are vory hard, over in the jury room." Jndgo Evaus appreciating the pleasantry, replied, smiling: ,4 I have no doubt of it, but I do not see any remedy." With this the twelve men filed back to the jury room and Dietrich was taken back to jail. Twelve o'clock came and went and the hours of the afternoon sped away without bringing any agreement. At 5 :I5 o'clock the jury again re turned and reported in positivo terms that it could not come to an agree ment. Dietrich as in the former case had boon brought down from jail to hear the jury's report. In view of all the circumstances, after due delibera tion it was agreed between the court and the defendant to withdraw a juror and to continue the case. The proceed ings with tho order of court, which are a matter of record, are as follows: Commonwealth vs. Peter Dietrich, C). & T., Montour county. Charge murder. Now, June 2nd, 1900, at 5:30 p. iu. it appearing that tlie jury in the case lias deliberated thirty hours and in Htill unable to agree upon a verdict; and it further appearing that since the submission of the case to the jury,the child of one ol' the jurors has sudden ly died; and it also appearing that Hiraiu Sandel, a juror impaneled in the case, was a member tit' the grand jury which passed upon and returned the bill of indictment upon which this defeudaut was tried, and the jury re questing to be discharged, as hopeless ly divided; Therefore,the defendant, Peter Diet rich, hereby agrees that the court may withdraw a juror and continue this case over the term. Peter Dietrich. W. Kaso West, Witness. Question by the court: —"Peter Diet rich, defendant, are you willing that a juror iu the trial of your cause be withdrawn and your trial postponed until September term of this court, 190fi, when your case shall be tried be fore another jury?" Answer of Peter Dietrich : "I am," Peter Dietrich. Commonwealth vs. Peter Dietrich, Oyer ami Terminer. Montour county, No. 1 February Term, 1906. Charge murder. Now June 2, 1906, it appearing that the jury empaneled and trying the above case and deliberating for thirty hours is still unable to agree upon n verdiet; and it further appearing to the court that sinco the submission ot the case to the jury a child of ouo of the jurymen has died; and it also ap pearing that Hiram Sandel, one of the jurors empanolcd in this case, was a member of the grand jury which pass ed upon and returned the bill of in dictment upon which this defendant was tried ; and it**fnrther' appearing that the jury had conn- into open court and requested to be discharged,for the reason that they are hopelessly divided with reference to what their verdict should be; and it further appearing to the court that the dofendaut, Peter Dietrich,has consented in writing and in open court that a juror "should be withdrawn and the cause continued over for the term; —Benjamin *L. Diehl, a juror, is accordingly with drawn and the case continued over tlii* teriu. By the Court. The twelvo nieu sitting in the case wore : Thomas Reifsuyder, Ralph Loig how, William L. Whipple, Gideon Hartman, Henry Wireman, B. L. Diehl, Theodore Doster, Georgo B. Jacobs, James V. Gillaspy, William Smith, Andrew Kelly and Hiram Sandel. That they were much reliev ed when they learned that they were to bo released goes without saying. Five minutes after they emerged from the courthouse there was hardly n juror to he seen, each having made a direct line for his own hearthstone. It is rumored that iu t.)ie final dead lock the jury stood, live for acquittal, and seven for second degree murder. At no time was tirst degree murdei considered. At tirst. it is said, there were only four for second degree mur der, eight favoring acquittal. FEW TAKK WARNING. The demoralizing and degrading of fects of evil habits receive frequeul illustration in the .conduct of thoii victim*. N » v it is a congressman win gambl • iv Ills siih«tanne and thei: take owu lift ami uow ii i> . former public servant who finds him self iu pri.M»n I >r some minor offeusi ( Ommit.hMl while under l!.o effect o Uquor T i!) '.. • at the pre ill 11 ill in the •. .i »wn j.til .i former Con nellsviiU- • •uicilman, who has beei there before and whoso friends are nov tryiug to get hi in out under promisi of putting him in an institution fo the reclamation of inebriates. It's i •ominou story, but few take warning OFFICERS MADE WHOLESALE ARRESTS James Faliey, a D. IJ.& W. railroad detective of Serauton,appeared iu this city Tuesday morning and accom panied by Officers Mincemoyer and Voris started 011 the trail of several parties accused of stealing iron from the D. L. <& W. cars. The iron was taken 011 or about Satur day night and amounted to 2(100 pounds with n value of #3(l. The iron stolen was scrap iron anil belonged to Ben jamin Miller,junk dealer,of this city. It was, however, in the custody of ti e D. X. & W. railroad company and the latter being responsible for its safety, of course, are the prosecutors. The case was well worked and when the detective with the local officers started out about 11 a. 111. yesterday all the evidence was at hand and all the officers had to do was to gather iu tlieir men. They however, had a long aud weary chase of it, which, under the oppressive heat, prevailing, bo camo all the more fatiguing. About the middle of the afternoon they roundod up three of the mou wanted aud proceedod with them to the office ot Justice of the Peace Og lesby, whoro they were duly arraign ed. The information, made by officer James Faliey, set forth that on or about Juno 3rd at the furnace siding of the D. L. & W. railroad Joseph Reed, Frank Lynn and Charles Ash ton did steal, take and carry away scrap iron in the quantity and at the value above named. Lynn and Ashton acknowledged their guilt before the justice, but Rood pro tested his iunocouco declaring that he had bought the iron of the other two. The justice, however, decided to hold all three for court and fixed bail at S2OO each. None of them procured bondsmen and in default of bail were committed to jail. The officers thou started out for the seeoud roundup. This trip resulted in the capture of but one man, who was also arraigned beforo Justice Oglesby, although the information lodged (rail ed for two. Tho individual captured was William McCauu. His hail was likewise fixed at S2OO. A bondsman, however, was not forthcoming and McCann joined the three other accus ed in Fort Maiors. James Fahoy is one of the most skill ful officers in tho employ of the D. L. So W. railroad company. He was one of the two men who so adroitly effected tho capture of the jail-break ers who escaped from Blooomsburg last mouth. To a representative of the American Tuesday Mr. Fahoy describ ed how the capture was effected. Con nor, he said, is a most desperate man. He would have killed the partuer of Mr. Fahoy had not the latter by a well directed blow with his blackjack knocked the revolver out of Couuors' hand just at the moment he was about to shoot. Mr. Fahey's experience in this city Tuesday was unique. He was look ing over the different junk shops to see if he could detect any of the miss ing scrap and happeuod to be at Ben jamin Miller's place just when Heed brought a load of tho iron there to sell. This was a coincidence in itself but it was less odd thau the faet that the iron which Reed essayed to sell to Miller already rightfully belonged to the latter aud had been purchasod at Light Street, from which point Mr. Miller had loaded it ou the cars and consigned it to Curry & Co..this city. An karly Morning Sight. Will G. Kramer, clerk at tho Mon tour House, about 5 o'clock yesterday moruiug was rowardod for early ris ing by seeing the straugost of battles —a fight botwoon a weasel and a flock of sparrows. Mr. Kramer's attention was first at tracted by a loud and excited chatter ing of birds on Mill stroot just op i posite tho hotel. Looking out he saw a flock of sparrows numbering at least a hundred, which woro making reloiit ! less war upon somo object on tho brick pavement. This object Mr. Kramer i discovered to bo a woasol, which siugle haudod, was no match for the swarm of spiteful little foos. which were as i sailing him on every side aud tho best ho could do was to crouch along the I curb seeking such protection as he could find. In this way with tho birds swarming around him, darting down upon him ovory moment aud chirping shrilly and incessantly tho noxious animal mado his way across the street i and sought sholter beside tho step that loads into the Montour House on the Market street side. Here crouchiug into a coruer close to the house he ondeavored to ward off tho sparrows, but the birds, with more uoise and added ferocity made a grand . assault and succeeded in dislodging II him. The weasel, still pursued by tho I birds, mado a dash for the alleyway | between the hotel and Dr. Oglesby's residenco. The space under the door i was just large enough to admit the ' weasel; the sparrows, it seems, did J not care to follow into such close i quarters, and they gave up the fight. j L Barn Struck by l.ightning. The baru on Jacob Diohl's farm, at ' Cross Rpads, a mile audga half from r Exchange, was struck by lightuiug ' yesterday afternoon. * | The bolt shattered one corner of the 1 building aud set it on fire, but Mrs. r Diehl aud a boy, who lives ou the 3 farm, extinguished the flames before k they did any damage. None of the ! stock was injured. TAX RATE EIGHT MILLS The borough tax rate has been fixed at 8 mills for the coming year. The matter was brought up at the borough council meeting Friday night by Mr. Vastiue, who stated that 8 mills was the tax rate adopted last year and that, it was found adequate to meet all ex penses. He suggested that with the practice of a little economy the rate will be found sufficient for the present year. On motion of Mr. Vastiue, therefore, seconded by Mr. Sweisfort, 8 mills was adopted as the tax rate. On motion of Mr. Diet/ it was de cided to extend a vote of thanks too. 11. Ostrander for the gift of an old map of the borough containing vain able data. On motion of Mi. Boyer it was ord ered that a car load of No. 2 vitrified brick be ordered from the Geise Brick Co., Williamsport, to be used in lav ing street, crossings. Borough Solicitor Gearhart. called the attention of council to the need of a new ordinance book. The issue of 18D7, he said, is exhausted and practi cally out of print. Besides this a great many borough ordinances of the most important character have since been enacted and have never been printed iu practical and accessible book as is contemplated by law. On motion of Mr. Vastiue it was resolved that the borough solicitor under the direction of the committee on ordinances bo duly authorized, empowered and di rected to properly compile, prepare and index for the proper printing in the usual book form all t lie ordinances of the borough of Danville now in force and effect as well as to oversee and correct the printing of such book. On motion of Mr. Russoll it was ordered that the street commissioner ho instructed to remove the couplings from the worn out and disused host and to sell the latter for junk. A petition was received asking t hat the sewer be extended up Front street from Ferry to Church street. Follow ing are the signers: Julius Heim,house and factory, Mrs. Lillio M. Purpur, E A. Adams, Thomas A. Delany, John liixson and Mrs. A. M. Gearhart. On motion of Mr. Kussoll it was ordered that Front street be sewered as the petition ( ail ed* for. On motion of Mr. Vastine the street commissioner was instructed to notify property owners to trim timir trmu where these obstruct the light on the streets and if owners fail to comply to euforco tho ordinance by having tho trees trimmed at the owner's expense. The following members were pros out: Gibson, Vastine, Boyer, Swois fort, Russell, Angle. Hughes, Deity, aud Bedea. Strucli By Lightning. Miss Bird, daughter of Rnfus Bird, j May berry township, was badly shock od with lightning during the heavy shower ou Tuesday afternoon. She was stricken to tho earth and for awhile it seemed that hor case was hopeless,but in course of time by dint |of persevering effort she was finally revived. The affair occurred while Veterin arian J. J. Kline of this city was at the farm. The veterinarian had just ! completed treating tho foot of an in jured horse, when tho shower began to assume a very threatening mood. I Nearly the entire family had gathered on the si>ot and were watching Dr. Klino as ho oj>e rated on tho horse. At the last moment they all turned to seek shelter in the house. They had only proceeded a few steps when sim ultaneously a blinding flash of lightn ing and a peal of thunder occurred. At the samo moment, Miss Bird, a young lady somo 22 years of age, dropped to tho earth. All roalizod that she had boon struck by the lightning aud tho first impres sion was that tho effects woro fatal. There was tho most intense excitement about ho place as the young lady was picked up and carried into tho house. It soon became evident, however, that she was only very badly shocked and that under proper treatment she would soon revive. She was placed on a couch, where aided by the application of well known remodios she finally returned to con sciousness. When Dr. Kline left the farm sho was still suffering from the effects of the shock but there were no foars but that sho would fully rocovor. E. L. Witman Was in Charge. Borough Electriciau Samuel H. •Tones returned to town yesterday. Owing to liis continued absence the councilmou composing the commit too 011 light held a meeting in council chamber 011 Tuesday night. It there developed that E. Z. Whit man, who had done Home work under Jones, after the latter's disappearance had taken it upon himself to look after tiie line, putting lamps in repair, re carboning lights, etc. Had Witman not stepped into the work as lie <1 itl the service would no doubt have boon very much impaired before the com mittee 011 light fully awoke to the sit uation. Uncertain as to whether Jones would return or not. the committee decided to reward Witman for his forethought by appointing him temporarily" in charge of the line. Mr. Witman has hfu 1 considerable experience in raci) work and no doubt filled the bill very nicely. | The public servant who indulges in j crooked conduct Is almost always de fected, exposed and punished. The law of retribution takes care of him. THE DIETRICH HOMICIDE CASE Court conveuod :»t. \) o'clock Thurs day morning with his Honor Judge Evans ami tho two associates, Rico and Wagner, on the bench. Tho case of (Commonwealth vs. Peter Dietrich was at once attached. Dietrich, showing traces of anxiety hut otherwise looking well, was seat ed by the table with his attorneys, William Kase West and Hon. Frod Ikelor. Mrs. .fames A. .loiies,widow of the victim of tho shooting, dressed in deep mourning sat at the opposite tablo with George J loss and T. W. Rodoa. District Attorney C. P. Gearhartalong with Hon. 11 M. Hinckly, who is as sociated with tho prosecution, sat at the same table. At 9:15 o'clock the calling of a jury was proceeded with. At noon although the session was extended until 12:4.5 o'clock there was st ill one .juryman wanting. The selection of twelve men that would suit, both sides proved more difficult than was anticipated. At 11 :15 o'clock the panel was exhausted and it was necessary to summon talesmen. Each man called was put upon the stand and placed under oath, after which, if ho was accepted, lie was sworn in as a juror and sent into tho box. The first man called was Thomas Roifsnyder, of the first ward, Dan ville. Ho answered all questions satis factorily and was accepted by both sides. The next person called was Ralph Leighow.of Mahoning township,whoso answers likewise, satisfied both sides and he was accented. From this point on, however, challenge after challenge followed and it was not until 10 o'clock, after ten additional men had been examined, that the Common wealth and defense agreed upon a juror. The third man called was William If. Andy of the first ward, Danville, in whoso caso tho defense exercised its right of peremptory challenge. Oth ers who followed in quick succession were: Goorgo Lenhart, first ward— challenged for cause by defense. Clyde Riddle, Anthony township— challenged for cause by defendant Neal P. Wilson, Mahoning town ship challenged peremptorily by do- Fran U Tlonrio, fourth ward, Dan ville, said he had formed ni. opinion, which was fixed in itn nature ami could not be removed. 110 was chal lenged for cause by Commonwealth. Edward F. Fallon, third ward, was called and sworn, but was excused by the court from further attendance at this term. James Martin, third ward, said he had formed an opinion and was not certain that ho would not be influenc ed by it in the jury box. He was clial lencd for cause by tho defense. Robert Moll in, third ward, was chal lenged peremptorily by the Common wealth. Calvin ereinptorily by Common wealth. James V. Oillaspy was the sixth man accepted. Rush Yerrick, first ward, Danville, NO 28 —challenged peremptorily by defense. R. L. Diehl, Mahoning township, was the seventh man accepted. Leander Kocher, second ward, — challenged for cause by Common wealth. Edward Ilallman, fourth ward, — challenged for cause by defense. .Tore Donovan, Mahoning township, —challenged for cause by Common wealth. W. O. Kohbins, Liberty township— challenged for cause by defeuso. Peter M. Dietrich, Derry township, was one of the men called. He said he is not related to the defendant, but was challenged peremptorily by the ('ommonwealth. Frank Straub, druggi: t at the State hospital—challenged for cause by de fendant. Isaac Acor, Anthony township,chal lenged peremptorily by Common wealth. Isaac Rank, second,ward —challeug ed peremptorily by defendant. Theodore Doster and George R. Ja cobs, our two townsmen, were called and accepted in succession, making the eighth and ninth juror. Jacob A ten. third ward, —challeng- ed peremptorily by defense. Elias Lyon, third ward. —challeng ed for cause by defense. James Morrison, Mahoning town ship,—challenged for cause. 1). li. Williams,second ward,—chal lenged for cause b}* defense. At 11 :45 it was announced that panel was exhausted. It was, therefore, di rected by tho court that talesmen be summoned. Sheriff Maiers, being one of the witnesses, Judge Evans select ed Charles Loighow and Emanuel Sid ior, as two citizens, to summon tales men. From that hour until adjourn ment a largo number of moil were call ed but the most of them were challeng ed. At adjournment William Smith of the second ward, Danville,and Andrew Kolley,of Liberty township, wore add ed to the list of Jurors accepted rais ing tho number up to eleven. Immedi ately after noon Hiram C, Saudel of West Hemlock township, was accepted which filled the panel. At p. m. District Attorney C. P. Gearhart opened for the Common wealth. Tho first witness called was Mrs. James A. Jones, who related what she saw when summoned to Dietrich's ho tel after the shooting, in which her husband was tho victim. She found the latter lying upon a bench with the blood streaming down over his face from u small wound neiow me eye. The next witness called was John Woll, who spent the clay and the night of February Kith np to the hour of the shooting, with James A. Jones. About ten o'clock the two men entered Diet rich's hotel and were joined by An drew Rogers. Woll and Jones had two glasses of beer when Rogers entered, after which they all three drank. Jones asked Dietrich to set them up. In com plying Dietrich requested Rogers to go behind the bar aud act as bar tend er. Rogers complied and they drank i cider* They then began talking about shooting. Dietrich had a gun in his hand. He had been drinking and was in pretty bad shape. The witness turn ad to drink his cider, and while his back was turned the pistol was dis charged. "Dietrich was fooling around with the pistol," Woll explained, showing how ho used to shoot while in the west. Jones was reclining on a bench,leaning on his right arm with one foot 011 the floor. Before the shoot ing, Jones remarked to Dietrich that he did not bolieve he could hit any thing. Thero was nothing to show Dietrich was angry and every one seomed to bo in good humor. Such a thing as Diotrich shooting Jones was not dreamed of. When Dietrich found that he had shot the mail he said, "I didn't goto hurt him, no, no; Rogers go for a doctor.'' Andrew Rogers was next called. It was he who joined Jones and Woll at Dietrich's hotel on the night of Feb ruary 13th. After the two former had a couple of glasses ho entered the ho tel. "Dietrich came out from behind tho bar," the witness said,"and stood talking with Jones at one end. Then Woll said, 'set 'em up.' Pete said, 4 Andy, wait on us." ' "I went back of the bar and tried it. They took boer and then they had them filled up again. Then Dietrich said, 'Now drink on me,' and they all had cider. Then they got to talking about shooting cattle. Pete had been out west. Jones said, 'you can't shoot.' Pete then got the pistol out from under a cloth behind the bar. lie hold tho pistol 011 his arm. Jones was reclining on the bench. All at once tho pistol went off. Pete said : I shot up in the corner' and we all looked to seo where ho had shot. Then Woll said, 'What's tho matter with Corky; he's so quiet.' Pete had the gun 011 his arm when lie came out of the room and the shooting took place soon after. Pete had been drinking and was nervous. There was no bad feeling at all. Pete said he had shot up in tho corner." The witness said the last word utter ed before the shooting was by Jones, who said, "I don't believe that you can hit anything. " When he found that he had hit him Dietrich said, "Oh, I didn't mean to hurt him; go and fetch a doctor." Chief of Police Mincemoyer was called. He described his visit to Diet rich's hotel after tho shooting. He searched the house for Dietrich, who was not to be found on the premises. Half an hour later they heard some one walking upstairs. Miucemoyer, [Continued on 4th. page.]