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Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-12
Indianapolis, March 1o.-Dr Jam

Indianapolis, March 1o.-Dr lame son haS announced that the condition Of Former President Benia min far rison is worse and that unless there~iS some remarkable change. little hope is entertained that the patient can last many more hours. Dr Jameson adds that General FarriSon'S mind is not as clear as on yesterday and in fact there is nothing in his condition that offers any encouragement. The con dition of the left lung had grown worse lie said insteau of better.
 Indianapolis. March 13.-12 :30-The condition of EX-PreSident Harrison at this hour remains unchanged.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-12

Indianapolis. Ind. March 12.-Thero has been q decided change for the worse in the condition of former Presi- dent Benjamin Harrison to-day. His temperature at 8 o'clccll was 1011 F respiration very weak.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-12
BALF0lJR TALKS ABOUT OATH
Says That ill all Probability it
 Will Be Revised.

Committee Has Been Appointed to
 Look Into tie Matter-London Cor
 respondent of New York Tribune
 Says King Is Liberal-He Tolerates
 Every Form of Ecclesiastical Policy.
 New York; March Recommending on the position taken by MI. Balfour in the house of commons on the form of oath which the king now takes on meeting parliament for the first time. the London correspondent of the IriD- unc says that the king takes pains to show to-day that lie tolerates every form of eccclesiastical policy, for he received at St Jamcs's palace deleg3- lions of two conventions of the Es- tabliShed churches. with rreSbyterians. WesleyanS. QuakerS and non-conform- ists of all shades of beliefs and forms of government. Each will have a Spe- cial audience. while the band plays outside and the yeOman of the guard light up the stately throne room with touches of color
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-12

Total Numbe: 10 Date Is Twenty
 +hrae-Eotha Seems Determined to
 Surrender-He Wants to Consult De Wet and Steyn-P-eparinS for Ar
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-12

London. March PA report is cur rent that the government anticipates a speedy account of the surrender of General Botha. the Boer commander jn-chief.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-12

Bloemfontein. March 12.-ColOnel Pitchers column has cleared the coun- try of BoerS between this place and the Orange river. The column has ar rived here. bringing in thirtythree prisoners and three thousand horses.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-10-10
David Foust Held In.

David Foust, well known farmer res
iding near Limestoneville, this county,
had an experience with highwayman
on Monday night He was returning
from a meeting of the school board held
at California. After the meeting he
transacted some business at Washing
tonville and had reached point about
midway between that place and his
home when a man suddenly materializ-
ed in the darkness before him and seiz
ed the horse, at the same time ordering
Mr.. Foust to stop. The latter seized
the whip, when the horse sprang for
ward The highwayman held on stub
bornIy. After being dragged several
yards he decided to let loose and Mr.
Foust made his escape.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-10-10
Monthly Meeting Of the D. A. R.

The William Montgomery Chapter,
Daughters American Revolution, held its
regular monthly meeting in the Thomas
Beaver Free Library, Saturday afternoon
last. Those present were: Mrs. Joseph
Boyd, Regent, Mrs Robert MaglIl, Miss
Emeline Gearhart, Miss Anna Davis,
Miss Jennie Alexander, Mrs. Charles
Chalfant, Miss Amanda Gearhart, Miss
Harriet Alexander of Philadelphia, and
Mrs. X. X. Little and Mrs. Sterner, of
Bloomsburg.
Miss Jennie Alexander read paper
on the subject Of "John Hancock. J"
mong matters discussed was PROPOSE
ton to the High school that the Daught-
ers of the American Revolution have
under consideration to the effect that
the Chapter offer five dollar gold piece
to The graduating class for the best es-
say on the part that Pennsylvania play
ed in the struggle for American iudep-
endence. 1t was decided to submit the
matter to Borough Superintendent L.
l.. Gordy, postponing further action un-
til his views are obtained on the sub
ject
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-10-10
A FORMER
DANVILLE GIRL
Dresses Up as a Man and Falls in With
Thieves.

An Associated Press dispatch Tues
day contained romantic story of a
/ young girl maSquerading in male attire,
in which the towns of Danville and
| BlOomsburg both figure.
According to the story Frank Taylor,
notorious diamond thief and safe
| blower, was arrested at Darlington, Ky,
! Monday afternoon. With him were two
companions, also taken into custody.
One of the latter impressed the officers
as being a woman in disguise and upon
| being questioned she admitted the fact
! and said that she had been arrested sew
eral times before and that her identity
had never been discovered. She gave
her name as Lizzie Thomas, of Blooms
burg, Pa. She is unusually pretty, and
only about is years old, has light brown
hair cut man fashion, blue eyes, full
round face and features. With her two
companions she arrived at Darlington in
q box car.
At Paducah, Ky, jewelry store was
robbed few nights ago and Taylor is
suspected. On Taylor's person was
found an express receipt dated October
4th for goods shipped to a point south.
1t is thought this package contains the
stolen jewelry.
The Bloomsbury Daily of Tuesday
says that the girl in the case is the
daughter Of Mrs. Eva Thomas residing
near Morgantown, Columbia county, and
is pretty well known in Bloomsbury.
The girls right name is said to be Smith.
Her mother, Mrs. Thomas, does not live
with her husband, who is said to be
Joseph Thomas, of Danville.
Upon inquiry about town Tuesday
it was learned that Lizzie Thomas, as
she was known, until year or so ago
was herself resident of this city. With
her mother she resided in the Second
Ward, here, and also on Welsh Hill. She
and her mother were probably as well, if
not better known here than in Blooms
burg. Joseph Thomas, the husband,
has not been seen about town for some
time past.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-10-10
Old Lodge to be Disbanded,

One of the secret societies seldom
heard of in this city but nevertheless
one of the older and most prosperous
ones Ilermon lodge No. 81, B'nai Birth,
viii in the near future be disbanded and
the few surviving members merg-
ed in the same order in Wikesbarre
The order B'nai Birth is composed en-
tirely of Hebrews and besides being a
fraternal organization carries with it All
insurance aud sick benefits. Hermon
lodge was organized in 1857 with 80
charter members and included nearly all
of the jewish residents at that time. In
recent years the advancement of insur-
ance methods kept younger members
from joining ami the old members
gradually died or moved away. There
are but eight members left, three Of
them being non-residentS. The lodge
rooms are on East Front street opposite
the synagogue The members are Joseph
Wormser, of Baltimore, Md; Abraham
Cohen, of Clevelani J., Ohio; Samuel Drei-
fuss, of Milton, and II. J.. Gross, Ben
jamin Benzbach, Gustave We'll, Jacob
Maier and Simon Dreifuss, of this city.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-10-10
Vote for Doctor Thompson
for Associate Judge.
No Sign Of Exhaustion.

The artesian well at the Reading Iron
Works is standing a very severe test.
Since starting up on Friday morning of
last week the pump has been kept un-
ceasingly at work. During ca ch minute
of the intervening time one hundred
and eight gallons of water have been
raised from the we'll. There has thus
far been no sign of exhaustion. At one
stage the water seemed to gain upon the
pump.
The well is four hundred and sixty
nine feet deep. The water thrown out
is as clear as crystal, cool and apparent
ly free from mineral salts.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-10-10
improvements on Walnut Street.

The borough which is just now in the
midst of the improvements on Walnut
street, ordered by Council, has pretty
big Job on its hands, as in addition to
the culvert to be rebuilt long retaining
wall will have to be erected along the
south side of Walnut street the entire
length of the Blizzard property. From
twelve to fifteen men have been employ
ed daily during the two weeks that the
work has been in progress and from ap-
pearance of things the present month
will not see the completion of the inn
provements. great deal of the old
arch still remains to be torn down and
but little more has been accomplished
than making the excavation necessary,
and laying the concrete bottom and
foundation stones for the new walls as
far as the arch has been removed.
The p. 4 K. railway company if en-
abled to carry out its plans obviously
does not purpose to enlarge its portion
of the culvert under the p. & K. en-
bankment, which would involve an inn
mcnse amount of work, but will offer as
a substitute the under grade crossing or
new street proposed to council Friday
night which will be just as efectual in
preventing the heavy floods on the
north side of the railroad embankment,
which have been of such frequent oc-
currence in the past.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-10-10
Tested and Found Wanting.

The five hundred feet of new hose re
Gently purchased for the Friendship
Fire company were tested Tuesday night
in the presence of the Fire Committee of
Council and a representative of the
company from whom the hose was
bought. The hose was found to leak
behind the couplings and it was there
fore pronounced defective. The hose
will lie returned to the dealer.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-10-10
If every Republican makes
one vote for the ticket the re-
suit will be tremendous. Just
try it.
Mr.. Bggert Promoted.

George w. Eggert, who has held the
position of clerk at the d. l.. II w. de-
pot at this place, left Monday for New
Milford, Susquchanna county, where he
has been appointed agent of the ID. L.
& w. station. Mr.. Eggert has always
been courteous, good natured clerk
and he will be missed by the many pa
irons of this line in Danville.
William Farnsworth, who for some
time past has been the efficient night
operator at the Penna. station, South
Danville, will succeed Mr.. Eggert
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-10-10
m. @. A., Star Course Solicitation

People are continually inquiring re-
garding the purchase of tickets for the
Star Entertainment Course. They say
that they have not, as yet, been asked
to purchase and they are anxious to do
so. Will each solicitor therefore see
those upon their lists as soon as posi-
BILE. 1t will facilitate the work greatly
The reserve board opens Nov. s, 1901, at
O'Clock a. m, at Opera House,
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-10-10
Post Inspection,

Goodrich Post, g. A r., of this city
was given its annual inspection on Mon
day evening Inspector c. F. Harder
of II Hoagand Post No. 10 of Catawissa
a,s in command. Messrs George Waters
George l.. Murray and 6. w. Reifsny-
der, of Catawissa, were also in attend
.n". After the inspection the visiting
gentlemen were rendered a supper at ID.
=. Huidens' restaurant.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-10-10
At READING
IRON WORKS
Eleven Car Loads of Heavy Timber Now on
he Way.

! The prolonged wait for heavy timber
Sequent delay in rebuilding ii would
seem Is pretty near at an end Eleven
carloads of such lumber as is most need
ed are expected everyday. The invoices,
car numbers and bills of lading have
been received at the works, but the cars
themselves, which have been on the way
since The middle of last month, have
been sldetracked somewhere or sent in
the wrong direction.
Tracers have been sent out and there
is every reason to believe that the cars
will turn up all right in day or so.
Meanwhile, although handicapped, the
work of rebuilding has been going on.
At present forty-hve men are employed
ou au annex to the rail she'd" l74x35
feet, which is beng built on the sou h
side of the mill. The frame of the annex
was raised Friday.
The unforeseen delay in the arrival Of
timber has caused a good deal of regret.
By this time the building should have
been approaching completion. The
best that can be hoped for now is that
no further delays wil occur SO that the
new mill may be under roof before win
ter rightly sets in.
The arIesian well was put to test
Friday. A steam pump, with
capacity of 10 gallons per minute, was
installed on the ground. Pumping be-
gan at $50 in the morning and kept up
increasingly during the day. Not
withstanding the heavy drain the sup
ply Of water revealed no signs OF dim
mutton and according to indications
thus far the well will prove an import
ant factor in future water supply of
the plant The water Friday morn
Ing was very much discolored by the
red shale, but with each succeeding
hour it showed up clearer and by even
ing it revealed only a slight race of
color.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-10-10
c. w. Cook will make a
good County Treasurer. Vote
for him.
Excellent Opening Number.

The first number of the free course
under the auspices of the Y. NJ. G. A.
was given by the Ithaca Conservatory
of Music Concert Company Monday
evening.
Miss McCrea, the pianist opened the
concert with the ''Torchlight Dance" by
Rubinstein and in point of expression
and Interpretation played beautifully.
In her second number, A Tarentelle by
Moszkowski, she had better oppor-
tunity to display her technique, which
for one so extremely young was wonder
ful. This number was played in perfect
tempo and with much delicacy. Mr..
Hommell, the violinist, played two
movements from De Beriots difficult
ninth Concerto in a mastery manner.
His tone is broad and his intonation
very good. The valSe movement was
especially well played, the technique be-
ing faultless. AS an encore to his first
number Mr. Hommell played the Even
preSSively. Mrs. ChamOt, the soprano,
sang for her first number most de-
lightful waltz song. With her power
full though well modulated voice and
her charming presence she certainly en-
tranced the audience. Her high notes
were absolutely true and the difficult
passages were sung with an ease and
chic that bespeaks the right talents and
extremely hard study. The elocutionist,
Mrs. Managing, pleased everybody. Her
rectations were read with ease and her
interesting numbers were loudly APP
plauded.
The hall was filled to overfiowing, a
large number being unable to gain ad-
mittance.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-10-10
Attending BlOOmshurg Fair.

DanviIle was well represented at the
Bloomsburg fair yesterday despite the
fact that it was the first day. About
100 tickets were sold via the d. l.. < W.
railroad. The p. < r. railway also car
ried a large number, while scores of
others drove up. The number from this
city attending today will be much larg-
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-10-10
Vote for J. G. Miller for
Prothonotary.
Death of Alex. Wands.

Alexander Wants, an old and we'll
known resident of the Fourth Ward de
parted this life ON Thursday morning
about IL O'Clock Mr.. WandS was born
in Scotland seventy-six years ago and
emigrated to this country in lS43. His
father was soldier in the British Army
serving for a period of seven years in
the reign of George the Fourth. With
three brothers the deceased served dur
ing our Civil war. For many years he
was a heater at the iron works at pres
ent owned by the Rea;!ing Iron Com.
pany. About four years ago owing to
advancing years he MAS obliged to give
up work During the year past he has
been i'll, his trouble being complica-
ton of diseases incident to old age.
The deceased, who is brother of
Miss Chrissie Wands, Bloom street, is
survived by the following children j ohm
of near Rushtown, Alexander, at pres
ent in Arizona; Henry of Tyrone;
Charles of Berwick, and James, Mary
and Catherine, of this city. The wife
of the deceased died sixteen years
ago.
Get out every Republican
voter.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-10-10
Approaching Wedding.

The wedding of Miss Belle Beaver,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse Beaver,
Pine street, and Russell +. Kelly, OF
Sunbury, will take place on Wednes-
dav October 23rd, at high noon. The
ceremony will be performed in Christ
Episcopal church, Rev Erskine Wright
officiating Miss Beaver is one of Dan
ville's best known and popular young
ladies. Mr.. Kelly was a former resid-
ent here and has many friends in our
midst
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-10-10

The new dwelling built by Brick Man
acturer John Keim on East Front
.eet is about completed. 1t shows up
ry nicely. 1t is finished in hard wood
d has all the appointments of thor
ghly modern dwelling bath room,
cd heating facilities, and cemented
liar floor. 1t will be lighted with gas
d electricity.
Mr.. Keim expects to occupy the house
, the 25th inst.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-10-10
Merchants Meeting.

The lease on the Peoples store held
by the merchants of this city expired
last April On Monday night the bust
ness men interested held meeting at
which they decided to wind up matters
Accordingly those merchants subscrb-
ing to the fund will be presented with a
statement in day or so to show how
affairs stand
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-10-10
Rev. Klepfer Will Lecture.

Tha grxt number of the Y NJ. G. A.
free course will be lecture on Tuesday
evening October 22nd. by the Rev. G.
Murray Kepfer of Huntingdon. His
subject will be: The New Spirit for the
New Age" Rev. KIepfer was formerly
pastor of Trinity Methodist church, this
city, and his talents as an orator are
well known
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-10-10
CONDENSED NEWS.

Frosty.
Many colds.
The stove men are busy.
Uncle Josh Spruceby'' tomorrow
night.
Country roads are in good condition
for driving.
The ice man is no longer the tyrant.
His place has been taken by King
Coal.
Shut the Door" signs are being
placed in position.
Murray and Mackey' Bon Ton Ideals
are pleasing Bloomsbury people this
week. This attraction will be at the
Danville Opera House all next week.
Jesse Shannon was elected superin-
tendeut of the Sunday school of St.
Peters NJ. f. church, Riverside, on
Sunday last.
The cool weather of the past few days
will do much towards eliminating the
germs of malaria.
Harry Ritter, John Bruder, George
Swank and son, Albert, were coon hunt
ing in Red Point hollow Thursday night,
and bagged fine big coon weighing 204
pounds.
Charles B. Hanford's admirers in this
ity will read with pleasure the an
louncement that on Saturday, Oct. II,
le will present at the Opera House his
grand scenic revival of Shakespeare's
The Tanning of the Shrew.
Don't forget that Friday, Oct. 25th, is
Arbor Day, and the teachers and pupils
# our public schools are requested to
bserve the day by the planting of trees
nd by other suitable exercises.
Cupid is now busy gathering his sum-
ler harvest and his clerical assistants
ill soon have all that they can do.
At the head of Mr.. Hanford : support
X company is the beautiful young
ctress Miss Helen Grantly concerning
HON so much has been written. AL
sady great deal Of curiosity has been
anifested to see her in the role Of
atherine.
1t is with pleasure that we note the
opearance of our townsman, w. e.
,aYis, on the street again after his pain
al siege of illness.
Now the foot ba list will take first
lace in the public eye.
An elegant flag stone pavement has
cen laid in front of the residences Of
ouncilman Joseph Jones, John Patton
nd j. 2. Bare, Lower Mulberry street.
Before long hunting yarns will have
ecome once more one of the permanent
xtures Of fall.
A number of attractive signs designat-
& the waiting rooms, baggage rooms,
C., have arrived at the d. l. & w. de-
ot and will soon be hung in position.
Murray and Mackeys Bon Ton Ideals
i'll be at the Opera House all next
eek.
The Sunday school room Of Trinity
ltheran church has been thoroughly
novated the walls being repa nted and
airs revarnished.
Martin Landau has been appointed
,ecial agent and solicitor for the daily
d Sunday Philadelphia North Amer
IN in South DauvIle.
Take in your plants now if you do not
ant them nippe1 by frost.
The home gardener is without occupa-
IN for the next six months.
Many Danville people will attend the
)lumbia county fair to-day.
Five car loads of heavy timber so
uch needed in rebuilding have arrived
the Reading Iron Works, this city.
le timber reached here at o'clock
lesday evening via the +. 4 r. Rail
~. There are six cur loals more on
way, which viii no doubt arrive tu-
y or tomorrow. The work on the
mill will no doubt procce nith IT.
or no delay.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-10-10
The Next Game,

The High School foot ball eleven are
energetically practicing every day and
will no doubt make an excellent show
ing all season Next Saturday they will
play at Northumberland and on the
18Th. at Shamok'n. Much interest has
been created by the excellent showing
made by the local team last Saturday.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-10-10
a New Green House.

Work has begun on new green house
at Castle Grove to be devoted exclusive
ly to the growing of vegetables The
frame work Of the building, which is
50x25 feet, will be of iron. The green
house is being built by Hutchins & Co.,
of New York
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-10-10
telegram Lines Repaired.

gang Of Is workmen employed by
the Western Union Telegraph Company,
arrived in this city on Monday evening
and will make their headquarters at the
Heddens House. Extensive repairs will
be made between Bloomsbury and Nor
thumberland. Many new poles will be
set
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-10-10

If the people want the best
service at their command
they will assure themselves
of it by voting the Republi-
can county ticket.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-10-10
Course in Dentistry.

Beeber Vastine Of this city has en-
rolled as student in the dental depart
ment of the University of Pennsylvania.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-10-10
DANVlLLE WINS
FIRST GAME
Foot Ball Season Opens Auspioiously in
DanVille

The first foot ball game of the season
was played at DeWitt's Park on Satur-
day, resulting in victory for Danvile.
1t was an ideal foot ball day and the at
tendance was unusually good.
Northumberland won the toss and
chose the east goal giving Danville the
kick off After the first plunge North
cumberland failed to gain by bucking the
line and the ball went over to Danville
The ball was then kept in Northumber-
lands territory for the rest of the half
Maiers made good gains of 20 and Is
yards, but the ball was lost on tumble
and the first half ended, neither side
having scored.
In the second half the ball was fre-
quently held for downs, Lunger throw
ing Northumherlanh runners several
times for losses. Leniger finally carried
the ball for large gains and after two
good line plunges by Gross, Dougherty
took the ball over for touch down.
German kicked the goal and the score
was: Danville, {; Northumberland, Q.
Northumberland kicked off but the ball
soon changed hands, the game finally
ending with the bail in Nprthumh her
lands possession on Danville's 25 yard
line.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-10-10
Former Danville Man To Wed.

Invitations are out for the wedding of
William Curry, Esq, formerly of this
city, and Miss Louisa Virginia Albro, of
Scranton, which will take place at the
residence of the brides mother Mrs.
Ida May Albro, 815 Jefferson avenue,
Scranton, on Thursday, October 10.