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Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1901-02-16
IN THE DISTRICT COURT.
Order OF Judge Jones TN Tonkfn
Va. WfnzelI Case,

At the conclusion OF the oral argu-
ments in the Tonkin Va. Winzell case
on Saturday last, Judge Jones issued an
order allowing the plaintiff and defend
ants each one week within which to send
to him at Austin transcripts Of the evil
dence in the case. and also allowing the
special reporter the same length OF time
to prepare and forward to him her trans
cript Of the proceedings. 1t was further
ordered that the plaintiff have until Fri
day, March l, 1901, to file his brief, and
that the defendants have ten days there
after within which to file their answer
and that plaintiff have FIVE days from the
date of the answer in which to bile his
reply.
Before leaving Eureka on Monday
morning last, Judge Jones made the
statement that il the snow disappears
within . reasonable time. it is bis inten-
ton to personally visit the premises OF
the plaintiff and defendants, and inspect
the creek and springs in dispute bsfore
rendering bis decision.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1901-02-16

For Sale-A large secondhand Buck
cooking stove. in good condition, at George
Gavin's Hardware store.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1901-02-16

Extra copies of the SENTINEL can be OBJ
tanned at Ernest Mau's bookstore.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1901-02-16
Cases Set for Trial.

The following cases were set for trial
on March III, 1901, or the first day OF
the next regular term Of Court:
r. Sadler vs. G. f. Wittenberg ct al.
Maggie Winzell vs.. VIM. Whalen.
In the case Of I. X. Whelan vs.. Vim.
Whalen, the demurrer was overruled
and defendant given ten days in which
to answer, the Clerk being directed to
notify defendants attorney at Elko Of
this order.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1901-02-16
Ore Shipmer

Ore Shipments Ove IN II. d r.
The following ore shipments have been
over the Eureka & Palisade Railroad
for the week ending February Is. 1901:
MINE. POUNDS OF ORE.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-12-19
TANPERED WITH
THE FURNACE
Boiler Caused to Explode at Montour
House Saturday.

What was evidently dastardly at
tempt to blow up the boiler in the cellar
Of the Montour House took place Satur-
day afternoon. That the miscreant par
TALLY failed in his object is owing to the
fact that the heating apparatus or boiler
installed is Of the most approved and
modern type which renders an explosion
with any very destructive effects utterly
out of the question. 1t is cast iron
safety boiler, consisting Of eleven differ
ent sections.
On last Saturday afternoon Jack Rem
ner, who has charge of the fires about
the Montour House, desired to visit
Bloomsbury. As will be recalled the
atmosphere was very oppressive and but
little artificial heat was needed. Renner
accordingly before leaving for the 2:11
d. L. & w. train banked the fires under
the boiler and turned off the draft. For
tunately for Renner before leaving the
cellar he called Mr. Riehl's attention to
the fire and showed how he had arrang-
ed the draft.
An hour or so later Miss Gresham
and the domestics III the hotel were
startled by loud report followed by an
odor somewhat resembling SCOT. Mr..
Pattons attention being called to the
matter he naturally thought of the boil
er An investigation showed that the
boiler and furnace had been seriously
tampered with and that an explosion
had occurred Two of the eleven sec
tions of the boiler one at each end, were
found broken. The draft which as OBJ
served by Mr.. Riehl was turned off, now
was found to be on and furnace and
boiler were heated to an intense degree.
The drip cock of the boiler was open the
water had all drained out and lay in a
pool around the furnace,
Conditions We're such as to render
damage of some sort inevitable. The
principle. however on which the boiler
is constructed made explosion impossible
in more than two sections, thus min
imizing the l65s and danger. 1t was a
useful object lesson to illustrate the
value of the safety sectional boiler. Had
the boiler been one of less improved
type the results might have been dis
astrOus.
Joseph Lechner, plumber, was called
who found that the boiler could be rem
dered Immediately serviceable by cut
ting off the two damaged sections, which
he easily accomplished by plugging up
the tubes that formed the connection.
Who tampered with the furnace it is
not known The attaches of the hotel
may have their suspicion, but they are
not inclined to talk much on that score
at present.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-12-19
Bishop Foss will Oficiate.

The Sunday School of St. Pauls NJ.
f. church is making extensive prepara-
tiOns for its Christmas exercises to be
held on Christmas night The enter
tainment is being arranged by Hon.
James Foster, Mrs. c. II. Reynolds, Miss
Sue Miller and Miss Anna Johnson Be
sides a number Of recitations, solos,
duets, etc light cantata will be
rendered. This will be a feature as a
number of the parts will be sung by the
juniors Gifts viii be distributed to the
children.
The Christmas service in the church
will be held next Sunday morning at
1890 o'clock. Bishop Cyrus d. Foss
D. D. LII. D., resident bishop Of Phila-
delphia, will officiate. On this occasion
the congregation Of St Peters NJ. E,
church. Riverside, will attend the ser
vices. The choir Of that church will al
so assist in the service. An anthem viii
be sung entitled Christmas Tide anC
Mrs. r J. Allen Will sing solo, II
the evening the services will be il
charge Of the pastor, Rev. II. c. Har
man. The music will be furnished by {
quartette of selected voices
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-12-19
A SECRET
DRAWER
Where the Late Mark Carey Kept his
Gold.

The heirs of the late Mark Carey, of
Anthony township, are richer by T345
than they thought they Were. The
deceased, it will be remembered, died as
the result of being kicked by horse
some weeks ago. A public sale of his
personal property was held Friday at
the Carey homestead near Exchange.
Among the household effects which
had been carried out into the yard be
fore the sale was an Old-fashioned chest
which caught the eye of Carl McWlll-
Jams, of White Hall, who fancied that
he could make use of it about his farm
and decided to bid upon it. In looking
over the chest Mr. Williams detected a
peculiarity in its build which he thought
betokened q secret compartment. He
examined every part carefully and was
rewarded by finding a secret drawer
which had been put to good use. In it
snugly concealed lay a bag of chamois
skin which contained $345 in gold.
Mr.. Carey, to whom the money no
doubt belonged, it will be remembered,
died very suddenly as the result of his
injury and had no opportunity to ap-
prise anyone of the existence of the
secret drawer The excitement produc
ed by the unexpected find can easily be
imagined. Mr. McWilliams handed the
money over to the administrator of the
estate
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-12-19
New Years Reception.

1t is gratifying to note that the tenn
porary financial embarrassment of the
local Y. NJ. C. A. initiated limo respect
against the success of the work nor the
several lines of entertainment which or
late years have become such pleasing
feature of the institution here. Ihe
star course will compare favorably with
any of the several preceding it, while OF
the free entertainments it is not saying
too much to affirm that every number
of the course thus far has been worth
good round admission fee.
The New Years reception, which has
already been arranged, will also be
quite up to the standard. In the fore
noon between the hours of 9 and II
general reception will be held. The
event will be enlivened by delightful
program, consisting of piano duets, solos
and recitations, all by local talent.
From to p. m. should the weather
prove favorable the young men and
bows will find entertainment in Hare
and Hound Chase.
From to p. m. free luncheon will
be served to members and visitors by
the Woman's Auxiliary of the Y. M.
G. A.
In the evening the Catawissa band
will be an attraction. Between the
hours of aud 10 it will give a grand
free concert.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-12-19
Verdict That Carries Weight.

That Danville's water system embrac-
ing filtration is the best to be found IN
this entire section has never been doubt
ed; that it takes precedence, however, IN
several countries of the world is fact
which will cause some surprise. Purely
on its merits, without even the know
ledge of those in whose hands the affairs
of the water department rested our
plant was awarded the palm and 1t re-
manned for a citizen of the great West
to come East and inform us of the
honor.
The facts are briefly these. The city
of St. Louis Mo. desired to adopt
system of filtration and in order to OBJ
tain reliable information as to the rela-
tive merits of the different systems in use
the city sent its Water Commissioner,
w. H. Holman, hydraulic engineer of
wide reputation, to Europe after he had
completed a tour of the United States.
Returning the Commissioner presented
| his report which in effect stated that
the best-the most complete water plant
that he had investigated in all his trav-
| els was at Danville, Pa.
The report, which was printed in the
newspapers of st. Louis at the time,
caught the eye of Mr.. Alexander Rus
sell, a resident of that city who was
formerly of Danville. Mr.. Russell is
visiting in this city at present. Thus our
citizens learn of the distinction earned
by their enterprise that they might 9th
erwise not heard of.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-12-19
The Committee Encouraged.

The rush and hurry incidental to the
HOLIDAYS leave but little time for the
agitation of early closing of the stores
as proposed by the Clerks Union, al
though we are informed that immedia-
tely after Christmas the matter will be
again taken up with the hope of bring,
ing about an understanding on this point
between the clerks and merchants.
The committee consisting of John
Henning, Grant Sewers, Misses Ella
Lyon, Sadie Waters, Sara Byerly and
Kate Dempsy pursuant to the action
taken at the meeting of November 21st
drew up an agreement and presented II
to the merchants for signature.
The committee was much encouraged
by the attitude of the business men to-
ward early closing, which was general
" favorable. A number of signatures
including some of our most conserva
tive and prosperous merchants were
easily obtained. Others thought vel
of early closing, but hesitated to obli
gate themselves to close at six O'Clock
unless those signing agreed upon for
felt. This, it seems, did not meet the
approval of all and a temporary hitch
ensued The clerks, however are very
hopeful of winning in the end.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-12-19
SHOT THROUGH
THE LEG
A Bad Accident Which Befell Donald Shoe
maker

Donald Shoemaker, the 10-year-old
son of Mrs. Emma Shoemaker of Wash
ingtonville was accidentally shot in the
leg by a Flobert rifle yesterday and at
last accounts was in a rather serious
condition as the result The accident
occurred during the morning at the
residence of Joseph Seidel grandfather
of the boy, where the little fellow and
his mother have their home.
Donald was seated at the breakfast,
table. while his cousin, Fuller Runyan,
lad of about the same age, who was
seated near, was endeayoring to extract
a cartridge from FlObert. While tug
ging at the gun cap something occurred
which caused the rife to go off. At the
same moment little Donald gave a cry
of pain and it was discovered that he
had been shot in the left leg, the bullet
entering the feshy part of the limb just
above the knee and passing out the other
side.
DR.. Patton was called, who discover
ed that the bullet in its course had just
grazed the bone. The boy had lost a
great deal of blood, in addition to which
he was suffering much from the shock.
DR.. Patton dressed the wound and stat
ed last evening that although quite i'll
unless complications arise there is little
doubt but that the boy will recover
without any i'll effects
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-12-19
Miss Susan a. Kessler.

Miss Susan A KeSsler, an old lady of
so years, an inmate of the Montour
county Almshouse for four years past
was last week removed to'the Philadel-
phia Home for Incurables She was ac-
companied to Philadelphia by Mrs. w
D. Laumaster and Mrs. NJ. Jones, of this
city
Miss Kessler was for many years a
skillful nurse and served in some of the
best families of Danville and Milton.
About twelve years ago she was strick-
en- with paralysis. She was a kind and
lovable woman Of refined tastes and her
friends will learn with pleasure of her
removal to the Philadelphia Home
where her latter days will be spent
among the most delightful and peaceful
surroundings.
Miss Kessler desires to return thanks
to all those who in any way have con-
tributed to her comfort and happiness.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-12-19
WOMANS
RELIEF CORPS
The Annual Election held Tuesday After
noon.

Womens Relief Corps, No. 81, held
its annual election Tuesday afternoon.
Mrs. Samuel Lunger was chosen Presid-
ent TO succeed the late Mrs. Mary G.
Meyer who served the corps so efficient
ly in that capacity during the year past.
Mrs. Jane LivZiey and Mrs. Benjamin
F. Landau were elected senior and
Junior President, respectively.
Mrs. Sara Shut was elected Chaplain
and Mrs Louisa Angle, Treasurer. For
the Office Of Secretary and several mi
nor positions which are filled by the
President no appointments have as yet
been made for The coming year. Those
serving at present are: Secretary, Mrs.
Rebecca Sechler; Conductor, Mrs. Ed
ward Cuthbert; Guard, Mrs. Anna
Cook.
The Women's Relief Corps, which is
made up of either wives or widows of
the G. A R., like the members of that
organization, is rapidly dwindling in
numbers, there remaining at present
only fourteen members. 1t is an organ
ization concerning which many people
are only imperfectly informed, either as
to its object or methods of work. 1t is
made up of hard working self sacrific-
ing women. AS the sisters, sweethearts
or wives of soldiers during the trying
days of the Civil War they ministered
to the comforts of those fighting in the
front in the hundred and one ways that
loving and sympathetic hearts could
devise
When the war was over they still
found plenty of work for the hand of
charity among the soldiers, many of
whom broken in health or wounded
were unable to hold their own in the
great struggle of life. When the Wo-
mems Relief Corps was organized they
became members.
The object of this organization is to
assist destitute soldiers, and soldiers
widows. Provisions, coal or clothing, as
the needs may be, are provided and en-
ployment found for the children in case
they are old enough to work.
There was at one time large mem
bership in the relief corps here. AL
though reduced in numbers now, they
have by no means lost their enthusiasm
or capacity for work. The good they
accomplish is far reaching and the mo-
ney they expend is raised by the corps
itself. They meet every Tuesday after
noon in G. A. R. hall and with them
meeting means work. Sewing or quilt
ing mostly occupies the time and
all of their handiwork finds a ready
sale. Tuesday afternoon a very
beautiful quilt was completed which
finds place in one of the most aris-
tocratic families of our town. A lunch
or dinner served at o'clock is feature
of every session. So that it will be seen
there is a social side to these meetings
which prevents monotony and adds to
the pleasure.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-12-19
Pnnnlar Music Pleases,

Music lovers found a rare treat in the
entertainment given in Y. NJ. c. a. hall
Tuesday night The room as usual was
packed toits utmost capacity.
The cornet solo by S. Ross Millhouse
was a magnificent number in every way.
1t has been several years since Mr.. Mill
house has been heard in Danville He
shows remarkable improvement in tone
and technique. His playing is that OF
an artist and the solo completed the
best light concert program heard in
Danville in a long time. He was honor
ed with an encore.
The concert given by the Penn Social
orchestra ON the whole proved to be
one of the best numbers given on the
free course this season. This Organlza-
tion has made exceptional progress and
it was a pleasure to hear its music.
In rendering popular music program
the orchestra catered to the multitude
and never got beyond its own capability.
The different numbers were played with
a vim and brilliancy and the phrasing
was most beautifully done. The marches
We're very spirited especially the last
one, "Hurrah Boys" A new arrang-
ment of The Holy City was a most
excellent number A selection from
Floradora was very pleasing. E. H.
Miles played a trombone solo in his us
ual artistic manner 1t is always a
great pleasure to hear him. Miss Am
norman sang a number of coon songs
withorchestra accompaniment, in a man
ner that brought forth great applause.
1t was new style for concert work and
it caught on immensely.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-12-19
Frank Lynn's Close Call.

Frank Lynn, of this city, came with
in an ace of drowning while hunting
muskrats on the river just above the
Hospital for the Insane, Monday. The
boat overturned and he sank into the
deep and rapid current While strug-
Cling in the water he made several
frantic efforts to grasp the boat but in
each instance only succeeded in pushing
it further out of reach. He finally
managed to throw off his overcoat, after
which by taking advantage of the cur,
rent he was able to reach the shore.
where nearly exhausted he was assisted
out of the water by Lewis Ray, Jr
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-12-19
Funeral Largely Attended.

The funeral of the late Mrs. Miriam
Mettler took place Friday Two
hymns We're sung at the Bowers home,
stead in this city by the choir of the
First Baptist church after which the re-
mains were conveyed to Klinesgroye,
where after services conducted by Rev.
L. B. Twichell of this city, interment
was made i'll the Methodist cemetery.
At Klinesgrove in the vicinity of which
the deceased spent the greater part OF
long life, the remains We're met by a
large number Of relatives and friends
which filled the church to its utmost
capacity.
The pail bearers We're: Eli Hoover
Charles &. Haughawaut, Peter Berger
of Riverside; Oscar Kase, G. L. Nc
Lain and John Hunt of this city.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-12-19
FILTER PLANT
HARD PUSHED
Why the H drant Water was Cloudy Mon.
day.

A flood when -he river is as muddy as
at present is apt to give any filter plant
all that it can do to purify the water 1t
was noticed about town Monday that
| the water drawn from the hydrants was
quite cloudy in appearance. Many wat
er takers, accustomed to the crystalline
| purity Of our water, found considerable
fault and resorted to springs and wells
about town. Heretofore in times of
high water, no matter how dirty the
river, our hydrant water was always
| clear and pure.
To ascertain why the water was of
questionable purity Monday a visit was
paid to the filter plant Monday night. A
full explanation was found. The
Structural Tubing Works Of Howe &
Polk, whose own water supply is usual
ly adequate for all purposes, owing to
the flood Of Monday was found too
muddy for the boilers and the plant was
Obliged to draw upon the borough water
supply. As Howe & Polk require more
water than is consumed by the whole
borough for domestic purposes the in
creased burden imposed upon the filter
plant will be readily appreciated
The plant is obliged to double its
product, which simply means that the
water be given only half as much time
on the filter beds as formerly and that,
too, at time when owing to the mud
dy condition of the water the length of
time should be increased rather than
diminished. The attaches of the filter
plant are painstaking, conscientious
workmen who feel their responsibility
very keenly, and it is only just that the
public should understand how they are
handicapped at present. A day or so
hence will bring forth a better state of
affairs.
1t is hard to conceive of water more
objectionable or abounding in more mud
and coal dirt than the river at present.
1t was necessary Monday to wash the
filter beds at the interval of every two
or three hours In the large settling
tank the mud accumulated by the wag,
on load
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-12-19
Cellars Flooded on Mill Street.

| The river Monday attained height
of twenty feet, six inches, height un-
| surpassed by any flood of this kind with
in the memory of the oldest living resid-
| ent. At the annual breakup the river
| has more than once attained a higher
| mark due to the effect of ice jams. But
| at present the current is unobstructed
| along it's entire course.
The broad river Monday as it swept
along bank-full with scarcely speck ON
its surface presented majestic sight,
the exact counterpart of which may not
| occur again for a life time
What damage was caused by high
water in Danville was due wholly to
back water along Mahoning creek and
its tributary Billiards. run. Appreh-
| ending high water the merchants and
others along Mill street worked hard,
Sunday night, removing goods from
their cellars. With the exception of S.
J. Welliver, who had not succeeded in
| removing all his goods when the water
began pouring into his cellar, the mer-
chants sustained directly but little loss,
although they were put TO any amount
of inconvenience and discomfort. With
scarcely an exception the stores are
warmed from the cellars. The water at
the different business houses ranged
from the depth of fifteen inches to near
ly four feet, and there was scarcely a
cellar furnace whose fires were not ex-
tinguished. Consequently Monday
the store rooms were cold and cheerless.
Coal oil stoves, lamps, and gas stoves
were brought into requisition, but they
proved sorry substitutes for cellar
furnace. producing offensive odors,
plenty of smoke and but little heat
The merchants are entitled to sym
pathy, as they are now in the midst of
their holiday trade and are naturally
much handicapped 1t may be day or
so before the regular heating apparatus
can be used in the stores.
4uo scNSIdI ucpd dTGIleHbS OI UHe hedu-
ing Iron Works that have been in oper-
alton were unable to start up Monday
morning on account Of the high water.
Below the borough the river road and
all the low lands are submerged, the
locality presenting the appearance of a
large lake. Several families have sus-
tanned loss through the flooding of their
| cellars. Michael Etter, who lives on
the river road, is one of the heaviest
losers. The water rose into the first
story of his house and among the con-
tents of his cellar, which are total
loss. was the pork obtained from two
large hogs recently killed.
| The river also overflowed its bank at
several points above town. The canal,
however. which was bank full all day
Monday, performed an excellent ser.
vice by collecting all the supertiuous
water at the upper end of the borough
and conducting it harmlessly out OF
| town.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-12-19
Cellar Furnaces Lighted Un.

The falling river, has had the effect of
lowering the water in Mahoning creek.
BY yesterday afternoon the water had
passed out of most of the cellars on Mill
street. The merchants We're able to fire
up their cellar furnaces and abandon
the use of gas stoves and other tempo
rary but unsatisfactory expedients
which had been installed for the pur-
pose of furnishing heat
The cellars were left in a very dirty
and disgusting condition by the reced-
ing waters, the mud being Of a stiff and
stubborn nature which adheres tenaci-
ously to every object with which it came
in contact Directly or indirectly there
is not merchant but who sustained
some loss.