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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-08-01
Emma Boettinger Passes Away.

Emma, the eldest daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Adolph Boettinger, Cherry street,
died Monday morning about . o'clock
after lingering illness of consumption.
The deceased, who was twenty years OF
age, was greatly beloved by all who
knew her, and her death when just
in the bloom Of early womanhood falls
upon her parents with crushing force.
She was devoted member of st. Hub
ert's K. G.. church and a member of the
sodality of that congregation.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-08-01
A Small Blaze.

About o'clock Tuesday night an alarm
of fire threw the town into excitement,
The roof of the shovel factory above the
boilers was discovered on fire The news
soon spread and the bells were rung
which brought out the fire department.
The Washington Hose Company was the
first to arrive but when they reached
the works the fire had already been ex-
tinguished by the company's own hose
The damage done was very slight
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-08-01
Quot Pitching.

The QUOT pitching mania has struck
South Danvile and some of the local
pitchers have already distinguished
themselves. The quot club on this side
the river boasts of some professionals in
the pitching" art and the South Dan
vile contingent would like to show
them the real thing. Can not an inter
county series of games be arranged?
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-08-01

Calvin Jesse Kline and Miss Cornda
Agnes Fox, both of this city, were mar
ried at the resid ence of the brides faith
er, William Fox, Cherry street, at 8
o'clock Thursday night, Rev. DR.. NJ l..
Shindel officiating. None but the im-
mediate family were present. The
couple were given prolonged serenade
by calithumpian band.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-08-01
Wedding Anniversary.

Nj and Mrs. William Fox celebrated
the 3Sth anniversary of their marriage
at their home, Cherry street, Saturday
evening. A most delightful evening was
spent and an appetzing supper served.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fox We're presented by
,heir children with handsome parlor
lamp. Those pre-cnt were: Rev. DIR.
NJ. l.. Shindel, wife and IJn,I'er Susie,
Mr.. and Mr.. John 4. F,N az children,
May and Rry, VI. EL..cr + = and chill
dren, Gertrude, Frank, Daniel and Elm
er, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Fox and chill
dren, Luther, Ethel, Helen aud Agnes,
Mr.. and Mrs. William O. Fox and sons,
William, Charles and Geor- e, Miss Ger
trude Fox, George f. Fox, Miss Ella NJ.
Shultz, Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Berger, Mrs
Oliver Johnson, Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph
Breitenbach and daughter Anna.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-08-01
Mr.. Rernheimer's Bad Fall,

Harry Bernheimer, the Mill street
clothier, met with an accident Sun
day morning, which might have result
ed very seriously. He was in the act of
climbing to the roof by means of lad
der standing in the bath room. Just as
he was raising the trap door he lost his
hold and fell upon the bath tub, his
back striking the spigot. He seemed
very seriously hurt at first and suffered
great pain. Drs. kimerer and Paules
were called who had him under treat
ment during the day.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-08-01
A Sham Battle,

Goodrich Post will hold campfire at
DeWitt's Park tonight. \ very inter
esting feature will be a sham battle
fought on the base ball ground. The q.
\. X. will be assisted by a detachment
of the National Guard and three soldier
boys recently returned from the Philip
pines. The sham battle, which will be
fought about s o'clock, will prove very
interesting and together with the pres
entaton of war pictures by BRO"
Hicks, will well repay any one for a yis-
it to the Park.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-08-01

COUNTY CONVENTION

The Republican County Convention
will be held in the Court House on Sat
urday morning, August 3rd Mt 10
o clock
The Primaries will be held on Friday
evening, August 2nd, between the hours
of $50 and s o'clock at the usual voting
places
w. L. GOUGER.
County Chairman.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-08-01

The Columbia and Montour Electric
Railway is now in operation between
Bloomsbury and Lime Ridge. The road
was formally opened on Monday even.
ing, Mss Winifred, daughter of +. L.
Numma, one of the contractors, acting
as mOtOrman.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-08-01
Spanish War Veterans.

A meeting of the members of Breck-
bill-Sherwood Camp, Spanish-American
War Veterans, will be held at the Armory
of Company +, 18th Regiment, n. q. p,
Monday. August 9TH, 1901, at s O'Clock
p m, for the purpose of muster-in. All
those who desire to become charter mem
bers of said camp must be present on
said occasion By order of
CHAs. p. GEARHART,
Attest Commander.
HARMON SECHLER, Adjutant.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-08-01
Injured by a Fall.

Luther Tanner, grandson of Augustus
Ortman, residing near Blee's school
house, Derry township, Monday fell
from the overhead of the barn allghting
upon pole into which several large
spikes had been driven. He was very
seriously injured. DIR. Hofa and his
son Sidney gave him surgical treat
ment
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-08-01
Shoulder Dislocated,

Frank, the little son of John Wild
smith, Riverside, fell from tree on
Tuesday afternoon and disloCated his
right shoulder DIR. n. NJ. Smith reduced
the dislOcation. The lad yesterday was
doing well.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-08-01
Moonlight Picnic.

Miss Gresham of the Montour House
gave moonlight picnic at Iudiau Run
Hollow, last night, in honor of her two
nieces, Misses Carrie and Name CreSs-
man, of Sellersville. The party consist
ed of two hack k loads which left town
about dark.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-08-01
Salvation Army,

Brother Van Alsteu, of Olean, n. Y.
who as announced will give phono-
graph entertainment at Salvation Army
Hall, Friday and Saturday evenings of
this week, on Friday afternoon at $50
O'Clock will give free concert for child
ren.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-08-01
Exchanged Pulpits,

Rev II. c. Harman of st. Paul's M. f.
church and Rev. Il. J. Allen, of st. Pet
er's NJ +. church, exchanged pul pits
Sunday evening. Each pastor made a
splendid impression in his new field.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-08-01
Jubilee Concert.

A free religious jubilee concert will be
given at Hunters Park by the camp
meeting workers, every night this week
Meetings free to all. The public is in
yited.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-08-01
Uard Of Thanks,

Mr.. AMI Mrs. Adolph Boettinger wish
TO extend Gl1uE, 20 those kind friends
who so kindly assisted them during their
recent bereavement.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-08-01
ELECTION NOTICE.

The Republican Primaries
for Montour County will be
held Friday, Aug. 2nd, from
the hours of $50 to s o'clock
p. m. for the purpose of elect
ing a delegate to the State
Convention and nominating
Candidates for the various
County Offices.
By order of
VIM. L. GoUGER, Chairman.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-08-01
Mutes' Picnic,

The muteS' picnic will be held at Is
land Park, northumberland, on Satur-
day August 3rd. Danville, Blooms
burg, Sunbury, Milton and Shamokin
will be represented.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-08-01
Mrs. Bower Will Entertain,

Mrs. W. G. Bowyer will entertain a
number of young folks at her home, No
10 East Market street. tonight in honor
of her SOr iH,lu.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-08-01

1t is the unanimous opinion that the
hot wave has earned vacation and
ought to take it.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-08-01
O. R. Drumheller in Charge.

O. R. Drumheller, proprietor of Hotel
Oliver, took charge Of that ho>telry as
landlord Wednesday morning
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-08-01

August 5 first day.
Cool wave about October lst.
Councilmen are not having vacations.
The lawns are taking fresh courage.
Passenger travel to Buffalo is picking
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-08-01
Trolley in Operation.

HARMON SECHLER, Adjutant.
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DEATH OF DR.. IRVING ROSSE
AT GIITEaU TRIAL.
For q Number of Years a Surgeon in
the United States
Navy.

DIR. Irving c. Rose. a well-known alien
ist and author of several standard treatises
on cerebral diseases, died at Providence
Hospital at $50 o'clock this morning The
cause of death was an hydatid obstruc-
ton No arrangements for the funeral had
been made at go O'Clock this afternoon
the friends Of DR.. RosSe desiring to con-
suit the wishes of Mrs. Rosse who lives
in New York city. and who is expected to
arrive in Washington this evening.
DIR. Rose was born in one of the east
ern shore counties of Maryland fifty-four
years ago. his family being of Scotch de
scent and one of the oldest in the state.
He was for number of years a surgeon
IN the United States navy. and it was said
this afternoon that he d member of
jeanette relief party.
He appeared as an expert witness on the
subject of insanity in the Guteau trial and
was also Il witness in the Bean murder
trial five or SIX years ago. He was a
member Of the Metropolitan Club and ha
apartments at 1918 PENNSYLVANIA avenue
About a decade ago he was married to a
Miss James OF New York. and for time
was prominent society man in Washing
ton.
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RIVER FRONT NEWS.
Launch a Substitute for the Nigilnnt-
Other Items.

Commodore John r. Sutton has secured
the steam launch Allie Moore, belonging to
Mr.. Joseph Moore of Alexandria, for ser
vice as the harbor patrol boat while the
engine of the tug Vignant is building. The
Allie Moore went into commission ysster
day morning and Commodore Sutton's flag
was raised on her. She is ore of the most
speedy boats of her class on the river and
Will render good service. The work on the
new engine for the Nigiant. in consequence
of the accident to her old one, will be
pushed as rapidly possible, and il is
expected it will be ready in month or
six weeks.
Capt. Albert Fair has reconsidered his
intention to retire. and will remain for "a
time in command of the Baltimore and
Ohio railway transfer tug Beaverton and
the barge between Alexandria and Shep-
herds landing. He expected to retire and
take command of the tug George w. Pride
which he recently purchased. but at the
request of the Baltimore and Ohio officials
he will remain in charge of the tug until
his successor can be appointed Capt Fair
has been the comma nder of the railway
ferry FOR quarter OF century past. and
in that long time has never had an accident
to his tug or barge. and has but seldom
missed his trips, even in the coolest
weather. when the ice was thick and heavy
in the river.
Mr. Jeff POsey has been appointed pilot
of the Randall line steamer T V Arrow
smith. vice Capt Jos Jones, resigned.
capt JOnn Bailey purSer OF the Mt. Yer
non steamer Charles Manchester has been
quite i'll of an attack Of the grip but Is
now recovering.
Capt James Jones has taken command of
the Motley Hall excursion steamer River
Queen. for the excursion season.
Capt. Thos. Todd has been promoted from
the position of mate to the command of
the Glymont mail steamer Estelle Randall
and Mr. Jerry Posey has been appointed
pilot.
Mr.. Jack Phillips. wharf clerk at the
Randall line wharf. who has been suffering
from an abcess on his hand is recovering.
The steam launch Alert of this city. with
party aboard. has gone to Colonial Beach
for a stay of a week
The tug MOhler, which has been engaged
In towing fsh-laden vessels. has "cut out
and will return to general towing about
the harbor.
Two large barges laden with railway
ties were yesterday taken from Georgetown
to Alexandria where the ties will be trans
ferred to a large schooner loading for Bos-
ton
The miniature railway train which is To
be one OF the attractions at River View
this season has been received at the Sth
street wharf for shipment
The War Department. steam launch
Mercedes is being repainted and is receiy.
Ing q thorough Overhauling in her boat
house at the harbor office wharf She viii
go into commission in about ten days
Fishing operations have been suspended
at the big seine hauling shores at the
Gums and Freestone Point, operated by
Bailnger & Gibson.
The tug J. T. Selectman is at Alexandria
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of the closets and pipe lines and also to
the economical use of water. as large
amount of waste of water results from the
type of detached closets which Mr.. Saun-
ders desires to install.
If an exception was made in this case,
Mr.. McComb says, it would probably be
found to be precedent to be regretted in
the future.
Engineer Commissioner Beach, in for
warding the papers to his associates, says:
THE inspector of plumbing and superin-
tendent of sewers, who have examined the
houses in question carefully and entirely
Independently. report in favor of the tank
closets and state that they believe there
is but little in this case which would pre-
vent the general installation Of detached
closets in case permission for such were
granted here.
'"They state that they believe it entirely
practicable, with proper arrangements. to
prevent freezing; that in the closets which
have been already installed no such pre-
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NATTER OF MBING.
Differences Concerning Some Houses
Owned by Mr.. Saunders.

The District Commissioners are again
considering the differences with MIR. J.. M.
Saunders with regard to the character Of
plumbing to be installed in small frame
tenement houses 2i56 TO 2460, Brightwood
avenue 1t appears from the record in the
case that Mr. Saunders was informed that
tank closets would be required for the
premises. He appealed from this decision.
saying that the closets were out of doors
and that the pipes would be exposed and
would freeze during the winter
He stated that he had introduced flush
tanks in other houses in the vicinity and
they had been frozen The controversy be-
gan in the summer of 1898, and at one
stage of the case Mr.. Saunders wrote to
the Commissioners requesting the removal
of the inspector of plumbing, Mr.. Charles
y. Ball, from his office. The health de-
partment has received a number of COM
plants about the houses not being con-
nected with the sewer.
The superintendent of sewers. reporting
upon the matter under date of May l, de-
clares that in his opinion. the plumbing
regulation which requires that flush tanks
be provided in cases like that in question
is a wise one, tending to proper cleansing
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AFFAIRS IN ALEXANDRIA
DENOCR TO HOLD PRIMARY FOR
CHOICE OF DELEGATES.
Probable Instructions for Governor
and Lieutenant Goycrnor-GeneraI
and Personal Matters.
ALEXANDRIA. Va. May 3. 1901.
Evening Star Bureau.
No. III King street.
Bell TelephOne No. LOG.

ALEXANDRIA Va, May 3, 1901
The democratic committee for Fairfax
county met last night at Fairfax Court
House. and decided to hold district prima-
rfes Thursday, May 16 for the election of
delegates to the gubernatOrial convention
to be held in Norfolk August II. The polls
will be oDen from sunrise to sunset On
the basis of the democratic vote at the last
presidential election Fairfax will he en-
titled to twenty-five delegates. 1t is stated
by those acquainted with the situation that
all the delegates will he instructed for
Montague for governor and for Col. Jos.
Willard of Fairfax for lieutenant governor.
The name of Mr.. James K. Cation of this
city had been mentioned in connection with
the office of lieutenant governor, but when
seen recently by a Star reporter Mr.. Cation
said he had not given the matter any Sc
riOus thought of late
Death of Leading Citizen.
Announcement OF the death of William
F. Creighton. leading druggist of this
city. which occurred yesterday afternoon
about o'clock at his home on South Pitt
street. caused general regret in Alexan-
dria. Deceased had been i'll for some time,
and his death was not unexpected. Mr..
Creighton about sixty years of age.
His wife, two sons and one daughter sur
vive him He spent the major portion of
At
he engaged in the hardware business with
his father. the late John T. Creighton For
several years he has conducted "a drug
store at the northeast corner of King and
Royal streets. The funeral will take place
at o clock Saturday afternoon.
General Matters.
Funeral services over the remains of The
late W. II. Havener. whose death occurred
Wednesday last. took place at 7:30 o'clock
last night at his late residence in Del
Ray. Alexandria county. The services were
conducted by the Rev. F. l.. Day OF the
Del Ray Methodist Episcopal Church South.
The remains were forwarded this morning
TO the former home of the deceased IN Ash
burn, LOudoun county, for internlent
There will be public meeting Monday
evening at o'clock in the rooms of the
Busint SIS Mems League for the purpose of
having a general discussion as to the lest
methods of securing new manufacturing in
tercsts for Alexandria. The meeting will
be under the auspices of the Business Mems
League.
r Z. Lee Camp. Confederate Veterans. is
planning special ard elaborate exercises in
observance of Confederate Memorial day
which is celebrated here Friday, May "a.
Committees have been appointed. and some
well-known orator will fJe secured for the
occasion.
Solemn devotion of the forty hours began
In St Mary'S Catholic Church at s O'clock
this morning. The services will terminate
on Sunday morning at the 1880 o'clock
mass.
The condition of DR. Harold Snow len
editor Of the Alexandria Gazette. who vas
stricken with paralysis two weeks ago. is
reDOrted to he unchanged this morning
His condition is considered critical.
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having her engine and machinery thor
cughly overha uled.
The tugs NJ. NJ. Davis and Camilla of
TAYLOR Bros feet are being overhauled
and repainted.
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IOC. Ribbons. I2NC,

100. Ribbons, I212c.2
High Luster. Soft Metallic Tafcta Ribbon in
plain and fancy c"lors; strictly all sill: in
white. light blue violet, and other shades:
up TO 3i2 inches wide much in demand for
1 betting oi and meek bows-the usual / DILc
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IOc. Ribbons. 4Hc.
Nos. and All-siIk Plain and Fancy Taft
feta Ribbon in all the newest shades AM n
values up to Zoe. u yard tomorrow II ZISe
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No. All-slk Satin-hack Velvet Ribbon. H.
inches wide: so much in demand for hat TRIM
mings and tclting-the usual 100. quail
ty, for SATURDAYS RIBBON SALE. n n ,
Remember we do not handle pasted
bat k ribbons.
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Ladies' Lace Iisle Hose, in black. red, two
shades of blue, tan, white and gray: also new
fancy styles. with plain and colored Al O<-
boot patterns. Observation-Disclosures. wv
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Saturdays
BIG RIBBON SALE.

MAY TINE is the= season of the year when
SO many ribbons are wanted for Nav process
greatest demand for Sashes.s Rosettes and all
kinds Of Dress Trimnaings.s We have made the
greatest preparations we hare ever undertaken
for May ribbon TINE" and have plenty Of
the scarce White Ribbons. also all the newest
colorings for spring and Summer Only the best
PRICES TOMORROW:
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OUR NEW NUMBER OF CIilLDREN'S 1oc.
Ribbed Hosiery is without doubt equally as
good any sold by others at 2i2c.; 1 M
they two-thread Isle finish ...... WE
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Kayser's Silk Gloves.

With patent finger tips-every pair guaranteed
in black. white, fawn, grays. tans and
modes: with four pearl buttons-evcryIa,dy
knows the good quality Of these ,RGN~
gloves. Observation-Disclosures. SVSo
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Or FOR HANDSOME FLOWERS: the
/So greatest flower offer Of the season. as
IL comprises at least 100 different kinds of
flowers. som. worth high 81. 80 bunch;
each and every flower Is of the newest. fresh
est design in this and most de-
SiFabip.
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MILLINERY and Flowers.

AWC FOR CHILDREN'S ENTIRELY NEW
W TRIMMED LEiHORN HATS. gotten
up with null and flowers. In pink light blue
and white: bought tos sell for Csc. SATI'R-
DAYS PRICE Observation-Disclosures 9c
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3OC. Ribbons. exc

All-silk Satin Tafefa and Liberty Satin Rib
bnns-the new soft uncrnshahe SORT up TO
3i2 inches wide: in white. ligl: buc and green
ma1se. old rose turquoise, cardinal and yio-
let This quality usually retals a $40. Il yard
E e., SPECIAL FOR ONE DAYS DSc
'oIAl-i-l->N Z ~ 40
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AQC. TIE NEW KNOX SHAPES IN SAIL
otS are all here, and to introduce
our splendid line we will sell a handsome
I1"eh straw sailor tomorrow, with blue or
biack hand. which was to have been GOLDEN
Bi.iu' y SfEtlAL AT roc. for. ...... zoe
Cntrinmed Sailors.
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Dc A LARGE TABLE FULL OF La
S"S' DIES. CHH.DREN'S AND MISSES
FINE STRAW HATS, including short back
sailors in black and white, flats. Panama.
dress shapes and white rough and ready short
backs: not one Is worth less than zoe; some
worth high as 81. For Poe.
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Ladies' Lace and Plain Black Hosiery; 1 1
worth he, for. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. "
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ladies' and Childrens 25c. Imported 81
Hosiery; full fashioned foot. AoSs
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Nickel plated Gas Lighters and box nm.
OF 10 Wax Tapers. Observation-Disclosures. II WG
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35c. Isle Thread Lace and Plain Ribbed
Lace-trimmcd Vests. We and square necks. ia
white, pink, blue red. lavender and Dc
ALSO extra size in white only
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Ladies' Lace Isle Hosiery. warranted fas
black, seamless and full fashioned foot: . 10
large assortment OF patterns. .ZOSs