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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-05

DR.. William Tindall, Secretary to the
Board of Commissioners. recently called
their attention TO the third and fourth
parag graphs of section of the act entitled
IAN act making appropriations for the
Legislative. executive, and judicial ex-
penses of the Government for the fiscal
year ending June 80, 1895. and for other
purposes. approved March 2, 1926. The
secretary suggested to the Commissioners
that an opinion or decision whether these
paragraphs apply 10 the District OF CO.
lumbia be obtained from the Attorney or
other official competent to advise the
Commissioners in the matter in order
that the Commissioners may take action
to avoid being chargeable with neglect in
case they are amenable under said re-
quirements. The paragraphs referred to
are as follows:
Hereafter every officer required by law
to take and approve official bonds shall
cause the sane to be examined at least
once every two years for the purpose of
ascertaining the sufficiency of the sure
ties thereon, and every officer having
power to fix the amount of an official bond
shall examine It to ascertain the sufii-
cheney of the amount thereof and approve
or fix said amount at least once in two
years and as much oftener as ne may
deem it necessary.
Hereafter every officer whose duty it
is to take and approve official bonds shall
cause all such bonds to be renewed every
four years after their dates, but he may
require such bonds to be renewed or
strengthened oftener if he deem such &C
tion necessary. In the discretion of such
officer the requirement of new bond may
be waived for the period of the bonded
officer after the expiration of the four
year term OF service pending the appoint
ment and qualification of his successor;
provided, that the performance Of any
requirement of this section on the part
of any official of the Coz eminent shall not
be held to affect in any respect the liza
bility of principal or sureties on any bond
made or to be made to the United States;
provided further, that the liability OF
principal and sureties on all Off
cial bonds shall continue and cover the
period of service ensuing until the APP
pointment and qualification of the sue
cessor of the principal; and further pro- |
vided that nothing in this section shall |
be construed to repeal or modify section |
1886 of the Revised Statutes of the United |
States"
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-05

Suit was flied yesterday in the supreme Court
of the District by Vincent ullman and his wife,
Johanna Gilman, against the District Of Column
bia in which the plaintiff seeks to recover S25,-
600 for personal injuries alleged to have been re-
ceived by Mrs. Ullman. In the declaration Mrs
uluan alleges that while walking along one Of
the highways OF the District known as Bunker
Hill Road near First Street she stepped upon
loose or imperfect plank in the sidewalk and was
thrown to the ground and severely injured She
alleges that her left arm was fractured and her
wrist sprained.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-05
The Police Changes.

Sergeant Harry, of the Ninth precinct, has
been transferred to the Fifth precinct for duty in
Anacostia, and Mounted Policeman Hartman, of
the Eighth, has been transferred to the Ninth
precinct, and designated for duty as acting SER
giant to fill the vacancy there existing by reason
OF the previous transfer.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-05
Room Visited by n Thief.

George J. Hoffman, residing at So Harrison
Street. Anaeostia has reported to the police that
somebody entered his bedroom on Friday night
and stole pair of opera glasses, pair OF dia
nOnd earrings. and a cameo breastpn. IL ap-
pears that he has reason to suspect young wo-
man who is said 20 have formerly lived in the
house, but she is said to have left the city for
either New York or Baltimore. Hoffman is q
barber.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-05

Lonny Williams, colored. was arrested last
night by Detectives Miller and Peck because he
IS suspected of stealing a set of buggy harness
and other property from John Rose. a cabman
formerly witness in the trial of William NJ
Alexander. Williams was employed by Rose un-
til several days ago. when the alleged robbery
discovered. ard reported to the police
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-05
AnriverIniured Inv n Fan.

Charles Harris, colored living at 40 Washing
ton Street, northwest, and employed as driver
by the Columbia Transfer Company, fell at the
corner OF New Jersey Avenue and d Streets yes
terday morning while getting on his wagon, and
sustained a fracture OF the left leg He was re-
moved to the Casualty Hospital in the patrol
wagon.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-05
In AND ABOUT THE CITY.


car Of the Metropolitan Railway eoIided last
evening with carriage owned by r. D. Jenette,
Of 1923 Nineteenth Street northwest, and driven
by Louis Acton, at Eleventh and = Streets north
west. The carriage slightly damaged, but
no one was hurt.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-05
Estate Divided Among Brothers.

By the terms OF the will of Thomas Tyler
Stewart, dated November l. 1898, and filed yes
teriay, he directs the following disposition to
be made of his estate: To his brother. Edward
A. Stewart Sl,0O0; to his niece Perris s Rog-
ers, of Allston, Mass, $1,000; to Paul Powers, of
Youngstown, Ohio $1,000; to Carleton College.
Northield Mimi. $500. The remainder of the
estate is divided among relatives.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-05

National-'.Foxy CUTLER" evening.
Columbia-"Quo Vadis," evening
1aiayette-"A Social Highwayman.' evening.
Ghase's New Grand-Polite vaudeville, afternoon
Academy Of Music-'Near the THRONE after
noon and evening
kernan's-"Gay Nasqueraders," afternoon and
evening. ''''
Bjou-"oriental Burlesquers," afternoon and
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-05

The Senate Committee on the District of
Columbia has forwarded to the Commits
siUners for their consideration and report
House bill No. 1876, intended to be pro-
posed by Mr. Lindsay 10 provide for the
extension of Vermont Avenue from Flori-
da Avenue to Brightwood Avenue. and Sem
ate bill $500, relative to the suit instituted
for the protection of the interests of the
United States in the Potomac River flats
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-05
AFFAIRS OF THE DISTRICT
Responsibility of the Commission
ers on Examining Bonds.

The Question Raised by Secretary
TindGH Discussed by Attorney
DuvaIl-A BHi to Regulate Manu-
facturc and sale of CIothing-Com-
paint Concerning Patrol BOX.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-05

Drink the most popular beer in Washington,
iieHEieh's Aaerzen. Senate. and Lager.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-05

Hlsh tlde. ...............9:22 AN. and a:3l p
Lo" ude. '''..--..-...-..s:22 An and 3.45 p.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-05
AMUS FAlENTs

Lamps lit today. 6.O5 p N
Lamps out tomorrow. al NJ
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-05

SUN rose......5:Os AN sun sets. .....5:24 pm
Moon rises. 40 PM ......
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-05

Patrick Cannon, of 1904 Pennsylvania
Avenue northwest, recently requested the
removal OF a tree in front of the above
named premises. He claimed in his letter
to the Commissioners that the tree in ques-
ton is in a decaying condition, and that
standing in the position it does. II is
hindrance to his business. 20 -
In reporting upon the application, Thorn
as Lanham, the Superintendent of Park
ing, informs the Commissioners that the
tree In question is good soft maple in the
proper location at the curb. Mr.. Lanham
states that he cannot recommend the re-
moval OF the tree.
This report the Commissioners have APP
proved and Mr.. Cannon will be so inform
ed
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-05
gbs -. Gin,es
TUESDAY. FEBRUARY 5, 1901.
Weather Indications
TEMPERATURE

FAR and colder today; tomorrow fair Hig
northwesterly winds, diminishing in force
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-05

the unloading of goods from delivery wag'
ons. He complains especially of the gath
ering of unruly crowds around the box
when arrests are made. to the detrlment
of his business. fsst
The matter having been referred to the
Electric Department for consideration and
report, the electrical engineer~-informs
the Commissioners that the location for
the box complained of, at the corner OF
Thirteen and-a-Half and D Streets
northwest, was chosen after due consid-
Grafton of all the facts in the case. He
states that in his opinion it is the most
feasible point at which a box could be
located in the vicinity. The electrical
engineer states that after a full investi-
CATION by his department he is of the opin-
ion that the location of the box there
does not create a nuisance, nor an oh
struction to the premises. He recon-
mends that it be not moved.
The Commissioners yesterday referred
the complaint to the Police Department
for further investigation and report.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-05

II. J. Tippett recently wrote to the
Commissioners complaining of the cree
ton of police patrol box in front of his
place of business, and asking that 1t be
removed. He Informs the Commission
ers that the location of the box at the
place mentioned Interferes with the in
aress and egress of customers and with
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-08-08
New Evidence Discovered,

One of the "Moser heirs" was in this
city yesterday who stated that new
evidence has accumulated very rapidly
during the last couple of months, which
has strengthened the case of the claim
ants very much. The famous suit for
ejectment will begin at Pottsville on
September 2, James Scarlet, of this city,
with w. II. StauntOn, of Buffalo, n. Y,
and J. NJ. Bechtel, of Pottsville, appear
ing for the "heirs." From $4,000, 900
to $l8,0O0,0O0 are involved, the claim
embracing 4l6 acres of land which be-
longed to Burkhart Moser.
Among the new evidence discovered, =,
it is alleged, is the original lease. under
which the Lehigh Coal and Navigation
Company have held the land The lease
was for SO years and expires next year.
Burkhart Moser was the eldest son of
Peter Moser who came to this country
from Germany in 1870, when about six
years of age. Burkhart had four broth
Ci NlNlt OCOl NbdilCS anu IltilI .
Burkhart was bachelor, while Charles
died without heirs. The brothers were
all residents of Montgomery county, re
siding near Pottstown.
The descendants OF Peter Moser came
to Montour county, the late Jacob Mos
er who died near Mooresburg, May 31st
last, being a grandson. Fred Moser and
George Moser, Sr., of this county, are
also grandsons.
Among the new evidence are baptism
al records and important letters which
establish the fact that Peter Moser and
Burkhart Moser were brothers
When the heirs all turn up they will
no doubt comprise large number, but
among them there will be none who will
have as little trouble to prove their re-
lationship as the Montour county con-
tingent.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-08-08

How Catcher Rantz was Laid out at Satur-
days Game.

One Of the most serious accidents at
tending base ball in this section thus
far during the season occurred at De-
Wits Park Saturday afternoon last dur
ing a game between the Shovel Factory
nine and the Structural Tubing team of
this city.
The victim of the accident was Frank
RantZ, catcher for the Structural Tub
ing team. He was standing on the home
plate with his attention evidently alb
sorbed by his part in the game. Mean
while another player was making run,
little dreaming but that Rantz was fully
cOgnizant of all that was going on and
would take care of himself The runner
was rather a heavy man and he came in
to base with bound which impaired to
his movement a momentum sufficient to
knock down an OK. His shoulder struck
Rantz on the left side in the region of
the short ribs. Under the force of the
blow the luckleSs catcher was knocked
Oi MS lScG anu lIION COlSluGI dDIe
distance. Falling he struck his right
side.
No one doubted but that Rantz was
badly injured. lie soon rose to his feet,
however, but very short time after
ward tainted.
In response to call DIR. Wintersteen
hurried over to the Park and found the
man suffering intensely. His left wrist
was badly spraned and he was in state
of collapse as a result of the shock. The
spot of the body struck is poorly adapt
ed to withstand the force of such blow
and it was feared that internal injury
mi ght have been sustained
Rantz was placed on cot and thus
removed to his home, lO5 Cooper street,
in one of Liveryman Ikeler's hacks.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-08-08
School Board Meeting.

A joint meeting of teachers and dir
ectors was held in the High school room
Monday eve for the purpose of cons der
ing the adoption of books recommended
by the teachers committee.
The following directors were present:
Fischer, Orth, Barber, Keefer, Burger,
Green and Byerly. Less than dozen
teachers We're present. The following
books were adopted;
Nichols Arithmetic, Book 1 az, dOz-
EN-; Painters Introduction to American
Literature q! DOZEN; Buchanan and
Minchwitz' Niri Romae, e dozen; Went
worth's New School Algebra, go copies
Williams Choice Literature, AS copies;
Morris Historical Tales, (s5 copies;
Carpenters Geographical Readers 90
copies; Shimmell's Pennsylvania Cltiz-
en- (lOS copies).
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-08-08
Death of Frank L. Voris.

Our citizens Friday morning were
grieved to learn of the death of our for
mer townsman Frank l.. Noris, which
occurred at the home of his father, +. &.
Noris, Ferry street, at $40 o'clock. This
death is especially sad, as the deceased
was young man of fine parts, with a
promising business career before him,
happily married, the son of aged and
devoted parents, upon whom the blow
falls very heavily, indeed, as less than
six months ago they followed an elder
son, William, to the grave.
Frank was thirty-tive Years Of age.
The cause of death was nervous prostra-
tion, his illness covering a period of ten
days. For some years past he has resid
ed in Baltimore, Md, being employed as
a travelling salesman.
Accompanied 10y his wife about two
weeks ago he arrived in this city for a
visit with his parents His health had
not been the best for some time previ
ously. lie took i'll soon after his arrival
and grew rapidly worse. BY last Tues
day all hope OF recovery was abandon
ed.
The deceased four years ago was mar
ried to Miss Minnie krebs of Tamaqua.
He is survived by his wife, as well as
his parents and two brothers, Charles
of this city and James, of Perth Amboy,
\. j.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-08-08
J. G. Housers RESIGNATION.

]. G.. Houser, Borough Superintend-
ent of schools, has rendered his resigna-
tion to take effect at the beginning of
the next term. His action has caus-
ed great surprise not only among the
school directors but also among our
citizens in general. The school board
held special meeting Friday night last
for the purpose of considering his re-
signation. The following members were
present:
President Fischer, Orth, Berger Curry
Werkheser, Barber, Green, b yerly, Black
and Keefer.
The resignation of Professor Houser
was read. A motion that it be accepted
was carried by the following vote:
Yeas-Fischer, Orth, Berger, Curry
Barber and Keefer.
Nays-Green and Werkheistr.
Directors Black and Byerly were not
present when the vote was taken.
On motion of Mr. Orth the Teachers
Committee Was instructed 10 seCurr ap-
pl.catonN for the position made vacant.
The salary of the Sup'r ntrn.!cu. re-
mains tie same for ,IIr ,I,LIE- ye;..
Professor HOuser is filling his third
term as borough superintendent, enter
ing upon the work here in 1894 He pur-
poses to take up the practice of law and
will apply for admission to the Montour
county bar.
Professor Houser is a graduate of the
law department of Drake University,
Des Moines, Iowa. His diploma with the
degree of l. l.. b., represents hard study
during the vacation months of several
years He also took course in peda-
gogy in the summer school of Harvard
University.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-08-08
Miss Boden Badly Injured.

An unfortunate runaway accident oc-
surred near Union Corner Sunday in
which a popular young lady well known
in this city sustained serious injury.
About O'Clock Sunday afternoon
as Miss Jane Boden and Ralph Kellar, of
Kingston, were driving down the Union
Corner hill their horse took fright as
they attempted to pass another vehicle
and runaway ensued. Both occup-
ants were thrown out of the buggy. Mr..
Keller escaped with some bad bruis-
es, but Miss Boden was very seriously
injured.
DR.. J. K. Kimerer, of this city, was
called to administer. He returned about
s O'Clock Sunday night. Miss Boden's left
limb, he stated, was broken just above
the ankle, in addition to which there
was compound dislocation of the an
ke. The flesh was badly lacerated and
one end of the broken bone protruded.
Altogether her injuries are such as to
cOnfine her to her home for many weeks.
Miss Boden is the daughter of John
Boden, proprietor of the Hursch farm.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-08-08
The Rennhlican County Convention.

The Republican county convention was
held in this city Saturday last. w. /.
Gouger was reelected County Chairman
and ii. NJ. Schoch delegate to the State
convention. Mr.. Gouger came into the
convention with twenty-five delegates as
against Mr. Ruckel's six. Mr.. Schoch
had twenty votes for State delegate and
ID. {. Williams eight. DR.. S. Y. Thomp-
son, for Associate Judge; J. C. Miller, for
Prothonotary, and T.. w. Cook for
County Treasurer, had no opposition
and each was nominated by acclamation.
The convention was called to order
by County Chairman w. l.. Gouger, af-
ter which Charles w. Wagner was chos
en- president and w. V. Oglesby, Esq,
and George G. Laubach, secretaries.
The following delegates responded to
the roll call:
Anthony Nnship-William Satter-
son and J. l.. Bitter.
Cooper-W. +. Rshel.
Derry-H. T.. Rlshel and G. w. ROat.
Liberty-Thomas Perry and John
Springer.
Limestone-C. w. Wagner and Win
field Irwin.
Mahoning-E G. Wertman and +. l..
White.
Mayberry-D. w. Foust and William
+. Bird.
Valley-Frank Hendricks and Thomas
Gething.
Washingtonville-G. w. Cromis, ST.,
and A. A. Sweitzer.
West Hemlock Matthew Maus and
William Gething.
Danville-First Ward, w. V. Oglesby,
Esq SECOND Ward, Harry A. Schick and
Harry +. SeideI; Third Ward, ID. G. Jones
and George w. Laubach; Fourth Ward,
Harry kneibler and Thompson jenkins.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-08-08
BOY STRICKEN
WITH LOCKJAW
Sad Case of James Ellis, Jr,, of Near Ex
change.

James Ellis, Jr., a boy about Ii years
of age, who resides with his parents
near Exchange, this county. is hopeless
ly i'll Of what according TO symptoms
just developed appears to be a well de-
fined case of tetanus or lock jaw. James
is bright and manly young fellow, a
favorite in the community. He was
taken very strangely i'll few days ago,
the symptoms lying mostly in a pecul-
lar condition of the muscles, with pain
of greater or less severity.
On Tuesday DR.. J. P. Hoffa, of Wash
ingtonville, was called. As soon as he
entered the room the physician de-
tected symptoms of the deadly msla-
dy.
1t was exceedingly difficult to get at a
history of the case, as neither the boy
nor the parents could recall that be had
come in contact with rusty nail or
anything of the sort, an injury from
which is likely to bring on lock jaw.
Some two weeks before the boy had
run a splinter under the nail of his large
toe, but it was very slight affair and
although it caused some pain at the
time it was soon forgotten. The examina
ton of the toe revealed a faint flush
around the nail, which convinced the
doctor that it was there that the disease
had its origin.
Tetanus is very painful and usually
fatal disease scarcely one person in a
hundred afflicted ever recovering.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-08-08
Struck BY a Train.

William, better known as "Major"
Heller was struck by the 4:53 passenger
train, on Friday evening and although
he escaped serious injury he was given
a fright and shock that he will not for
get very soon.
He was walking down the ID. L. 4 w.
track on the outside of the rail and
when about half way between the Stove
Works and the station he was overtsken
by the train. He seemed unaware Of its
approach until it was upon him and was
unable to get out of the way. He was
struck on the side and thrown to the
ground.
The engineer stopped the train to de-
termine how badly the man WAS hurt.
Heller fortunately escaped with coup
lie of bruises on the right arm. He was
driven to his home, Grand street, by
Charles Gardner.
The engineer of the train said that he
sounded the whistle and tried to stop
the engine. Heller was struck SIS the
train slowed up.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-08-08
Spanish American War Veterans,

A meeting of BreckbilI-Sherwood
camp, SpanishAmerican War veterans,
was held in the Armury Monday night for
the purpose Of muster-in. Major &. F.
Gearhart presided and Paul Croft acted
as adjutant pro tenn.
The following veterans signed the
roster: Major Charles =. Gearhart, Hon
X. X. Polk, Lieut.. f. NJ. Herringto ton,
James Henderson, Edward Cooney Geo.
Gross, Michael Connolly, Riley Watts,
Strawbrdge Rounsley, Lieut.. w. L..
Clark, ii. l.. Drefuss, Charles Kiener,
Frank Keefer, William Russell, George
McErath, Martin Landau, John SPOTS,
Thomas jameson, Capt. j. Beaver Gear
hart, Reinard O'Blosser, James Kramer,
Harman Sechler, James Hodge, W. d.
Holloway Charles Howe, Charles Haney,
George Stassner, Charles Clark, Edwin
Roberts, John F. Toohig, George Ober-
dorf, Jacob II. Johnson and Joseph E.
Burk.
Hon. r. X. Polk, Harman Sechler, F.
NJ. Herrington, and w. !. Clark were
chosen delegates to the National Conven-
ton of Spanish-American War Veterans
which will be held in Buffalo on Septem-
ber eth. Major G. p Gearhart, Edwin
Roberts, w. d. Holloway and Paul
Croft were selected as aItrrnateS
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-08-08
THE SCORE
WAS 10 TO I
Bloomsbury Walloped by Danville Yester-
day.

The fifth game of base ball between
the Bloomsbury nine and the ''Old Tim
ers' was played at DeWitt'S Park yes.
terday afternoon. The largest crowd of
the season witnessed the contest and
though pretty much one-sided there
was enough in the game to interest the
''rooters," as Bloomsbury made many
ridiculous plays, and piled up a sur
prisingly long column Of errors.
Gilbert of the Berwick team occupied
the pitchers box for Danville and his
work was gilt-edged. He struck out
ten men, three in succession being his
record for the eighth inning. He was
equally effective with the bat, having a
total of three hits, his two-base hit in
the second inning bringing in two runs.
Ross played star game at third and
made three hits. Gosh also had his eve
on the ball making four hits. Hoffman
at first covered himself and the bag with
glory accepting the fourteen chances
without an error. His home run drive
to left field also made the score larger.
The game was decidedly interesting un-
til the sixth inning when the Blooms.
burg fans" completely lost their nerve,
their errors netting six runs. After that
they became disheartened. Catcher
Sheep made the "star" error of the day,
throwing the ball far enough over second
base to permit two runners to walk
home. The "rooters" we're very ex-
asperating to the visitors, taunting them
fiercely. Schatfer, the right field, who
is also Bloomsburg's crack pitcher, had
a few George AIDES" thrown at him
and in reply said "What did II do to
you at Bloomsburg?" In conversation
with a number of gentlemen from that
city it was learned that eight other men
helped defeat the "Old Timers" on the
occasion referred to. This game decided
a series of five in favor of the "Old Tim.
ers." The detailed score follows: