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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-04-03
Appointed To Be q Cadet.

Major G. p. Gearhart Monday
received notice from Adiutant General
Corbin of the L. 5. Army, that Char
les G. Mettler, the Majors nephew,
has been appointed to be cadet at West
Point The fortunate young man,
who is a son of Philip Mettler of Xii
nesgrove, and is well known in this
city, passed a preliminary examina-
tion at Mt Carmel about year ago
and was appointed as alternate to
West Point, Herbert Hollister of Mt.
Carmel, being principal appointee.
The latter it seems, dropped behind
in his studies, which leaves a vacancy
from this district.
Mr.. Mettler is at present a student
at Columbia College, New York He
will report at Fort McHenry, Balti-
more. for examination on May lst.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-04-03
The Literary Societies,

The Garfield and Lincoln Literary
societies of the high school will hold
their mi-monthly meeting tomorrow
afternoon The following interesting
programs have been arranged.
GARFIELD SOCIETY.
Recitation Mary Queen of SCOTS"
Miss Elsie Sainsbury
DecIamation-Mr Diseroad.
Recitation Flowers Miss E. Reed
DeclamatiOn-Mr Thomas
Staff of the Garfield Star:
Editor Chief, Mr. Maiers. Liter
airy Editor, Miss Payne Local News,
Mr.. Randall Jacobs. Personals, Miss
Kasc Foreign News, Miss!V Reed.
Domestic News, Mr.. Bell Advertise
ments. Mr.. Mottem.
Subject of Debate -" Resolved:
That the evils Of competition are great
er than its benefits. -
Atfirmative-Mr. Kerns, Mr. Russell
and Miss Tooey.
Negative-Mr Mettler, Miss FetteT
man and Mr. Leniger
LINCOLN SOCIETY.
RecitatiOn-MissC Cousart
Dcclamation-Mr Raver
Recitation-MissF Fisher.
Declamation-Mr. Jones
Staff OF The LiberatOr:
Editor-in-C Chief Mr.. Angle. Lit
erary Editor, Mr.. Howard Lunger.
Local News, Miss Beaver. Personals,
Miss Werkheiser Foreign News, Mr
Edmondson. Domestic News, Mr..
Connolley. Advertisements, Mr.. Farley
Subject of Debate: Resolved,
That the evils of competition are great
cr than its benefits
Attirmative-Mr Harrington, Miss
lrland and Miss Youngman.
Negativc-Miss McNinch. Mr. H
Miller and Mr. Shultz
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-04-03
Struck By a Plank.

I. a. Lake, who operates a lathe in
the handle factory at the Shovel Works,
met with painful injury yesterday
\ piece Of plank which was being cut
by binding, became fastened in a rip
saw The operator stopped down to
pick up a board to force it loose when
by the action of the rapidly revolving
saw it was hurled backward over his
head striking Mr. Lake, who stood
nearby, on the back of the head
The man was badly stunned and reel
ed under the blow but recovered him
self A very ugly scalp wound was
produced, which required a number of
stitches Dr. WiDtersteen administ
cred
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-04-03
|OHN MCDERMOTT
PASSES AWAY
A Man Who Held the Respect of all Who
Knew Him.

In the death of John McDermott,
which occurred at his home, No. 10
Spruce street, yesterday morning, Dan
Vile loses one of its sturdlest citizens
John McDermott's life was busy
one. Born III County Longford, Ire
land seventy two years ago he emlgrat-
ed TO this country when 10 years OF
age. He was in Danville when the
plant owned by the Reading Iron
Company was built and was among
the first to find employment there. He
became a heater and i'll that capacity
he continued to labor until some ten
wears ago, when the intirmitles lncld-
entail TO declining years obliged him to
seek some less arduous work. For
some years prior to his death he was
employed rs watchman at the Wall
street crossing of the d. l.. & W. rail
road
The deceased was soldier III the
Mexican War and so far as known Is
the only survivor of that conflict resld-
ing in Danville or III this section.
During the Civil War, as member OF
the cavalry he saw service for four
wears. At the close of the Civil War
ne WAS transferred to the western
frontier where for some six years he
participated in the different Indian
wars. Altogether about twelve years
of his life were devoted TO the service
Of his adopted country
John McDermott was man who
was respected wherever he was known.
Few men had keener sense of honor
or keener sense OF justice. His word
once given was as true as his bond. A
man of intelligence, he read widely,
while his varied experiences i'll life
gave him store of practical informa-
tion that made him an authority on
many subjects.
He represented the Third Ward in
the school board Of Danville for many
years He was one Of the most pro
gressive members, always approach
able and kind, ready to espouse the
cause of either teacher or pupil when
they seemed to be in any sense the
victim of injustice.
The deceased was afflicted with heart
trouble and dropsy. Although i'll for
a year and half he was confined to
his bed only since Friday of last week.
He passed away at - AS a. IN. yester-
day. The funeral will take place Fri
day next at 10 a. m.
The deceased is survived by his wife
and three children-George of Lochiel,
and William and Kate, who reside at
the parental home.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-04-03
Injured Hand.

John Ferguson, residing on Fourth
street, and an cmplove of Howe &
Samucl's puddle mill met with pain
full accident on Saturday. He was
working at the muck bar shears and
had stopped down to take out piece
of iron when another bar was showed
through the shears striking him ON the
back of his right hand infiicting y
very bad bruise DR. Curry was call
ed who dressed the injury.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-04-03
Brought Here For Burial.

Philip Persing, former resident OF
Danville. but later of Shamokin, who
died at the latter place Monday last,
was brought to this city yesterday
afternoon for burial, interment being
made in the cemetery of the Reformed
Church The funeral was i'll charge
of the knights of Golden Eagle, Castle
No, 1872, of PaXinos, to which the de-
ceased belonged. The pallbearers, mem.
bers of the order, We're as follows: j.
H. Miller, J. H. Leisenring, Samuel
Bastress, w. H. Bastress, Charles +.
Krick and Jacob Cole.
Mrs. Persing, widow of the deceas-
ed, is sister to Mrs Daniel b. He'd
dens Of this place.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-04-03
S. M. Waite SIGNS the Pledge,

S M. Waite better known as Ran
Waite, was badly intoxicated yc~tcr-
day forenoon, and as was very natural
fell into the hands of the police. He
was placed in the lock up to sober up,
after which he was arraigued before
Justice of the Peace Bare
Fine and costs amounted to some
four dollars, whih the defendant man
aged to secure without much difficulty
whereupon he was released.
In order to avert future trouble of
the same sort Mr. Waite, decided to
pledge himself to total abstinence. He
accordingly called upon the squire to
administer the oath i'm which me bound
himself not to taste intoxicating Gqu-
or in any form for the period of one
year
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-04-03
| THIS WAS
| MOVING DAY
Some of Those who Change Residences
this Spring.

Among the hardships and tasks i'm
posed by fate upon the average man
and woman is the necessity of chang
ing their abode several times during
their stay on this terrestrial sphere. 1t
is to most people wearisome, disheart
ening work and while it is in progres.
the family is without home in any
thing like the true sense. Those who
have not changed residences will
never realize what they have to be
thankful for until they are compelled
to move.
Every first of April brings its full
quota of movings. Some seek new
homes for the purpose of bettering
themselves others move because they
have to and, therefore, as likely as not
will find themselves worse off under
the change
Among our we'll known citizens who
this year seek new homes the follow
ing are noted:
w A. Sechler has moved into dwell
ing No. II East Market street, vacated
by Veterinarian j j. Kline, who NOV
ed to Allentown Mr. Sechler is fol
lowed at No. West Mahoning street
by the owner of the premises, S. r.
Kreiger of Philadelphia. Alfred
Perkins, who occupied the brick house
belonging to Mr.. Kreiger, West Ma
honing street, has removed to Waynes-
boTO. Charles Hartt has succeeded
him as Mr.. Kreiger's tenant. The
house vacated by Mr.. Hartt at Factory
and West Mahoning streets Will be
occupied by T. F. Meyer, formerly
landlord of Hotel Oliver Ed
ward CZechowicZ will remove to
dwelling lO2 West Mahoning street,
owned by d. G. Hunt. The dwelling,
13 West Mahoning street, has been
purchased by Benjamin P Harris,
who will move into the premises Ben
jamin Pritchard will remove from the
Pine street parsonage to the dwelling
vacated by Mr. Harris on Lower Null
berry street.
DR.. W. p Angle has removed from
the Magill building on Mill street to
the dwelling on Ferry street vacated
by James n. Irland Samuel Bailey,
East Mahoning street, will remove in
to the Magill building Howard Rep
pert will remove from the corner of
East Mahoning and Church streets to
the Gross block The house vacated
by Mr.. Reppert will be occupied by
j. j. Newman, the halter. Albert
Bantield, tenant in the building recent
ly purchased by John L. Evans, will
move into the rooms above Rempe's S
jewelry store. A. l.. Delcamp, East
Front street, will take up quarters in
the LaCkawanna building, Lower Null
berry street. David Evans, who has
been living in the Gross building, along
with his brother, John L. Evans, will
occupy the new dwelling being re
modelled by the latter, at East Mahon
ing and Ferry streets.
Erwin Hunter will remove into town
from Pine Forest Park, taking up his
residence i'll the stone dwelling on
Ferry street adjoining his livery stable
John Fisher, the tenant, will remove
to the Saul Lyon building. John Nevill,
Ash street, will take up his residence
in a portion Of the Lackawanna build
ing W. X. Lunger removes from
dwelling corner of Grand and Rail
road streets to East Front street The
building vacated will be occupied by
Jonathan Deem The Leniger dwelling
No. Pine street will be occupied by
Peter Winters
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-04-03
Silver Dollars Safe journey,

Some days ago mention was made OF
a silver dollar addressed to a sojourn
cr at Tampa. Florida which was en-
trusted to the mails uninclosed, a ,
cent stamp being pasted on one side
and the address on the other.
According 10 information received
from Tampa the dollar in due time
reached its destination safely, which
lends an additional interest to the
affair. 1t was an unique idea adopted
to see how far the mails could be trust
ed 1t is Il question, however, whether
the dollar unincloSed was not safer
than it would have been merely in An
envelope
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-04-03
Accepted Position as Foreman

David +. Haring, for many years
past moulder at the DanYille Stove
Works, left yesterday morning on the
9:I4 Pennsylvania train for Waynes-
boro, Va, where he has accepted the
position of foreman i'll the foundry of
stove manufacturing plant. Mr..
Haring learned his trade i'll the stove
works here and was always accounted
one of their most steady and skillful
wOrkmen.
Among other Danville men employed
III the Waynesboro plant are Wilbur
Bennett, pattern maker, and Albert
Russell, who holds clerical position.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-04-03
George M Reed Heard Prom

The current number of Sporting
Life" contains a portrait of George NJ
Reed, Manager Of the Shreveport LA }
base ball club. Correspondence from
that place under date of March 22nd.
states that Manager Reed had spent
the winter at that place, but that the
day before ne had left for Tyler,
Texas, which place this year will be
used by the club as training quarters.
Manager George NJ. Reed is a Dan
Vile boy and his friends here are glad
to hear from him III his responsible
DOsitiOn
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-04-03
Weddad in Philadelnhia.

j Wellington Shannon, son OF j. l..
Shannon of Riverside, and Miss Emelic
de Solms Kennedy of Philadelphia
were united in wedlOck yesterday
The ceremony took place i'll the Holy
Trinity Church at high noon.
Miss Elizabeth Shannon of River.
side, sister Of the groom, was brides.
maid, and Fred Kennedy Of Philadel.
phia, brother of the bride, vas best
man.
In addition to Miss Shannon, Mr.
and Mrs. Jesse Shannon and Mrs NJ
r. Gulick Of Riverside were present
at the wedding.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-04-03
Arrested for Non-Support,

Herbert Jones, colored, an employe
of the Reading Iron Works, who halls
from Lcwistown, was arrested last
evening on the strength of telegram
from the Chief of Police Of that place
The charge is desertion. Jones, who
spent last night i'll the lock up, will be
removed to Lewistown today by an
office who is expected to arrive to-
do.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-04-03
Bought a Four-in- Hand.

Liveryman G. G. Meyer Tuesday
bought the four bay horses Of John
X. Bennett which constituted the
handsome four r-in-hand team which
was frequently seen upon our streets
The horses, all four of which are
docked, are fine animals and raise the
number of horses in Mr.. Meyer S
livery stable from fifteen to nineteen
head
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-04-03
Inter-SChOlastiC Debate,

Posters Were put up in this city Fri
day announcing the Inter Scholastic
debate, which will take place at Sun
bury on Thursday evening, April II,
between the High School debating club
of this city and the Webster Debating
Club of Sunbury. The debate will be
held in the Court House.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-04-03
Attempted Burglary.

An attempt was made to rob the
house of William Fallon, West Nah
oning street about o clock last night
The family had not yet retired and
Mrs Fallon heard some one on the roof
She notified her husband, who started
to investigate when the man was dis
covered. The would-b burglar escaped
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-04-03
CONDENSED NEWS.

Got settled yet
Did the stovepipe fit.
The weather is tickle
Observe Arbor Day tomorrow.
The top coat cannot be laid away yet.
March evidently slipped over into
April.
This is a good time to plant that spring
advertisement.
Don't forget the Glee Club Concert at
the Opera House tonight.
Gentle spring should have full sway
now
Boat owners are over-hauling their
craft.
The lateness of spring may be attribut-
ed to the absence of the handorgan.
Quite a number of tramps noticed in
this city yesterday.
\ new portico has been erected at
the residence of Mrs Samuel Gold
smith, Lower Mulberry street.
The farmers are now busy sowing
oats.
The ash cart is kept moving these
days
The health of the borough is excep-
tionally good at present.
Farmers complain of the scarcity of
help, nearly all the wage-earners of
the rural districts having flocked into
town
School children are already counting
the days until the close of the term.
The Easter trade was unusually heavy
for the confectioners this year
By all means make preparations for a
big Fourth Of July celebration.
The Spring chicken is preparing to
Join the ranks of the harbingers.
Last seasons straw hat will soon be
dragged forth from its lair.
1t would please everybody now if
April would get down to genuine spring
business.
The robins are perfectly safe now in
registering for the season.
There is a great deal of satisfaction in
knowing that the danger of a coal min
ers strike has been reduced to a min
imum.
The oyster season will close in four
weeks
go,,. ,f ~. .,n,+,.,. s.hools olosad
last week
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,ritb wet Goods
" 7%' ~ ''''' '"''''' '''''
"iieie - ''i' o'i
Iou had better take an umbrella with
you TINS week Tor April showers may
'' "a i'7' '''''
If there are any Legitimate industries
looking Tor the best location III the
state DahVIlle should DE selected.
1t Is possible now that the egg market
Will settle down 10 a normal conoi-
ION u,
~ '"1 "'' VI '''' '0'is '''''''''
we had some leit over March weather
Yesterday.
......l.-. L..
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-04-03
Term Closed.

The East DanVille Schools taugh by
Miss Mapstone and Miss Madden were
closed yesterday, the term having ex-
pired. Most of the other schools of the
township, which lost more or less time
are still open
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-04-03
Entertained Sunday School Glass.

Mrs. Lewis Crick entertained her
Sunday School class and a few other
friends at her home III South Danville
last evening. Those present were
John and William Pritchard, Charles
Wetzcl William Jones, Arthur Reif
snyder. William Hancock, Dewitt
Jobborn, Robert and George Nice,
Mrs O. NJ Leniger, Mrs. Louisa
Nice, Miss Retta Cook and Miss Mary
Cuthbert.
Many families from neighboring
towns are removing to this city.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-04-03

lOther Personals on Fourth page
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-12-18

-. r, Linares,
al. l.. Boulton,
~carlos Santana.
"Sicomedes zuloga,
Carlos Zulogs,
''F. y. Sales.
"Peres Montabens,
M. CapalRne.
Juan A. A. TrRvpiese. 4"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-12-18

number Of the younger officers received
their education in the military schools II
France aud Germany THE yeuezuelans are
armed with Martini aud Remington rides
and have few Maxim and krupp guns.
They have no cavalry, Caracas Is almost
impregnahle, owing 10 the fact that II Is
situated on tbc other side If n m3unta n
range about 5000 feet high, These noun.
rains are impossible except by steep mule
paths where twenty men could stop a
whole regiment There ia railroad from
La Guayra 10 Caracas, but the destruction
q single bridge would render the Inc
useless r. by . miracle Caracas were
taken. the Vonezuelans would wage a guer.
rlla warfare, as they did against spain.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-12-18
lrALIANs ARE PLEAseD.
Welcome a Chance 70 Settle an Anole
Cleri5al Feud.

Welcome a Chance 70 Settle an Ancient
Cled5aI Feud.
Rome. December 1.-THE announcement
Of the presentation yesterday afternoon OF
naly's ultmatum TO Venezuela was re-
celyed here with general satisfaction.
Apart from the desire to recover the claims
ot Italians. there has beeu long standing
il-feeling between the two countries consc-
anent upon the persistent hostility shown
by the ruling clerical element IN venezuela
agninst Italy, because of the struggle be
tween the vatican and the quirinal
Premier zauardeli and Foreign Minister
Pnnctti sre discussing the measures 10 be-
adopted should the ultimatum not have the
desired efiect.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-12-18
sTATr DEPARTMENT. HOPEFUL.

Z y
stil the state department Is hopeful that
arbitration win prernll. Tor the ALTERNATIVE
is realized 10 he actual war between inc
allios ana Venezuela II is believed here
that Germany, NJ least Is not anxious to
enter on thls state. declaration Of war
would M once clotbc Venezuela with the
fun rights ~ bclligereucy aud this might
greatly protrnct the efforts 81 the allies to
siilduc President Castro Herr Won Hollc-
lion. the German ambassador here. hos gone
An Ncr YORK and Count Quadt the secrc-
tarv and charge d'ahnires, Is transacting
,thrtcrer business the embassy has with
tbe state department aud Is forwarding 10
Berlin such matters Of information touching
the situation in Venezuela ms arc fortheom
ing from sir Bowen. The explanation given
for tho ambassadors VISIT 10 New York Is
simply business. aud the length Of bis
absence ls not stated.
The navy department had no announce
mcgt to make respecting the orders 10 he
given 10 Dcwcys ships and Il was re-
pcated that tine sole purpose and aim ~
The department are 10 so place the vessels
Il fow al each important lime. that the mcn
may enjoy themselves Christmas week.
without oyerta2iug the facilities az any one
point secretury Moody spent good part
n the day before the house naval commit
tee ~ continuation ~ his explanation ~
the recommendation made by him IN his
uurppl feroyt fvr tbs brttgrmsnt VI the
navy,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-12-18
A Bitter Blow to Venezuela.


Of
from
direction and Puerto cabclo
oud att mr. o a one Of ports
Of
OF
to
be
Of
igedt them terms
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Washington Opinion.


Itself in Caracas Of desire to termination OF the
settlement be found realized that the
eud In tho to
to he o.
the the
the
whether the
ton Q
the
be have in
be
be subuitte to
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-12-18
CARACAS is lMPREeNAeLE,

An Eminent Frenehn,an Tells Of castro's
Resources.
Paris. December H. II. Thesis. formerly
minister Of Franco 10 Venezuela, who nego-
tnated the convention Of 1850. aud who
lived many years In yenezuela, has heen In.
tervicw concerning the situation there. He
said;
"venezuola can put 10000 men in the
field. and even foreigners there are table
fer oiiiiafY rrrrirr Tho regular Vrnezu.
elan army uuuhsrs osIy 10000 men. A
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-12-18
TIRING OF FICTION"
Unkss War Is Declared American
Ships Must Not Be Excluded.
THEY MUST EXCLUDE ALL
Europe Warned That Further Attacks
viii Delay Peace
SPAIN IS PEACEFULLY INCLINED
Belgium Is Neutral, Because She Has
No Navy,
DEWEY IS WAITING FOR ORDERS
His Great Fleet WIN Sc Distributed $50
That the Men Can Enjoy Christ
mas Week.
SPAIN is PEACEFULLY INCLINED
Belgium Is Neutral, Because She Has
No Navy.
DEWEY IS WAITING FOR ORDERS
His Great Fleet WIN Sc Distributed rs
That the Men Can Enjoy Christ
mas Week"

Washington, December 1.-THE officials
here have come TO the conclusion that the
projected peaceful blockade" Of veno-
5uelan ports can not be recognized as
against United States shipping at least. II
the allies seek to exclude Venezuelan ship.
ping from entry TO Venezuelan ports that
might be permitted. but they can not ex-
clude United States in general busineFs
unless a genuine state Of war is recognized
Regardless Of the merits Of the present con
troyersy the state department feels that the
vast interests Of American trade demand
that these rules be adopted and adhered TO-
else American trade might be crippled Mt
rho will OF any naval power that sought to
resort to the anomalous peaceful block
AIDE" II Great Britain and Germany wish
to exclude American merchantmen from
Venezuelan ports, THEY MUST EXCLUDE
ALL SHIPPING, INCLUDING THEIR
oWN--a condition which can only be- met
by recognizing tho existence Of state Of
wat and the dismissal or the present fiction.
Senior 0jeda, the Spanish minister, aud
Baron Moncheur the Belgian minister, have
not received official advlees relative 10 the
Joint note their governments have addressed
Ia President Castro, asking that. in the
event OF a settlemert q DC claims Of tho
allied powers Spain aud Belgium be given
similar treatment,
The Spanish minister denies that there
is the slightest probability Of further action
on tho part Of Spain unless events in
Caracas make IT necessary for the Spanish
representative TO withdraw, Minister ojeda
does not anticipate this IN view Of the
| strong ties Of friendship between his gov.
eminent aud South America. Baron Mon
chcur regards bis country as thus far
neutral Belgium having no navy It viii
not bc possible for that country 10 ioiu III
I the naval demonstration Of tic allied fleet
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-12-18

"Pere Montabens
A
citizens OF
Special to The Post)
Caracas December I7Venezuela has consented accept
the conditions the Germany
AM Minister Bowen arbitrator. Ponte
secretary
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WAR EXIST s.
VENEZUELA MAY YIELD
Citizens of Caracas Have Sent a
Note to President Castro.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.


venesue to
allies demands The leading merchants and ascuus Caracas addressed
full powers to Minister Bowen Ell termination of the present dtno
thoroughly
element " the city The who signed the viii again to-
I rs
70 he Preside of the Tn ted Stat OF venezu
n
o In blowing tems:
Of
W OF
ably wortniy all
a o
We therefore respectfully
creetso Of
subscribe ourselves. your obodIcn servants
~, F Linar,