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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-11-27
EXPENSIVE
PISTOL SHOT

1t cost David Van Sickle, resident
of the second ward, Tuesday some
nine dollars in fine and costs for dis
charging pistol in the borough limits.
Mr.. Van Sickle, who resides on
Mowrey street, was arraigned before
Justice Oglesby. He explained the
circumstances under which he dis
charged the pistol and these he thought
justified the act.
He is living III a part of the bor-
ough infested with unruly boys, who
according to the evidence, have taken
a delight in calling the old man names
and in annoying him i'll every concely-
able way. Tuesday morning, he
said, he brought the pistol downstairs
for the purpose of showing his daught-
er how to use it i'll case of necessity.
1t was loaded with blank cartridges.
The boys as usual were on hand and
were trying to make it unpleasant for
Mr.. Van Sickle, when the latter sc-'-
ly for the purpose of frightening the
boys discharged the pistol. The shot 1t
appears had the desired effect and a
worse frightened lot than the boys 1t
would be hard tC find. The incident
caused a good deal of excitement
which resulted in Van Sickle 5 arrest
The shooting was in violation OF
section of the borough ordinance,
which makes it unlawful for any per-
son to wantonly discharge fire arms
within the borough limits, the pen
atty being five dollars.
Chief Mincemoyer justified the ar
rest on the grounds that if the defen-
dant was annoyed by the boys he had
his remedy in the process of law. The
Justice sustained this view. Mr.. Van
Sickle paid the fine with some four
dollars costs.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-11-27
A HARD STRUGGLE.
Many Danville Citizen Finds the Struggle
Hard

With a back constantly aching.
With distressing urinary disorders.
Daily existence is but a struggle.
No need to keep it up.
Doan Kidney Pills will cure yon.
Danville people endorse this claim.
Mr.. Levi Alleger, baker, of 102 North
Spruce Street, says:-'1 had much
lameness in my back right over my hips
and an everlasting aching over the kid
neys. 1t hung right to me, and STOPPING
or lifting anything caused sharp pains
to pass through me. | had pain between
my shoulders and running down my
spine, which untitled ME for my work.
l could not sleep well nights, and was
tired all the time, especially first
thing in the morning. | read about
Doan 5 Kidney Pills curing others of
this trouble and | got them and after
taking them | felt all right. They are
the only thing which ever did me per
manent good.
For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents. Foster -Milburn Co., Buffalo,
n. Y, sole agents for the U. S.
Remember the name-Doan sand
take no substitute.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-11-27
Surprise Party.

A surprise party was held Saturday
evening at the home Of Nathan Krum
near Grovania, the occasion being the
sixteenth birthday of his daughter
Miss Carol Those present were !:
Misses Rachel Churm, Margaret
Churm, Minnie Cooke, Lydia Thomas,
Lizzie Churm, Mary Krum, Minnie
Gertin, Anna Frees, Margaret Krum,
Laura Krum, Bculah Knorr. Laura
Lowe, Mary Lowe, Ursa Mowry, Kate
Hartman, Edna Shultz, Lulu Krum,
Sarah Cromley, Hattie Phillips Of
Shamokin, and Amber Bartholomew q
Sunbury, Frank Blohn, William Rudy,
Charles Marshall, Pierce Foust, Frank
Krum, Calvin Krum, Nathan Krum,
Samuel Krum, David Cotner, Joseph
Cotner. Hurley Cotner, Clarence Cot
ner, Charles Low, Guy Mowry, Harry
Cromley, William Cromlcy, Bert Goss,
Leon Meyer and Walter Bound.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-11-27
ASlepD Amid Planes.

Breaking into blazing home some
fremen lately dragged the sleeping in
mates from death. Fancjed security,
and death near. It's that way when
you neglect coughs and colds Don t
do it Dr. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption gives perfect protection
against ali Throat, Chest and Lung
Trouble. Keep it near, and avoid su-
fering, death and doctor bills. A tea
spoonful stop ii late cough. persisten
use E he most stubbor. Harmless an
nice tasting, tit guaranteed to satisfy
by Paules q Co. Price 30 C. and SL00
Trial bottles free.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-11-27
a Startling Surprise.

Very few could believe in looking at
A T. Hoadley, healthy robust bla *
smith of Tilden, Ind, that for ten years
he suffered such tortures from Rhe-
matism as few could endure and live.
But wonderful change followed his
taking Electric Bitters. Two bottles
wholly cured me, ne writes and
have not felt twinge in over a year "
They regulate the Kidneys, purify the
blood and cure Rheumatism, Neuralgia,
Nervousness improve digestion and give
perfect health Try them. Only 80 cts
ct Paules q Cos drug store
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-11-27
Trustees Meeting.

The Trustees of the Hospital for the
Insane held special meeting Mon
day. Those present were: w. J..
Gouger. H NJ Schoch of this city,
w. T. Shay of Watsontown, DR.. b. H.
Detweiler of Williamsport aud Howard
Lyon of Hughesville
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-11-27

Il feel as if | should fly to pieces.
How often those words are on wo-
man $ lip They express to the utter
most the nerve racked condition of the
body, which makes life a daily martyr
dom.
If this condition had come suddenly
it would have been unbearable But
the transition was gradual. A little
more each day on the nerves. A little
more drain each day on the vitality.
Any woman would be glad to be rid of
such a condition. Every woman tries
to be rid of it. Thousands of such wo-
men have been cured by DR. Pierce S
treatment with his "Favorite Prescrip-
ton" when local doctors had entirely
failed to cure.
"Favorite Prescription contains no
opium, cocaine or other narcotic.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-11-27

| was afflicted with catarrh: could
neither taste nor smell and could hear
but little Ely Cream Balm cured it.
Marcus q. Shaultz, Railway. y. J.
Cream Balm reached me safely and
the effect is surprising. My son says the
first application gave decided relief.
Respectfully. Mrs. Franklin Freeman,
Dover, n II.
The Ba'm does not irritate or cause
sneezing Sold by druggists at 80 cts. or
mailed by Ely Brothers, 50 Warren st,
New York.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-11-27
Defenders
DEFEATED

In a hotly contested game and badly
handicapped by wet grounds, the De
Tenders foot ball team met honorable
defeat at the hands Of the strong Cat
awissa foot ball eleven at DEWITT
Park, on Saturday afternoon by a score
of fl to ). Owing to the murky, cloudy
weather the attendance was small, but
the handful of enthusiastic, rOoters
that did attend, were amply repaid
for their time, as the game Mas most
fiercely fought and the Catawissa ele
ven came off victorious bulyl by the
most strenuous effort. ; III i tt
The opening of the game found both
teams pretty evenly matched and be
! fore tho half was over Catawissa had
scored two touch downs and one goal
was kicked. Fortner for Catawissa
made a beautiful fifty yard run for a
! touch down, whilst the ground gained
by Miller and Mcclure in their clever
work at line plunging was a feature OF
the Defenders playing. In the second
half Catawissa did not prove so sue.
cessful. New life seemed to have
been infused into the Defenders and
they played with an agrgessivcne..
and precision that was remarkable
BY dint of hard work, in which ex
cellent foot ball was played, Miller
was sent over the line for "A toucf
down. After this neither side seemed
to have the advantage and although
the Defenders played a hard game they
failed to score another touch down bu
succeeded in preventing any further
scoring on the part # Catawis-a.
Following is the line up OF TIA,
teams:
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-11-27
SCHOOLS FOR
TEACHERS

1nnUllDllD
DR.. Nathan G. Schaeffer has given
out advance sheets of his annual re-
port as Superintendent of Public In
struction. He shows that the number
of pupils enrolled during the year end
ing last June was / 1853, 500, and the
number Of teachers was 30, $40. There
was an expenditure for text books and
supplies of 81, 2S5, 28! Sc. The cost of
maintenance, including text books and
supplies, was $lS,655, ll7.13. DR..
SchaefTer SAYS it is matter for con
gratulations that the favorable finan
cial condition of the State enabled
State Treasurer Harris to break all
previous records for early payment
of the school appropriations.
Owing to the frequent deadlocks III
the election of teachers and the selec
tion of textbooks the question Is raised
whether it would not be wise to re-
ducc the number of directors in town
ShpS from SIX TO hNe. ne says l''o
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power and responsibility. Ii the mum
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acquires its best flavor when given by
a teacher of culture and scholarship.
The new course in the State Normal
Schools now covers three years. DR..
Schaeffcr says the best Is not too good
for the pupils of our public schools.
The new course will diminish the
number of graduates for several years,
but in the end it will increase the at
tendance ut our Normal Schools and
give the public schools a generation
of teachers with better training and
broader scholarship.
DR.. Schaetfer highly recommends
the teachers who spend much Of their
time at summer schools. In this CON
nection he recommends some proyis
ion for summer training for those
teachers who cannot afford to attend
summer schools at great distance
from their homes. He says a modest
appropriation for the maintenance OF
one or more summer schools where
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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-11-27
Luck in Thirteen.

BY sending 13 miles VIM Spirey, Of
Walton Furance, Vt, got box of
Bucklen's Arnica Salve, that wholly
cured a horrible Fever sore ON his leg
Nothing else could. Positively cures
Bruises, Felons, Ulcers, Eruptions,
Boils, Burns Corns and Piles. Only
25c. Guaranteed by Paules & Co. drug
pigtg
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-11-27
Masnnerade Ball.

\ masquerade ball under the au-
spices of the keystone Club of this
city. will be held in the Armory on
Wednesday evening, December 10th.
Prof. Richard Methcroll will furnish
the music.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-11-27
Resolutions Of Respect.

The following resolutions were
adopted at meeting of Goodrich Post,
No. %, G.. \. r., at its regular meet
ing held Monday night:
Whereas, In the dispen Iation of
Divine Providence Comrade W. G.
Davis, "A member of Goodrich Post,
No. %, G.. a. r., has been called to
his last muster, we sincerely regret
his demise. Comrade Davis has been
an active member of the post for the
last quarter of century, always faith
ful and diligent. while his record dur
ing the Civil War, ,commends his mem
ory to all patriotic citizens; therefore
Resolved, That the adjutant is here
by directed and authorized to make a
minute of the services of Comrade
Davis and also q record of his mem
bership in this post; that copy Of
this transcript be sent to the friends
of the deceased and that the charter
of the post be draped in mourning for
a period of thirty days also that these
resolutions be printed in the American
GEORGE LOVETT,
NJ. SHIRES,
LEVI B. SECHLER,
Committee.
HENRY KEARNS. Adi't
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-11-27
Startling, But True,

IF every one knew what a grand
medicine Dr. King 5 New Life Pills is
writes d. H. Turner, DempseytOwn, Pa.
you d sell all you have in a day. Two
weeks use has made a new man of me
Infallible for constipation, stomach and
liver troubles 2jc at Paules d Cos
drug store
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-11-27

Lewis. ......... J.. ii. b Campbell
Edmondson +. b. +. Sharpless capt.
Touch down-Catawissa, Campbell,
Fortner; Danville, Miller. Referee,
DR.. Angle. Linesmen, Barber, Ran
dali. Timekeepers. Diseroad, Dolan.
Time of halves, 20 and IL minutes.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-11-27
A BRIGHT
LIFE CLOSED

Thomas Arthur, son Of Mr.. and
Mrs John l.. Evans, whose serious
illness of appendicitis, was noted in
our last issue, died at the German Hos
pital, Philadelphia, Monday morn
ing. The dreaded disease laid a
heavy hold upon Arthur and he passed
through terrible siege Of suffering.
He was first taken sick last spring.
He grew better, but suffered a re-
lapse His condition again improved
but with the approach of autumn he
was again taken very seriously i'll, when
the attending physician recommended
an operation.
He was taken to the German Hos
pital and about two weeks ago was
operated upon The case was pro-
nounced serious, but the operation
seemed successful and hope was held
out to the parents Last week friends
of the family in this city were de-
lighted to learn that the young patient
! was considered out of danger This
good news, on Saturday, was followed
by information of the gravest import,
in response to which Mr.. Evans, the
father, hastened to Philadelphia to
join his wife, who had accompanied
Arthur to the hospital and had re-
mained i'll the city within easy reach.
On Sunday a second operation was
performed, which revealed an exceed
ingly critical state of affairs. A tele-
gram received in this city from Mr..
Evans Monday morning stated that
there was practically no hope, the
chances being ten to one against the
child's recovery. a second telegram
received just after noon stated that
Arthur had passed away.
The deceased child was 13 years OF
age. He was manly and affectionate
little fellow full of kindness and a
general favOrite His long illness was
characterized by degree of thought
fulness and fortitude that would have
done credit to an older person. The
bereaved parents have the heartfelt
sympathy of the whole community.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-11-27

All that was mortal of Thomas Ar
thur Evans was laid to rest in the
family plot, Odd Fellows cemetery,
Yesterday afternoon. The funeral was
held from the family residence, Ferry
and East Mahoning streets, at , O'Clock
and was attended by a large number Of
sympathizing relatives and friends.
The services, which were conducte-
ed by Rev. Harry Curtin Harman,
pastor of st. PauI's NJ. E. church,
were very impressive The pastor
talk was most beautiful in its tender
allusions to the life and the passing
away of young Arthur and full of con-
ISOLATION to the parents and relatives
who with others had gathered around
his bier A quartetto of young ladies
rendered Some Sweet Day with
most impressive effect.
The southwest corner of the room at
the rear of the casket was banked
with a rich profusion of flowers, the
gifts of loving friends. Conspicuous
among the blooms was large bouquet
of white carnations from the senior
secondary school of the First Ware, ,
attended by the deceased. There was
large bouquet of chrysanthemums
from the uncles and aunts; \ large
bouquet of white chrysanthemums
from the Misses Evans bouquet of
PINK carnations from the carnatlOn
club; crescent from the lodge of
Elks; large bouquet from David
Thomas bouquet of pink carnations
from Mrs. Will J. Rogers; a bouquet
of pink chrysanthemumS from Mrs. 5.
V. Border of Williamsport and bou-
quet of pink chrysanthemums from
Robert Coke of Sunbury.
The pail bearers, chosen from among
the boyhood companions of the deceas-
ed, were as follows: Willie Prit-
chard, Jay Sechler, Edward Price,
Charles Wetzel, David Thomas and
Jacob Meyer. The interment was pri-
vate.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-11-27
Church Bell With a History,

The church bell purchased by +. b.
Sturges when i'll Japan recently has
arrived and has been placed in the
tower of the Presbyterian church at
Green Ridge, near Scranton. The bell
weighs 700 pounds and is made of
solid brass. Until secured by Mr.
Sturges it had hung in "A Buddhist
temple at Kioto for 200 years and
more, and was purchased only with
great difficulty. The Buddhist priests
were at first extremely Ioatho 20 part
with the bell, fearing that it might be
an offense in the eyes of Buddha to
have it used for any other purpose
than that of calling worshippers of
thar god to temple erected in his
honor.
When it was explained to them that
with the purchase price they could
buy a larger and better bell their
scruples vanished and Mr.. Sturges Sc
cured possession.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-11-27
j. j. BROW

THE EVE a SPECIALITY
Eyes tested treated, fitted with glass
es aud ARTIFICIAL eyes supplied.
Market Street, Bloomsbury, Pa.
Hours-1O IA. IN. to ) p. IN.
Telephone 1896
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-11-27

The members OF MOntOur COuncll
number 161, Order of United American
Mechanics, held most delightful
banquet at the G. A. r. hall, Mill
street, Saturday evening. \ large
number of people were in attendance,
expressing their appreciation, for the
enjoyable manner in which they were
entertained.
The program for the entertainment
was as follows:
Reading of scriptures and prayer.
...................... Rev. Allen.
Address ................R Ralph KiSner.
Recitation ........... Miss Susie Diehi.
Selection ........ Aten's Quartette.
Recitation Mrs. Wilson Richard.
Duett Misses Girton and Dimmick.
Recitation Miss Julia Strousr.
Address .................. Jacob Aten.
Address ........ Rev Alien.
When the program had been render
ed elegant refreshments were served.
While the guests were eating the com
pany was entertained with music on
the gramophone, by Walter and Rob
ert Farley, which was very entertain
ing and added much to the enjoy ment
of the evening.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-11-27

The following is the list of grand
and traverse jurors drawn for the De-
Evening journal., 1902-05-28
IMMIGRATION BILL
FINALLY PASSED
Vote on Philippine Measure
Next Week
Debate Opens HaV for Amend
ment Prohibiting Sale Of Liquor
in Capitol

Washington. May 2S.-The house
yesterday passed the Shattuc immigra-
tion bll The feature OF the day was
a lively debate on the question of pro-
hlbiting the sale of intoxicating liquors
at immigrant stations. 10 was precipi-
tated by an amendment offered by Mr.
Bowersock of Kansas. to prohibit such
sale, which was carried. SO to IS. Mr.
lands, of Indiana. followed this vic
tory with an amendment TO prohibit
the sale of intoxicants in the capitol
and il prevailed by a still larger ma
iority lOS TO 10.
The bin brings together into one act
all the scattered legislation heretofore
enacted in regard to the immigration
of aliens into the United States, ar
ranges Il I'm sequence, etc. eliminated
what has become obsolete by reason Of
subsequent legislation, amends some
OF the administrative features, and also
adds some provisions to the general
laws and others made necessary by the
extension of the territorial limits Of
the United States. Among the more
important changes are those increas-
ing the head tax on aliens coming into
the United States by land transporta-
tlon from 81 TO S150; adding to the
excluded classes epileptics. persons
who have been insane within FIVE
years, anarchists or persons who advo-
cate the overthrow of the government
by force, prostitutes and procurcrs
(whose importation is now a felony.
but whose entry is not prohibited):
broadening the word contract in the
contract labor law to include "Ofer,
solicitation OF PROMISE" providing for
the fine of steamship companies which
receive at the port Of departure aliens
afflicted with loathsome or contagious
disease, instead of providing as now
for their deportation on arrival here;
extending the time within which an
alien who becomes a public charge may
be deported from one TO two years,
and providing that immigrants over 10
years Of age should be able to read in
some language.
Just before the session closed yester-
day a special rule was presented to
make the bill for coming subsidiary
silver a continuing order until It is dis
posed of.
Evening journal., 1902-05-28
MANY LEAVING
FORT DE- FRANCE
People in Deadly Fear Of
Tidal Wave
MONT PELEE RAGING AGAIN
Severe Rain on st. Vincent Exposes
to View the Bodies OF the Vol
eanO'S Victims
MONT PELEE RAGING AGAIN

Fort De France, Island of Marti-
nique, May 2S.-Mont Pelee was again
IN eruption on Monday. Huge inky-
black clouds rolled over Fort DE
France in great masses, in which were
peculiar lighting flashes. The inhab-
itants fiocked into the great squares
of the town and a panic was immi-
nent.
A very heavy surf has been beating
on the shore for hours, and an enor-
nous greyish-yellow cloud, at a great
height, was dimly visible in the direc-
tion of Mont Pelee. Fort De France is
nearly deserted. A new source Of
alarm is the fear that a tidal wave
may come. A wave eight feet high
would certainly destroy Fort De France
and probably cause great loss of life.
Fort De France is in no danger from
the volcano, but there is considerable
apprehension of a panic in the night
time. should the greyish-yellow cloud
reach here and ashes and stones begin
to fall. There are no noises from the
volcano at present.
For the space Of one hour flames
rose from the crater to a height OF
$50 metres. The crater seemed to be
about 300 metres in diameter.
Evening journal., 1902-05-28
ENGINEERS and WATER
TENDERS REMAIN FIRM

Several striking engineers and water
tenders of the Diamond State Steel
Company, when seen by a reporter for
the Evening Journal, were anxious to
correct a mistaken impression. The
pipe-fitters are not wholly out on a
strike. in sympathy with the engineers,
but refuse to cut pipe on "scab steam"
They say they will not cut pipe until
the old and competent engineers are
reinstated. and furnish them with the
regular steam. The term "scab
steam" is applied to the steam fur
nished by the non-union engineers.
The pipe cutters demanded theirmoney
on MONDAY, at noon, when they found
the regular engineers were not at work
They were promptly paid.
The water-tenders, who also are on
strike. demand a dollar week extra,
as do the engineers. and are equally as
firm in their resolve to hold out until
the increase is granted.
The strikers say their services are
worth such an increase and fail to see
why the company can afford to see
them remain idle. in view OF the great
danger the company is running, in al
loving incompetent men to run the
engines and care for the boilers. One
man said:
In allowing those unframed and
inexperienced men to run those en-
gnes, the lives of the hundreds of en-
ployes are in danger. There are GER
tain valves that are of vital import
ance. and an experiment with one
would blow the shop to atoms.
1t is reported that the water in
boiler No. 3 was lost yesterday morn
ing, and that the boiler was Qighted
last evening without being inspect
ed John McAllister, boiler inspector
for this district. is said to have been
out OF town yesterday and could not
Inspect it,
The striking engineers are worried
over this feature of the case and say
they fear that the boilers will be in
iured and made dangerous.