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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-12-04
TUESDAYS SESSION,

The second day of the county insti-
tute brought out large attendance.
All the teachers Of the county were
present with the exception of three,
while many citizens, patrons Of the
schools and others interested in educa-
tional matters dropped in during the
day to witness the proceedings.
Mr.. Corson' 5 place was filled by Sup
erintendent Coughlin of Wilkesbarre,
who occupied the last period of the
forenoon with a practical talk on the
subject of Arithmetic, dwelling
especially on language in its relation
to arithmetic, preparation for advanc-
ed work concrete methods &c. Citing
an instance in bank discount he show
ed that the language employed in pro
blems may be beyond the comprehen-
sion of the pupil even though he be
familiar with the principles and the
methods involved Such problems
turning up in reviews and examina-
tions are apt to prove 4 great stumbl-
ing block to pupils and to keep down
their averages below what they are
expected to attain He urged teachers
to give more attention, to language
to be sure that pupils understand all
the terms and to keep the mind of the
child active on the thought side
superintendent Cou2hlin advocates
concrete methods for beginners and
ridiculed the old fashioned drill in
the multiplication and other tables as
a sheer waste of time and contribut-
ing not at all to the development of
the child's mind. Thus instead of
giving a child abstract numbers, as II
plus ? are g., which he is apt to re-
cite mechanically, he should be given
something in the concrete form as
four apples plus two apples are six
apples.
In the afternoon Mr.. Coughlin took
the place of Prof Albert continuing
tho subject of Arithmetic.
Prof. Deatrick's highly instructive
talks on the brain and brain develop
ment has had the effect of directing
the thought of the teachers i'll a
comparatively new channel His
talk Monday afternoon ON BRAIN
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-12-04
FACE TO FACE
WITH DEATH

Ira Maupin, foreman of a telegraph
gang, who missed his footing on the
| top of fifty foot pole Sunday, saw.
ed himself by Il most remarkable feat,
which consisted in clutching one of
the lower arms of the pole as he plung-
| ed head-tirst downward.
Mr.. Manpin's gang of linemcn for
several davs past have been at work
putting up cable boxes, rearming the
poles, etc. 1t was while assisting at
this work about O'Clock Sunday eve.
that the foreman climbed to the top
of the cable pole on Mill street near
the d. L. & ". crossing. The falling
snow, which clung to the arms of the
pole, made it difficult to keep foot
hold.
In tightening one of the burs he
found it to his advantage to lean for
ward with his stomach pressing upon
the tOpmOst arm and his head hanging
downward While in this position his
foot slipped and unable to balance
himself on his narrow support he fell
downward headirst.
The man realized his peril and in an
instant saw how he might save him
self Below him was cable he might
be able to grasp it in passing, but be
fore he reached it actuated moro by
instinct than reason he threw out his
hands and succeeded in seizing one of
the lower arms. For a few moments
he swung like pendulum in midair
forty feet above the earth but he final
ly succeeded in swinging his legs
around the pole and getting firm
hold.
Mr.. Maupin stated later that it
was one of the closest calls that he ever
experienced. As he plunged down
ward he said he gave up everything as
lost and will never forget the emotions
that passed through his mind In his
efforts to save himself he felt like a
drowning man grasplng at a straw.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-12-04
Married.

On November %, at the parsonage of
the Reformed Church, Strawberry
Ridge, Pa, Mr. John d. Sees, of Mon
tour Co. and Miss Eva May Sechler, of
Northumberland County, by Rev Jos.
w. Bell.
On November 90 at the same place,
and by the same, Mr. Amos Schenck, of
Hartford Co., Maryland, and Miss
Hannah NJ. Sechler, of Montour Co, Pa.
On November 49, at the same place,
aud by the same, Mr.. Rush Shaffer, of
Washingtonyille, Pa. and Miss Jessie A.
Heller, of Columbia County, Pa.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-12-04
Another Large Congregation.

Another large cOngroga tion assem-
bied in Mahoning Presbyterian church
| last night to hear the Evangelist
Schiverea. The sermon was founded
on Exodus, Goth chapter. 10th verse
''Who is on the Lord 5 side? let him
come to me. " The sermon was "A strong
appeal addressed to men and male q
profound impression. 1t started ont
with the proposition that to be on the
Lords side is to be on the side Of per
manent JOY, permanent prosperity,
permanent happincss-that the Lord s
side Is the safe side in life and the
safe side III death
Coming on the Lords side involves
three things: 1st., Forsaking the
course of sin; 2nd., casting ourselves
upon the mercy of God; 3rd., the
simple act of faith i'll accepting Christ
as Redeemer.
The evangelist for the first time dur-
ing the series Of meetings held an
after service, large proportion of the
congregation remaining.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-12-04
SChiverea at the Stove Works.

The evangelist, Schivcrea, yesterday
noon addressed big meeting at the
Stove Works, practically every en-
ployo being present. The best of good
order prevailed and the speaker was
treated with the utmost respect.
Tomorrow the evangelist Will ad-
dress the employees at Curry & Van
mans between l2 O clock and u 80.
The Bible reading at the Mahoning
Presbyterian church yesterday after
noon proved of very practical and
helpful nature.
The Bible reading this afternoon
Will take place at o'clock. All are
invited to 'n present
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-12-04
Cost of Bridges.

The State has just awarded con.
tracts for $3.50, 800 worth of bridges to
replace structures destroyed by the
floods Of last winter and spring. OF
this sum Wayne county gets $13, S2C
for three bridges and Columbia $31, S4i
for two, but Luzerne gets nothing.
More than half of the $3.50, 800 goes
for a bridge over the Jupiata river at
Millerstown, which is to cost $144, $50.
These contracts are but the beginning
of many moro to follow, from which
it appears that high water is quite al
expensive luxury to the people of
Pennsylvania.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-12-04
A Victim of Diphtheria.

Alice, the five-year-old daughter Of
Charles Ashton, Cooper street, died
last evening of malignant diphtheria.
The attending physician first saw the
child on Monday when the case was
far advanced. The child will be buri
ed this morning, the funeral being
private, as required by the rules when
death is caused by diphtheria or like
infectious diseases.
There are four other children i'll the
family, who, it is hoped may escape
infection. Every precaution possible
has been employed to prevent the
spread Of the disease.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-12-04

Mr.. and Mrs John Hunt entertain.
ed a number of friends at dinner yes.
torday at their home on West Mahon.
ing street. Those present were Mrs.
f. b. Hayhurst Mr.. and Mrs G. +.
Harder, Mrs. J. K. Sharpless aud Miss
J. II. Harder of Catawissa, Mr.. and
Mrs. I. J. Vastine, of Sunbury, and
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Adams, of South
Dauyillc.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-12-04
THE COUNTY
INSTITUTE

The MontOur county Teachers Insti.
tute convened in the High School,
room Monday afternoon, County
Superintendent G. W. Derr presiding.
The attendance was quite large fol
the first day, siXty-eight out of the
eighty-one teachers Of the county be-
ing enrolled
The opening prayer WAS offered by
Rev Harry Curtin Harman. The
teachers were welcomed to the county
seat by Ralph Kisner, Esq, in a brief
but very felicitous address.
Two excellent talks were given
Monday afternoon. Professor Albert of
the Bloomsbury Normal School occupi-
ed the first period on Fundamental
! Principles in Teaching" " He dweIt
| upon the Importance of general infor-
nation, which can only be acquired bv
a wide range of reading. With him it
was a question whether teachers are
doing their whole duty in this respect
!' ''''' no "o"iu iIAe 10 nave a
'''c '''V' iiol aileS ot
many of them just to see how many
books have been added during the
year.
5.,o,s,',- - ~ 1i'''i ."IninsIS on tho
a.. '-,'o-i' " '''o 'i'ii" , hlhu uh :
w. - 80 CIV oi'oi' 'oiiiil'Vlhs
,,atIar a.. tI WV 'r''l ~ IA 80 Oy '''o
, -'I-,. ''''i' '''o i''''o1' 10y l'laS mites
Nv +ho schooI - '''' '-''' ''l" i"''iS
He enlarged unon the subiect of
method" and device" marking tbe
distinction between the two which
are often crroneouslv used ipterchanoe-
ably. \ "devica' he defined as some
thing used to enliehten or make =
method clear.
Professor Albert does not believe in
the absolute uniformity of method
What person of phIegmatic temDera-
mcut can use to advantage NAV nrove
unsuited to a person of nervous temn-
eramcnt Even the much-abused old
a, b, c, method he Thought might be
tolerated where the teacher had dem
onstrated her ability to get admir-.
able results by that way of teaching.
Professor Deatrick prefaced his talk
with few general remarks during
which he stated that in his visits to
county Institutes this wear he is
gratifed to find a more professional
spirit than what was probablv common
j., IL - % tiie
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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-12-04
THE SIEGE
OF PEKIN

! The announcement that Mrs. Game
( we'll, a returned missionary was tc
speak in st. Paul's NJ. +. church Sun.
day morning on the Siege of Pek.
in" brought out large congregation.
| Mrs. Gamewell told a thrilling story
and told it we'll Being one who pass
ed through and was consequently an
! eyewitness in one Of the most prolong-
ed aud terrible sieges Of modern times
/ the discourse possessed an absorbing
! interest, the cloqueace and the graphic
| language Of the speaker bringing the
congregation almost face to face with
the stirring scenes she described
The reading public are familiar with
the Boxer uprising in 1900 and i'll a
general way with the siege Of Pekin.
! Neither is it news to learn that there
were warning factions in China-that
the Empress Dowagcr with the ImpeTi-
q! army at her command was in league
with the Boxers and that the secret
object of the uprising was the total
annihilation Of all foreigners. 1t re-
manned, however, for Mrs. Gamewell
TO describe the life behind the bar
ricades in detail, the sum total Of pri-
vation and suffering and the full hor-
ror of those two long months when
only handful of 45O soldiers stood
between the missionaries and a horde
of freHzied pagans thirsting for their
massacre.
The speaker emphasized the fact
that throughout the entire siege every
development tended to show the hand
of an overruling Providence. Time
and again they stood face to face with
what seemed to be inevitably the end,
but at the last moment something in
tervenod to save the Imprisoned lega
tions On one occasion during a high
wind a conhagration was started with
the object Of burning out the foreign
ers. The flames were driven on to
the very threshold of the legations
and all hope seemed to be at an end
when the wind providcntially vecred,
not only saving the refugees but driv-
ing the flames in another direction
where several large buildings were
laid i'll ashes which previously had
constituted a vantage ground for the
enemy. Such fires started by the
besiegers were Of very frequent occur
renee and those within the legations
only saved themselves by the most
heroic efforts, the women as we'll as
the men assisting to carry watnr To
quuEcn the fre as 1t ate INTO the
outlying buildings.
Several thousand people, ranked as
foreigners or their sympathizcrs, the
latter being Christian converts repre-
sonting seventeen different nationaIi-
ties were crowded i'll the legations and
the problem of food became a serious
one. Mule and horse meat were stap-
les, but even food of this repellent
sort would have been exhausted had
not one Of the missionaries been prov
idcntially led to an abandoned ware
house near the firing line where a
big store OF rice was found IN the
same way lot Of wheat was discov-
cred later, as we'll as Il mill with
which to grind it.
Mrs. Gamewcll says the Christians
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-12-04
Died al DanviLle HospiLal.

Mrs Barbara Z. Shipman, wife Of
John II. Shipman, of Sunbury, died
at the State Hospital yesterday morn
ing, Of Il complication Of disease, sup
erinduccd by BHght's discasas. Mrs
Shipman was first stricken on the 25th
Of June last and was brought to the
Danville hospital on the 18th OF Nov
cmber last Hor age was 20 years, Z
months and II days Sho is survived
by hubsand and two daughters, Miss
Edith and Miss Cora. The remains
were taken to Suubury yesterday.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-12-04

Cultivation" was especially edify-
ing and from the interest display
ed by the institute it is evident that
the teachers realize that in order to
do full justice to the,pupils entrusted
to their training it will be necessary
for them to direct their studies into
the special domain of science opened
up by Professor Deatrick, or in other
words to more thoroughly familiarize
themselves with "the thinking shop"
of the boy or girl.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-12-04
Hentasonhs Elect Officers.

The following officers were elected
by Lotus Conclavc, No. l21, l. Q. II,
last evening: Archon, John Richards
Provo, Z. L. Peters; Probate, +. NJ.
Harrington: Secretary. G. G.. Cloud
Financier, w. J.. Mcclure Treasurer.
f. W. Werzel; inspector, Charlie,
White; Warden, John Kilgus; Sent.
incl, r. +. Murray; Trustees, W. o.
Green, p II. Fon and W. b. Gear,
hart. Representative to the Supreme
Convention, f. ". Wctzol Alternate,
John EiIguS
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-12-04
nse Court January %.

LiCens5 court for MontouT county
will convene on Friday morning, Jan
uary 23, at nine O'Clock. The court
usually sets for the granting of licenses
on the first Friday after the third
Monday in January. All applications
or new licenses or renewals must be
advertised for four weeks. 1t is also
necessary that the applicants name be
published along with the location Of
the property to be licensed. 1t is
rumorcd that there will be several
new applications.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-12-04
Reading Promotions.

d. L. Mauger, travelling passenger
agent on the Reading, has been pro
NOTED to the position of district pas
sengcr agent, to succeed @. b. Kauff-
man, of Reading, who has been pro-
NOTED Mr.. Mauger will have charge
of all the territory i'll the Shamokin
district.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-12-04
Fatalities of Foot Ball Season,

1t may interest followers of the
sport and others interested in it to
learn that during the foot ball season
just closed there were twelve fatali-
ties as the result of injuries sustained
in foot ball games. About seventy
players were seriously injured durin 6
the season
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-12-04
Business DirectorH Of PennsvlHania

A state gazetteer or business direct
DRY is now beiug compiled which will
contain tho name Of every city, town
and village in the state. their popula-
ton, location, railroad facilities. eX-
press companies, stage lines, charac-
ter of industries, banking institutions,
newspapers, churches, etc \ complete
list of every firm or person in business
as well as physicians, dentists, law
yers, clergymen and teachers. as well
as other important features, making it
q work of great value and the only
medium open to the general public i'll
Il reference way.
The work will be issued from the
Pittsburg office Of r. L. Polk q Co. E,
the largest directory firm in the world,
publishers of ten directories Of nation
al scope, somo twenty state gazctters,
over one hundred city directories,
among which are the city directories
of Pittsburg and Allegheny, Altoona,
Lancaster, York, etc, The position
of this firm in the directory world has
been attained through thoroughness III
compilation, legitimate business meth
DDS, and their rule of never pay
money to directory solicitors in ad-
vance of publication.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-12-04
Quiet Day Services.

During the Advent season Christ
Episcopal congregation will observe
Quiet Day services. Friday, December
12, will be the date. The preacher for
this occasion will be the Rev II. r..
Sargent, .. II. Q.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-12-04

VIII Receive Increase This Month,
The pay which the Pennsylvania
and the Reading railroad men will re-
ceivo this month will have the ten per
cent. increase
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-09-11

FOR SATE-To r1ove. ~ s lawrence.
good f0-room house. l. Hills 1r y
Market. SIT
FOR SAIE-y-acart:
s. feet. voiutsia, half block south Doug
las. Sise
19 fest Volufsis so feet sou1h Doug
las S5e
I5o feet 9Th block south Sus.de. $3.50
15a teet college HaL corner CAf,7n
ard Grant. $50.
ls9 feet southwest corner NcsheE and
Third. high and choice $50
- feet. Central, east II Guy. 500.
e1-tf l. J. SPENCER
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HolISEs FOR SALE

FOX SALE-lli6 y. Topeka. u-room
house and bath. hot and cold water. -
feet Can Ice sold for 500 cash and bal
ance Oh easy payments. Reese * CO.
FOR SALE-By owner. on easy terms 3
room. modern cottage hail and bath. on
East Douglas. 80 feet. corner. bath tub
closet. sink. wash basin. hot and cold
Mater. coal house cellar. cement walks.
trust and shade. s250 down, balance SIS
per month per cent CAL SIS r..
Douglas. lle-thu-sun-U
FOR E-Ten-room house and barn,
al q bargain.
Flve-room cottage. on Jackson. south
of Tenth. $3.50.
Six-rocm house, IN Sth liock On South
ssveu-room house and lots. on South
ATaiu. Sl.Sa
Building lots in eli parts Of The city. A.
q bargain.
Is-acTe ans. improved farm. 10 miles
80 acres. miles or clty. ven improved.
SSeo.
is acres. miles Of city. Wei improved.
s. 01e.
is acres. rniiss Of city, ven improved.
II you want 10 buy farm. ranch o-
city property. GENE ard SEQ me.
JOHN FERRETER. l3- North Main.
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" 4 rE-I}-Esrn- ics-s
We arise 1uT gEn Mortgages
we p axe cEr Own er-u notions
We gay yo- gc4- r1r-ey R1s1 papers
are eNec-lrea
We W.l EEaZs yea c lover -1.e al gel
y0l year money C1lcter th41 41y lzr1
en- she city
II you want 5 farm loan. cazl o.l ~
= W ELE% DENIM T. Co..
Rear American state Bank 8gii6-rg-
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State q Kansas. county Of SedgWick. -
!. j. y Richardson. cashier 0f said
bank. do solemniy swear that the above
statement is true. that said bank has 10
Liabilities. and is not inG1Vser on any note
or obligation. other tAan shown on zoe
above statement. % the best - my KNOW
edge aod belief = help me. Erc.
J. y. RICHARDSON. Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn u before Lle tbs
9Th day q September. 800
tSeaLl = So CLENDF.Nf
%olarv Public
Commission expires % the 18th day =
November lFA.
Correct-Attest
II. W DARLING
HIRAM NoECE8SS.
wa C. SoRCReSS
a ~ WISE
! : ~ AI-E4ACE
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Directors
To Morton Al5sugh, Baak Coraris-
siole-. LaqeEa. kan-
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STRATED.
TAKEN UP.


tP-IW0-year-o red heifer.
one mile south and L mile west Of
Masonic Home. L. II. Weirick.
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FOR RENT - Handsomely furnished.
small room. for gentleman; modern, rs
y. Topeka Sl-5tx
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SITUATION wANTEp-mALE.

WANTED Situation. by man and wife
TO keep house on farm Inquire cor
ner Twenty-third and Wichita. 97-6tx
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CLASSIFIED
WAN 7 s
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FOR SAL@Between 100 and 1.z5o acres,
on the Big Arkansas river bottom,
southeast of Bentley, Kan; good land
fenced. part well improved at very
low price.
ls5 acres, between Valley Center and
Wichita, Kan. or Little river; nne i'm
provements, good orchard, part grass,
at so per acre.
$50 acres. Chase county. Kan; 10 acres
bottom land. 50 acres timber, plenty OF
living water. common Improvements; a
snap al $l2.50 per acre.
We have improved land between the
rivers (Big and Little Arkansas), as low
as so per acre. Give US a call and pur-
chase something worth the money. \
good list 10 select from
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Loot
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AGENTS WANTED
WANTEo--MlscELLANEous.

WANTED-A good set az single harness
Must be cheap Address with price
''W. 3. s, care Eagle l0o-Stx
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FINANCIAL.

To Morton Aiosagh. BaaE Lorar-lis-
sioDe-. Topeka. Kan
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Rooms FOB ReNr-Ea-n..hsa.

FOR .RENT-FNrnished rooms. al - "
Fmporia. hot wster heat. aud sn mod
EN- improvements Gentlemen pre-
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BOYS WANTED.

MANITOBA 15-year-old boy to work for
board and 90 to school this winter.
School begins september .. Address. at
once, Z. j. Clough, New Murdoch, Kan.
100-itx
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Soc. -. 1ss--sn GnIiulite- amount II Iozl
on IS lchiia properly rNh priv eye o
pay ~ install meats Low rate - later
est HeE.st a. - heeier. - + Elrst -
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BANK STATEMENTS.

OFFICIAL STATEMENT OF THE FL
nancial condition II the American state
Bank az Wichita, state Of Kansas. al the
close Of business on the ID day Of Septem-
Der 1872
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