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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-07-09
The Stricken Pope,

The illness of Pope Leo has excited
the gravest concern among Catholics
all over the world. With this ap-
prehension there will be sincere and
general sympathy among members of
other religious sects.
When man SO years of age is over
taken by so dangerous and insidious a
disease as pneumonia, the chance of
his survival seems desperately narrow.
The millions of Christians who own
the Pontiff as their spiritual head seem
justified, therefore, in preparing for
the worst. This wonderful old man
has rallied from several physical pros
tratiOns during the last few years :;
but there is limit to his vitality,
phenomenal as it is, and the reports
from Rome make it plain that the
limit has been reached.
This prospect will overshadow with
sincere sadness the whole world of
Catholicity. Apart from his splendid
intellectual attainments, the personal
character of Leo XIII has been so
pure, so gentle and so benignant that
the respect and veneration which
Catholics always feel for the spiritual
potentate whom they regard as
"Christ's vicar OH earth, " long ago
deepened, in his case, into personal
affection. On that account his death
if it be ordained that he must now
die-will plunge his mighty flock in
to personal mourning.
But multitudes outside of the Cath
Olic pale will watch the reports from
Rome with sorrowful interest. They
owe no allegiance to the PCntiff, but
they recognize the greatness and the
goodness of the man. There are few
American non Catholics, whether they
be Protestants, Jews, or agnostics, who
have not given their ascent to the
opinion that Leo takes high rank
among the really great men. not only
of the past generation, but of the past
century Who can wonder if the
profound impression created by the
solemn thought that historic per
sonage, who has exerted a tremendous
and all-pervasive influence upon
Christendom, is slowly passing away,
has for the moment obliterated sec
tartan lines and united everywhere
men of all religious beliefs and of no
religious belief with tie of reverence
and regret?
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-07-09
An Awful Record.
Dead
},43l

Dead .................... 90
Seriously Injured .............. 3,431
What record for the Glorious
Fourth
The above figures tell the horrible
side of the strenuous celebrations
throughout the country on Saturday,
and the reports indicate that the car
mage due to the giant firecracker, the
toy pistol and their fellow dealers in
death and destruction was greater
than III previous years.
Last year the death list throughout
the country reached 81, and the report
ed injured 2,172. The list is growing
larger and more appalling every year,
and is it any wonder that the people
are protesting against this reckless an
useless slaughter?
Down in Harrisburg no one has q
right to use pistol on the streets on
the Fourth of July, and the police of
that city confiscated hundred weap-
ons of this sort on Saturday.
Patriotism ran amuck for awhile,
but the police had their orders, and
they did their duty.
If it was only the fool with the
revolver who suffered it would not be
half so bad, bat in nine cases out OF
ten it is the innocent citizen that has
TO pay for it with bullet or wad
somewhere in his anatomy, and it is
time to call halt
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-07-09
THE PEDDLlNG
ORDINANCES

The constltutiOnality OF the borough
ordinances throughout the state, pro-
hibiting hawking and pcddliug ON the
streets or from door to door by sample
or otherwise was sustained by Judge
Auten, of Northumberland county, i'm
an opinion handed down Monday
morning in the Rearicz case.
n. L. Rearick, the agent OF the
Citizens Wholesale Supply Company,
of Columbus, Ohio, was arrested in
Sunbury some time ago by Special
Officer Paul Fendrick at the instance
of the Business Mems Association for
selling goods by sample from door TO
door without licen Sc He was given
hearing before Justice Carpenter,
who in accordance with the borough
ordinance, imposed a fine of so and
the costs.
The defendants counsel appealed the
case to the United States District
Court for the Middle District of Penn
ANhhihs tA'h hILE W w Aloilihl EtN ull-
der writ of habeas corpus claiming
that the ordinance was violation Of
the Interstate commerce clause of the
constitution of the United States.
The application for a discharge was
denied by the District Court and the
case referred back to the court of the
county.
1t was argued before Judge Auteu,
II. S. knight, of Sunbury, represent
ing the business men. Monday morn
ing Judge Auten handed down his
opinion affirming the action of Justice
Carpenter in imposing the fine of 525,
which is practically declaring the or
dinance to be all right.
Judge Auten also refused new
trial in the Hood case. w. H. Hood,
Snyder county huckster was arrested
for selling rabbits in the Shamokin
markets out of season. The case was
tried sometime ago and was decided
against Hood who made application
for new trial.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-07-09
BU URCl.ARY At
SOUTH DANVILLE

Rufus Nastinc's grocery was burg
laIizcd Tuesday night aud goods to
the value of some seven or eight dol
lars were carried off.
The store is a one story building
situated some thirty yards east of Mr..
Vastinc's residence, opposite the rail
way station.
The burglar Effected an entrance at
the rear window, which was protccTrd
by drop shutter. BY breaking one
of the hinges he succeeded III getting
the shutter open, after which he seem
ed to know exactly what TO do in order
to effect an entrance. Breaking one of
the panrs of glass he inserted his arm
and without difficulty removed an up
right stick inserts alongside between
the lower sash and the top to prevent
any one on the outside from raising
the window.
Tie goods winch wcro found miss
ing consisted of lot of chewing to-
bacco, half II bunch of bananas aud n
box of candy. The quantity of tobacco
carried oil can not he exactly deter
mined, but Mr. Nastine thinks that
the goods stolen in value do not
amount to ten dollars. \ Penny-in-
tho-slot machine which hung in front
of the store was also stolen This was
found yesterday morning lying along
the railroad short distance below the
station 1t had been broken open with
the expectation no doubt of finding
money. The pennies had all been re-
moved the evening before and nothing
remained in the box but Somo seventy
cents worth of chewing gum, which
the burglar seized.
Mr. Vastine is looking for an in
dividual, n stranger who was in his
store Tuesday, whom he rather more
than suspects is guilty of the burglary.
The man, who was an observing sort
of fellow, Mr. Nastino says, made
small purchase and he is sure that he
would recognize him, if he should see
him.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-07-09

Y 2. LeDuc having ascertaiued by
experiment that his coal digger was
in good working order yesterday morn
ing started out for the purpose OF find
ing coal About IO O'Clock the odd
looking craft went -teaming down over
the ripplcs in fine style bound for
deep water. In the vicinity Of the
bend or probably between that
point and Chulaskcy Mr.. LeDuC ex-
poets TO find heavy deposits Of river
coal
The digger Is of kind adapted ss
well 10 deep as to shallow water and
the various deposits Of coal heretofore
ont OF reach Of men with row boats
will this year undoubtedly De- scooped
mp and placed on the market.
Considerable prospecting may be re
quired 10 find the coal which 40 places
may be concealed beneath mud. I'm
der the action of high water and the
movement of ice the deposits, too,
frequently change their position. \
g0od-sized bed of coal above the bridge
near the South DanviIla shore which
was known 90 exist last fall l. said
now To have entirely disappeared. Tie
coal liz, somewhere. however, and it
Is safe to say that Mr. LeDuC viii
find It,
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-07-09
Advance Detail for Mt, Gretna.

The advance detail of Company +,
Twelfth Regiment, Third Brigade, n.
G.. p, left for the brigade en-
campment, ut Mt Gretna, this morn
ing on tho 9:14 Pennsylvania train.
Quartermaster Sergeant e. W. Gross
will be i'll command and the others in
the detail will be Privates Ralph
Gaskins, George Marshall, Abraham
l.. Childs, b. f. Nevius, John j.
Snyder and Darrah ECkman.
Quartermaster Sergeant Gross is a
veteran on this sort of duty and is
considered one of the most efficient in
the guard. He is always with the van
and among the last to leave when
camp is broken. He was the box car
guardian last summer when the gal
liant Twelfth returned from its long
stay i'll the coal regions. While the
rest of the regiment was on dress
parade at Sunbury Sergeant Gross was
busy at South DanviIle getting boxes,
bales, barrels and other camp prop
erty to the armory. 1t was all there,
too, when the company got up from
Sunbury.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-07-09
new OFFICERS OF
PYTHIAN KNIGHTS

The newly elected officers of Beaver
Lodge, No. 1872, knights of Pythias,
were installed, at the regular weekly
meeting, by Deputy Grand Chancellor
Harry Fields. The session was full of
interest and several visitors from other
lodges were present.
Beaver Lodge is in most prosper
Gus condition, the reports showing a
gratifying increase in membership and
financial strength. There are now en-
rolled on the books of the lodge nearly
$50 members. Tue officers for the cur
rent term are:
Chancellor Commander, Thomas p.
Evans Vice Chancellor, John Rich
ards Master at Arms, Harry Trum-
bower Prelate, Reuben Boyer; Master
OF Work, David Reese; Keeper of
Records and Seal, John q. Waite
Master of Finance, Samuel Jackson
Master of Exchequer, William L. Sid
Ter; Trustee, J. ID. Evans; Inside
Guard, Keely Ream; Outside Guard,
James Wilson. Harry Fields is the
representative to the Grand Lodge,
which meets this year at Carbondale.
The rank of knight was conferred
upon an Esquire. after which addresses
were made by Manager Bright. of the
Cuban Giants, who is member of
Allegheny Lodge, No. l08, New York
City, and G. f. Shipe, of Larkin Lodge,
No. 78, Chester, Penna Responses
we're made on behalf of Beaver Lodge
by Grand Tribune George W. Miles
and Deputy Grand Chancellor Fields.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-07-09
Boy Breaks Both Arms.

Michael Coleman, II years of age,
son of James Coleman, Hickey Alley,
while picking cherries at South Dan
willie Friday, fell from the tree and
sustained very serious injury.
He climbed to the top Of one of the
high cherry trees ON the Woodruff lot
nearly opposite the station and was in
the act of descending when he became
dizzy and fell to tho ground, dis
tancc of nearly 30 feet. He alighted
on his hands and knees. The principal
injury was in his arms, both Of which
had sustained a fracture.
He was taken to the Office of Dr.
Barber, where it was discovered that
on the right arm there WAS disloca-
tion of one bone (the ulnal and fract-
ure of the other (tho radius, while
OH the left arm both bones were hrOk-
Ell near the wrist Joint. In reducing
the dislocation and setting the broken
bones DR. Barber was assisted by Drs
p. G. Nowbakcr and r. b. Winter
Storn.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-07-09
FIREMEN'S PICNIC
A BIG SUCCESS

The fircmon's picnic at DeWitt's
Park under the auspices of the Friend
ship Fire Company, Fourth OF July
was u we'll rounded success Every
thing seemed to come the Firemcn :
way. There was not Il serious casualty
to mar the event they had delight
full day and best of all they had the
crowd. A conservative estimate places
the number of people on the ground at
5000. There were 1154 paid admissions.
In addition to these children were ad-
mitted free. while during the base
ball game the grounds were practical
ly open.
Everything in the line of catablcs
was sold out. None of the contests
outside of base ball, how
ever, were pulled off 'or the reason
that no one could be found willing to
enter. There was sufficient, however,
to entertain the crowd. The music was
good and this together with the dancing
was much enjoyed. The two games of
base ball afforded the lover, of that
sport an abundance of amusement In
the evening the fine display Of f.c-
works was an attraction
All persons paying admission to the
park received a numbered ticket en-
titlinG them to chance in seven valu-
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-07-09
Another Flood StOpS Work

Another discouraging and most I'M
expected delay has occurred at the
sewer Work was in progress Monday
and Tuesday and the damage Of the
previous flood, which held up work
during last week had just been re
paired when another frcshct has come
along, flooding the trench rs badly as
before and which will make work inn
possible during the rest of the week.
The high water, which seems duo to
rains near the headwaters, was not
dreamed of here When the men quit
work Tuesday evening the river was
still falling and everything 5, emcd
favorable for steady work Their sur
prise yesterday can be imagined, there
fore, when assembling at the sewer
they found that the river had arisen
about three feet and the trench was
badly flooded. The river continued TO
rise during the greater part OF ycstcr-
day and it is impossible to say when
work can be resumed on the sewer
The steam pump started Tuesday
noon was found to be a failure owing
to the presence of sand in the water
which interfercd with the action of
the valves Council has ordered a
four-inch centrifugal pump, which is
expected to arrive today. There seems
to be no doubt but that the latter
pump will meet the water difficulty
after the river once becomes normal,
as it has an extraordinary capacity and
is constructed to stand any amount of
sand and gravel, even mud, which it
raises to the surface as readily as
water
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-07-09
Range Inspected.

Fred A. Godcharles of Milton, In
spector of Rifle Practice of the Twelfth
Regiment, was in this city Tuesday in
the performance of his official duty.
Accompanied by George Gross, Range
Master of Company +, he went over
the ground and pronounced things
mainly in good shape, conforming
with the regulations The target,
especially, he pronounced one OF the
best in this section.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-07-09
Yesterday Hottest of Season

Yesterday was the hottest day of the
season. During the afternoon the heat
was variously reported at from 30 to
81 degrees in the shade.
At the Montour House W. G.. Kram-
ga $ record of temperatures. which is
.iN1ys conservative and reliable,
>.o@+ a follows: 80 am 81 de-
ar'rs moon, 50 degrees; . 30 p. m,
% degrees; G:l5 p m, 50 degrees.
TIE maximum heat yesterday was
several degrees above the hottest wealth
rr experienced last week OF previously
during this season. People complain
ed a great deal about the heat and are
already signing for cooler weather,
uumudIul of the fact that summer is
sca:ccly more than begun.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-07-09
Against Seed Distrlhntinn.

The protest of the American Seed
Merchants Association, recently in
session, illustrates the quiCkncss with
which the government competition
will arouse vigorous protest from pri-
vate interests which may be affected.
Whether the protest will make any
difference with the annual diStribu-
tion of seeds produced by the Depart
ment of Agriculture remains to be
seen.
This free seed distribution has in
the past been the subject of much
humorous comment, though until re-
Gently it has not been taken very ser
iously. 1t was used mainly 10 tickle
the political soil in doubtful congress
siOnal districts III the hope of ma king
it more fruitful in votes, and the gen
eratIve value of the seeds was not re-
garded rs matter OF any great inn
portance. Since. however, the seeds
are beginning to have more value and
their distribution is becoming an en-
terprise of considerable magnitude IL
is but natural that the seed merchant
should object
BY direction OF Congress, the Sccra-
tary of Agriculture has distributed
through his department to constituents
by Congressman about IS, 600. 600 pack
ages of seeds In addition 10 this free
distribution of seed, the secretary has
established seed testing stations i'm
which experiments are conducted 10
determine the terminating value of
seeds that are offered for sale in var
ious parts of the country. These tests
have forced the withdrawal from the
market of large quantities of old and
worthless seeds
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-07-09
Accident Mars a Picnic,

An accident occurred during a pic
nic on the Cycle Path Tuesday after
noon, which revealed a remarkable de-
gree of fortitude on the part of hoy
and showed great deal of thought
ful conduct all around.
y party of about twenty young pco-
pie chaperoned by Mrs. 5. f. Ricketts,
were enjoying themselves IN the vic
nifty of the spring at tEc further end
of the path when Roy N.viua Wa,i.
in the act Of catching hrlI >lp,,d
and fell dislocating the knee cap ct his
right limb.
In the absence of . doctor tHr youuc
man himself set to work irving tn r,-
duce the dislocation. NotwilhslJI-
ing the intense pain incidoutI to such
Al operation he stuck to il mt.I hc
actually succeeded in getting thr hu,r
cap back into place.
In view of some cxigru,y similar to
this Mrs Ricketts, had proy.dcia q bot
tie Of liniment, which proved yyrv
useful in alIaying the pain. The limb
was carefully bandagcd after which
the boy was able TO walk home.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-07-09
FROM
THE LOCK Up

An object lesson took place In tho
office OF Justice Bare yesterday after
noon which shows thar a departurs
from thn truth Is never wise and that
u may load o. the most embarrassing
complications. At the same time >
llttle romance I'm real life came to the
surface.
TIL" hero Iu the affair was the young
man held IN tho lookup who appeared
i'm this city sunday night driving =
horse winch was barely able 20 travel
for want Of shoes and who upon being
called 20 account told so many con-
hlctlHR stories that suspicion became
general t'at ne haa not come by the
morse ana buggy honestly
Up 20 yesterday afternoon no reply
had heeh received 20 the postal cards
sent out with reference 70 the affair
an" u was decided mat suspicion
would NOT form a good ground for
holding the man any longer
lie was accordingly taken before
Justice Bare. The man, who still in
sisted that his name was Joseph h.
Naltneck, Is cripple, undersIzed ia
stature, with black hair and a face
covered with stubble Of black beard
and who speaks with a slightly foreign
accent. Upon being asked II he knew
on what grounds be was being held he
replied that As be understood il, it
was because he drove his horse with
Out shoes.
The justice then explained 70 him
that he was held on other and grav-
or grounds-that there was suspicion
that he had not come by the horse and
buggy honestly suspicion which he
was unfortunately responsible for
himself by the fragrant untruths he
INDUCED in as to where he was from,
etc.
This seemed to be- revelation to
the poor fellow. Yes, ho said Il
did not tell the truth, but there was =
reason.
The Justice then further explained
TO him the prcdicament he was In and
urged hlm 10 make some statement
which could be relied upon, intimat-
ing IN pretty plain terms that great
doal depended upon hIs conduct from
that time on.
VIII tell the truth he said but
VIII not ten "here am from. lou
see' nave nome. 4 gave my father
all earned ana all was well until
lelI III lo'e. am twenty-five years
ola ana l want 70 get married MY
protheFs ana sisters are against me.
want my laIileF 10 heIp me- but they
scorh me. l nave earned money andi
sald VIII go 10 another place and
earn more money ana then We VIII get
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-07-09
Young Homers Make a Record.

Twenty-Five miles in 30 minutes
this is the record of eight homing
pigeons owned by George Sickle Of
this city.
Mr.. Sickle sent the pigeons to Bcr-
wick by express Tuesday, where they
were liberated at 80 p. m. by trust
worthy parties. At 3.42 p. IN. they
arrived at DanviIlo aud alighted on
their home loft.
The birds are young ones and yes
terday was the third time they ever
flew. They made the trip from Ber-
wick last Saturday, but no effort was
made to determine the time. Their
record yesterday which was over a
mile in two minutes-shows what
speed they are capable of attaining
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-07-09
Miss Hendershott's Marrow Escape,

Miss EmeIine Hendcrshott of Wash
ingtonville came very nearly burning
to death yesterday morning While
working about the stove hcI clothing
ignited. Screaming for help she ran
into the yard and threw herself down
in the deep grass. With the assistance
of some neighbors the flames were eX-
tinguished.
The burns inflicted, although pain
tul, are not considered serious.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-07-09

Twelve new cots ordered tor use i'm
the county Jail arrived yesterday
These constitute much needed ian
proyement at the prison and viii uo
doubt he highly appreciated hy those
who may be- SO unfortunate a. Co have
use for them
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-07-09
Miss Reinaker's Funeral.

Miss Amanda f. Reinaker, whose
death occurred Monday, was consigned
to the grave i'll the Reformed cemetery
yesterday afternoon. The funeral ser
vices were conducted by Rev. George
L. Limbert The pail bearers were
DR. Jno. Sweisfort, ID. r. Williams,
ID. n. Dieffcnbacher and O. G. Ritter
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-07-09
Burned in the Face,

George Wallize who resides near
Mooresburg, while attending the 4th
of July celebration in Milton was bad
ly burned IN the face by the discharge
of pistol held near by some person
in the crowd He is beng treated by
DIR. Thompson,
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-07-09
CONDENSED NEWS.
Next comes Labor Dav.

Next comes Labor Day.
Comfort and shirt waist have sent
fashion to the rear.
Most people have recovered from the
day of days
DanvilIe has numerous excellent
sites for now industries.
Now the honest farmer Will make
busy with the harvest
The victims OF tetauus are now com
ing to the front
The kissing hug has been operating
in PottsyIle but naturally avoided
those boodlers who have been black
mailing school teachers.
There Is great deal OF wireless
electricity abroad this July.
Summer is upon us-and this is no
summer dream.
The hay fever victims Will soon be
off TO the mountains.
Having extracted the powder grains
and splinters from his anatomy the
American small hos is ready for tie
next bunch of trouble that may wander
his way.
From weather point of view July
so far is an Improvement on June.
Weeds are growing high along the
river bank
A baby girl has frightened the home
OF Walter Swank, Nassau street.
Mary Emerson who is to star next
season III the new play, "His Majesty
and the Maid, " is one of the youngest
stars in America Possessed OF an um-
usually brilliant singing voice, She
studied for while for the concert
stage In studying the role of Juliet
in Gounod's Opera Of Romeo and
Juliet, she showed so much dramatic
instinct that her instructor advised
her to enter the dramatic field. She
took his advice and her Subsequent
career testities to his good judgment
II some of the July dividends come
in the shape of good weather wc will
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and 400 delegates are exnectrd 70 ne in
attendance.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-07-09
JOB PRINTING

The Office of the AMERICAN
being furnished with a large
assortment of job letter and
fancy type and job material
generally the Publisher an
nounccs 10 the public that he
is prepared at all times to ex-
cute in the ncatcst manner
JOB PRINTING
Ofall Kinds and Description