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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-03-19

The twelve year old SON Of Lawrence
Butler. Slider Hill. met with pain
full accident Sunday while doing an
act of kindness for another
II was during the afternoon. A lady
passing Mrs Gei>inger's residence ON
Center street. dropped her handker-
chief which blew over into the yard.
Master Butler volunteered 20 g.r the
handkerchief and for thar purpose
climbed over che iron fence. In climb
ing back hs had just reached che top
of the fence and wa, in che act of
jumping 20 the pavement when his
clothing caught one Of rhe ricSpts and
he fell with great force 90 the ground.
one of his ankles was very badly IN
jurpi and De was unable Co stand Tn
der the impression thar fracture had
been sustained tHe boy va, carried ro
tile residence of Councilman u y
Montgomery and Dr. : Y Thompson
was called.
The injury was found 60 consist u
a very bad sprniu. which may couhue
the little fellow TO The house for .
long time. The boy was driven ro his
home hv DR.. Thompson
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-03-19
He STOPPED
THE FREIGHT

\ runaway horse is apt to indulg
i'm some very reckless capers. but 1t is
seldom that we hear of one doing
stunts such as are credited to horse
from the country.
The affair happened early yesterday
morning. Fred Rennard tenant on
Oscar Kase's farm. which is situated
a short distance from Boyd's station,
was driving toward town with an ex-
ira horse tied behind the wagon. The
horse objected to that way of travel
ing and when at short distance
above South Danvllle broke loose and
turning round started homeward at q
lively clip.
The owner and an assistant were
soon in pursuit and before reaching
Boyd's station managed to head the
animal off. The horse TO avoid being
caught leaped down over the bank to
the railroad and leisurely pursued his
way up the track. At this juncture
local 1TtlSllb NO. %J~b caSlpuOhu, S"AS
rolling along at its usual good rate OF
speed.
If the horse heard the train he paid
no attention to it. In few moments
it was at his heels. The engineer to
remove the horse from the track sound
ed the usual warning from the whistle,
a succession of short quick sounds.
Just then the horse did a most un-
usual thing. Startled by the sound he
stopped and turning squarely around
he stood with head erect facing the
locomotive. The engineer did not want
to run over the horse and as the latter
made no effort to get out of the way
there was only one thing to be done
and that was to stop the train. The
engineer had but little time to think.
By a heroic effort he managed to bring
the train to standstill just in time to
save the horse, which still stood upon
the track. as if contesting the right OF
way and had to be driven from the
track before the train could proceed.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-03-19
NEW SYSTEN
ADOPTED

The Fire Department has decided
upon sort of an innovation, which It
believes will facilitate the work Of cx-
tinguishing fire and obviate great
deal of unnecessary hard work for the
tircmcn.
Heretofore when an alarm was sound
ed, the whole department was expect
ed to turn out with the result, that in
those cases where the blaze happened
to be a slight one, there was work for
but single company and that was
the one situated in the ward where the
fire broke out. The remaining COM
panies had their run for nothing,
which was a waste of energy not to
be lightly regarded.
In view of this fact it was decided
to adopt new system. The matter
was left in the hands of "a committee
consisting of Chief of the Fire Depart
ment Thomas Trainor; Edward Pur-
pur, of the First Ward James Freeze,
of the Second Ward; Frank Reilly, of
the Third Ward. and John jenkins, of
the Fourth Ward.
At meeting of the Executive Board
held at the Friendship Engine House
Saturday night the committee present
ed a report, which was unanimously
adopted.
Pursuant to this action the borough
will be divided into two districts,
namely, First and Second.
The First District will consist of
the First and Second Wards; the
Second District, of the Third and
Fourth Wards.
The Friendship Company will an
swer to the first alarm in the First
District and to the Third Ward of the
Second District.
The Washington Company will an
swer to the First alarm in District
No. /.
The Continental Company will an
swer to first alarm i'll District No. 2
The Goodwill Company will answer
to first alarm in District No. 2.
All companies will answer to call
of second alarm irrespective of what
district the fire may be in. They will
his assistants.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-03-19
Death of James Lovett.

James Lovett, an old and well-known
resident of this city. died at & 30
O'Clock last evening after protIacted
illness caused by the growth of can
cerous tumor on the brain.
The deceased was "a years of age.
He was born in Ireland, hat came To
Danvillc 4S years ago. During A years
of this time he resided at No. BIT
Spruce street He was highly esteem
ed citizen and a well-known employee
of the Reading Iron Works. where he
continued to work up to year ago.
He is survived by brother, Captain
George Lovett. and two sisters, Mrs.
Margaret Black and Mrs. Randall Scott
all of this city.
Due notice of the funeral will be
given.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-03-19
New Oancelling Machine.

stamping" or cancelling letters by
hand is thing OF the past in the To-
cal post office. Some of the clerks be-
came very expert in manipulating the
hand stamp, as was attested by the
quick strokes falling with almost
lightning like rapidity audible i'll the
corridor at nearly all hours of the day.
A couple of years ago a cancelling
machine was installed, which al
though crude i'll many respects yet
facilitated the work very much. Yes
terday new and thoroughly up-to-
date canceliing machine was installed
which casts the old one completely in
the shade. The new machine is a
marvel of ingenuity. 1t cancels let
ters at the rate of 300 per minute, do
ing the work faultlessly, as well as
surprising the speed of the hand many
times over.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-03-19
Donation From Christ Church.

Berwick's new Episcopal church l.
nearing completion and will probably
be completed and furnished by Easter
Sunday, when the first service will be
held. Rev. Diggles, the rector will on
that occasion, deliver an historical ser
mon which will be of much interest
as it will date back TO 1904 when a
plot for a building was donated. BiSh-
op Talbot will visit Berwick April %,
when the church will be dedicated.
As soon as the church i completed
and if possible by Easter Sunday a
boys choir of twenty voices will be
introduced and will add much 10 the
service. Twenty pewS are being made
at Bloomsbury for the church and the
seating capacity will be about $50
The pulpit formerly in the Blooms
burg church has been donated and the
altar, prayer desk and lecturn are be-
ing made and will be donated by the
Bloomsbury parish. \ reed organ has
been donated by the All Souls Church
of New York and tine Bible, altar lin
ems and hanginGs by Christ church of
Danvilie. The church is of excellent
design and when completed will be q
suitable testimonial of the work of the
congregation.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-03-19
George Birds Two Accidents.

George Bird, son of Nelson Bird.
South Danville. met with a painful ac-
cident yesterday.
He was chopping wood when the
axe came in contact with an obstruc-
tiou overhead, which caused it to
glance, striking him on the side of the
head, the sharp blade sinking into the
skull and infiicting a terrible cash
three inches in length. DR.. N. M.
Smith was called who gave the sur
gical attention required.
George Bird is the young man who
a few months ago fell off a freight car
and broke one of his legs.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-03-19
Popular Dances.

The committee in charge of the
Thursday night dances at Hunters
Park have announced the opening OF
the season for Thursday evening,
June 4th.
The entire Opera House orchestra
of nine pieces has been engaged. Pre-
vious to the dances a concert will be
given lasting from 8 to s 80 O. clock
Programs will be used at these dances
and ample Accommodations provided
for getting to and from the Park.
These affairs will be held every Thurs
day evening throughout the Summer.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-03-19
Clean Up Your Yard.

The following order issued by the
sanitary officer of Wilkesbarre is ap-
plicable in Danville and surrounding
towns. "It shall be the duty of the
occupants of every house within the
limits of this city in. the month of
April to cleanse yards and cellars and
to remove all dirt, vegetables and 9TH
er impure matter calculated to engend-
er disease, and to have cellars thorough
ly whitewashed with fresh lime. This
order will be strictly enforced. "
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-03-19
The First Flower Of Snring.

Trailing arbutus the most beautiful
and fragrant of spring flowers, is al
ready in the bud, and should the pre-
sent mild weather continue for "A few
days longer it is pretty safe to predict
that the hills and dales where it
abounds in the vicinity of town will
he pretty thoroughly secured by those
who find pleasure in searching for it.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-03-19
A Trip Abroad.

Mrs. S. :. Shultz and her two sons,
William and Edward Shultz, Will sail
from New Yorl, on the 2Sth inst. for a
trip abroad They will be accompani-
ed by Mrs. Robert Neal and her two
sisters, the Misses Clark, of Harris
burg. The party will take in all the
interesting points of England and the
continent of Europe, returning home
next September.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-03-19
Boys Bible Glass.

Tuesday night was ''boys night" at
Y. NJ. c. A, and full house greeted
the friends who rendered a most de-
lightful program for the pleasure and
profit of the boys who compose the
membership of the Thomas Beaver
Boys Bible Glass. One hundred and
eighty boys were present, besides a
large audience of those interested in
the boys and the class which is doing
so much to develop them into strong
Christian characters. The program
was we'll rendered and thoroughly
enjoyed by all present.
The Bible Glass is made up of boys
from every part of town, and meets
every Friday evening, and once a
month an entertainment is given,
which is in charge of one or more
ladies from the Ladies Auxiliary.
Tuesday nights entertainment was in
charge of Mrs. J. +. Moore, assisted
by Mrs. Emma McHenry as accom-
panist.
Following is the program, every
number of which was fully appreciat-
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-03-19

As l. usual 10 spring che bridges
throughout rhe county. aS The rsSuIs
Of the freezing. rHawin- and floods of
winter ara much iu need Of repairs
Several uf thgm must have uHw roofs
whilr at nearly an tbe ahutmrnt-
need attention. The roof % rhe court
house also needs extensive repairs
Altogether the County Commissioners
expect to have their hands pretty tull
for nMLIIn-
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-03-19
Want a Il DAYS EnCampment.

The question of a ~ days encamp-
ment was discussed by the National
Guard Association at its meeting at
Harrisburg, Tuesday. Guardsmen as
a rule are i'll favor of the longer en-
campment, but, ON the other hand, the
fear is expressed that owing to the
probable inability of so many young
men to be absent from their oCcupa-
tions for such length of time, many
of them would refuse to join the
Guard. This matter will be thorough
ly canvasscd by the association.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-03-19
Funeral of Mrs. Cox.

The funeral of Mrs. Abigail Cox
took place from the residence of her
son-in- law, Charles Udelhofen, Ash
street, Tuesday afternoon at l o'clock.
The services were conducted by the
Rev. +. J. Allen of st. Peters church,
South Danville. The choir of St.
Peters church rendered several setec-
tions. The pail bearers were: Millard
Cook, Thomas Good, Jesse Shannon
and X. B. Bird. Interment was made
in Rosemont Cemetery, Bloomsbury.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-03-19
Will Prosnect for Gold.

William NJ. Cook has rendered his
resignation rs solicitor for the Pru-
Dental Insurance Company. In few
days he will leave for Boise. Idaho.
Mr.. Cook spent many years of his
life in Idaho, where he owns fruit
farm. 1t has been only some two years
since he returned East. He VIII next
try prospecting for gold and will enter
the rich gold field of Thunder Noun
tain.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-03-19
To Buy Fort AupuSta.

The Senate at Harrisburg on Tues
day passed finally the bill providing
for the appropriation of 81 900 for
the acquisition by the State of Fort
Augusta at Suubury which place play
ed u prominent part in the early his
tory of Pennsylvania.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-03-19
A New Store,

John Henning and Thomas Tooey
the we'll known grocery solicitors will
so into the grocery bdsiness on April
1st They have leased the room in the
Saul Lyon building now occupied by
Grocer Ralph Foulk Mr.. Foulk will
retire from business. Mr.. Henning
has been chief clerk at the Foulk store,
Mr. Tooey occupying the same posi-
tion in the Tooley grocery. They are
both popular young men and will un-
doubtedly succeed.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-03-19
Nraasv Don't Want The Job.

\ meeting of the Democratic State
Executive Committee was held in Har-
risburg Tuesday night, at which the
Earty rules of the organizations in
several counties were approved. State
Chairman William II. Greasy notified
the committee that ne would not be- "a
candidate for reelection at the annual
meeting on Apirl 22nd
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-03-19
Digging Potatoes in the Spring.

John Mourer, East Market street,
dug "a row of potatoes in his garden
Yesterday which were forgotten last
fall and had been in the ground all
winter. Contrary to what might be
expected after the very severe weather
experienced the potatoes were found
perfectly sound, differing not in the
least i'll appearance from potatoes dug
in the fall. In order to test the tubers
Mr.. Mourer had some Of them cooked
when they were found as agreeable to
the taste as they are pleasing to the
eye.
The circumstance proves either that
the frost did not sink to considerable
depth last winter or that it is possible
for potatoes frozen i'll the ground to re-
cover from the effects of the freezing.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-03-19

Next Sunday afternoon, at 3 30
O'Clock, the meeting in Association
Hall will be of special interest. Mr..
John r. Riebe, General Secretary of
the Y. NJ G. A., at Berwick, will de-
liver the address. and the choir from
Pine Street Lutheran church will
sing. Mr. Rieba is an interesting
speaker, and men who attend the meet
ing will be pleased and instructed.
The song service begins at 3 30 and
continues fifteen minutes. All men
are cordially invited.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-03-19
Purchased bv Frank DeLOng.

Frank DeLong of Philadelphia, has
purchased the fine fifty-acre farm be
longing 10 Daniel Wagner, near Wash
ingtonvillc The price paid was 5000
The land just purchased which adjoins
Blue Springs Farm, will be added to
that fine estate.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-03-19
Board of Directors Meeting,

The Directors of the Board of Trade
chosen on Monday night will hold
meeting in Council Chamber, at $50
O'Clock, Saturday evening, for the pur-
pose of olecting secretary. a full
attendance is desired.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-03-19

Thomas L. c. Shparcr of Bollefunte
and Miss Mary i. NJ. Runyan OF this
city were united in wcdlock ON Satur-
day evening. The nuptiaI knot was
tied by Justice of the Peace Oglcsby
at the office of the latter, Mill street
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-03-19
Sweet Music.

a trio of musicians consisting of a
harpist, hutist and violinist render
ed sweet music on our streets yester-
day The music suited the popular
taste and the collections made were
very liberal.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-03-19

The residence ON Church street. or
Cupied hy the late Lydia L1rm1r and
known a. the old Rudolph Seehler
property, was purchased yesterday hy
John W Swartz, the saddler
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-03-19

Debate Resolved, lNat snow l.
more injurious than beneficial.
Affirmative, Miss Lyons, Mr.. Law
renee, Mr.. Amcshury. Negative, Mr.
Connolly. Miss Jenkins, Miss Price
Judges, Misses Books. McNiuch, Mr.
Raver, decided in favor Of the atlirma-
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-03-19
Lincoln Literary Society.

The Lincoln Literary Society held
its regular meeting in the High school
room Friday afternoon. The fol-
lowing excellent program was render
Arizona republican., 1903-04-13

REDUCED RATES TO BENSON AND
 RETURN.
Arizona republican., 1903-04-13
THE OLD DOMINION.

Smelling was resumed by the Old Dominion company today after q weeks suspension. Ore is now being hoisted and the supply will soon be ample. The mine force has been large ly increased, but three times as many men can be employed to advantage un- derground. and gocd miners can get work by applying to the foreman. The big shaft is down about 80 feet today. The steam hoist will be ready to run IS soon as the boilers are set; the work of sinking will then proceed more rap idly. Grading for the new smeiter, which was interrupted on Monday by a strike of the Mexican laborers, is again in progress, most of the men having returned to work They are raid $2, S2.25 and $250. high wages for the class of work, but thought their services worth more and demanded $500. Most of them were glad to re- turn to work at the old wages. The force Of graders will be increased as rapidly as the extension of the work will permit.-Silver Belt.
Arizona republican., 1903-04-13
THE ARTIST AND THE WOMAN

Every actress is sensitively alive to the pleasure of a warm reception-that being the technical term for the ap plause with which the audience greets tn first appearance of an artist before any word has been spoken. Generally speaking, it signifies a courteous greet ing corresponding to lifted hat and pleasant salutation. But on occasions when the actress is special favorite the reception, enthusiastic and long continued, becomes demonstration which is inartistic and destructive of the illusion of the play, since it drags the actress out of her part, and in her lowing. courtesying and smiling, she becomes Miss Jones or Miss Morris re- turning thanks to the public. A woman would not be human who did not enjoy to the last drop of her blood just such a greeting. even though her artistic sense condemned it.-Clara Morris In April McClure's
Arizona republican., 1903-04-13

not quit Collier's," said MT. Dunne this evening, "and T have no engagement with any Harper publication. nor haV> l any promise Of so. coo year. With the exception of these few innacuracie the report is quite true"
 The report has probably arisen from a business arrangement Mir. Dunne has concluded with Colonel B. NJ. Harvey, who is at the head of Harper Brothers. In explanation tho author said: 'I have simply transferred the manage me1t Of my syndicate matter from F.
 H. Russell to Colonel Harvey. This is a personal undertaking of Colonel Har- vey's. and Harper Brothers ere in no way interested in it. though it is pos sible that some of my matter may be used in some Harper publication if found suitable.
 "The chief feature of the syndicate matter is the MT. Dooley' articles, but the arrangement with Colonel Harvey covers any other matter of mine thought suitable for syndicating. l continue my editorial connection with Golfers Weekly. for the present a, least. What the future may bring forth l cannot foretell. Forty thousand dollars per- murmured MT. Dunne, with a sigh. "Why didn't my Chicago friends add another cipher or two and make me comforta ble for life?"
Arizona republican., 1903-04-13
APRIL MAGAZINES.

The April Century promises to be
 Washington issue. Charles Moore, clerk Of the senate committee on the
 District of Columbia, has written the leading article of the month. ''The Res- toration of the White House. lavishly illustrated by Jules Guerin, Alfred Brennan. Otto II. Bacher, and Cecilia Beaux Francis E. Leupp will tell
 about Some More Humors of Con gress;" and the Honorable w. R. Mer- riam, director of the census, has writ
 ten with authority on ''The Evolution of American Census Taking" Lucy
 Norvell Clark's 'Valjean' will be I story of Q noble St Bernard and diplo- matic life in the nations capital.
 Charles A. Conant, whose practical experience in financial affairs, and skill
 as writer always attracts attention
 to his contributions. opens the April
 Atlantic with striking article on "Ths
 Functions of the Stock Exchange" in
 which he makes many startling state
 ments and reVises many generally ac- cepted opinions and ideas as to the
 duties and uses of stock exchanges. "The Foe of Compromise, by William
 Garrott Brown. is an unusual paper and
 one which challenges attention. The ''foes of compromise" are those eXcep-
 tional characters who never waive their owp opinions or principles, but fight for them unyieldingly to the end, with
 out retraction or qualification, ar1 thereby continually force the tempo ,'izing multitude to a higher plane. Other notable papers are a collection of Hitherto unpublished and extremely in- teresting letters exchanged between Emerson and Herman Grimm. edited by r. W. Holls; "The Honorable Points of Ignorance a characteristic paper by s. M. Brothers, treated in the de- lightful vein Of mingled wit and humor which the readers of the Atlantic know so well; and an article by Brander Mat thews, an acknowledged authority, on 'Tna Makers of the Drama of Today"
Arizona republican., 1903-04-13
CHAFFEE AND THE CLERGYMAN.

An old comrade of General Chaffee says that during the civil war he and Chaffee Chen captain) were stationed at Jackson, Miss, when the latter con- tracted yellow fever. The young officer did not fear either shot or shell, but was desperately afraid of the fever. and made up his mind that he WAS going to die. He sent for a clergyman but while the preacher was giving hifa consola ton there was some boisterou> talk. including an oath or two, near the door. Chaffee raised himself on his el- bow and said indignantly to a sergeant: Tell those fellows to be quiet. I'll be
 - if I'm going to have such language while the clergyman is hcre." The rev. ererd gentleman finished his efforts somewhat hurriedly. convinced that the soldier had some chance of recovery.