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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-01-22
MERIT SYSTEM
FOR THE STATE

A bill to Regulate and Improve the
Civil Service of the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania and of the Cities and
Counties thereof" is about to be in
trOduCed into the Legislature. The
enactment of this bill will secure the
adoption of the Merit" or "Competi-
tive" system Of making appointments
to the public service of this State and
its subdivisions The bill was pre-
pared in the office of the State Civil
Service Reform Association. non part
isan body.
What does the Merit System Appoint
ments mean: Briefly, 1t comprises
three sensational features in which 1t
differs from the present SpoilS System.
First-The Merit System provides a
plan under which appointments to
public offices Except those filled by
the election of the people, are based
upon the fitness, ascertained hy open
competitive examinations or tests, Of
the applicant to perform the duties of
} the position. Under the Spoils System
the recommendation of the Division
Boss" as to Il mans ability to get out
| the vote is often the sole test of
worth. Second-The Merit Systoin
provides that the higher places in the
public service are to be filled by pro-
motions founded upon proved efficiency
and ability. Under the SpOils System
prom Dtions are based on "pull' Secur-
cd by political survicrs for some frac-
tion OF Il party or petty boss. Third
Under the Spells System removals are
made upon the secret decree Of some
party magnate, caused often by polite
al jealousy or amimosity. Under the
| Merit System an officer of the Civil
Service is secure in his office, without
J regard to his political actions, just as
long as he proves efficient and capable.
Removals are allowed only by just
cause, which does not include p9liti"-
al or religious reasons.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-01-22
AT THE GROVE
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Rev. j. Elliott Wright, d. D., of
Philadelphia, preached two able SER
mons in the Grove Presbyterian church
Sunday. The morning discourse was
ON Faith and he handled the theme i'll
such way as to bring many impress
sive truths home to the hearts of his
auditors. Dr. Wright is a pleasing
speaker and his sermon was logical,
argumentative and convincing in
effect.
The text is found in Hebrews, 1st
verse, 11th chapter: "Now Faith is
the substance of things hoped for, the
evidence of things not seen. "
The speaker stated that the above is
the only definition of Faith found in
the whole Bible. He regards it as a
most remarkable and perfect one ex-
planning the deep meaning of the word
in such way that all may understand
it. 1t is definition however, that
must be studied and the more it is
pondered the more impressive it be-
! comes.
We are not governed by Faith in our
every day life, but rather by things
tangible; we become worldly, and in
the allurements of life we lose sight
of Faith.
God asks of US but one day out of
I seven If we were enlightened by
Faith. 1.-THE substance of things hoped
for, the evidence of things not seem
the heart would be satisfied. Our
thoughts and desires would be i'll har
mony with Gods, the Sabbath would
be observed and the divine law fully
obeyed.
/ The sermon was q comp offensive
! treatment of the subject and in con-
clusion made a strong appeal to the
unsaved Every soul sooner or later
must consider the subject of Faith.
DR.. Wright's discourse last evening
dweIt upon the essentials of Christian
manhood. 1t is not physical and in
teIlectual strength, he held, that con-
stitutes a man but rather purity of life
and character.
! A good sized congregation was pres
| ent, morning and evening.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-01-22
CLAIMS TO
BURN WATER

The prevailing coal famine has re-
vived the question of using water for
fuel, and an inventor of Williamsport
announces that he has perfected de-
vice whereby that coveted object may
be realized in every household This
man is John A. Montgomery, 7S years
of age, of 107 Washington street,
warm, personal friend of the late
Professor Morse, and himself an in
vcntOr of note.
His inventions that have proved
practical number about 30, among
them being tho machine generally us
ed for sticking pins in papers, rail
road chair, from which certain com
panies have realized millions, and a
telegraph switch, which he presented
to Professor Morse.
Thirty five years ago, when stu
dent of chemistry, Mr.. Montgomery
learned that perfect heat is derived
from the combustion of one part OF
oxygen with two parts of hydrogen
Then he recalled that water is com
posed Principally of those two sub
stances in the above proportion. Why,
then, should water not be made to
burn? he asked himself
For 80 years he has been trying, of
and on, to construct "A simple and prac-
teal apparatus for separating those
| two component elements in water and
! condensing them in the form of com
ustible gas, and now he says he has
succeeded. More than that, he has
demonstrated the feasibility of his in
vention to Il number of friends.
! Having invited a friend to his home
| the other evening, Mr.. Montgomery
led him to the sitting room. In the
room was single heating stove.
There was no fire i'll it, but instead a
metal tube curlcd out from under the
! CRATE and protruded as high a. the
stove terminating in funnel.
Drawing a pailful of water from the
kitchen hydrant, the inventor began to
pour it by the dipperful into the fun
mel. \ white blaze shot up from the
CRATE, producing intense heat. The
water burned perfectly.
This is what may be done in any
stove, when my invention is patent.
ed" observed Mr.. Montgomery. He
said he would take great pains to pre-
vent infringement on the patent
which he Is about to apply for, be.
fore putting the machine on sale. He
realizes that only the device is patent
able, and not the principal, and fol
that reason fears that he may not gel
the protection from the Government
that his long labor and study cntitl,
him to.
Recently Mr.. Montgomery has beel
experimenting with dust from til,
great culm banks of the anthracit,
region, and declares that, if the Gov
ernment will protect him, he will de
monstrate that more heat can be oh
tanned from a ton of culm than from
ton of chestnut coal There are hun
dreds of tons of this dust near tn,
breakers and it is now of no use t,
anyone.
In burning water, or the water gases
no steam is made and no residue left
The water may be supplied from
tank near the stove or in houses wher
there is running water, tube may
run from the stove TO the hvdrant.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-01-22
ACT QUICKLY.


Delay has been Dangerous in DanVille.
Do the right thing at the right time
Act quickly in time of danger.
Backache is kidney danger.
Doan's Kidney Pills act quickly
Cure all distressing, dangerous XII ney
ills.
Plenty of evidence to prove this:
Mrs Edward Ii. Lunger Of II Church
Street, says Il suffered SO much from
pain in my back that | could not sleep
nights. The pain over my hips was
continuous and when on my feet it was
one steady gnawing ache 1t hurt to do
anything requiring bending over, and
the sharp twinges would catch me so
suddenly that had to brace my back
against something until they stopped.
The kidney secretiOns annoyed me and
headaches accompanied the backache. ]
read about Doan Kidney Pills and in
cured, the symptoms were so much like
mine that my husband procured box
for me They did me more good than
any medicine | every tried. | no long
er had any backache and was free from
any embarrassment caused from the
secretions. | can honestly recommend
Doans Kidney Pills to others suffering
as | did
For sale by all dealers Price 90
cent. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, n.
Y, sole agents for the L. s.
Rember the name-Doan sand take
no substitute.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-01-22
Ornun.

The peculiar cough which indicates
Group, is usually well-known 70 the
mothers of croupy children No time
should be lost in the treatment of 10,
and for this purpose no medicine has
received more universal approval than
Chamberlain Cough Remedy. Do
not waste valuable time in expert
menting with uutried remedies. No
matter how highly they may be re-
commended, but give this medicine a
directed and all symptoms of Group
will quickly disappear. For sale by
Paules * Co.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-01-22
Judge Benefeld Laid to Rest.

All that was mortal of the late John
Benfeld was consigned to the grave
III the cemetery at Columbia church
on Saturday forenoon. The funera
ranks with the largest that ever took
place in Montour county, a fact which
attests the high esteem III which the
deceased was held. A considerable
number of persons from this city were
present.
The services were conducted by Rev
Dr. M. T.. Shindel of this city. The
honorary pail bearers were: O. S.
Ferries and J. E. Smith of Berwick,
John Doster, Jr, J. H. Cole, S. NJ.
Trumbower, J. 0. Warner, David
Thomas and J. G. Miller of this city.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-01-22
A Scientific Discovery.

Kodol does for the stomach tina
which it is unable to do for itself,
even when but slightly disordered or
overloaded. Kodol supplies the nat
ural juices Of digestion and does the
work of the stomach, relaxing the
nervous tension, while the infamed
muscles Of that organ are allowed to
rest and heal. Kodol digests what you
eat and enables the stomach and diges-
tive organs to transform all food into
rich, red blood. Gosh & Co, Paules
q Go.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-01-22
ARTILLERY TO
Be DROPPED

The project Of abolishing the artil-
lery branch of the National Guard
and in its place organizing more com
panles Of cavalry j. now under con
sIderation by the Military Board OF
the State, and il is possible that a.
soon as this Is arranged for the Legis-
lature will be asked 10 pass legisla-
tion that will carry II into effect.
For some days past this matter has
agitated the Guard, and there were
all sorts of stories afioat TO the effect
that the artillery branch of the service
was practically Of no use within the
States borders, and ought To be- sup
planted by more cavalry COMPANIES.
which are of the highest possible utiI-
lty az all times, but they were repeat
edly denied. Adjutant General Stew
art is authority for the statement that
the matter j. under consideration
When asked about il he said
The abolition Of the artillery arm
of the National Guard j. now under
consideration, but we have not yet
perfected the arrangements. II i
contemplated, bnt the plans are not
yet perfected 3"
General Stewart did not care 10 talk
further on the matter, but when all OF
the plans are made the details will be-
made public. There are three batter
les In the State, battery A., PhiIadeI-
phla; battery B.. pittshurg. and bat
terry q NJ PhoenixvIlIr, but whether
cavalry companies would be located
at those places Is one of the problems
that will confront the reorganizers.
IL i rumOrel that one Of the cavalry
companies will be located at Scranton
or Wilkesbarrc.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-01-22
The Secret of Long Life.

Consists in keeping all the main
organs of the body in healthy, regular
action, and in quickly destroying dead
ly disease germs. Electric Bitters re-
gulate Stomach, Liver and Kidneys,
purify the blood, and give a splendid
appetite They work wonders in cur
ing Kidney Troubles, Female Com
plants, Nervous Diseases, Constipa-
tion, Dyspepsia, and Malaria Vigor-
ous health and strength always follow
their use Only SOC, guaranteed by
Paules & Go. druggist
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-01-22

The Philadelphia alumni Of Lafay =
cite College propose to place an aI =
propriata memorial Of Stephen Crane,
the late we'll known special newspaper
writer, at Lafayette College. EsstOn,
whore Crane was student in the
early 'gos The memorial will prob
ably take the form ut tablet. 20 be-
placed in the college library, where
Games works and thu>-' OF young Am
ericlu writers will be- collected. DR..
McCIunoy Radcliffe. OF Philadelphia J.
treasurer of the fund. An encoGrag-
ing amount has already been promis-
ed.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-01-22

Mrs. Johanna SodeIholm, Of Fergus
Falls, Mimi, fell and dislocated her
hou lder. She had surgeon get il back
In place a. soon ~ possible, but il was
quite sore and panied her very much.
Her son mentioned that he had seen
Chamberlain Pain Balm advertised
for spralns and soreness, and she asked
him to buy her a bottle of it. we'll.
he did. 1t quickly relieved her aud
enabled her to sleep which she had
not done for several days. The son
was so much pleased with the relief
gave his mother that he has since
recommended it to many others. For
sale by Paules & Co.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-01-22
College of Music.

Parents desiring their children to
have thorough instruction in music,
and well cared for, can find no better
place than The College Of Music at
Freeburg, Snyder County. Pa. Pupils
from ten years old and from the begin.
ner to the advanced are admitted
Terms begin May 4, June 10 and July
20. For catalogues address
HENRY b. MOYER.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-01-22

The STANDARD Electric Light and
Gas Company will open an Office on
Mill street in the near future Tho
rooms next to SchOch's grocery store
in the Reynolds building, formerly
occupied by the Scranton Correspond
ence Schools have been leased for the
purpose and the office will no doubt
prove a great convenience to the pub
lie as well As the companv.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-01-22
Fruitful Source Of Revenue

Secretary Griest says that 1.-The
office of the secretary of the common
wealth, although originally intended
for the preservation of the records of
the executive department, has become
one of the most fruitful sources of re-
venue to the state; and the two years
just closed have been profitable beyond
any like period in the history of the
commonwealth" This is largely due
to corporation laws recently enacted
and to rigid enforcement of the laws
relating TO fees and bonus payable to
the state. There was collected as fees
during the two years, s2Il, 40. 90, an
increase over the preceding year Of
s95, 32S. 81. The fees have exceeded all
the expenses of the department by
Sl54, 1903.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-01-22
Sleighing Party.

a jolly party from Bloomsbury
spent Saturday at the home of Thomas
Il. Jones, 502 Church street Those
present were: Misses Ella Kahler,
Hilda Kahler, Adeline McCune, Elva
Reascr, Ida Dreisbach, Ethel Glover,
Hattie DIETRICH. Andrew Shoemaker,
Mary Kashner, Jennie Richard, Edith
Knorr, Viola Perry. Irene Kahler,
Mabel Kahler, Mabel Supplee, Mae
Gross, Bessie Ferguson, Elsie Cham
berlaIn, Bernice Bryfoglc, Gladys
Knorr, Marie Stohner, Getha Deiffen-
bach, Hazel Rowe, Elizabeth Walters,
Helen Ralston, Mira Knor1, Hattie
Meyer, George Supplee and Misses Elsie
and Maud Bennett of this city. The
party was chaperoned by Mrs. H G..
Supplcc.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-01-22
Allowance For Strike Uniforms.


In the inspection Of the various or
ganizations Of the National Guard to
be held between February 1 and May
10, the inspectors Will have special in
structious as to the allowance to be
made for clothing rendered unsorv1ce-
able by the recent tour Of duty Of
many Of the regiments in the coal reg
ions during the strike. All organiza-
tions will boparadcd in blue uniforms,
light marching order, without leggins,
and the inspection will include school
of the soldier, school Of the company
and guard duty and ratings will also
be given upon discipline, arms, equip
ment. clothing, books and papers.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-01-22
ALIRERAI, OFFER

The undersigned will give free
sample Of Chamberlain stomach and
Liver Tablets 90 any one wanting a
reliable remedy for disorders Of the
stomach. biliousness or constipation.
This is a new remedy and a good one
paules a. Go.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-01-22
One Hundred Dollars a Box

is the value II. a. Tisdale, summer
ton, S. c., places on DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve. He says: q had the
piles for 20 years. l tried many doct-
ors and medicines, but all failed ex-
cept DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. 1t
cared me. " 1t is a combination OF the
healing properties of Witch Hazel
with antiseptics and emolli nts; re-
licves and permanently cures blind,
bleeding itching and protrudirg piles,
sores, cuts, bruises eczema, salt rheum
end all skin diseases. Gosh q Co. E,
Paules & 60.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-01-22
Death Of Henry Kaslner.

Henry Kashner died. Monday after
noon At the farm of Kersey CIeaver.
neal CAtawiSsa, where he had been a
tenant for the last wear. His death
was caused by frop-v from which he
mad he"u q >ufle ,r ivr y veral months.
Mr. IA i.uer moved e. tin. s-.u from
Valley township. Muntstgr County
He was about sixty years Of age and
Is survived hy wifi, four sons and
four daughters
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-01-22
Trust those who have.

Isuffered from catarrh of the worst
kind and never hoped for cure, but Ely
Cream Balm seems to do even that
Oscar Ostrom, a Warren Ave. Chicago,
Ill.
lsuffered from cltarrh; it got so bad
] could ncs work; | used Ely's Cream
Balm and am entirely well.-A. c.
Clark, 341 Shawmut Ave, Boston Mass.
The Balm does not irritate or cause
sneezing. Sold by druggist at 80 CTS, or
mailed by Ely Brothers, 56 Warren st.
New York.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-01-22
W, M, Heddens APPOINTED.

The County Commissioners have ap-
pointed William NJ. Heddens in the
First Ward, Danville, to look after the
burial of INDECENT soldiers vice Will.
lam G. Davis, deceased.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-01-22

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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-01-22

in the inaugural ceremonies, after
which the Senate returned to its
chamber and Lieutenant Governor
Brown took tho oath of office. IN ad-
journmcnt was then made until 3
O'Clock, whom both branches met and
balIotcd for Unite! States Senator
The Republicans voted solidly for
Senator Boies Penrose and elected him
TO succeed himself The Democrats
voted for Colonel James NJ. Guffey, of
Pittsburp.
The parade was without doubt the
finest Harrisburg has ever seem
Prominent men from all parts of the
State participated, hundreds of civil
ians turned out to do honor to the new
Governor. . full brigade of the crack
regiments of tie National Guard was
in line and there was music by the
best marching bands in the State. In
honor Of the event Harrisburg was in
holiday dress. Many of the big build
ings were decorated. The court
house, the Capitol, all the hotels and
many private residences were trimmed
with flags and bunting.
In the evening the Governor held a
public reception in which Mrs. Penny
packer and daughters were assisted in
receiving by Mrs. NJ. S. Quay, Mrs.
Coral Davidson, of New Brighton, and
Miss Sue Quay, of Washington, and
the wives Of the members of the leg
.i.lttivc inaugural committee.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-01-22
About 200 TO be Retirel.

About 300 or more Philadelphia d
Reading Railway employees are to be
retired and pensioned shortly on ac-
count of having reached the age limit
of 20 years
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-01-22
Services Only Three Nights.

Owing to the scarcity Of coal and
the impossibility of heating the hall
the Salvation Army will hold meetings
on Thursday and Saturday nights only.
The usual Sunday meetings will also
be held. a cordial invitation is ex-
tended to the public to attend our
meetings.
CAPT. l.. ID. TAYLOR,
Officer in charge
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-01-22
A STARTLING REPORT,
One that Speaks Volumes Tells of great
good done-0fa Certain cure-For the
NerYous-Weak and Sleapless.

good done-Ofa Certain cure For the
NerYous-Weak and Sleepless.
Mr.. Geo Hale of No. 13S w. Mahon-
ing Street, Danville, Pa says: AS the
result of h at prostatiou last summer
have since suffered a great deal from
nervousness. | have such frequent and
persistent headaches and bothered so
much from sleeplessness. | got some of
DR.. A. w. Chase's Nerve Pills at Gosh
Drug Store and they did me a world
of good. could feel their invigorating
effect right away and could sleep as
sound and we'll as ever.
DR.. A. w. Chases Nerve Pills are
sold at 90 cts box at dealers or DR..
/ ". Chase Medicine Co, Buffalo,
\. Y. See that portrait and signature
OF a W. Chase, NJ. D. are on every
package.
Lehigh University Register.
The Register of Lehigh University,
South Bethlehem, Pa, just issued.
shows the attendance ef 5Sl students,
from q States and foreign countries.
There are % in the teaching staff
l2 courses of instruction are offered
at the University: the Classical
Course. the Latin. Scientific Course,
courses in Civil, Mechanical, Metal
lurgloal, Mining, Electrical and
Chemical Engineering, Analytical
Chemistry, Geology, Physics and
Electrometallurgy.
y list of the graduates of the Univ
ersity, 1248 i'll number during the 81
years of its existence, indicates that
this institution is eXerting a yerv
marked influence on the industrial de-
velopnont of the United States, and
also of foreign countries.
The following prize Scholarships
will be open to competition ut tie an
nual examinations in June: Two in
the Classical Course of $50 aud 500
each and one in the Latin-Scientific
Course of $l25 annually in addition to
free tuition. Provision is made for
worthy and needy students whereby
they may postpone payment of tuition
until after graduation.
In the list of students are the names
Of Z. r. Angle and }. f. Cottrell from
Danville.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-01-22
j. j. 3 ROW n,

J. j. BROWN,
THE EYE a SPECIALITY.
Eyes tested, treated, fitted with glass
es aud artificial eyes supplied.
Market Street, Bloomsbury, Pa.
Hours-10 a. IN. to ) p. IN.
Telephone 143t
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-01-22
Approaching Wedding.

Invitations have been received in
this city for the wedding of Miss Min
ME Doroff of Fall River, Mass, to
Raphael S. Miller, the we'll known tea
merchant of this city. The wedding
will take place at the brides home on
Sunday afternoon Feb. 1st at o'clock.
Cut this out and take it to PauIes &
Cos drug store and get a free sample
of Chamberlain Stomach and Liver
Tablets, the best physic. They cleanse
and invigorate the stomach, improve
the appetite and regulate the bowels.
Regular size, 2jc per box.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-01-22

The rarity of tho season-coll ON
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-01-22
RAILROAD TINE TABLES.

PENS'A X. X.