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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-07-02
SURVEYING FOR
TOP GRADE

Engineer George +. Keefer of Sun
bury began the survey of Mill street
yesterday morning for the purpose of
obtaining a top grade. In the absence
of fixed grade legally adopted the
Borough has been very much embar-
rasSed in its efforts to secure anything
like uniformity in the matter of pave
ments and the result is seen i'll the un-
even sidewalks which disfigure nearly
every part of town and render walk
ing dangerous after dark. The object
of the present survey is to obtain an
established grade, which will place
the Borough in a position to say just
what the height of pavement must
be.
Beginning at the corner of Mill and
Market streets the Engineer surveyed
down the West side of Mill street re-
turning up the East side. At noon he
stated that the top grade would have
to be largely a compromise grade, con
forming TO CONDITIONS 1Ounu TO eHlSt
and with pavements already laid
which seem on a suitable level and
meet the approval of all.
The elevation at the canal bridge is
about two feet above the new grade,
which will necessitate the lowering
of the pavements approaching the
spot, should the bridges be removed
and the knoll cut down to the proper
level. At other places the pavements
will have to be raised little to con
form with the established grade
The intention is to have the entire
borough surveyed for a top grade.
Mill street will be completed first
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-07-02
New Road Open to Travel.

i new road has been opened in Ma
honing township which undoubtedly
affords one of the most delightful
pleasure drives in Montour county. 1t
was only thrown open to travel last
week and the tact of its completion is
not generally known.
The new highway intorsects an area
of several square miles north Of the
Bloom road, the residents of which
heretofore have had no direct route to
Danville, hut were obliged to drive
round by Wireman's corner and the
Bloom road.
To reach the new road one drives
road by Magill's upper farm. The new
portion is about two miles long cX-
tending from Magill's farm to James
V. Gillaspy's. 1t is a wide aud well
built Highway and passes in success
sion the farms of Hugh McCatfrey,
James Welsh, and Marks McGraw. A
portion of the road leads through a
pleasant grove while at the McCatTrey
farm an elevated point is reached
which affords view unparalleled in
this section. An immense panorama
extends southwark and in n south
easterly direction which takes in the
Hospital for the Insane, the river and
vast expanse beyond in which the
big breaker at Natalie may be discern
ed with the naked eye.
Driving out the new highway and
returning by Bloom road affords a
short drive of some four OF five miles
which can easily be accomplished in
an hour.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-07-02
The Swart2-- -Eggert Wedding.

The wedding of Miss Mary Frances
Eggert of this city to Mr.. William
Swartz of Shamokin was sOlemnized in
Shiloh Reformed church ut II 80
O'Clock Tuesday forenoon before a
large assemblagc. The ceremony was
performed by Rev George f. Iimbert,
pastor of the church. The bride was
dressed in white and carried white
roses. There were no attendants
The ceremony was followed with a
reception at the home of the bride,
2O2 Upper Mulberry street. Among
the guests present from out OF town
were: J. J. w. Swartz and wife. faith
er and mother. Reuben Swartz and
Miss Katie Swartz, brother and sister
Of the groom; Miss Lois Harpel, Miss
Jane Steel, Miss Ida Taylor. Charles
Lewis and wife, MIR. and Mrs. George
Martz of Shamokiu, and Miss Bessie
/ Thomas of POttsyillc.
The newly welded couple lcft on
the 81 train for Norfolk, Va, whore
they will reside.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-07-02

snn-Iar tLa N.t--

Sunday che MerH.
world over celebrated ws
services the bicenteulrv 0f co.
1T John Wesley. tHe founder 0t
church. No protestant body exercises
= greater influence On -he world TODAY
than the Mcthodists In uambsrs.
wealth and a-zressIvenG-s, Irs power
tor the cause of righteousness. temper
ancp aud the uplifting Of mankind =
greater now than ever and ths D. $50.
600 members -mbraring all branches
or divisions 0f the Methodist church.
scattered over the entire globe. have
great cause FOR rejoicing. A. they look
back and -aa whaf has been accom-
pli-hed within tHs past two hundred
years In rha United states the actual
church membership numbers 1..o"p.
900. of which number $50 50o are
Metbodi-f~
John wesley name has been placed
high on the roll Of the worlds great
rrfarmer- and teachers H. wa the
first 90 make an effort fa rut good.
cheap literature iu tbo hands of tbr
common people tho first @ open q free
ID pen-arv. be established q loan
fund for the poor aud relief societies
without number r. displayed mar
veIuu- executive ability IN al hi- on
dertakIuEs
Vs. ar prone occasionally 20 dis
uarara tha methods 81 the Salvation
Army. bur 10 wa- ou just such lines
that John Wesley began bis great
work An oxford graduate. the son ct
| a rector at the established church Wa
not ashamed 10 stand har-headed in
the street and tails. sing and plead IN
his sweetest and most persuasive man
ner to the rif-raf. the druukard. "A
| fallen. tH. poorest Of the poor nor va
Doe afraid tu preach against the vices
aud the sins of thu mobiles, and tie
most exalted aud powerful IN t4e
| land Moral conditions could not hsvr
/ been worse than they were IN England
when John Wesley began his crusade
| against sim.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-07-02
Traffic Delayed by Landslide.

4 big landslide on the ID. l.. q W.
railroad about mile east Of Berwick
Monday morning intertered with
traffic very much during the fore
noon.
The morning train east due here at
& 30 was Obliged to transfer at the
landslide. Returning it camo down
back wards arriving here at IO.ld in
stead Of 9 .O6. the schedule time IT
took several hours to remove the oh
struCtion.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-07-02
Crbbing Reset.

Work on the sewer which was IN
progress during Monday and Tuesday,
was discontinued yesterday until the
river falls To low water mark \ con-
siderable portion of the rrihhiuE was
removed aud the trench where tine
cave-in occurred widcncd out about
ten feet, after which the timbprs were
reset There Is still much water M
the trench, backed in from the river,
to make further digging practicable
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-07-02

Charles DeLouE. SON II the late
Charlie, DcLuug, who iS ~ojourniug st
Blue Springs farm. Washiugtouville,
was badly bitten by dog Tuesday
afternoon. TH. dog was one that b.
louged 20 the farm. a black and tan
setter. The wound inflicted i on the
calf Of the left leg. Dr Patten reud-
cred surgical treatment.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-07-02
Manse 10 De OyerhanlaI.

The congregation of the Maboning
Presbyterian church decided 20 give
the manse, East Mahoning street.
complete rcnovatinE from top To bot
tom 50 as to have il IN readiness for
the new pastor who will take posses
sion about September. The rooms viii
be newly papercd and all the wood
work rcpaintcd
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-07-02
Pastor and Family Arrive.

Rev. DR.. Mccormack, the newly
elected pas,or of the Grove Presbyter-
ian church, together with his family
arrived i'll this city yesterday. He
enters upon ms pastoral duty with the
beginning of the present month, preach
ing his first regular sermon Sunday
next
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-07-02
Swimming Glasses Postponed.

Owing to the absence of Mr. @. G.
Carpenter, physical director of the Y.
NJ. G. A., from July 2nd to August 10th
the swimming classes will not be or
ganized, but as soon rs he returns, the
work of teaching will proceed, provid-
ing the weather and river permit
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-07-02

Mark =. Styers, q boy living near
the steel plant. while playing with
some other boys Yesterday afternoon
was struck ON the head by a stone and
badly injured Or WiHtersteeu was
called who rendered surgical aid.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-07-02
Progressive Enchre

Mrs. Fred Howe gave a progressive
cuchre at her home. Church and Front
streets. yesterday afternoon. The oc-
casion was very highly enjoyed, there
being twenty eight ladies present
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-07-02
Elected Bank Director.

Dan. Nj. Curry has been elected a di-
rector of the Danville National Bank
to succeed Joseph Hunter, deceased.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-07-02
JOB PRINTING

The office Of the ANERICAs
being furnished with a large
assortment Of job letter and
fancy type and job material
generally, the Publisher an
n0unccs to the public that he
Is prepared at all times to ex-
cute IN the ncatest manner
JOB PRINTING
ofalI Kinds and Description
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-07-02

Trim the lower branches from the
shade trees and the arc lights will be
of greater service.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-07-02

The rambler roses make perfect bow
ers of beauty in some of the yards
about town.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-01
Blu WILLIAM MURRAY GRAYDON.
Experiences
RussiaThe Tanging Web of Fate That Con-
of an Amer With
Fleeing
:. A Serial Story of Strange Adventure

The angry waves swept him away as
though he were a feather. and bore him
more by chance than any skill OF his
Own-straight upon the rock 10 which
Varia was clinging.
With one hand he seized it. and with
the other he caught the girl about the
waist. but the next instant a great wave
washed them both of into the current.
and they were swept down stream,
whirling over and over
a shout burst from the convicts. and
then all held their breath as Donald and
his burden were carried into a narrow
passage. whose waters sped like a mill
race between two outcropping lodges OF
rock. on which the waves were beating
furiOusly.
Cleaning ahead through the spray,
Donald saw these rocks. and knew that
just one chance OF life was left him
With his one hand he elapsed Varia
tighter to his side. and with the other
snatched quickly at the rocks as they
slipped by him.
Twice the current tore him away with
bleeding and laceratea fingers. but the
third time he obtained a firm grip and
swung round into the little eddy behind
the rock There he chung. in spite of
the pain and the waves that beat flu
riously on his face and breast
Courage" he whispered TO varia.
They will find way to save us. 1
won't let co."
The girl was perfectly conscious. and
when he looked down her eyes met his
fearlessIy and trustfuIly.
Above the roar of the water they could
hear Baranok's hoarse voice shouting
out orders. and a moment later the glow
OF torches shone down from the ledge
above
Then the noosed end of a rope was
dropped by Donsld's side. and bidding
Varia take hold of the rock so THAI his
arm might be free, he managed to set
the rope under her shoulders. and he
was drawn swiftly and safely up TO The
ledge
Again the Moose came dowr, and
catching it with both hands. Donald
swung clear Of the rock and was hauled
up by Waldorf and his companions.
Slowly the rescued ones were carried
along the narrow ledge and down into
the cavern, where willing hands were
/ waiting to help them.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-01
CHAPTER XVIII.
StupendOus Mysteries.

Donald was quickly Invested OF his
wet clothes and provided with dry gar
ments. which. IL not good fit were at
least comfortable
Then Baranok with his own hands pre-
pared him cup OF hot vodka and water.
and bandaged his wounded fingers.
Varia had fortunately suffered no in
jury from her terrible experience. as
was shown by the steady manner il
which she walked across the cavern,
Indignantly rejecting all offers OF as
sistance and flashing her bright eyes or
her captors-
She was far more distressed by her
failure to escape than By the peril
through which she had just passed. She
went straight TO her own sheltered nook
among the rocks-where a blazing fire
had been built by Baranok's orders-and
was left to herself there.
Have no fear. the girl is all right. ="
said Baranok. correctly interpreting
DonaId's questioning glance: she has
her own baggage took good care to
have that brought along-gowns, and
rugs and bIankets-everythi that she
needs. l will send her something hot TO
drink presently. when she has put on
dry clothes. That was a brave deed Of
yours my friend, and I won't forget it.
Had that girl been drowned It would
have meant the loss Of"
But what would have been lost in
that event Baranok did not say. He stop
ped short and eyed Donald keenly from
head to foot.
I want q talk with you" he said final
". Come this way"
The gallant act just witnessed had
changed the mood of the convicts. and
they were sitting quietly around the
fires when Donald rose and accompanied
Baranok TO the rear end of the cavern.
Their eyes followed him with more Of
'curiosity than anger. with the excep-
ton OF Gross. whose face wore an ugly
scowI.
Donald to a seat beside him, and then
with wave OF his arm he summoned
Waldorf. who left his companions by the
fire and came quickly forward
DO you stu persist that this man Is
not Serge Masloff?" said Baranok.
He is not Serge Maslof." replied Val
bort doggedIy i swear it,"
Baranok~turned sternly 10 Donald.
You admitted that yourmself a little
while ago." he said. Now why did you
assume the name of Serge Masloff if 1t
is not really your own? II will be bet
ter for you to tell the whole truth. =
you do 1 will promise to protect you"
Baranok spoke as though he still had a
lingering belief that Donald actually was
Serge Maslon. in spite OF his own and
Valbort's evidence to the contrary.
Donald saw clearly that his best course
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-01
CHAPTER XVI.
(Continued.)

How do you know that this man went
back to save Lavroff?" he replied angrI-
" to Waldorf II tell you he did nothing
Of the kind: he went back 20 save the
officer with whom Lavroff was struggling
and 1t was through this Interference
that Lavroff was unable to get away and
was shot. This man was struck by Law
roff's knife, and was in the hospital OF
the Tomsk prison for a day or two. /
saw him there myself. when / was laid
up with fever. and 1 heard the guards
telling the story have Just been tell
ing you. oh. there is no doubt OF 1t, He
is TO blame for Lsvro1's death, and IN
less we put him out OF the way he will
find an opportunity for more treachery. -
Waldorf came close up to Donald and
caught him by the shoulders. so that
their faces were close together.
Does this man lie or does he tell the
TRUTH" he demanded. ferceIy. Speak
or # will be the worse for youi"
One swift glance at the surging mob OF
convicts showed Donald with whom their
sympathies lay. They believed every
word that Gross had said.
1t was terrible situation. and yet.
even In this moment Of trial and sus-
pense, Donald realized that he must tell
the truth-that he could gain only a
temporary respite by denying Gross
statement
He resolved 10 appeal 10 Baranok and
tell him the whole story OF his mis-
fortunes, but even before this resolve
was made his helpless attitude and pale
face confirmed the convicts' belief in his
guilt
They crowded around him. forcing
Waldorf aside. and in an instant long
knives were flashing in the irelight. and
the cavern echoed with hoarse cries of
XIII the traitor! Avenge Lavron,''
In vain Waldorf and Baranok attempt
ed TO still the excitement, The men were
like tigers. hungry for blood. and IN
their present moode loaded cannon
could scarcely have held them at bay
Donald believed that his last momen;
had come. but with the instinct OF self
defense that seldom deserts a man in the
most helpless OF situations. he took ad-
vantage OF gap in the crowd TO gain a
large rock and plant his back firmly
against Il. Then he faced the flashing
knives and savage faces. longing for a
Weapon with which TO defend himself
His enemies crowded close upon him
but none were bold enough to strike she
First blow. So far they contented them
selves with threats. imprecstions and
brandishing OF knives.
Stop" cried Waldorf. in so loud and
commanding a voice that the mob in
voluntarily became silent. Let US first
know who this man is before we take his
life. II he has no claim to be one OF up
then you can do your will"
Yes, yes" cried a dozen voices. lie;
him tell his name, What was his crime
against the Government"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-01

no ~ CoNTINUED NEXT sUNDAy.I
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1903-02-13

canadiennes-francaises dams une
seule organisations; mails il semble
qu'on n'ait pas encore trouve le
terrain commun sur lequel tous les
int6rets pourront Sc remontrer sans
SO choquer ct les compatriotes
pourraient fraterniser.
ST ce merger dot s'accomplir il
faut quill sc fasse bient0t; car lie
temps nest pas eloign6 Oh la &C.
n6ration qui pousse aura pris lie
psr1i de Sc fondre avec les 6l6-
ments environments.
II sembl qu'on devrait arriver
au but par la st Jean Baptiste;
ellie est reconnue ct aecept6e au
Canada CONNIE aux Etats- Unls.
C'est notre f6te patronale ct y
ajoutant, la Renaissance, il y auralt
moyen de faire durer l'int@r6t tou-
te l'annee.
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1903-02-13

II est toujours question de r6u
mir toutes les societies nationales
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1903-02-13

M. MabiIIeau dot aussi So
rendre d La Havane ct il fera 81
New York une s6rie de conf6ren-
ces publiques sous les auspices du
Board Of Education en- cooperation
avec la Federation de IAHiance
FRANCHISE aux .Etats- Unis.
M. Mabil'ean a peu pres Gin
quante ans. Ancien 6l6ve de re-
cole Normale Sup6rieure dot il
sortit avec le premier num6ro,
membre aussi de pEcole franchise
de Rome,il enseigna d'abord a rU-
niversit6 de Toulouse. II y occupa
pendant IN certain temps la chat.
re de Professeur de Philosophie,
puts passa a rUniversit6 de Caep,
ct de Ia au College de France ct au
Conservation DIES Arts ct Meters.
Pendant longtemps il fut avant
tout un universitaire. Son int6ret
s:est porte plus tard sur les scion
ces sociales ct depuis p~lusieurs
ann6es il est Directeur du Mus6e
Social fond6 par lie Comte de
Chambrun. II est I'm des plus
brillants collaborateurs a la Revue
Departs ct a la Gazette des Beaux-
Arts ct l'auteur de p%lusieurs ou-
wages notables sur Fart de la lit
t6rature, ct particulierement sur
la %philosophie ct les sciences mo-
rales ct politiques. Nous %citerons
settlement parmi ses livres les
mieux connus son 6tude approfon-
die SUI Cesare Cr6moniDi ct la
Philosophie de la Renaissance en-
Italie ct son admirable essai u
Victor Hugo dams la S6rie DIES
Grands Ecrivains Francais, pu-
bli6e par Hachette ct Gle.
M. Mabilleau nest pas seule-
ment versatile. II est un DIES
grands 6conomistes de la France
contemporaries ct peu d'6crivains
d'aujourd'hui ont avec 81 science
profonde ct precise tant d'6loquen-
&c ct de clarte de style.
L'6tiquette fraueaise ne veut
pas que les JUICES Sc procurement en-
omnibus. ..
La chevre dome plus de lait en-
proportion de sen poids que tout
autre animal.
L'ob6lisque de Longstor qui de-
core la place de la Concorde, a Pa
ris, a ll6 pieds de haut.
II y a so ans, il ny await pas un
chr6tien dams les lies FIJI; mainte-
nant il ny ap,'us de paiens.
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1903-02-13

Max O'Rell nous apprend que
lie secret de la long6vite est dams
lie travail ct l'activit6. Sc tenir oc-
cup6 sans relache, sc monter tous
les mathis CONNIE une horloge ain
de garder ses faculties en- ordre ct
de les empecher de d6cliner, est I'm
devoir sacr6 que null ne peut en-
freindre sans risquer de v6g6ter ct
ct de MOURN vite.
VOLTA qui est encourageant pour
ceux qui Sc morfondent a devenir
richie atm de vivre longtemps dams
polsivete.
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1903-02-13
10 ADVE Users.

The Echo de pOuest has a larger
circulation than any French paper
published in the Northwest.
Advertisers may at any time
examine our subscription lists.
We are also ready to substantiate
this by proper certificates from the
superintendent of mails.
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1903-02-13

M. Leopold Mab1lleau, le pre-.
mier conf6rencier oficiel de la Fe.
Iteration de rAlliance Fracaise aux
Etats- Unis s'est embarqu6 au Ha-
vre samedi dernier. La nouvelle
de sa prochaine arriv6e a Ste re-
CUE ave enthousiasme par les di-
vers comit6s de pAlliance. II doit
visitor la plupart d'entre. enx ct
pendant son s6jour aux Etats- mis-
sera appel6 q faire plus dune GEN.
tame de conferences sous les aus
pieces DIES grandes universities ct
autres institutions de &c pays.
M. Mabilleau dojt faire la s6rie
dc conferences Hyde q Cambridge
sous les auspices dr Cercle Fran
Gals de IUniverslt6 Harvard. LIE
suiet general de cette s6rie tou-
]ours int6ressante de conferences
est Lies Id6es fondamentales de
la politique franeaise depuis
1870"
Parmi les universities ct les
grandes insti tutions devant les
quelles M. Mabilleau a etc invite
d prendre la parole nous pouvons
otter: Adelphi College, lie College
de la vile de New York, lUn1ver-.
site Columbia, Cornell, yarmouth,
John Hopkins, Mt Holyoke, Pac
ker Institute, Princeton, pUniver-
site de California, rUniverslt6 du
Michigan, lUniversit6 de Chica-
60, lUniversit6 de Pennsylvania,
Vassar, Wellesley, Williams, Yale;
les comit6s de l'Alliance Franeai-
Sc de Baltimore, Boston, Brooklyn,
Buffalo, Chicago, Cincinnati. Den
yer, Detroit, Indianapolis, Iowa,
City, Lafayette, New York, Phi
ladelphia, Pittsburg, Providence,
Rochester, St Paul, San Francisco,
ct les Gercles Francois de Cleve-
land, Salt Lake City, Nouvelle
Orleans ct Washington.
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1903-02-13

Bien que lie Minnesota dove en-
viron S2,334,000 r6partis CONNIE
suit Sl,l24, 900 debentures de
1892, ct Sl,2OO,0O0, emprunt6s
pour construire lie capitol, il comp
te q son credit des valeurs Sc mon
tant a S,574 900, &c quj lui permet
de viyre en- paix ct de regarder Ia
yepir avec assurance.
La Province de Quebec pourrait-
ellie en- dire autant?