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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-03-03
STERILIZINC THE
FILTER BEDS

The filter beds at the Water Works
are undergoing their semi annual sterl-
lization, a process essential every six
months in order that the filter beds
may properly perform their function
and the plant furnish pure water,
According to theory the deposit of
sand and gravel constituting the filter
beds after incessant use for several
months become uucIean and may con-
tain bacteria in greater or less quaint
ity. To destroy all spores or germs as
well as to cleanse the fine gravel caus-
tic soda is applied and steam turned
i'm upon the filter bed. The steuliza-
tion of each tub occupies from twelve
TO fifteen hours, the filter bed mean
while being subjected to q constant
boiling, the temperature being as high
~ it is possible TO maintain it.
The work of sterilizing formerly
was attended with great discomfort to
those about the plant, as the entire
room constituting the filter plant pro
per was filled with dense steam mixed
with the odor of the caustic soda,
which escaped from the open tubs.
This not only made it well nigh i'm
possible to breathe while in that de-
partment, but it ruined the paint and
caused the iron work to rust, whic n
neceSsitated repairs to the building
nearly every time the tubs were steri-
hZcd.
TO overcome this difficulty the Com
mis,ioners aud the Water Superinten-
dent put their wits together and de-
visad large hood or cover Of galva-
nizad iron, which is inserted in each
tub sterilized supported about six feet
above the filter bed on brackets pro-
vided for that purpose. The steam and
odors are conducted from the rub by a
temporary chimney inserted in the
hood, which protrudes from the the
ventilator on the roof OF the filter
plant
The experiment was tried for the
first time yesterday and the hood was
found to be perfect success. During
the twelve hours that the first of the
three tubs was under sterilization there
was 10 steam whatever in the room,
neither was the offensive odor in eyid-
euce. There are hundreds Of filter
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-03-03
gGood Sleighing Yesterday.

Former County Commissioner Hiram
Sandel of West Hemlock Township,
drove into this city yesterday morn
ing. He states that there is slill al
enormous quantity 1of snow lying
among the hills On all the northern
slopes, the snow still lies at least two
feet deep Sleighiug is very good ON
many of the roads and yesterday morn
ing, Mr.. Saudel said, ha could have
used a sleigh all the way to Dtnyllie.
As "a matter of fact several slsighs
were out ia town along with few
sleds which drove in from the coun.
try. The showing altogether is rather
remarkable for the second of March IN
view Of the early advent of winter and
the abundance of snow which has ftI
! len.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-03-03

The d. l.. q w. railroad Company
has installed an electric light in its
somaphore at the station at this place
This is an improvement being made
all along the line, which adds an Gle
mcnt of safety to railroading besides
relieving the telegraph operator of
much work.
Heretofore the operator was obliged
to do a great deal OF climbing up and
down the ladder in attending to the
light. all of which with electricity in
use is entirely obviatcd. Besides there
is no danger of the light being obscur-
ed with ice or of being eXtinguiShed
by the wind. \ casualty of the latter
sort occurred on one of the Western
railroads short time ago and cost.
~ accident was the result.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-03-03
Financial Statement ENCOURAGING,

In accordance with custom, the Penn
sylvania Railroad Company publishes
its financial statement III advance OF
the stockholders meeting. The show
ing of largo increase in business and
in gross earnings justities the policy
of heavy expenditures for permanent
improvements required to handle the
business Of the present and near tut
ure
No business enterprise can stand stllI
and maintain its preeminence against
active competition. The Pennsylvania
management is judiciously eXpending
many millions in the development OF
its property to meet the increasing
volume of business and public require
ments
The flood of proxies pouring III from
stockholders, four-fold greater in vol
ume than at any time heretofore, de-
monstrated the continued confidence
Of the owners of the Pennsylvania
Railroad in its present. capable and
progressive management and which
will doubtless be continued.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-03-03
Snow and Ice Melting Rapidly.

Under the warm sunshine and mild
variable winds of couple of days
past the snow and ice has melted rap
idly. Fortunately none of the small
streams which drain into the Susque-
hanna are very much swollen so that
danger of High water on the river
does not seem imminent Meanwhile
it is the general impression that the
ice constituting the gorges Is weaken
ing materially so that no very grave
fears are any longer entertained as to
the result when high water occurs.
The streets about town have become
very sloppy and ,ven muddy at places.
We are now on the eve of period OF
bad roads, which Judging by the depth
that the frost has attained will be cut
an and muddy for long time. March
is one of the most unpleasant months
of the year i'm more respects than one.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-03-03
Mrs. Keller Buried.

The remains of Mrs. w Grant kel-
Ter, whose death occurred at Scranton
Sunday, were brought to this city for
burial Yesterday on the 2:I4 d. L. x
". train. Iuterment was made IN Odd
Fellows cemetery, Rev. George +.
Limbert Officiating at the grave.
The pail bearers were Charles Rlsh-
eI. Wellington Wertman. Charles Ut
tcrmiller and Frank Schram. The re
mains were accompanied to this city
bv W. Grant Keller, the husband, Mrs.
Hester Jane Keller, Mrs Isaiah Knorr
aud Miss Grace Frazee.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-03-03
High Water Marx Reached.

The high water mark OF business
was reached by the rural free delivery
in Montour County during February,
which indicates the constantly in
creasing popularity of the service.
Notwithstanding that February was
a short month the total number of
pieces delivered were 3OlS in excess
over those of January, while the num-
ber of pieces collected were 6O2 in ex-
cess.
At no time since the service was
established has the showing approx
mated the present figures, which in
dicates that rural free delivery was
not established in vain and that as
shown by the number of "pieceS col
lected" the farmers are directly con
tributing to its support in a way
which shows their appreciation of it.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-03-03
Two Games of Basket Ball.

Before "a large audience in the arm
ory Saturday night the High School
team of this city defeated the Susque-
hanna University Reserves, the score
being 36 to 30.
II was an exciting game. The local
team took the lead at the start and
held it throughout. though Susque-
hanna was always dangerous.
The visiting team used its weight to
advantage, but the skill Of the high
school was too much for her opponents.
The High school Team now has a
good chance OF winning the High
school championship of Central Penn
sylvania None but good teams will
he brought here from now until the
end of the season.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-03-03
Her First Real Birthday.

Miss Anna Pursel. the oight-year old
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs Clark Pur-
sci, Lower Mulberry street, on Mon
day evening enjoyed the novelty OF
celebrating for the first time in her
life the anniversary OF her birth.
The explanation of the above lies in
the fact that Miss Purscl belongs to
the considerable number OF boys and
girls " no were born on February 29th,
1896, aud who therefore had no real
birthday since until the same date the
present year. Ordinarily the second
birthday of children born on February
29th occurs on the same date four
years later but in the present case this
brought 1900, which wound up the
century and formed an exception IN
which leap year did not occur, as Is
indicated by the fact that 1900 is not
exactly divisible by 400. On Monday
therefore Miss Pursel may be said to
have celebrated her first real birthday.
The little party was a very nice
affair and thoroughly in keeping with
the Importance of the event it cele-
brated A delicious supper was served
and the little lady received hand
some lot of presents
Following were the guests: Misses
Mildred Slider, Dorothy and Margaret
Vincent, May Morgan, Emily Kehl,
Alice Waite, ThuIza and Zella Bany-
ham, Helen Pursel, Lille Foster,
George. Clyde, Myron. and Byron
Atwood, Arthur Pursel, MI and Mrs.
Charles Pursel and son Harold.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-03-03

costumed. But the production did not
depend entirely upon the beauty of
the stage setting nor the brilliancy of
the electrical display but the acting
was excellent. The audience always
discriminating did not allow strong
lines, finely spoken to pass unnoticed.
Another welcome feature which was
properly appreciated was the song OF
the intermczzo from Cavalleria
Rusticana. " 1t has never been sun
so we'll or with such superb voice III
local theatre before. 1t was good
deal of a surprise last night and al
together unexpected Mr.. White has
made unparalleled strides toward the
pinnacle of success and is today one OF
the most promising young stars upon
the American stage Grand Rapids
mich Herald.
MI Whites production of Faust
will he seen at the Danville Opera
House on Thursday evening, March
10Th.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-03-03
Surprise Party

surprise party was rendered Mr.
and Mrs. William Churm at their
home in Valley township on Friday
evening, the occasion being their Seth
wedding anniversary. Those present
were: Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence, Mrs.
Upson, Mr. and Mrs William Boyer,
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Burks, Mr.. and
Mrs. Orvis Oswald, Mr.. and Mrs.
Bowers, Mr.. and Mrs. kindt, Mrs.
Slider, Lizzie Churm, Mary krumm,
Minnie Girton, Margaret Churm,
Dorothy and Lizzie Horton, Ethel
Fornwald, Sarah Lawrence, May
Yorks. Florence and Eva Beyers, Katie
Powers, Tillie Ricketts,, Jennie Upson,
Jennie Kindt, Edith Burks, Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry Dietz, Rachel and Stella
Churm, Irene Cook, Walter Bowers,
Bert Goss, James Epson, Fred Held,
Charles CorneliSon. Ira Churm, John
Edwards, William Reese, Frank James,
and Harry Kasc, Walter Wilson, Will
lam Oswald, Raymond Pursel, Charles
Miller aud Edward Snyder. Refresh
ments were served during the evening.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-03-03
Shnmanher- Ohesnut.

Miss Jennie NJ. Chesnut of Mahon-
ing township and Charles Schumacher
Of West Pittstou were united III matri-
monv on Saturday last. The wedding
ceremony was performed by the Rev.
J. Il. Hutchinson and took place at the
home of the brides parents at 3
o'clock
Only the immediate relatives and
friends were present After the din
ner was served the newly married
couple left on wedding trip
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-03-03
Rnngnt Ont Rrastus FIick.

Samuel Antrim at present idcntih-
ed with the agency of the United
States Express Company IN DanvilIo,
has purchased the small farm belong
ing to Erastus Flick located ON the
Wa-uugtonyille road in Valley town
shiu. Mr Antrim will devote the
tract to trucking and the raising OF
poultry
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-03-03
Hufard Diehl,

Miss Chrissie Diehl and William l.
Huffard were united IN the holy bonds
of matrimony yesterday morning. The
ceremony was performed at the home
of the brides parents, on Bald Top.
The following guests were present I;
Mr.. and Mrs. a. D. Diehl, Mr.. and
Mrs. Gilbert West, Mrs. Mary Diehl,
Mrs. ID. J. Williams, Master Thomas
Williams. Misses Elsie and Rebecca
Williams. Mrs. Z. S. Delsite, Edward
Diehl, Miss Lizzie Ritter, Miss Lizzie
West and Miss Kathryn West.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-03-03
Faust.

The name Of Faust" conjures in
he minds of theatre goers the name
of Porter J. White. He has given his
own production Of the play after his
own manner. Last night. when his
company gave his semi-spectacular
production there was very little stand
ing room in the house. Many had
doubtless seen the play before and
knew what to expect. The play was
beautifully and elaborately staged so
far as scenery and electrical effects
were concerned aud was also we'll
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-03-03
To Start a New Foundry.

There is proposition on foot to
start new foundry in this city
Tie projectors are John Hooley and
NJ. b. Tierney. At present they are
negotiating for the Huber foundry at
the Eastern end of Mahoning street,
which has been idle for some years.
Both men are skilled and eXperlen-
ced stove moulders and they Will start
out to manufacture stoves along GER
tain lines as well as to do general job
bing as mOuiders,
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-03-03
Surprise Party.

Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel Lyons gave
party at their home on Mill street. Sat
urday evening in honor of the seven
teenth birthday Of their daughter
Clara. Those present were Misses
Irene Davis. Goldie Muckenheim,
Mamie Lyons, Lucy Weigold, Gertrude
Bookmiller, Emma Mitchell, Sarah
Halderman, Ida Halderman, Annie
Lyons, Alice Lyons, Messrs. Charles
Geasy, Charles Whispell, Eugene Sny-
der and John Lyons.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-03-03

Mrs. George Sandel, living near
Bloom street just outside the Borough
while walking on the boardwalk at
her home last evening slipped and fell
sustaining a fracture of her right arm.
DR.. c. Shultz was called who set the
broken bone. At late hour Mrs.
Sandel was resting easily
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-03-03
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
nounces to the public that he
is prepared at all times to ex-
cute in the neatest manner
JOB PRINTING
ofalI Kinds and Description
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-03-03

Goals from tieId-DanvlIIe, WeIIlv-
er, McHenry, /; Peters, ); Barber,
3 Lawrence, / Bedea, University,
Uber, , Price, Reinhart,4 Staut-
fer. ) Shaffer, 3. From foul-Barbcr
(.
There was also an interesting game
between the Freshmen and the Soph-
omoIcs of the High School, which con-
tributed its quota of amusement, al
though tile result was somewhat one
sided, the score being 20 to , in favor
of the freshmen.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-03-28
New Today

Wanted,-Lady OF gentleman or fair
education 70 travel for a arm Of
$250.OOO capital. Salary, S1O72 per
year and expenses; paid weekly.
Address, with stamp, J. A. Alexan.
der, Salem, Oregon. S.2S-8t*
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-03-28

was Immediately filed. The senator
spent a sleepless night az the hotel,
%nervously twirling his moustache. He
appeared In court when notified of the
agreement of the jury. Upon an
nouncement Of the yerlict he trem.
bled slightly, spoke to his attorney in
a whisper, and sank back in his chair.
burying his face in his hands.
Pending affirmation OF the Burton
conviction IL Is not probable Governor
Bailey win take any action, neither
appointing a successor nor converting
the Legislature in special session to
an the vacancy. The conviction
makes Burton an impossibillty to sue.
coed himself, hence there are now
talked Of 20 take his seat Congress.
man Bowersox, Curtis and ex-Gover-
nor Stanley Fourth Assistant Post.
master.G General Bristow and Cyrus LIE
land. There is much excitement
throughout the state,
The maxim penalty is a fine Of $1O,-
600 and two years, with perpetual dis
qualification from holding public Of.
hoe. Sentence will be fixed by Judge.
Adams.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-03-28
JURY
CONVICTS
BURTON
Prominent Politician
Who Took
Money
Kansas Senator PAGES a Hotel
Corridor While Jurors
Deliberated

So Louis, March 2s.-The jury In
the case OF United states Senator
Joseph r. Burton, OF Kansas, charged
with illegally accepting fees from the
RialtO Grain Company, reached a YER
dict OF guilty at 1875 80 today. The jury
wenr out at 1880 satur lay evening
The United States district court was
kept open all day, and court officials
remained on duty to summon Judge
Adams from his residence and have
conrt reconyened at any time that the
Jury might be ready to report
During Sunday and into the night
Senator Burton paced the corridors OF
the Southern Hotel, anxiously await
ing the verdict He declined to dis.
Gus the long elaboration by the jury.
simply saying as he turned away from
those who questioned;
IL cant talk about IT,"
The senator Is found guilty on six
counts. Several were dismissed dur
ing the trial, A motion for a new trial
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-03-28
May Be DELEGATES.

Turner-Jake King, Ralph Grimes
o. T. Morris, John w, Mckinney, c. A
Bair, r, A. Witzel, N W. Silvers, w
7. Riches, G. p. Cornelius.
Salem No. &c. c. Churchill. A. d.
Wheeler, A. e. Parker, e. r. Melvin,
John Knight, f. e. shafer, c. F. Roy
al, Jos. SCHNEIDER and r. L. Drager.
Salem No. 5-Dr. e. A. Pierce, T. J.
Cronise, J. b Mccoy. Geo. Jacobs, L.
]. Vibbert, Geo. C. VIII, c. A. II. Fish
or, Fred M%inzenmier, Jos. N. Smith.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-03-28
HOTELS
The Willamette.

The Willamette.
c. C. Hogue, Albany.
Chris Jensen, Prairie City, Or.
w. w. Reese, Prairie City, Or
J. A. Maynard, Kansas City.
j. NJ. Widmer, Seattle.
Wesley Kern, Globe.
j.. Z. Marden, Globe.
Ii. c. Hardman, Globe.
Richard Alverson, Globe.
Mary Alverson, Globe.
j. n Steelhammer, Chemawa.
II. N. Stoudenmeyer. Chemawa.
Harry l.. Beard, city.
Austin Fishburn, city.
Mrs. E. A. Gilkey, Springfield.
Chas. X. Spaulding, Newberg.
II. p. Gardner, Omaha.
o. e. Flowers, Boston.
w. Il, Frazer, Portland.
+, NJ. Morley, Silyerton.
C. F. Mumper, city,
p. j, Elliston, Portland.
NJ. r, P~roebstel, Portland.
Il. e. Judge, Portland.
w G. Martin, Portland.
c. ID. FRAZIER. Portland.
j. e. Desmond, Portland.
j. A. c. Babson, Portland.
James Farrell, Portland.
w. s. Paige. Portland.
Max Prudential, Portland.
c, r, Davis, Portland.
Geo Hardenbrough, Portland.
c. r. Fudand. Portland.
w. f. Jefries, Portland.
J.. Prag, Portland.
Bob Mabry, Chattanooga.
Rufus Drum, Chattanooga.
H. S. Hagan, San Francisco.
G, w, Reynolds, San Francisco.
]. s, Kiest. San Francisco
w. G. Mccarthy San Francisco.
Chas, johannesburg. San FranciseI
j, II, Gambill, San Francisco.
j. II. Macintosh, Seattle.
Thomas Drake. Oakland, Cal.
Miss Leda Buren,, city.
j. II. Reeves. city.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-03-28
Latest AdYiceS From
the German Sit
uatiOn
Salem Dealers Report Con.
tinuatiOn of a Stagnant
Market Con.
ditiOn

Latest advices from the hop center'
of Germany indicate that a slight ad
vance in prices may be looked for. A
letter received from Bernhard Bling. q
prominent firm on the Continent. SAYS.
During the last weeks a rather
quiet tone prevailed on our market.
and inquiry was less active. Prices,
however have not undergone any
notable enlargement. Stock is in such
small compass as it was never before
in the last 20 years; for this reason a
further advance of prices is expected.
If we get favorable weather for beer
consumption"
Inquiry at the local hop offices show
a stagnant condition of the market.
with the last years crop all out of the
growers hands. A few thousand
are still in the local buyers
hands, but not enough to cut much
figure in the worlds quotations. The
continued wet weather is bad for the
crop, as work is being retard-
ed, and the yards are untouched.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-03-28
Good Bicycles
The EasY-R 0nning TribUne

The most popular wheel in all sa-
lem.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-03-28
Candidates Card.

| wish TO announce that | win be
a candidate for the once OF constable
for Salem district before the Repub.
lican convention on March 81, 1904.
Have lived at Salem and in vicinity
2l years, and have been a RepublL
can all my life and never heretofore
asked anything from my party.
S-2S-tf j. b. UNDERWOOD.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-03-28
Sealed slds for Wood.

Bids win be received for 100 cords
OF body hr wood, for the use Of the
city Of Salem, at the City Hail. To be
delivered, 20 cords by May 18th, and
the balance by September LIST. Ad.
dress tenders to N, j. JUDAH.
S-22-lOd City Recorder.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-03-28
The Famous Pierce

1&S A(ANG
With the celebrated Pierce spring
fork and cushion frame.
The wheel trade, although a trihe
late, owing to our weather" is now
coming on apace, and truly W. never
were in as good condition to supply
your needs. All we want is a chance
to show you the goods. You can't go
astrcy On Il cd reliable Tribune. for
its perfect bearings, drop forged steel
fork crcvn and other features are
world famed, and the Pierce, while
comparatively new in Salon. Is second
to no wheel in America for quality.
Bring in your old wheel aad wen
trade with you.
We sell on easy installmcnts.
We will have the Bicycle Ordi.
nance in brief" on a small vest pocket
ca shows at a glance where you
caa't ride unless you have the price. "
this afternoon, Call for one. Free to
all.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-03-28
cheap Lumber-We have from 25. 600

Cheap Lumber-We have from 25, 900
TO $4,000 feet Of seeond-class lum.
Der on our yard, principally two
inch stock, which we desire to dis
pose of, and offer It at the remark.
ably low price of 81 per thousand.
Cheap enough TO buy for cordwood
at prevailing prices. Capital Lum-
bering Company. s-26-2t
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-03-28

Wantsd.-We wan to buy $4,000 or
10000 hop roots. Geo. Swegle.
3-2S,3ts
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-03-28

Wanted.-rwO mattresses at william.
cite Hotel; steady job. can at
once. J. Conner. s-2s-st
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-05-04
FOREsTERS WARM UP
Lively Session Yesterday-Harmon
Restored and Officers Elected.

Interesting proceedings marked the
meeting Of the United Order of For
esters, held yesterday at the Masonic
Temple. Feeling was Shown and the
morning session did not end until at
ter 2 o'clock It was the plan to nave
all of the delegates dine at one place,
but the warmth of argument or the
morning caused break In this plan.
The trouble is said to have orlg1-
mated over appeals of expelled mem
bers. All members of the organiza-
ton are guarded in their statements,
but declare-that harmony resulted at
the afternoon session. Officers were
chosen without opposition.
At noon feeling ran high. one
prominent member who paced the
anteroom prior to adjournment de-
clared that he did not wish to mix
with the dirty mess" and that the
meeting was packed. A prlmlnene
member of the high court retorted
that the member mentioned "had no
cause, as he was given full hear
ing"
follows:
ranger, G.. H. Grant; high secretary,
B. B. Sweetland: high treasurer, Mr.
Eddy; high physician, DR.. Campbell;
| high chaplain, N. e. Eutriken; nigh
archer, B. F.. Doyle; high inner wood
ward, Mary Plank; high outer wood
ward, John La Plant; auditing COM
naittee, Mr.. Cameron and Mrs. Craig.
| The representatives to the supreme
court are as follows: :.
Judge James Soho st. Paul;
L.. f. Cole, Minneapolis; Dan Doyle
saltwater; G. J. Dion, st. Paul; Grant
| Evans, Minneapolis.