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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-08
A First Class Performance.

The Harrisburg Independent
under date of December 9th, 1904, con-
tains the following criticism Of to-
nights play at the Danville Opera
House:
withstanding the iBclement
weather of yesterday afternoon and
last evening two large audiences wit
messed two artistic productions of "ln
the Shadow of the Gallows," play
of the real melodrsmatic type. This
play is on the bills for performances
again this evening and tomorrow af-
ternoon and evening. 1t is one of the
few plays with so sensational title
that is without unreasonable climaXes
the kind that are often put into a
play TO make it apnear good. lin the
Shadow of the Gallows" deals with
nothing but facts 1t is story of
love, deceit aud conspiracy. OF course
all the wrongs are righted and the
guilty ones suffer, but these climaxes
come III their proper places and when
the play is finished the general impres
sion is that a most interesting story
has been told. 1t is play that leaves
most favorable impression. The
sensational climaxes add strength to
the story and none are oVerdrawn.
There are mauy scenes that are real.
including a wild dash of locomotive
across the stage, court scene and
other realistic effects The comedy is
original and pleasing and the pathos
strong. The company is a good one
and the several roles showed careful
study. Miss Mayme Hotf, as the cap
tain's daughter. was attractive. grace
full and at times powerful. Edith NJ.
Cooke as Arabella," was success
and Bertha Mordock as "Sister Celia"
and Emma G. Field, in the role of
"Zolla St Mar were ideal in their
interpretations. Marie Nelson had a
good part as Sallie Dean, aud did
we'll. Bert Buckman as john Ber-
trim, " WAS a clever actor and Jack
Lawrence gave the role of Percy
| Clifford the proper rendition. The
balance of the cast were up TO the
standard and received many express
sions of approval from the audience. -
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-08
DANVILLE LADS
DISAPPEARANCE

II e mysterious disappearance of
! Clarence S. Carr, fourteen year old
son of John A. Carr of this city, from
the home of relative i'll Allegheny
City, came to light last evening when
Mr.. Carr sought the aid of the press
in his endeavor to find his SON..
Clarence Car was employed at the
Danville Silk Mill until some months
ago, when he went to reside with his
aunt, Mrs. John Inness at Allegheny
| City. Early in November Mr. Carr re-
celved letter from his son saying that
he was homesick, and wanted to re-
turn to DanviIle The money for his
car fare was about ready to be for
warded when word was received from
Mrs. Inness saying that the only trou
Bile with the boy was passing home
sickness, and that if he were to remain
with her little while longer perhaps
he would be all right.
The boy being of a determined dis
position. however, decided TO return
home, and on the afternoon of Novem-,
Der 18th, while Mr.. and Mrs. Inness
were away from home, the lad startad
out leaving nothing behind to indicate
where he had gone The aunt, upon
her return gave no thought of the boy,
thinking lis absence was only tempo
rary and that he would soon return.
As the time passed and he failed to
turn up the fears of Mr.. and Mrs. In
ness that he had left tie home in AL
Iegheny City for goJd, grew into a
certainty. Word was Immediately sent
to Mr.. Carr and since that time every,
effort to locate the lad has been made
but not the slightest clue has been
obtained as TO his whereabouts.
Clarence S. Carr is fourteen years
and three months of age. He has dark
curly hair, black eyes and is slightly
built. When he left Allegheny City he
wore knee troust rs, a sweater and a
cap.
Mr. Carr stated last evening that he
had employed every means at his COM
mand to find the boy and that he hopes
that news of his sons whereabouts
may come to him through the aid of
the press.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-08
DIR. flaming Undecided.

The Rev. DR.. Manning, the newly
elected bishop of the Harrisburg dio-
cese, has not yet announced his decis-
ion as to whether he will accept or de-
cline his election to the head of the
new diocese. Tuesday the committee
appointed at the Lancaster conven-
tion, compri sing James A amberton,
Esq, of Harrisburg; Rev Edward
Henry Eckel and the Rev. George
Foley, of Williamsport. and the Rev.
Mr.. Breed, of Lancaser, called on DR..
Manning at the vioarage of st. Agnes,
in New York city, and officially Motif
ed him of his election as bishop of the
new diocese. It-was about l O'Clock
in the afternoon when the committee
called on DR.. Manning, and the con.
ference lasted far into the evening.
After the conference it was announo-
ed that the Rev. DR.. Manning will re-
ply to the invitation within few
days. though he has three weeks in
which to decline or accept the bish-
opric. The general impression now is
that Doctor Manning will accept.
though his large and influential con-
gregation of st. Agnes's chapel will
endeaVor to retain him as their lead
er.
Great pressure from without the
city is being exerted upon the Rev.
DR.. Manning that he accept the call to
this important new diocese. Telegrams
and letters urging his acceptance have
been received at the parish house from
many influential ohurchmen - from
bishops, 1ectors and laymen. At the
same time many prominent members
of the New York diocese are petition
ing the doctor to remain in the great
parish of Trinity. of which st. Agnes
holds an important place. The salary
in the new field il $4,000. while the
salary at st. Agnes is $1,000
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-08
Owns Booths Bed.

John W. Vogel, whose minstrels bear
his name, j. the owner Of one OF the
finest private cars used in the theatric-
al business. 1t is very large and fitted
up with all the comforts and convent
ences that are found in a most luxur.
ious home.
One piece of furniture of which Mr..
Vogel is particularly proud. is a bed
This is of the folding style, made oi
solid cherry and provided with the
best aud most expensive springs and
mattress This was the bed used by
Edwin Booth on his last tour through.
out this country when he and Lawr-
ence Barrett were starring jointly.
The Booth Barrett combination, oi
course, had its private car and after
the death Of the eminent tragedian the
car was taken back TO its builders and
sold, the company removing most OF the
expensive fittings When Mr.. Vogel
was having his car built he noticed
this bed, and not knowing its history
made the remark that it would be a
nice piece Of furniture for his car.
When tie travelling home was deliver
ed the minstrel owner was astonisheo
to find the coveted bed in place and
then the builders told him its history.
Vogel's Minstrels will appear in Dan
willie on Saturday.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-08
Progressing More Rapidly.

The Horseheads Construction Com
pany is certainly entitled to credit for
what it has accomplished this week,
relative to pushing the iron work on
the new bridge along.
The second span is up, the last piece
having been placed in position last
night. Work was begun on it on Sun
day. and only four days consumed in
putting the many heavy sections of
iron together. That was the most rapid
advancement made by the company
since operations were started, and if
the present speed continues it will
not be great while that the public
will be obliged to depend upon an un-
certain ferry to get across the river.
The third span will be started as
soon as the false work is III position,
and will be pushed towards compile
tion as rapidly as circumstances will
permit. Every indication now points
TO a speedy completion Of the bridge,
the contractors having determined to
finish it at the earliest possible mo-
ment.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-08
THE POLES TO
Be REMOVED

There was meeting of the Light
Committee of Council Tuesday night,
at which there were, also present
Burgess Pursel and V. A. Lippincott
and L. W. A. Rumsey. The latter two
represented the Rumsey Electrical
Light Company. They met with the
city authorities with the view of going
over matters pertaining to the muni-
cipal electric light plant, and to take
steps looking toward the adjustment
Of the then existing dissatisfaction felt
by the Light Committee concerning
poles, etc. The case at issue was care
fully gone over, the city officials in
forming the representatives of the
Rumsey Electrical Company of the
present condition of things and what
was expected of them as contractors.
Many Of the poles had been condemn
ed because they had not been what the
specifications called for. Some of these
had been placed in the ground. They
would have to be removed and replac-
ed by others.
The trouble concerning the length
of time it takes to get the engine and
dynamo here was also gone over. and
Mr.. Rumsey stated that he would use
his best efforts to have both in Dan
Vile at the earliest possible moment
Regarding the poles an agreement
was reached wherein the Rumsey Elec-
trical Company is to replace all con-
demned poles, remove those planted
and put others in at the expense of
the company. This extra work and ex-
peuse will, it is estimated. cost the
Rumsey Electrical Company about
$1,000.
Yesterday morning, the Light Com
mittee, Mr. Lippincott and Superin-
tendent of construction Watts took
trip over the line and marked the
poles that are to be removed.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-08
rIay be Arabian PeddIer.

Hundreds of people continue to view
the head of the the murdered man on
exhibition at Farrow's undertaking
rooms, ShamOkin, and so far positive
identification is no nearer than the
first day of the finding of the head.
1t seems to be the general opinion,
that the victim was an Arabian vend-
er of rugs and shawls. who paid fire.
duent visits to Shamokin and vicin-
ity. The only difference perceptible
is in the color of the mustache, it be
ing contended by many that the Ar
abian had q much darker mustache
than the victims. However the Ar
abian has not been seen in the region
since the murder and is known to
have been here just prior to the com
mission of the heinOus crime.
No clues of any merit have develop
ed in the past week or ten days, and
now it seems as if the bringing OF the
guilty parties to justice depends upon
entirely the Identification of the head.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-08
Smokers Take Warning.

With the approach of Christmas,
when the stores are crowded with shop
pers and every body's attention is Civ
en- to buying and selecting gifts 1t Is
we'll to heed the warning given against
carrying lighted cigars into the stores.
The habit is not only an injustice
and a risk to the prOprietors of the
stores, but is dangerous as well. No
man would care to jeopardize other
people just because of a desire TO
smoke and any man would surely do
without smoking long enough to make
II purchase or accompany his wife or
children on shopping tour.
When stores are crowded with goods
it is hard proposition for man or
boy with a lighted cigar to dodge
around without coming in cont act
with the materials laid out for display
and much Of this material would ig-
mite easily and cause the proprietor a
loss of thousands of dollars.
The warning should be obeyci aud
all persons would profit by il.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-08
Officers Elected.

At the regular meeting of Lotus Con-
calve. No. 1877. Improved Order of
Heptasophs, held last evening in Odd
Fellows Hall the following officers
were elected to serve for the ensuing
year: Past Archon, Elmer f. Peters ;
Archon, Edward W. Gibson; Provost,
David +. Haring; Prelate. William K.
Lunger; Secretary, G. G. Cloud; Fin
ancier, w. L. MoClure Treasurer, Ed
ward W. Wetzel; Inspector, Harry E..
Seidel; Warden, H. H. Stetler Sent
incl, Benjamin Sanford Trustees, w.
O. Greene, p H. Foust, W. B. Gear
hart; Representatives 20 the Supreme
Convention TO be held in Milwaukee,
Wisconsin. June, 1905, John Kilgus
and ". NJ Lloyd.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-08
Williamsport's Board of Trade.

H. R. Laird, the hustling secretary
and business manager of the ever &C
tive 60 ahead and stop at no obstacle
Board of Trade of the city of Will
Transport, has issued his last quarterly
Board of Trade Bulletin for the year
of 1904 1t put in an appearance at the
office of the Morning News last night,
and as usual, it is filled with interest
ing statistics showing what has been &C
complished by the Queen City's Board
of Trade during the past three months.
The Bulletin, to quote from its own
pages, is Sufficient to convince every
body that while the rest of the coun-
try has been bewailing the existence
of depression, Williamsport has been
"doing things. And it was through
the untiring efforts Of the Board OF
Trade that so much has been accom-
plished for the welfare and growth of
the metropolis of central Pennsyl-
vania, 1.-The ideal city for home or
business, as her citizens love to say.
By following the example set by the
Williamsport Board of Trade other
Boards of Trade might greatly benefit
the cities or towns in which they are
interested A little activity on their
part might instill some life and vigor
into the inhabitants OF the municipal
titles they represent, and the two bod
les acting together as unit, as they
do in Williamsport. might work wond-
ers. 1t might even result in boom.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-08
Situation Grows Alarming.

The scarcity of water is becoming
alarming. Throughout the vast area
drained by the North and West Branch
es of the Su.quehanna and the section
Of country below where the two
streams form junction at Northum
berland, the drouth is steadily becom-
ing more severe. Already there is much
hardship because of dry wells, and the
end is not yet unless change occurs
soon. Streams are drying up slowly
but surely, and if they are not suppl
ed in the very near future much suf-
feriug will be caused. Complaints
come from all sections of the surround
ing country, and grave fears are being
felt regarding the outcome of the pre-
sent condition of things. In various
sections of Dyooming county the mills
which depend on water power have
been compelled to shut down. Some
of them have been idle for three weeks.
Nearly all the streams of the county,
including the river, and Pine and
Loyalsock creeks, are lower than for
many years at this time.
George Hyde, OF Mifflin township,a
we'll known farmer says that spring
on his farm has dried up, flor the sec
ond time since he has lived there. He
is sixty years of age, and does not re-
member such a drouth before. This
farm is about three miles from Sal
ladssburg, where the drouth is very
severe. The mill at that place has been
shut down for some days, and many
wells and springs are dry.
The Muncy Greek valley seems, to a
certain extent, to have escaped much
of the droutb. The creet while low,
is not unusually and post OF the
good wells aud SUI ANS are still doing
well.
This county in places j. feeling the
effects of the drouth AN streams are
unusually low, river steadily falling.
and cisterns and wells are dry. Farm
ers in some of the townships are COM
PEELED to haul water long distance
for household and other purposes.
The people in certain localities OF
Dauphln, Perry, Cumberland and sur
rounding counties have become so
greatly alarmed about the scarcity OF
water, that special prayers are being
offered for rain As in this section OF
the State many wells have gone dry
and farmers are hauling water from
the river and smaller streams with
which to supply their needs. The re-
cent snow has done little to relieve the
conditions.
1t is generally feared now that
freeze up will come before rain.
Should such be the case, there would
be much suffering all winter, or until
a general break up occurs. The slight
SHOWS have done no good, and a gener-
al rain of many hours duration ls.the
only thing that will relieve the situa-
ton
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-08
Death of rIrs. Harvey Rhodes.

Mrs. Harvey Rhodes who was taken
i'll with typhoid fever about ten days
ago, and was removed to the Mary
Packer Hospital. Sunbury, on Friday
last, died Monday evening.
Mrs. Rhodes was fortytwo years of
age. Her husband, Harvey Rhodes, it
will be remembered was badly burned
about five years ago by stepping into
a pool of molten iron at the Bessemer
Steel Plant. MIR. Rhodes was in Phil
adelphia recovering from the amputa-
tion of his foot when the news reach
ed him of the serious illness of his
wife.
Beside her husband Mrs. Rhodes is
survived by two daughters, Geraldine
of this city and Mrs. Ashley Knapp of
East Danville ;also a sister, Mrs. Sarah
Pegg of Bloomsburg, aud two brothers,
Charles Giger of Philadelphia and
Morton Giger of Sunbury.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-08
CONDENSED NEWS.
G al bins Me being affected

c al bins are being affected
Beware of THU ice, Young people.
r Ter skating is being revived in
,many places
Get your snow shovel out now aud
.use it properly.
There should be punishment for the
woman who scrubs her sidewalk in
freezing weather.
The turkey will not be a popular
bird on Christmas unless he shall be
come cheaper.
After this spell of weather look out
for asow.
Already the plumber is looking ahead
10 the harvest Of frozen pipes
Tie egg tFpst must be packing up
fnr Easter already.
The scarcity OF water is causing a
me ~ of trouble in many parts of the
country. The condition at this season
is looked upon as phenomenal
Usona " the new name suggested
for the United States. will not do. 1t
sounds too much like a self playing
piano or a breakfast food.
Circus owners are getting together to
abolish the window Autographs and
passes for next season. This is TO cover
everybody except the newspaper man.
He will remain, as heretofore, the king
bee of the situation.
vogol's Ministries will give two per
formsnces at the th atre next Satur
day. December 10th.
Hunting deer with dogs proved to
be costly for a party Of Pittsburgers
who hunted in Clearfeld county. The
Johnny on the Spot" was a game
+ warden.
Just now there axe "A great many
c country people who have Joined the
water procession.
Nc man consults the thermometer
more faithfully than does the coal
dealer.
In Berlin the parents are prosecuted
il their oiriIdren are killed or injured
by the trolley lines, Instead of the
companies This tends TO keep the lit
tile ones off the streets.
Stroudsburg dealers will ship from
Monroe county to the Philadelphia
market this month l56 carloads of
Christmas tro es-over 40 less than last
year.
Erwin Hunter was not only the first
to participate in the first sleigh ride
of the season yesterday afternoon, but
the first to sleigh ride over the new
paving on Mill street.
The goose bone man is beginning to
say II told you so. "
Let the Legislature provide at once
for publish.n ng the law for general in
formation.
Many towns hereabouts are suffer
ing for water.
One of the features of a recent Ian
caster county wedding was a three
hour sermon. Perhaps the clergyman
was merely trying 10 earn his fee.
To immunize yourself against pneu-
rmonia take long walk daily in the
open air. and when you 60 TO bed
v7entiIate your sleeping apartment.
Indeed it is the holiday rush, the
russ that is growing from year tc
year
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-08
MEETING OF
COUNCIL

Borough Council met in regular ses-
sion Friday The Em9mbers present
were GCeser, David Gibson, Vastiue,
Davis, Boyer, Fenstcrmacher, Joseph
Gibson, Lloyd, DIETRICH, Swank and
Reifsnyder.
The minutes of the last meeting were
read and approved.
The Borough Treasurer's report was
read and accepted.
1t was moved and seconded that the
Reading Railroad Company be request
ed to place watchman at the Spruce
and Center streets crossings Motion
carried.
On motion of Mr.. Gibson the insur
ance on the Fire Engine Houses were
ordered renewed with the companies
which they are now insured.
The Light Committee reported that
a number of the poles for the municip-
al light plant are too small. and have
been condemned Some that are in
pOSItlOh W LII iANS W bI NohCh Oub oAN
replaced with others. No poles under
2 inches at the top will be accepted by
the Committee.
Joseph Gibson stated that he had
been informed that the Good Will
Fire Company's building was being
used for improper purposes not by
members of the organization but by
outsiders who had secured keys in
some manner.
On motion it was decided to dis
affirm the matter of the judgments eu-
tered against property holders for non
payment of taxes, aud ordered the tax
collector to collect the taxes.
Mr. Watts who has charge of plant
ing the new electric light poles desiI
ed to know if he would be compelled
to put down 80 foot poles where he
couldn't raise them on account of
wires, or TO use his Judgment where
such obstacles were encountered and
cut them off. He was instructed to
use his own judgment
The tax collector was exonerated
from the taxes of 1902 and 1903
Mr.. Burchfield.a a representative of the
Watertown Engine Company, who was
in town few days ago, stated TO a
Councilman while here, that the en-.
CINE ordered for the electric light
plant, would not give satisfaction
when run with 50 pound pressure. 1t
would not last year. He advised that
S5 pound pressure aud "a feed pump be
used on the same engine. Ii was de.
cided to order the pump from the
Wstertown Engine Company, and
Council TO stand half of the expense.
BOROUGH DEPARTMENT
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-08
DanyiIle Bows Success.

1t will be gratifying to the friends
of Charles r. Shelhart, son of David
Shelhart, of this city, and who left
Danville about two years ago and
located in Pittsburg, 10 learn that he
is meeting with great success as a
gospel singer. He is now doing evan
gelistic services, and his ability in that
direction is highly praised by both
press and people. Possessing fine,
rich tenor voice of rare power and
sweetness, has made him favorite
wherever he has appeared in public.
Mr.. Shelhart was educated in the
schools of Danville, and for a year
prior to his leaving here, he was as
sistaut secretary of the Y. M. @. a.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-08
Return Engagement.

Danville favorites, the always vel
come Murray q Mackey Big Comedy
Company will be at the Opera House
for three nights commencing Monday.
December 18th, with all new plays
Monday night Heart of the Blue
Ridge" Tuesday night, Mrs. Leslie
Carter's version of Duchess Du Bar
ry," Wednesday matinee East
Lynne" Wednesday night Across
the Desert" " Ladies' 90 cent tickets
opening night, if reserved before 3 p.
M. Monday.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-08
THE MOST VAL.
UABLE CHURCH

The Journal containing the proceed
ings of the thirty third Annual Con
vention of the Protestant Episcopal
church in the diocese of Central Penn
sylvania held in Trinity church Will
Transport, Pa, June IA and 10, 1904, is
out. 1t shows reports from each church
IN the diocese, giving the number of
baptized persons and communicates.
The estimated value of all the church
properties in the diocese is, also, in
cluded in thu reports.
The report from Christ church, this
city, gives the estimated value of the
church at SlO6, 600. This includes the
church building, rectory, chapel and
cemetery. In the formation of the
new, or the Diocese of Harrisburg,
Christ church is the most valuable
in the new diocese. There is but one
other church in the Iew diocese that
exceeds the valuation of Christ
church by few thousand dollars. That
is st. James church, Lancaster, the
total value of which is placed at S110, :
600. This amount is in addition to the
church building, Yeates School, Blsh-
op Bowman home and St. James
Orphanage.
The estimated value of Trinity church
and Christ church, Williamsport, is
$77, ,OOO.and $50. 900, respectively.
In the old diocese OF Central Penn
sylvania Christ church, Danville, was
considered the handsomest and most
complete church building in the dio-
cese and there are none to exceed it in
the new, fact that should cause the
members of the local parish to feel
prouder of it than ever.