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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-09-22
Justice Dalton's Busy Day.

Justice of the Peace James Dalton
has been quite busy for several days
and during that time passed judgment
on four cases, two of disorderly con-
duct and two of assault and battery.
The two cases of disorderly conduc t
were trivial and were disposed of by
the payment of the usual fines and
costs. In one case of assault and bat
terry the complainant did not appear.
The other case of assault and battery
proved to be a fstic miX-up of two
Polish families residing on Northum-
berland street.
Mrs. Joseph Noblitz and Mrs. Maine
were really the contestants, the alter
cation taking place early in the morn
ing while the women were purchasing
the daily milk supply.
Mr. Noblitz, however, was the de-
fendant in the case, his efforts as peace
maker resulting in a charge of assault
and battery being perferred against
him by Mr.. Maine. Owing to the pres
sure of other business Justice Dalton
could not hear the case until four
o'clock yesterday afternoon, Noblitz
meanwhile waiting his turn i'll the
lock up Neither defendant or pro-
secutor could speak English, and
though Mrs. Annie Heimbach acted as
interpreter, the situation was most
trying. Noblitz after much trouble
was made to understand that he would
have to pay S.. so for the privilege of
acting as referee, which he sensibly
did
A civil action was brought by W.
H. Conrad against Mrs. Wagner of
West Mahoning street yesterday. The
prosecutor alleged that the sum of $3.50
was due him in wages. he having been
employed on Mrs Wagner's farm.
The defendant stated that the agree
ment was that Conrad was to work
for his board The Justice reserved
his decision.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-09-22
OPERA House
IMPROVEMENTS

The season of 19O4-05 at the Danville
Opera House will be opened on Sept
ember 29th. by the we'll known Muir
ray q Mackey Company. The old fav-
orites will play three nights engage
ment.
The patrons of the theatre will be
most agreeably surprised at the many
important changes that have been made
since the house closed last season. All
alterations as recommended by the
committee have been fully complied
with along with the establishment of
many modern improvements.
An up-to-date fire escape has already
been erected On the north side of the
building, with two exits; one leading
from the balcony and the other from
| the dress ci-cle. Another fire escape,
easy of descent, with wide landings,
will be erected on the Mahoning street
side of the building. There will be
four exits onto this stairway. These
|
passageways will make it possible to
dismiss capacity audience within
two minutes without crowding or re-
sorting to haste. This estimate is bas
| ed on a former record of four minutes
when one of the largest audiences in
| the history of the theatre passed out
/ nP ho Sfr in
that time. The exits are all plainly
marked and are very easy of access.
Another noteworthy improvement is
the installing of electricity on the
stage. This method of lighting will
make it possible to give performance
in metropolitan style.
A complete change in scenery is an
other Improvement that will aid great
| ly in the production of the different
| plays The new scenery is of modern
construction and will not be worked
in grooves as formerly. 1t is dropped
from the loft and under this system
long waits between acts will be a
thing of the past. The new scenery is
very handsome and includes every
thing required in a first class theatre.
| Companies carrying their own scenic
mounting can now use all drops, set
pieces, etc. The width of the stage,
which was formerly 36 feet, has been
increased to 10 feet. In the past many
companies were unable to hang some
| of their best scenes on account of the
narrowness of the stage. As the wild
est drops are never more than 40 feet
everything carried by any show can
be placed on the local stage.
A handsome asbestos curtain is also
to be hung before the house opens.
This curtain will work straight up and
down and can be dropped in few Sec
onds. The old style roller curtain has
been entirely eliminated. The dress
ing rooms have been made easy of &C
cess aud everything done for the con-
venience and comfort of the players.
With the many improvements it has
been possible to book some strong at
fractions. Many oh favorites will
again visit Danville, among them be-
ing Mildred Holland and Katharine
Willard Wyle's orchestra has been
engaged for the season and will in
clude nine of Danville's best music.
| ians
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-09-22
Fearful Odds Against Him.

Bedridden, alone and destitute. Such
in brief was the condition of an old
soldier by name of ]. j. Havons,
Versailles, o. For years he was truu-
bled with kidney disease aud neither
doctors nor medicines gave him relief.
At length he tried Electric Bitteis.
1t put him OIL his feet in short order
and now he testifies. "I'm on the road
to complete recovery. Best on Garth
for Liver and Kidney troubles and all
forms of Stomach and Bowel Com.
plants. Only 500. Guaranteed by
Paules & Co.. druggists.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-09-22
WELL EQUIPPED
LABORATORY

For several years past it has been
the idea of the authorities in charge
of our public schools to institute a
laboratory for the practical demonstra-
tion of chemical and physical phenom-
ena This year it was decided to fit
out one of the smaller rooms connected
with the high school as a laboratory
where the students in the chemistry
and physics classes could perform ex-
periments connected with their work.
The laboratory, which is now com
pleted, accommodates eight students.
1t is thoroughly modern in every re-
spect both az to workmanship and
| equipment Lockers and several
drawers are provided for each student,
in addition to which there is a full
line of Bunsen burners, beakers, test
| tubes and chemicals.
The room is provided with desk
chairs where the students can take
/ lecture notes or do other writing.
Nearly all the colleges and univer
stiles in the country demand that al
entering student shall have had al
least an elementary course in exper
mental chemistry and physics. AS
result many of the high schools IN the
larger cities have installed laborator
les 1t is gratifying to know thai
those who have charge of public educa
tion in Danville are not allowing oul
schools to fall below the standard Sc
by other progressive institutions.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-09-22
WVle's Orchestra Reorganized.

Wyle's orchestra last week reorgsn.
lied for the coming season and its
membership includes the best must
clans In Danville.
This organization, while accepting
all engagements is one that pats forth
the hest efforts in concert and solo
work. The music played is of stand
ard order, including compositions be-
tween the popular" and classic
grades. Two rehearsals a week are
held, the idea among it's members be-
ing to advance along artistic lines and
to secure a general knowledge of a
high grade of music.
The orchestra possesses fine library
and is an organization that strives
hard to interl ret oonscientiously. A
number Of COZ certs will be given dur
ing the winter and the orchestra will
be feature at the theatre during the
season.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-09-22
Eel Season Nearly Over.

The eel running season is now near
ing an end though many are still being
caught and offered for sale. Last Fri
day aud Saturday nights several hun
dred fishermen we're on the river all
of them operating with more or less
success.
The season for eel catching has about
reached its height and will soon
be practically over as few will be
running The rise in the river during
the last few days enabled many eels
to get away or the catches would have
been heavier. The price for the fish
has been high but so great has been
the demand that it was necessary to
place advance orders in order to secure
them.
The most successful way to catch
eels ia by means of the fish wall for
which a license is necessary. The
Danville fishermen have been making
big hauls with the outline and other
methods, though further up the river
quite a few licenses have been taken
out for fish walls.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-09-22
Continental Picnic Next Saturday

Hunters Park will close the most
successful season in its history with
the big Continental Hose Company s
picnic Saturday. The park this year
has had a most unique list of diver
sions al has been visited by thou
sands of people.
Picnics have been very numerous
during the past summer and have in
cluded many parties from distance.
As a camping resort 1t has had won.
derful season the. cottages, tents, etc.
being occupied during the entire sum
mer. The spacious pavilion also has
been the scene of many enjoyable
affairs, the dances averaging about
three week.
The Continental picnic next Satur-
day promises to be a great event. The
Committee is doing everything posi- bic
to show the visitors a good time.
There will be music throughout the
day and evening. Prof Metherell s
orchestra has been engaged and with
good weather the dancers should have
an enjoyable time.
Various other attractions are being
arranged for aud refreshments at rea-
sonable rates will be sold on the
grounds. Everybody is invited to en-
oy the last big picnic of the season
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-09-22
SAVE YOUR HEALTH !
1t is Worth Saving and Some Danville
People Know How to Save It.

There are some people who take
their lives i'll their hands by continu-
ing to neglect their kidneys when
they know these organs need help.
Sick kidneys are responsible for an
immense amount of suffering and i'll
health, but there is no need to suffer
or to remain in danger when all dis
eases and sufferings arising from weak
kidneys can be quickly and permanent
ly cured by the use of Doan's Kidney
Pills. Here is the statement of Dan
vile citizen who has reclaimed good
health by the use of this remedy:
John James. puddler, of IL Sycamore
St. says: "Ooan's Kidney Pills were
of immense benefit to me in case of
backache and kidney complaint some
years ago. had Suffered for months
with pain and lameness in my back
and used all kinds of remedies but re-
ceived no permanent benefit. l was
becoming discouraged but when Doan s
Kidney Pills we're recommended to me
by Levi Alleger, concluded to try
them. | got box and used them as
directed The result was far beyond
my expectations. They cured me and
l have had no return of the trouble. "
Plenty more proof like this from
Danville people. Gall at druggists and
ask what their customers report.
cents per box. Foster Milburu 90.
Buffalo, N. Y. sole agents for the
United States.
Remember the name-Doan' s and
axe no other.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-09-22
Wall Strengthened.

A much needed improvement is now
rapidly nearing completion at the
Water Works. For some time past the
surface water from the street has been
peroolating through the front wall of
the pump room, carrying with it
quantities of dirt and sand.
1t was decided to make an excava-
tion in front of the building and put
a coat of cement on the wall. The
efficiency of cement used in this cap
aoity was clearly illustrated by the
way in which the cemented rear wall
of the pump room withstood the raw
ages of last winter food
The excavation which is 20 feet deep
and 30 feet in length has been com
pleted. All that remains to be done
is to put on the coat of cement, and
fill up the trench. The work is in
charge of Superintendent p j Keefer.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-09-22
SHALL THE name
Be Changed

Mill street as far as paved shows up
admirably and the citizens of DanVille
are more than delighted with the i'm
prOvement With the trees cut down,
the canal bridges removed and the
street leveled to conform with the es-
tsblished grade most charming vista
is afforded to the eye from almost any
poiut along the long thoroughfaIe.
When paving is completed and the eye
runs down over the clean swept sur
face between the lines of trim curbing
the effect will be exceptionally fine
and Mill street will be thorOughfare
which in point of beauty will have
few parallels in any of the towns the
size of Danville.
There is not an hour of the day but
some one is heard to remark upon the
beauty of the street. Not a few be-
come very enthusiastic and think that
| the old name mill street" is no
longer good enough and that the paw
ed street should be reohristened to con
form with new conditions. The home
ly title of Mill street. they declare
might have been appropriate enougi
in the past. but that now a name
should be selected more IN harmony
with the conception of a business
thoroughfare beautified as ours is tC
be.
The choice of name might be safe
ly left with Council, which within a
recent period reohristened another
street of this town, whose title had
become obsolete. the name. Rough
and Ready street." being changed to
"Iron street" -.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-09-22
little Work for Truant Officer.

The pupils of the public schools are
making good records for themselves
in attendance this year. So far but
few cases of truancy have been report
ed. The efficiency of Truant Officer
Young in the past has made his SER
vices almost indispensable. So far this
year, however, nothing more than the
moral influence of his presence has
been necessary to keep the refractory
pupils in regular attend ance.
The total number of pupils attend
ing the Borough schools this year is
unusually large, there being 1850 en-
rolled. One hundred and forty of these
are in the High School
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-09-22
A Bows Wild Ride for Life.

With family around expecting him
to die, and son riding for life, Is
miles, 10 get DR.. Kings New Discov-
cry for Consumption, Coughs and
Colds. W. H. Brown, of Leesville,
Ind, endured deaths agonies from
asthma; but this wonderful medicine
gave instant relief and soon cured
i'm. He writes II now sleep sound
ly every night. Like marvellous cures
of Consumption, Pneumonia, Bronoh-
tits, Coughs, Colds and Grip prove its
matohless merit for all Throat and
Lung troubles. Guaranteed bottles
SOC and 8100. Trial bottles free at
Paules & Co.'S drug store.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-09-22
September Court on the 26th

The September term OF court in this
county will convene on Monday, 26th
inst There has been no trial by jury
in Montour County since last Febru-
airy. Court in June was practically no
court at all. At the last moment it
was discovered that there were no
criminal cases for trial and that the
civil suits were all continued
Notices therefore were sent out to the
traverse jurors requesting them not to
appear at court. The grand jurors
were permitted to attend, but they
wodnd up the little business on hand
in a single day.
The remarkable part OF 1t all is that
there is little more business on hand
now. after the lapse OF six mont
than there was in Jane, some r
months after February term
criminal cases are exceptional
there being but two prisoner
awaiting trial.
Hon. r. r. Little, Pre-
of this district, who spe
the summer in Maine
of his health. is sti'
but expects to be
here on the 26th
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-09-22
Old Time Print Dead.

PHILADELPHIA. Sept. 2L-Daniol
J. King,a veteran printer of this city,
and one Of the founders of the Nation
al Guard OF Pennsylvania, is dead,
aged 81. In 1889, Mr.. King was one
of party of citizers who went 10
Harrisburg and secured the passage Of
the act establishing tine National
Guard. From his services in this con
neotion he acquired the sobriquet of
" Senator. -
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-09-22
Died at PHILADELPHIA.

Rev. D. N McWilliams, a former
well known resident of Elysburg, died
at Philadelphia hospital, Tues day.
The remains will be brought to Elys-
burg for burial. Services will he held
III the Elysburg Presbyterian Church
Friday at 2 p. m. Interment at Pine
Grove cemetery.
The Rev Mr. MoWilliams was 46
years of age and is survived by his
wife and two sons The deceased was
well known in Danville. He frequent
ly officiated in the local Presbyterian
churches.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-09-22
A Power For Good.

The pills that are potent in their
action and pleasant in effect are De-
Wits Little Early Risers. W. S.
Philpot. of Albany, Ca, says: Dur
ing a bilious attack took one. Small
as it was it did me more good than
calomel, blue mass or any other pill
ever took and at the same time the
effect was pleasant. Little Early Ris.
ers are certainly an ideal pill" Sold
by Paules & Co. j. ID. Gosh q 90.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-09-22
What Is Life.

In the last analysis nobody knows,
but we do know that 1t is under strict
law. Abuse that law even slightly,
pain results. Irregular living means
arrangement Of the organs, resulting
in Constipation. Headache or Liver
trouble. DR.. Kings New Life Pills
quickly re.adjust this. It's gentle.
thorough. Only 25c at Paules q
Drnp Store
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-09-22
This Marriage a Surprise.

Miss Mae Thomas, for some time q
clerk in the Jos. M. Schain depart.
ment store, has sprung quite surprise
on her many friends hereabouts by
disclosing the fact that she became
the bride of Harry Erwine. of Dan
vile, on Labor Day.
Miss Thomas was formerly of Dan
Vile and it was on September 5th.
when she was visiting friends at IT,
place that the wedding took plac
the home of the groom. The eve
kept a secret and Miss Thoms
ed to Berwick and to her
she gave Mr.. Sohain a te
that she would leave at
of that time. Her pa
street, West Berwic'
with her husband
they will reside
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-09-22
What's in a Name.

Everything is in the name when it
comes to Witch Hazel Salve. Il. O.
Dewitt q Co, of Chicago, discovered
some years ago how to make a salve
from Witch Hazel that is specific
for Piles. For blind, bleeding, itch
ing audsprotrudinE Piles, eczema, cuts,
buuns, bruises and all skin diseases,
DeWitt's SaIve has no euqal. This has
given rise to numerous worthless
cOunterfeits Ask for Dewitt s-the
genuine. Sold by Paules e 90. Gosh
q Go.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-09-22
Bucklen's AniCa Salve.

cures. 1t surpasses any other salve
lotion, ointment or balm for Cuts
Corns, Burns, Boils, Sores. Felons
Ulcers, letter, Salt Rheum, Fevel
Sores. Chapped Hands, Skin Erup
tions; infallible-for Piles Cure guar
arteed Only 25c at Paules & %.
Druggists
Arizona republican., 1904-04-19

against ropes which are stretched
across the path.
The ropes pass through blocks and
are secured to chains which arc
dragging along the ground gradually
bringing the rider to a stop.
Should the death trap refuse to
work, one can easily imagine the con-
sequence to the rider. nor is that the
only danger attached to the act
there is always the danger of Vibration:
to the loop by wind, etc, or of a tire
coming off and throwing the rider.
Diavolo has signed a contract for a
thirty weeks engagement under ths
management of Manager Nat Reiss,
proprietor of the famous Southern
Carnival company at a salary of
$1,000 per week and can be seen only
with this company, and to give two
performances daily, six days in the
week. The loop also requires the
services of twenty men to erect and
tear down the loop.
Arizona republican., 1904-04-19

evening TO make. the appointment OF
principal and teachers for the next
school term. The trustees are wise in
making the appointments at this early
date, as the unsuccessful applicants
will thus know whether or not to apply
for any other positions which have not
already been filled!
We understand the Sunday school
excursion from Phoenix TO the Buttes,
a few miles above this place, on the
line of the P & +. r. r. was very
successful, quite a large crowd avail
ing themselves of the opportunity to
see the working of the new railroad
at the tunnel. A number of Phoenix
business men came on the train as
far as Florence and spent the day in
town, looking up the merchants here
and some of them, at least. went back
with orders that would more than pay
for their trip. Amongst others, we
noticed Mr.. Doris of the Dorris-Hey-
man Furniture Co, Mr.. Epson of the
j. w. Doris Grocery Co., Mr.. Lands,
the Santa Fe passenger agent at Phoe-
nix: J. G. WATSON and L. w. Coggins.
Many people boarded the train here at
the depot and accompanied the Phoeni-
clans to the Buttes, where they earn
ed good nights rest walking around
viewing the sights.
On Sunday, the oath inst, another
excursion will be run from Phoenix
on account of the baseball game be-
tween our home team and the Phoe-
nix nine. We may therefore as well
prepare ourselves for another raid on
our catering abilities, if the last ex-
cursion to this place can be taken for
an example.
1t is hoped that our boys may be
able to put their full strength in. the
field, as we are confident if they do,
they will more than hold their own.
William Wright and family start
Monday next on their overland trip to
California. We wish them good luck.
An entertainment of moving pictures
will be given on Monday evening in
the Williams house by L.orbeer's
Wonderful Picture company, and from
the advertisement varied programme
will be given. Some of the pictures
are to represent complete dramas and
tales.
II. S. Lane, of Los Angeles. is a
guest at the Florence hotel. Mr.. Lane
is on his way to Kelvin, where he has
interests in mining claims and for
which place he leaves on the stage to-
morrow. Mr., Lane unfortunately
hurt his shoulder last October and
had to retire from active work for a
time, but has sufficiently recovered to
again take up the mining develop
ment.
w. Y. Price left for Tucson today on
a business trip.
c. F. Schilling is also a visitor at
Tucson.
Guests registered at the Florence ho-
tel: A. c. Sieboth, ]. Hilgen, Phoenix;
c. F. Emerson, ]. A. Murphy, San
Francisco; c. ]. Stone. Chicago; S. P.
Jones, Phoenix.
Arizona republican., 1904-04-19
THE MOTH PLAGUE.
Precautions Should Be Taken Early to
Prevent Spreading.

1t is almost time to begin to think of
moths, for the time to remember them
is before the first one appears. With
these pests prevention is not only oct
ter than cure, but it is absolutely es-
sential. Moth balls, tar paper, the
most expensive cedar chests, are use
less after one wretched insect has
found a lodging in a garment. There =
fore, before the moths appear take the
necessary precautions. Beat and brush
furs and woolens, not overlooking a
single pocket or fold, and, when per-
fectly certain that not a moth or an
egg is there. pack the garments away
where moths cannot reach them. That
is the whole secret. Furs should be
sent to cold storage. which is safe and
cheap. AS a matter of precaution il
is well to reserve one closet, which line
with tar paper. covering the cracks
around the door and stuffiing up the
keyhole. Hang or lay away winter
garments in here and enjoy an add!-
tional feeling of security.
Arizona republican., 1904-04-19

ed of angle irons braced with adjusting
rods. The interrupted circle is 20
feet in height and 90 feet in width.
and the track is four feet wide.
The movable section oscillates on a
3-inch trunion. Springs are provided
to assist its quick movement. The re-
leasing mechanism consists of a one
foot hinged, movable section of the
floor of the circle extending across the
entire width of the roadway.
The rider stands upon the blocks Of
the incline, takes his seat upon the BIZ
cycle, which is of especially heavy
construction, weighing 65 pounds, and
is provided with stationary hangers for
the feet, adjusts the steel skull cap,
and the heavily padded coat and IS
ready for the descent.
Tn descent begins, and the momen-
tum which is acquired from the steep