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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-04-07
Y. NJ. G. A. NOTES.

The cordial feeling which many Am
ericans hold for Russia as the tradi-
tional friend of the United States is
expressed in an offer of $50, 900 which
Mr.. James Stokes has forwarded the
Society for the Moral Improvement OF
Young Men in St. Petersburg. One of
the conditions named by Mr.. Stokes Is
that 800, 600 more be raised in Russia
for this building. There is little
doubt but that this will be done, as
many of the leading men of Russia
are backing the organization. The
head of the Society is Prince OIden-
bourg, who is closely related TO the
Gear. Prince Hilkof, Minister Of the
Russian Railroads, is a deeply interest
ed member, and proposes to organize
railroad Associations at the division
points on the Russian railways The
Chamber of Commerce and banking
institutions of St. Petersburg sub
scribe literally each year to the AS
sociation support.
Mr.. Stokes took the initiative in
establishing this Association at st.
Petersburg in 1897, when he succeeded
in interesting the Czarina, who accord
ed to him special audience. Mr.
Stokes secured a organizing secre-
tary of the Association Mr.. Franklin
GAYLORD, who had developed a similar
enterprise initiated by Mr.. Stokes in
Paris. In the St. Petersburg AssoCia-
tion membership 1900 men have been
enrolled, and the limit of capacity to
accommodate the crowds of young
men seeking membership has been
reached in its present rooms. In the
educational classes there were $50 men
and larger number in its gymnasium.
Several religious meetings and Bible
classes are conducted. The movement
has been given perm by the Gov
ernment to extend it branches through
out Russia, and its secretary given the
unusual favor of free transportation
over all the railroads, the pass being
issued By the C2ar himself.
The American International Com
mittee, through its representative, Mr..
G. J. Hicks. has co-Operated in shap-
ing the organization.
Italy, France and Russia have re-
cognized Mr. Stokes notable services
in behalf of young men of those coun,
tries by comforting upon him decora-
tions of the first class.
A bazaar is to be held, May 6, in
Washington in behalf of the Russian
branch of the Red Cross Society, in
which Her Imperial Majesty, the
Empress, is deeply interested. Mr..
Stokes has made a gift Of $1,000 to
this fund.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-04-07
Howe's Moving Pictures.

Lyman II. Howe, who is today ack-
nowledged to be Americas greatest
exhibitor of moving pictures. will
soon exhibit in Danville. Mr.. Howe
has earned the distinction of not only
being initiated, but his name is used
extensively by his competitors, which
is the sincerest fiattery aud the best
evidence of superiority. Mr. Howe S
pictures are the standard fol exc Hence
and he is recognized as tie pioneer IN
tn is line of entertainment. On the
occasion of this visit he will present,
in addition to his many other new
pictures, one of the new ideas i'll NOV
ing pictures, "a grand and very elab-
crate natural history series, showing
startling discoveries in drop of wat
er. a toad as large rs an elephant and
many other wonders of the micro
scope. The thrilling scenes and epi-
sodes in the life of the unseen makes
this most remarkable series.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-04-07
Sunbury to Have Filtered Water

Sunbury like Danville is to have
filtered water A plant TO be install.
ed will be in operation by July Ist
The management of the Sunbury Wat
er Company has closed a contract with
the Pittsburg Filter Manufacturing
Company for a four million meghan-
ical filtration plant at cost of $50,
600. The building will be located at
the Company's pumping station and
when completed will consist of eight
filter tanks with a capacity of fifty
thousand gallons each daily. These
filters will contain three grades of
sand and one part gravel and will be
equipped with mechanical devices for
washing and cleaning water.
In addition to erecting the filter
plant the Water Company is now in
stalling a four million gallon fly
wheel type pump with devices attach
ed making it capable OF increasing the
water pressure TO one hundred pounds
to the square inch in cases of emcr-
geucy where such a pressure is needed.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-04-07
Chilly Weather for Easter.

The weather Sunday, Easter, was
clear, but that is about all that can
be said in its favor \ raw west wind
was blowing. in the face of which the
suns rays seemed to have little pow
er; the wind was peculiarly chilling
in its effects. Few people cared to
loiter out of doors and the streets
were practically deserted all day.
The weather was conducive to a
large attendance at church. Every
house of worship was we'll filled. The
universal theme of the pulpit was
1.-The Risen Lord" and without ex-
ception the sermons represented the
pastor best and most eloquent efforts.
Add TO this the beautiful Easter dec
oratious and the sublime music that
had been prepared and it will be seen
that the day which has been observed
for nineteen Christian centuries as the
greatest day of the year was tittlngly
observed in Danville.
Many of the churches or the Sunday
Schools rendered an appropriate Easter
program. at the morning or the even
ing service, which was printed in
these columns on Saturday or in issues
preceding
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-04-07
Meeting OF
CONFEREES

The Conference of the Sixteenth
Congressional District convened at the
Montour IHouse, this city, Tuesday,
for the purpose Of electiug two dele
gates to the National Convention at
Chicago with their alternates and a
Presidential elector.
The conferees arrived early in tho
day and at once went into session. The
four counties making up the Sixteenth
Congressional District wore represent
ed as follows:
Montour County-H NJ. Schoch, J.
f. Roberts and G. A. Wagner.
Columbia County-R. W. Smith,
Mifflinville, A. NJ. Duy,R l.. Runyan
and George F. Wilbur Of Bloomsbury.
Northumberland County Ct E.
Rohrbach. Sunbury Samuel Greer,
Watsontown William Deppen, Nah =
snoy towuship;J. fl Reed an J James
II. Smith, Mt. Carmel.
Sullivan County-C. h. Funston
and William p. Shoemaker Of La
| Porte
The conference was called to order
by J. H. Steel OF Shamokin, County
Chairman. A. NJ Day of Bloomsbury
was chosen Chairman and G. +. Rohr'
bach of Sunbury. Secretary.
The conference was harmonious IN
the extreme and met with no contest
for any of the positions. 1T was not
vet II O'Clock when it adjourned and
the following choice was announced;
Delegates to the National Conven
tion-James Foster of Danville and h
E. White of Mt. Carmel. Alternates
Colonel Charles Clement of Sunbury
and Fred Vincent of Sullivan County
Elector-W. G. Mcconnell of Sha
mokin.
The Conference brought together I
number of prominent Republicans o
the Sixteenth District. Among the
number the following were noticed
W. L. Gouger, and Hon. James Foste
of this city; George Cope and Samue
Dietrich of Mt. Carmel and A. H
Barr of Milton.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-04-07
The Prince of Liars.

Espy has until this time employed
monopoly on freak food stories, but it
will have to yield now to Mifflin
township. Daniel Hess is a solId and
respected citizen of Mifflinville and
owns a fine farm down along the riv-
er at Stonytown ferry. Among the
stock there are a lot of fine milch cows
that have the run OF the barnyard.
During the recent flood the water got
into the barnyard to the depth OF a
couple of feet and noticing that the
cows were not giving their usual
amount of milk an investigation was
made, 1t was found that a number of
big carp had made their way into the
barnyard with the high water, and
every time a COW waded into the wat
er she would soon have a carp fasten-
ed on each teat The fish would hang
on until the supply of milk was ex-
hausted. and then drop off and wait
for another cow to enter the water.
After the fish were compelled to re-
turn to the river on account OF the
subsiding of the water the cows again
gave their normal supply OF milk.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-04-07
BAD BREAK TN
WATER MAIN

The damage sustained by the water
mains from the hard freezing Of last
winter, it was thought, had been all
repaired, but from discovery made
yesterday it does not seem unlikely
that some bad breaks may yet come to
the surface
a leak in the water main on Ash
street above Spruce was detected Sun
day. Yesterday morning a force Of men
were put to WORK cXCavating for the
purpose OF locating the break. By af-
ternoon a wholly unexpected state Of
affairs revealed themselves For a
distance of sixty feet the tour-inch
pipe was found hursted or damaged to
such an extent as to make it necessary
to replace it with new.
The main at this point lies along
the slope of the hill and only two feet
below the surface The main was froz-
en- solid so that notwithstanding the
damaged condition of the pipe no
water escaped until thawing set in,
which was not until Saturday or Sun.
day.
1t is thought that the water main
when sunk on Ash street was placed
at the regulation depth, but that along
the hill side, where the freezing oc
cured, in process of many years the
ground was washed from the surface
little at time until only two fee
renamed to protect the pipe. Waite
Superintendent Keefer states that ht
would not be surprised if there werD
other spots in the Borough where thc
same state of affairs prevails and thai
bursted water pipes may show up dur
ing the next few days where the wat
er up to the present has been heIC
back by the ice,
A break occurred in the service pip
near the residence of r. w. Eggert
East Mahoning street, which necessita
ed an excavat oC extending to the mid
die of the street Repairs were mad
yesterday.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-04-07
A HELPING HAND.

Is Gladly Extended by a Danville Citizen
There are many enthusiastic citizens
in Danville prepared to tell their ex-
perience for the public good. Testi-
mony from such a source is the best OF
evidence, and will prove helping
hand" to scores of readers. Read the
following statement:
David r. Jones of 40l Church Street,
printer, says :-"Doan's Kidney Pills
did me much good. They cured me OF
an enervating backache and lameness
across the kidneys. | might say that
| had aching all through me just be-
fore l began using them. 1t commenc-
ed with sharp stitches just over my
hips, and later ON had great deal
CT pain through my forehead and IN
the top of my head. Doan's Kidney
Pills invigorated the kidneys, and
though | did not use them great
while, they cured me. and | have had
no return of the trouble since.
For sale by all dealers. Price 90
cents per box. Foster Milburn CO.,
Buffalo, n Y. sole agents for the
United States.
Remember the name-DOan sand
take no other.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-04-07
Shoe FACTORY
IS ASSURED

The new industry i'll the form OF
shoe manufactory is practically assur-
ed to Danville. Affairs relating to the
project along all lines are drifting on
to success. The appeal made by the
Board of Trade to the citizens of Dan
VILE for su subscriptions to aid in putting
the old school building in repair has
been responded to in fairly liberal
way and there seems no doubt but that
the six hundred dollars required can
be raised. The Board of Trade has
secured possession of the building for
five years.
]. H. Goeser met with the School
Board last night, which convened In
special session to consider the matter
of leasing the old building to the
Board of Trade. Messrs Keeter, Orth,
Burns, Pursel. Greene, Werkhelser,
Won Blohn, Fischer, Hancock and
Adams were present at the meeting
along with RapIh Kisner. Attorney
for the School Board.
Mr.. Goeser as Chairman of the Board
of Trade explained the proposition TO
the directors. The building has not
been used for school purpose for many
wears. Whether the school Board has
any longer a title to the property is
not clear. Certain it is that they have
practically abandoned it and the build
ing since vacated as a knitting mill
has nearly gone to ruin. 1t is window
less and in need of roof and floors,
while a portion of its foundation wall
/ has been carried away. Mr.. Goeser
merely asked that the School Board
lease to the promoters of the enterprise
| its right and title to the old building.
The School Board has no deed for
| the property and il seems to be the
generally accepted view that having
abandoned the use of the building for
| school purposes it would be pretty
difficult for the Board to establish q
claim to the property.
Mr.. Kisner stated that he had been
! in correspondence with the Reading
Iron Company and finds that while
they lay claim to the mineral righ
they have nothing to show that they
are the actual owner of the land.
Mr.. Hancock moved the Flat school
property be leased to the Board OF
Trade for period of five years with
privilege of renewal at an annual
rental of two dollars.
The motion was seconded by Mr..
Greene and carried unanimously.
On motion the Solicitor was in
structed to draw up lease and the
officers of the School Board to sign
the same.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-04-07
Funeral of Mrs, Sherwood.

The funeral of Mrs Sarah Sherwood, ,
Ash street, took place yesterday after
noon at O'Clock and was very large
ly attended.
The services were conducted by Rev.
DR.. Mccormack, pastor of the Grove
Presbyterian church The pail bear
ers were: Hon. James Foster, Josiah
Jobbern, James L. Magill and William
Maiers.
The following persons from out of
town attended the funeral: Mr.. and
Mrs Eli Sherwood, Joseph Sherwood,
and Mrs Harry OF Berwick; Miss
Sallie Naylor. of Bloomsbury Mis-.
Sallie Evans and Mrs Richard Evans,
of Kingston; and Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin
Rose of Philadelphia.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-04-07
Perry Oompleted This Week

Notwithstanding the delay incurred
it now seems probable that the free
ferry may be established during the
present week. The forty five foot pole
and the anchor belonging to it were
planted on this side of the stream Sat
urday and yesterday Mr.. Mowery and
his men went across the river and be-
gan work on the pole to be planted
there.
Hoover Bros. have had the fat boat
ready for assembling for some days
past but have been unable to proceed
with the work for the want of suit
able spot for putting the boat togeth-
er aud launching it, The township
has now come 10 their relief and will
widen out aud grade portion OF the
road to he used in connection with the
ferry so as to afford sufficient room
near tho waters edge for putting the
boat together From now on work
viii proceed rapidly.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-04-07
Are You a Dyspeptic ?

If you are dyspeptic you owe it to
yourself and your friends to get we'll.
Dyspepsia annoys the dyspeptic' 5
friends because his disease sours his
disposition as well a. his stomach.
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure will not only
cure dyspepsia, indigestion and sour
stomach. but this palatable, recon-
structiye tonic digestant strengthens
the whole digestive apparatus, and
sweetens the life as we'll as the stom-
ach. When you take Kodol Dyspepsia
Cure the food you eat is enjoyed. 1t
is digested. assimilated and its nutrient
properties appropriated by the blood
and tissues Health is the result
Sold by Paules & Co, J. d. Gosh &
.Ep
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-04-07
The Time Limit.

An interesting feature of the work
Of the Wyoming conference in session
at Wilkesbarre was the adoption of a
resolution favorinR the restoration of
the time limit in the ministry.
The resolution which was offered by
Rev. NJ. D. Fuller, is as follows
Whereas, Believing that q time limit
is necessary to the preservation OF our
timehonored itineracy; therefore be it
Resolved, That we memorialize the
General Conference to restore a time
limit and we hereby request our dele
gates to make and vote for the same. -
In the brief debate on the resolution
it was shown that the ministers favor
ed the restoration of the old system
under which Methodism has made such
phenomenal growth. 1t is now almost
certain that it will receive the ap.
proval of the General Conference
which meets in Los Angeles shortly,
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-04-07
Will EXTEND
WATER MAINS

The Board of Water Commissioners
held a meeting yesterday afternoon
with II. L. Gross in the chair. Sew
eral important matters were acted mp
on.
Water Superintendent Keefer report
ed bad leak on First street, Welsh
Hill The pipe was laid about twenty
years ago by the Reading Iron Com
pany at its own expense to supply
eighteen company houses. The pipe,
which connects with the main on
Chambers street and is 275 feet long,
after the lapse of time is worn out and
will have to be renewed. Several OF
the cellars are badly flooded.
The Reading Iron Company III view
of the expense it has already incurred
feels that it should not be obliged TO
replace the pipe and asks the Bor-
ough, which has profited by the exten-
sion. to look after the matter. The
Board couCurred in this view and on
IlOIlOu VI Nj. ADNIobG ~ ''N'
that the Borough repair the pipe.
On motion of Mr.. Schatz the Super
intendent was instructed to extend
the water main on Ferry street from
Spruce to Hemlock street. He will
Immediately begin the work.
On motion of Mr. German the water
main will also be extended on Walnut
street to take in the dwellings between
Pine and Bloom streets.
The insecure condition of the water
works was discussed at length. 1t was
decided to secure the wall on the in
side of the pump room by iron trusses.
The Superintendent reported only a
limited supply of coal on hand at the
water works barely enough to last
two weeks. During q year past river
coal has been used for the boilers with
excellent results, not the least import
ant being the big saving of money
effected The question TO settle Is
whether the coal on hand will last un-
til the river becomes normal and the
coal digger can begin work. 1t was re-
ported that Mr.. LeDuc, who has the
contract for supplying the water
works, has been working on his coal
digger and has every thing i'll readiness
for launching it and beginning work
when the ice has passed down and the
river falls sufficiently. Meanwhile
the Commissioners will wait hoping
for favorable turn of the tide.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-04-07
Presented With Handsome Chair.

farewell reception at ST Paul's
NJ E. church last night was rendered
the Rev. Harry Curtin Harman, retir-
ing pastor, who has been transferred
to the First Methodist church at Mil
ton. Some three hundred people were
present and the reception has gone on
record as one of the most felicitous
events of Its kind that ever took place
at st. Paul's.
A program of music and recitations
was rendered, which occupied about
an hour. The principal entertainer OF
the evening was W. J. Rogers. who
rendered three selections in his inimit-
able and effective style. Miss Meyer,
Miss Books and Miss Cousart rendered
a trio. which was much enjoyed. A
solo by Miss Madge Sanders was also
very fine.
As token Of the high esteem in
which he is held by the people to whom
he has ministered during nearly four
years Iheh. many Cuibih tlal man was
presented with an exceedingly hand
some Morris chair.
The presentation took place immedi
ately after the program was rendered,
the address being delivered by @. H.
Royce. Superintendent at Castle
Grove.
Mr.. Royce paid fine tribute to the
retiring pastor. who in point of attain
ments and ability as well as his I'M
impeachable Christian character he ac-
corded a place in the highest class of
Christian divines. On behalf of the
congregation he expressed much regret
at the thought Of parting. but being
Methodists. he said, they had learned
to submit gracefully to the will of
those in whose hands the appointments
rest.
Rev. Harman responded In most
appropriate manner, his remarks be-
ing full of feeling at the thought of
parting and refecting a spirit of deep
gratitude both for the valuable gift it
self and the beautiful expression of
sentiment it called forth. He was
frank to confess that he would have
liked to remain III Danville at least
another year, but it was willed other
wise and nothing remained for him
but to obey
In conclusion refreshments consist
ing of cake and coffee were served.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-04-07
Yours truly
. BUSH,
Chief Engineer.
Robbed the Grave.

A startling incident, is narrated by
John Oliver of Philadelphia, as fol-
lows: Il was in an awful condition.
My skin was almost yellow, eyes sunk
en-, tongue coated, pain continually in
back and sides, no appetite, growing
weaker day by day. Three physicians
had given me up. Then was advised
to use Electric Bitters: to my great
joy, the first bottle made a decided
improvement. | continued their use
for three weeks, and am now well
man. know they robbed the grave
of another victim" No one should
fail to try them. Only so cents, guar
anteed. at Paulse & Cos. Drug store.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-04-07
An Inch Of Truth.

DR. David Kenuedy's new medicine,
Calcura Solvent, has been successful
in cases which have baffled good
doctors and what it Fas done 1t may
be trusted to do again. Whether your
trouble be acute or chronic the result
will be the same only in old cases
you must be faithful and patient. For
full information and a free sample
bottle write to the Cal-cura Company,
Rondout, n. \.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-04-07
The Volunteer 0rganist" Company,

During the season of 190Irl902 the
Volunteer Organist" was presented
throughout the United States and Can
ada by three distinct companies, each
carrying its own special scenery and
mechanical effects. 1t appears that in
some cities an impression prevailed
that those who saw company number
three or number two were not so well
treated as the play goers who witness
ed the production by company num-
Der one. Nothing could be further
from the truth. As a matter of fact
the companies were of equal merit,
while the three sets of scenery were
exactly alike.
The companies sent out this season
are made up principally from the play
ers who were most successful last sea
son, so that the present production Of
1.-THE Volunteer OrRanist" at least in
a histrionic sense, will be far III ad-
vance OF that of all previous ones,
phenomenally great as the triumph OF
the drama last year was. The organ
izstion which presents 1.-The VOlun-
teer OrgaDist" in Danville Tuesday,
April 18th, is company number one,
and will present as fine cast and as
perfect an equipment as any attraction
offered this year to the public.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-04-07
The Moonshiner's Daughter.

The Moonshiner's Daughter,
which will be presented at the Opera
House on Saturday evening, April 10th,
is new and original melodrama in
five acts aud eight stupendous scenes.
a thrilling play of startling realism
abounding in surprisingly novel CHM
axes and vivid situations of intense
dramatic power. 1t is thrilling and
exciting melodrama dealing with the
mysteries of the revenue service, the
danger and excitement of hunting
down moonshiners in their hidden
streets. Tremendous, powerful and
convincing. a laugh every minute.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-04-07
Tie n-.t .m.ly Salve.

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Sores, Eczema, Totter and all abras-
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Hazel Salve it is only necessary to see
that you get the genuine DeWitt's and
a cure is certain. There are many
cheap counterfeits on the market. all
of which are worthless, and quite a
few are dangerous, while DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve is perfectly harm
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and Gosh q Co.