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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-06-23
EXECUTRIX'S NOTICE.

ESTATE OF BONHAM r. GEAR
HART, LATE OF DANVILLE. PA.
DECEASED. ~
Notice isthereby.I given that ieIte r
Testamc ntary upon the estate sot said
B. X. Gearhart have been granted to
the undersigned. All persons indebt-
ed to said estate are requested to make
payment, and those having claims or
demands against the same will make
them known without delay TO
MARY LOUISA GEARHART.
EAecutIiY, Danville Pa
or to Robert /. Gearhsrt at First Ma
tional Bank. Danville. Pa.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-06-23

Bloomsbury has passed law prohib-
iting peddling about the streets and
has made provision for curb market,
which has just been inauguratcd
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-06-23
Saturday, June 18th,

at 10 O. clock in the forenoon of the
said day. the following described real
estate, viz:
| All that certain tract of land situat-
ed in Derry Township, Montour Coun-
ty, State of Pennsylvania, bounded
and described us follows, to wit: Be
ginning at corner stone at corner of
| lands of Andrew Brittain's heirs and
lands of Emanuel MOwrer near line of
public road leading from Washington
vile to Jersey thence south along
| said public road, south eighty-four and
| three -fourths degrees west oHe,hundred
| and seventy seven and two tenths per
ches TO corner of lands Of !. 5. Pat
terson and G. W. Delhi, thence along
lines of said Deihl's land south thirty
eight and one-fourth degrees eighty
six perChos 10 a stone, to a corner of
lands of Samuel MOser, thence along
seven and one-hait degrees east twen-
ty-twO perches, thence south forty-two
degrees east thirty-twO and five. tcnths
Iches to a corner OF lands of said
Samuel Moser and heirs of Andrew
Britain, thence north forty seven de
greeS east thirty and threc-tenths per-
ches to n corner, thence north sixty
two ana one-half degrees east twenty
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-06-23
Thousands Have Kidney Trouble
and Don't Know II.
How To Find Out.

Fill bottle or common glass with your
water and let II stand twenty-four hours; a
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-06-23
ONE WEEKS
FREE !
SIMPLY CUT OUT THIS COUPON.

And mail to The Cal-cura Company, Kennedy
Row, Rondout, n. Y.
Dear Sirs: / think ] am suffering from
.............- Please provide me with
weeks treatment with CAL-CURA SOLVENT,
FREE OF ALL COST.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-06-23

ScdlIncnt or SET
tling indicates an
unhealthy condi-
ton Of the kid
neys; II It stains
your linen it is
evidence Of kid
ney trouble; too
frequent desire to
pass II or pain in
the back is also
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-06-23

Co., Binghamton. N. Y. When writing men
ton reading this generous offer in this paper.
Don't make no mistake, but remem
Der the name, Swanp-Root, DR.. Kill
mer's Swamp-Root, and the addres
Binghamton, NY e, on every bottles.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-06-23

wonderful discovery
and a book that tells
more about It. both SEN
absolutely free by mail
Address DR.. Kilmer &
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-06-23
Orphans S Court Sale !!
OF VALUABLE
REAL ESTATE
ESTATE OF MARGARET DEEM
DECEASED.

BY virtue Of an Order of the Or
phan's Court of Montour County
granted to him for such purpose, the
undersigned, administrator of the said
decedent will expose to public sale
Greed and discharged from all liens
and encumbIances whatsoever) upon
the respective premises situate in the
First Ward of the Borough OF Dan
vile, in the County Of Montour aud
State OF Pennsylvania on
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-06-23
What to Do.

What to Do.
There IS comfort in the knowledge so
often expressed. that DR.. Kilmers Swamp
Root. the great kidney remedy fulfils every
wish in curing rheumatism, pain In the
back, kidneys. liver. bladder and every part
Of the urinary passage. 1t conects inability
10 hold water and scalding pain in passing
1t, or bad effects following use OF liquor,
wine or beer, and overcomes that unpleasant
necessity Of being compelled to 60 often
during the day. and to get up many times
during the night. The mild and the extra
ordinary effect Of Swamp-Root is soon
realized. 1t stands the highest for Its won
derful cures of the most distressing cases.
II you need a medicine you should have the
best. Sold BY druggists In Soc. and 81. sizes.
You may have a sample bottle Of this
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-22
RABBI s1MoN's LECTURE.
First Of a Series of Seven Given Last
Night

The first of a series of seven lectures by
Rabbi Abram Simon, at the Eighth Street
Temple, was given last evening before
large congregation. The subject was the
Jewish belief in the unity of God.
at took LOCO years. he said, ito write
the Jewish prayer book. The Jew did not
hesitate to put into prayer his own sinful
ness and his prayer was a true photograph
of his soul He was in a close intimacy
with his deity. The Jewish prayer book Is
the most cosmopolitan book in the world,
representing all countries and all conditions
of Israel There is scarcely an experience
in the checkered career of Israel that has
not an expression in the Jewish prayer
book.
but throughout it all runs one IDEAL
one perfect design, one sublime sentiment
love for God and man.
Were l to pick one part of the prayer
book, one jewel that shines brightest in
the necklace of fair Israel. 1 would choose
that great prayer of our nation through
all the centuries: Hear, o Israel. the
Lord, Our God. God is One That is the
first word taught a Jewish child, the last
word breathed in confession. The Lord
made for everything in the universe a mate
and companion-heaven and earth, day
and night, Adam and Eve. this world and
the next-but for the glory Of God there is
no equal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-22
Armya Orders.


First Lieut.. William A. Covington, Signal
Corps has been ordered from this city to
Wilmington, Fort Delaware and Fort Du
Pont. Del. on officidG Business pertaining to
the fire control installation at those posts.
capt. Joseph F. Janda. LIST Infantry. has
Deen renewed from further duty in connec-
ton with the Louisiana purchase EXPOSE
ton: St Louis. MOI and ordered to join his
Second Lieut.. wrifssa az Pearson. recent
y appointed has been assigned to the 18th
Color Sergeant Frank Roberts. oath In
fantry. has, by direction OF the President.
upon nus own application, been placed on
the retired list of the army.
First Lieut.. James o. Ross. 18th Cavalry.
mas peen ordered to the general hospital,
washington barracks. for observation and
Capt Beverly w. Dunn, ordnance depart
ment, az sandy Hook. N. J.. has. been or
qered 70 visit the naval providing station at
indian Head. Nd. on business pertaining
powder.
First Lieut.. Guy q. Manning. Artillery
corps. mas been relieved from treatment at
the general hospital, Preside OF San Fran
CISCO. ana ordered to return to his proper
First Lieut.. D. H. oisnty. It'll Cavalry.
mas naAn granted ono months lsavs OF abb
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-22

very interesting volume has been prepared,
titled THE Commemoration of the Founding of
the House of Chickerng & Co" 1t Is a book that
Will be read generally by musical people. not be-
cause II Is record of the growth of a manufac-
turing plant that Is distinctively American.
because the house makes one of the best Pianos in
the country. hut because the Chickerng Is a
goodly part OF the warp and wool of cultured
American society On April II last the CHECKER
ings celebrated their s1st anniversary. 1t is
magnificent retrospect that they can take. 1t is
inspiring TO think of their grand past and the
equally grand possibilities of their future The
Chickering Il Sons establishment has prepared five
new styles of the Chickering Piano. These Pianos
show an originality in case designs and perfection
in tone quality that is attracting the attention of
artists all the country. One of these is the
new Quarter Grand Style r. and another is the
new Baby Grand Style N" The new style ''O''
Upright is an entirely new and in all the de-
tails Of piano building remarkable piano. The
massive effect of the new truss. together with the
graceful proportions of the case is highly pleas
ing to the eye the tone Is pleasing to the ear.
All Of these examples of the Chickering
Pianos are now exhibition at the Washington
ChickeTing rooms. 1925 Pa. ave 1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-22
Widow Wins a Long-Lost Estate.

dispatch from Baltimore, Md, last
night says: A notable suit, involving an
estate valued at $1,000 was decided by the
orphans court today. John Kerney died in
1895. Mrs Margaret Kerney, who repre-
sented herself as the widow, and her son.
daughter, two sisters and a nephew and
niece made claim to the estate and secured
the property. Eight years afterward an
other widow Mrs. Annie Burke Kerney
and her daughter, Elizabeth Lynch, both of
Thurles, Ireland, appeared and made claim
to the estate, and rightfully so, as the or
phans' court now decides AS the estate
has been distributed, the Fidelity and De-
posit Company of Maryland, surety on the
bond of the executor will be expected to
make good the estate, augmented by inter-
est for about nine years E
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-22
Naval Veterans Hold Meeting

A regular meeting of Admiral Schley' s
Command, Spanish War Naval Veterans,
was held Thursday evening at 3013 Dunn
Barton avenue northwest Capt. Joseph F.
Mccrink presiding and Lieut. Chas T.
EnSle secretary. Commander Keefer re-
ported in regard to the effort to obtain
enough metal from captured guns to make
badges. After the regular business was
transacted the formation of a ladies' aux
Hilary as local feature of the command
was discussed. the auxiliary to consist of
the wives. sisters and mothers of the MEM
bers Of the command. Decision in the mat
ter was deferred until next meeting
After adjournment Mrs. Engle wife of
Lieut.. Engle. served the members of the
command with refreshments. Music and
games followed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-22
ON THE SEM|-F|NALS
Closing Days Play in Chevy
Chase Tournament.
INCREASE IN INTEREST
STIFF WIND STILL BOTHERED
THE PLAYERS CONSIDERABLY.
Great Improvement Shown in the
Work Of the Members Of
the Home Club.
INCREASE IN INTEREST

While the weather conditions were some
what improved today for the closing play of
the Chevy Chase Clubs annual fall golf
tournament there was still stiff wind
from the northwest that bothered the play
ers considerably. The sun was shining
bright by this morning but the course
was still somewhat soft in places. The
close matches yesterday in the club cup
match attracted attention all over the city
and as a result there was gallery Of
unusual proportions on hand this morning
to watch the play, several women being
among the number
The members of the Chevy Chase Club
are quite elated over the good showing of
the home players in this tournament,
large majority of whom displayed marked
improvement over last years play. which Is
likely to restore to the organization the
golf prestige enjoyed a couple of years ago.
In Chevy Chase tournaments 1t has been
the rule for the Columbia Golf Club men to
walk away with many of the prizes. but
for the semi-fnals this morning DR.. Lee
Harlan, in the cup contest. and Mr..
Brooke. in the consolation, were the only
players left to represent the younger or
ganizat ion
Players from out of town have also been
quite successful in winning prizes at Chevy
Chase, but this morning there were only
two visitors left-MeSsrS. Carnegie and w.
s. Brooks-and both We're in the consola-
ton class. This improved condition at
Chevy Chase can be placed to the credit of
Professional Douglas. who has labored per-
sstently and patiently with the players,
and he had the satisfaction of seeing good
results this fall.
The Star Cup Match.
There was quite ANNA ted discussion
this morning at the club house over the
coming team match next Tuesday for The
Evening Star cup between Chevy Chase and
Columbia. and the consensus of opinion was
that a close contest Is assured. Chevy Chase
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-22
Must Support Children.

Judge Kimball made an important ruling
In the Police Court today in the matter of
compelling parents to support their chill
dren. The decision was given in the case
OF August n. Weineke. resident OF Ana
costa, who was alleged to have failed to
properly care for his two-year-old child.
His defense was that the mother OF the
child was not his lawful wife, but he al
legged that he gave the child enough to eat
It was In evidence that he locked the food
in q room and had ten-year-old boy dis
said he was forced to keep the food be-
hind lock and key because SO much of It
had bsen wasted. 1t was also alleged that
the father Of tho child had bean In tho
habit Of INDUCING In strong drink The
question OF the child's legal status, the
court said Has nothing to do with the Ques-
ton ut issue, and the case WAS one. In the
Judges opinion. IN which an exampae
should be madA a fine of IS was Inn
~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-22
New Police Force at Honolulu.

HONOLULU, October 22.-Governor Car
ter has accepted the designations Of High
Sheriff A. M. Brown and Deputy C. F. Chill
lansworth on account of dissatisfaction
over the non-enforcement of the liquor and
gambling laws. c. Halter, detective, has
been investigating here for some time at
Governor Carriers request. VIM. Henry
has been appointed high sheriff. Detectives
and captains are resigning and there will
be reorganization of the police force of
the territory.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-22
JONAS CH|CKER Rim c
One of the ten great Americans
whose statue appears in the Col
onnade of the Industries
Building at the St.
Louis Exposition.
ADISTINCT AMERICAN TYPE
The real founder of the Piano
Industry in this country.

The honor that has been bestowed upon Jonas
Chckering ms the first great piano manufactures
and as a man who has left the indelible impress Of
his achievements upon the pages of American his
tory that is richly deserved. One of the ten
tues of heroic size erected In the colonnade Of
the Industries Building the St. Louis Exposition
to commemorate the work of the great inventors Of
the world IL that of Jonas Chickering.
The house Of Chickering had its beginning when
the republic was young. Its development Is coin
cident with the expansion Of the nation. The
Chckering Piano is close to the hearts of the
American people because in a large degree it rep
resents American principle. American energy,
American skill and that American determination
which is among the foundation stones of the re-
public.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-22

will assuredly have out as strong team as
has ever represented it in match play. and
the Columbia players will have to show
marked Improvement over recent form if
they want to hold on to the handsome
trophy.
At the close of yesterdays play the con-
testants were paired off follows for the
semi-finals this morning:
Club cup-L. l.. Harlan agt. S. DaIZell;
w. M. Gray agt G. c. Lafferty.
Consolation cup-W. S. Brooke agt. W. C.
Carnegie; w. G. Peter agt. E. P. Brooke.
Closely Contested.
All these matches were closely contested.
a decision being reached in a majority of
cases on the last four holes. The players
all drove well and approached accurately.
but the putting vas quite erratic, on ac-
count of the green's being slow, many of the
shots being short.
The match between Harlan and Dalzell
carried the gallery with it, a humorous
tinge being given to the contest through
the sincere roofing for LIEF Han Sam
by the colored caddies. Mr.. Dalzell is
son of Representative Dalzell of Pennsyl
vania and is one of the most popular
members of the Chevy Chase Club. He is
al present at the top of his game. At the
beginning of the match Dr. Harlan cap
tured the first two holes by good putting
and DalZell won the third, the result of
fine approach shot. On the short fourth
hole both got on to the green on their
first shots, Harlan being farthest away.
On the second shot Harlan topped his ball,
while Dalzell went up within two feet OF
the hole, but trimmed on the third try,
half resulting. Both got away on the fifth
hole with splendid drives and also APP
preached nicely.
While Messrs Gray and Lafferty were
somewhat neglected by the gallery their
contest was unusually exciting and close
the former being out upon the fifth hole
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-22
Mare Island Yard to Make Boilers.

VALLEJO, CAL, october 22.-Advices
have been received at the Mare Island navy
yard to the effect that the boilers for the
U. s. steamship Buffalo, which ranks
among the ships carrying the largest boil
ers in the service. will be manufactured at
this yard. The work to be done by the
steam engineering department will amount
to 100000, while that by the construction
and repair department will foot up many
thousands more
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-22
The Anglo-Tibetan Treaty.

ST. PETERSBURG, October 22-It now
develops that Great Britain. In response
to Russia's representations on the subject
of the Anglo-Tibetan treaty. declared that
the articles of the treaty as published were
not exact especially regarding the indem-
nifty and the occupation of Chumbi valley.
and that when 1t is ratified and published 1t
will be found to conform with the as
surances given to Russia
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-22
Steamships Dough Voyage.

SEATTLE Wash. October 22-The
steamship Olympia of the Northwestern
Commercial Company fleet has arrived after
one of the toughest voyages ever experience
ed by any vessel returning from the gold
fields, the storm being almost continuous
from Nome to Cape Flattery. Seven horses
were killed by the buffeting Of the vessel
E. ]. Hogan steerage steward while intox-
icated, jumped overheard. His body was
not recovered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-22
Not to Open Street.

Acting Engineer Commissioner Morrow
has approved the recommendation of AS
sistant Engineer w. P. Richards, that it is
inexpedient at present to open Prospect
street from 3Sth to Both street in George
town. This improvement was requested by
George w. King, for the purpose of reliev-
Ing the congested condition of traffic on M
street near the Georgetown market The
District officials state that the expense in
volved in the Opening of Prospect street pre-
c,ldes undertaking the work at this time
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-22
R;ds for Coal for Naval Vessels.

Bids for furnishing coal to naval vessels
at foreign ports during the next calendar
year will be opened December 1 at the
naval bureau of equipment. Preference
will be given as far as possible to Ameri-
can coal kept at foreign ports whenever the
domestic product Is offered at prices not
much above that of foreign coal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-22
Drop in Whisky Prices.

PEORIA, ILL.,, October 22.-The drop in
the price of whisky posted yesterday was
made because the price on rectifed goods
was too high and affected every distfIlery
in the country. The conflict In prices was
caused by the war between the trust and
independent houses No further market
disturbances are looked for
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-22
Building Permits Issued.

The following building permits were is
sued today:
To Earnshaw & Leary. three-story brick
warehouse 125 to 127 1st street southwest
cost. $500.
TO G.. w. Barkman. three two-s.ory and
cellar brick dwellings. 1O14-1Ol6-1O1S G;
street northeast; cost $1,000
To j. L. Sherwood & Brother two-story
frame dwelling, Jackson street between 18th
and 18th streets northeast; cost, 81 400
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-22
Who Will VIM
Personal Mention.

Maj. and Mrs Clifford Walton. who have
spent the summer in Europe, have returned
to their home on street
E. S. Fowler of Port Townsend Wash.
after visit to st. Louis and BROOKLYN
n. Y. is visiting his sisters, 1888 Both street
DR.. Martha Clark Burritt has gone to ST.
Louis for a few days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-22
Cuban Studying Southern Industries

NEW ORLEANS. October 22.--Accom-
panied by Gov. N. C. Blanchard. Mr.. Man
uel l.. Diax. Cuban secretary of public
works. left here today to visit the rice sec
tons of Louisiana and Texas. During his
trip to- the United States Senior Diaz will
visit Gov. Vardaman OF Mississippi and
Gov. Peabody of Colorado. and viii also
spend some time At the st. Louis exposi-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-22
chile-Boavian Treaty signed.

SANTIAGO Chile. October pa definite
treaty Of peace between Chile and Bolivia
was signed yesterday. The German en-
peror is appointed arbiter In case Of diff
Guilty. Bolivia renounces all rights to a
port on the Pacific and Chile guarantees
the construction of q railroad between La
Paz. Bolivia. and the Chilean port OF africa.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-22
Paper Read at st. Louis by District
Man

ST. LOUIS Mo-, October o2-The twenty
sixth annual meeting of the American Ii
brary Association, which has been in ses-
sion during the past week at the worlds
fair grounds, closed today. Short addresses
were made by several foreign librarians
Papers were read by w. d. Johnston of
Washington. D. c., and Clement w An
drews of Chicago The newly elected Of
ficers were then installed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-22
Conductor Lambs Condition Improves

The Emergency Hospital authorities
stated late this afternoon that while the
condition OF Conductor j. c. Lamb is still,
regarded as critical, he has shown slight
Improvement today. Mr.. Lamb was injured
when his car went over the embankmant
at Laurel Thursday morning
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-22
The House of Deputies.

In the house of deputies, w. A. Robinson
of Louisville. KY. offered resolution pro-
viding for the appointment of a joint COM
mittee to consider a proposition for the
election of a presiding bishop of the
church. the committee to report to the next
general convention. The matter was placed
on the calendar.
The committee on the state of the church
submitted a lengthy report in which it was
announced that the number of communl-
cants had reached S04. 30S an increase of 8
per cent in the last three years. The In
crease in the list of clergy was " per
cent.
They now number $40. The number of
new churches in the three years was 80,
and the number of new congregations had
increased at the average rate of three each
week.
Rev. Dr. H. G. Duncan of Alexandria,
La in presenting the report, said the
church was the friend of both capital and
labor and that she stood ready at all times
to assist both in maintaining peace. The
committee Endorsed the work of the church
association for the advancement of the
interests of labor A decline in family
worship and in individual piety, the neg
lect of Christian education for technical
education, fragrant disregard of Sunday OBJ
seryance and the danger lurking in the
sensational character of much of the pres
ent-day literature were deplored by the
committee, and members of the church
were admonished to avoid these evils.
The house accepted the report and voted
to request the bishops to issue pas
toral letter at the close of the convention
of Tuesday next.
The diocese of West Missouri was author
lied to change it's name in concurrence
with a vote of the bishops.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-22
II g.
Bids for Gum Eorgiugs

Gen. crozier, chief Of eordnance, will open
bids October % for Twenty one breechblock
and breech bushins tofprgings for 5-inch
rapid-fire guns, model 1900, of nickel steel,
rough finished. oil tempered. annealed and
OF American manufacture.