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Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-04-07
STRIKE FEARED
TRAFFIC. TIED

The threatened soft coal strike had
the effect of tying up practically all
the freight traffic on the Catawissa
Division of the Philadelphia & Read
ing r. r. during the latter part of
last week.
With the time approaching for the
signing Of the wage scale between the
mire workers and the operators, the
present wage scale expiring Saturday,
all the railroads commenced to hold
back their shipments of bituminous
coal. The result was that there was
no freight business on the Catawissa
division of the Reading over which the
Reading ships nearly all it's soft coal.
Instead of 30 pushers being required
to push the heavy trains over the
| mountain number of them being re-
quired to make two trips day, only
two or three pushers were required
during the last part of last week.
With the assurance Saturday that
there would be no strike and that the
operators would sign the wage scale
traffic became heavier Sunday.
The points at issue between the op-
orators and miners were:
When the two Scale Committees first
met in joint conference, March l6, at
Altoona, both sides demanded con-
cessions The wage scale last year was
based on SO cents per ton to the miner
and an eight hour day.
The operators demanded that the
new scale should be based on 55 cents,
contendng that they could not pay
more and meet the competition of the
Southern coal fields.
The Mine Workers demanded that
the basis be put back to sc cents. from
which it had been reduced year ago.
Finally, the operators proposed to sign
the old scale for the last half of this
year and to pay 10 per cent. less for
the first half. The Mine Workers de-
clined, and offered to sign the old scale
for the year from April 1.
That the Operators Committee re-
fused, and the joint conference ended
with strike of 5000 miners threat
ening. The action Sunday averts trou-
BILE, as the operators will sign the old
scale at the next conference arranged
for today.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-04-07
Birthday Surprise Party,

A surprise party was rendered John
Fry at his home in Mausdale on Satur.
day in honor of his 55th birthday A
delicious supper was servei after
which dance was held.
Those present were: Mr.. and Mrs.
John Fry and family. Mr.. aud Mrs.
Alfred Fry, Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Fry,
Mr.. and Mrs. William Cope. Mr.. and
Mrs, +. P. Appleman, Mr.. and Mrs.
J. A. Merrell. Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur
Lawrence, Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Vim.
cent and family. Mr.. and Mrs. N. y.
Kindt and sou Clayton, Mr.. and Mrs.
T. Fl. Bennett and son Harvey, Mr..
and Mrs. W. ID. Wise, Mr.. and Mrs.
K. Thompson and daughter Edith, Mr..
and Mrs. j. Robinson aud daughter
Penina, Mr.. and Mrs G. Roup and son
Charles. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Marr and
family. Mrs. Hannah Geisa, Mrs. II.
A. Greiner, Mrs. Simon Moser, Misses
Sallis HendricBson, Laura Fenster-
macher, Ida Moser. of Limestoneville,
Nora Cooper and Edna Lewis. of Dan.
vile, Sarah Lawrence. Jennie Kindt,
Minnie Fry, Hannah Fry, Lillian
Thompson, Iona Hendricks, Jennie
Fry, Clara Cope, Anna Springer, Lill.
ian Hendricks, Anna Murray, Messrs.
Herbert Hendricks, Oliver Cope, James
Frazier, William Kindt, Eugene Fry
John Hendricks, William Roberts,
Clyde Roberts, Harry Mari, william
Parker, Frank Crossey, Earl Rsnn,
Delmar Feaster, o. Boyer, Joseph Sny
der. John Hendricks. SI. ,E. s. Delsite,
l.. Delsite, Frank Meyer and Jane.
Jones.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-04-07
Birthday Surprise Party.

A surprise party was given Monday
evening by Mrs. T. q. Thomas at her
home, Front street, in honor of the
10Th birthday of her daughter Miss
Lizzie Thomas. Those present were
Mr.. and Mrs. A. LaRue, Misses Mae
Fetterman, Agnes Hurley, Helen
Swsyze. Mary Walker, Agnes Smith,
Irene Longenberger, Mae Brent, Marian
Camp. Olive Roat, Mabel Thompson,
Ruth LaRue, Lulu Klsse, Emily
Thompson. Pearl Ohamb,r ,rs, Jenni e
Waite, Lizzie Thomas. Messrs. Charles
Kear, Ralph White, John Reilly, Percy
and Clyde Hallman. William Cham
bers. Larue Thomas, David Thomas and
John Lenardzs.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-04-07
FORMER RESIDENT
dies IN MICHIGAN

The following from the Estates
man" of Marshall, Michigan. with re-
ference to the death of J. NJ. O. Young
brother of the late ID. P. Young and
uncle to Constable ". E. Young OF
this city will be read with interest by
Danville people:
Saturday evening, John M. O. Young
passed away ut his residence on North
Marshall avenue. ageu SO years. Mr..
Young was a native of Danville. Pa. I.
being born there in 1929. In 1866 he
came to Michigan and settled upon a
farm near Ellis corners, where he liv-
ed until 1884 when he moved to this
city. He was the father of four chill
dren, two of whom survive. Mrs. Myra
Young of this city and Rev. j. Frank
Young of Marshfield. Wis. The funeral
services were held from the Presby-
terian church, Tuesday afternoon, the
casket standing in the same place in
the Sunday school room where he had
been faithful and earnest teacher for
many years.
Mr.. Young united with the Presby
terian church of this city in 1884, com
ing from the Congregational church of
FredoDia, and in 1888 he was elected a
ruling elder, holding the position I'M.
til 1900 when feeble health caused him
to decline further election.
He was an earnest, consistent, true
hearted, whole hearted Christian gen.
tleman of the old school, rigid and in
flexible as iron in his views of right
and wrong, but with gentleness aud
grace that was womanly in it's tender
ness.
He was by no means religious as
oetio, for he entered into all innocent
pleasures with great zest, and he dear
ly loved the joy of living. He also de-
lighted in the companionship of con-
genial friends, but In it all he never
forgot "whose he was, and whom he
served" his religion being to him an
every day existence, which was his
keenest joy iu life.
He was a close student of God S
Word and had been connected with the
Sabbath school as teacher and scholar
for seventy -four years, and his self
sacrificing work for good in this i'm.
portant department of Christian activ-
ity still lives and will continue to live
in the hearts of those who we're his
scholars.
friends are as numerous as his ac-
quaintances, but it would seem that
such was the case with this depart ed
brother.
He was peerless type of disciple
of the Man of Galileo, his pure, up
right and honorable life. his noble
aims and his unsssu ming and faith
full labors for his Master are virtues
worthy of highest praise and emula
tion.
The "good gray head" of this faith
full follower of the Lord of life will
be sadly missed in the church. in the
prayer meetings,in the Sabbath school,
rs we'll as in the family circle.
Friendship must weer. though Faith
with blameless pride
Tells how this Christian triumphed as
he died.
Earth's dearest blessings round his
heart entwined,
To God, who gave them all, he all re-
signed"
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-04-07
weathcrwise River Men.

River men who have followed the
Potomac from youth to cid age are full
Of wise weather sayings that come as
near being correct as do the predictions
of the more scientific observers. An
old river man who as master on sailing
vessel and steamer has Travelled to and
fro on the Potomac for the past fifty
years said that he had often noticed
that as the weather is on the first
three days of December in each year
SO will the weather be in the three
months Of winter-that Is. as the 1st
Of December Is so will December be;
January will be like the I'd and Febru-
ary like the Sd. Another saying is as
the weather is on the Thursday be-
fore the new moon so will be the
weather for the greater part of the
Washington Star.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-04-07
OLD AND NEW COINS.

Interesting tECts Shuni Coinage at
the Different Mints.
The director of the mint is called on
to answer such wide range of ques-
tions concerning the values of old and
new coins and medals that he has
found 1t necessary to issue circulars
covering matters of this sort. They
tell some interesting facts 1t appears
that the mint does not buy old coins or
paper money except some rare colonial
coins in fine condition, which are de-
sired for the mint cabinet. Mutilated
or uncurrent United States gold and
silver coin Is purchased as bullion.
The mint has no pattern pieces for sale.
The government pays no premium for
the return of any of its coins or pa
per money. New coins cannot be
struck until authorized by an act Of
congress. The mint supplies United
States coins only and not of any past
date. The fifty dollar goldpiece and
the half dollar and quarter dollar
pieces in gold were struck by private
parties on the California coast during
the 1S49 period and not by the United
States government.
The coinage of the following coins
ceased In the years named: Half and
/ cent, copper, In 1857; 1 cent. nickel,
1864; half dime and 3 cents, silver, and
9 cents. bronze. In 1878; 20 cents, sill
ver 1878; trade dollars, 1888; 81 and
49, gold. and cents, nickel, 1889.
The Columbian half dollar was coined
in 1892 and the Isabella quarter in
1893. The Lafayette dollar was struck
In 1890, the date on the coin 5000 be-
ing that of the unveiling of the memo
rial.
There are certain markings on every
United States coin that enable the
place of its coinage to be located.
Those struck at the Philadelphia mint
have no mint mark, but those struck
at all other mnts are distinguished by
small letter on the reverse, near the
bottom. These letters are G for Char
lotte, n. c., discontinued in 1861; CO
for Carson City, New, discontinued in
1893; ID for Dahlonega, Ca. discontin-
ued In 1861: o for New Orleans and s
for San Francisco. The coins of the
United States now authorized by law
are: In gold double eagle, eagle, half
eagle, quarter eagle; in silver, half dol
lar quarter dollar and dime; minor, 8
cent. nickel, and 1 cent, bronze. A per-
son may buy a proof set Of gold coins
from the mint for $3.50 and a proof
set of silver and minor coins for $1.50
When the business Of the mints is
slack medals may be struck from dies
furnished by individuals, public insti-
tutions and Incorporated societies at
charge sufficient to cover the cost of
the operation and the value of the
metal.-Rrooklyn Eagle.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-04-07
BiIiousness, constipation prevent re-
covery. Cure these with Ayers Pills.

Some change in the course of an un-
derground drain has led to a big lot of
excavation at Front and Mill streets,
which adds very much to the couges-
tion there just now while the bridge
building is in progress. The surface
water from the gutter on the East side
of Mill street, which previously was
conducted underground diagonally
southwest towards the river under the
change will be carried directly ahead
in an underground drain which cen
meets with the sewer running along
the south side of Front street. AS pres
ent arranged should a break occur it
will not be necessary to tear up the
paved street to make repairs as would
have been necessary had the drain been
permitted to lie in its former posi-
tion.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-04-07

Daniel Ross is painting up his hand
some naphths launch and now that the
practically finished bridge has render
ed the launch no longer of any use as
. ferry he will place it in commission
As an excursion boat Captain Ross
anticipates plenty of business during
the pleasant summer weather. He is
known as an experienced rivermau,
careful and obliging. His plan is to
take out parties. up or down the river
rs desired, giving them an all.dav ride
or depositinR them on an island or
shady retreat on shore where in the
evening the launch will return for
them. The rates, it is believed, can
be fixed at figure low enough to
make such use of the boat popul ,r.
The river very rarely falls to its low
est point before the latter part of July
or August and there will be plenty OF
water to navigate the launch through
the most charming part of the summer
when the river itself and the landscape
bordering on the stream shows up al
she best advantage.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-04-07
Henry VII. and Puddings.

Bluff King Hal, otherwise Henry
VIII. of England, was exceedingly fond
Of puddings. At one time he gave a
certain Mistress CORVALLIS house in
Aldgate for herself and her heirs for
ever sin reward of fine puddings." In
King Henry Wills private accounts
occur again and again entries Of his
rewards to different housewives for
bringing him puddings. A typical in
stance runs thus: Item. The same
day paid to the wife that made the
king podings at Hampton corte, Wis.
Wild" This would be about $1.75. but
Its value was much greater when the
entry was made. This love for "fne
puddings" explains much In the ia
miliar rotund figure of King Hal.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-04-07

With all our high wages and boasted
civilization the fact remains that you
will see more wretchedly poor in any
of our great cities in day than you
will see in Japan in lifetime. In
other words, you will see no destitu-
ton in Japan. Though some are very
poor, yet all seem to be well fed, cloth
ed and housed and are invariably
cheerful and, what is more surprising,
invariably clean. There are no paupers
In Japan and therefore no warehouses;
or poorhouses, though there are many
hospitals where the sick are healed
gratuitously Practically every one can
earn living. Would that we could say
the same!-Pall Mall Gazette.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-04-07
Old Rivals,

Danville has positively arranged for
base ball team and now comes word
that Tamaqus enthusiasts have bar
gained for the lease of the old park
there for the placing of a team in the
field this year. Both of these towns
are old ard natural rivals of Mt Gar
mel and we are hopeful of seeing them
here the coming season. - Shamok II
Dispatch.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-04-07
Brigade Encampment,

Pennsylvania National Gu ard will
encsmp by brigades this year, but the
sites for the camps have not yet been
selected. The First and Third brigades
will be in camp from July to is, the
First encamping near Philadelphia,
and the Third at Mt. Gretna
The Second brigade may encamp at
Somerset. but that has not been deoid-
cd. Some of the brigade commanders
desired Division encsmpment this
year, but it was decided to continue
the custom Of alternating division and
brigade camps.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-04-07
Caught in Forest Fire,

While Thomas Thomas. of Shame.
kin, rural mail carrier. was on his way
to Elysburg, Monday.a forest fire hem
med him in along the road.
Whipping up his horse. he engaged
in race for life. For . time the
animal sprinted, then the flames grew
so close that the animal frightened.
Thomas kept clear head and urged
the horse along. Several times he was
in peril, but finally as he was about
to give up hope. the horse drew the
carriage clear of the 1rs oirsls.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-04-07
REPRESENTATIVES of the keystone Pre-.

Representatives of the Keystone Pre-.
MUM Book Company of Hazleton
working in this city yesterday furnish
ed the News with list of additional
persons who have been receiving pre-
miums from the concern. In the num-
ber are: Mrs. Perry Mazelle, Montour
Row, tea set: Mrs. Myers. Montour
Row, Morris Chair; Mrs. Gabriel. 23
Cherry street, 2 pair of Nottingham
lace curtains Mrs. Everitr, Cherry and
Spruce street. 2 pair of Nottingham
lace curtains; Mrs. Kilfoil, Slider
Hill, tea set; Miss Louisa Smith, Sid
Ter Hill. pair of nottingham lace
curtains. Mrs. DeShay's premium. a
Morris chair, reached this city yester-
day
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-04-07
Recovered From Injury.

d. O. Williams, the slater, who, on
the 10th Of January, fell from scat
fold at Foust Brothers new barn aud
was seriously injured, returned on Sat-
urday, from Philadelphia. where he
was treated by a specialist. Mr.. Will
Jams went to the city soon after the
accident and during his absence re civ
ed treatment in New York, Philadel-
phia and Baltimore. He has now en-
tirely recovered from the effects of the
fall.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-04-07
Summer Session.

Official announcements of the eleventh
annual Summer Session of Ursinus
College to be held at Oollegeville June
"a to August have been issued.
Seventy -Dine courses of study are of.
fered in eleven different departments
OF instruction. Among the special
lecturers are Doctor Edward Brooks of
Philadelphia, Hon. Henry Houck of
the State Department, DR.. George NJ.
Philips of the West Chester State
Normal School, President Joseph
Swain of Swarthmore College and DR..
Nathan O. Schaeffer, State Superin
tendent of Public Instruction.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-04-07

Saturday was April Fool day, and
there was scarcely family in which
traditions were not lived up to and
moro or less mirth was caused by some
one being badly fooled "
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-04-07

Justice. OF the Peace James Dalton,
who has occupied an office with Attor.
ney Thomas O. Welsh has removed in
to the room in the Shelhart building,
Mill street. formerly occupied by
Reilly's barber shop.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-04-07

II the bill forbidding expectoratipg
on the floors of passenger cars, which
has passed the senate finally, receives
the signature Of the governor some peo-
pie will have to travel in stock cars to
feel at home.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-04-07
Philadelphia and
Reading Railway

IN Ei rECT NOVEMBER 9th. 1904
TRAINS LEAVE DANVILLE
For PhiHdeipnia 7.5S, LIS a. Tn. ana s.ts
For New Yora 75s lI;23 4. m ana sss n
For Gaia 'vissa i1:aS a. III, and o.So v. n
For Bloc msbafs liza a. In. ami 0.S: > 70
For Milton 7:'3 II. M, and $500 p. m
For %ili'tmspoft 1888 \. m, and 81 s.n
TRAINS FOR UANVIbLk.
Leave fulladelphia iU:2 II. M.
Leave V Transport 1000 a. nI., 4:80 3. u
Leave NJ ton 1877 a. M, s.I8 p m.
Leave E"iomsburg 1857 n. m, Y33 p II
Leave tatawissa 40 a. m.. 1886 p. M.
A fast eA Vress train from Reading Term
Phliadelrii "A to New York every hour f. nH
100 a. IN. 1902. m. Same service retarB
ing.
ATLANTIC CITY r. R.
From Chestnut Street Ferry.
For South street 80 rlmsttoleI
WEEKDAYS.
ATLANTIC ClTY-7.30 IA. m. Lei. 900 a. m.
D. M Exp 80 minutes. 500 D. m. EIp. 5000
- SATURDAYS.
FOR ATLANTIC CITY - Express train
leaves Philadelphia 100 p: m.
SEA IsLE-s5Oa. m.
SUNDAYS
ATLANTIC CITY--7.S a. m. vi Ell 500 q.
M Lei 9.9O a. m. EXP. 1000 a. m. EXP. 6 10 p.
CAPE MAY and OCEAN oITY-7.sO a. m.
81 Ex. S.45 Il. m.
SEA lSLE-7sO m q Ex
Detailed time tables AT ticket ofiices lBtt
and Chest II ut Streets, S34 Chestnut Streets
8SI Chestnut Street, 1000 Chestnut Street,
South Sd street, 1852 Market Street and at
tions.
Union Transfer Company will call for
check bag age from hotels and residences
A. Il, Die r.. EDSON J. WEEKS,
Genn. S. p. Gent. p assr. Az
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-04-07

Tall iron posts Of artistic design for
the purpose of lighting the bridge are
being Installed at intervals along the
sidewalk.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-04-07

At the Danville Rolling Mill, W. A.
Shepperson has the contract for stock
ing the mill and for the general haul.
log.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-04-07

Notwithstanding all this nice wealth
er the hand organ has not yet put In
all appearance. Surely there must be
something wrong.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-04-07
No Choice In the Matter.

"And what did Jane say about me?'
"Well, I'd Just as soon tell you. Jane
said she thought you We're strictly hono
est"
That's nice of Jane"
Eyes. She said you didn't know
enough to be anything else."-Cleve-
lnnd Plain Dealer
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-04-07

New I fOrk...........Af 36U oUU % "
'Daily, tDaily except Sunday.
STOPS on signal or on notice to conductor.
stops on signal to take on pass gers for
New York, Bnghamton and points west.
T. e. CLARKE 7. W. IL
cen Superintendent Ger
The Red Cloud chief., 1905-09-08
Three Drowned in Detroit River

Detroit, Sept. 5.-Percy Pound. son
Of a prominent Detroit attorney, and
two young ladies, Miss Maloney and
Miss Anne Waldron, were drowned by
the upsetting of a canoe in the Amer.
lean channel of the Detroit river near
Belle isle bridge. Bryon Mills, the
fourth member of the party, swan
ashore after making a vain effort to
save one OF his companions. The &C.
Cident was witnessed by many peo-
pie on a passing ferry and on Belle
isle bridge. Both OF the young men
were students at the University OF
Michigan last year.
The Red Cloud chief., 1905-09-08
TREATY is SIGNED
ENJOYS AFFlx THEIR SIGMA.
TURES TO DOCUMENT.
Both Russia and Japan Agree to Leave
Manchuria Alone-Mikado is Given
Free Hand in korea-Joint Opera
ton OF Railroads.

zion OF h~dlITOduS'
Portsmouth, N. H., Sept. 6.-The
treaty of peace between Russia and
Japan was signed by the representa-
tives of the two empires at 3:47 p.
m. Yesterday. On the instant Of the
consummation of the great historical
act, a salute was fired at the United
States navy yard on Kittery point.
The copies of the treaty of peace
brought to the navy yard had been
carefully compared by the secretaries
of the two missions in order to avoid
the necessity of reading them before
the signing. When the secretaries
had assigned the perfect eXactness OF
the two copies of the treaty, the pleni-
potentiaries and the other members
of the two missions entered the con-
ference hall, accompanied by Assist
ont Secretary PIERCE, Governor Nc
! Lane. Admiral Meade and the mayor
OF Portsmouth.
M. Witte, the chief of the Russian
! Observation-Disclosures, was the first to sign
his name TO the treaty. After the
ceremonies Of the signing Of the
treaty, Baron de Rosen delivered a
short speech, pointing out the import
ance of the event and the influence
it will have in the relations between
the two countries. He ended by ex-
pressing the satisfaction he felt at
the good relations which have charac-
terized the work Of the plenipoten-
tiaries. Baron Komura replied, para.
phrasing Baron de Rosen's speech,
and expressing his thanks for the kind
words addressed to himself and to the
members Of his mission.
Substance of the Treaty.
Following Is an abstract of the treaty:
Article I-Stipulates for the re-establish-
mept of peace and friendship between the
soyereigns Of the two empires and between
the subjects of Russia and Japan, respect
lively. ,
Art. Hills majesty, the emperor OF
RUSSIA, recognizes the preponderant inter
est from political, military ana economica
points Of view, OF Japan In the empire oil
Korea. and stipulates that Russia VIII not
oppose any measures for Its government,
protectlon or control that Japan Will deeiI
necessary TO take in Korea In conjunction
with the Korean government, hut Russian
subjects and Russian enterprises are 70
enjoy the same status ms the subjects anu
pntprprises OF other countries.
Art. Hit Is mutually agreed that the
territory Of Manchuria be simultaneously