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Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-04-28
Street Sprinkler in Commission.

The street sprinkler belonging to the
Friendship Fire Company went into
commission Monday. 1t took in q
large number of thoroughfares in the
Borough including Mill street. which.
it was learned is included in its con.
tracts for the summer. One sprinkling
seemed to place the paved street in
very good condition and there was no
sign of dust during the remainder of
the day.
While the flushing of Mill street on
Saturday was found to be very efficac.
ious in cleaning the bricks later dis
coyeries have showed that the action Of
the water under the heavy pressure
from the mains has bad effect on the
pavement forcing out the grouting and
tending to open the joints between the
bricks. 1t is feared, too, that the large
quantity of sand washed into the sew
er by flushing may sooner or later
breed trou BILE there by clogging up the
pipe.
Under tho circumstances it does not
seem unlikely that flushing may be
abandoned and that alo' with the
wagons employed sprinkling may be
adopted as a means for keeping down
dust in the future.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-04-28
DYNAMO AND
ENGINE TESTED

The engine and dynamo of the mum
icipal light plant was put to thorough
test Friday afternoon. The expert
meuts were of much interest even to
the uninitiated and they were witness.
ed by good many people including
Cnief. Burgess Pursel, members of
Council and others.
The number of arc lights burning
now are considerably fewer than may
have to be installed to meet the de-
mands of the future. In contracting
for engine and dynamo. therefore. care
was taken to procure one capable OF
meeting the probable increased de.
maud The engine and dynamo in
stalled are presumably of sufficient
capacity, but the present number of
lights, which are about five-sixths of
the number that may be required do
not constitute thorough test. In or
der to prove that the machinery would
fill the bill beyond all doubt it was
necessary to improvise some way of
lOduluS IL uoWu W pic pCiht ioQuilou'
The test was conducted by w. Irwin
Cheyney,a an electrical expert Of Phila-
delphia, employed by the Borough for
that purpose. The engine during the
test was in the hands of special rep
resentative of the Watertown company.
To load down the engine aud dynamo
the usual plan was adopted; four bar
rels filled with water were placed side
by side; rods of metal, forming the
best of conductors, entered the bar.
rels at different points penetrating the
water, which although a conductor,
AS such is much inferior to metal.
Starting the machinery continuous
current of electricity was established
through the barrels, when all that was
needed was to take account of the re-
sistauoe exerted by the water in order
to determine the amount of work the
machinery was doing.
The report of the test may not be
made known until some time later,
but it seemed 10 be the general opinion
that both engine and dynamo came
fully up to the standard. There was
not the least apparent deficiency or
evidence of weakness. The engine ran
like top while the dynamo under its
heavy load made things hum.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-04-28
Largest Class i'm Eleven Years.

The class of '05 is the largest that
has graduated at the local High School
in eleven years. Just now the class is
very busy preparing for commence
ment, which will take place on Thurs
day evening, June lst. The following
members have been selected to take the
special parts on the program.
Glass History, Blanche Sechler.
Glass Prophecy, Helen Tooey.
Mantle Orator, Bertha Kase.
Glass Poet, Bessie Hooley.
There will be two presenters this
year, which constitutes departure
rendered necessary by the extraordin-
ary size of the class. The presenters S
will be Amanda Youngman and Marie
Fetterman.
Isabel Blue will accept the mantle
on behalf of the Junior Glass.
The Senior Glass will be given the
usual two weeks vacation preceding
commencement.
The graduating class this year is
composed of the following:
Harry Bedea, Lawrence Connolley,
Frank Edmondson, Robert Jacobs,
John Jones, John Kase. Frank KEN.
mer. Edwin Moore, William Welliver,
Mary Connolley. Marie Fettermau,
Martha Harpel. Bessie Hooley, Helen
Irland, Bertha Kase. Jessie Kimerer.
Mary Lyon, Verna Reed, Lucretia
Rhodes, Blanche SechleI, Helen Tooey,
Catherine Vastine and Amanda Young.
man,
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-04-28

Daring all interview yesterday with
7. !. Price, who with other local cap
italists, on Monday purchased the Dan
willie Bessemer plant, it was learned
that all the developments thus far have
been favorable to the success of the
venture. As things now stand 1t does
not seem unlikely that long before the
summer Is over not only the shovel
works, but also the blast furnace may
be in operation.
On Tuesday T. j. Price, Dan M.
Curry, W. G. Pursel of this city, and
Messrs. NAPLES and VanAlen, of North
cumberland, iron experts and men in
terested financially in the new venture,
went very carefully over the plant and
were gratified at the excellent show
ing. Everything is in first class con-
dition due to the preoaution taken TO
prevent damage from disuse during the
period that the plant was shut down.
The machinery wherever at all neces-
sary had been taken apart, oiled and
carefully packed away. Speaking of
the shovel works, Mr. Price said that
it could be started up Immediately or
AS soon as material could be got on
the ground. The plant will not pass
into the new owners hands until next
month but it is not painting too rosy
a picture to say that short time later
the shovel works will be in oreration.
Mr.. Price says they are making in
quiries relating to the starting up of
the blast furnace and in a very few
days expect to have points. Should
conditions justly blowing i'll the fur
mace it will be operated on native and
Lake Superior ores. The blast furnace
is we'll equipped and in good condi-
tion. 1t could be started up on short
notice
The purchase of the Bessemer plant
is quite a popular move. Already near
ly dozen local men with capital are
identified with the proposition, while
others are giving the matter serious
consideration and will no doubt join
the company. 1t is believed that with
such sound aud practical men ahead OF
it as MessIs. Price, Curry and others,
the finely equipped plant can be run
at a sure profit.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-04-28
Was to Have Begun Today

Had it not been for the action Of
Council at a special meeting Tuesday
night, disappearing of the size of rail
selected for East Market street, work
would have been begun this morning
on the Danville and Sunbury Street
Railway, between Mill street and the
Hospital for the Insane.
During an interview with @. +.
Hancock, president, yesterday, it was
learned that the company had all plans
complete for breaking ground today.
The hold up came as quite disap-
pointment and Mr.. Hancock was not
prepared to say what the next step
taken might be.
The company does not see any as
surance that East Market street will
be paved and it is inclined to regard
the status as about the same as on
Bloom street.
The rail laid on Mill street by the
Danville and Bloomsbury Electric
Railway Company is sixty pound
six inch I rail The rail laid on Bloom
street, where paving is remotely in
the future, is what is known as the
five inch sixty pound 7 rail. The rails
unloaded on East Market street are the
five inch sixty pound I rail, the same
as are used on Bloom street by the
Danville and Bloomsbury Street Rail
way Company. Mr.. Hancock's COM
pany hadn't the least idea that there
would be any objection to the five inch
Z rail for Market street.
Already, nearly three car loads OF
the rails objected to have been distri
buted along East Market street.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-04-28
FLUSHING PROVES
A SUCCESS

The Borough on Saturday adopted
method of cleaning the pavement on
Mill street. which il kept up regular
ly will no doubt prove more etficacious
than sweeper or the employment of
any other means thus far suggested.
This was simply flushing the street. as
directed by Council on Friday night.
There should have b en- no doubt
whatever as to the success of the plan.
Every thunder shower with good
old fashioned down pour of rain shows
upon the brick surface the beneficial
. effects of flushing The success of the
first experiment with the hose Satur-
day came fully up to expectations.
Almost every part of the street has
sufficient grade to carry off the water
with its accumulation of sand and dirt
very easily. Az a result after the flush
ing, the brick surface was washed as
clean as floor, all the Objectionable
PARTICLES, which might later have be-
come dust. having disappeared with
the water down the various sewer
drops" along the paved street.
Street Commissioner f. 5. Miller
with a couple of men began work
shortly after noon, employing a section
Of discarded fire hose found at the
Water Works. Beginning at Market
street the work proceeded rapidly and
by quitting time they had gotten as
far as the d. l. q ". II. r. crossing
ever, owing to the leaking condition
of the discarded hose. which kept the
poor fellows drenched to the skin. The
hose, W hich was 100 feet long, opposite
the Brown building failed to meet
when attached to the first plug above
and the one below that point and left
there, which has to be hauled away
in wagon. At every other point un-
der the strong pressure from the fire
Elugs the water not only forced every
bit of the dirt out from the joints be-
tween the bricks but carried it safely
off.
Now that the success and PRACTICABLE
ity of flushing the paved street is dem
onstrated it would pay the Borough
to secure better quality of hose for
the purpose so as not tS oblige the
workmen to take ducking every time
tho work is done.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-04-28
d. l.. & WIS New PavementS.

G. J. Ray, Division Engineer of the
D. L. & W. Railroad Company, was
in this city yesterday morning on bus
mess connected with some improve
ments that the d. l.. u W. people
have in view.
He stated that it is the intention of
the D. L. & W. Company to lay con-
crete pavements ON Mill street, both at
the railroad crossing and at the culvert
over the canal The arrangements have
all been perfected and men, he said,
will be on the ground at any day to
begin work. The intention is to pro-
duce a first class job that will be in
keeping with the other improvements
on Mill street.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-04-28
PLANT
IS SOLD

The blast furnace, steel plant, plate
mill, shovel factory, handle factory
and the several lots of land, nearly 30
acres in all, with the buildings, i'm
provements, fixtures and machinery
comprising the property of the Dan-
vIlle Bessemer Company, was sold at
Sheriff. sale Monday, the purchasers
being a company of Eanville men, who
intend to operate the works.
The big plant was put up at the
Court House by Sheriff MARES at IL
O'Clock yesterday morning. Michael
Breckbill was auctioneer.
| A good sized crowd of people among
whom was sprinkling of strangers
assembled at the Court House as the
hour of the sale approached. The
strangers mostly represented firms
dealing in scrap and as prospective
purchasers they looked forward only
to a dismantling OF the plant.
The property was started at S20, 600
With Thomas j. Price and James Scar
| let as bidders. The price slowly crept
up to $50, Up to that point there
were few s., 900 bids, but the figures
mostly advanced $1,000 at a time. Af-
ter the $50, 900 mark was passed the
| bids were mostly for $500. As the works
were knocked down to Thomas j. Price
| a murmar of satisfaction ran through
the crowd, all understanding from that
circumstance that the big plant, once
the pride and hope of Danville, was
( safe from the grasp of the junk deal
ers and would remain in Danville.
| The price at which the works were
knocked down was $4,000. 1t was
sold on a mortgage of S5S, 900 held by
Charles S. Calweli, trustee for the
| bondholders. The latter on not re-
ceivipg any interest became dissatisf
ed and proceeded to sell the plant,
Associated with Mr.. Price III the
purchase are number of our towns
men of means, probably a dozen in
number. who will form company
and operate at least portion of the
| big concern.
During an interview yesterday after
noon Mr. Price stated that the whole
thing developed very suddenly. Ur to
| the very hour of the sale himself and
one of the other gentlemen interested
had barely more than alluded to the
| Of ht,y vii Al
that have lent their support had but a
| few minutes to deliberate over the
matter. The object of the purchase
was to prevent the dismantling of the
plant.
| An iron expert yesterday stated that
conservative estimate would place
the value of the plant at $3.50. 600. Mr..
Price. although convinced that the
price paid is within a safe limit, yet
would venture no figures as the prob
able value of the works.
| 1t is the intention, however, to star t
up the plant, at least the shovel works
and probably some other parts. Ii is
even by no means impossible that the
blast furnace may start up. Having
made the purchase it is the intention
of those interested to give the plant a
fair trial, raying upon good manage.
| ment and fair market conditions to
bring in profit.
| Possession can not be had for a
month hence. Meanwhile the pur
chasers will attend to the details of
organization so as to be ready for busl-
ness when the time comes to take
hold.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-04-28
CELEBRATION A
GRAND SUCCESS

The celebration of the eighty fifth
anniversary of the order of Odd Fell
lows in America, which took place in
Sunbury yesterday, was an exceeding
ly successful event. Never before had
the town seen such an outpouring OF
people, conservative estimate plac-
ing the number present at little less
than eight thousand.
Danville sent big delegation. The
members of the order were astir early.
In time to catch the 8 O'Clock Penn
sylvania train to the inspiring strains
of the Mechanicsville band they march
ed out of town over the river bridge
to the station. The Danville conting-
ent filled five coaches. The train con-
tanned eleven coaches. nearly all the
passengers being members of the order
from points up the road. A special
train homeward bound returned over
the S. II. g. w. Division last night,
leaving Sunbury at II O'Clock.
The parade, which formed at the
hour of IT,, was a magnificent affair.
The Patriarch Militant, the military
branch of the organization, represent.
ed by four cantons in their passing
evolutions impaired to the pageant a
spectacular element. In magnificent
array the three divisions of the parade
passed-two thousand strong compris
ing forty lodges, marching four abreast
and extending over a mile.
The countermach was the oulminat-
ing event of the day and parade. In
bands, led by Director Ben Gaskins,
returned in one grand and powerful
rendition of "OnwGrd Christian Sol.
diers. "
On the reviewing stand, literally
applauding and commencing, stood the
following Grand Lodge officers; Grand
Master, Robert Graham, of Philsdel-
phia; Deputy Grand Master Chub-
buck, of Towands; Grand Secretary.
James Mackey, of Philadelphia; As
sistsnt Grand Secretary Edgar, of
Philadelphia, and Representative
Charles Chalfant, of Danville.
The first lodge of Odd Fellows in
Sunbury was formed in 1916. 1t was
known as No. 203. During the first
few months of its history Rev. DR.. NJ
l.. Shindel and Daniel s. Bloom, of
this city, were initiated into the order.
These two members were very Young
at the time and it is noteworthy fact
that of all the earlier members of No.
203 they are the only ones now living.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-04-28
Birthday Party.

Mr. and Mrs. j. A. GottshalI gave a
party at their home, in Riverside, Fri
day evening, i'll honor of the eighth
birthday of their daughter Beatrice
Those present were: Irene Farley,
Evelyn Mills, Bessie Unger, Annie
Kinu, Emma Flick. Esther Bird, Dora
Flick. Hszal Kim, Louise Gibbs, Eva
Bird, Carabel Hendrickson, Emily
Mensch, Ruth Dimmick ,Clermont Sny-
der, Preston Gottshall and Mrs. Il. W.
Young.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-04-28
Welded in New York City.

Miss Nell Duncan Edgar, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Butler Edgar, Of this
city, and Charles Maxwell Green, Of
Lynn, Mass. were married yesterday
afternoon at o'clock in the ohantry
of Grace Episcopal Church, New York
City. The ceremony was performed by
Rev. DR.. Huntington. rector of Grace
church, assisted by Rev. Charles Nor.
ison, rector of st. Matthew's church,
Sunbury.
Mr.. and Mrs. Green will leave the
latter part of this week for an extend.
ed tour of Southern Europe.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-04-28
Base Ball on Saturday.

The Old Timer Reserves base ball
team will play the Sunbury High
School team in this city Saturday af
ternoon. S. J. Welliver. pitcher and
William zimmerman. catcher, who did
such good work with the Reserves last
season, will be the local battery. The
admission will be 10 cents, and the
proceeds will be given to the Old Tim.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-04-28
Governor Can Not be Present.

Ralph kisner, Esq. Chairman of the
received response to the invitation
extended Governor Pennypaoker to be
present at the grand demonstration in
Danville being planned for the Fourth
of July.
Our readers will be sorry to learn
that the Governor can not be present.
1t was thought that the completion of
the grand river bridge entering as it
does into the celebration might intiu-
ence Governor Pennypacker to come
to Danville on the Fourth of July, but
as will be seen from the following re-
ply there are reasons why lie must
forego the pleasure:
Mr.. Ralph Kisner,
Danville, Pa.
Dear Sir Il am directed by the Gov
ernor to acknowle lge the receipt of
your letter of the goth instant, relative
to the new River Bridge. Unfortun-
ately, the Governor will be in the
Eastern end of the State on the 18th of
July, and it will be impossible for him
to accept this very courteous invita-
tion. He wishes all success to the citi-
zens of Danville and Montour County.
Very truly yours,
BROMLEY WHARTON,
Private Secretary
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-04-28
BOROUGH SOLONS
IN SESSION

The action of the Committee on
Streets and Bridges in locating the
trolley track of the Danville and Sun.
bury Street Railway on the north side
of East Market street above the en-
gine house was confirmed by the action
of Council Friday night.
Mr.. Dietz objected to the location
of the track on the north side of the
street and raised the question whether
the Committee had the authority to
locate the track so arbitrarily, hold
ing to the view that it was a matter
for action bv the whole Council as a
body. The trolley ordinance was re-
! ferred to when it was found that the
middle Of the street was to be selected
for the track except when ordered 9TH
erwise by the Borough. IN the present
case, therefore, nothing remained but
to confirm the action of the Committee
in order to make it binding. On mo-
tiou of Mr.. Fenstermscher, seconded
by Mr.. Vastine. a vote was taken,
which confirmed the action of the
Committee
Mr.. Vastine reported that he had
consulted the Borough Solicitor on the
status of repairs on A street and was
informed by that official that it now
devolves upon the Borough to furnish
a curb line. Mr.. Vastine further stat.
ed that he understood that Mr.. Pascoe
wants to begin work on repairs on A
street next Monday.
Mr.. Vastine also reported that the
new oulvert on Ferry street was com.
pleted and moved that an order be
drawn in favor of Mr.. Evans for the
contract price, $3.50.
Mr.. Goeser asked for an explanation
way the water way on Ferry street
was located near one side of the canal
1t was explained in the first place thar
the culvert is in line with the Mill
street culvert aud secondly that a saw
ing was effected by placing it in its
present position where the abutment
of the bridge could be utilized in it,,
construction.
Council spent some time discussing
the best methods of keeping Mill street
clean On motion of Mr.. Magill it was
ordered that the Street Commissioner
ment as an experiment to see what
eff ect it would have in keeping it pre-
sentable.
1t was tile sense of the members that
the business methods of Council es-
pecially as relate to the payment of
bills might be much improved upon.
On motion therefore the Presi-
dent appointed Messrs. Goeser. Reif-
snyder and Sweisfort as committee
to act in conjunction with the Secre-
tary in devising better means for
carrying on the business of the Bor
ough.
Some details pertaining to the grade
for the new pavement at j. V. Gil
laspy's property. Mill street, occupied
Councils attention for awhile. All
[ the members not being familiar with
the situation it was decided to post
pone further consideration of the sub
Ject until all could visit the spot. Up
on adjournment the members in d
body visited that part of the street
involved i'll the controversy and will
| rapnrt thnir uiauS lutpr
The following members were pres
ent: Vastine, Reifsnyder, Gibson,
Dietrich, Goeser, Jacobs, Fenstermach-
er, Dietz, Boyer, Magill Sweisfort and
Hughes.
Iha following hills wnre annrnYel
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-04-28
Critically Ill.

Mrs. Sarah Cleaver, an aged resi-
dent of South Dsnville, is critically
ill at her home on GearhaIt street.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-04-28
rleeting of Ladies' Auxiliary.

The regular monthly business meet
ing of the Ladies Auxiliary of the \.
M. @. A., will be held in Association
parlor, this evening at 80 o'clock. a
full attendance is earnestly requested.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-04-28

The merry click of the lawn mower
ON our we'll kept lawns is reminder
of the seas6n g advance.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-04-28

Howe's Moving Pictures Saturday
night.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1905-04-29
Japan,s Monroe Doctrine

The encroachment of Russia on ia
pan has been driven back at great cost
on land, but now takes the form of a
hostile armada of over forty vessels,
which has traversed half the world to
threaten Japan within a short distance
OF Its coasts. The spectacle shows
now necessary 1T is TO make provision
against aggressive powers that, though
thousands of miles away, use their
strength to seize fresh territory for
purposes of aggrandizement. An en-
emy or great resources has been at the
door of Japan for years, and there is
no way to draw the line against it ex-
cept py force of arms. Probably ia
pan saw the trouble ahead when 1t
Fought China and captured Port Ar
thur years ago. 1t was deprived of its
victory by coalition of European ma
tons, chief among which was Russia.
%hlch then proceeded to appropriate
Port Arthur for itself-St T.onis
Globe-Democrat
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1905-04-29
Jerome on Jefferson

The recent gatherings for the pur-
pose of doing honor to the memory of
Thomas Jefferson have found but one
discordant note, and that was uttered
by the spectacular district attorney of
New York, William Travers Jerome.
This individual solemnly announced at
banquet in the metropolis of the
country that Jefferson was a fakir. II
was not stated in the press reports of
the occasion how many of the feasters
acceded to- this view, nor is Ii stated
In exactly what physical or mental
condition Mr.. Jerome was at the time
ne gave utterance TO the thought
which condemned Jefferson to fakir-
dom. Such language is interesting,
however, as showing to what extent
satisfaction with self and the continue
Gus smoking of cigarettes can carry
an otherwise good man.-Atlanta
Journal