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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-08-30
KALBFUS SAYS
GAME IMPROVES

In reply TO IntcrrOgatOrles addressed
to the board of game commissioners of
the State concerning conditions rela-
tive to game in this section of Penn
svIyania. the Williamsport Sun is in
receipt of the following very interest
ing and important letter from Or Jo-
seph Kalbfus, of Harrisburg, secretary
of the game commission:
90 In the matter of game L would say,
from personal observation and the re
ports of our protectors and indiyidu-
ais, from all over the State, | am sure
game of all kinds will be more plenti-
full this fall than for many years, es-
pecially rutflod grouse and deer, OF
which we are receiving splendid re
ports. Wild turkey and woodcock ap-
pear TO have done we'll, and the quail
imported from Alabama are simply
out of sight, " having in every inst
ance far exceeded our utmost eXpeCta.
tions. | have numerous reports of
covies containing more than eighteen
birds some as high as twenty-three.
1t is up to the sportsmen of the State
TO save these birds, and | expect soon
to issue a circular letter upon this sub
ject
Il think present conditions are to a
great extent due TO the absence of for
est fires and the interest taken in the
matter of game protection by the gem
eral public. / take pleasure in saying
that officers Of the game commission
are treated fairly in almost every COM
munlty in the State, and that the help
accorded Us in our work and without
which we could do but little-is most
encouraging to US. The amount of yio-
lations by our own people is limited,
and nothing like what it was few
years ago With the foreigner things
are different, and to use, a common
expression with him I'VE are up
against a stiff proposition, sometimes
to our sorrow, sometimes the other
way.
THE game commission has no sys-
tenn of district wardenship. Our otfic-
ers are appointed for the entire State,
and have the right to arrest any and
every where they may find violations
in the commonwealth. -
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-08-30
LAST WEEK
OF VACATION

The three months school vaca-
tiou are drawing to a close, one more
week being all that remains. Not only
the public schools, but the parochial
schools If St Hubert's and st. JOS
eph's viii open the first week in Sept
embcr Each of these schools, how
over,will fall in line with the general
observance of labor day, 50 that
throughout the borough the first day
of school Will not be until next Tues
day
Throughout the rural districts, where
holidays receive less recognition than
in town, labor day Will not be an OBJ
stacle in the way Of the opening of
the schools and in those districts where
the term begins in the first week Of
September Monday Will be the open
ing day. 1t is wholly optional with
the school boards whether the schools
close ON labor day or not OF the forty
seven rural schools of the county prob
ably more than one-half of them will
open on next Monday.
Throughout the borough the repairs
on the different buildings have been
nearly completed. The walls, whore
in need of it, have been calcimined
and everything has been made attrac-
tive and comfortable for the pupils
At each Of the school buildings the an
nual cleaning is i'll progress and the
rooms, a. far as completed, present a
clean and fresh appearance that in
sures the most healthful conditions dur
ing the school term.
The last week of vacation proves a
busy one for teachers and pupils alike.
One by one the teachers are returning
from their vacation trips and prepar-
ing for the routine OF school. The
pupils are counting the few davS that
intervene between the present and the
beginning of the term. That they re-
gard the near approach, however, with
emotions that vary is only natural and
probably while some will welcome the
school bell as joyous sound there are
others of an opposite way of thinking
who before another month will help
to make the truant officers life strenU-
Gus enough.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-08-30
SHEPHERD DOGS
QUEER STUNT

The various railroad crossings OF
town where the cars become factors
that pedestrians and those who con.
duct street traffic are obliged to take
sternly into account are pretty sure tc
be scenes of occurrences that attract
more than passing attention; some are
amusing; now and then one is tragic
and not iufrequently something hap
pens that could be ranked with the
| serio-comic Under the circumstances
the life of the watcman should not
he burdcned with duIlness and mono
tony.
George Hunlock, watchman at the
Railroad street crossing of the d. l..
4 W line, Tuesday told a story
that would bear out the above view.
The occurrence took place day or 50
ago. The passenger train east, due to
arrive here at 2:ll p. m, had just left
the station and was bowling along to-
ward Railroad street ut a good rate Of
speed Just as it approached the cross
ing woman accompanied by fine
big shepherd dog walked across the
track-that is the woman did, but the
big dog,a playful fellow, just as if to
tease his mistress, while she called
and coaxed i'll the most appealing way,
stood stock still upon the track, turn
ing his eyes one minute toward the
woman and the next toward the rapid
ly approaching train and all the while
wagging his tail roguishIy as if he
enjoyed the sport
1t was only a brief moment until the
train was literally on the spot and
still the dog refused TO move. 1t was
clearly all over with the canine and
the woman in an agony of mingled
grief and horror threw her apron over
her face to shut out the terrible sight
The watchman. however, was a spact-
ator of what occurred The pilot or
COW catcher proved very good dog
catcher 1t gathered the canine square
Iy and threw him upon the pilot. in
which position it carried him fully
sixty feet, when, unable to hold on
any longer, he rolled down off the
pilot. His foolhardiness was accom-
panied with the most astounding good
luck, for not only did the dog roll off
on the side of the COW catcher, but he
also alighted upon his feet which en-
abled him by timely spring to get
out of harm way.
Without waiting for moment the
dog ran around the rear end of the
train and Joined his pale and trembl-
ing mistress, who could scarcely be
licve her eyes when she saw him alive
and uninjured. If the dog was fright
ened hc did not show it in his man
ner He continued friskv and playful,
as though the whole affair was lit
tie stunt he had planned to have some
fun with his mistress.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-08-30
improvements on Bloom Street

Bloom street above 4 street where
the trolley track has been raised is in
very bad condition for driving and is
the cause of much complaint The
street each side of the trolley track
has been raised to a corresponding
height by being covered with a course
Of large cinder. This in its present
shape is very bad to drive over. The
state Of affairs has already existed for
a couple Of weeks and drivers think
that il is nearly time that better con
dItions were brought about.
The borough is probably doing the
best ID can under the circumstances
The intention is, we are informed, to
use the ten ton roller on the street, af-
ter it has been given a top course Of
finer material Unless this is done the
street will be "a poor apology for a
thoroughfare in a progressive town.
In is hoped, however, that there Will
be no unnecessary delay, rs those who
use the street are not altogether un-
reasonable in protesting against
things as they are at present.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-08-30
A Pleasant Surprise.

The @Olh anniversary of the birth
day of Alonzo Krum was observed at
his home, East Danville, on Monday
evening. when his many friends enter
od his home in group. y splendid
time was enjoyed. Those present were a:
MIR. and Mrs. John S Krum, Charles
Thornton, George, William, Benjamin
and Mrs. Sarah Krum, Mr. and Mrs.
Nlonzo krum, Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph
Lcighow. SON and daughter, Mrs. Oscar
Kochcr and daughter Lizzie, Mr.. and
Mr.. Lloyd Baylor and daughter
Martha. Mrs Warren Baylor, William
and Carrie kashner, Mr. and Mrs.
Ralph Ritter and son James, Mrs. viii
liam Miller. Jacob Miller. Mr.. and
Mrs. !. Shenk, Misses Lizzie Mauser,
Laura Lowe. Mrs. John Kocher and
daughter, Mr.. and Mrs Morris Leig-
how. son and daughter, Mr. and Mrs.
Philip Pollock, son and daughter Rev.
G. D. Lcrch aud Curry Snyder.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-08-30
In Honor of Birthday.

\ very pleasant party was rendered
Miss Vcrna Morrison Tuesday evening
at her home in East Danville, the oc-
casion being her 18th birthday. Re
froshment- were served Those present
were Miss Blanche Johnson, of
Bloomsbury Misses Flora Lynn, Viola
Fern. Verna Dora, Laura and Gordy
Morrison, Maize, Emma and Cora
Foust, Beryl Gordner, Emma Krum,
Rebccca Hawkins, Anna Krum, Mrs.
James Morrison, Mrs Samuel Helm
bach, Mrs. Joseph Rishel, Mrs. Wood
ward Morrison Messrs. Chas. and
Geo. Hcimbach. Roy Weaver, Arthur
Foust, Calvin Cashner, Roy Fern,
Walter Dell, Curtis Walters, Clarke
Blcchcr, Fred Roberts, Geo Krum,
Thornton Krum, Ralph White, Taring
Seidel, Sylvester Dougherty, Ray Nor
rison, Jacob Kochcr, Chas. Thomas, of
Scranton.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-08-30
ALIENS AND CRIME.

Referring to the increase Of crimes
Of violence in this State, due to the
criminal conduct of the growing army
of aliens, the Sharon Telegraph says
''There is said to be a sort of an organ
ization in South Sharon and out in
the coal mine neighborhood near Lees
burg, which just about dcfies author
ity, and the judge of the Mercer coun-
ty courts recently said to the Telegraph
editor that he had reason to believe
that some of the witnesses in a mur-
der trial from L.esburg, actually were
afraid to tell what they knew of the
murder, fearing that they would meet
with harm at the hands of their fellow
countrymcm. " The Telegraph thinks
this is a sad state of affairs and it re-
commends such changes in the i'm
migration laws as would help to rem
cdy the matter IT is entirely right.
Europe should be compelled to care for
her own criminals and paupers.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-08-30
ADVICE TO YOUNG MEN.

The Lancaster Examiner is quite
right when it gives this admirable ad-
vice to the young men among whom
it circulates: Every young man
should be a gentleman or try to be one.
1t is just as easy as being a rowdy and
pays much better. There is nothing
smart in being a staggering tough
or in patronizing the fast set The
young fellows you see who are affect
ing drink. the lewd and annoying, are
not only making asses and nulsances
of themselves, but are destined some
day to fill poor houses and jails. They
are the ones who have no homes, no
friends, no money-the ones the police
men tell to move on That article
is of universal application. There are
Young men in Danvillc who need TO
profit by its warning
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-08-30
ASSESSORS.

The Titusvillc Herald has the fol-
lowing about a matter of considerable
Importance: At the State convention
of county commissioners, which has
Just concluded its sessions, the legisla-
tive committee was instructed to pre-
pare n bill for presentation to the next
legislature, making assessors appoin-
tees Of the county commissioners.
There are some points in favor of such
a change. Too often assessors with
out ability, Judgment, courage or dis
crotion are elected in city, township
or borough simply because their party
happens to he in the majority. 1t is
an office yitally important to the tax
payer touching his pocketbook at ey
cry turn Any legislation that will
assist to raise the standard of assessors
will bc-a welcome change in every
district of the State -
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-08-30
Claim Unfair Assessment.

The Shamokin Dispatch says The
taxpayers of Coal township continue
to show dissatisfaction with the in
equality of tax assessments, and are
preparing to protest to court against
il. They Will show that when the
triennial assessment was made three
years ago, the individual property
holders were increased in their assess
ed valuation three times their prev
ious levy At present an acre Of land
in Coal township with mineral and
surface rights is assessed at about 500.
The same acre cut up into lots with
only surface rights granted is assessed
at nearly $IOO. \ house owned by a
coal company and rented for $50 a
year is assessed at just half the valua-
tion of "a similar house belonging to
an individual The assessed valuation
Of Coal township is nearly 800, OOG
less than three years ago, corporations
having received nearly nine per cont.
reduction.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-08-30
A CITIZEN APPEALS
TO DIR. Dixon

4 gentleman of influence residing in
this city i'm order to get an expression
of opinion ON the subject addressed "a
letter to Dr. Dixon of the State board
of health, calling his attention to the
abandoned canal, which is proving
such "A nuisance and menace to our
town The description given was
thoroughly adequate and the head Of
the State board of health wa, brought
face to face with the conditions as
they exist.
In reply, Dr. Dixon stated that while
undoubtedly a nuisance yet in his OPP
inion the old canal was a matter for
the local board of health and not the
State board. 1t seemed a matter of
surprise to him, in the premises, that
the local board had not proceeded legal
ly and he asked what reason the mem
bers assign for not taking action.
The old canal, essentially nuisance,
threatens in a short time to becom"
doubly Objectionable by reason of the
rank growth Of bushes and noXiou-
weeds that have taken root in the fer
tile and well watered bottom and are
springing up to maturity as if BY
magic Already in the borough the
spot presents a wild and neglected ap-
pearance, but it is not so bad As be
low town where a long succession of
fine farms is intersected by the Old
canal, which with its rank growth has
become "A positive menace. At some
places the old ditch is nearly Obliter-
ated. the tow path and the opposite
bank being also hidden by the rank
growth. among which are weeds that
are apt to prove very troublesome to
the farmers. Not only is such a spec
tacle unsightly and annoying to a
farmer who endeavOrs to keep down
the weeds on his own lands but he
has no assurance that the weeds, uOX-
ious and otherwise, which are per
mittod to thrive and 20 TO seed in the
canal, will not spread to his fields
abutting on the old water way, thus i'm
the future adding to the labor and cX-
pense in keeping his farm presentable.
The farmers no not understand that
they have any right to cncroach a foot
on the canal property. In the premises
they think the very least the owners
of the canal could do would he to cut
the weeds down. There viii no doubt
be some agitation along this line be
fore lOng.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-08-30
Surprise Party.

\ very pleasant party was rendered
Mrs. Herbert Shultz at her home in
Riverside, Saturday, in honor ct her
1lth birthday. A stmptuous dinner
was served and pleasant afternoon
was spent. All wished Mrs. Shultz
many happy returns tf the day. Among
the guests We're: Mrs f. W. Young,
Mrs. George Belford Mrs W. W.
Kimble, Mrs John Farley, Mrs Viii
liam MINER, Mrs b. \. Splitter, Mrs.
Jacob Berger. Mrs John Spotts, ST.,
Mrs. J. Yeager, Mrs. J. Knorr, Mrs.
Jerome Flood, Mrs Elias Snyder, Mrs.
Adam Weascr. Mrs John Spotts, Jr.,
and daughter Corine, Mr. and Mrs.
CLYDE Shultz and daughter Mildred,
Mr.. and Mrs. Hervey Shultz, Mrs.
Grant Huber, Misses Blanche Riffel,
Minerva Rifrel, Nettie Yeager, Irene
Farley, Blanche Whitmire James
Shultz. Earl Weaser, Ruth Weaser,
Ethel Snyder.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-08-30
REMOVING A
l5-TON BOILER

Contractor ". \ Shepperson has
again laid hold of the pile of debris
that still marks the site of the bessem-
~ blast furnace, dismantled last spring
and he promises that the whole un-
slightly mass shall be carted away be
fore winter.
Mr Sheppers0n just now is engaged
in removing the big Heine boiler.
which was used in connection with
the blast furnace. II was installed
within comparatively recent years and
was considered too valuable TO break
up into scrap when the furnace was
di~mautled, but was left on the ground.
II las quite recently been purchased
bv the firm of Evenden q Bros, for
ISIS and uurserymen Of Williamsport.
The boiler is a monstrous mechanism
weighing some fifteen tons. Mr.. Shcp-
person is a genius in handling heavy
weights and he proposes to move tine
bIg boiler with its attachments intact
all the way from the furnace site down
ro THE cars. a distance, allowing for
the circuitous course that will have
To be pursued. If at least 300 yards.
lie already has the whole mass block
"a up considerably higher than its
former foundation The boiler, too
heavy for handling in any other way,
viii De moved on rollers, a plan which
seems perfectly feasible. as the entire
distance 10 be covered Is down grade.
Below the furnace, where the big boil
er viii be loaded, the yard is several
feet above the railroad which viii
make il a very easy matter to get the
boiler ON 10 an open car.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-08-30
This CAMP HAS
ALL THE COMFORTS

Camping out has become very popu-
lar with Dnyille people. Probably
never before have 50 many Of our citi-
zens adopted that form of outing a-
the present year The camp, however,
which holds the record i'm point Of
numbers, equipment and length OF time
co, cred by the outing is the ono at
Edgewatcr, " made up Of the families
of J. H. Cole, / d. West, William
Kaso West Mrs GrecnwaIt George
NJ. West ana wife. and Miss Lou West
The camp is pitched on MI Coles
own farm on the river bank about a
mile this side of Cameron The camp
is located scarcely more than three
hundred yards from the house and
barn under the shade Of high wide
spreading trees. il is directly opposite
Carr's island and the outlook over tine
river is most beautiful The camp it
self is a model and contains all the
comforts and convenience of the home.
Joe Hooker is chef for the party.
Beside the tent for the cook there is
kitchen tent, a dining tent. 12y2i feet 4;
a library tent, l2N3O fect,a ladies cab
in l2X2l feet; and men, sleeping tent
with colonial porch IIXi4 feet by
day and night the camp is decorated
with japanese lanterns, while sixty
foot flag pole rears aloft flag $50
feet.
Many visitors are entertained by the
hospitable campers. s f. 3crgstrcsscr.
Misses Ethel, Clara, Catherine and
John BergstresSer. Of Mt Carmel, on
Saturday returned home after sever
al days soiourn at Camp Edgowatcr.
| The average number OF people i'm the
| camp is about twenty. In this num-
| Der are ten children. who are enjoying
| the outing in the fullest There are
| two ponies and two horses in the
camp. When horseback riding and
| driving become mOnOtOnOus there are
| four boats on the river to be used in
rowing, fishing and bathing There is
| also a tennis court at the camp, along
with swings, quoitS and an excellent
selection of reading matter, among
which as the most Indispensable of all
| is the Morning News.
The present is the fourth year for
Mr. Cole and his family at Edgewat-
er > They have been in camp since
July 25th. The outing, however, is
drawing to close and they expect to
| break camp on labor day.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-08-30

SALVATION OF COUNTRY ROADS
The New Castle News believes that
rural free delivery will probably be
the ultimate salvation Of the country
roads. Its faith is founded upon the
inevitable kicking of the carriers along
the rural routes against the wrcucIcd
roads tolerated and encouraged by too
many rural residents The government
will then intervene and suspend free
delivery unless the roads are made bet
ter. Having become accustomed TO the
free delivery the farmers viii bo~tlr
themselves concerning road improve
ment in order to prevent the suspeu-
sion Of the service. Thus great results
will follow The theory is beautiful
and there may be much in it,.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-08-30
Presbyterian Statistics.

The Presbyterian church in the
United States has ] ,l5S, 662 members,
according to a report issued by Rev
DR.. William Henry Roberts, stated
clerk Of the Presbyterian General AS
sembly. This does not include lS5, PIP
members Of the Cumberland Presby-
terian church, recently united with
the northern body. The Presbyterian
church has "a synods, 246 presbyteries,
Sis churches, 7,84S ministers, 20 $50
elders, II, 100 deacons and ,09S, 52l
Sabbath school members The con
tributions.last year to all benevolent
institutions to the church amounted u
SI9. 1913. 3uS.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-08-30
THE ONE HUNDRED AND EIGHTH

The Milton Standard rises to make
the following remarks about the latest
atrocity from the coal region: THE
one hundred and eight murder victim
in Northumberland county in less than
twenty years was added to the list
when Stany Viletski, of Springfield, a
suburb of Shamokin, died at the Min
ers' hospital of injuries inflicted by
three of his countrymen, who commit
ed an unprovoked assault upon him as
he was on his way home. on Saturday
night. 1t would be hoping too much
to expect that the perpetrators OF this
red handed outrage will eXpatiate their
crime on the gallows, as they deserve.
Northumberland county has an un-
savory record for melting justice out
to murderers, as but one man has been
hanged for the one hundred and eight
killings since 1887. Our stock of un-
hung murderers is probably larger
than that OF any other county of one
hundred thousand population i'll the
United States.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-08-30
All Passed Examinations.

Last year nearly 500 students were
enrolled at the Bloomsbury, Pa, State
Normal School All who tried the State
examinations passed None have failed
for years. At Bloomsbury recommend
alton to the state Examiners is equiv
acut to passing.
Courses in Music, Commercial Courses,
College Preparatory Courses Gncluding
Medical Preparatory Courses in add
itiJn to Courses for Teachers are also
maintained.
The late catalogue is interesting
reading.
Write for one.
Address J.P. Welsh A. NJ Phi d.
Principal
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-08-30
The End of The World.

of troubles that robbed f. II. Wolfe, Of
Bear Grove, Ia, Of all usefulness, came
when he began taking Electric Bitters.
He writes, Two years ago Kidney
trouble caused me great suffering, which
I would never have survived had not
taken Electric Bitters. They also cured
me of General Debility. Sure cure for
all stomach Liver and Kidney COM
plants. Blood diseases, Headache, Diz-
ziness and Weakness or bodily decline
Price 5oc. Guarantecd by Paules a Co.
drug store
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-08-30
GaIveStOn'S Sea Wall.

makes life now as safe in that city as on
the higher uplands. f. w. Goodloe,
who resides on Dutton St, in Waco,
Tex. needs no sea wall FOR safety. He
writes: Il have used DIR. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption the past five
years and it keeps me well and safe,
Before that time | had a cough which
for years had been growing worse
Now its gone Cures chronic Coughs,
La Grippe, Group, Whooping Cough
and prevents Pneumonia. Pleasant to
take. Every bottle guaranteed at Paules
q Co. drug store Price SOC and 81 90
Trial bottle free.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-08-30
Can you believe your senses?

When two of them, taste and smell
having been impair, If not utterly de-
stroped, by Nasal Catarrh, are fully re-
stored lay Ely's Cream Balm, can You
doubt that this remedy deserves all that
has been said of it by the thousands
whom it has cured? 1t is applied direct
ly to the effected air-passages and begins
its healing work at once. Why not get
it to-day? All druggists or mailed by
Ely Bros. 5G Warren Street New York
receipt of 80 cents