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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-11-22
Excursions flake Trouble.

Large delegations from Danville
have been journeying to Harrisburg
on the Saturday excursions. Last Sat
urday five thousand people, from var
ious parts of the State. were i'll the
capital city.
In commenting on the excursion
Harrisburg paper says: "Thay came
on the penny-a-mile excursion, osten-
sibly to see the new capitol. During
the day, however, it looked as if most
of them had taken the opportunity to
turn the trip into a shopping tour -
1t is on account of this that the
merchants of many of the smaller
towns along the route to Harrisburg
have been making complaints to the
Pennsylvania company that the excur-
sions are greatly injuring their bust
ness
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-11-22
HOLD CAUCUSES
AS HERETOFORE

The question of whether or not the
uniform primary act applies to bor-
Oughs and townships, which, as ex-
planned in our last issue, is causing
much discussion throughout the State
Oh Saturday, was decided in the mega
tive by the board of county commits
siOners of MOntOur county.
The decision was reached during the
afternoon at the regular meeting of
the board and was based on the best
legal advice that could be obtained
Accordingly, all the different bor-
oughs, wards and townships of Mon
tour county, as heretofore. will hold
caucuses for nominating officers for
said boroughs, wards and townships.
Blank certificates as usual Will be fur
nished by tile county commissioners tc
the different voting precincts of the
county.
As relates to the counties, however,
it Is different and there the uniform
primary act applies in all its provis-
ions. The county officers to be elect
ed next year will all be nominated un-
der the new primary election law. .
In the case of the boroughs, wards
and townships, it will no doubt prove
relief to the candidates to be assur-
ed that instead of petitioning the
county commissioners for place ON
the ticket i'll few weeks they can
safely leave their candidacy in the
hands of their friends to be fought out
at the primaries as heretofore.
Commissioners Clerk Horace c..
Blue was one of the first he1eabout to
discover that boroughs and townships
are seemingly not included in provis-
ions of the uniform primary act. He
placed himself in communication with
the board of commissioners of neigh
boring counties and found that several
Of these had placed the same construc-
tion upon the act that he had. In Ly-
coming county for the spring election
the uniform primary act will go into
force in Williamsport, which is a city,
but elsewhere in the county, in the
boroughs and townships, caucuses will
be held and the candidates nominated
as formerly.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-11-22
Renting p. o. Boxes.

a new wrinkle has been put into the
post office regulations. The local Office
has received instructions from the
postmaster general which read as fol-
lows:
BOX rents must be collected at the
beginning of each quarter for the en-
tire quarter, but no longer. Ten days
before the last day of each quarter
postmasters are required to place a
bill bearing the date Of the last day
of the quarter in each rented box If
box holder fails to renew his right
to his box on or before the last day of
quarter the box shall then be closed
and offered for rent. and the mail will
be placed in the general delivery
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-11-22
Each Shot a Deer.

William Hendricks, Front street,
who with Charles Grim. Railroad
street, returned Monday evening, from
hunting excursion in Centre county
called at this Office yesterday and gave
IN account of their success. Mr.. Hend.
ricks and Mr.. Grim each shot deer,
the former doe weighing 10 pounds,
and the latter fiye-prong buck weigh
ing 205 pounds Both deer were shot
in Brush valley narrows, eight miles
from Mifflinburg. The doe was ship
ped to Danville but the buck was cut
up in camp and distributed among the
hunters.
Mr.. Hendricks says that the deer are
very numerous in Centre county. Him
self and Mr. Grim saw three during
their trip.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-11-22
THE STATES GREAT
LIFE-SAVING WORK

The State department of health con
tinues to save the lives Of hundreds of
poor children throughout Pennsylvania
by the free distribution of antitoxin
for diphtheria. This is given ont both
for curative purposes and for immuniz-
ing the other members of the house
hold who have been exposed to the
disease.
DECREASE IN DEATH RATE.
From October 10 to November 10,
this month, clinical reports returned
to the department. by physicians for
478 cases treated with the State free
anitox1n recorded only 43 deaths. This
gives the very low death rate of eight
per cent, an evidence of the splendid
results Commissioner Dixon's free
distribution of antitoxin among the
poor is securing. Moreover, during
that period of thirty days the clinical
reports that have come in thus far
show that 418 persons were immuniz-
ed, in other words, vaccinated against
the disease. Nearly all of these were
little children who might have gone
down with diphtheria but for the
States wise charity.
The antitoxin division of the de-
partment of health acting through its
five hundred distributing depots is
kept especially busy at this time of
the year for not only is this the season
when diphtheria fiourishes, but more
and more antItoxin is being used, as
its benefits are tried and approved.
FEW ATTEMPTS AT IMPOSITION.
The health commissioner is loud in
his praise of the cooperation he has
received from the physicians of the
State and the distributors. There have
been few if any attempts to impose
upon the free distribution of the anti
toxin-for the poor The doctors of
Pennsylvania, Dr. Dixon says, have
shown themselves well worthy of the
confidence placed i'll them. He also
praises the faithful manner in which
the distributors have performed their
duty, ARRANGING to have their depots
accessible to physicians at all hours.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-11-22
PETITION Being
CIRCULATED

a movement is on foot to subdivide
the third ward of the borough of Dan
Vile making of the ward two voting
districts instead of one as has always
existed heretofore
This measure has been advocated ow-
ing to the large number of votes poll
ed in the third ward, which imposes a
heavy burden upon the election board
there. Things were brought to a crisis
at the last election when the count
was not completed unlil O'Clock the
next morning. In times of such sus-
pense voters do not like the idea of
waiting so long before the result is
made known. Neither does the cleo
tion board relish wading through so
many votes for a fixed remuneration,
which is no more than is received in
districts where the vote is only one
fourth as heavy or even less.
A petition is being circulated among
the citizens of the third ward, to which
s!gners are readily obtained, asking
that the voting district be divided for
reasons above set forth.
The petitioners pray the court to APP
point three impartial men as commits
sioners to inquire into the propriety
of granting said division who shall
proceed in the manner provided by act
of assembly in that behalf. and who,
or any two of whom, shall report to
the next court of quarter sessions of
the county together with their opin-
ion of the same.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-11-22
Made EfapDy for Life.

Great happiness came int, the home
of S. G. Blair, school superintendent, at
St. Aloars, W w., when his little
daughter wa' re, tored from the dr. i
ful complaint he nlne4 He say: My
little dtughter had : VHnt Dance.
which vi lded IT, no tire ttm-aJ hui er,w
steadily wo Sc until p I las resort We
tried II ctric Eiftrr,: AMI l leioi"e 10
say ii rec bottle. eff cted q complete
cure. Qni X SURE care for rervon.
comp ainfe, grnsr-l debility, female
weaknesses imp,v-rj~he hl od and
malaria. Gudrant-td by Paulrs & co..
drug 81 T., Price aOc
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-11-22
VIII Ask for Appropriations.

State insane hospitals in Pennsyl-
vania will ask the next Legislature for
an aggregate appropriation of several
million dollars for the erection of new
buildings to relieve the overcrowded
condition of these institutions.
The State asylum in Harrisburg will
ask for S400, 600 for new buildings and
additional land and it is expected sim
liar sums will be asked for by the hos.
pitfalls at Danville, Warren, Norris
town, Wernersville, Spring City and
Allentown.
The State board of charities is now
holding its biennial sittings for the
purpose of hearing the applications of
the various public and private institu-
tions for appropriations by the next
legislature. The board was in session
in Harrisburg three days last week for
this purpose and will meet in Pitts
burg during the coming week.
After all the applications have been
heard the board will prepare a report
for the information of the appropria-
tions committee of the house of rep
resentatives at the next session. This
report Will be printed and ready for
members of the Legislature and the
governor at the opening of the legisla-
tive session.
Applications of the insane hospitals
are being scheduled by Judge Isaac
Johnson, of Media, member of the
State board of charities, and will not
be made public until the report is
ready for the governor. r.-Philadelphia
North American
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-11-22
CHILD LABOR

At present the law of Pennsylvania
permits boys of II to work on the out
side of the anthracite mines and boys
of l6 to work inside. In the bitumiu-
Gus region boys of u are allowed to
work. Chief Roderick, of the State
bureau of mines, favors uniformity
and thinks II would be "A proper age.
The Wilkes s-Barre-Record doubts the
wisdom of his suggestion, believing
that the boy has rights which the
State should guard and that a lad of
IA is not we'll enough educated to leave
school and get down to his life work.
1t isn't fair to the boy, Under present
however. it does seem
that the State should either make a
few carefully guarded exceptions or
else provide for the living of large
families whose heads are dead or dis
abled
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-11-22
PLACED UNDER
$1,000 BAIL

The first ward in the vicinity of
Mill street became the scene of COnsid-
erable excitement Saturday night at
an hour when most people had retired
to their homes and quiet had settled
down over town.
1t was about ten O'Clock. Justice of
the Peace W. V. Oglesby had gone home
and his office was closed for the night
He was called out and responding
found James V. Gillaspy, the we'll
known hotel keeper, waiting for him
The latter desired to lodge informa-
tion against Clarence +. Blue, charg
ing him with making threats Form
ality was quickly complied with and
OH the strength Of the information a
warrant was issued for Mr. Blues ar
rest, which was placed III the hands of
Chief Mincemoyer, who, accompanied
by Officer Voris, started out to make
the arrest.
According to Mr. Gillaspy's story he
was on his way TO the barber shop
about 8 80 o'clock, Saturday evening,
when he was accosted by Mr.. Blue,
who threatened to kill him and also
his son. These threats, it was alleg-
ed. followed similar outburst by Mr..
Blue at Gillaspy's hotel during the
forenoon and the complainant, in the
information, alleged that he was afraid
of bodily harm.
In due time the officers appeared
with the defendant, who during the
hearing, which followed, strenuously
denied that he had threatened to kill
Mr.. Gjllaspy and his son. The just
ice, however, regarded the case as q
prima facie one and in view of the
serious charge decided to hold the de-
fendant in one thousand dollars bail,
both for his appearance at court and
to keep the peace. At later hour "a
bondsman was procured.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-11-22
SOUTH SIDERS
DEMAND RELIEF

The approach to the bridge on the
south side, although thread bare sub
ject, with the advent of winter has be-
come such nuisance that to avoid
mention of conditions that exist there
now would be to ignore the claims of
the people who are inconyenienced by
the muddy, lily constructed and dan
gerous roadway
The approach from the end of the
bridge to the railroad crossing is one
slough of mire, which near ]. II. Kase
store. where sort of basin is form
ed, has assumed liquid state and flows
over the trolley track toward Peter
Burgers residence. Already the bridge
from one end TO the other is covered
with a coat of mud deposited there by
the wheels of vehicles that have
ploughed through the deep mud on the
approach. Conditions being as they
are already the imagination can only
picture what the approach will be like
by next spring. Residents of the south
side as well as the travelling public,
who are brought directly in contact
with the slough of mud, which is
dignitied by the name of approach, are
crying out loudly for relief in some
form.
Several south siders who aired their
views Tuesday stated that they look
ed TO the county commissioners of
Montour to take the initiative in some
plan that will at least bring temporary
relief. 1t was suggested that if the two
counties would furnish limestone sutfi-
cieut teams could be procured on the
south side to do the hauling gratis for
the sake of the improved conditions.
The south siders can not see why
the county commissioners do not pro-
ceed TO build the section OF retaining
wall on each side which devolves up
on the two counties jointly and con-
corning which there is no dispute, leav-
ing the rest Of the proposition to be
fought out between Northumberland
county, Gearhart township and the
Danville and Sunbury electric railway
company. If this were done, they say,
the approach as far as the walls were
but could be construct ed in propeil
manner, which would relieve the sit
nation great deal.
A member of the Montour countv
board Of commissioners was interview
ed later, who explained why the prop
osition to build the short sections of
retaining walls devolving on the two
counties would not be considered at
present. When these walls are built
the idea is to make them conform with
the main retaining walls, which remain
to be planned; otherwise with the
massive wingwalls there will be three
sections of walls each unlike the 9TH
er.
The county commissioner stated
that the local board in order to bring
relief will endeavor to interest the
Northumberland county board and the
result will probably be that limestone
will be procured and placed on the
approach to obviate the mud nuisance
during the winter. The commissioners
will also have the driveway of tine
bridge scraped and the mud removed
before freezing sets in
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-11-22
AN APPEAL TO
LITTLE MONTOUR

The AMERICAN has received a
letter from John II. Landis, superin-
tendent of the United States mint at
Philadelphia, who along with DR.. N.
G. Schaetfer, superintendent of public
instruction, and other leading men of
the Commonwealth, is an active mem
Der of the Thaddeus SteS ems Memorial
association and is anxious that the
friends of the common schools through
out the State be familiarized with the
objects and purposes of the Stevens
memorial movement.
Little Montour stands almost alone
as one of the counties that has as yet
made no contribution to the fund. Mr..
Lands would like to have the borough
and county superintendents and the
principals of the various schools in
our county take up the matter, and
promises to give such aid in the work
as may he desired. He thinks during
the county institute, which takes place
the week after next,a fine opportunity
would be presented to get the school
teachers interested in the Stevens me-
mortal movement. The communication
encloses a letter from DR.. n. G.
Schaeffer, State uperintendent, who
is president of the Thaddeus Stevens
Memorial association. DR.. Schaeffer
makes an appeal similar to Mr.. Landes
and likewise invites correspondence
promising to give all the aid he can
to help along the work i'll the various
counties. DR.. Schaetfer says:
1t is gratifying to state that the
fund intended for this memorial, an
industrial school for INDECENT orphan
boys is generally growing. Mr.. Stew
ems own money, bequeathed under his
will, amounts to about $50, 900. The
State Of Pennsylvania has appropriat
ed $50, 600 The public schools and
friends of education in the State have
contributed about 5000 and from
reports received from nearly all the
counties we have reason to believe
that the latter figure will be very ma
terially increased in the near future.
We urge upon our friends the push
ing forward of this work as speedily
as possible All contributions must be
entirely voluntary. We want none 9th
er. Each county, city or town, must
decide what plan to adopt to raise
money for this work. superintendent
ana directors must fix day on which
contributions can be received in the
schools; entertainments can be gotten
up; festivals or sociables can be held
for the purpose, etc
Thaddeus Stevens is regarded as the
great champion of the free school sys-
TEN. Anyone desiring copy of his
great speech in opposition to the repe
al of the school law of 1884 can obtain
the same by addressing the treasurer
of the association, John II. Landis,
Millersville. Pa.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-11-22
GOOD ADVICE

Here is some advice given to its
readers by the Scranton Republican
1t is equally applicable throughout the
whole Of the wide extended domain of
Santa Claus: Now is the best time
to buy articles which you intend to
use as gifts. and the sooner you get
about it the better. Regular prices
prevail and the clerks are all atten-
ton. Better bargains can be had than
you will be able to obtain later.
However that may be, the sooner you
get this Christmas shopping business
of the better.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-11-22
A Year of Blood.

The year 1903 will long be remember
ed in the home of F n. Tacket, Of ALI
ance, KY, as year of blood; which
flowed so copiously from Mr.. Jacket 5
lungs that death seemed very near. He
writes: Sew re bleeding from the lungs
and a fri htful cough had brought me
at deaths door, when began taking
Dr. King New Discovery for onsump-
tion, with the astonishing result that
after taking four bottles | was com
pletely restored and as time has proven
permanently cured. Guaranteed for
Sore Lungs, Coughs and Colds, at
Paules q Cos drug store. Price soc and
S1.00 Trial bottle free.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-11-22
A GOOD JOB

An Italian mule driver employed in
a mine near Pittston got into a con-
troversv with mule he was driving
the other day The mule got the bet
ter of the alignment presently for he
lifted up oue-of his hind feet and lit
orally kicked the nose of the Italian
off the his face, doing the job as neat
ly aud thoroughly as if it had been
done with an extra sharp knife. The
fragments were carefully picked up
and replaced. 1t is believed the nose
will grow on again, but it will never
be as handsome as it was before the
mule iuterfered with it.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-11-22
ExcursiOnist Fractures Skull.

Daniel Hurtz, of near Lewisburg,
was seriously hurt Saturday. He was
one of the party who left Lewisburg
Saturday for Harrisburg on the speci-
al excursion train. At Monuandon he
left the train and it started to pull out
before he was aware of it. In running
to catch the train he tripped over "a
signal wire and fell. striking his head
on rail and fracturing his skull
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-11-22
ONE WAY.

James Beckley, of Northumb erland,
bitterly denounces the compulsory ed
ucation law, aud due to defying this
act of assembly he is now serving
forty eight hours in the Suubury Jail.
Beckley and his wife were brought be-
fore Justice of the Peace Carpenter
charged with not sending their daugh-
ter to school. The testimony produced
showed that the girl had been absent
from school thirtyfour days ont Of
fifty, Beckley said he would govern
his own household and that he did not
give a rap for the law When fined
two dollars he refused to pay and lie
is now the guest of Warden Mcdonnell.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-11-22
MR.. THORN'S ADVICE.

ONLY A LITTLE COLD in the head
may be the beginning of an obstinate
case of Nasal Catarrh. Drive out the
invader with Ely's Cream Balm appli-
ed straight to the infiamed stuffed up
air passages. Price soc. 1t you peIfer
to use an atOmizer ask for Liquid
Cream Balm. 1t has all the good quail
tiles of the remedy in solid form and
will rid You of catarrh or hay fever.
No mercury TO dry out the secretion.
Price 15c., with spraying tube. All
druggists, or mailed by Ely Bros. 56
Warren Street, New York.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-11-22
RETALIATION.

A singular controversy is brewing
in Sunbury. The railroad men of that
town claim that the merchants have
instigated an order from headquarters
against blocking crossings. The Broth
erhood now intends to retaliate by
starting a Brotherhood store and TAX
ing their trade away from the local
dealers. The trainmen claim that the
order imposes hardships upon them by
forcing them to uncouple and recouple
cars more than would ordinarily be
required.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-11-22
Had a Close Call.

A dangerous surgical operation, in
vol wing the removal of malignant u.
Ger, as large as my hand, from my
daughter lip, was prevented by the
application of Bucklens Arnica Salve,
says A. G. Stickel of Mi.etns, ". Va.
Persistent use of the Salve completely
cured it. Cures Cuts, Burns and Inju
ries- 25c at Paules x Co., druggists,
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-11-22
Rev. r. u. Jones, ID. ID.

Rev. r. G.. Jones, D. D., of Wash
ington, Iowa. who recently paid Dan
vile visit, has been called to the
pastorate of Christ Episcopal church
of Burlington, Iowa, one of the larg-
est and most important charges in the
State. When in Danville Rev. DR..
Jones was guest of Rev. w. G. McCor-
mack, d. D., pastor of Grove Presby-
terian church. While here he officiat
cd in Christ Episcopal church and
made an excellent impression.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-11-22
In Honor of Birthday.

A few Of the friends of Lewis He'd
dens were very pleasantly entertained
yesterday afternoon at the home Of his
parents, Mr. and Mrs. ID. b. Heddeus.
Mill street. The occasion was in hon
or of Lewis eth birthday. The guests
were Marion Heddens. Louise Butter
wick. William Mauger, Frank and
Orville Started and Warren Heddens
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-11-22

The best treatment for Indigestion and
troubles of the stomach is to rest the
stomach. Itcan be rested by starvation
or by the use of good digestant which
will digest the food eaten, thus taking
the work off the stomach. AT the pro-
per temperature a single teaspoonful
of Kodol will wholly digest 5000 grains
of food. 1t relieves the present annoy
ance, puts the stomach in shape to salts
factorily perform its functions. Good
for indigestion, sour stomach, flatulence,
palpitation of the heart and dyspepsia
Kodol is made in strict conformity with
the National Pure Food and Drug Law
Sold bv Paules q Co.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-11-22

Herman V. Yeager leaves next Mon
day to open branch Office in Harris.
burg for Comstock's s orchestra. Mr..
Comstock will handle the work at this
end, and Mr.. Yeager will play all i'm
portant engagements at this end the
same as before. --Sunbury Item.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-11-22
Fishermen Fined $500 Each.

The illegal fishing cases against H.
@. Bowman. William Colder and c..
NJ. Robbins, all proprietors of -four
rolls along Fishingcreek, have been
finally disposed of, the defendants pay
ing $25 fines each.
The men were arrested somestime
ago by Chief Fish Warden J. W Girls
well. OF Steelton, for the illegal use
OF fish baskets.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-11-22
Berwick Bridge Half Completed.

One-half Of the Berwick bridge is
now completed, the last piece of steel
in the third span being placed Satur-
day. The span was swung yesterday.
Weather conditions caused delay our
ing last week, but an increased force
10 pushing the work rapidly along.