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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-02-07
To Wash Filter Tubs Every Day.

The board of water commissioners
consisting of Edward German, D. J.
Rogers and James T. Magill, held a
regular meeting at city hall yester-
day afternoon, Mr.. German presiding.
Peter J. Keefer, superintendent of the
water works, was also present.
The reports were mainly favorable
and showed the plant to be il first
class condition and the service all that
could he desired. Mr.. German, how
ever, called attention to the prevalence
of typhoid fever in up-the-river towns
and in view of the fact that Health
commissioner Dixon had addressed a
communication to the water commits
sioners Of Danville urging that the
water be carefully filtered, he said he
considered it highly important that
the filter tubs be cleansed or wash
ed" at least once every twenty-four
hours. At present, he explained, except
during high water, the tubs are not
washed" oftener than every other
day. Such q schedule he said, is hard
ly the proper thing even when no
special precautions are required, for,
while it might cause little less work
about the plant, it obviously leads to an
additional consumption of alum, re-
quired to counterbalance the effect of
clogged up filter beds. He thought it
would be pretty good thing to est
ablish a rule which would admit of
no exceptions whether the river be
muddy or otherwise, that the filter
tubs be washed regularly, at least once
every twenty -four hours, the work to
be done during the hours of daylight,
The process of washing a tub requires
some twenty minutes.
On motion of D. J. Rogers seconded
by James 7. Magill it was ordered
that the filter tubs be washed at least
once in every twenty-four hours as
proposed by Mr.. German also that an
order to the above effect be served on
the water superintendent.
On motion it was ordered that a
vacuum gauge be purchased of the
Worthington pump company for use in
the water works. The installation of
the vacuum gauge will have the effect
of making it little easier for the eng
ineers, as it will keep them in touch
with conditions affecting the pumps
and obviate many tiresome trips up
and down stairs from the first floor
where the light plant is installed to
the lower story where the pumps are
situated.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-02-07
Personal
PARAGRAPHS

w. B. Rhodes arrived Saturday from
Natchez, Mississippi, for visit at the
home of his mother, Mrs. Maria
Rhodes, West Market street
Miss Botdors, of Bucknell at Lewis
burg, was the guest over Sunday at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. j. B. Gearhart,
Bloom street
Miss Emma Gearhart, of Lewisburg,
spent Sunday at the home of her par
ents, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Gearhart.
Bloom street.
Luther Lyon, of Philadelphia, spent
Sunday in this city as the guest of
Fred Owen.
Charles Oberdorf of Lewisburg, spent
Sunday at the home of his parents,
Mr. and Mrs. j. 7. Oberdorf, West
Mahoning street.
Reuben Boyer, of Wilkes Barre. spent
Sunday with his family on Honey
moon street.
Mrs. Harry Martin and Miss Laura
Len;ger have returned from trip to
Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washing
ton.
Charles J. Engle and Roy Strauser,
of Shamokin, spent Sunday with
friends in Danville.
Miss Myrtle Slider, of Catawissa,
spent Sunday in this city as the guest
of Miss Bertha Cromwell.
W. R. Miller was visitor at Sha-
mokin yesterday.
Mrs Russell l.. Kelley, of Sunbury,
called on friends in this city yester-
day.
Simon Krebs returned to Somerse t
yesterday morning after visit at the
home of Charles p. Hancock, West
Mark, { street.
Mrs. W. J. Bowman returned to
Pittsburg yesterday morning after
visit at the home of her mother, Mrs.
Mary A. Shepperson, East Front street.
Mrs. Fred Houghton and Mrs.
Charles Gerringer, of Sunbury, spent
Yesterday with friends in this city.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-02-07
The Presbyterian Brothe4 hood,

The social at the Grove Presbyterian
church on next Friday night will con-
stitute decided departure and will
probably inaugurate a new era as af-
fects the social life of the church.
The purpose is to organize branch
of the Presbyterian brotherhood. A
sumptuous supper will be served at Z
O'Clock sharp at which all the male
members of the congregation or all
the men who attend the church are in
yited to be present. The supper will
be served by the ladies of the congre-
cation and will cost each of those at
tending thirty-fye cents.
The banquet will be Immediately
followed by an address by Rev. DR..
". G. Hogg, of Williamsport, who
Will explain the object and the work
ing of the Presbyterian brotherhood.
Preparations are already on foot at the
church and a big time is anticipated.
Tables will be spread in the chapel or
annex at the rear of the church prop
er. where the address, accompanying
the fine repast, will be delivered.
The Rev. DR.. Mccormack. pastor of
the Grove church, who is back of the
social, is very much in earnest in his
effort to organize a Presbyterian broth
erbo0d. The object of the organiza
tion is twofold-to better acquaint
the male members with the work of
the church and at the same time to
bring them closer together socially. 1t
is in the latter relation that Rev. DR..
Mccormack sees the wider field of use
fitness for the brotherhood at the
Grove church. The socials will con-
tiuue to be a regular feature. The idea
seems to be popular with the men of
the congregation and no doubt in a
short time a strong brotherhood will
be organized aud that in the future it
will be an important factor in the life
of the congregation.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-02-07
Array of Fine Speakers.

An unexpected and important call to
another part of the State will prevent
State Highway Commissioner Joseph
W. Hunter from appearing at the
meetings of the Montour county sup
ervisors at the court house today.
While this change in the plans is
somewhat to be regretted yet ample
provision has been made for two very
interesting sessions, and an array of
men high in the public highway af-
fairs of the State will be on hand to
address the supervisors.
Assistant Commissioner r. d. Be-
man. will represent Mr.. Hunter at the
meetings and will make several inter
esting addresses.
An interesting figure, who will be
present at the meetings today, is Hon.
Jason Sexton, of Montgomery county,
who was chairman of the first public
highway committee of the Pennsyl-
vania legislature, in the session of
1897, when this State was just begin
ming to take notice of her highways.
Mr.. Sexton is a Democrat, and is well
versed in all the phases of road build
ing and maintenance, and is an en-
thusiastic supporter of any measures
that look toward the Improvement or
the roads of Pennsylvania. Mr.. Sex.
ton is also a member of the State
board of agriculture.
At the meeting today the supervis-
ors of this county will form an organ
ization, the object of which will be
that a more united effort can be made
to improve the roads of the county.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-02-07
A .Southerner's Experience.

The fact that he would so soon en-
counter snow foot deep was one of
the things that ". B. Rhodes didn't
reckon on few days ago when he left
Natchez, Miss, where flowers were
blooming and soft breezes were blow
ing such as we are accustomed to in
May.
Mr.. Rhodes, however, is optimistic
always, and, now that he is here, re-
gardless of the depth of the snow, he
is inclined to make the best of the
situation. Tomorrow he expects to be
sufficiently acclimated to take long
sleigh ride.
Mr. Rhodes brings glow ing reports
from Natchez and from nearly every
part of the south. A heavy cotton crop
with the very best of prices has
brought about a state of prosperity
that is wholly without parallel in re-
cent years. Even the negroes have
plenty of money. Relating to the pub
lie health the best of conditions pre-
vail and the people are as happy and
hopeful as they are prosperous.
The only circumstance that has a
depressing effect is the great flood on
the Mississippi. which has caused a
vast amount of damage. For many
miles ON his journey northward Mr..
Rhodes passed through the floodswept
districts and he was enabled to esti-
mate at close range the amount of dew
astation wrought. At Cincinnati the
conditions were most deplorabIe as
the result of the overflow on the Ohio
river.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-02-07
Zero Weather Follows Snow.

= The deepest snow of the season was
followed yesterday morning by de-
gree of cold that has been parallelled
only once or twice this season. At 5: 10
O'Clock according to the record at the
Montour house, mercury stood at de-
grees above zero; at 7 20 O'Clock, a
trife over two hours later, it register
ed at degrees below. Elsewhere in
this vicinity mercury is said to have
gone down as far as eight degrees be-
low. During yesterday it continued
cold
Sleighing is reported as very good
along the country roads as we'll rs on
the streets of town and with the pres
ent temperature prevailing there is
little doubt but that we shall have the
snow with us for some time to come
and that everybody who cares to in
dulge in the sport will have an oppor-
tunity to enjoy fine sleigh ride.
new industry is what Danyille
mazda
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-02-07
r1iltOn POStmaSt

1t has been announced that Robert
E. Hopkins had been appointed post
master at Milton by President Roose-
velt and the appointment sent to the
senate for confirmation. He will sue
ceed Mrs. Geltz who filled the unex-
pired term of her husband who died
while an incumbent.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-02-07
Rich I'm Coal.

The wealth Of Pennsylvania Goa
mines is better appreciated when it is
known that their value is more than
five times the worth Of the mineral
products of any other State, and five
times the aggregate value of the MIN
eral products of the great gold bearing
states of California and Colorado.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-02-07
DANGEROUS to Bet.

The person who makes an election
bet doesn't generally know that he is
violating a State law which provides
that he be fined not more than 5000 or
less than $40, and imprisoned not less
than 10 days, or more than six months.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-02-07
poconO Ice.

a car load of ice shipped from Lake
Pocono was much admired at the d.
L. & W station yesterday, 1t was as
clear as crystal and at least eighteen
inches thick. The ice was shipped to
one OF our residents, who will use it
in filling his ice house.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-02-07
CURLING awarded
To evans SONS

The contract for furnishing and set
ting the curbing for the North Mill
streeG paving job was awarded to Il.
L. Evans Sons at a regular meeting
OF the borough council Fridyy night.
There were three bidders-T. l..
Evans Sons, ID. J. Rogers and tfe
Wilkes Barre Construction company.
T. L. Evans Sons bid for Pennsyl-
vania blue stone at seventy one cents
per lineal foot with octagonal corners
at &5. so each.
d. J. Rogers bid provided for
straight curb. quarry stone cut, for the
sum of eighty-five cents per lineal foot
all round corners at eight dollars each.
The Wilkes Barre construction COM
pany's bid called for stone curb in ac-
cordauce with specifications at eighty
five cents per lineal foot for straight
curb and two dollars for curved curb.
On motion of Mr.. Vsstine it was
ordered that tire contract for curbing
and headers in Wyoming blue stone be
awarded to T. L. Evans Sons.
Another delegation of citizens from
the fourth ward was present at the
meeting of council last night to fur
ther protest against the vacating of
the Cross street crossing by the P. &5
r. railway company. William Kase
West, Esq. presented the matter on
behalf of the residents. Mr.. West was
emphatic in his demand that the re si-
dents north of the p. & r. railway be
given some better and more convent
ent way of getting across the track
than is afforded by the undergrade
crossing. He advised that until A
street be formally accepted from the
Danville and Bloomsbury trolley COM
pany council require the P. 81 r.
railway company to maintain "a cross
ing at Cross street.
On motion of Mr.. Jacobs it was ord
cred that the clerk address a COM
munication to the p. & r. railway
company requesting it to open the
crossing on Cross street and also to
keep the Railroad street crossing open.
On motion the borough council &C
oepted an invitation from the county
commissioners to be present at the
meeting Of the township supervisors
of Montour county to be held in the
court house. Danville, Thursday, Feb
ruary, z, 1907.
The following members were pres
ent: Gibson, Jacobs, Woodside, Dietz.
vastine, Sweisfort. Russell, Angle and
Hughes.
Electrician Newton Smith presented
his report for operating the municipal
electric light plant duling January.
which showed total cost of $303 70.
The plant was in operation S46 hours
and 10 minutes. Seventy seven tons of
coal were consumed.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-02-07

Few OF us get all that We want at
the exact time that we wsct Il,
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-02-07
Job <'PR.IN4lNGN' ,

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taq9 Jslyps and JOB material
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noun ces 10 the public tnatAhe
II 44F5Ared at all times to TX,
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The Carlisle independent., 1907-01-10
AN EPiTOME OF THE MOST lM PORTANT EVENTS AT HOME
 AND ABROAD.
NORTH, EAST, WEST, SOUTH
A Carefully Dieested and Condensed Compilation of Current News
 Items, Domestic and Foreign.
CONGRESS-.

Speaker Cannon announced the ap pointment of Representative Engef bright, of California to place on the committee of mines and mining vice Mir. Williamson, of Oregon, re moved. The speaker based this ae tion on the ground that MT. William son had failed thus far to attend single session of the Fifty-ninth con- gres. He has been convicted of par ticipation in land frauds in Oregon.
 Senators Foraker and Culberson en- gagged in a sarcastic debate on the dis charge of the negro soldiers by the president, the Texas senator defend ing the president. Senator Culberson declared the race issue the most vital and important question before the American people.
 Senator Beyeridge reintroduced his general child labor bill as an amend ment to the District of Columbia child labor bill, desiring to secure action during the present session. He gave notice that he would speak on the sub ject January II.
The Carlisle independent., 1907-01-10
Cotton Receipts at Pine Bluff.

The cotton receipts in Pine Bluff on January 1 amounted to 66,352 hales, while on the first of last year sizes bales had been received, an ex- cess of 24,054 bales in favor of the present season. With these figures at hand it is estimated that the re- ceipts at Pine Bluff this season will be about S5,000 bales. Last season the total receipts amount to only 5O,- 127 bales.
 The recent action of the officials of the Iron Mountain in giving assurances that cotton would continue to be shipped into Pine Bluff from points south of McGehee and other compress points, will result in much larger re- ceipts than would have occurred if the order prohibiting this had not been re- Seinded
The Carlisle independent., 1907-01-10
BRING SUIT.
TO DUST MCCLELLAN FROM OF. FICE OF MAYOR OF NEW YORK
 CITY.

New York, Jan.-Attorney General Jackson on behalf of the people of the state of New York has entered suit in the Supreme Court against George B. Mcclellan praying that the latter be busted from the office of mayor of the city of New York on the ground that he has usurped and unlawfully holds such office, whereas William Randolph Hearst is legally entitled to the same.
 It is stated that this new proceed ing has nothing to do with the quo warranto action which last week was temporarily enjoined at the applica- tion of Mayor Mcclellan.
 A summons and a copy of the com plaint in the action were served on Mayor McClellon at the city hall by Deputy Attorney General Deford. MT. Jackson is in Albany and it was said that any statement with refer- ence to the suit would have to come from him.
 The complaint declares fatly that at the election in November, 1905, MT. Hearst was duly and legally elected mayor of the city of New York" It is further alleged that ballots legally marked for Hearst were counted for Mcclellan by the inspectors of cleo tion and that these "miscounts" form ed the basis of the returns of the votes. It is claimed that men not en- titled to vote were allowed to vote for Mcclellan and that in many other ways the election laws were violated at the 1905 election. Votes cast for Hearst, it is declared, were not count ed in a number of districts. The al- legged illegal votes were counted for Mcclellan and the legal votes which it is asserted were not counted for Hearst greatly exceeded, but by pre- cisely how much the plaintiff is una ble to state, the difference between the votes for the defendant Mcclellan and the said Hearst"
 Notwithstanding the election of of said Hearst" the complaint con cludes, George Mcclellan 'has usurp- ed and intruded into and now unlaw- fully usurps and holds" the office of mayQr
The Carlisle independent., 1907-01-10
MANY SOURCES OF SALT.
That from Natural Springs Is Gener.
 ally Most Nearly Pure.

The purity of salt depends upon the source from which it is obtained and the sanitary conditions under which it is prepared for the market. The supply of common salt, the most in- dispensable of all the seasoning sub stances both as relishing continent and a well-nigh universal food pre- servative. is exhaustless, yet even SO there is salt and salt, says the Pic torial Review.
 Formerly salt was obtained by eyap- orating ocean water, process that left many impurities in the residuun, to say nothing of it's exposure to all kinds of dirt in its shipment from sea- ports. The Turks island or rock salt, which is still largely used in pork packing and in the manufacture of ice creams, comes to the United States in holds of vessels continually sub- jected to dirt and foul odors. Upon its arrival it is again handled, then packed in coarse burlap bags, permit ting dust to sift into the salt. In this condition it reaches the consumer.
 Latterly, however, the product of salt springs has largely taken the lead in this country not only for table salt but for meat packing. The annual production from this source in the United States reaches more than 40.- 000,000 bushels, the state of New York in the vicinity of Syracuse furnishing a large proportion of this important Sucply
The Carlisle independent., 1907-01-10
NEVER TIRES
Of the Food That Restored Her to
 Health.

My food was killing me and I didn't know the cause" writes a Colo. young lady. For two years I was thin and sickly, suffering from indigestion and infammatory rheumatism.
 T had tried different kinds of diet, plain living, and many of the remedies recommended, but got no better.
 Finally, about five weeks ago, mother suggested that I try Grape Nuts, and I began at once, eating it with little cream or milk. A change for the better began at once.
 To-day I am well and am gaining weight and strength all the time. I've gained 10 lbs. In the last five weeks and do not suffer any more from inSi- gestion and the rheumatism is all gone.
 T know it is to Grape-Nuts alone that I owe my restored health I stiil eat the food twice day and never tks of it." Name given by Postum O., Battle Creek, Mich.
 The flavor of Grape-Nuts is peculiar to itself. It is neutral, not too sweet and has an agreeable, healthful quail ity that never grows tIresome.
 One of the sources of rheumatism is from overlooking the system wkM acid material, the result of imperfd4t digestion and assimilation.
 As soon as improper food is abap- doned and Grape-Nuts is taken reeu- larly, digestion is made strong, the or- pans do their work Of blliIdino m ooHd red blood cells and of carrying away the excess of disease-making material from the system.
 The result is a certain and stea1E return to normal health and ment4l activity. There's a reason" Read the little book The Road to well. vile" in pkgs.
The Carlisle independent., 1907-01-10
piaz to Receive Medal.

St. Louis, Jan.-PresideEt D. R. Francis of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition Company. accompanied by John Scullin, L. L. Dozier, A. l.. Snap leigh and Judge Ferris, worlds fair counsel, departed over the Rock ls- land railroad in MT. Scullin's private car for Fl Paso and thence to the City of Mexico, where, on next Sun day, MT. Francis will present to Pres ident Diaz the gold medal and di- ploma awarded to him by the expo sition company in recognition of his services in behalf of the worlds fair.
The Carlisle independent., 1907-01-10
MiSCELLANE EOUS.

Three f1remen were killed during fire that burned out the interior of Hilrs paper warehouse, on Roosevelt street, New York.
 The entire family of George DeYino, at Winooski, consisting of six persons the father, mother and four children were killed by Illuminating gas which entered the house from a break in the street main through a sewer pipe.
 During a fire that destroyed the American hotel, at Delphi, N. Y, Will liam Winter, Mrs. Anna Winter and John O'Connor were suffoeated.
 Having supplied the Illinois market, central Illinois mine operators are now shipping an immense volume of bitu- minous coal to relieve. the fuel famine in the northwest The Chicago & Alton billed 1000 tons in one day.
 MT. Hitchcock, first assistant post master general, reports that the use of specially equipped automobiles in the collection service in Baltimore has proved so successful that the depart ment now is planning for automobile collection service in several other cities.
 A small revolution is reported in Honduras.
 The steamer Panama, which it was feared had been wrecked, arrived at Matanzas, Mexico, from San Francis co, with all on board safe and well.
 At Philadelphia stranger entered the Fourth Street National bank. and being refused a loan by the president and cashier, he threw a bomb at the cashier, killing the official and him self He has been identified as RolIo Steele of Garner, Ia. The bomb-throw- CT was blown to fragments and the in- terior of the bank was wrecked.
 Alex Berkman, who served a term in the penitentiary for attempting to kill H. Of Prick, was arrested in New York along with Emma Goldman, an- other noted anarchist. He was mak- ing an anarchistic speech, the police said. They were released on 5000 bond each.
 SIdEII6Q DS liIeHu, WHO SuQltHlS slapped him on the Jack, A. R. Hay den, of Gilmore City, la, slipped on some ice and fell sustaining frac- rure Of the skull and other injuries, which caused his death an hour later.
 A number of Japanese attacked an American at Porterfield, Cal, and dur ing the fight, it is said, they raised the Japanese flag. Fifteen of the ori- entals were arrested and jailed.
 The San Francisco carpenters union has declared a boycott against the Japanese. Any member Of the union who employs Japanese labor, patronizes Japanese merchants or pur- chases goods from employers of Jap anese is to be fined s10.
 At a hearing before the interstate commerce commission at New York it was brought out and admitted that the Union Pacific Railroad Co, the Southern Pacific Co, the Oregon Short Line and the Oregon Railroad and Navigation Co. are practically un- der the same administration, Mr Har- riman appearing as president of each company, with only slight variations in the lists of other officers.
The Carlisle independent., 1907-01-10
Tax Invalid.

Washington, Jan--In deciding the case of the American Smelling and Refining Company against the people of Colorado, the Supreme Court of the United States reversed the decision of the Supreme Court of Colorado, which had upheld the validity of a portion of the revenue laws of Colo rado, which impose a tax of 4 cents annually on each $1,000 of stock of foreign corporations doing business in the state.