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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-04-18
TRUANT OFFICER
TAKES ACTION

The first arrest of what promises to
be series of the same kind took place
Monday eve, when Thomas Wray, of
the second ward, was arraigned before
Justice of the Peace Oglesby charged
with failing to send his daughter to
school the required seventy-five per
cent of the time she was enrolled as 4
pupil
The case was one of a type that is
giving the school authorities great
deal of trouble at present. For one
cause or other pupils are kept out of
school until their attendance falls be-
low what is required by law. The
want of clothing and trifling illness
are frequently assigned as cause for
being absent when the truant officer,
from a close study of the case, comes
to the conclusion that Indifference on
the part of the parents has as much as
anything TO do with it. He accord =
ingly then proceeds to swear out a
warrant and cause arrest.
In the case heard Monday eve the
parent admitted the facts as charged.
Justice Oglesby, however, was lenient
and remitted the fine, leaving the de-
fenuant only the costs to liquidate.
The next offender. it is understood,
will not get off so easily.
The number of days that every pupil
should have attended school at this
stage of the term to comply with the
law should not be less than 109 days.
Those who fail to comply make them
selves liable for the first offense to a
fine of 81; for the second offense. to
So. The third offense is punished with
Imprisonment. For the first and Sec
ond offense failure to pay the penalty
calls for a DAYS Imprisonment fer each
dollar of fine imposed.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-04-18
Wants a Wife.

The followin interesting note has
been appearing at intervals in several
newspapers which have wide circu-
Iation throughout Northumberland and
Snyder counties:
WANTED-A good kind young wild
ow or girl. / am lonely and want a
good wife. have good home and
much happiness for such one. Write
and let me tell you. All letters answ-
cred correspondence confidential. Ad-
dress, X. Y. T., Sunbury, Pa. R. f.
ID. No. 4, Box II.
Although the anonymous suitor is
willing to pay court to the feminine
public at large without favor or dis
tinction, yet certain maidens who
scanned the advertisement with more
than passing curiosity were somewhat
diffident about marrying man of
whom they knew no more than that
he wanted a wife and signed himself
"X Y. T."
Upon quiet investigation they learn
ed that box II was used by confirmed
bachelor who owns considerable prop
erty and fine house. But whether or
not this man was the author of the re-
markable advertisement they were un-
able to determine. And so, until more
definite information is secured regard
ing the strange suitor who will give
equal consideration to all comers. re-
gardless Of age, beauty, or station, il
is hardly likely that *. Y. H." will
be offered helping hand to lead him
to the altar from his state Of distaste'
full bachelorhood.
Perhaps the most remarkable feature
of the case is the approval with which
the methods of the unknown lover are
received by the masculine element OF
Northumberland S rural districts. 1t is
generally believed that, as marriage is
a game of chance anyway and one is
apt to draw the first prize as the
"booby," it makes little difference
whether a wife is secured by regular
| Sunday evening calls or through the
advertising columns of local news.
paper.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-04-18
Startling Discovery.

Strong evidence has been found that
the Black Hand or kindred society
not only exists at Shamokin but has
that place as its headquarters and that
an elaborate system is in use among
its members whereby the law is set at
defiance.
There Is every Indication that the
agents Of the organization are station
touch with branches Of the system all
over Northumberland and adjoining
counties, warning the lawbreaker,
guiding him to places of safety and
effectually checkmating the officers of
the law.
Acting ON information from Chief
Of Police Gillian, of Shamokin, Chief
Of Police Clayberger Of Berwick. met
two Shamokin Italians at the train in
Berwick Monday. and went with them
after two other Italians, who were ac-
cused Of larceny and attempted muir
der. The message the Italians took
to Chief Clayberger also contained a
warning that he should not attempt
to arrest single handed and the State
coDstabulary was enlisted in the
cause. The boarding house was To-
Gated after considerable trouble and
the State police and the chief went
after the criminals only to find that
they had been warned by phone mes
sage from Shamokin to fee in haste
from the place.
Some startling information was
gained which may lead to the clearing
up of many of the dark crimes that
have stained the pages Of Northum-
berland county history. AS a result
Of the disclosures it was reported
Yesterday that the State police may
soon enlarge its base of operations so
as tc include Shamokin and other
districts.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-04-18
Dates for Encampment.

The dates for the annual encamp-
ment of the N. G. P. have been fixed.
The First and Third brigades will en-
camp from July TO 13 and the Sec
ond brigade will encamp from July &c
to 81 The Third brigade will camp at
Mt. Gretna, the Second brigade, near
Tyrone, and the First brigade. prob
ably at Perkasie. The site for the
First has not been definitely decided
upon.
In two weeks the season for qualify
ing as marksmen will be open and the
rife ranges all over the State are be-
ing put in condition for the opening.
The regimental matches will be held
earlier this year than usual in order
that the regimental team may be
reached and obtain the benefit OF ad-
ditional work as team in preparation
for the State shoot.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-04-18
A Peculiar Situation.

Not within the present generation
has the national political situation
presented such peculiar spectacle as
it does To-Day. Roosevelt is president
and on the night of his election, 1904,
he issued the statement that he would
not be candidate to succeed himself
He meant just what he said.
Apparently it doesn't take three
years time to bring about a condition
of affairs which puts all thinkers on
the alert. Instead of the former
straight political party Ii mes, there is
today a tumble of elements in such
chaotic stage, as places 1T beyond pres
ent comprehension.
Every careful student of the situa-
tion realizes that such men as Harri-
man, Rockefeller, Belmont, ETC., are
decidedly against Roosevelt, boasting
that they will spend millions to ruin
him and his policies. They are open
ly now spending millions of dollars to
keep the president from carrying out
his railroad and other aggressive pol
icies in the interest of the common
people, On the other hand the large
majority of the people are with Roose
velt, and without reserve express their
opinion that he should consent to ao-
cept nomination to succeed himself.
This expression and desire is not
confined to the Republican party.
Only several days ago at Bryan ban
quet in Chattanooga Tenn, John
Temple Graves, one of the most prom
inent Southern Democratic newspaper
publishers, openly advocated that Bry-
an nominate Roosevelt as the next
president And Graves is not the on
ly prominent Democrat who has ex-
pressed similar desire. Bryan in
turn implies that since the Democracy
is without hope of electing presi-
dent in 1908, and if his party must
join hands with the Republicans the
thing to do is to make Senator LaFol-
lette, OF Wiconsin, the next president.
But here comes another curious
turn. In recent address at Helena,
Mont, Senator LaFollette said -
president Roosevelt is entitled TO
another term. and the people are en-
titled to Roosevelt again"
Thus the whole affair shifts itself
around to the original point. Graves
wants Bryan to nominate Roosevelt,
Bryan advocates La Toilette and La
Toilette says we must have Roosevelt.
To make a long story short, it
would make no PARTICULAR difference
what particular political party would
nominate Roosevelt, the people would
see to it that he would be elected
whether it be Republican, Democrat
ic or Prohibition. Not since Wash
ington has president been so strong
| with the common people and SO much
hated by money kings as is Roosevelt
today.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-04-18
RAISING THE
STREET. CROSSINGS

Pursuant to action of council at its
last meeting the Danville and Sun
bury Street Railway company yester-
day put force of mel at work elevat-
ing the crossings on East Market
street, which have not been in good
condition since the street was dug up
for the purpose of laying the trolley
track.
The objection seemed to be that the
crossing stones, as relaid, were too
low. When the street was muddy
some of the crossings were barely pass
able for pedestrians. At the last
meeting of council it was ordered
that the crossing stones at each of the
streets intersecting East Market. street
be raised q few inches.
The only part Of the street crossings
for which the trolley company is re-
sponsible is the portion between the
rails and for foot on each side of the
track. A good start at the work was
made yesterday.
East Market street is unquestionably
one of the worst thoroughfares in Dan
Vile. The raising of the crossings
will relieve conditions little as far
as pedestrians are concerned, but We
hicles will still have hard time of
it. The large stones in the roadway
are worn bare, there are ruts and al
ternately during the year, deep mud
and binding dust. Nothing short of
a general reconstruction of the thor
oughfare will suffice to bring about
anything like proper street.
During the year past there has been
constant protest against the condi-
tion Of East Market street. Now that
a new council is in charge the pro-
oeedings of each meeting are closely
scanned to see how council intends to
wrestle with the problem. 1t is con-
sidered strange that the necessity Of
general repairs has not been discussed
and there is solicitude lest our bor-
ough solons permit the season to pass
without taking the matter up.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-04-18
Pleasant Surprise Party.

pleasant surprise was given Mon
day at the home of Mrs. James Hilk-
ert, Liberty township, in honor of her
fifty fourth birthday. A bountiful din
ner being served. Present were: Mr..
and Mrs. James Hilkert, Mr.. and Mrs.
Harvey Hilkert, Mrs. William Blue,
Mrs. Henry Simington, Mrs. Henry
Wohlheiter, Mrs. William Curry. Mrs.
Daniel Shade, Mrs. James McWill-
iams, Mrs. Stewart Curry, Mrs Harry
Raup, Mr.. Watson Delhi, Master Law
renee Delhi, Mrs. Watson Delhi, Mr..
and Mrs. Wesley Hilkert, MI. Charles
Martz, Mr. John Hilkert, Mr.. Willard
Pannebaker, Mrs. Thomas Beaver,
Miss Maud Hendricks, Miss Lizzie
Beaver. Miss Florence Hilkert Miss
Helen Martz, Miss Mary Murray. Miss
Eloise Curry, Mrs. Harvey Feaster,
Mr.. Joseph Hilkert, Miss Charlo tie
Wohlheiter, Master Stanley Hilkert,
Master Earl Hilkert. Mr. Edward
Hilkert, Mr.. Calvin Hilkert, Master
Willie Hilkert, Master Omer Roup,
Mrs. Dallas Heller, Mrs. Willard
Pannebaker, Mrs. Margaret Curry,
Mrs. Howard Hilkert Mrs. Charles
Martz. Miss Mary Hilkert, Miss Min
ME Hilkert.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-04-18
TRAVERSE JURORS.


Anthony township: Charles Klee
man, Norman Bitler.
Danville, 1st ward: George W.
Miles, Frank A. Brown, William f.
Childs. Henry FL. Leisenring, Charles
A. Rauch, William Linker, William
E. Limberger.
Danville, and ward: William Koch
or, Frank T. Montague.
Danville, 3rd. ward John P. Pat
ton, Edward Rishel, Ellis H. Morgan,
George Ricketts,.
Danville, 4th. ward Charles Pusey,
John Ross. Albert Lloyd, James Wands.
Derry township: CLARK Boon.
Limestone township: William E
Geiger, Ambrose Cromis, Charles Geig-
er, @. w. Derr.
Liberty township: William LaJerns.
A. A. Falls.
Mayberry township: William Fahr-
niger.
Mahoniug township: Cyrus M.
Childs, Howard Fryling, William
Bell, John H. Thomas, John Weaver,
James Good.
Valley township: N. Z. Sidler.
Washingtonville Frederick Butler,
Charles Keiser.
GRAND JURORS.
Anthony township: Arthur Rishel,
Thomas Dennen. Ulysses Adams, Sam
uel Snyder, Thomas Harris.
DanviIle, End ward Blaine A.
James, John NJ Gibbons, Ira @. Ever
hart, John A Hartzel. William Boyer.
Danville, 1st ward: George Hend-
ricks.
Danville, 4th ward: Samuel Morti
more.
DanvilIe, 3rd ward: William Price,
Alexander M. Russell.
Limestone township: Perry D.
Shade.
Liberty Township: James Fores-
man.
Mahoning township: William Maus-
er, John E. Roberts, Maurice Leig-
how, Edward L. l.. White.
Valley township: Samuel G. Winter
steen, John J. Johnson, Abraham
Hendrickson, Joseph @. Grim.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-04-18
INTERVIEW With
D. ]. ROGERS

Contractor d. j. Rogers on Satur
day stated that during the present
week he expects to put men to work
on the Mill street paving, cutting out
the defective brick and inserting the
sound ones that have been deposited
along the street
Mr. Rogers says that he will not be-
gin work on his contract for the recon
struction of North Mill street until
the curbing is set along the portion to
be paved, work on which has not as
yet been begun. From this it would
seem likely that ground may not be
broken for the new pavement before
the fist of May, if then.
Meanwhile Mr.. Rogers is working
on his contract in Shamokin. which
embraces the putting down of a new
pavement on one of the principal
streets. The fine weather in March en-
abled him to make an early start and
he has already put in three weeks On
the new paving. He has still one half
of mile of pavement to lay before his
work will be completed in Shamokin.
Speaking on the subject of help Mr..
Rogers says that but few native Am
orleans seem available for such work
as he has on hand. On the Shamokin in
contract he has thirty four men en-
ployed, all with the exception of a
very few. being Italians. Whether he
will succeed in obtaining American
workmen or will have to fall back on
Italians when he enters upon his con-
tract in Danville remains to be seen.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-04-18
A LASTING EFFECT
This Evidence Should Prove Every Claim
Made tor Doan's Kidney Pills in
Danyille,

DanYille,
Relief from the pains and aches of
bad back is always welcome to every
backache sufferer; but to cure lame
weak or aching back is what's want
ed. Cure it so it will stay cured. 1t
can be done. Here's the strongest evid-
euce to prove it:
Thomas Lewis, retired, Of 615 Mill
street, says: 81 can only reiterate my
former statement made in 1896 about
Doan's Kidney Pills. They cured me
eight years ago and the cure made has
been lasting and 1 have had no return
of my old trouble. Before using them
I was troubled with backache. use
everything recommended but got no
relief. The lameness over the kidneys
and the terrible aching continued in
spite of everything that did and there
seemed to be no relief for me. learn
ed about Doan's Kidney Pills and read
the statements made by people who
had used them and concluded to try
them. They not only removed the
lameness and backache but they bene-
flied my health in general. They also
relieved the headaches to which L had
been subject for considerable length
of time. / can recommend Doan s
Kidney Pills as a reliable backache
and kidney cure.
or sale by all dealers. Price 30
cents. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo,
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doan Sand
take no other.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-04-18
WASTEFULNESS

In au article on the increased cost of
living in this country, the Chester
Morning Republican says; "If the
price of provisions should continue to
grow higher for a few years longer,
then the only way we can see to get
out of our troubles will be to migrate
to Japan 1t is said the cost of living
for family in Japan is only about
$3.50 per annum. On that sum pro-
fessional man can live very comfortab
ly over there" In the same article
the Republican says: "There is no
waste of food, every crumb being eat
Ell. " If Americans were to observe
this rule the cost of living would be
materially reduced, for we are motor
ious for our wastefulness.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-04-18
Drunkenness on Sunday.

Sunday drunkenness, which for a
long time was rare in Danville. on
Sunday last broke out anew. Bloom
street seemed to be stamping ground
for boozy individuals and at different
times during the day that street was
the scene of very unsigtly perform
ances.
The offending parties escaped arrest
on Sunday but since then we're caught
in the police dragnet. Two of them
were arrested yesterday afternoon by
Constable w. K. Young on information
lodged by Chief of Police Mincemoy-
or. The hearing took place before
Justice of the Peace W. v. Oglesby.
Each paid fine and costs amounting to
FIVE dollars.
There are others who INDUCED in a
Sunday drunk in another part of town
who are likely to be arrested.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-04-18
Lincoln Literary Society.

The regular semi monthly meeting
of the Lincoln literary society was
held in the high school room Fri
day afternoon. The program was open
ed with piano SOLO by Miss Fin
nigan. followed with a recitation,
THE Revenge Of RIin-in- the Face, =
by Miss Esther Magill.
The debate. though localized in
scope, Resolved, THAT the Danville
curb stone market should be abolish
ed," showed conscientious endeavor
1t was argued affirmatively by Ralph
Still and Miss Lorene Gulick and
negatively by Edward Jenkins and
MacAtee Gearhart, the decision being
negative.
A pleasant feature of the afternoon s
entertainment was a vocal solo by
Miss Katherine Bruder, the voice re-
vealing remarkable tone and control.
Miss Gearhart's recitation Elizabeth
followed with extemporaneous ad-
dresses by William Books and Jay
Sechler.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-04-18
DefieS the "Big Stick.

Recklessly defyng the "hig stick"
and all the owners of the great Ameri-
can government Mrs. Howard Cole.
postmistress at Coles Greek near
Bloomsbury, has Jumped her job, !"
and gone to Mexico No one can be
found to succeed her and the post office
may have to be discontinued.
There was always trouble in getting
any one to take the Coles Greek office
and when Mrs. Cole, after holding the
Office year or more. resigned couple
Of morths ago, the post office depart
ment declined to accept her resigna-
tion. She was, however, determined
to join her husband in Mexico. so she
simply notified the department. she
was going to quit on April IS. Satur-
day sh bought her ticket for Mexico
and lett
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-04-18

Rest is the great restorer. We tire our
muscles by exercise and then rest to
restore them yet a great many of us
do not stop to think how little rest we
give to our stomachs. AS a usual thing
no part of our bodies is so generally
overworked as our digestive organs. A
tired and overworked stomach will
give signs of distress to which we pay
no heed until at last Dyspepsia takes
hold. Indigestion is just warning,
and if we heed the warning we can
easily avoid further consequences.
KODOL is a most thorough stomach
relief. 1t digests what you eat and
gives the stomach the needed rest and
greatly assists IN restoring it to it's
normal activity and usefulness. KIDD
OIL is sold on a guarantee relief plan.
1t is sold here by Paules q Co.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-04-18
WILL BREAK UP
CORNER LOAFING

The practice of loafing on the cor
street, which has become such nuis-
ance Sunday nights bids fair to be
broken up, if an example made of three
offenders Monday has the proper eff
feet.
For long time past the merchants
and others have demonstrated against
the state of affairs that exists on Mill
street during nights. The crowds, with
accompanying disorder that hang
any night of the week, but it is on
Sunday nights that people have the
greatest cause for complaint.
At such times nearly every doorway
is occupied by group of ill-mannered
and insolent young people, whose
language it is hardly necessary to add,
is unseemly in the extreme and who
show little regard for people passing
or those who own the buildings. Pede-
srriaGs sometimes barely escape being
jostled off the pavement, while the
doorways are soiled with tobacco spit
and on Monday mornings are in a con-
dition not at all presentable for Gus
TONERS.
Last Sunday night afforded no ex-
ception. The crowds were as large as
ever and, if anything, more insolent
and defiant. Chief Mincemoyer sue
ceeded in discovering number of the
worst offenders and yesterday swore
out warrants for their arrest.
Three Of the warrants were served
during the afternoon and others will
be heard from little later.
The fellows arrested were arraigned
before Justice Dalton. The charge
brought against them was "loafing
and raising disturbance. :" In each
case fine of two dollars was impos-
ed, which, together with the costs ran
the bill up to five dollars.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-04-18
ADVOCATES LYNCHING.

The Mount Carmel Item, unadvise-
Iy, and yet under considerable pro-
vocation, declares that 'if the wind
should blow through the forelock Of
some one murderer hanging from a
convenient telegraph pole in some pub
lie place in Mount Carmel or Shamo-
kin, the next fellow with the ever
ready gun or knife might pause to
consider the possibilities. y Yes. he
might; but the chances are that he
would do nothing of the sort. The
way to remedy crimes of violence is
not to take the law into the hands of
the mob, but to see that proper coun-
ty officials are chosen and righteous
men placed in the jury box.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-04-18
nOnthIY Reception.

The monthly reception to the MEM
bers of the Thomas Beaver Boys bible
class was held at the Y. M. O. A. last
evening. The boys enjoyed fine time
and during the evening listened to the
rendition OF the following program:
Scripture reading-23rd psalm. Mrs.
Bernhard.
PRAYER, Master Paul Bernhard.
Piano Solo, Miss Marion Heddens.
Recitation, Miss Gertrude Delaney.
Selection, Ladies' Mandolin Club.
Recitation, Miss Marion Schoch.
Song. Miss Mary Miles.
Recitation, Miss Helen Harris.
Vocal Solo, Miss Ethel Foust,
Recitation, Miss Larua Wintersteen.
Selection, Mandolin Club.
Recitation, Miss Catharine Delaney.
Piano Duet, Miss Pearl Fenster-
macher, Miss Viola Rishel.
Recitation, Miss Greta udelhofen.
Violin Solo, Master Raymond Foust.
Recitation, Master Joel Bernhard.
Vocal Solo, Miss Mae Sidler.