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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-08-20
CONSIGNMENT
Of ODD FISH

A unique consignment of fish arriv-
ed in this city Monday morning and
was deposited in the north Branch of
the Susquehanna.
The fish, which were shipped from
the government hatchery at Indian
apolis, Ind, are known as the large
mouthed black bass. Their habitat is
the Mississippi river and so far as
can be ascertained they are the first of
their species that have ever been plsc-
ed in the north branch for breeding
purposes.
The consignment consisted of some
four hundred fish contained in four
large cans. What is especially remark
able about the fish is their size. The
fish fry received from the hatcheries
are usually much below the average
minnow i'll size. the most of them be-
ing infnitesmally small.
When those who received the fish
opened the cans yesterday their sur
prise can easily be imagined. Instead
of the usual small fry they beheld fish
varying in length from four to eight
inches, big we'll developed fellows,
nearly large enough to take with the
hook and line. The explanation lies
in the fact that the full.grown wide
mouthed black bass is a monster, often
weighing twenty pounds or upward.
The fish shipped, although seemingly
large. are relatively only minnows in
size.
The consignment followed applics-
tions made by J. B. Cleaver, W. l..
Mcclure, and Robert Y. Gearhart.
The fish were shipped to J. B. Cleav-
er, who received them from the agent
at the 1919 d. L. q W, train Mon.
day morning. The fish Monday were
placed in the river They multiply
rapidly and by next year not a few of
the larger ones will no doubt be taken
with the hook and line.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-08-20
ONE EFFECT OF
THE QUARANTINE

y we'll known farmer of Cooper town
ship, who was in this city Tuesday
states that if conditions in his section
are u criterion then rabbits will be
unusually plentiful in Montour coun-
ty this fall. The young rabbits may
be seen at almost anytime and place,
bobbing mp when least expected. Pre-
vious years for as long time back as
like as many rabbits seen as at pres
ent
The farmer quoted attributes the
relative abundance of rabbits as we'll
as their fearlessness TO the quarantine
against dogs, which is generally in
force in this county. He says few peo-
pie are aware of the depredations
which, except in times of quarantine,
are committed by dogs within a radius
of several miles of Danville.
Last year at this time when dogs
owned in Danville unmuzzled were
permitted to roam about at will, they
might have been seen daily tracking
game in Cooper township as we'll as in
territory nearer Danville During the
summer the young rabbits in this way
were killed off in large numbers and
when the season opened there were
comparatively few cotton tails to be
obtained by the sportsmen.
1t is said to be difficult to realize
the relief that the farmers experience
by reason of the quarantine on dogs,
which animals heretofore went prowl-
ing over the country, causing annoy.
ance in different ways. The prevail.
ence of rabies has been general during
the past summer, so that the quaran.
tine against dogs has been Just as ef-
fectual in other localities as in Mon
tour county. Therefore, since one of
the effects Of the quarantine in gen.
eral way is to protect the rabbits the
latter, over the entire extent of the
country, should prove very plentiful
next fall.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-08-20
SHETLAND PONY
is A MIDGET

E. S. Fornwald, U. S. express agent
in this city, yesterday received from
the Homestead farm of Randall broth
ers, at Durand, Illinois, a thorough
bred Shetland pony, that is possibly
the most diminutive animal of its kind
ever seen in this city. The little feI.
low weighs but 275 pounds and stands
IS inches high. He came all the way
from Illinois in crate by express.
Mr. Fornwald's pony, which he
bought for his daughter Ruth, is an
aristocrat among his kind. His sire is
Black Crow, an imported Shetland
pony, and he has family tree that
would make most of our ancestor wor.
shippers envious. His name is Mon.
key. He is perfectly docile, and as
bright as he is kind. Before leaving
the Homestead farm he had been taught
many interesting tricks.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-08-20
DlSPENSARY WILL
BE REnOVED

AS if to show that there will be no
retreat in the war against ,tuberculos-
is in Montour county the work will be
established on secure and permanent
basis by removing the dispensary now
in the office Of DR.. Stock, the county
medical inspector, to separate and
well appointed building leased by
the State department of health for
that.purpose.
Thomas H. A. Sites, chief medical
inspector of the Pennsylvania tuber.
culosis dispensaries, was in this city
on Monday looking over the ground to
see how he could improve the facilit-
les for lighting consumption. 1t was
brought home to him that DR.. Stock
as chief of the local dispensary, labors
under considerable disadvantage ow-
ing to cramped quarters incidental to
crowding the dispensary in his office
devoted to general practice.
AS an outcome of DIR. Sites, visit
the western side of j. B. Gearhart's
building. corner of Bloom and Walnut
streets, formerly occupied by store,
has been leased by the State depart.
ment Of health and will be used for
tuberculosis dispensary.
The interior will be entirely remod-
eled and will be made to contain two
apartments instead of one AS soon as
the lease has been executed carpenters
will be put to work fitting up the
building. In very short time it will
be occupied by DR.. Stock as tuber.
culosis dispensary.
While here DR.. Sites quoted some
statistics relating to tuberculosis in
Montour county, which makes it clear
that the crusade against the dreaded
and insidious disease has not been TAX
en- up any too soon. The returns for
the year before last he said, show
that of 115 deaths that occurred in the
borough Of Danville 16 were caused by
tuberculosis. This is over 10 per cent
the highest rate found of any town
in Pennsylvania with a population of
5000 or over Pittsburg has the lowest
rate-two per cent. In the state the
average per cent. relating to tuber-
culosis is 10.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-08-20
WELL KNOWN
COUPLE rIARRIED

DR.. Ried Nebinger, of the state
hospital medical staff and Miss Ava
Grier Gearhart, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. NJ. Grier Gearhart. were quietly
married in New York City on Wednes-
day August 9Th. The announcements
of the event were sent out Monday
and caused pleasant surprise among
their many friends.
Both the bride and groom are we'll
known and highly esteemed by wide
circle Of friends and acquaintance in
this city.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-08-20
WHEAT OVER
RUNS IN WEIGHT

The many favorable reports concern.
ing the wheat crop that were received
about harvest time just now are being
most conclusively verified on the
south side where new wheat is being
bought up and shipped by the whole
sale.
1t is true the wheat crop is not more
than one fourth threshed. Yet Thomas
Elmes and H. E. Bonner, dealers, yes
terday, on the south side finished load.
ing their third car of new wheat, all
of which was purchased in that i'm
mediate vicinity. a short time ago
they shipped three car loads Of new
wheat from Paxinos and a correspond
ing quantity from Roaring Creek
Mr.. Elmes states that the wheat crop
is exceptionally good. The grains are
plump and we'll developed, the sequ-
ence being that wheat this year over
runs in weight considerably.
The latter was illustrated in an ex-
perience at the south side yesterday.
DfNhSOA a0NlhC bOAINCI6i 1pb UuSltls
of wheat to the dealers, which had
been carefully measured, each half
bushel being stroked On being weigh
ed, however, before it was loaded on
the car the wheat was found to con-
tain l06 BUSHES. Had the wheat mere.
ly held out in weight it might still
have been considered a fairly good
yield.
Up to the present Elmes and Bonner
have been paying ninety cents per
bushel for new wheat, which, they say
is equivalent to one dollar per bushel
next spring, as allowance has to be
made for shrinkage Of wheat, which
may result in falling off of to Z
bushels in hundred.
Mr.. Elmes stated yesterday that in
view Of present conditions, he does
not think dollar wheat is likely to be
a reality even next spring. An enorm- p
ous crop is reported in the west to say
nothing of the big crop produced at
home.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-08-20
ONE Of THE
OLD MASTER"

1t would be difficult to drop into thu
studio of W. B. Rhodes, West Marke
street, without finding there some
rare and interesting object beyond the
attractive personality of the busy art
ist himself.
Just now among the pictures under
painting, the Madonna and Child, u
which is undoubtedly the work of one
of the old masters. Very indistinct in
one corner of the rare old painting is
the date 1879.
The Madonna came to Mr.. Rhodes
insured for S5000 1t was entrusted to
him by family of prominence living
in New York, for whom he has com.
pleted his 9th portrait.
The painting is not large in size,
but is one that was evidently intended
for chapel. 1t represents the child
Christ seated on the Madonna's lap
reverently placing ring on the hand
ure is particularly beautiful in its
composition and arrangement OF drap.
cry. 1t excels in drawing and color
aud bears the exquisite tone that only
age can impart. 1t is undoubtedly one
of the most interesting paintings that
ever came to Mr.. Rhodes studio.
10
full length, life size portrait for
Mrs. Eunice NJ. Lockwood of Crystal
Springs, Miss. The portrait is that of
beautiful boy. son of Mrs Lockwood,
who departed this life recently. TIE
portrait, which is approaching COM
pletion, attests to Mr.. Rhodes skill
and genius as an artist. Seldom has
anyone looked upon painting more
lifelike and real or one whose face
held the eye with more subtle fasci-
nation.
Mr.. Rhodes is also working on a
portrait of the late Lemuel E. Wells,
of New York. whose death occurred
last April. Mr.. Wells was we'll known
in Danville. He was warm personal
friend of Mr.. Rhodes.
The artist is also working on two
portraits of the colonial period. Mr..
Rhodes talents are recognized wher-
ever he is known and work comes in
to his studio from all parts of the
United States.
Among his southern subjects is
painting, which Mr.. Rhodes considers
the best effort of his life. Mere de-
scription conveys no adequate idea of
its charm and perfection. 1t repre-
sents an old negro nanny seated in
contemplation before her hearth Curl
ed up at her feet is her faithful dog.
The painting seems so life-like and
over all there is an air of such deep
repose that one instinctively forgets
that he is looking at an artists por-
traiture and seems to see before him
picture Of real life and emotion.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-08-20
farmers PICNIC
At DEW|TT'S

The fourth annual Tri- County Farm
ers' picnic drew to DeWitt's park yes
terday the biggest crowd in the his
tory of the place. Those in charge OF
the affair estimated the crowd present
as numbering between six and seven
thousand. Mr.. II. L. Dewitt, manaR.
er of the park, said that he was Ger.
tain there had never been more people
in his park on any big day in its his.
tory.
The gate keepers registered $500 paid
admissions, but many heads of fami-
lies paid but one or two admissions
for whole wagon load. They thought
it was safe to estimate that nearly
two people went into the park for ev-
cry admission paid.
Certain it was that the farmers were
there in large numbers. Many town
people, too, attended, hundreds of peo-
pie going to the big outing from Dan
Vile and nearby towns, but the farm
ers predominated 1t was their day
and they took advantage of the glor-
ious weather to turn out in force
From Paxinos to Exchange, from
Klinesgrove to Grovania, they came
from every hillside and valley, in bug
gies. spring wagons and big farm wag-
ons, on horse back and on foot, the
patrisrchs, the middle aged, the boys
and their sweethearts and the kiddies
and everybody, old and young, had
great big, free and easy, frolicsome
good time.
LIKE A COUNTY FAIR.
In the park from after noon it was
jam; and with all the smusements 60
ing in full swing it resembled nothing
more closely than big day at coun-
ty fair. In addition to the merry 60
round, there were the Mechancsville
and the Paxinos bands, and numerous
booths, where souvenirs, etc. were on
sale. Dancing in the pavilion attract
ed many.
III tliO ullSlhOOh tlIO ldItS hClO pun
ed off according to schedule. Purdy
Arter was first in the potato race for
boys under Is. John Thomas won the
potato race for boys over l6. Sam
Quinn won the bag race for boys under
12, and VIM. Deeter took first in the
bag race for boys over 12. The lantern
race was won by Geo. A. Steffen.
HAD POCKET PICKED.
Jacob Shultz, one of the picnic COM
is a loser to the amount of
$50. 90. In the afternoon he had oc.
casion to pay out some money and
when he reached for his pocket book,
that useful accessory had disappeared.
He says that he does not believe he
could have lost it and that his pocket
must have been picked. Mr.. Shultz s
experience was the only one of that
kind that was heard of during the
day.
AS was natural there were a mum.
Der of near accidents to add TO the
general excitement, but nothing of
serious nature happened to mar the
pleasure of the occasion.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-08-20
COMMITTEE OF
FORTY ORGANIZES

The committee of forty, ten of whom
were appointed from each of the four
fire companies of this city, and which
will have charge of the Six-County
Firemen S convention in Danville next
June, met at the Continental hose
house Saturday evening for organiza
tion.
William Shultz chief of the Dan
vile fire department, was elected presi-
dent Of the committee. Alfred Mellin
and Thomas G.. Vincent were chosen
secretaries, and Wesley Hollobaugh,
treasurer.
a finance committee was chosen to
be composed Of the following: Theo-
dore Baker, Thomas G.. Vincent, David
Evans, George Kocher H. E. Trum.
bower, Edward Graham, James Glib
son, A. @. Amesbury, William Baker,
Fred Vincent, James Freeze and Will
liam McVey,
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-08-20
AN Advance
IN REAL ESTATE

The value of real estate has increas-
ed ten per cent in those sections .of
Montour and Northumbe berland coun-
ties that have the benefit of the rural
free delivery system. This important
fact has been established by an in
vestigation set on foot by Postmaster
W. L. Gouger in response to a COM
munication from the fourth postmast-
er general asking for data as to real
estate values, the condition of the
roads, etc.
Some months ago p. V. DeGraw,
fourth assistant postmaster, attract
ed the attention of the county
by the issue of department order
making the continuance of the free
delivery service contingent upon the
condition of the roads traversed by
the established routes. The postmast-
ers at rural delivery offices were in
structed to report on the condition of
the roads in their vicinity, blanks be-
ing furnished them for that purpose.
In filling out the blanks at the local
postoffice the matter, as related to the
roads. was up to the rural carriers, who
were required to closely inspect and
report on all the highways traversed
by them in delivering the mail. In
filling out the blanks it was necessary
to state not only whether the roads
were good or bad, but also whether the
roads were macadam. sand, gravel or
dirt roads. No unreasonable exactions
are made. The department. does not
insist that the roads used by the rural
letter carriers shall be macadamized
or that large sums shall be spent upon
their maintenance. Its requirements
are merely that they shall be kept
no deep ruts or washouts and that.Iow
boggy places shall be drained and grad
ed. In reporting on the condition of
the roads the postmasters were to note
particularly, whether any fell below
the above requirements; if so, full
description Of the defective highway.
its exact location, etc. were to be EN-.
bodied in the report to the depart
ment.
Ii is gratifying to note that Post
master Gouger's report in the main
was favorable and that, if the mainten-
ance of the free delivery system Is
contingent upon the condition Of the
roads, then there is no question but
that the system connected with the
local post Office will continue indefin-
itely. Only one road on all the routes
was found to fall below the require
ments and on this highway all neces-
sary repairs are assured, if they have
not already been made.
In order to properly estimate the in.
crease Of value the postmaster was OBJ
liged to go to a great deal OF trouble.
He took nothing for granted. He
had personal interviews with farmers
as we'll as with real estate dealers who
buy and sell farm land The conclus-
ion was unavoidable that properties
along any of the routes have increased
10 per cent in value since the free de
livery system was established.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-08-20
FRAUD CHARGES
HAVE FAILED

Contrary to expectations the hear
ing in the campaign expense account
of Elisha Ringrose, Republican can
didate for Columbia Co Com'r., was
devoid Of sensations. The $40 which
he was accused of giving Rev. W. E.
Harman for campaign purposes, dwind-
led to s5, which Mr. Ringrose donated
toward the purchase of a new organ
for the church.
The mucht talked OF check for 5000
was one drawn to the order of ex-
Judge j. U. Kurtz, as a contribution
to the Republican county campaign
fund, but about which Mr.. Ringrose
changed his mind and 1t was never
cashed.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-08-20
For Jury DUTY.

Among the petit jurors drawn for
the next term of the Northum berland
county court, which opens at Sun.
bury on September 2S, are John f.
Eckert, and d. H. Shultz. of Rush
township; W. G. Wilson, J. E. Hum
mer and Harvey Dietrich, of Gesrhart
township. Charles Snyder, of Snyder
town.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-08-20
ROLLING DEP'TS.
RESUME OPERATIONS

The rolling department of the Struc-
tural Tubing works started up Monday
night after a shut down of several
weeks, during which new bed plate
was installed under the engine and
other repairs were made. The finishing
department Of the works continued in
operation while the rolling mill was
idle The whole plant started up this
morning with prospects of running for
some time.
THE BRAKE BEAM PLANT.
The rolling department of the Penn
sylvania Brake Beam plant also start
ed up Monday. Altogether there was
an air of increased activity in the up
per end of town that suggested the
moresprosperous times of last year and
formerly when shutdown was the
exception The brake beam company
will probably continue rolling during
the entire week.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-08-20
REV. GRIMES
LEAVE EXTENDED

Rev. John Conley Grimes, pastor of
St. Peters NJ. E. church, Riverside,
is meeting with a great measure of
success in his tent work in New York
City, and has been granted an extern
sion to his leave of absence So that he
may continue in the metropolis until
September 1st.
The following telegram, which was
received several days ago by an officer
of st. Peters testifies to the esteem in
which Rev. Grimes is held in New
York:
j. II. Shannon In view of the
efficient work Of Rev. Grimes in tent
work we very much desire his services
for the remainder of August. He will
arrange pulpit supplies for twenty.
third and thirtieth. In view of the
great need We trust you will give a
hearty yes.
Arthur j. Smith.
The officers of the church gave their
consent to the request In the telegram.
Eighty per cent of the coal mines
along the Monongahela river are shut
down and thousands Of mines are idle
as q result of.the low water, as practic.
ally all the coal of that district is
shipped by water.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-08-20

Men who give their uncompensated
time to the city deserve the thanks of
the people
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-08-20

The opportunity to do kindly deed
should never be neglected.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-08-20

The officers Of the church gave their
consent to the request in the telegram,
The Washington herald., 1908-05-17
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS
DURING THE PAST WEEK

and Thomas p. Bones 70 Casper r. and Hattie
Taylor let 81. square 81. SO
Union street southwest, between ii and stgeets-
Andrew J. Sanford 10 William P. sheehGn part
original lots 20 and a. square a2. $40
Fannie B. Gunneii Ct sir George ". to Thomas
J. Afolloy. lot o, square i2N, SO.
Meridian Hil-HaTTy 7. Dome 70 J. Worth Car
nahan lot a. block "a. $40.
Clarence B. Rheem and Alexander T. Hensey. trIs-
tees. to Luther A. SEarzeil. lots l0s. i05, l6.
l5e III. ia square i04. $500
L. RAYMOND Hixson 10 William Buckingham. lot 81.
square Ts5. So
Long Meadows and Youngsborough-John Miller ct
ux to George ~ Holland, parts so,
Brightwood Park-DieF T. GToh to John r. Dsan.
lot q, block 8, 80
West WoodYidge-HsnTy A. Yielh ct al TO James T.
W. Clement, part lot g. square s2Ss. $40.
Charles R. Keneia et al. 70 Robert ". Weaver et
al. lots z and 2. square IS, SO
Lizetts K. Baer ct vir. Nathan to Joseph a. Durn-
baugh. lot s5. square lS, $40.
Oak View-Harold Davis TO Ida p. Davis. lot l.
block ;. So
Ingieside-willism C. Ailard ct al 10 Bessie A. Me-
Donald i0t s. block 2. So
To Droit PsTk-Bessie A. Mcdonald et Elr, Ronald,
10 William c. Allsrd and Waiter B. ADps5y.
lot 49, block g. SO
James F. Bundy et ux., Deiilsa TO Wiley WestFay
and trustees Of Young Peoples Tabernacle Bap-
tist Church, lot 5. square 5sl, SO.
2l9 H street northeast-iohn SHERMAN Estate Com
pany 70 Michael j. Keane. part original lot 10,
square 752. SO
Sarah C. Constoek to Sarah E.. Amelia W. and
Martha 7. Tihey. lot q square I'll, SO
HorneT's Addition to Congress Heights-halph P.
Barnard and Guy h. Johnson. trustees. 70 An
drew J. Darden. lot z. block 8 SO
Lewis C. Kengla st to James Bel. lot ls square
sS SO. James Bell 70 Christmas zsFeEa. sams
land, SIC
The Washington herald., 1908-05-17
MEETING OF PIANO DEALERS.
Interesting Sessions win BE Held In
New york i'm June.


Piano dealers in this. section who are
members of the National Association Of
Piano Dealers of America are looking
forward to June 8. g. and 10. on which
dates occur the seventh annual conyen-
ton Of this association. The dealers will
meet this year in New York. and as June
is the most beautiful month in the me-
tropolis. and as the great hotels IN the
numerous summer resorts near the city
are not al this date so crowded as later
in the season. the attendance at this con-
vention will undoubtedly be the greatest
in its history Special rates have been
obtained on all the railroads, and the
New York Dealers Association, combined
with the Piano Manufacturers Association,
has made elaborate plans for entettain-
ing all visiting dealers in that lavish ay
for which the city is justly famous.
The list Of members Of the National AS
sociation Of Plano Dealers is constantly
increasing. Plano dealers everywhere who
become familiar with the principles Of
the association seek membership. The
association stands for certain reforms in
the trade by which the piano business
will assume the high position In the bust
ness world 70 which it Is entitled. It he's
already accomplished much in the estab-
lishmCnt OF a uniform pitch. an effective
freight bureau, grievances committee 10
hear and determine questions OF business
impropriety, 1t is also pledged to the
one-price system and to that class Of ad-
vertising in which there shall be no mis-
representation. In a word. the associa-
tion stands FOR the highest ethics IN busi-
ness.