DANVILLE INTELLIGENCER VOL LXXVI. QUICK ACTION SAVED LIFE His presence of mind was all that saved Charles Heimiller,o( Catawissa, from frightful injury or death while working in the yards at Catawissa of the Philadelphia and Reading R. R., Monday. Heimiller was cleaning the ice from tba main track,and seeing the morning mail train approaching stepped from the main track iu front of a gravel train which was slowly backing into the yard. He was knooked down be tween the tracks by the car, and as he fell threw himelf flat on his back. The oar passed over him. A part of the brake catching tiis coat, caused him to be dragged a distance of about 35 feet. Some of his fellow workmen saw him knooked down aud flagged the train which was brought to a stand still. He succeeded in getting out from under the oars hiraself,6uataining only n few bruises to his arm and leg. Had the train been going faster nothing oould have preveuted his frightful in jury or death. hor Armories. The pending bill authorizing the ooDitrnotiou of armories for the use of the National Gaard of Pennsylvania should he passed aud made operative promptly. The Pennsylvania soldiery are the best iu the National Guard, as officers of the regular army frequent ly have reported, and yet these reports nearly always unoover some weakness of drill. This is not due to the stand ard of the men or their oftioers, but to insoftloiency of their armories, in wbioh, in many instances, proper drilling is impossible. It will amaze many Pennsylvanians who have not given the matter a thought, to learn that some of the armories in this State were hnilt at the expense of the Guardsmen who use them. This is a bad record for Pennsylvania, especial ly When it is remembered that New York, whioh builds armories, is noted for her liberality to her oitizen sold iers. The bill appropriates 120,000 foi each company of infantry aud $30,000 for each battery of artillery or troop of oavalry. That is not an enormous •am when it is oonsidere 1 that efflo ieuoy in drill cannot be attained unless there be room for constant drilling. At present this is not always possible. Home of the so-oalled armories are lit* tie better than depots for arms aud munitions, and the companies owning them mast drill in the open or not at *ll. Tlie land, and the armories it is proposed to build, would belong to the State and would be a permanent investment bound to increase in val ue. The operation of the bill would enable all companies to reach the de sired standard of effioienoy. The State owes it to itself to pass the ar mory bill. rtiraculous Escape. Hotorman Burger of Danville dis tinguiahtd himself by an act of cool headedness in Blooinsbarg Friday af ternoon whereby the life of a little girl was miraculously saved. The oar, which wan in charge of Conduct or Stever Raver, had just descended the hill at the West end of Blooms borg, and was running at a fast dip •I is customary at that point. All of • Hidden, bewildered or acting on ■ome unaccountable impulse, au 8 year old girl dashed oil the traok right •head of the oar. The motorman had little hopes of saving the child, but >ll in a moment he reversed the oar and did what else was required to ef feot au emergency stop. When the car oame to a standstill it was less than a foot from the little girl. Eyewit nesses of the affair were horror stricken and regard the stop made as one of the quickest and most remark able on record. The result of Tuesday's election was diaoussed witli a great deal of interest about town yesterday morning. The new Council, as the law making body of the Borough, is regarded with the moat interest. The Counoil is still Re pubtioan. Last year it was composed of 10 Republicans aud 3 Demoorats; this year there will be seven Republi cans and five Democrats. The new Council will be oomposed of the fol lowing: First Ward, Vastiue, Reif •nvder and Sweisfort; Second Ward, Boyei.Fenatermacher and Dietz ; Third Ward, Goeser, Dietrioh and Jacobs; Fourth Ward, Joseph Gibson, David Gibaoo and John Hughes. Fortunate ly party affiliations during late years haa not been permitted to influence the members in deciding any of the questions that oome up before Counoil. A MATTER OF HEALTH m\, &AKINO POWDER Absolutely Pure WHS HO SUBSTITUTE A LIGHT VOTE POLLED The eleotion Tuesday paused] off very qnietly. Tlie weather conditions w«re all that conld be desired. Over head the day was spring-like and bal my ; underfoot the streets were sloppy it is true, but the ioe had disappeared and the walking on the whole was macli better than (or weeks past. Voters, ho never, (ailed to tain oat in large numbers and the voto polled was small even for spring eleotion. In a few of the districts there was some degree of rivalry between the oandi dates.notably for Oouuoil.bat nowhere was there anything like a determined fight among the candidates for any of the offices. In the district Heury Wireman won oat for Overseer of the Poor. In the Boroagh Benton B. Brown was the choioe for High CJoustable and John L. Jones for Auditor. The vote for the various candidates stood as fol lows : DISTRICT. POOR DIRECTOR. Henry Wireman, R. First Ward 220 Second Ward .. 124 Third Ward 120 Fourth Ward 181 Mahoning Township .. 11l Total 706 Jonathan Rady, D First Ward 18" Second Ward 100 Third Ward 101 Fonrth Ward 103 Mahoning Township 44 Total 514 BOROUGH. HIGH CONSTABLE Benton B. Brown, R. First Ward 2M: Seoond Ward 145 Third Ward 16» Fourth Ward 148 Total «M; Jumes B. Deen, D. First Ward 146 Second Ward '8 Third Ward «» Fourth Ward 8# Total JiSO AUDITOR. John L. Jones, R. First Ward 197 Second Ward 124 Third Ward 104 Fourth Ward 110 Total 685 Edward F. Fallon, D. First Ward IDS Second Ward 94 Third Ward 121 Fourth Ward 120 Total 680 FIRST WARD. COUNCIL. William W. Davis. R., 15» Dr. J. Swelsfort, D., . S4B SCHOOL DIRECTORS. Dr. F. E. Harpel, R 946 Robert Adauis, R., 227 Dr. F. E. Harpel. D., 10# Robert Adams, D., 115 JUDGE OF ELEOTION. Frank M. Herrington, R., 330 Harry T. Rupp, D., 164 INSPECTOR OF ELECTION. W. B. Grnbb, R., 184 M. L. Landan, D., 185 CONSTABLE. William E. Yoaug, R. -305 William M. Heddens, D 103 SECOND WARD. COUNCIL. Thomas J. Swank, R. 84 Jacob Diet)'., D. - '146 SCHOOL DIRECTOR. William J. Burns. R .167 JODGE.OF ELECTION. 0. Harry Woodside, R. 93 Ira O. Everhart, D iIBB INSPECTOR OF ELECTION. Charles M. Johnston, R 322 Samuel Wellivor, D., 99 CONSTABLE. Henry W. Kramer, R., B8 Edward Ritter, D 155 THIRD WARD. COUNCIL. 1. X. Grier, R . 109 George B. Jacobs, D ISO SCHOOL DIRECTOR William J. Rogers, R., 101 Alex. H. Grone, R., 110 Jacob Fiaolier, D 138 Charles Voris. D.,.. 95 JUDGE OF ELEOTIO S. W. Dosli Holloway, R., 166 C. L. Foulk, D 65 INSPECTOR OF ELECTION. Seth Lormer, R., 116 William Robiuaalt, D.,.. 110 WARD CONSTABLE. Benton B. Brown, R. 89 Benton B. Brown, D £8 FOURTH WARD. COUNCIL. John Hoghes, R 154 Adolph Boettinger. D 88 SCHOOL DIRECTOR. August Heiss, It., 174 JUDGE OF ELEOTION. Dallas Hammer. R 129 ■ D. A. Lutr.D 107 I Continued on Third Pag-e.J TUTOOKD BUT TO TBUTH, TO ÜBKBTY ARB LAW—NO FAVOR SWAYS US AND NO HAI «W*TJ. AW*." DANVILLE, MONTOUR COUNTY. PA., FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24," 1905 A SMALL AUDIENCE The mass meeting held iu the inter est of the Soldiers' Monument took plaoe iu the Opera House last night. Although it carried with it some disap pointment ns to the number of speak ers, if not as to the size of the audi ence, it yet devoloped a high degree of interest. Col. Hitchcock, of Soranton, and Thomas J. Semple, of Allegheny City, were both detained at their homes b Illness and the Committee had to rely wholly upon Jocal speakers. These by the way never acquitted themselves more creditably, proving wholly equal to the euiergeuoy. Aftor a selection by the band, Hon. .Tames Foster, James Scarlet, Esq., District Attorney Ralph Kisner, Fath er Jules Foin, John H. Qoeser aud Major 1. H. Seesholtz filed iu before the footlights and took seats upon the stage. Hon. James Foster made some open ing remarks, explaining the object ot the meeting. He guve a history of the movement to build a Soldiers' Monu ment in Montour County dwelling up ou the hard straggle that has been en countered. He expressed deep regret that a larger audience was not present to greet the speakers and that the pastors of towa as a class had not seen proper to accept the Invitation sent out to be present and help the cauhe along by giviug each a short address. The first speaker introduced was Dis trict Attorney Ralph Kisner, who made a ringing address along the line of patriotism which started enthusi astic applause. Rev. Father Foin,rector of St. Hur bert's Catholic church, was next in troduced. Father Foin soon impressed the audience as an ardent patriot. He reached an impressive climax when he asked the audience to rise and produc ing a leaftlet read extracts from Wash ington's Farewell address delivered in l?9fi, which stood as a keynote of all iu the line of civil duty and patriotism ttiafc was advanoed during the even ing. James Scarlet, Esq., was introduc ed as the next speaker. The popularity of this orator was well attested by the prolouged applause with which he was greeted. His address was all that was anticipated,in effect being an irresist ible appeal for assistance in erecting a suitable memorial to those who fell in the great Civil War. He rose to a thrilling climax as he dwelt upou the brilliaut military record of little Mon tour County,not only as related to the Civil War, but also to the war with Meiioo. A Soldiers' Monument, he beautifully said, is not needed to honor the memory of those who went out to flght their country's battles; it should be bailt uot to honor the dead, but to houor the living, a monument to the sacrifices of a bloody war—in honor of the wife whose husband never return ed—in honor of the children who kiss ed their father for the last time. It is needed to inspire the youth of our day aud to demonstrate that there is in Montour County gratitude as well as self-sacrifice. About 9 o'olook Rev. S. B. Evans, pastor ot St. Paul's M. E. church aud Hon. H. M Hinokley entered the Opera House and took thoir places on the stage. Rev. Evans followed Mr. Scarlet with a fine lifid practical ad dress, which wan enthusiastically re ceived. Mr. Hiuckley uext took the plat form, speaking at considerable length. Mr. Hinckley is au enthusiastic speak er asfd last night ho was wholly ill his eleuMaiit. He soou had the audience roused! to the highest pitch of enthusi asm. He dwelt apou the need of pat riotism at the present day, such as in spired the soldiors of 'Bl, aptly illust rating liy the remark that "no doubt today many meu shouted theiUßelves hoarse over the memory of Washington who yesterday were busy buying and selling votes." The last address of the evening was delivered by Malor I. H. Seesholtz, of Catawissa, who gave the audience some points ou building soldiers' monu ments. Major Seesholtz was chairman of tho Soldiers' Monument Committee when the memorial to the soldiers of the Civil War was raised in Cnt;iwissa. According to his remarks the tisk of rearing a Soldiers' Monument if right ly takeu hold of is not so difficult a one as might be imagined. The Opera House was tendered for the mass meeting free of cost. The band,"too, gave its services free. The only ones who seemed to fall short of a full appreciation of duty were the oitizeuß who failed to attend the meet ing. Tlie audience was a small one. Nevertheless Mr. Foster as Chairman of the Monument Committeo expressed .confidence that the monument would be ereoted. All those who wished to subscribe later wore requested to hand their names to J. H. Goeser, Treasur er of the Monument Committee. Will Likely Select Harrisburg. Sinoe the first convention to cloot a Bishop for the new Harrisborg diocese of tlie Protestant Episcopal Church, Williamsport, has beeu doing every, thing to have that city made the see • city of the diocese. Recently Bishop ■eleot Darlington has been tender* 1 it is Baid,, a fine residence without mon ey and without prioe as a consideration tor the location of the bishop's head quarters in Williamsport. As the Bisli op-eleat is a man ot independent for tune he will likely select Ilarrisburg *s the see city. SUICIDE AT GROVANIA About 3 o'olook Friday afternoon, a freight ciew ou the Philadelphia and Reading railroad saw a black objeot lying in the snow several rods from fie tracks and about 100 yards this side of Grovania station. A oloser ob servation revealed it to be the body of a man. The railroad meu immediate ly notified a number of farmers of the Hud, and the latter after reaohing the spot, recognized the dead man as Rob ert S. Middleton, of Shamokin. The remains were then taken to the home of his father-in-law, David Heimbach, near where they were found, aud the anthorities notified of the death. There being no Justice ot the Peace in Cooper township aud none nearer than Danville, 'Squire William V. Ogler.by went up from this oity to in quire into the case. He was accom panied by Chief of Polioe Minoemoyer aud several others. Not deeming an inquest necessary at that time, but to bo prepared to hold one at any time iu the future should it be found neces sary or demanded,' Squire Oglesby em paneled a provisional jury consisting of J. C. Minoemoyer, Arthur Li. Davis, Charles Fry, Staart Hartman, Theo. R Angle and Alonzo Mauser. The jury proceeded to view the remains of tlie dead man, aud examine the con tents of hid pockets. These oonsisted of several note books aud letters, an empty pooket book, a knife and a two oauoe bottle slightly over half full of oarbolic aoid. The latter was labeled "Shlssler's pharmacy,Shamokin street, Sliamokin." Statements made by witnesses pres ent, showed that Middleton was first noticed In Grovania on Thursday af ternoon. He was seen entering the place on a freight train. Then at 8 o'olock that evening, Guy Mowreysaw a man who answered a description of Middleton, coming up the lane from the power house. He walked up to the Bloom road, then to the stone quarry. From there he returned to tlie trolley tracks, aud then started in the direc tiou of Danville. Shortly after dinner yesterday,a man ausweriug the desorip tiou of Middleton was seen by au em ploye of the power house, walking on the Readiug railroad traoks in the direction of this oity, near the spot where Middleton's body was fouud a few hours later. Middleton for the past several weeks had been making things very unpleas ant for his wife. He threatened to kill her at different times since they were married. It is said that hewas subject to periodical fits of insanity,and when ill that condition was very abusive. On account of his cruelty aud ill treat ment, Mrs. Middleton pioked ap lier two ye.irs old son aud fled from tier homo in Shamokin, January 18, leav ing her 4 years old child behind. She to the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. David Heimbach, Grovania, with whom she is now living. On Wednesday, February 10, a oonstable arrived at Grovania with a warraut, sworn oat by Middleton and oharging his wife, Minuie Middleton, with de sertiou. She was arrested, and sub sequently gtve bail in the suui of S3OO before Jui-tioe of the Peaoe Oglesby for her apperauce at court. A counter war rant was then issued charging Mid dleton with threatening to kill his wife and holdiug ap his fathei-iu-law a highly respeoted citizu of this oouuty. Tlis documents wore never served. Although Mrs. Middleton had re ceived word from Shatnokiii that her huaband had left that oity on Wednes day,she hod no idea that he was iu the vioinity of Grovania. Before leaving Shamokin at the time stated. Middle ton la credited with having said to his 4 years old aon aud several others: " You will never see me again; the Susquehanna river is large enough to hold me." He left town soon after, aud under the impression that he had other intentions aud purposes ou his mind than that of committing suicide, word of his departure was sent to Mrs. Middleton. The couple had beeu married a num ber of years, aud two children were boru to them—Ross Edgar, 4 years of age, and Paul Leonard, aged 3 years. Middleton was a oarpenter, and when at home in Shamokin, worked at the Soott colliery. Death of Mrs. Faux. Mrs. Mary E. Faux, widow of the late James Faux, died »t her home, No. 364 Churoh street, yesterday af ternoon, about four o'olook. The de ceased had beeu ill for about one year, of a oomplioation of diseases. She ie survived by flvo sons aud three daugh ters: William Moaer, of Mahouing township, Peter Fanx, of Shamokin; Jameß Faux, Mahoning township; Jacob and Samuel Faux, of this oity ; Mrs. Peter Klnn, Mrs. Arthur Kelly, Mrs. Charles Keefer, also of this oity. She was 78 years of age. The fun eral will be held at No. 864 Church street on Friday afternoon at three o'olock. Interment in Odd Fellows' cemetery. Injured by a Fall. Mis. F. H. Vaunan, South Danville ia suffering from the effeots of a fall sustained in her house on Saturday. She was iu the aot of stepping across the room when her foot caught in the fringe of a oouch, whioh caused her to fall heavily to the floor. Her shonld er struck a pieoe of furniture aud she anstalued a painful bruise. VIEWERS' HEARING ISJOSTPONED Yeterday was the date set for the hearing in connection with the view on the old river road, which was held on the 10th inst. The hearing, how ever, was not held, although there was a good-turn out of interested par ties and the matter informally WHS once more fully discussed iu all its bearings. Matthew Sheep, of Deiry township and James Ellis, of Anthony township, viewers, put ill appearance at the appointed time iu the forenoon. D. F. Gouger, of Limestone town sliipg failed to arrive and the hearing was postponed until 1:30 o'clock iu the afternoon hoping that by that time Mr. Gouger would be heard from. When the viewers reconvened Mr. Gouger was still absent. It was learn ed, however, that he was iudisposed and confined to his home. Under the circumstanoes, tho hearing was ad journed until uext Friday at 10 a m. The old river road, whioh has been closed to travel for some two or three years has been the source of constant contention betweeu the Supervisors of Mahoning township,who hold that the road is nnuecessary and too burden some to keep open, aud several owners of property abutting on the thorough fare and others who find it uouven ient to use the road, all of wliooi hold that the old highway is indispensable aud who resist ut every point measures adopted to vacate it. Twice already have the Supervisors been indicted oharged with liegli ct of duty in uot opening ap the road. Present at tlio hearing yesterday in addition to Messrs. Sheep and Ellis, viewers, were Edward L. White and James Heckendoru, Supervisors of Mahoning township, aloug with their attorneys, James Scarlet, Esq., and Hon. R. S. Ammerman. W. A. Sliep person and Robert Morris, who own land abutting on the old road, were also present along with others who oonsider the road a necessity. Hon. H. M. Hinokley and Edward S. Gear hart represent the citizens who op pose vaoation. The river road was laid out in 1833. About one-third of its length, down to the creek's month is at present within the Borough limits. Between the creek's mouth and Lovers' Leap, about two-thirds of its length, tho in roads of the river long ago obliterated the last trace of the original road and before it was vacated the only way that vehioles oonld get through at oertain pointa was by driving upon private property. The heavy flood of the spring of 1903, ont up the old road aloug its entiie length so badly as to make it praotioally impassable and it was clos ed by the Supervisors. To repair it, they held, would necessitate an outlay whioh was altogether unjustified in view of the fact that Northumberland street opened iuto a parallel road. Viewers were appointed,but an appeal was taken to their report, whioh iav ored vacatiou, and thus the matter has been in court ever since. Meuu while the bridge at the creek's month, which could uot be replaced for loss than several thousand dollars,has been carried off, and this is urged as an ad ditional reason why the road shonld be vacated. Vacation is being opposed ou the ground that the owueis of tho laud below the creek's mouth woald be de prived of an outlet; also that to close the river road would be in elfect to vacate one of the streets of tho Bor oagh., whioh is held as a monstrous proposition that could not for a mom ent be countenanced. The Supervisors deny that they de sire to deprive any property of outlet. They seek to vacate only the superior right of the Stale, in whioh event the gruuud where the road still exists will revert to the owners of the laud abut ting to be nsed as a private road or for any other purpose that the owners may see proper to apply it to. Jast what the report of the viewers m*y be will no doubt depend iu great measure upou the result of the hearing next Friday. District Organizer in Town. George Brown, of Shamokin, Divis ion Organizer of the Sous of Veteraus, arrived iu this city last evening pre paratory of mustering in a new Camp of the above named order tonight. Daring an interview Mr. Brown stated that everything looked very en couraging aud he had ovory reason to believe the new Camp woald enter up on its career with some Bixty mem bers. Sons of Veteraus are expected to be present from Sliatnokin.Bloomsbnrg and Milton, among the members from the latter plaoo being a degree team whioh will do the work. The meeting will be held iu G. A. R. Hall at 7:30 o'olock. It is desirable however,that the members be on hand not later than 7:15 o'clook, owing to some preliminary matters pertaining to the mußter that will have to be at tended to first. All those whose names are on the list, and who have paid up, however, will become oharter mem bers of the Camp whether present to night oi not. At the same time to night, even by complying as above, affords the last opportunity of becom ing a charter member. There was formerly a Camp of Sons of Veterans in Danville, whioh ceased to exist in 1891. The proposition to increase the bor ough debt of Mt. Curmel by $50,000 to oomplete the sewer system carried by a vote of about five to one. 81-COUNTY CONVENTION The bi-county convention of the P. 0. S. of A., whioh met in the G. A. R. Hall of Danville on Washington's Birthday, was attended by some 135 members of the order belonging to Montour and Columbia oouuties. No more successful convention lias ever beon held in the history of the order in these two counties. The addresses were earnest efforts, eloquent in tone aud abounding in patriotio sentiments. The hall, which had been especially decorated for the occasion, was re splendent with the stars and stripes and presented a most striking appear ance. Owing to the abseuoe of A. H. Kline, President, Robert Mapstone, Vice President, presided at the con vention. The address of weloome aud eulogy to Washington was delivered t>7 Ralph Kisner, Esq., of Camp No. 804 and was an tspecially able eSort. Rev. Baohmau ot Camp No. 304, Ne w in, made the response which was also an appropriate and felioitous effort. After hearing the reports offloers were elected as follows : President. Rev. I. M. Baohmau of Camp No. 304, Nowlin. Vioo President, J. V. Wilson, Camp No. 364. Danville. Master of Forms, W. O. Soliwep peuheiser, Camp No. 881,Mitflluville. Secretaries, C. B. Wilson,Camp 364, Danville; C. 8. Waltz,s4o, Catawisßa; E. G. Scl'.eppenheiser, 105, Berwick. Conductor, Is:iao Gross, Camp 364, Danville. Treasurer,l. H. Seesholtz,Camp 540. Catawissa. Inspeotor, Charles Berry, Camp 105, Berwiok, Guard, Stephen Nevius, Camp 364, Danville. Committees were appointed as fol lows : Special Committee on Resolutions- Ralph Kisner, 364; L. B. Kline, 540; 1. H. Seesholtz, 540; T. Cliapin, 503; J. W. Bellas. 133. General Committee on Resolutions— L. B. Kline,s4o; J. C. Snyder, 684; P. W. Unangst, 105; C. E. Rarig, 304; A. N. Shearer. 105. Committee on Credentials—O. B. Wilson, 364; O. S. Waltz, 510; E. G. Schweppeuheiser, 105; J. E. Snyder, 804. Lengthy resolutions were adopted among other things endorsing the ef forts to bring and keep under control corporations and trust oombines. It was also urged that no efforts be spared to make the public schools tho best iu the world; tho teachers should inoul oate Amerioan principles and devotion to country. It was urged that the order, the advooate of the public school, should oppose with might all appropriation of publio money for sec tarian purposes; that it should demaud of our representatives that the appro priation for the public sohools be in creased in proportion as the school population increases; that the mem bers of tlie order should bo ever miud ful of their duty that none but those having the troe interest of the publio schools at heart be elected to olfloe. It was resolved that the order uot only, reiterate, bat persistently de maud the roadiug of the Bible iu the public schools as the only staudard for the moral and higher training ot youth ; it was resolved also that the members not only urge, but assist in enforcing the laws pertaining to "Child labor" and insist upou the enforcement of compulsory eduoatiou. It was resolved to weloome to oar shores all who appreciate the blessings of Liberty, bnt a protest '"as entered against undesirable immigrants. For all immigrants and the granting of naturalization papers a rigid literary test was recommended. A law wag f:»vored restricting foreign immigra tion to 50,000 from any one oonntry. It was decided to hold the Joint County convention with Camp 319 at Bloomsburg ou Washington's Birthday noxt year. Delegates were present as follows: Camp 105,Berwick—Boyd MoAlister, A. N. Bhaerer, J. W. Folk, Charles Berry, P. W. Unangst. Camp, 503, Fishing creek—W. H. Kiugsbury, N. J. Robbins, Harrison Hess, W. E. Eveland, Bruce Sutliff. Camp 17, Light Street—Harry Zell ler, E. A. Brown, M. Eyerly, H. H. Brown. Camp 103, Benton—C. M. Truitt, J. W. Bellas, W. F. Keefer, William Michael, Moses Savidge. Camp 304, Newiln—Wilson Rhodes, J. P. Snyder, Charles Rarig, Ray Walters, Rev. I. M. Badhman. Camp 684, Miffliuville—J. W. Mil ler, J. H. Emerick, W. C. Schwep penhieser, J. E. Snyder, J. E. Lutz. Camp 319,Bloomsburg—C. E. White night, J. W. Sauds, Samuel Metz, Thomas Manning, Isaiah Deilly. Camp 540, Catawissa—Adam Truck enmiller, C. W. Harder, Dr. L. B. Kline, S. S. Deibert. Camp 364, Danville—J. V. Wilaon, Isaac Gnnsberger, William Wertman, G. B. Wertman, Stephen Nevlaß. Camp 365, Waßliingtonvllle—W. O. Krum, W. E. Patterson, V. C. Shultz. J. F. Patterson, A. A. Sweitezr. Camp 567, Riverside—J. A. Got shall, William Bailor, R. B. Bird, D. J. Snyder, Elmer Fowler. Camp 617, Fowleraville—John S. Scott, T. A. Remley. Camp 184, Mainville—Charles Ban man, William Linn, J. B. Nuaa, J. A. tihumau, A. F. Diener. BOROUGH COUNCIL _IN_SESSION At Friday night's regular meeting ot Borough Coauoil Ur. Reifsnyder of the Light Committee stated that the Municipal Light plant would be in op eration on or before March 1. Some de lay has beeu occasioned by the severe weather of the past week, whioh made it impossible to do oatßide work. Mr. Reifßnyder also reported that all wire interference with the different tele phone and light compauieß had been satisfactorily adjusted. Mr. Fenstermauher was of the opin ion that an electrician should be Be oured at once bat action in the matter was postponed until a special meeting to be held Friday eveniug, February 31th. It was reoommended that au alarm whiatle he placed at the new light plant to be used at night, when it is necessary to call the eleotrioian. The matter was referred to the Light Com mittee as was also the erection of guard rails, as a matter of safety, at the plant. A communication was received from Caldwell, Barry aud Leonard desiring to know why the paymont of $19.00 due that Arm from the Borough had beeu delayed. The Borough claims that said Arm damaged the pavement at the Water Works during the ereo tiou of tlie bridge abutment, aud that the amount of damage done would probably be equal to, if uot exceed the amoaut duo Caldwell, Barry and Leonard. Aotion iu the bill was defer red antii the matter was adjusted Mr. Reifsnyder of llie Streets and Bridges Committee recommended the purchasing of a car load of 4 foot teria ootta pipe to be used at the Ferry street culvert. The Secretary was in structed to secure prices on pipe of this size at once. The following members were pres ent: Reifsnyder. Vastiue, Boyer, Swank, Fenstermaoher, Dietrich and Joseph Gibson Iq the absence of Presidet Davis, Mr. Vastine presided. Tlie following bills were ordered paid: BOROUGH DEPARTMENT. Regular Employes $83,50 Postage 6.00 Street Labor and Hauling 16.71 Sarah McCane 8.00 W. H. Ammerman Co 67.50 David R. Williams 67.50 Labor at Light Plant 6.00 WATER DEBPTRMENT. Regnlar Employes $139.70 P. &R. R. R. Co, freight... . 73.15 P. & R. Coal & Iron Co 135.88 Washington Fire Co 75 Joseph Lechner 10.30 Labor on Streets 3.00 Harry B. Pat ton 30.00 Martha Washington Supper. The Y. M. C. A. auditorium never presented a more animated appearance than last evening, between tlie hours of 5 and 7 o'clock, during whiuh time the Ladies' Auxiliary served a most delightful supper to about 150 persons. From the time the supper Btarted, the room was filled, and presented a sceue of activity and bustle that suggested there was "something doing." It being Washington's Birthday and a "Martha Washington Sapper," there were special decorations, consisting of flaßs and patriotio emblems, cherries and oherry trees, hstohets aud other Washington reminders. All the ladies in attendanoe were at tired in Martha Washington cap and kerchief, and presided over the sapper with grace and dignity, and served all in the most oharming way. The entire eveniug wis a success from beginning to end, and reflects great oredit on the Ladies' Auxiliary, who may feel proud of their excellent supper. Best Game of the Season. The basket bill fan. who tailed to attend the Dttuville-Ashland game at the Armory last nigl.t,missed the most brilliant game of the season. Both teams were at their best, but the local team seemed to have a shade the best of the visitors in passsing and goat throwing. The forward playing of 8. J. Wei liver was of the professional order and he snoceeded iu landing 8 goals from the field, several of whioh were mar velous. Fools were numerous but oan nit be avoided iu a game as fast sb that of last night, aud are excusable. Seohler was injured iu the last half, soverely catting his finger on the wire screen while handling the ball. Barry was substituted aud played the posi tion iu his usual fine form. Following is the soore: Danville. Ashland Welliver forward .. Bennethun Dougherty .. . forward.. Kuaublaoh Seohler oeuter Horan Barry oenter Hayes Bedea.. . .guard Getohey Peters guard Tye Summary—Goals from field—Welliv er 8, Dougherty 1, Bedea 3, Peters 3, Bennethun 3, Knaublach 3, Horan 3, Tye 3. Goals from fool—Welliver 2, Horan 4. Time, 30 minute halves. Re feree, I. Rosenthal. Time keeper, Will iam Ellenbogeu. Will Occupy Brown Building. J. K. Evans, barber, who has been located at 430 East Market street for several years past, iu the spring in t»uds to occupy the first floor of the Brown building as a business staud. He will remove his family in the flat on the third floor of the Brown build ing, whioh has all the modern appoint ments and as a consequence does not have togo begging very long for a tenant. NO. 14 EXPECT TO MAKE SEmrasioN Daring a conversation with P. J. Reefer, Superintendent of sewen, It was learned that apon the opening up of spring it is probable that there will be sewer extensions made along sever al of the streets. Whatever action i« taken in this direotion, of coarse, wilt depend apon the attitude of the prop erty owners. As soon as these petition the borough for sewer extensions on any of the streets the matter will be at onoe taken up by Council. Should the petitioui rs be sufficiently numer ous to indioate any thing like a un animity of sentiment among the prop erty owners on any particular thor oughfare the Borough will at onoe or der the extension of the sewer along that street. % The point that is not olear with many people is whether when thli stage of the work lias been reaohed and the sewer is extended property owners will be obliged to connect with it or whether it will remain optional with them whether to conneot with the sewer or not. Seotion 3 of the ordinance relating to sewers adopted on January 27,11*05, would seem to Battle the matter be yond all controversy. As each exten sion is completed the Clerk of the Borough must serve notice to that effeat on the prop-r'y owners follow ing which the section of the ordi nance above quoted provides "That eaoh and every owner of property abutting on or adjoining any street or alley on which are auy of the publio sewers are required to make at his, her or their own cost uniform and proper conneotion within 3 months from date of servioe." Shonld they fail or refuse to oomply the Borough will make connection and collect the cost of the property owners ai other debts due the Borough are by law col lected. To what extent the property owners of the Borough are going to avail themselves of the muoh needed im povemeut of sewerage remains to be seen and their attitude on the matter will be watched witli no little inter est. Records Relating to River Bridge. The mild strictures indulged in by the Intelligencer relative to danger of crossing the unfinished bridge, it seems, has not been without its good effect. The reckless crossing, Sunday, which threatened to become general in a day or so, has not been permitted sinoe, or, at least, it does not seem to be indulged into any exteut. However, in the day or so that peo ple crossed records were established and already tiiere are several who olaim the distinction of being the first to cross tiie new bridge. The person, however, upon whom this honor real ly falls aocording to testimony offered by the bridge people themselves is David Uuger of South Danville. Ur. (Jnger walked across before the iron work of the last spau was in position, traversing a plank, wliioh rested on the false work. Mr. Unger was also the first to cross after the iron work of the spau was completed. The exploits of those (ir-t to oroia the new bridge have suggested some of tiie records oounected with the old bridge relatiug to those who crossed the struoture last on the eventful Maroh 9th, HJO4, when It wai carried down the river upon the orest of the great ice gorge. The last vehicle to cress the old bridge waa H. M. Hiuckley's, wliioh contained Mrs. R. J. Allen, wife of the pastor of St. Peter's M. E. church, who was on her way to the D. L. & W. station to take the train for Williamsport where her mother was ill. The veliiole had soarcely got off the bridge before the timbers tie nan to creak. Before the oarriaae could return the bridge was oarried oil aud the horse and oarriage were stranded in Danville. Tiie last foot people to oross the bridge were Harrison O. Kase,John Hinokley,Esq., Art. Myerly aud James Mcßride of South Dauvillo. If Mr. Hlnckley'a oarriage had a olose oall these men esoaped by only a hair's breadth. The piers were already going to pieae; and the boards on the sidewalks were fall iug as they rushed across. One of the large timbers ou the inside falling struok Mr. Mcßride, kuooking him down. He was dragged out of the bridge at almost tiie last moment. Peter Vought.of Mayberry township, brought the offioial eleotion returns in to Danville yesterday. Mr. Vougbt received a very cordial greeting at the Court House. Before returning he transaoied business at South Danville and spent a pleasant hour with old friends there. Mr. Vonght ia a promin ent resident and one of the moßt ex tensive land ownere in Mayberry town ship. He is the possessor of a suooesi ion of farms extending from the foot of Elysburg hills to what is known as Bethel ohnroh. The County Commissioners do not like the present position ooonpied by the ferry boat and are afraid that when the break-up oocurs it may take another trip down the river. Accord ingly Contractor Shepperson will have | another boot with the ungainly flat , boat one of these days and will en deavor to raise it op onto the river bank. The oldest men on the railroads aay they do not reoall another winter when there was so moch snow piled along the traoks as this year. At some plaoei i It ia IS feet high.
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