Home Paj#r - —For the Home The circulation of this paper is in creasing rapidly. It wil pay you to advertise in the AMERICAN. SUBSCRIPTION $1 PEfl DR. IRVING H. JENNINGS, DENTIST. Office Houra 9A. M.to 22 M- 104 Mill St., IP. M.to 4P. M DawoilU, Pu. Q gHI'LTZ, M. D. 425 MILL ST., DANVILLE, PA. of the Stoiaach and Intestines a Specialty W. P. ANUI.B, DENTIST OFFICE: 218 MILL STREET. *eth Extracted without Pain. Crown and Bridge Work a Specialtj. Equipped with tlie latent and most Improved Inntruinentß and prepared to execute the most difficult work. DR. C. H. REYNOLDS, (FORMERLY OF CATAWISBA). Offloe, Opposite Boston Btore, Danfille, P» Dentistry In all Its branches. Charge Moderate and ali work Guaranteed Established 18M»E WISEDIEWT May flowers next. Clean out your gutters. Plant yonr garden saed. Keep a firm grip on your winter cloth ing. The veterans are planning for Me morial day. Mrs. Herbert VVyle, West Mahoning street, will entertain H number of friends at euchre this afternoon. William Waite WBS taken violently ill of cramp at the Heading Iron works, yesterday. A very beautiful bed of tulips in the yard of K. H. Woolley's residence, Mar ket street,is very much admired by pass ers-by. A daughter has arrived at the home of Frank Mensch, South Danville. Ex-Sheriff George Maiers will open his barber shop about the middle of next week. A daughter has recently arrived at the home of Theodore Woolridge, near the fair grounds. Miss Ida Gallagher has accepted the position of night operator at the Dan ville exchange of the Montour & Col umbia Telephone Company. Pedestrians now seek the shady side of the street. Screen doors and window screens are coming out of their hiding places. Reber Faust, the 1H months-old Bon of Frank Faust, of Bloomsburg, drank the contents of a small bottle of belladona Tuesday and is in a critical condition. Mrs. Caroline Wetzel of Shamokin, aged 53 years, was badly burned in the rear of her hoine Tuesday afternoon, her clothing being ignited from a wood fire. John Sandel is giving his house on Church street a new coat of paint. The farmers are busy sowing oats and planting potatoes. The fragrant peach blossom is now ready for spring frosts. "The man behind the plow" is having things pretty much bis own way these bright, spring days. Why not have a Fourth of July cele bration in Danville this year t It is an event that should be observed with all the pomp that its importance demands. Begin preparations in time. Danville has drawn about all of the winter weather that it needs. The post office has been thoroughly renovated and the floor given a coating of oil dressing. The parting between the revenue Btamp and the man who has to buy it on July Ist, will not be a sad one. Charles Woods is convalescent after a serious attack of illness. Mountain fires have not been as num erous this year as in the past. In a few weeks the picnic season will openand add zest to outdoor sport. N. C. Melick of Sunbury has accepted the position of operator at the Philadel phia and KeaJing K. li. station,succeed ing the late J. Riley Mauger. Every member of the National Guard of Pennsylvania must qualify as a marksman this year or he cannot be a member of the Gnard. What is the use of a man belonging to the Guard if he cannot perfonn the first duty of a guardsman and hit the object at which he shoots? It was Governor Beaver's idea when executive that every guards man should qualify as a marksman and he worked continually to that end, so that to-<lay, as a whole, there is not a better body of marksmen in the United Htates than the National Guard of Pennsylvania. To The Trade. We have just arranged with B. K. Shoemaker, of Danville to Handle our line of Pure Medicinal Rye and Malt Whiskies. We Guarantee their Purity Rochester Distilling Co. Duffy Malt Whiskey Co. Granted a Patent. F. P. Johnson, of this city was grant ed a patent on Tuesday, April 23rd, on a folding garment hanger for coats, ladies' skirts and jackets. He has al ready taken many orders for this de vice. JKontottf "THIS COUNTRY WILL NEVER BE ENTIRELY FREE UNTIL IT SUPPLIES ALL OF ITS OWN DEMANDSWITH ITS OWN PRODUCTIONS." VOL. 46—NO 18. 1 BANK'S FINE SHOWING Semi-Annual Meeting at Danville National Bank. The directors of the Danville National bank held their semi-annual meeting yesterday forenoon. The showing made by the bank is gratifying in the extreme. The>eguiar semi-annual dividend of 3 per cent was declared, in addition to which (35,000 was added to the surplus, making the surplus fund one of (<5,000, with undivided profits of $15,000. It is worthy of note that the Danville Nation al bank offers greater security to deposi tors than any other bank within a large radius, possibly within the state, as its capital of (200,000 is not ouly an unus ually large one for an inland bank, but the institution actually ha 9 in available assets three dollars to every one on de posit. The figures presented represent an in crease in little over three years of over (70,000 in surplus and undivided profits. During the thirty-six years since the institution was organized as a national bank (645,000 have been distributed in dividends to shareholders. Open Air Band Concert. Stoe9' band appeared on the street in their new uniforms, Saturday evening last, and gave a delightful concert at the weigh scales. A large crowd collect ed. who enjoyed the music very much. 3toes' band, which has been taken in by the Friendship Fire company, is under the management of Edward Purpur with J. T. Oberdorf as conductor. With new instruments and new uniforms the band, made up as it is of skilled musicians, could not be better equipped for a sea son's excellent service. Free concerts will be given at intervals during the summer and the band in return hopes to receive the patronage of our citizens. Pastor's Reception. The congregation of the Trinity M. h. church held a reception in the Sunday school room on Saturday evening in honor of their pastor, Rev. N. E. C. Cleaver. A very enjoyable evening was spent. The choir of St. Peter's M. E. church, Riverside, rendered several ex cellent selections and solos were sung by Miss Bird and Miss Kear. Rev. Cleaver made an appropriate address after which refreshments were served. About 200 people were present, representing mem bers of the congregation and their 'riends. Order of Pocahontas. A preliminary meeting of the Ladies Auxiliary, Improved Order of Red Men;' which is being formed in this city, will be held in the lodge rooms in the Lyon building on Wednesday evening. This organization is known as the Order of Pocahontas and is said to have a very interesting ritual. The installation, which will be held at a later date, will be under the supervision of Great Sac hem Ayres of Peckville, and the Great Pocahontas of Eastoo. The Last Rites. Mrs. Janet Hankey, widow of the late Harry Hankey, who died, Thursday last near Klinesgrove, was buried Sunday afternoon from the home of Henry J. Aten, Front street. The services were conducted by Rev. L. D. Ulrich, inter ment being made in the Lutheran ceme tery. Among those present from out of town were: Thomas Aten, of Baltimore; Grant Aten, of Plymouth; Mrs. Sallie Rausch, of Berwick; Mrs. Alfred Peifer, and Mrs. Lizzie Foltz, of Shamokin. Hotel Opening. W. 8. Bogert, proprietor of the hotel at Strawberry Ridge, gave a grand open ing at his hotel on Friday evening. Music was furnished by the Diehl and Moser orchestra. A number of people partook of a bounteous supper and en joyed themselves in dancing. B. K. Shoemaker, the liquor dealer, along with several others were present from this city. Bloomsburg along with Wash iugtonville and other nearby localities were also well represented. Presented With A Loving Uup. T. F. Patterson, who Tuesday severed his connection with the Reading Iron Company as Superintendent, during the afternoon was presented with a hand some silver loving cup by the employes of the works. The presentation speech was made by Rev. Erskine Wright. The cup is a splendid token of well merit ed esteem. Mr. Patterson made a touch ing response, betraying a depth of feel ing inspired by the event. A New Set of ROIIB. A set of three-high 20-inch rolls has been installed in the No. 2 puddle mill at the Reading Iron Works, for the pur pose of making 8-inch plate to be used as break-down in the sixteen inch mill. This iron, which is needed in limited quantities, was formerly rolled in the lti inch mill. The removal of the work to the puddle mill will leave the rolls in the former department to the regular work exclusively, which will add that much to the finished product of the works. Appointments at Reading Iron Workß. The following appointments were made to take etlect at the Reading Iron works yesterday: W. G. Williams, As sistant Superintendent; Edward W. Peters, Chief Clerk; Arthur Dietrich, Mill Manager; O. F. Bishop, Inspector, who will be in charge of Shipping De partment. All other positions will continue to bt occupied as at present. DANVILLE, PA.. THURSDAY, MAY 2. 1001. MISS HOLLOWAT ENTERTAINS Euchre in Honor of Miss Burruss and Miss Woolley. One of the moat elaborate aflairs of the season was the euchre given by Miss Mary Holloway at her home on Bloom street Friday night in honor of her guest Miss Marguerite Burruss, of Norfolk, Virginia, and Miss Cordelia Woolley ol this city. Miss Holloway was assisted in receiv ing by Miss Woolley, Miss Burrusß,Miss Hill and Miss Bloom. The prizes were won as follows: Ladies —first prize, Mrs. I. H. Jennings; second prize, Miss Kalh erine McCormick; consolation prize, Miss Burruss. Gentlemen —first prize, K. B. Diehl; second prize, J. C. Peifer; con solation prize, Charles J. Hunt. Those present were: Mrs. J. M. Baldy Mr. and Mrs Charles Watson, of Philadelphia; Miss Franciscus, of Lewis town; Miss Nellie Hill and Miss Fannie Bloom, ofSunbury; Dr. and Mrs. 1. H. Jennings, Dr. and Mrs. C. Shultz, Mr. and Mtb. A. H. Woolley, Mr. and Mrs, Howard Moore, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Peif er, Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Angle, Mrs. P. E. Maus, Mrs. John Taber, Miss Katheriue McCormick, Miss Jennie Hancock, Miss Helen Ramsey, Miss Nan Brandon,Miss Emeline Gearhart, Miss Ida Kaufman, Misses Kate and Boone Kckman, Miss Helen Magill, Miss Grace Irland and Miss Abigail Patterson; Messrs. W. E. Gosh, R. B. Deihl, Charles J. Hunt, Major C. P. Gearhart, Pursel Angle and Dr. J. B. Gearhart. Mrs. Flora Laid to Rest. The funeral of Mrs. Sarah A. Flora which was held from the Mausdaie Reformed church at ten o'clock yes terday morning, was largely attend ed. Relatives and friends were pres ent from Northumberland, Milton, Williamsport, Benton aud all parts of our own County. The Rev. C. D. Lercb conducted the services. The church choir sang several selections. The pall bearers were Albert Lewis, James Hed diugs, William 11. Reaser, William Farnßworth, C. N. Kindt and William Kapp. Interment was made in the Odd Fellows' cemetery. Gun Olub Tries It's Skill. The Danville Gun and Rifie Club held a blue rock shoot at its grounds, De- Witt's Park, yesterday. Following is the score: H. M. Schram i 3 12 Phile 10 15 Woolley 10 9 Speiser 20 5 Polk 7 18 Dietz lt> 9 The next club shoot will take place on the 15th inst. Arrangements are being made for an inter-county live bird shoot of more than ordinary importance, which will take place at DeWitt's Park on Memorial Day. In a New Field. After May IstT. F. Patterson will rep resent the fifm of E. B. Leaf & Co., of Philadelphia, iron brokers. He will deal in scrap of all kinds, making a specialty, however, of steel scrap. His territory will cover the middle part of the state with Danville as a central point. He will open an office on the second story of the Brown building, front. Salvation Army. Major Edith Marshall, assisted by Capt. Hattie Core, will conduct the ser vice at the Salvation Army hall, Ferry street to-night. There will be a num ber of recruits enrolled. On Friday evening, May 3,at 8 o'clock Major Marshall will lecture on "Person al experiences of bitter persecutions in France aud Switzerland." Tickets 10 cents. Death of J. Biley Mauger. J. Riley Mauger, telegraph operator at the P.&R. station,died Monday night at the home of his brother, W. H. Mauger, West Mahoning street, of pneumonia, after an illness of five days. The de ceased was 32 years of age, a most ex emplary young man. He was a member of St. Paul's M. E. Church, and belonged to Danville lodge, No. 224, F. A A. M. Death of Miss McCaffrey. Sarah McCaffrey, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas McCallrey of this city, died at the University hospital, Philadel phia, Sunday, as the result of an opera tion performed for appendicitis. She was 21 years of age. Her Eighty fifth Birthday. The 85th birthday of Mrs. Lydia Lor mor, Church street, was quietly celebra ted, Saturday evening last. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. Cyrus Doughty aud Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Moyei of Berwick. Mrs. Lormer is indisposed • wing to an attack of grip. Ladies' Shampooing Parlor. John Bruder has opened a ladies shampooing and hair singeing parlor in the rear of his barber shop, 218 Mil street. The room is fitted up with everj convenience. Entrance through the hal of Lee's photograph gallery. Base Ball on Saturday. The High School base ball nine wil play a game of ball with the "77 V or Saturday afternoon at DeWitt's Park Admission will be only ten cents. Death of a Child. William, the seven-months-old child of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Madden, Blooii street, died yesterday afternoon. PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS. Brief Mention of the Doings of Your Friends and Acquaintances. Mrs. Aideri K. My era of Pittsburg, re turned home yesterday, after a visit at the houie of Miss Kosella Curtis. Kant Front street. Miss Emma Miller of Williamsport, is visiting at the home of her grandmother Mrs. Sarah Cruikshank, Pine street. Mrs. A. J. Lunger of Riverside, left yesterday for a visit with relatives in Orangeville. Frank Schoch took a trip to William sport yesterday. U. V. James was in Sunbary yester day. B. K. Shoemaker spent yesterday in Muncy. Miss Freda Kabb of Bloomsburg visit ed friends in this city yesterday. Mrs. Charles Hovies visited relatives in Suubury yesterday. Thomas Aten returned to Baltimore yesterday after a few days visit with rel atives in this city. John Collins of Watsontown was a vis itor in this city yesterday. Julius Moeschlin of Suubury transact ed business in South Danville yesterday. Miss Margaret Young returned home Tuesday from a visit with relatives in Watsontown. Councilman Amos Vastine left yester day for a visit with relatives in Ply mouth. Dr. J. K. Kimerer and son, John, left yesterday for Wilkesbarre. Rev. Adolph Meyer left for Blooms burg yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. Lyman Milrov were in Bloomsburg yesterday. William A. Greiner of Lancaster at tended the funeral of his grandmother, Mrs. Sara Flora at Mausdale yesterday. George Gearhart ®f Natalie, was in town yesterday. Mrs. Howard Moore and son, Robert, left yesterday for a visit in Chambers burg. Simou Krebs of Somerset arrived here yesterday for a short visit with his daughter, Mrs. C. P. Hancock, West Market street. Kev. M. L. Shindel left yesterday for Williamsport. Mrs. Mary Richardson and Mrs. Jesse Deitz of Philadelphia and Mrs. Jacob Deitz of this city spent yesterday with friends in Bloomsburg. Mrs. Mary Freeze has returned home from a protracted visit in Coffeyville, Kansas. P. M. McGovern left yesterday for a visit with friends in Pottsville. Rev. Charles W. Raver left yesterday for Williamsport. Mrs. Rufus Vastine, of South Danville, returned home Saturday night after a visit with her daughter, Mrs. Robert McClure, at Pittsburg. Miss Martha Brugler returned to Bloomsburg on Saturday after a visit with Mrs. Edward Czechowicz, on West Mahoning street. Mrs. Peter Crissinger and Mrs. Aus burn Giftord, of Augustaville, are visit ing at the home of Dr. A. T. DeWitt, Riverside. Dr. Thomas B. Holloway, of Philadel phia, spent Sunday with his parents on Bloom street. Miss Emma Fasold, of Sunbury, re turned home Saturday after a visit at the residence of Druggist George A. Rossmau. Rev. P. B. Fasold, of Sbipman, 111., was a guest Saturday at the home of George A. Rossuian, this city. Mrs. Eva Mourer with her son Aaron of litica, N. Y., are visiting at the home of her brother, George Gardner. This is Mrs. Mourer's first visit to this city in 31 years. Misses Gertrude and Hattie Mapstone are visiting relatives iu Sunbury. Mrs. Isabel Harris returned last even ing after a visit with her son, O. R. Har ris in Sunbury. Miss Maggie Jacobs of Lewisburg, who has been the guest of Mrs. J. J. Stewart Ash street, left Monday for a visil with friends in Philadelphia. Mrs. Isaac Pursell returned to New York Monday after a visit with hei father, Hon. James Foster, Walnut street. Mrs. Sarah Bomboy of Bloomsburg, is visiting her son, William, Front street. Miss Maggie Whitenightof Buck horn is visiting her sister, Mrs. William Bom boy, Front street. Ueorge L. Bote of Philadelphia, is vis iting his grandfather, Christian Laubacli M ill street. i Mrs. David J. Clark, of Stewartsville, N. J., will arrive today for a visit with the Misses Voris, Pine street. Mrs. E. H. Kramer of Scrauton attend cd the funeral of Mrs. Flora in this citj yesterday. Harry Shelenberger of Derby, Conn., called on friends in this city yesterday. Charles Zaner made a business trip tc Bloomsburg yesterday. Kev. A. B. Bowser returned from Lew isburg last evening. 11. W. Hankey of Klinesgrove spent a few hours in this city yesterday, leav ing on the (J.O'J train for Wilkesbarre. Miss Ollie Stneigh and brother Harry, returned to Northumberland yesterdaj after a visit with Mrs. Bigler Moyer, on West Mahoning street. James Smith, manager of the Miilhein Knitting Mills, was the guest of Thomas ~ West, in this city yesterday. CONSIGNED TO THE GRAVE Funeral of A. M. Gearhart Held Saturday Afternoon. The funeral of the late A. M. Gearhart, which took place Saturday afternoon, was a very largely attended and impres sive one. The services were conducted by Kev. Dr. McAtee, pastor of Grove Presbyterian church, who read the fu neral service and dwelt with some very thoughtful remarks upon the deceased, whose life, lie said, was full of power. There was something in his determined character, in his exuberance of spirit, in his zealous nature and kindliness of dis position which impressed one forcibly and whether viewed in his business life, his social or his religious life he was a strong man. General Secretary W. D. Laumaster of the Y. M. C. A. also spoke, his remarks being of a personal nature. He paid a splendid tribute to the deceased as a friend ami a neighbor and from his close contact with him during his last illness, he said, he was convinced that he had accepted Christ as his Savior and was a saved man. At every opportunity in conversation he would dwell upon his faith in God's promises, and impress upon all who visited him the importance of seeking Christ early in life. There was music by |the male quar tette composed of Charles Lyon, Walter Russell, Charles Shelhart and George Eggert, Miss Persing accompanying. The coftin was burdened with a profu sion of cut flowers, offe ings from the corps of public school teachers and the office force at the D. L. & W. station with whom the deceased had been as sociated in labor for so many years. The body was borne by William Black, George Eggert. Levi Miller and Thomas Irland, all attaches of the D. L. & W. depot. Honorary pall bearers were: Hon. K. K. Polk, Hon. James Foster,F. P. Howe, James Irland, Robert Adams anil William G. Pursell. Among those in attendance at the fu neral fromjout of town were: Mr. and Mrs. William lJoyd, of Scrant.on; Fred Kirkendall, of Wilkesbarre; Charles W. Gearhart, of Brooklyn, N. Y.; Robert V. (iearhart, of Philadelphia; Daniel Ed wards and Mrs. Cobleigh, of Kingston; Mr. and Mrs. George Mears, of Rupert; Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Fowler and Mrs. Bradbury, of Espy; Mrs. { Brumbaugb, J, C. Brader and son, Mrs. Bennett, Dr. Bennett, of Nanticoke; Mr. and Mrs. John McCoy, of Watsontown. An Artistic Success. A large sized audience heard the ex cellent concert given by the Social Club orchestra at the Y. M. C- A. hall Monday eve. The evening's program was opened with the well-known "Bridal Kose"overture and it was well rendered. The selection—"Plantation Melodies" was artistically and carefully handled and was loudly applauded. The marches were played in strict time and with fine effect. The "Coon Town Band Contest' with a good trombone part and "A Frangesa" tliat carries with it a singing melody were features of the program. Miss Margaret Ammerman who always sings beautifully was never heard to bet ter advantage. She sang a waltz song entitled "Delight" with a violin obligato. Miss Gertrude Heim played Rachman oll's "Prelude." Her interpretation of this beautiful work was perfect. The technique and expression was the work of an artist. Altogether the concert was an artistic success and it is to be hoped that this aggregation may be heard of ten. The following compose the orchestra: Herbert Wyle, conductor and first violiu; Ralph Foulk, second violin; Thomas J. Evans, cello; J. T. Oberdorf, bass viol; W. J. Williams, pianist: Eugene Miles, trombonist; James Kelly, clarionetist; Walter Russell, cornetist; D. O. McCor mick, flutist. In Honor of Lewis Williams. The parlors of Hotel Baldy last even ing were thronged with as pretty an as semblage of little people as ever graced that hostelry. The party was given by Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Williams iu honor ol their son, Master Lewis. The little ones enjoyed themselves immensely. They were very prettily attired. Dancing seem ed to be their chief delight and the sight presented by the little ladies and gentlemen treading off a two-step with out a single break or error was indeed a sight to remember. Those present were: Ethel Haring, Beatrice Hancock, Mary Harder, Claru Detweiler, Florence Price, Bertha Cloud Eleanor Gorman, Phoebe Curry, Frances Harpel, Dorothy Wellivor, Lorraine Phillips, Anne Reifsnyder, Mary Rogers May Evans, Mary Walker, Ethel Her rington, Marion Jones, May Foust, Mira Saunders, Penn Amesbury, Paul Foster, Harold McClure, James Scarlet, Jr., Robert Ammerman, Dan Blecher, Harry Latimere, Jr., Warren Heddens, Frank Sidler, Frankie Swartz, James Boyer, Harry Jones, Reber Moyer, John Deutsch, Baldy Smith, Harry Peters, Samuel Warren, Misses Lizzie, Mazieand Blanche Harder. Grange Oyster Supper. Danville Grange No. 57 P. of H. holds its meetings in Cooper Township. On Saturday evening last after Iholdiug a •hort business session the members ol the order and their friends partook ol an excellent oyster supper. After the supper several talks were made stating some of the many benefits t3 be had from being members of the order; tc which all present gave attention. Before retiring for their homes music, both voc aland instrumental, was indulged in uu til a late hour. GRIST MILL STARTS UP Improvements Begun in March Finished — The Noye Sieve System. The improvements at the steam grist mill, this city, recently purchased by Dietz, Lawrence <St Fry, were completed yesterday. The finishing touches were put on the work during the afternoon. The signal was given and in an instant a hundred wheels began to revolve, throughout the fourstaries of the build ing, a complex system of rolls, elevators and sieves was set in motion, and what is practically a new industry for our town entered upon its career. No more modern or better equipped mill can be found in the state. The Noye sieve system has been installed, which necessitated throwing out all the old machinery with one or two excep tions, where the machines were rebuilt on new lines. The two up-to-date swing ing sifters installed take the place of the fourteen old-fashioned reels former ly employed. The entire change gives not only a better system, but also one which occupies less space, leaving an abundance of room in the mill for stor age, a deficiency which was formerly a great inconvenience. No one visiting the mill can view the system employed without being im pressed with the progress made in the art of milling during recent years. There is scarcely anything to suggest the old-fashioned revolving stone, which reduced the grain directly to the flour. Instead of the stone the new system em ploys rollers, and in the process carries the flour from the first to the fourth floor of the building fifteen times, sift ing, tanning and purifying it, so that instead of one grade of flour there are two. The product of the mill will be 100 barrels of flour per day. The new system in addition to turning out bet ter flour, requires considerably less pow er, and effects a saving in cost of manu facture. The improvements were made by R. W. Barton, a milling expert of Rochest er, N. Y., who has been in this city since the work began. The firm owning the mill is composed of John Dietz, Charles J. Lawrence and G. A. Fry. The two former will be in charge of the mill, Mr. Fry driving the wagon. James Lewis is engineer. Presentation of Post Flag. A lair-sized assemblage convened in G. A. R. Hall Monday evening to witness the presentation of the new flag to Goodrich Post, No. 22, G. A. R. The presentation address was made by Ralph Eisner, Esq. The address was a thoro ughly felicitous one delivered in the young orator's most eloquent and patri otic strain. On behalf of the voluntary contributions of the citizens of Danville and community he presented the flag to Goodrich Post, dwelling on the enlarged mission of the stars and stripes, revert ing to the memories of the old soldiers back in the days of '6l, their patriotism and loyalty, which kept the stars in the flag and made the slaves free. lion. R. K. Polk stepped forward and I took the flag. "On behalf of Gowdrich Post," he said, 'T accept this beauti ful flag as a token of the appreciation and love, which you, the citizens of Danville, feel for the surviving soldiers of our great Civil \Va r . No more ap propriate gift could have been made to this post. To no one is there a sight so inspiiint: as ihe graceful folds and beau tiful colors of our national flag. To the comrades of Goodrich Post it is doubly inspiring. For months and years they followed it, not only through long and tedious marches, but in the midst of fierce and deadly battle. How many of their comrades, friends and brothers have they seen goto their last resting place covered with its beautiful folds." Mr. Polk paid a splendid tribute not only to the flag but to the heroism of our soldiers, and the hearts of the vet erans of the Post were visibly touched as he dwelt upon the lapse of time since the Rebellion and the extent to which the ranks of the survivors are thinning out. The flag, which cost over S7O. is of the finest silk, 6x6i feet. It be.«rs the in scription: ' Goodrich Post, No. 22, G. A. R." In Honor of Mrs. Baldy. Mrs. F. C. Angle entertained a num ber of friends at a euchre luncheou Thursday at her home, on East Market street, in honor of Mrs. J. M. Baldy of Philadelphia Those present were: Mrs. J. C. l'eifer, Mrs. A. H. Woolley, Mrs. R. H. Woolley, Mrs. S. A. Yorks, Mrs. Charles Watson, Mrs. I. H, Jennings, Mis. John Taber, Mrs. P. E. Maus, Mrs. J. M. Baldy, Mrs. Alice Beaver, Mrs. C. C. Shultz, Miss Hettie Eekman, Miss Jennie Hancock, Miss Emeline Gearhart, Miss Cordelia Wool ley, Miss Abigail Patterson, Miss Belle Beaver, Miss Nan Brandon, Miss Mary Holloway, Miss Helen Ramsey, Miss Bradley, Mi 'ormick, Mrs. F. C. Derr, Miss omery, of Philadel phia, Miss Burruss, of Norfolk, Va., Miss Franciscus of Lewistown, and Mrs. J. R. Sharpless, of Hazleton. Miss Hancock won the first prize, Mrs. Baldy the second, Mrs. Peifer the third and Miss McCormick the consolation prize. Fast Time. Passenger train No. 12, due at South Danville at 2.21 p. in., made unusually good time yesterday. It left Sunbury six minutes late, making one stop at Wolverton, and arriving at South Dan ville on time. The run—l 2 miles—was made in fifteen minutes. ESTABLISHED fN 1855. STEPHEN MOSER HELD FOB COURT He is Charged With a Murderous Assault Upon Prank Taylor. Stephen Moser was"" arraigned before Justicc-of-tbe Peace J. P. Bare Monday afternoon charged with committing a murderous assault upon Franklin M. Taylor of Liberty township. The 'Squire's office was crowded with attor neys and witnesses while the pavement outside was nearly blocked with curious spectators. Moser handcuffed to Officer Voris was brought into the room at 2:30 o'clock and assigned to a seat in one corner, lie complained very much of the heat, but betrayed little embarrassment or worry, although he was the cynosure of all eyes and the evidence from beginning to end was uniformly damaging to his case. Ex-Senator W. 11. Hackenberg of Mil ton with District Attorney Thomas C. Welsh represented the prosecution. R. S. Ammerman and Ralph Kisner appear ed for the defendant. The hearing was continued from Fri day last, when Moser went on record as having nothing to say as to whether he was guilty or not guilty. The hearing therefore yesterday proceeded at once with the taking of testimony, Attorney Hackenburg examining the witnesses. Franklin M. Taylor was sworn. He related the story of the shooting, which agreed with the facts as set forth in these columns at the time of the event. He was certain, he said, that the shot was fired by someone standing close to the window, as the flash showed inside for at least a foot or more. The ball, which broke a piece out of the glass a couple of inches in diameter, passed be tween Mr. Taylor and his wife, the shat j tered fragments of glass striking both husband and wife. The shot struck the window three feet from the ground, a fact taken to indicate that the person firing the shot was in a crouching posi tion. The foot-prints leading to the spot discovered the next morning, meas ured 11 § inches, and corresponded pre cisely with the shoe of Stepheu Mos er who in charge of an officer was brought to the premises during the day. In attempting to account for his where abouts the evening before, Moser stated that he had taken the mare Alice from Alex. Billmeyer's stable and ridden to the home of his father at Strawberry Ridge. The horse tied near the barn was not attached to a wagon and left at least one clearly defined print of hoof in thefmud. With reference to his revolver Moser said he had not had occasion to use it since some time before April Ist. Mosei was taken to his residence before he was brought to Danville on the evening ol April 19th. In the party were Mr. Tay lor and attorney Hackenburg. Moser's revolver, which was then producedj showed that one cartridge was empty, and the chamber powder burnt, present ing the appearance of having been re cently used. Mr. Taylor said that after being committed Moser sent for him— that he paid him a visit in the jail when the defendant made a statement con taining certain admissions. The ad mittance of this as evidence, which it will be remembered implicated anothei party, was strenuously objected to bj the defendant's counsel. The point was waived by the prosecution as unimport ant. The bullet —a 32 calibre one —con siderably flattened by its contact with the wall, was admitted in evidence. Alex. Billmeyer next testified. Ht described the condition that he found the mare Alice in on the morning aftei the shooting. He had granted no one permission to use her the night before, If she had been ridden or driven by anj one they had stolen her from the stable, The horse's exhausted condition was apparent during the afternoon when she wanted to lie down while harnessed tc the harrow. Moser's father, he said lives only three miles away and had be ridden the horse there, as he insisted he did, the animal would have shown nc bad effects. On the other hand had he ridden to Taylor's farm and back he would have had a ride of 14 or 15 miles, quite sufficient to tire any horse undei such a heavy rider, while had he gone around by Limestoneville, the distance covered would not have been less than twenty some miles. Andrew Kelly sworn. He was pres ent at Taylor's house the day after the shooting. It was he who measured Moser's shoes and took the dimensions of the imprints left by the horse's hoofs. The horse ridden, he said, was shod with corks worn round at the corners. He examined the shoes worn by the mare Alice owned by Mr. Billmeyerand found she was shod with shoes of the same make and peculiarity, the hoofs also corresponding in dimensions with the imprints. Philip Boyer, a farm hand in the em ploy of Alex. Billmeyer, was the next witness. While the horse's hoofs were being measured, he said, Moser called him aside and whispered the request that he immediately go up to his (Mos er's) father and state that he had "got home there early in the evening." William Auten and Hoy Shultz both saw a man on horseback near the Chil lisquaque church about 10 o'clock on the night of the shooting. Auten met the man 000 yards west of Taylor's resi dence; he spoke to him but received nc answer. Shultz met him at anothei point, riding "at a gallop, as hard as the horse could run." Both Auten and Shultz were impressed with the general resemblance that the man on horseback bore to Moser, so that he was the first person that arose in their mind the next day when they heard of the attempted murder. He was a short heavy set man, although his features were not recogniz able in the darkness, while the horse he was riding corresponded in color and size to the one taken from Mr. Billmey er's stable. On the strength of the evidence ad duced Moser was held for Court in S3OOO bail, in default of which he wat committed to the county jail. JOB PRINTING The office of the AMERICAN uewg furnished with a large a*sortmen of job letter and fancy type and job material generally, the Publisher announces to the public that he is prepared at all times to execute in the neatest manner JOB PRINTING Of all Kinds and Descrption. |jgT"Get our prices before place your orders. CAR JUMPING MOST CEASE P. & R. Officers Here to Break Up The Practice. Trespassing on railroad property by jumping cars, which as is well-known, is bad enough on all the lines passing here, is a nuisance especially grievous on the P. &K. railway. There is scarcely a train bound north or south which on pulling out does not carry its quoto of free excursionists,many of them the mer est youngsters, bound for the neighbor ing towns of Milton, Catawissa, &c- Thus is the law not only violated with impunity, but young men and boys ex pose themselves to no end of peril, as is well attested by the frightful loss of life and limb, which has resulted from this evil on the Catawissa branch alone dur ing the year or so past. None are more anxious than the P. & R. railway company itself to break up the practice of car jumping. Several special officers of the company have been in town off and on during a few days past, trying to make some arrangements with the local authorities which will as sist them in bringing this class of offend ers to justice. The officers explain that the County Commissioners cannot be relied upon to accept those committed to jail under the charge or to pay any of the costs in cidental to the arrest. It is true, the most of those pulled in would no doubt be glad to pay thtir fine, which is not less than five nor more than fifteen dol lars. Some provision, however, must be made for the occasional tough customer, who in default of fine and costs goes to the county jail for ten days. The special officers make the following proposition: That the school board of the borough, which receives all the fines collected for trespassing on trains, make itself voluntarily responsible for the pay ment of the Sheriff's and Justice's costs in those cases where parties are commit ted to jail for car jumping. They give assurance that no person shall be ar rested under the above charge and un loaded on the borough who is not a resi dent of the town. Thus they hope to interest the com munity in their effort and induce tax payers to look at the matter from a humanitarian point of view, as their plans, if successful, will reduce car jump ing to a minimum and spare much need less pain and suffering among our citi zens. Several members of the school board were interviewed Tuesday who are in clined to view the railway company's proposition with some favor. At all events, they say, the matter will be brought up at the next meeting of the board and fully discussed. The school district, it is urged, would not lose by the yenture.as the fiDes collected would more than counterbalance the isolated cases in which the school board would have anything to pay. Penn Social Olub Banquet. One of the most elaborate bauquets ever partaken of in this city was that enjoyed by 65 members of the Penn Social Club at the St. Elmo hotel, Tues day evening. The tables were decorated with cut flowers and after the gentlemen were seated they made a most pleasing effect. The menu was prolific with good things and as the boys had their appe tites with them a good showing was made. A glance at the following bill-of fare will prove "Johnny" Moyer's com petency in this line: SOUP. Clam Chowder. FISH. Baked Delaware Shad. OYSTERS. Blue Points on the Half Shell. STEAMED. Little Neck Clams. SALADS. Chicken, Cucumber, Lettuce. ROAST. Spring Chicken and Turkey. VEUETABI.ES. Asparagus, Mashed Potatoes, Cream Corn. ENTREES. Lobster a la Newberg, Giblets on Toast. REI.ISIIES. Sliced New Tomatoes, Mushroom Catsup Mixed Pickels. DESSERT. Lemon Pie, Cocoanut Custard, Fruit, Nuts and Raisins, IceCream and Cake, Tea, Coffee and Milk. Mrs, T. J, Price Entertains. Mrs. Thomas J. Price entertained a number of friends at a progressive eu chre Thursday afternoon at her home, East Market street. Those present were: Mrs. Edward Peters, Mrs. John M. Geise, Mrs. Evan Jones, Mrs. Fred Howe, Mrs. M. F. Gulick, Mrs. W. L. Sidler, Mrs. Herbert Wyle, Mrs. Samuel Bloch, Mrs. Edward Czechowicz, Mrs. Joseph Heim and Mrs. W. G. l'ursel, Misses Dora Meyer,Gertrude Goldsmith, Cora Dreifuss, Gertrude Heim, Mary Jacobs, Miss Bird, Mrs. JobnG. llarnian and Miss Sherwood of Bloomsburg. The first prize was won by Miss Gold smith. Mrs. Wyle won the second prize and Mrs Harman the guest's prize. Mrs. Jones won the consolation prize. Epworth League Anniversary. The 12th anniversary of the Epworth I.eague of St. Paul's Methodist Episcopal church will he held on Sunday evening, May 12th. The service will he called "TwelveWondtrrful Years." An excellent, program of music and recitations is be ing arranged. Addresses will be made by the pastor and others closely con nected with the wotk.
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