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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-04-11
MECHANISM on A CHAINLEss bicycle.

other hands and afford untold enjoy
ment for another year or more. Its
owner has selected If indeed he has
not already given an order for new
years model, just as he has been in
the habit of taking 1t for granted that
his tailor will supply him with a new
wardrobe as the old goes out of style
and fashion.
To the rider Of slender purse, how
ever, the question is a timely one. If
he has slowed his wheel away in the
cellar to fill up with furnace dust,
mayhap to receive the drippings from
sweating waste or water pipes, he will
find just about now n fit subject for
the scrap heap and will without ques-
ton need a brand new mount for the
present year
The percentage OF riders who take
even ordinary care of their wheels
during the winter months is small.
Carelessness is certainly a predomi
mating characteristic in the human
family, and the fact that nine times
out of ten they are compelled to pay
dearly for their fault seems to leave
no salutary effects. How many riders
are there who, when the air becomes
chill and the roads frozen, give their
bicycles thorough coating of vase
line, shelter them with a canvas cover
and store them carefully in some dry
wholesome corner, there to remain
until the ensuing season shall call
them forth again. In this respect
there are few Solomons and equally
few wise virgins in the ranks Of
cyclists. Neglect, dust and dampness
work destruction oftener than not, and
the life of many a high grade wheel
has been shortened by neglect and mis-
use rather than by judicious use and
actual wear and tear.
Bicycles, like men and horses, suffer
from neglect and abuse, only they suf
fer to greater extent because their
nickeled and enameled parts possess
no recuperative powers and are de-
pendent for their life and condition
upon the care and attention they re-
ceive from others.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-04-11

A bad memory in most cases might
be more properly described as one rust
ing from sheer want Of use. The fact
is our brain cells are always "ready TO
oblige," but we do not give them sutti-
Client encouragement in their well
meant efforts. Naturally the indiYid-
ual may cultivate a memory for GER
tain details more readily than for 9th
ers, but the general basis of all recol-
lective acts is the same, and there is no
department of human mental activity
In which the motto that practice
makes perfect" holds more truly than
in the science of mnemOnics. The
view may be expressed, indeed, that
we never forget anything presented to
our brain cells. When we say we have
forgotten, we really mean that we can
not find the mental Photographic mega
tive whence we can print off n positive
reproduction.-LOndo Chronicle.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-04-11
Belts and Buckles.

A whole chapter can be written about
belts, SO many and varied are the
styles. The new leather belts are the
same straight around bands so long
worn, but are covered with rows of
stitching or combined with velvet
showing a narrow line through the
center, the leather overlapping and be-
ing stitched on. Velvet ribbon and
gold braid in alternate rows form an
other style, cluster OF ends with gold
tags being the finish.
Gold buckles with embossed leather
figures on them fasten some OF the
leather belts. The variety in buckles
is legion, but the leading feature is the
rather large size and any design which
expresses something Of the NapOleOnic
period.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-04-11
SAND AND THE SUEZ CANAL.
A Plant That Is Preventing Sand
From Filling Up the Channel.


One of the problems which have given
the management of SueZ canal much
trouble is that of the sand that blows
into It, adding to the dredging eX-
penses. A considerable number of
plants have been tried in the effort to
hX the sands so that a comparatively
small quantity would be blown into the
canal. All of these plants have failed
except one, which, it is now believed,
will be quite effective in keeping the
sand In place.
This large plant is the caSuarina tree.
1t thriyes in the southern hemisphere
and grows we'll on the sand banks that
skirt the SueZ canal, says the New
York Sun. 1t not only survives intense
drought, but also excessive humidity,
which is important, as the northern
part of the canal is subject to inunda-
tions at some periods and droughts at
other seasons of the year.
The roots of this tree penetrate the
sand so deeply that they tap subter-
ranean sources of water. Many of the
trees planted % years ago have thriv-
ed so well in their new habitat that
they are now over 40 feet in height.
All who have studied the problem Of
sand fixation are certain that this tree
will offer important resistance to the
movement of sand along the canal.
Steps are being taken to plant 1t ex-
tensiYely.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-04-11
FOR THE HOUSEWIFE
How to Prepare stuffed Cabbage.

Cut out the root and remove one leaf
Wash and in kettle OF saltCd water
cook ten minutes. drain, plunge III cold
water, drain again and squeeze the
water off Scoop the heart out, max
ing ii bowllike shape inside to receive
the stutting Chop tine two large onions
and put them in a small saucepan with
one heaping tablespoonful of butter.
Cook four minutes, tossing them 50
Of the cabbage. Add the onions and
one pound of sausage meat or one
pound of fresh pork half lean, half fat,
and chopped fine, and a tablespoonful
Of chopped parsley. Season with one
teaSpoonful of salt and one Saltspoonful
of black pepper. Mix everything Well.
Add two raw eggs and mix well again.
Stuff the cabbage tightly clear to the
top. Close it with two of its leaves and
tie it well. Cut in thin slices half Il
pound Of bacon, cover the bottom of
grazier with them and put the cabbage
In. Pour in half pint of broth, cook
one hour and half, baSting from time
to time Remove the cabbage from the
pan, take off the leaves from the top,
sprinkle over half pint of white bread
crumbs, strain the gravy, pour it over
and place in the hot oven for 80 min
utes, baSting twicc.-Harper'S BaZar
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-04-11
Confscation In Morocco.

1t is a custom in Morocco that all the
property of an official revertS at death
to the crown. The logic which leads to
such a result is simple, for the govern
ment argues that all fortunes thus ac-
cumulated consist of moneys illegally
retained by the authorities. A gov
ernor when appointed is probably pos
sessed of no considerable fortune.
When he dies, he may be a million
alre. Whence came his wealth? SqueeZ-
ed most certainly from the tribes under
his authority and therefore amaSSCd
only by the prerogatives Of the position
in which the sultan had placed him.
1t has never struck the Moorish gov
ernment that these great fortunes
might more honorably be returned to
the people from whom they were sto-
len. The result is entire cOnfiscation
to the crown, including often such pri-
vate property as his governor may
have been possessed of before his ap-
pointment and not seldom, too, Of the
property of his relatives.
When the mighty fall in Morocco, the
crash brings down with them their
families, even uncles and cousins and
all connected with them, and it is not
seldom that the sons Of great gov
ernors, who have been brought up in
the luxury of slaves and horses and
retinues of mounted men, have to 90
begging in the streets.-BlackwOod
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-04-11

The gymnasium committee appoint
ed three years ago to raise $35o,000
for a new gymnasium for the Univer-
sity of Pennsylvania has made its re-
port, showing that all the money has
been raised, the architects plans ap-
proved and land given by the city OF
Philadelphia on which to erect the
building. Work is to begin at once.
The building will be three stories in
height, the gymnasium proper occupy
ing the top floor. There will be a run
ming track gallery around the gymna-
SUM One-tenth Of a mile in circuit
The swimming pool on the ground
floor will be 120 feet long by AZ feet
broad. Separate rooms will be pro-
yided for fencing, sparring and wres-
tling as well as for the use of the
physical director and gymnasium In
structoT. George Woodruff expects to
be made director general when the
new gymnasium is opened.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-04-11
FORTUNE FROM A WHIPPING
SIXTY $1,000 Ls.hrs Started One Man
a., Wealth


There died recently in San Francisco
John Magcc, one Of the wealthiest resi-
dents of that city Of millionaires, says
the New York Press John Magee's
immense fortune came originally as
result of Il logging which he received
in San Jose, Guatemala, in 1874. In
that year Magee was a British consul
lar agent in San Jose. He fell out
with the military commander there,
one Colonel Gonzales. Gonzales threat
ened and stormed, but Magee detied
him. Thereupon the colonel took Ma
gee from his consulate, ignoring the
protection of the British flag, and or
dered him to be tlogged for his con
tumacy. He got 90 lashes on his bare
back and then was thrown into prison.
i British man-of-War came SteaIning
into the harbOr Of San Jose. and "A
He demanded that Magee be delivered
over to him Immediately under penalty
Of blowing the town sky high. Magee
was given up, but that did not close
the incident Unless an apology for
the insult To- the British flag was made
Immediately by the government of
Guatemala. the flag saluted and an in
demnity paid to Magee the British gov
ernmcnt threatened direful things
Guatemala appealed to the United
States. but this country replied that
the Monroe doctrine did not protect lit
tie Central American republics in com
mitting such OutrageS as that perpe-
trated by Colonel Gonzales, and Guate-
mala was advised to comply with the
lust British demands. Thereupon the
government of Guatemala offered to
pay Magce 100000, 5000 for every
lash he had received. The apology and
the salute Of the British flag were also
forthcoming.
Now. this amount cannot be found
every day in the treasury of a Central
American republic, and while the gov
ernment of Guatemala might agree to
pay the sum the collecting of it would
probably he delayed and attended with
trouble and complications. SO Magee
said to the Guatcmalan government
that he really could not distress it
financially by accepting such a large
amount of money, but would be con-
tent to call it square for certain CON
cessiOns which would cost it nothing.
Magee got the concessions at once. and
they included tie right to establish a
bank in San Jose and the building of
wharfs in that port. The government
was so grateful to him because he had
not insisted on cash that he was pro-
tected in his monopoly every way. and
thus he laid the foundation Of his enor-
rnorc
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-04-11
New Ideas In Spring Millinery.


One of the new ideas in spring mil
linery is to combine straw braids and
tulle, the latter being also introduced
into the trimming. For instance, one
third inch wide braids being procured,
each of these braids is covered with
three or four folds of gossamer (often
sewed together, broad side against
broad side, the edge uppermost. Straws
so treated are called wolfe" Another
idea is to sew narrow straw braids on
q tulle or net foundation, either side by
side so as to touch or with narrow in
terval between. For this purpose very
narrow bands of satin straw are used
instead of braids. They may be laid
on fiat or only caught down at inter-
walls of little less than an inch so as
to form loop. Being set very closely
together, the general effect is that Of a
fancy satin straw shape. 1t is only on
close inspection that the tulle fOunda-
tion becomes apparent. Gold tulle may
be used as a foundation for such an ar
rangement of gold colored satin straw.
Straw spangles brought out last year
as a trimming are now pressed into
service for covering the whole or a
portion of net shapes. In the latter
case straw satin bands are mixed with
the spangles, the latter forming SIM
pie pattern.
The use of net as foundation ena-
bles milliner to build up an arrange
ment of thick straw braids OVERLAPPING
each other without increase of weight,
as would be the case if there were a
second plait underneath. The fashion
of introducing braids placed upright
alternately with fiat ones is maintain
ed.-Millinery Trade Review.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-04-11

During Sir Henry Irving's recent
performance OF THE Merchant of
Venice" at the Theater Royal, Belfast,
much annoyance was caused to fire.
quenters of the stalls and circles by
ladies who did not remove their hats,
with the result that the management
at last decided to give the fair ones a
gentle hint. Prior to the commence
ment of the first act a curtain was dis
played on which was painted in large
letters the following: Madam, will
you kindly take off your hat, as l am
sitting Immediately behind you and
cannot see the STAGE" The hint was
sufficient, for all hats and bonnets dis
appeared. Pail Mall Gazette.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-04-11
RarhRra of Snuin.

The BARRIERS business in Spain is pc
culiar in that he is called upon TO ply
his shears on donkeys as well as men,
for it is an important item in the care
of Spanish donkeys that they should he
sheared as to the back in order to
make a smoother resting place for man
or pannier. So, while the master held
his animal, one Of the BARRIERS piled
some enormous clacking shears and lit
tered the ground with mouse colored
hair, leaving the beasts belly fur COW
cred below a fixed line and for a small
additional price executing a raised pat
tern of star points around the neck.
The tonsorial profession is an indis-
pensable one in country where shay
ing the whole face is generally prac-
ticed among all the humber orders,
not TO mention torerOs and ecclesias-
tics. But the discomfort to which the
BARRIERS customers submit Is aStoniSh-
ing. Instead of being pampered, sooth-
ed, labored at with confidential re-
spectfulness and lulled into luxurious
harmony with himself, as happens in
America, a man who courts the razor
in Spain has to sit upright in a stiff
chair and meekly hold under his chin a
brass basin full of suds and fitting his
throat by means of u curved nick at
one side
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-04-11
"Saye Me From NV Friends A."

This saying is commonly attributed
to Noltaire, who at Ferney when pes
tered by professions of insincere friend
ship said Il pray God to deliver me
from my friends; will defend myself
from my enemies"
The thought, however, is attributed
by the French to Marshal Villars,
while Kant discovers it in an Italian
prOverb, and a German collection of
proverbial wisdom gives it in n mOdi-
fed form. Antigonus, one of the gen
erals Of Alexander the Great, offered
sacrifice that the gods might protect
him from his friends and at the same
time declaring he could look after his
enemies himself. Churchill has some
thing of the idea in the lines:
Greatly his foes he breads, but most his friends;
He hurts the most who layishly commends-
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-04-11
Just Her Way.

Jack-Well, then, since you have bro
ken off the engagement suppose you
give me back the ring.
Julia-Eh-you see, Jack-er-Mr. De
Trow-Pve become very much attached
to this ring. 1t just suits me. SO when
Tom Getthere proposed last night |
told him | didn't want a new ring. but
that he could see you and pay you
what this cost you. - Philadelphia
Press.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-04-11
SMART DOGS.

Dogs living ia Chicago get to be as
tricky as men. A St Bernard dog was
moving along the sidewalk on Michi-
gan avenue carrying a basket in his
mouth filed with parcels Of meat. Two
bunko dogs saw him, and one ran up
behind him and bit the big dogs tail.
This was too much of an insult, so
Bernard set his basket down and, turn
ing on the dog in his rear, proceeded to
chew the stutfing out of him. This was
the other dogs opportunity, who grab
bed the package Of meat and quickly
disappeared round Il corner. AS soon
as the rear dog could get away he join
ed his companion, and few moments
later they We're seen enjoying a big
square meal togethe", while Bernard,
unconscious Of his loss, marched home
in u digniied manner, thinking, no
doubt, ne had taught one dog lesson
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-04-11
qAr SPORTING WORLD
wheR YSzr Wheel Rests,

Where has your wheel been during
the past four months and what con
dftion is II in for the coming spring
and summer? With the riding season
of 1901 but Il few weeks away the
question is an opportune one. To
many riders possessed of long pocket
books the condition Of their 1900
mounts or the attention they may or
may not have received since the holi-
lays of the old year presaged the com
Ing OF 1901 makes no material differ
eu,n. The old mount was only intend
ed for one years service in any event
and will be discarded OF pass into
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-04-11
Coffee AdnIfaratin

AT the department of agriculture
some thorough tests have been recent
ly made of samples of coffee to de-
termine the extent and nature Of coffee
authorizations. The New York Even.
Ing Post assures us that the results are
entirely reaSSuring to coffee lovers.
The expert in charge finds that, while
very little pure Java or Mocha berries
find their way into the American mar
ket, almost if not quite as good fla
yored beans are had from other trOp-
ical places, Porto Rico and Hawaii
being mentioned as furnishing good
coffee. The adulterants, when used,
are for the most part harmless. Pro.
fessor Wiley, the testing chemist, fur
ther declares that the use of coffee in
moderation should not do any injury
to adults, even if continued full life
time, but mentions in detail what
moderation means. This is a cupful-
only half of it coffee, the rest hot milk
at breakfast, none at noon and a
small cup of black coffee after dinner.
On some systems undoubtedly coffee
may act as a poison, and such persons
of course should not drink it. The
average grown person in normal
health may use it deliberately without
harm.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-04-11
A Cooking Closet,

The latest thing in architecture is the
buffet or cooking closet to take the
place of the kitchen in small apart
ments. In one such apartment, which
ing room and bathroom, Il small room
adjoining the dining room about six
feet square is fitted up with a sink,
gas range and few shelves. Here the
mistress of the tiny menage may pre-
pare her dainty meals and take no eX-
ira and useless steps. In the pantry
next TO the buffet is a refrigerator and
space for upplies.-Brooklyn Eagle.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-04-11
A Raging, ,lRoaring Flood

Washed down telegraph line which
Chas. c Ellis. of Lisbon, Ia, had to re
pair. Standing waist deep i'll icy
water, he writes, gave me a terrible
cold and cough. 1t grew worse daily,
Finally the best doctors in Oakland.
Neb., Sioux City and Omaha said | had
Consumption and could not live. Then
began using DR.. Kings New Discovery
and was wholly cured by SIX bottles
Positively guaranteed for Cough, Colds
and all Throat and Lung troubleshy
Paules and Co. Price soc. and 81 90
Trisl bottles free,
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-04-11
Old Fashioned Chairs.

Any one who has an old fashioned
chair nowadays must be sure to have a
rush bottom 10 it if she would be in the
swim with the people who know what
is what in antiques. The best way to
do is to get fine old chair of maple or
apple-first catch your hare-then have
it cleaned and rubbed so that the inns
grain of the wood will show, and lastly
the seat of the old chair is sure to be
gone-have the rush bottom put in, and
there is q chair which will be a delight
as long as it lasts, and that will proba-
bly, be for an indefinite period.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-04-11
Prepare For the Summers Garden

AT this season one may make pro-
vision for next summers garden by
starting cuttings from desirable sum
mer blooming plants. From one gera-
mum a dozen young plants may often
be secured without interfering with
the beauty or usefulness of the old
plant. Keep a shallow box of coarse
sand at hand in which to insert these
cuttings. Keep it warm and always
moist all the way through.-Ladies'
Home Journal.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-04-11
Holds Up A Congressman.

AT the end of the last campaign
writes Champ Clark, Missouri's brilliant
Congressman, from overwOrk, nervous
tension loss of sleep and constant speak
lug | had about utterly collapsed. 1t
seemed that all the organs in my body
we're ont of order, but three bottles of
Electric Bitters made me all right. It's
the best all-rOund medicine ever sold
over druggist 5 counter Over worked
run down men and weak, sicllly women
gain splendid health and vitality from
Electric Bitters. Try them Only soc
Guaranteed by Paules and Co. Drug
gists,
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-04-11
The EInrnl TOuch.

The present floral touch to the cos
tune is mighty pleasing. One likes TO
see a smart woman thoroughly well
punched. 1t never fails to add enor-
mously to the chic of her, but it is q
sine qua non that this punching be OF
the bouquet order, with no niggardly
hand at the back Of it.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-04-11
HER PORTRAIT FAVORED.
The Picture of Mrs. stephens Hangs
In Missouri Executive Mansion

Mrs. Lon Y. Stephens, wife Of ex-
Governor stephens, who left the gubcr-
material chair of Missouri on Jan. / of
this year, is the first woman to have
her picture hung on the walls of the
executive mansion. The portrait, which
is done iu OIL is life size and shows the
wcarer in Il handsome reception toilet
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-04-11
The New Coaster rake.

The advent of the coaster brake has
marvelously increased the usefulness
Of the wheel. One-third of the pedal
ing force is saved, and the danger Of
coasting steep hills is thing Of the
past. The merits of the IRE caster
brake are proved by the experience Of
cyclists who have given it the most
eXacting tests of hard usage, says the
Brooklyn Citizen. With the tire brake 4
slight backward motion Of the pedals
causes the brake spoon to be pressed
upon the tire, force easily graduated
and controlled, according to the desire
of the rider, to check the speed of the
machine or bring 1t to a standstill.
With the new hub brake similar no
ton causes a split expanding on the
inner surface of a drum 21a inches in
diameter with precisely the same re-
suit. The distinguishing feature Of this
coaster brake is the split expanding.
which has all the merits and none Of
the defects of the older forms.
1t is stated that Mr.. Harmsworth
has harpooned a LOO pound porpoise
in Florida waters There is nothing of
tabloid proportions about that story.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-04-11
Jangling Nerves,

Are you irritable? Do you sieep badly
Is it hard to concentrate your thoughts
Is your appetite poor? Do you feel tired,
restless and respondent? Try Lichtys
Celery Nerve Compound. 1t will do you
more good than any thing you have ever
tried Sold by Rossman and Sons Phar
macy
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-04-11

with garniture of costly lace. Mrs.
Stephens is young and ambitious, and
it is said her tact and graciousness
have done much to assist the political
Ivy Terrace, at jefferson City, Mo, is
one of the most beautiful and hospita-
bic in the town. and their Endorsement
and support have been given to many
of the charitable projects of Jefferson
City
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-04-11
The Best Gold Cure

is one you can take without Interrupt
ton to business. One that does not eff
feet the head or hearing like the contin-
ued use Of quinine, One that cures speed
lily and leaves you feeling fresh and
clear headed Such a one is Krause' :
Cold Cure. Price 25c. Sold bylRossman
and Son 5 Pharmacy,