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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-05-30
ON A JAPANESE RAILROAD.
Mach Eating and Smoking Mark the
Journeys of the Natives.

The second and third class railroad car
riages give the foreigner an opportunity
to study life of the japanese people. On
entering the first thing one notices Is that
white lines are drawn across the glass
windows, and upon inquiry the informa-
tion is elected that some Of the people
who travel in the cars are unused to
glass, which perhaps they have never
seen before, and that they are apt to put
their heads through if there is nothing to
indicate that a substance bars the way.
In cold weather all japanese travellers
carry rugs, for the cars are heated merely
by long steel cylinders filled with hot wa
ter and laid on the floor. Since the pas
sengers are always pulling open the win
dows, japanese cars in midwinter are
menace to the health of every individual
who has become used to an even tempera-
ture within doors.
The smallest incident of travel Is
enough to break the ice, and il person
has a wrong ticket or has lost anything
it is a matter of interest and solicitude
for everybody else. Many of the passen-
gers are apt to behave with the same un-
restrained freedom as in their own homes.
If they are starting ON a long journey,
Iuey Ut ONCE pIOCeeu 10 udhe
as comfortable as possible. A rug is
spread out on the seat for they are very
particular never to sit on anything that is
not perfectly clean. Then they shake of
their geta, or wooden clogs, and curl their
feet up underneath. The next thing is
smoke, in which both men and women in
dulge, sometimes lighting cigarette after
cigarette, but more often they use the
tiny pipe, which never contains more to-
bacco than wisp the size Of a pea and
affords one, sometimes two puffs to the
smoker. The ash is then knocked out on
the floor and another wisp stuffed in and
lighted from the smoldering ash which
has just been thrown away. This is kept
up, off and on, for hours.
When not smoking, eating is going on.
| At every station there are venders Of the
little mandarin oranges. Every passen-
ger buys a dozen or more and eats them
in short time, throwing the skins about
| the floor. Boys pass by with tea in tiny
earthen pots, a cup placed over the top,
and this may be purchased for sen IA
| cent and half, and the teapot is left in
the car.
Besides leaning out Of the car windows
| to buy these, the passengers have little
wooden boxes filled with lunch. In the
upper part is closely packed rice, in the
lower are all sorts Of little pickles and
bits Of cake Attached are two wooden
Chopsticks.
The japanese throw all sorts Of refuse
about, and from the appearance OF a car
after the passengers have been In 1t for
little while one would imagine that the
people are very untidy in their way OF
living. Porters enter at some OF the sta
tions and brush up whole panfuls OF ref
use, and on some lines Of the road e.
small boy in a spruce uniform comes to
the car door at each stop, with a clothes
brush In his hand. makes a deep bow
to the occupants and inquiries II there Is
anything that they want.-New York
Sun
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-05-30
BILL OF THE PLAY.

May IRWIN is planning trip around
Pc world, chiefly for pleasure.
Joseph J narson celebrated his seven
ty-second inthday a short time ago.
Augustus Thomas is writing a new
play, Colorado" which will be produced
in New York i'll November.
Sarah Cowell lie Moyne is said to be
the only American actress who ever
broke bread with Queen Victoria.
John Hare, the English actor, said re-
Gently that he was about to retire from
the stage for an indefinite time if not
permanently.
Rostand is at work upon a new play
to be called "The Theater." Coquelin is
to have the principal part, that of bro
ken down actor.
There is talk Of an all star produc-
tion of '"The Merchant of Venice" with
Richard Mansfield John Drew, Julia
Marlowe and other notables in the cast.
Marie Tempest has announced she
will appear as Becky Sharp at the
Prince of Wales theater in London be-
fore long. Her play is a new version of
"Vanity Fair"
This would have been Mary Ander-
sons ''silver" year as an actress had she
remained in active service in the profess
sion. Her first appearance was made
Nov. 81, 1875, in Louisville in the char
acter of Juliet.
Byron in the theater will be decidedly
a novelty to our generation. Yet Sir
Henry Irving is to risk the experiment.
At the final curtain call Of his Lyceum
season he announced for the coming
winter the production Of Manfred"
A company playing "A Pair OF
Tramps" were recently quarantined in
their special car at Monmouth, Ills, the
negro cook Of the company having de-
veloped smallpox. The members of the
company were vaccinated, and then the
quarantine was removed.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-05-30
TOWN TOPICS.

New York owes $300,000,0O0 and is
within $l6,00O,000 of the debt limit Ev.
identity the limit must be raised soon.-
Baltimore Herald.
st. Louis is certain to have a world 5
fair, now that the United States has come
20 time with S5,00O,0 900, and there can
be NO doubt that she will have hot
time, as has been the case in st. Louis
every summer for 100 years.-Lousyille
Post.
Wisconsin has finally enacted a law
taxing bachelors. Here in Boston we
have got a school of housekeeping in
stead. And we opine that when it comes
90 encouraging matrimony the Boston
idea is the more fetching and farreach-
inR.-Boston Herald.
II 10 now charged that the stone out OF
which the postoftice is being constructed
In bad and that granite blocks with holes
In them have been built into the struc-
ture. The stone contractors, however,
should not be harshly judged. The holes
La the stone may be due to decay since
the structure was begun.-ChicagO News.
The new steel double decked ferry boat
Chicago was launched at New York the
other day. The new boat is the largest
of its kind in New York harbor and will
ply at Cortlandt street ferry. New York
srs are doing well to have a daily re-
minder as they cross the ferry that Chi
cago 10 always getting there.-Chicago
News
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-05-30
THE Dominic.

For the first time in It's history the
British Church Missionary society has
passed the 100000 point in its annual
receipts.
A feature of some so Congregational
churches are mems clubs which aim to
keep up good fellowship and secure con
certed action on matters of municipal re-
form.
'I was never in debt" said the late
bishop of London, until / came to be the
head Of this see." He then had to keep
UP two houses, and the act Of 1919 for
bids the letting of either of these.
A large staff of women is employed at
the Vatican for the sole purpose Of keep
ipg the pope's wardrobe in perfect condi-
Hon. No spot or stain may disfgure the
garments worn by his holiness, and as
he always appears in white one wearing,
sven Of few hours, deprives the robes
% their freshness.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-05-30
Choosing Flowers.

In making a choice Of flowers for an
entertainment the color scheme of ones
rooms should be first taken into account
and only such varieties Of flowers used
as will harmoniously blend with it.
A red dining room is effectively deco
rated with American Beauty roses or the
ordinary red roses, or, if one cannot af-
ford such expense, red carnations may be
substituted. The candle shades, cakes,
bonbons, Ices, etc, can easily be made to
carry out the color scheme.
When asked as to what flowers he sold
the most Of for decorating purposes at
night, fashionable florist replied that he
had orders for all kinds, with the possi-
BILE exception of violets. These dainty lit
tie flowers should only be used for lunch
cons or other functions in the daytime,
as they are too somber by artificial light.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-05-30
FLOWER AND TREE.

A new species Of nasturtium, whose
distinctive feature is its profusion and
continuous towering, has been developed
in the greenhouses of the University Of
Nebraska. where experiments have long
been in progress.
Plants need a good deal more water as
the days grow longer and warmer than
they do in midwinter. They should be
given all they can make use of. Watch
the surface of the soil, and whenever It
looks dry give more water.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-05-30
THE Dominic.

Twenty-six English bishops rank as
peers.
After going for 10 cents at a rum
mage sale the bust of a former pastor Of
a St. Paul church was recovered by the
ladies of the congregation.
Colonel John Jacob Astor, at meeting
Of the trustees of the Cathedral of ST.
John the Divine in New York city, an
nounced his intention to present a chime
of bells ON the completion of the struc-
ture.
The Rev. DIR. Daniel j. Hauer of Han
over, Pa, is the oldest Lutheran clergy
man in the United States. He is 96 years
old and was ordained to the ministry in
1925. He occupied the pulpit regularly
for SO years and during that time held
charges in four states.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-05-30
ANIMAL LIFE.

1t Is estimated that there are now only
1000 buffalocs alive on the North Ameri-
can continent.
No wonder the fish crop is never
"short." The founder lays 100000
eggs annually, several others from ,OOO,-
600 to 100000 while the tu"bot is
credited with depositing from 100000
to 100000 during each breeding sea
son.
A camel possesses twice the carrying
power of an OK. With an ordinary load
Of 400 pounds. he can travel II or IA
days without water, going 40 miles day.
Camels are 1T 70 work Gt 5 years old, but
their strength begins to decline at %,
although they usually live to 40.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-05-30
TO WILLIAM CLEVELAND:
One of the Defendants above-named:

WHEREAS on the twenty-frst day of
March \. ID. 1901, Writ of Partition in the
above-stated case was issued against the above
named defendants to answer the above-nam-
ed Plaintiffs ofa plea wherefore whereas the
SAID Plalntlff and the said Defendants. above
named, respectively hold together and un-
divided certain messuage, tenement and
town lot OF land situate on the East side of
Mill street in the Third Ward of the Borough
OF DanYille in the County of MOntour and
State OF Pennsylvania, bounded and describ-
the westward adjoining a four foot wide alley
on the nOrthward, an alley on the eastward
and lot number fifteen Qi now owned by Pet
er McCann, on the southwark extending i'm
width on Mill street thirty-four feet, more or
less, and extending back of the same width to
alley aforesaid. said lot being in length on the
northern side along said four foot wide alley
ninety-Seven and eighty-seven Onehundredths
| feet and in length along the southern side
ninety-two and nine-tenthS feet, with the ap-
| purtenances and whereupon are erected
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-05-30
THE COOKBOOK.

An onion for soup should be stuck with
cloves and added after the stock has been
skinned.
Sardines dipped in boiling water, skin
ned, boned and pounded in a mortar
make excellent sandwiches.
An addition to the list of sauces served
with vanilla or banana ice cream is pine
apple sauce. The sauce is made with the
shaved fruit cooked in sugar as for pre-
serving.
Pineapple used in the place Of lemon in
tea is a little out Of the ordinary. Either
the fresh fruit or that which has been
preserved may be used, and a very little
in cup Of tea has the effect Of cordial.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-05-30
Reduced Rates to Cincinnati via the Penn
sylvania Railroad, account Convention of
United Societies of Christian EndeavOr.

On account of the Convention of the
United Societies of Christian Endeavor,
to be held in Cincinnati July 6 to 10,
the Pennsylvania Railroad Company
will sell July to 6, from all stations on
its line, excursion tickets to Cincinnati
at one fare for the round trip.
These tickets will be good for return
passage, leaving Cincinnati not earlier
than July 8, and not later than July IA.
For specific rates and full information,
apply to ticket agents.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-05-30
THE WRITER'S.

Henry James prefers to do his literary
work "at night in a quiet room with an
old pen and q fresh cigarette"
Joaquin Miller, the poet, has just
bought 700 acres of farm land in Nueces
county, Tex, and will make his future
home there.
Mr.. Howells keeps the original manu-
scripts of his books. His publishers get
the typewriter copies, which all pub
fishers prefer.
Carlyle was 40 when he published
1.-THE French Revolution" the first work
to which he formally put his name. His
Cromwell" was published when he was
so
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-05-30
BY Way of Suggestion.

"The trouble with me-" spoke the
young man who was on his way home
with his best and loveliest from par
ty at the Kenhurst club, 'is that al
ways feel embarrassed when am out
In company. ! never know what to do
with my hands"
Suppose you just hold them up"
said a hoarse voice In his ear
The voice pertaincd to a large, rough
looking man with mask on his face
and large, rough looking revolver in
his hand. and the youth lost no time in
complying with the suggestion.-Cbica-
go Tribune.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-05-30
FIN, FEATHER AND FUR.

A kangaroo consumes as much grass as
six sheep. There are but about 100000
left In Australia.
Sparrows have a strange antipathy for
robins, and sometimes they become ac-
lively antagonistic to them.
The rarest fish in British waters is the
ribbon fish. Only 1G specimens have been
recorded in the last century. 1t is an in
hRbitant Of the great depths Of the ocean.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-05-30
NOTICE.

Now March 18th, 1901, it is ordered
that the time for the holding of the reg
ular terms of the several Courts in and
for the County of Montour be changed
and that hereafter the time for the
holding of the said Courts be fixed for
the fourth Mondays of February, May,
September and December of each year
This order to take effect on the second
Monday of June, 1901.
R. R. LITTLE, P. j.
Attest, j. c. MILLER, Clerk.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-05-30

Exposure to sudden climatic change
proQuces cold in the head and catarrh is
apt to follow. Provided with Ely
Cream Balm you are against Nasal
Catarrh, Price 30 cents at Druggists, or
Ely Brothers, Sc Warren Street, New
York, will mail it. The Balm cures
without pain, does not irritate or cause
sneezing. 1t spreads itself over an ir-
ritated and angry surface, relieving
Immediately the painful inflammation,
cleanses and cures. Cream Balm quick
ly cures the cold.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-05-30
THE COOKBOOK.

Do not pat or smooth down mashed
potatoes, as it makes them heavy.
A delicious cake filling is made from
chopped figs mixed with crabapple or
apple jelly.
Scraps Of plain or puff paste trimmed
from patties or pies may be sprinklcd
with grated cheese and made into cheese
straws.
Chopped orange peel added to mincc
meat gives the meat a pleasant flavor.
Two fresh peels will season about eight
quarts Of mince meat.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-05-30
LEGISLATIVE.

The sweetest song has never been
sung, the biggest fish is still uncaught,
and the ideal tax law has yet to CON
vince a legislative body. = New York
World.
Kidnapping children in order to extort
money from their parents ought to be
made a capital offense, and hanging
should promptly follow coniction.-Phila-
delphia Bulletin.
To the legislature: Doubt every bill
that creates a new institution. cstab-
fishes a new commission or board, calls
into being new officer or increases sala-
NeA-Indianapols News.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-05-30
why She Went.
The Power of Musk.

It is said that a grain of musk will diff
fuse a perceptible odor through n room
for 20 years. 1t does this by filling the
air with particles of its substance, that
being the way in which all perfumes act,
and yet so infnitesimally' small are the
particles that the grain of musk shows no
diminution of weight at the end of the 20
years.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-05-30
Reauty SIeeU,

Nearly all of the great beauties Of the
world have testified to the value of
sleep. Under it's influence every muscle
is relaxed and all care dispelled. The
heart beats slower, gaining new vigor for
the waking hours. A midday nap, If only
of a few minutes duration, is wonderful
ly refreshing, and it Is generally conceded
that sleep during the earlier hours Of the
night is far more beneficial than that OBJ
tanned after midnight.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-05-30
A FEW FIRSTS.

The first French colliery. was opened
in 1922.
Parafin oil was first used for lighting
purposes in 1896.
India rubber was first used for effacing
pencil marks in ITO.
The first book ever printed in Switzer-
land bears the date of 1470.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-05-30
ANNOUNCEMENT.

l hereby announce my name as a
candidate for denomination for the Office
of Prothonotary and Clerk of the Courts
of Montour County, subject to the ac-
tion of the Republican Convention.
j. c. MILLER.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-05-30
THE PRESS.

IL you do not like vice ana crime,
change the light. II you look into a mir
ror and see dirty face, do you wash the
face OF the mirror?
l do not want a press which shows up
the virtues Of humanity and not the
faults, but let us have more truth the
whole truth and nothing but the truth
Or. Lyman Abbott.
Despite the defects Of the American
press 1t holds up a mirror Of the whole
worlds affairs. The mirror may not be
the right kind, but its tendency is to lead
the people to self consciousness.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-05-30
APPRAISEMENT.

Notice is hereby given To all persons int
ested, that the following appraiscment OF =
and personal property set apart to the vie
of decedent has been filed in the office of
Clerk of Orphans Court. of MOntOur Con-
and the same will be presented to said co
for confirmation nj. 81. at Danviilc. ON Nc
day, June 10, 1901, and will bc coutiri
finally within four days thereafter unless
ceptiOnS are previously filed, viz:
Mrs Mary Deem, widow Of Perry Deem.
of DanvillC, Montour County. decd. pcrs
al, $500. ). {. MILLER.
Clerk q. Z
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-05-30
Monday, June 10th, 1901,

AND, WHERE AS upon the affidavit of sam
uel Johnston, one of the PlaintifiS, above
named, made and filed in the aforesaid Court,
on the Dist, day of March, \. ID. 1901. il appear.
ed TO the Court that the residence Of the above.
named William Cleveland, the last of the De.
fendants, above-named, is to the Deponent, AT
present, unknown, the Court made the follow.
ing decree or Order of Publication, to witt
And now March 2lst. 1901 it appearing 10
the Court by the Oath of Samuel Johnston one
of the Plaintiffs in this case. that the resd
ence of William Cleveland the last named O
the Defendants in the said case and who
holds tenancy by the curtesy in an undvid
ed one forty ninth interest in the premise,
mentioned in the Writ of Partition in thh
case, is unknown TO him, the Court on motion
of Edward Sayre Gearhart of Counsel fO
Plaintiffs direct notice to be given TO the Sait
William Cleveland by publication once aweel
for six successive weeks, before the returI
day of the said writ, in one weekly newSpape
printed and published in the Borough of Dan
Vile, in the County of Montour and State Q
Pennsylvania.
BY THE COURT.
MICHAEL BRECKBILL, Sheriff.
WIN. j. BALDY, C,,,,
EDWARD SAYRE GEARHArT. No"ii9ol'
Sherif's Office Danville, Pa, April 23rd, 1901.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-05-30

Among the pubic servants who are
worried by foolish questions the super
intendent of mails in the postoffice gets
his full share. One of his visitors on
a certain occasion was a man who said
to the deputy who answered the call
at the window:
81 am going out of town today and
want to get a letter to my brother, who
is on board the Majestic, and she is
not due until Wednesday. | don't
know where he will stay In New York
or where he will go from here. Can
you help me"
Certainly we can" said the clerk.
"a mailboat goes to meet the steamer,
and if you address your letter properly
and put domestic postage on 1t 1T Will
be delivered all right"
"But how shall / address it-where
shall | send itY
address it John Smith, passenger
on board incoming steamer Majestic,
due in New York, Dec. 12.' That will
reach him"
"No cityf No nothing"
"That's adjust as | told you"
The man thanked the clerk and went
away. and came back little later with
an addressed letter in his hand.
"Say," he said to the clerk, about
that letter. I've addressed 1t and
stamped it all right, but the mans
name isn't John Smith. How about
thatY-New York Tribune.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-05-30
Pennsylvania Railroads Fast Express
Trains between Philadelphia and Wilkes

Darre.
Beginning May 81, the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company will place in service
two fast express trains each way, week
days, between Philadelphia and Wilkes
barre via Pottsville and HazletOn on the
following schedules;-Leave Philadel-
phia 9:10., a. IN. 4:10 p. III. and arrive
at Wilkesbarre 2:25 p. IN. 915 p. IN,
Leave Wilkesbarre 7.15 a. M, A. % p. III.
and arrive at Philadelphia 1850 p. m.
$50 pm.
These will be solid vestibule trains,
consisting of combined car, standard
passenger coaches, and Pullman buffet
parlor car.
Pullman buffet parlor cars will also
be run between Philadelphia and Read
ing, week days, on trains leaving Phila-
delphia at 5.33 p. IN. and leaving Read
ing at 800 a. m; and between Phila-
delphia and Pottsville, weekdays, on
trains leaving Philadelphia S.42 p. III.
and leaving Pottsville 2.55 p. IN.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-05-30
G. A. R. ENOAMPMENT.
Reduced Rates to Gettysburg via Pennsyl,
vania Railroad.

For the benefit of those desiring to
attend the Annual Encampment of the
Grand Army of the Republic, Departe
ment of Pennsylvania, at Gettysburg,
June to 8, the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company will sell excursion tickets to
Gettysburg from all stations on its line
in the state of Pennsylvania, on June L,
2, 3, 4, and 5, good to return until June
10, inclusive, at rate of single fare for
the round trip. For specific rates,
apply to local ticket agents.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-05-30
Notice.

In the Court of Common Pleas OF Montour
County Notice is hereby given that the first
account of David +. Gouger, committee OF
Martha Saul, "a lunatic has been filed in this
Office and unless exceptions are filed to the
a 1901.
J.C. MILLER, Prothonotary.
Danyille Pa. May 10, 1901.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-05-30
Medical Attendance Half Prioe

Doctor beg your pardon, ten visits
at marks a visit make 20 marks, and
you have only given me 10.
Lady Whose children he has attepded)
But children under 10 only pay half
price e-Kladderadatsch.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-05-30


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