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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-01-24
A Look Into the Future.

When all freight traffic has been ban
ished to underground railways and the
automobile has displaced the horse
for surface travel, nearly the entire
street between the pavements can be
devoted to green turf. Cities of the
twentieth and following centuries may
be free from dust and the vile odors
arising from animal traffic. The auto
mobile moving machine may be sub,
stituted for the sweeping machines,
to the great improvement of health
and increase of enjoyment of citizens.
st. Louis Post-Dispatch.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-01-24

1t struck US forcibly the other day
when one OF our great scholars spoke Of
man as pacing forth and back
How many times have we heard Of
pacings back and fOrthT
Though you may contend that this is
an unnecessarily small point, yet it is a
fact that most people, when starting out
TO cover a short space, number Of times
do not make their first turn backward
like n crab.
Invariably do they take few steps
forward. and then. turning. retracp them.
Hence they go forth and back. and
forth and back and so on until their
emotion Of exercising is over.
And ''if a things So to use one Of
Koko's never failing reasonings. why
not say so?'
Stop a moment to think of it, and
you'll agree that il is ridiculous to start
a thing backward and about as easy as
to start climbing II tree from the top.
Novelists with restless heroes are cs-
pecially requested to take notice.-Phila-
deIphia Record.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-01-24

bolero is of blue velvet, ornamented
in the front with a big rosette bow,
with full ends of blue silk, and edged
with big Louis XIII lace collar. The
short bell shaped sleeves are of the
velvet and the full undersieeves white
lace, while the collar band and belt
are Of blue silk This model is charm
ing carried out in cloth and fur, or
black satin and broadtail make a very
swell et.-Philadelphia Ledger.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-01-24

The wearisome monotony * the school
room is sometimes enlivaned by the COM
ical notions evolved froTt childish brains.
A schoolmistress tells the following from
her experience:
"The scholars | had were most Of them
farm laborers' children, and some Of them
were a little slow of comprehension.
One day in geography class | explained
at great length all about the cocoanut
tree. | noticed that one Of my urchins
looked incredulous, and so, when he
slowly put up his hand at the close Of
the explanation, asked him what he
wanted. With an expression Of great
anxiety on his face he asked:
docs cocoanuts really grow on
treesP'
"'Why, of course, Jacob | answered.
where did you think they grewp
"'Why,' said he gravely, 4 thought
the monkeys laid 'em.' '"-Pearson's
Weekly.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-01-24
HAPPINESS.

I followed Happiness to make her mine,
Past towering oak and swinging ivy une.
She fed; chased Ger slanting Hill and dale,
Ger fields and meadows, in the purpling vale
Pursuing rapidly DER the dashing stream,
/ scaled the dizzy cliffs where eagles scream;
l traversed swiftly every land and sea,
But always Happiness eluded me.
Exhausted fainting, ! pursued no more,
But sank to rest upon barren shore.
One came and asked for food and one for aims;
i placed the bread and gold in bony palms
One came for sympathy and one for rest;
/ shared with every needy one my best,
When, To- sweet Happiness, with form divine,
Stood by me whispering softly, Il am thine
H. Wade Burleigh in Monthly South Dakotan.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-01-24
Brought GCodFortune.

A small item in his own paper lately
brought amazing good fortune TO Editor
Chris Reitter, Of the Saginaw Mich
Post and Zeitung He and his family
had the Grip in its worst form Their
doctor did them no good. Then he read
that Dr. Kings New Discovery for Con
sumption, Coughs and Colds was "A
guaranteed cure for La Grippe and all
Throat and Lung troubles; tried it and
SAYS: Three bottles cured the whole
family. No o.her medicine on earth
equals it. Only joc and Sl.O0 at Paules
q Co.'S drug store Trial bottles free.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-01-24
Red Hair Looking Up.

The redheaded girl continues to
come to the front 1t was redheaded
American stenographer who received
III proposals Of marriage at the Paris
exposition and now New York busi-
ness nan who advertised for a stenog-
raphcr and some girl clerks, all with
red hair. says he prefers that kind
because they are brighter than other
girls And there doesn't seem to be
any intention Of joke in his remark,
either.-Buffalo Express.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-01-24
How to Relieve Rheumatism.

Chronic rheumatism is incurable.
and treatment Take a five grain tab
let of citrate of lithia at meals. After
meals take 20 drops in a wineglass Of
water Of this mixture: Saturated solu-
tion of iodide OF potash and wine Of
colchicum seed, each 80 grams Avoid
all intoxicants, vinegar, rich desserts,
pickles and pastry.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-01-24
a Deep Mystery.

1t is a mystery why women endure
Backache, Headache, Nervousness,
Sleeplessness, Melancholy, Painting and
Dizzy Spells when thousands have prov
ed that Electric Bitters will quickly cure
such troubles. Il suffered for years
with kidney trouble writes Mrs. Phebe
Cherley, of Peterson Ia. and a lame
back panied me so could not dress my
self, bat Electric Bittcrs wholly cured
M, and although u years Old. ! now
am able to d. all my housework- 1t
overcome pn'ipagion, improves An
petite, give p'-tec5 health Only SOC
at PIules < COS drug store.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-01-24
Rlnwn To Atom

The old idea that the body sometimes
needs a powerful, drastic purgative
pill has been exploded for DIR. King s
New Life Pills, which are perfectly
harmless, gently stimulate liver and
bowels to expel poisonous matter,
cleanse the system and absolutely cure
Constipation and Sick Headache. Only
2jc at Paules & Cos drug store.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-01-24
WOMAN AND FASHION.
A Picturesque TOilet-Old styles Re-
vived-A French Travelling
Mantle.

The sketch shows a very pictur-
esque toilet In blue cloth, with the
skirt encircled with three bands of
blue velvet, widely spaced, and is fine
ly plated at the back.
The tucked yoke is of blue silk, and
the blouse is of cloth, while the little
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-01-24
A Professional Statistical

How did you come to be Il pro
fessi,nal beggarY
81 amt no professional beggar. I'm
empL,yed to git up statistics on how
mauJ heartless people they is in this
town "-Chicago Record.
The salt treatment, about which we
are hearing so much just now, Is as
old as Lots wife.
The trade In railroads since the open
ing of the new year has been quite
brisk
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-01-24

A vulgar man is captious and jealous,
eager and impetuous about trifics. He
suspects himself to be sighted and
thinks everything that is said meant
Rt him.
A twentieth of ScotIand's area is for.
est land, seven -tenths is mountain
heath and lake and only one-quarter
cultivated land
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-01-24
Head Feels Like Bursting.

Maybe you were out late last night?
If you had taken a Krause's Headache
Capsule before retiring your head would
be cool and clear this morning. Take
one now and you will be all right in an
half hour. Price 25c. Sold by ROssman
d Son 8 Pharmacy.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-01-24
He Was Cool.

Miss Pertie Goodwin-So you've asked
papa? 1t wasn't such n terrible ordeal,
was it? You didn't need to get excited,
you know. All you had to do was to
keep perfectly cool.
The Young Man-Cool? I was so cool
you could have heard my teeth chatter!-
Chicago Tribune.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-01-24
Il Girdles The Globe.

The fame of Bucklen S Arnica Salve,
az the best in the world, extends round
the earth It's the one perfect healer
of Cuts, Corns, Burns, Bruises, Sores.
Scalds Boils. Ulcers, Felons, Aches,
Pains and all Skin EruptiOns Only in
fallible Pile cure. 25c box at Paules
q Cos drug store,
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-01-24
PROFITS OF NOVELlSTS.

Twenty years ago Mr.. Howells pub.
licly said that it would be possible to
seat at q small table every man In this
country who was clearing $4,000
year net from literary work.
Since then | have heard the returns
from a single successful novel placed
at $4,000 knowing the circulation
which it had had and the usual royal
ties. the statement seems not tmpru-
dent To the sales, which make re-
turn of from $4,000 to $4,000 off a
single novel, there is now not unusual
ly added the still large wage paid to
the novelist whose fiction becomes the
basis of a successful play.
Not long since Mr.. Charles F'rohman
said in substance that it was nonsense
to turn anywhere except to novel for
a play, since it cost from $4,000 to
$4,000 to make play known, and the
novel had already accomplished this
without effort and without expense.
No wage in literary life is comparable
to that of the playwright. Not all nov
els dramatized succeed, but when
dramatized novel runs through the
year. as nearly a dozen have done IN
the past five years, the return to the
author will average about $500 a week
while the play is upon the boards. Aft
er making from $4,000 to 100000 from
a single novel the author may then OBJ
tain as much more during each OF the
years In which the play based upon II
holds the stage.
1t would be invidious to gossip over
names, but there are two recent plays
which must have yielded to the novel
ist-playwright from $4,000 to $780,
900, or half the sum earned by Trol'
lope In a lifetime of laborious romance
-Talcott Williams in American Re
view of Reviews.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-01-24
Gannfnrinl LuxurY.

Talk about oriental luxury! 1t would
make the late Representative Holman
of Indiana turn over in his grave to
read the account which the senate has
just paid for decorating and furnishing
the room Of the senate committee on
finance For genuine richness observe
+baco
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-01-24

These are only few Of the principal
items In short. 1t cost $4,7O9 to deco
rate and furnish the room in which the
senate committee on finance meets.
Nearly $1,000 to decorate one room.
This ought to give the economical
statesman a cold chilli 'ashington
Post
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-01-24
list OF APPLICATIONS FOR LICENSE
In Montour County at January Session, 1901

be January
Liquor Ds Brewers with places
of residence each.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-01-24
FRENCH TRAvElING MANTLE

plaits alternating with stitched bands
The yoke is stitched all over. The
mantle is lined with violet satin.-Paris
Herald.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-01-24

Notice hereby that the foregoing named have filed with tn
of
presented said Friday tn
25h January, A D 1901 at 10 O'Clock "a
j. c. MILLER, Clerk @ s.
Danvle Pa,
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-01-24
An Ancient Gem.

A "gem," strictly speaking, is not mere
ly precious stone. 1t is an engraved
stone. Two thousand years ago gem
cutters understood how to polish the cut
ting Of an engraving throughout on both
sides The art is now lost A gentle
man named Thornton, residing in Syden-
ham, has in his possession a chrysOprase
with a perfectly cut and polished cngrav-
ing upon it, 1t was found many years
ago in the catacombs of Rome. A bank
er who has a wonderful collection of en-
graved stones has offered as much as
$4,000 without tempting the owner {
part-LondOn StPndard.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-01-24
], j. BROW NJ.
THE EYE A SPECIALITY.

THE EYE A SPECIALITY.
Eyes tested, treated, fitted with glass
es and artificial eyes supplied.
81 Market Street, Bloomsbury, Pa.
Hours-l0 Il. IN. to ?. IN.
Telephone 1896.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-01-24
A Long Cloth Mantle,

The travelling mantle represented Is
of suede colored cloth, made in fiat
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-01-24
How to Prepare Eggs n la Tripe

Boil eight eggs hard, chill in cold
water, then remove shells and separate
yolks and whites, keeping yolks entire.
Shred the whites. Make pint Of
bechemel sauce. Place the yolks of
eggs in the middle of a heated dish
and the shredded whites around
them. Pour the boiling sauce over
them and sprinkle little minced pars-
ley over the top Garnish with fried
croutons Of toast points.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-01-24

If Englands coal supply will be ex-
hausted by 1860 as some authorities
predict, how long will it take to ex-
haust the country's gold supply at the
present rate of cost of the Boer war?
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-01-24
The Ever Popular Shirt Waist.

The new shirt waist fannels are
plain and dotted rather than striped,
and come in delicate pastel shades of
blue, gray, tan, white and cid rose
as well as green, especially reseda, navy
blue, red and brown. They have pearl
or gilt buttons, and are made with q
very thin percaIine lining Stitched
bands are fancied on flannel shirt
waists, or the tlniest of tucks, and the
coat sleeve Is preferred.
Silk shirt waists are mass of tucks
of fine featherbone cording in length
wise effects, and are made of plain
taffeta in dark or very light colors
one material.
black taffeta shirt waist has be
come the standard for every wardrobe
1t should be of soft finished goods
worth at least a dollar yard, and be
lined; then 1t gives satisfactory wear
Ladies' Home Journal
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-01-24

NH n u I ~ - ~
productions are here to interest and
please, Exquisitely trimmed Hats,
Toques and Bonnets, and untrimmed
shapes of the newest and most approved
style. Call and see them. They will
need but little praise from us to make
them appreciated. Also line of un-
trimmed Hats in all the popular shapes
at Reduced Prices.
New-York tribune., 1901-03-18
NEWYORK. MONDAY. MARCH Is.
JAMES j. HILL GETS c., B. & Q.
BURLINGTON SYSTEM TO BE LEASED TO
THE GREAT NORTHERN AND
NORTHERN PACIFIC.

Chicago, March IL (SpeciaD.-The Chicago,
Burlington and Quincy Railroad has passed
practically into the hands of James J. Hill This
information comes from an authoritative source.
Arrangements are about completed whereby the
Burlington system is TO be leased to the Great
Northern and Northern Pacific Railroad COM
panies, the latter guaranteeing 4 per cent divi-
dends all the b. 'ington stock. The Morgan
and Hartman interests obtained control of the
Burlington road several weeks ago. and it is
with them that Mr.. Hill has been negotiating for
the lease.
The rapid advance in Burlington stock dur
ing the last two weeks and the additional jump
of six points Saturday made it certain that
something of an extraordinary nature was in the
wind. Few people however. had any idea that
Mr.. Hill was trying TO get control of the prop
erty. and special stress laid upon the as
sertion that neither Mr.. Hill any of his
brokers was buying Burlington stock.
Mr.. Hill has been in NewYork for more than
a week in connection with this deal hut so Sc
cretly were the negotiations conducted that the
announcement of his acquiring control comes as
a surprise When asked in New-York a few
days ago whether he trying to secure con-
troll of the Burlington he said most emphaticaly
that he did and was not buying a
share Of the stock. This removed all suspicion
anu the CONCLUSION was jumped at that the
Pennsylvania Company was buying Burlington
stock and causing its phenomenal rise. But the
Pennsylvania people promptly denied the story
According 10 the informant in the present in
stance Mr. Hill told the truth when he said he
did not a share of Burlington stock. The
stock has been purchased by the Morgan and
Hartman interests. These parties for some
time past have been buying Burlington stock in
the open market. and the Boston interests which
heretofore controlled the road woke up one
morning TO learn that control had been wrested
from them by the New-York men. Strong
efforts were then made, it is said. by the Boston
interests 10 regain control. but in vain. Then
followed the retirement of c. W. Perkins from
the presidency Of the company. which, il is
admitted, due TO the loss of control by him
self and his Boston friends.
Shortly after Mr.. Hill went TO New-Y York and
entered into negotiations with the Morgan and
Hartman interests for lease Of the Burling
ton system TO the Great Northern and Northern
Pacific Railroad companies. and his offer to
guarantee Z per cent the Burlington stock
is said TO have been accepted. This is the same
offer that was made TO the Milwaukee and St.
Paul Railroad Company a short time ago and
rejected
AS far as can be learned there will be no con-
solidation Of the Burlington with the Great
Northern and Northern Pacific. They will be
operated separate corporations. but Mr.. Hill
will be in absolute control OF three companies.
In Burlington Iowa, tonight, c. W. Perkins,
the former president OF the Burlington system,
discredited rumors of the deal
New-York tribune., 1901-03-18
TO CONFER WITH GOVERNOR.
MIR. PLATT SAYS he HAS ARRANGED
FOR CONFERENCE WITH MIR.
oDELL-TO DISCUSS STATE
POLICE BILL

Senator Platt is apparently more than ever
determined to secure the passage of a State
police bill before the legislature adiourns. With
this end in view he has arranged for a confer
ence he says, with Governor Odeu for the early
part of this week.
Il expect to see the Governor some day this
week. said Senator Platt last night. hut l
can't tell exactly what day he'll be here"
rs there any change in your plan for State
police bill?" Mr.. Platt was asked
"A State police bill will be introduced at the
present session of the legislature. and it will be
passed and signed by Governor OdelI." answered
Senator Platt with than ordinary en-
phasis.
1T is rumored that the appointment by Mayor
Van Wyck Of Page and Dady, who have been
officially indorsed for election commissioners
will make a difference about passing State po-
lice bill" il was suggested.
mo matter whom Van Wyck appoints. there
will be a State police bin just the same said
Mr.. Platt.
The latest information concerning Senator
Platt's plans is TO the effect that ex-Justice
William y. Cohen. A. B. Boardman and Frank
II. Platt have drafted bill, and that the pro-
posed measure has been scrutinized by at least
one member of the Appellate Division. who has
pronounced it constitutional 1t was said yes
terday that Justice W. w. Goodrich of the Ap-
peate Division called on Senator Platt on Sat
urday. The BILL it is understood, provides that
the commissioner is TO be appointed by the
Governor and confirmed by the Senate, and that
the commissioner will have the appointment of
a staff of deputy commissioners. The plan. its
advocates say, will revolutionze the police situ-
alton in this city and fits vicinity.
The Tammay district leaders are not borrow
ing trouble about police bills They seem TO
think that by hook crook, they will be able
TO retain their grip on the force. The poolrooms
running again almost openly as they
were before the various vice suppressors be-
gan their activities. Not until State police
bin has been passed. sent TO the Mayor re-
passed over his veto and signed by the Governor
will the Tammany leaders believe that any rad
ical changes in the management OF the police
imminent.
Frank H. Plat. who the Fifth Ave
Hotel last night, referring the proposed
new bill, said that the validity of the act Gre
ating the old metropolitan police district, which
existed from 1857 10 1881, had been steadily
sustained by the courts.
New-York tribune., 1901-03-18
SANK TWELVE NILES AT SEA.
LIEVED To HAVE BEEN RESCUED
BY STEAMSHIP.

Great Egg Harbor. N J.. March IA two
masted schooner was sunk at sea twelve miles
southeast of this point soon after the noon hour
bound southwark. II is believed the entire
crew were saved and are safe on the steamship
which stood by the sinking schooner and then
resumed her southwark journey.
The collision was not actually seen by the life
savers of the local station. but they had OBJ
served the steamship passing TO the south and
the two masted schooner beating up the coast
About half an hour later the two were seen
close together and the lookout reported that
something had happened. The schooner was in
evident trouble and the steamship was standing
by her From the appearance Of the schooner.
as made out by the use of glasses. IL was he
Heved there had been collision The rigging
appeared to be awry and the schooner had a
evident the life savers started for the sinking
vessel, twelve miles away. When half way
there the steamer got under way and proceeded
southwark. The life savers kept on and when
they still three miles from her the schooner
Went down. They rowed out 10 the SPOT and
found she had settled an almost even keel
and her mastS stand out of water. She rests on
a sandy bottom in about twelve fathoms of
water. The life savers looked for any floating
sunken schooner or give idea Of her cargo
but found none.
The schooner lies in a position which is al
most directly in the path of COastng steam
SHIPS The life savers will go again to-mOr-
row to search for any trace Of her identity and
also 10 buoy and light the wreck. Although no
particular attention was paid to the s.eamship
III is thought she is one of the regular liners
New-York tribune., 1901-03-18
L'AQU77ALNE'S ROUGH TRIP.
WAVE CARRIED AWAY LIFEBOAT AND
RAIL-SEAS STRAIN ENGINE

The steamer LAquitaine of the French Line
arrived yesterday after an exciting voyage. On
March l. and 13 the ship encountered storms
which did a great deal of damage to her and
furnished the passengers with experience
out Of the common On March II the gale was
from the northwest.
At about 4:30 O'Clock in the afternoon a huge
curling wave came the sea and struck
L'Aquitane with great force. The port hfeboat,
the third from the stern. carried away, to-
gether with the outboard chucks. Another port
boat was badly smashed. When the wave
struck the noise sounded like that of an ex-
pIosion and threw the people in the smoking
room into confusion. There was not, however.
any panic board. Besides taking away the
Hfeboat the wave carried off twenty feet OF
handrail on the main deck forward of amid
ships This gap was filed up with a large sea
ladder, spliced with rope ladders. Lieutenant,
SanteTI who the bridge at the time the
broke, says that the weather that day was
the worst he had ever experienced.
On the following day. March Is. the was
so heavy that the machinery of the ship
racked. At $50 o'clock in the evening the
crown OF the main piston of the port engine was
broken by the strain put upon it, Chief En-
gineer Lefecher. who on duty at the time.
promptly had the steam shut off. and for eigh-
teen twenty hours the ship proceeded at re-
duced speed. The damage repaired. and
the only result of it TO reduce the number
of revolutions of the screw from seventy-eight
TO seventy-two
Among the passengers on L'Aqutaine was
Mrs. Edwin d. Mooers, drawing room reciter.
who has been studying I'm Paris
The customs examinations went usual.
Eugene Bocande. the agent of the French Line.
was allowed to go beyond the lines, as was his
right as agent to meet his mother. Mrs A. de
BOcande who of the passengers a
man and a women were also allowed 10 pass the
lines to meet Mr.. Yuigo. a Mexican. who is an
invalid. 1t is said that number Of hotel run
ners have been able 70 secure newspaper passes
TO get by the lines. This will be investigated.
In the future a slight change in some of the
details of the examinations will be made. Bag
gage that has been inspected will not be marked
with chalk, but will have a paster put on it,
doubtless for souvenir purposes.