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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-06-27
When Matches Were introduced.

The Atlas, London newspaper, pub
lished on Jan. 10, 1880, the following
paragraph under the head Of 'Instan-
taneous Light: among the different
methods invented for obtaining light
instantaneOusly ought certainly to be
recorded that Of Mr.. Walker, chemist,
Stockton-on-Tees. He supplies the pur-
chaser with prepared matches, which
are put into boxes, but are not liable
to change In the atmosphere, and also
with q piece Of fine glass paper folded
in two. Even strong blow will not
inflame the matches, because of the
softness OF the wood underneath, nor
does rubbing upen wood or any COM
mon substance produce any effect ex-
cept that Of spelling the match. But
when one is pinched between the folds
Of the glass paper and suddenly drawn
out it is instantly infiamed. Mr.. Walk
er does not make them for extensive
BALE. but only to supply the small de-
mand In his own neighborhood." New
aastle EnglanO Chronicle.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-06-27
A CURE FOR CANCER.
California Physician Declares the
Ray Is u Sure Remedy.

Ray Is Sure Remedy.
Much interest has been aroused by
the declaration of DR.. j. NJ. Selfridge
of Oakland, Cal, that cancer eau be
cured by means of the y ray.
DR.. Selfridge, who says he has effect
ed several cures, declares the treatment
is simple and painless. He has used il
on himself with highly satisfactory re-
suits. He said in a recent interview:
when the Y ray was discovered, /
was naturally interested from purely
scientific standpoint. Later | was dou-
bly, interested to learn that several emf
nent German scientists We're expert
menting on cancers with the y ray. AT
first they did not meet with much sue
cess, but when realized that the green
light had an effect on the growth l de-
termined to experiment on my own ac-
count.
Il secured n machine, and, after plac-
ing a lead mask over my face, entirely
covering ii save where | was afflicted, /
began systematic treatment. l found
relief from the beginning. Now l am
thoroughly cured.
"Iy theory is that the Y ray kills the
molecules which constitute the primal
cells where life actually begins. 1t fire.
quently takes thousands of these mole
cules to make a single cell Of the tissue.
The deterioration or decay of these
molecules, l judge, may cause cancer
1t probably does.
The X ray has the effect of drying
up these atoms and in time prevents
the spread of cancer. Ultimately it
say the y ray can cure cancer"
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-06-27
WITHOUT TURNING A HAIR.
A LondoneP Calmly Returned Money
Given TO Him by Mistake.


A gentleman of my acquaintance had
a curious experience OF manners and
customs of modern England a few
nights ago at the theater He had
taken four stalls, but at the last mo-
ment found two of his party unable to
come. On his arrival at the theater he
left the two spare tickets at the box of
fee, the clerk promising to sell them II
he could and send the cash to him
when they were sold. He took his
place and soon afterward was gratified
to see his two surplus seats occupied.
The individuals who took them were
attired in evening dress and bore the
outward semblance of gentlemen. My
friend began to look out for the money
which was to come from the box office.
Presently a concessionnaire entered,
passed down the row Of seats and ad-
dressed one of the two newcomers. My
friend noticed that the commissionnaire
passed something to one Of the gentle
men, who put 1t into his pocket with
out a word.
A sense Of uneasiness stole over my
friend with regard to the 10 shillings
that was due to him, and as the even
ing was getting on he thought he
would go and make an inquiry at the
box office. His suspicious were veri-
fed. The clerk had sent in the money
by commissionnaire. The commission
naire was called from the door and on
seeing my friend at once realized that
he had given the money to the wrong
man. He promptly went back to the
theater, my friend following to see the
fun. The commissionnaire went straight
to the party to whom he had handed
the money and said, "'Ere, you've got
15 shillings that don't belong to YOU"
The other replied in an unconcerned
way, ooh, yes" took the money out Of
his pocket and returned 1t to the COM
missionnaire. HE showed no trace of
embarrassment" says my friend. HE
handed back the money, as he had
pocketed it, without turning hair"
Ialways like to think the best Of peo-
pie, and possibly this individual, being
a stranger to music halls, was under
the impression that 1t is the practice Of
the proprietors Of such establishments
to send a commissionnaire around from
time to time to distribute cash bonuses
ameng the audlence.-London Truth.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-06-27
The Wife of "BOba.o

Lady Roberts Is buXom matron whS
looks in the pink of health. Her express
sion IL much more severe and determined
than that of her husband, so that it iI
easy to guess that she Is the dominant
partner-a fact known to every Anglo In
dian. She Is idolized by her devoted and
most amiabl spouse.
Lord Roberts married under very inter-
esting circumstances. He had come back
from India handsome young officer with
a newly won Victoria cross. At q garri-
son dance in Waterford he met the good
looking daughter of Captain Bews, late OF
the Seventy-third foot. He fell in love
with her and, despite the opposition Of
his family, was married to her within
three nonthh
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-06-27
How to Use Leftovers.

A tablespoonful of stewed tomatoes
left over from dinner may be saved
and added to the roast beef gravy of
tomorrow.
The half cup of peas left from to-
days dinner may be added to the
breakfast omelet and thus convert a
plain omelet into a slightly one.
Water In which rice Is boiled should
be put away to mix with milk for the
children or may be added to a cream
soup.
A cupful of cold boiled rice may be
added to your breakfast mullins or
wattiss, making them lighter, more eas.
LIZ digested and more palatabIe.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-06-27

Have by some surgeon Shylock ON
thy charge to stop his wounds lest he
do bleed TO death" People can bleed to
death. The loss of blood weakens the
body. 1t must follow that gain of blood
gives the body strength. The strength,
ening effect of DIR. Pierce's Golden Medi-
cal Discovery is in large part due to its
action on the blood making glands and
the increased supply of pure, rich blood
it produces. 1t is only when the blood
is impoverished and impure that dis.
ease finds soil in which to root. The
Discovery" purifes the blood and
makes it antagonistic to disease, When
the body is emaciated, the lungs are
weak, and there is obstinate lingering
cough Golden Medical Discovery
puts the body on a fighting footing
against disease, and so increases the
vitality that disease is thrown off, and
physical health perfectly and perman-
emily restored. 1t has cured thousands
who We're hopeless and helpless, and
who had tried all other means of cure
without avail,
Twenty-one One'cent stamps to cover
expenses of mailing only will obtain
copy of DR. Pierces Common Sense
Medical Adviser, 100S pages, in paper
cover. Send thirty-one stamps if cloth
binding is preferred. Address DR. R.
V. Pierce Buffalo n. Y.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-06-27
he USED THE SALT TEST.
Am Old Apache Chiefs Knowledge
of the Human System

VI tht
In the early days Of Union Pacific
railroading Victoria, Mana and Gcron-
imo, the three chiefs of the Arizona
Apaches, with 100 of their best bucks,
came through to Green River, Wy.
They had heard Of the heap wagon
and no boss" and had come to stop the
train. They made a lasso of rawhidc,
and so men on each side held on to the
rope as the freight came down the
Wasatch divide. The engineer saw
when several miles away what the In
dlans were up TO, so he whistled ''Off
brakes" and, opening his throttle, let
her loose. The cowcatcher struck the
rope and hurled the Indians in all direc-
tions, literally tearing them to pieces,
headless, @rmless and leglcss. The
three chiefs went south to their cactus
plains very crestfalIen.
Before they selected these men the
old Chief Victoria had them aILeat a
piece of rock salt about as big as a
pecan, run swiftly about 100 yards, sit
down on log or rock and cross their
fegs. Then he watched the vibration
of the feet, which were crossed. The
feet which vibrated the longest or had
the longest strokes he declined to ac-
cept for a severe duty or a dangerous
trip or for one that was at all hazard
Gus, but he accepted the feet which Vi
brated short, distinct and regular
strokes.
Now, what did the old chief know
about pulsatiOn Of the arterial system
or of heart action and indeed about
salt in the system? | have lived near
TO Indian reservations and have had
occasion often to survey over their
lands for railroads and other objects,
and l have wondered where old Vic
toria got his idea. Is not the child Of
the sagebrush plains better posted
than his paleface brother?- Chicago
Inter Ocean.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-06-27
HUMOR OF THE HOUR
Business Was Good,

The inquisitive young man sat next
TO the self reserved lawyer in the limit
ed express. The inquisitive young man
tired of looking out the car window
soon after the train left Albany, and
he turned to the self possessed lawyer
for amusement.
pleasant day." said the young man
by way Of striking up conversation.
Il am not much Of a judge Of the
weather" was the reply from his seat
companion.
The inquisttive young man was quiet
for some moments. Then he broke
loose again.
"Going far" he asked again.
Far enough" answered the man Of
self reserve.
Far as Buffalo?" was the third ques.
ton Of the irrepressible.
Perhaps so. Perhaps not" was the
reply.
For a long time the young man was
silent. He spent the flying moments
tracing his full name with his little fin
ger on the window pane. Suddenly the
self reserved lawyer spoke TO him.
I'm finding business good just now" ;"
said he.
The inquisitive young man was much
flattered by the cOndescension and the
remark of the lawyer. His last ques.
ton came easily.
"What is your liner he asked.
UpitiDo ho1oG ont oP TlnronS pIa store ~
was the reply, and two or three
thoughtless persons who sat near by In
the car smiled.-New York Sun.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-06-27
Her Version of 1t,

A young girl in class preparing for
admission into the church was asked
by the pastor how she ought to obey
the fifth commandment, to honor her
father and mother. She answered
promptly, 81 ought to take them out
for walks on Sundays, and 1 ought not
to let them see how much more know
than they do" She expressed an opin-
lon probably quite current among
young people concerning the prepon-
derance Of knowledge In the rising gen
eration.-COngregati
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-06-27
HaYA Ynu TmlantR

"One good way, think, to Judge
whether we have a talent for anything
or not is to watch the motive that draws
us toward doing a thing" writes Helen
Watterson Moody In The Ladies' Home
Journal. "Tf we do Il because II is the
fashion, or because other girls are doing
it, or because we have to do 1t for some
useful purpose, it Is not probable that We
have a real talent for it. But II we find
ourselves doing it just because we really
love it and would rather do it than not,
il it Is doing the thing itself that attracts
us and not the eclat it is going TO give
us in the eyes Of others-why then |
think we may reasonably conclude that
God has given US real talent for that
particular sort OF thing"
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-06-27
Vitality of Hebrews,

If the future population of the earth
Is to be estimated on the basis of race
vitality, then there is no question but
that the Hebrews will yet be in the
majority. Statistics show that the
average longevity of the Hebrew race
is greater than that of any other. Their
numbers must therefore be increasing
relatively to every race, and they GER
tainly are. Whether it Is due to the
sanitary measures enJoined by their re-
ligIon or because Of native vitality is
for students of sociology to decide, but
the fact still remains Yet numbers
are not always to control the destiny
Of the race, and 1t IS to be supposed
that fraternity and good sense are slow
ly wiping out race dlstinctions.-Bos
ton Globe.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-06-27

To accommodate those who are partial
to the use of atomizers in applying
liquids in the nasal passages for catarr-
hal troubles, the proprietors prepare
Ely's Liquid Cream Balm Price in
Guiding the spraying tube is rs cents.
druggist or by mail. The liquid EN-
bodies the medicinal properties of the
solid preparation. Cream balm is
quickly absorbed by the membrane and
does not dry up the secretions but
changes them to natural and healthy
character Ely Brothers, SO Warren St,
N. Y
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-06-27
SARAH AND THE "INDIANS."
Bernhardt Played Fedora For Them
mt 35 Cents n Head.

at 35 Cents Head.
Sarah Bernhardt, the great French
actress, once played in Sullivan, Ind,
at 35 cents head.
1t was many years ago, and Bern
hardt was making n tour Of the cOun-
try. On the way from Louisville TO
indianapolis the train was stopped at
Sullivan by the news that n serious
freight wreck had occurred a few miles
up the road completely blocking the
tracks and making progress to Indian
apolls impossible until the next day.
Every well,' said the manager in eX-
cellent French and with forced calm
ness. "Since we cannot leave town
we will give performance here"
Impossible" said Nine. Bernhardt,
also IN French. quite impossible"
Not bit" said the manager, and
he went about it, The divine Bern
hardt, being under contract to play a
certain number of nights, was induced
to consent There was no ''opera
house" in Sullivan, but the Masonic
hall was rented, and some of the seen
MdS tIONbtNI llIlO IL L Lc lOCdl
Job office got out lot of handbills III
q hurry, and messengers were dispatch
ed to the adjoining towns to spread
the glad news that Bernhardt, the di-
vine Sarah, was to play in Sullivan
that night and that admission would
be 35 cents
mo use trying to charge metropoli-
tan prices here" said the manager to
the treasurer, and that gentleman sigh
ed and said he supposed not.
In the early evening there began to
come into town long lines of green
farmer wagons, each holding a family
party. When the house was full, the
great Bernhardt cautiously took peep
at IT from behind the limsy curtain.
Mon Dieuw she cried raising her
jeweled hands. Look at the Indiansw
But she played Fedora for them, and
she played until II o'clock.-Philadel.
phia Saturday Evening Post.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-06-27
TALES OF CITIES.

Toronto saloons close at o'clock on
Saturday evening, that no workman
with a weakness may spend his wages
before he gets home.
Chicago has a much disregarded
ordinance requiring that the windows
of high buildings shall be SO adjusted
that they can be washed from the in
side.
The vexed question of street signs
has been solved in a novel manner by
the city authorities of Topeka, where
street crossing plates are used. There
are eight iron footway signs at each
intersection. The method, it is assert
ed is quite popular.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-06-27
Reduced Rates to Cincinnati via the Penn
sylvania Railroad, account Convention of
United Societies of Christian EndeaYor.

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, 1901-06-27
A Humble Apology.

1--WE feel that an apology is due" ex-
plains the editor Of the Spiketown Biz
zard, "to the estimable young woman
who teaches at the schoolhouse in Dis
trict No. 5. Through the wretChed
blunder of a worthless tramp printer
whom we trusted with the setting up
Of an item Just as we were closing the
forms for our last weeks edition we
were made to say that Miss Ruby Nc
Connell, the handsome and popular
teacher in Riggs neighborhood, is the
proud possessor of an elegant new
black beard We wrote 1t black
board '"-Chtcago Tribune.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-06-27
Society.
The avenue was extremely gay ysS
ans Family Pills are the best.

The avenue was extremely gay yes.
terday.
Mr.. and Mrs. CorydOn Wadburner
met in front Of the Ash de Cash club
and spoke. Mrs. Wadburner wore pearl
gray.
Miss de Mum and Miss Beryl de
Mum were visiting the commercial
agencies, inquiring as to the debts OF
his grace the Duke OF Chesplaster.
The Misses de Mum wore all their
diamonds.
Mrs. Lovelace-Lovelacee exercised her
dog. Both were in half mourning for
Mr.. Observation-Disclosures Jour
nal
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-06-27
When and How to Paint.
Newest Photography,

Photographing objects solely by the
light from the planet Venus has been
successfully accomplished. The exper-
iments were conducted within the
dome Of the Smith observatory at Ge-
neva, N. T., SO that all outside light
was excluded except that which came
from Venus through the open shutter
Of the dome. The time was the darkest
hour of the night, after the planet had
risen and before the approach of dawn.
The actinic property Of the light from
Venus was much stronger than antici-
pated, the Photographic plates being re-
markably clear, intense and fully
timed.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-06-27
Has Invented n Talking Clock

An ingenious Austrian inventor has
just patented speaking clock which
he claims will be of the greatest value
to persons Of forgetful and irregular
habits. 1t consists Of a clock phono-
graph combination. In place of the usu-
al striking attachment is a phonO-
graph which can be set to speak SEN
tence at any time desired, thus becom-
ing an unfailing reminder to its owner
Of the duties of any hour.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-06-27
Uses of scrub Palm mettO.

1t has been discovered that the saw
palmetto is both source of health and
of wealth, and the probabilities are
that at day not far in the future ii
will be adding largely to the prosperity
of the sections which formerly cut it
down and cast it into the fire The
medical properties of it have been
found very valuable in the treatment
of kidney and other troubles, and yari-
Gus proprietary medicines manufactur
ed from the saw palmetto are now find
ing their way into the markets.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-06-27
Oatarrah Cannot be Cured.

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS as they can
not reach the seat of the disease. Catarrh is
a blood or constitutional disease, and in order
to cure it you must take internal remedies.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, and
acts directly on the blood and mucous sur
faces. Halls Catarrh Cure is not "A quack
medicine. 1t was prescribed by one of the
best physicians in this country for years, and
is a regular prescription. 1t is composed OF
the best tonics known, combined with the
best blood purifiers, acting directly on the
mucous surfaces. The perfect combination OF
the two ingredients is what produces such
wonderful results in curing Catarrh. Send
for testimonials, Tree.
Sold by Druggists, zoe.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-06-27
-eJapan Has a Strange Disease.

A strange disease has made its ap-
pearance in Tokyo and in various other
parts of Japan and is now spreading
rapidly, to the CONSERVATION Of the
people. 1t is said to come from For
mosa, and it only attacks the cells OF
the hair, which it destroys once and
forever leaving the scalp as bare as a
billiard ball.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-06-27
How to Make Tapioca Jelly.

Put pint of boiling water into a.
double boiler and into it stir ne-fourth
of cupful of fine tapioca, half cup
full of sugar, one-fourth of a teaspoon
full of salt, half cupful of seeded raj
sins and dozen blanched almonds cut
In pieces. Stir occasionally, and when
the tapioca becomes transparent add
favoring to taste and serve hot with
sugar and cream.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-06-27
Effect of Light on siIkworms.

NJ. Camille Flammarion, the celebrat-
ed astronomer, has been studying the
effect of colored light on silkworms.
White light yields the maximum and
blue light the minimum production of
silk. Next to white light the purple OF
the red end of the spectrum gives the
best results. Blue rays increase the
number of males and warm rays" tho
number of eggs laid by the females.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-06-27
Pennsylvania Railroad Reduced Rates to
Detroit, account National Educational
Association.

For the meeting of the National Edu-
cational Association at Detroit, July s
to II, 1901, the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company will sell excursion tickets to
Detroit from all stations ON its lines, at
the rate of one fare for the round trip,
plus $500 Tickets will be sold July 6,
7 and 8, good returning to leave Detroit
not earlier than July nor later than
July Is. By depositing tickets with
Joint Agent on or before July 12, and
the payment of 80 cents, the return
limit may be extended to leave Detroit
not later than September l.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-06-27
Woman Invent, n Condensed Food,

Mrs. L. 0. Ferson Of Chicago has in
vented condensed food, or emergency
ration, which is said to possess great
merit. The new condensed food Is
simple compound of pork and beans
compressed into a cake. Unlike penn
mican and some other compressed
foods, there is nothing at all unpleasant
in its appearance, the inventor says,
and it is not unpalatable.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-06-27
Cleaning Lace.

A dressmaker, especially successful in
renovating laces, uses alcohol for the
cleansing agent, washing them in it as if
it were water. She cleans the most cost
ly varieties in this way and says that it
is better, as it is certainly safer, than
nanhtha.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-06-27
A Pathetic Bereavement.

Miss Singer-I saw in the paper that
there is to be an entertainment for
musical orphanage. Pray, what may
musical orphan be?
Mr.. Kenitaii-I can't say positively,
you know. But | imagine it must be q
child deprived of its native air.-Har-
per's Bazar.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-06-27
Reduced Rates to San Francisco via the
Pennsylvania Railroad, account Epworth
League Convention.

On account Of the Fifth International
Convention of the Epworth League, to
be held in San Francisco July 18 to %,
the Pennsylvania Railroad Company
will sell, July to II, from all stations
ON it's line, excursion tickets to San
Francisco at greatly reduced rates. For
specific information regarding rates,
routes, and conditions of tickets apply
to ticket agents.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-06-27

The degree Of doctor Of laws has
been conferred upon President McKin.
ley by the University of California.
Only twice before since the founding of
the university in 1868 has this degree
been bestowed by the institution.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-06-27
They All Lead Us.

Towne-Blugore's not very interest
ing himself, but there's a born leader
of men In his family.
BrOwne-You don't say2
Towne-Yes; it's a girl; arrived last
night.-Philadelphi Press.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-06-27
ANNOUNCEMENT.

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-
ton of the Republican Convention.
J. c. MILLER.