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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-09-12

81 understand that there are hundreds
and hundreds of young and middle aged
women in the large cities who are out Of
employment and likely to remain so uu-
less they change their point Of view and
instead of seeking hopelessly positions al
ready crowded turn their energies where
they will always be needed" says a New
York society woman. LAS most of them
have seen better days, are fairly well ed
ucated and have had some experience |
ask if it would be beneath their self re-
spect to take positions in the homes Of
others as home helpers? That is, to help
with children and housework, without
being considered servants and without
losing their social position. | know the
position is a delicate one, but having tried
the experiment successfully for over ten
years | feel justified in giving an opinion.
I'm the ten years | had four compan-
ions or home helpers of different ages and
experience, but they were all well born,
well educated and of good principles.
Having six children, ! preferred having
them intimately associated with a refined
and responsible person instead of the or
dinary irresponsible nurse
The home helper was treated like my
own sister in being on a perfect equality
with the family, and always found her
willing to do whatever had to be done,
even cooking and dishwashing when l
happened to be without n cook. or
course | always worked with her and
never expected her to do what / would
not do myself. The golden rule is a good
guide to follow and seems particularly
fitted for domestic complications.
81 ask all overburdened mothers" adds
the New York woman, all disappointed
women without employment, to consider
this question of home helpers and see if
they cannot make it practicable. New
York Journal.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-09-12
A Bright Jury.

In a larceny case in Maine it was
agreed to 90 on with only IL men ON
the jury. The trial lasted several
hours, and then the jury retired to
deliberate upon the evidence and find
n verdict After being out four hours
the jury reported that it could not
agree, and accordingly it was dis
charged from further duty in the case,
and the prisoner was remandcd to the
Jail. \ little later the attorneys for the
respondent got at" one of the jury
men and asked him how the vote stood
in the jury room.
We'll" said he, I'VE balloted about
20 times, and each time there were IL
votes for conviction. but at no time
could we get - votes for conviction, so
we had to report Il disagreement"
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-09-12
A Reluctant Candidate.

During Il local election i'll a German
town only one man appeared at the
nomination desk.
Whom do you nominate" inquired
The official.
"Myself" was the answer.
ado you accept the nomination."
"Well, no."
The officer laughed and said:
Then we must try again. Whom do
you nominate"
"Myself"'
You accept the nomination"
"No."
\ subducd "donnerwetterr escaped
the lips of the perplexed official, but he
went on:
For the third time-whom do you
nominate?'
"Myself"' same the invariable reply.
''DO you accept the nomination"
The man rose up, and a smile Of
satisfaction spread over his face as he
answered proudly:
Having been three times solicited
by my fellow citizens to accept the
nomination, | can no longer decline to
accede to their Wishes" He then re-
tired.-Iit-B Bits.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-09-12
Won Inv HIH Wit.

A story is told of an English clergy
man who owed his appointment to a
rich living to lucky pun. He was
tutor to the son Of Il nObleman and
had not long taken orders when he
attended the funeral of the rector Of
the parish in which the nobleman's
seat was situated.
The father Of his pupil waSipatrOn Of
the living and was also present at the
funeral of the deceased rector. There
was a young clergyman present also
whose grief was 50 demonstrative that
the noble patrDn was much affected by
the sight and asked if the young man
was a son of the deceased gentleman.
"Oh, dear, no, my lord-nO relation at
all" said thetuDr.
"No rekatiom" exclaimed the noble
man in a surprised tone
None, my lord Inc Is the curate, and
l think he is not weeping for the dead,
but for the living"
His lordship whoAwas something OF
n wit and cynic himself, was so de-
lighted with the bonuot that he con-
ferrcd the living upon the ready pun
ster.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-09-12
MRS. ALLEN AT RANCOCAS.
She Eas Taken Possession of the
LoriIIard Farm ut JobstOwn.

She Eas Taken Possession of the
LoriIIard Farm nt JobstOwn.
/ The fate Of RancOcaS is shrOuded in
as much mystery as ever, says the New
/ York Journal Whether Mrs. Lillian
sion. will continue at the helm or not
! Is unknown. She has posted pickets
and sentinels at every gateway and no
one is allowed inside the grounds. She
sees no one, and has issCci orders that
no person be allowed to enter the sa-
cred precincts of the famous stud farm.
DR.. L. w. Carter, who has managed
RancOcas for several years, has charge
of the outposts, which are rc-enforced
by several vicious looking dogs. Speak
ing for Mrs. Alien, he said:
NO one knows what Mrs. Alien in
tends to do with Rancocas. | do not,
and | doubt if she has as yet given
the question serious thought. She re-
mains in strict seclusion. 1t is her wish
to have quiet and rest, and the orders
she has issued to that effect will be
faithfully carried out by the employees
Of this place.
The natives of Jobstown have not
yet got over their surprise at Mrs.
Aliens sudden occupation Of Rance
cas-. They had hoped that Pierre Loril-
lard, Jr., would have succeeded his
father as the master Of the place. They
want to see the social prestige of the
place revived and are never tired Of
talking of the days when Mrs. Pierre
Lorillard was the hostess.
Since Mrs. Lorillard left Rancocas
and Mrs. Allen was installed as it's
mistress the place has been dead So
cially. The drives near and around 1t
have been deserted. 1t looks as If it
has been unoccupied for years. The
fences need renewing, and even the
boards cautioning trespassers are faded
and almost illegible. 1t will cost for
tune to restore the place to its former
condition and will take large income
to keep it up when it is in repair.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-09-12

An exchange gives the following direc-
tions for an egg shampoo: Separate the
white and yoIk and beat each with a ta-
blespOOnful Of water until thoroughly
mixed. First rub the yolk into the scalp
and then the white Of the egg. Rinse
with tepid water and finish with cold.
Never take hot water after an egg sham
poo. If the hair is brittle and harsh, the
yolk only may be used Better results
are obtained by the use of the white only
when the hair is excessively oily. When
the hair is dry and lifeless slight oiling
of the scalp after the bath is permissible.
Great care must be taken that the fatty
matter is sweet and pure. For this rea-
son vegetable oil is best. Cocoanut oil il
safest for general use. If the scalp is
tense and dry, composition of One-third
lanoline and twO-thirds carbolated vase
line warmed and beaten together may be
applied with benefit. AS before stated, it
is the exception where any oil application
is necessary. With proper care, massage
and cleanliness the glands about the root
of each hair will do their part.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-09-12
&
READING RAILWAY
CORRECTED TO JUNE 29 1901
TRAINS LEAVE DANVILII.E
weekdays only

For Philadelphia L. rs am.
For New York IL 25 IN,
For Uatawissa l1.20 a. IN, 6.04 p. Ii.
For Milton 1882 q, m, 400 y IN.
For Williamsport 1872 8. m, 400 p IN.
Trains for Baltimore, Washington ana lhs
South leave Twenty-fourth and Chestnut
10 % a. m, u l6, I.33, 303 4.l2, sos, 7.26, s26
m =, l2.2 night. Sundays 3.23, :. IA a. M, l2 le
l.33, 4.l2, 603. 7.26, S.26 p. m.
ATLANTIC CITY RAILROAD,
Leave Philadelphia, Chestnut Street Whar
and South Street Wharf for Atlantic City.
WEEKDAYS-EXpreSS 500, 800, TO- As a m. |. "
saturdays only l.30) 200, 800, 400 4.30, 500,
++5. 40, 7l5, $50 p. IN. Accommodation 800 Il.
m. IS 49, $50 p. m. Sundays Express, 7.sO, $50,
$50 800, 1000, IL 90 a. m, AS. 7.l5 p IN. Ac-
commodation 800 a. M, 500 p. IN. Sl.0O Elk
cursion daily 700 a. IN. Additional Sunday,
7.30 a. IN
Leave ATLANTIC CITY, DEPoT-week-
days. Express-Monday only, 6.i5) 200, 7.45,
from Baltic Extension only, 1850 $40, 800,
lOI5 II a. m, 3 so, i.30 $50, 73O $50, $50 p. m.
Accommodation 525' 7Oo' a. m M 3,SO 50 p m sun
days EXpress--S.45 a. m, S.3O. 4.SO' 5.OO, 6.O,
$50, 100, 7.3O, S.0G9.30 p. III. Accommodation
7.l5 IA. m, 4.S2 p. IN.
Parlor cars on all express trains
LEAVE PHILADELPHIA.
For CAPE MAH-W Weekdays-S.3 S.i5, II. 40,
a. IN. Sl.50) "4.l0, $3.50 p. IN. Sundays-S.+5,
9. l5 a. M, 500 p. m.
For OCEAN CITY-Week kdaysms.d5 =, il.i5 =
m, .. I5., +i.2O, $50 Y. III. Snndays--o.4o' Slo
For SEA ISLE ECITY-Weekdays- .45 a. m
2.l5. +4.2O, 800 p. M. Sundays $40 a. M, 6Oo
d. IN. 81 90 Excursion to Cape May, Ocean
CITY and Sea Isle City ZOO a m. daily. 'South
St, 400 p. m, +South St, Ais p. m, +South
ST. $50 p. m, ,sSouth. St, As p. M.
NEW YORK AND ATLANTIC CITY
EXPRESS.
Leave NEW YORK Liberty Street) $40 A. m
saturdays only LOO, p. m.) $40 p. M.
Leave ATLANTIC CCITY,-Weekdays--s $50 n.
m2l5 %. M Sundays--5.S0 p. m.
Detailed time tables at ticket offices.
w. q BESLER, EDISON J WEEKS
Cen, SUPERINTENDENT General Agent.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-09-12
WILLARD STATUE SKETCH.
Miss Mcnrs' Conception Is LIfeIIke
and Full Of ViGor

and Full of VisOr.
The sketch with which Miss Nellie
Mears Of Oshkosh, Wis, has won the
honor Of making the Willard statue is
the result of nearly a year Of labor
says the Chicago Record Herald. 1t is
small, being only IL inches high, the
total height, including the base, being
only two feet 1t is remarkably per,
feet in detail for 50 small a figure and
gave the committee such a clear idea
Of what the finished marble model
would be that Miss Mears was instruct,
ed TO point up her final work from the
sketch.
The sketch represents Miss Willard
in one of her famous attitudes She is
standing perfectly upright, in nat
ural and graceful position One arm
Is slightly extended. and the hand rests
upon a reading table or ecclesiastical
stand. while the other arm is at the
side, with a roll of manuscript in the
hand. The head is thrown back slight
ly, as if Miss Willard was about to
survey an audience The face has n
spiritual look, and the mouth reveals
a smile half sad, half pleasant So
truthfully did the sculptor portray the
combination Of vigor and strength and
spiritual shading in the face that many
Of the intimate friends of the late
Miss Willard have wept upon gazing
on the sketch.
AItIouvh Miss NparS Dpvar saw Misc
Willard, her work being done entirely
from photographs and personal de-
scriptions of friends, it IS said that her
production is more nearly like the
great advocate of temperance than any
of the latter's photographs.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-09-12
Handsome Pay For "A Cricketer

The annual cricket match between
just been completed at London lasted
three days and attracted daily crowd
of over 10000. According to custom,
]. Brown, the Yorkshire professional,
got the proceeds for good service. He
received $4,000 C$2O,OOO), which breaks
the record, says the New York Sun,
Tie normal pay of Il professional crick-
eter is under f5 ($25) a week during the
season.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-09-12
A RIt Of Ro,ycry DiaIngne.

This gem of metropolitan English is
vouched for by the New York CORE
spondent Of the Pittsburg Commercial
Gazette:
| heard this bit of dialogue between
two Bowery hoodlums the other day:
Said one as he pointed to his shiny
black trousers: "Oh, Chimmy, howcher
like me blacksT
"All right" was the response. but
dey amt ez good ez yer lightest"
"G'wan, yer guy; git wise. Desc is
dose, only | had 'cm dyed"
And then they got aboard a car.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-09-12
DO 1T YOURSELF.

ou can tell just as we'll as a physician
| whether your kidneys are diseased or
| healthy The way to doiS to takea bot
! tie or glass tumbler. and fill it with urine.
| If there IS a sediment ii pOWdcrllke
! SubStancc-at the bottom after standing
day and a night, there is something
wrong with the kidneys. Another sure
| sign of disease is adeSlre to urinate often,
| and still another sigui~ pain in the back.
| If urine stains linen, there Is no doubt
| that the kidneys are affected.
| ANY and all diseases of the kidneys,
liver, bladder and of the urinary passag-
! es and couSti patton of the bowels are cur
| ed by DR.. David kenucdy'~ FuvOrite
| Remedy There is oqucstlon about its
| being the best and SureSt medicine in
| the world for such troubles 1t quickly
relieves and cures inability to hold mIue
and people, young or Old. who take t
are not compelled TO Get up a number of
times during the night. For putting an
end to that >calding pain experienced IN
passing urine. nothing is 50 good as DR..
David keunedy'S Favorite Remedy. 1t
cOrects the bad effects OF whlskey and
beer; is pleasant TO the taste, and does
not seam to be medicine at all. DISeaS-
eS of the kidneys AMI the bladder often
require the use of instruments to push
back the sandy matter 50 the urine can
be voided In such cases Favorite Rem
edy should be taken without further de-
lay or the disease may prove fatal. It's
sold for one dollar bottle at all drug
stores. 1t is well worth many times its
price.
samples Free
If wish a test Dr. lIVII k kannn-
dy'S Fayorite Remedy before buying to
send your full post office address to the
Dr. David Kennedy Corporation, Rond-
out, y. y, and mention this paper. We
will then mail you a sample bottle free,
as well as circulars giving full directions
for lis use Every reader of the Mon
TOUR AMERICAN can depend upon the
genuineneSs Of this liberal offer and all
sufferers from kidney troubles should
take advantage once Of ii at
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-09-12
A Curious Tran.

furious labyrinth In which ele-
are captured alive Is to be seen
Ayuthia, formerly the capital OF
The labyrinth Is formed Of a
. row of immense tree trunks set
In the ground, the space between
gradually narrowing.
ere it begins, at the edge Of the
the opening Of the labyrinth is
than a mile wide, but as it ap-
les Ayuthia it becomes 50 mar
hat the elephants cannot turn
I.
Decting no danger the wild ele-
enters the broad opening at the
end, lured on by a tame elephant.
radual narrowing of the bound
is not observed until the ele-
finds himself in close quarters.
ing reached the end of the laby-
the tame elephant is allowed to
through a gate, while men lying
slip shackles over the feet Of
Dtiyes. The sport Is n dangerous
Jr the onraged elephants some
crush the hunters under their
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-09-12

Medical Discovery
generally results
in a CO m pie I e
cure of eczema,
pimples, eruptions
and other forms
of disease which
have their cause
in an impure con
dition of the blood.
" Golden Medical
Discovery abso-
lutely purges the
blood of humors
and poisons, and
SO cures the cuta-
neous dis e ases
which bad blood
breeds and feeds.
There is no alco-
hol in the Golden
Medical Discov-
cry" and il is en-
tirely free from
opium, cocaine
ard all other mar
cotics.
II was troubled
with eczema from the
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-09-12

crown of my head to the soes of my feet. -
writes Mrs. Ella Quick, of Cass City, Tuscola
Co. Mich Gould not walk at times nor wear
my shoes Thought there was no help for me
at least the doctor said there was none l went
TO see friends at Christmas time and there
heard of the good that Or. Pierce's Golden Med
iCal Discovery had done for them aud was
advised to try il at once. For fear that l might
neglect il my friends sent to the village and
got bottle and made me promise that l would
take II had been getting worse all the time.
Discovery and ten vials Of DR. Pierce's Pleasant
Pellets, and used the iSl Healing Salve,' which
made complete cure. II was slow but yH,e. !
was taking the medicine about eight months
Il would say to all who read this Try DR..
PierCe's Golden Medical Discovery before vast
ing time and money"
9 DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets assist the
action of the Discovery"
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-09-12
women Dread

The designation caused by skin disease,
even more than the tornenting irrita-
ton which Is so commonly associated
with it. The use of DR.. Pierce's Golden
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-09-12

II wonder why they call the hotel bell
boy Buttons" said the inquisitive trav-
eler.
Probably" replied the bachelor, its
because he's off when you need him
most. ."-Philadelphia Press.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-09-12

Il suppose people around here raise
their own vegctables?"
Some do; others merely plant them. -
Puck.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-09-12

1t may be that you haven't more
trouble than others, but that you have
more time to think about it.-Atchison
Globe
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-09-12
nRn smooth RondIn Summer

he summer when roads get
d up they can be materially i'm
at small expense by running
ZEN with a harrow. having the
own quite dat. If the roads are
muddy. this treatment will
hem dry faster, and also make
luch more pleasant to use after
ave dried.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-09-12

Connections at Rupert with Philadelphia X
Reading Railroad for Tamanend Tamaqua,
Williams Iort, Sunbury, POttsville, etc. At
Northumberland with p and +. Div. +. K. r. for
Harrisburg. Lock Haven, Emporium, Warren
CORY, and Erie.
Il Daily. Daily except unday. Stop ON
signal.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1901-01-10
THE EMPEROR OBJECTS.
Kwsng IA Thinks Peace Terms Too Severe
District from Pekin 20 Tfen Tsin
Parttttoned.

Pekin. Dec. 2s.--Li Hung Chang
and Prince Ching. the Chinese peace
commissioners have heard from the
emperor, Kwang Su. Prince Ching
called on the former for consultation.
remaining over nm hour. The court
objects strenuously TO reducing the
forts and also TO allowing permanent
legation guards, which. IL seems to
think, could be made sufficiently
large at any time II was desired, TO
menace the court itself. After the
conference u was decided TO hold
further communication with the
court before seeing the ministers.
Territory Divided Into Districts.
London, Dec. 2s.--The proclamation
announcing the division Of the coun-
try around Pekin, Paotingfu and Tien
Tsin into districts placed severally un-
der the control of the different mill
tary commanders has been posted, ac-
cording to n dispatch TO the Morning
Post from Pckin, dated December 90.
IL recognizes the Chinese military and
civil governors. but makes no refer
cncc to Count Won Waldersee. Ser
many's action" says the correspond
ent, els arranged. She. formerly 80
severe, now recognizes Chinese au-
thority." The largest districts, the
dispatch points out, have been al
Iotted TO the British, German and
French troops,
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1901-01-10
A SALOON WRECKED.
Mrs. Carrie Nation Tries Ia Draw Attention
To the violation of the Prohibition
Law In Kansas.

Wichita, Kan, Dec. 2s.-Mrs. Carrie
Nation, n chronic saloon smashcr,
who with scraps OF iron. rocks and
billiard balls, wrecked the Carey
hotel bar, including n $500 picture of
Cleopatra ut the Bath, yesterday. sent
two demands to the sick bed of Gov.
Stanley for him. ms governor Of the
state, to come to the city Jail and
take charge of her defense. On Stan
ley's refusal she telegraphcd for Jerry
Simpson, her old neighbor, at Medi.
cine Lodge. With n hatchct Mrs. Ma
tion recently smashed all the bar fix.
lures at Kiowa and Medicine Lodge.
Mrs. Nation was removed to the
county Jail last night, whence she is'
sued "A manifesto TO the '''friends Of
temperance everywhere" in which she
acknowledged there was method in
the apparent madness" 81 came Ia
the governors home town." she con.
tinucs. "to destroy the finest saloon
in il. hoping thus TO attract public at
tention to the fragrant violation of d
Kansas law under the very eye Of tn,
chief executive of the state"
The damage to the saloon is hard
to estimate. II was finished with
stucco secured from the worlds fail
buildings. and many blocks of IL nr.
shattered. The painting Of Cleopatrs
cost Mr.. Noble, its author, nin'
months time painting II. and was still
his property. being rented by the sn
loon. II has been seen Mt nearly al
the street fairs from Canada to th'
Gulf.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1901-01-10
WITH CEREMONIAL spLENDoR
Exercises Attending the Inauguration Of
President Mckinley Expected Ia Eclipse
All Previous Efforts In That Line.

Washington. Dee. 2G.--presiient Me-
kinlcys second Inauguration, on
March I next, will be marked with n
ceremonial splcndor never before at
tempted In the city. The inaugural
committee, OF which John J. Edison
Is chairman, intends to make the in
auguration magnificent spectacle.
The navy, for the first time in an
inaugural ceremony, will be repre-
scnted. In command Of Admiral
Dewey, all the warsbips in eastern
waters will be ordered to Washing
ton and steam up the Potomac river.
Military will be the main feature
of the parade. The committee has
invited state organizations to par
ticipatc, and from the responses II H.
probable that more militia bodies will
be In line than ever before. The reg.
ular troops around Washington will
be brought here. The cadets from the
military and naval academies also will
he IN Attendance. Civic bodies will
he well represented. but the object of
the committee will lie To make the
parade ns military as possible. Hun
dreds Of applications have been re-
ceived from rough rider clubs that
wish tn participate.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1901-01-10
Rrorous FEMALE PRISONERS.
twenty Msddeped women In the Brooklyn
JAN Mako Vicious Assault Upon
the Matron and Warden.

New York. Dec. 2s.--Twenty mad
aened female prisoners In the Ray
mond street Jail, Brooklyn. rioted
yesterday and flerccly assaulted Ma
tron Fannie Handy and Warden Nc
Grath. There was no attempt to es-
cape. The riot was the consequence
Of nothing but III feeling. Miss Handy
was transferring the prisoners from
one corridor to another in the WON.
ans section when she was attacked
by Nellie Jones, n powerfully built
woman, who had been sentenced 10
Is days for intoxication. Miss Handy
was felled. Nineteen other prisoners
then assaulted her. While the blows
raincd thick upon her head and body
she managed to push n button that
rang n bell In the wnrdcn's Office.
Warden McGrath rushed to the wom-
ans department without waiting 10
call for assistance. AS he entered the
corridor he diverted the attention OF
The infurintcd women and they
jumped on him. The blows were fast
and furious and McGrath went to the
floor. Hat pins were brought into
play and his face, head and neck were
gougcd. Hiss Handy made her wny
through the crowd and again rang
the alarm. The sheriff. under sheriff
and five deputies replied. They had
much trouble in subduing the WON
en-, but succeeded, and two of them
were placed in straight jackets. Tn,
others were put In separate cells and
then the prison physician was called
to attend the wounded warden ant
the matron.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1901-01-10
A SKATING ACCIDENT.
Forty-Nins Children Said To Have Beep
Drowned at what Cheer, Ia, Through
the lee breaking.

Des Moines, H., Dec. :s.,-A tele-
phone message from the What Cheer
telephone operator at midnight to
the operator at Des Moines said that
40 school children had been drowned
while skating on the ice. Immediate
ly IL became impossible to reach What
Cheer by telephone, the operator evil
IDENTIFY having gone home. Telephone
messages by way of Oskaloosa and OF
tumwa say the report of the drown
ing Of 40 chool children mt What
Cheer Is true. The children were
skating on u pond near the fair
grounds and the accident occurred
about nine o'clock In the evening.