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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-03-14
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We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for
any case of Catarrh that can not be cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure.
+. J. CHENEY & CO,
We the undersigned, have known F. j..
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perfectly honorable in all business transac-
tions and financially able to carry out any
obligations made by their firm.
WEST & TRUAx, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo,
O. WALDING. KINNAN & MARVIN, Wholesale
Druggists. Toledo. Ohio
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. Testimonials sent
free Price 75c per bottle Sold by all drug
gists.
bc hpG
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-03-14
TRAVERS JURORS.

Anthony Township. Samuel Snyder,
Geo. Watson, Harry Plotts. Danville
1st, Ward.-Robert Cathcart, J. o.
Reed, Clarence Seidel, Harry Bausch,
Jonathan Sweisfort, VIM w. Davis.
Danville end. Ward.-David E. Herr
ing, Sam Vankirk, Frank Started, F.
R. Harner. Danville 3rd, Ward.-John
c. Patton, Horace Bennett, Geo. E.
Ricketts,, Curtis Cook, Jacob Fischer.
Danville 4th, Ward.-Andy Nagill, Jr.,
John Sherwood, John j. Hughes Adolph
Beottinger, John B. Kim Jr, John
Henrie. Derry Township. Charles E.
Shires Sr. Liberty Township. -Theo-
dore Cromley, VIM. Blue, A. J. Bill
meyer, Thomas Cromley, Charles c,
Boyer Thomas c. Bitler, Henry Roat,
John Boudman. Mayberry Township
Isaac Adams. Valley Township -Jos-
eph Churm, VIM. Richardson.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-03-14
Women as Well as Men
Are Made Miserable by
Kidney Trouble.

Kidney trouble preys upon the mind, dis
courages and lessons ambition; beauty, vigor
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-03-14

The rumor of the pardon of Mrs.
Maybrick unhappily proved to be with
out foundation. However, it may serve
to bring the case to the attention of
King Edward and remind him that
such an act of clemency would not be
an unworthy start for new reign.
An impartial Missourian has named
one of his twin boys Mckinley and the
other Bryan. These boys will as likely
as not grow up in brotherly love.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-03-14

Nasal 0atarrh quickly yields to treat
ment by Ely's Cream Balm, which is
agreeably aromatic. 1t is received
through the nostrils, cleanses and heals
the whole surface over which it diffuses
itself a remedy fer Nasal Catarrh
which is drying or exciting TO the dis
eased membrane should not be used.
Cream Balm is recognized as a specific
Price 80 cents at druggists or by mail
A cold in the head immediately disap
pears when Cream Balm is used Ely
Brothers, 56 Warren Street, New York.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-03-14
LIsTOF JURORS. FOR MARCH TERM
GRAND JURORS.

Anthony Township.-W VIM 6. Ellis,
Jacob Wilson, John F. Diehl, Jacob
Kreamer Danville 1st Ward.-Ellis
Seidle. Danville 3rd Ward. james
Daley, John c, Patterson. Danville 4th
Ward.-John Hook, John Morrall, Rob-
ert Goodall, Henry Kneibler, Thomas
Jenkens. Derry Township William
Springer. Liberty Township Caleb
Auten, Daniel Acor, Albert Fenster-
maker. Limestone Township.
Shell. Mayberry Township Vas
tine. Mahoning Township Leh-
man. Valley Township. John Fry,
Thomas Crossley, Horace Sidler. West
Hemlock.-Jacob Blohn, Jasper Stetler.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-03-14

urine scalds the flesh or if, when the child
reaches an age when it should be able TO
control the passage, it is yet afflicted With
bed-wetting. depend upon it. the cause OF
the difficulty is kidney trouble, and the first
step should be towards the treatment OF
these important organs. This unpleasant
trouble is due to diseased condition of the
kidneys and bladder and not to a habit as
most people suppose.
Women as we'll as men are made mis-
cradle with kidney and bladder trouble,
and both need the same great remedy.
The mild and the immediate effect oi
Swamp=RoOt is soon realized. 1t is sold
by druggists, in fifty fCSt"-
cent and one dollar ks9TgsY Ss:s: ''::EEs
sizes. You may have :.s 4 r.
sample bottle by mail zA-eais 4-ss 4szszs.
free, also pamphlet tell Home of swamp.Root
ing all about it, including many Of the
thousands of testimonial letters received
from sufferers cured. In writing DR.. KilmeE
& Co., Binghamton, N. Y, be sure and
mention this paper.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-10-10

formation with regard to myself. You
have promised to ask no more ques-
tions and have kept your promise.
You deserve a reward"
L took from my pocket letter and
held it up to her. 1t was addressed to-
MAJOR JOHN BRANDERsTANE,
-th Tennessee Cavalry,
Murfreesboro, Tenn.
Her face lighted. She did not know
there were Tennessee regiments in the
Union service. II knew you were
soldier, and now know you are a
Confederate" She put out her hand,
but did not take it.
mo, no. | said, 81 will not take an
unfair advantage of you. That evil
dence is not conclusive. have shown
1T to you to prove that 1 may be what
l will. l could offer as good proof that
I am a Yankee"
Il don't care who you are, you are an
honorable man"
81 see no reason for you to assume
that"
"4ou have said 1t would be easy for
you to prove to me that you are what I
wish you to be?"
Granted"
"But you will not. You have reason
to remain unknown; you have a great
purpose; you have been robbed of some
one you love; you have suffered from
some of those outrages in east Ten
nessee that papa has told us about.
There has been cowardly murder.
You will be revenged. / know it;
feel It."
She was splendid in her indignation,
her sympathy. ! protested against this
burst of confidence, but to no purpose.
Were ] the veriest demon in Moloch's
train no one could convince her of 1t.
| was not learned in the ways of wom-
en-. but had gained an insight into
this girls nature. Though it smol-
dered, 1t was emotional No light kin.
ding could set it afame. There must
be some strong underlying impulse.
The purpose that had revealed to her
had taken hold of her Imagination.
But it troubled her that | should
withhold my secret from her. She
gave me an appealing look.
"Why do you not trust me-"
II do trust you. Am | not at your
mercy? Should you inform the author
tiles that you have an unaccounted for
man under your roof l should be ar
rested at once"
II would never do that"
mo. but will you aid me in remain
ing incognito"
She was silent. There was evident
ly a question which she was trying to
solve. would that be helping you to
kill your man," she asked.
Suppose it would?"
There was dangerous glitter in her
eye. Perhaps she experienced a fasci-
nation in being thus indirectly party
to my work of vengeance.
You have not answered my cues.
tion," / said.
Still she was silent. The blood was
coming and going auroralisr on her
neck and cheek. Presently she drew
her lips together tightly as If she were
striking an enemy.
81 will"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-10-10

what are you thinking about" l asked.
without any one suspectlng you were
going on my account?'
We'll, now, why don't yo' give me
somet'n lard?"
go and get me newspaper or an
almanac"
He was out of the room and back in
moment with Huntsville paper of
that mornings issue. 1 scanned it's
columns before looking at the date and
noticed this item:
The main body of the Yankees are marching
from Nashville to Columbia route, it is sup
posed, to Pittsburg Landing, where they will
doubtless join the Federal General Grant.
Looking at the heading, saw that
the date was the list of April.
Now, Buck" I said, get out your
pony; then come to me for instruc-
TONS"
Look a-hyar. Mr.. Brandy-Brandy-
stone
"Branderstane."
well, Mr.. Brandinstane. If yo' got
any 'structions reckon yo' better give
'em to me pow. Mebbe if come back
hyar that doggone ole Lib'll come in an
yank me out"
you're right. Reach me that sheet
Of note paper and book to write on
that thin one; now pencil. All right.
Don't say a word till have finished"
wrote message in as indnitesimaI
characters as was able of a third Of
a sheet Of paper:
Machine shops ct Huntsvsils In good order, Fit.
teen 10 20 locomotives Hairy q hundred cars
No force in the town. 70 tho east road runs
parallel With and near the pike for several miles
and Is handy to cut. 70 the west party to cut
the road mart pass round ths city on the north
Enemy gathering Ill poSible foraes at Pittsburg
Landing, but assral thousand nten at Chatta.
nosga.
put neither address nor signature to
1t. as none was necessary, and they
would be conclusive evidence against
me II the message should fall into the
wrong hands.
Buck" I said. mount your pony
and ride to Huntsville. A few min
ptes before 10 o'clock so into the Hunts
Vile hotel; you know-~the big brick
house on the square. 90 up stalks and
dnt on the front gallery. At u o'clock
. man with black eyes, long hair and
pointed beard win walb ont on the
gallery. Dap't say anything to him.
Wait end afssr awhile he'll say some
thing to you"
WA heT asked the boy. his eyes
zaH Of wonder. "whatll he sayr
AHeaA seq. It's q fine days
| What u ~ seininY'
LGXas; eain a. aaiRe. 4 has the snan
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-10-10
CHAPTER Nv.
Captaip r. A. Mitchell,
Author Of Chattanooga" "Chickamausa," Etc.
WON OVER.

y TITLE BUCK had stood my test
as TO his reticence so we'll and
1@ was at such desperate straits
for messenger that resolved
to use him. After breakfast waited
for awhile, hoping that he would come
to my room, but as he did not feared
he was deferred by the autocratic Lib.
called Jackson and told him to tel!
the boy | wished to see him. took
Confederate bill from my pocket and
handed 1t to the darby, but he went off
grumbling that he didn't want no
Yankee money, and mas'r wouldn't
hab no niggar O. his'n takin money
from a stranger nobow." He sent Buck
to me, who came in looking somewhat
astonished that | should take sufficient
interest in him to call for him.
Buck" said Il have something
important to say to you"
"Wliat is it, Mr.. Brandystone?"
"Branderstane. Please don't make
that mistake again"
II won't. sho."
Buck. I'm thinking of sending you
on an errand. but it's great secret"
The boys eyes grew as big as saucers.
looked at him for a few moments to
observe the effect Of my announce
ment and then went on:
IF you should tell any one, it might
cost me my life. You wouldn't tell,
would you?"
Tell! Why, sooner n tell I'd-Id-
ruther be a-a-a-dead rat out in the
back yard"
81 believe III trust you. DO you
know the road to Huntsville?'
II reckon SO. I've been over it more'n
hundred tines"
Got a pony?"
Eyes: Pete. Helm, she drives him in
the buggy. She calls him hern, but he
isn't. Hes mine. got big dog too"
"Never mind the dog. Could you get
out your pony and ride into Huntsville
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| <<Y wAVE you man by the
| H name of Branderstane
"a Ia stopping with you?"
heard the words spoken
at the front door in a pleasant voice,
In which there was something languid
My heart began vigorous humping.
Looking out Of the window. 1 saw a
troop of Confederate cavalry at the
gate and men darting in different
directions. l knew that the house was
being surrounded. Helen went out to
meet the inquirer.
do you wish to see Mr.. Brander-
stance" she asked.
| II do.''
Helen must have suspected that I
was in danger. There was slight
pause, in which l fancied she was de-
liherating what to do.
| "He is in a critical condition" she
| said. "He was wounded recently. Is
your business with him important?'
Every important"
"Show the gentleman in, II YOU
please, Miss Stanforth," l called. 1
knew there was nothing to be gained
by attempting to put the man off. 1
must appear unconcerned.
She led the way to where was. A
young man in the uniform of Confed-
crate captain entered. He was a hand
some fellow, with an indolent, self in
dulgent air. and evidently gentleman
He was extremely deferential to
Helen, carrying his hat in his hand and
| bearing himself as if it panied him to
thus trespass upon the household
"Are you John Branderstane, sir"
cat your service. And your?
Captain Beaumont, --th Geowgia
cavalry. SIR"
What can do for you. captainp
II must trouble you to get up and
come with me-"
ION what authorityW
my own, sir. 1t has been reported
to me that southern man working in
the Yankee interest is here, and 1 have
come to take him.
Don't you think that an arbitrary
way to treat citizen of Tennessee,
captain?"
mot when he has Yankee af1lia-
TONS"
"By what right do you accuse me Of
Yankee afiliations?'
"You were watched all the time you
were at Huntsville, sir. There was no
evidence against you, and you were al
lowed to leave the city. but after you
had got away q man came forward
who claimed to have seen you in one
Of the Yankee camps at Nashville"
Indeed? Did he explain his own
presence there"
This was a home thrust. The cap
tain hesitated.
ut seems to me. Captain added,
following up my advantage. shat you
are hasty in acting on such informa,
tion."
Helen spoke ups my father was al
Nashville soon after the surrender.
WOULD you ayrest him II. ),
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sEhe information comes pretty
straight. reckon you'll have to come
along"
His wound is liable to OPEN" said
Helen. and if it Should there might be
fatal result"
She spoke with apparent indifference,
but she could not help betraying some
interest. The officer looked up at her
with pair Of soft brown eyes inquir-
ingly. saw at once that he suspected
a tender relationship between us, but
he was too well bred to tread upon so
delicate Il matter.
Gle can remain where he is until he
is better, he said. bowling to Helen. 'if
you will give me your word-the word
Of q southern lady-that he shall not
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& EaSlsble Sign.

3 FASliblc Sign. ------,>.
Mrs. Hounekesp--I don't know much
about the new girl, but she's good
uatursd and harmless, Of any rate.
Mr.. Rousskeap-How did you lind
that out?
Mrs. Rpusskeep~I uotiee khsA she
sinss at hse wosk.
Mr.. Housekesp-H ushs ghafs IA
sign A ssesaNltn dear Ehsk ,Ys
sasess
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ornamental one on one side of the
door. the other on the other side, like
statues. men at arms in castle halls"
The men looked at each other fool.
ishly and grinned. The girl wentsup to
one OF them and asked him to let her
examine his carbine. He did not quite
like to let it 60. but she took IL withous
saying "by your leave"
SWhat q funny gun. How short,
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CHAPTER v.
ARREST

ARREST.
<<w w AVE you a man by the
~ name of Branderstane
IA Ia stopping with you?"
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nothing of logic or the merits Of the
case. She used no plea; she conquered
| by a look
What a queer MANI
"Who-I" The captains smile
broadened -
"Queerest man ever saw. What do
yo' want to take him away TO-? Don't
20 know he's wounded, and we just got
him fixed up?" !,
you don't mean it," He spoke as
deferentially as if the information were
really surprise to him.
Don't want ever to see him again ?
What grumpy thing you, must bel
Suppose I'd say wanted never to zee
you again?"
you'd break my heart"
All this was not to the liking Of the
captains companion. "Wen, captain =
he put in, 'what yo' goin ter do?
Coin ter let him lay thar ter be cod
died by the fambly?"
'Yo' hushw cried Jaqueline, with
suddenly flashing eyes. The man start
ed back. Possibly he was unused to
such quick transitions. "Yo' can't take
him away till his arm gets well.
Spose he bleeds to death? You'd have
his blood on yo' hands. Just think Of
that.
Considering that they had intended
to take me out and shoot me, the warn.
ing was, to say the least. amusing.
Every one burst into a laugh. Iudsed.
! could hardly refrain from joining In
1t myself, Notwithstanding my critical
situation
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1901-10-04

The first law of congress fixing rates
of postage went into effect on June /,
1892, with rates as follows
Not exceeding 80 miles, & cents.
over 80 and not exceeding 60 miles,
s cents.
over 60 and not exceeding 100 miles.
10 cents.
over 100 and not exceeding $50
miles, 1917 cents.
over 15O and not exceeding 200
miles, 10 cents.
over 200 and not exceeding go
miles, II cents.
over $50 and not exceeding $50
miles, 20 cents.
over 800 and not exceeding 400
miles, % cents.
over 45O miles. % cents.
1t would seem that pOstmastcrs OF
that day must have been greatly per
picked in adjusting the rates on each
letter under such diversified schedule
Us the above. The weight limit was
one ounce (single), but n single letter
was single sheet, two sheets double
three sheets triple, four sheets n quad
ruple letter, even if the whole four did
not exceed an ounce,
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1901-10-04

big and ugly elephant which had
long been an object of pursuit to the
spOrtsmen OF the Straits Settlements
one day wandered on to the railway
line and tried conclusions with the en-
gine Of goods train. charging IL re.
peatedly and keeping up the contest fol
nearly an hour. The engine was re.
versed in the hope that the beast would
allow the train to proceed, but as soon
as there was any attempt to renew the
Journey the elephant returned to the
encounter and resumed It's obstructive
tactics. The driver was afraid tC
charge the brute, lest the train should
be thrown of the rails, and the contest
might have gone on much longer had
not the elephant backed into the en-.
gine and. setting its fore feet firmly
between the rails, endcavored to shove
the train backward with its hind quar-.
ters.
The driver took advantage OF the op.
portunity and put on steam. gradually
forcing the beast off the line. In this
maneuver one of the wheels OF the en-.
CINE went over the hind legs OF the
animal. which was put out OF its mis-.
cry by the guard OF "A following passen.
ger train.-Science.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1901-10-04

laying the roadway is now occupying
the attention of the builders The now
bridge IL certainly "A very strong and sub
atnntinl structure and 1t will be many
years before the county will again be
put To- the expense Of erecting "a bridge
at that point
Omaha Daily News The place OF
Donn Fair at Trinity cathedral was
taken by the Rev. w. r. McIim Of
rccumsoh, yesterday, the dean having
gone to San Francisco to attend the
trionnial convention of the Episcopal
church He took for his subject, "The
I}ridling of the Tongue" He said that
the abuse hcnpcd on President McKin-
Icy partially inspired his assassination.
In the course of :he sermon he com
pared the last words OF Christ and Pres
ldcnt Mckinley, "Forgive them Father
for they know not what they do and
"Let no one do him any harm"
Miss Mae Durlnnd, Miss Laura Dur
land, Miss Anne Seymour and Mr.
Lyle Nicola entertained n company Of
friends mt "A very enjoyable dancing
party in thel Marquardt hall last night.
One hundred invitations were issued
and the number responding would indi-
cate that very few regrets were re-
ceivcd. Splendid music was furnished
NV the ItnlinntO tOrchpg gtra and lent insnir-
alton to the merry. dancers, whose en-
ioymont was thorough Delicious
punch was served during the evening
and everything combined to make the
! pleasure.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1901-10-04
northern Wisconsin Hallway Farm Lands
For Sale.


The Chicago, st. Paul, Minneapolis
d Omaha railway has for sale in North
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Of choice farm lands.
Early buyers will secure Ithe advan-
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family use and for stock.
Land is generally well .timbered, the
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this il rapidly developing into one of
the greatest sheep and cattle raising
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Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul, Mimi
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other towns on "The Northwestern
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and farm produce.
For further particulars address:
GEO. w. BELL,
Land Commissioner, Hudson Wis, or
q. II. MACRAE,
Asst. Gen ] Pass Ag't St. Paul, MINI.
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You Can
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to water but you can't
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You can't make him eat
either. You can stuff food in
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SCOTS Emulsion makes a thin
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Try didn't you? Well it isn't.
\ thin body is asleep-not
yorking-gone on a strike.
doesn't try to use it's food.
SCOTS Emulsion wakes it
puts it to work again
,aking new flesh, That's the
~ to get fat.
Send for free sample.
Ut * ROwNE Chemists, 900 Pearl ST., NV.
SOC aud sioOi all druggists.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1901-10-04

Thackeray once told Sir John Millals
this amusing story Of Carlyle:
He had spent day In the reading
room Of the British museum and had
given great deal Of trouble to one OF
the officials, sending him up and down
ladders In search Of books to satisfy
his literary tastes, and on leaving the
room he had gone up to the man and
told him that 1t might be some salts
faction to him to know that he had
obliged Thomas Carlyle. The Official
hesitatingly answered him, with a
bland smile and the usual washing OF
hands in the air. that the gentleman
had the advantage Of him, but that
probably they might have met at some
mutual friends house. He had never
heard Of Thomas Carlyle.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1901-10-04
Does it Pay to Buy Cheap?

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ommended by all druggists in the world.
Sample bottle free at Asa X Leonard 8.
Get Green's Prize Almanac.
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