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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-01-09
Old World Politics and War.

The Chinese question, growing out OF
the antiforeign movement, which loom
ed up large and threateningly In the
orient early in 1901, compelling the
western powers to land troops for the
relief of their beleaguered ministers in
Picking, has been substantially adjust
ed, and mainly through the attitude Of
the United States the territorial integ-
rity of the Chinese empire was pre-
served and the "open door" to COM
merce assured.
Our collection of an indemnity claim
against Turkey was a notable event In
international politics, since it apparent
Iy furnished precedent for the action Of
France in collecting a long standing
claim and for other powers for press
ing payment of demands for indemni-
ties against the dilatory and promise
breaking sultan.
The new year still finds the Boer-
British war in progress, with the pros
pect that another twelvemOnth will not
see its finish. AS a result of the In
PRODUCTION of the British concentration
camps, 1t is stated that 1900 Boer
men, women and children have perish
ed in the last six months, though the
Beers In arms seem less inclined to
give up the heroic struggle than ever,
while In England the campaign has
steadily grown in unpopularity, and
the British public has come almost to
the point Of open protest against the
excessive burden of taxation it causes
and the continuous drain upon its man
hood.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-01-09
Capital and Labor.

During the year 1901 labor has in
the main been reasonably well employ
ed, and capital has an adequate re-
turn from its investment There have
been industrial conflicts, though they
hardly reached the extent and bitter
ness of those of many previous years.
The year seems to have shown a marked
growth Of organization in the ranks of
labor, while on the other hand the com
munity of interest idea on the part Of
capital has been greatly strengthened.
fected within the past twelve months
were the formation of the United
States Steel corporation, with a CAPT
tai of 81 $1,O00000,0O0 and the merger Of
the northwestern railroads under the
corporate name of the Northern Secu-
rites company, combining nearly 49,
900 miles of roads, capitalized at about
$2,OOO,OOO,OO0
The most hopeful development of the
year in the relations of capital and
labor was the organization of the in
dustrial department of the National
Civic Federation as the result of re-
markably representative gathering of
capitalists, labor leaders and promi-
nent clergymen, educators. economists
and business men. Provision was
made for permanent court Of arbitra-
ton and mediation, before which the
representatives of both labor and cap
ital practically pledged themselves to
bring their disputes and to abide by
its findings 1t is recognized as the
most advanced step yet taken in the
direction of Industrial peace, though it
can hardly be hoped that in a world
where self interests dominate it will
wholly eliminate conflicts between di-
verse and antagonistic elements.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-01-09
Science and Industry,

During 1901 the developments in
science, art and industry found express
sion in the Pan-American exposition,
which, though a financial failure, was
an artistic success and q marvelously
attractive and instructive showing Of
the resources, products and material
achievements of the countries included
yithin it's scope. In the employment
Of electricity in artistic illumination II
undoubtedly surpassed anything hith-
erto accomplished. The exposition at
Buffalo is followed by the South Caro-
sition at Charleston, many Of the ex-
hibits at the former being installed In
the latter. The especial purpose of the
exposition Is to demonstrate the re-
markable industrial development of the
south In recent years, particularly In
the cotton textile industry, and to fos-
ter more intimate trade relations with
the Antilles. The ground has been
broken for the buildings of the Louisi-
ana Purchase exposition ut st. Louis,
which is to commemorate in 1903 the
one hundredth anniversary Of the ces-
sion by France to the United States of
that vast territory which makes up so
large part of our transmississlppi do
main.
The spirit of the time is speed in the
transportation Of passengers, freight
and Intelligence, and much has been
accomplished in this direction during
the year. Steam locomotives have
been made to go faster and with great
er safety than ever before. while cleo
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-01-09

COLONEL JOHN NELSON PARTRIDGE.
that the ideal police commissioner
should be an army officer of thorough
military training and such n man is
Colonel Partridge.
He was born in Massachusetts sixty
two years ago, but looks much young
er. He is a soldier, q veteran of the
civil war has been colonel of a regi-
ment Of the national guard and has
had experience in managing important
departments of municipal governments.
In the war Colonel Partridge served
as lieutenant and captain and while
leading his company in the battle Of
Drurys Bluff was wounded, but not
seriously. Contracting rheumatism in
the trenches about Petersburg, he was
mustered out Of the service in 1864. In
1869 he joined the Twenty third regi-
ment. n. G. n. Y, and rose from lieu
tenancy to a colonelcy.
Colonel Partridge has served as fire
commissioner and also police commits
sioner of Brooklyn. AS head of the
police department he carried out sew
eral reforms. Among other things he
established a civil service and a river
patrol system, the latter system stamp
ing out river piracy to n great extent.
He has been the New York state su-
perintendent Of public works and has
proved a good administrator.
The new police commissioner for
Greater New York is a widOwer and
has one grown son, Nelson Partridge,
who lives in Colorado Springs. He
has distinguished family connections
on every side, and the family has rec
ords of more than 900 ancestors, all
born in Massachusetts or Connecticut.
When not in Albany, he lives with his
mother in Brooklyn
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-01-09
Pau-American DEVELOPMENTS


A development of 1901, in which
the United States has a vital part, Is
the pan-Amcrican congress, still in ses-
sion at the City of Mexico, the purpose
! of which is to establish and main
tain closer and more amicable political
and commercial relations between all
the Americas. Its results cannot now
be foreshadowed, but they can hardly
fail to have n generally beneficial eff
feet, though it is quite out of the ques-
ton that they will all at once stop the
armed revolutions and petty wars Of
certain of the Latin American repub-
lies of the sort now being experienced
in Colombia and Venezuela. The land
ing of American marines for the pur-
pose of protecting the Panama rail
road seems to have had a salutary eff
feet upon the combatants in that quar-
ter, as well as fulfilling our treaty OBJ
legation to prevent interruption or
transportation across the isthmus. \
complication in South America Of con-
Germ to US is the effort Of Germany to
collect by force a debt from Venezuela,
though we have assurances from the
German ambassador that no violation
of our Interpretation Of the Monroe
doctrine is contemplated. The Chile
Argentina territorial boundary dispute,
which recently threatened war be-
tween these important South Ameri-
can republics, seems likely to be ami
cably adjusted, q modus vivendi hav-
ing been established pending arbitra-
ton, King Edward of England being
agreed upon as mediator.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-01-09

The Yaquis are giving the Mexican
government almost as much trouble
ms tbe Beers are giving Great Britain.
These Indians are civilized and fight
with modern weapons. They have
never been completely conquered by
the Mcxicans. Several times the va
duis have been reported to have been
pacifed, but outbreaks are frequent,
and at the present time they are in
active revolt. In the end the laquis
are likely to be subdued, but the end
NAV not come for number of years.
The country in which they are operat-
ing is even more favorable for guer'
rilla warfare than is any part of South
Africa
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-01-09

trtc propulsion has grown almost by
leaps and bounds. In Germany sue
ceSsful experiments have been conduct
ed by which trolley cars running upon
ordinary tracks have maintained safe
and practical speed of ninety-twO miles
an hour. racing automobile has es-
tablished a speed record of a mile
straightaway in 81 40 seconds. The
experiments of Santos Dumont and
others, though not yet entirely success
full, point to the ultimate possibility of
practical aerial travel, while the per-
fection to which the Holland boats
have been brought assures the safety
and practicablity of submarine navi-
cation.
The notable and farreaching inven-
ton or discovery. as 1t embraces both
these, In recent years is that of Signor
Marconi, who lately demonstrated his
ability to send clearly perceptible tcle-
graph signals through the air" from
Cornwall in England to st. Johns, n.
F., distance Of 1880 miles, which ap-
parently presages the establishment
Of practical wireless telegraphy, with
all its vast possibilities in quick and
cheap transmission of intelligence be
tween the widely separated peoples of
the different continents and the Islands
Of the sea.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-01-09

has made marked progress toward the
assimilation Of our language, modes Of
thought and customs, particularly since
facilities for freer trade and cOmmuni-
Philippines the civil authorities have
been made coordinate with and in some
directions superior to the military, while
the introduction of the American sys-
tenn of education has been greatly ad-
yanced The federal supreme court
has decided that the archipelago is
part of the United States, though sub
ject to the action of congress in the
matter of trade relations. The house
of representatives has passed a bill
providing for the imposition of tariffs
upon the same basis as those with for
eign countries, except that all duties,
whether collected at home or in Philip
pine ports, are to be paid into the
Philippine treasury. The bill Is still
pending in the senate, but is likely to
pass.
The first important act of the senate
of the Fifty-seventh congress was the
ratification of the Hay-Pauncefote
treaty. abrogating the outworn Clay
ton-Bulwer convention which has for
years stood in the way of isthmian ca
nal construction. Diplomatic negotia-
tions have also been entered with Mica
rights of way for the proposed canal.
A treaty with Denmark has been
practically agreed upon for our pur-
chase of the Danish West Indies,
which are regarded as strategically i'm
portant to us in connection with the
Nicaraguan waterway.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-01-09
Great Works Begun or Contemplated.


The year l9Ol has witnessed the up
rearing or many large industrial enter
prlses' thouSh II mas not peeh REMARK
able Tor the actual beginning or con
summation Of any notably great pubic
works.
AS compared with some previous
years, there has been but little new
railroad building in this country,
though 1t has been conspicuous ele-
ment In the development of some por-
tons Of the world. The great Trans
siberian road has been extended across
Asiatlc Russia ana Is being pushed on
through Mahchurla TO an outlet on the
Pacitc. There IS proposition 2d-
Vanced, seemingly more iahcfui than
practical, though In this age OF great
things not outside the pale Of POSSIBLE
ity, to extend the TranSSiberian rail-
way 10 the ber!hE strait cross IlllS pE
iheahS Oh Dridse' tuL'lel OF steer Terry
poatS' connect Win proJecled roau
49, ~~
terminus of an American transcont-
mental line ana estapllSh an "ll ralI
route from farls 10 New 1orh.
Inc CONSTRUCTION OF the Csail|" rali-
roau from the lluIah oceah through
Africa TO victoria NyahZa' distance
OF about 1,ooO miles, Is III progress.
1hls Is 10 become part oi lhe coh-
tehplated brlIish llhe 10 span lhe en-
TIRE AFRICAN continent Mahulactur-
ers In the united States nave contracts
Tor furnishing such Drluges lot lhlS
ROAD.
Before the pan-Amerlcan congress
proposition mas Deen submitted 10
pulid an hlerhaIlohal rallroau lron
north 10 south across the ehllre Amer
lean continent, Whlch Is not an under
taking TOO vast TO be accomplished.
A railroad enterprise OF unusual mag
nitude Is that just begun by the Penn
sylvama company OF tunneIlng the
North and East rivers and Manhattan
Island from Jersey City to Long Is
land City ana the establishing OF an
immense passenger station In the
heart or New YORK. IL turther conteIn-
plates running through trains 10 the
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-01-09

came cashier of a dry goods store In
that city. He first went into politics
in 1872, reorganizing the party in Mil
waukee Mr.. Payne has long been a
member of the Republican national
committee.
Mr.. Payne is president Of the Mil
waukee Electric Railway and Light
company and president of the Wiscon-
sin Telephone company. He was for
two years president Of the American
Street Railway association and was at
one time receiver Of the Northern Pa
cific railroad. Mr. Payne was appoint
ed postmaster of Milwaukee in 1876
and served twelve years, and it is said
he was the best postmaster that city
ever had.
The new postmaster general is Of
small stature, but Squarely and com
pactIy built. lie is sociable, open
handed, approachable and genial
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-01-09
FREE RURAL DELIVERY.
Continuance OF the Service Depends
on Good Roads.


on Good Roads.
In the forthcoming report of Super
intendent Machin Of the free delivery
service there will be an extended dis
cussion Of the necessity Of good roads
in the extension and maintenance OF
the service Heretofore 1t has been re-
quired that in the establishment Of the
service first consideration should be
given to the condition of the roads. 1t
has developed that inspectors have only
superficially considered this question.
Recent official inquiries disclose the
fact that portion Of the roads of more
than 1000 Of the 4,500 routes now in
operation requires some repairs. While
the roads In the southwestern states, as
q rule, are in good condition there are
sections where repairs are regarded as
essential In order that an uninterrupt-
ed service may prevail during all the
year. Several months ago announce
ment was made that there were routes
in Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota, the
Dakotas and Iowa where the service
and improvements reported to the de-
partment as necessary were made. In
most Of these cases the warning Of the
department has been needed 1t is evil
dent, however, in several instances that
no serious consideration has been given
to the announcement of the postmaster
general In this connection.
In such cases the department is ad-
vising road supervisors and other in
terested officials that the lack of care
given to the roads covered by rural
routes will. il continued, endanger the
permanency Of the service. In discuss
ing this question today Superintendent
Machin expressed the opinion that ru-
raj delivery would eventually solve the
question of good roads.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-01-09

players in Washington. She has the
name of wearing the 'smartest" gowns
of almost any member Of the young
society set.
Francis King Wainwright, who will
wed Miss Foraker, is the son of Joseph
Reeves Wainwright, president of the
Pennsylvania Chemical company. When
Princeton class Of 1899, he set to work
to learn the business his father is en-
gagged in and now holds responsible
position with the Pennsylvania Chem
ical company. He is twenty-three
years old and belongs to all the leadi4- (
Philadelphia clubs as well as some sub
urban organizations.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-01-09
Religion, Philanthropy and Learning.

3
! While we have ever with US selfish
| ness and greed, vice and crime and
! the lust Of power and wealth, the year
! 1901 seems to have shown steady ad-
vance along the lines of broad. tolerant
and helpful religious faith, the spread
| of knowledge and the exercise of phi
Ianthropy. Anything like accurate fig
ures are unObtainable, though it may
fairly be said that the aggregate Of
tutions, public charities and churches
! has been greater than in any previous
year. In 1900 these donations were
| estimated at $70000,000. Judged by
certain individual gifts which are mat
ters Of record, that figure has been
/ greatly exceeded in 1901.
The most munificent donation of the
year was the presentation of title
deeds of property aggregating $4O,OOO,-
600 by Mrs Jane Stanford to the Le-
land Stanford. Jr., university, though
considerable portions of this vast sum
represented previous gifts not formal
ly recorded.
The proposition of widest public in
terest is that Of Andrew Carnegie to
donate $1O,OOOOOO to the government
as the foundation of a national univer
sity at Washington, operating in con-
junction with the educational facilities
already under governmental control.
The president has Mr.. Carnegie's pro-
posal under advisement, and no doubt
the outcome will be the establishment
of a national institution for advanced
study and research with equipments
rivaling the greatest of the worlds
universities.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-01-09
The Secret of Long Life

Consists in keeping all the main or
gans of the body in healthy, regular ac
ton, and in quickly destroying deadly
disease germs. Electric Bitters regulate
Stomach Liver and Kidneys, purify the
blood, and give a splendid appetite.
They work wonders in curing Kidney
Troubles Female Complaints Nervous
Diseases, Constipation, Dyspepsia, and
Malaria Vigorous health and strength
always follow their use. Only SOC guar
anteed 10y PauIes q Co, druggists.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-01-09
Finds Way to Live Long.

The startling announcement Of Dis
coyery that will surely lengthen life is
made by editor o. II. Downey, of Chu
rubusco, Ind. Il wish to state, he
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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-01-09
NEW CABINET OFFICER.
Henry c. Payne or Wisconsin Now
Pastruasto- General.

Henry G. Payne or Wisconsin Now
Pastmastc- General.
In selecting Henry c. Payne Of Wis
cons.n to succeed Charles Emory Smith
as postmaster general the president has
appointed a man who has had no little
experience in postal matters. For
twelve years he was postmaster Of Mil
waukee Wis, and conducted the af-
fairs of the Office in a manner that
gave great satisfaction to the people
OF that enterprising city. Probably he
is better known for his activity in poll
tics, having long been one of the lead
ers of his party in Wisconsin.
Mr.. Payne was born in Ashfeld,
Mass, in 1913. and after graduating
from the Shelburne Falls academy In
1868 he removed to Milwaukee and be-
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-01-09
NEW POLICE HEAD.
The Man who WIN Govern Create

The Man who WIN Govern Greater
New TOrI<'s BIuecoats.
If to be a trained soldier, a successful
disciplinarian, an experienced man Of
affairs and a conscientious public serv-
ant counts for anything, then Greater
New York is going to have at the head
of its police force the best man it ever
had. Colonel John Nelson Partridge.
Mayor Lows appointee for this posi-
ton, has a public and private record
that any individual might well be
proud Of. 1t has long been contended
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-01-09
Citisa and Roads.

One Of the speakers at the good
roads congress at Buffalo maintained
that II the tide of migration to our
cities is to be turned it will have to be
done by means of roads that make easy
communication with the surrounding
country. In that light the good roads
question takes on new aspect.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-01-09
How TO CnnL Pork EInet.

Take pork tcnderloin split lengthwise
on the side, place the two cut parts to-
gether, filling with bread stufing.
Bind with thread to keep together.
Place in baking pan on bed Of yegeta-
bles and spices, including one-h half car
rot cne-half onion, aIlspice and cloves.
Cover the meat with fat pork or bacon,
place i'm hot oven top rail for ten min
utes. Return to lower oven, cook three
quarters Of an hour or until done.
Baste frequently VITA a little butter
and water and garnish with stewed
apples and creSs.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-01-09


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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-01-09
How to Bake sausaren.

Be sure Of good brand Of sausages.
Prick them with fork and bake for
six minutes in hot oven. Take three
cups Of seasoned mashed potatoes ana
whip 1t to soufne with a we'll beaten
egg. Lay this In a baking dish, with
the sausages on top. and bake six min
utes longer
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-01-09
STYLISH FURS.
The Latest Fashions For the Winter
Season.

The Latest Fashions For the Winter
Season.
Costumes MADE entirely Of fur are
one OF the seasons novelties. Broad
tail is the favorite, but seal and Per
sian lamb are equally adaptable. The
skirt of such a costume is usually
made up with its lining Of taffeta and
q wide bias rutt1e to give the fashion
able fare around the feet. This ruff
fe is Joined in so skillfully that 1t is
impossible to perceive the point from
which 1t starts. A blouse jacket with
rounded fronts allowing a soft full
blouse Of lace to be seen occasionally
is a very pretty model. The sleeves
are very chic made full from the ell
bow down, with wide turnover cuffs
Medici collars incrusted with rich lace
are often seen on these fur costumes,
and the lace applique is used down the
front around the cuffs and about the
bottom of the skirt Very often a pos
tilion effect is simulated with bands Of
the lace around the hips.
All the fur garments this year are
lined with most beautiful pale colored
silks and brocades.
A smart fur gown Is shown in to-
days illustration. II can be carried
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-01-09
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