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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-12-04
Lehigh Men Proud of Their Team

The many Lehlgh University men
throughout the State are gratilied be-
yond measure over the excellent
showing the foot bail team represent
ing Lehigh has made this season, the
defeat of Lafayette being particularly
gratifying to them. With new coach
in charge and good material to select
from they are confident that next year
Lehigh will be found among the top
notchers.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-12-04
A HARD HANDICAP.

p~AHE town hall always has a crowd
" To hear my Uncle JIM
Il There ain nobody in the state
That talks as well as him,
But when he run fur Office once
l had TO mourn his lot;
Mine and another feller's was
The only votes he got!
The man who beat him was a chap
OF ordinary mind,
He wa IT particularly wise
Nor specially refined,
And all he said was, "HOwdy dO"
in accents mild and bland,
And all the work he ever did
Was shakin' some ones hand.
The voters said they'd tried to help
The weak and not the strong;
A man as smart as Uncle jim
Was sure to get along.
That's why that man Of average mind
Finds life a rcstful joke
And incidentally that's why
My Uncle Jim is broke
Washington Star.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-12-04
Prof DeMotte, the Noted Lecturer, at the
Opera House Last Night.

Opera House Last Night.
Prof. john DeMotte, the noted lect.
urer, appeared for the third time be.
fore Danvillc audience at the Opera
House last evening. Prof. DeMotte III
his two previo ious lectures, The Secret
of Character Building and Python
Eggs" made such lasting impression
on his hearers that the mere announce.
ment of his last nights subject " \
Plea for Posterity or the Problem OF
Heredity'' was enough to insure a
large audience. This subject like the
others was scientific one and took
much research and time to prepare
it, 1.-THE Problem Of Hcredity" has
been given much thought by scientists
and the simplicity OF the explanation
of this absorbing topic last evening
made clear many things to the ordi-
nary mind.
The lecture was profusely illustrat-
ed with excellent stereopticon pictures
1t was a most praiseworthy number
and was in keeping with the excellent
course Mr.. Derr has given Us. Pre-
vious to the lecture the High School
quartette. an organization of much
merit, sang a number of selections
which were very much enjoyed.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-12-04

At the Opera House on Tuesday
evening, December ., Smith O'Bricn
will present his beautiful Irish drama
"The Game Keeper " The story shows
the designing villain, who is at last
overthrown with the aid of light
hearted, fun loving and shrewd Irish
lad, is told in chaste language, clear
ly and well, with considerable attrac-
tive establishment in incident and
scenery. The interest never flags, but
grows gradually and legitimately to
the final announcement in the last act,
when the opportune arrival of the
light hearted Irish lad puts an end to
everything.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-12-04

Here's a difficult problem: One cOuu-
try bank turned in To another "a bundle
Of bills which was counted by the re-
ceiviug bank and found to contain
5000 The next day this package ut
money was paid out to "a farmer f..
$500 and at the time WAS counted uni.
ther by the banker nor the farmer.
The farmer carried the money AN day
and at night deposited the stiil uubru-
ken package in another bank, when he
discovered that it was 5000 shy. lie
then sued the bank of which ne got
the package and the higher court held
that the bank was liable. II would
look to US as though the loss should
have been equally divided, for Heithn.
one Of them counted the money wher
it was paid over.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-12-04
THE n4nTiN AND THE SPARROW.

THE HiRT5N AND THE SPARROW.
frequent the haunts Of men the house
martin is about the only one which can
hold his own with the bullying English
sparrow. and in the annual contest
between these birds for the possession
Of nesting places the martin generally
comes off victor. All our other small
birds r. warblers, blucbirds, wrcus,
GroSbcaks, orioles song sparrows cat
birds and many others are imply
driven away from any locality where
the sparrow congre"ateS. This is no
guesswork, but the well proved result
Of the closest observation by our best
students Of bird life
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-12-04
TIMnER IN MISSISSIPPI.

There will not be lumber famine
h this country for many years, though
tie price of lumber may and probably
VIII he higher. The south has vast
md almost untouched forests Tweu-
iy-five counties in the state Of Missis-
sippi contain 5.SG0,0OO acres of pine
land, which will cut an average Of
6OOO feet To the acre, making 3416n,-
100000 feet. worth, at so per thou
sand. G3Il. 500 600.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-12-04
Funeral of William Evans

The funeral services of the late
William r. Evans were held Monday
morning at 10 o'clock from the Mahon-
ing Presbyterian church. The sermon
was preached by the Rev. DR.. NJ. l..
Shindel. There was Il large attendance
Of relatives aud friends of the dccoas-
cd. The pail bearers were: Hon II.
NJ. Hinckley, John Williams, Howard
Shultz, David Shelhart, George Still
well and II. II. Furman Intorment
was made in Fairview cemetery.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-12-04

Beyond question it is the most ella.
borate presentation of the time-honor.
ed play ever offered to the public. \
fortune has been expended on beauti.
full scenery and electrical effects and
many novelties hitherto unseen in the
play will be introduced. A supert
cast has been engaged and twenty five
local children will assist Mr.. Larsen
in singing the old time German song
Johnny Smoker. "
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-12-04
A DEMONSTRATORS NOTICE.
POINTERS FOR HORSENEN.

On "wednesday morning The 1G iusr.
found that one IF my valuable mated
bay horses had been 81 ael iu the Hlek
br the other one some time during the
previous night found him iu a most
depiOrable condition. His hook was
swollen a. tight as the skin would hold
The joint was three OF four times it-
normal size. The horse could uat bear
a single pound of weight on 20.
Iappied MOVERS WRITE LINHENr
freely 20 the affected part at an-- By
evening the swelling was reduced gua-
half ] bathed it again and an Thrr--
day morning the swelling hal antnaIv
disappeared He could now stand
firmly on the injured leg again and av
Thursday Ii-ht 10 sign 1f HmsHs--
could be- -s-T
This Friday morning be 81 working Iu
the team as wen a- ever
The value nf such "a Euimauf LA vh.
farm and i'm the stable b. iurl.rltaI
/ think the know ledge uf i-s merits
should be- spread broadcast rs rapidly
and as thoroughly a~ printer ink -u
make it known
f. p. PrE-EI.
Meyers White Campfar LiuImaut
pHt mp In : sized bottles flr 41 cents
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-12-04
They Never SpcuI.

"Ycs," said the engaged girl, "Dick
is very methodical. He gives me one
kiss whea he comes aud two when he
goes away
That's always been his way" re-
turned hor dearest friend. I've heard
lots OF girls comment on it,"
Thus il happens that they cease to
speak 10 each other-Chicago Journal.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-12-04

ana CneeriulneSS soon
disappear when the kid
neys are out OF order
or diseased.
Kidney trouble has
become so prevalent
thatitis not uncommon
for a child TO be born
afflicted with weak kid
neys. II the child urin-
ates too often. if the
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-12-04
Public Sale.

DR.. c. Shultz will offer for Sale
Thursday, Dec. 18th, at 10 Il. m, the
we'll improved farm containing II
acres and PERSONAL PROPERTY in
Valley Township. This is very desir-
able property. Machinery and imple-
ments new and in good condition.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-12-04
ReneNnIenf AGRir.

We pause before a dignified police
man and seek the light.
What We ask, lis that awful noise
across the wayE"
"That-aw, that amt nothin' but Il
lot o. kids cryin' over in the found
lin" is the reply.
oh" we muse "a sort of charity
bawl, ch:" And the policeman clubs us.
Baltimore News
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-12-04
COMPANY z Resumes Drilling

The regular weekly drill of Com
pany f, 18th Regiment, viii be rcsum-
ed this evening and will continue
every Thursday evening throughout
the winter. After the drill tonight
nominations will be made for civil
officers Drill will commence at 30
sharp.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-12-04
A FARM FRUIT DRlER.

A Permanent Fixture and Money
Makcr-HOw to Build One.
The illustrations show the elevation
and general plan for a farm fruit evap-
orator that, according to an Orange
Judd Farmer correspondent, will stand
the test. He says: 1t will remain on
the farm as a permanent fixture and
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-12-04

Messenger Boy-Lost yer job, ch?
En- Office Boy-I gcv it up. 1t wuz
all on account o de typewriter.
Messenger Boy Didn't she like yer?
EX-Oifce BOY 1t wasn't she" but
n he" Dat wUZ de trouble; nobody
ter hirt Philadelphia Press.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-12-04
NOTICE OF INOUISITION

In the Orphans Court Of Montour
County.
IN RE PARTITION OF THE REAL
ESTATE OF BURTON c. WAP-
LES, LATE OF THE TOWNSHIP
OF COOPER IN THE COUNTY
OF MONTOUR AND STATE OF
PENNSYLVANIA, DECEASED.
To Sarah l.. Lyons, Mary J. Fisher,
and a. H. Fisher her husband,
Hannah Wallace Helm and Frank
Helm her husband and Harry G.
NAPLES, heirs at law Of the said
Burton G.. Waplcs, deceased.
You and each of you are hereby duly
notified that the Orphan Court of
the said county has awarded an
Inquest to make partition and val
uation of the hereinafter respeC-
lively described real estate of the
said decedent, and that the said
Inquest will be held on
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-12-04
Sowing Spinach.

In making soWings OF spin0ch the
ground can hardly be too rich. Give
q dressing Of bone flour or some Kind
of suitable fertilizer and thoroughly
cultivate and break up the soil ncfore
sowing or plow good coat of rotten
manure and hc repaid with Il heavy
crop of large, succulent. tender leaves.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-12-04
The ANcrngc Mnn.

Tommy-Pop, what is an average
man!
Father-An average man, my son, is
one who feels that he is Il little better
than his nei2hbors.- Philadelphia Rec
ord
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-12-04

"Do your debts worry you?" asked
the sympathetic guy.
"What | owe other people," said the
willing spender. well, | should suy
not. It's what other people owe mc
that thers"-Cincinnau Commcrcial
Tribune.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-12-04
REFUSED TO
STATE PROFITS

SCRANTON, Pa. Dec. 3.-The An
thracite Coal Commission resumed its
session here after several days recess
to permit both sides to the controversy
to come to settlement, which they
failed to do The failure of the Oper-
ators and miners to effect an agree
ment between themselves adds new
interest to the work of the commission
which will now be watched closely
by capital and labor. \ happy sOlu-
tion of the coal problem by the COM
mission would be a complete justifca-
tion for similar settlements i'll the
future when the forces of labor and
capital were drawn III a bitter con-
troversy.
Attorney Darrow, for the miners,
appealed to the human interest side of
the question today by producing on
the stand several miners, their wives
and children.
In opening the proceedings shortly
after 10 O'Clock Justice Gray said that
there had evidently been misundeT-
standing rs to the purpose of the re-
cent adjournment. Some of the parties
to the issue took it to mean, he said,
that a settlement should be secured
out of court This was not the case.
continued Justice Gray, the adjourn
taI 70 TO
cOnciliatory agreement, which would
have to be approved by the commits
sion. Justice Gray further stated that
the commission had decided that no
party could withdraw its side of the
case without the consent of the other
side The commission, he said, de-
sired to have the field of inquiry
thoroughly covered.
There was a long argument on the
admission of the profit and loss ac-
counts. The Independent operators
said that they would not submit these
accounts and Darrow replied that if
it was admitted that a man was en-
titled to fair wages whether the COM
pany was making money or not, he
would agree that it was Of no purpose
10 have the profit and loss accounts
submitted. If, however, said Mr.
Darrow, the companies in the proceed
ings insinuate that they are unable to
pay an increased wage, the sUbmis-
sion of such accounts would be neces-
sary. This was the first instance
where any of the parties to the issue
had baked in the presentation of
evidence.
John Mitchell, president of the
United Mine Workers, was recalled
to the stand as the first witness today.
In answer to a question of Mr.. Dar-
row Mr. Mitchell said that from his
own calculations he fonnd that if the
demands for twenty per cent. in
crease in wages were granted, the in
crease of labor cost on each ton of coal
would be about seventeen cents ton.
Mr.. Mitchell said that since the strike
the companies had raised the price of
coal 80 cents a ton, and this, figured
on last years production of &C, 600, 600
tons would mean an increase of about
$50, 900. 600 to the company. At this
point several miners were sworn in as
witnesses and excused for the day.
a photographer was called after Mr.
Mitchell had been excused and offered
in evidence photographs of miners
homes taken in the region W. H.
Dettrev, a real live miner" was
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-12-04

"Why have you failed in lifeE
''My employers always told me that
a man with my brains could make
more money doing something else
Lu0gc.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-12-04
Entertained at Dinner.

The Rev r. J. Allen and wife, of
Riverside, entertained at dinner yes
terday Rev A. l.. Miller and wife, Of
Catawissa. and Rev IT G. Hartman
aud wife. OF this city.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-12-04
VIII Sail for FnrOne.

Miss Penina Bright, of this city.
will leave today for New York whence
she will sail for Europe. Miss Bright
will be accompanied on her trip abroad
by Mrs. Polk, mother Of the late Hufus
K. Polk, and three young ladies' Of the
south, relatives Of Mrs. Polk.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-12-04

"NIr. Smith looks awfully blue. Has
he been disappointed i'll love-
NO: marriage. .'-Rreoklyn Life.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-12-04

On Saturday next Alden Benedict )
stupendous production of the new
rip Van Wlnkle," George W. LAR
sen as rip" will b6 given in this
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-12-04
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, 1902-12-04

urine scalds the flesh or if, when the child
reaches an age when il 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 habit as
most people suppose.
Women as we'll as men are made mis-
erable with kidney and bladder trouble,
and both need the same great remedy.
The mild and the immediate effect OF
SWampsRoOt is soon realized. II is sold
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-12-04

by druggists, in fifty.
cent and one dollal
sizes. You may have Z
sample bottle by mai
free. also pamphlet tell.
ing all about it, incl
thousands Of testimol
from sufferers cured.
& Co., Binghamton, !
mention this paper.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-12-04

The novelty is chiefly in the scenic
effect and an absence of the boisterou>
element which has come to be regard
ed as "a necessary adjunct to the Irish
drama.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-12-04

Home of Swamp Root.
many OF the
lial letters received
n writing Or. KilmeI
!. Y, be sure and
Omaha daily bee., 1902-03-02
DEATH RECORD.
Frederick ID. Tappan.

NEW YORK, March frederick d.
Tappan. president of the Gallatin bank Of
this city, is dead after a brief illness at
Lakewood N. J..
Mr.. Tappan played a leading part in the
financial history OF the city for the last
half-century and more, for in all the
stirring scenes Of hat time he was an
active participant and a central figure in
the greatest commissions that occurred
during his mature years. As chairman OF
the loan committee Of the clearing house
during the panics OF 1878. 1884, 1890 and
1898 he was the pilot who brought many a
tottering institution past ruin that seemed
certain. and ali bankers regarded him as
q leader.
Mr.. Tappan was born in this city January
20, 1929, In the same year that the Gala
tin National bank. In which his entire busi-
ness life vas spent, was organized under
the name Of the National Bank Of New
York.
Besides the presidency of the Gallatin
bank, he was president and director OF
many large financial houses. He was q
member OF all the leading clubs OF this
city. :
Omaha daily bee., 1902-03-02
LOCAL BREVITlEs.


Edward +. Morearty. p. o'Maley and
Daniel Collins, committee, have drafted q
set Of memorial resolutions on the death
of the late Thomas Talon, which were
adopted by the Emmett Monument associa-
ton.
The Eye and Hand club met last night at
512 South Eighteenth street and elected the
following officers: A. IL. Koberstein, presi-
denti A. weinberg, vice presidents Russell
smith, secretaryi y zadinas treasurer I;
Smith. executive committee.
A man giving the name OF William Jones
was arrested In the Boston store yesterday
evening ON a charge Of stealing four pairs
of trousers, each value at VI. lie was
seen by the floor manager to be acting sus-
pictously and when arrested the trousers
were foundc concealed under his coat.
Rev. p. Il. Mccarthy OF this city. who
sailed for Naples on February s, reached
that port on the 18Th. A note from him,
dated Gibraltar, February IL has these
sat water eSclamatlons; IN a storm
Great s%ailorl My Jersey sea legs sus4
tanned their reputation"
Prof. Frank A. Fitzpatrick, formerly SUI
perlntendent OF the Omaha public schools
and now representing the American Book
company, was In the. city yesterday on
agent of the book Company, has rendered
his resignation, to take effect March is. but
his successor has not yet been selected.
Prof. Fitzpatrick went east last night.
Omaha branch of the United Irish league
held a meeting last evening to. make ar
rangements for the reception Of the Irish
ENJOYS, Messrs. Redmond and Deviin, who
are expected in this city early I'm April.
The exact date of their coming has not
been determined, but the league decided TO
give the ENJOYS a reception and hold a
public meeting on the evening of their ar
rival.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-03-02
THOMPSON, BELpEn &Ca

the food supply was necessarily ,~precari-
Gus, though the women were given the
best the inhospitable region Afforded. The
strain and suspense equalled the physical
The eaptives at no time knew their
whereabouts, the brigands always telling
them they were not In Bulgaria, and they
were In constant fear Of an attack by
natives vas not always sufficient to pre-
vent coming close upon the trail OF this
band. An eQual cause Of anxiety was
the baby. which was frequently feared
Not untn November 2 aid the American
emtssaries come in touch with the band,
which was then established In a cave near
Dubnitxa. but fear of the troops forced
made In a binding snowstorm. which
covered the tracks OF the outlaws, but
caused bitter sufferings to- the captives
After this the brigands succeeded in com.
Circuit they returned to their ola haunt.
In the Elleride district. They then caused
70 be circulated a report that the cap.
tives were dead, and from that time man,
aged to keep the captives safely hid.
Miss Ellen M. Stone, the American mis-
s~ionary. until recently held captive b,
b~rigands. arrived here today from salonici
and proceeded to the United States lega
tion.
A. A. Garguilo. the first dragoman OF tn.
United States legation. also returned her,
today. He says Miss Stone and Nine
Tstlka are In excellent health and do no
look as though they had spent half a yea
in the custody Of the brigands. The latte
called Nine. Tsilka's baby Kismetcha. O.
Lucky Child" saying she brought then
luck.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-03-02
BEING RESUMED
Railroads Crippled by FLOODS Are
slowly RecOverins, but still
Hampered.

ATLANTA, Ca. March Hallway traf-
&c to the east and southeast, which has
been almost paralyzed for the last thirty
six hours by the storm that has covered
the southern states, was resumed on
nearly all roads today. A few lines, how
ever. are still blocked and several aeci-
dents have been reported az a result OF
the washouts and submerged tracks.
Rain is falling In some sections OF the
south and some creeks and streams are
badly swollen. Several rivers have passed
previous high-water marks
The Alabama river at that city is ris-
ing at the rate Of eight inches an hour
The iowiands near Eufala, Ala, are sub
merged and many bridges have beer
washed away and property in that section
has been seriously damaged.
Negroes living near Cowkee creek were
rescued from their cabins by the use Of
boats.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-03-02
ANY ONE CAN
Prove h value of Scientific Food

A good, STRAIGHTFORWARD test of food Is
worth much to humanity. The following Is
interesting:
MT. T. X. Durboraw OF Greenfield, o.,
says: After 3 months iekne with grip
/ found / had lost AZ pounds, with little APP
petite and almost no digestion. Wife
nnally put me on Grape-Nuts and l ae-
tuaIly lived on this food, taking 1t three
times . day. and 9 cup of Postum Coffee
at each meal for about four weeks.
when / began / was so nervous and weak
that my strength was exhausted even by
dressing. and, Of course. ! was unable to
DO the work loaded upon M DESK but
hammered away without any tonics or
medicines, only my diet Of Grape-Nuts and
Postum three times a day. ! found at the
end Of 20 days my nervousness gone.
strength greatly increased and that ! had
gained is pounds.
Finally. after getting back to good health
again /. Of course. took on different kinds
Of food, and. as a change, began using -
Tor breakfast. After q while some pc
euliar spells began to appear In the morn
ing with deathly sickness and nervous las
situde. took treatment for biliousness,
but that did not avail.
About a month ago / gave up the -
for breakfast and took on Grape-Nuts again
These morning attacks left me entirely In
q day or two and ! feel that l have had
SUFFICIENT evidence Of the scientific value Of
Grape-Nuts as q VitaiiEing, perfect food
that does not require the heavy work OF the
stomach oecasioned BY the use az stareh1
foods We use so much nowadays.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-03-02
Thirty-Nine Feet Of water.

WHEELING, w. Va, March lat mid
night the government gauge at the Ohio
river wharves indicated SO feet 1 inch, and
rising at the rate Of six inches an hour.
This rate will fall of. however, in a short
time. and there Is no fear among those well
informed of a greater ultimate stage than
~ feet 9 inches. Low lying sections Of the
city were inundated at 8 p. m. and during
the night the water crept along many
streets and into many houses. but the actual
damage from the Inconvenience Of moving
property to upper floors or temporarily va
eating premises is small.