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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-06-12
BUCKINGHAM WAS TAKEN.
They Had Him Sure Before Curtain
and Actor Went Down.

and Actor Went Down.
During the first year Of my travels as
an actor | Joined a troupe that was
presenting Shakespearean tragedy. We
senting Shakespearean tragedy. We
were playing in one of the provincial
CITIES Of England when new actor, an
inexperienced amateur, joined the com
pany and was assigned the role Of
Catesby in which to make his debut in
the play of Richard the 7hird." Dur
ing the progress of the piece one Of his
new lines is after quick entrance ad-
dressed to King Richard, and he says:
"My lord, the Duke Of buckingham
is taken"
| can remember that on the night of
his first appearance he was frightfully
nervous and was anxious to proclaim
the fact that the Duke Of buckingham
was taken, as he had been practicing
and studying it for several weeks. The
result was that he got the wrong cue
and made his entrance before time,
crying out:
"My lord, the Duke Of Buckingham
Is takenr'
Richard turned to him and in an un-
dertone said Get off! Get off. You're
too SOON
The actor left the stage mortified and
more ratified" than ever, so that
scarcely was he in the wings before be
again made the same mistake and
again proclaimed that the Duke Of
Buckingham was taken. Richard turn
ed upon him for the second time and
told him to leave the stage He also
whispered, Somebody take care of
that idiot and tell him when to make
his entrance"
The prompter grabbed the actor by
the hand and when the proper time
came said "Now Is your time. Tell
Richard he's taken"
The actor rushed upon the stage, hes
itated, looked at Richard and then In
wild tone Of voice exclaimed:
we have him, by heaven, and we
have him surer'
l believe the curtain went down, and,
If l remember rightly, tie curtain was
not the only thing that went down.
II. Stoddard in Saturday Evening Post
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-06-12

prOached headquarters from the OPP
posite side Of the street we saw Ham
iltOn and CIoyne coming down, and
Brainard stopped me, exclaimlng:
Did you ever see two finer looking
sOldiersY
| said | never had. Each was tall,
straight, well formed and carried him
self with the grace and ease that came
Of military training long before they,
with us, had joined Billy Beecham's
company Of the Ninety-ninth Their
cavalry uniforms had been carefully
altered and rcfittcd, so there was none
of the awkwardncss about them that
made the volunteer soldier appear more
shabby than the average citizen. Fooh
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-06-12

Fall In, men," said the lieutenant.
threw up the window sashes, but two
infantrymen with fixed bayonets were
in the tiny courtyard below. Then
Babel began again, while the lieuten-
ant resumed his chair, cigar and pen
as coolly as If he were deaf or accus-
toned to such scenes.
"Can 1t be possible that this was
what the major meant" / asked OF
Hamilton and Cloyne.
Undoubtedly" groaned Cloyne. "It
isn't new trick by any means"
''The scoundrelp Kissed Hamilton.
who was the picture of more kinds Of
discomfort than l had ever seen in one
face before
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-06-12
[To BE CoNTINUED.l
The Passing of CourteH

The PaHHing OF COurtesy.
Young CitiZen-DO you really think
that modern manners are degenerate?
Old CitiZen-Oh, yes, indeed We
used to be surprised when people were
rude; now we feel surprised when they
are polite.-Dctroit Free Press.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-06-12

an hour and quite a
lot Of money in shops
not far from head
quarters, taking care
to return In time to
meet the major at
noon, according to re-
quest. As we ap-
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-06-12

Connections at Rupert with Philadelphia 4
Reading Railroad for Tamanend, Tamaqua
Wlliamsport, Sunbury, Pottsville, etc At
Northumberland with p and L. Div. T.. r. r. for
Harrisburg, Lock Haven, Emporium, Warren
CORY, and Erie.
Daily. Daily except unday. fStOp on
signal.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-06-12
PHILADELPHIA &
READING RAILWAY

TRAINS LEAVE DANVILLE
For Philadelphia 1924 m
For New York 1924 a. m.
For CatawiSSa ll:2i a. IN, and GOA p. m.
For Bloomsbury 1924 a. m,
For Milton SOB m, and 400 p. m.
For WilliamspOrt SOB a. m, and 400 d. m.
Trains for Baltimore, Washington, the South and
West via b. Il o. K. r. leave Reading Terminal,
Philadelphia at 1855, ll:26 a. m 3:i6, 7:27 p.
Sundays 3:20 m, 1855, 1l:26. 3:i6, 7:27 p. m.
Additional trains from oath and Chestnut street
station, week days, l:35, Sal, S:23 p m, Sunday
1885, S:23 p. m
TRAINS FOR DANvILLR.
Leave Philadelphia 1921 IN
Leave WilliamspOrt 1000 q. m, 4;30 p m.
Leave Milton HOO a. m $40 p m.
Leave Bloomsbury 7l0 a. IN f, 3:30 p m.
Leave Catawlssa 7:l6 a III 1886 y. IN.
ATLANTIC CITY DIVISION.
Leave Philadelphia, Chestnut street Wharf and
South street Wharf.
For ATLANTIC CITY-week- k-iays-Express 900
1915 a. m. (I.OO Saturdays Only,) 200, 400. 4SO
500 t5i0 7:i5 p. m. Local 600 q. m, +540 p.
NJ. Sundays Express 500, 900, 1000 q. IN.
7l5 p. m, Local 600 a. m, 500 p. In.
LEAVE ATLANTIC CITY-week -days-Express
100 7:i5. $50 900, 10:l5, a, m, $50. $50. 7S0
p. N. Local 6:25 a. m, $50 p. m. Sundays EK-
press l0.l5 a. m, 40, $50, 7.30 p. IN. Local
7l5 a, m, 4.05 p. m.
Parlor Cars on all express trains.
LEAVE PHILADELPHIA.
For CAPE MAY weekdays-s3O, s 45 a. m. (Sat
urdays only 2l4Ol, +I.lO, t5.iO ?. m. Sundays
S45 915 a. m, 500 p. m.
For OCEAN CITY-Weekdays-S ,45 a m, (Sat-
urdays only zl4O), fl.lO, IS 40 p. m. Sundays
SI5 9.l5 a. m q, ) 90 p. IN.
For SEA ISLE CITY -Weekdays-s4J A. a. IN. (Sat-
urdays only ;l4O) fi2O. t5.40 p, IN, Sundays
s 10, a. m, 800 p m. fSouth st. AIS p. m,
tSouth St, $50 p. m, sSouth St., l.30 p. IN,
*South St., 4.OOp. m
NEW YORK AND ATLANTIC CITY EXPRESS
Leaves NEW YORK (Liberty Street) $40 a. N.
Leaves ATLANTIC CITY $50 a. m,
Detailed time tables at ticket offices
W. A GARRETT, EDISON J. WEEKS,
Gen'l Supt., Genl Pass'r Agt
Reading Terminal Philadelp hia.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-06-12
Saved From an Awful Fate.

Everybody said | had consumption,
writes Mrs. A. NJ Shields, of Chambers
burg Pa, II was so low after six months
of severe sickness, caused by Hay Fever
and Asthma, that few thought | could
get well, but | learned the merit Of DR..
Kings New Discovery for Consumption,
used it, and was completely cured, -
For desperate Throat and Lung Diseases
it is the safest cure in the world and is
infallible for Cough, Colds and Bron-
chial Affections Guaranteed bottles
soc and 800 Trial bottles free at
Paules q Co No 352 Mill street.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-06-12
OF WILLIAMSPOR1

will be at Hunt s Drug Store, he needs
no further introduction as to his ability
and workmanship in his profession. He
is well known in this vicinity and he
can offer the names of many prominent
citizens of Danville and community,
whom he has successfully treated.
Those who suffer with headache, weak
eyes or defective eyesight, will be we'll
repaid to call on me. Hundreds of peo-
pie are going blind daily from the want
of the properly prescribed glasses, and
from delaying attention to the eyes,
from time to time. Nothing will de-
stroy your eyesight quicker than cheap
glasses or glasses not properly fitted to
your eyes | can examine your eyes at
home, by appointment, without extra
charge. If you need me at your home,
drop line to Hunt 8 Drug Store.
Reading or sewing glasses $l.0O and
mp.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-06-12

Then he made out the days list,
which didn't take long rs there were
only three recruits besides Charley. He
explained to me that with Brainnrd's
name on the list he was giving my
height, age and particulars of personal
appearance. Then he told me to hurry
myself into civilians dress. l had not
such clothing in town, but from some
cast Off coats and trousers at head
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-06-12
Old Time Foods.

An old writer comments in the fol
lowing quaint manner on the superior
ity Of English food over that Of the
poor people in France: "They ate no
bread that beans In We're, but Of cock
ct or clermatyn or else of clean wheat
ne no piece of bacon, but If it be
fresh flesh; other, fish fried, other
bake"
But for all that, the impossibility Of
obtaining fresh fish daily forced the
ordinary layman to fall back upon the
salted article, and the consumption Of
badly salted fish has since been point
ed out as one Of the chief causes Of the
medieval scourge Of leprosy.-London
Chronicle.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-06-12

Stern PARENT suppose you are
aware, young man, that l cease to pro
vide for my daughter when she leaves
my roof2
Suitor-Oh, yes We have settled
about that-Bertha and l. We have de
cided to make our home with you
Boston Transcript
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-06-12
CHAPTER III.

OUR APPOINTMENT WITH THE MAJOR.
W. II AINNRD md I cnnnt
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-06-12
CHAPTER II,
THE UNEXPECTED, WHICH FREQUENTLY
HAPPENS

at Sum-
merton went on slow
ly in spite of our new
efforts and Of Phil
Hamilton's money.
There were many rea-
sons for the lack Of
recruits, and each new
roo CON nc u-n NEprn
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-02-22
MAY BE A CANDIDATE
HoBSoN WILL PROBABLY ENTER
CONTEST IN THE SIXTH.
It is Said Hon. Alfred N. Tunstall
Will Manage His Campaign.
Brilliant Career of Young
Albanian in the Navy.

Hon. Alfred NJ. Tunstall, Speaker pro
tenn of the Alabama House of Represen-
tatives spent yesterday in Montgomery
on private business and returned to his
home in Greensboro yesterday evening.
In view of the fact that 1t has been
announced from Washington that If Cap
tain Richmond Pearson Hobson becomes
a candidate for Congress from the Sixth
Alabama District against Hon. John II.
Bankhead, Mr.. Tunstall would manage
his campaign, Mr.. Tunstall was asked for
an interview concerning the probable
candidacy Of Captain Hobson.
Mr.. Tunstall said he had read the pub
lished statements connecting his nam"
with the probable candidacy OF Captain
Hobson, but he had not given the matter
any serious consideration. Furthermore
he declared that Captain Hobson was not
a candidate for Congress.
viii he be a candidate for Congress?'
Mr.. Tunstail was asked.
II cannot say because 1 do not know"
replied MIR. Tunstall. The matter has
been discussed informally by some OF his
Greensboro friends but Captain Hooson
in my opinion, is not now candidate.
DO you think he would carry Hale
County IL he should become candidate?'
Ishould think so, although L nave
not sought information on the SUBJECT
from our home people.
Would you support Captain Hooson
IL he became a candidate?"
Really" said Mr. Tunstall. meditative-
w. II prefer that you not use my name
in connection with the matter. 1t Is
matter which Is so indefinite that l am
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-02-22

Production Of the "Nsw East Lynne
pleases- Large Audience.

Production Of the "Nsw East Lynne
Pleases- Large Audience.
Gault Browns latest and most popular
version Of The New East Lynne. or the
Elopement," was presented by the Nc
Donaid-scott Company At McDonslds
Theatre last night to q very large and
appreciative audience. While tho old
East Lynne" ID followed In the material
points, there have been many changes
which have added very much to the effect
Of the play.
Baby Edna, In the role OF Little VIII
lie. showed wonderful talent for one 90
young. and her work In the death scene
In the third act was superb. Mrs. Mae
Dudley Gordon AZ Lazy Isabel and
the, emotional part at the death Of Little
While. This scene was so realistic. that
there was not q sound even from the
gallery. and the eyes Of all were filled
with tears. Mrs. Gordon is a clever and
versatile actress. and deserves the success
she has achieved here. Mr.. George w.
Scott, while appearing In . role entirely
foreign to his nature. portrayed the part
Of Sir Francis Levison admirably. George
Gordon. as Archibald Carlyle, did excel
lent work.
The McDonaId-Scott Company Is one
Of the best repertoire companies on the
road, and deserves the large patronage
they are receiving. e ..-
At the ma tinee this afternoon Little
Trixie." with Baby Edna as the leading
woman, will be given. and after the per-
Torrance she win hold a reception on the
stage for tho little ones, and will serve
refreshments
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-02-22
By D. w. McIyer.

The movement set on foot by num-
Der of New York rich men. as l UNDER
stand 1t, Is q most commendable one and
promises much for the future OF the
South. Messrs. Ogden, Peabody. Baldwin
and their associates have hit upon a
rem of the South both white and colored
and are giving much of their money ana
OF their time and talent to carry the
plan into successful operation and to put
good. The plan has not been matured
but has taken definite shape in organiza-
ton and the placing of Rev. E., Gardner
Murphy OF this city. practically In charge
az the Secretary. MT; Murphy - man
sure from his utterances and record IN
the past that he Is heartily In favor of
Tho education of the children in. the
South. There Ii no doubt that he will
earnestly and conscientfously endeavor to
have the fund 90 used a. to DO the great
est good to the greatest number. Mr.. Muir
phy has also entered 1ealously and earn
estiy into his work. and although he Is
New York by severe attack Of rheu-
matte fever. he hopes and II b univer-
sally the wish of the people Of Alabama
that he may be soon cestored to his ac-
customed health and be enabled to enter
actively upon concentrating of the
plans which he has formed and through
which 1t IL understood that the most Tilt
crate Of both races Will be greatly bene-
flted and the children given the advan-
education. at least. to learn to read and
write and TO fit themselves to some ex-
tent for the battle. Of life In the various
vocations Of every day professional and
business life. 1t Is thought to be at the
suggestion and part Of the plan formulate
ed by Mr.. Murphy that Mr. Peabody IL
now making his trip to Alabama and Wis.,
ting the State institutions. forming, for
himself, by personal observation. an idea
Of what they are endeavoring to do and
what results are being accomplished by
the mode and methods they are pursuing
work speaks for itself and to see
1t Is to convince any one that the ne
gro race is being greatly elevated through
Its instructions and higher standard Of
morality being reached through its good
influences. From Tuskegee he went to
Auburn and he saw that an opportunity
was being offered the white boys OF Ala
hama to learn the theories Of every
branch OF learning and industry and
taught how to apply 1t. He could not form
the work Of that institution and must
be impressed with the Importance and
great need of more money to carry into
effect and develop the objects Of the
great Polytechnic School of the State.
He Is coming to this city and here he will
find most excellent school for the coll
ored race, where manual training Is be-
ing given the colored race Of both sexes
and where most excellent work IL be-
ing done. From here he is going to Mon
tevallo and there will find one of the
most praiseworthy and notable institu-
lions in all the State, which has prac-
tically just begun its commendable work
of teaching the young girls of Alabama
how to work for themselves and to be-
come independent In the great world be-
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-02-22
THE PARDONING BOARD
HEARS ARGUMENT ON COMMIT.
!, ING SANDERS SENTENCE.
Judge B. n, Allen Speaks for San
dsrs, Judge Stewart Against
Commutation-Elmore Lynch
ers Want Pardon.

The Advisory Pardoning Board was in
session all of yesterday afternoon in the
private ONCE of Governor Jelks and at
6 o'el, adjourned without taking action
upon H.. case which it had under con-
alteration The case was that OF Luke
Sanders Of Perry County, a negro SEN
fenced to be hanged. Governor Jeiks,
1t will be remembered granted this negro
a respite for thirty days upon application
Of the Justices of the State Supreme
Court.
Three years ago Luke Sanders shot and
killed William Mullins "a white road over
seer near Hamburg. Mullins had con-
troversy with brother of Sanders and
the two men had a pistol duel. When
Luke Sanders reached the scene Of the
difiiculty he shot Mullins to death.
Sanders escaped and for two years was
q fugitive. He was captured, indicted
and at the fall term OF the Perry Circuit
Court last year he was convicted OF muir
der In the. -arst degree and sentenced to
be hanged.
The case was appealed to the Supreme
Court and the decision Of the lower court
was affirmed. Then the Justices Of the
Supreme Court for the first time in the
history Of the court Joined In petition
to the Governor to commute the sentence
of the negro. A respite was granted the
negro for the purpose of giving the
Pardoning Board time to make a careful
investigation into the case.
The Pardoning Board met yesterday at
1880 O'Clock. Judge B. M. Allen OF
Birmingham was present to represent
Luke Sanders and Judge j. H. Stewart
and w. B. Fowikes of Marion repre-
scented the relatives of Mullins. who was
l-ijtad NV the negro Mr. FowlkeS ad-
dressed the Board for nearly an hour and
Judge Allen had begun his argument
when the Board took recess for
luncheon. Judge Allen continued his
speech. He was followed by Judge
Stewart who spoke an hour and the argu-
ment was closed by Judge Allen:
The Board announced that the case
would be taken under consideration and
that a written opinion would be delivered
Tuesday when the Board will meet agin.
The lawyers left the city last night.
Soon after the Pardonlng Board assem-
bled for its afternoon session In audi
ence was given to a delegation from
Gilmore County who desired to present
statements in behalf of George Howard,
a white man who was convicted of aiding
in the lynching of Robert White, negro
and sentenced to life Imprisonment The
Gilmore County party consisted of Mr..
and Mrs L. NJ. Strength of Neman; Mrs.
George Howard and her sister. Mrs.
Bachelor of Floyd: James Burt of Tai
1assee and r. c. Ellis of Good Hope.
The Board gave the ladies a patient
hearing and announced that further con-
sideration of the Gilmore County case
would be continued next Tuesday No
other cases were considered by the Board
yesterday.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-02-22
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The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-02-22
MR.. PEABODY'S VISIT
PROMISES GOOD RESULTS
The Elevation Of the Children Of Alabama is the
Mark Aimed AT.

fore them. They need only money there
to make 1t one OF the greatest schools In
all the South. more capable Of doing real,
ne resi-. lasting Fooa snsa amy aS 81
found a school that 1t will be worth while
to visit. 1t. too, has great mission In
hand and is doing Its share Of good for
the young men Of the State. They are
means at their command and Mr.. Pea
body seeing this, will probably recon-
mend liberal distribution Of the fund
he and his associates have proposed to
lay, SO as to give the youth Of Alabama
the full benefits to be derived from 1t az
soon as 1t Is possible to do so.
There Is a section Of the State where
among the white children and no better
use could be found for large portion Of
this fund than In arousing the parents and
children In these localities to the great
necessity OF obtaining knowledge and fit-
ting themselves In a measure to COM
pete with their fellows in the race for a
livelihood which they will have to make
In the time to come. am glad to know
that all this has been MADE known to
this noble band Of philanthropists and
that they have through their representa-
tive here already declared 1t to be their
Intent and purpose to 80 out and ~ far
as possible give the required aid to this
much in need of 1t all just at this time.
1t will be great day for Alabama when
the work Of teaching this people is fully
inaugurated and ! am confident that all
the efforts made In that AFFECTION win
soon felt.
All the people will say Godspeed the
movement and shower especial blessings
upon those engaged in . work, the grand
overestimated, and which promises so
much to the future OF our great and
growing State. Speaking of the rapid adj
vancenlent being made by the State Of
Alabama very recently 1 1nd in The At
lanta Journal this succinct and true ref
erence thereto:
There 10 no halt In the Industrial de-
velopment Of Alabama. Twenty years
ago her production OF coal was hardly mo-
t!cssble: now she . is = excellsd in this re-
Ohio. West Virginia and Illinois. In coke
making Alabama has gained an even
higher position. being excelied IN that IN
dgstry only by Pennsyiyanie and West
more coke than Alabama.
1T has been but short time since this
manufacture OF steel was begun In Ala
bama. but II 10 progressing 1t q great
rate. The vast stores Of iron and coal In
the region which Georgia set UP In the
business Of Statehood are attracting cap
ita1 not only from all parts OF this couii-
try, but from Europe also. Georgia IL
proud Of her daughter"
This Is all az true as gospel and Ala
bama Is not only advancing In an indus
trial way. but in education she is rapid
ly forging to the 'front.' and with the aid
that is@now in sight from the above men,
toned millionsires and philanthrop!sts
the illiteracy Of this State will soon be
largely reduced and by the time The next
census Is taken our great State will be-
long to the top rung Of the ladder along
the line OF educational statistics.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-02-22
JUMPED FROM TRAIN.
His Dupe Also Jumped to RECOVER
Thirteen Dollars.

A dark colored Nemesis brought Bob
Bowen within the reach of the strong
arm Of the law and he will now have to
answer the charge OF embezzler1ent In
Justice w. c. Fuller's court. as
Bowen probably thinks that he is an ILL
treated negro. He adopted scheme to
separate an innocent negro from his
money and successfully make his escape
that would have worked ninety-nine
times out of a hundred. In this scheme
Bowen took the great risk of jumping off
a train going at the rate of forty miles
an hour but his ignorant dupe had no
better sense than to jump off after him
and follow him until he could find an
officer.
Bowen has been working with a rail-
road immigration agent who has been
collecting negro laborers to carry out
West. Bowen. after the party had been
collected. boarded the Mobile and Ohio
train with the crowd. One of the negro
men asked Bowen to go forward and get
$13 for him from the agent. Bowen got
the money but instead Of handing II to
the man for whom 1t was intended he
Jumped from the train and tried to make
his escape. The man followed In the jump
and Swallowed Bowen to town until he
could have him arrested. This is the story
that the complainant told when he swore
out the warrant against Bowen in the
Justices court. The trial will come up
today.