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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-01-02
Monroe Doctrine and Golden Rule.

No one, we imagine, can find much
fault with the terse statement Of inter
national policy made by Secretary Hay
before the New York chamber of COM
merce the other evening. THE briefest
expression of our rule of conduct" says
the secretary of state, sis the Monroe
doctrine and the Golden Rule. With
this simple chart we can hardly go far
wrong" Continuing, Mr.. Hay said:
I think may say that our sister republics to
the south Of US perfectly convinced OF the
sincerity OF our attitude. They know we desire
the prosperity OF each OF them and peace and har-
mony among them. We more want their terri
tory than We coyet the mountains Of the moon
We are grieved and distressed when there are dif-
ferences among them, but even then we should
never think OF trying to compose any OF those
differences unless by the request OF both parties
to il. Not even earnest desire for peace
among them will lead to any action which
might offend their national dignity or their just
sense Of Independence. We owe them all the con-
sideration which we claim for ourselves. To crit
les in various climates who have other views Of
our purposes we can only wish fuller information
and more quiet consciences.
OF especial significance. The secretary
was at the meeting Of the New York
chamber of commerce as the substitute
OF the late President Mckinley, who
had accepted an invitation to be pres
ent, but few days before his death
had asked Mr.. Hay to take his place,
and the latter no doubt voiced the SEN
timents of the dead president touching
our international relations. Again, the
address, coming so soon after the sign
ing of the new canal treaty with Great
Britain. was interpreted as an authori-
tative utterance in regard TO questions
of international relation involved in
that agreement 1t was taken to mean
that Great Britain not only recognizes
our right to build and maintain strict
ly American isthmian waterway. but
our right and obligation to protect
against foreign aggression the terrific
rial integrity Of our sister republics.
The soundness Of the Monroe doc
trine is almost universally recognized
by Americans. Why may we not also
apply the Golden Rule to our relations
with other nations, since we profess
neither to fear the strength Of the
strongest nor seek advantage through
the weakness Of the weakest?
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-01-02
THE DES MONIES SPONSOR
Miss Frances E. West, Who Was Sc
Iected to Christen New Warshfp.

Iected to Christen New Warship.
The city Of Des Moines, Ia, is not
greatly pleased with the battleship that
bears its name, but extremely proud
of Miss Frances L. West, who was Sc
lected to christen it, for few American
warships have had fairer sponsors than
the new cruiser Des Moines.
Miss West is one of the bellies of Des
Moines and very handsome and accom-
plished. She is a musician of ability,
and her family is one of the best
known in that city. Her mother was a
Miss Chase and was connected by ties
of blood relationship with Chief JUS
tice Chase and Prescott, the historian.
The father of Miss West is a type of
the successful business man and Is
very wealthy.
The Des Moines is protected cruiser
Of 5000 tons, with a speed of l6.5 knots
an hour. She is armed with ten inch
guns. eight 6 Founders, two l pound
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-01-02
How to Cook Eels.

Skin and cleanse the eels and cut in
two inch lengths. Slice half n pound
of fat pork and fry to crisp; take out
the pork and put the eel in a pan. #
small, set the lengths up on end. bat if
large you can put them in the pan
lengthwise Sprinkle with salt and a
very little pepper, add half cupful of
water and cover lightly, 50 that part of
the steam can escape; put on Il fire and
cook until the water has all boiled
away and one side of the eel is fried to
a nice brown; then turn over carefully
and fry the other side
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-01-02

ers and two rapid firing Colts. She
has twin screws and is of the same
type as the Denver, Chattanooga, Gal
weston, Cleveland and Tacoma.
This is the second time an Iowa girl
has been selected to christen an Amer
lean warship Miss Mary Lord Drake,
daughter of Governor Drake. gave the
Iowa her name when she was launched
several years ago. Ever since her de-
but Miss West has been one of the
leading society young women in Des
Moines. She is a graduate of VasSar
and has Travelled widely in Europe.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-01-02
ExtenuatInR Circumstnnce.

Mamma-What makes you so in2
hope you haven't been chewing to-
bacco.
Tommy-O-boO-hoo No, ma'am.
Mamma-Pm glad TO hear that, but
what
TOMMY was goin to chew It, but
bOO-hoo-I saw you comm, an l swal-
lowed It,
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-01-02
New Century Comfort.

Millions are daily finding a world OF
comfort in Bucklen's Arnica Salve. IT
kills pain from Burns, Scalds, Cuts
Bruises; conquers Ulcers, and Fever
Sores; cures Eruptions, Salt Rheum
Boils and Felons; removes Corns and
Warts. Best Pile cure on earth. Only Pc
at Paules & Cos. drug store.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-01-02
Double Pleasure,

Mamma-No; you may have either a
banana or an apple, but not both.
Willie-I'll take the banana, then.
Mammal thought you liked apples
best.
Willie-Well, there's more fun in n
banana. You can throw the skin on
the sidewalk when you're through eat
in.-Philadelphia Press.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-01-02

Our far flung thermometer line en-
braces about all the shades of temper
ature from zero to fever heat At
Moorhead. MINI. the other day it was
s degrees, while at Key West, Fla, it
was GS degrees.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-01-02
The Dream OF Independent Poland.


That the dream of Poland free and
Independent again taking it's rightful
place among the sovereign nations Of
the world has not utterly faded Is
shown In the fact Of the recent convic-
ton of several Polish students at Po-
sen charged with reasonable partIcipa-
kingdom.
1t is more than q century since Po-
land was ruthlessly partitioned be-
tween Russia, Austria and Prussia and
her national independence drowned in
blood and consumed in flames. Yet
deep In the Polish heart there has been
maintained spark Of hope Of its ulti-
mate resurrection. Seventy years ago
the Poles made a desperate struggle
for the restoration Of their nation, but
the result was the suppression Of the
Insurrection and the obliteration OF
even the shadowy form Of national
life. Thirty years later the Poles made
another heroic struggle, keeping up for
four years a determined but hopeless
struggle for independence against the
mighty power Of Russia, but at the end
Poland lay crushed and helpless at the
feet of her grim conqueror.
Since then Poland has seemed hardly
able to raise a hand for freedom,
though the trials just ended reveal the
fact that the hope Of redeemed and
regenerated nation still finds lodg
ment in some patriotic souls. Secret
propaganda Is at work, particularly
among Polish students, and there Is a
revolutionary fund in Switzerland to
which patriotic Poles at home regular
ly contribute. Time is awaited when
the great powers are once more at each
others throat, which. 1t is hoped, will
furnish Poland's opportunity, when the
national standard will again be raised.
Until there shall be n decided reaction
from the prevailing spirit of national
concentration, Of the stronger powers
absorbing the weaker, there Is little
hope OF Polish independence.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-01-02

The Connecticut man whose life was
saved by a package of love letters in
his pocket that stopped a pistol ball
ought to marry the girl without un-
necessary delay if only to show his
gratitude.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-01-02
A SportHunn nm.

Willie-How would you define true
sportsman?
Papa-He IS a man who believes in
giving every kind Of game creature n
chance for its life and then is disgust
ed if the poor creature escapes with it,
Life.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-01-02
Even the Coal Was whitewashed.

When the Duke and Duchess Of
Cornwall and York reached Ports
mouth recently after a tour OF the
world, visiting the colonies over which
the duke may one day reign. they
found awaiting them n magnificent
special train profusely decorated TO
bear them to London. Even the coal In
the tender Of the locomotive was
whitewashed. partly to help In the dec
Orative effect and partly to prevent the
dust from flying back into the coach
occupied by the new Prince Of Wales
and wife and getting into the royal
eyes or besmirching the royal features.
There is scarcely an end to the
lengths to which people will go in dis
playing their enthusiasm over a popu-
lar favorite, particularly II they be 10y
al subjects of n monarch and are pay
Ing tribute to one Of the household OF
the Lords anointed. but whitewashing
the coal would seem to be the limit
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-01-02
BICYCLE SUITS.
Skirts Are Longer and Materials
Less Heavy.

Bicycle skirts are being made much
longer-so long, in fact, that they may
also be used for golf. 1t is noticeable
also that the goods used are of darker
shades, black, navy blue and iron gray
being the most popular hues. The
stitchingS are less broad than former
ly, and, in fact, much Of the heavy ef-
fects are being done away with.
Double faced goods are no longer a
necessity now that the increased length
Of the skirts prevents them from blow
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-01-02
A FIGHTING GOVERNOR.
@1nneGOta's Executive, who Wants
10 smash nnIIroad Combine.

TO SHdHh SSIAbthfs
Few fights against combines have
aroused more interest in this country
than the one now on in the northwest
ern states in opposition to the consOli-
dation of the Northern Pacific and the
Great Northern and Burlington rail
roads. Governor Samuel X. Van SAINT
of Minnesota, who is leading the bat
tie against the roads, says he has the
support of a number of other govern
ors. >he affair promises to be fought
to a finish and will be a bitter one
while it lasts
Governor Van SAINT has an interest
ing career. He enlisted under Presi-
dent Lincoln's first call for $4,000 men,
but was rejected on account of his age,
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-01-02
The Russian Empire.

The Russian empire contains more
than sixty-five independent racial
groups 1t is a veritable tower Of Ba-
bel. Even with the omission of Siberia
and central Asia there remain In Rus
sia in Europe and the Caucasus alone
forty-siX different peoUles.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-01-02
Remarkable Self Control.

Hes man Of remarkable self con-
troll they say"
"Well rather. Why, he can cover an
entire golf course without saying
damn '"-Chicago Post.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-01-02
The Lieutenant Governor.

In his book, up From Slavery"
Booker 7. Washington wrote:
"The temptations to enter political
life were so alluring that l came very
near yielding to them at one time.
saw colored men who were members of
the state legislatures and county Off
GERS who could not read or write and
whose morals were as weak rs their
education. Not long ago, when passing
through the streets of 4 certain city in
the south, / heard some brickmasons
calling out from the top of a two story
brick building for the governor to
hurry up and bring up some more
bricks Several times | heard the com
mand: Hurry up. governor" Hurry
up, governor" My curiosity was arOus-
ed to such an extent that | made inqui-
ry as to who the governor was and
soon fOunG that he was a Colored man
who Mt one time had held the position
d lieutenant governor of his state.
81 asked an old colored man to tell
me something of his history. He said
that he had been born in Virginia and
sold into Alabama in 1916. l asked him
how many were sold at the same time.
He replied. There were five Of us-my-
self and brother ana three mules.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-01-02
Exact Mrs, Jones.

Mrs. Brown Gndignantly)-Is it true
that he said | was fair, fat and for.
tyr
Mr. Jones-rm not sure that he said
STAIR"
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-01-02
EVENING GOWNS.
FaEhiOnnbIe MntcriaIs md Novel
Trimmings.

Trimmings.
Evening gowns are noted this winter
for their rich materials and fine work
manship in the way Of embroideries,
application. etc. Lace seems to be the
fayorite material. Tucked chiffon, soft
silks in all the delicate colorings, crepe
de chimes and liberty satins are also
very stylish. Panne, especially in black
and in the Persian and pompadour col
orings, makes handsome princess
dresses. Lace plays an important part
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-01-02
King Oscar and the Young Reporter.

On one occasion Oscar II. went to
Gothcnburg to "..nnd a dedication or
the opening OF so"othing or other
where he was expected to make a
speech An enterprising reporter in
terccpted him at a railway station
upon arrival to ask for a copy Of his
manuscript In advance in order that 1t
might be published the same after
noon, for there would be no time for
stenographcr to write out his notes
after delivery. The king greeted him
pleasantly and explained that he had
no manuscript; that he intended to
speak without notes. The reporter was
very much disappointed. He told the
king frankly that he was new man
and that his future standing with his
employer might be seriously affected If
he failed to get the speech. King Oscar
responded sympathetically motioned
to the reporter to get into his carriage,
and while they were driving to the hotel
gave brief synopsis Of what he eX-
pected to say.-Chicago Rccord-Ilerald.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-01-02
The Barometer

The barometer drops almost exactly
an inch for 1000 feet of ascent.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-01-02
J. J, R ROWN,
THE EYE a SPECIALITY.

THE EYE a SPECIALITY.
Eyes tested, treated, fitted with glass
es and artificial eyes supplied.
II Market Street, Bloomsbury, Pa.
Hours-10 a. IN. to p. III.
Telephone 1896.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-01-02
A we'll printed.

tasty, Bill or LET
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-05-22
THE NOME DAYS.


When the goldenrod has withered and the
maple leaves are red,
When the robins nest is empty and the
crickets prayers are said,
In the silence and the shadow of the swiftly
Fastening fall
Come the dear and happy home days. days
we love best of all.
Then the household gathers early, and the
freight leaps and CLOVIS
Till the old hearth in its brightness wears
tue glory of the rose;
Then the grandsire thinks of stories, and
the children cluster sweet,
And the floor is Just keyboard for the
baby's pattering feet.
Ii the raindrops dance cotillions on the roof
and Oh the caves,
If the chill wind sweeps the meadows, shorn
and bare and bound in sheaves.
If the snowtlakes come like FAIRIES, shod in
shoes of silence. we
Only crowd the closer, closer, where the
CHEEKY kindred be.
Oh. the dear face of the mother as she
tlicks the ladies III.
oh, the big voice Of the father, heard o'e
all the merry din
Home, and happy homely loved ones, how
they weave their spells around
Heart and life and creed and memory, in
the farmstead's holy ground
When the goldenrod has faded, when the
maple leaves are red
When the empty nest is clinging to the
branches overhead,
In the silence and the shadow OF the hurry
ing later fall
Come the dear days come the home DAYS.
in the year the best of all.
-Woman's Home Companion.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-05-22
FOR BENEFIT OF POOR Chill OREN.
Charles NJ. sGhuwb's Purchase OF Propert
on staten Island.

Charles NJ. SGhawb's Purchase of Property
on staten Island.
New York, May BIN order to cor
rect numerous misstatements in regard
to his recent purchase of property on
Staten Island ior the benefit of poor
children, Charles NJ. Schwab, presi
dent of the United States Steel Corpo-
ration, made the following statement
today:
II have purchased Richmond Beach,
facing New York Bay, on the south
shore of Staten Island, near Tntten-
vile, for the benefit Of poor and sick
children of New York. The land COM
prises about quarter of mile of
fine beach also, fine fresh water
lake, a grove and high land. The
building on the property will be altered
to suit the purposes of the purchaser
after consultation with charitable in
situations of New York. 1t is expected
that from 1,500 to 1900 children daily
can be provided for at the beach, and
they will be given good time. in the
usual way, by means of bathing boat
ing on the lake and games in tho fields.
The children will he conveyed to the
beach probably on large steamer, and
the outings will continue during the
open-ai season. Every child will re-
ceive good dinner
Mrs. Sch Sab is closely interested
with me in this undertaking, and we
both have our hearts in it. We shall
proceed carefully in all respects, avail
ing ourselves of the benefit of the OK
perience of charitable organizations. ="
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-05-22
DELAWARE SURETY co. CASE.

Recorder Goff Says New York Is Not Legal
Clearing House for other States.
On the ground that the State of New
York in its laws does not require an
oath to statement of stock certificates
and that therefore there can be no
perjury in false swearing to stock cor
tificates, Recorder Golf has allowed the
demurrer to the indictment of perjury
against President Robert b. Martin
and Vice President Harry Velthusen
of the Delaware Surety Co., q Della
ware corporation. The recorder holds
that the demurrer admits that there
was false swearin. on May 18th, 1901,
before notary public If New York
to certificate that 81, COO, 600 of capt.
tai stock had been paid for in cash. This
certificate was filed with the Secretary
of State of Delaware, n requirement in
the State where the company was in
corporated.
In regard to the claim that many
foreign corporations do business in
New York and that if these corporations
shall make false sworn certificates of
their financial condition fraud and in
justice may be the result, the recorder
says that it is the dignity of the
foreign State that is offended and that
the responsibility rests with each
State 10 maintain its dignity and pro-
tect its citizens and others from fraud.
There is pending in the Delaware
courts an application for the forfeiture
Of the charter of the company because
of the false affidavit
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-05-22
W. S. STENGER BUYS THE RECORD.

He Fay sa,3O0,0oO for 0,O5O Shares, a Con-
trolling Interest-Says He Bought for
Himself.
Philadelphia, Pa, May 10. by order
OF the United States District Court for
Eastern Pennsylvania, James M. Beck,
special master commissioner, today sold
at public auction 8, $50 shares of the
10000 shares of the Philadelphia Record
Publishing Co., par value, $780, Will
liam S. Stenger of Philadelphia bought
the stock for 50, 300, 600. Mr.. Stenger
is an attorney and was secretary of the
commonwealth during Gov. Pattison g
first term. Mr.. Stenger also bought
S470, 600 of the issue of $500, 0G0 of the
PER cent bonds of the Record CON-
pany, Iaying S564, 600 therefor.
When asked who he represented in
the transaction Mr.. Stenger smilingly
answered myself" and declined to
say anything further.
There was large att ndance at the
sale, many newspaper owners from other
cities being among those present.
Wesley NJ. 0ler. of the Baltimore
Herald, was Mr.. Stenger's principal
competitor. His last bid was 81, 295, goo
and the stock was knocked down to
Mr.. Stenger at his bid of 81, 600, con.
Adolph S. Ochs, of the New York
Times, was also an active bidder, but
he stopped at 81, $40, 600.
After the two large blocks of stocks
and bonds had been disposed of, lot
of $50 shares of Record Publishing Co.
stock was sold to Mr.. Stenger for 1920
share.
The first bid was $780, 600, and several
of the early bidders dropped out before
the million and half mark was
reached.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-05-22

New York World.
Martinique is l, TO miles from New
York.
1t is so miles from st. Lucia, the
nearest cable station.
1t is about % miles north Of ST.
Vincent, now in eruption.
Dominica is 60 miles from st. Pierre
Guadeloupe is eight hours away.
st. Thomas is II days sail distant
st. Kits and Antigua II hours.
A fast steamer could touch at all
the islands within 30 hours
From the top of Mount Misery, in
ST. Kits, half dozen of the islands
can be seen.
st. Pierre was the same size as
Poughkeepsie, n. Y.
It's population was the same as that
of Cohoes. .--.
1t was half as large as Hoboken, had
), 900 more people than New Brunswick
and 1900 moro than Newport II. |.
1t had 20 sugar factories and l1S rum
distilleries.
Martinique was about four times the
size Of Staten Island.
1t had three times the population OF
Staten Island.
It is nearly half as long as Long
Island.
1t is As miles long and Is miles wide
at its widest point.
Fort de France, the capital, has
1924 people. -....
The trip from st. Pierre to Fort de
France takes just the time of sail
from the Battery TO Coney Island.
There are 5000 more women on the
island than men.
There are l.190 soldiers iu Martini
que--an American regiment.
French is the language spoken by
the inhabitants.
Barbados is 1875 miles from Mar
Unique.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-05-22
THE SUPREME COURT,

Special Correspondence of Gazette and Journal.
Dover, May l6. The Supreme Court
yesterday heard argument in the case
of the Bay State Gas Co. and John Ed
ward Addicks, president of the said
company, as plaintiffs, VS.. the State of
Delaware upon the relation of Harry
Content and Walter Content, defend.
ants in error.
The case came up from the Superior
Court for New Castle county, Septem-
her term, 1901, when it was heard on
a petition from H. Content e. Co. for
mandamus requiring the Bay State
Gas Go. to keep certain records in this
State, as it was incorporated under the
laws of Delaware.
Chancellor Nicholson and Associate
Justices Boyce and Pennewill were on
the bench. Walter H. Hayes and At.
torney General Ward represented the
gas company, and Anthony Higgins
and Herbert Limburger, the latter of
New York, appeared as counsel for H.
Content e. Co. Argument was con.
cluded in the afternoon. Decision
probably will be rendered at the june
term.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-05-22
ST. YINEEST.
y
New York World,

New York World.
The island of st. Vincent is l,795
miles from New York.
1t is only about half the size of Mar
Unique. --....- ..=......
It is about three times the size Of
Staten Island and has %, 600 less
people.
st. Vincent is IS miles long and IL
miles wide.
Out of population OF Al, 600 in 1891
there were only 2, 500 Europeans.
Kingstown, tho capital, has a popu-
lation of 4,547.
1t is situated in the southwestern
part Of the island.
La Soufriere, the volcano eruption,
is in the north of the island.
The volcano was last in eruption in
1872
Then the entire island was covered
with rain of stones, ashes and lava.
Ashes from the volcano fell on
islands 100 miles away.
The island was discovered by Column
bus in l49s.
1t has been British possession since
1888.
Sir Robert Llewellyn is the governor
of the island.
Over half the population is African.
A range of densely wooded hills from
5000 to 1000 feet in height runs from
the north to the south of the island.
The island is nearly days sail from
Martinique.
1t is within half day of Barbados
and five hours of st. Lucia.
St Vincent is Gs miles northeast of
Grenada.
There are about 1900 coolies on the
island.