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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-09-25
The Earth to BE Like the Moon.

The water Of the earth Is all destined
to disappear from the surface of the
globe by being absorbed by subterrane-
an rocks, with which it will form chem
icalcombinatlons. The heavenly spheres
exhibit sufficiently striking examples of
such an evolution. The planet Mars
shows what will become of the earth
IN some thousands Of centuries Its
seas are only shallow Mediterraneans
Of less surface than the continents, and
these do not appear to be very high,
and in the appearance of the moon, all
cracked and dried up, we have a view
Of the final state of the earth, for the
absorption Of the water by the solid
Sucleus win be followed by that Of the
atmosphere,
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-09-25
KILLED THE SPIDER.
Deadly influence of IA Small Magnet
on the Insect.


An experiment made by a scientist
to test the influence which a magnet
will have on q spider is of interest.
The magnet employed was a small
steel one of the U shape, the legs of
which were about two and q half
inches long by half inch wide and
one-siXth of an inch thick, the distance
between the poles being about one
quarter of an inch.
Having noticed small spider active
ly running along his armchair, he
brushed it off upon the carpet, where
1t began to run, but was somewhat i'm
peded by the roughness of the fabric
He now slid the magnet along the car
pet, following after the spider, till the
ends Of the poles were within a quar-
ter Of an inch Of it. The animal with
out being touched, almost instantly
stopped, and on withdrawing the mag
net the spider continued on his jour
ney.
The experimenter then placed the
magnet within half an inch In front Of
the spider, and, withdrawing 1t slow
ly, the latter followed 1t in every direc-
ton which the magnet took, both in
straight and clrcuitous routes.
Gradually, however, the spider be
came so strongly magnetized as to be
immovable for several minutes, the
magnetic influence seeming to lose its
further power. On withdrawing the
magnet altogether the spider began to
recover somewhat.
The scientist ultimately placed a
tumbler over the spider and the mag
net, covering them both completely,
and at the expiration Of several min
utes the spider, after struggle to es-
cape from the strong influence which
the magnet exercised over 1t, was
dead.-Exchange
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-09-25

Discovery cures diseases of the stomach
and other organs Of digestion and nutri-
ton. 1t purifes the BLOOD and enables
the perfect nutrition Of the body which
means perfect health.
"For six long years l suffered With ipdjges
ton and my liver and kidheys. which bafaed1he
BEST doctors ip our eouptry,h writes s. /. RAN
sell, Esd. Of Wooisey, Pftpcs william Co, Va.
oI suffered With my stomach aud back for long
time, and amer taElue a cart -i4sd of medicine
from three doctors grew so bad could hardly
do days work W9sld bavs dtath.iike pains
in the side, aud blind spells. began taking
tbe second bottle began to fsel relieved. got
six more bottles AND Gsed them, and am happy
TO say owe my life to DR.. Fierce"
Accept no substitute for "Golden Med
ical Discovery" There is nothiug "just
as good" for diseases of the stomach,
blood and lungs.
The Common Sense Medical Adviser,
1908 large pages, In paper covers, Is sent
f'eS on receipt Of az one-cent stamps to
pay expense of mailing 0ny. Address
DIR. r. V. Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-09-25

charities had through corrupt deals
does it occur that the attorney general
was not instructed to bring suit for
their recovery? And, generally, is 1t
not fair to inquire whether If after his
unusually long service things are in
such a dreadful way it would be Of any
benefit to the community to elect him
again? Would it not be wiser to en-
deavor to cure the manifold Ills OF the
state in some other way? II there be
any foundation for this accusation, and
if there be any truth whatever in the
stories about 'rake-offs,' which the
sensational and worthless newspapers
bespatter in huge headlines across
their ugly faces, | give warning now
that should | be elected governor the
charity which enteres into such deal
to secure funds will get no appropri-
alton if it be possible to prevent It,"
GREAT PITTSBURG MEETING.
Continuing their Journey brief halt
was made in New Castle at the home
of Hon. w. M. Brown, candidate for
acknowledgements. The coming of
the distinguished visitors had not been
announced, but despite this fact hun
dreds of citizens of New Castle gather
ed at Senator Browns home to pay
their respects.
On Friday night the candidates and
spell binders were in Pittsburg, where
the largest meeting that has been
known in a dozen years was held in
Old City Hall. The building was
packed to its capacity, the majority of
those present being workingmen. All
factions of the Republican party were
present as a tribute of respect and en-
thusiasm to the party leaders. The
speakers were Judge Pennypacker,
Congressman Littlefield, of Maine;
Senator Penrose, and ex-Postmaster
General Charles Emory Smith.
The present week will witness the
opening of the city campaign in Phila-
delphia with an immense meeting at
the Academy of Music, at which Judge
Pennypacker will be the principal
speaker. The remainder Of the week
will be taken up with a brief trip
the western part of the state.
Beginning with next week the cam
paign tour of Judge Pennypacker and
his company of spell-binders will COM
mence in earnest and before it ends
almost every county in the state will
be visited From the enthusiasm al
ready manifested the campaign prom
ises to be the most remarkable In the
history of the state.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-09-25
GrndPN OF Roads.

The grade is the most important fac
tor to be considered in the location OF
roads. The smoother the road surface
the less the grade should be. Whether
the road be constructed of earth, stone
or gravel, steep grades should always
be avoided If possible. They become
covered at times with coatings of Ice
or slippery soil, making them very diff
cult to ascend with loaded vehicles, as
well as dangerous to descend. They
allow water to rush down ut such a
rnte as to wash great gaps alongside
or to carry the surfacing material
away. AS the grade increases in steep
ness either the load has to be dimin-
ished in proportion or more horses or
power attached.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-09-25
short Way to Grease IA Wagon.

short Way to Grease IA Wagon.
Drive your wagon on to n smooth,
level place, or If in mud upon two
wide planks, remove the nut and grasp
Il spoke on each side Of hub, pull up
ward and outward alternately with
each hand and be surprised how easily
and quickly the wheel will slip off.
When almost off, lean top Of wheel
outward until the point Of spindle rests
on the inner edge of hub. Apply the
grease, reverse the above operations,
and the job is done.-W. l.. Hargis in
Practical Farmer.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-09-25

1T ssslH|I5a 8gsSAR Rs,!!t E
ton are diseased.
1t is not a qaestion
with him Of winning
in the race f6r bust
ness but Of simply
keeping up under
any circumstances.
Whenever disease
affects the stomach
1t is affecting also
the blood afid the
health of every Or
gan Of the body.
For blood Is only
food converted into
nutrition and nutri-
ton Is the life of
the body and every
organ Of II,
Doctor Pierce's
0olde en- MEDICAL
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-09-25
profits In Feeding Grnin,

Two pl ofits are derived from the
grain by feeding it on the farm-the
feeding value and the manurial value
When the grain is sold. the manurial
value is completely lost and the farm
begins to run down in fertility. There
Is another profit connected with feed
Ing, which is Il saving of labor, horse
flesh and equipment
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-09-25
SENATOR PENROSE'S SPEECH

What the Great Republican Party Has
Done For the Farmer.
United States Senator Penrose was
one of the speakers at the opening OF
the campaign at Centre Hall. Centre
county. Judge Pennypacker and Hon.
Charles Emory Smith were the others.
Senator Penrose spoke as follows:
when William Mckinley was first
elected president of the Unitel States
the Republican party promised to re-
store to the country that prosperity
which had existed under the Harrison
administration, and which had been
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-09-25
The Lapse of Time.

When two married men who haven't
secn each other for some time meet,
one Of them always says before they
separate, Lets see-how old is your
oldest now" And then, after he gets
the answer, he adds, "It is astonishing,
isn't it, how time does fly"-Somer-
vile Mass.) Journal.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-09-25
A Soft Anayyer.

Keep yer temper, laddle. Never.
quarrel wi an angry person, especially
a woman. Mind ye, a soft answers
aye best. It's commanded, and, forbye,
1t makes them far madden than ony-
thing else ye could say."-London Tit
Bits.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-09-25

Connections at Rupert with Philadelphia
Reading Railroad for Tamanend, Tanalua.
Williamsport, Sunbury, POttsville, etc AT
Northumberland with y and T.. Div +. r. K for
Harrisburg. Lock Haven, Emporium, Warren
CORY, and Erie.
Daily = Daily except unday. f Stop on
signal.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-09-25
COunterbaIanced,

Mr.. Brown-Darling, your butcher
gives you short weight for your money.
Mrs. Brown-But consider, my dear,
the long wait you give him for his
pito
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-09-25

Z Weekdays. { Daily. ( Flag station.
Pullman Parlor ard Sleeping Cars run on
through trains between SGcbury, WiliamspOrt
and Erie. between Sunbdry auI Philadelphia
and Washington and between Harrisburg, Pitts.
burg and the West.
For further information apply to Ticket Agents
J. Il. HUTCHINSON, j. R. WOOD,
CENT Manager. GenT PdSs'n'r Ag
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-09-25

Pennypacker on His Tour Speaks
to Vast Crowds.
HE HAS A WORD FOR PATTIsoN

The Republican Candidate Shakes
Hands With Thousands of Farmers
and Addresses a Great Meeting of
Workingmen-The State Appropria-
tjons to Charity Discussed.
Newport daily independent., 1902-09-30

DIREcToRs:-A Bailey, Y. w. John T. Flynn Ihos J. Graham, J. w. Grubbs, R.. M. A.. E.
 Shofner M. Stayon. thank our for the business add to our surplus fund and reserve s74149
Newport daily independent., 1902-09-30
LIGHTING FOR PICTURES.
A London Scientist PrOnOunces the Incandescent ManteI the Best
 for the Purpose.

What mode of lighting is least in- furious to pictures? This question, whjol ugii.o. .2a not merely public art galleries, but also private collections, has been experimentally examined by Prof. Percy Franllland, F. R. S., of Mason college, Birmingham. His tests were applied to electric arc lamps and incandescent gas lights, and his deci- sion, to the surprise of the electricians, is in favor of the incandescent man. tie, says a London paper.
 It is charged against the arc lamp that it generates small quantity of ozone and nitrogen oxide; but the gas- burning mantle gives off carbon diox- idle, and to some extent sulphur conn pounds, however perfect the combus- tion. The very best mantle light will blacken a ceiling. No combustion of gas, where the products of combus- tion mix with the air, can be otherwise than deleterious either to man or pie ture. If the burning is within chim- ney and the fumes are led out into the open, the gas mantle is perfect; otherwise it's products are and must be poisonous, only diminished in mis- chief by the amount of ventilation.
Newport daily independent., 1902-09-30
FREE WEDDINGS IN LONDON.
Old Custom of Easter Monday Which Has Been Discontinued
 in Part.

Free weddings, such as formerly took place every Easter Monday at St. James church, Bethel Green road, are now discontinued, except for those who reside in the parish. A year or two ago this 'Red Church," as it was called, was besieged on that day by hundreds of couples, chiefly belonging to the coster class, from all parts of the east end, who took advantage of the one occasion on which they could be married without having to pay the minister's fee. The custom originated through the then vicar of the parish becoming disquieted at the decreasing number of marriages in his district and offering to forego his fees on this day annually as an inducement to tardy couples who hesitiated, says the Lon- don Telegraph. The appeal was not without effect, for the first year 30 free weddings took place; on the second anniversary more than double that number, and in succeeding years the marriages performed became so nu- merous that couples from every parish in the east end used to make the Red church" their objective on Easter Mon- day, and they had to be married in patches, and at last restrictive meas ures had to be taken. Now, the offer is only available to inhabitants of the parish, who, however, show a disap- pointing lack of enthusiasm to take advantage of it. The costers are to- day much more 'class" than they used to be.
Newport daily independent., 1902-09-30
A son to Re Proud of.

A Hartford (Conn.) woman was left years ago a widow with two young children and almost penniless There was a mortgage of $500 on the little house the family occupied, and in or der to get money for daily expenses the widow had to take in washing. When one of the boys was Il years old a friend gave him five dollars, which he put in the bank. At this time he went to work in mill, and for ten years thereafter dressed himself at his own expense and paid his mother regularly for his board. In addition thereto, he laid away money enough in the bank to amount to $400, and in addition has paid premiums upon in- surance on his life. During the last three years he has let his mother have $2Oo in money, and now, just coming of age, is about to assume the mortgage of $500 which has been so great bur den to the little family.
Newport daily independent., 1902-09-30
CASTLES IN THE AIR.

eff you want to know what man Is, ex- anime his castles in the air. Spectator Where is my castle in the air, My true self's home and palace fair? Its towers high-built in land of cloud With dream wrought pageantry endowed, A place of moon-enchanted air With glistening spires and turrets, where With magic spell the orbed queen Weaves warp and wool of shade and sheen, And brimming stars spill from the sky The jewels of their galaxy? Or it's a place of moss grown walls Where sad, sweet memory recalls The deeds of other spacious days Far past, yet ringing with men's praise! Or upland cot in some far dale? Or where in deep sequestered vale A twilight bower, meath forest trees, Drowsy with hum of honey-bees, Tempts men to sleep and dream away The languorous length of summer day? Or it's among the thronging feet Of crowding mutitudes, the street Resounding loud to drum and fife, The trumpet's blare, the changing strife, And peoples voice acclalming far Some mighty victor from the war; Ah no! ah, no! my true home there, Where my glad spirit debonair Can range, from vain temptations free, To list diviner melody;
 The songs of life and love and truth, Of child's romance, of manhood's ruth, Of quiet joys and simple ways, The dear wifes smile, the good friend 8
 praise
 The laugh of Ills by Fortune sent, The scorn of cynic argument How wiles expo dient may redress The balance of the More and Less, Forgetful that to dare and fail Is better than to win and quail. Nay, this my chiefest aim and mark To be myself: then days may dark, My souls at peace my heavens all light, Afar or near, at noon, at night, Hap then what will, or veal or woe, Conscience will crown me, and l, so, King of myself shall everywhere Be my own home and palace fair. Charles w. Stubbs, in The Spectator.
Newport daily independent., 1902-09-30

about, for they were within 30 yards of him, and by the early dawn light he could distinguish the familiar uni- form of silyery gray faced with scarlet, and the white sun helmets denoting that they were Sepoy sowars, or na- tive cavalry. There was but one thing to do, and that was to keep right on; he could not retreat.
 Drawing his sword and revolver, the brave young officer dug his rowels into the side of his horse and plunged for ward. One of the sepoys fell by bull let from his revolver, another swarthy- visaged native was cleft half to the middle by stroke of his heavy saber He broke through them and was away like the wind, without scratch, only that a bullet from a carbine grazed his scalp, causing tiny ripple of blood to run slowly down his face.
 The cry of Halt! Shoot the Fering- heel" from his pursuers, and the beat of hoofs behind him made it clear that they were in pursuit and meant to run him down.
 The eastern sky was all ablaze and the sun would be risen. All the greater would be his danger by daylight, for he might run unadvisedly into other parties of the enemy and besides he could not so easily elude the pursuers already on his track. He did not dare to look back, he could hear the pound ing of the hoof-strikes of his pursuers, and he expected any moment to feel the sting of bullet from their car pines. For an hour this exciting chase kept on, and then something hap pened.
 While passing low line of bushes that lay in his path the Englishman saw q slender figure in white rise suddenly like a ghost, and raise a rifle. There was swift, sharp re- port, and as it rung out his horse stumbled to it's knees, pitching him over it's head. He alighted somewhat stunned, but still unhurt, and seeing at glance that his horse was wholly disabled, he bent low and ran swiftly toward the thicket of bushes. He gained their shelter and then plunged
 
 es, for he could hear his pursuers close behind him. He had no thought but to escape his enemies by some means, and get to Delhi to deliver his message, but he came to a sudden stop as he saw an open glade in front and beyond, at the farther side, a small ruined Hindu temple.
 Hope now lent wings to the fugi-. tive; here was place of refugc, or at least place where lie could sell his life dearly. # brought to bay. He had bawciy time to scramble up the steps and drop down behind couple of fallen columns when the maddened Sepoys were upon him. There were a dozen of them now, and their threats were frightful to hear. They stood in wholesome fear, however, of the young officers revolver, and halted at respectful distance.
 You had better surrender, Fer inghee," cried one, who seemed to be their leader. For an answer the lieu tenant discharged his revolver talk ing the best aim possible, and had the satisfaction of seeing the Sepoy bite the dust. A furious howl arose from his companions, and the next moment they made rush. Three, four, five shots rang out, and two of
Newport daily independent., 1902-09-30
THEY WE'RE IN PURSUIT AND MEANT
 TO RUN HIM DOWN.

the Sepoys fell, but the rest kept on, tumbling up the stairway and over the broken columns, only to find that their expected prey had escaped them.
 In the midst of the smoke he had rushed in through the temple and out at the rear, and before they fairly realized the situation the gal lant youth had seized one of their horses which stood tethered to a tree, and was galloping away. While they were struggling to unfasten their horses and remount there was heard the sound of bugle close at hand, and a detachment of English cavalry cantered by, thus rendering all pursuit useless.
 The subaltern met with no further adventure, and as he gained the open country he saw far off the suns rays flashing on the minarets of the Jami Musiid. A little later he placed his message in the hands of Gen. An son within the English lines. He had accomplished his mission, and two months afterward, when the rebel lion was over, he was rewarded for his bold venture by receiving a cap tain's commission.
 That was A years ago, and the
Newport daily independent., 1902-09-30
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Newport daily independent., 1902-09-30
The Young SubaHern s Ride By Fred 5Nyron Colby.

yXTHEN the terrible Sepoy war, w which our fathers and mothers remember so well, broke out in India, Sir Henry Barpard, who commanded the English forces at AIeerut, desired ..to send a message to Gen. Auson, at Delhi. The distance was 40 miles, through a country alive with the rebels, ant it was believed to be all mans life was worth to under take the journey.
 However, there were applicants enough for the undertaking, and it only remained for Sir Henry to select his messenger. Surveying the young officers with a keen eye, he picked out a slight, slender fellow, who had a firm mouth and an eye like a falcons and who wore the chevrons of lieu tenant Calling him to his side, the eommandant asked:
 Do you think you can convey mis- sive to Gen. Anson, and carry it through safely?"
 'I can try sir" replied the young lieutenant, with an air that meant he should do it or die in the attempt.
 Tt is very important that Gen. An son should have this by early morning. Have you a good horse?"
 ''As good as there is in the army"
 "Then be ready to start in half an hour, for there is a long ride before you"
 Five minutes before the half hour had expired the young subaltern stood in the presence of his commanding officer, ready to start on his danger ous mission.
 "The lives of thousands may depend on your success" said the commander. Be vigilant and be swift"
 The young officer saluted, mounted his horse and galloped away, while the gallant old Briton wiped a tear from his sunburned cheeks as he thought of the brave messenger who had rid den, as he feared, to his death.
 It was, indeed, a dangerous under taking, and the young lieutenant knew it, but he was prepared to meet the danger. All that summer night he rode on through the darkness, lighted only by the stars, avoiding as far as possible the travelled highway, for there the danger lay in encountering bodies of Sepoys that might be on the watch On and on he rode through the jungle paths lined with banyans, man. goes and cocoanuts, by watereourses that glimmered dark and silent under the stars, past fields of maize and cot ton. Villages and hamlets he avoided, for he could afford to take no risks
 Two-thirds of the distance had been passed, and he was nearing Delhi. Once he had halted to let his foaming steed drink at stream, and he had heard far off the roar of leopard and the howls of iackals, but human beings he had not seen nor heard, and he hoped to reach the British lines about Delhi without interference.
 But suddenly, as his horse dashed round a sharp turn of the road, he saw galloping toward him half dozen horsemen. He had no time to turn
Newport daily independent., 1902-09-30
An AnnIied Proverh.

"He laughs best who laughs last" quoted the man who is addicted to proverbs.
 "Yes," assented the matter-of-fact person, T presume an Englishman does get lot of fun out of joke when he has once got it through his skull" -Brooklyn Life.
Newport daily independent., 1902-09-30
Easily satisfied.

Miss Youngun-What kind of man would you like for husband?
 Miss Oldun-Oh, either a bachelor or a widower. I'm not particular which. Chicago Daily News.
Newport daily independent., 1902-09-30

brave young subaltern who made that long night ride to Delhi is now the gr;zzled veteran, Lord Roberts, baron of Kandahar and Waterford' the beloved ''Bobs" of the English soldiery, and the present commander in chief of the British army.-Young People.
Newport daily independent., 1902-09-30
Of Course.

'I've been calling for you for ten minutes, Jane-didn't you hear me?'
 "Oh, yes, mum-but you said if any, one calls, you weren't in-so thought you were out, mum. Ally Sloper.