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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-07-24
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the First Part-I 1t always takes me an
hour TO dress in the morning. Man Of
the Second Part How can you put In
all that time? Man of the First Part
Oh, | monkey around. have to shave,
you know. Man of the Second Part
with an air of great superiOrity)-Well
| don't shave, and | can dress any
morning in three minutes by the watch.
He looked it.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-07-24
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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-07-24
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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-07-24

4 queer thing happened lately. The
University of Pennsylvania conferred
some honorary degrees on distinguish
ed individuals, and the individuals
were present to receive them. One Of
them was an iron faced antique who
has distinguished himself by bawling
aloud early and late against the eman-
cipation of woman, but what else he
is distinguished for | don't know. He
was made Il doctor of laws. AS one Of
the guests of honor there was present Il
gentle little woman who was also made
a doctor doctor of letters, because
of the service she had rendered in the
field of literature She was Miss Agnes
RcppIier. The world still moves, thank
God, In spite of iron faced antiques!
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-07-24

Those who listen month by month to
the feeble humor of woman's club pa
pers seem quite unconscious of the real
humOr of the situation.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-07-24

No organization of men could have
been more warmly or hOnOrably wei
coined at Washington than the nation
al American woman suffrage cOnven-
tion was. Hon. Henry Il. +. Macfar-
land, president Of the board of com
misSiOncrs for the District Of Colum-
bia, himself made to the women the
address Of welcome to the capital, and
more than thousand visitors were
present to greet them. A Washington
paper says that perhaps no meeting Of
the association ever aroused so much
interest among Washington women
themselves rs the one of 1902
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-07-24

A lady proposes summer camp for
girls where they can live in tents and
swim anI row and take tramps through
the woo s. Certainly, but there will
be much more enjoyment if there are
Il few men along
The age-herald., 1902-01-06
Pekin in Gaudy Attire
 Awaits Coming of Court

which the members of the legation Will be permitted to witness the re-entry or the court. This is an unprecedented con cession. The foreign ministers have de- cided, in consideration of recent events. not to witness the re-entry of the court. This decision is strengthened by the ract that the majority of the ministers have not yet presented their credentials.
 Chinese officials have strongly protest ed to Sir Ernest Satow, the British min ister against British officers being in charge all the way from Pao-Ting Flu to Pekin of the trains upon which the Chinese court will travel. They said If foreign officials were conspicuous at Teng-Ti junction, the court would pre- fer to leave the railroad and take an other route. Acting upon this protest the British minister has requested the ofri- cers to refrain from. making the m1ii- tary conspicuous, and this request will be complied with.
 Negotiations concerning the Manchur- ian treaty await the arrival of the court. Paul Lessar the Russian minister to China, when discussing the question or the railroads with the Chinese plenipo- tentiaries insisted that under no cir cumstances would Russia consent that other powers have a hand in the con- struction and operation of railroads in Manchuria without first obtaining Rus sia's permission.
The age-herald., 1902-01-06
TRUCE RAISED BY
 WARRING JUDGES
NEW YORK POLICE MAGISTRATES APPOINTED BY LOWE ARE MEETING TROUBLE = DOORS BARRED IN ONE COURT.

New York January 5-There was a truce in the Brooklyn magistrates wal today. An order issued by the commis. sioner to the Brooklyn captains, direct ing them to send their prisoners to Magis trates Tighe, Steers and Vorhees, these three not being affected by existing con- ditions, settled matters temporarily.
 In the Myrtle Avenue New York court Charles Devoy. one of the elected of ficials continued in possession Saturday night and today. He had with him his chief clerk and several deputy sheriffs In the morning Magistrate Naumer, one of the hold-over magistrates, was permitted to enter the courtroom and make formal protest. After doing so Naumer left. De- voy then formally convened Court and immediately adjourn there being no bus mess to transact.
 Edward J. Dooley one of the hold-over magistrates. spent the day in the Adams street court He kept the doors locked and guarded the property, but Dooley was compelled to amuse himself by going through the form of adjourning court. Magistrate-elect Brennan, who is in pos session of the Manhattan Avenue court. went through the same programme.
 Magistrate Higginbotham, an appointee of Mayor VanWyck, and one of the hold overs, has made himself at home in the Lee Avenue court. He has not left the courtroom since Friday. He has had an understanding that the courts would set- tie the difficulty, but he himself has decid- ed not to be caught mapping. A number of his friends are keeping him company in the courtroom. and have kept him sup piled with provisions and bed clothing The doors are barred. and members of the party take turns in doing guard duty. While Magistrate Kramer did not disturb Higginbotham. he went next door to the Lee Avenue police station, and in com pany with his clerks. established court there. But there was nothing to do.
 Magistrate Furlong. another hold-over and Magistrate Watson, newly elected continue to breath defiance to each other through keyhole in the Gates Avenue Court. Watson holds the courtroom and Furlong the private office
The age-herald., 1902-01-06
ARMED CITIZENS
 TO PATROL DENVER
A VIGILANCE COMMITTEE WILL RULE COLORADO CITY WITH MARTIAL LAW IN ATTEMPT TO STOP EPIDEMIC OF CRIME.

Denever, January 5.--1This city will pre- sent decidedly martial aspect if plans adopted at a mass meeting of citizens this afternoon are carried out and the temper of the meeting would indicate that they will be. Because of the many crimes that have been committed here within the past year or two, which have brought terror to Denver residents, the latter have organized committee on safety, for the purpose of protecting the people against criminals
 The streets are to be patroled during the night by armed citizens who will be expected to keep the town free of the criminal class. All persons on the streets at night will be expected to give account or themselves when called upon and fail- ing to satisfy the challenger of the suf- hciency of their reasons for being abroad, will be arrested. Police magistrates will be urged to make punishment for crime so heavy as to deter even the most de- sperate.
 For months past thugs and thieves have overrun the city Women have been criminally assaulted in their own houses and on the streets hold-ups and rob berries have been of almost daily occur ence and even murder has been commit ted at times when the occasion, from the standpoint of the vicious demanded it.
 A resolution was also adopted at the mass convention, asking that a bill be prepared by the City Council providing for an additional force of one hundred policemen.
The age-herald., 1902-01-06

Pekin, January 5.--The Chinese capital on the eve of the courts return. presents an animated and gaudy scene never be- fore witnessed in its history. All the pal aces. pagodas and temples have been re- paired and painted to form glittering spectacle. The roof of their buildings, viewed from the city walls, are patches of shining yellow tiles and brick. The walls about the imperial city are vivid crim- son, and the gates have been repaired and gilded.
 On the towers above the Chen-Men gate stands a gorgeous structure of wood. cloth and paper with a yellow painted dragon entwined about the massive cloth pillars. Hundreds of Chinese officials clad in furs and embroidered silks, ride about the streets of Pekin, and parties of for eign soldiers bent upon sightseeing, roam everywhere. Thousands of new soldiers from the province Of Shan Tung. who are finely uniformed and equipped with modern weapons entered Pekin this morning and marched through legation street.
 The ministers of the foreign powers have received notice from the Chinese foreign office that all the streets upon which the Chinese court will pass will be closed Monday and Tuesday. Two build ings on the principal streets of the line of procession have been provided for from
The age-herald., 1902-01-06
U. s. SHOULD EXPRESS SYMPATHY FOR BOERS
 M. J. BRYAN.

Cleveland, Ohio. January 5.-Four thou sand people attended a pro-Boer meet ing in Gray's armory this afternoon. There was much applause for every ex- pression of sympathy and encouragement for the struggling Boers. An unexpected event in the meeting was the appearance of Hon. W. J. Bryan, who Is In this city for the day as the guest of Mayor John son.
 When the committee in charge of the meeting learned that Mir. Bryan was in the city, an invitation was sent to him and the mayor to attend and address the gathering. Both gentlemen accepted and when at the close of other set speeches MT. Bryan and Mr. Johnson entered the house, the whole audience rose enmasse and repeatedly shouted the names of Bryan" and Johnson" and greeted them with hurras and handclapping
 When the formal speeches of the after noon were concluded Mir. Bryan and MT. Johnson were called upon. to address the vast audience
 MT. Bryan spoke about five minutes during which time he said: Sad will be that day, fallen will be the star of our destiny. if the time ever comes when struggling freemen feel that they cannot look upon the people of these states for sympathy"
The age-herald., 1902-01-06
AGAIN APPLY PROBE
 TO GOEBEL CASE
SENATOR DEBoE AND LIEUTEN- ANT GOVERNOR MARSHALL
 SUMMONED TO TELL OF SECRET
 CONFERENCES BEFORE MURDER

Louisville, January 6.-The Courier- Journal tomorrow will say:
 .'Senator Deboe, former lieutenant gov ernor John Marshall and David W. Falr- leigh have been summoned to appear pe- fore the Franklin county (FrankorD grand jury today (Monday) to tell the details, it Is said, of a secret meeting which was held at the Gait House Tn Louisville a short time before the shoot ing of Goebel and during the contest before the general assembly. Senator De- boe said it had been suggested to nm that he was expected to tell about the meeting. It is understood others who at- tended the conference will also be sum moned.
 ..The meeting was held in the parlor of the Gait House and those who were pres ent observed the strictest secrecy. It con tinued from D. m. until a. m. Among those attended the meeting were w. 5. Taylor, Adjutant General Collier, Dr. A, D. James (now U. s. marshal at Louis ville); Dr. T. H. Kaker (now postmas- ter at Louisvile) Senator Deboe; D. w. Fairleigh Alex P. Humphrey, Basil w. Duke, Thos w. Built, John M. Ather- ton and numerous others"
 It is believed that the Gait House meet ing discussed means to enable Governor Taylor to retain his office.
The age-herald., 1902-01-06
SILVER PLATFORM
 IS BRYAN'S IDEA
THE FORMER CANDIDATE SAYS DEMOCRATS WILL, STAND BY THE PAsT-HE DISCUSSES TOM L. JOHNSON.

Cleveland, O., January 5-As the guest of Mayor Tom l.. Johnson, Hon. w J. Bryan spent today here and will remain until tomorrow morning. when he goes to Wooster, O., to speak at Jackson day banquet tomorrow night. Thence he goes to New Haven. Conn.,, where he will speak at Jackson day banquet on Wednesday.
 Concerning the Democratic platform MT. Bryan said he thought it too early to forecast such a document, but be- lieved the party would stand by what it has fought for in the past two cam paigns and that the money plank would be included in the platform
 Regarding his own candidacy for the Presidency Mir. Bryan said that he was not candidate for anything. Asked if he considered Mayor Tom L. Johnson the logical candidate for the Democratic nomination for the Presidency in 1904 Mir Bryan said
 There is nobody in the United States who is at present qualified to name the democratic candidate. It would hardly be proper for me to assume the right to discuss any particular Presidential can didate at present. This is because I am not prepared to discuss the relative merits of men who might be associated with the Democratic nomination. As far as MT. Johnson is concerned, every well inform ed man in the country, knows of MT. Johnson and of his work; but when you come to discuss Presidential possibili- ties that is another question"
The age-herald., 1902-01-06
NEGOTIATIONS CONTINUE.
There, is Vet Hope That Peace VIII
 Reign in Congress.

Mexico City. January 5.-There is no essential change in the arbitration situa- ton in the Pan-American Congress. The most hopeful feature is that both sides continue to negotiate. proving that they are not anxious to push things to ex- tremes. Those who are most conversant with the situation go no further than to say that they do not despair of an ami- cable adjustment without either the Chil- fans on the one side or their opponents on the other retiring from the confer ence.
 It has been suggested to the partisans of the compulsory plan that they present their scheme in an open and full session of the conference there being nothing in the rules to prevent their doing so. In that way they would succeed in getting their plan introduced despite the Chilians or any one else, and the conference would be obliged to take official cognizance of 1t. But the advocates of compulsory ar bitration are quite as obstinate in this dispute as the opposite party and insist that their plan be reported by the arbi- tration committee.
The age-herald., 1902-01-06
VIM. j. BRYAN.

MT. Bryan said he was in entire sym pathy with the intent of the meeting, eulogized the fighting South African farmers and urged them to continue the struggle. He said he was glad the British war had cost England so dearly and that the disastrous cost in money and life would be much needed lesson for the English government. because it would teach and has already taught a lesson that will not be soon forgotten. MT. Bryan said he considered 1t compliment that the Boers looked to the United States for aid and sympathy in their struggles and he considered 1t disgrace that no official expression of sympathy had yet been made by this governm ent. MT Bryan believed that the English' peo- pie are opposed to the continuance of the war, because they too. are suffering be- cause of the unhappy conflict and are the ones that must bear the burden of the cost
 A resolution of great length was pass dent of the United States to the continu- ance of the war in South Africa for the past two years and states that 1t has been characterized. on the part of the British, as a conflict of savagery by the confscation and destruction of property of inhabitants and non-combatants lying within the zone of war.
The age-herald., 1902-01-06
HEAD BLOWN OFF.
While Sitting With Family Kentucky
 Farmer is Assassinated.

Franklin, Ky, January 5.-Pleas Hall was assassinated at his home, five miles from Franklin about o'clock last night. while sitting around his hearthstone with his wife and four children. He was fired upon through the window with double barreled gun heavily loaded with slugs and buckshot and the entire top of his head was torn off.
 The widow and children picked up the lifeless body and placed 1t on the bed. re- maining with it alone all night afraid to venture out to give the alarm lest they should meet the same cruel fate. Mir Hall was 45 years old and one of the best known furmers in the county. There is absolutely no clue to the perpetrator of the deed.
 Blood hounds were sent for and no eff fort will be spared to capture the as5as- sin. Great excitement prevails and if the guilty party is captured lynching will undoubtedly follow.
The age-herald., 1902-01-06
WANTS s1oo,ooo.
Episcopal Bishop Says Work in Phil ippIne Island Is Difficult.

Boston. January 5.-The@ Announcement was made today by the Right Rev. Chas. H. Brent, D. D., formerly rector of St. Stephan's Church, this city. who was consecrated bishop of the Philippine Is- lands last month by the Episcopal church that he had declined to issue an appeal to the church in the United States for g. fund of s1Oo0OO with which to ,endow the new jurisdiction.
 It is proposed to use the income of the Roman endowment fund for the main tenance of staff of assistants which the bishop hopes to take with him when he leaves early in the spring for Manila.
 Bishop Brent stated that the situa- ton in the Philippine Islapds is the most difficult which the Episcopal church has to meet the world over. due to the fact that the Roman catholic church has long held sway.
The age-herald., 1902-01-06
HOWARD HOME WRECKED.
Boiler ExpIodes and Negro Butler May
 Die as Result.

Washington, January 5.-The explosion of boiler connected with the heating apparatus in the basement of the hand some five-story residence of Beale R. Howard. 14l0 Sixteenth street, this morn- ing seriously damaged the house and may result in loss of life.
 The shock of the explosion was felt throughout the immediate neighborhood and the house was se badly wrecked as to be unfit for occupancy. William Foe gus, the negro butler. who was attending the fires under the boiler at the time of the explosion was frightfully scalded and badly cut about the hands and face. His condition Is critical. A rough estimate of the dannags places 1t at t1o0oo or more.
The age-herald., 1902-01-06
THREE KILLED.
Head End Collision Between Two
 Freight Trains in Georgia.

Atlanta, Ga, January 5.-As the result of a head-end collision between two freight trains of the Southern Railroad early this morning, near Rex. Ga.. four teen miles from this place, three of the train crew being killed and number of freight cars destroyed by fire.
 The dead:
 Engineer C. c. Wallace, Atlanta
 Flagman z. H. Harris, Jackson Ga.
 Fireman Prather Engeer whatley and Fireman Hicks of this city were slight ly injured. The two trains met on a sharp curve. the derailed cars catching fire
 The collision, it is said, was caused by disregarding of signals by the crew pf one of the two trains
The age-herald., 1902-01-06
No Limit is Fixed as to the Time for Debate But Hep-
 burn is Confident
PAN-AMERIcAN CO.'S
 PROPOSITION COMES UP
Senate Has No Definite Programme But Morgan's Right of Way Bill is Among the Measures to
 Be Discussed.

Washington, January 5.-After recess of almost three weeks, both houses or congress will convene tomorrow The principal item on the house programme for the week is the Hepburn Isthmian Canal bill which is the special order for Tuesday. No limit has been fixed as to the time for debate upon the measure, but MT. Hepburn does not contemplate A prolonged discussion of it. It is sur missed in some quarters however, that 1T the proposition of the Pan-American Can al Company to sell it's property and fran chises for s40000,000 Is made, as prom ised this may have the effect of open ing a wider field of discussion than at first seemed probable and if this should prove to be the case, the bill may be be- fore the house for a longer time than is now contemplated.
 It's Friends Are Sanguine.
 MT. Burton has given notice of a speech on the bill, and it is understood that there also will be other speeches in criticism of special features. but its friends are very sanguine, not only that the bill will pass, but that it will pass speedily. MT. Hepburn the author of the bill, thinks that only a few days of debate will be necessary.
 It Is expected by the time the canal bill is disposed of there will be one or more appropriation bills ready for con sideration by the house. None of the ap- propriation bills has yet been passed on by the appropriation committee. but both the urgent deficiency and the pension bills are in a forward state and the ex- pectation is that they will be considered by the committee during the current week. The present intention is to give first attention to the deficiency bill, whose estimates aggregate $12,000,0Oo
 Senate Has No Programme.
 The Senate has no programme for the week. and very little business on its cal endar, as the reorganization of the Sen ate committees did not take place until just before the holidays. There are, how ever. a few bridge bills reported, and Senator Morgan's bill for the acquisition of right of way for the Nicaragua canal Is among the measures III pOSition lo = ceive attention. It is not probable, how evert that the right of way bill will re- ceive consideration at this time, the dis position being rather to await the ac- tion of the house upon the general sub feet, and then have the Senate predict its action on the House bill. If this course should be decided on the discussion of the canal question in the Senate will be post poned for a few weeks. The committee on the Philippines, will make up the Philip pine tariff question very soon, but there / is yet no indication as to how much time the matter may consume in committee. Hence, there Is no probability that the Senate itself will be able to reach that question for some time.
 Senator Frye Is engaged on his report on the shipping bill. On account of Sena- tor Sewells death the Senate will tomor- row probably adjourn until inc following Monday.
The age-herald., 1902-01-06
THE MERIDIAN PRESS.
New Paper Makes Its Appearance in
 Mississippi.

Meridian, Miss, January 6.-(SpeciaI.)- The Meridian Press, the new morning paper started here by Frank V. Evans and Walter H. Jeffries of Birmingham and local stockholders, made its appear ance this morning. It is 12-pages, six columns to the page, with full leased wire Associated Press dispatches. It prints all of the Associated Press report this morn ing, with large amount of local matter, and is a very creditable edition for city of Meridian's size.
 It has quite a prosperous air, carrying about fifteen coluns of display advertise ments and several columns of local adver- Using. MT. Evans is the editor and MT. Jeffries business manager of the Press.
The age-herald., 1902-01-06

Washington, January 5.-(special)-It IS believed the President will send to the Senate tomorrow or Tuesday large number of Presidential postmasters. Postmaster General Smith has been giv- ing his attention, to these cases during the holidays in order that his successor, MT Payne. could take charge of the de- pertinent without having to spend much of his time over the cases of postmasters whose terms have expired.
The age-herald., 1902-01-06
Miss Stones CaptOrs
 Fight Among Themselves

Constantinople, January 5.-The news that the brigands holding Miss Stone captive are being hunted down by the inhabitants of the Turkish territory where they are said to be in hiding, has created considerable sensation here. A deadly feud is said to exist between the leaders of the hostile bands, some of whom are reported to have deserted and as attempting to re-enter Bulgaria. Much anxiety is felt here with regard to the outcome of these developments
 The American legation here has not
The age-herald., 1902-01-06
Notable Week of Exposition.

Charleston January 5.--rhis week will be a notable one at the exposition. The stock show opens tomorrow with 1O10 en- tries under supervision of George F. wes- ton of Bitmore. On Thursday the Liberty Bell will arrive from Philadelphia, and will be placed in the beautiful structure specially built for 1t. On Friday the 1n- ternational League of Press Clubs, the Pen and Pencil Club of Philadelphia will assemble here and the great musical fes- tival conducted by Innes band will com mence.