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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-09-15
A Carlyle Letter.

Carlyle's letter declining to give a
valedlctory address as lord rector Of
Edinburgh university Is IN Dundee
museum. 1t is mournful, kindly let
ter of little general interest. except per
haps in its somewhat conventional ad-
vice to the students:
IBID them In my name, II they still
love me, fight the good fight and quit
themselves like men In the warfare to
which they are as If conscript and con
secrated and which lies ahead. Tell
them to consult the eternal Oracles
mot yet inaudible, nor ever TO become
so, when worthily inquired of and to
disregard, nearly altogether in com
parison, the temporary noises, menac-
ings and dellriums. May they love
wisdom, as wisdom II she is to- yield
her treasures must be loved-piously,
valiantT humbly, beyond life itself
or the pl zes Of life, with all ones heart
and all le's soul. In that case II will
say agat } and not in any other case
II shall ! well with them. Adleu, my
young friends, n long adieu"
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-09-15

A snake not often heard of, at least
in America, is the liver colored snake
with two heads, or perhaps they should
be called mouths, though it does not
have two mouths at the same time
They are reversible mouths, occupying
the opposite end every six months. 1t
lies with the two ends crossed on each
other, as with folded hands Every
six months the change Of the seasons
reverses the functions of the two ends,
the head becoming the tail and the tail
becoming the head. The mouth at one
end heals or closes up all but a small
opening, while the opposite end be
comes the mouth for the next six
months.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-09-15

thumb on the tip of his nose and made
! very disrespectful gesture toward the
banner.
did you mean to do that at the
fagT" demanded "Cumpie" Sherman.
his loyalty outraged.
Yes; l did," declared Jimmie stout
ly.
"Well, II you do it again I'll put you
out"
Nothing more was said, and the
drive proceeded enjoyably. On the
way home the flag was passed again,
and again Jimmie Blaine put his
thumb to the tip Of his nose, and 30
forth.
Cumpie reined in the horse, took the
struggling Jimmie and gently but firm
ly lifted him out OF the wagon. Then
in spite Of Hoyt's remonstrance that
that was not the proper way TO treat a
guest, he drove off, leaving Jimmie to
tramp the ten miles home as best he
might.-Lippincotts Magazine
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-09-15

"Did the spiritualistic medium tel
you anything that was truet' asked
the willing believer eagerly.
"Oh, yes" replied the hard head Il in
dividual
"And that was"-
THAT | spent my money foolishly
which was right. You see, | had paid
to hear her tell me that Cincinnati
Times Star.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-09-15

When General Sherman was a boy
one of his intimate playfellows was
James c. Blaine. The two boys. to-
gether with Hoyt, younger brother of
the general, were out driving one day
when as they passed a flag waving In
the breeze Jimmie Blaine placed n
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-09-15
4 SInn IT The Hnuae.

Just when there was a lull in senate
proceedings the other day one Of the
senate employees secured newspaper
and comfortably seated himself in the
corner Of the chamber by the desk OF
Acting Assistant Doorkeeper r. w.
Layton. says the Washington Post To
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-09-15
Not to BE Thought OF.

Mrs. Newlywcd-Yes, Harry has only
one fault, dear fellow, lie will smoke
cigarettes Mrs Oldgirl Why don't
you break him off it? Mrs. Newlywed
And leave me nothing to scold him
about? No. indeed Cincinnati Times
Star
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-09-15

Il never knew tin now why this was
such Il windy country" saiG the bright
little girl travelling through Illinois.
And have you discovered why"
asked her father
"Or course sec all the windmiIls on
these firms We're passing Philadel-
phia Ledger.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-09-15

Lady entertaining friends little girD
DO you take sugar, darling? The Oar
ling Yes. please. Lady-IIow many
Jumps? The Darling oh, about seven,
and when I'm out to tea J start with
cakc-punch
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-09-15

emphasize his comfortable frame OF
mind this employee cooked his feet on
projection from the senate wall and
was obIivious to all the world till Sen
ator Kean of New Jersey invaded his
territory.
Take your feet down." said he in
good humor. This is not the house Of
representatives"
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-09-15
A PREF JUDGED VIEW
lC mali

10 bed lie rm.r ana sat together
rhaunu aIWO tie duh winters i'm the
country and the want of means Of
anuscnaag especially for the older
peorIp asked him # ne liked to
rend
..Waal strune.r- he said. Il reckon
/ do like t9 read 10 H. the books
-4z-,~ n bong time ] I.# na.an. hut
Sb.i.o-,---,ra. and the Iau BUT last
winter aar s-rfsrar.al Imok about
tbcrI k.as- ana queens ut Euelund l
WAS Interested fu au. of 'pu. 81 king
called IIamy VII That King was the
only man I ever read or hccred about
chat cot ahead of six wimncn, all his
wives. and didn't hey to liil more'n
two of 'em neither"
"IIe was monster" / protested.
"WaaI now. stranger / haiu't so
Rartin about that | don't know that
he was quite excusable ir ,i.a matter Of
his FIRST wife the Spartsa T., ,.sprn. but
We SEQ. "a man TO git ahead Of six vim
min hJs got l1 be mighty sharp If /
remember RIGHT. Henry he'd married his
brothcr,s v-fadar which is contrary to
Scripu.ro. ana after lfvin' with her
twenty years his conscience troubled
him nj may be tlet ha hadn't orter
married her m the first place. but it
makes p .unl deal of difference wheth-
ar a wqra.n.. yaung aud aniabIe or
ola ana spftnrur No I think. under
the circumstances Henry was excusa-
bic for -ftuu' tender conscience at
the right time. Most peoples con
sciences pricas 'pm at the wrong time
TIr.~y.s come i'm remarkable handy"
You surely don't arnrovc Of his be-
hoaa.n. Ann. HuIaru. his second wifc?"
.Kyaal now. / hafn,t so sartin about
that neither Ianrv's conscience was
a very tender ono and. as I said aforc
ALWAYS pri .,,cd lima mt n convenient
time hen ms uFSi Wlte dled' ne
wanted TO Sho" ber every mark OF re-
spec any ",.'',d Ais court 70 pul on
hl"oN. ammo L'I'!h showed "Hal KIM
OF woman sue was "h0il Sie ordered
her Wium'n 70 wear yai.er Ihaj Iuaue
Henry mad. lt was Il convenient 'ili'e
10 be mad ie W"' -itJIh ready lor
ms next WIie reckon el ne hadll
been king aud wise as q sarpint be-
sides he'd never a done what he did
WIN lha hu' 7lA On EN-.
His third WIFE, / remarked, Jane
seymour Wa8. ] heIIeEe, the only one
OF the SIX VINO uta natural dealA
WhIe Marrlah to hlia. Inc next Anne
OF CIeEes, ne divorced.
The tlgNeS woman was the only
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-09-15

A French professor is the owner of q
collection of 920 human heads, repre-
senting every known race of people on
the globe.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-09-15

1t is worth while recording that the
penny in the slot" automatic machine
was known in the time OF Hero Of AL
exander, who describes in his ''Pneu-
matics" "A sacrifcial vessel, which
flows only when money is introduced"
When the coin Is dropped through the
slot it falls on one end Of a balanced
horizontal lever, which, being depress-
ed. opens valve suspended from a
chain at the other end, and the water
begins to flow When the lever has
been depressed to a certain angle the
coin falls off, and the valve, being
weighted, returns to its seat and cuts
Off the supply. Heros date IS a little
uncertain, but he is supposed to have
lived b. G. -S1-Notes and Queries
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-09-15

Mr.. Stubbs- here, Maria, why
Is our daughters head so full Of non
sense these days? Mrs. Stubbs-Why,
John, she's been putting her curls up
in comic papers Record.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-09-15

Weekdays. Daily. f Flag station.
Pullman Parlor ard Sleeping Cars run on
through trains between Sudbury, Willamsport
and Erie. between Sunbury am Philadelphia
and Washington and between Harrispu.r. Pitts
burg and the West.
For further information apply to Ticket Agents
w. W. ATTERBURY, j X. WOOD
Genl Manager Pass. Ira tliCh &
GFO, w Boy, Gem Passenger Agent,
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-09-15

New York,,...,.,,..ar $50 500 IS s. $
tDaily, fDaily except Sunday.
fStops on signal or on notice to conductor
Stops on signal to take on passengers io
New York, BinghamtOn and points west
It. T.. CLARKE T. w, LEN
Gen. Superintendent. Gen.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-09-15
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that eeuIetc corrected % ONCE
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-09-15

The following prizes will those among readers of The
who shall nearly predict the total the next Pre-
be held Tuesday, November s,
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-09-15
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-23
VESSELS WILL BE
 SENT TO MOROCCO
AUTHORITIES ARE IN COMMUNE CATION WITH BANDITS RE- GARDING TERMS OF RELEASE OF CITIZENS KIDNAPPED.

Washington, May 22.-A very brief ca- blegram came to the state department today from, Consul Gummere at Taneier, Morocco. which confirmed the press re- ports that Ion Perdicaris, the American citizen who with his stepson, Cromwell Varley, British subject. was kidnaped by bandits. were being well treated by the Moorlsh brigands by whom they were Kidnapped. The authorities, according to the despatch, are in communication with the bandits regarding the two men, and it is expected that terms of ransom are the subject of negotiations. The consul general hopes to be able to report these term to the state department very soon MT. Gummere is moving actively In the matter. his instructions being to secure the release of Perdicaris as soon as pos sible.
 Naval officials are awaiting news Of the arrival of Admiral Chadwick at Fay al with the South Atlantic squadron and that of the European squadron under Ad- miral Jewell at the Azores. The adminis- tration will send vessels of either of these squadrons to Morocco for the moral effect it will have on the officials of that country in the event the release of Perdi- caris Is not brought about in the mean ffpa
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-23
HEADQUARTERS WILL
 BE OPENED TODAY
Democratic Congressional Committee Will Begin an Aggressive Campaign for the Control of the Next House-Firs
 Work Will be Printing of Williams Speech

Of course Mir Morren knows that even a small majority of democrats is not
 advocating the repeal of these amend ments, being content with the decisions of the United States supreme court on the question of southern constitutions. but it suits the purpose of the republi- cans to put up a straw man and in six ty-four pages MT Morrell discusses the subject for the benefit of the negro vot- CTS in the pivotal states In the course of his speech Mr. Morrell says he can not agree with those who advance the argument that the south should be left to solve the negro problem. for the rea- son that when states enact Legislation affecting the political status of large numbers of its citizens of voting age th' result of such legislation Is national II it's effect and therefore must at once be come the object of concern to all sections of the country.
 Mir Morrell also makes a strong ples for the enactment of the Crumpacker res omtion to investigate southern electioi conditions He also believes in reducinl the representation of southern states an' says that If he were a southerner h' would be in favor of sacrificing some o the representatives of his state In order to achieve the purpose honestly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-23
PRISONERS ATTACK
 TENNESSEE JAILER
Finally Overcomes Them But is &c., verely Injured During
 the Struggle.

Knoxville, May 22.-Jailer William Lee and negro prisoner, Yonce Wilson. had desperate. encounter in the Knox coan-. ty jail today. A conspiracy had been formed among the short term prisoners. nine in all, confined on the third floor of the Jail. Lee went to Wilson's cell to take his a special basket of food, and as he opened the cell door was dealt a severe blow on the head with a stick which had been slipped into the cell Partially stunned, the jailor dropped his keys, which were picked up by Wilson's cell mate, Charley Monday. who as fast as he could. unlocked other cells on the floor, and then two other doors which gave him his freedom.
 Lee grappled with Wilson and the two fought with al strength. Lee finally overpowered his prisoner. During their struggle, Wilson succeeded in opening the door of a cell in which four negroes were confined, but at the jailers command they remained within. Wilson says that all prisoners entered the conspiracy. but none had the nerve to asisst him In his attempt, although could have done so, their cell doors having been unlocked. Lee is painfully hurt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-23
Is Enthusiastically Welcomed by the Soldiers and Ma
 rines at the Fortress
.BATTLESHIP OREL SINKS
 BUT HAS BEEN RAISED
General kuropatkn Orders Thanks giving Service Held In Honor of St. Nichoas-Feng Wang
 chene is Fortified.

Vladivostock, May 22.-vice Admiral Skrydloff arrived here this evening. He was met at the Okeansk station outside of vladivostoek by Major General Vor- onetz, and deputations of the military, naval and municipal authorities, as well as by an enthusiastic crowd, and was presented with bread and salt. Entering the town the admiral drove to the pier in an open carriage escorted by Cossacks and boarded the cruiser Rossia, on which a short service was held. The chaplain sprinkled and blessed the admlrafs flag before it was run up to the masthead, where it was greeted with salute from all the cruisers in the harbor.
 The day happened to be the eighth an- niversary of the launching of the Ros- sia, and also Vice Admiral Skryloffs s saints day The admiral addressed the officers and crew of the Rossia, saying:
 "The emperor orders me to convey his greetings and loyal thanks for your gal lant services in consideration of which he reduces your tour of sea duty to three years"
 This announcement was greeted with cheering and the band played the na- tional anthem.
 Admiral Skrydloff then visited the other cruisers and repeated the royal message.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-23
YOUNG MAN KILLED
 IN GAME OF POLO
HARRY J. BABcock, JR., OF YALE TEAM DIES FROM EFFECTS OF BLOW RECEIVED WHILE PLAY ING PRINCETON.

New York. May 22.-Harry J. Babcock, Jr., a member of the freshman class of Yale, and a player on the Yale polo team, died at his home here today from the effects of an accidental blow on the head of a polo club by brother player, Deveraux. The accident occurred Satur- day afternoon in Van cortlandt park in this city during the intercollegiate polo game between Yale and Princeton.
 According to his own version of the affair Babcock Intentionally slipped from his pony to the ground after being struck, but partially recovering from the diz- ziness that followed the blow. he insisted on returning to the game. Captain Bald win of Yale overruled him. however, and put another player in his place.
 Soon the nature of Babcocks injuries became apparent and he grew rapidly worse. He was taken to a hospital but died while surgeons were preparing for an operation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-23
SKRYDLOFF BRANCHES
 OFF TO VLADIVOSTOCK
ELECTION CAUSES
 SOME SURPRISES
METHoDlsTs AT LOS ANGIE
 HAVE SOME IMPORTANT sUB- JEcTs TO COME UP FOR CON- sIDERATIoN THIS WEEK.

Los Angeles. Cal, May 22.-It is unof- ficially stated today that tho ballot taken by the Methodist general conference Sat urday for missionary bishops, the result of which will be announced officially Mon day morning, has resulted in the election of Dr. l. Scott of Louisiana. colored, as missionary bishop to Africa, and Dr. w F. Oldham and Dr. K. E. Robinson as additional missionary bishops in South Asia. Dr. scott's election occasioned some surprise. as it was thought that pr. Camper of Liberia would be the successful candidate
 Nearly all the bishops filled pulpits to- day, either at the morning or evening services in this city. and nearby towns.
 While Monday May 30, is the date set for final adjournment of the conference, it is believed that practically all the important business will have been com pleted before the end of the present week.
 Two subjects will doubtless cause a spirited debate during the next few days namely. the amusement question and the relations of capital and labor. The lat ter was made the subject of a special re- port from the judiciary committee last week in which vigorous denunciation was made of the greed or corporations and their indifference to the welfare of their employees"
 It was sought to have the conference pass the resolutions reported hv the iil- dietary committee as the expression of the body, but strong opposition developed, and it was made the special order for Tuesday morning when it will be dis cussed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-23
MINERS ARE TO HAVE
 IMPORTANT MEETING
Western Federation Will be Called to Order by the Vice
 President.

Denver. May 22.-The annual convention of the Western Federation of Miners which probably will be the most import ant gathering ever held by the organiza- ton, will open here tomorrow. Over 250 delegates from Kansas, Minnesota, Mich igan and Alabama, as well as from the western states, will attend.
 In the absence of President Mercer, who is still detained by the military in Tel luride, Vice President J. c. Williams will preside Perhaps the most important matter to be discussed will be the ques- ton of open meetings of local unions af- fliated with the federation.
 While the Colorado miners are strik- ing for an eight-hour day, the federa- ton will make another determined effort to have the eight hour law passed at the coming session of the legislature.
 Another matter of great important will be the discussion of utilization with the American Federation of Labor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-23
WILL RECOGNIZE
 OTHER INTERESTS
MARQUIS ITO ADDRESSES MEET ING OF JAPANESE FlNANCiERS
 ON IMPORTANCE OF SECURING
 SYMPATHY OF OTHER NATIONS

London, May 23.-The correspondent of the Times on board that papers steam CT Haimun which Is still excluded from the real theatre of war, glves a review of the present position of affairs, and says:
 Reserves from Japan are being brought to reinforce General Kuroki's lines of communication which are being harassed by cossacks
 General Kuroki appears to be waiting for the landing and cooperation of a third army It was while holding the Miao-Toa Straits against torpedo at tacks from Port Arthur for the passage of transports with the third army, that the Hatsuse met witn disaster.
 Realizing that they were effectively isolated, the Port Arthur Russians made their desperation an excuse for sowing the whole gulf of Pe-Chi-L with float ing blockade mines.
 Tt Is reported that they sent launches and junks to drop mines in the path of the Japanese warshps and transports The mines drifted to the high seas and to Chinese waters, constituting the gravest danger to neutral shipping
 Yesterday the Haimun passed two floating mines within six niles of Wei Hai-Wei
 Even as. the act of desperate gar rison, this must be in violation of the law of nations"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-23
MANY KILLED BY
 B|C EXPLOSION Bodies Blown to Atoms in Torpedo Factory TWO EMPLOYES ARE MESSING Owing to a Rush of Business Officials Had Asked Employees to Re-
 port for Duty on
 Sunday.
TWO EMPLOYES ARE MESSING

t1ndlay, o. May 22-As a result of an explosion of two drying rooms at the Lake Shore Novelty company's plant here today seven persons are known to be dead. five are so seriously hurt that re- covery is believed to be impossible and twelve or fifteen are badly injured. From reports of the physicians. ten of the less seriously injured may die as a result of blood poisoning from the potash that was driven Into their bodies.
 The dead
 Joseph Sherwood
 Jay Sherwood
 Edith Dillon.
 Dean Shaw.
 Mary Snyder
 Estella Decker.
 Frank Grant.
 All of the above with the exception of Estella Decker and Frank Grant were killed instantly. The latter two died after having been removed to their homes. The injured of whom 1t is believed cannot recover, are:
 Maggie Logan.
 Thomas Book.
 Claude shaw.
 Fife Peterman.
 Roy Peterman
 Two employees are missing. and are SUD- posed to have been blown to atoms
 The Lake Shore novelty works plant covered nearly ten acres of ground In the southwest part of the city. and em- ployed nearly 200 men, women and chill dren. Railroad torpedoes and Fourth of July explosives were manufactured
 Great Rush of Orders.
 Owing to the large rush of orders, the officials of the plant requested the em- ployes to report for duty today About thirty complied
 This morning the residents of F'inday were startled by two explosions which shattered windows throughout the city. The ccncusslon was felt for miles around. Two magazines in separate rooms at the novelty works exploded simultane- ously with terrible reports The exact cause of the explosion is not definitely known. It Is surmlsed that one of the Sherwood brothers who was the only person In the drying room, dropped a large box of torpedoes. but this theory eanont be confirmed.
 The explosion occurred shortly before the employees assembled for duty At least twenty persons were on their way to the factory when the explosion oc- cured
 The body of Edith Dillon was picked up 200 yards from where the explosion oc- cured
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-23
MANY ARRIVING
 FOR CONVENTION
HEARST MONEY HAS BEEN BUSY IN OHIO BUT IT IS THOUGHT THE CONSERVATIVE ELEMENT WILL CONTROL.

Columbus, O., May 22.-There are more early visitors here than usual Tor the democratic convention next Tuesday and Wednesday. This is due to contests in many county delegates, and the desire of contestants to be heard as soon as they can meet delegates and leaders. There have been fights in most of the sS counties for Hearst delegates All who are opposed to Hearst, are called con- servative. The latter have a majority of the uncontested delegates they will no doubt decide the contests against the Hearst contestants and control the com vention.
 The conservatives are, however, divided in their Presidential preferences between Col. James Kilbourne of Columbus. who was the democratic candidate for gov ernor three years ago, Judge Judson Hamon. who was attorney general un- der President Cleveland and Joseph Folk of Missouri Previous to his defeat for governor last year and his loss of con trol of the state committee this year, Mayor Tom l.. Johnson of Cleveland was considered a candidate for the democratic nomination for President. but he is now heading the boom in Ohio for Fclk.
 There is no doubt that conservatives will name the 'big four" and the state ticket as well as dictate the resolutions. No instructions for any candidate are expected but either Iilbourne or Har- mon will be endorsed as "the Ohio favor ties" and the delegates will be instructed " to vote as a unit whenever a major ity of the delegates so elects"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-23
Reoccupyine New chwang.

New Chwang. May P. midnight The Russians are reoccupying this place with fair force of infantry and mounted infantry. The disaster to the Japanese fleet is officially unknown here. The only information on the subject came from the Reuter- Telegram company whose despatch was read to the troops on parade this afternoon. The news was received with great cheering.
 The Russians are constructing slight entrenchments south of the town. Steam CTS from Che Foo report that they pass quantities of wreckage and it Is supposed here that the Russians have been blow ing up the Instructions at the entrance to Port Arthur