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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-09-03
LEGISLATIVE SESSIONS.

The Montgomery Advertiser doesn't like the idea of four years between ses sions of the Legislature. Of course The Advertiser is q little prejudiced, as the Legislature meets in Montgomery when 1t does meet, and frequent meetings would help Montgomery and make news and business for The Advertiser. Of course that Is but subsidiary reason, and The Advertiser Is big enough to live without that.
 Most of the people are delighted not to have the laws tinkered with every few years Four years Is often enough for the Legislature. If we need a ses- sion between times 1t Is easy to get it, and it can then only act on the particu. lar matters for which 1t Is called. That Is the best thing about these long in- people like the present law and would not consent to go back to the two year plan: An extra session Is always in reach.-Birmingham Ledger.
 Of course "The Advertiser is big enough to live without that" Equally of course, a session of the Legislature adds something to the interest and the business of the newspapers as we'll as to the other interests of Montgomery, but that is really a matter of small mo- ment. The Advertiser was never In favor of the quadrennial session plan, and the confusion and uncertainty in connection with a number of the laws now on the statute book give ample proof of the need of biennial sessions. Special sessions are neither within easy reach TOT are they either desirable or economical. The change was a mis s- take.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-09-03

The first of September edition of Ths Mobile Register gives a splendid re- snme of the business of that city for the past commercial year. It shows the city's growth along commercial, financial and manufacturing lines and demonstrates the great, progress that has been made during the last twelve months.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-09-03
NOT HEREDITARY.
BnIdnesS Due to Living Minute
 Germ.

Badness Due 10 LNlnE Mihutc
 Germ.
 Many people, even unto the present day of grace, consider badness due to hereditary influence.
 Nothing is further from the truth Badness Is caused by the onslaught of a minute organism which secretes itself beneath the scalp and attacks the roots of the hair-causing it to lose its life and fall out.
 This organism cannot be got rid of except by the free and persevering use of Newbros Henpicide.
 No matter how badly the scalp is effected, the Dandruff surely disappear rs and hair health Is restored when Her picide is applied.
 Destroy the cause and you remove the effect"
 Sold by leading druggists. Send 10c in stamps for sample to The Herpicide Co.,, Detroit, Mich. E. c. Fowler, Spe- cial Agent, sal
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-09-03

Have we got Fairbanks down wrong after all? Tho Kansas City Journal tells us that "a warm. genial glow per vades all places honored by his pres ence." We have been led to believe that an aureola of frost surrounds his head. and that his skin exudes ice. water. How can we believe anything we read?
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-09-03

An indlsputable evidence that the Republicans dread John Sharpe Will Hams as a campaigner is shown in their attempts to ridicule and belittle his efforts. They fear him and endeay- or to discredit him. but that is beyond their noXer
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-09-03

Parisian dudes have found a new and appropriate form of amusement, which is to lead decorated billy-goats around by cord. We expect to hear that Harry Lehr has caught on and intro duced 1t among his set. It must be interesting to see two of a kind in pro- cession.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-09-03

Governor La Toilette of Wisconsin has given his Republican brethren an- other jolt by declaring that if he lived in Missouri he would vote for Folk That Is the way many of the best Re- nuhiIcans feel about itA
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-09-03
Daily average, July, 1904. .............i .ie,ssS Sunday average, July, 1904. ........ .14sS|o

P. !. Kelly Circulation Manager of The Montxomery Advertiser, being duly sworn. says: The foregoing statement of The Ad- vertisers daily circulation for the month of July, 1904, is true and correct and com piled after all returns from news boys. news agents and leftover copies have been ae-
 U KELLY,
 Circulation Manager. Sworn to and subscribed before me this
 F. W. JACKSON.
 N P Ex.-O. J. P.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-09-03
A PROMINENT REPUBLICAN
Dissents From ROOsevelt's Stirring Up
 Strife Policy. lS9 Broadway, New York, City.

Strife Policy.
 lS9 Broadway. New York, City,
 Aug. 30, 1904. Editor Advertiser.
 Montgomery. Ala.
 have read your editorial or Aug. goth. upon my letter of Aug. IF, to the New York Evening Post and my atten- tion has been arrested by your closing words in which you refer to to my PgyespasSt Gms Roosevelt's policy in stirring up the negro question. and add possibly that policy is not considered bad by some people In New York"
 While my opinion Is of no particular importance. I find my letter has been so generally commented upon through out the country that I fear others may like you. put a wrong construction up- on that omission.
 l omitted to dwell upon this policy necause my letter was meant TOT New Workers only, and, unfortunately, the negro question is not sn issue here. l want you to know, however. that many Independent Republicans up hsre regard Rooseveit's uiisetting of Mo- lkinley,s Southern poAcy as the great
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-09-03
New EueI.

Osmon. new fuel. is made from peat. The peat used contains ninety per cent or water, of which twenty to twenty five per cent is removed by means of an electric current. The peat is then further dried and passed through machine which breaks 1t up and forms 1t into briquettes or nut-shaped pieces. Osmon is free from sulphur and burns without slag or smokeS- -r&
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-09-03

The Rome Herald is anxious to know whether Tom Watson will try to run his administration with or without a cabinet. He and Tibbles might man. age it.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-09-03
EDITORS DAY.
Proposed Visit to Judge Alton B,
 pn

Editor The Advertiser-I am just in receipt of the following letter from Hon. H. D. Clayton. National Demo- cratic Committeeman from Alabama, and respectfully ask Its publication in your colums, so that 1t may be seen and read at once by all the editors of the State.
 Those who may wish to attend the proposed conference will find in MT. Clayton's letter directions as to what to do,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-09-03

Spiders are passionately fond of mu- sic, scientific item informs us. We presume that same may be said of mos- quitoes.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-09-03

hereby announce myself as a candidate for the office of Treasurer of Montgom- cry County, subject to the primary elec- tion to be held September 26 and re- spectfuly ask the support of the voters of the County
 JNO. J. COCHRAN,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-09-03

I hereby announce myself a candidate fos County Treasurer of Mo.t,S1nierx County, subject to the action o< She Democratic Primary, and request the Nupport of my friends
 T T. CONE.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-09-03

The friends of I. D. Collier hereby an- nounce him a candidate for County Treas- urer of Montgomery County. subject to inc nomination of the Democratic pri- mary.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-09-03
J. P. O'CONNOR

hereby announce myself as a candi- date for County Treasurer, subject to the action of the Democratic primary.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-09-03
SIMMER TRIPS.

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 Resort subscriptions must be paid in ad' vance.
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-09-03

What small Republican majority shows in Vermont is this: That Re- publican voters are apathetic and that the independent voters are either sup porting Democratic candidates or not supporting anybody What Is true of one State is likely to be true of many States. So the Republicans are exert ing all their efforts to roll up a large majority in Vermont. They know that If they can get out the full party vote there and poll a fair share of the inde- pendent vote, they can probably do as well in other States In the November election. This Is the significance of Vermont. It Is the test of the party managements practical results.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-09-03

If the Republicans feel no apprehen- sion or uneasiness about Vermont, why was it considered necessary for their candidate for Vice President to travel almost half across the continent to make a speech there? That they want to get out their full vote Is certain. and a contemporary thus gives the reason:
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-09-03

The Democratic Executive Commit tee of the Ninth Congressional District, the Chancery Court room at noon to. day fer the purpose of organization.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-09-03

l hereby announce myself a candidate for the nomination for Cousty Treasurer of Montgomery County, subject to the action of the Democratic primary.
 sm GEORGE c. CLISBY.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-09-03
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
FOR COUNTY TREASURER.

I hereby announce myself a candidate for County Treasurer of Montgomery County. subject to the De,Socratic Primary. Asking all my frienos for their support,
 If WHIT ". FRAME.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-09-03

The Birmingham News of the 1st says:
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-22
RIVER AT BERWICK
NEARLY IMPASSABLE

While the people of Danville and
substantial and free passageway across
the river, those of Berwick are having
trouble galore on their hands They
are paying dearly for some of it, too
The river between Necsopeck and Ber-
wick is practically impossible. The
strong efforts made at those places to
keep the ferries running has had the
effect of keeping the river at Berwick
practically open, although full of drift
ing ice in huge masses, which make t
very dangerous for boats.
Boats, however, crossed yesterday. At
ter that few had the hardihood to ven
ture out. The passenger who gets across
the river now at Berwick pays for it.
Fifty cents is the price charged by the
bOatmen and it is generally conceded
that they earn the money. as it takes
from an hour to an hour and half to
battle with the ice and to thread their
way across.
man must have urgent business
and be of strong nerve to submit to
the experience of crossing the river at
present. Not only is the long ride in
the cold a great trial in itself, but at
every turn the passenger is menaced
with danger from the ice cakes which
threaten to crush the boat, and from
the falls below that are waiting to
swallow him up.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-22
COLD STORAGE
BIRDS IN REGION

Farmers in the vicinity Of Herndon
have made a big deal in cold storage
turkeys and the markets in ShamokiD
promise to be flooded with ancient but
we'll preserved birds on Thursday and
Sturdsy.
A few of these progressive husband
men, believing turkeys would be as
high if not higher in Yuletide than
they were at Thanksgiving time. re-
Gently bought carload OF cold stor
age birds from Wisconsin.
These were quickly disposed of to
neighboring farmers and four more
car loads were ordered. These arrived
a few days ago and were sold to farm
ers in the Mahanoy. Mahantongo and
neighbor M valleys. some reaching
Irish Valley. The whole southwest
ern part of Northumberland county is
flooded with the birds.
Many of these delectable birds, most
of them from four to eight years old,
will fiDd their way into the Shsmok in
market on Thursday and Saturday.
Farmers will tell the housewife that
they thought they would dress their
turkeys this year instead of bringing
them in alive. and in that way may
dispose of many.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-22
Christmas Homecoming

AS Christians approaches what heart
that is not calloused with greed and
selfsln does not ache with sweet
longing for the old home?
At this mystic season, if at no other,
memories of childhood become smil-
ing angels that beckon us back through
the years.
die sentiment? Not at all.
All over our own land Christmas
brings back to the old home the chill
dren and the ohildren's s children. once
more to Set our lips to the spring OF
love that is pure and undefiled.
Whether we turn back to 1t from
success and joys or from failures and
sorrows, the old home is ever sane
tuary of virtues and the sweetest earth.
ly Interpretation of heaven.
The king of finance and the prodigal
once more become brothers at the old
home and learn that the things which
seem So Important to US in this world
are, after all, but thin covering.
Whether we be wise or ignorant.
rich or roor, great or little. the old
home offers Us satisfaction and inspira.
tions to be found nowhere else in the
world
= For many of us the old home may no
longer exist except in memory. But i f
IN memory it is enshrined, then what
ever the disappointments. the decep-
tions. the despairs Of life, we may turn
for new hope, new courage and renew
ed ideals back to the old home. wher G
love glows steadily against the world S
coldness.
II Christmas had no other meaning
than just this that it turned us back
to the old home, that nursery Of the
infinite, and to the loves and dreams
and longings and resolves of youth.
the day would still be the happiest
and most helpful one in all the year.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-22
Boiler Explosion Killed Four.

Four men lost their lives in terri
BILE boiler explosion which occurred at
Redlines saw mill, near Rohrsburg,
Columbia county, about two O'Clock
yesterday afternoon. The dead are:
William Redlne, who leaves a wife
and one child.
Irwin Kline, single man, who liv-
ed with his mother, on Frank Bogart' 6
farm, Rohrsburg.
Charles Wright, brother Of J. W..
Wright, of Bloomsbury, who is surviv-
ed by a wife and three children.
Elias Ash, of Rohrsburg. aged 81
years. Survived by wife and two
children.
The boiler which exploded was one
of thirty five horse power and was
considered in good condition. The
cause of the explosion is not known.
The suddenness and horror of the
event was appalling. The fouI men
killed were terribly msngled in the ex
plosion. They were the only ones
about the mill in such position as tc
be caught, all others that might have
been about the mill escaping injury.
The explosion was heard for many
miles around. BARLEY Albertson was
working in the woods nearby. When
the explosion occurred he ran to the
mill. a terrible scene presented it
self. The boiler, which was of the
portable type, was nearly blown tc
atoms. while the mill was little better
than a pile of ruins.
The mill was owned by Benjamin
Redline, father of William Redline
vino was one of the victims. The mill
is located on the timbe tract of l. P
Smith, situated about two miles above
RohrsbuIg.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-22
Save Santa.

There be persons who insist that all
of life shall be laid out with rule and
square and spirit level, and nothing
outside their measurements shall be
permitted. These people. whose con-
tinuous demand is for facts and moth
ing but facts, demand that no re-
cognition be given to Santa Claus.
They insist that Santa is a myth and
that to give him any recognition is
bound to weaken little children's love
of truth.
Any child whose tendency truthward
is obstructed only by belief in Santa
has better chance of Immortality
than many another who has not been
friendly with His Grace, Veraoity
Coming to a showdown, as the old
cattleman would say, do we. all of us,
all the time, set the little ones an ad-
mirable example in the telling Of
truth? Do our mot at home" fibs not
influence them? Do our pretensions
OF regard, publicly delivered to the
recipient and privately withdrawn
with accompanying disparagement and
back biting. leave the little hearers
unmoved? Is the-but why continue?
The man or woman whose veins are
filled with red blood and who is not
without the love of children, which is
the one Mundane evidence of the high
er feeling-a boon if you would but
know it-such a man or woman must
know that Santa Claus is the persona
fication of the Christmas Spirit-and
he who should deny the Christmas
Spirit would deny much more. But.
say some OF the gentlemen of rule and
compass, Santa Claus is a relic of pag
anism and therefore pernicious. Go
to! Or, rather, go to your books and
learn how many OF your cherished
festivals are of hoary age, but none
the less res pectable therefor.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-22
Christmas Spirits In Stores.

The time for purchasing Christmas
presents Is rapidly passing; and the
shopper who delays is not only run
ming the risk Of not getting what he
or she wants. but Is running the ris k
of violating the Christmas spirit in
various ways. The stores are crowd
ed now and by the latter part of the
week the crowds will create a perfect
crush. This is the season when goo d
cheer Is an inspiration to all and per
sons are supposed to act charitably to-
ward their fellows. In no wise can
this spirit be more effectively and
worthily displayed than toward the
they are harried from early until late
by persistent inquiries OF vague shop
pers, who do not know their own mind
and often seek expert advice as we'll
as goods They are blamed for errors
for which they are not responsible.
They are held accountable for defec-
tive articles or materials. They are
scolded il they yield to weariness aud
answer tartly to impertinent remarks.
They must be monuments of patience.
tact and information. They are as a
rule keenly grateful for kindly
word, for bit Of helpful consideration
and little patience on the part of
customers. They cannot wait on ev-
cry ybody at once.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-22
BERWICK MAY
GET THE COLLEGE

The final disposition of the question
of the removal of Albright College
which was expected to be made on
Tuesday by the Board of Trustees at
Meyerstown in a session there. will IN
all probability be delayed for several
months in order to give the people OF
Berwick a chance to secure more funds
to insure the final location OF the COL
lege in their town.
AT Tuesdays meeting a committee
of four Of the most prominent citizens
of Berwick were present and asked the
trustees to allow them sixty more days
in which to carry on their subscription
fund required for the removal OF the
college fIom that place. The commit
tee reported the most favorable pro
gress was being made and that bust
Dess men and citizens were working
with their best efforts to eventually
secure the college. The railroad and
street railway companies are strong
factors in the work of raising the sub
scription and the committee claim that
there is no doubt of the town raising
even more than the amount required
by the Board of Trustees.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-22
fleets With an Accident.

A lot of worthless dogs running at
large through the street, humping
against and annoying people is suffi-
cient nuisance without the CANNES
forming a combination with icy side
walks to trip people up. Through such
an assoc iation of forces Miss a lice Fry,
daughter Of Alfred Fry, North Mill
street. sustained bad fall, on Mill
street, at about 80 O'Clock yesterday
afternoon.
The young lady was about to cross
the D. l.. & W. railroad track, when
two dogs, one chasing the other, dash
cd up behind her and before she could
get out Of their way, ran against her.
The force of the collision, assisted by
the icy sidewalks upon which she was
walking, caused her to fall heavily, the
back OF her head striking the ice. She
was assisted to her feet and into a
store where attention was given her.
Miss Fry was considerably dazed for
awhile, but in short time had recov-
cred sufficiently from the severe shock
she had sustained to return home un-
attended.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-22
MISSING MAN
FOUND AT MUNCY

Charles Johnson, of Catawissa, whose
strange disappearance from home on
Friday last has caused his family and
friends much anxiety, was heard of
Yesterday in this city. He was also in
Mausdale and Washingtonville From
Washingtonville he was traced to
Muncy, where he spent last night.
Two of his relatives passed thrOu 9h
this city last evening enroute for
Munoy TO take charge Of the man.
Tuesday morning he passed unnotic-
ed through Danville and took the road
to Mausdale. Mrs. j. H. Shultz of
that place had driven to this city, and
on her way home passed him. Some
time after her arrival he presented
himself at her door and asked for some
thing to eat. AS it was about dinner
time and he was invited to remain for
the meal The family noticed his pecu-
liar actions and appearance. He gave
no name, and entered into no converse
ton From some blood spots on his
clothes, he appeared to have had
fall. After dinner he thanked Mrs.
ShuItz and started toward Washing
tonville, and 1t was not until later In
the day when the Morning News con-
tanning an account of the disappear
anoe and a description Of the man
reached Mausdale that the Shultz fam
lily discovered who the man was. He
Tailed with the description in every
respect, the most prominent features
being the missing tooth, the red hair
and the suit case.
Toward evening he arrived in Wash
ingtnville. He inquired his way to the
Burgess. and upon finding DR.. K. S.
Patten, told him that he was without
money and looking for work ; so he re-
uuested that the town furnish him
with lodging and breakfast. DR.. Pat
ten gave him an order as desired on
Landlord Amandus Heddens, at whose
hotel he spent the night. Here. as at
Mausdale, his actions were most &C.
centric. He gave a fictitious name,
but told the truth about his home be-
ing at Oatawissa. He was very quiet,
only speaking when he was addressed,
and then but shortly. After breakfast
yesterday he left Washingtonville, tax
ing the road to Turbotville and Muncy.
When the authorities learned yester-
day of his presence in this vicinity,
word was sent to the towns between
Wsshingtonville and Muncy. Last
night he was located in hotel at Nun
oy and two of his brothers-in law
started at once to that town.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-22
SLEIGHLOAD OF PEO-
PIE NEARLY BROWNS

What might have resulted in a very
serious accident, took place at Wap-
wallopen Tuesday night when a sleigh
ing party attempted to cross the river
on the ice. The party thought it would
be safe to cross and as none of the
party seemed to have any fear as to
the result the driver decided to drive
across the stream.
Suddenly the ice broke and the horses
and sleigh sunk into the river After
a struggle they succeeded in getting
out. The horses were finally gotten to
shore bat the sleigh is at the bottom
of the river There we're eight per-
sons in the sleigh and all were given
a cold bath. The team and sleigh were
the property of Berwick liyeryman.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-22
Y. II. c. A. NOTES.

The Young Mems Christian Associa-
tions Of the Northwest are,beginning a
building for the young men of Cal
gary, having already pledged, So, 900,
and at Brandon, Manitoba, $34, 900 is
pledged. At Blnghsmton,N. Y. 800,
900 has been pledged. AT the suRges-
tion of a young lady stenographer.
Mrs. Humiston, lady seventy five
years old, gave $50, 600 last week for a
building for the Association at Pom
tiao, Ill. with the provision that $40, =
600 be secnred for a site. OF this
amount 5000 was pledged in one even
ing. The International Training school
for Y NJ @. A. secretaries at Spring
field, Mass. has just been notified of
a bequest of $40. 900 from Miss Frances
S. Moody, of Bath, Me. Several col
leges and universities, such as the
State College at Ames, Ia. and the
State University at Madison, Wis. f.,
have big Association building enter
prises on hand. and buildings in pro-
cess of erection, to cost $35, 900 to $75, =
900. The amount of money the As
sociations have invested for new build
ings the past year runs up into mil
lions of dollars.