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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-08
A CASE OF LUCK.
How the Lack of Nickel Won n
Good Paying Position.
Little Mrs. Tyler sighed as the troll

Little Mrs Tyler sighed as the troll
hey car whiZzed past her
To think she muscd that | should
have come to this too poor to spend
. cents for car fare, If [ could only
get more music scholars, Then Bob
could have the becfsteak and the fruit
he needs dear, patient Robert
Time was when Frederick Fcchner's 4
piano playing had won her many a SO
ciaI triumph but that was before she
had married the penUilcsS Robert Ty-
Ter, to begin life anew across the con
tineN. Now that be was sick they had
only the pittance her pupils brought
her.
Today Mrs. Tyler was very tired
No wonder she had sighed when the
car had glided past her, and home was
q mile away. Strains of HandeIs "Har-
monioHS Blacksmith" drew her inside
a music store Music always rested
her A girl was playing upon grand
piano. and several persons stood about
Mrs. &yler strolled their way.
One dfier another took turn at the
instrument. The newcomer was too
interested in the playing to question
whe<efore. Finally IA man approached
her
1T is your turn next" he said.
She was about to explain his mis-
take when the humor of the situation
appealed TO her, and she was seized
with n desire To carry out the joke. Ac-
cordingly she took her seat and began
PaderewSkfS Love Song" She did
not know for what she was playing
but she vaguely felt that 1t was test
Of some sort, and she threw her soul
into her fingers, When she ended there
was little burst Of applause. and
something else" was called for. She
responded with LISTS "Schubert's Ser
enade" aud then with ChOpin's Cradle
Song"
A sheet of music was placed before
her, and a lady came forward TO sing
If there was one thing In which Mrs
Tyler eXcelled It was in accompani-
| ments, and now she did her best. The
face Of the man who had invited her
10 pIdI WIS one DTOdu SuIlle us lie III
Quired deferentially:
May | ask whom we have had the
honor of hearing? You have distanced
them all, my dear madam. The place
Is easily yours"
Mrs. Tyler looked at him in bewilder-
ment then she laughed and explained
He explained too.
She had unwittingly taken part in a
trial Of applicants for the double posi-
| tion of accompanist for a singing mas
ter and piano player for the music
shop. A salary was named that left
the little woman nearly dumb with
surprise, so amply it fitted her present
needs. She wanted TO dance all the
way home. Fatigue was forgotten.
I'm glad you didn't ride" remarked
Robert Tyler whimsically.
OH cried his wife, and the ex-
clamation was thanksgiving -
Youths Companion.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-08

\ pleasant pastime, literally, for
those who have no more pressing du-
ties and wish to get outside their en-
vironment at least in thought will open
up before her who begins to mount a
family tree Tracing ones genealogy
may become-probably will become-a
matter of absorbing amusement and
attention, for it entails n thread gath
cred up here, dropped there, a letter
to write, a book TO read, register TO
consult. To the self absorbed, the
despondent, the listless. one may rec
ommend this diversion as certain TO
suit eScn rather morbid conditions Of
temperament. and yet as certain to
gently force the mind away from IT.
self TO other persons and things in
opening UP wider and wider field Of
reHection.-HaDer's Bazaar.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-08
QuRInt PraYcra.

The chief of the Leslies is said TO
have prayed before n battle: BE on
our side. An gin ye Gamma be on our
side; aye lay low bit, an ven see
thae carles get a-hidin' that must
pleese, ye." An old covenanter, who
rul@& his household with rod of iron,
is said to have prayed in all sincerl,
ty at family worship: 30 Lord, hae
care o Rob. for be is on the great
deep, an thou holdest It in the hollow
O thy hand An hae n care O jamie,
for Ire hae gone to fight the enemies
O. his country, an the outcome o. the
battle is WI thee. But ye need ma
fash o yerseP WI wee Willy, for hae
him here, an I'm caw9able O. lookin'
after him myself"
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-08
PLAYING HAVOC WITH
RUSSIAN WAR SHIPS

LONDON, Dec. Count Haya-
shi, the japanese Minister to Great
Britain in confirming the report of the
sinking of the Russian battleship Pol
tava and the damage of the Retvizsn,
adds that both have been unseaworthy
since December 3 He adds: "Our
bombardment continues daily against
the ships in the harbor which are
anchored south of PerushaD.
They have been struck by at least
143 shells since the occupation by our
forces of Akaskua hill which occurred
December e. This is due to the fact
that the enemy are absolutely unable
TO resist our fire from metre hill.
Viscount Hayashi also confirmed the
report that an armistice vas given OH
December 6 at the request of the Rus
slams TO permit bu1ylYg the dead oE
both sides.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-08
CHEEK, PUSH AND CASH.
Three Essentials, Says a Cynic, "a
Success In Life.

Three Essentials, Says Cynic, 10
Success. In Life.
Fighting for cards TO entertainments,
pushing up by hook and by crook. Civ
Ing dinners and dances typewriter
descriptions Of which are glv.n TO any
journalists who wish for thethl-tbese
things are essentially opposeGH0 that
repose which stamps the caste OF We're
de We're"
These Influences are very wide
spread. To get on" is the great OBJ
jet OF every one, and to get on one
must drop as many reflnements as pos
sible. They do not pay" This may
seem cynical, but it is unfortunately
true. Cheek, push and cash are the
three essentials to success, and II the
last be lacking the two former are nee
essary for its getting
This IS all false unworthy IL is
only the veneer OF butterfly class
The aristocracy is one with the upper
middle classes in its rejection of these
influences Refinement IS not dead
among us, but il is overshadowed
Sane and serious people are sickened
by the frothy life that goes on about
them If it really brought enjoyment
TO its devotee 1t would be justified, but
that it does not is amply evidenced by
the discontented, artificial faces IN
der the horribly pretty hats above the
vulgarly elaborate dresses. Better
things will come. better things exist
now beneath this false surface, but
the man who beats the drum can
drown the strains Of the violin. Just
now the drum IL very loud. Let us
lower our voices and wait.-London
OutlOok
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-08
Deputy Revenue Collector

1t has been announced upon the best
Of authority that Henry W. Schoff
stall, Of Sunbury, has been appointd to
succeed the late a. q. Haas, as the
Deputy Revenue Collector for this
district. Mr.. Schoffstall served as a
me nber of the Legislature during the
time when Senator M S. Quay was a
candidate for reelection and was loyal
to the great Republican leader, sup
porting him on every ballot. The ap-
pointmcnt is Mr.. Schofstall's reward
aud Senator Penrose by this appoint
ment is carrying ont the desire of
Quay, who wanted Mr.. Schoffstall TO
be remembered in some substantial
manner for his faithfuIness -Sunbury
Item.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-08

| did not meet a tramp, encounter a
beggar or person the least intoxicat-
ed during my stay In Switzerland. OF
how few countries in Europe or Amer
lea can this be truthfully said. There
may be Il small percentage OF drunken
ness, but if it exists 1t is kept out Of
sight A thrlftier. cleaner, more whole
some body of people. who carefully OBJ
serve sanitary laws in their homes. |
have never met in my various travels
They are as tidy and neat as the house
wives OF Holland or the Pennsylvania
Quakers. No wonder Switzerland ID a
prosperous country. 1t owes much OF
its good fortune TO the practical in
telligence OF its law abiding citizens.--
London Caterer.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-08
"Fr.eoom TO wor.hip God. -

One Of the conditions which promote
peace between the states Of the United
statss is that wherever any citizen
may be he Is free to enjoy whatever
form OF religion he prefers. He may
be q Christian, Mohammedan or pagan.
as he pleases, only he must preserve
the peace and live decent life. World
there prevails such u system OF world
Law that when u man goes Into any
part Of the world he will be free to
worship God after any form he prefers
Other liberties now not known In all
countries may be expected in tbs grow
ing liberation and homogeneIty OF the
world i T. L. Bridgman Ia Atlantic.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-08
In the Shadow of the GaIIows

Lovers of melodrama will have an
opportunity of seeing one of the best
plays of the kind that will visit Dan
Vile this season when "In The Shad-
ow of The Gallows" is presented on
Thursday night. The play itself is the
best of its kind ever written and add
ed to this is a company of excellent
merit and car load of stage effects
for each act aud scene.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-08
Catarrah and Hay Fever.

Liquid Cream Balm is becoming
quite as popular in many localities as
Ely's Cream Balm solid. 1t is pre-
pared for use il atomizers. and is high
ly priced by those who have been ac-
customed to call upon physicians f +
such treatment. Many physiciags
are using and prescribing ii. Al. t'It
medicinal properties Of the celebrated
Cream Balm are contained in tHe
Liquid form, which is - cts. iu,lud-
ing a spraying tube. All druggists or
by mail Ely Brothers, 5f Warren Sr..
New YO.k.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-08
nEAENEss CANsnr RE CuRED


By local applications, as they cannot reacu
the diseased portion of the ear. There is only
one way to cure deafness, and that is by con
sti'utional remedies Deafness is caused by
an tntlaued condition Of the mucous lining
Ofthe EuStachian TU be. When this tube gets
inhamed you have a rumbling sound or i'm
perfect hearing, and when IT is entirely clos
ed deafness is the result, and unless the in
lammation can be taken out and this tube
restored to its normal condition, hearing wi
be destroyed forever; nine cases out often are
caused by catarrh, which is nothing but an IN
Hamed condition of the mucous services.
We will give One Hundred Doll rs for any
case Of Deafness caused by catarrh) that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure. Send
or circulars, free.
Halls Family Pills are The best.
Sold by Druggists. 75c.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-08
AkASAkA HILL IN
JAPANESE HANDS

TOXIC, Dec. 7.-Foiiowiug up their
success IN the capture Of 203-metro
Hill, the japanese, it is rDmored to-
day captured and occupied yesterday
Akasska hill, another emiucnce in the
vicinity Of Port Arthur The an
nounoement is also made that the Rus
sian cruiser Bayan is aground in Port
Arthur HarbOr
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-08
STARTLED CARLYLE.
How Charles Godfrey Leland Brought
the Cynic TO His Senses.

HOW GharIeB
the Cynic to His Senses
Charles Godfrey Leland said that on
his first meeting with Carlyle the wise
man showed himself In a somewhat
cynical frame Of mind, from which he
was aroused only by bit OF whole
some opposition.
And what kind OF an American may
YOU be-German or Irish or whatF
Carlyle asked.
"Since It interests you, Mr.. Carlyle,
replied Leland, Ito know the origin OF
my family | may say that l am de-
scended from Henry Leland. noted
Puritan, who went TO America In 1886.
II doubt whether any OF your family
have since been equal TO your old Purl-
tan great-grandfather," growled Car
lyle and this. combined with some
slurrlng remarks which he had pre-
viouslv thrown ont In regard TO Amer
leu and her history, reused Ielands
spirit.
"Mr. Carlyle" he said deliberately. =
think that my brother Henry Leland
who got the wound from when ne
died standing by my side In the war OF
the rebellion, was worth ten OF my
old Puritan ancestors. At least ne
died in a ten times better cause. And
allow me TO say, Mr.. Carlyle, that !
think in all matters Of historical crltl-
cism you are principally Influenced by
the merely melodramatic and theatric
al"
Carlyle looked utterly amazed and
startled, though not at all angry.
"Whot's thot We say he cried In
broad Scotch.
Mr.. Leland repeated the remark. A
grim smile as OF admiration came over
the stern old face II was with deeply
reflective and not displeased air that
he replied, still in Scotch.
ma ma, I'm nae thot," he said. And
he dropped into milder strain and
made the interview an occasion TO be
treasured long in memory.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-08
AN ELECTION TRICK.
One sample of the DOdEes to Which
They Resort In England.

They Resort In England.
Canon j. George Tetley tells the fol-
lowing story OF the late Justice Den
man, who in 1868 ran for election at
Tfverton. in England. He was adyer-
tlsed To address the electors on GER
tain morning In order TO fulfill his
engagement II was necessary for him
to leave by the 9:15 express. He had
taken the precaution of ordering d cab
overnight and was quietly eating an
early breakfast when attention was
called to two or three men who seemed
10 be hanging about In the nelghbor-
hood of his house. He thought little.
however, of the matter. but presently
sent his servant to put his luggage on
the cab, which was due to arrive. The
cab approached the door, but before
the portmanteau could be located one
Of the mysterious strangers jumped in
and was driven rapidly away.
And when this happened second
time II became evident that something
very definite was intended. So Mr..
Denman consulted his watch, and. di-
recting his luggage to be sent after
him, he buttoned his coat and. calling
to his aid all his old Cambridge train
ing, took bee line for tie station. He
met not one empty cab till too near the
terminus to lie of any service to him.
He dashed through the booking Of
fce' on to the platform, seized the han
die OF a carriage door as the train was
actually starting and flung himself into
compartment
On arriving at Tlyerton he found bis
committee in state of extreme anx-
iety which gave place to astonishment
and relief on his appearance. for the
walls OF the town were covered with
placards warning the Liberal electors
that their candidate would not keep
his engagement 10 address them.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-08
MAY Get You Into Trouble.

The'practice of writing just a few
words in package of papers or of
merchandise mailed at lower rate
than letters is said 10 have become so
common that postmasters have been
instructed TO examine such pack ages
and report to the department officials.
The cost of prosecution in the United
States district court and fine of
twenty five dollars would be rs small
penalty as the sender could escape
with.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-08
NOTICE.
n the Court of Common Pleas of Montour

In the Court of Common Pleas of Montour
County.
Notice is hereby duly given that the
second and final account of Thomas J.
Rogers, committee Of William s. Rob
erts, lunGtlc toge ther with the vouch-
ers thereof, have been filed on record
In my office, andithat the said account
viii be presented to the aforesaid
Court for allowance and confirmation
ni 81 on
TUESDAY. DEC. p, A. d. 1904.
and if no exceptions are filed thereto
within four days thereafter the said
account will be confirmed absolutely
as of course as per Rule of the said
Court in such specified behalf made
and provided.
THOS. 6. VINCENT.
PrOthonotaTy.
Prothonotary Office, Danville, Pa. 4,
Dec. 8, 1904
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-08
Next Week.

The always welcome Murray e Mack
ey big Comedy Company, with tn
same strong cast but all new plays
comes to the Opera House for nights
starting Monday, December y, open
ing with the beautiful play by Hal
Reid, Hearts of the Blue Ridge, 3"
Tuesday night the great French play
Duchess Du Barry Wednesday
matinee East Lynne" Wednesday
night Across the Desert" All speci-
al scenery and big vaudeville acts.
Ladies 20 cent tickets opening night
if reserved before > p N.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-08
Careless of Honora.

Pastor kneipp, the famous discover
er Of the barefoot cure who was
appointed chamberlain by the pope,
cared little for the honor He did not
even take the trouble to open the let
ter announcing the appointment and
first learned of the honor conferred up
on him by the arrival OF deputation
at the Noersihofen cloister to congrat-
ulate him. He declined TO be address
ed, however, as "monsignore." 1t was
with difficulty that he was persuaded
to leave his retreat to go to Rome to
thank the pope
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-08

Itching, Blind, Bleeding or protrud-
ing Piles Druggists refund money if
PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure any
case, no matter of how long standing,
in to IA days. First application gives
ease and rest. soc. If your druggist
hasn't it send soc in stamps and it will
be forwarded postpaid by Paris Medi-
Gina Co., st. Louis, Mo.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-08

Having captured "the key to Port
Arthur, " the japanese ought soon to
unlock the door, enter in and take
possession and enable the.newspapers
to take for keeps from the standing
galley the stereotyped announcement
that Port Arthur has fallen
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-08

1T is proper to respect an office un-
der the government" said the patriotic
citizen. even If you do not happen
to approve of the man who holds It"
"Of course answered Senator Sor-
ghum 1T IS to the Office that the sal
airy and perquisites are attached, not
TO the individual. Washington Star.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-08
SHERIFFS SALE
OF VALUABLE
REAL ESTATE!

BY virtue of certain writs of Fierl
Facias issued out of the Court of Com
mon Pleas of Moutour County. and to
me directed will expose TO Public Sale
at the Court House, Danville. Montour
County, State of Pennsylvania, on
Saturday, December oath.
at 10 o'clock in the forenoon of the
said day the following described Real
Estate, viz:
All the right, title and undivided
man in and TO the following descr ibe
real estate situate in the Township of
Limestone, County of Montour and
State of Pennsy ylvania bounded and de-
scribed as fol Ovs, VIZ: Beginning at
stone thence by lands formerly of N.
Gouger North thirty five and one
fourth degrees West sixty-two and one
fifth perches to stone, thence by lands.
formerly of John McGinnis North
forty-two and one-hslf degrees East
thirty-on and two -tfths perches to a
stone, South seventy-one and one
fourth sgrees East two hundred and
twenty -four and one-half perches to
post, North twenty-six and one-half
degrees East fortv-four and one-half
perches to a post, South fifty four de-
grees East thirty eight perches to g.
post, thence by lands formerly Of the
heirs of William s. Narr, deceased.
South one degree East twenty and
eight-tenths peruhes to a stone. thence
/ by land of the heirs of George Fulmer
North eighty nine degrees West ninety
six and four -tenths perches to white
oak, thence by land formerly of Mich
olas Gouger. South eighty nine and
oue-h half degrees West one hundred and
| fifty one and eight -tenths perches to
the place Cf beginning, containing
sixty-three acres and twenty-four
square rods of land On which are
erected
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-08
ONE SHIP SUNK
BY JAPANESE FIRE

TOXIC, Dec. 1T has been official.
ly announced that the Russian battle
ship Poltava has been sunk in Port
Arthur haTbor and the Retvizan SER
iously damaged as the results of the
japanese bombardmeut
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-08

The railroad employees of the Phila-
delphia ana Reading Company at
Reading viii receive their pay for
November on Friday. They viii re-
ceive 800, 600. The shop men Will be
paid On Wednesday, December l4.when
1920, 600 will be disbursed. This will
be the largest Christmas pay day so
far
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-08
Emerson might we'll have had store

Emerson might we'll have had store.
keeping in mind when he wrote mo
man has learned anything rightly un-
til he knows that every day is Dooms-
day. In busy modern store every
day is Doomsdsy-in the respect that
Doomsday means day of fruition as
we'll ny Of Judgment. When the clock
strikes six every store has closed au-
other chapter, finished another sowing
and Iesping.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-08
NOTICE.
In the Court of Common Pleas Of Montour
County.

In the Court Of Common Pleas OF Montour
County,
Notice is hereby duly given that the
account OF James Daley. Assignee Of
James Martin, together with the vouch-
ers thereof have been filed on record
in my Office, and that the said account
will be presented to the aforesaid
Court for allowance and confirmation
Iii 81 on
TUESDAY. DEC. 81, A. D. 1904,
and if no exceptions are filed thereto
within four days thereafter the said
account will be confirmed absolutely
as of course as per Rule of the said
Court in such specified behalf made
and provided.
THOS. g. VINCENT,
Prothonotary.
PIothonotary office, Danville, Pa. ;,
Dec. Sth, 1904
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-08

In Northumberland county court on
Tuesday Timothy Timaska, a saloon
keeper, was prosecuting man for as
sault and battery. Timaska testified
that he did his best to quell the dis
turbance, but failed, whereupon the
court told him to throw cold water
on the next one who raised a disturb
ance in the hotel and douse him.good. "
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-08

Mabel aud Iia Klstler, aged sixteen
and twelve years respectively, enjoy
the distinction of conducting 100
acre farm, near Tamaqua. Their faith
er, William p Kistler, works in the
slate quarries and the girls not only
plow the land, plant and harvest the.
crops and handle the live stock, but
twice a week drive TO Landsford, a
distance of nine miles. to dispose of
produce.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-08
sudden want of InforMa tfon

Tommy-Ma, lend me a lead pencil.
Mother just left pen and ink ON the
table for you. What do you want with
a pencil? TOMMY want to write to
the editor OF the paper to ask him
whatl take ink stains out OF the par
lor carpet.-Philadsiphi Ledger.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-08
100

lJU4.
Oct 15.-First and Partial account of
Mary Ellen Rote, George L.
Rote and Sallie K. Pierce,
Executors of Christian Lau-
bach, late of the Borough of
Danville, deceased.
Nov. 5.-Final account Of David D.
Williams, Trustee appointed
to sell real estate of Evan E.
Davis, late Of the Borough
of Danville, deceased
Nov. 15-First aud Partial account
of James b. Pollock and
Charles f. SIires. Sr.. Ex-
ecutors of William s. Pol
lock, late of the Borough of
Washingtonvillc, deceased.
Nov. 25-First and Final account Of
Charles Mottern, Admins
traitor d. b. II. C. t. a OF
Lydia Lormer, late of the
Borough of Danville, deceas-
ed.
Nov. 26-First and Final account of
r. H. Simington, Admins
traitor of William n. Shining
ton, late of the Township of
Liberty, deceased.
Nov. 26-First and Final account of
Ella V. Bitter, Admnnistra-
trix of Daniel Bitter, late of
the Township of Anthony,
deceased.
Nov. 26-First and Final account OF
Caroline Rieek, ExecutriX Of
Fredericka p. Rieck, late of
the Borough of Danville, de-
ceased, and also Trustee ap-
pointed to sell real estate of
said decedent.
VIM. L. SIDLER, Register.
Registers Office, Danville, Pa,
Nov. 26. 1904.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-08
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