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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-04-28
WHARFAGE FREE AT ST. LOUIS
Twenty Miles of River Front For Wa
ter Craft at Worlds Fair City.

Free wharfage will be given to all
boats landing at st. Louis during the
Worlds Fair. Traffic Manager Hill
leary of the Exposition and Joseph p.
Whyte, harbor and wharf commission
er of st. Louis. have decided on the To-
cations assigned to the various kinds
of boats.
Yachts, steam launches and all boats
propelled by their own power have
been assigned wharf space between
Choteau avenue and Biddle street
These streets. running east and west.
form the boundary lines for the cen
tral business district Of the city.
House boats have been assigned
wharf space north of Biddle street
and south of Choteau avenue.
st. Louis has river front of twen-
ty miles The Broadway line of the
Transit company parallels the river
from the city limits on the north to
Jefferson Barracks on the south. At
no point are the cars more than five
blocks from the Mississippi river. The
Worlds Fair may be reached for one
fare by transferring to any of the
eight lines that cross Broadway and
reach the Exposition grounds.
No charge Will be made for wharf
age. Application for space should be
made to the harbor and wharf COM
missioner at the City Hall, on Twelfth
street, between Market street and
Clark avenue.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-04-28

There is hardly Il .in2le group Of in
sects which does not suffer from the
appetite Of one O.. mere species Of bird
The eggs ard larvae are dug and prled
out of thotr burrows in the wood by
woodpecIcrs and crecpprs; those un-
dergruund are scratched and cIawud up
to view by quail, partridges and many
sparroWs; Warblcrs ana viraOs sean
every leaf and tWig. Tlycatchcrs. like
the cat family Of mammals, lie in wait
and surprise the insects on the wing,
more particularly those flying near the
ground, while swifts, swallows and
martins CLEAN q harvest from the host
of high flying insects. When we think
humming birds are taking dainty sips
of honey from the flowers they are in
reality more often snatching minute
spiders and flies from the deep cups Of
the calyXes. When night falls, the in
sects, which have chosen that time as
the safer TO carry on the business of
active life, are pounced on by crepus-
cular fcathered beings; the cavernous
mouths of whippoorwills engulf them
as they rise from their hiding places,
and the bristle Of night hawks brushes
them into no less rapacious maws If,
perchance, they have succeeded in
reaching the upper air.-New York
Post.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-04-28
THE WINTER OF 1861.
Coolest Of the Ninete"nth Century In
New England.

Tue winter Of 1851 was noted for be-
ing one ur lbc c,,11,-f. and in fact. it
was the coolest one. I'm the century.
The coldesr day of tbe winter WAS Fri
day. Feb. -. and is known as cold
Friday. There had been n heavy
storm If LIGHT fine snow If cleared
off cold. ana the wind blew q perfect
gale. thus making the cold more fear
tuI Tho mir yy,s fIIed with snow 90
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-04-28
Likely 10 Get Even.

Old Friend What became Of that
beautiful full length portrait of your
self and your first husband?
Mrs Twotimes-It is hidden away up
IN the garret. My second husband has
never seen it yet. I'm keeping it for q
surprise.
"a surprise"
yes. If he ever again gives ma q
ten cent bottle Of perfumery for q
Christmas present, I'll give him that
painting for a New Years present"
ManIess Island Colony.
On a small island in the Greek ar
chipclago there is a colony which is
composed entirely of women. 1t is a
sort of religious order which considers
it a disgrace for one Of its members 10
even look at man. so when a fisher
man approaches the island the women
pull the gray cowls Of their cassocks
over their heads and turn their backs.
Provisions are never imported, as the
women raise their own products being
strict vegetarians. Only the matron,
who is annually elected head of the col,
ony. is ever allowed 20 leave the island
The others remain on the island all
their lives. taking their turn at tilling
the soil, washing. housekeeping and
fishing
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-04-28
NEW MUSIC FOR WORLDS FAIR
Three Compositions by Famous People.
Band Tournament.

Musical people and all who appreci-
ate good music may thank the Worlds
Fair for three notable compositions,
written upon the invitation of the Ex-
position management. These are the
Hymn Of the West" by the most
distinguished living American poet,
Edmund Clarence Stedman, the music
for which was written by Professor
John X. Paine, who is at the head Of
the music department Of Harvard uni
versity; louisiana" march by
Frank NanderstukeR, leader Of the
Cincinnati Orchestra: a waltz, Along
the Plaza" by Henry X Hadley Of
New York, who has won his laurels
long before this as writer Of Operatic
and other musical compositions. This
music will be heard publicly for the
first time upon the opening If the Ex-
position on Saturday, April 30, and fire.
Quently thereafter IN the musical pro
grammes of the greatest of world 5
fairs. These are the only official com
positions.
Thirty thousand dollars Will be given
In prizes for the best bands at a tour
nament to be held during the EXposi-
tion. All through the Worlds Fair the
musical feature will be prominent
The most famous bands of the world
are under contract to participate dur
ing considerable periods Among these
are lie Garde Republicainc band Of
France the Royal Grenadier band Of
England. the American National band.
Sousa's band and others.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-04-28
UNCLE SANS
WONDERS
All Executive Departments Send
Treasures to the
Worlds Fair.
Display Installed In the Largest Gov
Srnmentai Exposition Building Ever
Constructed - Precious Docu-
ments - Relics of Famous
Statesmen and Soldiers.
Working Postal
Exhibit.
The United States Government build

The United States Government build
ing at the Worlds Fair occupies an
elevated site just south of the main
picture OF the Exposition. The great
central dome of the Government build
ing Is visible from the very center Of
the Fair looking across the picturesque
sunken garden that lies between the
Palaces OF Mines and Metai!urIy and
Liberal Arts.
The hill slope in front of the Gov
ernment building is terraced with
broad stairways almost completely
covering the slope The building is 800
feet long by 250 feet wide and is the
largest structure ever provided at an
exposition by the federal government.
III Is distinguished from all the other
large buildings at the Exposition by
the steel truss construction, the entire
roof being supported by steel arches,
forming a splendid domed ceiling.
In this building are installed the ex-
hihits OF all the executive departments
u tie government. The building is
vast StoreLOuse or an endless variety
uf treasures dear to the heart Of every
true American. Precious documents
are to be seen here, and the autographs
OF our great men OF the past are on
display. Relics Of famous statesmen
and soldiers, carefully preserved
through generations, are exhibited,
Each governmental department has in
stalled an exhibit showing its official
character and mode OF operation.
Entering the Government building
from the eastern end, the visitor sees
at his left railroad postottice car.
This 10 not a mere coach standing Idle,
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-04-28
CURIOUS THINGS FROM CHINA
The Most Magnificent Beds Ever Seen
Are Part of The Celestial Empires
Worlds Fair Exhibit.

The Chinese exhibit at the Worlds
Fair is filled with pleasing surprises.
Some of the most magnificent articles
of furniture are n part OF this wonder
ful display The carving and inlaying
of ivory. bone and wood illustrate the
marvellous SIKH Of the Chinese.
Models included in this interesting
exhibit show the homes and home life
OF tie Chinese. their weddings and
funerals. Chinese tea house, restau-
rtnt aad shop Chinese weaving and
some ii t,r Beautiful silks and wear
IN ypoalel of the Chinese and their
methods of manufacturing them.
One feature Of the exhibit is two
magnificent Chinese beds, each OF
which has the appearance of being
small house of great beauty. One is
summer bed the other for winter. The
summer bed is hand carved and inlaid
with ivory and bone figures and land
scapes eXquisitely carved and so
skillfully joined as TO appear part OF
the wood. The bed and furniture are
of carved bamboo. The bed consists Of
an anteroom, with tables, chairs and
tea stands, and in an inner room, which
Is the sleeping apartment, there is
couch with coverings of gauZy silks.
The winter bed is still more elabo-
rate. 1t consists of three compartments.
The first contains four chairs, Il tea pOy
and a chest Of drawers. This is the sit
,.ty Tho SnannI iS tho 1rpSS-
ing room, and the third is the sleep
ing apartment, or the couch itself. The
furniture IS of rosewood inlaid with
ivory carving of birds, flowers and
trees The couch is covered with silks
of the finest texture and in gaudy col
ors The sleeping compartments are
lighted with Chinese lanterns Of silk
hung at the outer entrance, while the
light enters through gauze panels, hand
painted and in forms of rosewood In
laid with ivory figures.
A table and dish made of highly pol
lshed ash, with eXquisitely carved
bamboo figures inlaid, are shown. The
work is SO artistically done that each
article seems to have been made of
one piece of wood.
There is also large display of Chi
nese lanterns made of silk, gauZe and
other light material and some made of
beads artistically arranged with glass
centers The silk and gauZe are beau
tifully hand painted.
There are models of some of the
great Chinese temples, theaters and
arches, showing elaborate carving in
wood and ivory and two large elephant
tusks exquisitely carved.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-04-28

1NJ, MOhiIp rain
holders have arranged to receive visit
ors. These houses are in every section
Of the city, and the rates at which
guests will be received is matter Of
record on the books of the bureau.
The Inside inn, hotel on the Ex-
position grounds, has a capacity for
5000 guests. The Exposition manage
ment has control of the rates, which
have been fixed at from $1.5O to $3.50
per day, European plan, including ad-
mission TO the grounds. On the Amer
lean plan the rates range from So to So
per day The hotel Is 400 by 500 feet
and Is three stories high.
There are more than 100 established
hotels in St Louis, and a signed agree
ment has been made between many Of
their managers with the Exposition of
flCials that rates shall not be raised
during the Exposition period. Many
new hotels have been built on sites ad-
jacent to the Exposition grounds, and
the published fixed rates warrant the
assertion that no one need pay exor-
bitant rates for accommodation either
at hotels or private houses.
Among the new hotels may be men
toned the Hotel Napoleon Bonaparte,
which stands at Clayton avenue and
Skinker road, overlooking the Exposi-
tion grounds This hostelry will aC-
commodate 5000 persons. The rates
European plan, are from 81 to So per
day. The Grand View hotel, south Of
the Exposition. on Oakland avenue, has
a capacity for 5000 guests, and the
rates are 81 to S1.50 per day, European.
and So to $3.50 per day on the Amer
lean plan. The kenilworth, on West
Park boulevard and Billion avenue, has
capacity Of 1900 guests, with a rate
Of Sl.50 per day.
The above mentioned are a few of the
new hotels that have been erected near
the Exposition grounds for the accom-
modation OF Worlds Fair visitors All
told there are about twoscore. All are
within easy walking distance, and all
are situated on high ground, with com
prehensive views of the grounds. All
of the structures are well built, and In
some Of them the most luxurious quar-
ters are Obtainable. The rates are es-
tablished and viii not be increased dur
ing the Exposition
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-04-28

This illustrates the way in which
children are misunderstood:
\ car, crowded full Of people, a lit
tie girl squeezed down in one corner
among bundles and looking over the top
of Il bandboX containing a dress for
fashionable lady uptown-a poor, lit
tie half pinched up, shriveled little girl.
In walks a fashionable young woman,
supcrbly dressed, ana bounces herself
down on a seat. This little girl keeps
her eyes on this young woman; never
takes them off. The young woman gets
n little restivc about it. Finally as she
starts TO get out she says:
The next time a lady gets into the
car I'll thank You not to stare her out
of countenance."
The little girl says "Ah. miss, l was
only thinking how beautiful you were"
-SchOolmaster.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-04-28

steamboats, off shoals is shown here,
The first harvesting machine, made in
the year 100 Il. c., is one of the most
ancient exhibits at the Exposition.
There is also a model of the first steam
engine made in Egypt in the same
year
Every foot of the 100000 feet of
floor space in Uncle Sans Worlds
Fair building is occupied by exhibits
of surprising interest and every phase
of the peoples welfare is shown.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-04-28
Tho EIr.t occnn s.enmcr.

The first stcaEi vessel which crossed
the Atlantic ocean was under the
American flag and was named the
Savannah. The launching took place
in New York harbor on Aug. %, 1918.
and IT, first trip, began March %,
1919 was from New York to Savap
nah, Gu. which was reached April 9.
She vas advertised by her owner.
William Scarborough Of Savannah, to
make toe ocean trip. starting May 20.
and passengers were advertised for.
None. however. was willing to risk the
voyage The vessel sailed May %,
reaching the Irish coast June l6 The
next day Lieutenant Bowin of the
kings utter Kite boarded the ship,
thinking that because smoke was issu-
ing from her smokestack that tie vcs.
sci must be on fire.
Captain RogcrS had charge OF her
during the voy@-. and .crward took
her to Copenhagen, IT, Petersburg and
other foreign ports The steamship
was built by Francis Pickett and had
fuel Jtoragn capacity Of seventy five
tons of coal aud twenty five cords OF
wood. and her wheels were so con.
structcd as 10 be removable in stormy
weather.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-04-28
A Desperate Man.

1t was in restaurant and the young
wife looked auXiously at her husband
as he devoured a double portion Of lob
ster salad.
Il wish you wouldn't eat that, dear"
she urged You know it never agrees
with you, especially at night"
"It doesn't, but | don't care he sad
as he tackled huge mouthful. IT'S
my turn to take care Of the baby to-
night, anyhow New York Press.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-04-28
The Trouble.

Il wonder why Mr. Oldbow goes 10
see Miss Frocks after she has rejected
him so emphatically," remarked Ho-
Jack.
Just to pass away the time" sug
gested Tomdik
But the reason he was refused was
mat he had already passed away too
much tipe "-Betyojt Free Press,
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-04-28
WORLDS FAIR HOTEL
ACCOMMODATIONS.
St. Louis Hostelries Prepared to Handle
Vast Throngs-Prices Not 10 Be In
creased-HoteI Inside of the Ex
position Grounds With Ca
pacity For 5000 Guests.

Ample hotel accommodation have
been provided for the Worlds Fair
visitors at St Louis both within and
outside of the Exposition grounds.
The Exposition management has or
ganized a free information service. A
pamphlet has been issued for gratui-
tous circulation explaining many of
the conyenienccs that have been pro-
vided. \ list Of all the hotels. with
rates, is contained in this pamphlet.
The entire city has been canvassed,
and many thousands of private house
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-04-28
Cost Of SEEING the Worlds Fair

From any point within 300 miles of
st. Louis a person may travel to the
Worlds Fair this year, view the won
ders Of the Exposition for three days
and expend the same money he would
pay in any other year for train fare
alone. This is an absolute fact.
The Western Passenger Association
has agreed on a ten day excursion rate,
$50 miles or more from st. Louis, for
one and one-ffth fare for the round
trim
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-04-28

Mrs. Browne Don't you think the
pew ncighbor is cute? She has such
u coaxing little way about her.
Mrs. Greene Well, she'll get herself
into trouble If she tries her coaXing
little way on either of my hired girls.
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-04-28
Fifteenth Century Guns.

In 1927, when the English in Nor
mandy made their last assault on Mont
St Michel under Lord Scales, they at
tackled 1t with several powerful en-
gines and certain machines Of war"
Says an old writer, They trained q
battery SO furiously against the walls
that they made a breach" Among
these formidable weapons were two
enormous wrought iron guns, which
they were compelled TO leave behind
on being obliged to raise the siege.
They are still on exhibition with some
of their projectiles in a ralled inclosure
Just inside the main entrance to the
town. The guns are Of the kind for
merly called "bombards" ana are Of
different sizes. The larger one has a
caliber Of nineteen inches, thirty and
quarter inches being the greatest ex-
ternal diameter and twelve feet the
total length, Of which about three feet
four inches belong TO the smaller pow
der chamber in the rear. IT weighs
very nearly si% tons. The other gun
weighs about a couple OF tons less, Is
nine inches long These weapons are
not cast, but built up guns, being
formed of longitudinal bars about three
inches wide, arranged like the slaves
OF a cask and bound round closely with
wrought iron hoops. The "Michelets,"
as they are called, are most likely OF
Flemish workmanship. Their projec-
tiles are made of hewn granite, and
those for the larger gun have been es-
timated to weigh 300 pounds apiece.
The powder chamber is capable g!
holding about forty pounds of explo
sive.
Loving Pals In Misery.
Two cots stood side by side i'll the
Emergency hospital. On one was the
form of a man, n great big, strong
looking fellow. On the other was the
figure of a boy. a little fellow not more
than ten years of age. The head of
each was swathed I'm bandages, and
while the man bore his suffering In 81
lence the boy cried and mOaned and
sobbcd.
What's the matter, sonny" asked
the man as the boy cried aloud.
II fell off q roof was the answer
the lad returned between his sobs.
"Hurrah for you returned the man.
II fell down II ships hatch. Let's
shake"
An hour later the nurse came into
the ward and walked over to the cots.
Both the patients were sound asleep
and in the hairy fist of the sailor rest
ed the tiny hand Of his little compan-
ion ia misery's San Francisco Call.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-04-28

Weekdays g Daily. Flag station.
Pullman Parlor AID Sleeping Cars run Oh
| through trains between Sudbury, Williamsport
| and Erie between Sunbury ana Philadelphia
and Washington and between Harrisburg, Pitts
| burg and the w est.
| For further information apply to Ticket Agents
| w w ATTERBURY. j. X. WOOD
Genl Manager. Pass. Traffic Mgr
! GEO W, BOYD, Genl Passenger Agent.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-04-28

-Nt" i lOIEs...srs.'.saT \ oU , w 80 bO
%Daily, fDaily except Sunday.
fStOps on signal or on notice to conductor
a stops on signal to take on passengers lOT
New York, BinghamtOn and points west
T. E. CLARKE T. w. LEE
Gen. Superintendent Gen.olJ
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-04-28

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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-01-07

Patents for town lots arrived in
quantities today and it will now Doe
in order TO keep them hid from the
tax assessor The trustees OF the
Methodist Episcopal church OF Ard.
more received q patent for lot I IN
block 3S, which is the lot on Hargrove
Heights where the district parso mage
IL located. Oscar 4. Wells is the
proud possessor Of deed No / In Ard
more d. T. Nisbctt received patents
for two lots which he formerly owned
but are now the property OF the rail.
reads
These deeds are signed by Green
principal chief OF the Choc-
taw Nation, and by Palmer :. Mosely.
governor Of the ChlCkasaw Nation.
with the great seal Of both nations A..
fixed
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-01-07
Both Men un.

Il. 4. Jones Of Marsden who lell
from his wagon here a coupl or three
weeks ago, and falling on his head
came near breaking his neck, was
able to be on the streets today. Mr..
Jones sustained a slight fracture OF
the skull at the time ne fell.
The big negro Henry Childs, who
fell from a Choctaw train and strlk-
ing his head against cross-tie, knock
ed a great hole In his skull, was able
to be moved today TO his home near
BeTwyn.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-01-07
ANTS KIONAP THEIR FOES.
esid NeiGbborinR Villages and cnr-
ry on Many Prisoners

Dr. H.1-, McCoob tells Of u spr,lp-
OF kidnapping ans which make organ
ized attacks on uthcfS|,L villages I.r
the purpose Of capturing slaves Il''"
Is an account OF the attack -
AT last the muster is complete
Mysteriously but effectively. ,he siguli
Forward" is given. aud the colu.
moves from the hill There is no ros--
lar alignment. but 90 show of solidaf.,r.
holding Of the ranks within clos
compass and touch a rout step. i-
fJrt There is no general, there are uo
suI1rdiuat. officers. but such is ,r.
sympathetic unity that they seem TO-
move ~ RESPONSE To one will and cGgi
mand. If every warrior is law unto
himself the law 80 binds and animate
aud compcls all alike that the ends ol
an organized cohort are served.
Assault. battle and pllagc follow
quickly upon the sortir. The objective
point ~ the march is not far away
\ hundred yards distant is Fuscau
village. The route thereto lies across
the edge Of IA grove. over a footputh.
along Il fallen tree. under whose shelter
and shaded by tufts of grass is bir
devoted commune II Is feeble In mum
bers. and there is a bare show OF IL"
fcnsc as the frcchOotcrS hurl them
selves upon the hill and plunge into
the open gates The villagers Hac li
the first onset through uuassaiiod o..
secret passages Some rum tho -ar..
10 g. fN. H..
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-01-07
Climatic Cures.

The influence Of climatic conditions
In the cure OF consumption Is very
much overdrawn. The poor patient.
and the rich patient, too. can do much
setter at home by proper attention to
food digestion, and regular use Of
German syrup Free eXpectoration in
the morning is made certain by Ger
man Syrup, SO is a good nights rest
and The absence OF that weakening
cough and debiltating night sweat
Restless nights and the exhaustion
due TO coughing, the greatest danger
and dread OF the consumptiye. can De
prevented or stopped by taking Ger
man Syrup literally and regularly.
SAould you be able TO go TO a warm
e. climate. you will find that OF the
thousands Of consumptyls there. tie
few who are benefited and regain
strength are those who use German
Syrup. Trial bottle 25c; regular size
SIC. A. all druggists.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-01-07
Not HIS EauIt.

A doctor was summoned 10 attend
the miller's little boy. He wrote out o
prescription. which was promptly mad
up and administered In due form. The
next day be called again 10 see his pa.
uent and found the whole family n
tears
Alas said the mother Il shouldl,
have thought that my poor child wou..
have died OF the measles"
What. exclaimed the doctor. "uc
had the measles, and you never told
neY'-Paris Journal.