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Morris tribune., 1904-09-17

word or line from him is sufficient"
"You have an adage, sir, of striking
while the iron is hot The iron may
be cool enough by the time your scru-
pies of legality are satisfied warned
De Courcy. ~~-~~,->--
"His lordship can be communicated
with. You are quite right, Mr.. Vol
Inns" cried Frances. remembering. "He
has communicated with me. ask you
to read this letter and then to pay the
thousand pounds required of you."
Yollins read the letter with exasper-
ating slowness and said at last:
'There is nothing here authorizing
me to pay the gentleman thousand
pounds"
s'True, there is not, but my father
says you are to pay me what moneys
I require. 1 require at this moment
thousand pounds in gold"
'"The money is for your safe conduct
to the north"
"You have read my fathers letter
more carelessly than supposed by the
LlLuC JOu IOOh. ASSthy0 JOo 60 w -
fill my wishes in this and every re-
spect Do you still refuse me?'
"No, madam, but I venture to advise
you strongly against the payment
Il thank you for your advice. can
certify that you have done your duty
fully and faithfully. Will you kindly
bring forth the goldT'
Vollins weighed the five bags OF coin
with carefGl exactitude and without
further speech. De Courcy fastened
them to his belt, then looked about him
for his cloak. which he at last remem-
bered to have left in the hall. vollins
called upon servant to fetch it, TAX
ing it from him at the door. The
Frenchman enveloped himself and so
hid his treasure The cautious Vollins
had prepared receipt for him to sign,
made out in the name of Frances
Wentworth, but De Courcy demurred;
It was all very we'll for the counting
house, he said, but not in the highest
society. The Earl Of Strafford would
be the first to object to such course,
he insisted.
Frances herself tore the paper in
p.c O. sa'I .i.i , sigma : Wi5
Morris tribune., 1904-09-17

phrase, present this token to the gra-
cious accepter Of it, he desired my inter-
vention, and 1 promised so to pleasure
him to the best of my poor abilities.
On leaving you this morning | made
selection Of the gift, and furthermore
gave hint to the recipient Of It's IN
tended presentation-a hint, I may say,
which was received with DalDable de-
light. Judge, then, my CONSERVATION
when 1 heard of the earls arrest, for
he had promised to pay me the money
tomorrow.
The young man paused, his listener
pondering with her eyes on the floor.
She had such deep distrust Of him,
and was 80 we'll aware Of the preju-
dice, that she struggled against it,
praying for an unbiased mind. Yet
much that he had said coincided with
certain things she knew-her fathers
desire that the queen should cease
from meddling in affairs of state to his
disadvantage and theirs; his seeming
friendship for De Courcy, although he
despised him; his intention that she
should be civil to him; his disclaimer
of all knowledge regarding what
woman valued in a gift when he pre-,
sented her with a full purse the night
before - all these fitted with the
Frenchman's story. The suppliant,
scrutinizing her perplexed brow, seem
ed to fear that his chance Of getting
the money was. vanishing, as he con-
tinued on the line most likely to in
cline her to favor his present demand.
"Of course should not have troubled
you In this matter did I not think that If
the arrangement your father wished to
make was important this morningit it is
ten times more important tonight In
deed, his liberty may depend upon it.
am well aware that it is open to me
to say to tie lady, Lord STAFFORD Is
in prison and is unable to carry out his
generous intentions, but fear the deep
disappointment will outweigh the force
OF the reasoning. Your charming sex
is not always strictly logical
''What was the sum agreed uponT
asked Frances, looking suddenly up.
"a thousand pounds in gold"
The question had been sprung upor
T. and - { .s'.'1rod T....
Morris tribune., 1904-09-17

thought, but ~, i!e ~ 4 49, 1 -
lutte face a shale of disappointment
passed over his own, as if of inward
regret that he had not made the amount
larger should her determination prove
his ally.
II shall see that you get the money,
If not tonight at the time promised"
She sent for Vollins and placed the
case before him. The treasurer stood
by the table with inscrutable face and
listened in silence his somewhat fur
tive look bent on the Frenchman.
"Has M. DE Courcy some scrap of
writing in which my lord signifies that
so considerable payment is to be
nader" o5
"My dear fellow, this relates to busi-
ness that Is not put In writing between
gentlemen" said the foreigner hasti-
ly.
II am not a gentleman, but merely
the custodian OF his lordship's purse.
l dare not pay out gold without his
lordship's warrant over his own sigma
ture"
'Mr. Vollins," pleaded the girl eager
ly, my fathers life and liberty may
depend on this disbursement / will
be your warrant. I have money of my
own in the north, many times the sum
1 request you to pay. Should my ia
ther object 1 will refund to you the
thousand pounds. Indeed, will remit
it to you in any case, and my father
need know nothing of this transaction,
therefore you cannot be held in scath."
II must not do it, said Vollins. "His
lordship is very strict man of busi-
ness and will hold me to account He
would forgive you, madam, but would
be merciless with me did consent to
SO unheard of proposal. 1 dare not
count out thousand pounds to the
first man who steps from the street
and asks for 1T, giving me his bare
word"
"But you have my word as well, Mr..
Vollins,'' urged the girl.
MADAM, beseech you to consider
my position. am but servant. The
money is not mine or you were well
come to it. Yet why all this haste?
His lordship can undoubtedly be COM
municated with tomorrow, and then a
Morris tribune., 1904-09-17

not necessary. while Vollins made no
further protest. She implored De
Courcy in whispered adieu to acquit
faithfully the commission with which
her father had intrusted him, and he
assured her that he was now confident
Of success, thanking her effusively for
the capable conduct of difficult mat
ter of diplomacy. Then, with a sweep
ing gesture of obeisance, he took his
courteous departure.
Mr.. Vollins deferentially asked Fran.
ces to sign receipt which he had writ
ten, acknowledging the payment Of a
thousand pounds, and to this document
she hurriedly attached her signature.
Morris tribune., 1904-09-17

Sweetheart-You have heard before this
what hath befallen me, yet trust thou in
the goodness of God that my enemies
shall do me no hurt I am troubled that
you should be in London at this time,
where l can be of no help to you. II
would please me to know that you were
safe in the home where you have lived
until this present time. Think not that
you can assist me other than by obeying,
for trust In God and the king and in
the assurance that I am innocent of the
charges malice hath brought against me.
Therefore be in no way alarmed, but be-
take yourself straightway to the north,
there to wait with your brother, as here
tofore, until / send a message for you,
which hope to do right speedily. Travel
in comfort and security, and take with
you such Of my household as will secure
both.
My treasurer, John Vollins, will give
you all money you require, and this letter
Is his assurance to fulfill your wishes in
this and every respect. Trust in God;
give way to no fear, but bear yourself
as my daughter. Your loving father,
STAFFORD.
The young woman folded the letter
without word, except to the secre-
tary, to whom she said:
''My father writes in good confidence,
seeing no cause for alarm, having as
surance of his innocence and faith in
God and the king"
Then she led the way to the library,
followed by De Courcy, hat in hand.
Vollins arose and left them together,
whereupon the Frenchman, with some
slight hesitation, possibly remembering
a different plea on that spot few
hours before, began his recital.
'This morning his lordship, your
honored father requested my assist
ance in business which he thought
l was capable Of bringing to satis-
factory conclusion. 1t concerned a
highly placed parsonage, whom it is
perhaps improper for me to name, and
perhaps unnecessary for me to particu-
larize further. His lordship's intention
was to present this exalted lady with
some gift which she would value for
it's intrinsic worth no less than it's ar
tistic quality, and, as he professed him.
self no judge Of such, preferring to de-
pend upon the we'll known taste Of my
nation in delicate articles Of merit, also
so far complimenting me as to believe
that l could, in suitable manner and
Morris tribune., 1904-09-17
CHAPTER vi.

made her way to the
II north, as her father had direct
ed, and everywhere found the
The Havre herald. [volume] (Havre, Mont.) 1904-1908, 1904-10-13
WHAT She MEANT.

At party in Hayre few weeks
ago the following amusing incident
occurred:
They were playing "blind mans
buff and on this occasion a young
lady was "blind man." and all her Ell
forts to secure victim proved fruit
less.
Weary with exertion, she stood still
for a moments rest under the mistle-
toe.
'Oh,' she sighed, II do wish some
one would fall into my arms"
Roars of laughter followed this re-
mark, the young lady being Olsen
gagged, and, as before stated, standing
under the mistletoe.
'Miss Blank, I'm Shocked said
one young man present, with mock
disgust.
Then the ssblind man. saw the joke
and blushed furiously.
'Oh," she sta1nmered, Il didn1
mean that. | meant / wish | coule
catch someone'
The Havre herald. [volume] (Havre, Mont.) 1904-1908, 1904-10-13

John Survant, owner Of the Malta
Enterprise, passed Sunday in the city.
III. E. HOLSTER is home this week
from his sojourn as travelling sales
man for ST. Paul firm.
O. G. Skylstead has furnished the
upper rooms of his new building and
will rent them as lodging apartments.
Miss Jennie Brady and Lauretta
DesRosier returned Sunday from the
state fair at Helena, where they had
been passing the week.
Elmer Stott and Ever Nelson, of
Box Elder, and Aleck Aebischer, of
Big Sandy, were in the city on an
important business mission Monday
and Tuesday of this week.
Ole Walen returned Monday from a
weeks visit to the state fair at Hell
ena. Mrs. Walen, who accompanied
her husband to Helena will remain
another month visiting friends.
Charley Howell is placing new fix
lures in the post office. Havre peo-
pie can congratulate themselves on
having a more convenient and up-to-
date place to do business with the
government.
James Lamey, IT,, and Ben Ryan
returned Monday morning from the
state fair at Helena. Mr.. Ryan had
on exhibition at the fair patent
gate of his own invention, and was
awarded first prize on the same.
When you trade at home you
strengthen your own and the mer-
chants credit. By paying your money
to the home merchant and making
him financially strong, he in turn can
pay cash for goods and sell them
cheaper than on the credit system
Then when a hard year comes the
merchant whose customers have made
strong, can extend some favors tt
tide them over. You can hear peopl'
who send cash away for goods, cuss
ing merchants for not giving credit
The man who sends his cash abroad
instead of building up home trade, i
not entitled to any credit, but IT n
needs it he should ask for it where n
spends his money. Merchants would
be fully justified in refusing credit t.
these foreign cash traders, for the.
don't deserve it. Treat the hom
merchants right and when hard time
come the home merchants can do yo0
fayOrs.
The Havre herald. [volume] (Havre, Mont.) 1904-1908, 1904-10-13
Notice.

Hayre Camp No. 1854, NJ. w. of A.
will meet at Chestnut's hall on the
first and third Saturdays OF each
month. All visiting members are
cordially invited to attend.
A. Ell. STADIUM, Clerk.
The Havre herald. [volume] (Havre, Mont.) 1904-1908, 1904-10-13
LOCAL MENTION
Get a kew at 1.-THE HUB

For SALE.-Several cottages in
good location. Cash or easy pay
ments. L. Newman.
The Thackery building opposite the
Great Northern depot is finished and
K. A. Hinote is moving therein. He
hopes to open his new liquor empor-
ium on Saturday next.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-02-04
TROOPS WILL ESCORT
AMBASSADORS NOW

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3.-Because
of the precedent established by meet.
ing Secretary Taft with troop of cav
airy and by according the same honor
to Mr. Root, the retiring secretary
when he left Washington, it is learn
ed that a similar courtesy will be re.
quested of this government when the
next new Ambassador shall be receiv-
ed in audience for the first time by
the President.
This is the custom observed in other
countries, and it is understood that
American ambassadors abroad always
have insisted on full military honors.
IT appears that Lord Pauncefote, the
first ambassador appointed at Washing
ton, neglected to draw up with the
state Department the usual protocol
providing for the reception of ambas-
sadors. Such a convention is felt by
diplomats to be highly desirable.
II - said that although the request
for military honOrs for the next Am
ha~sadOr who shall be presented will
emauate from his own government,
the support OF all the governments
represented by Ambassadors here, and.
it Is believed by diplomats, Will not
meet objection from the government
of tho United States.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-02-04
Jury List for February.
Following is the list of jurors drawn
for the February tenn of Court, 1904.
EpANn JTTpnpG

Following is the list of jurors drawn
for the February tenn of Court, 1904
GRAND JURORS.
Anthony Township. G. J. Yeagle.
Danville, First ward, Amos Vastine,
and John G.. Vastine.
Dauville, Second Ward, Ezra Haas,
William Williams, Peter J. Keefer,
william Reese and Grant Gulick.
Dauyille, Third Ward, Omer Young.
Danville, Fourth Ward. Charles
Molters and Edward Purpur
Derry Township, " a. Degreen.
Liberty Township, Thomas Perry,
p. l.. Ritter and Gottshall Ammon.
Mahoning Township, Clarence Phil
lips and William Wertman.
Mayberry Township, Ira Vought.
Washingtonville, B. f. Dieffenbach-
er.
Valley Township. George W Ben
nett and Charles V Flick.
West Hemlock, G. X. Boyer, W. b.
Billheim and John H. Tanner.
TRAVERSE JURORS.
Anthony Township, Charles Klee-
man and William f. Dildiue
Cooper Township, James Baylor and
Charles RiShel
DanyiIle, First Ward, Wesley Hol-
lObaugh, John G Waite, Charles Linn
berger, James v Gillaspv and Stephen
Johnson.
DanyilIe, Second Ward, Thomas
Bedea, william L. Rishel and David
Guest.
DanyiIle Third Ward, Clarence
Price, James Martin, John Kilgus an
James Sherwood.
Danville, Fourth Ward, john Glib
son and Englcbert Albert
Derry Township, Clayton 7. Mour-
er, r. NJ. Shultz and Jonathan Mour-
err
Limestone Township. John d. Ellis,
G W Shultz aud James S Watts
Liberty Township, W. f. Winter
stc.u and Henry Simington.
MahouiuR Township, James 9. Rish-
rI
Mayherry Township, Isaac Adams
and George Faux
Valley Township, David Winter
Stcau.
Wasningtonyillc, J II. Leidy and
c. ". Dorr
West Hemlonk, Clarence j. Shultz,
Joseph H. Hutchison, G. f. Stycr and
John G.. Heudershot
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-02-04
funeral of W. O. Whitney.

NEW YORK, Feb. 3.-Defnite ar
rangements for the funeral Of the late
William G. Whitney, former secretary
of the navy who died yesterday are
waiting the arrival of his son, Payne
Whitney, who was summoned here from
Townsville, Ga, when Nj Whitncy's
condition became critical He is ex-
pected to arrive today The funeral
viii take place from Grace church.
probably Friday, and the interment
will be at Woodlawn.
kilograms and messages of condol-
ence from relatives and friends of the
family have been arriving in large
numbers since the announcement Of
Mr.. Whituey's death.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-02-04
Surprise Party.

Mrs. William Cope was rendered a
surprise party by a number of friends
as ner nome in Mausdale Monday even
ing, in honor of her forty.ninth birth
day. A most enjoyable evening was
spent. Those present were; Mr.. aud
Mrs. George Maiers, Mr. j. Y. Will
son, Mrs T. TulIy, Mrs. Argrave, Mrs
Winner, Mrs Gearhart Of DaGvilIe,
Mrs. John Stahl and Miss Edna Stahl
Of Mooresburg, Rev and Mrs A. b.
Herr, Mrs L Young, Mrs J. Walter,
and son Forest, Misses Olive Young
and Myrtle Gibson of Pottsgrove Mrs.
@. Hendricks, Mrs. Fl. YoIks, Mrs
Farnsworth, Mrs Boyer, Mrs Diehl,
Mrs Appleman. Mrs, +. f. Rem, Mrs
Andy, Mrs Bennett, Mrs. Delsite,
Mrs. Cooper, Mrs Wise, Mrs Camp.
bell, Mrs Beyers. Mrs Robson, and
daughter Penina, Mrs Marr, Mr. and
Mrs Cope. Mrs. Fausey and son
Charles, Misses Sallie Hendricks, Clara
Cope, Maggie Thomas, Onie Hendricks,
Mary Beyers, Messrs J. Hendricks,
P. Yorks, Ralph Cope, Herbert Hend-
rloks. Edward Cope and Oliver Core
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-02-04
New Passenger Cars.

Thc increased traffic on the Lack
awanna railroad has neccs5itated
a larger equipment of modern passcug.
er coaches, AMI the first consignment
of 10 cars Is now being received In.
stead of the usual three steps the new
cars viii have four, aud it is believed
that this feature viii not only prove a
great convenience TO travellers. but
will also facilitate the rapid loading
and unfolding Of cars. Another in.
terestlng feature of their con n:trurtiou
is the Introduction of acntylpna gas
for lighting
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-02-04
CONSTIPATION CURED.
A Barrytown, NY, Mans Expert
ence with Cal-cura Solvent.
Or. David Ksnnsdy's Wonderful New Medicine
Cured Him Promptly. Your Money Back
II II Does Not Cure.

Constipation leads to worse. Often it is
the cause Of appendicitis. Always it leads
to dangerous chronic disease. 1t should
not be neglected, nor should it be tempor-
arily relieved with drastic purgatiyes. Here
Is case in point:
Mr.. @. S. Osterhoudt, Of Barrytown, n
Y, was distressed with Indigestion, chronic
constipation and kidney trouble for four
years. He tried many medicines without
relief He heard Of Cal-cura Solvent, DR..
Kennedy's neD medicine, used it and began
to improve rapidly. All Of his old com
plants have disappeared and he owes
everything to Cal-cura Solvent.
If your druggist does not have Cal-cura
Solvent, write to the Cai-cura Company,
Rondout, n. Y; but ask your druggist first.
$l00 bottle Only one size.
Guarantee: Your druggist will return
your money if Cal-cura fails to cure, and
The Cal-cura Company will pay the drug
gist. Remember, Cal-cura Solvent cures
$50 of all cases Of Kidney, Bladder and
Liver disorders.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-02-04
Two Story Frame Dwelling
House
with the out buildings.

with the out buildings.
(3) All that certain piece or tow II
lot of land situate in the Third Ward
of the Borough OF Danville, County
of Montour and State of Pennsylvania
bounded and described as follows;
Beginning at the Southeast corner
of lot formerly of William G. Miller
on the south side of Bloom Street
thence Southeastwardly along said
street South seventy eight degrees
East thirty four feet to other lot of
said decedent herein described as No.
2; thence by said other lot South
thirtyone degrees West twenty-five and
four-teuths feet, South eighteen de-
grees West four feet, South thirty sew
en- degrees West ffty-four and three
tenths feet to lot of Aaron Gearhart )
estate thence along lot of said Gear
hart ; estate NorthweStwardly nine
teen feet to lot late of William G.
Miller, thence along said last men
toned lot NorthwestwardIy sixty
eight feet to the place of beginning
whereOn are erected
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-02-04
To Watch Pine Line.

The Tidewater Pipe Line Company
have placed a telegraph instrument in
the office of the Philadelphia & Read
ing r. r. at Rupert and have secured
the services of watchman who re-
ports daily on the condition of the
river and the ice gorge
Their past experience in having
their lines broken has proved the wis
dom of this action and the river Will
be watched closely. This pipe line,
which is a part of the Standard Oil
Company's immense system, extends
from Williamsport to Bayonne, New
Jersey.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-02-04
EXECUTORS NOTICE.

EXECUTOR ) NOTICE.
Estate of Jacob Reaser, Iare Of the
Township of Mahoning, in The Coun-
ty of Montour and State of Penn
sylvania, deceased.
Notice is herbey given that letters
testamentaIy on the above estate have
been granted to the undersigned. All
persons indebted to the said estate are
required to make payment, and those
having claims or demands against the
said estate will make known the same
without delay to
DR.. P. c. NEWBAKER,
Executor of Jacob Reaser, deceased.
p. O. Address Danville. Pa.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-02-04

HARTFORD, Conn, Feb. 3.-Re-
ports submitted to the Connecticut
Pathological Society, which is holding
its annual convention here, indicate
that this years peach crop III this
State will be small. 1t is said that
one-haIf the peach trees are stricken
with the San Jose scale and will new
er bear again.
Growers also say that cold weather
has killed not only peach buds but al
SO trees in-orchards of low elevation
Higher up buds have been killed, while
orchards at an elevation of over zoo
feet are apparently uninjured by frost.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-02-04
Three Story Frame Flour
and Grist Mill

with small saw mill and Hydraulic
Cider Press. Supplied with power
from a water night that has never fail.
ed in tie severest drought. This wat.
er right is very valuable.
Also the interest of Israel Bern niger
in any personal, real or mixed prop
eTty, rights, claims and credits in the
partnership of Irsael Berninger and
Harry S. mellow, trading as Berning-
er q mellow.
Seized taken into execution and to
be sold as the property of Israel Bern
niger.
GEORGE MAIERS, sheriff,
WM. V. OGLESBN, Attorney
Sheritf's office, Danville, Pa, Jan.
goth, 1904
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-02-04

a, was pointed out some weeks ago
Pennsylvania Congressman should get
together in advocacy OF a site i'll Penn
sylvana for a regular army camp. And
it should occur to all of them that the
Conewago valley offers the best site
not only because of its natural advant
ages, bat because il j. not being boom-
ed for speculative purposes.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-02-04
EXECUTNRS NOTICE.

Estate of NJ ~ L SechIer, late of the
Borough Of Dfu'fIIo in the County
OF Montuur and State of PennsyI-
vauia, deceased.
Notice Is hereby given that letters
testamentary on the above estate lave
been granted to the undersigned. All
persons indebted to the said estate are
required to make payment, aud those
having claims or demands against the
said estate will make known the same
without Delay TO
ROSANAH SECHLER,
WM. SECHLER,
IDA Nj. SECHLER
Executors of NJ. d. l.. Sechler, dec d.
p 0. Address Danville, Pa.
EDWARD S. GEARHART, Counsel.