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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-12-21

TYPICAL BETHLEHEM FAMILY OF TODAY.
salem usually ofticiates in the grotto,
but on this occasion he is represented
by the Latin bishop. The interior of
the church is most picturesque, for
there are only a few chairs provided
for foreign visitors, while the bulk of
the congregation is made up of the
Bethlemite women in their blue dresses
with red frontlets, wearing peaked
caps when married and fiat caps cov-
cred by white wells when single.
AS they enter the church they at first
kneel down and then sit upon the
ground in true oriental fashion. In
the dimly lighted church." says one
who has seen the service, these squat
ting varicOlored figures, with their
beautiful faces lit up by fits and starts
by flashes of the candles, intent on de-
votion, seem like so many modern Ma
donnas come to celebrate the glory Of
the first Madonna"
Precisely at midnight the pontifical
high mass is celebrated, the figure Of
Christ is brought in basket and de-
posted upon the high altar, and the
procession forms to accompany it to
the crypt As the long chanting pro-
cession winds through the dimly light
ed church there is something weirdly
solemn about the ceremony, and as the
sacred image passes various acts of
worship are performed by the devout
attendants On the procession moves
through the rough hewn. dimly lit
passages from the Latin church TO the
grotto of the Nativity.
When the procession of richly robed
ecclesiastics reaches the silver star set
in the pavement the priests pause and
stand in u group about the basket,
which is deposited upon the star.
Around this star is the inscription, 'Hic
de virgine natus est c'Here he was
born of a virgin'O, for this is the spot
birth of Jesus There the impressive
narrative of the birth of Jesus as found
In the gospels is slowly recited, and
when the passage luke ii, y, And
she brought forth her firstborn Son and
wrapped him in swaddling clothes and
laid him in a manger, because there
was no room for them in the inn," is
read the figure is reverently picked up
from the star and carried over to the
opposite side Of the grotto, where it Is
put into rock cut manger. This con-
cludes the service.-London Sphere.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-12-21
WORK WEAKENS TIE KIDNEYS.
Doan's Kidney Pills Have Done Great Ser
vice for People Who Work.

Most Danville people work every
day in some strained, unnatural po-
sition-bending constantly over
desk-riding on jolting wagons or cars
doing labOriOuS hOuSework ; lifting,
reaching or pulling or trying the back
in "A hundred and one other ways. All
these strains tend to wear, weaken
and injure the kidneys until they fall
behind in their work of tiltering the
poisons from the blood. DOan's
Kidney Pills. cure sick kidneys, put
new strentgh III bad backs.
Henry Collins, moulder, of 445 n
9th St, Bloomsbury, Pa, says: : For
wears | suffered with kidney complaint
backache and bladder weakness. /
used all kinds of remedies but none of
them seemed TO have any benficial
effect. The secretionS from the kid
news gave me constant annoyance and
bothered me night and day. Ny back
became so weak and painful across
the loins that | could scarcely get
about at times | have had TO lay off
from work time after time. | saw
Doan's Kidney Pills advertised in the
papers and very highly Recommended
by people | knew. | obtained "a box
and used them as directed. | never
had anything act as promptly in my
life. The first box cured me of the
pain and weakness. | kept on taking
the remedy until l had used four box
eS when the bladder weakness left me-
| have had no trouble with the kidney
secretions for at least two years.
consider Doan's Kidney Pills worth
their weight in gold.
For sale by all dealers. Price 30
cents. Foster Milburn Co, Buffalo,
New York, sole agents for the United
States. Remember the name-Doan 5
and take no other.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-12-21
SPECIAL POLICE
At POST OFFICE

DanvIlle is to have special police.
man, who will be on duty at the Post
Office, where there is a great deal of
confusion aud disorder caused by the
boys and others who loiter about the
corner. taking advantage of the regular
officers, who of necessity are often
called 10 other parts OF town.
Post Master Harder had taken the
matter MP with the Counoilmen and
Friday on III, tion of Mr. Reifsny-
der it was ordered that s. NJ Waite,
janitor at the Post Office, be sworn in
"a a special officer for duty at that
corner, TO act without compensation.
On motion OF Mr.. Reitsnyder it was
ordered that the Secretary be instruct
ed TO r, quest the Borough solicitor to
notify Mr.. Koch, President of the
Danville IL Bloomsbury Street Rail
way Company. that unless the trolley
company furnish bond, according to
the ordinance granting them right
VI ""J t'iD A'Ohc"Sb WIN pAOSOC" W
annul tho franchise.
Mr.. Vastine reported that the two
policemen of the Borough had receiv-
ed new overcoats. The spick and span
appearance of our two officers was
commented on.
Treasurer Ellenbogen presented a
statement of finances to date. which
showed a total cash balance on hand
of 81, l2O.O6.
On motion of Mr.. Jacobs An order
was drawn in favor of the Woman s
Benevolent Association for S72, rep
reSenting the interest on the Josiah
Wolf beQuest.
On motion ot Mr.. Goeser it was de-
oided 10 sell the Dld canal bridges on
the Cinder tip, which have no value
EXCEPT rs scrap, retaining girders for
u.e in the Borough. Prices quoted
showed that scrap iron has reached the
top notch of valuation.
The following members were pres
ent: Gibson. Reifsnyder, Vastine,
Swei-fort, Boyer, Goeser, Jacobs,
Dierz, Law, ,Fenstermacher and Hughes
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-12-21
Torture of a Preacher.

The story of the torture of Rev 0.
D. Moore, pastor of the Baptist church
of Harpersville, N. Y, will interest
you. He says: Il suffered agonies,
because of persistent cough, resulting
from the grip. | had to sleep sitting up
in bed. tried many remedies, with
out relief, until / took DR.. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption Coughs
and Colds, which entirely cured my
cough and saved me from consump-
ton " \ grand cure for diseased con
ditions of Throat and Lungs. At
Paules & Co, druggists price SOC and
81. 90, guaranteed. Trial bottle free
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-12-21
Found SIS Pearl i'm an Oyster.

\ Lock Haven man. Harry \. Vein
dorf. while eating oysters at his home
Thursday, felt hard substance in one
of the bivalves which he had placed in
his mouth. This proved to be a beau
tiful pearl which experts claim to be
worth at least $500.
Weindorf had paid twenty-five cents
for the half dozen "raws' and now
wishes that he could make as good an
investment of all his money.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-12-21

"TTTE man who spends his life on
board n big passenger ship
sees about as many different
kinds of Christmases as any
body. | guess" said the captain of
North German Lloyd steamship as he
sat i'm his cabin preparing for holiday
voyage TO the Mediterranean.
with a crowd of jolly passengers
aboard who are off on trip to enjoy
themselves Christmas is a day to be re-
mcmbercd. Friends and relatives send
gifts on ahead, 50 that they may be
handed to passengers at the right time,
and of course this personal remem-
brance from home makes more enjoya-
BILE the celebration which is always
prepared on board the ship itself The
24th of December passes about as do
other days until dinner time arrives,
and then the chefs and stewards outdo
themselves in providing an elaborate
menu ana In table decorations.
IF the weather is fine. as it is likely
to be the passengers are in high spir-
its. for the Christmas feeling is infec-
tiouS. no matter where you 60 To
ward the end Of the dinner speeches
are made, songs are rendered, stories
are told and todSts are given, and when
tbs is completed all go to the main sa
loon. and the Christmas tree is re-
velIrl e,suliug there in the middle,
under the Wig -kylight. 1t is big tree,
too, just as big rs can be obtained and
/ put in place. and on it are hung gifts
/ from the slip for every passenger-not
costly at I'll. but remembrances that
are likely - be long preserved as SOU
vcnirs of a pleasant occasion. Then, II
tie sea is not high, the candles are
lighted. and the tree bursts into beauti-
full illumination.
after the distribution of gifts from
the tree a concert is given if the weather
is bad, but whenever Christmas eve is
pleasant and the latitude is suitable the
passengers go on deck, which they find
to be shielded from the wind by can
vas, brilliantly lighted and decorated
with flags and bunting. And, tell
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-12-21
A Fearful Fate

1t is a fearful fate to have to endure
the terrible torture of Piles. Il can
truthfully say, writes Harry Colson.
of Masonville, Ia. that for Blind,
Bleeding, Itchingand Protruding Piles,
Bucklen sAmica Salve, is thebest cure
made Also best for cuts, burns and
injuries. 25c at Paules q Co, drug
gistS.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-12-21
In Mad Chase.

Millions rush in mad chase after
health, from one extreme of faddism
to another, when, if they would only
eat good food, and keep their bowels
regular with Dr. Kings New Life
Pills, their troubles would all pass
away. Prompt relief and quick cure
for liver and stomach trouble, 25c at
Paules & Co. $, drug store; guaran
teed.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-12-21
Invitations for Dance.

Invitations were received in this
city yesterday for the annual Christ
mas dance which wilIzbe held at the
Exchange hotel, Bloomsbury. Tuesday
evening, December 26. Oppenheim
will furnish the music. The committee
Is composed of Samuel H. Harman,
Frank keller, Frank Pursel, c. W.
McKelyey, A. w. Duy, f. NJ Sav-
idge, K +. Writ and II. Mont. Smith
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-12-21
Christmas :.
Eve In ~
Bethlehem

w ETHLEHEM, the central spot OF
TX interest in the Holy Land at
Christmastide, is a Christian
town set In the heart of Mo
bammedanism, where once year the
Greek church grants the use of the
grotto of the Nativity to the Latin
church The ceremonies begin on Dec
- by the image of the youthful Christ
being carried from the basilica of St
Helena to the sacred grotto Of the Ma
tivity, where the traditional spot Of
Christ's birth is marked by silver
star set in the rocky pavement.
The service begins at 10 O'Clock fl
the evening. 1t opens With the chant
ing of psalms without any musical ac-
compartment. The patriarch of Jeru-
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-12-21
Lincoln Society.

The Lincoln Literary Society. of the
High School. held regular meeting
yesterday afternoon. The following
pro2rtm was rendered
Violin solo" Angels Sefenade"
Mr.. Campbell.
Recitation The Prairie on Fire"
Miss Reifsnyder.
Essay" Aunt Tabitha" Miss Alice
Dreifuss.
The debate was upon the question,
q Resolved. That the United States
should maintain large navy" Affir-
mative-Mr Hendricks aud Miss Dora
Jenkins. NeRative-Mr Dreifuss and
Miss Elizabeth Magill. The judges
decided in favor OF the affirmative.
Piano solo" Serenade'' Miss Pearl
Vastine
DeclamAtion-The "Wren's Nest
Miss Ethel Shannon.
Vocal solo Miss Louise Jameson.
Reading" The First Xmas Tree"
Miss Lorena Gulick.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-12-21
Furious Fighting.

For seven years, writes Geo. W.
Hoffman, of Harper, Wash, Il had a
bitter battle, with chronic stomach
and liver trouble. but at last | won
and cured my diseases, by the use of
Electric Bitters. / unhesitatingly rec
Ommend them to all, and don't intend
in the future to be without them in
the house They are certainly a won
derful medicine. to have cured such a
bad case as mine - Sold, under guar
antee TO do the same for you, by Paul
es d Co, druggists, at soc. bottle.
Try them today.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-12-21

Group, Coughs, Colds, Whooping-
Cough, etc, have no terrors for chill
dren or adults who evacuate the bowels
with Kennedy's Laxative Honey and
Tar. This remedy expels all cold from
the system and strengthens the throat,
lungs and bronchial tubes. The Orig
inal Laxative Cough Syrup and Liquid
Cold Cure. Sold by Paules q Co.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-12-21
Ranks as the Highest Grade by
Doctors.

The safest wine to use is Speer's
Port Grape Wine it ranks above all
others for medicinal purposes; it is a
diuretic and tonic. For weakly and
aged persons it has no equal, being
made from a rare grape.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-12-21

Act .u: to the Bible. Mo;Euselah
bea1t IIu.y.a "ul lived 80 years
thcrc,fDrr Ia-och lived lS2 years
and icg:t Noah Noah was 800 years
old Wien the fool occurred
Was Mc,hvsciah drowned? - New
York TinC,.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-12-21
Conference to neet at Milton.

The twelfth annual session OF the
Central Pennsylvania conference of
the United Evangelical church will be
held in the First United Evangelical
church, at Milton, on March /, 1905,
II will continue about one week.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-12-21

The season of Indigestion is upon as
hodol Dyspepsia Cure for Indigestion
aud Dyspepsia will do everything for
the stomach that An overloaded or
over worked stomach can not do FOR
itself. KodOl Digesta " hat you eat
gives the stomach rest-relieyes sour
stomach, belching, heart burn, indiges-
tiOn, etc. Sold by Paules & Co.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-12-21
Benedictiou.

The most pleasant safest and best rem
edy to use for Coughs Colds. Group.
Whooping Cough. ETC., is Kennedy's
Laxative Honey and Tar. This remedy
expels all cold from the system by act
ing as cathartic on the bowels. Sold
by Paules & Co.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-12-21

Fred saw YOU let Tomkins kiss
you under the miStletoe last night.
Why did you refuse me permission?
Cousin May Because you silly boy
YOU asked.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-12-21

The mission of Early Risers" is TO
clear the way aud give Nature full
sway. These famous little pills rid the
stomach and bowels of all putrid mat
t'r, thus removing the causes of head
ache, constipation. .saIlow complexion,
e'c. DeWitt's Little Early Risers new
er grippe or sicken. A safe, pleasant,
perfect pill Sold by PauIes & Co.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-12-21

Rough Skin and cracked hands are not
only cured by DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve. but an occasional application
will Keep the skin soft and smooth.
Best for Eczema, Outs. Burns, Boils,
etc. The genuine DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve affords immediate relief
in all forms of Blind, Bleeding. Itch
ing and Protruding Piles. Sold by
Paules & Co.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-12-21
CHRISTMAS EVE.


Choral Evening PRAYER, Z 80 p IN.
Professional, "Hark the Herald
Angels Sing" Mendelssohn.
Confession. Absolution, Sentences.
Stainer.
Psalter, Gregory.
Gloria in Excelsis, Stainer.
Magniicat, Harrison.
Nunc Dimittis, Harrison.
Greed and Versicles. Stainer.
Hymn. 80 Little Town of Bethle-
hem." Barnby.
Hymn, "Of the Fathers Leave Be-
gotten" Ancient Melody.
Presentation of Aims. Whitney.
Recessional, "Adeste Fideles"
The Grove Presbyterian church will
hold its Sabbath school Christmas en-
tertainment on Friday evening next
at 80 O'Clock. for which occas ion the
following beautiful and interesting
program is being prepared:
Professional.
Anthem-"Let Us 60 Unto Bethle-
hem" choir.
Responsive Scripture Reading.
Prayer.
ION Judas Plains ;" Sunday school
Recitation.
''Christmas Day Is Here" Sunday
school.
Happy Christmas" Primary
school.
Recitation
"Hol Landlord of the Bethlehem
Inn," solo and chorus.
Recitation.
Away in Manger," Sung by a
primary class.
"Close in the Arms" Sunday
school.
Recitation.
Anthem-"The Herald Angels, I"
Choir
Address by tho pastor.
"Lullaby," Primary school.
Recitation.
Come Shine Once More" Sunday
school.
Distribution OF gifts.
Benediction.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-12-21
PROGRAM At CHRIST
And GROVE CHURCHES

The usual elaborate preparations are
being made at Christ Episcopal Church
Tor the celebration of Christmas Day.
The musical program that will be rem
dered by the choir on that day appears
below.
Solemn High Celebration, a. IN.
Professional, lit Game Upon the
Midnight Clear" Willis.
Communion Office, amer.
Kyrie Elesion.
Gloria Tibi.
Lsus Christi.
CredO.
Offertory, Sing, o Sing this Bless
ed Morn, Roper.
Presentation of AIms, Whitney.
Sursum Corda. Srainer
Sanctus
Benedictus, Qui VENT.
Agnus Del.
Gloria in Excelsis.
Nunc Dimittis, Harrison.
Recessional. "ShouJ the Glad It'd.
ings," Avisou.
High Celebration and sermon at
10 80 a. IN, with parts of Stainer :
and Roper's Communion services. also
Christmas carols will be sung by the
choir.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-12-21

Danville has been left ont of the
snow belt.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-12-21
LOCAL TIME TABLES
DANVILLE AND BLOOMSBURG
STREET RAILWAY co.

DANVILLE AND BLOOMSDOhO
STREET RAILWAY co.
Leave Danville 500, $40, 73O, $50
9.lO, 1000, 1880, IL. 40 a. IN, IL SO'
l2o, 2.lO, 800, 3 80, 4.4o, $50, 6.2O,
TO, 500, $50, $40, 1890, ll.2O P. m
Leave Bloomsbury 500, $40, 33, S23,
9.13, 1908. 1888, l1.43 a. m, II. 50
123, 2.13, 3 O3. 1853, 4.43, 5.33, 6.23.
7.l3, SOB, S.53, 9.43, .33, ll.9O p. M
First car Sunday morning 7.3n.
Last car, 1920 at night goes to Grova-
MIA only.
VIM. r. Miller, superintendent.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-12-21
{ IhrlstmaS on
AnOceanLin
Trees For Passengers and Crew, Pres
ents, Ioasts, Singing and Dane
ing Make 1t Gala Day.

"TTIE man who spends his life on
board n big passenger ship
sees about as many different
l..r.,1. Of nc
Churchill standard. (Fallon, Nev) 1903-1908, 1905-12-30
One Good Use for Millionaires.

Regret has been often expressed re.
garding the threatened extinction OF
many species of wild animals.
OF late, however, some of the worlds
m~illionaires have begun to devote their
attention to the task of preserving
them, and numbers of wealthy men
have established or endowed parks
and private geological gardens, in
which buffaloes, antelopes, giraffes,
gnus, and other %dwindling species are
carefully cherished. In some cases
herds of bison are kept, after the fash.
ion of deer, on the estates OF great
landowners.
Nor are Europe and Asia behind
hand. Large preserves of big game
are to be founi in France and Ger
many, and in England the Duke OF
Bedford has made a wonderful collec.
ton of wild animals at Woburn Park.
It comprises many rare animals, in.
GLIDING waterbuck, gnus, sable ante
lopes. and some almost extinct species
of deer.
Churchill standard. (Fallon, Nev) 1903-1908, 1905-12-30

auxiliary came into great use during
the wal of the Rebellion. The pom
toon train, however. is a very cum
bersome affair when the ordinary hat
bottom boat with the necessary tim
bers and accessories are packed on to
what is known as the "pontoon train"
The German army recently adopted a
sort of sectional pontoon boat which
allowed of greater mobility to the
train.
However, the soldiers of the United
States Engineer Battalion have been
drilling in the use of pontoon boats
made of heavy canvass stretched e
a wooden frame. These boats are wa
ter-tight and when assembled are cap
able of supporting six or more men
A boat may be ta,en apart and packed
into a small bundle light enough to be
carried by one man. Upon arrival at
a small stream all that is necessary Is
for each mar to unstrap his bundle,
quickly put the boat into shape, n
launch it into the water. The wagons
which must necessarily carry the tim.
bering aud flooring of the bridge to
be. can be sent forward with a much
smaller guard than is necessary when
the cumbersome pontoon train wagons
each carrying a boat or section, are in
motion.
Churchill standard. (Fallon, Nev) 1903-1908, 1905-12-30

from Tennessee and knows all the emil
nent men of that State. He was tell
ing a good story the other night of Col.
Sanford and Major Saunders, prom
inent business men of the Knoxville re
ion. They were once on a Pullman com
ing this way. 1t was hot and they sat In
pajamas far into the night. An old
man came in, lighted a cigar, smoked
and said nothing. They did not recog.
nize him, and kept on talking about
the miserably poor representation, their
State had in Congress. 1T is a pity
said one of them that a State like
ours should have such poor worthless
men at Washington. Our senators are
no good, old Harris Is played out n
Josiah Patterson is the only man III
the House that amounts to anything.
At this remark the stranger arose ana
in a tone OF thunder began to hurl
invective and abuse at the two men
at is about time | vas taking part In
this conversation" he yelled and went
on to tell a few warm things to the
astonished party of two. When he
had subsidized a bit n of them asked,
"But who are you to get so mac about
it?" who am L? Well. | am Senator
Harris. ding you, and l have much
more to say to scoundrels like you.
Roth men were amazed and they has
tened to apologize. They all became
friendly, and the old mar often told
the story on himself.
Churchill standard. (Fallon, Nev) 1903-1908, 1905-12-30
Foote'S FarragO.

Foote, the comedian, when a young
person of either sex applied for a po-
sition. seldom refused outright. but
g~ravely handed them the following
lines, and asked them to commit and
repeat them to him correctly In ten
minutes. If repeated with no error,
he promptly took them for trial.
That there could be no collision
with those who applied later, he fire
quently changed the order OF the ines
and the proper names:
So she went into the garden to cut q
cabbage leaf to make an apple pie ana
nj that time a great she-bear coming up
the street popss is he head Sied 1n aoa 's sse s ye4S
mnudentlv married the barber. and there
were present the P%icninnies, and the g Je5,
pania ndrum himself with the little round
button at the top. and they fell to play
ing the game of catch as eaten can,
TIL the ~gunpowder ran out the neeis o.
their boots.
Churchill standard. (Fallon, Nev) 1903-1908, 1905-12-30
NEV T BREDGES.
CoIIapsibIe Boats of Canvas Which
can Carried by One Man.

The soldiers of the United States En-
gineers' Corps seem to have solved n
of the greatest problems which has
confronted generals in command of an
army when on the march. Small I'M
fordable streams are often encountered
by the army and these must be crossed
in the shortest time possible. In fact
large rivers often confront an army.
when about to give battle to the enemy,
and it would take weeks, if not months,
to construct even temporary bridges
to allow the men with their heavy
ornaments to cross. The pontoon
boat, of course, is well known to every
reader of history, for this most useful
Churchill standard. (Fallon, Nev) 1903-1908, 1905-12-30
POLITICAL TAXATION.
TON LIKELY REQUIRING
PUBLICATION OF ALL LARGE
CONTRIBUTIONS.
such a Bill, introduced Last Year,
was Looked upon as a Crank Meas
ure-WilI be on a Different Basis
This Session.

Exposure of the practice Of the
great life insurance companies and
other corporations, OF making contri-
buttons to political campaign funds
and of deyoting large amounts of
money to influence legislation will
bring before the next session Of
congress the question of the passage
of a bill similar to that introduced at
the last session by Representative
Bourke Cochran, of New York. and
Familiarity known ass the Corrupt
Practice" bill. 1t may not be that
this bill will be taken up and given
the serious consideration which it
was denied at the last session, but
that a bill containing provisions of
the same general description as those
of the Cochran bill will be introduced
and pressed to a vote is a moral GER
tainty.
The Cochran bill provided that
every contribution of more than $50
to a national campaign fund should
be reported to the cIerk of the dis
trict court of the United States,