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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-01-26
CLIMBING PLANTS.
The Five Different Classes, With
Their PecuIinrities-

Climbing plants may be divided into
five classes hook climbers, root climb
ers twiners, leaf climbers and tendril
bearers.
Hook climbers are equipped with
hooks, which are caught up in the sur
rounding vegetation.
Root climbers, Ike Ivy, throw out
fbers along their stems and ascend
slowly, insinuating themselves by
means Of rootlets, which grow away
from the light and become glued to the
stems Of trees or to harder surfaces.
Twiners, like the scarlet runner. hop,
cOnvolyulus and bryony, twine them
selves around the upright stems of
their neighbors Some, like the convol-
vulus. bend toward the left; others, like
the hop. twinc to the right.
The climbing habit, however is most
perfectly exhibited by plants with sen
sitiye preAensie organs, either leaves
or tendrits.
In the tendril bearers we find here
and there along the stem sensitive,
twining, whiplike structures, which
curve TO what they touch and eventu-
ally link themselves round It. OF this
sort are the passion flower sweet pea,
grapevine and Virginia creeper-Pear-
sons
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-01-26
A GRAND OLD SAVAGE
Pen Picture of Paul Kruger ns Pres
fdent of the Beers.


ident of the Beers.
POultney Bigelow, writing before the
Boer war gave a very interesting inn
preston of President Kruger. The
president OF the South African Repub-
lic," he wrote, as indeed a grand old
savage from one point of view and a
noble statesman from another. He is
theoretically the first citizen Of the
most democratic community, yet in
practice he surrounds himself with a
tawdry splendor that would shock
many crowned head Of Europe
When | first had the honor Of meeting
this anachronistic phenomenon he was
drinking coffee and throwing out a
cloud of strong tobacco smoke, but a
still stronger volume of violent Ian
guage, emphasized by the humping Of
his massive fist upon the table. The
room in which he received was crowd
ed with long haired, full bearded and
stolid featured fellow burghers, who
reminded me partly of Russian priests,
partly Of Californian miners and partly
of certain alleged portraits Of the apOs-
ties. | feared that | had unwittingly
interrupted a cabinet meeting, but lat
er it turned out that this was Mr.. Kru-
gers usual at home When the presi-
dent is not at his Office he delights in
nothing so much as entertaining his
cOuntrymen with coffee, tobacco and
political proverbs. He harangues his
visitors with the voice Of a bull in dis
tress, and they like it. He governs by
personal contact and spoken parallels
and 1t IS his boast that he knows per
sonally every citizen of his republic"
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-01-26
THE ROUND ROBIN.
Its Origin, 1t Is Said, Can BE Traced
Back to Ancient Greece.

It's Origin. 1t Is Said, Can BE Traced
Back to Ancient Greece.
According to British naval docu-
ments of the years 1888 and 1869, 1t
was the custom Of seamen of that day
to use the round robin as a safe and
effective means of bringing their griev-
ances before the authorities. A similar
practice existed in France, but the al
legged origin of the term round robin"
from rond ruban, circular band used
In the French petitions, is probably
fallacious.
The term existed in England long be-
fore, with wholly different meaning.
Thus in Devonshire round robin"
was smsll round pancake, and the
sacramental wafer was called round
robin" by l>atimer, 1886.
DR.. limbs says that the idea Of the
round robin has been traced back to
Greek conspiracy against the tyranny
Of the Pisistratidae. The Romans had
a similar custom Of writing the names
Of their guests or friends In a circle
when anxious not to indicate any indl-
vidual preferenCes.-Lon Standard.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-01-26
FOND OF A GOOD HORSE.
Thomas Jefferson Was Particular In
Selecting His Steeds.

Selecting His Steeds.
l am compleatly satisfied with my
horse from Major Eggleston. a better
one in harness l never drove. he
brought me in my single phaeton from
Washington, without ever appearing
fatigued, altho the roads were bad, &c
the weather rainy. he is fine tempered
and manageable, tho high spirited.
tho the price was about 80 ID too much
from appearances yet l would give that
advance in the purchase of horse to
know that he was what | wished. Cas-
tor, & FitZpartner are both left here at
nurse, and | shall have them sold.
consequently my stable will be reduced
to DiOmede & st. Louis. a match for
Diomede, as good as he Is, would make
1t UP what Will suffice for me as pri-
yate citizen | will thank you to be
on the enquiry, for such an one, and to
give me notice of price & properties.
but it Will be essential that he match
Diomede tolerably, and be well broke to
the carriage & no banker. l trouble
you with these commissions because
you are in the only part of the country
where a fine horse can be got. leave
this for Washington the day after to-
morrow present me with all pos
sible affection to the family, and be as
sured of my constant attachment & re-
spect. TIL. JEFFERSON.
Family Letters Of Thomas Jefferson
in Scribner's.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-01-26
John BriRhf'@ Reply.

On one occasion John Bright received
letter from very bad writer to
which he replied.
Dear sir-Many thanks for your letter
Of the 18th inst | have no doubt but that
It is very good letter and that IT con-
tains matter as Interesting as it is impor-
tant: but, by the bye II you should be in
town in the course Of a few days, would
you mind just stepping in and reading II
TO me7 Yours faithfully,
JOHN BRIGHT.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-01-26
SquPIched.

Mr. Elder There is something l want
to say to you Bessie -er-that is, Miss
Kuteley.
Miss Kutcley-CaIl me Bessie II you
wish.
Mr. Elder Oh may II
Miss Kuteley-Of course; all old gen.
temen call me Bessie sie-Exchange.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-01-26

Mrs. Bitter-I just hate that woman
| hope shcU lose an her money, get
some disfguring Illness be run down
by train Rev. Goo5hart- Sister, sis
ter! We are told to pray for our enc
mics Mrs Bitter Well, I'm praying
for all those things for her.-Phnadel
phia Press
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-01-26

AS to the sympathetic yagaries of
watches a correspondent writes: Il dis
covered some years ago that 1t was the
metal buckle of my braces that caused
the Irregularities Of my own particular
watch l therefore now make n rule
OF putting my spectacle case OH the IN
side of my watch pocket, thus cutting
or the connection."-London Chroni-
ele.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-01-26

"Dickie, when you divided those five
caramels with your little sister did you
give her threeT"
mo, ma. l thought they wouldn't
come out even. so | ate one fore be-
gan TO divide"-New Yorker.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-01-26
Hard IuCIk.

Just my luck" she exclaimed,
stamping her little foot angrily.
whats the matter:" ne asked.
There's q pin" she returned, point
ing to one on the floor near her foot,
"and you know the superstition, Of
course
"'Sce pin ana pick it up, through
all the day youn have good luck he
quoted
Exactly" she said Through AZ
the day and here 81 is evening when
see it."--pittsburg Press.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-01-26
DIR.

To balance due from Treasurer at last
To balance due from w. +. Dyer at last
settlement for the year 1903. l54 92
To balance due from +. w. Peters at
last settlement on duplicate for
the year l90l............... .......... Il 5l
To balance due from f.. w. Peters at
last settlement on duplicate for
the 1902. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 1S4 68
To amount Of duplicate issued +. W.
Peters for the Borough of Danvlle
for the year 1903 OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. G7 40
To amount OF duplicate issued +. w.
Peters for the Borough OF Danville
for the year 1904 Observation-Disclosures. 66O9 p
To Penalty of per cent on s497 81 dup
licate for the year 1904 i............... "A 90
Amount Of duplicate issued E.G. Vert
man for the Township of Mahon-
ing for the year 1904. Observation-Disclosures. 69l 81
To penalty OF per cent on l0d 93 dup
lcate for the year 1904 ......... D 81
To cash received from Eli Rosenthal.. 63 90
To cash rec. from Mrs Conner Thomas 80 90
To cash received from J. =. Bare COM
mittee OF sam Pickens ...........,. ll2 40
To cash received from Joseph Law. 900
Of Hawn estate. e......................... 24OO
To cash rec. from John F. Tooley y.... 50 55
To cash received from return taxes. 81 81
To cash received from Matte Young. 200
To cash received from p. NJ. Kerns.. 300
To cash received from Allen Sechler est l4o ~
To cash received from Phillip Pollock l0OO
cash received from Steward for Pro
duce Sold............. 4ZI d
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-01-26
OR.

BY whole amount of orders paid by the
Treasurer during the year 1904 717O 53
Bal due Directors at present settlement 1863 p
Directors If Danrule and NahoHing
Poor District in account ooith tie
District
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-01-26

They have called two doctors in for
consulta ton"
"And do the doctors agree"
81 believe they have agreed upon the
nrice"
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-01-26

For Maintenance Of Poor House ana
p. NJ. KERNS,
THEO. HOFFMAN,
II. WlREMAN,

We, the Auditors OF the Borough OF Danville
and Township Of Mahoning have examined
the above accounts and find them correct.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-01-26

To balance due Directors at last settle
ment.................. sl25O a
duplicate for 1903. o3...................... 5000
TO cash received from Il. w Peters on
duplicate l90i....................... HG1 o.
duplicate 1908 .o,. 80 123 IS
To cash received from +. q. Wertman
on account duplicate I904..... ..... 5ii 90
To cash received from f.. ROsenthal.. 63 90
TO cash received from Mrs. Conner
lHDlllaS. S........s. -'..----- oV w
To cash received from J. =. Bare,c
mittec Of sam Picllins. 1l2 40
TO cash received from Jos. Tan......... 900
To cash received from J. =. Bare from
Ham estate. e............-...--.. -........ q w
To cash received from John f. TOOley - -
To cas-, received from return taxes. 81 81
To cash received from Math. Young. 20
To cash received from =. NJ. kernS.... 500
To cash received from Allen Sechler est l45 ~
To cash received from Phillip Pollock 10 90
produce ........................ 42l "a
$3.50 80
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-01-26
ANNUAL STATEMENT
OF THE
DIRECTORS OF THE POOR
Danville and Mahoning Poor Dis
trict for the Year Ending
an. /, 1905.

J. +. BARE, Treasurer.
In account with the Directors of the Dan
willie and MahOning Poor District.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-01-26

Weekdays. Daily. I Flag station
Pullman Parlor and Sleeping Cars run on
through trains between Sudbury, Williamsport
and Erie. between Sunbury an1 Philadelphia
and Washington and between Harrisburg, Pitts
burg and the West.
For further information apply TO Ticket Agent
W. W. ATTERBURY, j. h. WOOD
General Manager, Pass. Traffic MIG
GEO. ", BOYD, Gen Passenger Agent,
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-01-26

New York..,.....,..ar $50 500 735 80
"Daily, tDaily except Sunday.
Stops on signal or on notice TO conductor
Stops on signal to take on passengers for
New York, Binghamton and p points west.
T. f. CLARKE 7. W. LEE.
Gen. Superintendent. Gen.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-01-26

Sl89 80
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-12-11
A VALIANT VETERAN.

The Descret News heartily cofgrdtu-
lates President John Il, Wifier on
reaching the clghty-fourth anniversary
of his birth into this world. In this wc
echo the sentiments OF many thou
sands Of friends. who rejoice over his
continued life Of usefulness and honor
Ills step is AS brisk his mind as bright
his memory as acute. his vigor as ac-
tive as In the years gone by when he
figured IN the most stirring scenes Of
t'tahs panorama. He was always alert
ana forceful and reliable in every posi-
ton he was called upon to occupy. He
never faltercd or failed to do his ut
most In the public service, civil MILL
tary industrial or ecclesiastical, His
word Is AZ good MS any bond or guar
anty and his fidelity to his leaders and
associates has always been unnnching
md stnadfast. IN The station h. now
occupies he has the love aud confidence
q the Latter-dly Saints. and the cs-
teen of host OF people of different
faiths and parties. who know him for
y worthy citizen and an honest man.
May he always retain his usefulness
and youthfulness while he dwells on
clrlh May his days be heightened out
for many years 10 come. And We are
sure that when he passes through the
veil, II win be to meet with earth's
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-12-11
POVERTY AMONG FILIPIN0S.

A contributor o Public opinion gives
o rather dlscouraglng account OF the
Industrial conditions in the Philippine
lslands. lie refers to the reception ac-
corded the TAFT party during their re-
cent visit there Throughout; the round
OF entertainment that followed, Jewels
blazed BY noon as well as by night up
ON the necks and arms Of the native
women. IN splondor seldom equalled.
Arches Of triumph had been erected.
bearing endearng legends and extend
ing welcomes to the distinguished
guests
But. says the writer referred to. 1t
was quickly discovered that all this
was put on" The islands are face to
face with bankruptcy An Industrial
crisis stares them IN the face. The
Jewels tina, bazed 30 resplendently be-
fore the visitors, had mostly been re-
deemed from the pawn shops after
much pnchIng, to add to the glory OF
the occasion, and presently would go
back to that secuslon. A simple peo-
pie living largely on rice, one OF the
simplest and surest products OF the soil,
there Is not raised a sufficient amount
TO supply the wants OF the natives
In this situation agitators find an
excuse for the continuation Of their ne
farlous work. The natives, whom they
have brought under their influence. re-
main idle, awaiting that independence
which the agltators have taught them
VIII bring all blessings without labor
II is probably true that the Philippine
Islands are the richest territory IN ag-
ricultural and mineral wealth In the
world, and yet here, we are told. the
lands are largely untitled the people
are idle ANA in want--ln want TO SO
great an extent that IN Cebu actual
starvation is not averted even by daily
contribution OF thirty sacks Of rice by
the Chinese, and the strenuous work OF
the few Americans Who are there.
II these representations are correct
the administration of the Philippine
government should be looked after
with a view Of ascertaining whether
something cannot be done TO bring re-
lief. Those Islands being entrusted 10
the care Of this country should be
made to share the prosperity here en-.
joyed. There Is no other way of ending
forever the rebellious agita ton that IS
|
born OF selishness and nourlshed by
| discomfort
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-12-11
A LAB0RERS' FAIR,

The French are talking about hoidn;
an international exposition I'm Paris IN
1909. This show. # the suggestions
made arc carried out, will bc unique in
this respect that it's special feature
win be as perfect an illustration Of
laborer'r life. as possible. It viii be
not merely a display OF the results VI
labor, under the direction Of capital, bur
Of the daily conditions under Witch
laborers nov toll and live.
The initiative has been taken by the
Chamber Of Deputies passing a resolu-
ton requesting the government to APP
point a commission. 10 look into the
question of finding ways and means 70
organize such an International EXPOSE
ton. At recent meeting uf this COM
mission II was pointed out that great
advantages would come rrom q COM
parison between the conditions Of the
life OF the lahorer OF today In all count
tries Of The world and conditions eX-
listing in past centuries. II would serve
dl~h oN u NNl ihlHb lhhHA' t'pll VI wv
steps 10y which the laborng classc,
have gradually freed themselves FROM
the state Of seryitude existing I'm feudal
times, until they have arrived at the in
dependence enjoyed today. 1t would
enHghten the public as TO legislation
enacted for the relief and protection
OF laborers, through successive GEN.
turtles. also concerning the work OF So
cial organizations occupied with their
advancement.
The idea Ia excellent. An expedition
of that nature cannot fail To commend
itself TO an who are one with the cause
of labor throughout the world The
| United states should be- literally rep
resented In that fair. for this country T.
prc-emneuuy the country Of the labor
| ing man. and Il should take the leadlng
! place IN any enterprise intended 10
benefit lahorers. by an means, let the
world unite and make q workIngmen'.
exhibition. 1t should eclipse all for
mer worlds fairs
But, In order to be complete suct
fair ought 90 illustrate as part 81
the conditions under which laborer,
live. the tremendous cost at which th'
military establishments OF nations nr.
maintained, The tax, direct and in
direct taken from the wages OF labor,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-12-11
A UTAH BOY AT BRUSSELS.

It is rlways pleasant to hear from
Utah boys abroad who are an honor to
their State, and their people, as most
Of them are wherever they go 20 study
the arts or sciences
Elder g. NJ. Young, Jr who Is a.
Brussels. Belgium. studying music has
been there for several years ana VIII
have flushed his courg2 I'm about an.
Other yea. II is learned from pri'
waite letters that h is doing we'll and
has found many influential friends
In recent letter TO MS fnther. n
refers To the death OF the Count Of
Flanders. the brother Of King Leopold.
lie describes the ceremony Of viewing
the remains, and SAYS Il was q Won
derful sight-the messes ot flowers ana
wroaths, the brilliantly uniformed Of
hcers. the burning candles, ana the
pomp and show which are almost In
desciibAble
Elder Young Is a member Of the nu-
steal royal society. Ia cirande Harmo-
ME. and other organizations and as
such he received "a printed notice OF
the demise and the postponement Tor
an Indefinite time Of q series OF social
functions that would have been given
by the society, but for the fact that the
country now is In mourning
We are glad TO hear from Elder
Young. and his success in his devotion
to the art Of music, and hope that he
may become another brilliant star IN
the wonderful galaxy that already
now sheds lustre upon Utah and her
Iocple.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-12-11

Pensions for the lonely are provided
for IN a petition laid before the Senate
the other by Vice President Fairbanks.
1hg petition Is signed by Miss Sarah
Miranda Clym,r OF Brldgeton, y. j.,
who asks that bill be passed instruct
ing the United States treasurer to
make monthly payments Of not less
than $50 nor more than $500 to all per-
sons alone In the world when they
cannot maintain themselves" The lady
certainly deserves pension as re-
ward for her originality. II not for her
loneliness.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-12-11

Tho President message deals almost
entirely with the domestic and inter-
nal problems ana affairs OF the country.
It's focus is the railroad rate question.
lie somewhat clears the atmosphere on
that lssue. Heretofore all OF the op'
position to his supposed Views has been
based upon the statement not any
where made by him, that II was his
intention To empower the Interstate
Commerce Commission tn make all OF
the Interstate railroad rates Against
this many valid arguments have been
made. The main strength Of the op'
position was found in the fact that u
would be giving to purely political
body absolute power over Transports
tlon and that the advantage OF this
would finally swing to the section oi
the country that had the greatest po-
litical influence.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-12-11
Portland Oreeonlan.

Il Is curious TO observe the pains
Mr. Roosevelt takes To guard himself
from the imrutation Of hostility To- the
railroads or to any other corporations.
He advertS 20 the matter twice, each
time with strong expressions Of a desire
FOR simple justice and fair play. II Is
singular that such inslsteuce should be-
advisable when the Chief Magistrate OF
the nation IS urging Congress 10 right
a notorious and almost undlsputed
wrong hut these rebellious CORPORA
tlous would not hesitate to charge Nj
Roosevelt with unworthy motives. lC
they had the shadow OF ground for
g. and he does Well Therefore 10 state
hts real motives with c'cauess and em-
phagis tie admits that corporations
0rc indispensable agents IN modern ci-
Vlli2atI0n. hut they are agents which
need regulation and control.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-12-11

"If nineteen deaths or q fraction OF
nineteen deaths were ascribed TO box
ing in the course OF a season, how long
would our colleges keep such a sport
in the curriculum? Football. of course,
IS another natter says the SPRING
field Republican. Sarcastic but strik-
Ing anyhcw
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-12-11

The subject Of immigration IL dis
cussed at considerable length. the Pres
ideut stating that the greatest diff
Guilty In securing such amendments OF
our immigration laws AS win make II
easy for desirable immigrants to get iu,
and very difficult for those who are UNI
desirable lies in Tho determined op-
position of the foreign steamship lines, -
He does not state by what methods that
opposition is made effective I'm CON
gress. The practical legislation which
he recommends Is thorough and author
itatiye inspection by our own agents IN
countries from which immigrants CONT
whore our agents viii have means un.
available here, Of uscertalning the real
character of intending immigrants,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-12-11

Foreign and colonial affairs ARE treat
ed In the usual Roosevcltian vein. We
would call special attention TO the sto-
ny OF Santo Domingo, which gives an
interesting review ~ the facts; also
10 the lnslstence on the need of APP
proprlatlons by Congress for the Pana-
ma canal. and to the liberal policy that
Il urged for the Philippines n the mat
DER OF the tariff and the extension Of
our coastWlse laws 90 The Islands.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-12-11

German naval officers invading Bra
lillian territory. and without any form
or process OF law, seizlng an alleged
deserter from the German army, re-
calls those fetching" ways Of dear old
England that led to the war OF 1872,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-12-11

The death Of Senator Mitchell of Ore
gon puts the Senate In delicate po-
sltion regarding the customary eulogy
bestowed upon members of that body
on their demise. 1t seems to be a case
where the less said the better.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-12-11
Kansas cts star.

No ono can read that par, OF the
Presidents message which relates 20
the Monroe doctrine without being I'M
pressed with the soUutness OF the Pres
idcnts broad world policy and the etll-
c9cy OF that policy as a conservo;or of
peace. Tho main point OF this pre-
seutatlon Of the doctrine Is that it
must hc developed In accordance with
new conditions, and that unless 4 snail
hereafter be so DEVELOPED. as II has
been IN the past, II will sink into obliyl-
ON and It's force. as a protector OF the
southern republics and a regulator Of