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New-York tribune., 1906-09-17
DEATH OF A CRIPPLED BOY.

Mrs Randall OF New Brunswick ~ j.. has an
nounosd the death OF Lonnie Pursley crippled boy
IN Alabama In whom many T. s. s. members have
long had an interest. Mrs. Randall has also for-
warded pathetic letter from the poor mother.
showing how much she misses the helpless boy,
who naturally claimed more of her attention than
a well child would have done. She IS still further
Saddened by the burden OF debt for funeral eX-
penses. which the semi-invalid father is utterly
unable 70 meet Mrs Randall makes an earnest
appeal for this particular help. feeling sure that
many will contribute IL only little, 10 lift the
debt from this poor but entirely worthy family,
who az all times have hard struggle for existence
New-York tribune., 1906-09-17
A HELPFrI. GIFT

Miss NJ. r. Crouch. invalid member in Brook
lyn, has contributed number OF short stories from
magazines, each one neatly bound. making Il con-
venient and easy for invalid hold. She has
also arranged several serial stories from news
papers TO be passed and has included eight
novels by well known authors. that win give hours
OF pleasant reading 10 ''shut-ins" She adds:
wish 7 might do more for the good work T2ut
alas. although the last year has been a season ~
severe testing and unusual illness. have kept fn
touch with my children. Some are such sad cases
as you know I keep doing what I can I thank
you for whatever brightness you have sent into
ciated more than you know.
New-York tribune., 1906-09-17
FLOWERS FOR INVALID.

Mrs William A. Jebb. the president OF Manhat-
tan branch No. 2, who has been seriously III for
two years, has now been taken 10 the Home for
Incurables. lS3d street and Third avenue and the
president makes special request that flowers or
any token that would help 20 brighten her life be
sent 20 this member. Mrs Jebb has been more or
less OF an invalid for several years yet great
has been her courage and perseverance that she
has done more IN carrying the true spirit Of
Sunshine than many would think possible even
with good health.
New-York tribune., 1906-09-17
THE TRIBUNE PATTERN.

Every young girl requires a number OF negligees
ana such a simple as this involves the least
possible labor in the making In the illustration the
material Is coted foulard with band Of plain color
but lawns and batiste. cashmere. albatross and
other light weight goods are quite as appropriate
as silk The feature OF the garment IS found IN its
general style and shape. ana depends far more
upon contrast OF color than upon material Plain
New-York tribune., 1906-09-17

the Victor auXetophOne and the Jacot music
boxes will give exhibitions and the Jerome X
Remick Company and the Reiner Music Com
pany will show OFF songs and other publications
stage
Two interesting violin recitaIs will be given
Professor Schuler, the owner Of a $4,000 Stradi-
varius, has engaged viOlinsts to play it,
New-York tribune., 1906-09-17
LON ro ADDREss rHE 7. S. S.

All letters and packages intended for the T. s s
should be addressed 20 the tribune Sunshine So
ciety Tribune Building. New York City. II the
above address is carefully observed. cOmmunica-
tiOns intended for the L. s s. will be less likely
10 90 astray. The Tribune Sunshine Society has no
connection with any other organization publica-
ton using the word Sunshine" All checks and
money orders should be made payable TO the Trib-
sunshine Society.
New-York tribune., 1906-09-17
DAILY THOUGHT-

Too much idle strife about names and creeds; too
little knowledge OF the natural religion which has
no name but Godliness. whose creed IS boundless
and benignant as the sunshine whose faith IS as
the tender trust OF little children in their mother
Low. NJ. AlCntt.
New-York tribune., 1906-09-17
MONEY RECEIVED.

Five Friends have contributed SO 10 pay rent
for a deserving family in Pennsylvania; A i. p.
s. FOR "a gentlewoman': Mrs. l. Morton 10 cents
for member.
New-York tribune., 1906-09-17
INFANTS, CLOTHING.

Some thoughtful Sunshine mother has contributed
a package Of serviceable clothing for ''the ex-
pected baby in Minnesota" and Il Will be for
Warded at once
New-York tribune., 1906-09-17
The NeW Imported BroadClothS

These tailoring fabrics all ready multitude Of
cooon that been brought this the
In
maintained the highest possible quality standards
together with the prices for which
anywhere This the problem is harder than before
a
This boadcoh
built that coming from the leading Partisan ao
the opinion of the best American dressmakes.
hundred
number of hadevaions the blues reds
including of course all the different shades Of light blue pink old
white
and So yard Rtunda,s Stewart Building
New-York tribune., 1906-09-17

Tweed Coats. English and Scotch mixtures.
$50 and $40.
Short Broadcloth Jackets. handsomely en-
broidered. in tight and semi-f1tting effects at
s27 TO s4s.
Three-quarter length Coats of elegant
broadcloth and ottoman, handsomely en-
broidered. at $50 TO s125.
Sample models. Short and Hip-length
Coats OF velour and silk plush, at ss5 10 SO.
New-York tribune., 1906-09-17

Three quarter length Velour Coats. at s42
TO $50.
Three quarter length Peau de Sole Coats
at S5S TO $50.
Cloth Capes and Dolmans. at sss TO $50
Satin and Crepe de Chine Coats, with rub
Der Innings i'm various shades at se7
TO SOS.
Opera and Carriage Wraps OF broadcloth.
elaborate white laces and velvets, at $50 to
slob. Second floor, Broadway,
Stewart Building
New-York tribune., 1906-09-17

fdcturerS bring our STOCKS OF w WoiiIeH ,
morning-that condition that will thorol
wait until the full assortment is ready.
ideas from the most authoritative source
now is simply to lose the most enjoyable
days for the wearing of Autumn tailor
made suits.
The general groups are as follows:
Suits Of worsted. and suitings IN mixtures and
checks; mannish sack coats: hip-length. semi
and tight-nttins Jackets. Prices. SIS to s52.5o.
Cheviot Suits in black. blue and brown; fly
front: double breasted. semi-ftting. hip-length
coats; some with velvet vests. others trimmed
with braid Eton and tight-fitting Jackets. Also
three-quarter length fitted coats. lined thruout
with satin. Prices. SIS 10 $50.
Suits OF broadcloth; semi and tsht-nttins
coats. military jackets trimmed with braid;
fancy Etons and short blouse jackets with
peplum. Prices. s25 10 SIS
imported Tailored Suits OF fns broadcloth,
with fancy Eton, blouse and tight-fitting jackets
trimmed with braid. velvet and embroidery.
Prices. $50 70 $780,
SEPARATE SKIRTS. In plain tailor effect
and dressy styles. Gored. sde-plaited. box
plated; some with panels. others with plated
lounc4: trimmed with rows Of taffeta bands;
others with strapping. nnisht with velvet but
tons. some with bias folds OF material
clusters OF plaits.
Skirts OF homespuns and suitings, at So and 81.
Cheviot Skirts. at So and $3.50.
Panama cloth Skirts at s5 TO s12.
Broadcloth and Cloth Skirts. at $3.50 to SIS
Silk-lined VOile Skirts at s14 to $50.
Tafrets silk Skirts. at $40 and s12.
New-York tribune., 1906-09-17
Sumptuous, Glorious Wraps
1 n1pOr ted

divide
Nowhere, old nowhere time the old
these n splendor
their nothing
has beer before
Witness the Wraps of white
insanceng
handmade touched disceely
of
Cavalier
Jackets, braided and embroidered like the period models.
wonderful
garments designed
of themo
New-York tribune., 1906-09-17

~ SNol-NIlCWr 20,
Germs making silver-pla,.a
Hollow Wares ; but We -.
not announce the nane s.-.
You'll see it on tn. silv.,
The offering is compo,.d
OF the small lots-onc, TWO,
or more pieces of pattern,
not listed in the new ca.,
log. Perfect in every wav.
Beautiful and artistic, as hi,
concerns designs alwav,
are Being the largest sci.
ers OF these wares at retail
these "plums" OF stoct,'
righting naturally conn :.
New-York tribune., 1906-09-17
&Ha.x~@1 1u
The Autumn Offering of
Manufacturers OperstockS of
SiLper-Plated Wares

collection Of pieces from OF the bcst-know,
New-York tribune., 1906-09-17

us 1t offers you splendid chance to beautifv vo~.
own home. well to give third to a half mo-.
for the same money, in wedding gifts or holjdav
presents
In addition to the Quadruplc- plated Hollow War.
there is offering of Rogers Extrapated Flatwar.
Prices follow:
New-York tribune., 1906-09-17
%Nasa~v@ &'s
Store Closes at $50 p. M.
The New Suits for Women
In Fine Lmrorted and American Models

abroad and from best American mnu
Womn Dresses remarkable uness this
thoroy satisfy who prefers TO
ready Here full OF the new style
abroad To wait longer
New-York tribune., 1906-09-17
Today begins the Second Half of the Septenbe
Trade Sale of CHINA

And the presentation of Dnnerware Fancy
the day the great began
We planned more ash than before because gathering
the China
selling During have been prenar for 6
off the second half OF the ample Stocks
the line
We ready The China Store and the
Wares Salon the
CONE TO-DAY canth possible in nv eve
Here is little OF " + Wv
New-York tribune., 1906-09-17
Dinner Sets
Fancy China at Half Prices

Hundreds Of fine pieces. decorated with
flowers and gold. Hardly any two alike
Salad Bowls. soc to 81, worth 81 10 So
Chocolate Pots. 60c and 81. worth s125
and Sc.
Chop Plates. 75c TO s1.75. worth $50 to
$3.50
Cake Plates. 81. worth 81
Celery Trays 4Oc TO 81. worth 75c 20 So
COmb-and- Brush Trays, 81, worth So
Olive Dishes, 20C and soc worth soc and 81
Condensed Milk Holders soc and 75c. worth
81 and SI5O
Plates, soc, worth S1.25
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-03-29
.PLEASES EVERYBODY
Accident Victem Buried.

The funeral of the seven victims who
were killed in the terrible crossing ac-
cident at Sunbury on Saturday after
noon, was held yesterday morning at
ten O'Clock, and was the largest in
point of attendance ever held in this
section
Early III the morning all roads lead
ing to Augustaville were filled with
all kinds of conveyances and people
were present from Sunbury, Shamok
in, Trevorton, Paxinos and all the
nearby country districts.
All of the bodies were taken TO the
Union or Stone church and it was esti-
mated that between twenty-five hun
dred and three thousand persons view
ed the remains. 1t was after o'clock
yesterday afternoon before this part of
the service was over
TIE funeral services were conducted
by Rev. Fritz, of Augustaville, and
Rev. Butz, of PaxinOs. These services
were very impressive and tears welled
TO the eyes of many of the vast multi
tude
There were five funeral cars used in
taking the bodies to the church and
cemetery, followed by hundreds of car
riages.
There were only three graves in all
G. W. Neidig and son Cyrus, were
placed in separate graves while in the
third grave Clarence Neidig, his wife
and three children were placed togeth-
er. All were buried in the same plot.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-03-29
AANOEL'S OBSTINACY.
Al Incident of the Great Musician'a
Childhood Days.

A child's Obstinacy does not always
Sring as fortunate results as was the
case with Handel, the great musician.
His extraordinary resoluteness as
boy doubtless led TO that great success
which crowned the later years Of his
life When he was some seven years
Of age his father had occasion to visit
q son by former wife, who was valet
10 the Duke of SAKE Weissenfels.
Travelling in those days-2O0 years ago
was tedious and expensive, and DIR.
Handel did not desire TO be delayed
with the care Of an Infant" during
journey which the demands of re-
sponsible profession would probably
make as short as possible.
But the future giant Of music would
go. lie cried, beloved and eventually
ran along the road after the vehicle,
until the tender feelings Of the doctor
could refuse no longer. In an evil mo-
ment for his Jurisprudence scheme he
took the child with him.
No sooner did the little fellow reach
the ducal residence than he gave rein
to his fancy on the keys of every In
strument that he found open. The re-
markable music that came from the
finger tips Of the child's hands was
soon the object of wonder and conver-
sation throughout the palace and all
this was intensified when he secured
an opportunity Of touching the keys of
the chanCe organ within the hearing
Of the duke.
Such throb started from that chap
el organ when little Handeps tendriled
fingers chose the keys. and the soul of
the duke was touched as 1t never had
been touched before-truly q momen
tous occurrence, since but for it Han
del's sacred music might never have
been written.
The dukes attention having been ar
rested, he inquired Of DR.. Handel con-
cerning the cbild's future, and eventu'
ally succeeded in placing him for three
years study under Zachau, the organ.
ist of Halle cathedral. This was the be-
ginning of Handlers musical education.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-03-29
WILL NOT OCCUR AGAIN.

The l. T. d. carriers are practically
getting over their routes these days,
although here and there stretch of
country road is still blocked with
snow. The patrons have not had such
an experience since the 7. f. d. routes
were established and few of them
have done some pretty hard kicking,
which is only natural considering that
for nearly week they were deprived
of their mail
A well known farmer explains why
the situation as relates TO blocked high
ways this year is somewhat anomal-
Gus. The work of opening up the roads
has always devolved upon the super
visors The new act that goes into
effect this year has made such a sweep
ing change that the supervisors hardly
know where they stand in relation to
snow shoveling. The work would de
volve upon the road master, but in
some townships these are not yet all
appointed and only IN a few places
have they rightly entered upon their
duties. BY next season the system will
be in good working order, when the
road masters will each be assigned to
his section and will be held strictly
accountable through the supervisors
for the condition the road is kept in.
The present bad state of affairs relat-
ing to the roads will probably not oc-
eur again.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-03-29
THE { si>-ONE.
Its History Linked with n Theory of
Animal t-NUiutiOn.

The history OF tEn backbone, like that
of most life. is nJj altogether majes-
tic upward eYoli.,gI. has its TRACE
dies and its setbuck5, itS hopes and fail
ureS In the waters along our seashore
are creatures. some sponge or llchen-
like, others with strange bulblike
bodies, growing on the end of long
stalks. But they hold secret from
the crabs and snailS which crawl about,
and when the fishes brush against them
If their poor dull sense only knew
it-they might claim a blood brother
hood. When they were young, for lit
tie while q gristly cord was theirs also,
but this, with all the hopes that such
beginning brings, Of fish, Of bird, of
man even, soon melted away, and there
they nod and sway in the watery cur
rents, never to know of the opportunity
which nature has snatched from them
why, who can tell?
In sharks the backbone has become
jointed and flexible and rude kind Of
skull IS present, but still more impor-
tant is the presence of four fins, which
correspond to the four legs or llzarus
and to the wings and legs Of birds.
curious basket like skeleton protects the
delicate gills, and it is probable that
this existed long before the limbs ap-
peared All IS still of gristly cartilage.
In the higher fishes bone replaces the
cartilage, and when the lowly tadpole,
fshlke at first, swimming about by
means of the fin around his TAIL pushes
forth his legs and climbs upon the land
our skeleton is well on its way back
ward Reptiles OF old took to trees.
Their backbone grew less flexible so
that they might safely sail through the
air, feathers replaced scales, two fin
gers of each hand were lost and one
from each foot, teeth disappeared,
beak of horn proved best, intelligence
increased and the forehead rose high,
and behold-a bird!-Outing Magazine.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-03-29

peering into the depths Of the old shawl
craning over his shoulder and the statu-
esque Higgins explaining to such as
cared TO listen how he had come to find
the bundle when he had answered the
bell.
"And what'l we do with IT." asked
Mrs. Briggs when Higgins tale Of woe
had come TO an end
"DoY said Edith why. Wen take
it to the home. of course"
My dear" the bishop demonstrated
mildly. why not keep It here with us :?
To take II 10 the home seems to me to
be very much like casting 1t into outer
darkness. OF course we can't look after
oil the waits, but suppose we take this
one who has been left at our very door.
and give it chance I'm the world
Edith laughed unsympathetIcally.
why, father. dear. what silly idea"
she began. cor course we can't keep
IT,"
"'Inasmuch aS We have done II unto
one of the least Of these" quoted the
bishop.
- very pretty sentiment" said the
girl but most impractical. You
haven't the least idea what instincts
this child may have You would prob
ably give it every advantage in the
world only to have it disappoint you at
every turn. 1t would probably grow up
a most ungrateful little wretch They
always do"
Van Ruyven tiptoed back into the
study and sat down before the fire. He
heard the group below go into the re-
ception room. and their voices came up
TO him inarticulately. For time he
sat there. smoking in a preoCcupied
manner. Then he heard Edith's voice
in the hall below giving orders to the
servants
Higgins. telephone for the carriage,
and Mrs Briggs get on your things.
please. and be ready when II comes.
Well take the child to the home I'll
go with you. | can't conceive why
father had such absurd notions about
keeping II here"
little later The front door slammed,
there Vas rumble Of carriage wheels
without. and then Van Ruyven heard
the bishops steps slowly ascending the
stairs He came into the study and
stood for awhile looking silently into
the fire
Did you hear it, he asked at
length, turning abruptly 10 Van Ruy-
ven The younger man nodded. The
bishop sank rather heavily into his
chair
She's not mine! | was mistaken
he burst out she Is no daughter of
mine. after all
Van Ruyvcn rose. Il think I'd best
20 now" he said simply. Please don't
tell Edith that have been here nor
why ] came"
The bishop looked 1T him narrowly.
1t will be hard for her he said, but
| think YOU are justified"
suddenly The bishops head dropped.
There WIS "a ~tificd sound very Ike n
sob
she said it would grow up an un-
grateful littIo wretch. and she was
right. Arthur: she was right"
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-03-29
MYS STITTED
MIR. LAYTON
By w. Crawford Sherlock
L--..-----..L-- luu. ~ 4 ~ L-L--.--L-.----L
Copyright, 1905, by X. A. Whitehead
By w. Crawford Sherlock

With IN inpatient gesture Mr. Sam
uel Layton laid down his evening pa
Per. Hang IT all, Fred and his wife
are going away again This is the
third annual disappearance they have
made, leaving town in the spring and
not returning until fail Where in ere
alton do they go? Fred must make
money somehow; he never asks me for
cent and lives like n nabob during
the winter. Its too much for me"
Mr.. Layton froWncd heavily as he
concluded his soliIoquy. His keen mind
and indomi,able will had enabled him
to solve the difficult problems Of life
and had raised him from the plane OF
poverty to that Of great wealth. Not
withstandng his shrewdness, however,
ne had not been able 10 fathom the Sc
cret Of his sons ways and means
Fred Layton had finished his college
course and gained renown on the grid
iron and IN other athletic sports, but he
had failed utterly IN his studies and
had announced his intention of marry
ing Miss Edna Norris, a pretty girl,
but decidedly poor
But Nj Layton had planned that his
son should we'd the daughter of his
partner. Miss Matte Walton, and thus
succeed to great wealth and the entire
control Of an established business.
This difference Of opinion between IA
ther and son lei to q stormy inter
view. during which Mr.. Layton de
clared that if Fred married Miss Nor
ris the parental purse would be closed
against him forever. With Il shrug of
his broad shoulders. The young man
had intlmated that he could take care
Of himself and did not propose to ask
his father for financial aid
month later the young people We're
quietly married. They established them
selves in coy little fiat In fash
ionablc nei2hborhood. They lived we'll,
dressed well. entertained their friends
and 10 all appearances were prosper
Gus
Mr.. Layton naturally thought this
condition of affairs could not last, and
he smiled grimly as he thought OF the
conditions he would make when his
son came to him for aid. As the
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-03-29
A FIERCE MERMAN.
Brand of Marine Monster Virginia
Sported In 1916.

Brand of Marine Monster Virginia
Sported In 1870.
B. Ii. Blackwell Of oxford has pub
lished d careful reprint of AN Account
of Virginia; Its Situation, Tempera-
ture, Productions, Inhabitants and
Their Manner of Planting and Order
ing Tobacco" 1t is, In brief, q pam
ciety In 1876 by one Thomas Glover.
IAN ingenious Chirurgion," who had
lived for some years in the province.
Mr.. Glover would seem to have reckon
ed the sea serpent among the inhabit-
ants Of the colony TO judge from the
minute accuracy of the following de-
scription:
"a most prodigious Creature, much
resembling a man, only somewhat lar
ger, standing right up in the water
with his head, neck, shoulders, breast
and vast, to the cubits Of his arms,
above water; his skin was tawny, much
like that of an Indian; the figure Of
his head was pyramidal, and slick,
without hair, his eyes large and black,
and SO were his eyebrows; his mouth
very wide, with broad, black streak
on the upper lip, which turned upward
at each end like moustachoes; his coun-
tenance was grim and terrible; his
neck, shoulders, arms, breast and vast
were like unto the neck, arms, shoul-
ders, breast and vast Of a man; his
hands, If he had any, were under wa
ter. He seemed to stand with his eyes
fixed on me for some time. and after
ward dived down, and little after ris-
eth at somewhat farther distance and
turned his head toward me again, and
then Immediately falleth little under
water and swimmeth away so near the
top Of the water that l could discern
him throw out his arms and gather
them in as a man doth when he swim
meth. At last he shoots with his head
downward, by which means he cast
tayl above the water, which exactly re-
sembled the tayl of a fish, with broad
fame at the end of It,"
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-03-29


months passed by without such au ap-
peal the old gentleman grew more and
more mystitied.
He made many inquiries as to his
sons source Of revenue, but only dis
covered thar when Fred and his wife
returned from their summer outing
they brought back snug sum in cash
with them Mr.. Layton scanned the
papers diligently to find out where they
went, he inquired at the postotfice for
their summer address and even tele-
phoned TO the owner of the fiat, but no
knowledge could be gained Mr. and
Mrs Fred Layton disappeared as com
pletely for time "A if the earth had
swallowed them.
The father grew restless and nerv-
Gus, his digestion became impaired and
he went from place to place upon the
plea Of regaining his health, but in
reality in the hope of solving the mys-
terry about his son. All in vain
II can't stand this any longer, doc
tor" declared Mr.. Layton one day
when his physician called. 81 must
find out where Fred goes and what he
does. | suppose 1t Is mere curiosity,
but l must fathom the boys secret.
I'VE been used to solving problems and
can't endure failure"
"I'm sorry | can't HELM you, Mr. Law
ton" rcplieI DR.. Brooks. ''but II YOU
don't stop this rowing about from place
10 place, eating all sorts Of food, you'll
be dead in another year Go up to the
Mont Alta House in the Alleghenies
and stay a mouth. l was there last
year, and the table was excellent and
the air ana water are life giving
"The Mont Alta repeated Mr.. Lay
ton. I've heard of the place, but II
didn't amount to much few years
ago.
It's unl@f Il ne" mahaRo N"h' now,
returhe" 'il' "'' .".' "'.' 'N 1t S''l'''S
M, 49,, w., ..,-... ..,,,,.,
nv 49,, ,,,,.. .ap,s
''''''' ~.
"'> -
Lay '"H s' wee '''' '""",'
"sa'i' ''' ' '" ~. 49, $50. ru'
ma '+'..' ' '' ''''i " '''e
hou-r if that prt-.t 'N. he had for
money. Accordingly be" sent for the
rhct
Il would like to- MIR. Layton stop
ped suddenly and stared hard at the
chez; then the light Of recognition came