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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-03-29
Frog Egg CurIosities.

Frogs eggs are laid before they real
ly become eggs in the true sense OF
that word. They are always laid under
water and when first deposited are Gov
cred with sort OF envelope in the
shape of a thin membrane. In this
shape they are very small, but as soon
as they come in contact with the water
they rapidly absorb that element and
In SO doing go through queer transfer
nation. The thin membrane contain
ing the little seedlike eggs is quickly
changed into great Jumps of a clear
telly-like substance, each section joined
to the other, the whole forming a string
from few inches TO several feet In
length. On the inside of each of these
Jumps of jelly the eggs come to perfec-
ton and in due course of time add
their quota to the frog population OF
the world
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-03-29
AN INDIAN LEGEND.
The Grandfather of All Mosquitoes
and His Giant Descendants.

and His Giant Descendants.
There are pretty big mosquitoes in
the world, but If report he true they
have greatly degenerated In size and
strength since the days when this leg
end was believed by many tribes Of
Indians
The grandfather OF all mosquitoes
lived in the neighborhood of Onondaga,
y. Y. When he grew hungry he would
sally forth and eat an Indian or two
and pick his teeth with their ribs. The
Indians had no arms that would pre-
vail against this monster, so they call
ed upon the holder of heavens to come
down. Finding that he had met his
match In this person, the mosquito flew
away. He flew around the great lake,
turned eastward, sought help from the
witches that inhabited the Green lake
and had reached Lake Onondaga when
his pursuer came up and killed him.
As his blood poured forth on the
sand each drop became a smaller mos
quito They gathered about the hold
er of the heavens and stung him so
cruelty that he half repented the serv-
ice he had rendered to the Indians.
The Tuscaroras say that two of the
mosquitoes stood on opposite sides OF
the Seneca river and slew all who
passed. Hlawatha killed them. res
ervation stone marks the place where
the holder rested during his chase, and
tracks We're until lately seen south OF
Syracuse alternated with the footprints
of the mosquito. These footprints were
shaped like those of a bird and were
twenty inches long. These marks were
revered 10y the Indians for many years.
Brooklyn Eagle.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-03-29
A NATURAL DIXIE.
The Volcanic Formation Along the
Course of Fall River.

Nature IS full Of strange freaks, and
even dust-produce results that might
often be mistaken for the works Of
human hands, though frequently on a
colossal scale
Volcanic activities are mighty fac
tors, and through them some wonder
full phenomena are wrought. One Of
these may be seen along the course of
Fall river, in northern California. This
stream is Of considerable size, and the
work Of natures gigantic forces may
be seen between the upper and lower
cascades Of the river.
1t is what might properly be called
u volcanic dixie" This dixie extends
for some distance along Fall river,
near its banks and nearly parallel TO
the course. 1t bears close resemblance
to a roughly constructed wall The
top of this dixie IS very ragged and
the height Of varying attitudes. In
some places 1t is twenty feet high and
several feet in thickness, and again
may be easily clambered over. The rock
Of which this wall of nature is com
posed Is of a very porous character,
bearing some resemblance to pumice
stone, though much more solid and Of
greater specific gravity.
That entire region Is Of volcanic ori-
gin and evidently was once the scene
of great eruptive activity. Scoria and
lava abound, though the face Of the
country is now thickly clad with timber
and brush. The dixie begins and ends
abruptly.
The wall Of the dixie is evidently the
result of volcanic forces, and has no
doubt stood for many centuries. II
stands clear from clinging rocks, has
a narrow foundation, with vertical
walls, and Is very straight. The mys-
terry is what forces of nature could
have piled up or left standing this
rock formation so uniform. This dixie
has puzzled not a few geologists who
have visited and examined it.-Ameri-
can Inventor.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-03-29
JOHNSTOWN FIRE
BURNED 8 BLOCKS
In Business Part Of the City Fireman
Fatally Hurt.--LOSS Was
S6OO,0OO.

JOHNSTOWN, March 2S.-Johns-
town early this morning suffered $500, =
OO2 loss from, fire, which destroyed
three large business blocks i'll Main,
Bedford and Clinton streets, and dam
aged several Others The flames We're
not under control until O. clock this
morning. The buildings destroyed are
those of the Swank Hardware com
pany. six stories, where the fire origi-
mated p. s. Fisher. wholesale liquor
dealer. three stories; the Wild build
ing. four stories, which housed the
Johnstown Journal, and other offices,
and the handsome residence of L. y.
Gels. furniture dealer, whose business
building was slightly damaged by fire +:
Alderman Levergood'S office and the
Excelsior printery.
City Solicitor Greer lost all of the
documents belonging to the city that
were in his office, comprising old and
valuable records that cannot be replac-
ed. Mayor Young closed all the sa-
looms until the fire was eXtinguished.
The fire was under control at 4 o clock.
The losses will be: Swank. 1928, 900 ;
Henderson, $1,000 900; Journal, and
building, S125, 600; Fisher, $50, 900
Gels, 50, 600 Other losses, $75,
Insurance will only amount to sixty
per cent, of the loss.
All the burned-out firms are hunting
places to resume business. The JOrunal
will issue tomorrow morning from the
Tribune Office.
William Campbell, member of he
Vigilant Fire company, was badly
crushed by falling wall. 1t is thought
that he will recover. Several other
firemen were slightly injured John
A. James, reporter on the Journal,
was "a member of the Conemaugh Fire
company. He is badly burned about
the head and face. and cut by glass.
James Swank 5 arm was badly cut by
falling debris. William Campbell, al
so a fireman, is dying at the hospital
from a fractured skull and fracture
of the leg, along with internal injuries.
He was caught under falling walls.
How the fire started is not known.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-03-29
A Guriau3 Legend

There is curious legend In regard TO
Deadmans place, Southwark, London.
An ingenious old writer says that the
name originated as follows: "ln Dead
mans place. at ST Maryoverus, man
servant being buried at seven of the
clocke in the morning, and the grave
standing open for more dead Commodi-
ties, al fourc Of the clockc in the same
evening he was got mp alive againe by
a strange miracle, which, to be true
and certaiue. hundreds of people can
testife that save him acte like coun-
try GhOste in his white peackled
sheete." However. a more exact his
torian explained that the name was
merely corruption of Desmond's
place.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-03-29
How's rs

We offer ono Hundred Dollars Reward 10
any case OF Catarrh that can not he cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure.
We the undersigned. have known F. J.
Cheney for the last Is years, and believe him
perfectly honorable In all business transac-
ions and financially able to carry out any
obligations made by their firm.
WEST & TRUAx, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo o
o. WALDISG, KISSAN & MARVIN, Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo, Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces OF the system. Testimonials sent
rec. Price 75c. per bottle sold by All drug
gists.
HalPs Family Pills are the best
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-03-29
Queer Little BIunders.
Not n horn FOrRer.

The Endorsement of checks is a very
simple thing. but. as the following story
Will show. IT, too, has It's difficulties:
A woman went into II bank where
she had several times presented checks
drawn Ia Mrs. Lucy B. Smith. This
time the check was made 10 the order
Of Mrs. NJ ]. Smith-M. J. were her
husbands Initials She explained this
TO the paving teller md asked what she
should do.
"Oh, that is all right" he said Just
ndorse IL as ii Is written there"
She took the check and. after much
hesitation. said II don't think | can
make an NJ like that"
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-03-29
Sour
Stomach

No appetite, loss OF strength, nervous
ness. headache, constipation, bad breath
general debility, sour risings. and catazrh
Of the stomach are all due to indigestion.
Kodol cures indigestion. This new discov-
cry represents the natural juices OF diges-
ton as they exist in healthy stomach
combined with the greatest known tonic
and reoonsructive properties. Kodol Dys-
pepsia Cure does not only cure indigestion
and dyspepsia, but this famous remedy
cures all stomach troubles by cleansing
purifying, sweetening and Strengthening
the mucous membranes lining the stomach.
Mr s S. Ball. Of Ravenswood W. Va. says
S'ss troubled with stomach for twenty yeara
Koiol cured rse and we using II In miIb
Tor baby"
Kodol D;gests What You Eat.
Bottles only sl.o0 Size holding IN times tho trial
size which sis ior so cents.
Prepared by <. O. Dewitt L. co., oHlOA0O.
FOR sdis h.. plulaI " q,
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-03-29

In perfect running order the balance
wheel OF timepiece makes 1900 vi
brauous per hour. The number Of
miles year the movement of Il cor
rectiy adjusted balance wheel will
equal Is 2,55S To make this run less
sumed In order 10 keep watch in
proper condition II IS advisable II have
the timepioee thoroughly oyrrhauled
semiannualiy. The life II ~ watch is
heightened by having it "hpu,e clean
ed" every six months
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-03-29

At this writing the outlook for peace
bewteen the bituminous coal operators
and miners looks less hopeful than at
any time during the pending trouble.
1t is an old saying that the darkest
hour of the night prceedes the dawn.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-03-29
A WONDERFUL PROOF.
The Burning Glass ms "a Dem"nstra-
tor Of the suns Heat.

tor OI the sun
The suns heat is 50 great
But an intelligent young woman in
tcrrupted the scientist impaticntly
After all. she said. ii j. gucsswork,
this talk about the excessive heat Of
the sun You can't prove any of your
claims
He WAS disguised.
Il can't" he cried Why, it IS the
easiest thing In the world to prove that
the sun is hot enough TO melt iron,
granite. the hardest substances known,
into liquid, into steam"
How would You make such = proof?'
she asked lncredulouSy.
with the burning glass said he.
a burning glass is slightly rounded.
Thus It bends into focus-it cOncen-
trates upon one small point-a number
OF sun rays The tiniest burning glass.
catching only n few rays Will light a
fire, set off "A gun or bore a red hole In
your hand"
Yes"
The solar heat which the burning
kIdSN 'biittlN lOl liN - NV tlIlltNl II ~
ton Of the suns actual heat We can
prove this by focusing with our glass
rays from & powerful lamp or a great
fire We get n small. bright spot, a lit
tie heat. but this heat is nothing to
compare with the heat Of the lamp II
self.
80 knowing now, that the solar
heat which the burning glass gives TO
US Is but a fraction OF the heat OF the
sun, we take burning glass a yard in
diameter-such glasses have been made
for the sole purpose Of convincing skep-
tical persons like yourself and this
glass concentrates many hundreds OF
sun rays for us, and II gives us a heat
greater than we can obtain in any fur
mace. a heat that will melt rock into
vapor"
The scientist smiled triumphantly.
There IS your proof" he said The
burning glass will only collect a tiny
portion Of a burning objects heat. and
the tiny portion Of the suns heat that
it gives us Is yet sufficient to change in
a jiffy block Of granite into puff OF
steam. Exchange
Queer Little BIunders.
From an account Of the Doncaster
England Art clubs annual exhibition
IN the Doncastcr Gazette: Miss -
also goes in for portraiture. In hitting
off her fathers head her Intentions are
good. but the execution lacks very much
in artistic finish"
In the London Mails description OF Il
parade IN honor Of the king OF the Hell
lenes the reporter said: The soldiers,
clad only in their scarlet tunics, pre-
sented an unpleasant contrast with the
warmly clad members OF the police
force
From the windows Of a British tailor:
I'VE have cleared a Scotch merchants
remains Of high class overroatings at a
big reduction"
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-03-29
FOR s4la h~ P4ule4 u 90

Russia intends to spend 800. 600, 900
on new navy in the next two years.
What's the use. The Gar first needs
the man behind the gun" Between
mutiny and bureaucracy, and poor
gunneIs, Russia needs to spend her
money in other directions than battle
ships
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-03-29

All the talk that has been made
about the imminenCe of an outbreak
in China and the necessity of immedi-
ately sending warships and emergency
troops to the Far East seems to be dv-
ing down.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-03-29

The way the people are moving this
week indicates that the bulk of it will
be.out of the way by Monday. And
while you are doing it don't neglect
to have your paper change with you.
Notify this office at nnce
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-03-29

Those who are constantly complain
ing of having no place to go on Sun
day are reminded that our churches
are all well heated and furnished with
Moe. comfortable upholstered seats
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-03-29

Cleanliness is not only next to godli-
ness, but it is necessary to public
health. 1t is time for citizens to clean
up the Winter accumulation of rub
bish about their premises, if any ex-
lists
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-03-29
D-ZertQ
ce Cream Posuder

Everything in the package. No cooking
or heating Just add one quart milk and
freeze. Makes nearly two quarts and can
be made in ten minutes. Five havors.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-03-29

Better than medicine for the weak
invigorating and satisfying for the
strong
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-03-29
A Positive
CURE
EIy'S Cream Balm
is quickly absorbed.
nAI.aI - Aaan

Gives Relief at Once.
1t cleanses, soothes
heals and protects
the diseased men,
brane. 1t cures Ca
talrh and drives s
away a Cold in the
Head quickly. Re,
stores the Senses OF
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-03-29
FINANCIAL STATEMENT

with Valley township for the year
1906.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-03-29

Taste and Smell. Full size so cts, at Drug
gists or by mail; Trial Size 10 cts. by mail.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-03-29
f. +. REM,
s. II. WINTERSTEEN,
Auditors

=. II. WIN LENS IEEN,
Auditors
ID. r. p. Childs, Supervisor in ac-
count with Valley township for
year 1906.
Amount of Duplicate ..... 1898. 08
License tax ....... ...... 80. Oh
Received of Commissioners . 2.T
Due township from last year. 9l.H
Total ............. SS72 10
Work done by citizens .... S4O6. 90
Material and merchandise. .... l6l. 81
Supervisor time, 81 days at
81 80 per day .............. 81. 90
EXonerations and returns ... 2.4O
Paid on stone crusher ....... 9lW
Interest on note ............... IL. 90
Auditor fees ........... .... zoo
Use of house ~. .....-- LOO
Percentage on money collected 100
Paid ON note for CruSher ..... 50 Vi
Total 1912. 10
L. +. REM.
:. n. WINTERSTEEN,
Auditors
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-03-29

prevailing in this
5 because SO decep
tive. Many sudden
deaths are caused by
it heart disease,
pneumonia heart
failure or apoplexy
are often the result
Of kidney disease. II
kidney trouble is al
lowed 10 advance the
kidney y pois n e d
blood will attack the
vital organs or the
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-03-29

Gidneys themselves break down and waste
away cell by cell.
Bladder troubles most always result from
q arrangement Of the kidneys and a cure IS
obtained quickest by a proper treatment Of
the kidneys. If you are feeling badly you
can make no mistake by taking Dr. Kilner's
Swamp=ROOt, the great kidney, liver and
bladder remedy.
Il corrects inability 10 hold urine and scald-
ing pain in passing it, and overcomes tina:
unpleasant necessity Of being compelled 10
20 often during the day, and to get up many
times during the night. The mild and the
extraordinary effect of Swanp-Root is soon
realized. 1t stands the highest for its won
derful cures Of the most distressing cases.
SWanp-Root is pleasant TO take and sold
BY all druggists in ffty-cent and one-dollar
sized bottles. You may fJtT
have sample bottle Of fT4F--.=.sy5r- CITY a. iHTs-s
this wonderful new dis sli,Es.s q
covery and book that =a-sssss e.. ..s5sEEE&D E
tells all about it, both Home OF swamp-Roo,
sent free by mail. Address Dr.. Kilrner & CO.
Binghamton, N. Y When writing mention
reading this generous offer in this paper.
Don't make any mistake. but remem
her the name, Swanp-Root, Dr. Kill
mer's Swamp-Roor and the addres
Biughamtou NY g.. on every bottles.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-03-29
HAVE SOME
Ice Cream

and make it yourself. 1t will be pure
and inst right in every way if YOU use
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-03-29

Audited March I2th, 1906.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-03-29
The Cause of Many
Sudden Deaths.

There is a disease prevailing in
country most dangerous because SO d
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-01-30
JOSEPH N. FIELD IN CHICAGO.
Brother Of Late Merchant Arrives from
Manchester, EnaIand,

Chicago, Jan. 29.- Joseph N. Field.
brother of the late Marshall Field. ar
rived in Chicago Saturday from his
home in Manchester, England. He
was accompanied by his wife, and dur
ing their stay in this city they will be
the guests Of their son, Stanley Field.
at his home, 1903 Prairie avenue
Stanley Field met his parents on their
arrival in New York and the three
came to Chicago together, being met
at the station here by Mrs. Stanley
Field.
The only surviving brother of the
great Chicago merchant Is 76 years old
and of strong and hearty appearance
Immediately after arriving in the CITY
he expressed a desire to visit the Office
Of the brother he has just lost. He
was driven to the big wholesale house.
and after q brief conversation with
John G. Shedd, James Simpson and
Arthur B. Jones. was shown into the
office so long occupied by Marshall
Field.
Before the closed desk and empty
chair tho aged visitor was overcome by
emotion, and gave way to his grief In
tears.
Later he had conference with Mr.
Jones, one Of the executors OF the
Field estate. 4
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-01-30
ANOTHER NEW FACTORY TO
BE LOCATED IN OTTUMWA
FARMINGToN.

Pennington, Jan. 27.-Lewis Waters
who has been visiting relatives here
for the past week, left for his home in
Unionyille Thursday evening.
The Afternoon High Five club were
entertained at the home Of Mrs. w
d. Mccormick Thursday afternoon.
Mrs. Alice Marts was the prize win
ner.
Mrs. T. ]. Carlisle, of Columbus
Junction, Is guest at the home Of
her brother, s. Harmon.
DR.. M. ]. Linderholm has been In
Keokuk attending the dental conven-
ton Of southeastern Iowa.
Miss Lucy Traverse, who has been
visiting her niece, Mrs. Elmer French,
will leave for her home in West
Point. Miss, next week.
McDavitt Bros, who bought the
Stricken Bros stock Of goods few
months ago, will remove the stock to
Missouri next week.
The Van Buren, County Teachers
association will hold their meeting in
in Pennington, Saturday, Feb. TO-
Mrs. B. U. McDayitt has gone to
Elmer, Mo.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-01-30
BEEF TRUST' ATTORNEY
CHARGED WITH BRIBERY

Washington, D. c., Jan. 27.-By
authority of President Roosevelt, corr
respondence was made public at the
White House last evening, exposing
the methods alleged to have been en-
ployed by attorneys for the beef pack
ers. who are under indictment In Chi
cago, to influence public opinion in
behalf Of the packers.
The documents consist of a com
munication made by United States
District Attorney Morrison, OF Chicago
to Attorney General Moody; letter
from the attorney general to the
President transmitting Mr.. Morrison's
report, expressing the opinion that no
way existed under the law, by which
the alleged offense could be punished,
and letter from the President to the
attorney general directing the publ
cation Of the correspondence An order
that the public might be informed Of
one situation. at least, which the gov
eminent has to meet in pYosecuting
the case against the packers
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-01-30
PRESENT DEMANDS
MINERS AND OPERATORS OF
SOUTHWESTERN DISTRICT
MEET AT INDIANAPOLIS

Indianapolis, Ind, Jan. 80. ~ The
scale committee of the joint confer.
ence of coal operators and MYERS Of
the central competitive district, met
today to discuss the demands Of the
miners.
The southwestern fields scale com.
mittee Of the mine workers today pre-.
sented to the operators formal de.
mands for a general advance Of 121a
per cent, run Of mine basis, diff
ferential between machine and pick
mining OF z cents per ton, uniform
wage scale, provision that no boy
under 16 years of age be employed in
or around the mines and that all in
ternal differences be referred to the
district affected for adjustment. an
eight. hour day, readjustment of en-
gineers' and f1remens' scale and con-
tract to become effective April /, 1906
and to expire March 81, 1907.
The operators demanded decrease
in wages Of IL per cent.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-01-30

The charges relate to the admitted
payment of money to Frank Hasler, a
reporter for the Chicago Inter Ocean,
by Attorney George w. Brown, who
especially represented Nelson Morris
& Co., in the packers trial.
The further allegation is brought out
that Lawyer Brown, through the
medium Of Reporter Hasler. tried to
bride Hector L. Elwell, a reporter for
the City Press association, an organ
ization which furnishes report that
Is distributed to all the Chicago news-
papers and to the Associated Press,
One hundred dollars was thrust In
Elwells pocket against his protest.
He at once turned 1t over to the gen.
eral manager Of the City Press. v
handed 1t back to Brown. The maj
was brought to the notice of
United States district attorney. .
then called to the attention of
authorities in Washington. Alto,
Brown formerly was an Illinois Ci,
court Judge, He lives In Wheato,
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-01-30

len Johnson of Blakesburg who have
been in the city attending the dedica.
ton services at the Swedish Mission
church, left this morning on the Mil
waukee for their home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred N. Davis, Of Spo-
kane, Wash, and Mrs. G. w. Bowen,
OF Highland Center, were In the city
today visiting with friends. Mr.. Davis
left this afternoon on Burlington No.
8 for Tyrone on a business trip.
Miss Agnes Dempster, of Hooking,
who has been visiting at the home Of
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. Demp-
ster. Alb Chester avenue, returned
home this morning on Burlington
No. 8.
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we do not ask that favors be shown
US without a proper appreciation on
our part"
Despite the protests Of Mayor Book
walter, Colonel Campbell further stat
ed that he would place $4,000 in the
hands of Mr.. Bookwalter's Cincinnati
friend, to be turned over to Mr.. Book
walter the day Taylor should cross the
line into Kentucky. and, when this
was not effective, made the offer
stronger by saying the money would
be sent to Mr.. Bookwalter direct in ad-
vance of the KIDNAPPING.
Mayor Bookwalter Immediately left
the room and declined to talk with
Colonel Campbell further. The Gin
cinnati friend, whose guest the mayor
was, took occasion to explain that he
hoped Mr.. Bookwalter would not feel
aggrieved at him.
When the story, as narrated above.
was told to Mayor Bookwalter he re-
luctantly admitted that it was all true.