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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-11-29
NON|TORSH|P"
N HIGH School

The subject of self government came
up for discussion in the school board
Monday, Ii was precipitated SEEM
ingly by a whole lot Of mis- under
standing about the system
Proceedings for while promised to
become stormy After a while, how
ever, when all sides had been heard
and the subject had been talked over
soberly better feeling prevailed and
the majority of the members seemed
to think the system employed was not
SO bad after all.
The matter was brought up by Mr..
Fischer, who demanded to know by
whose authority "self government"
was introduced into the high school,
He denounced the system, as it had
been reported to him, especially the
feature of one pupil marking for the
others.
Professor Taylor was present and
rose to explain. He denied that the
system introduced was "self govern
ment' as that term is understood. His
practice, he said, is merely to appoint
a pupil as monitor" TO keep his
eye on the school while the princip-
ais back is turned He denied the re-
port current in some quarters that
these monitors" do the marking but
stated he in all instances does the mark
ing himself. He is gratified with the
excellent results following the expert
ment and clearly defined his position,
showing that there was vast amount
of misrepresentation.
Borough superintendent Gordy, be.
ing called upon. stated that he was
watching the experiment being made
in the high school very closely and
was confident that it was perfect
success. He felt sure, he said. that
under the system Professor Taylor,
during the past five weeks, has been
doing better work than has been ac-
complished in the high school for
years past.
On motion of Mr.. Fischer it was
ordered that the teachers be paid for
county institute and one-half of the
month following.
On motion it was ordered that the
use of the high school be granted to
County Superintendent Derr for teach
ers' institute.
On motion it was ordered that the
schools close on November 28th, and
remain closed until December 10th.
Treasurer NJ. H. Schram presented
a statement of finances to date, which
showed a net cash balance on hand of
$l3475. o.
The treasurer reported that the school
districts of Liberty and Valley in
Montour county and Gearhart town
ship aud Riverside borough in North
cumberland county have not yet, after
a period of ninety days, made settle
ment with the Danville school district
for nonresident pupils in the high
school. The several districts i'll arrears
represent 81 pupils.
On motion it was ordered that un-
less the above named districts settle
with the Danville school district by
the first of next month the treasurer
should give each of them notice that
unless payment is Immediately made
the pupils from these districts will be
sent home.
The following members were pres
ent: Burns, Orth, Harpel, Swartz,
Haring. Fish, Fischer, Trum mbower,
Lutz, Heiss and Grone.
The following bills were then ap-
proved for payment:
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-11-29
JOB PRINT NTING

The offics of the AMERICAN
being furnished with a large
assortment Of job letter and
fancy typ and job material
genera ly, the Publisher an
nounces 10 the public tnat he
is prepared at all times to ex-
ecute In the neatest manner.
JOB PRINTING
Ofall Kinds and Description
The Lamar register., 1906-02-28
HEPBURN RATE BILL.
Committee Reports 1t Favorably to
the Senate.

Washinston.-By "A vote of eight to
five the Senate committee on inter
state commerce agreed to report the
Hepburn rate bill without amendment,
but the resolution reserved to the
members of the committee freedom of
action concerning amendments offered
in tie Senate. BY vote of five to
three, Republicans prevailing, Senator
Tillman, Democrat. was given the
honor of reporting the bill.
This establishes a precedent in that
n Republican Senate committee has
given Democrat control of an i'm
portant measure passed by Republi-
can president. Senators Cullom and
Carmack were absent and their votes
were recorded only on the main propo-
sition.
The resolution follows:
Resolved, That the interstate com
moTce committee report favorably
house bill 129S7 as it passed the House
of Representatives, IL being understood
that members of the committee have a
right to vate as they chose on amend
merits or to offer amendments in the
Senate on consideration of the bill.
The Lamar register., 1906-02-28

about by the practical Interpretation
of differences in color, shape, size and
perfume. He has found potent results
in diversities of heat sunshine, slight
atmospheric variations and diluted
chemicals. In all his processes nature
is the teacher. He is vigilant to COM
prehend her hints and follow her per-
ceptible lines of action. All the time
he has realized that the most precious
product of the earth is children, and
he took recent opportunity to present
his theories on what the coming Amer
lean will be, even if no more be done
to race culture than to leave the mat
ter to the forces of evolution.
In the United States, Mr.. Burbank
says, the crosses of races has already
occurred without any agency of gov
ernment or social provision, and 1t will
go on until the highest composite is
produced. He looks for the best strain
of human blood ever known to consti-
tute this greatest of nations. He be-
lieves that environment is the control
ling element, and that in fact heredity
is a creation of past environment.
Race Improvement must deal with the
child, the most sensitive of living
things, the most absorbent of what is
nearest. A child grows peaceful or
turbulent according to the atmosphere
in which it is raised. AS the crossing
of many races has already been
The Lamar register., 1906-02-28
c. A. r. ENcAMPMENT.
Program of the Minneapolis Meeting
Next August.

Washington.-ln general orders,
Commander-in-Chief Tanner outlines
the program for the national encamp-
ment which convenes at Minneapolis
on August 18th. He says: "On the
evening of Tuesday, August 18th, there
Will be semiofiicial meeting to re-
ceive addresses from state and city
officials, from the committee of ar
rangements and greetings from our
auxiliary societies. Responses will be
made by comrades designated by the
commander-in-chief.
THE annual parade, in connection
with the national encampment, will be
on Wednesday. August 18th, and will
be composed exclusively of Grand
Army comrades. as posts or individ-
uals, and their accompanying organi-
cations. the usual military bands and
marching flag. The parade will not
be more than two miles in length.
"The department of Illinois. by right
of seniority, will have the right of the
line; other departments will follow in
the order OF seniority of date of char
ters. The entertaining department
will take position on the left of the
line. The commander-ip-ch chief has ac-
cepted the proffer of Columbia Post
No. zoo. department of Illinois, as bis
personal escort. The business bcs-
sions of the encampment will begin
on Thursday, August 10th"
The Lamar register., 1906-02-28
HAeEAs CORPUS GRANTED.
In Case Of Meyer, Haywood and Pet
tibone.

Boise. idaho.-The anticipated appli-
the cases OF Meyer. Haywood and Pet
tibone was made Friday in the Su-
preme court by E. F.. Richardson and
his associates. After hearing brief ar
guments the court ordered the writ TO
issue returnabie March LIST.
The application is based upon the
States under which offenders are
authorized to be extradited from one
state to another This statute is
drawn to cover cases in which a man,
committing an offense in one state.
fees to the jurisdiction of another.
Mr.. Richardson claims that there is no
authority for extraditing men of a
charge of having conspired in one
state for the commission of an of
fense in another. II these men con
spired in Denver, he asserts. they can
be made to answer for 1t in no other
state. They might be arrested and
tried in Colorado. he says, but cannot
be legally eXtradited to Idaho to stand
trial on the charge.
Richardson says he will carry the
matter to the Supreme Court of the
United States If he loses here. He ex-
presses the belief that the Supreme
Court of the United States will event
ually order their release and the
thought is suggested that this is the
pivot of the case of the defense, and,
as admitted by attorneys, is nice
one: but 1t is held by the prosecution
that under the law of this state which
makes the accessory principal the
extradition will stand.
The Lamar register., 1906-02-28
NEW FOOD LAW

for just what 1t is, and not try to kill 1t
by a heavy tax. Manufacturers some
times try to force measures in their
terests of the people and the labor
trust is always active to push through
bills drafted in the interest of that
trust but directly contrary to the in
terests of the people as whole. Wit
ness the anti-injunction bill by which
labor unions seek to tie the hands of
our courts and prevent the issue of
any order to restrain the members of
that trust from attacking men or de-
stroying property. Such a bill is per-
haps the most infamous insult to our
courts and the common people ever
laid before Congress and the Represen-
tatives in Congress must be held to a
strict accountability for their acts re-
lating thereto. But when bills come
before Congress that are drawn in the
interests of all the people they should
receive the active personal support of
the people and the representatives be
instructed by the citizens. The Sena-
tors also should be written to and in
structed. If. therefore, you will re-
member your privilege and duty you
Will at once-now-write to your Con
gressman and Senator on this pure
food bill. Clip and enclose the copy
herewith presented and ask them to
make business of following 1t through
the committee considering it. Urge
its being brought to vote and re-
questing that they vote for it,
Some oppressive!y intelligent and
The Lamar register., 1906-02-28

reached in this country. the work
ahead is that of elimination and refin-
ing. Mr.. Burbank would keep the
children close to nature. He advises
that their souls drink in all that is
pure and sweet. Rear them, If possi-
BILE, amid pleasant surroundings. Don't
terrify them in early life with the ter
rors of an after world. Let nature
teach them the lesson of good and
proper living. combined with an abun-
dance of well-balanced nourishment.
The best in them will be evoked and
fixed by contact with the best that is
outside, and they will respond to the
true and good. as plant drinks in the
sun and the dew.-Leadville Herald
Democrat.
The Lamar register., 1906-02-28
AppeaI to School Children.

Denver.-The school children in Col
orado. the future citizens of the Cen
tennial state, will b easked to contrib
ute the greater portion of 10000, TO
be raised by popular subscription. to
purchase a silver service for the
cruiser Colorado. 1t is estimated that
1O-cent subscription from every
school boy add girl of Colorado would
bring the fact that the states name is
being carried to foreign shores by the
cruiser, home to them and give them
an interest in the movements of the
vessel Adults will also be asked to
contribute and time limit will be set
in which to raise the money.
The Lamar register., 1906-02-28
HocH is HANGED.
Made Profession of Marrying and
Killing His Wives.


Chicago.-Johann Hoch. convicted
murderer, confessed bigamist and who,
If but fraction of the stories of crime
that are told of him are true, was one
OF the greatest criminals this country
has ever known, was hanged in the
county jail Friday for poisoning his
wife, Marie Welcker-Hoch.
He faced death as he has always
said he would face 1t when the final
moment came-calmly and without
fear. He stood on the scaffold beneath
the dangling moose in the attitude and
with the placid courage of soldier
who realizes to the full that death is
his portion, but is still unafraid.
During the prayer of the clergyman
on the scaffold Hoch asked permission
to speak.
AS soon as the voice of the clergy
man had ceased Hoch spoke up in
strong, clear tones and with pro-
nounced German accent, saying:
Father. forgive them, they know not
what they do. | must die an innocent
man. Good by"
He bit off the last two words in a
crisp, concise fashion, and just as soon
as he had uttered them the drop fell.
iioch, aiter peihS placed IN 1ail mere,
admitted that he had been married
thirteen times, but always denied that
he had caused the death of any of his
wives.
He was covicted May goth and was
granted two reprieves. A writ of ha-
beas corpus was denied just before his
execution. Even after his death his
lawyers declare that they will carry
the case To the limited States Suprpmp
Court and have the men punished who
ofiiciated at what they claim to be his
unlawful hanging.
The Lamar register., 1906-02-28
Vice President Herbert Resigns.

Denver. NJ. Herbert announced
Saturday that he is to retire from any
further connection with the Colorado
& Southern road. having rendered his
resignation as first vice president. 1t
takes effect March 1st. 1t is not an
nounced who will be elected to the
place, but probably no one at present.
as the Office has been largely honorary
for some time past and the duties of
operating the road have devolved upon
A. ID. Parker, second vice president.
Mr.. Herbert states that he is to re-
main in Denver and will engage in
business.
The Lamar register., 1906-02-28
Nebraska City Threatened.

Nebraska City, Neb.-The Missouri
river is cutting through its banks eight
miles above here and unless some
thing is done this city will be an in
land town. The 100000 Burlington
bridge at this place will be left high
and dry and the company will have to
build another bridge east of the pres
ent one about three miles. Opposite
what is known as Jones Point the
river has been cutting for some time.
The latest report from there says ii
has cut in three-quarters of mile and
a large amount of land has been
washed away.
The Lamar register., 1906-02-28
RACE IMPROVE ENT
FoREroLo BY WIZARD BURBANK
Views of Noted Originator of New
Plants and Flowers-Higher Or
der of Human Race. May
Be Evolved.

There is a man in California named
Luther Burbank, who has accom-
plished wonders in the matter of Sc
curing strange results in new fruits
and flowers. He has learned things
from his contact with nature, and his
studies in the lower orders of the or
ganic world have led him to the con-
clusion that changes can be brought
about in the higher orders, even in
man himself.
Mr.. Burbank considers the physical
and mental development of the future
people of the United States as inf
nitely more important than anything
that can be achieved in the kingdom of
plants or minerals, and the subject at
tracts him more than any other. His
magic" in fruits and flowers is
worked simply by the patient noting
and application of influences and ten
denotes. His changes are brought
The Lamar register., 1906-02-28
Civil Service for Laborers.

Washington President Roosevelt
has issued an executive order relative
to the employment of labor through
out the service of the government. The
order provides simply that hereafter
no person shall be appointed to the po-
sition of laborer, except on certiffca-
tion under the civil service rules. All
persons SO employed shall s)e subject
TO the supervision of the Civil Service
Commission. Laborers so employed
may be regarded as classified upon
the approval of the committee.
The Lamar register., 1906-02-28
A BILL
REQUIRE MANUFACTURERS SHIPPERS OF FOODS IN
TERSTATE SHIPMENT FOODS AND PRINT
INGREDIENTS CONTAINED IN SUCH FOODS



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The Lamar register., 1906-02-28
Vanderbilt in Trouble.

Florence, Italy.-W. X. Vanderbilt,
Jr.. while passing through Pondetera,
Italy. Friday, with his wife in an auto.
ran over and injured small boy. A
mob gathered. the chauffeur was al
tackled and when Mr.. Vanderbilt drew
a revolver he was disarmed, kicked
and cuffed.
Police then arrived, drove the mob
away and arrested Vanderbilt and his
chauffeur. He can be fined and i'm
prisoned, in the courts discretion.
The Lamar register., 1906-02-28

carping critic may say this is simply
an advertisement for Postum and
Grape-Nuts Ii is true that these ar
ticles are spoken of here in public
manner, but they are used as illustra-
tions of manufacturer seeking by
example, printing on each pkg. truth
full, exact statement of ingredients, to
shame other makers into doing the
fair thing by the common people, and
establishing an era of pure food, but
that procedure has not yet forced those
who adulterate and deceive to change
their methods. hence this effort to
arouse public sentiment and show a
way out of the present condition OF
fraud, deceit and harm.
The undersigned is paying to the
publishers of America about $2O,00O.OO
to print this announcement in practi-
cally all of the great papers and maya
zines. in the conduct of what he
chooses to term "an educational cam
paign," esteemed TO be of greater di-
rect value to the people than the estab-
lishment of many libraries. That is
held to be worthy method Of using
money for the public good. Tell the
people facts. show them a way to helm
themselves and rely upon them to act
intelligently and effectively.
The reader Will be freely forgiven IL
he entirely forgets the reference to
Postum and Grape-Nuts. if he will but
join the pure food movement and
do things.
The Lamar register., 1906-02-28

Bob Fitzsmmons has purchased a
rural home" but we have reasonable
doubts whether his Julia will be CON
tent to shoe chickens off the porch
and perform the other duties of ru-
ralist's wife.
The Lamar register., 1906-02-28
Billings to Denver.

go.-Announcement was made
here Saturday of plans by the Burling-
ton railroad to extend its Billings line
from Wyoming, via Frannis and
Toluca, through the Big Horn country
to Denver. In addition a line will be
run from Billings to Great Falls. 223
miles, for which contracts have been
awarded.
The Lamar register., 1906-02-28
No Coal Strike.

Indianapolis.-In statement issued
Sunday night to the Associated Press,
vice president T. l.. Lewis of the
United Mine Workers of America, de-
clares that there will be no strike of
the Mine workers on April list, saying
the operators will restore the reduction
accepted by the miners two years ago
and perhaps more.
The Lamar register., 1906-02-28

There are times when even the
friendship of a dog is not to be de-
spised," remarked the thoughtful
thinker. That's no base canard." re-
piled the young man with the cerulean
tie. I'D give anything If | could make
friends with the canine owned by the
father of the one and only girl"
The Lamar register., 1906-02-28

Uncle Russell Sage will have to pay
taxes this year on personal property
assessment of s2.c00,0OO. Are the New
York authorities trying to drive the
poor old man out of the city?
The Lamar register., 1906-02-28

A Connecticut minister is authority
for the statement that half dozen
good apples eaten each day will great
ly assist an inebriate to conquer his
appetite for liquor. OF course. they
must not be taken in the form of
applejack.
The Lamar register., 1906-02-28

If Congress authorizes the issuance
of gold certificates in denominations
of not less than So, according to the
Fowler bill, ordinary folks may see
one now and then. The smallest gold
certificate now is the 500 beauty.
The Lamar register., 1906-02-28

A British judge has decided that n
waitress does her full duty IL she
passively resists attempts to kiss her.
and that she cannot be discharged for
not resisting actively. An extension
of the passive resistance movement
may confidently be predicted.
The Lamar register., 1906-02-28

BY the verdict of Brooklyn jury. a
dash left out of telegraphic mes
sage will cost the telegraph company
$1,000. Under the circumstances,
the manager might be excused dash
with a big, big d before it.
The Lamar register., 1906-02-28

Mark Twain made speech in
which he spoke with much humor of
the millionaire tax-dodgers of Gotham.
There was even more truth in the
speech than humor.
The Lamar register., 1906-02-28

1t seems that after paying 1880 a
volume for "Fads and Fancies," New
York's smart set still has money
enough left to pay 500 pair for
"medicated boots"
The Lamar register., 1906-02-28

People have been dying in Mexico
of the cold, while up in Maine the old
est inhabitant confesses that he never
knew of such a balmy winter 1t is
a strange year, but wonder over ma
ture's ways does not interfere with a
satisfied contemplation of the coal
nile.
The Lamar register., 1906-02-28

Richard Mansfield advises univers-
ity boys to select some great man as
n model. and 1t should not be Inferred
that he meant Beau Brummel
The Lamar register., 1906-02-28

The New York physician who
starved himself to death in an at
tempt to show the power of mind
over matter would seem to have given
mind rather rough Jolt.
The Lamar register., 1906-02-28

Now that a man in West Coventry
Conn. has caught n neighbor in a
trap set for chicken thieves. will the
offender be punished by being sent to
Coventry?
The Lamar register., 1906-02-28

The Russian revolutionists are not
satisfied to take counsel; they want to
take councillors every time they can
get a shot at them.
The Lamar register., 1906-02-28

TIE big revival now in progress in
Philadelphia is expected to cost $50,-
900. but 1t isn't expected that there
will be $4,000 converts.
The Lamar register., 1906-02-28

A biologist prescribes pound of
candy or a dose of cooking soda for
that tired feeling" The young Amer
lean will know which prescription to
take,
The Lamar register., 1906-02-28

A trade note says heavy shoes
move slowly" 1t sounds almost like
a truism.
The Lamar register., 1906-02-28

One of the best experiences in this
life is living within ones income. 1t
may require a little sacrifice some
times, but sacrifice Is good.
The Lamar register., 1906-02-28

A life" sentence in New York is
said to average about ten years This
is unfair to New York, even consider.
ing all that tends to shorten life there
and make 1t disagreeable while ii
lasts
The Lamar register., 1906-02-28

They are going to build a twenty
four story skyscraper in Pittsburg.
The top of it ought almost 10 rise
above the SCOT.
The Lamar register., 1906-02-28

The United States has $40 mountain
peaks over 10000 feet high, and yet
the country doesn't look so very
peaked at that.
The Lamar register., 1906-02-28

1t wouldn't be so embarrassing to
tell folks what you think OF them II
they wouldn't return the compliment
The Lamar register., 1906-02-28

Cincinnati woman has 1000 ca
naries. When we move to Cincin-
natl we shall be careful not to rent the
next fiat.
The Lamar register., 1906-02-28

When a woman says she hates to
have her husband out of her sight he
is either n very good husband or a
very bad one.
The Lamar register., 1906-02-28

A Boston hen was sold last week for
$3.50. She must have come over in
the Mayhower.
The Lamar register., 1906-02-28

OF the G,S17 new books published in
England last year, probably seventeen
We're well worth reading.
The Lamar register., 1906-02-28

Can anvone tell me what a palm
list is?" asked the teacher. 81 know,
teacher. It's woman who uses her
hand instead of a slipper" replied the
wise child.
The Lamar register., 1906-02-28
Text Of Pure Food Bill.

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be
The Lamar register., 1906-02-28

The new king of Denmark IL in his
63rd year, and may be considered
thoroughly safe and sane.