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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-07-19

There was a swift turn with scarce
by any slackening of speed, the two
outer wheels an inch above the ground,
as they swung the corner then the au.
tomobua settled down to long
straight run.
DO You think we can make it, MIR
TownscndT' the girl asked mXiousy.
MAKE IT. lightly "of course we
,su. Ii Isn't over ten or twelve miles,
and we can 90 at snail's pace and
d1 that in thirty minutes, and those
clouds yonder are not halfway up the
sky yet"
The girls face showed relief
"I suppose its foolish" she said. but
I DO hate TO get caught in "a rain. And
and you know or, rather probably
you don't know its sort of life and
death affair for girl with brand
new hat and costume 10 get mixed up
iu a shower. Every true woman can
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-07-19
A CURIOSITY IN BOOKS.
The Famous Chained Library of
WimbOurnp, ireland.

W bbHfhfs
Wimbouruc, Ireland, is noted for
many things, but its famous chained
library is perhaps the most notable Of
its cuIiositicS. The library possesses
unique interest as being one of the
earliest attempts to disseminate knowl-
edge among the people The collection
was made accessible to the people in
1856 and numbers some 200 volumes.
The scarcity OF books and the value of
the collection are both indicated in the
especially against loss of such treas
urcs by Jhcft. by means of chains
and rods the books were securely fas-
tened to the shelves. and these chains,
it is rather surprising to learn, were
not removed until 1891, when the Ii
brary fittings We're repaired Among
the interesting works Of the collection
is a copy of the first edition of Sir
Walter Ralcigh'S History of the
World" 1G1i 1t has suffered from fire,
and tradition says that Matthew Prior
was responsible for its condition, the
story being That he fell asleep when
reading it once upon a time, and the
pages were burned by his candle. 1t
has been neatly repaired, and its mis-
hap now adds to its interest. The old
est volume in the library is a fine old
copy in yellum of "Rcginum Aninna-
rum" 1t IS in manuscript and bears
the date 1913.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-07-19

mand at least 50. There were many
who thought it would be well worth
more than that TO kiss Kitty.
The fact that 1t was rumored that
Thurman Preston had broken his en-
gagement because Kitty had refused
to Withdraw her offer added to the
interest, and long before the fair was
the town.
Thurman had not meant TO attend,
but somehow he could not stay away.
For one thing there was always the
hope that Kitty might repent even at
the eleventh hour, but Preston knew
Kitty too well to believe that she
would give up now.
He was one of the first to put in IN
appearance. and as be entered almost
his first glance fell upon Il Curtained
recess over the entrance to which was
a sign reading:
KISS, BUT DON'T TELL.
1t was bad enough to think of Kitty
kissing all who were willing to pay a
dollar, but that curtained room was
the last straw ne stationed himself
beside the booth and presently Kitty
appeared.
You don't mean to say that you are
going to be my first customer" she
gasped. That would spoil It all
shan't let you In yet"
Il have no desire to patronize this
feature" he said lcily. MY aid shall
be given in a more scemly manner"
Mrs. McEwan has charge of the
booth where bachelor luxuries are set
forth. There are some stunning sofa
cushions and smoking Jackets Do you
know her, or shall Introduce your"
Il have sent In a check" he said IF
l annoy you here l shall be glad to
take my departure"
He moved on, but it was hard to
keep away from the spot, and pres
emily he found himself again in the
vicinity Of the booth.
In the meantime a crowd had gath
cred, and each seemed to be waiting
shcepishly for some one to break the
Ice. 1t was several minutes before
Tom Meeker paid his dollar and passed
through the curtains TO an accompani-
ment OF advice from those less bold
There was Il strained silence for mo
ment, then a mans lnugh, and second
later Meeker appeared
Did you get It. TOM" demanded
some ono,
81 can prove it to you" he laughed,
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-07-19
ImDortan.r of Hobbies

For the well being and stable bal
ance of every mind it is normally nee
essary that every man should have
some pursuit which shall be uncon
nected with his business, which he
must pursue with absolute seriousness.
The hobby may be n game. it may be
collection of some sort (even stamps
or 1t may be some artistic achievement,
and whether man scarcely attains
mediocrity even In 1t matters not at
all, provided he pursues 1t with the
fixed idea that nothing else Ia the
world matters. London Queen.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-07-19

1t is not generally known. but most
beelccpers will inform you that such
IS the case. that each beehive has a
corps of what could properly be term
cl "ycntilating bees" During the hot
seasons these ventilators station them
selves at TIE entrance of the hive and
fan TIE interior with the incessant mo
tiou Of their wings. These yentilating
corps are usually in relays Of from
four to Il half dozen. and they are re
lieved at short intervals by fresh work
crs who keep up the tanning process.
They are kept ut work 10y a sort of
patrol of bees, which insures incessant
activity on the part of the tanners dur
ing the time they are at work. This
story may sound strange to those who
know but little concerning the wonder
ful Intelligence of bees, but it is a
scientific fact that has often been au-
thenticatcd.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-07-19
| ACKAWANNA RAILROAD
- -BIOOMSHURG uIVlSiON
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
Railroad.
In Effect Jan. /, 1905.
TRAINS LEAVE DANVILLE.
EASTW ARD.

hASIW AhD.
7O7a. m. daily tor Bloomsbury, Kingston,
WilkeS-B Barre AID Scranton. Arriving Scrah-
ton AT S.l2 a m, ana connecting NJ scranton
with trains arriving al Philadelphia at S.4a a.
m and New York City at $50 p. m.
1919 a. IN. weekly for Bloomsbury, Kingston,
Wilkes Barre, Scranton and intermediate sta
tions, arriving AT Scranton at l23o p. m. ana
connecting there with trains for New York
CITY Philadelphia and Buffalo.
2.ll weekly for rBloomsburg, Kingston, wilkes
Barre, Scranton and intermediate stations,
arriving ut Scranton at 40 p. m.
5i8 p. m. daily for Bloomsbury, Espy, Ply
mouth, Kingston, Wilkes Barre, PittstOu
Scranton and intermediate stations, arriving
AT Scranton at s25 y. IN. and connecting there
n m, Philadelphia 10 a. IN. and Bufalo IA m
TRAINS ARRIVE AT DANVlLLE
9l5a. IN. weekly from Scranton, Pittston
Kingston, Bloomsbury and intermediate sta
tions, leaving Scranton at 6.35 a. m, where II
connects with trains leaving New 1orE CITY
nj s. 80 p. m, Philadelphia at 7u2 p. m. ana
Buffalo at 1880 a. IN.
l244p m daily from Scranton Pittston,
Kingston, Berwick, Bloomsbury and interme-
and connecting there with train leaving Bun
alO at2.25 IL. III.
ABB .. m weekly ON Scranton, Kingston,
Berwick Bloomsbury and intermediate sta
tions, leaving Scranton at l.51 p. m, where II
connects with train leaving New York City
at 300 a. m and Philadelphia at 800 a. IN.
s05 p. m. daily from Scranton, Kingston,
pittston, Berwick BloOmsDufg and lnterme-
diate stations leaving Scranton at 6.S5 p. IN Is
where IL connects with trains leaving New
York CITY at 100 p. m, Philadelphia al l2U
D. IN. and Buffolo at $50 Il. m.
TIE. CLARKE, Gen'l Supt.
r. w. LEE. Gen. Pass. Agt.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-07-19
Tree Snakes of BorneO,

The flying frogs of the Malays ap-
pear to be mythical, but the tree snakes
of Borneo are credited with taking fly
ing leaps from the boughs of trees to
the ground. 1t is found that scales on
the lower part Of the body may be
drawn inward so that the whole lower
surface becomes concaye. The resist
ance to the air is thus greatly IN
creased and experiments indicate that
the snakes do not fall in writhing coils,
but are let down gently In a direct line
by the parachute-like action of their
peculiar bodies.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-07-19
Taught EIim How 10 DIe.

1t was a.t"r seeing Henry Irving act
as Beckett that young Japanese study
Ing thcO!orE in this country said to
friend Who took him. II thank you
very much Tor making me remain. You
know, l may have to suffer some day
for holding To what | believe to be the
truth, and | have often thought that |
would never be able to play my part In
the right way. From now on | shall
never be troubled with such a thought,
for when the time comes | shall re-
member that Henry Irving has taught
me how to die Yes, | should like to
die like Ecckct" Thus did Beckett In
the flesh ana Tcnnyson the dramatist
and Irving, the actor, nerve the poten-
tial Christian martyr that may be-
Boston Transcript.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-07-19

do you me1n t. tell me that you
nave lived in tIts out Of the way place
for ten yearsE'
That's right stranger. Just ten
years"
I'm surprised l can't see what YOU
find here tD keep You busy"
Il can't dul anything That's the
reason | Ike it, Milwaukee Sentinel
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-07-19

A short time ago a woman living in
England w.s potting her kitten when
She euGdmlr felt something scratch
her hand. On examining the spot
whence the scratch proceeded, she felt
the point of a needle sticking out of
poor pussy's neck fur The needle was
pulled ont hy her husband, and an
other surpr.: Sc was experienced when 1t
was found hat length of thread was
attached to the needle, both having
passed down the Kittens throat and
out again from the fur.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-07-19
A ZULU LEGEND.
Odd story of the Origin of This Saw
age People.

The Xulus account for their origin,
says a correspondent of the Country
Gentleman Qnglishl, by story of u
talking elephant who fed upon chill
dren He met woman laden with an
AK ami bandle of fagots, accompanied
by her child. Seeing the elephant she
guessed his intention and pleaded,
spar" my child, oh, elephant" The
elephant refused Then" said the
mother, IF this evil must happen
swallow me, too, oh, elcphant"' SO the
elephant swallowed mother and child,
and they found themselves with all the
other children who We're eaten pre-
yiouSly. Ey and by the child grew hun
cry, and the mother lit fire with her
fagots. She then with her AK cut away
the elephants flesh, cooked it, and they
all ate. As the fire burned its great
heat filled the elephant with pain, and
hc ran and ran and ran till they felt
the thunder of his hoofS racing over
hill and valley At length, exhausted,
he dropped down dead. Using her AK,
the mother chopped and chopped until
she made IN opening in the elephants
side. After this they crept out and be
came new nation in new country.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-07-19

"orl, VoU DEAR BOY -
sympathize with tbe girl who saved
her hat az the expense of month un-
der doctors care
Wen save yours without the OK
pense Of so much as a hatpin." he re
spouded-
But be reckoncd without thought OF
the month.
Ten minutes. and the clouds had not
rolled up aprreclubly higher. Then sud
denly "a rain drop spiashed against the
girls face, followed by dash of water
that dropped an ostrich feather toward
her eyes. The girls hands flew 10 hrr
hatpins but before they could be wlsa-
drawn the rain was coming down In
torrents. and the hands fell % her side
with a trag'c motion of helplessness. |
Both shot quick glance behind.
There were no dark clouds rolling up
and above them. on all sides save
where the clouds were creeping Up in
front the sky was blue. but overhead a
slight patch Of mist had ohscured tie
sky. but not 50 thickIy as entirely to
shut out the blue. The man scowlcl
understandingly.
It's April" he said. "and n crack
opened In the sky just wide enough
for a cloud 10 pop out Human fore
sight isn't proof against mat Ahi your
dress, too ! III s'-F.. MISS II Isl.
Yes. 50 am l." guzzlusly, her good
humor quickly returning Inc cos
tune was only sylt home iAs morning.
and / counted on u helping me out ut
the house Iarty next week. Nhat sAall
we doF
'Scorch % shelter. have already
doubled speed There = as white spot
showed uu-rr s1I" trees Ia the dis
tance, that's a house. | think. No.
as they rushed nearer. ITS q small !
hotel Wen stop there
Another two minutes and thcy had
swung from tc road ana across the
lawn. up % he very door without re
gard 70 path Or grass. ana Nr. Town
send threw himself from llr car and
lifted her almost bodily to the shelter
II the little pi8zZa Then he started
back toward IT, car
"Tu run M q The city ana get you
q change ~ cl3tl.Er." hn called hur-
rledly 4 can q rs YOUR home and
be back ln hair an hour Meanwhile
20 IA somewhere away from the air"
But she threw up hand protostingly.
What nonscnscr' she cried The
sh0wer'N De over IN Eve minutes. Soc.
its already breaking away; and just
a' soon 's 'ne sun ~ ont II WI" De
Nl ""' '''' i'."'i 80 Vi
WIN you. She Ilah''' Gown at her
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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-07-19

The grow~oIao spectacle OF public
execution IN England is happily "A thing
Of the past The scaHoId used to be
erected tn the roadway outside the
prison. and crowds would assemble to
witness the sight the last time a man
was hanged i'm public being when Mi
cbacl Barrett suffered the extreme pen
uIty I'M May. 195S, in Old Bailey, out
vide Newgntr prison, for exploding a
rlsk Of gunpowdcr under the walls of
EicrkcuWcII prison to release the Fe-
lian prisoners EurFe and Casey, a mad
act that killed several and injured still
more London Graphic.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-07-19

Anxious Father But do you feel
sure that you can make my daughter
happy? Calm Youth haven't thought
about that But l have finally decided
that she can make me happy Somer-
vile Journal
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-07-19
APRIL
SHO WE RS
By FRANK II. SWEET

Copyright ras, sy p. c. Ea.tment
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-07-19

T. W. LEE. Gen. Pass. Agt.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1906-11-01
James l.. kirtIey,
Candidate for Representative
William G. Smith


eandc in
elected well
nha
an exeH
heon
considering deporabe
ondtn nth oomYi
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1906-11-01
WE FAVOR

The reelection of Fred T. Dubois to the senate,
The enactment of the Test Oath,
Change of venue law by the state,
Law against unlawful Capitalization,
Primary election law,
An employers liability law,
An eight-hour day for miners,
State board of health law,
State antitrust law,
An equal property rights law for married women
William c. Whitwel, James L. Kirtley, il
.ndiasa for state Senate Candidate for Representa-
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1906-11-01
Candidate for Sheriff.

identified with its and development He
office without None doubt this sateme who know him
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1906-11-01
II Candidate for Assessor and Collector


inoon san
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1906-11-01

and
nome county, enter V"s
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1906-11-01
Angus ID. Cameron, Herbert II. Hays,
Charles Hull.

The wenknown reputation these gentlemen being
the best interests the
that tho of the
possible
$4,000
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1906-11-01
Candidate for Probate Judge

and well
he d his ncunn
a n
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1906-11-01
F Candidate for County Treasurer

eaOrfh conceded be the conservative safe bankers
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1906-11-01
, Candidate For Superintendent of Schools

county
r este hors n the promotion edla
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1906-12-20
GEORGIA SITES TO
Be INSPECTED.
Agent Will Look at Lots
Offerered for Public
Buildings.


The treasury department. last week
cent to Georgia an agent to inspect the
sites offered for new public building
by the various points provided for last
year.
Atlanta's building site has already
been approved. The other towns award
ed new public buildings are Marietta,
Gainesville, Valdosta, Albany, Way
cross, Griffin and Dalton.
This agent will carefully investigate
all the sites available in the various
places and make report to the secre-
tary of the treasury. Mr. Shaw will
then select site. Probably thirty days
will elapse during the receipt of the re-
port and the secretary's action. During
this time expressions will be asked
from citizens of the points named as to
the desirability OF the sites offered.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1906-12-20
MRS. MARTHA CROW
KILLED BY TRAIN
Sunday forming, at Eliz-
abeth, near r1arietta.
A Sad Affair.

Mrs Martha N. Grow, aged 55 years,
got off the Rome train Sunday from
Cartersvills, and bought ticket to 60
to Holly Springs, in Cherokee county.
She got on the w, & A. r. R. train by
mistake, and when the conductor came
around for her ticket, he told her she
was on the wrong train, and put her off
at Elizabeth, to take the l.. & N. train,
which would be along in few minutes.
The OLD lady, unused to travel, began
to flag the L. & N. train down at Eliza
beth, and started across the track and
fell, and before she could get up, the
approaching train struck her, breaking
right leg and arm, and made deep
hole in her head. She lived about an
hour and died. She was enroute to
visit her daughter at Holly Springs.
Undertaken Black prepared the body
for burial and shipped it to Holly
Springs Sunday night, where it was in
tered.
Mr. Sid Garwood, Of this place, was
engineer of the train, and regretted
exceedingly the sad accident, but it
seemed unavoidable.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1906-12-20
HUSTLING.

Eleven wagons, loaded with flour,
passed around the square Thursday.
The mules of the first wagon were car
Tying white cloth on which were the
painted words, ''Bascom Union No ="
On the mules of the next wagon was
the sign, Equality to All, Special
Privileges to None +" The team of the
third wagon carried the covering, 'In
Unity there is Strength" These farm
ers mean business, are cooperating to
secure the best prices for their pro-
ducts, and to buy on the best terms.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1906-12-20
CANTRELL-ANDERSON.

The approaching marriage of Miss
Cecile Glare Cantrell, formerly of this
city, but now of Marietta, to Mr.. James
Latimer Anderson, also of Marietta, is
one of great interest in this city. The
ceremony will be performed on the af-
ternoon of the Goth, at the residence of
Mr.. ard Mrs. T. F. Smith, on North
Highlands, and after an informal recep-
ton Mr. and Mrs. Anderson will leave
for their home in Marietta. The maid
of-honor wall be the brides sister, Miss
Mabel Cantrell, and the best man will
be Mr.. Douglas Cantrell. The other
attendants are Miss Susie Lee Can
trell, of Marietta, Miss Wannie Golden,
Miss Susie Anderson, of Marietta, Ga.
Miss Lucille Smith and Miss Edward
Whitaker. The pretty and very at
tractive bride is the daughter of Mr..
10. A. Cantrell, formerly of this city,
and the niece CT Mrs. T. F. Smith. She
is an unusually bright and accomplished
young woman, and her Columbus
friends here are loath to give her up.
Mr.. Anderson is prominently connected
with the paper mills of Marietta, and
is a young man who holds the nigh es-
TEEN of all who know him.-Columbu
Cor. At Con.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1906-12-20
TURKEYS.

We have bought our turkeys from an
Atlanta concern, and are to have first
pick from five hundred. That means
we can give you the best turkeys that
ever come to Marietta. We will go to
Atlanta Friday to select these turkeys
and will pick you any size you want
provided you give your order not later
than Thursday. w. A. Gatlin & Co.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1906-12-20

Secretary Root. in his New York
speech, recently advocated the Ma
tional Government absorbing the
States, If this is the slogan of the Re-
publican party, complete Capitalization
of power, then the Democrats have an
issue that ought TO wipe the Republican
party from off the political chess board.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1906-12-20
To Patrons of Marietta Courier

We had our plant burned out on the
night of Dec. 18th. Our losses are
heavy. We wish to establish as early
as possible. In order to do so we will
have to collect all accounts due.
Prompt settlement Of your account
will greatly aid US, and will be appre-
ciated. MARIETTA COURIER.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1906-12-20

MARRIAGE LIcENsEs have been Issued
recently to Daniel Il. Reed and Mrs.
Harriet n. Durham, Of Nickajack A.
II. Goodson and Miss Lillian NJ. Clay
tom James Nelson and Winnie Bea.
yers.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-09-22
An Excellent Clark RusseIl Tale.


Il r. q pleasure TO Rave another story from
Mr.. w. Clark Russell. In the Yarn Of
Old Harbor Town" George W. Jacobs 4
Co., Philadelphia) we may read about the
lovely Luoy Acton, who was kidnapped
and carried Oh to the West Indies by Mr..
Lawrence. Rear Admiral Sir William Law
renoe's handsome and erratio son. Mr..
Lawrence was q drunkard and a gambler,
but he Ia the hero OF this story and Of course
he was not those things in a hopeless degree.
Everybody admired him. Lncy's aunt,
the excellent and particular Miss Acton,
was overwhelmed by his manner Of enter
ing a drawing room. He is she declared,
~"exceedingly handsome. In bearing he Is
superior to any man Of quality 1 ever met,
and for hne manners you mus look to the
a~ristocracy Of this country. He can make
a leg with the grace equal to any master
Of elegant ~salutstions; and though his
character IL bad and so forth. As for the
loneliness of Lucy it is told to us that her
nch bloom had the divine tenderness Of the
flush OF sunset when in the east the velvet
decps are enriched with the diamond throb
OF the first Of the stars II will be seen
from 30 much that Mr.. Russell's powers
have not failed him. We found this story
neutrality-suspicious., eventful, interesting
Being driven, we tried more
than noe to lay Il down, but we were
unable.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-09-22
The Gentleman
Ragman
BY Wflbcr Msba

For pure, unadulterated humor
this story of a typical inland vii
lage--told from a boys stand
points a real treat. The char
actss are amusingIy true to life
the dry, shrewd country editor,
Orphena the village poetess,
Squire Miller, who plays tunes on
a locust leaf, ETC., etc. One chap
ter tells how the barefoot cure
was tried in Plainville. If there
is anything funnicr than that, it
is the chapter which describes the
tactics of Johnny's mother when
buying ready-made clothes for
the male members of the family.