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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1907-02-21
The Books of Ancient Rome

In the time of Augustus Caesar
books in the form of papyrus rolls,
copied by overworked and underpaid
slaves from the authors original
manuscript, We're abundant and aston
ishingly cheap. Horace hints in one OF
his epistleS that his works were being
pirated and sold so cheap that they
were getting into the hands Of the rab-
bic and becoming schOOlbOoks. Mar
tial, in one of his epigrams, says that
copy of his Thirteenth book may be
bought for 4 nummi about - cents,
and that if Tryphon, the bookseller.
should sell it at uummi he would
still get Il profit Both Horace and
Martial convey the idea that their pub
fishers occasionally put out larger edi-
tons than could be sold. In the mat
ter Of editions Do luxe, Martial writes
that volume of his epigrlms polished
with pCmice stone aud incascd in pur-
pie may hc bnught ut Atrectis' for 5
denarij' mhpUt 81. centSD.-New York
American.
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Surest and Quickest Cure for oil
4 THROAT and LUNG TRCUB-
4 LES, or MONEY BACK.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-09-13

about the buildings from close exami-
nation.
A thrill Of affection for this place
warmed the young man. He loved this
old mine It had realized the dream Of
his boyhood and had answered the
hope he had chung to during his long
fight against the northland. 1t had
come TO him when he was dishearten-
ed, bringing cheer and happiness, and
had yielded itself like a bride. Now it
seemed a crime to ravage it.
He crept toward the nearest wall
and listened. Within was the sound
of voices, though the windows were
dark, showing that the inhabitants
were on the alert Beneath the foun-
dations he made mysterious prepara-
lions, then sought out the office build
ing and cook house, doing likewise.
He found that back of the seeming re-
pose of the Midas there was q strained
expectancy.
Although suspense had heightened
the time out of all calculation, he
judged he had been gone from his COM
panions at least an hour and that they
must be in place by now If they were
motif anything failed at this eleventh
hour-well, those were the fortunes Of
war In every enterprise, however
carefully planned, there comes a time
when chance must take its turn.
He made his way inside the black
smith shop and fumbled for a match.
Just as he was about to strike it he
heard the swish OF oiled clothes pass
Ing and waited for some time. Then,
igniting his punk and hiding it under
his coat, he opened the door to listen.
The wind had died down now, and the
rain sang unsteady upon the metal
roofs
He ran swiftly from house to house,
and, when he had done, at the apices
Of the triangle he had traced three
glowing Goals were suffering
The final bolt was launched at last.
He stepped down into the ditch and
drew his As, while to his tautened
senses 1t seemed that the very hills
leaned forth in breathless pause, that
the rain had ceased and the whole
night hushed Its thousand voices. He
| found his lower jaw set so stif11y that
/ the muscles ached. Leveling his wea-
pom at the caves of the bunk house, he
/ pulled trigger rapidly, the bang, bang
bang, six times repeated, sounding dull
and dead beneath the blanket of mist
that overhung. y shout sounded be-
hind him, and then the shrek of a
Winchester ball close over his head
He turned in time to see another shot
stream out of the darkness, where a
sentry was firing at the flash of his
gun, then bent himself double and
plunged down the ditch.
ITO be Continued.)
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-09-13

tiny embroidered waist coat. It reaches
almost to the bottom OF the skirt in
the back. where it is slashed TO the
waist line: and il is very much cut
away in front, showing the soft muslin
skirt underneath. The sleeves are OF
lace or of satin slashed. with the lace
showing through. and the line of the
decolletage is quite severe. Made of
pale rose-violet chiffon and tinted lace.
with redingote of chiffon velvet OF
slightly darker shade, and a vest Of
embroidered silver tissue. il is a most
striking gown; but it is not for the
jeune file.
For the street a very smart frock is
now made of blue serge. The jacket
reaches half way to the knee and is
very close fitting at the waist line,
and flarng and slightly circular be-
low 1t is scanned from the middle of
the shoulder. front and back and along
each seam is sewn a row OF blue serge
buttons graduated in size-a large at
the shoulder, small at the waist line.
and larger again at the bottom of the
coat. The collar is of serge and the
mannish lapels and narrow tightly
buttoned waist coat are made of black
and red checked velvet. The sleeves
are long and rather close-htting from
elbow to wrist, with a row of serge
covered buttons along the outer seam.
The skirt is round length-a four goreC
affair. rather fiaring at the bottom. The
front gore is decorated along each seam
with a row of buttons. large at the
bottom of the skirt and small at the
top. The wide box plaits on each hip
and the back of the gore Is quite plain
like the front and is similarly trimmed
with buttons.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-09-13
HOUSEHOLD SUGGESTIONS.

To Examine WeIIs-Take a looking
glass at least foot square and at
morning or evening turn the slanting
rays of the sun down into the well.
Whatever impurities it contains may be
readily seen and easily removed from
an ordinary cpeE well Tnis snou1d Le
done often as any impurities may be
cause of illness in the family. A small
fish will rid the we'll of worms.
LinOIeum Varnish-One lady has
asked for directions to varnish linoI-
cum. First wash it perfectly clean,
then with any good varnish and brush
go over the floor. If done after the
evening meal it will be dry by morning.
If this is done about twice a year it
will double the life of your linoleum.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-09-13
CANNING PEACHES.

Peel the fruit and drop in water until
the desired amount is obtained. Make
a strip, using graduated sugar. and
after cooking peaches until tender drop
into strip for a few moments. Then
can and seal.
For Picking Peaches-Make a strip
of granulated sugar, using two pints
of sugar to one of vinegar and use the
desired spices Qiquid spices are nicesD
for fiavoring. Pour strip over peaches
that have been previously cooked and
placed in self-sealed jars. Cling
peaches are incest for picking.
For Peach Preserves-Cook peaches
until almost done and drop in strip
made of graduated sugar and finish
preserving. They will be of much finer
flavor and not nearly so dark as wher
sugar and fruit are all placed on range
together and cooked long.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-09-13

stumbled after the departing shadows,
leaving Roy alone. With his naked
fingers, Glenister ripped open the
powder cases and secreted the contents
upon his person. Each cartridge held
dynamite enough to devastate a vii
iage, and he loaded them inside his
pockets, inside bis shirt and every
where that he had room, till he was
burdened and cased in an armor one
hundredth part of which could have
blown him from the face Of the earth
SO utterly as to leave no trace except,
perhaps, pit ripped out of the noun
tain side. He looked TO his fuses and
saw that they were wrapped in oil
paper, then placed them in his hat.
Having finished, he set out, walking
with difficulty under the weight he
carried
That his choice Of location had been
well made was evidenced by the fact
that the ground beneath his feet slop-
ed away to q basin out of which bub-
bled a spring. 1t furnished the drink
ing supply Of the Midas, and he knew
every inch of the crevice it had worn
down the mountain, SO felt his way
cautiously along At the bottom of the
hill where it ran out upon the level it
had worn a considerable ditch through
the soil, and into this he crawled on
hands and knees His bullying clothes
handicapped him SO that his gait was
slow and awkward, while the rain had
swelled the streamlet till it trickled
over his calves and up to his wrists,
chilling him so that his muscles cramp-
ed and his very bones cried out with
it. The sharp schist cut into his palms
till they were shredded and bleeding,
while his knees found every jagged
bit of bedrock over which he dragged
himself. He could not see an arms
! length ahead without rising, and, hav-
/ ing removed his slicker for greater
| freedom of movement, the rain beat
/ upon his back till he was soaked and
! sodden and felt Streamlets cleaving
/ downward between his ribs. Now and
again he squatted upon his launches,
strainfng his eyes to either side The
banks were barely high enough to
shield him. At last he came to bridge
of planks spanning the ditch and was
about to rear himself for another look
when he suddenly fattened into the
stream bed, half damming the waters
with his body 1t was for this he had
SO carefully wrapped his fuses. A man
passed over him so close above that he
might have touched him. The sentry
paused a few PAGES beyond and accost
ed another, then retraced his steps
over the bridge. Evidently this was
the picket line, so Roy wormed his
way forward till he saw the blackeI
blackness of the mine buildings, then
drew himself, dripping, out from the
bank. He had run the gantlet safely.
Since evicting the owners, the recelv
er had erected substantial houses II
place of the tents he had found on the
mine. They were Of frame and CORFU
gated iron, sheathed within and suited
to withstand a moderate exposure
The partners had witnessed the opera
ton from a distance, but knew nothing
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-09-13
Fashion FanCieS

Conspicuous among the new models
are many charming evening frocks. one
Of which. made of tucked cream coIored
mousseline de sole, tulle and lace. An
other unusually pretty one is made Of
grey tulle over grey chiffon 1t is
trimmed with wide and narrow ribbons
Of silver gauze. and garlands of small
pink rosebuds-and the rose-colored
silk lining shimmers bewitchingly
through the grey over-dress. a maize
colored silk muslin is simply trimmed
with bands of maize chiffon taffeta. and
above these bands a delicate tracery
OF yellow soutache is applied to the
muslin. The moderately wide girdle of
tafeta is decorated with buttons of yell
low enamel and the elbow sleeves and
round neck are finished with narrow
facing OF maize coIored velvet Elab-
crate evening frocks are made of gauze
and lace. weighted with gold lace and
bullion, or glittering with sequins; and
of crepe de chine and thin satin trim
med with lace and curious embroid-
cries; but some of the smartest even
ing frocks are made of black materials
black tulle, lace. satin and crepe de
chine-trimmed with lace and embroid-
cred. Many show the tunic effect
which is always graceful, particularly
when carried out in thin materials.
In one case the tunic-an exquisitely
shaped affair of delicate lace, unlined.
falls straight from the shoulder; but
/ it is most cunningly arranged so as
to show off the slim figure of the
wearer-and to wear a tunic with any
grace one must have a slender figure.
Quite a new idea-or rather an old
fashion revived-is the tight fittin &
redingonte of satin or velvet with a
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-09-13
icoKTINUED.l

"Is the dynamite aboard?" the old
man questioned
"Sure. Enough to ballast a battle
ship"
AS the train crept out of the camp
and across the river bridge. its only
light or glimmer the sparks that were
snatched and harried by the blast, the
partners seated themselves on the pow
der cases and conversed guardedlv
while about them sounded the low
murmur of the men who risked their
all upon this cry to duty, who staked
their lives and futures upon this haz-
ard OF the hills, because they thought
It right
We've made a good fight, whether
we win or lose tonight" said Dextry.
Roy replied, my fight is made and
won"
what does that mean?"
MY hardest battle had nothing to
10 with the Midas or the mines of An
vii. l fought and conquered myself"
Awful wet night for philosophy"
the first remarked. Its apt to sour on
you like milk In a Thunderstorm
S'pose you put overalls an gum boots
on some OF them Boston ideas an lead
'em out where can look 'em over an
find out what they're up to-
II mean that 1 was a savage till
met Helen Chester and she made a
man Of me. 1t took sixty days, but
think she did a good job. l love the
wild things just as much as ever, but
I've learned that there are duties fell
low owes to himself and to other peo-
pie, IL he'll only stop and think them
out. I've found out, too, that the right
thing is usually the hardest to do. Oh,
I've improved a lot"
Gee, but you're popular with your
self. l don't see as it helps your looks
any. You're as homely as ever-an
what good does it do you, after all?
She'll marry that big guy"
''I know. That's what rankles, for
he's no more worthy of her than am.
She'll do what's right, however, you
may depend upon that and perhaps
she'll change him the way she did me-
Why, she worked a miracle in my at
titude toward life-my manner
"Oh, your manners are good enough
IS they lay" interrupted the other.
''You never did eat with your knife"
II don't believe in harakiri," Glen
lister laughed.
mo. when it comes to intimacies
with decorum, you're right on the job
along with any of them fasteners. I
watched you close at them Frisco
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-09-13

hotels last winter, and, say, you know
as much as a horse. Why, you was
wise to them tablewares and pickle
forks equal to a head waiter. and 1t
give me confidence just to be with you.
l remember putting milk and sugar IN
my consomme the first time. 1t was
pale and in a cup and looked like tea,
but not you. No, sir! You sawed
plenty and squeezed a lemon into
yours. to clean your fingers. l reckon"
Roy slapped bis partners wet back,
for he was buoyant and elated. The
sense of nearing danger pulsed through
him like wine.
THAT wasn't just what / meant, but
it goes. Say, if we win back our mine,
Wen hit for New York next chg
''No, 1 don't aim to mingle with no
higher civilization than 1 got in
Frisco. 1 use that word higher like
1t was applied to meat. Not that
wouldn't seem apropos. I'm stylish
enough for Fifth avenue or anywheres,
but l like the west Speakin' of modes
an styles. when l get all lit up In that
gray woosted suit Of mine, I guess I
make the jaded sightseers set up an
take notice, Ell? Somethin' dom every
minute in the cranin' Of necks, what?
Nothin' gaudy, but the acme of neat
ness an form, as the Teller said who
sold it to me-"
Their common peril brought the
friends together again, into that close
bond which had been theirs without
interruption until this recent change
in the younger had led him to choose
paths at variance with the old mans
ideas; and now they spoke, heart to
heart, in the half serious, half jesting
ways of old, while beneath each whim-
steal irony was that mutual love and
understanding which had consecrated
their partnership
Arriving at the end of the road, the
vigilantes debouched and went into the
darkness of the canyon behind their
leader, to whom the trails were famil-
lar He bade them pause finally and
gave his last instructions.
'"They are on the alert, so you want
to be careful. Divide into two parties
anu CIObC III lIOI1 OOl1 NACCPAAAS
as near to- the pickets as possible with
out discovery. Remember to wait for
the last blast When it comes, cut
loose and charge like Sioux. Don't
shoot to kill at first, for they're only
soldiers and under orders, but if they
stand-well, every man must do his
work"
Dextry appealed to the dim figures
forming the circle.
81 leave it to you, gents, if it amt
better for me to go inside than for
the boy I've had more experience
with giant powder, an I'm so blamed
used up an near gone it wouldn't hurt
If they did get me, while he's right in
his prime
Glenister stopped him. Il won't
yield the privilege. Come now-to
your places, men,"
They melted away to each side while
the old prospector paused to wiring his
partners hand.
"Id ruther it was me, lad, but if
they get you-God help 'emr' He
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-09-13

into a large glass jar. To the liquor
add six whole cloves, six whole pepper
corns, six blades of mace. broken into
bits, a small red pepper. a cupful Of
vinegar and little celery salt, Boil
up once and pour Immediately over the
oysters. Keep in a dark place until
ready to serve.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-09-13

Pattern No. 5S64.-This design for
a misses waist is most delightfully."-
dainty and girlish, and would be charm$
ing made up in null. dotted SWISS
mousseline de sole and China silk.
Tucks are taken up across the upper
part of the front, giving a graceful
amount of fullness that will prove
very becoming The neck is cut in
square outline so popular this season.
and the sleeves may be full length
er terminate at the elbow, just as pre-
ferred. Linen. Bingham and pongee
are all suitable for development. For
a girl of 10 years two and three
eighths yards of 36inch material Will
be required. Sizes for Is. 16 and IL
years
This pattern wiz Do sent 20 JOE On
receipt of 10 cents. Address all orders
to the Pattern Department of this paper.
Be sure to give size and number of pat
tern wanted. For convenience, write
your order on the following coupon:
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-09-13
Her Eavorite
ITO be Continued.)

Margaret and her little playmate
Elizabeth CHANGED to be overheard as
they were walking home from school
What's your very favoritest color?"
Elizabeth was asking. Margaret
looked thoughtfully for a moment,
and then said, enthusiastically:
"Plaid!"
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-09-13
LUNCHEON DISHES.

Cheese and Nut Sandwiches-Take
equal parts of grated cheese and Eng
lish walnuts pounded to a meal and
moisten with thick cream. Season to
taste and spread between thin slices
of buttered bread.
Picked Oysters-Bring quart of
oysters with their liquor to a boil. I'M
mediately remove the oysters and drop
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-07-23

the Phoenix Gazette. The next day
he continued to Roosevelt and was 50
much Interested In what he saw Their
that he stayed several days longer
than he had intended. Indeed, he
upset his schedule OF movements IN
tirely and his stay In the United
States Will be somewhat heightened.
He spent two weeks in Houston, Tex,
before coming here. and was told hat
IL was very hot in Phoenix and the
salt river valley at this season Of the
year. He therefore aid his plans tn
spend only a brief period Al Roosevelt,
intending To return 10 Phoenix just as
soon as possible and then go 20 Yuma,
Bur he was quite agreeably sur
prised up0n his arrival. He says II Ia
hot here. but rot nearly 50 hot as he
had been told IL would be. His dis
covery concerning the weather ami
the greatness and importance OF the
Roosevelt dam caused him 20 prolung
his stay several DAYS I'm this vicinity.
But every moment spent in Roosevelt
was put in gathering Information that
VIII be priceless TO himself ana his
people when he returns to Japan.
He compared the Tonic basin dam
with that of Assouan, Egypt, He said
that this was distinctly another kin
of q dam than the Assouan structure
1T Is a natural site FOR a dam he
said. II am certain that IN japan We
VIII never ma a site tqual 10 III. bui
country is too narrow and the ground
slopes too much. The mountains are
too close together ana there are no
natural reservoirs like the Tonic ba-
sin. But We can build numbcrlass
dams on q smaller scale. and the infor-
nation / have gathered as TO tn'
methods OF constructing the Roosevelt
dam will be very valuable 10 me I'm ia
pan.
Though ! have not seen the I.aguna
project. from an | can hear and un-
derstaud IL does not approach the
Tonic dam in importance. Your struc-
ture will store a tremendous amount
of water and viii make your city grow
great and your farmers VIII prosper. '
Mr.. Sogawa VAS much Interest d IN
the cottonwood trees he saw over the
valley. 1t is his intention to AXE a
number of cuttings from male trees
with him To Japan. lie thinks the
male tree. which bears me- cotton. ~
"a model shade tree and valuable be
cause of lts rapid growth. lie Will
set out the cuttings In his native
Try and from these will take other cut
tings and distribute them all owe tn"
Flowery Kingdom. Ia a few years
Japan will have hundreds of magnin-
cent shade trees without the cotton,
which il their only drawback In thia
country.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-07-23

has been completed and practically all
of the material Is ON hand. II Is also
proposed to build a railroad from
Frost Junction to the coal fields at
Hagan. q distance of fourteen miles
IL X To complete these extensions and
equip them that the extra money Is TO
he raised. The corporations more
than 1900 acres of coal land. which
contain three veins. one a iive-foot,
another of forty-tWo inches and tn
third three feet. A lump of coal taken
from the Hagan mine attracted a
great deal Of attention at the Worlds
fair at St. Louis. In fact, the company
got a diploma for exhibiting the great
est lump of nai ever mined. The
piece Of coal was six feet long. vita
its other dimensions four by four.
II weighed over four tons.
Connects With Other Roads.
The Santa Fe Central railroad has
connections with the Rio Grande at
Santa Fe. and the Rock Island at Tor
rance. As the Rio Grande Is a narrow
gauge road. Il Is necessary to transfer
the bodies OF the Santa FL Central
cars to narrow gauge trucks provided
by the Rio Grande.
Albuquerque and FL Paso. both
thriving little cities. are mentioned as
the immediate market for the coal OF
the consolidated company. II Is
claimed hat lei Paso manufactures
now importing coal frfom Kansas
the Indian territory.