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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-09-24
Bloomsbury Fair.

The Fifty Fourth Annual Fair of
the Columbia County Agricultural So
oiety will be held October 6, Z, and
8. Liberal purses with the splendid
track will engage the best field of
horses ever brought together in the
state. Wednesday rs and ? :25 pace
and . ;27 trot. Thursday 2 ;12 and :25
pace, = ;l6 trot aud county race. Fri
day free 1er all: 2:20 trot and 2;15
pace. Chaste and msritoTious attrac-
tions will be give Nn platform he
tween heats OF the races. Batty's
Trained Bears being one of the feat
ures. Riding School, Ocean Wave.
Moving Pictures, Ferris Wheel, Amin
al Shows and Miniature Railways will
be- attractive features of the Midway.
The Poultry Exhibit alone will be
worth the price Of admission, 20 cents.
Bloomsbury Fair is veritable Old
Home Week.
This exhibition promises to be rec
ord breaker in every department All
other Indications point this way and
it only requires the gracious favors Of
the weather man to make it such
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-09-24
NO GAIN In
ATTENDANCE

Three weeks of the present school
term have expired and about all the
pupils that will attend this year are
enrolled. In this connection it should
be stated that the attendance in the
high school has not increased materi-
ally since the opening day, when in
stead Of POI pupils who held promo
tion cards for that grade. only 10 pre-
sented themselves for enrolment.
As matter of fact at the present
there are just 179 pupils in attendance
at the high school. Two additional
pupils can be relied upon to enroll 1t
is now clear that there will be 21 pu.
pills less in the high school than last
year
Borough Superintendent DiefTen.
baCher has been looking into the mat
ter in an endeavor to determine the
cause of the falling off in attendance
He is convinced by this time that it is
due to the business depression, which
has thrown the husband aud father
out of employment and made it neces-
sarv for All members of the family MS
occasion offers to tnrn in and earn
something.
70 illustrate, Mi Die6euHacher cit
cd = case NJ a ver, lrigtr rirr I,.+
wear in tba freshman cIsss o ,o o,..,...
the fami'v's sfraitenad circrrsgaucss
due te tle hard ti,uas is ,r,for5 =,
work i'm order ta helm sr7rort ,r.,
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-09-24
BROKE LARGE
PLATE GLASS

That the promiscuous use o. the
slingshot by small boys, which IS SO
common at this time OF year, may
prove an expensive pastime was shown
Monday when, as the result OF wild
shot, the large plate glass window to
the right OF the entrance to the Glcbe
store was broken. The unfortunate
boy in the case was Louis Lee
In company with several other boys,
Louis was amusing himself shooting
at various objects, when one of the
pebbles, going wild, struck the wind
ow about two feet from the bottom,
puncturing it neatly, but failing to
crack the glass.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-09-24
MERCHANTS.
SIOO Reward, SIO0.

The readers of this paper viii be
pleased to learn that there is at least
one dreaded disease that science has
been able to cure in all its stages, and
that is Catrarh. Halls Catarrh Cure
is the only positive cure now known
to the medical fraternity. Catarrh be-
ing q constitutional disease, requires
n constitutional treatment. Halls
Catarrh Cure is taken internally, act
ing directly on the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system, thereby destroy
ing the foundations of the disease, and
giving the patient strength by build
ing mp the constitution and assisting
nature in doing its work The pro-
prietors have so much faith in Its cur
ative powers that they offer One Hun
dred Dollars for any case that it fails
to cure, Send for list of testimonials.
Address i. J. CHENEY 81 CO,
Toledo, 0.
Sold bg I'll druggists, ,7c.
Take Halls Family Pills Tor con.
stipatiCn
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-09-24
MAY STOP
TRAINS ON p. & K.

50 low is the water supply getting
on the Catawissa division of the Phil
adelphia and Reading railroad that
traffic all along the line is being held
up.
Practically all the trains are now
watering at Mainville, the supply hav-
ing given out at Beaver, Ferndale and
Braudonvile. Even the passenger
trains which usually water at Beaver
are now getting water at Mainville
and the supply there is SO limited that
freight trains are frequently delayed
several hours while sufficient water is
accommodating in the tank to allow
them to get a supply. This very situa-
tiou existed Saturday evening when
several fretghts were held there for
water and we're forced to wsll several
hours before taay could get samaour
supply to proceed
u present conditions prevail much
longer it viii bo with great dimagly
chat trains can be operated Oh this
division.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-09-24
Pleasant Birthday Party.

The twelfth birthday anniversary of
Misses Dorothy and Margaret Vincent
was pleasantly celebrated on Monday
evening at their home on West Mahon-
ing street. The Misses Vincent being
twins, this fact was observed by tho
appearance on the banquet table of
two cakes, both alike, each containing
12 candles Those present were: Mary
Pursel, Harold Pursel, Henrietta Jen-
nings. Edward Jennings, Robert GIone,
Sara Snyder, Helen and Harriet Fost-
er, Catharine and Margaret Hoffman.
Marion Lane. Marietta Vincent, Tor.
renee Peifer and Catharine Vincent.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-09-24
THE MILTON
FAIR NEXT WEEK

The annual fall meeting OF the Mil
ton Fair association, which will be
held on the fair grounds at Milton, on
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and
Friday, September 29th and 30th, Oct
ober lst and 2nd, is generally recog-
niZed TO be the best county fair in cen
tral Pennsylvania. This year the man.
agement is making an exceptional ef
fort to make the meeting eclipse all
its previous efforts. There will be IA
larger and better exhibition of stock
and farm products; there will be finer
attractions hest that money can
procure; there will be more horses
aud better races; there will be more
people there will be more music and
better music than ever entertained the
patrons of a county fair-the Repasz,
of Williamsport the "Our Band " Of
Shamokin; Gaskins celebrated mil
itary band of Sunbury, are among
them The railroads have made es-
peoially low rates from all leading
points. Join the crowd and go to Mil
ton.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-09-24
MERCHANTS LOST
FINAL GAME

In a five innings game at Dewitt S
park Saturday afternoon the White
Horse team defeated the Merchants by
a score of 8 to 0, thus winning the
third and deciding game of the series
OF three that was being played for the
championship of Danville
The game was not started until late
and therefore had to be called on &C
count of darkness after the five inn
ings had been played. The White
Horse team had the better OF the argu-
ment all the way through. Haney' 8
pitching was the feature Of the game.
He had speed and curves to spare, and
did not allow the Merchants hit.
The score
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-09-24
EntertaIne! atiDIEuer.

Mr.. and Mrs. Francis Sheatier en-
tertained a number Of friends at din
ner Sunday at Mr. Sheatler's hotel in
Valley township. The occasion was
most enjoyable Those present were
Mr.. and Mrs. Francis Shealter, Mr..
and Mrs. George Moser. Mrs. Philip
Moser, Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Colder, Mr.
and Mrs. Howard Vognetz, Misses
Matrona Sheatler, Olive Colder, An
ME Colder, Maud Colder, Messers
Homer SheatleT, Elmer Colder, Sid
ney Moser, Samuel Sheatler, Russell
Moser, Lloyd Sheatler, Stewart Gold
er, Caspard Sheatler.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-09-24
MANY DIE TN
Big SI0RM
WRANGEL, Alaska, Sept 98


one hundred and thirty seven rer.
sons aboard the caunory ship. Star Of
Bengal, were drowned last Sunday
afternoon when the vessel was torn
fr. tie hold OF ,la protecting tugs
aaa dashed ashore ut Helm Point at
tie southeast end OF Coronation is
land. gho news was brought by the
tug Hattie Gage, which carried the
survivors, twenty even in al. The
survivors before leaving Coronation is
land buried the bodies of fifteen white
men ON tho beach
The ship was being towej to sea
from tho Wrangel cannory by the tugs
Hattie Gage and Kayak Captain
Farrer, Of the Hattie Gage, gives the
following account OF the disaster:
THE CAPTAINS STORY.
"As we came within reach of the
gale we could see we were making lee
way and drifting toward Coronation
island. The Kayak was light and could
DO nothing. The Hattie Gage could
not handle the ship alone At 4 clock
the Star of Bengal drifted into an ar
row blight and we could see land on
both sides abreast. We sounded and
found eight fathoms. We could see
the vessel dimly by the phosphorous
dark ocks which were all around. We
cut the tow line and steamed out into
open water, but could not see anything
in tho driving rain except one blue
light burning on the ship. The storm
increased and the tugs steamed away
to Shipley Bay, twenty-six miles
away"
BROKE INTO THREE PIECES.
Muir and Olsen, two survivors, said
the ship sank about o'clock, after
breaking into three pieces
Muir says he and Olsen got a boat
off aud went ashore through the
wreckage. They helped several ashore
and pulled Captain Wagner out Of the
wreokage. lie could not speak The
breeches buoy was rugged to tree,
bu5 tile ship vas swaylng so that the
line was alternately ack and taunt,
making impossible to use it, Tie
ships books an1 uugals were round on
the aea.a. Dae man had ua.e'e. and
g. 9-o s.s bull. wit. Kerosene from
the wreck Che fga saved the lives OF
...a ar.... ...r. .a. .E a.5,a ID rr. ErrT,,
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-09-24

MAKE y NOTE NOW to get Ely's
Cream Balm il YOU are troubled with
nasal catarrh, hay fever or cold in
the head. 1t is purifying and soothing
to the sensitive membrane that lines
the air-passages. Ii is made to over
come the disease, not to fool the patti.
ent by short, deceptive relief. There
is no cocaine nor mercury in it. Do
not be talked into taking substitute
for Ely's Cream Balm All druggists
ll it,. Price so cents. Mailed by Ely
Bros, IS Warren Street, New York.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-09-24
q HARD STRUGGLE
Many q Dauvi!le Citizen Finds
the Struggle Hard.

Mary q Dauvi!le Citizen Finds
the Struggle Hard.
With back constantly aching,
With distressing urinary disorders,
Daily existence is but struggle.
No need to keep it up,
Doan's Kidney Pills will cure you.
Danviiie people endorse this claim:
Mrs John Cooper, living at 400
Church street, Danville Pa. says:
"PIior 10 using Doan's Kidney Pills,
Mr. Cooper suffered severly from kid
Uev trouble. He was so stiff and lame
across the small OK his back that in
the morning he would have great diff
cultv in arising from his bed. Sharp
tvs u~es would seize linn wien he
stopped or lifted and the pains were
as severe at night Gs cuTu ug the day,
greatly fu.ar.a. 0mg with his rest. Dizzy
spells were OF frequent occurrence,
ana at .os every dining would become
So dark before him .hay he Was afraid
Of .....- l.a glas added 70 his
aG'a0uls auJ the saar aus from his
d ua. we're .1 .UeEu. .E action as
To cause h'm much distress lie used
q uuu.sra. d.lercnt remedies, but
was uusugoas tul !u finding relief un-
til DgaIs Kidney pills were recon-
ueudad 90 him He procured @ box at
Hunts drug store ana their use quick
lv bauisNed bis I,ubias. He lHz use,
Doau Kidney Pills since aud has al
ways received the best Of results
For sale by all dealers. Price 80
cents Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo,
n -.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-09-24
Fifty-Third Anniversary.

Mr., and Mrs. George Rosenbaugh, Of
Mars, Butler county, celebrated their
fifty third wedding anniversary on
Saturday. Mr. Roseubaush is 81 years
old aud his wife "a. They have nine
children aud over one hundred person
attended the anniyersary festivities
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-09-24
Passed Examination Successfully

James Donahue, New Britain, Conn.
writes: Il tried several kidney rene
dies, and was treated by our best ply
sicians for diabetes. but did not i'm
prove until l took Foleys Kidney
Remedy After the second bottle l
showed improvement and five bottles
cured me completely. 1 have since
passed a rigid examination for life in
suranoe. - Foley's Kidney Remedy
cures backache and all forms of kidney
and bladder trouble. Sold at.Paules &
Cos Pharmacy.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-09-24
PLAYED With Matches.

Edward Ward, of Philadelphia, aged
4 years, while left alone for short
time in third-story room on Sunday
morning, got to playing with matches.
set his clothes on fire and was burned
so severely that he died later in the
day at the Women's College hospital.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-09-24
Destroyed BY Fire.

The residence of Mrs. Elizabeth
Strock, in Beaver, was destroyed by
fire early on Sunday morning entail
ing a loss of 81, 900. The Strock fami-
ly was out of town and the house was
occupied by Louis Zuehlke and wife.
1t is believed burglars looted and then
fired the building.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-09-24
viii Interest TIany

Every person should know that good
health is impossible il the kidneys are
deranged. Foleys Kidney Remedy
will cure kidney and bladder disease
in every form, and will build up and
strengthen these organs so they will
perform their functions properly No
danger of Bright's disease or diabetes
if Foley's Kidney Remedy is taken in
time. Sold at Paules & Cos ParamaCv.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-09-24
Erysipelas Caused Death

Ernest Field, of Philadelphia, aged
Is years, was taken to the Philadel-
phia hospital few days ago suffering
from a pimple which the doctors stat.
ed was caused by decayed tooth
Erysipelas developed and on Sunday
the boy died in great agony.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-09-24

Millions of bottles OF Foley's Honey
and Tar have been sold without any
person ever having experienced any
other than beneficial results from its
use for coughs, colds and lung trouble.
This is because the genuine Foley 5
Honey and Tar in the yellow package
contains DO opiates or other harmful
drugs. Guard your health hy refusing
any but the genuine. Sold at Paules
q Co.'S Pharmacy.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-09-24
Entered Dickinson College.

Miss Mary jenkins, a graduate of
the Danville high school class of 1908,
has entered the freshman class at Dick
inson college. Carlisle. Miss Jenkins
matricuIated without conditions direct
from the local high school,
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-09-24
Entertained at Dinner.

Miss Bessie Hess, Bloom street, on
Sunday very pleasantly entertained
the following party at dinner; Misses
Emeline Lyon, Marguerite Evans,
Emily Voris, Carl Hibbsrd, George and
Robert Jacobs.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-09-24

Kodol will, in a very short time, en-
ables the stomach to do the work it
should do, and the work it should do
is to digest all the food you eat, 1t
makes the stomach sweet and it is
pleasant to take. 1t Is sold here by
Paules & 90.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-09-24
Whel Trlnes Become Troubles

II any person suspects that their kid
ueys are deranged they should take
Fo'sv's Kidney Remedy at once and
not risk having BriEht's disease or
diabetes. Delay gives the disease a
stronger foothold and YOU should not
delay taking Foley's Kidney Remedy.
Sold at Paules & Co.'S Pharmacy.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-09-24
Quick Relief for Asthma Sufferers

Foley's Honey and Tar affords i'm
mediate relief to asthma sufferers in
the worst stages and if taken in time
will effect a cure. Sold by Paules &
Cos Pharmacy.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-09-24

Kennedy Laxative Cough Syrup does
SOC colstipate like most of the old
fashioned cough cures, but on the 9TH
er hand iJ gently moves the bowels
and at he same time heals irritation
sud allays inflammation Of the throat
Soln bV Paules q Co.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-09-24
A Berks County Record.

Herbert Zerr aud Edwin Schroeder,
of Obey Line, cut 425 shocks OF corn in
one day, one of the best corn cutting
records in Berks county.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-09-24

Foley's Orino Laxative Is new
remedy, al improvement on the laxa-
tives Of former wears, as it does not
gripe or nauseate and is pleasant TO
rake. 1t Is guaranteed. sold ut Paules
& Co.'S Pharmacy.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-09-24
Prize Lot of Peaches.

Frank Yeager las prize lot of
peaches, on tree at his home on Up
per Mulberry street. The peaches, of
which there arc but seven, are of
uniform si2o and measure ten and
three quarter inches in circumference.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-09-24

and cheerfulness soon
disappear when the kid
neys are out Of order
or diseased.
Kidney trouble has
become so prevalent
that it is not uncommon
for a child to be born
afflicted with weak kid
neys. lfthe child urin-
atee foo pftap ;g tka
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-09-24
Improved Home.

Chris Loeb has greatly improved the
appearance Of his home on Railroad
street by coat of paint and new
fence enclosing the yard
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-09-24
JURY LIST FOR
OCTOBER TERM

Jury commissioners Henry Kerns
and r. O. Auten Friday completed
drawing jurors for the October term
of court.
GRAND JURORS.
The following were drawn to serve
on the grand jury
Anthony township. S. Schooley,
Frank Smith.
Cooper township-Henry Baylor.
Derry townshIp-James F. Patter-
son.
Danville lst ward-Thomas Trainor,
Wesley D. Hollabaugh, William j,
Linker.
Danville, end ward-Walter Swank
Danvllle, 3rd ward Jacob Aten, j.
+. Meyer, John Cruiokshank.
Danville, 4th ward--Dennis Dineen,
Robert Richardson, Alexander Foster,
John ii. Sechler.
Limestone township-H. r. Wagner,
John Dershaw, Edward G Bartz, John
NJ. Smith, David Copper, John L.
Anderson.
Liberty township-Chalres Blue,
Peter Baylor,
Mahouirg iownship-Harvoy Lo-
bach.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-09-24
Tendered PARTY.

Miss Kathryn Manner, Green street,
save very pleasant party for a num-
har Of her friends on Saturday even
ing
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-09-24

Koiol Will, without doubt make your
stomach strong aud viii almost inst
antly relieve you Of all the symptoms
Df Indigestion. Get a bottle Of it to.
da Il is Sold here by Pauies d Co.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-09-24

DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills are
for weak back, hackache, rheumatic
pains, inflammation OF the bladder and
all other annoyances due to weak kid
neys. They are sold ly Paules & Co.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-09-24
Born, a Daughter.

A daughter was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Armand Wyle, New York City,
on Saturday.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-09-24

DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve
is the best thing to use for piles. Sold
by Paules & 90.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-09-24
SEEN n TIsHERMAN-

1t was probably the same doe that
was seen by a fisherman on Saturday
Tie fisherman was busy with his rod
and line when he noticed a swimmer S
head coming direct for his boat The
deer approached quite close before it
noticed the man, then veered of The
man gave pursuit in the boat but the
deer was too quick aud easily made it
escape.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-09-24
Women as Well as Men
Are Made Miserable by
Kidney Trouble.

Kidney trouble preys upon the mind, dis
courages and lessons ambition; beauty, yigor
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-09-24
TRAVER5 JURORS.

The traver- jurors are as follows:
Anthony towaship-G George sum.
mors, Legi Fortusr, Levi MoYicAer,
Elmer Nagsr Henry Hiinar
Deuy,Ilo, lst wara-John K. CASH
rer, a. W. Pierce, John r. Jacobs,
Wiliam q. Plsel, John M Jurry
Thoams a. Delaney
DauviIe, 2gd wa.d-Lewis Her.
man Harry Sanders, Seth Freeze.
Dauy,l.e. 3ri waTd-Thomas Evans.
John Z. Williams, Henry Atcu, Ar.
thur BIi5te1, Robert y. GeuAarJ. C.
f. SmedIev, D. c. Jones, Henry
Fleckenstiua, Edward Elienbogeu.
Danvile, 4th ward-John Hoost,
Carey Savery.
Derry towuahip-Johnathan f. Now
cry, Henry Umstead, John a, Kester,
Emanuel Movery. n. +. Bechtel.
Liberty township--H. j. Lindner,
John W. Moll.
Mahoning township-James Hend-
rickson, Lafayette Roup, John Becker
Valley ownship-Henry Reich.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-09-24
Saw the Whole Deer Family

Peter Baylor, of South Danyille, and
his young son had the good fortune on
Saturday to get a fine view OF the deer
that have been seen several times
within the past few months in the vic
Unity of Kipps Run While the deer
have been seen separately it is not be.
lieyed that they have all been surpris-
ed together The group seen by Mir
Baylor comprised q Gne large buck. q
doe and a fawu
MIR. Baylor was down near Carrs
island detachiug cable from on Old
fiat boat. when several hundred feet
diatau5 along ,uo bank be saw the li0-
tie fawu and its mother 20 down to
the water, where Tie young one began
taking % bath Soon the pair were
Joined by the bucs. For a short tiuo
they stayed on the bank, and then
made Off into the bushes
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-09-24

urine scalds the flesh or If, when the child
reaches an age when it should be able to
control the passage, it is yet afflicted with
bed-wetting, depend upon it, the cause of
the difficulty is kidney trouble. and the first
step should be towards the treatment of
these important organs. This unpleasant
trouble is due to a diseased condition of the
kidneys and bladder and not to a habit as
most people suppose.
Women as well as men are made mis-
cradle with kidney and bladder trouble,
and both need the same great remedy.
The mild and the immediate effect Of
Swamp-Root is soon realized. 1t is sold
by druggists, in fifty f-~F
cen, and one dollar rFfI---fyg=e4sHs69- g ii.
sizes. You may have itf55rte u 55s5,.s: n
sample bottle by mail q. s.s s..:sl.3 ~ "
free, also pamphlet tell Homo Of swaupRoot
ing all about il, including many Of the
thousands Of testimonial letters received
from sufferers cured. In writing Or. Kilmet
& Co.. Binghamton, N. Y, be sure and
mention this paper.
Don't make any mistake, uuU lemem
ber the name, Swanp-Root DR.. Kill
mer's awamp-Eoot and the addres
Binghgmton. NY. onevery bottles.
ETE n-ErrR~y.r r,rv1gn esseWasgsa
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-09-24

DeWitt's Little Early Risers are small
pills, easy to take. gentle and sure.
Sold by Paules q Co.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-09-24

by druggists, in fifty
cen, and one dollar
sizes. You may have a
sample bottle by mail
tree. also parnnhlet tell
The Democratic advocate., 1908-02-14
INSURANCE. AGENCY
OF
CHARLES e. GOODWIN,
90 East Main street,
WESTMINSTER. MD.

Represents the following Companies:
Royal Fire Insurance Co. of Liverpool.
Continental Fire Insurance Company OF
New York.
Norwich Union Fire Insurance Society Of
England.
Employers Accident Liability Assurance
Corporation Limited of London.
No Notes. No Assessments.
jan 27v
The Democratic advocate., 1908-02-14
Loading Freight by Cards.

II don't know whether the practice is
still kept up in the far South, but I re-
member how tickled was at seeing the
method used in loading goods into freight
cars down in Mississippi some while ago, :"
said G. c. Donaldson, railroad man of
St. Louis.
GA lot of strapping black fellows will
be on the job under the supervision of a
white man, who will be issuing orders with
great volubility. Put this aboard the
king of diamonds; take this to the ace of
hearts; load this on the ten of spades; this
to the jack of clubs, and so on, and then
you'll notice each one of the long line of
freight cars has tackled on it some one of
the ffty-two cards composing full deck.
The Senegambian loafers were for the most
part ignorant of letters and figures, but
every man Of them knew the pasteboard
emblems which he had often handled ir
games of seven up-that next to craps is
the chief diversion of the colored sports O
Dixie. Baltimore American.