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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-04-23
Huqe Silver Tray.

a gigantic tray of solid silver has
recently been made by Il firm in Lon
don for an oriental potentate. The
tray is seven feet in diameter and is
said to be the largest ever executed.
1t was in the hands of the workmen
for over year.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-04-23
DO TRY AGAIN.

When the hens refuse to lay
And there's nothing seems to pay
And you're sad and mad and blue,
Don't forget the old refrain
Just to try and try again,
For you'll get there If you do.
When the clucks mash all the eggs
And sit upright on their legs
And you're mad enough to swear,
Now's the time to hear the strain
Brother try, oh. try again:
Just try and you'll not despair.
c. NJ. B.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-04-23
Work Ahead.

Farmer Bentover-Fve Just heerd
that the Widder Diggs has married her
hired man. Farmer Hornbeak-Then.
by jolly, he'll have to climb down from
the fence and 90 to work.-Puck
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-04-23

The religious editor was strugglin,
with the query, "Is it sin to play
poker?' After much pfayerful con
sideratior he wrote the following reply:
"Yes; the way some people play it,
Philadelphia Press.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-04-23
"CHICkLETS."

II the mother hen has been properly
busted, she and the chicks will come
on the nest without lice. As nits
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-04-23
V. MoASu~wk.
Fallinq Behind.


He used TO waltz divinely well:
With grace he twostepped, too;
He was admired by every bell
And danced the evening through.
But now no maiden ever deigns
On him to cast a glance
Because he is too old to learn
The
New
Barn
Dance.
Time was. and not so long ago,
When he was much besought.
30 graceful that the maidens oft
To be his partner fought.
But now he's out of date and sad.
No longer stands a chance;
He was not acrobat enough to learn
The
New
Barn
Dance.
All. me, how soon we lose our power,
How quick we fall from gracel
one day supreme. the next we find
A younger has our place.
One day In fortunes smiles we bask;
The next-sad circumstance
We're shelved because we failed to learn
The
New
Detroit Free Press.
Stranger-This village boasts OF n
band, doesn't 1t?
Resident-No; we Just endure 1t with
resignation.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-04-23
Delicate odors From Hairpins.

Have you had a faint trace of scent,
ed hairpins in your neighborhood? No:
Well, keep open your weather eye or
your better nostril, for IA report comes
from Paris that scented hairpins
are the latest novelties in a hairdress-
er's window. The knob at the top of
the hairpin has a spring, which at a
slight touch releases n tiny spray of
perfume. "The idea is always to in
sure absolutely fresh perfume" says
the hairdresser. I'VE have found that
a scent, especially when delicate, is
likely to become stale after it has been
exposed to the air for couple of
hours. Nothing is more aggressive
than perfume in that condition. 1t is
easy for a woman to go through the
motion of patting her hair or replacing
Il hairpin, and that is all that is nee
essary to release the perfume. These
scented hairpins are made in gold for
blonds, tortoise shell for brown hair
dark combs for auburn haired women
and silver for gray locks"
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-04-23

the air was chill, nut Ncsta 40. ----
the need of shawl She wandered
down the road, past the white gate to
the little bridge that spanned the creek.
Here she loved to lean upon the rail
and watch the sunset over the fertile
fields. The sun had long since dropped
below the hills, but the girls over
wrought imagination could conjure up
the scenes of the past She leaned
upon the rail and looked out across the
fields. now bristling with the frost
kissed stubble. She could see again
the glories of the waning day. She
could almost hear a voice whispering
in her ear.
Her hands clutched the rough bark
of the wood as in memory she lived
over that night when she had sent Ben
Folsom away because she thought it
her duty to remain with her father and
console him for his loss. She thought
of the sharp faced woman who was
sitting opposite him at the kitchen ta-
BILE discussing their new home in the
west, and then she thought of the gen.
tie faced woman who still lived in her
daughters heart, If not il her hus-
bands.
So lost was she in her thoughts that
she never heard the quick tread of an
approaching pedestrian nor needed his
presence until a brown hand closed
over her slender fingers.
Did I startle you?" demanded Ben
as she started back with a cry. ~
was on my way to your house. 1 got
in this afternoon and heard the news.
DO you want to go to Canada, Vesta?"
II would rather die" she murmured
passionately "It is like Il second
burial to go away and leave mother
up there on the hill all alone"
"And your father?" he asked gently.
"Do you still feel that he needs you
more than | do?'
How much do you need meE' she
demanded shyly.
80 much that l have come almost
across the continent to ask you again
If you will marry me-" he declared.
81 have done well out west-far bet,
ter than | anticipated. l can buy the
farm. Perhaps We can arrange with
your father to buy the furniture, too,
and-we will make new home where
the old one was. Are you willing.
dear?'
'Not for the sake of 4 home" said
Vesta softly, "but because you want
me, Ben, and-because 1 want you, too,
dear"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-27
INFECTIOUS LUNACY
LOVE CAUSED MAD-
 NESS THAT SPREAD.
Rejected By Boy, woman Loses Her
 Mind-Interest Of Her Family k AIse Turns To Madness.

Milan. Dec, 26--A curious case or collective mania has occurred at cava Manara, near Pavia, in a peasant family consisting of married couple. three daughters. and one son. The eldest daughter, aged 34, fell des- perateIy in love with youth of IS, who did not reciprocate her passion. Under the strain of unrequited love the young womans brain gave way. and she was seized with the form of demefltia known as the mania of per- seeutioa. Everybody in the village. she thought was engaged in a con spiracy to make her unhappy and put obstacles in the way of her love. Strangely enough, all the other mem bers of the family became infected with the same idea. A local witch was consulted, who suggested lot of iia- boIical practices to avert the evil eye" or spell of sorcery which. as she sup posed, some malignant person had cast on the unhappy family
 While the alleged charms were work ing. or perhaps before they had Hime to produce the proper effect the at- flicted peasants became simply furious in their madness, Armed with hatchets. they began to smash all their furniture and the floors of the house, carried the debris into the street. and set fire to it In order to destroy the evil spirit" When all was consumed they barricaded themselves in their house. Carabineers. who were sum. moned by the neighboFE, came and be- gan a regular siege, After twenty four hours they managed to take the position. and entered the sfoFtresE' by smashing a back window. The mania cal family. armed with scythes and hatchets, refused to surrender, but after a furious struggle they were overpowered and taken to q luHatie asylum.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-27
German Angels Appeared in
 Neat, Decorus Bathing Suits

Berlin. Decs 2s--Jona. the most en- frightened town Of Germany, the seat of the most advanced science of Eu- rope. is shaking with laughter over the strange results of the zealousness of a religious teacher at a certain high school for girls.
 Another teacher, entering a class of young girls in this particular school found the pupils buboiihg over with suppressed laughter, as they were look ing at books. which were hurriedly hidden away on hts entrance, Curious as 10 the cause of the hilartty, he questioned enc Of the little girls, who blushingly handed to him a copy of the book of religious instruction which Is used by the class, saying that all the angels in the pictures were wear ing bathing costume. To his amaze' ment, the teacher saw that wherever
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-27
GRIScoM MAY QUIT
RUMoRs OF AMBAsSADOR's RETIRE.
 MENT ARE BEING HEARD.
He Gives Up the Lease On the uet
 Draxo PaIace nt Home Without Any Explana- N. ffau.

Rome. Dec. 26.-The fact that the American Ambassador, Lloyd c. Grls- com, has given up the lease or Del Drago Palace, where he has made his residence since coming to home, has given rise to various reports with regard to the Ambassadors future ih-' tentions Among these Is report that the United States Government has purchased the palace for the use of the embassy; another is that MT. Griscom will seek new quarters ID which to reside.
 Inquiry at the Foreign Office and among attaches of the court, however, indicates that It is the Ambassador s intention to retire from the diplomatic service. It is stated on good auth ority that he already has forwarded to Washington his resignation, in which he declines to take office abroad after the retirement of President Roose- welt.
 It is understood that MT. drisoom has informed King Victor Emmanuel and the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sfgnor Tittoni of his decision. Both expressed deepest regret at this step, but after listening to the Ambassa- dor's explanation they agreed with him that 1t would certainly be 10 his advantage to return home voluntarily, so that he might take an active part in the political affairs of his country
 A Friend of Taft's.
 Mr. Griseom Is known to be a close personal friend Of the President-eleet, and there Is no doubt in the minds of the officials of the Italian Government that the question of his retaining his diplomatic post under the new admin istration would be of his own choice. Both the King and the Queen in their expressions of regret have voiced the feeling of the people, among whom Am bassador Griscom is a great favorite.
 when questioned tonight about his reported resignation. MT. Griscom re- fused to reply directly. but he did not deny the report. He merely said that he had no statement to make on the subject.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-27
sAvoREp OF .JoHN D.
Mediums Familiar Spirit smeIt His
 Tainted Money,

NhAMtG0 lADMeys
 Berlin. Dec, 26-A victory for Splritualists Is reported from Glatz. Tn Silesia, where the Court of Appeals acquitted Frau Winter, who was charged with slandeTing Herr sam meek, the chairman of parish coun- cil.
 The lady was the medium at a spiritualistic seance. Herr Sammeck's son who was present, was thanked for his attendance by the spirit invoked, supposed to be that of his deceased sis ter. and was besought to bring his father, who, the spirit said, had much accursed gold on his conscience" and whose hopes of eternal life had almost vanished.
 Herr Sammeck brought an action against the medium, who at the first trial was sentenced to three months Imprisonment. In the subsequent trial the spirits statements were proved correct. for Herr Sammeck. cross-ex- amined, admitted that he had made numerous deductions for hIs own bene. fit from certain pensions he was en- trusted to pay. asRM
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-27
AGREEMENT REPUDIATED.
Miners Had No Right to Modify con- . frnnA

tract.
 Charleston, W. Va, Dee. 2s.--Thel agreement reported on Tuesday be- tween the operators and miners of the Paint Creek coal mining section. and which was opposed by the other oper- ators In the Kanawaha Coal Opera tors Association on the ground that the Paint Creek interests had no right to modify the contract of April 29,. 1908, has been repudiated by President T, l.! Lewis of the United Mine Work CTS.
 The matter will now go before the National Executive Board, and it is stated that the local officers of the mine workers who signed the separate agreement will be asked to show cause for their action. Governor Daw- son suggested and urged the sepa- rate agreement.
 Tn a letter received today by the President of the Coal Operators As sociation, President Lewis says:
 T appreciate that the operators have no moral or legal right to set aside the contract and any engagement made to set aside the agreement or modify 1t in any manner will not have my approval officially or otherwise.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-27

an angel appeared in the illustrations. 1t had been provided with bathing dress carefully drawn In with ink
 Inquiries were at once instituted. when 1t was found that the religious teacher. thinking that the angels were unwholesome for little girls to look upon. had withdrawn all the books from the class. and returned them a day or two afterwards with the an- gels decorousIy garbed. The effect was ludIerous in the extreme, and the little angels which had hitherto passed all most unnotfced are now the talk of the town.
 The teacher responsible for the in- cident will have to shake of from his feet the dust Of enlightened Jena, as the school authorities have intimated their opinion that 1t would be well for him to transfer his zeal and sense of decorum to another school.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-27
SET FIRE TO JAIL.
Insane Prisoner Is Fatally Burned In
 Tennessee.

Nashville. Tenn, Dec. 26-James Coulter. an insane prisoner in the smith county jail at Carthage. Tenn. set fire to the bedding in his cell last night after the other prisoners had re- tired. He was probably fatally burned before he was rescued. There was no one in charge at the jail at the time Sheriff Deane having gone to a nearby town on business. but citizens finally located the jail keys al the home of the sheriff Three prisoners were taken out unconscious from the smoke For several days Coulter has predict ed his death and that of the other prisoners.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-27
MONEY REFUSED;
 KILLS HIS FAMILY

Mainzes. Germany. Dec. 26-Because his demands for money were not grati- fled, young student of astronomy to- day. committed quadruple murder. killing his father, pr. Raque, who was former member of the Reichstas. and his three sisters, one of whom was be- trothed on Christmas eve.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-27
F. Nj. KoEiN AND SON. Real Estate and Insurance. Stoeks and Bond..
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If you know bargain when you see it. read ths ad. We offer for sale farm of 920 acres. six miles from Court Square. with a road frontage of tive miles. on a grayelled road. On ths place are 2z good houses: one of them a nice $ rom dwelling house. and also a big { room dwelling. The place has running water en #. large wired pas lure. and several hundred acres of good woods. lis in fine state of culsivation. and has an abundance ofreiable labor. IL is rented for $2.750.00 so the ten- ants. We can rent the whale place to one reliable white man whose note any one of three Banks in Montgomery would be perfectly willing to take. We have gotten a price of $22.50. per acre-one-half cash. If you are in ths market at all. 1t is worth your while to investigate this property.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-27
NOT LICK.

Hut good flowers and dependable service, are the reasons for our extra ordinarily heavy Christmas sales. To all who have helped us with their gem erOus patronage, We extend our sim cere thanks, coupled with the seasons greetings and hearty good wishes for the new year. S. B. STERN & co.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-27
PREFERRED DEATH TO WAITING.
Chinese Actress Kills Herself When
 Forbidden fo Act

NAAASSG -AcNAfSS AAIlS Herself When
 Forbidden to Act.
 St. Petersburg. Dec 26.--A tragic story comes from Harbin of the suicide Of young Chinese actress. Sl Tsay. although only I6 years of age. was the star in large company which was on tour in the Russian frontier towns. She had scored great triumphs wherever she appeared, when suddenly the Emperor's death interrupted her career.
 The mourning decree issued through out the empire forbade any theatrical performance during the next three years, but the prospect of giving up her art for that period was so un- 10 die.
 She swallowed the contents of a phial of opium. but a doctor having been summoned. she vas rescued from death. She then succeeded in securing a revolver and during the night shot herself
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-27
PRDDIcTs CHANGE OF PARTY.
ssErrom Liberalism To UniOniAm in Eng
 Iands SaYR German

Iand'' Says German.
 Berlin, Dec, 26-Professor Theodore Sehiemann, the most prominent ex- ponent of German Imperialism, de- plores that the signs of the times indi- cate the speedy fall of the Liberal Ministry in Great Britain, and the ac- cession to power of a Unionist govern ment.
 The, professor declares that the posi- tion of Mf Asqmth's cabinet is daily becoming more insecure. After enumerating indications pointing to the conclusion that the days of the Liberal Ministry are numbered Professor Schiemann remarks: "The British people prefer to have Conservative leaders in times which appear to them to be critical, because they attribute more energy to a Conservative than a Liberal Cabinet No one in Europe can deny that the present situation Is critical"
 Professor Schiemann means, or course, that the Unionists. display more energy in promoting British national interests.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-27
TRIED TO KILL GIRL WIFE.
Was Caught, shot Himself, But Bot
 Will LIre

VIII LIve.
 Geneva, Dec. 26.--A Swiss named Hum berset, aged 61, married a young girl of 2l a fortnight ago at Vevey. Within a week she left him to earn living as washerwoman. Later the husband persuaded his young wife to return to him, and then shot her in the head with a revolver.
 Humberset after the deed ran away but seeing himself surrounded by the police. shot himself The pair are ly ing in the Samaritaine Hospital at Ve- vey. and 1t Is expected that both will recover.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-27
EDUCATIONAL.

0RGU0HoN's sHoRTHAND-About IS Der cent of the United States Court Reporters write the system of Shorthand taught by Draughon's Practical Business College. pex- ter Ave. Opp. the P. O, Montgomery. be- cause they know it is The Best. Dranghon's seeures Positions. Ask for Free catalogue,
 -15-sn-tf
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-27
Rumorn of Coming.

Philadelphia, Dec. 26.-The report from Rome indicating that Ambassador Griscom will retire from the diplomatic service at the end of President Roose- velt's administration, could not be confirmed tonight at the home of Mir. Griscom's relatives at Kaverford, suburb of this city.
 Clement A. Griscom, the Ambassa- dor's father, and other members of the family. left for Florida early this even- ing, but inquiry ct the residence brought forth the statements that there were "rumors that Mir. Griscom was coming home in March. !"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-27
LITTLE cockRELL GROWING.
Balkan Prince Would Smash His Da,
 

Vienna Der 26.-It is reported that the young Crown Prince of Servia has delivered another fiery speech at the officers casino Belgrade in which he attacked the hesitation of the King and Milovanovltch, m fearing to declare war. His concladIng words were:
 All l Gare for is the feelings and enthusiasm of the Servian people. and ] will, f necessary. fight against my own father the King"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-27
EvERYTHTNq FoR THE HoME

Vu OFFER as a special e 100 piece genuine coin gSsd decorated dfaneF set for sS &C., eash or easy payments; also a kT niece set for eT.50. Thea # your purchases cf us during 1908 amodnt to e7s00 wo res' fund entire purchase -pxtea ot dinner ssA
 A. C. Rhodes 6 Son C.. -7s-.... ,~-1o-set.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-27
WANTED.


 wANTED-I have customer for residence in Southern part of the city; must be sttuat- ed between Sayre and Hull streets; near in residence preferred. wiil consider vacant lot if desirahly situated, W. 3. Davidson, rs N-.-.h Co.srf fsE --l wANTED-At once, silent partner with capital for real estate business Ten years exnerlence Al references. Ask for Inter view. Address R. E. X., care Advertiser:
  SEE our line of heaters before buying Ths best and most complete in the civ. Ali made, b4 the Bucks Stove and Range Go We haze ens to spit your very recuirements A. c. Rhodes ( Son %.
 
 WE'LL walt for cuf moaey # the festai eeaaon finds ycu Miehnut aa much reeay eash as you need to ~go round" You can get the goods here and pay us In weekly or naenthiy bitB And yeu pay no more than you would p<y other stores spot casn: A sG Rhodes $ Son Ca --1f-set mali clerlxal. customs ernpioyeas; clerks ct Washington. Com mshcement salary $500. Many spring exs aFninations Common education suffielant. Candidates prepared free. Write immediate iy feF scheduls. FFanklin Institute, RochesT ter. N r. -e-Wa-eNt-su-tst
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-27

We offer the S6eIney Stable prop. erty on Lee street. l06 feet on Lee by .l50. feet. We want to sell this prop. erty and have price on 1t that should induce some smart man to buy. We can make good terms at low rate of interest.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-27
pROHIBITIoN HE

PROHIBITION HERE FRIDAY. 7 Have you bought your supply yeti Prices cut in half. Whiskey, Wines, Glu, Brandy, at half price.
 KOHN DISTILLING CO.,,
 205 Commerce st.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-27
EDUCATIONAL.

LEARN TsIegraphy. Railway. wires are cut into Draughons Practical Business College.
 Dexter Ave. Opp the F. o.. MontBoanery. for students use Positions sseured. Call or send for Free booklet why Learn Tsieg- raphy." -25"WdSsAf
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-27

We have an 80 acre tract of red :. candy clay subsOil land on a gravel road 5 miles from the city limits. A pure stream cuts one corner of the place, It $ good land and well located. $2600 will buy this. half eaaiI.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-27

We have 200 acres of land on the Woodley Road that must be sold this week. $25.00 an acre will buy this. If the owner did net have to sell 5000 would not buy t. To good. respon- sibe man. we will loan $2,500.00 on the purchase.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-27

Five miles from town we. have a cTackaiack cotton farm of 2z0 acres. all in cultivation except about 50 acres of timber. This place is well improved. well tenanted and in 6ne state Of cuI- Givation. We will sell 1t worth the money,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-27

We have l62 acres of Ikautiful land. big road front, right closs to the sity.. that is probably the most delight fully situated farm in the county, We have price op this for immediate ac- ceptance that we know will make a sure profit of $l.s00.00 in six monihs. This Is something sure enough, and is good stuff.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-27
PRnHIRITION HERE ERInAN-

Have you bought your supply yeti Prices cut in half. Whlskey, Mines. GlD, Brandy, at half price.
 kOHN DISTILLING co.
 205 Commerce St.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-27

w. have an ideal little farm of. 1 80 acres with fine improvements, aud most attTactively situated on one of our best reads. This is a perfect proposition for a home farm.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-27
FOUND.

FOUND Finest line of wall papers and nicture frames in city. See the D. O. Mich.
 ois Go. at 2ie Dexter Ave. at ence. 'Rhons 2ss1. -S-1et
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-27

We have two story dwelling on Washington Street. near the Capitol. that we can sell. # sold al once. at big sacrifice. See us Monday if you are interested.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-27

There is a very rich farm of 660 acres of red and isingIass la.ld that we can offer for $I3.500. This is really a fine farm. A place to buy and keep just as you would buy Government Bond. Y
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-27

We have a delightful home on Sayre Street that we are authorized to sell for quite reasonable price.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-27

We have orders Eos he purchase of the stock of several of our loeal bank, stocks. If you wish to sell sec us.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-27
XMAS CARDS.

OUR line of Xmas post cards is this year larger than ever. All prices. We have the lovely Eocean Pottery Vases; also the Aztec line and many other novelties. Little Paint Store. il N. Perry St -tf