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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-03-04


more suited to-wen, say, Ior exumpru,
q couple like us-if we were married.
The rent of this house can't be much,
and haven't got much money. You're
In love with the house, and I'm In
love with-it too. Now
"Goodnessr' she exclaimed. "We'll
have to hurry if we're going to In
vestigate all those other housesr
Somewhat sulkily Wilson locked the
door of the little house. But he and
the girl visited no more houses that
afternoon, for Wilson very suddenly
became converted to the idea that
Bertha and 10 would be charmed by
the little house, and nothing would do
but he must see the real estate agent
and secure an option on it. The girl
demurred at this at first, but Wilson
finally convinced her that Bertha and
Jo would be nightly pleased at their
action in securing such a desirable
home for them.
The real estate dealers Office was
finally found and the option secured.
Then the couple started on their jour
ney to Bertha's home, where they
would acquaint her with what they
had done.
They'll be very happy there" said
Dorothy somewhat wistfully as they
left the Office.
"Sure they will,' assented Wilson.
ANY one could be happy in a little
house like that"
For some reason Wilson'S mood had
become rather joyous. He soicitously
took Dorothy's arm and skillfully guild
| ed her through the crowds. 1t was be-
coming dusk, and the street lights were
not yet out. They turned into n side
street on a short cut to Bertha's home.
which was a big, ornate affair. 1t
looked blatant and uncomfortable. The
little house from which Dorothy and
| Wilson had come by the comparison
| to them seemed much more desirable.
| Bertha had not yet arrived when
they entered, but a moment after they
had seated themselves in the drawing
room she flew In. AS usual, she seemed
very busy and was in a tremendous
hurry.
''Oh, I'm so glad you came, people,"
Bertha exclaimed. 'T won't have to
put you people to any more trouble
trying to find house for us. 10 and
1 managed to find time to look at one
this afternoon. 1t Is a nice big one
has large rooms and big bay window,
end we're Just delighted to get it The
agent said you had been looking at 1t,
Wait a minute until l take off my
wraps"
She left the room. The two young
people she had left looked at each other.
And you've signed the optionP' ex-
claimed Dorothy.
YES" said Wilson, suppressed and
eager. There's only one thing to do
now"
whats that?" asked the girl shyly
and with ayerted face.
Take the house ourselves"
When Bertha came to the door OF
the room a moment later she did not
enter, as she had intended. She gave
one look, saw Dorothy and Wilson
standing in the middle of the room.
very close together, and then she fed
AS she fed. though, she heard Wilson
say somewhat TREMENDOUSLY:
Don't blush so, dear. It's a cousins
privilege, you know"
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-03-04

Wilson tangled the big bunch of keys
as he inserted one of the number into
the lock Of door on large empty
house, turned the key and threw the
door open.
step in, Miss House Hunter For An
other" he exclaimed, with a magnif-
cent wave of his hand.
Dorothy White laughed as she en-
tered.
81 only hope Bertha likes the house
we pick out for her." she replied.
"Bertha's the first prospective bride
ever knew that couldn't find time to go
house hunting herself. And 10 is just
as bad. It's a wonder to me they ever
found time enough to decide to get
married"
while We" assented Wilson, mot
only have time enough to investigate
innumerable dwellings for them, but
also have so much leisure that we
could get married several times If we
cared to-
(which we don't" the girl promptly
cried. I'm going to be a bachelor
girl" she added, with a certain air of
defiance
Wilson laughed.
What" he cried, "a bachelor girl?
And with those rose petal cheeks and
those twinkling eyes and
"You mustn't say those things" Dor
othy, blushing prettily, stopsed him.
ITS a cousins privilege" declared
Wilson.
but you're only third cousin. !"
That's a good enough essuus6t' de-
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-03-04
PLAN TO VlVlFY THE SOUTH.
Million Dollar Building to Be Erected
In Washington to Exhibit Products.

The executive committee of the
southern commercial congress recent
ly began its campaign for vivifying
the south in a business way by call
ing for subscriptions to aid in erecting
million dollar building in Washing
ton which is TO be used as headquar-
ters for the congress, says an Atlanta
dispatch. A large hall of the pro-
posed building is to be used for keep
ing on exhibition the products of the
south. AS the result of call for sub
scriptions S25000 was at once pledged
Fifteen states are to take part in the
movement, and the promoters say
there will be no trouble in securing the
million dollars needed. The plan in.
wolves the practical establishment in
Washington of southern department
OF commerce and labor, managed by
practical business men, directed to the
development of the south's resources
rather than the exploitation of locali-
ties, directing immigration to the whole
section rather than to a single com
munity and bringing to the attention
of investors from other sections the
opportunities offered by the south.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-03-04

truth has come out of the mouth of
babes"
Jack laughed appreciatively, but
Katherine maintained an injured 81
lence.
ut couldn't have been the baby" she
announced at length, as if thinking
aloud. "He isn't tall enough. But
I'm determined to find out who it
was"
What will you do to him." asked
Jack-"punish him as you did the
baby?'
Katherine very properly ignored the
suggestion, but Jack was undaunted.
You're sure 1t was a MANI" he
asked nonchalantly.
why, of course it was?' flashed
Katherine scornfully. "Who else
would
Exactly" Jack agreed. "who else
Nould?'
Katherine made a desperate effort to
keep back the tears of vexation and
succeeded to a very commendable de
gree. One or two, however. refused
TO be kept within bounds. She made
a quick little dab at them with her
handkerchief, hoping Jack did not no
tice.
TEL me all about It," he urged
sympathetically You haven't given
me very definite idea of what really
happened yet"
'oh, l was asleep in the hammock"
explained Katherine. as If the details
bored her, which they did not. "and
woke up suddenly Some one had
kissed me. l thought it was the baby
the villain"
Reginald villain" exclaimed Jack.
with feigned astonishment.
"You know whom l mean," answer
ed Katherine, unresponsive to any hu-
NOR In the situation
mo, really don't. Whom do you
meanr'
The person who kissed me-" Kath.
srine replied, blushing over the una
Voidable badness Of the admission.
"Oh! commented Jack placidly
well, granted 1t was a man, would
you recognize it a second time-that
is, If you had your eyes closed and
the same man kissed you again, coult
you identify the kiss, do you think?"
How perfectly horrid of you TO
suggest such a thing" ac9sed .iath-
crime. You don't consider my feel
mgs In the least. Just like you bru-
tal, cold blooded lawyers. You can't
be human If you try"
In spite of his effort at control the be-
sated young attorney burst out laugh
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-03-04
By MARTHA c. SANFORD.

BN~~S~NN~S~b~N~ S~s~S~~~H
katherine opened her eyes with n
start and looked over the edge of the
hammock. Below her on the green
velvety grass sat two-year-old baby
wrinkling up his chubby face and let
ting out little gurgles of laughter.
''oh, know your joke, young man"
she laughed back at him. You kiss
ed Katha, didn't you, and woke her
up? Now, come here, you rogue, and
I'll pay you back in your own precious
coin"
Without any pretense of denial or
defense, young Reginald allowed him
self to be gathered up into a shape
out and spanked. Suddenly, waving
the conventionality of announcement,
a man interrupted this glorious game
of retribution. In a flash Reginald
turned states evidence.
Man say-kiss Katha," he said,
pointing an accusing finger at the ap-
preaching interloper.
why, no, Reginald" Katherine re
monstrated hastily, man didn't say
anything of the kind
kiss Katha-man" transposed Reg
inald, with conviction.
At this Katherine sat up straight
and forbidding.
MIR. Kingsley" she began, and her
t.xril a
good enough to carry Reginald into
the house and then come back again?
have something TO say to you"
Sure, Katherine" asserted Jack
Kingsley, his natural light hearted
ness quite unabashed at the hint OF
an impending reprimand. "Fn be
back so soon you'll never miss me-"
When Jack returned Katherine still
sat In the hammock, her spirits as
visibly crushed as her filmy summer
frock.
"I wouldn't have believed 1t of you,
Jack" she said disconsolately.
Believed what, Katherine?"
That you'd do what the baby said"
kiss your he asked bluntly.
Take such an advantage of me
kiss me when was asleep" differen-
dated Katherine ingenuously
But l didn't"
Katherine looked at him searching
y.
But Reginald said
II realize" interrupted Jack, with
good natured sarcasm, that compared
rI,of faxr hof o11
gy may say any words of mine
"Just the same" broke in Katherine,
ut wouldn't be the first time that
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-03-04
SAVEM|NERS' LIVES
Kansas Professor Experimenting
With Explosive Gases.
ONE CAUSE OF EXPLOSIONS.
Mine Disasters Can Be Prevented,
Erasmus Haworth Believes, by
Eliminating Carbon Monoxide, a
Deadly Deoxidized Gas-Most Ex-
pIosions Due to 1t, He Says.

Eliminating Carbon Monoxide, a
Deadly Deoxidized Gas-Most Ex-
pIosions Due to 1t, He Says.
What causes explosions in mines
that have been tested and are suppos-
ed to be absolutely safe? Professor
Erasmus Haworth, head of the geo.
logical department of the University
of Kansas and state geologist, has
been experimenting for the last three
months in Kansas mines and has
reached many interesting conclusions.
To aid in further experiments bill
appropriating $1,000 was recently in
troduced in the Kansas legislature.
Professor Haworth believed it would
be passed.
Its the big problem of the coun-
try" Professor Haworth said the other
night at the Union depot in Kansas
City. "a mine explosion has become
SO common that hundred or more
lives have to be sacrificed before the
public will pay any attention to it. 1t
is noticed, too, that the explosion gen.
orally occurs in mines that have been
carefully inspected.
Last summer / came to the conclu-
sion that we could make experiments
in Kansas just as well as elsewhere
The laboratories at Lawrence offered
excellent opportunities for carrying on
the work. We have been experiment
ing as to every conceivable way that
an explosion could possibly occur, and
the results of our experiments will b'
received with interest all over the
United States"
The problem of financing the expert
ments caused the Kansas professor
some worry at first. But mine owners
became interested. The Central Goa
and Coke company of Kansas City
alone contributed $500 for the expert
ments when Professor Haworth ex
planned his plans. Then some fund:
which had been appropriated for geo
logical experiments were added to the
subscriptions of the coal companies
That made enough to begin operations
Professor c. Young of the geological
department was sent to the Pittsburf
coal fields. He collected coal dust
coal gas in bags. marsh gas, natura
gas and all forms of gas that contain
ed explosive elements. Experiment.
demonstrated beyond doubt that car
bon monoxide is the cause Of most ex
piosions.
"The queer thing about it." salt
Professor Haworth 'is the fact tina
no one has noticed the effects of thi'
deadly gas in mines. At the mining
congress in Pittsburg last December
was unable to find any scientist wh'
realized that carbon monoXide nigh
be the cause of the great disasters
Carbon monoXide is a deoXidized gas
At Lawrence we have found that th'
gas will explode when a current of al
strikes the cavity in which it is con
fined.
"The Importance of the discover!
cannot be overestimated, for I'm con
fldent that fully two-thirds of the ex
plosions are due to this as."-Kansa'
City Times.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-03-04
African Huntinc.

tR. J. Cunninghame famous African
guide, says that all the hardships of AT.
rican hunting are past and that luxury
has taken their place.l
II you go a-hunting lions
Now in Africa afar,
You may penetrate the jungle
In a Pullman palace car.
In the very, very darkest
Part of Africa you may
Press button for the porter.
Who will bring you win frappe.
All the forests are illumined
With electric lights and so
You may roam them without danger
II a-hunting you should go.
All the hardship has departed
With the danger and distress.
All the natives dine at seven,
And they all wear evening dress,
In the thicket and the jungle.
If you care to pay the price.
You may eat ten course dinner.
With your oysters served on ice
And when you have slaughtered lions
And have finished for the day
You may pass the time at billiards
Or take in the latest play
New York World I
Tips For Porters Only.
A bill has been introduced in the
Colorado legislature making it mis-
demeanor to give, accept or solicit a
tip except on n sleeping car.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-03-04
Device to Prevent Rust on corsets.

A device to cover the metal portions
on the front part of corsets to obviate
rusting and unsightliness has been in
vented by Theodore Wickersham of
Coatesville, Pa, merchant of that
place. The invention consists of n
small celluloid cover which fits over
the clasps of the corset and slips be-
tween the stay and the fabric. 1t not
only removes the possibility of rust
due to perspiration. which eventually
discolors the fabric. but makes unnec-
essary the nickel plating process to
which the hooks and studs are now
subjected.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-03-04
FIVE DAYS A WEEKS WORK.
New Plan Being Tried to Shorten
Working Days.

A rather novel experiment in connec.
ton with employees hours of labor is
being tried by the Curtis Publishing
company of Philadelphia. Not only
have they adopted and put into effect
the forty-eight hour week throughout
their mechanical departments, but in.
stead of the conventional schedules un.
der which this time is distributed over
six working days the total of forty.
eight hours work will hereafter be
done in the five days from Monday to
Friday, inclusive.
The employees in the mechanical de
partments of the business will by this
change have all day Saturday and Sun
day for recreation and rest The re-
suit of the innovation from the EN-
pioyers' standpoint Is being watched
with considerable interest by other con
Germs In the same line of business.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-03-04
KNIVES FOR ROOSEVELT.
Presidents Hunting Outfit Had to Un
dereo Remarkable Tests.


dergo Remarkable Tests.
A special outfit of four knives has
been made In Boston for President
Roosevelt to use while on his hunting
expedition in Africa in the spring.
There are two hunting knives-a heavy
brush knife, for cutting through dense
underground, and n skinnlng knife.
They are made of the highest grade
American steel and are razor tempered
and razor edged.
The knives were ordered Cor the
president by United States Civil Serv-
Ice Commissioner John A. McIlhenny.
One specification was that they must
stand the test of cutting through at
one blow a quantity of beef and beef
bone as large as the upper arm bone Of
a man and that the one cut must go
clear through without turning the edge
of the knife and chipping the bone.
The knives have passed the test
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-03-04
ASTRAL B0DY'S LONG TRIPS.
Woman Said She Visited Wales Thrice
While Remaining In ST. Louis.

Mrs. Jordan W. Lambert, wife of the
millionaire chemica! manufacturer of
st. Louis, recently related one of the
most remarkable stories of psychic
phenomena ever told. She said she
journeyed to Wales from her own
home three times to bind up the in
jured arm of boy hurt in the slate
mines there. She also gave him money
for the relief of his needs. This was
In United States coin, and the boy ex-
changed 1t at the steamship Offices in
London for English coin. The ex-
change was proved in London later.
All of this time Mrs. Lambert was
In her own home and she thinks en-
tirely conscious throughout. She her
self relates the experience, prefaced by
spirit communication between Joe
Wentworth. a spirit guide, and herself.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-03-04

THERE'S ONLY ONE THING TO DO NOW"
he had not been interrupted, "and with
those lips-those kissable lips
He advanced toward her.
I've heard something more about
cousins privileges" he exclaimed.
The girl made quick retreat across
the length of the big room in which
they were standing to the big bay win
dow that overlooked the porch
This house seems almost too big"
she exclaimed hurriedly. "It would
take lot Of furniture to make it seem
cheerful and a lot of people. too. l
think. r.
Il guess you don't like your little
cousin" sadly murmured Wilson from
his post across the room.
"Oh, pshaw, of course | dor Doro-
thy exclaimed. laughing and blushipg.
Don't be goose" She hurried on
I'm sure Bertha and 10 wouldn't care
for this place. Let's try another
house"
Plenty more 10 try" declared Will
son I've got the keys here for about
million and half" And he tangled
the keys again.
They left the big house, with its big
rooms, big bay window and big veran-
da, and turned away. Wilson consult
ed list which he had in his pocket
and then directed their steps into a
quiet, pretty, little side street where
the houses were mainly cottages with
miniature gardens and lawns in front
and where general air of homely
ccziness and comfort seem to prevail.
In the middle of one of the squares
stood an especially attractive little
home, with tiny veranda and a tree
or two in the front yard. The house
seemed to have saucy air, as though
n were SAYING to every one: "I'm oil
nice ana cozy. Don't you wish you
were as comfortable as l am?"
The girl clapped her hands when she
saw 1t.
"Oh, what a dear little house, she
cried. "Oh, just love itr'
IT'S one of those I've got key for,
too" said Wilson.
The girl clapped her hands again
and, opening the gate, ran up the lit
tie path to the veranda, where, shading
her face with her hands, she peered
into the interior.
ITS just dearw she cried again as
Wilson opened the door and she ran
in.
breathlessly; then, the inspection finish
ed, she sat down on the third step of
the stairs which ran from the hall to
the second story
ITS Just the thing for Bertha and
Jor she cried at last. IL know just
how they can arrange everything. The
eront room they'll have fixed up nice
and ivable. 10 will have big easy
chair there by the window, where he
can smoke and read in the evening,
and the piano will be opposite the win
dow, with its side to the wall, so that
Bertha can play and yet see 10 while
he smokes. And then that open fire
think how cozy it will be for them In
the winterr'
"Yes, that would be all right for
some couples" said Wilson, but hon
estly, Dorothy, do you think that 10
and Bertha with all their money
would be content to begin life in a
humble cottage like this, in the hum
BILE way you suggesty'
"Why, Harry, of course they will!''
the girl exclaimed In a hurt tone.
when they see what dear house 1t
is they'll just fall in love with 1t, as
have"
Maybe" said Wilson dubiously,
"hs,t It strikes me that II would be
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-03-04
TIN HORN WARNING.
Novel Plan of Campaign In Illinois
Town to Frustrate Burglars.

Town to Frustrate Burglars.
Should a stranger in Lake Bluff, ILL.,,
which has recently been the scene of
many robberies, incur the suspicion of
any woman resident hereafter she will
rush to a second story window and
fire five shots from revolver and
then begin to toot tin horn she has
been instructed to buy. Her women
neighbors will open windows and toot
their horns.
The man nearest the fire bell will
start it ringing, and the church bells
will be rung. BY this time the town
policemen and new town bloodhound
will be rushing forth. The citizens
committee lately formed is responsible
for these instructions.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-03-04
Now Kind of Barrel.

Seamless steel barrels formed by a
single process by powerful hydraulic
presses are something new.
Courtesy at tho Pawnshop.
~You go first, Frau Meier. can
wait"
Thanks. I'd have you know I'm in
no more hurry for my money than
you"-Fliegende Blatter.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-03-04
Proposed Tax on Babies.

A bill forcing parents to pay 80 cents
tax on each new baby was recently
introduced in the Iowa legislature, ac-
cording to Des Moines dispatch.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-03-04

The man without purpose is like n
ship without a rudder-a waif. a moth
kus. n"mad. Have a purpose in life:
hsv. a purpose-Carlyle.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-03-04

?hotographer-Look pleasant, please
victim-I should say not. wan
to send this picture to my wife, wb'
Is visiting her parents. II look to-
happy she'll return home.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-03-04

1t requires three years before many
species of birds acquire their mature
plumage.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-03-04
Reached Too Far.

"Yes," said the bankrupt, 81 lost my
fortune reaching for an ideal"
Every interesting. And what was
your idealT'
"a bigger fortune than I had
Philadelphia Ledger.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-03-04
RESTRAINING RecoIIactinns.

+They say In little close" said
Mr.. Cumrox thoughtfully.
"Well, you don't exactly spend 1t as
If it were water"
II try to. But. you see, used to
live in Arizona, where water is scarce"
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-03-04
huntingahouse
BY FRANK H. WILLIAMS.

Copyrighted, 1908, by Associated
Literary Press.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-27

The original college building built
1S0l-o4 was taken by T.. s. government
and occupied as arsenal and barracks
1si3-ib"
This tablet should be placed on the
main college building, University place.
First framed house in town erected by
Fred Saxton l.s9. Remodcled 1874"
This house is located at No. 2 Colchester
avenue. just east Of the medical college.
First brick house In town built by DR.
The above mentioned house is located
at 1A South Battery street.
Tho Poet John G. SAKE lived In n
house on this site 10000
The site of the above house Is at No
IT South Union street.
1.-THE soldiers burial ground War of
1875 lay to the north and northeast of
this point"
The burial ground Is on tho north sid
of North street at the head Of Front
street.
zone Of the houses used as officers
CHARTERS on War 1S12-15.''
The above house is located ut Nos. $751;
south side Of Pearl street.
"Governor Van Ness here gave a re-
{, ption to General la Fayette in tho
evening OF June %, 1867
This house Is now the property ~ the
University of Vermont and known a,
Grass Mount" located on the soutl
8 dc Of Main street.
site of l.. S. marine hospital built 1S5S
r.ed as military hospital '9s1-65 since
;o6c, Home for Destitute Children, build
ius burned IN 1893
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-05-27
Long ago the Scotch learned this.

The sturdy old Scotchman must be
amused at the recent discoveries that
oatmeal is the best food IN the world.
Our scientific men have been making
experiments which prove that Ameri-
cans cat too much fat and grease and
not enough cereals.
The Scotchmen say: Look at our
nation as proof The sturdicst nation
on earth" Still we have one good point
to make. We make better oatmeal than
the Scotch.
They buy Quaker Oats and consider
it the leader of all oatneals to be had
anywhere. Quaker Oats is sold in fam
lily size packages at sc or at SOC for
the package containing piece of fine
china. The regular size package sells
at l0c Follow TIE example of the
Scotch; eat a Quaker Oats breakfast
every day.
All grocers sell Quaker Oats.