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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-03-18
WOMANS' MISSIONARY SOCIETY,"
MANY DELEGATES IN Attendance

than the beasts of the field. Woman is
an inferior being. who due to her
shame and degradation is not permit
ed to appear on the streets or at public
places. without being heavily veiled.
The natives have no idea of God az
spirit-a loving Father-a God of holt
ness. The heaven they look forward to
would be place Of torment to q
Christian. To the natives heaven is a
place where sensual induIgences may
be gratified eternally-where the riv-
ers run wine and the faithful are wait
ed upon by innumerable black .eye ed
houris.
The Mohammedan prides himself on
his faithfulness. Under no considera.
tion would he neglect a single rule re-
lating to prayer, fasting, pilgrimages,
&c. But he has no idea of the sin of
the heart. His religion teaches him
that it is not wrong to lie to an un-
believer or to deal dishonesty with
him. Owing to this habit of lying and
of practicing dishonesty it is almost
impossible for foreigner to do bust
ness in Persia.
At the same time, the speaker ex-
planned, the Persians are not barbar-
ians; they are not an inferior race.
The upper classes are aristocratic and
respectable. Many are of high birth
and are people that one might be
proud to associate with, ii it were not
for their religion.
The idea of king has become un-
popular and the people are struggling
for a constitutional government Here
and there among the followers of the
false prophet the cry has arisen wheth-
er there Is not in religion something
better than they have known. Now is
the time for earnest missionary effort
in Persia. The natives are capable of
better things than their false religion
brings to them. We have everything
in Christ and they have nothing.
What blessing the religion of Jesus
Christ would be. Concluding, the speak
er added feelingly The missionaries
need your prayers, but the people of
Persia need them more. -
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-03-18

The annual session of the Woman 8
Foreign Missionary society of the
Northum berland Presbytery convened
in the Grove Presbyterian church yes.
terday afternoon. Mrs. j. d. Reardon
of Lock Haven presided.
The large district embraced by the
presbytery was we'll represented at the
meeting In addition there was good
attendance Of town people, so that the
aud torium of the church was well
filed afternoon and evening.
The program, which appeared in
these columns on Tuesday morning. in
the main was carried out as printed.
The address of welcome was deliver
ed by Mrs. W. O. Mccormack, wife OF
the pastor OF the Grove church. 1t
constituted kind and ready rerep-
tion, expressing sentiments that could
not but make the delegates feel well
come and at home.
The response by Mrs. Herbert Ore
of Williamsport was equally felicitous.
The unapproved minutes were read
by Miss Lowrie, after which the trea.
surer's report was read by Mrs. Henry
David Brown of Williamsport. Both
the minutes aud treasurer s report were
approved.
Mrs. L. S. Gearhart offered the con-
secration prayer. The supplication and
the thanksgiving were most touching
~ iuterwoven with the idea OF mis-
sionsry work. The prayer was impress
sive in the extreme.
Fraternal delegates were received as
follows: Mrs. Orth and Mrs Greena-
wald, Shiloh Reformed church Miss
Hiatt and Mrs. Klinger, Trinity Metho-
dist church; Miss Voris and Miss
Simington, Mahoning Presby terian
church; Mrs. L. d. Ulrich and Mrs
Chas Ruckle. Trinity Lutheran church.
The president clasped hands with
the fraternal delegates, while the con-
gregation joined in singing: Like a
Mighty Army Moves the Church of
God. -
Following this Mrs. Orth responded
for the Shiloh Reformed church Mrs.
Ulrich for the Trinity Lutheran
church; Miss Hiatt for the Trinity
Methodist church; Miss Voris for the
MahoniuU prashy tartan nhnrch
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-03-18
Did the Best He Could,

In the absence of the regularly ap-
pointed spokesman, Mr.. Makinbrakes
had reluctantly consented to make "a
presentation speech.
Miss Higham," he said, "unfortu-
aately it is my-er-fortunate lot to
fulfill the embarTassing-the pleasant
Suty of-of inhicting a few remarks
upon this occasion-which is highly ap-
preciated. | assure you, and by none
more so than myself, for the reason
that-in short, as l may say, it falls to
my lot TO convey, so to spesk, the as
suranceS of-that is, with the assur-
ances of those 10 whom-.to whom |
have occasion to refer to-more or less
in this connection, together with the
best wishes, if l may so express my
self of those who have dubbed togeth-
er-who have associated themselves
not that you need anything of the
kind, of course but as a token of-as
token Of-of-with which few re
marks, Miss IIighan, it is my-my
pleasant surprise to hand you this gold
watch and chain. II thank YOU
Chicago Tribune.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-03-18
APRIL z SIT
FOR ARBOR DAY
HARRISBURG, March II.


Governor STUART this morning issu-
ed the following Arbor day proclama.
sion:
1.-The aDnual observance of Arbor
day has fostered public sentiment in
favor of the preservation of the forests,
their projection from fire and other
enemies. and their intelligent use for
commercial, industrial and other pur-
poses. 1t has emphasized in the public
mind the value of trees-for shade, for
fruit, for timber, for holding the soil
and conserving the streams. 1t has
made the rising generation familiar
with the best methods of planting
trees, and for promoting their growth.
1t has led to the beautlfying of the
public parks and the grounds about
homes and sGhoolhouses.
1.-The custom of observing Arbor
day, which is now almost universal
throughout the civilized world, should
be encouraged aud perPetuated. Wise
legislative enactment has made it the
uuty VI IHo ohlSi eAcOuelNe W hahe
one or more days as Arbor DAYS for the
State of Pennsylvania.
"Therefore, in furtherance of this
laudable custom, and by authority of
law, l, Edwin s. Stuart, Governor of
the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania,
do hereby issue this my proclamation,
designation Friday, ADriI >. and Fri
day, April %. 1909, as Arbor days
throughout the Commonwealth.
1.-TWO days have been designated so
that every section of the State may
find a dav for tree planting suited to
its climatic conditions. -
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-03-18

Dreyer, Miss Anna o. Luppen, Mrs.
j. q. Henderson, Mrs. J. Melick, Ed
win Gearhart, Arthur Maffett, Mrs.
o. e Snyder. Mrs. Herbert Ure, Miss
Mary L. Lowe, Mrs. J. Frank Kilgus.
From Berwick, Mrs. Fred W. Bush,
Mis-. Stephen Pohe Miss Petty, Mrs.
L II Doan, Mrs. Frank III. Shipe, Sr.
O. K. (, Miss Florence NJ Tay lor Jr O.
e. From Milton. Mrs. II. J. Heineu,
Mrr. William Heinen katherine Helm
eD, Miss Dorothy Bal let, Marie Louise
Hack enburg, Miss Elizabeth Matllers,
Mrs. Pearl Greiner, Mrs. W. L. l..
Kieffer From Lewisburg. Mrs. Will
liam Forster, Mrs. w. e. Thomas, Mrs.
John +. Duncan, Miss Margaret Nj
Staughton. Miss Grace Gundy. From
Mitflinburg. Miss Eleanor Oham bers,
Miss Jsnette Reed, Miss Sarah f.
Steans. Mrs. James Z. Oardwell. From
Lock Haven, Mrs. J. d Reardon, Mrs
f. Nj. Stevenson. From Munoy, Mrs.
H. Fauge. Mrs. II. p. Rogers, Miss E..
M. Berger. From Remove, Mrs. Eliz.
abeth Moody, Mrs. A. N. Stevenson.
From Allenwood, Lois K. GemmiIl,
Miss Olive Oakes, Miss Olive Jamison.
From Jersey Shore, Mrs. Fl. @. Crane,
Mrs. P. Fl. Hershey. From Watson.
town, Mrs. William M. Moore. Mis-
o. j. Keim. Mrs l.. p. Sterner, of
Bloomsbury; Mrs. W. II. Calhoun, OF
Northumberland Miss Gertrude Cupp,
of Newberry; Mrs. Ii. o. Kase, OF
Elysburg; Miss Eva VaDnine, OF Potts.
grove; Miss NJ. Ii. Watson, of Warrior
Run; Mrs. ]. r. Cressinger, of Sun.
bury.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-03-18
THE CONFERENCE
DIRECTORY

The directory of the forty first ses-
sion of the Central Pennsylvania con-
ference, Of the Methodist Episcopal
church, which will meet az Harrisburg
March 24th. containing full program
and other information made its ap-
pearance in this city Tuesday. Tie
-esslon OF conference this year posses
ses especial iutere est to Danville, as in
all probability at each of the local
Methodist churches there will be a
change of pastors.
Bishop John W. Hamilton will pre-
side at the conference. Monday and
Tuesday will be occupied by examina-
tions.
On Wednesday morning at 8 O. clock
the holy communion will be admiuist-
cred, after which will follow the org
anization of the conference.
Wednesday afternoon at O'Clock the
conference missionary sermon will be
delivered by Rev. William Moses. The
sermon will be followed at $3.50 by a
social hour" "
AT 10 O'Clock Thursday morning the
corporate session will be held. Bishop
Hamilton presiding. At 5p. m. Thurs
day the annual banquet of the Dickin.
son College Alumni association will
be held in the dining room of Grace
church. Thursday evening at : AS
O'Clock the temperance anniversary
will be held, the speaker being Joseph
b. Hanley, ex-governor of Indiana.
At 10 O'Clock Friday morning the
second year class will be admitted
with an address by the Bishop. Friday
afternoon following devotions, at
which the Rev. l.. d. Oft of this city
will preside, the Bible society anniv-
| ersary will be held Rev. ". l. Haven.
| corresponding secretary, will be the
speaker. AT 3 O'Clock the anniversary
Of the Womans Foreign Missionary
society will take place, the Rev. J. b.
Stein presiding. Friday evening d lee.
ture will be delivered by Bishop.J. W.
Hamilton subject, Some People of
Quality at Boston"
On Saturday the conference of the
Layman's s association will be held.
On Sunday at a. M. love feast, the
Rev. W. A. Houck leader. At 1880 a
sermon will be preached by Bishop J.
w. Hamilton. Sunday afternoon con-
secration and memorial service. Sun
day evening will be held the anniver-
sary OF foreign missions. home mis-.
s ons and church extension.
On Monday evening will take place
the anniversary OF the conference
preachers, aid society and conference
claimants The closing session will be
held on Tuesday morning, March 30th.
Our local pastors have each been ap-
pointed on committees. The Rev. Will
liam Brill is one of the Board of En-
aminers" and is on the executive
committee" the Rev. L Dow OFT is
on the committee of bible Cause, 4"
and the Rev. John Conley Grimes on
The Circulation of Annual Minutes. ,"
During the session of conference the
Rev. William Brill will be entertain.
ed at the home of DR.. j. W. Ellen.
berger, No. 924 Third street. Harris.
burg; the Rev. John Conley Grimes at
the residence of Samuel Hooker, No.
604 Dauphin street: the Rev. L. Dow
OFT at the home of w +. Lauver, No.
223O Sixth street.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-03-18
Tact a MASON "AT SIGHT"
Rare Honor to Be Conferred on Presi-
dent Elect by Ohio Masons.

The grand master of Ohio Masons,
Charles S. Hoskinson, has rendered to
william Howard Taft, the president
elect, the rare honor of being made a
Mason at sight. Mr.. Taft has accept
ed and will return to Cincinnati on
Feb. 1S, when a distinguished com
pany of Masons will witness the ex-
ercises.
This honor is so rarely conferred
that there is but single instance Of
it on record in the hundred years OF
history of Masonry in Ohio. when In
1892 Asa A. Bushnell of Springfield
was made Mason at sight.
Before his nomination Mr.. Taft had
expressed a desire to become n Ma
son. but his enforced absence from
home prevented him from complying
with the usual requirements for the
initiation and advancement of candl-
dates.
Invitations to the ceremonies will be
sent to the grand masters of all the
other states in the Union.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-03-18
a Methodical Beino.

\ man OF method who attended 10
everything on schedule time, whether
It was work or recreation, had the
fortune TO fall in love when he had
passed the age of forty. The mistress
of his heart put W with his oddities.
He had regular nights far calling upon
her, regular hours for coming and
going, regular theatcr and club nights,
etc. In fact, she looked upon his regu-
larity as something admirable.
Things had been going on in this
way for two years. and finally the
great crisis came They were TO be
married. The day was fixed, the wed
ding clothes were made, the guests in
vited, and the minister was engaged.
AT the appointed time they were all
assembled. The bride was dressed, the
wedding presents were displayed, but
the bridegroom came not The bride
wept and tainted, but II did no good.
Finally some friends of the delinquent
groom hurried away to see if he could
be found. He could. He was at home
in his room. reading as unconcernedly
as if he had never contemplated get
ting married
what is the matter? Why don't
you come to your weddingf" shouted
his friends.
The man of regular habits laid down
his book
Il am very sorry" he said, but this
is my regular day for staying at home
and reading. forgot it when | made
the engagement. The wedding will
have TO be postponed. London Tit
Bits.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-03-18
MODERN CRUSADE IN BOSTON.
Nucleus of Church Universal" Found
ed by Woman and Church Built.

Nucleus of Church Universal" Found
ed by Woman and Church Built.
Boston has another new cult to ada
to her already long list. This time it
is the nucleus of the church univer-
SAL" founded by Mrs. a. G. Brown,
well known Everett (MassJ woman,
and under her guidance a church has
teen erected. Mrs. Browns followers
call themselves the Crusaders, and
the foundation Of their religion is i'm
piled in the words what Jesus would
DO"
"As Crusaders we do not believe il
being eccentric or frcaky." said Mrs.
Brown the other day I'VE believe
however, that we are the keepers OF
our brother, and are ever seeking an
opportunity to he helpful In connec-
tion with the chaHcl we have indus
trial worl, for women ara young
girls"
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-03-18
living Liahts of the Sea.

One of the marine curiosities fiShed
from the bottom of the Indian ocean
by dredging vessel chartered by the
Calcutta Society of Natural History
was mammoth sea crab, which con
tinual!y emitted a bright white light,
similar to that seen in the spasmodic
flashes of phosphorescent luminosity
kindled by the common firehies. The
oddity was captured in daytime and
placed in large tank, nothing pecul-
lar except its immense size being no.
ticeable in the broad glare Of the
tropical sun. At night, however, when
all was in pitchy darkness, the crab
surprised the naturalists by lighting
up the tank so that all the other sea
creatures, great and small, occupying
the same tank could be plainly seen.
When the luminous crustacean waa
prodded with pole he emitted flashes
of light, which enabled the expert
menters to read small print, even
though otherwise they were In total
darkness.-London Chronicle
Use For an oil Fine.
4 movement was recently started in
the Texas legislature to use part OF
the WatersPi Oil company's fine
Of S1,G00,O00 to establish a great state
park on the battlefield of San Jaclnto.
The last Of this ground the state pur-
chased few days ago.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-03-18
little Liahts For Motor Cars.

Alderman r. w. +. Brown of New
York city recently introduced an ordi-
nance forbidding operators of motor
vehicles from using headlights Of
greater brilliancy than sixteen candle
power $50 as not to blind or dazzl"
other users of the highways" The,
ordinance vas referred to the commit
tee on laws and legislation.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-03-18
His Best.

The late Sir John Staincr, one OF
Englands most celebrated musicians
and composers. was once staying in a
small Swiss village. and the English
clergyman was on the outlook for a
musician TO assist at the service.
Stainer was in the office of the hotel
when the clergyman found him and
started the conversation with ''Do you
play the harmonium?'
"A little" was the reply of the for.
mer organist of ST. Paul's cathedral.
will you, then, be good enough TO
help us out of our difficulty on Sunday
We will read the Psalms. and the
hymns shall be the simplest | can Sc.
lect," added the delighted parson.
Il will do my best" said Stainor,
with Il smile.
The service proceeded satisfactorily
but the congregation at the close lis
tened 10 brilliant recital. When the
parson heard the name of his assist.
ant he asked him TO dinner. "Do you
smoke?' he asked at the close.
II will do my best" responded Stain
er, and the ensuing laughter was the
prologue of an entertaining exchange
Of oxford "reminiscences
Distilled Water.
Distilled water after having been
exposed to the air is one of the most
salubrious of drinks. Its daily use in
measured quantities is helpful in
cases of dyspepsia and greatly assists
the general functions of the body Ey-
cry large steamer carries a water dis
tilling apparatus by which sea water
1s made fresh. In the DAYS before
steamers primitive distilling apparatus
was used on warships and vessels car
rying passengers.
Goats to Protect Forests.
The government is considering
scheme for herding out 5000 Angora
goats on the bush covered foothills of
California to eat away the bushy
growth and thereby protect the for
ests. The goats will be properly
spread out over an area and then
properly guided so as ia eat away
lanes in the forests. These lanes. II
is calculated will be 300 yards wide
and will serve to divide the forest into
patches, so to speak, so that if one |
patch gets atire the flames will not |
spread to the adjoining patches The !
Idea was made public by the bureau |
Of forestry in a report showing the
of the plan
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-03-18
Notice.
Whom Il May Concern :

To Whom 1t May Concern -
Notice is hereby given that the
Court of o. P. of Montour Co., on the
11th day Of JAM. 1909, granted rule
to show cause why the said Court
should not enter decree changing the
name Of Ralph Winter Diehl to Ralph
Beaver Diehl.
Said rule returDsble April l2, 1909,
at 10 O'Clock, A. M.
THoS. G. VINCENT, Proth.
Ralph K'sner. Atty. AS
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-03-18
Onappreciated.

The lady killer was boasting of his
prowess.
Zone girl whom l knew" he said,
actually died for love of me. 1 was
her last thought"
They eyed him malevolently.
Il should think" remarked one OF
them. that you might be anybody's
last thought"-New York Times.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-03-18

Learning by experience in New
York Is expensive business" said n
out of town man. Last night les
son cost me just $3.50 and was chcar
at that. You see had little dinner
, for few friends in q private room at
one of the best restaurants. Every
thing was Just right, and l was mighty
well pleased. One thing was especial
ly pretty, and that was the dish of spun
sugar in which the fruit was served
1t had all sorts OF little flowers and
bowknots sticking out from It, and
every one of the crowd broke off Q
piece to nibble on. When | went tC
pay the bill one item surprised me
Eight dollars and a half for a dish
was something I didn't understand
What's 1t forT l asked, pointing tc
this item. And it was then and there
explained to me that dish of spun
sugar was just as much the property
of the establishment as one of cut
glass or silver. and any damages must
be paid for. 1t was all right enough,
but it was new to me."-New York
Sun.
Why the Earth Cannot Explode
The theory is frequently advanced
that planets and even suns sometimes
explode and that the earth may some
day blow up like a bombshell. No
celesta. body the size of the earth
could possibly explode. If the entire
molten interior of our globe could be
replaced with nitroglycerin and deto.
mated the explosion would not lift the
earth's crust. In other words. If we
assume that the crust Of the earth is
from fifty to hundred miles in thick.
ness 1t would require something much
more powerful than even nitroglycerin
TO burst the shell. 1t is necessary only
to do a little figuring to see that the
pressure of the earths crust at G
depth of from fifty to a hundred miles
far exceeds the pressure exerted by
the most powerful high explosive
Maxim.
The United States submarine tend |
ers fly flag with black fish on a |
white background surrounded hy n |
red border
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-03-18
Full of Mystery.

Doctor-And what did you eat for
Sinner? Patlent-I can't tell you. Doc.
for-You can't tell me? Patlent-No.
i ordered chicken croquettes and mince
pie!-Town Topics.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-03-18
DELEGATES PRESENT.

DELEGATES PRESENT.
The following delegates were pres
ent by last evening: From Williams.
port, Miss Cora Ayers, Mrs. James
Thomas, Mrs. ]. O. Sturdivant, Alice
20. Gibson, Miss Stadden, Miss Q. e.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-03-18
a Reasonable Excuse.

Bridget" aid Mrs. Subbubs stern
ly breakfast is half an hour late
again"
"Iis, MIN" returned Bridget meek
ly.
What excuse have you to offer7
You know l told you that Mr.. Sub
bubs must catch that early train and
punctuality at breakfast is absolutely
necessary" said the lady.
Sure an OF Overshlep' mesilf," said
Bridget.
That is no excuse" said the mis-
tress. II gave you an alarm clock
only yesterday"
"Oi know that, mim."
did you wind 1t up?"
"oi did"
And didn't it 90 OFF,"
"Sure an it did that It made a tar
rible Mise"
Then why didn't you get upf"
Sure, mim.' responded Bridget tear
fully, "it was that ting that's made
all the throuble. OF niver shlep
wink all night waitin' for it to go off,
an whin it did Oi was that toired Oh
couldn't move."-Harper's Weekly.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-03-18
The only thing that beats paying
sAbts is not making them.-Holmes.
His Line Of study.

His Line Of Study.
my boy is undecided about what
collegiate course to take"
"UmF
what would you adviser"
That depends. Does he want to
4build up his back muscles or his
: wind f''-Kansas City Independent.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-03-18
Quite Clean.

Manager-You say this is a play of
the slums. Is it clean play? Author
1t couldn't be cleaner. The hero is
white wings and the heroine is a
Observation-Disclosures American.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-03-18
Returned by the Glacier.

One of the first instances on record
of body returned by a Swiss glacier
is that of the Hamel accident. which
took place in 1920. Several guides
were swept down by an avalanche and
hurled into Il crevasse. Hamel prophc-
Sled that the glacier would yield them
up again in the course of a thousand
Years, but DR.. Forbes believed that
the end of the glacier would be reach
ed by the bodies in forty years. This
statement was considered bold but
1ts accuracy was borne out by the
event. In forty years the flow of ice
brought the bodies to light
In 1866 Henry Arkwright was lost
IN glacier. In just thirty-one years
his brother received telegram from
the mayor of Chamouni that the body
was found. Every article of clothing
was intact His name and regiment
could be read clearly on his handker.
chief and his gold pencil case opened
and shut as easily as when he last
used it three decades before.-"True
Tales of Mountain Adventure"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-03-04
FARMERS YOUR ATTENTION

The Commissioner of Labor at
Madison is having such g, od success
in supplying farmers throughout the
state with help that he has decided
to seek renters for all farmers desiring
to rent their farms. Any one owning
farm who desires tenant or any
one desiring to rent farm should
write to the Commissioner of Labor
at Madison who also has on file many
applications from persons desiring
work On farms Those farmers who
have not yet been supplied should
write him soon. The Bureau of Labor
is an institute maintained by the
state and its service can be secured
without cost either to the laboring
man or the farmer. The Commis.
sioner has hundreds of applications
from young men and married men all
experienced in farm work who desire
work on farms. Farmers should avail
themselves Of this opportunity to get
help before the spring work begins be-
cause these applicants will seek work
elsewhere and will not be available
later in the year.