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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-12-09
ACQUAINTED
WITH CANNON

Emerson Keim, son of John Keim of
the south side, who has just returned
from Honduras, Central America,
where he is engaged i'll gold mining
states that he was well acquainted
with Cannon, the young man from
Harrisburg, who was shot by order of
President Zelaya, of Nicaragua, whose
arbitrary acts for awhile threatened
TO embroil that country in war with
the United States. ..... ..rE
Mr.. Keim says Cannon was fine
Fellow, very fond of adventure, and
had succeeded in amassing consider
able property in Nicaragua. Among
his possessions was q gold mine, for
which only a few months ago he re-
fused $300,00 He was an intellectual
fellow of refined tastes; he was fond
OF frequenting the parks in the even
ings and it was there that Mr.. Keim
first met him.
Although Mr.. Keim experimentally
knows little of Nicaragua, yet he is
more or less familiar with conditions
there, as they closely resemble those
In Honduras, where he is located. In
the latter country everything is peace
ful, there being no hint Of any dis
satisfaction among the classes that
generally breed instructions.
The inhabitants are principally of
the Indian or aboriginal type and large
numbers who live among the noun
tains still conform to aboriginal modes
sf life. They are kind in disposition,
peaoe loving and generous. Another
GLASS is composed of the. descendants
et the early Spanish settlers, who,
along with Americans that have drift
ed into the country, transact about all
the business that is done. Still anoth-
-sr class is composed of mixture of
Spanish and Indian, which is treach-
erous to degree and which Is re-
aponsible for the numerous revolutions
that occur. ....... .....
Mr.. Keim spent some time prospect
ing in Honduras At the present he
represents an English mining company
that has taken over large gold mine
there. He expects to return to that
country in couple Of weeks.
He says that there are excellent bust
ness opportunities in Honduras. Ban
ana growing is profitable industry.
Three thousand dollars will purchase
= banana plantation, which will yield
an annual profit of several thousand
dollars. The day of prospecting, he
says, is over in Honduras. The best
course at present is to get possession
of some mine whether in operation or
aot. which is known to yield ore. On
the whole silver is probably more alb
andant than gold. Many of the mines
are abandoned.
Tegucigslps is an old and quaint
town on the western coast. A ride up
Ulua river in one of the"light steamers
that ply upon it is described as most
interesting. 1t is possible to navigate
the stream for some eighty miles. The
shores of the tributaries are lined with
gold washngs. Alligators are found in
all the rivers and lagoons.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-12-09

In order to prove that eggs he sold
to Mrs. Mary Olensky were not bad,
as, she was trying to show before q
Wilkes Barre alderman. Dominisk
Saryo WAS ordered to eat the remain
ing twelve of the eighteen eggs left.
His brother -in-law offered to help and
the two men ate the eggs with evident
relish. The alderman then dism issed
the man saying that if the eggs We're
fresh the fellow is innocent and il
they were bad the eating of them
would cause trouble enough.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-12-09
The Fascination of Corn Outline.

Corn cutting always has fasciua.
tion for me. like to see the farmer
grip the tall stalks with stout hand
and. deftly holding them. clip them
with quick stroke of Il knife Around
the bundle when 1t is gathered he
twists simmer stalk and tucks the
ends tightly under. 1t Is tidy art,
for Il twist may lack just the inch that
holds the bundle. The farmers work
develops quick judgment as well as
deftness of hands, and so 1t is good
school, for II makes the brains and the
hands work together. The boy who
follows with fork should be able to
lift the bundle and build stock that
will resist the wind. When the husk-
ers come every ear should have been
kept well up from the ground and the
stalks so well Ncntilated that there is
no smell of mildew.-E. L. Powell in
outing Magazine
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-12-09
Two Kinds.

The spectators in a county court
room were waxing very demonstrative
over the testimony of one of the wit
nesses. The judge sternly admonisheC
them to keep quiet. but to no effect
The offense was soon repeated.
Clear the courtroom called out
the Judge to the bailin.
The latter stepped forth pompously
and. striking n forensic attitude. said
''Therl blackguards that amt lawyers
will have TO get out. Them that is
lawyers can tay"-Lippincotts
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-12-09

Arthur Heisey who acted as assist
caster, was arrested for intercepting
the delivery of official mail. His grand
father is the postmaster and the fellow
is alleged to have heard that the old
man was to lose his position and Ferris
NJ. Kraybill was to be appointed in
his place. Kraybill's letters. informing
him of his appointment, are said to
have been kept from him and Kelsey
has confessed to the crimes, according
To hi.nAtcheN.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-12-09
Identified Her.

A story or lovely woman's ability to
rise superior TO those petty details
which SO often hamper. limit and null
iify the operations of any mere man is
told of Harrison woman who tried
to have a check cashed at n bank
where she was not known, says the
Newark Call. The usual remarks were
made by the cashier concerning the
need of Identification. to which the
woman Immediately replied: "Oh, well.
that's easy. can always be identified
by this mole on my cheek"
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-12-09
Not Worth a Rush.

mot worth rush" Is. as q popular
saying. the predecessor of the nov
more common simile mot worth Il
straw" In precHrpct days ii was the
custom TO strcw the floors OF dwelling
houses. When guests OF rank were cu-
tertainrd fresh rushcS We're spread for
them. but folk uf lower degree had 10
be content with rIsheS that had al
ready been used. whle still humber
persons had none rs not even being
worth a rush. London Standard. q
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-12-09
Famous Cedars.

The famous cedars of Lebanon also
grow in IndiG and Algeria, but their
home Is the Lebanons of northern
Syria. In ancient times the sides of
the whole mountain were covered with
them, but now they are found in only
one small hollow on the northwestern
slope. These are securely fenced in.
but In spite OF the great care of the
gardener the 200 that now survive will
soon die, and the species will become
extinct
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-12-09
Bee and WASH Stinos

The sting of bee is often more
virulent than that of wasp anC
with some people attended with very
violent effects. The sting of bee
Is barbed at the end and conSe
quently always left in the wound
that of a wasp is pointed only. so that
1t can sting more than once, whicl
Il bee cannot do. When any person is
stung by bee. let the sting. in tho
first place, be instantly pulled out. 70,
the longer it remains in the wound
the deeper it will pierce, owing to its
peculiar form. and emit more of the
poison. The sting Is hollow. and the
poison flows through it, which is the
sole cause of the pain and innamma
ton.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-12-09

Merle Albert admitted in court at
Butler that he had robbed half dozen
boarding houses in order to get money
to marry the girl he loved and threw
himself on the mercy of the court. He
was sentenced to six months impIison-
ment. He returned much of the stuff
he had taken. His wife was in court
and declared that she would stand tr ne
to him.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-12-09

Israel Vichnin, aged 8, of Philadel-
phia. is prodigy piano player. His
ability is of the most sensational char
acter, he being able to play such selec-
tions as Faust" Carmen, "Rigo-
letto," etc. He began playing when
he was but 80 years old.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-12-09

After waking her mother and two
brothers, who were burned, Myrtle
Johnson, aged 5, was burned to death
at Rodgers Mills, near Connellsville,
when their home was ON fire. .
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-12-09

Jonas Cassel, of Collegeville, after
selling the years products of his farm
at public sale, suddenly left W til the
$500 realized and cannot be traced. He
leaves wife and family.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-12-09

Because he is alleged to have testifi-
ed in two different ways in damage
suits against the Lehigh Valley Coal
company, Judge Brumm held Anthony
Soden. of Mahanoy City, on the charge
of perjury. ..a b.. s.s ...... ....- abs. Lid. q
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-12-09
His Failinu.

"You are beside Yourself" he retort-
cd taUChtiIy.
size gave y shrilI. unpleasant laugh.
"S.clng double again. eh|' she cried,
New York Press
Foresight Is very wise, but foresor.
row is very foolish. and castles are vt
any rate better than dungeons in the
air Sir John Lubbock
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-12-09
An ingenious interview.

An officer once asked Frederick the
Great for an interview, which was
granted on condition that he only said
two words. He presented a petition.
Sire" he said, sign" Frederick.
highly amused, surrendered
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-12-09
An Attraction.

Mrs. Glllet-So there is a tablet In
your transept to her memory. Did she
do anything To bring people into the
church? Mrs. Perry-Well, she wore
new hat every Sunday for three
years.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-12-09
Same Name. Both Wan. Fortune

Theodore BunneIl OF Los Angeles left
: will STIMULATING that s1tLOUO be paid
to William probasco. son OF Ahra ha III
ProbaSco. the beneficiary not being
otherwise identified. Two William
Prohascos. sons Of Abraham Probasco
one of Astury Park. ". j.. the other
Of Iippecanoe. Ind. have claimed th-
legacy.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-12-09
NEWS ITEMS FROM
ROUND THE STATE

Because he is under Ia years of age,
Leon Luckowiski, who robbed ten
Shamokin homes and stores, was sen
fenced at Sunbury to only eighteen
months in Jail. ..
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-12-09
How She Did Il.

so she refused youT'
That's TIE impression l received"
Didn't Sic actually say no?"
'No, she didn't All she said was
'Ha, ha, har"-Clevelan Plain Dealer.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-12-09
Sleepy Sermons.

Some men preach" said Sydney
Smith, las if they thought sin is to be
taken out &C man as Eve was taken
out Of Adm. by casting him into q
profound slumber."
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-12-09
DUTCH SPORTS.
Holland the Land OF Sleishina, stedo-
ina and Skatlna. .--..-

Holland the Land OF Sleishina, stedo-
a- ing and Skating. a4.t..
Probably no other boys and girls had
better times than the Dutch boys aud
girts in old aud new Netheriand. Hol.
land. says w. l.. Gritfis In his book.
''The Story of New Netherland," is the
land of skates and sieighs Children
skate; they begin IL naturally and keep
it up all their lives Whether for fun
or In parties or to so 10 the market. to
church. TO weddings or funerals. they
move by rapid transit on steel 4 pair
of skates is passport TO comrade.
ship. ....... t.
Every habit aud each trick known on
Holland canals or ponds was repro
duced on the Mohawk and Hudson.
There was the iceboat OF sailboat on
runners. sometimes reduced for swift
ness TO long plank with crosspicccs
for seats and with skate irons. Equip
ped with mast canvas and some cour
age, it seemed to race with the wind
itself
As for coaSting. wherever nat Hol-
land could show a hill or slope or
Friesland furnished torp or artificial
mound there were the boys aud girls
at fun. On the ice lady or lass sat in
a hand sleigh. while husband or swain
pushed as he skated.
All this shows the reason why New
burg -on-thc- Hudson and Albany and
the hills OF Dorp are so famous for
coasting anil the North river for Ice
yachts and why from the first genera
tion OF settlers the Dutch American
towns were noted for shedding, sleigh
ing and skating
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-12-09
To RecIsin, eononn Aors rract
Lonn and Costly Canal.

A caual 40 miles long and costing
Si2o,o00,0OO connecting Lyons and
Aries. France. is proposed. 1t is also
to Marseilles
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-12-09
Wounded Diunjty,

Understood young husband calls at
the registrars 10 give in the name OF
his hrstboru
Registrar-Whu is 1t you want?
Husband-To report the birth OF II
son.
Registrar-Go back, my little man.
and tell your father he'll have to come
Liverpool Mercury.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-12-09

Wade not In unknown waters..-Ger-
man Prcverb.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-12-09
Mind Over Matter.

Much may be done" said the acntr
observer, by an authoritative voice
Now. If man says 10 IL dog. Gone
here, with note of absolute authurl
ty In his voice the dog comes immr
diately."
Yes" said the traveller, I've motto
ed it. And it is especially marked H.
oriental peoples Why. when | was i
Khalisandjharo | heard Il man say
with that authoritative note In Li,
tone, % king. live forever and i'm
mediatcly the king lived forever "-
10 Reclaim eoooo0 Acre Tract.
The reclamation of the Sacramento
valley is ,he largest Of all schemes
contemplated 10y the United States gov
crnment. Six hundred thousand acres
of sun baked land win be made avaiIa.
BILE for agriculture
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-12-09
Tipped. !

Doesn't this boat tip great deal p
asked tlmid young woman Of the
steward
"The vessel, maam," said the stew
ard, is trying to set a good example
to the passengers"
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-12-09

Who troubles others has no rest
himself.-Itallan Proverb.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-12-09
Blind Man q Murderer.

son. negro. to thirty years in the
state prison for killing Charles Hum
neil. white man. and ten years for
killing Bob Ferguson. colored man,
the terms TO run separately.
The court had accepted in each case
q plea of non vult to murder in the
second degree. and the penalty for
killing the white man Is the limit un-
der the law for second degree murder.
Fasson is known as "the devil Al
though blind, he had been for long
time terror among the negroes. The
night of the double murder he entered
saloon on Paterson street, asked for
q drink and when it was refused
pulled out two pistols and began firing
at random. Hummell was killed in
stantly and Ferguson. who accom-
panied Fasson. fell with fatal wound.
..l.,. The Value of His Time.
Young physicians In. the smaller
towns have an idea that appearing
very busy will help them greatly in
starting "A practice. The following was
told by an ex-senator, DR.. Godfrey
Hunter OF Kentucky. DR.. Hunter had
a call the afternoon following the
hanging out of his "shingle' and
started through town In his buggy nj
terrific speed. policeman stopped
the enterprising physician.
Doctor" he said. 1T is against the
city ordinance TO drive at the speed
you are going. You must accompany
me to the judge and pay your fine
what is the fine" inquired the doe
tor.
"Five dollars"
The DOCTORS hand flew to his pocket
Here's $40 have TO come back just
as fast as ] am golng"-Success Maga
gine.
Up, Up. Up.
IThe tendency is upward Financial
Report
UP goes milk, and UP goes silk.
UP goes all that's fit for wearing,
UP go lamb and beef and ham,
UP go words that sound like swearing
UP goes coal. and. on my soul.
UP go thoughts as cruel as Nero.
UP go land. bread sugar sand
DOWN goes cash in hand to zero,
Now York Herald
A SnoksIess Navy.
tRear Admiral Schroeder would stop the
smoking OF cigarettes by enlisted men.t
No more the young apprentice may
Consume within his bunk
Tho weed that smells like burning hay
La Specialo de la Punk.
For strict paternaiism's CHIEF
Scents danger In tho breeze
That brings the smell OF cabbage icst
Cross seventy-seven seas.
But mark YOU not a word they say
To put tho ban OF law
Upon the pipe of blackened clay
Or the eXuding chaw.
Jack, Is another scandal now
Upon tie public thrust?
Would rulers OF the sea endow
The plue tobacco trust?
No: the reform that seems SO rude
From progress has been born.
Old ways. old sailors both we're cruda
Goodby to things outworn!
No powder pail now marks our trays
The moral fits tobacky,
For IN these smokeless powder days
We wan. the smokeless jacky.
John O'Keefe In New York World
Wounded Dignity.
UnderSized Young husband calls Il,
the registrars TO give in the name OF
his frstboru
Resistrar-Wh Is II you want?
Husband To report the birth OF n
son.
Registrar-Go back. my little man
and tell your father he'll have to come
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-12-09
Keen Out of Debt.

My first word TO all men and boys
who care to hear me is, Don't get into
debt, Starve and go to heaven, but
don't borrow. Don't buy things you
can't pay for!-John Ruskin.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-04
Geo. Fitch's Fun F

Copyright 1909 by Literary Magazine Coz
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-06-03
ITEMS OF SPECIAL INTEREST.

FOR SALE-Home grown seed corn.
Enquire of Alma Elevator Co.
House For Sale or Rent-Eight rooms
all nicely papered, good celler aud
garden. large lot, 325 Ely street. In
quire Bart Miller. IF
FOR SALE-A desirable vacant LOT
on Orchard street. A bargain for some
one. G.. y. Porter.
Wanted-A good cook. willing to
do general homework. Apply TO Mrs.
q. +. Bishopric. East Downie street.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-06-03
Free Perfume.

Saturday, June 9TH, Grover Bros, the
druggists. will give every lady who visits
their store a sample bottle Of perfume.
This is ssid to be one of the best per-
fumes on the market and Grover Bros,
are the sole agents.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-06-03
LOCAL HAPPENINGS

College closes Thursday, June nth.
DR.. r. A. Gill was in Ithaca. Friday.
DIR. J, F. Suydam spent Tuesday in
Temple.
Harry Orwig spent Sunday and Mon
day in Alma.
ALT Crawford of Breckenridge, was in
Alma, Tuesday
Elmer Pettyjohn spent Sunday with
Alma friends
w T. Knowlton of Saginaw, was an
Alma visitor Monday
Henry soule, the contractor, was in
Lake George, Tuesday.
Sheriff F. L. Convis of Ithaca was an
Alma visitor Friday.
Mrs. J. H. Lancashire was in Detroit
Friday and Saturday.
Marshall Dallas. OF the Hotel Fern,
spent Friday in Rosebush.
Detroit vapor gasoline stoves are sold
i'll Alma by Smith & Carr. x
The Maccabees of Clinton county will
hold a rally at Dewitt, June 4th.
E. J. Mccall of the Gratiot County
Herald was Record visitor Friday.
Mrs A. J. Hall left Monday for a visit
with friends at Plymouth.
Geo. Button of Flint, spent Sunday
with his parents in this city.
Mrs p. S. Young Of Wheeler, spent
Sunday with relatives in Alma.
You always get the best when you
order meal at Gray & Gray's. K
The regular meeting OF St. Johns
Guild will be held Thursday, June 10.
Mrs. Thomas scarborough of Marion
| spent last week with friends in Alma.
Judge Kelly S. Searls delivered the
decoration day address at Maple Rapids
. Fred Hagadorn, of Fenton, spent
Friday and Saturday with friends in
Alma.
Forty-one young people will graduate
from the Mt. Pleasant high school this
year
The college was closed Monday after
noon on account of Memorial day exer
ckes.
WANTED-A girl for general house.
work, 627 East Superior. Mrs J. H.
Carpenter. l57St2
If you want the best gasoline stove
try the Detroit Vapor stove, sold by
Smith q Carr.
j. II. Stewart of Saginaw, spent last
Friday night with Mr.. and Mrs. Ed.
Hannah of this city.
Rev. Adney Biddle and wife of central
Illinois are guests of her brother, John
Morse of this city.
Commencement exercises of the
public schools will be held Wednesday
evening, June 10th.
B. p. p. S. paints cover more surface
than any other paint on the market
Sold by Smith & Carr. K
Mrs. A. B. Scattergood returned home
Thursday night from a visit with par.
ents and friends at Reading.
DR.. Thomas scarborough of Marion
spent Sunday in this city the guest OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Francis Palmer.
Mrs. r. A. Wadley and Miss Ruth
Ray accompanied Mr.. and Mrs. Clark
Decker 10 Eugene. oregon last Thursday
Miss Juliette Yerks left Tuesday by
way of Chicago for Alberta, Canada
where she will make her home with q
neice.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-06-03
Alumni Association MEETING.

A meeting Of the Alma high school
alumni association will be held at my
office on Tuesday evening, June Sth.
All alumni are requested to be present
Chas. II. Goggin, Acting Pres.
The Illinois issue. (Chicago, Ill. ;) 1906-1912, 1909-01-22
THE ILLINOIS ISSUE


If you to get at the real nwardness of the sa
loon businessmen the ''ow-down doggery,' but the
average saoon-you do no better than to read
article in the January number Of McClures Magazine
entitled, 'The Experience and Observations Of New
York Saloon Keeper
1t bona fde recital Of the experiences of Ger
man, of education, who tried to a saloon in
New York city. For obvious reasons his name is not
given, and the mentioned in his story fc-
ttious but otherwise it is made up Of facts and the
editor of McClures vouches for the accuracy of the
statements in the article.
Tells His Story Well
The writer tells his story in free, ofhand way be-
ginning thus:
con Sunday, September 6, | noticed adver-
tisement in the New York papers, offering
dandy saloon for sale Inquirers directed
to address agent named James j. Cunningham
looked up this man next morning. and found him
very affable, cordial. I had definite idea
of engaging in the saloon business, but Cunning
ham very plausible He described the place in
question to me, dwelt on the proposition that here
chance for elderly, we-educated man
like myself to get possession of fine paying bust
for very little money, and explained to that
experience required to operate the business
SUCCESSFULLY
Sold Him Gold Brick
We cannot here follow him through his enter
tanning account of the confidence game Cunning
ham and his man Pye played on him, getting the place
full of swell looking customers, at the time when the
prospective purchaser coming to inspect it. and the
of bottles filled with colored water which they
palmed off him for expensive wines and liquors and
the piles of empty cigar boxes understood to be filed
All that might have happened in various other lines OF
business where the purchaser inexperienced
he in this
But when the deal concluded he found himself in
possession of place that had cost him $1,000 while it
worth possibly 500
Up Against the Brewery
The next revelation when he began to do bust
with the brewery. He says
"The brewery demanded cash deposit of two
hundred and fifty dollars. This they told me-
to them against loss their beer bills their
rent and the license, the money for which they adj
vance to the saloon-keeper gave them my check
for two hundred and fifty dollars, but in addition
had to pay them cash for my first order of ten half