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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-04-22
State FREE
Of CATTLE PLAGUE
HARRISBURG. April 81,

HARRISBURG, April Il.
Announcement last night that the
Quarantine restrictions had been lifted
by both the United States and Penn
-sylyania authorities from all parts OF
this State for foot auG mouth disease
brings to al oud what cattls 'aen and
State officials consider to have been
the best campaign ever waged against
the cattle plague.
1t has cost the State and National
governments possibly $500, 600 to eradi-
cate the disease, but the history of the
plague shows that never before in so
short time has its spread been stopped.
The disease was traced to Buffalo and
eight shipments from that city caused
it to spread into twenty counties, in
Guiding most of those in the south
eastern part of the State. and a mum
bor on the Susquebanns valley. Be
cause of it the cattle yards of Phila-
delphia and Lancaster were placed un-
der restrictions and shipments virtu-
ally ceased for time.
The first case was noted on Novem-
her in Montour county, and within
two weeks the whole State was in
federal quarantine. So vigorous was
the action OF State Veterinarian Pear
son and his staff, acting in conjunc-
tion with the national authorities,
however, that 1000 head of cattle of
various kinds were found to be suffer
ing from the disease and slaughtered
before the middle of December.
Then, when the disease had been
checked and no new cases found for
some time. two were discovered to
have been suppressed in Lancaster
county, and it was only by the hard
est work ON the part of State author-
tiles that the Federal officials would
modify the quarantine.
The State is now free OF restrictions
because of the disease, and only the
farms where diseased cattle were kill
ed and new ones brought are under
observation. This will last but few
weeks longer.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-04-22

such efforts were made much good has
been the outcome.
William Hevner, of Sunbury, a stud
ent under the care of presbytery, WAS
then examined on the subject of the.
ology, DR.. Gillaud being appointed
the examiner. The examination was
held before the entire body and was
sustained by the vote of the presby
terry. A subject was then assigned to
Mr.. Hevner, to be preached upon be-
fore the presbytery at its next stated
meeting.
] By request of DR.. Kieffer, that when
presbytery adjourns it adjourns to
meet in the Presbyterian church, Mil
ton, Tuesday, May IS for the ordina-
tion of the son of the moderator who
has been under the care of presbytery
and taking a course of study at the
Presbyterian theological seminary.
The Rev. A. p. Glades was granted a
letter of dismissal to the presbytery of
Cuyoga.
A summary of the work of the Wo-
mans Home Mission society of the
presbytery was then read. The report
showed the presbytery to have a total
of 32 societies with membership of
1922, the contribution of the same be-
ing 1872. 80 from the societies with a
total an0Hnt of S36Si, from all sources.
The committee to arrange for the in
stallation of Rev. Spencer Dickson at
Bloomsbury requested that the service
Of installation be held in the Presby.
terisn church at that city Thursday,
June 3, 1909. which was granted and
the proper persons we're appointed for
that duty.
: The credentials of Rev. Charles G..
Girelius from the pIeabytery of Balti-
moro were submitted, and he was en-
rolled as a member of the Northum-
berland presbytery. He has accepted a
call from Bethany church, Williams
port.
The hour for devotional exercises
having arrived, Rev. T. Hogg took
charge, and after an interesting half
hour presbytery took recess until
, 100 p. m.
/. After the invocation OF the Tuesday
afternoon session the Reverend Diod-
alto Dresses, the new minister at the
Italian mission at West Berwick was
presented to the presbytery. He comes
from the New Jersey presbytery, and
was admitted unanimously TO the
northumberland presbytery, after his
credentials were examined and found
to be in proper shape. He will succeed
Reverend Mr. Anastasio, who went to
Philadelphia.
4 number Of reports OF increase Of
salary were received and all acted up.
on. None were refused.
The report OF the treasurer for the
year was as follows: Balance in hand
$685.. 81 ; received from Berwick Chap
el, 1888 81; collections for foreigners,
Sl545. 46, loan from board OF church
erection, 1891; interest upon balance
in bank, Sll.s3 total, S4lO5. 81; paid
out during the year. s35O2. 81; balan e
in hand, .592. IA.
The evening sessions were devoted
to general addresses, and discussion
OF the work of the church 1t was voted
the best meeting OF the Northrmbeg,
laud presbytery ever held.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-04-22
GOVERNOR WANTS
NO MISTAKES MADE
HARRISBURG. AnriI 21.

In Oho, ApEll
According to the almanac | am
given thirty days after the Legislature
adiourns to consider the bills 1t passes
and leaves with me within ten days
prior to adjournment, but as a matter
OF fact after the work of tabulating
these bills and classifying them, and
going over them carefully is done. |
really have but fifteen days. " So spoke
Governor Stuart sitting in his work.
shop at the capitol, knowing that he
had ia bills to consider, which when
placed on heap made volume over
four feet in thickness. And that Is
what the governor will have to tackle
in very short time. Being man of
business, he relies solely upon himself
to see that there are no mistakes made
and before he approves an appropria-
tion he will know all about it,
Chairman James +. Woodward, of
the house appropriations committee,
returned to Harrisburg from Washing
J
tabulating the appropriation bills for
the governor. This took some time,
but he finished it today and leaves for
home tonight. Outside of this tabula.
tion Executive Clerk Lynch will also
arrange a table of appropriation bills,
and these will be compared with the
original bills bv the governor, so that
mistake is safeguarded against at
three points. Chairman Woodward is
not at all pleased with the way the
senate raised the appropriation bills
after they were passed by the house,
and after his committee had given
them the most careful consideration.
Before leaving with Secretary Lukens
MIR. Woodward will also file the ex-
pense account of the appropriations
committee, which was given $40, 900
with which to work.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-04-22
Bad SVraptoms.

r-Lo ,.,..-,.. =,
me "oHihh VINO mas periodical head
Aches' pachachr' sees imaginary dark
spots 1Tspechs floating or dancing before
aer eyes, has~gnawing distress or heavy
full feeling III stomach, faint spells. drag.
ng-downEIlinc In lower ahdominai or
Delyic rprmn oa.i,y etsrtIod nv arnt,oJ "a
~. a.. ,s,.i ,,,iI 80 ~ oi eAelHu'
"nt ,.i1' ~ pu'i.nl pci,oc WIN or wlth-
o1,, o"S ist'lI Gdd.Y.nn, d Is suffering IRON
80 yuti liseiIien's that should
- " itiol. NoI al OF ABOVE
s ~ II, ~ ',1 y. nAeIJ ~ DC present IN any
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E@Sy -ull mug hi2 laales which de-
res! ~ ~, , ~. sooA" "hiie II they 90 no.
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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-04-22
window Grating
is TOO LIGHT

An unforeseen Circumstance has oc-
Cured In connection with one of the
new buildings ut the hospital for the
insane, which has necessiGate the re-
inforcipg of all the windows.
The grating protecting the windows
of the building, it appears, is lighter
than that used at the old buildings,
consisting merely of light parallel iron
bars extending up aud down with two
Cross bars, one near the top and the
other near the bottom.
Many of the attaches of the hospita-
pronounced the bars too light and pre-.
dicted that an escape would sooner or
later occur. 1t remained for au ad-
venturous patient the other day to full
fill the prediction by crawling ont be-
tween the bars. Luckily he was cap
tured before he escaped from the
ground.
All the patient had to do was to use
his strength. bending the ffail bars
apart and thus producing an opening
sufficient to admit his body.
1t is now proposed to reinforce the
grating by inserting an additional
crossbar midway between the top and
bottom. This, it is believed, viii make
it impossible for the most muscular
patient to bend the bars apart and will
prevent escape through the windows.
The additional crossbars have been
ordered.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-04-22
Called the Deal OFF.

lad attending school craved a lit
tie holiday one morning when he
started out to wrestle once again with
the trials incident to getting an edu-
cation. AS he entered the schoolroom
he hatched a plot to get the coveted
holiday. He went up to the teachers
desk and told his story. MY mother
wants to know If you won't excuse
me for today" he began. "She wants
me to do some work at home and
thought if I'd study at home this even
ing and make up what I'd missed
mebby you'd let me Off"
Something about the lads manner
kept the words from carrying convic-
ton. The teacher bluffed back as fol
lows: Tommy" said she, you won't
need to go home at all. Since you
started to school your mother called
me on the phone to tell me that she
had changed her mind and for you to
stay here"
The lad looked at her, startled. Jaw,
well" he said, "as long as both of us
are lyin' about 1t let's just call it
quits. I'll stay here Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-04-22
a Wealthy Soldiers Idea.

Australians still tell stories of the
colonial volunteers, although the war
is far memory. One, member of
the Stock Exchange, was left one wet
and miserable night to guard a wagon
load of goods lie shivered in the un-
sheltered place for some hours ponder
ing many things, and then n bright
thought struck him just as the colonel
came around on his tour of inspection.
Colonel" he asked, how much is
this wagon WORTH"
II don't know" was the answer.
much or little we can't afford to
lose it."
We'll but colonel" persisted the
amateur soldier you might give me
II rough idea of the value"
about f2OO,' said the colonel testify.
Very we'll" was the answer; Il will
come down to the camp and give you a
check for the amount. Then III turn
in. [ wouldn't catch my death Of
rold for twice that much"
What the colonel said is not record
Melbourne Times.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-04-22
n Barbarian.

n BARBARIAN.
II. u. Mann the Canadian railroad
builder, had sensational career, be.
ginning as an aXman in the Canadian
lumber woods.
Early in life Mann visited Europe on
Il business mission and at q dinner one
night became involved in Il quarrel
with Il Russian nObleman. Next day
he received Il call from one OF the no.
beman's friends. bearing an invita-
tion to duel IF he doesn't like what
| said To him, let him come up and
tell me So" said Mann. lie can come
a-running, too. and carry any size gun
he likes"
The friend explained that would new
er do. Nothing but the regular thing
on the field of honor would do.
"Oh, all rightr' said Mann. I've
been fighting dues all my life But
I'll have to insist on using my ma
tional weapon-a sixteen pound double
bitted AK"
The friend went away holding up his
hands at the barbarian. That night
the nobleman met Mann. He was
about the size of grasshopper. Mann
is something over six feet high and
four wide, with no fat II fight you,
msoo," said the nobleman. with the
weapon of any civilizc nation but /
lie hanged if | commit suicide"
The March of the Caravan.
Perhaps the weirdest and most i'm
pressiyc of the many unWonted mem.
ories that the traveller carries away
with him from travel in the east is
the recollection of the camel caravans
which he has encountered ut night.
Out of the black darkness is heard the
distant boom of a heavy bell. Mourn
fully and with perfect regularity OF
iteration it sounds, gradually swelling
nearer and louder and perhaps min
Cling with the tones of smaller bells
signaling the rear guard of the same
caravan. The big bell is the insignia
and alarm of the leading camel alone.
But, nearer and louder as the sound
becomes, not another sound and not a
visible object appears to accompany
it. Suddenly and without the slight
est warning there looms out of the
darkness, like the apparition of
phantom ship. the form of the captain
of the caravan. His spongy tread
sounds softly on the smooth sand. and
silent procession stalks by and is swal.
lowed up in the night-"Persia and
the Persian Question"
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-04-22
NORTHUMBERLAND PRESBYTERYS
2-DAY SESSION At MT. CARMEL

The annual meeting of the Northum.
berland presbytery closed a two days
session at Ms. Carmel Tuesday even
ing. Rev. William Gemmil, retiring
moderator, preached brilliant sermon
on Monday evening The following
officers were elected Moderator, Rev.
d. Kiefer, Milton; permanent clerk,
Rev. William Presgon, of EIysbuIg {;
reading clerk, Rev. Mr.. Greybill. of
st. Mary's.
The annual reports show that there
are forty-one pastors with forty eight
churches in the presbytery and 819
members. During the past year $96, =
96S was spent by the various congrega-
tions for congregational purposes
while $40, 1856 was given for home mis-
sions and $8, OBS was given for foreign
missions. The total number of scholars
and.teachers in the presbytery is more
than 5000.
AT the opening of Mondays session
the regular minutes of the last meet
ing which had met in Benton, were
read and accepted after which Rev.
E. A. Lux and the Rev. Spencer Dick
son, were received as members of the
presbytery, the former having lately
been chosen pastor of the Emporium
church, the latter lately coming with
in bounds of this presbytery as pastor
at Bloomsbury. The order of the ses
sion for Tuesdays meeting was read
after which recess was taken until Z :3O
O'Clock in the evening.
The evening session was opened by
the retiring moderator. the Reverend
DR.. Gemmil, with devotional services
The scripture was read by the Rev.
Mr.. Sperbeck, OF Watsontown. and
prayer was made by the Rev. DR..
Dickson, of Bloomsburg.
The synodical sermon was preached
by the Rev. DR.. Gemmil after which
the moderator elect, the Rev. Mr.
Kieffer presented the cause of "Syno.
dical Home Missions in Pennsyl-
vania. He said in part that the
fundamental purpose of the board was
for the stronger eastern synods to care
for the weaker churches within its
bounds and also to care for the neces
sary missionary enterprises which
might develop within their bounds
Tie aim was 10 correct two evils. first
to overcome if possible the frequent
changes Of pastors in these less re-
muneratiye fields which oftentimes
was made imperative because of the
lack Of proper support accorded them
and also to remedy the disastrous re-
suits upon the churches because Of
long prctracted vacancies. The reyer-
end gentleman showed that the work
OF the home mission board was high
ly eOmmeUdable one in It's lsLOTs to
aid suoh churches mostly old and en-
feebled because of death and emigra
zion which otherwise would be com
PEELED to abandon their ohIuChes but
for the needed assistance given to them
through the channels of this board
The work of the board as was also
shown is TO care for the work among
the foreigners of which the Presby-
terian church is one OF the pioneers
and is doing most commendable
work. From the statements of DR.
Kietfer it was learned that the work
among foreign speaking peoples is
showing good results and wherever
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-04-22
Gardens For chicaeo's Poor.

The City Gardens association. a new.
ly formed organization in Chicago, is
going about the business of inducting
life on a miniature scale. \ tract OF
i20 acres near the bridewell has been
offered for the experiment. About
twenty acres will be allotted among
$50 needy families. who will be ex-
pected to grow garden truck and enjoy
the benefits Of their industry for a
nominal fee. Next year twenty acres
more will be opened.
Better q boy in the schoolroom than
two in n poolroom.-Chicag News.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-04-22
rrLEEmeAaeo LIFTED.

Washington, April 2l-Satisfied that
the foot and mouth disease in cattle,
sheep aud swine has been ompletely
aradicated from the UnitedasStates,
Secretary of Agriculture Wilson yes
terday issued an order, effective April
"a, releasing the entire country from
the Federal quarantine.
-Four States we're quarantined be-
cause OF the epidemic, New York,
Michigan, Maryland and Pennsylvania.
The latter State was the last to have
rha embargo lifted.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-04-22
Secret Society Among sese islanders

Secret Society Among Sese Islanders.
The Sese islanders have attained n
peculiar notoriety in Uganda because
of a secret society called the Bachichi
which is not a burial society, although
its members take a deep and intelli-
gent interest in all deaths and burials
In their midst In the more retired vii
lagos, although greatly discouraged by
the British authorities. it is said to be
still the custom for the sorrowing rel
atives to bear the body of the deceased
wrapped In bark on a rough bier to
some forest thicket, desolatc rayine or
other unfrequentcd spot, where it is
left unburied by the bearers, who new
er revisit the place again. The Bachi-
chi, who are dcnizens Of a neighboring
village and distant relatives of the
deceased avoid the necessity of burial
or cremation and show their respect
Sor the deceased by simply eating him.
National Magazine.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-04-22
Auditors S Notice.

Ia the Orphans Court .ot Montour
County.
In the Estate of William TAYLOR, late
of Liberty township, Montour County,
decd
The undersigned, appointed auditor
of the Orphans Court of Montour
County in the matter of the First and
Final Account of Henry Vincent, Ad-
ministrator of William Taylor. late of
Liberty township. County of Montour
and State of Pennsylvania; deceased !;
to make distribution of the balance in
the hands of said Accountant, to and
among the parties legally entitled
thereto; will meet all parties for the
purposes of his appointment, at his
office on Mill Street. in the Borough
of Danville. on Wednesday, May 9th.
1909, at 10 O'Clock. A. Nj. when and
where all persons having any claim
pom said fr"6 mrst nrefert fLc ra--c
80 h" furpcot iarteu trmp coming in
upou II T. came
r. SCOTT ZIMMERMAN, Auditor.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-04-22

Two belatcd disciples of Bacchus
staggered arm in arm up Walnut
street about O'Clock the other morn
ing. The street was dark except for
single ground glass globe that blaZed
in front of an apartment house. one
of the inebriateS, spying this lone
light, observed:
"Oh, look at Zhe moonsh."
The other seriously contradictcd him.
saying:
That amt no moonsh; Zash sun"
This started an argument, which
lasted for several minutes, as to wheth-
er the globe was the moon or the sun
Finally they decided to leave 1t to the
first passerby, who happened to be an
other happy" gentleman. They stop
ped him and, pointing to the globe,
asked:
Settle an argument, old pal. Is
that the moon or the sum-"
The third party stared knowingly at
the globe for several minutes before
he shook his head and replied:
Gentlemen, | really couldn't tell
you. I'm "A stranger in this town.
Philadelphia Record
He Was Guilty.
The great Irish agitator, Daniel
O'Connell. was at one time defending
man accused of murder at Clonmei.
The circumstantial evidence was so
strong against the prisoner that the
jury had already determined upon
their verdict of guilty, when the man
supposed to have been murdered was
brought into court, alive and unhurt.
The jury were desired to return their
verdict at once, and they did so. but it
was one of guilty.
what" exclaimed the astonished
Judge what does this mean? IL
the man has not been murdered how
can the prisoner be gullty?"
please, your honor" said the fore
man, hes guilty. He stole my bay
mare three years ago" '--sl--rA --a----
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-04-22
ozonizinq Theater Audiences

Successful experiments have been
made at the Royal theater In Stutt-
CART Germany, with a new apparatus
assigned to distribute ozone at fixed
intervals throughout the building
The ozone is conducted by small tubes
to all parts of the Louse and turned
on. regulated and turned off at viii
The result has been excellent, the air
being completely purified within a few
minutes
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-04-22
DECREE.

And now April 18th, 1909, it appear
ing from the record that no answer
as been filed to the rule granted Jan
uary II, 1909, and that the rule was
advertised as directed, after due con
sideration it is ordered, directed and
decreed that Ralph Winter Diehl shall.
after the publication OF this decree as
directed by the Act of Assembly, be
known by the name of Ralph Beaver
Diehl, in accordance with the prayer
OF the foregoing petition,
1t is herbey further ordered that
notice OF this decree be published in
the Montour American, " weekly
newspaper published and of general
circulation in Moutour County, Pa.
for four successive weeks, and that
the petitioner comply with all the
other requirements of the Act OF the
General Assembly OF April 9th., 1892,
p. L. 30l.
By the Court,
CHARLES c. EVANS, p. j.
APP. 90. Nc, 13.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-04-22
A Disappointment.

"Yes," says the lady after an ac-
quaintance Of ten or fifteen years be
fore has been renewed, Il remember
you perfectly"
'Indccd:" murmurs the gratified
man. Il am glad to know that"
Yes; at one time | thought of mar
rying you
"Oh," lie replies dejectedly. Il
thought for the moment that there
might have been something that made
me different from all the other men
you ever kucw."-Iife
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-04-22
Electrical Correction.

A novel cure for naughtiness and
general perverseness is advocated by
Or. Ebert Landone, noted authority
on child culture. He maintains that
few shocks Of electricity judiciously
applied are the most effective means
of punishment. In one instance
child Of five years was effectually
cured of obstinacy after three days
treatment by this means
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-04-22
Luck.

"Do you believe there is anything I'm
lucli%' asked the young man.
YES" answered the home grown
philosopher. There is Il lot Of intcli-
gence and perseverance in Tx
change
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-04-22
Notice.

Notice is hereby given that tie
Court of Common Pleas of Montour
County has made and entered the fol
lowing decree -
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-04-22
Your Own WaN.

ut takes a heap o. determination,
son." said Uncle Eben, ito hav yuh
own way In dis life an heap o. brains
to know what to do VIII it after you
gifts Washington Star.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-04-22
A Wireless Operator.

UppSon-You have new baby at
your house. hear. p1wniug- Great
guns! And we live four miles apart. I.
] had 10 idea any one could hear him
that distance Judge.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-04-22
Takes Him Down.

Every man has his price," quoted
the wise guy.
well. I've noticed that woman
can generally make him feel pretty
cheap added the simple mu"-Phi.a-
delphia Record
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-04-22
Exclusive.

Mabel seldom see the handsome
young Mr.. Richerly. He doesn't ap.
pear to care much for society. Ethel
Oh, l don't know! lie seems to want
my society about six evenings in the
week.-Chicago Tribune.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-04-22

In SaXony no one IS permitted to
shoe horses unless he has passed a
public examination and proves that hc
is properly qnalltied