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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1910-09-15
His DiscinIinE

Pop, you must take this child in
hand. | have had about all that | can
stand She has no notion of minding
me; it is time you took her across your
knee
Send her tc ME" said Pop, With a
frown 1T won't take ME long to tone
her down"
But bow could he punish her, tell
me. do. when she looked at him with
her eyes of blue! Looked at him in
the same glad way that her mother did
in that faroff day when she was his
sweetheart and he her beau. How
could he strike her I'd like TO know?
But still he took her upon his knee
and at once was lost in IA reverie that
carried him back to a shady street
and little maid whom he used to
meet, a blue eyed maid whose count
erpart now sat on his knee with a
beating heart, waiting for him to for
get those days and punish her for her
wilful ways.
Nom peeped in through the half
closed door. They were playing jacks
on the parlor floor. playing jacks and
quarreling. too, just as two children
are apt to do. She frowned, 1t was
more than half caress, II will have to
punish them both, ! guess. ."-Chicago
Record-Herald.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1910-09-15
A Coin Worth Millions.

Somewhere in the world-possibly
among the relics kept by some lover OF
the great Napoleon there is a fortune,
perhaps unsuspcctcd Among the coins
Napoleon had minted were some mil
lions of five franc pieces, and he deter
mined to popuarize these in an eX-
traordinary way. In one of the coins,
folded TO a tiny size, was inclosed n
note signed by Napoleon and promis-
ing the sum of 100000 francs to the
finder of that particular coin. Nat
urally everybody who changed a large
piece demanded the new five franc
coins in exchange and. as rule, prob
ed and dug and sounded the metal in
eager search for the hidden note. But
the years went on. and yet the note
did not appear Napoleon's plighted
word is u sacred trust to the French
nation. and today the government
stands ready to pay the debt, which,
with interest. is now worth many mil
lions. London Answers.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1910-09-15
SHERIDAN'S RUSE.
II Settled the Dramatist's Account
With His Wine Merchant.

With His Wine Merchant.
1t is related of Richard Brinsley
Sheridan, the dramatist and statesman
that. always In debt, he had among
his creditors the brothers Chalie, who
were the partners in a wine firm in
1775.
One day when he was giving a din
ner party to some distinguished people
Sheridan sent for one of the brothers
told him he was now able to settle his
account and Invited him to the dinner
party, asking him to come before the
hour for some private conversation.
Chalie arrived early, and he was NJ
sooner In the house than Sheridan sent
off a servant with note to the clerk
desiring him. as Mr. Chalie was ia
voring him with his company, to send
as soon as possible three dozen OF
burgundy, two dozen Of claret and two
dozen Of port, with q dozen of old
hook.
The unsuspecting clerk sent the
wine. with which the guests were Sc
pleased that they asked where it came
from. Sheridan, turning toward Chalie
said. II am indebted to my friend here
for all the wine you have tasted and
am always proud to recommend him."
1t was not until the following morn
ing that Chalie realized the double
meaning in Sheridan's words. The
debt was Cancelled.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1910-09-15
SEASON CLOSED
WITH VICTORY

Carly following sent the ball over the
pallisade in just the same place that
Mackert's had cleared. 1t was one of
the familiar blows that the mighty
McCarty seems to have in reserve to
deal out Just when needed. AS he pac
ed around the circle he got an ovation
that equalled the one of the inning be-
fore.
In the seventh Danville added an
other tally. Mackert was passed for a
start off. Ainsworth bunted and got a
life on Karl's boot. Umlauf also bunt-
ed but Mackert was caught at third.
Brennan got first of Doudican's over
throw. Captain Nipple then lammed
safely to left tallying Umlauf, but
Brennan was caught at the plate.
Bloomsbury made use of the eighth
inning to tally one expiring score,
when Carr and Crossin sandwiched
hits between three strike outs.
A better understanding of Danville's s
close playing can be CLEANED when it
is shown that there were Bloomsbury
runners left on the paths in every in
nings except two. In the first fifth
and seventh doubles were executed
with neatness and dispatch to the
great enjoyment and edification of the
fans. Several times Bloomsbury threat
ened to rally, but each time they were
prevented from doing damage. AS late
as the ninth the visitors refused to ac-
cept defeat as their portion and Nit
chell opened with two bagger to
center and advanced to third on Evans
fly to right but he was compelled to
remain ON the corner while Hine went
down on fly to Nipple and Karl
wound up the set-to by tanning
The score:
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1910-09-15
Tho EARLY Circus.

Leaving out of count the great cir
cuses of Rome and Antioch and com
ing down to something of modern
times, the first circus in England was
on footpath known as Halfpenny
Hatch. in the Waterloo road. London.
There, in ITO. Astley's first perform.
ance was given. with the aid of q
drum. two flies and one clown. A
charge of siXpence was made for the
front standing places. There was no
building and not even a tent. but mere
ly ring of ropes and stakes. Print
tive as were the arrangements. Ashley
soon attracted good audiences and was
able to add to his program conJuring,
transparencies. vaulting and tumbling,
with displays of fireworks. In course
of time he was able to hire an inclosed
ground and erected seats under q sub
stantial roof. He called the place Asst
ley's amphitheater riding house.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1910-09-15
A JOINT RESOLUTION

JOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to section eight
article nine, of the Constitution of Penn
sYlvania.
Section l. Be 1t resolved by the Senate
and House of Representatives. of the Com
monwealth of Pennsylvania in General
Assembly met. That the following is pro
posed as an amendment to the Constitu-
tion of the Commonwealth of Pennsylva-
mia. in accordance with the provisions of
the eighteenth article thereof
Amendment to Article Nine, Section
Eight
Section .. Amend section eight. article
nine, of the Constitution Of Pennsylvania
which reads as follows:-
Section s. The debt of any county
city, borough. township. school district. or
other municipality or inCo ted dis
trtct, except as herein provd, .. shall new
er exceed seven per centum upon the as
sessed value of the taxable property there
in, nor shall any such municipality or
district incur any new debt or increase
its indebtedness to an amount exceeding
two per centum upon such assessed val
uation of property. without the assent OF
the electors thereof at public election in
such manner as shall be provided by law;
but any city. the debt of which now ex-
ceeds seven per centum OF such assessed
valuation. may be authorized by law to
increase the same three per centum, in
the aggregate, at any one time, upon such
valuation" so as to read as follows:-
Section s. The debt of any county, city
borough, township, school district, or 9TH
er municipality or Incorporated district,
except IS herein provided, shall never ex-
ceed seven per ccntum upon the assessed
value Of the taxable property therein, nor
shall any such municipality or district in
cur any new debt, or increase its indebt-
edncss to an amount exceeding two per
centum upon such assessed valuation Of
property. without the assent OF the cleo
tors thereof at q public election in such
manner shall be provided by law but
any city the debt of which now exceeds
seven per centum of such assessed val
uatton, may be authorized by law TO In
crease the same three per centum, in the
aggregate. at any one time, upon such
valuation, except that any debt debts
hereinafter incurred by the city and coun-
ty of Philadelphia for the construction
and development of subways for transit
purposes. or for the construction OF
wharves and docks or the reclamation of
land to be used In the construction of a
system of wharves and docks. as public
improvements. owned or to be owned by
said city and county of Philadelphia, and
which shall yield to the city and county
of Philadelphia current net revenue in ex-
cess of the interest on said debt or debts
and OF the annual installments necessary
for the cancellation of said debt or debts,
NAV be excluded in ascertaining the pow
er Of the city and county of Philadelphia
to become Otherwise indebted: Provided.
That sinking fund for their cancellation
shall be est blished and maintained
~ true copy of Joint Resolution No. 4.
ROBERT McAFEE,
Secretary of the Commonwealth.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1910-09-15
DANCING STARS.
Tho Twinklers Seem to Jump When
Viewed Through a Telescope.

The Twinklers Seem to Jump When
Viewed Through Telescope.
One Of the most interesting things
appearing in the telescope when that
instrument is pointing heavenward is
the appearance of jumping stars. OF
course we can see stars twinkle with
out telescope. but with q telescope
they may be seen to jump and actual
ly to dance. The cause Is the same
mixing currents of light and heavy
air causing refraction or bending OF
the rays of light coming from the star.
We can see the same phenomenon by
looking at q small object in a room
through the air directly over a hot
radiator. The object seems to jump
and dance as If playing hide and seek
with itself.
This jumping in the telescope or
twinkling to the naked eye has also
0een explained by what is called in
reference. If two sources of light are
placed close to each other. then on
screen placed properly we can catch
an alternate band of white and dark
lines. OF course If the eye be placed
at dark line 1t can see neither source
of light. The production of these dark
lines is accomplished by different
light waves reaching the screen in op
posite phases so as to blot out or can
eel the effect due to each. In like man.
ner it can be shown that If the star
has polychromatic light it can and has
actually been observed to change color
from this effect alone.
The best time to observe this effect
of star dancing is on a cold. crisp
night. The telescope should be point
ed to a twinkling star as near the
horizon as can be found, as TO see
star on the horizon we have to look
through much more atmosphere than
to see one IN the zenith. and there is
consequently more chance for varied
currents-St. Louis Republic.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1910-09-15
THE STICK CAME BACK.
CeIeridge Was In the Habit Of Losing
and Recovering II,

ano recovering u.
OF walking sticks there Is no end.
For interesting sticks. however. the
one which Coleridge was in the habit
of losing during his tramping day
must take first place. The philosopher
was n""er happy till he had got it
back. He sent the crier round. Here
is the cry. as noted by Mr.. Lucas In
one of his essays: missing. a curious
walking stick On one side IL displays
the head of an eagle, the eyes of which
represent rising suns and the ears
Turkish crescents. On the other side
Is the portrait of the owner in wood
work. Around the neck is q Queen
EliZabeth's ruff In tin. All down it
waves the line of beauty in very ugly
carving"
And then came the appeal and warn
ing note: IF any gentleman Tor LADY,
has fallen in love with the above de-
scribed stick and secretly carried off
the same he Tor she) is hereby earnest
ly admonished to conquer q passion
the continuance of which must prove
fatal to his Tor herr honesty. And If the
said stick has slipped into such a gen.
tlemans Tor lady'sl hand through In
advertence he Tor sheJ is requested to
rectify the mistake with all conven-
lent speed. God save the kingr The
stick came back!-London Chronicle.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1910-09-15
Proposed Amendments
To Penn'a Constitution

DRoPosED AMENDMENTS TO THE
= CONSTITUTION SUBMITTED TO
THE CITIZENS OF THIS COMMON
WEALTH FOR THEIR APPROVAL OR
REJECTION, BY THE GENERAL AS
sEMBLY OF THE COMMONWEALTH
OF PENNSYLVANIA, AND PUBLISH
ED BY ORDER OF THE SECRETARY
OF THE COMMONWEALTH IN PUR-
sUANCE or ARTICLE XVIII OF THE
CONSTITUTION.
Number One.
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to section twen-
tysix of article five of the Constitution
of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Resolved Qf the Senate concur), That
the following amendment to section twen-
ty-siX of article five of the Constitution
of Pennsylvania be, and the same is here
by, proposed, in accordance with the
eighteenth article thereof
That section 26 of Article ", which
reads as follows: Section 26. All laws re-
lating to courts shall be general and of
uniform operation, and the organization,
Jurisdiction, and powers of all courts Of
the same class or grade, SO far as regu-
lated by law and the force and effect of
the process and judgments of such courts,
shall he uniform; and the General Assem-
bly, is hereby prohibited from creating
other cuu',S II exercise the powers vested
by this Constitution in the judges OF the
Courts OF Common Pleas and Orphans
Courts" be amended SO that the same
shall read as follows:-
Section q. All laws relating to courts
shall be general and of uniform opera
ton. and the organization, Jurisdiction,
and powers of all courts of the same class
or grade, so far as regulated by law, and
the force and effect of the process and
judgments of such courts, shall be uni
form; but, Notwithstanding any provi-
sions of this Constitution. the General
Assembly shall have full power to estab-
lish new courts. from time to time, as the
same may be needed IN any city or coun-
ty. and to prescribe the powers and ju-
risdiction thereof. and to increase the
number of judges in any courts now ex-
lsting or hereafter created. or to reorgan-
lie the same. or to vest in other courts
the jurisdiction heretofore exercised by
courts not of record. and to abolish the
same wherever 1t may be deemed neces-
sary for the orderly and efficient adminis-
tration of Justice.
A true copy of Resolution No. l.
ROBERT McAFEE,
Secretary of the Commonwealth.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1910-09-15
HAWAIPS BIG VOLCANO.
Curious Relics of Lava II Has Left In
the Forests.

the Forests.
Hawaii possesses one of the greatest
natural wonders of the present day
world--a live volcano as high as Vesu-
vius and twice its diameter.
Kilauea. on the island of Hawaii,
stands thirty miles from the sea in a
mountain range in which are three
dead volcanoes and one partially alive.
This last, called Mauna Loa, from time
to time sends streams of lava down
its slopes. In 1881 three streams burst
forth from the sides of this mountain,
and one Of them came within three
quarters of q mile of Hilo, the chief
city of the island. There have been
several outbreaks of Kilauea in the
last hundred years. In 1910 there was
q brilliant eruption of lava. the light
Of which. IT was said, could be seen a
hundred miles away, while at the dis
tance of forty miles one could read
print at midnight.
Where the lava flowed through the
forest it has left curious relics in lava
arches, bridges and great vases. These
vases were formed by the lava piling
itself about some lofty tree trunk,
burning away the wood within and
killing the upper part of the tree. In
the course of time seeds were deposit
ed in the open top, filed with decaying
bark. until now there is a gigantic
lava vase. holding ferns and flowers
and vines. S.-EXchangc
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1910-09-15
No Common Doc.

Gentleman Ito dog dealerl-I CAV,
you high price for this dog last wecG
because you warranted it to he good
house dog. My house was broken
into last night, and the dog never ever
barked.
Dog Dealer-No. sir: quite believe,
yer. He was too busy lookin' for the
burglars. so as 10 be able to identify
EN-. to even think of barkin'. If you
was out with this ere dog and was Il
meet 'em burglars he'd know iem fl
a minute. He amt no common barEin
dog; he's reg'ler 'tective an worth
is weight in gold. he is.-Loudou
Answers.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1910-09-15
MOTHERS VISIT.
The Old Lady Meant We'll, but She
Got a Severe Shock.

Th6 DID Lady meant we'll put ons
Got Severe Shock.
Au old fashioned woman from the
country recently packed some fried
chicken, bread and doughnuts in a
market basket and went to see her
daughter, who lives in a big city. She
was scandalized when the family stay
ed up till II o'clock and decided that
she would. @Nell pa about it when she
wrote home next day. He might
think we have fallen into evil ways"
she said 10 herself as she was going
off to sleep.
She awoke at her usual time, 4
o'clock, and the house seemed strange
ly quiet. Town folks do get lazy"
she thought, "and they probably don't
get up till g." She dressed and went
downstairs and watched the clock un-
til 5. Not q sound Then she waited
till 6, and at 7, between hunger and
alarm, she was almost crazed.
They've been murdered in their
beds" she yelled at 8 o'clock from the
front steps. And soon the house was
filed with people rushing in to see
what had happened
The family were surprised and In
dignant when police, market garden
Cps. newsboys, etc. rushed into their
bedrooms and woke them up. And
this explains why the old fashioned
woman came home that day. II never
expected" she sobbed to pa. that any
girl would talk to her ma as Jane talk
ed to me."-Atchison Globe.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1910-09-15
Got His Receipt.

He had run up 4 small bill at the
village store and went to pay it. first
asking for a receipt. The proprietor
grumbled and complained 1t was toe
small to give a receipt for. 1t would
do just as well, he said. to cross the
account off and SO drew a diagonal
pencil line across the book.
Does that settle it?' asked the Gus
toner.
Sure"
AN yell niver be askin' for II
ag'in?"
Certainly not"
Faith, thin," said the other coolie
Fan I'll kape me money in me pocket
But I can rub that out" said the
storekeeper.
81 thought So" said the customer
dryly. Maybe yell be gtvin' me re
ceipt now. Here's yer money"
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1910-09-15

and coordinate Jurisdiction, composed
of three judges each. The said courts in
Philadelphia shall be designated respect
lively as the court of common pleas num-
ber one, number two. number three
number four. and number five, but the
number of said courts may be by law
increased. from time to time, and shall be
in like manner designated by successive
numbers. The number of judges in any
of said courts. or in any county where
the establishment of an additional court
may be authorized by law. may be in
creased. from time to time. and when
ever such Increase shall amount In the
whole to three such three judges shall
compose a distinct and separate court as
aforesaid which shall be numbered as
aforesaid In Philadelphia all suits shall
be instituted in the said courts of COM
mon pleas without designating the num-
ber of the said court. and the several
courts shall distribute and npportion the
business among them in such manner as
shall be provided by rules OF court and
each court to which any suit shall be
thus assigned, shall have exclusive turis-
diction thereof, subject to change OF
venue. as shall he provided by law.
In the county of Allegheny all the
jurisdiction and powers now vested in
the several numbered courts OF common
pleas shall be vested in one court of COM
mon pleas. composed Of all the judges in
commission in said courts. Such 1uris-
diction and powers shall extend to all
proceedings Mt law and in equity which
shall have been instituted In the several
numbered courts, ana shall be subject to
such changes as may he made by law,
and subject to change of venue as pro-
vided by law. The president Judge Of
said court shall he selected as provided
by law. The number Of Judges in said
court may be by law increased from
time to time. This amendment shall take
effect on the first day of January sue
ceedinR its adoption.
A true copy Of Resolution No. 3.
ROBERT McAFEE,
Secretary of the Commonwealth.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1910-09-15

BULLETIN
SEPTEMBER AT THE SEASHORE.


The with its boundess prospect is nteresng
but time enCng than during the month of Sep
ember The bathing its best The sailing is ideal The
salt air charged with increased nvigoraton and there
genaty about unknown during torrd days of
Atlantic City Ocean City, Sea Isle City Avalon Stone
Harbor, Angesea, Wildwood, Holly Beach, Wildwood Crest
and Cape May all prepared entertain with exceptional
hospitality all guests who may The hotels less
crowded and comfortable the service better and in
most instances the rates are lower.
The train service of the Pennsylvania Railroad to all these
will be found convenient and comprehensive.
Excursion tickets Atlantic City will be sold reduced
fares September 16 H. S 10 and 90 of the
c. A. r. National Encampment, good returning to reach
original starting point later than September 2S For stop
privileges and extension of return limit October 2S
consult Ticket Agents.
Unusual enjoyment awaits the September soourner by
the
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1910-09-15
Leieh Hunts Grave.

In the serene silence of Kensal
Green cemetery. London, Leigh Hunts
body lies at rest. A visitor. reaching
over the iron fence TO part the fra
grant shrubs that shadow the tomb
stone, reads these words:
Write me as one who loves his fel.
low men"
1t was his own cheerful philosophy
of life that Leigh Hunt expressed
through the lips of his Abou Ben Ad.
hem, and the sentiment is very touch
ing come upon In this way
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1910-09-15
A JOINT RESOLUTION

a JOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Consti-
tuition Of the Commonwealth Of Penn
sylvania, so as to consolidate the
courts Of common pleas OF Allegheny
County.
Section L Hc II resolved by the Senate
and House of Representatives OF the
Commonwealth OF Pennsylvania I'm Cen
eral Assembly me-. That the following
amendment to the Constitution OF Penn
sy.vania be. and the same is hereby pro-
posed, in accordance with the eighteenth
article thereof
That section six Of article five be
amended, by striking ont the said sec
ton, and inserting in place thereof the
following:
section s IN the county of Philadel-
rhia all II" Jurisdiction and powers now
vested In the district courts and courts of
common p',uS subject to such changes
may be made by this Constitution or
by law, shall be in Philadelphia vested in
five dtstinG- -..1 SEPARATE courts Of equal
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1910-09-15
Napoleon's Enalish.

Napoleon |. began to learn English
at St. Helena. and there is letter ex-
tant from him which begins: "Since
sixt week | learn the English and do
not any progress Six week do fourty
and two days. If might have learn
tivty word for day could know it two
thousands and two hundred"
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1910-09-15
PRUSSIAN CARS DlsINFECTED
Tube Invented For Quick Work CT
Railroads.

Disinfection of the coaches of the
Prussian state railways has been an.
noying the sanitation authorities with
the result that the government re-
Gently established a system of steel
tubes, boiler riveted, into which coach
es may be backed and exteriors and
interiors rendered germiess through a
treatment of formalin.
Cars are run into these tubes, one
at time. the end of the tube closed
and its interior filed with formrlin
gas. The gas tank is set up as unit
in connection with the metal tubing,
feeding the disinfecting gases into the
tube at short range
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1910-09-15
Totals
BLOOMSBURG.

Earned runs-Danville, 3, Blooms
AGrg, :. Lett Oh base-Dauville !.
Bloomsbury I. Stolen bases-Nipple
Wagner, Carr. Sacrifice hits-3ren-
nan, Ainsworth, Carr. Two base hits
-Shawkey, Mitchell. IIeme runs
Mackert, McCarty Strack Out-by
Mclunes ?, by Ainsworth IL, by Karl
&. Bases ON balls-oif Ainsworth ,, { fl
Karl 3. Double plays-McInnes 10
Brennan to Nipple, Umlauf to Bren-
nan to Nipple, Ainsworth to BIennf n
to Nipple. Passed ball-McCarty.
Time of game ;53. Umpire-Lozot,e