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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1910-12-22
HALDERMAN's APPEAL

a remarkable letter has been feceiv.
I'd by Judge Evans ffom Elmer Hald.
efmau. the Danvlle boy. who was re.
GENTLY convicted Of safe blowing In
the Columbia county court NJ Bio ms.
burg. aud who WAS sentenced to not
less than 10 years In the Eastern
ponitentiary.
In the letter Halderman makes a
plea for mercy and lessening Of the
number of years Of his sentence. The
sentence, however, must stand, al.
though Judge Evans might personally
feel inclined to respond to the appeal
Halderman's letter follows.
Philadelphia, Dec. II. 1910
Hon. Judge Evans,
bloomsbury Pa,
Ny Dear Sir:
Will you not listen to the pleading
voice ot u lonely prisoner immersed
behind cold gray walls and almost de.
stitute of hope a prisoner. entered
the court of Columbia county and was
sentenced to this penitentiary for "a
period Of not less than fifteen years
nor more than sixty. humbly beg of
YOU, sir, to mitigate this sentence and
leave TO me some hope of seeing again,
in the hazy and uncertain future, the
one that we all love best-mother
Think, sir, with this long sentence
hanging over me, | can never hope to
see her again. because she is now al
most sixty and ere that time has ex-
pired she will be dead-the brown hair
of brothers and sisters will have turn
ed gray. What then will be left to
me. sir? Nothing but my life, if live
that long. aud that will be burden
to me.
Governed by some Irresistible i'm
pulse. | done wrong, for which | am
Ioubly sorry and would give any thing
if had but the power to undo il.
| beg Of you, sir, to reduce my sent
ence and let me have something to live
and hope for,
Think. think. sir, of what it will
mean to mother when she is told that
she may not live to see her son again.
Begging you once more to reconsider
my sentence and assuring you of an
immediate reformation, | have the
honor to be, sir, your most humble
servant.
Elmer Halderman,
Eastern State Penitentiary, Philadel-
phia.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1910-12-22
AS RESULT Of
AMENDMENTS

II seems tn be- the prevailing opin.
ton that the state Legislature will be-
compelled To- straighten out the many
taugles that have resulted in regard Ia
the terms of certain public officers In
the cities, horuughs aud townships ~
result of the amendments made to
the State Constitution ut the last cleo.
ton. borough Solicitor Edward s,
Gearhart has addressed oommunica.
tion to the borough council warning
It of grave risks and dangers and ex.
planning what course may be safely
pursued.
MIR. Gearhart states that it is con.
ceded that the terms uf AL councilmeu
elected in 1908 for three years are ex-
tended until the first Monday of Dec.
omber, 1911, and their successors will
be elected at the November election
of 1871 and shall serve for four years.
The terms of all oouncilmen elected
IN 1909 shall be extended to the first
Monday OF December 1913.
But the grave question seems to be,
when shall the council elected in Nov.
ember, 1911, be organized? When are
the president, secretary and other
officials of the council aud borough
and whose terms expire under the pre-
sent law on the first Monday of March,
1871, to be electcdy Who is to thus
seI'a between the first Monday in
March, 1911, and the first Monday in
December, 1911? Or, should the legis.
lature fix still later time for the re-
organization of council than the first
Monday of December, 1911, who is to
thus serve from the first Monday in
March, 1911, until such later time?
These are practical questions, Mr..
Gearthart says, that either remedial
legislation or the courts must deter
mine. In the absence of action of some
sort from either one of the above
sources the borough solicitor advises
that the only safe course for council
to pursue would be for its entire mem
bership to convene in regular session
on the first Monday of March, 1911,
the same as formerly, and re-elect all
of its present officials whose terms
would expire at that time TO continue
to serve in their respective capacities
until the regular organization of the
next council on the first Monday of
December, 1911, or until such time
after that as the next Legislature or
the court must designate.
Should the officials not be temporari.
ly reelected as above advised and
should it be found that their terms
ended ON the first Monday of March,
1911, then every act of council between
the latter date and the first Monday OF
December, 1911, would be absolutely
null and void and illegal for the sim.
pie reason that council was without
organization and officials during that
time.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1910-12-22
Catarrh Cannot Be Cured.

wish LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as
they cannot reach the seat of the dis
ease. Catarrh is blood or constitu-
ticnal disease, and in order to cure it
yo1 must take internal remedies.
Halls Catarrb Cure is taken intern.
ally, and acts directly on the blood
and mucous snrfaces. Halls Catarrh
Cure is not quacli medicine. 1t was
prescribed by one of the best physic-
iaDs IN this country for years and is a
regular prescription 1t is composed
Of the best tonics known, combined
with the hest blood purifiers, acting
directly on tue mucous surfaces. The
perfect combination of the two ingre-
die2fs is what produces such wonder
tul results in curing Catarrh Send
for testimonials free.
+. j. CHENEY Il CO., Props. Toll
edo, o.
Sold by Druggists, price 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for oon.
stipatiou.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1910-12-22
I'm A BAD WAY"
Many a Danville Reader Will Feel Crate
full For this Information.

When yOur back gives out;
Becomes lame, weak or aching;
When urinary troubles set in,
Your kidneys are lin bad way. -
Doan' Kidney Pills Will cure you.
Here is local evidence to prove it
Seth G.. Lormer, 42O Pine Street.
Danville, Pa, SAYS: "Doan's Kidney
Pills are worthy of endorsement, be
ing remedy Of great merit. y cold
which settled in my kidneys disorder
ed these organs and caused sharp
pains Throughout my back. l had to be
careful when g,tttng MP after sitting,
for This action was always accOmpau
led by sharp twinges | could not lie
in one position long tor if | did, the
pain and lameness across my loIns be-
came almost unbearable. Trouble with
the kidney secretions also existed.
D0an's Kidney Pills which were pro-
cured at Hunts Drug Store helped me
from the first and before long had en-
tirely relieved me. This remedy is
certainly worthy of endorsement. "
Statement given January 3, 1908.
a SECOND STATEMENT.
Mr.. Lormer was interviewed on Jan.
uary "a, 1910 and he added to the
above: "Since publicly recommend.
ed Doau's Kidney Pills, there has
been no recurrence of my former
trouble and have had no further
need of kidney medicine. | think
that my experience is convincing proof
of the merits of Doan's Kidney Pills. -
For sale by all dealers Price 80 cents.
Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, New
York, sole agents for the United
States
Remember the name-Doan's-a
take no other.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1910-12-22
STATE GRANGE DEMANDS

Before the State Grange concluded
It's business at Butler last week it
passed a resolution calling for an in
yestigation "of the charge of Cover
nor Stuart, when vetoing the school
code, that there was interlineatious
made after the passage of the bill. "
The resolution demands that the guilty
persons be punished. Other resolutions
passed follow:
Censuring the National Grange for
wasting time on trivial matters to the
ietriment of progressive issues.
Endorsing the call for conference
of state oranges ON a parcels post.
CenSuring the National Grange for
expelling from the sixth degree j. w.
Helme, of Adrian, Mich, and George
p, Hapton, of New York
Advocating the changing of time at
which CongIessmen take their seats,
advancing their Inauguration to a
time nearer their election.
Advocating that all state officers be
nominated at direct primaries.
Protesting against the passage of a
bill TO discontinue the printing of en-
velopes by the government
Favoring the amending of the vac
oination bill.
Commencing the State department
for its effort to have Germany remove
the import tax on potash.
Urging the State Highway depart
ment to use brick instead of IN acadam
Asking that quail be protected for
tive years.
Approving the appointment by the
master of the grange of legislative
agent
Advocating a change in the law re-
quiring examination of tubereular cat
tie, declaring it as arbitrary.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1910-12-22
QUICK CLIMATIC CHANGES try

QUICK CLIMATIC CHANGES try
strong constitutions and cause, among
other evils, nasal catarrh, a trouble
some and offensive disease. Sneezing
and snuffling, coughing and difficult
breathing, and the drip, drip of the
foul discharge into the throat-all are
ended by Ely's Cream Balm. This hon
est remedy contains no oociane, mer-
curry, nor otLer harmful ingredient
The worst cases yield to treatment in
a short time. All druggists, Soc, OF
mailed by Ely Bros. 5G Warren Street
New York.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1910-12-22
A Simple Safeguard For Motber,.

Mrs. ID. GIlkesou, 33G Ingles Ave. =,
youngstown, Ohio, gained wisdom by
experience. Ny liItle girl had Sc
we're cold and coughrd almost contin.
uously. My sister recommended Fol
sy's Honey and Tar The first dose
gave her relieved the. inflammation in
her throat and after using only one
bottle her throat and lungs were en-
tirely free from inflammation Since
then | always keep bottle uf Foley's
Honey and Tar in the house. Accept
no substitutes. For sale by Paules &
o., Pharmacy.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1910-12-22
Take Care I!

Remember that when your kidneys
are affected, your life is in danger.
NJ. Mayer, Rochester, n. Y. says: My
trouble started with sharp shooting
pain over my back which grew worse
daily. felt sluggish and tired, my
kidneys action was irregular and in
frequent. started using Foley Kid
ney Pills. Each dose seemed TO put
new life and strength into me-. and
better and stronger than for years. -
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1910-12-22
SleighinQ Party From Elvahnrn

y party of young people from Elys-
burg enjoyed a sleigh ride to this city
yesterday afternoon. After taking sup.
per here they returned last evening.
In the party were Misses Catherine
Reed, Irene Persing, Julia Metz, Ruth
Leisenring, Ruth Pitner, Messrs.
Harry CIowi, Hatton Orowl, George
Orowl, Charles Zimmerman. Lester
Shannon, Frank Herb and Ray Ksse.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1910-12-22
"The Niger"

"The Niger. the New Theatre
play, by Edward Sheldon, which has
been Produced in only few cities
outside of New York ,will.be seen at
the Danville opera house on Wednes.
day. Dec. 2S, and it promises to be
one of the most interesting dramatic
events of the year. VIM. A. Brady
Ltd.. is sending to this city an ex-
ceptionally clever company of players
and the original New Theatre pro.
duction The play is a.powerful one
and makes a tremendous appeal to the
emotions. There is lynching. po-
litical campaign, u Tace riot, and a
series of other absorbive incidents.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1910-12-22
You Must Read This If You Want the
Benefit.

j. w. Greer Greenwood. La, sutf
cred with IA severe case of lumbagO.
The pains were so intense | was
forced To hypodermic injections tor
relief. These attacks started with a
pain III the small of my back which
gradually became fairly paralyzing.
My attention was attracted to Foley's
Kidney Remedy and am glad to say
after using this wonderful medicine l
am no longer bothered in any way by
nv old enemy lumbago." For sale by
Plules & Co., Pharmacy.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1910-12-22
Once Eyery Seven Years,

Christmas falls on Sunday about
once every seven years. This year is
one of the times when it comes on the
first day of the week. Monday will be
generally observed as Christmas, and
no paper will be issued from this Office
on Tuesday.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1910-12-22
Ihomaa--Peternan.

Miss Emma Petersen and Raymond
Thomas, both employees of the hospit-
al for the insane, were married by the
Rev. George $. Womer. at his resi-.
denoe, West Market street. Saturday
afternoon.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1910-12-22
Died at Rerwick.

Raymond. the five-year- son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Ellis, of Berwick,
formerly of this city, died Friday,
December l6. and was buried the fol
lowing Monday. Death WAS due to a
complication of diseases.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1910-12-22
Get the Cen,;ns AI,v.v.

A substitute is a dangerous make.
shift especially in medicine. The gen.
uine Foley's Honey and Tar cures
coughs aud colds quickly and is in a
yellow package. Accept no substitutes
For sale by Paules & Co.. Pharmacy.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1910-12-22
High School Lost.

The Danville high school. basket ball
team was badly defeated Friday even
ing in game with the Buckuell acad-
envy played at LewisburG Score 81
to -.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1910-12-22
New Pastor At Bloom.b.ra

The Rev. T. E. Jepson, of Utica,
n. Y, has accepted call as pastor Of
the First Baptist church at Blooms burg
and will take up the work there on
January Sth.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1910-12-22
A Woman Farm Lecturer.

Interest in agriculture in Lehigh
county has risen to such pitch that a
woman farmer is coming to Allentown
to lecture. Squire p. S. Fentermcher
chairman of farmers institutes in Lee
high, is preparing very interesting
series during the winter, February 3
will be fruit day" when the chief
lecturer will be Professor r. l.. Watts
who occupies the chair of horticulture
at State College with addresses in the
evening on Domestic Economy" by
Miss Sara Phillips Thomas, of Wayne,
Delaware county, and on 'Womsn as
Farmer." by Miss Jean Kepne
Foulke. of West Chester.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1910-12-22

Worse than an alarm of fire at night
is the metallic cough of Group, bring
ing dread to the household Careful
mothers keep Foley's Honey and Tar
in the house and give it at this first
sign of danger 1t contains no 0piates.
For sale by Paules q Co., Pharmacy.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1910-12-22

Mrs. H. Hinshillwood, Church street,
returned last evening after a week s
visit with friends in Lancaster and
Philadelphia.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1910-12-22

Foley Kidney Pills are tonic in act
ion, quick in results. and restore the
natural action of the kidneys and
bladder. They correct Irregularities.
For sale by Paules q Co.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1910-12-22

There's hardly man 80 frlendlet
that he hasn at least one friend
tell him his faults.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1910-12-22
The : ase o.
Sudden / atIis.

There Il disease prevailing ~ ihis
country most dangerous because 80 ffeep.
6lhb@ ;Is' $:.'s. \. ~, = %,. ;se.';a ,s;:a
lICd M VIZ heart failure or
lIS1F I'M UI r spopicxy are often
E.lby1 NM the result of hid.
,IifI11 EH nev disease II
s-V-WbANEH kidney trouble Is
~TN4H u allowedtosdyanee
IA III TIE Lidncy-poison.
SA----Isl.ss- ed blood will ct.
tack the vital organs. causing caiarfh Of
the bladder. brick dust or sediment in
the urine. head ache. back ache, lame
back, dizziness, tleeplessnefs, nervous
ness, OF the kidneys themselves break
dosn aud waste away cell by cell
Bladder troubles almost always result
from arrangement OF the kidneys and
better health in that organ IL obtained
quickest by proper treatment Of the kid.
news. Swamp-Root eorfects inability TO
hold urine and scalding pain in passing IL,
and oyeTcOfnes that unpleasant necessity
Of being compelled to go often through
the day, and 70 get up many times during
the night The mild and immediate effect
Of Swamp-Rooi, the great kidney remedy
is soon realized. II stands the highest be
cause OF its remarkable health restoring
properties. trial will ooaVince anyone.
Swamp-Root is pleasant 10 take and is
sold by all druggists in hfty-ccnt and
one-dollar size bottles. You may have n
sample bottle and q book that tells all
about It, both sent free by mail. Address.
Dr. Kilmer & Co, Biughamton, n. Y.
When writing mention reading this gem
erous offer in this paper. Don't make
any mistake, but remember the name,
Swamp-Root, and don't let a dealer sell
you something in place ot Swamp Root
If you do you will DC disappointed.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1910-12-22

There are only few really great
poets in any generation. AT present
they are exceptionally scarce.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1910-12-22

The best laid plans of hens bring
forty cents dozen.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1910-12-22

= Stanley Morris has returned to Phil.
adelphis after visit with his uncle,
Thomas Rogers, Il. +, d, No. 2.
The Washington times., 1910-02-19
GOOD-BY TO THE TRAILER.
SEATS IN RUSH HOUR.

The trailer must 90. Its doom was
pronounced by the Interstate Commerce
Commission when il ordered that each
ear shall have its own conductor. The
only lines exempt are those of the in
terurbaH systems.
II was time the trailer went. Tie
stranger within our gates was liable
10 seasickness when he rode in the roll
ing, pitching, annexed cars, which had
motion like a channel steamer. The
local resident, although used to them.
never could be said to/be enthusiastic
ABOUT them. The new rule will provide
within a reasonable time some brand
new. up-tO-date cars, and give Jobs to
as many conductors. \ small matter.
some may say, but really a big i'm
provement. in that it adds to the com
fort OF the many and improves the
appearance Of the city by so much
Another rule of the commission will
bring an increase of comfort to the
residents Of large and growing sections
Of Washington This requires the Mt.
Pleasant line to run ears st not more
than two and a half minute. headwsv
between 4:30 and $50 p. m. The rush
hour travel on this line has been so
far in excess OF the accommodations
provided that in the hours mentioned
man never could "ct a seat. and many
woman had To stand. If the com
pany viii run enough ears To let all the
women sit. he men will continue to be
as patient strdPh,ngers as heretofore
There Is plenty more for the commrs
sion to do to improve the lot of long
distance riders.
The Washington times., 1910-02-19
Ho4u Food Prices Increase.

A DRAGNET spread by the Senate has
"A brought IN interesting information
regarding the increase Of the wholesale
prices Of food between 1So9 and 1905 In
the United States and foreign countries
Brazilian coffee increased 2 per cent in
the United States. a per cent in Ger
many, y per cent IN France. and re-
mained unchanged in England Flour
advanced % per cent in the United
states. Is in England, y IN Germany,
and Z per cent in France. Figures from
the other two countries are not given.
Butter went up % per cent in the United
states. 10 per cent in England. Il in
Germany. and decreased 10 per cent IN
France. Beef advanced II per cent I'm
the United States. l2 in England. 10 IN
Germany. and per cent in France
Potatoes increased in price 20 per cent
in the United States. Is in England, and
IN Germany 43 per cent.
In a COmpa TiSOn in the wholesale
prices OF food in the United states be
tween 1896 and 1907 there are twenty
four articles that show an increase Of
over 80 per cent. Some Of the real high
ones are Fresh vegetables. 14g per
cent: fruit. CUrrantS. in barrels, 1I6.
spices. eS. salt meat and lard. 96 each;
bacon, 81; Goldfish and herring, S3 each.
and beef and salt hams. Sc per cent
The Washington times., 1910-02-19
Capital T ale s

D REPRESENTATIVES THOMAS hhlf' :
IN LIN of Alabama and Ollie James
of Kentucky are two OF the largest men
physically in the House. In addition,
they are almost inseparable, a sort OF
Damon and Pythias attachment. II ap-
pears.
Mr.. HeAin has his office just across
the hall from MIR. James. Both possess
voices Of considerable volume ana IL
isn't absolutely necessary TO USE me
phone or to cross the hall IL they would
converse. Frequently, the two Walk
through the subway together. Anyone
encountered going in the opposite oireo-
ZION should make himself small ana
cIirg close 20 the iron rail, for ats
tight squeeze when the ponderous
frames of the nrm OF James q Helm
are sweeping down the underground
avenue
Uptown it's TIE same way Ine Two
are found IN restaurants and cafes to-
rcth..r ard 4 ,irtlo later at night you IL
find them in tn same hotel lobby.
Champ CLARK thinks that ollie James
* one OF the best catch-as-catch-ca can
convention orr tors in the country. Hef-
lin also Is pr orator Of much fervidneas'
especially # the Southern farmer or the
poII Vanvii is unde. discussion
The Washington times., 1910-02-19
SENATOR RALLIES
FROM OPERATION
William Alden Smith Said TO
Be on Road to Rapid
Recovery.

Unless complications. which are not
expected, arise. Senator William Alden
Smiths recovery from an operation for
appendicitis is assured, according 20 the
superintendent Of the National HomeO-
pathic Hospital, where the Michigan
statesman IS being cared for.
Senator Smith was operated on late
yesterday afternoon by DIT. Louis Barth.
Of Grand Rapids, Mich. physician to
the Smith famil--. The Senator was on
the operating table twenty-foUr min
utes. He rallied well from the effects
OF the anesthetic. and the operation
was declared wholly successful.
This announcement was made AT the
hospital this morning:
Unless complications follow. Senator
Smiths recovery IS assured Today he
is doing well. His temperature ana res
piration are normal. and his disposition
is helping him recover quickly from the
operation"
Aside from Mrs. Smith and the Sen
ator's sister. no one is permitted in the
sick room except the physicians. sur
geons and attendants. The Senator has
rot been advised OF his fathers cOndi-
tion. The elder Mr.. Smith is seriously
III at his home in Michigan from pneu-
monia- The senior Smith does not know
that his son has undergone an opera
zion.
The sick list I'm the Senate IS gradually
being reduced. Senator Perkins. of Ca
ifornia, has recovered from his indispC-
sition and has resumed his duties.
Senator CulbersOn, according to word
from Atlantic City. where the Texas
statesman is recuperating, is said 10 be
gradually improving from nervous
breakdown. While his Improvement Is
| said to. be very slow. his ultimate re
covery IS expected. II is believed he vii
be able to return TO his office March 1.
! Latest advices from Senator Daniei
/ Of Virginia, are that he is mending nice
/ ~ as a result OF his short Tip to Flor
/ ida. Fe suffered from an incipient at
| tack OF pneumonia, which, however, ha:
/ fully disappeared.