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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1910-09-29
LAWYERS LOST.
The Parties to the Suit Won Out
of Court.
BY HARRISON WETMoRE.

Copyright. 1910. by American Press Asso-
ciation.l
When John Jones met a widow bear
ing the same name at summer re-
sort he was tired of widowerhood or
rather of his peculiar brand of bache-
lorhood, for he had never seen his
wife since the performance of the cere-
mony that had bound them together
He was now forty and desired a home
The widow was attractive and, though
nearly the same age as himself. had
retained a fair proportion of comeli-
ness. She, too, was desirous to wed
There was something about Jones that
appealed to her, and she was inclined
to marry him, but she had reached an
age where woman has an eye to
business in making a match. and she
desired to know something of Mr..
Jones affairs before accepting him.
He told her that his first wife's par
ents had died and left her q handsome
estate. He, as her husband. was en-
titled-there being no children-to all
her property. He was about to lay
claim TO it.
Mrs. Jones listened to this statement
of his affairs, took plenty GO time to
think the matter over and n,...ty WELD
ed to his persuasions and rcnsu,el to
marry him. He attempted go sound
her as to what, If anything. she could
contribute to their maintenance. but
received no satisfaction. He had
noticed that she was Il very reticent
woman, and as he had sufficient in
come to support her, irrespective of
the claim he had spoken of, he did not
press her for information.
Mr.. Jones and the lady he was to
marry lived in different cities. They
were married quietly at the place
where they met and went to live at
the husbands home They seemed to
be admirably suited to each other and
were very happy. Mrs. Jones did not
give evidence Of possessing any prop
erty. but one day in a burst Of con
tidence that was unusual to her she
lOlN ltl IuSbduu luit Sllt, lbO, lld
legal claim which she was prosecut-
ing and had every reason to suppose
that she would be rich Jones tried to
induce her TO tell him all about it, but
she declined. saying that should she
do so it would bring up the matter of
her former marriage. a subject she did
not wish to discuss.
Jones had very good reason for not
attempting to bring out any peculiar
features connected with his wife's first
marriage. for there were secrets con
cerning his own that it would be very
unpleasant to speak of. But her ex-
cuse for Withholding her confidence
filed him with n dread lest there
might have been something connected
with his wife's love affair that it would
pain him to know. And so he became
a prey to some vague suspicion. Sup
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1910-09-29
For Safety Appliances.

Among the many subjects affecting
the wage-earners which it will be our
duty to consider in the future none is
more important than the enactment Of
laws for the protection of the life.
health and safety of the men and wo-
men who are engaged IN Industrial
pursuits. The first requisite of a pro-
gressive community must be the safety
and security OF these people who are
least able to protect themselva7 "nd
the prevention Of industrial acc
is a problem that must appeal 10 all
patriotic citizens of the com mouw ealth.
In connection with this question,
mine and factory inspection has been
developed steadily in the state of
Pennsylvania, and many laws have
been enacted requiring employers 10
safeguard !4e lives and the health Of
the wage-earners. Further legislation
upon this subject will be enacted JuSt
as fast as experience points out tLs
necessity therefor
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1910-09-29
HOTT.z3I ELDRICE.
1t Was a Private House Mis-
taken For a Hotel.
BY GERALD JENNINGS.


copyright, 1910. by American Press Asso-
ciation.l
Fordham drove his automobile into
a cottage settlement by the sea and.
slowing up beside fisherman peddling
the product Of his nets, asked to be
directed to the best house In the place.
The fisherman. who was not over
burdened with brains. failing to under
stand that the autoist was looking for
a hotel, directed him to the finest sum-
mer cottage.
whats the name? asked the
traveller.
"Eldrige."
THANK you very much"
The automobile was started again,
chug-chugged to an eminence where the
house in question stood and stopped
at the front porch. A man in a white
flannel suit sat on a wicker chair fan
ming himself.
Got a garage| asked Fordham.
"Yes, one in the rear" replied the
man, looking hard at the questioner
"Well, send a man to take my ma
chine in"
The man stared at Fordham with an
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1910-09-29
CH.,A TEnrR IN
TOUR OF TRIUMPH
Thousands Greet Republican
Nominee For Governor.
MEETS ISSUES SQUARELy
Frank and Manly Statements Com.
mand the Respect and Confidence o
the People.

FRANK ana mdniy otdtcfNCHte NoUf
mand the Respect and Confidence
the People.
As John Kinley Tener. nominee for
governor OF the Republican party. con.
tinues on his tour of Pennsylvania
meeting the people face to face, grasp
ing them by the hand and looking
every man squarely in the eye and
not afraid to meet any issue or Ques
ton that may be raised. he IL growing
in popularity in every direction The
more the voters see of him the better
they like him. and upon every hand he
Is being commended for the frankness
and Candor with which he Is discuss
Ing the needs OF the commonwealth.
the policies of the Republican party
and his personal aims and ambitions
to insure an administration that will
command the confidence and the ad
miration of all of the citizens of the
state.
Mr.. Tener and his colleagues on the
Republican ticket. John NJ. Reynolds,
Henry Houck and CharlesAF Wright
nominees for lieutenant goSSinor, Sec
retary of internal affairs and st&te
treasurer respectively. are enthusiastic
over the receptions that have been ac
corded them in every county they have
visited. Their meetings in the anthra
cite coal regions were especially well
attended and afforded Mr.. Tener an
opportunity to demonstrate his keen
interest in the wageearners. His ex
perierces as lad employed in steel
mill in the great Pittsburg region may
in measure explain his keen inter
est in the toilers of the state
In commenting upon Pennsylvania
conditions, Mr Tener Il few days ago
said:
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1910-09-29
n ouv. VI: GRACE.
1t Removed an Objectionable
Chaperon.
BY STACY e. BAKER.

Copyright 1910, by American Press Asso-
ciaton.l
There were three girls of them-Beth.
no was past twenty; Nora, nineteen.
I'd Belle. the "baby," just turned
yhteen.
It was happy and well organized
mily in spite of the fact that 1t was
otherless and that Father Kepner.
Tho was a travelling salesman, was
way a great deal of the time.
Marie Lester was a cousin of the
epners She, too. was motherless as
Tell as fatherless, and 1t occurred to
he elder Kepner that home with his
aughters and their privileges would
,e eagerly accepted by her in lieu of
he position for which the girls letters
udicated that she was searching. He
ent for her.
But we don't want that old maid"
bjected Belle, pouting prettily. I'VE
% very well alone"
at is the gossip of the neighbors
at I am thinking Of, dearie," OK
aimed her father. "Elgin isn't so
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1910-09-29

expression boSdering between surprise
and amusement. Then he said:
"Our auto man is out just now, sir.
l would take it in for you. but | don't
know anything about autos"
"All right; I'll do it myself"
Fordham steered his machine into
the garage. When he returned the
man whom he supposed to be the land
lord had disappeared. Fordham stalk
ed into the house.
"Toney," he remarked to himself.
Coolest hotel I've been in in q month
of Sundays. Good enough for private
house"
The owner, Edward Eldrige. was up
st"irs, where the members of a house
party he was entertaining were getting
ready for dinner. He was passing the
word that there was q man below who
had mistaken the house for a hotel and
proposed that they have some fun out
of it, Most of them We're dressed for
dinner, and consultation took place
in the upper hall. Louise Vincent.
who was always ready for mischief,
insisted on dressing herself as a maid
and waiting on the stranger at dinner.
Soon after this one by one the guests
went downstairs, all in dinner dress.
One of them. Ben Rowland, was taken
fiat aback" by finding in Fordham an
acquaintance.
Hello, Rowland" exclaimed the lat
ter. You here
Glad to see you old man." replied
Howland. steadying himself after his
surprise,
swell place this" rejoined Ford
ham. Il see every one is in dinner
dress. Luckily I've got suit in my
travelling wardrobe. I'll get it out"
AT that moment Eldrige entered tho
room.
Landlord" said Howland. this is
my friend Mr. Fordham. Mr.. Ford
ham is u bang up good fellow. and
wish you TO treat him well. He has
enough to pay for what he gets and
wants the best"
The landlord bowed washing his
hands in imaginary water, and asked
the new guest If there was any especial
dish he would like for dinner. Ford
ham said he wished for plenty OF she'll
fish while he remained and would like
to be shown to his room at once.
When Fordham came down to dinner
he was surprised to see the landlord
sitting at the head of the table in even
ing dress. Being seated himself by
Howland. he whispered:
Il see you have the landlord with
you"
That's the latest wrinkle in these
small swell hotels"
"You don't mean it. I've never seen
1t before"
There was plenty of chat among the
guests of the house. and Fordham was
introduced TO them all. Every one
seemed to be on as good terms with
the host as with the rest of the party,
but he noticed that Eldrige. as the
guests called him. might have passed
anywhere for a gentleman. Fordham
| called to the waitress who seemed TO
| have his wants in charge and. slip
ping n tip into her hand. asked her to
bring him a wine card. The landlord,
hearing the order, remarked
I'VE don't have wine cards at the
Eldrige House, Mr.. Fordham. We can
give you champagne. claret and sau-
| terne."
81 would like a quart of cham
pagne," replied Fordham.
! In few minutes the waitress
brought the wine. and Mr.. Fordham,
being very much pleased with the COM
pany, told her to ill the glass of every
guest and that of the landlord. When
all were primed Eldrige raised his
| glass to his lips and, bowling to Ford
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1910-09-29
Iabouchere's Sarcasm.

OF Gladstone Henry Labouchere
once remarked. Il do not object to Mr..
Gladstone occasionally having an ace
up his sleeve, but DO wish he would
not always say that Providence put 1t
-
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1910-09-29

rye Il town that family can be
'erlooked, and you girls, with your
AUS, will be sure 10 be talked abour
you are not properly chapCroncd"
The Kepner trio were handsome
rls. They were popular The best
'ung men in the town were glad to
numbered among their friends, and
Kepner house was generally the
inter Mecca OF the young people.
Beth was stately brunette, tall.
m and rs perfectly confident as be-
me an older sister
Sora was blond. yellow haired.
intily feminine.
6elle was a nonedscript. It was she
10 raised the most strenuous objec-
us TO tine Importation of Cousin Ma
but in the end the father won his
mt.
Le cousin was, according to family
ords, thirty-two years of age. 4
ate sobersides was expected to ma
lalize. Imagine the surprise of the
iting trio, then, when q dappor
nsel. mod!sh of dress and stri.;-
y handsome, approached them as
We're waiting ut the station for
new social charge d'a%aires ard
'oduced herself as the looked for
tive.
zen the superior Beth was tricked
an eXpletive of amazement.
Why, IL she began.
Exactly" laughed Cousin Marie in
yell nodulated and pleasant con
TO. You expected tie Lester Oh
d to arrive reSpiendent in cork
wv curls. wearing an ancient bell
ped gown of the vintage of 50. but
ortunately ! couldn't fit into the
eme"
he Kepner trio decided that they
I'D like this cousin.
ney didn't
his is why:
eth. Nora and Belle were all blessed
a steady company" youths OF
ms and promise. with constant
of fidelity ever lowering on their
radually the enamored ones began
We won by the bright ways of the
It experienced maiden, to the cha
led discontinue of the sisters
.e.
arie Lester was handsome. Better
knew how to dress, and it was
n brought home to the girls that If
was unmarried 1t was solely be
Sc she chose to remain so. She
wed a most remarkable faculty in
lging men to her diminutive feet.
this young NAH was a particularly
,eptible youth, and he succumbed
:. The great brown eyes of the
conner seemed TO exert a potent in
nee over him, and the soft touch
Ter hanl on his brought the bright
to his cheeks.
tn noted this with amusement at
and then-was it jealousy?
lortly afterward Nora's tender
in cast longing eyes in the direc-
of the chaperon whenever she was
ent.
le faithlessness of the lovers of her
ars amused the spritely Belle until
dddenly dawned upon her that her
| particular young man was tre-
dousL enamored.
was then that a council of war
called.
,mething must be DONE" despair
began Nora. I'VE can't stand
uch longer. Why, the girl has
in daze. They seem to have
n that we exist"
)esn't say much for the con-
IF men," cynically added Beth
the unknown quantity" as
Belle In the extreme wisdom Of
18th, "a city girl, you know. If
us live to her ripe old age l
ay we shall know as much as
sters laughed. Bellies asser-
yays amused them.
are we going to do about it?"
ora.
.annron avan of tho+ Jnamant
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1910-09-29
Seaisssrs MilIiont, Of . saoo

Registers Millionth Of Second.
To test the speed of projeclilcs driv.
en- by modern high power explosives,
British scientists have perfected q
chronoscope which measures time to
the millionth of second
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1910-09-29
Responsibility of Employer.

CLOSELY related to the subject of
Industrial accidents and their preven.
tion is the question of compensating
workmen for losses by such accidents.
The Republican party of Pennsylva.
MIA Is responsible for the enactment
of an employers liability law, the pro.
visions of which afford to workmen
the opportunity of securing damages
In many cases where they would not
nave the right to sue under the laws
of many states.
However It Is a regretable fact
that under any system Of liability the
workmen must engage in long and
costly Allegation, auo that the waste of
money by workmen and employers in
prosecuting and defending suits of this
ckaracte- would go lone way If paid
In d:ately &c the injured workman,
&c relieve him ID his distress
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1910-09-29
Pennsylvania Should Lead.

I'VE believe that the commonwealth
OF Pennsylvania, the greatest of all IL.
6ustr!al states should lie among the
first tc put IL operation advanced leE-
islation In respect to this subject, ssd
as measure to that end It will be
our purpose to recommend the ap.
pcintment Of commission of reptT.
sentative workmen and employers.
whose duty It shall be to investigate
every phase of the question and rec
ommend to the legislature bill In
accordance with the result of their il
Sestigation."
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1910-09-29
Training For a Crash.

"That man is always anxious TO get
into the spot light" said the observan'
citizen.
"Yes," replied Senator Sorghum. but
he doesn't discriminate. One of these
days he's going to stand in front of &
locomotive headlight and not realize
his mistake till he is run over Wash
ington Star.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1910-09-29
She Learns, Too.

There had been family row.
WELL" remarked the alleged head
Of the house, "a man learns a few
things when he gets married. Yes. sir.
man lives and learns"
THAT may be" retorted the feminine
half of the sketch, but the school of
experience doesn't ba. goods Wash
ington Herald
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1910-09-29
Origin of Confetti.

The history of confetti is rather curl
Gus. Several years ago large print
ing works in Paris was turning out i'm
mense quantities of calendars, through
which q small round hole had been
punched to receive an eyelet for hold
ing the sheets together. A heap of the
little circular scraps of paper cut out
by the punch accumulated on a table,
and one of the machine men amused
himself by scattering a handful of
them over a working girls hair She
Immediately snatched up a handful
and threw them In his face. Other
girls followed her example, and the
first confetti battle began. The head
Of the establishment came in when it
was at its height, and, being what the
Americans call smart man." he at
once realized that there was money
in it" He ordered special machinery,
placed large quantities of the new ar
tlcle on the market, made a fortune
and created a new industry.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1910-09-29


An attorney Went Ia livery stable
and hIrcd team for two or three
hours and at the end of that time. in
a state of observation-disclosures left the
team at another livery stable. where
il remained eight days. At stable No.
| there was no worry about the team
They knew the attorney was perfectly
good for the pay. They knew thnt #
he kept the team month nv, ull
would be paid promptly OH prenrnta
ton. They presumed that he knew
what he was about and CONCLUDED 1t
was his business and not thei~, "
stable No. there was equal freedom
from anxiety. The attorney c'Itne
there. left the fsam and went away.
saying nothing. They put the horse
into stall and "cha!ked 1t down" nu
the office slate. knowing him to be u
business man who paid cash. Discov.
cry came at last, and the lawyer was
presented with two bills. one for eight
days hire and the other for eight days
keep. He paid both bills promptly.
but 1t cured him of being absentmind
ed for nearly 81 whole month.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-04
VIEWPOINT.

Mrs. Andrew Egan of Palestine is under the care of Dr. F. J. Gale.
 Another pleasant whist" is promised at the Beach Memorial library build ing for tonight. A large gathering is expected.
 A very delightful evening was en- joyed by all who attended the whist" for the benefit of the Sandy Hook library at the home of Mrs. George F. Taylor last Thursday evening. Eight tables were occupied and the game en- joyed for two hours after which the following winners of the fine prizes offered were called forth. 1st ladies, Mrs. Charles Meeker, 1ste gentlemen's James B. Nichols. 2d ladies, Miss Florence Warner 2d gentlemen's, Ed ward Taylor, 3d ladies, Mrs. James B. Nichols. 3d gentlemens Harry Barnum Consolation Charles G. Peck. Delicious refreshments of cake and coffee were served.
 Congregational Notes, Rev. Alexan- der Steel preached from Heb 1: 1-2 subject, "How God Speaks to Man." The annual church meeting with the reading of the reports of the differ ent committees and election of off will be enjoyed. All members and friends of the church are urged to be present.
 Trinity Notes-Rev. J. H. George preached from Gal. 2: 10-12 The sub ject being Christian Circumcision and the New Year Thursday next the feast of the Epiphany, Holy Com munion will be administered to the sick in private. The Woman's Auxil- iary will meet at the rectory Thurs day afternoon at 2:30.
 St. Roses Notes-Next Friday the first of the month there will be two masses at 5:30 and a. m. Confes- sions Thursday afternoon and even- ing. A months mind mass was cele- brated Monday morning for the re- pose of the soul of Mrs. Matthew Null lane.
 The Parochial schools reopened to- day.
 The High and all the public schools of the town began work Monday morning.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-04
THE WOODEN HORSE.

Time Form of Military Punish-
 nn-nt In England.
 ore on grstnd scale in England
 Int with Felten. the assassin of
 EIsani but torture on a small
 Continued to be practiced on Hilary offenders down to the eight nfh century The form most ire iaufly resorted to was that known as 1e wooden horse. to ride which was TIE punizhment accorded for petty [6effz. characterization and so on. The 1ooden horse was made of blanks Filed together so as to form sharp Ixe or angie about eight or nine feet cuR. This ridge represented the back [f fine horse and was supported by [onr posts or legs about fiye feet high znced on A stand made movable by ncklee. To complete the resemblance fhe noblest animal in creation Ind and tall were added.
 when soldier was sentenced, ei- <r by court martial or by his com 1udIns officer. to ride the horse he I4 placed on the brute's back. with 6ands tied behind him, and fre- E1tiy enough. in order to increase paIn. rmuskets were fastened to his 10 weigh them down CT. as was Iarly said. to prevent the fiery. un- 11et. barebacked steed from kicking m of--London Graphic.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-04
Four Useful Senses.

The naturalist of Wobrook-in-the- Hills had pointed out a rabbit squat ting close under bush. and the la dies had declared in chorus that they could not see the little animal.
 .How do you manage to see every thing?" asked one of the party, with f1attering infection.
 "Well,s began the naturalist conf dently. "'tain't altogether seeing. Sometimes l see. but when can't see with my eyes smell things with my nose. and when l can't smell things with my nose l hear 'em with my ears, and when I can't hear with my ears pric1le all over. ."--Youth's Com nallion
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-04
Terrifyine Smoke.

The Mexican pe0nl smokes cigarettes made of the dried leaves of the merri- huana weed One of the peculiar et- fleets of merrihuana smoking is to dis tort the bigness of ali animals. making them of enormous size and horrible shape. The smoker is filled with a horrible fear. something ike the hor- TOTS brought on by deliriuin tremens. Kitten or puppy to his distorted vision appears as some terrible crea- ture A common sight in Mexico is to see swarthy .'greaser.' armed to the teeth. flee in terror from a small dog, while he would fearlessly attack any man with his knife or his macnete.- New York World.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-04
c "A 9 7 @ R EA. )eera the 11hs Kind You Have Always B,ugtt cP ~ 2F- S t2[
HOUSEHOLD NOTES

For cream whip which is easily made fill sherbert glasses half full of preserved fruit. Heap them with whipped cream that been favored with vanilla or wine and spread the tops lightly with cocoa, cocoanut or minced nuts.
 To destroy red ants, grease tin plates with lard and nut then, on the floor with a few sticks for the ants to climb uD. Soon the plates will he covered with ants. which prefer lard even to sugar. Turn the plates up- side down on a hot fire.
 Never sit on the edge of a sick per- sons bed, and never place your cbair SO that he must strain his eyes or turn his head to see YOU. Get directly in range of his vision so that he may see vo'1 cnTnfortably Never whisper in a sick room.
 Lambs liver, which is very delicate, and not so much used as 1t deserves
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-01-04
A Cruel Jest.

Samuel Rogers, the poet. resided with Lady Holland and amused nlm- self by exacerbating her fears of ill., ness and death. During the cholera epidemic Lady Holland was prey to indescriba ble terrors. She could think of nothing ont precautionary measures and on one occasion was describing to Rogers all that she had done. She enumerated the remedies she had placed in the next room-the baths. the apparatus for fumigation, the blankets. the mustard piasters, the drugs ot ev- cry sort.
 You have forgotten the only thing that would be of any use," observed Mir. Rogers.
 And what is that?"
 "A cofiii." replied the poet.
 Lady Holland faibted.-"M Memoirs of the Duchesse de Dino"