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Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-04-28
The Cost of n Cignr.

"What do you think of that cigar |
gave you Yesterday
mot much. 1t cost me $4."
"How sof"
'Why, it gave my wife the idea that
the gas was leaking somewhere, and
she sent put for a plumber."-Cleve-
land Plain Dealer.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-04-28
.s..rkex,. Tigers,

Vest superior, Wis. April 23.-Hon.
&c starkwcather, who has twice
s.on elected mayor of this city, but
as defeated for reelection this
wn no e. organizing a company which
s slu 20 called "Starkey's Tigers"
which he says he will lead 10 .ne i oma
az o as they a be organizeu anu
mustered into the volunteer ser'ies'
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-04-28
pope BIe.res spnnish Arms.

London, April 26.-The Rome CORE
spondent of the Standard says: "The
queen regent asked the blessing Of the
nope upon Spanish arms. His holt
ness replied that he sent IT from his
heart and hoped to see a ~vindication Of
Spain's rights. which had been tram
pied upon"
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-04-28

"Helen, what is the name of tina,
handsome young man who called last
evening"
The lively oneT'
mo; the one from Philadelphia
Cleveland Leader.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-04-28

Talent is the gift of hard work; genius
IL the art of getting famous without hard
work.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-04-28

The speaker was lauding the politi-
clan.
He is an exceptionally brave man.
he said. II have see him take his life
In his hand"
1T must have soiled his glove" sug-
gested a man in the front row, whereat
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-04-28
beauty Is blood Deep.

Clean blood means q clean skin. No
beuty without II. Cascarets. Candy Ca
-thrtic cleans your blood and keeps u
clean by stirring up the lazy liver and
driving all impurities from the body. Be
gin to-day to Danish pimples, boils.
blotches, ~blackheads. and that sickly
bilious complexion BY taking Cascarets-
beauty for 10 cents. All druggists, salts
faction guaranteed. 10c. 2oc, 5Oc.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-04-28
FRENCH SYMPATHY
Is Not All with Spain ny An.
Means.

Means.
Paris, April 26-At the instance OF
Michael Davitt. member Of the British
parliament for South Mayo. Henri
Rochefort has cabled TO John T.. Nor
gan. United States senator from Ala
bama. declaring that the assertion that
all trenchmen and the entire French
press are on the side of Spain is err
rOneous On the contrary. the editor
of the Intransigeant asserts that all
the French Republicans sympathiZe
with the Cuhans and their liberators.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-04-28

He-Stunning hair hat girl over
there has. and | think that when she
uTdoes ii 1t would fall below her
waist.
She jealous)-Yes; right ON the
floor.-Punch.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-04-28

Fowls are plucked alive in Malta. in the
public markets.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-04-28

Sta Tobacco Is the leading brand of
the world, because it is the best.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-04-28

Blind men outnumber blind women two
to one.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-04-28

be mightier and more remunerative
than n box of pens"
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-04-28

A man who has ten minutes to spare
generally goes and robs some busy man
OF ten minutes.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-04-28
Wealth.

In this world nothing turing up without
assistance except a folding bed.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-04-28
THE TOPEKA SAFE

No Truth In the RumOr That the New
Cruiser FOundercd
London, April 26-The United States
cruiser Topeka is safe. 1t was not the
Topeka which collided with the Alba
tross Tuesday evening after leaving
Falmouth. The steamer Jesamind,
British, has arrived at Cardiff in a
damaged condition. She reports hav-
ing been in collision with the Alba
trOSS.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-04-28
To Cure Constipation Forever.

Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic. l0c or pc.
II c. C. G. fail to cure, druggists refund money.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-04-28

Faith is a woman's belief that there will
be peaches TO put up. 10 matter what
happens.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-04-28

Wieden, a suburb OF Vienna, has the
largest dwelling house in the word. II
contains 1,400 rooms. divided into 400
suites, and affords shelter to 2,1l2 persons.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-04-28
educate Four Bowels with Cascarets.

Candy Cathartic cure constipation forever.
i0c, 25c. II c. c. C, fail, druggists refund money.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-04-28
THE BuRo

pan Who PsI
ider to Fn.sI
'ckhouse sd
man.. who 81
|er, nor doaI
hen called
Her husai
and. beinoI
days atiI
wife in thI
g her that
the home !
she shouaI
'eapon 80
vakened all
|eek by a.I
he front ID
bered hs,d
the wesaI
her pTh(
| Of the aJ|
n feet avn
( the intva
I him 70 B
). The tone
apprissd}
at he bad /
oman. RI
n comm,rt
on ordsrs2
and not
The burglg
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-04-28

MRS. WinsIowr soothing syrup
FOR children tsething .softens the gums r7duces infans
nation .allays pain. cures wind ce,ic- Cd cents q bottle
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-03-10

One compartment was used for the
reserve currency, another for the re-
serve gold, and these two compartments
remained locked for long periods. Phe
remaining spaces were used for the
storage of various securities, United
States bonds, mortgages for loans on
real estate, state and municipal bonds,
and for the gold, silver and currency
required in the daily transactions. This
cash was carried out in trays and placed
in the tills in the banking room every
morning.
While unlocking the compartment.
noticed with surprise that the lock of
the reserve currency compartment, just
at one side, was on the last figure of the
combination, as though it had been al
ready unlocked.
l grasped the iron handle, and the
door swung open. | started back when
1 looked in. What had come over me!
/ rubbed my eyes and looked again.
The place was empty; nothing to be
seen but the two shelves and the painted
steel back and sides. OF the 100000,
the amount of the reserve, not one dol
lar remained.
fro RE CoNTINIrED
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-03-10
Description of One of the Contests I'm
Which Southern Negroes Delight.

Did you ever see a watermelon duel
commonly designated by the colored
brother of the southland "mellion
juel?" 1t is more interesting and site
more exciting than a latter day duel
with arms. The duel with the luscious
melon is generally seen at the country
fairs in the southern states, and while
coordinate with the greasy pole climb
ing and pie eating contest, it takes
precedence over them in point of amuse
ment.
1t was a hot day at one of these
fair gatherings-one of those days that
''swink" the pumpkins and withered
everything else, even in the shade. A
melon duel was on the programme,
with prize to the negro who could eat
the most melons. There were three en-
tries. Each duelist was given a melon,
with instructions to cut and eat at the
word go" When the cue was given
the "cuffies" began to devour the red
meat of the fruit with a ferocity of a
wild beast. One had cut his melon in
circular form. These he would break in
scgments and appear to swallow, rind
and all. Another, with cavernous
mouth, butcEered his in horizontal
slices. Grabbing them with lightning
speed, he drew it quickly across his
mouth, throwing the seed out at one
side of his mouth and the rinds out al
the other with an automatic ease that
came from years of practice. The third
broke his melon and soused his face
down in the meat, sucking it up, seed in
cluded, not unlike a suction pump of
large capacity. At the end of five min
utes two of the duelists cried enough"
having eaten four large melons apiece.
The third continued to eat at his usual
speed of one melon a minute for two
minutes longer. He had consumed
seven, and then declared he had suf-
ticiency.
The successful duelist received the
prize money and walked off as if moth
ing unusual had occurred. He was
eyed by the spectators, and one old
negro, who seemed to envy him, pro-
ceeded to remark: "Dat nigger sho' am
in Heben. Dem seOen millions am ernuff
ter glib i'm 'ligion de res O. hes nachel
days. Dat nigger sho' ken git way wild
water million."-Detroit Free Press.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-03-10

was a bachelor, and did not seem to
have any special friends. 1t was GER
tain he never chummed or cronied with
any of his associates in the bank.
Mr.. Jackson, will you do me ia
vor?" asked, as he paused in his walk.
Most willingly, Mr.. Conway. You
have but to state it," he answered, af-
fably.
l stated the circumstances concern
ing the lock. ut is possible that will
be unable to be on hand at half-past
eight" l added.
And you wish me to be at the bank
in your place?" he said.
"Yes, if it would not Inconvenience
you"
Not at all. I will be there, so the
rule will be complied with. Oh, stay n
moment. There is an old aunt of mine
over in Camden who is i'll, and might
possibly be summoned to her bedside"
"Well, then, let it go. I'll stay at
home, and go to the bank, as l intended,
myself" l said, feeling quite disap-
pointed.
But if I say I will be at the bank
you may depend on me, Mr.. Conway,
sick aunt or not" jackson went on.
He really seemed so willing to do me
the favor that / could only reply:
THANK you very much. I'll depend on
you. 1t will be doing me great favor
indeed. I'll reciprocate some day"
''Not another word, Mr.. Conway, on
the subject. Go and enjoy yourself" !"
Thn,, hn Jal , IL I,
continued: II suppose it is Miss Nor
ley that you intend to visit. Now, |
am just on my way to see her father
at his Office"
"Oh, you are acquainted with the
Morleys, then?" | remarked, somewhat
coldly, for did not relish his bringing
Florence Morley's name into the con-
versation.
only slightly acquainted. I am in
terested in n few business ventures
with Mr.. Morley. My acquaintance ex
tends no further" jackson said.
Ireturned to my lodgings light-heart-
ed and happy at the prospect of again
seeing the sweet girl whom I had loved
and worshiped for some time in secret.
So then Horace Jackson was ac-
quainted with Mr.. Morley. could not
but feel greater respect for Jackson.
For Mr.. Morley was one OF the most in
fuential and highly thought-of men in
Philadelphia, and, besides, was one of
the trustees of the bank. jackson had
never boasted of his relations with
such an influential man; indeed, l had
never even heard him mention the fac:
before this.
1 had felt all along that it would be
presumptuous for me to aspire to be
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-03-10
THAT FOLDING BED.
1t Is StiII an Object of Suspicion to
Many Hotel Visitors.

I'm sorry, Sir" said the polite young
uptown hotel clerk to the grum-looking
guest, "but haven't another room in
this till morning I'll fix you up right for
tomorrow" But the inducement, per-
suasivly delivered, failed to work, and
the grum-looking man went away.
When he had got over the threshold
the suave clerk smiled a pensive smile
and said: You can't do anything with
these fellows. 1t beats the world how
man will let his prejudices drive him
out into the night to seek inferior ac-
commodations. And yet this man
looked like he knew better, too"
What was it dissatisfied him?"
Nothing in the world except that in
the only room he'd have there was a
folding bed. You see we are crowded
now and there are but few vacant
apartments. He is a crank on the sub
ject of folding beds because in modern
times two or three human beings have
been caught in them, when they folded
up inopportunely, and had their lives
crushed out. l pleaded with him that
no such disaster could happen to him
here, for nowadays folding beds are
made with patent catches that abso-
lutely prevent them from manslaugh-
ter. No matter how sorely a bed such
as we have should yearn to close up on
its slumbering victim these catches for
bid. 1 told him all this, but it had no
effect"
"Are most people imbued with this
prejudice?"
"Yes; think a majority of the trav-
cling public has that feeling and do
not believe the time will ever come
when the folding bed will gain the full
confidence of the American people,
Washington Post.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-03-10

Florence Morley's husband. But this
evening She was SO gracious, SO sweet
and lovable, that it was impossible for
me to resist the impulse to tell her of
my love. To my intense happiness
discovered that my humble self was by
no means an object of indifference to
her.
Mr.. Morley was of dignified, COM
handing presence, and rather ove-aweu
me. 1t would be no easy matter to ask
his consent to marry his daughter
Florence was his only child, and all the
purposes of the fathers life seemed to
center in his motherless daughter. Still
[ knew l must approach him some day,
and there was comfort in the fact that
he had always met me in a kindly, if
dignitied and reserved, manner. He
had never given me any cause to think
that my attentions to his daughter
were obnoxious to him; but then those
attentions had been extended out of
friendship only. How he would be af.
fected by the knowledge that L was,
from this evening, the accepted lover of
his daughter, 1 could not surmise.
Nouio ohiJ hopC thdC Il loICHCc
ence, which was well aware was pow
erful with her father, might prevail
The dear girls heart was mine ut any
rate, for she had told me SO, and be-
lieved her words.
After the evenings enjoyment with
drew to the hotel near the depot, where
l passed the rest of the night in happy
anticipations of the future.
The train which took me back to the
city was few minutes late, and when
arrived at the bank it lacked but ten
minutes of opening time.
Had l been late, either the president
or the treasurer would have had to be
called upon to open the vault and it is
doubtful if either of them remem-
bered the combination. The bond teller
and the head receiving teller shared
with me the knowledge of the combina-
ton, but, as those two gentlemen were
away on their vacations at this time, /
was the only one besides the officials
who could unlock the vault.
The heavy outside doors were soon
opened, and, summoning the porter to
help ME carry out the cash for the
days business, I entered the vault.
There were eight compartments in
side, the doors of which were provided
with combination locks.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-03-10
A SONG OF HOME.

I've wandered north and south;
In many lands I've been.
But one small spot alone
Am | contented in.
And there the roses bloom,
And there the daisies nod
For home, my humble home.
l thank the gracious God.
The glory of the east,
The splendor of the west.
The pomp of prince and king.
Are but hollow jest.
Give me the sunny stream,
The green and fragrant sod
For home. my happy home.
thank the kindly God.
The rain upon the roof.
The robin in his tree,
And simple fare and health.
And peace and liberty
What greater boon to ask,
Had | a Merlin's rod?
For home, my pleasant homo,
L thank the gentle God.
Moreover, at my side,
When singing, full of cheer.
The blessed wife of youth
With deepest love ! hear,
fancy more and more
My paths are angel trod!
For home. my joyful home.
thank the living God.
Chicago News.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-03-10

Quills-Tve great mind to write
book.
Mills-I doubt it.
doubt what? That | can write =
bool<?"
mo; that you have a great mind."-
Chicago Evening News.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-03-10
She Has No Chance.

Mrs. Tupenny-Why don't you leave
your husband if he neglects you so?
Mrs. Manhattan-He doesn't give me
a chance. He's out seven nights week
Topics.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-03-10

Seed Company, La Crosse, Wis, few weeks
since, the price of potatoes was inadvertent-
ly placed at 81 05 per barrel; this should be
$l.5 per barrel. We advise sending cents
postage for Salzer's catalogue.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-03-10

Doctor Ito female patient)-"You
have slight touch of fever; your
tongue has thick coat" Patient lex
doctor, do tell me hoy
II f1ts."-Fact and Fiction.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-03-10
Safe at All Hours.

Humanity is never satisfied. The man
with a watchdog, nervous wife and a rest
i've baby does not feel safe without a bur-
glar alarm.-Adams (Mass.) Freeman.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-03-10
Lanes Family Medicine.

Moves the bowels each day In order to be
healthy this is necessary. Acts gently on
the liver and kidneys. Cures sick headache.
Price 25 and Soc
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-03-10

Every dog has his day; but only thor
oughbreds get entered at the bench show
Chicago Record.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-03-10

Don't run from bore; he is probably
keeping you from boring somebody else
Chicago Record
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-03-10

Not YOURSELF Use St. Jacobs Oil for
Soreness and stiffness. 1t will cure.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-03-10

BE careful how you grasp an opportunity;
It is often terribly hard to let go.-Chicago
RaaprI
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-03-10

Cuttan Thrust - That Young Dunn
leigh has got more money than sense.
Dulham Bluntly-I didn't know he
was rich.
Cuttan Thrust-He isn't-Tit-Bits
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-03-10

Sprained last night To-day you are
Well if you use St. Jacobs Oil to cure.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-03-10

Keep on and suffer if you think
st. Jacobs Oil won't cure rheumatism.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-03-10

With the day the light, with the road the
strength to tread it.-Samuel Johnson.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-03-10

The principles of acoustics are sound doc
trines.-Chicago Daily News.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-03-10

Feel it pass away-when st. Jacobs
Oil cures Neuralgia. Soothes it out.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-03-10

Rupture. Surecure. Book free. Write for it
toS.J Sherman, Specialist. Mt. Nernon.N. Y.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-03-10

Spinster-Either boy with top or
elderly unmarried lady
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-03-10
ONE ENJOYS

OA~0 @A<JO X ~
Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing tn the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, clcanses the sys-
tenn effectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in so
cent bottles by all leading drug.
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FYG SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
LOUISVILLE. kY. NEW YORK, N.Y.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-03-10

Why suffer with an ache or pain
When st. Jacobs Oil will cure? Why?
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-03-10

Frost bites are like burns, and both
Are cured by St. Jacobs Oil promptly.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-03-10

Humbug-A bug that always preys upon
the unwary.-Chicago Daily News.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-03-10
A WATERMELON DUEL.

fro BE Continued
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-02-03
A BIT Of California Climate.

my introduction to California came
in the shape Of dose Of pneumonia,
declared the fat horseman from New
Orleans. II came over the southern
route, and crossing the Mojave desert it
was hotter than the hinges on the gates
Of Tophet. When went to bed, !
thought would be baked like Christ
mas pig before morning. I threw all the
bedclothes off and lay perspiring for
couple Of hours before I could get to
sleep.
"Some time in the night I woke up
and could hardly move hand or foot. I
thought I was baked to a crisp. After
pinching myself alive and working my
limbs q little came to the conclusion
that had been locked in refrigerator
car and was on cold storage. studied
the matter for few minutes and finally
remembered where I had ought to be.
felt around for my bedclothes, but
some of my neighbors must have felt
cold before did and had stolen them
I had just enough sense and strength
left to ring for the porter, and it took
the rest Of the night to thaw me out. He
explained to me that we had left the
desert, where the thermometer stood at
11S in the shade, and had run into
eight inches Of snow in Tehachap pass,
where the mercury was down to zero. !"
San Francisco Post.