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Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-11-24
HE GOT EVEN
His Customer Beat Him mt the START
But He Got Back at Him
in Good shape.

There is an old retired merchant in Do
ences when an active man running gen.
eral store in one of the northern cities OF
the lower peninsula.
II used to reap harvest when the men
were coming out of the woods" he re-
lates. They were not up in styles, and
about any old thing would suit them pro!
vided the color was right and the fit even
passable. But there were tricksters among
them and | had to have my wits about
me in order to keep even with them.
"'How much is this hat? asked strap
ping six-footer who arrived from camp
one day with pocket full of money.
1.-Two fifty | replied.
"Then he informed me that he always
had the crowns of his hats punched full
of holes in order to keep his head cool, and
his hair from coming out. | soon had this
attended to, and then he asked what the
hat was worth. Two fifty | respondedt
in surprise, but he laughed at me for asking
such price for damaged goods. He had me
and got his hat for a dollar while the jolly
crowd with him had laugh at my expense.
He wanted to look at some 'fddles,' and
after pricing one at $40 concluded to take it,
"'Wheres the bow| he asked, as l was
doing up the package.
"'You only bought the fiddle laughed.
The others saw the point and laughed too.
The giant tried to bluff me, but / kept good
humored and got even on the hat by charg-
ing him $3.50 for the bow. / not only got
even, but the others were so pleased with
my Yankee trick that they spent plenty
of mo 'C with me. detroit Free Press.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-11-24
THE BURDEN is TOO GREAr.
The w. &. r. q. Convention Decides
to Abandon Its Connection with the
Chicago Temple.

ST. Paul. Mimi, Nov. 15.-The w. c.
T. u. national convention decided yes
terday by vote of 2S5 to II to aban-
don the Chicago temple project as an
affiliated interest. Five hours of ami
mated, vigorous and occasionally bit
ter debate was necessary before the
vote was reached. The opposition to
this action declared it was an act of
reputation of moral obligation and
fought every inch of ground, but most
of the leaders were against them and
they carried their point.
At $50 the secretaries began the roll
call on the motion to adopt the action
of the executive committee in aban-
doning the temple. The roll call lasted
AZ minutes, nearly ten minutes more
being required for changes and count
ing. The vote resulted 2s5 to II, the
temple being dropped as an affiliated
body.
st. Paul, Mimi, Nov. 17.-The clos
ing day of the annual convention of
the Women's Christian Temperance
union was full of business. The last
of the temple was heard when Mrs.
Matilda b. Carse, of Illinois, who for
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-11-24
Mary wns MineraIosist.

A teacher in one of the local schools was
nstructing class of small children in min
ralogy the other day, endeavoring to make
lear to their young minds what mineral
'eally is. Standing before them, she began
n her clear voice: "A mineral is an nor-
Ianic, homogeneous substance of definite,
n approximately definite, chemical compo-
ition found in nature. Do you understand
ne? Come now, you have all seen minerals.
md your mothers and fathers have told
you the names of them, haven't they? OF
course, they have. Now, can any one of
tou tell me the names of three minerals?"
There was no response, and she continued: ::
Have not some of you been out and seen
aised her hand. Il thought So Mary will
came three minerals" Mary arose, and,
putting her hands behind her, lisped:
"Apollinaris, Vichy and seltzer. ."-Chica-
70 Chronicle.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-11-24
HUNDREDS ARE SICK.
Health Conditions Among Soldiers in
Camp at Honolulu are Very Esad.

Honolulu, via San Francisco, Nov.
17.-The transports Ohio and indiana
arrived in port on the 9Th. The Ze-
landia arrived on the eth with the
Tennessee regiment. The transport
Indiana brought woman Stowaway,
Sadie White. She came on board in a
soldiers uniform and wa. not discov-
cred until the third day out. Then she
was put in state room and guard
placed over her. She was put ashore
here. She claims to have sweet
heart on the Bennington. She was as
sisted in smuggling aboard by Private
i. j. Moore. He was given 20 days in
the guard house and fine of $40.
The Ohio left for Manila on the 9Th
and the Indiana followed her on the
Sth and the Zelandia on the 11th.
Typhoid fever broke out on the Ari-
zona just as she was ready to sail for
Manila. The promptness with which
typhoid developed aboard caused the
gravest apprehension among the 1000
men about to start on 20 days voy-
age through tropical seas. The Ari-
zona is held here. Gen. King is very
sick. There are nearly 300 patients
under treatment at the various state
hospital camps. About 200 New York.
ers are on the sick list, yet conditions
are improving. About 20 per cent. of
the men in Camp Otis have been sick
at one time. One Nebraska company
leaves behind it here in the hospital 25
of its men. This is out of Il contingent
If 1ut
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-11-24
would Pay for "a Cable station.

Washington, Nov. 17,-The acquisi-
tion of an island in the Caroline group
owned by Spain will be part of the
work of the Paris peace commission.
Cable communication between the
United States and Manila via Homo
lulu is regarded as desirable should VIC
occupy the islands and the distance be-
tween Honolulu and Guam island, in
the Ladrone group, is so great as to
make an intermediary station neceS-
sary. The acquisition of either of two
of the Caroline islands which are suit-
able for cable station would involve
a money consideration and the United
States will pay Spain fair price for it.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-11-24

CURIOUS creeds can be found among
the upper classes. Lord Pollington,
eldest son of Lord Marlborough, is a
self-confessed Buddhist. The duke of
Northumberland and his family, in
cluding Lord and Lady Percy, are Irv-
ingites, as are Sir Herbert Maxwell
and Lady Frances Balfour daughter
of the duke of Argyll. Lord and Lady
Radnor are credited with being ardent
spiritualists. The late Lady Charlie
mont was a Jewess, not by birth, but
by conviction, and Lord Stanley, of Al
derby is said to favor the principles of
Mohammed.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-11-24

"Some of us were taken sick from the
effects of this. / was laid up several weeks
in a field hospital from fever. From that
time | was always afflicted more or less.
about four years ago | became much
worse Our family doctor seemed puzzled
over my case, and it began to look as if there
was no hope for my recovery, and that the
inevitable end was near.
"Last November | was advised to try DR..
Williams Pink Pills. The physicians said
hey were an excellent medicine, but would
DO no good in my case. But | tried them,
and am glad | did for I became better at
once. Eight boxes, taken according to direc-
lions, cured me. used the last of the pills
about year ago, and have not been troubled
with my ailments since"
The power of Dr.. Williams Pink Pills for
Pale People in the vast number of diseases
due to impure or poisoned blood, has been
demonstrated in thousands of instances as
remarkable as the one related above
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-11-24

l. 81
10 years has been president of the Wo-
mems Temperance Publishing associa-
tion, made her last report from that
organization and then delivered IA
touching farewell to those with whom
she had so long been associated. In a
dramatic scene on the stage, she
clasped hands with Mrs. Stevens and
Miss Gordon beside Miss Wizards va
cant chair.
Pennsylvania was awarded the Old
banner for largest mem berShip. Kan
sas took the banner for greatest gain
in membership and also for the largest
county increase. Harvey, H., gained
the banner for the largest local union
gain. Ohio was given the old banner
for increase in numbers; Indiana, for
largest increase in membership during
the year, received what is known as
the white ribbon star spangled ban
ner, which was suggested by Miss Will
lard at the last convention. making
the second banner won by that state.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-11-24

THE French so ready to use electric
ity in automobile locomotion, now pro-
pose to use the automobile wagons for
exploration purposes. NJ. Felix Du-
boise, the explorer, intends to use
them in his expedition to the Niger
river. a number of his wagons were
recently inspected and gave satisfac-
ton. He can transport his automo-
bile wagons to within 80 miles of his
objective point on the Niger, and he
believes he can cover this distance in a
week. The bicycle may also be used in
exploration.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-11-24
Agreed Oh Il Date.

Havana, Nov 17.--Ihe joint session
of the evacuation commissioners yes
terday lasted two hours. 1t is believed
that an understanding was reached re-
garding the date Of evacuation. The
ultima:um sent to The panish commits
sioners provided Ehat the evacuation
should be complete by January /, and
it is said that the Spanish have agreed
to that date and are trying to secure
temporary residence here after it, as it
may not be possible to embark all
their troops until some time later.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-11-24

COMPANY has been incorporated in
Pittsburgh to abolish the razor In
stead of shaving man, the barber
will daub over his face a lather that
will remove the bristles. The company
has a capital of $500, 600, with which to
start business. As soon as it gets its
charter it will open a ''parlor," where
practical demonstrations will be given.
Specimen men will sit in a show win
dow on crowded street and have
their boards publicly and painlessly
removed by gentlemanly lecturer.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-11-24

A SUBSTITUTE for tobacco has been
discovered by an eastern chemist. The
appearance, odor, taste and effect on
the system are all reproduced, it is
claimed, and the sham can only be told
by microscopical examination. The
one essential difference between the
leaf tobacco and the substitute is the
absence of nicotine in the latter The
cost of producing the substitute is said
to be small, and promise of the best
perfectos of to-day at a price within
the reach of all is made
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-11-24

MEDICAL men of Plainheld, n. J.,
are deeply interested in the discovery
of man with two distinct and sepa-
rate hearts and two breast bones, all of
which he can move about at will. The
man who is thus generously endowed by
nature is William King, colored, who
claims to be 100 years old. His home
is in New Bedford. Mass. and he has
been visiting his cousin, Thomas Mar
tin, the Jail warden in that city, for
several days. That he has two he arts
DIR. NJ. B. Long, chief the Muhlenburg
hospital staff, says is undeniable.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-11-24
Work Resumed at Virden Mines.

Nirden, III, Nov. 1.-THE plant Of
the Chicago-Virden Coal Co. opened
for work Wednesday morning, having
been idle since April 1 and having
twice attempted to start with colored
men from Alabama. The opening al
this time is the result of written
agreement entered into with the min
ers conceding to them the Springfield
scale of 40 cents per ton, mine run, and
agreeing to take away the stockade
surrounding the works.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-11-24

A GERMAN dentist. DR.. Herr, pro-
poses to put microbes in our mouths to
steal away our pains. His discovery
consists in an inoculant prepared from
microbes he cultivates for the purpose.
When applied in the case of Il dccayed
tooth it stops the pain, but does not
destroy the nerve; further, it again
fixes the tooth and makes it possible
to put in a lasting stopping. He has
already treated a number of cases
with it, and they have proved most
SurraSSful
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-11-24

SOME years ago Boone, Ia, was suf-
fering from an epidemic of typhoid
fever. Col. George Waring, who died
of yellow fever in New York recently,
came west and projected a sanitary
system for that town, which is regard
ed as equal to that of any city of the
same size in America. Just when he
was commissioned to go to Havana he
had about completed arrangements to
practically duplicate the Boone system
in several other Iowa cities.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-11-24
To California.

Attention is called to the excellent serv-
ce of the Northwestern Line to Callfor-
oia and the favorable rates which have
been made for single and round-trip tick
It's for this seasons travel. Best accom-
nodations in tirst-class or tourist sleeping
!ars, which run through every day in the
year Personally-conducted tourist car
parties every week to California and
Oregon. Choice of a large number OF
different routes without extra charge.
Particulars cheerfuily given upon appli-
,ation to agents Chicago & North Western
Ry, OF connecting lines.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-11-24

There is more Catarrh in this section of
the country than all other diseases put to-
gether, and until the last few years was
supposed to be incurable. For great many
stantly failing to cure with local treatment,
pronounced it incurable. Science has proven
catarrh to be constitutional disease, and
therefore requires constitutional treatment.
Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured by f. J.
Cheney & Co, Toledo, Ohio, is the only
constitutional cure on the market. 1t is
taken internally in doses from 10 drops to a
teaspoonful. 1t acts directly on the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system. They
offer one hundred dollars for any case it
fails to cure. Send for circulars and test-
monia's. Address f. j. Cheney & Co., To-
ledo, 0. Sold by Druggists, 75c.
HILLS Enmilv Pils are the hest
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-11-24

If a child in Switzerland does not dt-
tend school on a particular day the
parents gets Il notice from the public
authority that he is fined so many
francs; the second day the fine is in
creased and by the third day the
amount has become a serious one. In
case of sickness the pupil is excused,
but if there is any suspicion of sham
ming doctor is sent. If the suspicion
proves to be well founded the parent
is required to pay the cost of the doc
tors visit
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-11-24
HARDSHIPS OF ARMY LIFE.
From the Press. Milroy, Ind.

One Of the first to offer their services for the
country in the Civil War, was A. II. Seton,
of Allroy, Rush Co., Ind. lie made good
record. The life of every soldier is hard
one, and Mr.. Sefton's case was no exception.
"We were in Tennessee, penned in on all
sides. Our rations were very scarce" said
he, "and we had begun to go on quarter
allowance, and as the rain was not enough
to replenish the wells or streams, our can
teens went empty. We were hurried on,
and the only way to quench our thirst was to
go down on our hands and knees and drink
from the hoof tracks made by the horses.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-11-24
CAMERON COUNTY PRESS.
Published Every Thursday.
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Rates by the year, or for six or three months
Are low and uniform and will be furnished on
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uue Simple announcements OF births, mar
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Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-11-24
Cuban Army to be oiSbandcd.

Havana, Nov. l5.-Gcn. CaliXto Gar
Ella and the other delegates from the
Cuban assembly will leave for Wash
ington tomorrow. The DELEGATES eX-
pect "a satisfactory outcome of their
conference with Precedent Mckinley.
The Cuban delegates ,t their last ses-
sion at Santa Cruz del sur resolved to
discharge all men who enlisted since
August Il, the date of the cessation Of
hostilities, and to give an indefinite
leave of absence to all officers and men
desirous of being discharged from the
Cuban army. The assembly adjourned
Intil the return of the commission
rom Washington.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-11-24
COuIdn't Fool Her.

1--WE must lay in an extra supply of fuel
this winter" said the credulous business
man while talking to his practical wife the
other evening. "The cornhusks are un-
usually thick, and that means long, hard
winter"
"Who told you?"
"Ehe man we always buy coal from"
81 thought so. We will just give the
usual order. Detroit Free Press
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-11-24

EMPEROR WILLIAM uses the largest
visiting cards of any member of Eu-
ropes royal families. They are of
heavy card, six inches long and four
inches wide. On the upper line is the
single word "Wilhelm," and on the
second line are the words "Deutscher
Kaiser und Koenig Won Prussian."
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-11-24

Robert-1 had a curious dream last night
/ thought | was making love to a hand
some young woman, and just as | was going
to pop the question | woke up" Richard
know which to be. She might have said
yes, and then again she might have said
that she would always esteem me"-Boston
Transcript.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-11-24
Fastest ROat In the NAVY,

Newport, r. L., Nov. l7.-The torpe-
do boat Dupont yesterday exceeded the
best torpedo boat speed yet developed
in the United States, proving her to
be the fastest boat in the navy. She
,howed speed of over so knots an
lour with two boilers.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-11-24
From BABY in the High Chair

to grandma In the rocker Grain o 10 good fos
the whole family. 1t is the long desired sub
stitute FOR coffee. Never upsets the nerves
or Injuries the digestion Made from pure
grains it is food in itself. Has the taste
and appearance of the best coffee at Il the
price. 1t is a genuine and scientific article
and is come to stay. 1t makes for health
and strength. Ask your grocer for Grain-O.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-11-24

An Atchison woman was much pleased
with her sons choice of wife until she re-
Gently got letter from the girl. The girl
signed herself AMandee, though named
son Globe
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-11-24
Abandoned the Maria Teresa.

Washington, Nov. 17.-The armored
cruiser Maria Teresa has been aban-
doned by this time andlies a wreck off
the coast OF Cat island. The depart
ment has wired Capt. McCalla as fol-
lows: If you are satisfied that the
Teresa cannot be saved you are author
iZed to abandon the wreck"
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-11-24

whats the reason of your enmity to
that polltcian?" asked the rather romantic
young woman. Did he cross your path
ator Sorghum. "He didn't cross my path
We were after the same office, and he ran
over me from behind. Washington Star
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-11-24
Rp Ann Scurrv will he ASSIGNED 70

RI. ADM SCHLEY will be assigned 70
command the European squadron
when it is established. and RI. Adm.
Sampson will be retained in command
Of the North Atlantic squadron, while
new gulf squadron will probably be
formed, under command of a commo-
dorp
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-11-24
lob PRINTING.

The Job department of the Press is complete
and affords facilities for doing the best class OF
work PARTICULARS ATTENTION PAID TO Law
PRINTING. -,
No paper will be discontinued nth arrear-
Arcs are paid except ct the option OF the pub
uEher,
Papers sent out of the county must be paid
for M advance
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-11-24

Before a youth starts out to fight the
bread-and butter battles of this cold and
friendlcss world he should determine in his
own mind whether he wishes to become
good whistler or a good office boy. He can't
be both.-L. A. w. Bulletin.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-11-24
Lanes Family Medicine.

Moves the bowels each day. In order to b
healthy this is necessary. Acts gently ol
.he liver and kidneys. Cures sick headache
Price % and SOC.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-11-24

When we hold our next general election
the votes from our widely distributed sea
islands will be classed under the head of
scattering Il. A. w. Bulletin.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-11-24

Long Distance Courage.-Bggs-"Ca l
use your telephone? Diggs-"Sure. Who
do you want to talk to-" Bggs-" -"Sluggs. |
understand he made derogatory remark
about me, and | want to tell him just what
J think of him. Commercial
Tribune
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-11-24

Always remember that if a man knows
where you can make a dollar he will not
tell you about it; he will so after it himself
-Atchison Globe
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-11-24

Genius is loftier quality than talent in
the sense that genius often lives in the attic,
while talent has apartments on the ground
floor.-Town Topics
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-11-24

Professor lin medical college)-"What il
the first thing you do in case of cold?'
Bright Student-"Sneeze, sir"-Yonkeri
Statesman.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-11-24

Kemp's Balsam will stop the Cough a
,nce. Go to your druggist to-day and get ;
Iample bottle free. Large bottles % ana 81
!ents. Go at once : delays are dangerous.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-11-24

A fish in the hand is worth dozen in the
anglers story.-Golden Days.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-11-24

Lots of men fall over themselves in striv-
ing to get ahead of others.-ChicaSo Daily
News.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-11-24

Mr.: Oldchap-"Are you interested in fos.
sils, Miss Gushley" Miss Gushley-"Oh-
sr-this is so n!"-Tit- Bits
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-11-24

Piso's Cure for Consumption relieves the
most obstinate coughs.-Rev. d. Buch-
mueller. Lexington, Mo, Feb "A, '94
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-11-24

"Money talks" and "Silence is golden"
With two such precepts what is a man go.
ing to DON. Y. Journal
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-11-24

Will it cure? Use st. Jacobs Oil for lame
back and you'll see.