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Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-02-24
lOVELiEST IN THE WORLD.
But 1t Seems That He Was Referring
to Another Woman.

81 know what | am talking about" re.
marked member Cf congress, when / say
that congressman has troubles of his own
It's fine thing to be statesman and show
up in the national parade of greatness at the
capital but there's a good deal more to it
than that. And one of the things that is
hardest to bear is what they say about US
Why, lady can't come up here and ask to
see member that there aren't half dozen
people to wink and shake the head and
lot more of the same to make him wish all
| the women were in hades. OF course, there
is some ground among us for remarks just
as there Is among preachers and doctors
and hod carriers and everybody else human,
and know woman or two who find their
chief delight in trying to involve congress
men and other officials in any kind of fir
tation that comes handy. They are pretty
and persuasive, and before a man knows
what he is about he is down in the senate
restaurant paying for lunch and listening
to some kind of tale of woe.
but they miss it now and then, and
am glad to note an instance which occurred
only day or two ago. A member from
| northern state had been invited to call at the
ladys hotel the next day and she had asked
him to let her know if he could come. He
| wrote saying among other things: TO
morrow, madam, | hope to see the loveliest
woman in the wholsworld' Naturally she
| was pleased and told all the people around
the hotel about it. The next day he did not
| appear, and the next she saw him at the
| capitol and asked him what he meant by
| treating her so.
"'What did | do?' he asked, innocently
You said you were coming to see me-
she said, blushing at the remembrance of his
| words.
"'I think not
"Indeed, you did, she insisted You
| said you would see the loveliest woman in
] the world and she blushed again.
-" oh, L beg your pardon he said, smiling,
i meant my wife. She just arrived yester-
day. Washington Star,
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-02-24

the most dreadful expression of con
sternation and surprise. l whisked
round, and 1 myself was amazed at
what | saw.
Three men were standing quite close
to us-ffteen meters at the fsrthest.
The middle one was of a good hsiyht,
and yet not too tall-about the same
height in fact that l am myself. He
was clad in dark uniform with a
small cooked hat and some sort of white
plume upon the side. But l had little
thought for his dress. 1t was his face,
his gaunt cheeks, his beak of a nose,
his masterful blue eyes, his thin firm
slit of mouth which made one feel
that this was a wonderful man, a man
of million. His brows were tied into a
knot, and he cast such a glance at my
poor Bart from under them that one by
one the cards came f1uttering down
from his nerveless fingers OF the two
other men, one, who had face as brown
and as hard as though it had been
carved out of old oak, wore a bright
red coat, while the other, a fine portly
man with bushy side whiskers, was in
a blue jacket with gold facings. Some
little distance behind three orderlies
were holding as many horses, while an
escort of lancers were waiting in the
rear
"Heh, Crawford, what the DEVILS
this?" asked the thin man.
ID you hear, sir" cried the man with
the red coat. Lord Wellington wants
to know what this means"
My poor Bart broke ipto an account
of all that had occurred, but that rock
face never softened for an instant.
pretty fine, pom my word, Gen.
Crawford" he broke in. The dis
cipline of this force must be main
tanned, sir! Report yourself at head
quarters as prisoner"
1t was dreadful to me to see the Bart
mount his horse and ride off with hang
ing head. l could not endure it.
threw myself before this English gen.
eral. 1 pleaded with him for my
friend. told HIM how l. Col. Gerard,
would witness what dashing young
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-02-24

member of the California Legislature in
1854, and cashier and collector of the
city and county of San Francisco. His
experience in the house began with the
Fifty-second congress, and he has
been elected to every congress since.
Mr. Loud occupies a unique position
on the money question. He is, first.
last and for all time gold man, but the
convention which nominated him
adopted resolutions in favor of free
coinage. and pledged their candidate to
1t. On hearing this, Mr.. Loud proposed
to withdraw, but his friends refused to
allow him to do so. and he was nomi-
mated and elected. He informed his con-
stituents that the honor they had be-
slowed upon him had in no wise
changed his opinions; that he was, as
ever, for the gold standard, and re-
fused to accept if there was any mis-
understanding on this point. They
were, however, wiling to have him serve
them, and since he has been in the
house Mr.. Loud has remained loyal to
his principles, voting with the advo-
Gates of gold when the contest has been
close, but casting his vote for silver
when a vote either way made no differ
ence. During his last campaign Mr..
Loud made many gold speeches.
His ideas concerning the national
post office have been thoroughly ex-
plotted and are well known, and no
one but layman would deny that some
Of the reforms he proposes would, if
they could be properly initiated and car
ried out, be an improvement to the serv-
ice; but, like all reformers, his zeal
sometimes carries him too far. On sew
eral occasions Mr.. Loud has enjoyed a
tilt with Lemuel Ely Quigg, of New
York, and Mr.. Qugg does not always
come out winner. Only recently Mr..
Loud said, in characterizing one of Mr..
Ouigg's statement as false and un-
founded:
81 have oftentimes regretted that the
gentleman from New York could not
know as much as he assumes to know"
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-02-24
February Excursions.

Opportunities for visiting the South dur.
vile Railroad, are as follows:
Home Seekers Excursions on first and
third Tuesday at about one fare for the
round trip.
Florida Chautauqua at DeFuniak Springs
begins on the l4th inst. Splendid pro
gramme, beautiful place, low rates.
Mardi Gras at Mobile and New Orleans
on 22d inst. Tickets at half rates.
For full particulars, write to c. P. At
more, General Passenger Agent, Louisville,
KY, or Jackson Smith, d. p. A, Cincin-
natl O.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-02-24
The Value of Antiseptics.

The following facts were recently
quoted by Prof. Kober, of the George
town university, in illustration of the
good that has been accomplished in hy-
giene through the Introduction of
germicides and antseptics. During the
Crimean war many more than half the
amputations that were performed re-
suited in the death of the patient, the
exact percentage of mortality being
G3.5. During the American civil war
the mortality from amputation was
still 4s.7 per cent. Then the new meth
DDS came to be more and more en-
ployed, and in 1890 the statistics of am
putation showed that the mortality was
but Go per cent.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-02-24

would give me the slip, would you9"
said he.
''If you can give noreason against it"
''The only reason that l can think
Of" said the Bart, ''is that should in
stantly cut your head off if you should
attempt it."
1.-TWO can play at that game, my dear
Bart" said l.
"Then we'll see who can play it
BEST" he cried, pulling out his sword.
/ had drawn mine also, but / was
quite determined not to hurt this ad-
mirable young man who had been my
benefactor.
''Consider!" said 1. "You say that I
am your prisoner. 1 might with equal
reason say that you are mine. We are
alone here, and though have no doubt
that you are an excellent swordsman
you would hardly hope to hold your
own against the best blade in the six
light cavalry brigades."
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-02-24

help her, and from the first we noticed a
decided change for the better, and after
greatly improved you would not have recog-
MED her. She gained in flesh rapidly and
was soon in perfect health. The medicine
used was DR.. Williams Pink Pills for Pale
People. have always kept these pills in the
house since, and have recommended them to
many people. | have told mothers about
them and they have effected some wonderful
cures.
Every mother in this land should keep
these pills in the house, as they are good for
many ailments, particularly those arising
from impoverished OF diseased blood, and
weakened nerve force"
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-02-24

able; but as soon as would put my
feet on the floor, the pains would
come back.
Every one thought it was impossi-
BILE for me to get well. Twas paying 81
per day for doctors visits and IS cents
day for medicine. Imade up my mind
to try Mrs. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound. 1t has effected complete euro
for me, and have all the faith in the
world in it. What blessing to wo-
man it is!"-MRs. JENNIE L. SMITH, No.
324 Kaufman St., Philadelphia, Pa.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-02-24

Family Tradition-"Did you read abou
that mince pie ten feet in diameter, Mrs
Jones?" Yes; but presume my husband
mother has made bigger ones. s.'-Chicag
Record
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-02-24
Clear Case.

Justice-You are accused of resisting
a police officer.
Toots-Then plead guilty to insan
tty.--N. y. World.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-02-24

A 50-year-old man down in New Jersey
it is reported, is just learning to talk. II
takes most of us that length of time to learI
not to talk-Providence Journal.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-02-24

In directions last week in this paper for
making Grain-O, it should have been stated
that a tablespoonful mot ii teaspoonfu) be
way.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-02-24

A Recommendations Customer-"Is tn
the latest thing in sealskins? Salesma
(impressively)-" madam. This is
pelagic sealskin. Puck.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-02-24

Miss Johnsng-Yes, sab. Mistah Sniff,
I wouldn't stoop tuh do sum oh de things
desc heah white sassiety wimmin do. 1o,
hain't nebbah seen me wifi black cou,t
plastah on nah face, has you?-N. Y.
,JOurnal.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-02-24
No City Councils There.

Under the laws of China the man who
loses his temper in discussion is sent
to Jail for five days TO cool down.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-02-24

'T fear" said the manager, as the livini
skeleton sat on him and ntermittently
hammered him, II fear that my curiosity
nal.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-02-24

A banana peel on the sidewalk is a nuis
ance and the man who steps OMIT usually
tumbles to the fact.-Chicago Daily News.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-02-24

eyes, my sight improved just as soon as
was 'p'inted postmaster ''How do yo'
account for it?" ''Readin' postal cards" -
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-02-24
To Cure "A Cold in One Day

We wonder why preachers always pray
longest when we are standing.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-02-24

It's easier for camel to get through the
eye of a needle than it is for Chnaman to
get through his need of an idol.-Chicago
Daily News.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-02-24

The man who dyes his whiskers and the
woman who bleaches her hair never fool any
one but themselves Chicago Daily News.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-02-24

The difference between an optician and an
editor is, the former may wear his own
glasses, but the latter was never known to
read his own paper.-Washingto Demo
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-02-24
Inhabitants of the Sea.

A statistician asserts that every
square mile of the sea is inhabited by
i2O,0O0,00O finny creatures
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-02-24

Because a man is apt at quoting from
great writers is no sign that he knows any
thing else, - hington Democrat. -
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-02-24
CHAPTER WI

AIlhI En- VI
The first game won right off, though
1 must confess that the cards were
with me, and that my adversary could
have done no more. In the second l
never played better and saved a trick
by fnesse, but the Bart voled me
once, marked the king, and ran out in
the second Land. My faith, we were
SO excited that he laid his helmet
down beside him, and / my busby.
'I'll lay my roam mare against your
black horse" said he.
Done" said |.
Saddle, bride and stirrups!" he
cried
"Done!" I shouted.
had caught this spirit of sport from
him. 1 would have laid my hussars
against his dragons, had they been
ours to pledge.
And then began the game of games.
Oh, he played, this Englishman; he
played in way that was worthy of
such stake. But my friends, l was
superb Of the five which l had to
make to win l gained three on the first
hand. The Bart bit his mustache and
drummed his hands, while already felt
myself at the head of my dear little ras-
calls On the second turned the king,
but lost two tricks, and my score was
four to his two. When l saw my next
hand L could not but give cry of de-
light. If cannot gain my freedom on
this, thought l, deserve to remain for
ever in chains.
Give me the the cards, landlord, and
/ will lay them on the table for you.
Here was my hand-knave and ace of
clubs, queen and knave of diamonds
and king of hearts. Clubs are trumps,
mark you, and l had but one point be-
tween me and freedom. AS you may
think, ] declined his proposal. He
knew that it was the crisis, and he un-
did his tunic. l threw my dolman on
ground. He led the ten of spades. l
took it with my ace of trumps. One
point In my favor. The correct play
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-02-24

pieces a game, but what was money
when the fate of Col. Etienne Gerard
hung upon the cards? felt as though
all those who had reason to be inter
ested in the game, my mother, my
hussars, the Sixth corps d'armee, Ney,
Messena, even the emperor himself,
were forming a ring around us in that
desolate valley. Heavens, what a blow
to one and all of them should the cards
go against me. But 1 was confident
for my ecarte play was as famous as
my swordsmanship, and, save old
Bouvet, of the hussars, who won sew
enty-six out of one hundred and fifty
games off me, 1 have always had the
best of a series.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-02-24

Take Laxati1e Bromo Quirine Tablets. All
druggists refund money if it fails to cure. z5c.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-02-24

A word which in the Estey
Organ construction means
experience, best material, deft
fingers and improved machin-
cry. All this accounts for the
marvellous way the "Estey"
will stand in tune and re-
sist bad climate. Many an
Estey," twenty-five years
old, is as good as new.
Our s,s;aeipFssa It. ,e,.. dis, Estev Organ CO.
catalogue sent free BrattIeboro, Vt.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-11-19
MAINsPRiMCs. 76c.

The best American Mainsprings, made by the
Elgin and Waltham companies. Warranted
for one year. MCKINNEY. the Jeweler
Monument Square mar19du
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-11-19
HETooK PICTURES.
Rut Deceived the Girls Into Think
ing He Was an Amateur.

Rut Deceived the Girls Into Think
ing He Was an Amateur.
1t happened out at the camp when the
men who had not had a chance to get TO
the armory were putting up the tents. "
course there were crowds watching them
and among the people hosts OF pretty girls,
who evidently were longing to go ana
speak to the gallant heroes, but hadn t the
courage to do it unintroduced.
The state Of affairs was taken In by
young man who was there taking pictures
for his paper and as he was on the look
out for pretty or characteristic scenes ne
sauntered up to some boys who were
lounging by tent and remarked insinu-
atingly, Don't you want your picture
taken?'
To be sure they did. Every we'll, !"
went on the wicked photographer, 'jusp
you get some of those girls to come over
here and talk to you, SO / can take you
together. you know, and I'll make some
beauties"
The soldiers were in for fun as well as
the photographer, but the girls didn' seem
to run that way, and they had to wait for
a good WHILE But at last pair of very
pretty ones put in their appearance, and,
with smiles and bows, the gallant soldiers
accosted Thorn
The girls were inclined to be insulted,
especially when the picture taking part
of the programme was unfolded to them,
and they made remarks. But the photog-
rapher was correspondingly willy and
sweet. He was only poor, struggling
young amateur-wouldn' they please sit
still just lninute-so-just to see If he
really did know enough to press the but
ton-and so on, until the girls in despera-
ton stood still, and the fatal deed was
done.
No sooner was it lover Il i unfortunate
~ for the photographer, !, 'nan VINO knew
him turned up and reyeas.d 10 the horri,
fled young ladies his true character ana
the depths Of his wickedness IN asking
them to pose. Then they opened tne viais
OF their wrath upon his sinful heaa' put II
was too late-the thing was done' ana the
sinner fled.
And the pictures Oh, tina; was printed
the next day, and very good one " was
too, --G1syeland Plain Dealer.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-11-19
WELvE PAGES.
we're ignorant of the beauty of their

were ignorant of the beauty of their
native music.
is there anything I can do, said her
majesty, 'to help their revival?'
"You have been great help this even
ing, your majesty, replied, "by invit-
ing me to sing them in your presence. .
When had sung about seven songs an
attendant handed her majesty morocco
box. There was little fiutter around
her chair. Without consulting my at.
tendants, on the impulse of the moment
I bowed myself out of her majesty's pres
ence, which was great faux pas. ! was
followed to the. anteroom by the queens
secretary.
you made great mistake to leave the
drawing room" he said. Her majesty
has present Tor you
Embarrassed and apologizing, turned
to retrace my steps to the drawing-room.
No." ne said, "haying once left her
majesty's presence, .one is not permitted
to return unless she requests it. -
He brought me the queens famous
birthday book with her malesty's request
that write in it my name and the date
of my birth.
Soon dinner was announced. Again
the processionsformed, as it had in de-
seeming to the drawing-room., Through
corridors, and corridors, everywhere at
tended By the scarlet retainers brandish-
ing wands like magicians in fairyland,
we passed in silence, until grand din
ing-room was reached. My mother was
invited to dine with mo, but she was SO
overcome by the ceremonial and the splen
dor that she preferred to sip her cham
payne and goodies in the bedroom, where
she stayed throughout the recital
There were seven servants to wait upon
me, and not a soul at the table but my
selfl It wassoverpowering. but no detail
of her majesty's line n, glass or china
escaped me. Every piece was marked
|"V. A." At length, with flourish of
the wands, an official announced the
duchess who had been the cause Of my
appearance at BalmoraL She came with
out asword-and the seven servants and
the ladiesIin waiting promptly vanished
They recognized in the duchess mes
senger from the queen. 1t was moi
etiquette for them to listen. The duchess
broke the ice. She was warm in hei
praises. $50 many artists are SO nervous
in her majesty's presence that they fail tt
do themselves justice, but you We're calm
and self possessed, = she said. The duchess
brought the queens present. She had
made the elections, the duchess said, from
twenty-four designs. 1t was lovely
braoelett, with fourteen brilliants and
-four large pearls. 1t was inscribed with
thevqueen's initials and the date. When
her grace withdrew. my mother and
myself left the castle and made for the
nearest town, which we reached at $50
O'Clock in the morning, and were glad
to creep into the bed of the village inn,
where we felt more at home.
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times. though rarely, horses. whose dis
eases are similar to those of men, suffer
with seasickness upon the ocean but on
the lakes such cases are rarer, and they
never occur on the river steamers. So it
is an easy matter for anyone, going to
any point by one of our inland steam
boats, to take his stable along with him
and keep the horses under his own eye
during the voyage.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-11-19
WANTED.

A first class ALI round candy
maker for retail store. Sfeady
Job for the right nman; single
imam preferred. Apply by letter
or i'm person TO
POND BROS, Bath, Me.
Anov1s d1w*
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1898-02-23
Cork Legs We're Scarce.

One day in 1880 Senator Hampton
was going on his crutches from the SEN
ate chamber to the house of representa-
tives. In the middle Of the big rotunda
he met very large man, also on crutch-
es. He was member Of congress from
Illinois, Republican, whose name I
cannot now recall. Hampton stopped
him and kindly asked his name and
how he had received his injury. After
giving his name the congressman said
amputation was necessary by reason of
a shot he had received in fight with
Hampton's cavalry. He did not dream
he was talking to Wade Hampton him
self. IT am Wade Hampton, . said the
senator. eff you have the leisure, please
sit down and let us talk" Hampton
had lost his leg after the war, when
thrown from a mule while deer hunt
ing. The amputation was Identical with
that OF the congressman, and they fell
Attacking. Up to that time neither had
found cork leg he could wear, and
they discussed cork legs for great
while. They parted, after mutual pro-
fessions of esteem. The next morning
heard the congressman tell the story in
the committee room, and there never
was man who had higher regard for
Wade Hampton than be had. I believe
Hampton later found a. leg he could
wear. Louisville Courier Journal.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1898-02-23
Beat Him Down.

" Two Irishmen were cleaning win
dow in tall building. 70 facilitate
their work they had stuck board ont
of the window, and Pat stood on the end
of it which was outside and Mike on
the end inside to balance. Suddenly
Pat shouted: q. "
100 Moike, I've dropped me sponge. Z
Thot's all roight. 7 II so down and
git it,.
When he got to the street, he found
Pat in q heap on the sidewalk and ex-.
claimed: a
t.Well, we'll, how did yez git down
here so quick, Pat? I ran all the way
down, but bedad yen how beaten me. z