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Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-04-28
ACLEW BY WIRE
Or, An Interrupted Current.
BY HOWARD M. YOST.
Copyright. 1896. by J. B. Lipplncott Co.
CHAPTER IX.-CoNTTNUED.

CHAPTER IX.-CoNTINUED.
Sarah greeted me effusively. The
good soul seemed to have a constant
fear that each time she saw me would
tie the last.
Can you let me have saw, a chisel
and hammer?" asked.
Zach, yes. Bud What for, Nel?"
al am going to find out what is in that
cellar" l answered.
"How you ged in?"
"By cutting through the floor"
"Dat will be hard work, Mel. De tim
faer under de floor is awful thick"
"I know that. But l have plenty of
time, and so will be able eventually to
get through"
The tools were produced, and | start
ed homeward. Sarah sending after me
.an earnest appeal for carefulness and
the avoidance of danger.
i intended to commence the task of
getting into the sealed apartment i'm
mediate!y upon my arrival home. The
thought that danger of some kind
might lurk in the cellar would not deter
me. And the pistol-shot had heard the
last night seemed to indicate that there
might be a degree of peril in the work.
u did not like the idea of the dank,
Enusty odors ascending into my sleep
ing apartment, but l could easily re-
move to one of the spacious chambers
upstairs, and thus escape them.
On arriving at the house, 1 took the
tools into my room. 1 looked over the
floor, and, after quite time debating
where the hole should be made, deter
anined to begin over in one corner. Be
Gore had time to commence opera
fions, loud knock sounded on the
front door.
Hastily showing the tools under the
bed, went out through the hall and
opened the door. My visitor was Mr..
Sonntag.
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GOING ALONE

With curls In the sunny air tossing.
With light in the merry bright eyes.
With laughter so clearly out ringing
A laugh of delight and surprise;
All friendly assistance disdaining,
And trusting no strength but its own,
The past fears and trials forgotten.
The baby is going alone"
Flow often the help he has needed
Has carelessly strayed from his side;
The hand of the loved one to sustain him.
His totterinS footsteps 10 guide.
See. he has fallen while reaching for sun
beams
Which just as he grasped them have
flown:
And tears of vexation have followed
But now he is going alone"
All through life he will learn
This lesson again and again.
He will careiesSly lean upon shadows,
He will fall and weep over the pain,
He will learn what a stern world we live in,
And he may grow cold like the rest;
Dut keep a warm sunny welcome
For those who are truest and best
Yet not trusting his all In their keeping.
But stronger and manlier grown,
Chastened and taught by past sorrow.
die learned TO walk bravely alone"
And yet not alone. for our Father
The wandering footsteps will guide
Through all the dark waves of earth life,
And over the rivers deep tide.
All! here is a strength unfailing.
a strength we can perfectly trust,
When all human aid unavaling
The dust shall return unto dust
Katherine c. Ackerman, in Banner of
Cold
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Balance.

He was making hollow pretense of
being hungry at breakfast.
Had to stay at the office to balances
the books last night, my DEAR" he re-
marked.
She was gazing gloomily out of the
window, and upon the lawn there were
divers tracks.
Il hope the books were better bal
anced than yourself when you got
through" she answered, not without
bitterness.-Det Journal.
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A Mean PnrsOn.

When Wilberforee became rector OF
Brightstone. in the Isle of Wight, he
was waited on by an old farmer, whose
one desire in life was to rent the glebe
land. "Why?" asked Wilberforce.
"Well," said the old fellow. with look
Of business shrewdness, "when t'other
parson was here, he used to farm it his
self, and, there being so little of it. he
always got in his hay before anybody
else. Then he clapped on the prayer
for rain."-San Francisco Argonaut.
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COLUMBIA BEVEL-GEAR CHAIN
LESS FACTS.
Stevens Institute of Technology
Department of Tests.
Hoboken, N. j., March 11th, Is

Hoboken, N. j., March l1th, 1898.
Pope Manufacturing Co.. Hartford, Conn.
My Dear Sir: l send you herewith the re-
suits III detail of my investigation of the
efficiency of your cnainiess wheel No JO3.
which was referred to in the article on the
Overman dynamometer published in The
American Wheelman," December %, 1887.
as affording an efficiency of only 1873 per
cent. at 81 pounds pedal pressure and
about five miles per hour. The substance
of the detailed report is as follows:
The wheel was tested by me in cOnnec-
ton with your engineers before it was sent
to Chicopee, and found to be fully equal
In efficiency to your best chain wheels.
After its return from Chicopee | examined
the wheel and found it badly out of adjust
ment. Upon readjustment it showed sub
stantially the same efficiency as those at
the first test, and, under conditions as
nearly as possible those | believe to have
existed in connection with the Overman
test, its efficiency was 92 Z per cent.
My tests were all made with the Webb
dynamometer and with the assistance
of your engineers. This apparatus, which
is extremely accurate and delicate, is ex-
planned in detail in my report to you which
was published in the Iron Age" of October
q, 1897.
Regarding the Overman dynamometer I
know but little, as your request that 1
might be allowed to witness Mr.. Overman' 5
tests was not acceded to by him.
Very respectfully,
(Slgned) ]. f. DENTON.
Prof. Mechanical Engineering
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wall, which had been covered with
whitewash. A flannel coat which had
hung on the nail the night before was
now lying on the floor, charred ruin.
The nail itself was blackened, and
was quite hot, as contact with my
fingers told me.
ing back, this is the strangest phenom-
enon. What wonder the house is not
ablaze!"
Ito BE, c0NTINIIEDl
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session of me. There is enough business
here to enable a single man to live we'll,
besides allowing him more leisure. l
was looking for such business, and
and found it in Twineburgh."
well, you certainly are an odd fell
low, if you will excuse me for saying
so," 1 remarked, with a laugh.
"Yes, am rather odd"
When we reentered my bedroom,
Sonntag's quick eye caught sight of the
tools under nay bed.
Going to cut through the foor?" he
asked.
THAT is what intended to do. I'm
going to know what is down there"
replied, decidedly.
Then l told him about the noises
had heard which had seemed to come
from beneath, the slamming of the
door, and the pistol shot. l also told
of the voices l had heard both in the
attic and in my room, and all had OBJ
served regarding them.
The old lawyer listened intently, and
when l had finished walked to the win
dow.
'Do you suppose that the sound Of the
voices could in some way have come
from the telephone wirep; finally
asked.
Not being an electrical expert, I can
not say" Sonntag answered, turning
from the window.
"It seems impossible the voices could
be heard without the aid of a receiver"
l remarked.
"Perhaps there is receiver both in
your room and upstairs-not like the
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"never find ="

at unless you"
''talk wisdom / shall"
''go for it this very"
might and take"
sit away and not one"
'dollar will you ever"
"Right here is where the shock
came" 1 said, after reading the last
phrase. ''Of course | took no more
notes after that. Have you any more?"
mo. The flame came, and l got no
further" Sonntag answered. This
certainly is curious. There seems to be
a complete circuit formed somehow, or,
more properly, two circuits; when one
is closed the other is opened by that
closing, and vice versa"
While making the foregoing remark
the old fellow was leaning over the
table, intently scanning the two papers.
"You say a flame shot out into the
room?" l asked.
"Yes."
"From where?"
"Bctween the window and chimney, it
seemed to be-" he replied, without lift
ing his head.
stepped over to the place indicated.
There was large nail sticking in the
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tions and walls under your house are
built with this kind. If any other kind
was used it would have to be brought
from a distance. Sandstone was used
for the two doorways."
"And was therefore brought from a
distance?" l asked.
perhaps not in this case
"But you said there is nothing but
limestone quarried about here" l sug-
gested.
"And that is true. The stones used
in the doorways had been used before,
for they are old and weatherbeaten.
Do you remember a small stone build
ing up at the mountain, which years
ago was used as a schoolhouse" my
lawyer asked.
"Oh, yes! 1t was known as the
Mountain school," | replied.
We'll, it is fast going to ruin" Sonn-
tag continues; has not been used for
years, l am told. The point is here:
That old schoolhouse was built of
sandstone. Where the builders got the
stone L, of course, cannot say, but evil
IDENTIFY not around here. 1t is my be-
lief the stones in the two doorways
were taken from the old tumble-down
schoolhouse."
And supposing your surmise is a
correct one, does it furnish you with a
clew to the person or persons who did
the job?" l asked.
Perhaps" he replied, shortly.
AS he raised his head t. answer, rec
ollection flashed upon me. "Ah!" l
exclaimed. Il have been cudgeling my
brain in the endeavor to remember
where / had seen you before"
He quickly turned toward me with a
half-smile on his face, but offered no
reply.
Il have seen you in Philadelphia" 1
continued.
Possibly. used to live there before
coming to Twineburgh," he remarked,
indifferently.
"You have been in Twineburgh but
six months" went on.
yes"
"And l saw you for the first time
about a year ago. l almost knocked
you over as / was coming out of the
presidents office in the Safety security
bank. You were just going in, and l
ran into you"
"Ah, possibly. I have had business
dealings with that concern" the old
lawyer replied.
"And you knew Mr.. Perry. the presi-
dent?"
"Yes, slightly"
"Then why did you ask me at the
time if was the president?" I asked.
Sonntag gave twitch of the shoul-
der, and his shrewd sharp eyes
twinkled.
did ask you that?" he queried.
"Do you not remember"
Cant say that do" he replied.
1T seems strange you should leave
the city to engage in the practice of
law IN small town like Twineburgh," !"
| said, musingly.
why stranger" was his curt ques-
ton.
"Oh, well, you are quite advanced in
years, and, with your long experience,
ought to have commanded larger and
more lucrative practice in large place
IKE fnlIauelpnld Indn III u sindi couh-
try town."
He did not reply for few moments,
but stood with whimsical look on his
face with his eyes turned toward the
floor.
II became tired of city life" he finally
said. Il have no family depending upon
me, and so am at liberty to follow out
any whim which happens to take pos
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-04-28
His Assurance.

Old Billyuns-What assurance have
you to offer that you really love my
daughter?
Anxious William-Why, have prom
iseG to come and live with your family
as member of it for her sake.
wouldn't do that for mere money, pom
my Word.=Chicaro Daily News.
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On the Yukon.

Panner-I don't see how you stand
the cold SO well, you must have been
born in a very cold climate.
Miner-No. But l got hardened to
the cold in the states.
Panner--How did you do that?
Miner-I married woman with cold
fLet.-Up to Date.
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Ardent Lover-For ye, my bonnie las
sic, wad lay me doun and dee.
Practical Maid-O, you make me
weary with your imitation Scotch dia-
lect. What | want is a man who will
get up and hustle for me.-Boston Tray
eller /
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Only One Omission.

Landlady-Is the oyster soup to your
liking?
Boarler-I never find fault, madam.
The salt, pepper, water and butter seem
fully up to the standard, but | think
you will find that the cook neglected to
Use the oysters.-Detroit Free Press.
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Discussing u DOlt.

Mrs. P.-I told that girl just what to
do and ahe hasn't done it at all.
Mr.. P.-I presume your orders went
in one ear and right out the other.
Mrs. P.-Oh, no, indeed. She never
gets anything through her head as
easily as that.-Philadelph Bulletin.
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An Old story.

Frank-Some genius in Birmingham
has invented a buttonless shirt.
Billy why. that's old. I've worn
them ever since my wife learned to ride
q bike.-Tit-Bits.
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Serves as an Alarm,

Hassick-A baby is good thing TO
have in the house.
Walkel-fes, if you want to prevent
oversleeping yourself.-Boston Tran
script.
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Not n PODulnr Kind.

They say that ghosts appear i'll the
windows of that old haunted house
every night"
Boo. l must say don't fancy that
kind OF window shades. .'-Philadel
Bulletin.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-04-28
Brief Peace of Mind.

CLARA, love to be with you"
"Why. Edith?"
when I'm with you know you ara
not gossiping about me. Chicago
Record. Il.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-04-28
Too Previous.
Bulletin.

Graces eyes are full of tears,
She's caught cold, fear;
She donned her new hiking garb
Too early in the year.
Up to Date.
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The Infant Class.

"Bobby Longears. give the plural for
child"
Twins. de Poche. ...
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She-But, George, suppose papa set
ties my dowry on me in my own right?
He-Well. my dear girl, it's-er-.
nothing to me if he does!-London
Punch.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1898-07-20
4 Child Enjoys

The pleasant favor, gentle ac-
ton and soothing effect Of Syrup
Of Figs when in need Of a laXa-
tive, and If the father and moth
ca be costjve or bilious, the most
gratifying results follow its use:
so that il Is the best family rem
cdy known and every family
should have a bottle. Manufac-
tured by the California Fig Syrup
Company.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1898-07-20
business footS up well.

business footS up well.
The bodily ills Of the city are
allcvia ted by DR.. w. G.. Sistrunk,
the resident physician, a bright
young doctor and very popular
with his large practice. AL
though quite young, Che was not
long since supposed to be the
youngest practitioner in the
statc). He is much sought after
for miles around and his skill
and worth have received full
recognition. Doctor Sistrunk
conducts a well stocked drug
store, where his Office is located.
He is a counsin to our Hon. S II.
SiSlrunk, on whom he tells n
good joke, regarding Sims pugi
'ist'c abilities of Ions ago.
Maurice Strauss; the smiling
dispenser Of bibulous goods, and
the mediator for his fellow citi-
Z"ns before the bo ard OF county
com miSsionerS, was in his place,
ready for the nimble penny, and
had seemingly, recovered from
the raid on his saloon made by
the soldiers.
Mrs. w. j. Waters, proprie-
tresS Of the Renrroe House, the
hotel Of the city, and an old
landmark, CONDUCTS an excellent
81 day house, which she
always has comfortably filled.
The traveller under her roof will
find j good table of the best,
and skilfui!y prepared.
Cason & Co., are opening up a
restaurant, fruit and confection
stand and will handle fish and
oysters in season.
Dunnellon has several thrifty
! COlored citizens. John Armstrong,
near the depot, is making money
Oat Of his grocery, confectionery
and restaurant. Doctors r. E.
NJ. and NJ. j. Benton, physicians
and druggists, have a good prac-
ticc and business among the pco-
pie Of their race.
Across the river the reporter
called on T. w. Hood, Of the
firm of HoOd & Hubbard, phos-
phate miners, who have two
mines on the river close by and
are running full blast. Railroad
agent NJ. Crown, son Of our
Nathan Grown, was courteous
and pleasant. He is a born rail
road man, and his excellent ser.
vice, is appreciated by the public
and his company.
/ w. II. McRalney Of the pros
porous turpentine firm OF Nc,
Rainry & Co, four miles south
/ Of town, was i'll the city. The5
work - to 60 mn at their biz
still.
Al Juiiette notary and mcr
chant, Geo. ID. Mendenhall has {
, l1rg" general stock Of goods tha'
, had a healthy look, as Of muct
i. intercourse with moneyed buyers
he squire inforraed the reportel
, that his business was good ant
. prospects much better.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1898-07-20
THE PHOSPHATE CITY
A Brief Sketch of DunnellOn and Her
Enterprising Business Men ~


The Star reporter spent Tues
day in the prosperous little min
ing city Of DunneIIon and called
on her merchants and business
men. From n financial point Of
view his trip was not unfruitful.
The town, with its 1900 inhabi-
tants mostly phosphate miners
and other labOrers-iS in q very
prosperous condition. The shelves
Of the merchants are flied with
goods AID their cash drawers con-
tain generous supply Of the root
of all evil. On Saturday night.
when the hundreds of lab0rcrS
have been paid of, money iIows
like water, and the merchants
have to double and treble their
forces OF clerks to wait on their
customers. Most Of the mines are
running full blast. The Dunncl!On
Company's mammoth plant pre-
sented busy aspect 80 one un-
initis ted, though one Of the su-
perintendents said they needed
almost 200 more men. So here is
a chance for the unemployed ne
gro. We will give a short men
tion Of q few of the merchants in
terviewcG, and on a future visit
hope to take up the others.
The leading merchants are Nav
& Brother and c. q. Lcitncr.
May conducts d a,Noah's ark and
Leitner runs h;m Il good second.
A little over four years ago
Ellis G.. May began Il racket buSi-
ness in fernando on $50 capital
and made money. Last February
he moved his stock TO DuuncllOn
and took his brother. G.. d. May,
into partnership under the firm
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The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1898-07-20
DISSATISFIED CUBANS
Are Causing Much Trouble At San
tiagO-Garcia Goes TO Confer
With Gomez

oUCs W SOHicI
With Gomez
Santiago, July 2O.-Garcla has
left the Cuban camp with body
of picked men, and started west
ward to meet and confer with Go
mez relative to his grievances
against the Americans. He
makes no secret of his resentment
against the course Shafter has
pursued since the surrender of the
city. His coming conference with
the Cuban commander in chief is
regarded Of utmost Importance.
Garcia is especially dissatisfied
over the fact that Cuban soldiers
We're not permitted in the city
until it was evacuated by the
Spaniards, Shaftcr thinking the
danger of clash too great. Nc
Kibbens has established a thor
ough system of patrol in the city.
A number Of insurgents have
been arrested and turned over to
the military authorities, having
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FAIRY STORIES
Victoria, July 2O.-The steam
ar Empi ess nfChlna has arrived
having Captain Hodeson, com
mander Of the Mccullough dur
ing the Manila fight, aboard
The press here credits Admira
DeiderichS, the German com
mander at Manila, with th'
statement that he prevented tn,
Americans from bombarding tn
city. 1t is reported at Hon:
Kong that an enga cement be
tween the Spaniards and msur
Sthpo iho 'dhCh f'iaIC "ioh ilCt' Z.
t3sSes 81 OIL "at oosn sues, .ha nreE,ocs U.s.