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Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-08-31

the Italian embassy, and Schwarzkoppen.
military attache of the German embassy
and addressed to Commandant Ester
hazy. Lieut.. Col. Picquart comes to the
conclusion that Commandant Esterhazy
Is guilty.
SEPTEMBER, 1s96-The Eclair publishes
the secret document: "Ce canaille de
D."
OCTOBER, 1S96-M. Barnard-Lazare pub
fishes his first pamphlet tending to show
lie innocence of Dreyfus.
NOVEMBER. 1S96-Publicat'oE of the copy
of the bordereau in the Matin. NJ. Cas-
teln, representative from the L'Aisne
district, interpellates Gen. Billot, min
lister of war, upon the publication or
papers connected with the trial
MAY, 1S97-First disputes between Lieut..
Coils Picquart and Henry.
JUNE, 1S97-Leut. Col Picquart taxes
counsel with Nine Leblois.
JULY. 1S97-Mme, Leblois interests NJ.
Scheurer- -Kestner, vice president of the
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-08-31

note appeared in that journal asking ii
it were true that an important military
arrest had recently taken place. This
set everybody talking, for in France
anything concerning the army is con-
sidered of paramount Importance.
Wild stories were atoat, and the excite
ment reached fever heat when the news
was confirmed on November /, by the
appearance of brief official communi-
cation in all the papers. Dreyfus was
kept in close confinement until Decem-
Der 6, when his counsel, NJ. Demange,
was allowed to see him. On December
10 Dreyfus was arraigned before the
court-martial. which was held in the
Conseilde Guerre building, opposite the
Cherche-Midi prison. Great crowds
gathered to SEQ him cross the street
and shoCte'!: Death to the traitor!"
The trial was secret and lasted until
Decembnr %, when the court found the
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-08-31

@ A note on the outpost troops. CA few
notifications will be made by the new
plan.)
3. A note on notifications of artillery
formation.
4. a note relating to Madagascar.
g. The scheme relative to the manual of
field firing (March II, 1890
This last paper Is extremely difficult
to procure, and | can have it at my disposal
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-08-31
THE EMPEROR's DENIAL.
States That Germany Bousht No Sc
crctS from DrcNfus.

crctS from DrcyfuS.
The enemies of Dreyfus laid partic-
ular stress upon the alleged fact that
the accused officer had sold army Sc
crets to Germany. This charge was
disproved August IL ~ ex-President
Casimir-PerIer who, before the court
The Washington weekly post., 1899-12-19
POLICEMAN DID NOT DRINK.
Tried 10 save n Drowning Man, but Lost
His Own Life.
From The chicago Chronicle.

From the Chicago Chronicle.
Once there was n west side police officer
who didn't drink That is, he didn't drink
Intoxicating liquors. or wa.ar. For break
fast he drank coffee: at nCOntme he
drank a glass of milk, furnished by the
good restaurant man on the corner; when
evening md come he went home and took
three cups o. tea with his wife and his
supper.
The name of this excellent officer was
William Best, and he WAS very highly
spoken Of In the community in which lie
lived. Still he was oaly an S5.53 man and
1t was hinted that Inspector Shea pos
sessed private doubts about Williams
ever wearing chevrons unless he charged
hls funny habits. ..... -.r...
Officer Besrs post of duty was al the
Madison street bridge. He was a brave
man and Otter had stopped street car
upon the very brink of the river.
One November evening just as he was
waiting to be relieved the bridge was
swung and William stood on guard at
the edge OF the street. having put up the
chain, with his club upralsed jH warning.
A man who staggered soreiy approa shei
the river from the west. AT that time OF
day almost every one Is going toward the
west, and this foolish-minded person was
alone on mis- side of the river. alone with
officer William Best. who knew on which
side OF the stream MS bread was butJered
and picked out the easy one
The man who staggered sOreiy did rot
appear TO see the chain. but lurched up
against II tempestuousiy, like an Anchor
liner on the crown OF a tunnel He fell
across the chain and hung there. dang
ling amidships as does sack Of wheat
slurg over the back Of a pony sOizg 20
the country mill.
The shouts OF William Best did oot
seem TO help the man 20 regain his tai
ance SO the good officer. who was Justly
wrOth that the man was drunken spr4ns
forward with his club and gave him a
hot foot, on the soles OF botn upliitsd
shoes. 10 disclose 10 him his indiscretiOn.
This blow seemed 10 pain The stranger
very much lie gave a loud yell. threw
both legs into the air and pitched head
foremost into the suiien river, which
cTawled below.
Patrolman Best was filed with horror.
After all he Was a man ~ good Impulse,
although d policeman By profession.
Throwing down his baton he sprang. ac-
cGutered as he was, into the river, 10
save the victim ~ his fashness.
This was noble, and those VINO saw the
act. even the 5ridgetender. shouted ap-
plause. The latter got out rope and an
other man called loudly for q boat.
But. alas. for fate often Is unfair. the
man who had staggered sorely happo-led
10 be a teacner IN natatOrtun and -
soon as he struck the water ne became
sober ard swan around leisurely untll
help came. As for poor william Best he
had been born near RObfy a1d West
Twelfth streets and never had been over
his ears in water In hiS whole ne.
When the graphing hooks found MIN hs
had been at the bottom Of the river for
four hours and ne was dead
MOTal-Th-re a. no moral 60 this story.
because in It's very essence n is immoral
and not calculated for general circulation
among youth
The Washington weekly post., 1899-12-19
Gallant Little NidshipmIte.

From the New York Press
Among other improvements In the art
OF war, as attained By the world In these
later years, Is the abolition Of the prae-
tice OF sending children 10 sea. as was
the case when the mIdshlpnnen OF the
old "oak walls" Of England otter were
boys OF less than fourteen years.
The Marquis Of Duferin and Ava. In
telling about the siege Of BOmarsund
in the Cr'mean war. which he witnessed
from the frigate Penelope, tells this story
OF one Of these little fellows: what
pleased me most during the whole busi-
ness" he says. ives the gallant behavior
OF a little mieshipman. mere child, thir-
teen Or fourteen years OF age. About the
time when the hFe became pretty hot.
/ happened To come across him and
az ne seemed 10 b. as much out OF a
job as myself. I touched my cap and
took the liberty Of observing that IL was
q fine day, TO which ne politely repIl-d
that IL was. Encouraged by his urt.anlfv.
! yenturFd 20 ask him how long he had
been at sea, 10 which he answered 4
have only left my mamma slx weeks
Dut / ain't going TO cry on her majesty :
quarterback remark which I think "a
worth recording az many a one made
by more illuStrious heroes Soon after
this however a man was killed close
to him. and the little fellow tainted and
vas taken below"
The Washington weekly post., 1899-12-19
YiriIn Of the New Order.

FrOs me ClsvslaHd Pizin Dealer.
"No. sir. there IL no hope for 81, This
once great nation OF ours - on its ever
lasting way 20 the eternal dogsr'
'sYoa sDeak warmly. are you member
OF the Massachusetts Reform Clus -
mo. I'm the husband OF female post
artce clerk
The Washington weekly post., 1899-12-19


poor, did not try to get the jewels for her.
self. She would hardly wait twenty years
before doing So"
1t was Helen who said this, and who
replied.
afraid or did not learn from her husband
behind which picture the jewels were hid
den j expect her reason was the last;
for Jane, IS told you went up and down
the wall lingering the frames In oFder TO
find the right one. That was why she ap-
pesred so often in the gallery. Had she
known the trUe hiding place, one appear
ance and visit would have done. 4 see
now that she feigned fear 10 me In orQer
TO ward OF suspicion. From her looks /
never thought she would be 90 clever"
'Ah, my. dear" said Mrs Brag. "she
married a scamp, and, ] dare say, after
hearing the story from Liza he put her
up 10 the trick
she brought the dress with her, SUD
poser
she must have. and il was to carry on
her wicked pranEs that she made such a
point OF having a separate room"
Il wonder how she knew OF the secret
passage" said Brag.
Liza again" cried his wife. she was
years here before / came. and 50 was
Craik- / dare say they found the secret
passage together and made use OF IL when
they stole the jewels. And now | come TO
think OF IL. my dears. IL was an actor lane
Riordan married. Oh, I'm we'll quit OF her
i am.
Yes. thank goodness, she's gone" said
Brag. We don't want no row about the
thing. We've got the jewels. and Helen
shall wear them on her wedding day
And, what's more, we've got rid Of the
ghost said ] smiling. Il don't think you
can ever believe In ghosts again after this
Ell. Mrs. Bragg
NO, GeoffIey. can't. / dare say the
ghost OF Lady Marian that / saw myself
was either Craik or his wife dressed up
No. III never believe in ghosts again"
Nor did she.
50 this was our Christmas ghost. which
was no ghost. But, true or false II was a
very seasonabie apparition. and brought
10 Helen the Christmas gift OF her moth
eFs Jewels. She wore them at her we'd
ding with NE shortly sfterward: for next
Christmas there Was no Miss Alllston. but
a pretty Ms. Beauchamp Nor vas there
any ghost. Lady Marian. In the person Of
Jane Riordan. had fulfilled her mission
and We never saw her again
The END
The Washington weekly post., 1899-12-19

denly in ne absolute stiffness i heard q
faint sound. 1t was q tapping OF heels,
the rustic Of silk skirts, and in a moment
under the painted window | saw the ghost
IL appeared from nowhere, and l must
confess it startled me very considerably.
IL was Lady Marian sure enough.
was sufficiently close 10 il 10 see that
There she stood. with the tall head-dress
and cane, and rich brocaded gown, exactly
as she was represented in her portrait. /
caught just a glimpse of her face. but IL
was not sufficient for me 10 say with GER
tainty whether il was Identical with that
in the picture. But the figure was Ger
tainly the same. | sat quite still and
watched. and waited, enc finger ready on
the trigger oE my revolver
With the clacking sound described by
Mrs. Jackson. il came down the gallery.
The stick tapped, and the long traia
rus;Ied. and the moonlight played upon
the rich hues OF the brOcade Ii did not
come near me. but kept close by the
range of the family pictures. lingering the
frames and passing its white hand over
the surface. At times ii stopped, and with
bent head scrutinized more closely The
faces of the portraits. Then IL began 10
glide back more swiftly than II had come.
/ rose. perhaps too incautiously. and /
must have made some noise, for before
! could raise nay revolver 10 take aim the
ghost started. retTeated rapidly toward
tn, painted window. and vanished.
Yes. before nay very eyes il vanished. /
hurried TO the spot where had last seen
il. but not a trace Of anything could
find. Unless il had dropped through the
floor or had passed through solid wall
1 could not see. for the life OF me. how IL
had got away. Could il be a true phan-
tom after all? No, my reason wouldn't al
low such a supposition. Beyond doubt II
was flesh and bIoOd-some member Of The
household got up 10 resemble Lady
Marian. / was more than ever perplexed
| related everything 10 Mr. Brag next
morning, but he kept my story carefully
from his wife and Helen. They were re-
covering their spirits somewhat, and II
would not do 20 damp them again hv
saying that ! had seen the thing mrself
Mr.. Brag, indeed. wes considerably agi-
tased at this seeming confirmation Of the
The Washington weekly post., 1899-12-19
Before Christmas. {

Pro@ ,ks CkiesEs Record
SAY. ma
what. Freddy
IF / wlz as good as this all n time I'd
gil sick an die, wouldn't Ir'
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1899-07-29

tie bills for extra pay seems to have
been well planned and perfectly sue
cessful. The pockets Of the district
having been turned inside out at home,
II will be a pity If st. Louis insists OH
taking the clothes by Federal injunc-
ton,
~eA
Fred Whitfield Is much talked Of for
States Attorney.
Collector Fred +. Coyne, Of the Chi
cago internal revenue district, has
asked for an increase of help for his
office. With the commencement Of the
new fiscal year the Treasury Depart
ment dropped five of his deputy collec-
tors. The Collector has asked and been
assured that some Of those dropped will
be reinstated. The Treasury Depart
ment complmented Mr.. Coyne on the
record made by his office. He reduced
the cost of collecting the revenues for
Chicago district last year more than
one-half.
~6A
The Republicans cannot nominate a
stronger man for County Surveyor
than Mr.. Bruce II. Summers.
&eA
The people of Illinois demand con-
stltutional convention.
%6
The "Universal Gas Company" oh.
tained franchise from the city on the
express stipulation that 1t Veald
charge but 90 cents per thousand feet
for gas. The Universal company Il
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1899-07-29

Aldrich performed its duties and met
its requirements. Among the notable
eases which he argued before the Uni
ted States Supreme Court. the Chero-
kcc. the hat trimmings, and the Chi
nesc registration eases are probably
most easily recalled to mind. Ills opln-
ion upon such important questions as
the relations of the State and Federal
governments under the election laws
of Congress. the powers of the national
government to establish quarantine.
and its power to ISSUE bonds to main.
tain resumption. were read with inter-
est by lawyers. who recognized them
rs evidences of a comprehensive view
of essential principles and as fine cx-
amples of dircctness and perspicaclty
Of statement. He won the Endorsement
yet conciliatOry course when. just be-
fore the elections of 1892 conflict be.
tween the state and Federal authorl.
ties seemed imminent.
Mr.. Aldrich Is popular with the lead
ers In his profession. not only In Chi
cago. but throughout the Union. ana
has never failed to identify himself
helpfully with any organization or
movement promising to advance any
interest of Importance to lawyers as
such. lie has been President of the
Chicago Law Club and has served on
the Board of Trustees of the Chicago
Law Institute and on the Political Ac-
tion Committee Of the Union League
Club. of which he has been First Vice
President. Through his membership
of the county. State and National Bar
Associations he has become acquainted
personally with many of the leading
lawyers of the United States, who are
proud to be rcckOned among his
friends and admirers. He II the friend
and adviser OF young men. ana such
who are worthy OF his interest find In
him not only wise counselor, but an
inspiring influence which makes them
| stronger and more successful In the
battle of life.
lie finds time In the intervals of pro.
fcssional work to read widely and
deeply In science and literature, and
gives special attention to all questions
involving the happiness ana prosperity
of the people. lie Is domestic In his
| tastes, and finds the greatest happl-
ness at his own frcside. He was mar
rled Oct. 13. 1878. TO Miss Helen Rob.
erts, woman of much personal at
tractivcness ana many accomplish
ments, to whose sympathy ana encOur.
agement he attributes his success In
life. They have one son and two
daughters.
%SA
The hold-up of the Sanitary Trustees
by the canal contractors with their lit
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1899-07-29

ciiic and the Southern Pacific Railroad
Companies. and his triumph later In
She case of the United States against
the Union Pacific Railway Company
and the Western Union Telegraph Com.
pany. In which he was opposed by some
of the leading counsel of America. gave
him added professional eminence.
These achievements led. indirectly. to
his selection as solicitor general of the
United states to succeed Hon. William
II. Taft. who had been appointed u
judge of the United states Circuit
Court of Appeals. This office of high
responsibility Mr.. Aldrich held from
March. 1892. to June. 1898. Upon his
retirement lie resumed his private plTic-
tide In Chicago. and he has since been
engaged in many important cases IN
these ana other courts.
Members of the bar. without dissent.
testify to Mr. Aldrlch's high standing
ms lawyer. and II Is significant fact
tina, he has for several years derived n
good income from his services as coun.
sci In important cases. His intimate
knowledge of corporation law ana of
the methods of handling large corpor-
ate interests has made him much
sought for as attorney for large char
tered concerns, but he has In all cases
declined enga gcments by the year with
such companies. preferring the more
indcpcndent course of selecting his
business. His efficiency as n lawyer Is
attributed to several causes. The first
Is The careful preparation of his cases.
To this may he added his careful prep.
arutlon Of himself for every work In
hand: his reading In any case always
exceeded the limits of the case Itself,
and his appearance always mt the bar
of the court ready for any emergency
that may arise. Beyond these his great
ability as a trial lawyer, for such II Is
conceded that he has few, II any, supe'
riors at this bar. Beyond and above all
combined Is his sincerity Of purpose'
for to him a belief in the justice of his
cause Is essential, and, believing In II
thoroughly. he presents 1t In manner
which Is little likely to meet defeat
from mere trlcksters and trlfiers with
the law. He revercs the law, and
maintains its beneficence and Its males
~ at all times and In all places when
and where he hears them questioned
or assailed.
During his brief service as solicitor
general of the United States Mr.. Al
drlch made a reputation as n lawyer
and an official Of high ability such a'
10y most men would be attained onl!
as the slow growth of years. The Office
Is probably the most desirable one II
THIS country to an able lawyer, but III
.ponsibillties are great and its de
mands cXactlng. Only one opinion eX
lists as to the manner in which Mr.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1899-07-29

instituted gas war, the Consolidated
offers gas at 90 cents per 1000 cubic
feet, while the New Amsterdam offered
theirs at 40. These are less than one
half the old rate, which was o. cents.
Thus New York gets gas for As cents
per 1000 feet while Chicago has to pay
81 net.
No wonder there Is no money to clean
the streets!
When million of dollars are thrown
away to the Gas Trust In order that
cheap "ref0rm" Aldermen may secure
jobs for their relatives, what else can
You expect?
Millions for the Gas Trust and not
one cent for clean streets is the shibbo.
leth of the reform" City Council.
The Gas Trust has got new wrinkle
for squeezing the people. It is the "gas
range scheme. furnished by the gas
company. It works well In doubling
peoples expenses.
~
Where Is the Billings tax schedule
ut the present timer
49,
The Billings gang IL never heard Of
when charity calls. But when tax
lodging Is In sight 1t IL right on the
spot.
Hrhe Billings family are not satisfied
with what they ''save" on gas trust
taxes. They are now nghtins the state
inheritance tax.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1899-07-29

ture and received $1,000 In cash from
the well.known railroad lobbyist who
attained some nOtOriety In the ware
house scandal?
The SangamOn County Grand Jury
can have his name when 1t wants 1t.
Who is the country member from
Cook County who received enough
money to pay $500 each to certain men,
bers of the Live Stock Committee, and
who is accused loudly of having "held
out" on his brethren?
The SangamOn County Grand Jury
can have his name when 1t wants 1t.
Who was the Senator who showed
his wad of $500 in a Monroe street
restaurant?
The SangamOn County Grand Jury
can have his nanfe when 1t wants 1t.
%6
% cheap are the materials now
used In the manufacture of gas
that the commodity can bo sold at
Q profit for 30 cents per 900 fset
Tor Illuminaein purposes and Tor
40 cents per 900 feet Tor fuel.
@>
The new city attorney should enforce
the following resolution passed by the
City Council:
Resolved, That the City Attorney
be and he is hereby directed to In
stitute proceedings to test the constitu'
tiOnality Of the act Of the Legislature
permitting the consolidating Of gas
companies, and also annul the act Of
consolidation Of the Consumers Gai
Company. the Peoples Gas Light and
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1899-07-29

Coke Company and the Equitable Gas
Company, for the reason that these
companies In consolidating under the
name of the Peoples Gas Company
have violated the express conditions
against consolidation contained In the
ordinances granting them the privilege
to operate In the city Of Chicago.
%6A
The Billings family is still lighting
its taxes.
Fourteen members Of the City COun-
ell of Chicago have relatives working
for the Gas Trust.
The Eagle has the names of all of
these men and will publish them In due
time.
Some Of these Aldermen have sons at
work.
Some of them have brothers.
Some Of them have nephews.
Two of them have cousins.
All of them got the Jobs ON the
strength of favors extended to the Gas
Trust in the City Council at the ex'
pense Of the people.
For the first time In years the City
Council has refused and neglected tO
fix the price Of gas and to regulate the
financial dealings of the city with the
Trust.
Reformers come 80 cheap that all the
Gas Trust has to do is to give employ
ment to the son or other relative of an
Alderman to secure his vote.
The various gas companies In New
York City have just bid for the city
contracts. A. q result Of the recently
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1899-07-29

Who was the prominent member OF
the House whose name was attached
to a bill Of wide celebrity and rotten
notorlety who came to Chicago during
the last session Of the Illinois Legisla-
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1899-07-29

NOW owned by the Trust, ana Is fur-
nlsh ges at $1.1O per 1000 feet, In de-
hance Of law. It's franchise should be
forfeited forthwith.
~aA
The Springfield grand jury should
call the following witnesses In regard to
Gas, Corporation and Warehouse leg
islation, for the purpose Of finding out
what they know:
Billings.
l.. o. Goddard.
G. Billings.
william Thiemann.
Ben Billings.
John Nj. Darnell.
9. X. Billings.
James ii, Paddock.
G. X. G. Billings.
Charles Allen.
Bumps" Billings.
J.. Y. Sherman.
Ben Bumps" Billings.
Charles II. Crawford.
Chicago Kaiser Gas Billings.
Karl Muller.
G. X. G. Ben Bumps" Billings.
Henry Hank Evans.
Chicago Kaiser Gas, Ben Bumps
Billings.
Arthur II. Leeper.
William l.. Mounts.
Orville Il. Berry.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1899-11-27

The h"nobscots offer a fair example
Of what ed..on- on and school training
can do for the .ui:an. This tribe is on
an island in the PenObscOt river, near
Old Town, Me, and still maintains its
tribal organization, elects its CHIEF
and council, and makes its own laws,
Although the village is no longer made
up of birch-barh wigwams, it is com
posed of atfractiveIy built houses, vary
ing from a one-rOOm shanty to the two
story dwelling Of the modern American
type, with parIor, dining-room, and
kitchen on the first floor. There are
also church and two halls, in the latter
of which public meetings and festal
gatherings are held. They have sub
stantial and Well-DIanned schOOIhCuse,
lacking nothing but books, of a proper
and sufficient kind. Not only does the
schOo1house and its pupils feel this lack
but the older Indians are eager for good
Eeading matter. History is their ia.
VOrIte subject, and next to this they pre-
fer stories Of travels and accounts of
birds and animals. Anyone having
books which he would like to donate tc
some charitable purpose may rest as
surod that they will be appreciated to
their full worth by those Penobsc0t In
dians. They may be sent direct to the
Indian village. addressed PenObscOt In
dian Library, OId Town. Me-. or they
may be sent to Mr.. Montague Chamber
lam, Quincy hall, Cambridge, who is
kGentV interested in the I,-nIfara Of baeo