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Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1901-12-26
Lonaon,a Christmas Pudding.

Many grave and reverend persons can
recall the excitement of that moment
when they were invited into the kitchen
to stir the Christmas pudding, and though
the day for them is passed when stirring
and even eating the pudding brings any
delight they may be interested to learn
from The Master Baker that if all the
puddings made in England in honor of
Christmas were rolled into one the total
weight would be 1850 tons. 1t should
encourage poultry farmers to learn that
in the making of this monster no fewer
than 32,000000 eggs are used.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1901-12-26

there was a brush coulee. Riding to one
side OF the trail, we topped the little
ridge just as the sun famed up, burn
ing ball of crimson, beyond the snowy
waste ut our backs Almost Immediately
aftcrward NY companion loaped from his
horse and raised his rifle, and as he
pulled the trigger l saw through the
twigs of a brush patch on our loft the
erect, startled head Of young black
tail doe as she turned to look ut us, her
great, mulelikc cars thrown forward.
The ball broke her neck, and she turned
a complete somersault down the hill,
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1901-12-26

I CAUGHT THE CLINT OF BUCKS HORNS
on the hillsidcs. We left our coats with
our horses and struck off on foot for
group of high buttes cut up by the cedar
canyons and gorges in which we knew
the Old bucks loved to lie 1t was noon
before we saw anything more. We lunch
ed at clear spring, not needing much
time, for all we had to do was to drink Il
draft of icy water and MUNICH n strip of
dried yenison. Shortly afterward, as we
were moving along a hillside with silent
caution, we came TO a sheer canyon of
which the opposite face was broken by
little lodges grown up with wind beaten
cedars. As we peercd over the edge my
companion touched my arm and pointed
silently to one of the lodges, and instant
ly | caught the CLINT of a bucks horns as
he lay half behind an old tree trunk. \
slight shift of position gave me fair
shot slanting down between his shoul-
ders, and, though he struggled to his feet,
he did not 90 fifty yards after receiving
the bullet.
This was all we could carry. Leading
tho horses around, we packed the buck
behind my companions saddle and then
rode back by the doe, which put behind
mine. But we were not destined to reach
home without slight adventure. When
we got to the river, we rode boldly on the
ice, needless of the thaw, and about mid
way there was sudden, tremendous
crash, and men, horses and deer were
scrambling together in the water amid
slabs of floating ice. However, it was
shallow, and no worse results followed
than some hard work and a chilly bath.
But what cared we? We were returning
triumphant with our Christmas dinner
Philadelphia Times.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1901-12-26
That Was His Idea.

"Look here Mr.. Hojack," said Mrs.
Hojack, "Pd like to know why you asked
me what / wanted for Christmas pres
ent if you intended to get something en-.
tirely different?"
81 wanted to surprise you, dear" was
Hojack's unsatisfactory reply.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-06

Special permission will be given 10 a few indi-
viduals TO go on board next Saturday. On her next
return to this port which will be in the first week
of September the officers will keep open ship" and
small fee will be collected from each visitor. As
the with the Oceanic. the proceeds viii
be devoted the hospitals in this city. At that
time people will be in town, and larger sum
can be collected for this charitable purpose than
could possibly he collected
With each passing hoIr yesterday the Celtic
loomed up higher and higher at her pier. The
cargo is being discharged and the tightening OF the
vessel allows her to rise of the water and seem
grow. one standing on her deck even
look right down into the tunnels OF the
Germanic. which lies just the other side OF the
pier
The roof Of the pier never did offer obstacle
10 a clear view from her upper deck but now IL is
low that II seems larger than a wOodshe1
sta udiGg house.
Captain Lindsay has not vet recovered from his
admiration OF the action OF the vessel during the
voyage. she is queen he said yesterday. al
though she had been scarcely tried before We put
to everything worked 70 perfection and We
finished splendid trip She Is steady
house and works as smoothly as an old vessel"
New-York tribune., 1901-08-06

sic and other cities have bearing on my 1iaTs
We shall allow the shadow of sectarianism trr
the schools for the strength of the public school.
system lies in it's anti-sectaranism. The city owes
IL 10 her citizens thar child be given cnanc5
10 get an education in the public Schools DeleV1
they should all De made 10 follow the same COURSE
of study and De placed under the same d1Sclpnnes
Every teacher should be forced to pass examines
lions and secure license to teaCh.
The poorer the child the greater the necessity o.
is public education. / consider the man who Ives
IN the tenement house taxpayer as well as th5
The children Of both need thoroughly american
education They should have instruction that noe
alone educaJCS along patriotic lines but Whlcn ils
stills Self-reSpect and civic pride, without which
no boy can 5eCOEn a EOOd citizen
We cannot AEIeriCaulzc our chldren enough
Many OF them come from homes that are anything
but American. Their parents came 10 this country
when they too Old To change, and the only
way We can set at them is through their children
Religious and charity schools cannot teach tho
proper sort OF AEIericaniSm, and for that reason
. would have them shut up shop and turn their
ehildren to the public schools. would make
that there would De room for private schools
of any kind.
IF the Board of Education looks with favor on
his idea / shall advise that a meeting be called
various sorts We shall talk the matter over with
these people appeal 10 their patriotism. their seSe
of right and Justice and ask them to sell Us their
buildings. If their teachers can pass the exam
nations and are willing 40 comply WIN the ooard
rules and regulations for teachers there Is nCf
reason why they should not be employed by the
board. of course. have no way OF compelling
the private schools to place their work IN our
from the BOARD of Education. and with these Ne
could refuse TO advance any more money i Shaik
certainly advise this unless their teachers Will con-
sent take the regular teachers eXamInations.%
New-York tribune., 1901-08-06
TO FIX THE TAX RATE FOR 1901.
THE FIGURES WILL BE SOMEWHAT IN Fx-
CESS OF THOSE FOR LAST YEAR.

The finance committees of the Board OF Alder
men and Council say that the Municipal As
sembly tomorrow Will fix the 1901 tax rate for
Manhattan and The Bronx at about 231797 as
against 2.23I1 last year. or about four cents
below Commissioner Fetner's estimate four
weeks ago The members of the finance com
mittees are confident that the rate will be kept
between 231% and 232. and may not exceed
81 81 on each 500. The rate for Brooklyn. Rich
mond and Queens is not definitely known but
the ratio of increase will be about the same in
those boroughs as in Manhattan.
President Feitner OF the Tax Board attributed
the large increase in the rate to mandatory
legislation from Albany. Yesterday Mr. Felt
ner's acquaintances chaffed him on not knowing
how TO manipulate the figures so as TO make
the best possible showing for Tammany The
rates for the respective borOughs last year were
as follows: Manhattan and The Bronx . PAT on
each 500; Brooklyn. 2.32113: Queens 234161:
Richmond, 2.22013 The rate In all the boroughs
will be advanced about seven points, MEM
bers OF the finance committee say. The net
amount of the budget which had TO he raised
by taxation in 1900 after deducting the general
fund was $50 923. 600 -. This year II will be
$50 .}0S l63 81.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-06
O'BRIEN'S PLAIN WORDS.
PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD OF EDUCA4
TION SPEAKS IN FAVOR OF THE{
ABSORPTION OF PRIVATE AND
CHURCH SCHOOLS BY
THE CITY. "A

Il would have every child of school age within tbs
boundaries of greater New-York enrolled in publIo
schools provided and supported BY the city, tz
order that they may be filed up with Americanism-
To that end l shall advise the Board Of Education
TO take the private schools OF the city.
whether they are connected with churches con-
Quoted by charity organizations I would like tO
see the teachers of the private schools continued
in public service If they pass the examinations
and agree TO leave religious matters behind when
they enter the school building
This is the way in which Miles NJ. O'Brien. pres-
ident of the New-York Board Of Education. yester-
day outlined his plan for the absorption OF private
and Church schools by the public school SYSTEM
The proposition has caused much discussion In
certain quarters. because it has been said that
Sisters OF Charity might be employed as teachers.
You mix I'D in no Church discusson.~
continued Mr.. O'Brien yesterday. Il will have
none of It. I taking the broad view Of this
question the American view. and I going tor
so slowly. 1 might we'll say at the start, how
ever that one is more opposed to sectarianisus
in the schools than I am. and that prOSeyting &C
any kind will never be tolerated"
Mr.. O'Brien says that the proposal to take owes
private school buildings and teachers should nos
be understood coming from the Board OF Edu-
cation 1t his plan. and he is ready to stand
about it, and it will probably be brought to their
official notice IN short time. 1t will be referred
to the proper committee and duly acted upon
THE previous decisions OF the State Superintend>
ent of Public Instruction in the Of PoughkssD%
New-York tribune., 1901-08-06

which began to-day, almost entirely absent.
The projected dances have been effectually
stopped. BY royal order. no dancing of any kind
will take place during the week.
The Americans here are seldom ashore ex-
cept during the shopping hours or on a brief
visit to friends Mrs. DreXels yacht Mar
garta is moored close to the royal yacht Os-
borne. Mrs. Arthur Paget is guest on the
Margarita-
London. Aug. 6.-At a late hour last night
King Edward intimated desire that the Cowes
regatta programme should be proceeded with
thus following the precedent kept by Queen
Victoria at the death OF the Duke of Sake
Coburg. The for the Kings Cup will there
New-York tribune., 1901-08-06
LooTER OF DOcTORS HONE CAUGHT.
he WAS LEFT To TAKE CARE OF THE HOUSE
WHILE THE FAMILY WAS AWAY

DR.. Samuel LeavenwOrth. of No. 1S7 West Seven
ty-eighth-st. returned to his home last Satur-
day night and found that IL had been looted of
nearly everything OF value
DR. and Mrs Leavenworth are spending the sum
mer at Far Rockaway and the house has been left
in charge OF two servants. one of the servants,
William Fairchild of No. f2S West Thirty-hrst-st-,
had disappeared and so had all the jewelry belong
ing to Mrs Leavenw orth- diamonds watches. ear
rings opera glasses brc-a-brac, in fact everything
that worth taking.
The doctor went TO the West StXty-eighth-sI poI
lice station Detective William Deering managed
TO capture Fairchid yesterday. When he was
searched a large number of pawn tickets We're
found In his possession, representing most OF the
articles taken from Dr. LeavenwOrth's house, some
of which recovered.
Fairchnd was aTraigned before Magistrate Meade
in the West Side court on a charge OF Sraho larceny
and held in 81 600 bail for examination.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-06
WAR on MOSQUITOES BEGUN.
DIR. DOTY FORCES KEROSENE UNDER THE
WATER OF STATEN ISLAND POND.


DIR. Alvah H. Doty Health officer Of the Port.
and his assistants took their paraphernalia Of
destruction to the rond near Concord Staten
Island Yesterday. nd forced barrels of Kerosene
oil under the surface of the water. II was ex-
pected that while the fluid making it's way TO
the surface II would destroy all the embryonic
MOSQUITO life therein DIR. Doty said he could not
be positive about the success Of the experiment.
for a month to come but he thought It would work
we'll
DR. Eugene Monaghan. Sanitary Superintendent
OF the Borough of The Bronx says he believes the
malaria at Fordham was caused by the mosquitoes
The experiments Of DR.. Doty are being watched
and IL they successful the scattering oil on
the swamps and low places in Fordham will be
begun. DIR. Monaghan said that the malaria bear
ing MOSQUITOES did great deal of damage but he
did not believe that they caused so much sickness
i'm this climate they do In the tropics.
In discussing the prevalence of malaria i'm Ford
ham Health Commissioner Cosby said
steps would he taken to destroy the malaria bear
ing mosquitoes there as in other parts of the city
Steps would also be taken to put stop other
causes Of malaria.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-06
REWARDS FOR NAVAL OFFICERS.

Washington. Aug 5-Thers is to be a supplemental
report by the board of awards appointed by Secre-
tary Long TO consider and report upon the recon-
mendatons made by commanding officers relative
rewards TO officers under them in the Spanish
war. 1t found when the first list made
up that number OF officers deserving of considera-
ton had been overlooked In the early reports upon
which the board acted. and from time to time the
attention OF the department has been called to these
omiaslonx.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-06
FEW WILL BOARD THE CELTIC.
HUGE SHIP NOT TO BE OPEN TO THE PUB
Lie UNTIL AFTER ANOTHER TRIP

Many who anticipating immediate inspec-
tion of the monster steamer Celtic Of the
White Star Line will be disappointed. The officials
of the company have decided that the vessel shall
be open the public until she has crossed the
ocean both ways again. The experience of the
company when the Oceanic opened for in
spectiOn was not gratifying Most of the people
who interested in maritime affairs were out
of town at that time. they at present. and
New-York tribune., 1901-08-06
DOES NOT ANTICIPATE HUMPS EPIDEMIC

Sanitary Superintendent Blauvelt. who Is In
charge OF the Contagious Diseases Bureau OF the
Department OF Health. does not anticipate any
epidemic of mumps in this city. "Mumps Is CON
tagious auone children" he said. When adults
are affected the diseases is painful out rarely
dangerous II is thing for many cases
OF This disease be reported TO the department
OF Health They average about two or three
week"
New-York tribune., 1901-08-06
MENTIONED FoR VACANT RIsHoPRIC

Garden city. Long Island Aug 5-There Is al
ready much conjecture the successor of
Bishop Littlejohn. Several clergymen in Brooklyn
are being mentioned. amorg them being the Rev
Dr S. d. Mcconnell. OF Holy Trinity Church. the
Rev. Or. Burgess the Rev. Or. Fl. c. Swentzel the
hev. DR.. Reese F. Alsop. rector OF St Barnabas
Church and the Rev DIR. A. b. Kinsolving rector
Of Christ Church.
Others spoken Of as the late Bishops successor
are the Rev. Or. William NJ. Grosvenor Of the
church OF the Incarnatiou. the Rev. DR. David III
Greer OF st Bartholomew's Church. and the Rev
DI: George VI. Christian. OF Manhattan The possi-
blity or New-Yorker being chosen is heightened
by high and low church controversy In the Long
New-York tribune., 1901-08-06
EX-GOr. JONES'S DAUGHTER KILLED.

Montgomery. Ala. Aug. Miss Carrie JONES'
twenty years Of age. daughter Of eN-Governor
Thomas G. Jones. run over and killed py q
srreercar to-dlv in front Of the Jones house. TIA
accident was Witnessed by the Ex-Governor.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-06

mn A'i~DF2iiDA~ IN NtAO-NBERtI CASTLE
CONSCIOUS TO THE END.
Cronberg, Aug. 5-The Empress Dowaeer
Frederick died at 6:15 D. m
The death OF the Empress Dowager was some
what unexpected. AT o'clock her physicians re-
ported no change in her condition. Emperor
William and her majesty's other children ex-
cept Prince Henry OF Prussia. who is at Cadiz
and the Empress were in the sickroom most Of
the day. They were all round the bedside when
the Empress passed quietly away. Professors
Renvers and Spielhagen were also in the room
BY special desire OF the dying woman Dr.
Waller. the English chaplain of Homburg was
summoned.
IMMEDIATE CAUSE OF DEATH DROPSY.
II is said that the immediate cause of death
was dropsy. accompanying the cancer. The re-
markable vitality Of the Empress Dowager as
tonshed her physicians. She retained conscious
ness 10 the end.
Closely following the announcement OF the
death from the castle, the church bells were
tolled and the flags on the castle and in the city
were helfmasted Visitors TO the castle began
inscribing their names in book placed for the
purpose in the hall.
At o'clock this evening Emperor William
ayers household into the death chamber and
New-York tribune., 1901-08-06

led them one by one past the bedside, to take
a farewell look at their mistress.
The bulletin concerning the condition Of the
Empress Dowager issued at 6:30 this morning
said:
The weakness Of Empress Frederick is hourly
increasing. The strength Of the heart is still
slight.
Emperor William arrived al Homburg at 3: 10
ocicck ;his morning, and drove to the HOmburg
Castle. Thence accompanied by the Empress
and Crown Prince Frederick William. he pro-
ceeded Friedrichshof. which he reached at
Bro o'clock.
Relatives of the dying Empress have been con-
tinually arriving here throughout the day. and
detachment Of the 115th Infantry came from
Homburg to do sentinel and patrol duty round
the castle
SOLDIERS GUARD THE CASTLE.
The castle grounds are now surrounded by
soldiers and patrolled by hussars and mounted
police.
The Eleventh Company Of the S0th Regiment
OF Infantry. Of which the Empress Dowager
Frederick honorary colonel. has been
ordered here 10 do duty at the castle.
The authorities of Emden have issued a notice
saying that in consequence Of the death of the
Empress Dowager. the ceremonies connected
with the opening Of the new harbor and the
yelling Of monuments TO the Great ElectOr and
Frederick the Great have been indefinitely post
poned.
Homburg, Aug. IA premature statement
that the Empress Dowager fas dead was given
out officially at Homburg Castle shortly after
noon Copies were posted in half the shop win
lows OF the town. The blinds were drawn in the
windows OF many residences. and all flags were
halfmasted. little later the principal street OF
Homburg filed with shoppers buying black
Then came word that the false. There
Seems little doubt that the message came from
friedrichshOf, although who sent ii one seems
10 know. Court Marshal Haupt, who gave out
he inaccurate announcement, has been sum-
honed 10 Cronberg The false news was tele-
sIapheo widely, and many German cities dis
played signs Of mourning. When the official
contradiction was sent this scarcely be
ieNed. Some Of the mourning emblems in CrOn-
peTg were allowed 10 remain
soon after nightfall Emperor William, accom-
panied by the Empress and the Crown Prince.
UroFe BACK To Homburg. Whether the body will
ne IN state has not yet been determined.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-06
FROM MISSION TO SALOON.

SUPERINTENDENT SAYS LIQUOR DEALER HAS
.'PULLERs IN" IN WAITING AFTER SERVICES.
w. p. st. Germain. of No 1884 Lexington-ave
superintendent of the Beacon Light Mission. at No
2S72 Third-ave appeared complainant In the
Harlem police court yesterday against Charles
Cohen. of No. 347 East One-hundred-an and-twenteth-
st who keeps a saloon next door to the mission.
Superintendent St. German alleges that Cohen
has engaged the services of ''puller in. who lies
in wait for the men who attend the mission
vice and then literally dTags them into his saloon.
Magistrate Crane held Cohen in 500.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-06
KING AND QUEEN TO LEAVE COWES.
FESTIVITIES OF REGATTA WEEK MARRIED
TO-DAY BY THE DEATH OF EN-
PRESS FREDERICK

Cowes Aug. 5.-King Edward and Queen
alexandra viii leave here for Marlborough
mouse tomorrow. II is not likely they Will
start for Berlin until Wednesday.
The King received the official news Of the
ueath Of Empress Dowager Frederick on board
lhe royal yacht The yachts flag was imme-
oiatey hafmastea
he usual gayeties OF Cowes Regatta Week.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-06
EMPRESS FREDERICK DEAD
LONG SUFFERING FROM AN INCURABLE
MALADY ENDS AT LAST.

THE GERMAN EMPEROR AND ALI, OF HER
CHILDREN EXCEPT PRINCE HENRY AT
HER BEDSIDE IN CRoNBERG CASTLE
CONSCIOUS TO THE END.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-01-10
Long Distance Tickets Wanted

He was long, iean lank and raw
boned, and he shambled up to the tick
ct window at the Union passenger sta
ton much after the fashion of scared
canine when he approaches his master
to receive a well earned thrashing. He
got as far as the outside railing and
stood there with a bashful blush gaZ-
ing at the man behind the brass bars.
"Come in, come in. Make yourself at
home" was the encouraging welcome
from within. He accepted the invita-
ton and brought up against the marble
ticket counter with more confidence in
his face.
Say, thar" be said in half whisper
to Harry Hansen. ''is this the place
where you get tickets for the kyars"
Eyes. Where do you want to go:
Hurry up; we're rushed"
"Well, sir" he replied, shifting a
square inch of plug tobacco from one
cheek to the other, "hev you all got
emmy long distance tickets inter Ken
tuckyY
His case was equaled by that of the
old lady with the sunbonnet who said:
81 want a ticket to Platte county"
"What place in Platte county" in
quired the ticket man.
'No place in Platte county. | want
to 60 to Platte county, and it's none of
your business where I'm going to visit.
You sell me the ticket to Platte county,
and I'll get there."-St. Joseph News.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1901-01-10

If Filipino enters the house of
European living in an unassuming
way, he will not believe that the Eu-
ropean is either wealthy or wise, and,
although his manner may be correct,
it will not be humble. On the other
hand, if he visits an ignorant man
who INDUCES in great splendor, he will
at once become exceedingly respectful
Mr. Phelps Whitmarsh, who in The
Outlook gives his experiences in the
islands, tells the story of a wealthy
provincial visiting Manila for the first
time, who asked to be presented to the
governor general.
When he reached the palace, be
found the governor taking coffee on
his piazza, dressed comfortably in a
white cotton suit The Filipino re-
uuested that some favor be extended
to his district, and his request was
granted. He then withdrew. The Off
cial who had procured the presenta-
ton asked him what he thought of the
general.
why" replied the visitor in a tone
of disappointment, "he is no different
from any other white man."
1t so happened that the general was
told of the incident, and he gave or
ders that at his next reception the
! Filipino shoald be present.
Upon entering the throneroom and
seeing the general in full uniform,
surrounded by his brilliant staff, with
the accessories Of splendid tapestries,
laced ushers and all the pomp and
splendor of these Spanish functions,
the provincial grew pale and, kneeling
in deep humility, exclaimed:
This is indeed my general"
So impressed was he that the fol-
lowing morning he sent pair of hand
some horses to the general with note
which read:
"My general, yesterday l liked you
so much in your uniform of gold that
send you this pair of horses, but do
not use them when you dress in q
white suit