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Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1901-01-10

ton, where he had been doing over
paper, a man of middle age, slim, ath
Ietic, with heavy mustache and i'm
perial, just beginningto turn gray, with
deep-set eyes under bushy brows, and
keen face, rather deeply lined. There
was look of dissipation there, shade
ofshabbiness about his clothes, a rakish
cut to the entire personality that
caused Folsom to glance distrustfully
at him more than once the previous
afternoon, and to meet with GOODNESS
the tentatiyes permissible in fellow
travellers. The strangers morning
had been lonesome. Now he held his
newspaper where it would partly
shield his face, yet permit his watching
the officers across the aisle. And some
thing in his stealthy scrutiny attracted
Pappoose.
YES" continued the major, 81 have
seen a great deal of that country, and
Mr.. Dean. of whom you spoke, was at
tached to the troop escorting our com
mission. He is hardly regret to have
to say it-er-what you imagine. We
were, to put it mildly, much disap-
pointed in his conduct the day of our
meeting with the Sioux"
A swift, surprised glance passed be-
tween the girls, pained look shot
into the lieutenant's face, but before
the major could go on the man across
the aisle arose and bent over him with
extended hand.
"Ah, Burleigh, l thought l knew She
voice" But the hand was not grasped.
The major was drawing back. his face
growing yellow-white with some
strange dismay.
you don't seem sure of my identity.
Let me refresh your memory, Bur-
leigh. | am Capt. Newhall. l see you
need a drink, maior-Ill take one with
YOU"
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1901-01-10
ITO Be Continued
The Jnpanese Divorce

The following are the texts of Won
drous letters, bearing a recent date,
exchanged between an aggrievcd hus-
band and his delighted successor. both
of Azuma-mura, Ashikaga district, To-
chigi prefecture.
"Mr. Sokichi Yamamoto: Sir-You
have been guilty of improper firta-
tions with my wife, Tsune, and the
affair has greatly grieved me. For
this reason | have made various com
plants against you for your offensive
conduct, through the members of our
communal body, and you have sent
me endless apologies, but as | find
them unsatisfactory, | have like a
man decided to get rid of my wife,
and l do herewith give and transfer
her to you. Ienceforth | will not en-
tertain any lingering affection for the
woman, and in proof thereof witness
my signature. Kamellichi Fuiillawa" :"
"-fr. Kamekichi Fuiikawa: Sir-It
is indisputably true that l have been
guilty of intimacy with your beloved
wife, and on that account l have sent
you apologies through the members
of our communal body. You have,
however, steadfastly refused to for
give and have instead forwarded your
wife to me. As it is your will, l beg
herewith to acknowledge receipt and
transference of said wife, etc.
Japan Times
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1901-01-10
CHAPTER TX.

For nearly a week after the home
coming of his beloved daughter John
Folsom was too happy in her presence
to give much thought to other mat ters.
By the end Of that week, however, the
honest old westerner found anXieties
thickening about him. There were As
hours of undimmed rejoicing. Elinor
was so radiant, so fond, and had grown,
so said the proud father to himself, and
so said others, so wondrously lovely.
His eyes followed her every movement,
He found himself negligent of hes gen
tie little friend and guest, Jessie Dean,
to whom he had vowed to be a seco 1d
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1901-01-10
Celebrated OcuIists Fail

To relieve many cases that Paimer's Lotion
has permanently cured. Some time ago Mr.
V. NJ. Green, of Huntingdon West Njr-
gnia, wrote: After trying the most eel
ebrated ocuiists of Boston. Albany and New
York City. for Granulated Eyelids, with no
success, few applications of Palmer's Lo-
tion relieved the irtapmation and its use
has effected a permanent cure" This 10.
Pimples, Red Spots or als eruptions on the
skin and is particularly ef1icacious if used in
connection with Lotion Soap. If you can't
find them at your druggists send to Scion
Palmer, 374 Pear Street, New York City,
sor samples of Palmer's Lotion and Lotion
Som.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1901-01-10
TIE PESSIMIST AND FATE.

ffes in love with Despair!
When day is fair
1t makes him sad.
His joy is to pirate
OF the ills he's had
OF the means that Fate
Is ever taking to raise the bad
md trample the good beneath her feet
Woe is his joy, his drink his meat!
lie staked his all. one day,
And didn't lose:
But he went around in mournful way,
With the blues
'''You might have been dragged to the
depths" men said,
%'And yet you were favored as never be-
fore"
But he sighed
And shook his head:
Had Fate been fair" he sadly replied,
"I might have had much more!'
His child lay white and wan.
And he sat in the dark,
Moaning that hope was gone,
That Fate had singled him for her
mark!
But the little one sings
And her laughter rings
Through the halls to-day,
Yet he grieves away,
For still
There's Fate and the doctors bill.
s. E. Kiser. in Chicago Times-Herald.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1901-01-10

Sir Robert Finlay, the new attorney
general, like most counsel with large
practice, knows what it is to receive a
disconcerting reply from an apparent
ly guileless witness, and tells a good
story against himself in illustration.
He was engaged on case for breach
of warranty of a horse, the age of the
animal being the chief matter in dis
pute, and had cross-eXamined hostler,
IA yokel with every appearance of rustic
simplicity. Upon what authority do
you swear to the age of the mare?" he
asked. I'm sure of it," was the reply.
Half a dozen more questions failed to
elicit from the witness any more spe-
cific answer. But how do you know?"
thundered Sir Robert at last. 81 had
it from the mares own mouth" re-
piled the hostler.-London Chronicle.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1901-01-10
ErCe.

An Irishman was once standing in
the streets of an Irish town looking
on with great interest at a fight
which was taking place. He said to
a gentleman. standing near:
''Sr. can you tell me, is this a free
light or faction fight?"
The gentleman replied:
''It is free fight"
"Oh," said the Irishnan, and rush
into the thick of the fray, he dealt
with his shillelah destruction and
devastation all around him.-London
Spare Moments
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1901-01-10

"Yes; | think his marriage showed
him to be a most considerate and kind
hearted man."
| admit that she's not beautiful, but
she's worth a mint of money, and
wouldn't have suffered for a husband
if he had never seen her."
"Oh, | don't mean that he showed
consideration for her, but for his cred
TORS Chicao 90 Post
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1901-01-10

Fond Father-That is the smartest
child [ ever saw. If anyone can set
a river on fire he will when he grows up.
Fond Mother-Indeed he will. bless
his little heart. Only this morning |
found him starting a fire under the
piano.-Philadel Call
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1901-01-10

Wife Cat the theater) The pro-
gramme says this play has a moral.
but | fail to see it.
Husband (who paid three dollars for
seats) s)-Oh. the morals there, all right.
Wife-I'd like to know what it is.
Husband-"A fool and his money are
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1901-01-10
InsnDhisticnted.

The Fiancee-Poor fellow! He com
fessed that | was not the only girl he
ever loved.
The Confidante-Ob, well, that
doesn't make any difference.
The Fiancee-Of course not; he
seemed to be afraid it ight.-Brooll-
lyn | life
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1901-01-10

81 have compelled my wife to cease
strumming on the piano said Mr..
Goldsborough to Mr.. Bunting.
''IIow did you manage it?"
81 insisted upon singing every time
she began to play" Judge.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1901-01-10
Rise of "a RniIroaI Man.

A steady advance in prosperity has
marked the career of Charles NJ. Hays
of ST. Louis. At the age of 10 he was
a clerk in that city at the office of the
Southern Pacific railroad. His salary
was then $40 month. At the age OF
40 he has just been elected president
of the Southern Pacific railroad, with
a salary of $55, 900 a year
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1901-01-10
Very True.

Bookkeeper-I think l ought to get
more pay! l am engaged to get mar-
ried!
Employer-Well, hurry up and get
married and you won't need more payi
It's this being engaged that's SO expen-
sive!-Puck,
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1901-01-10

'Do you think he has any real bust
ness ability?
81 should say he had I did him the
favor of going on his bond, without
compensation. the other day, and
blamed if he didn't let me furnish the
war tax stamp for the documeut.'-
Chicago Times-Herald.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1901-01-10
Lucky circumstance.

The Maior-Sorry, old boy; but I
learned to-day that her mother objects
TO you!
The Captain-Good! From what l
know of human nature. that will preiu-
dice both the girl and her father in my
favor I'm a lucky dog!-Tit-B Bits.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1901-01-10

Judge-You say you do not wish to
prosecute the defendant for stealing
a kiss?
Fair Complainant-No. your honor.
The property has been restored.-
Stray Stories.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1901-01-10

BacOn-SamSon was noted for his
strength and his long hair. | believe?
Egbert-Yes; too bad they didn't
have pianos in those days.-Yonlers
Statesman
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1901-01-10
4 IbrDnlnt TEST.

"Ny darling, | would go through fire
for YOU
She (moodily)-I guess you'll have
to, dear. hear pa coming downstairs.
Y \. Weekly.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1901-01-10
How Lightning Affects Trees.

When lightning strikes tree 1t oc
casionally converts the sap into steam
which eXplodes and scatters the wooc
in all directions.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1901-01-10
Sufficient.

How did Eleanor announce her en-
gagement to the famry?"
"She just waggIed the finger that
had on the diamond ring - n. Y.
World
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1901-01-10
A Eortunnte Eapt

Hewitt-The girl in the print dress
is a poem.
Jewett - She differs from most
poems.
ewitt-How's that?
Jewett-Most poems don't get into
Brooklyn, Life.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1901-01-10

Mr.. SMITH have named my dog
Hobson.
Miss Gerald Smith-Because he is a
fighter or because he wants to kiss ev-
cry rybody?-Judge.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1901-01-10

Hingso-Henpeck had great time
yesterday.
Jingso-IIow?
Hiugso-IIe invited all his friends tc
see his wife fire the cook.-Syracuse
Herald.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1901-01-10
Mountain Air and Memory.

1t is stated that the men who live on
the mountain ranges of California are
notable for their remarkably retentiTe
memories.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1901-01-10
Lanes Family Medicine.

Moves the bowels each day. In order to
oe healthy this is necessary. Acts gently on
the liver and kidneys. Cures sick head
ache Price 20 and SOC.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1901-01-10

A feast fit for king is not always fit for
d man who has to work for a livng-Puck
New-York tribune., 1901-01-12
NFW-YORK CITY.

The annual reception of Morton Commandery
No. 4, Knights Templar, will be held in Lenox Ly-
ceum on Wednesday evening. Representatives Will
be present from the Grand Encampment Of the
United States. also from other jurisdictions. and
from various Communicates in the State and city.
One feature will be exhibition drill by the drill
corps Of Morton Commandery
The Year Book of ST. Bartholomew parish for
1900 has been issued. The publication. usual. is
well illustrated and contains complete information
to the work of the parish in its various de-
partments and report for the year by the rector
the Rev. DIR. David H. Greer.
President Patton of Princeton will preach to-
morrow at II a m. and p. m. in the Collegiate
Church, Forty-eghth-st. and Fifth-ave.
The tenth annual meeting of the New-Yorl1 Kin
dergarten Association will be held Sherry s.
Fifth-ave. and Forty-fourth-st., on next Wednes-
day afternoon, at o'clock. Among the speakers
announced are the Rev DR.. Charles Cuthbert Hail.
William II. McElroy and Mrs. Marion b. b. Lang
zettel. The association is supporting in
crowded quarters of the city nineteen kindergar-
tens.
The annual meeting of the Training School for
Nurses will be held at the Nurses Home, No. 426
East Twenty-sixth-st, Tuesday evening, at s
o'clock. Diplomas will be given to the graduating
class and the twenty-eighth annual report will be
read.
deficiency judgment for s37 1853 was docketed yes
terday against James w. Ketcham, IN favor OF Os-
wald Cammann, growing out of the foreclosure
teenth-st.
The annual dinner of the Hamilton College
Alumni will be held the Hotel Savoy next
Friday $50 p. m.
farewell reception for Bishop COppin, OF the
African Methodist Church will be given at Bethel
Church. West Twenty-fifth-st., next Friday even
ing, Bishop Coppin will sail Saturday next for
his station, at Cape Town, South Africa.
The dinner of the Phi Delta Phi Club will be held
at the Hotel Marlborough next Monday even
ing at $50 p m. Samuel T Maddox, Justice of the
Supreme Court will be the guest of the club
Postmaster Van Cott announces that mails from
China and Japan arriI ed at Vancouver and were
dispatched East January g. due in New-York on
the morning of Monday, January u. Mails for
China. Japan etc. will close at the General Post
Office advertised
The Rev. DR.. T De Witt Talmage will preach in
the Academy OF Music tomorrow at $3.50 p. m.
The object of the service is TO commemorate the
twentieth anniversary OF the BOwery Mission. In
his sermon DR.. Talmage will review the work of
the mission during the last twenty years In the
Bowery, and outline its plans for helping homeless
men and waits during the present year. Among the
other speakers will be the Rev. j. Wilbur Chap
man, the Rev. A. c Dixon. the Rev. f. II. Jacobs
and the Rev. r. s. Macarthur.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-12
GEO. CLINT Co.
As.4s AsDTA7 WEST 2sesT.
NEAR BROADWAY.
FACTORY: ISLAND ise WEST 1875 STREET
APPRALSERS IIE.N ARRESTED
COLONEL SWORDS SAYS GOODS VALUED
AT S1OO00OO HAVE BEEN STOLEN
COLLECTOR BIDWELL THINKS
AMOUNT SMALL.

Colonel Swords, VINO is in charge of the APP
praisers' Stores with the assistance of United
States Marshal Henkle, made arrests yesterday
which he considers of much Importance. He
thinks he has unearthed a gang that has been
Systematically robbing the stores for years. He
says they have taken away good worth $1,000
600 and that the arrests will lead to the capture
of eight other men.
James Kabinote and Abraham Moses were ar
raigned before United States Commissioner
Shields yesterday afternoon. At the time of
their arrest the former had a few bits of Ma
jolica ware, which experts say are worth 80
cents each. Moses was released on his own re-
cognizance and Vabinote held for further ex-
animation.
Collector Bidwell. when seen at the Hotel En-
dicott last night. said that for some time there
has been considerable thievery going on in the
Appraisers Stores, and that complaints have been
numerous He said the men arrested had been
laborers in the stores, and that others sus-
pected. He said the value of the articles stolen
would not amount to much, the goods con-
sisted principally of handkerchiefs, hosiery and
underwear, which were carried away under
New-York tribune., 1901-01-12
N.Y.U. STUDENTS NOT TO P4R4DE.
CHANCELLOR MACCRACKEN SAYS THEY
COULD NOT SHINE AMID THE GOLD
LACE OF MILITARY POMP."

LACE OF MILITARY POMP."
Chancellor MacCracken of the New-Yo Uni
versity yesterday sent letter to Wallace Don
aid Mclean, at Washington, in which he de-
clined to permit the students of the university
TO take part in the inaugural parade in Wash
ington on March 4. Chancellor MacCracken
says:
Your request to me. head Of New York Uni
versity, 10 ndorse and assist in effort gather
the entire student body of this university to the
inaugural parade March !. is received with
thanks. am opposed 10 your movement for the
following
First. the date is the heart of the college
year. when the students should be doing their most
earnest work. They cannot then afford time for
distant Journeys which not absolutely neces-
sary. Attendance at this parade would lose them
the first three days Of the week for the rest OF
could not be back in time for work Tuesday
Ny second reason is the expense New-York Uni
vrsity has 1900 students A large majority of them
must practise economy to obtain education.
The tax that would send even quarter Of their
number 10 Washington would run up into the
thousands of dollars.
Third, and finally, 800 young men can serve
the United States Of America far effect
lively at less expense Of time, muscle and money,
than by merely appearing in an inauguration
amid the gold lace and feathers of military pomp.
II is better for them to choose their own field in
which to pay honor 10 the Chief Magistrate OF the
country and to the grandeur of our Nation.
/ trust the universities In the country will con-
tinue 10 stand for a noble economy of time talent
the National Government will be leavened by their
influence.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-12
INCREASE IN d. AND Fl. Dividend.
RAISED FROM TO PER CENT AND THE
STOCK GOES SOARING-TALK ABOUT
ITS SIGNIFICANCE.

Delaware and Hudson the feature of yester-
days market. soaring 1884, the totally unex-
pected news that the dividend 1901 had been
increased from 5 to per cent, and closing at the
high level The first sale made at 146, and by
2 o'clock the price had gradually advanced TO 14S%.
The announcement of the directors action the
dividend came in the last hour of the trading, and
the price instantly shot upward in response, the
closing quotation representing net gain for the
day of II points.
Various theories were heard to account for the
course of the Board in increasing the dividend
(Which is to be paid of the profits Of 1900 by
9 per cent instead of /, had been expected. One
theory referred the advance to the increased
ings of the company of late Another attempted
explanation assumed that control had not yet
passed to any interest and that the old
majority interest in the Board. the Oyphant party,
had put the dividend rate up to per cent for the
purpose of influencing scattered holders Of the
stock the acquisition of whose shares essential
the seekers after ihe control. to retain their
holdings as the New-York Central would not be
likely to guarantee than per cent the
stock OF the Delaware and Hudson II 1t should gain
possession of that system. The best opinion, how
ever, accepted accurate The Tribune's announce
ment. made this week on high Vanderbilt authority.
that the Vanderbilt interests had already acquired
controlling interest in the stock OF the Delaware
and Hudson Company. and explained yesterday $
action of the directors as a move designed to re-
suit in the New-York Central guaranteeing divi-
dend in excess OF per cent on the stock. thus
when the time should for formally leasing the
Delaware and Hudson.
The dividends paid by the Delaware and Hudson
1863 1875. inclusive 10 per cent year 1876, per
cent: 1877 1880, dividend; 1881. Az per cent
IN Ger 70 cent @ & Ser p cent cent g 5 to- 1856 @ per @ cent
and 1897 to 1900 inclusive. per cent year
New-York tribune., 1901-01-12
HEAVY DEALINGS IN ONTARIO.
NEWS OF VANDERBILT CONTROL OF THE
ROAD EXPECTED IN WALL
STREET SOON

Thomas L. Fowler. president OF the New-York.
Ontario and Western Railway Company said yes
terday as quoted In reference TO the report that
under the new control of the Delaware and Hud-
son the coal business of that road was TO be
turned TO his company:
The published statements that the Delaware and
Hudson coal tonnage is be diverted to Ontario
and Western not true. For many years the
Ontario and Western has provided an outlet from
Sidney for Delaware and Hudson's northbound
coal. The tidewater coal Of that company Is tied
up 10 the Erie Railroad under traffic contract
which has some years 70 run.
and Western stock yesterday. more than 10000
shares changing hands. The activity was especially
marked in the last hour when blocks OF 1900 500.
5000 $500 $500 and other large amounts were sold
at steadily advancing figures the closing price 35
being the highest of the day. and 81 per cent
above Thursdays final priCo. The buying is under
stood TO be for Vanderbilt account and the news
of Vanderbilt control of the Ontario and western
IS expected by Wall Street before many days.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-12
GOSPEL CAmPAIGH BEGINNING.
REPORTS FROM CITIES IN THIS COUNTRY AND
CANADA SHOW GREAT INTEREST
IN THE WORK.

Letters received by the Central Committee OF the
Twentieth Century Gospel Campaign show that
work for such a campaign is being carried on in
various cities in this country and Canada Several
hundred letters have just sent by the Central
Committee in New-York TO the Young Mems Chris
tian Association secretaries in the cities of the
United States and Canada. requesting them to call
meeting OF all the Christian ministers of their To-
calities and organize for the work in hand.
The working committee just appointed in Phila-
delphia of which Bishop Foss is chairman and ex-
Governor Robert E Pattison treasurer, reports
that the work has been actively begun there The
ministers of Newark have just held a general
meeting. John Willis Baer. secretary of the
United Society OF Christian Endeavor, is arrang-
ing for conference of all the ministers of the
city OF Boston. Reports have also been received
from Jersey City, Hoboken. Providence and St
Louis to the effect that general expectancy exists
that great revival of religion is at hand.
William Phillips Hall, the business man evan
gelist, who Is chairman of this campaign. expects
within short time begin a of the coun-
try. i'm company with i. II. Jacobs the Gospel
singer, with view TO organizing the churches and
Christian societies in all the leading centres for
this work. He will the ministers of Washing
ton, Richmond, Atlanta, Birmingham. Nashville,
St Louis Kansas City, Denver, San Francisco,
Chicago. Cincinnati, Cleveland, Buffalo and other
cities.
A working committee for this city is being ap-
pointed.