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Evening journal., 1902-06-09

broom. and as a consequence the tip
ping system is becoming obsolete, or
would become so. if it were not for the
fact that the rOadbed is so smooth and
the trains run so swiftly that it keeps
the passengers. in such a good-natured
frame of mind, that they Just naturally
Evening journal., 1902-06-09

1t is said that certain Democrats Of
Senator Wellington's district are talk
ing Of nominating him for Congress.
The Republicans will sign a quit-claim
deed at any moment.
Evening journal., 1902-06-09

have to hand out something 10 some
body to show how pleased they are.
The engines on the Reading burn
hard coal-there is no smoke.
Evening journal., 1902-06-09

In his argument Saturday on the
motion to Quash the indictments in the
jail vagrant case, Alexander b. Cooper
brought to light a most extraordinary
situation. To make out a case the i'm
prisonment or non-imprisonment Of
several thousand prisoners is involved.
When at THE trial it is argued that
among these thousands certain indi-
viduals have never been in custody,
the defense will find great difficulty,
we imagine. in instantly producing
evidence TO Offset it.
Evening journal., 1902-06-09

"A new horse to be used on the
hose carriage of the Reliance Fire
Engine Company has just been re-
ceiYel from Oxford, Pa.
Evening journal., 1902-06-09
RefrigeratOrS and Ice Chests.
One-quarter under price.

The celebrated Rannay "Lapland
Monitor" and Mascot and Quaker City
makes at a reduction of IS per cent. under re
gular prices. All sizes and various styles, some
with sideboard mirror backs and porcelain,lned
iced wells with spigot; others fitted with re
movable ice chambers. Single and double
doors.
Evening journal., 1902-06-09

The wreck of the train bearing the
old Liberty Bell back to Philadelphia
suggests that if these tours continue
something may happen TO the priceless
relic. In recent years it has been the
excuse for numerous junketing trips
of Philadelphia councils. and we think
that instead OF oheapening it in such
manner it would be better to present
it to the national government, in order
that IL may be properly cared for.
Evening journal., 1902-06-09
Bamboo Furniture.
Burnt Decorations.

The daintiest and most effective summer
Furniture offered; just the thing to go with
mating covered floors, and then it has the
merit of strength, lightness and durability. Our
assortment is the most attractive you'll find in
Wilmington Book Shelves, Tables, Tabour-
cites, India Seats, Roman Chairs, Music Racks,
Curio Cabinets, Arm Chairs, What-Nots, etc.
You'll find some unique styles that'll give tone
to the heavier furniture for every room in the
house, and it will cost you but a trihe.
Evening journal., 1902-06-09

many people, and efforts were put forth
to make it appear that he was being
backed by them, regardless of the
bosses. This deceived nobody. how
ever. since Il soon became apparent
that he was the candidate OF the ma
chine. and that all the methods famil-
lar in Pennsylvania politics We're again
in evidence. What Quay's motive in
bringing out Pennypacker was may
only be eurmised. He is distantly re-
lated, but this would not ordinarily
be sufficient. The judge is a man of
great learning and splendid repua-
tion. and strange as It may seem, this
was probably the cause Of his selec-
ton. Quay. profting by his past mis-
takes. probably know that he could not
win without a strong candidate. and.
therefore. ME finds himself in the novel
position of having many Of the best
element endorsing his man
Quay and Elkin will be on the
ground. conducting the campaign in
person. This is no time to delegate
the work To others. The whole country
is interested in the outcome. On the
one hand is a candidate who is the
product of the machine, now appeal
ing to the people to assert their indie
pendence: and ON the other is the ma
chine Offering an excellent candidate.
The intelligent voter, who has fought
the machine and its candidates for
years because it stood for corrupt gov
ernment, lis in a peculiar position.
Evening journal., 1902-06-09

Twenty-Five Salvation Army stations
have been opened in Germany during
1.-THE last nine months
Evening journal., 1902-06-09

The Italian Government has accept
ed the offer OF a German syndicate e
drain the Pontine marshes at a cost OF
81 900 00O
Evening journal., 1902-06-09

There are 1850 blind persons in the
East End of London. many of whom
have to beg for a living. states the
|sightless president of tthe National
League of the Blind.
Evening journal., 1902-06-09

To save expense. the French govern
ment has set its soldiers the work OF
tearing down the electioneering post
ers that no deface practically every
boarding in France.
Evening journal., 1902-06-09

Charles Curtis. of Topeka, who rep
resents the first district of Kansas il
the House. has Indian blood in his
veins.
Evening journal., 1902-06-09

Gold nuggets from the Klondike pre-
sent a structure and appearance quit.
different from those of any other To-
cality.
Evening journal., 1902-06-09

1T all. l see, depends on me"
Said the boiler. "and l must
Stand a pressure thatn win the rae,
And I'll do il. too. or BUST"
Evening journal., 1902-06-09

"Sockless" Jerry Simpson has beaten
society at its own game, having won
the ping-pong championship of Mon
tana at a tournament at the Montana
Club. Of Helena.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1902-12-25

she boasted to Mrs. Wilton on the next
Monday morning as she ran her broad
hand through the steaming suds.
'Some one going to send you nice
basket?' quiered Mrs. Wilton, thinking
at once of the benevolent president to be.
"Naw! yer away off" laughed the
woman of labor. We've an invitation to
the New Years dinner at Shelly Farms !;
got it in fine cover with the Berrie army
coat blazed onto the corner Of il"
"Why Mrs Malnda Meigs!" exclaimed
the astonished Mrs. Wilton, you are not
joking me-"
''No, ma'am, I'm not" giving the handle
of the wringer an emphatic yank; its
the Bible truth. And | was so tickled at
what she writ onto the gold-aiged card,
she sent me-"
What was that?" asked Mrs Wilton,
desperately, the awfulness of a philan-
thropic movement gripping her heart
strings.
"Why, she writ that She and her hus-
band would turn the new leaf themselves
tins time and invite the worthy poor to
dine with them on New Years day
And now" dropping her voice to one of
pleasant interrogative, where be you
agoin' to dine, New Years, ma ann"
81 hardly know yet" answered Mrs.
Wilton, truthfully; then she fled to the
closet and studied the fine, new dinner
dress, with conflicting thoughts.
For a young chit from college to come
lording it into their midst and make such
unheard Of snubbing plans in her en-
deavor to appear peculiar, was simply
outrageous! The Shelly Farms new leaf
was perfectly abominable Something
would have to be done to offset this dis
gusting philanthropy.
BY four O'Clock that afternoon Mrs.
Wilton had made the rounds OF the insult
ed elite of the countryside; and a swell
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1902-12-25

frequently in a free for all fight in which
fists only were used and after which no
arrests were made. In those New \ ear
days the 'rumshOps,' as they were called,
did land Office business. Whisky was
plentiful and cheap, asd the prejudice
against drunkenness was by no means 50
general then as now
The focal point OF interest, however,
was the hiring out of negroes for the en-
suing year. Now and then negroes were
offered for public sale, but that practice
vas not so common then as in the earlier
part of the century.
Planters neither hired out their slaves,
nor did they employ those Of other pco-
PIE. But those belonging to minor chill
oren and widows, as well as many who
were "cnattels' of residents of the towns
and villages We're commonly "hired ont, ,"
especially il they had been taught trades.
oy were good cooks or house servants.
Many town residents possessed slaves be
youd their home needs, and these were
'mrcd out 10 others who might require
their -erylces.
The contract lasted for the calendar
yCar only, IL must be renewed annually
81 desired by the contracting parties.
Much ml-npnccptiuu obtains as 90 tLe
d.asre.ab.enc-s and shame of this pra,.
tee Masters bad direct pecuuary i'm
tcre-t BOO their slaves, aud il Wa- fY rae.r
interest tl roe 90 90 that these .ec4raI
humane employers. A tar as DO Wa. hos.
su.o5 each slave Has permitted tl u.s,-.
The perUn Toe whom hp would work
Some Haure We're #uu remained with .tu..
tamu employers year by year tIr many
5Iar..
I.... chat were good .rrr.r.. I..r ..
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1902-12-25

dinner party had been arranged for, at
Mrs. Goldwaite's, for three solid reasons.
First, to air their new toilettcs; second,
to soothe one another in their common
grievance, and third, the Goldwaite cot
tage was so situated that they could cas-
lily see the coarse tide of the "seconds"-
and possibly the thirds to the
farms.
Punctually at the appointed time the
outraged upper current gathered at the
appointed place to see the outrageous un-
der current set toward the phiIanthropio
president.
BY three O'Clock all the INDECENT but re-
spectacle people of the neighborhood had
gone by i'll their Sunday best.
Onions and sauerkraut!" drawled Mr.
Wilton, as German family passed on
foot
Our white necktie brigade comment
ed another first" as the pastor of a poor
church, mile away, and the superinten-
dent OF It's Sunday school, together with
dozen scholars, went by in a double
sleigh. And the "hrsts" rustled the.
silks and smiled in aristocratic contempt.
Before the Goldwaite party broke up,
however, messenger from the Farms
bowed himself into their midst and out
again, leaving the hostess looking sus-
pcously at message in her hand, with
the army coat bIazcd onto the corner"
a. Mrs. Meigs would have said. She
glanced timidly around the expectant
circle and finally drew forth a daintily
perfumed note and read
"A very happy New Year to ALL 1t
has occurred to us, dear people, that you
may not have comprehended our motive
IN bidding our guests for the day. As
we all are interested in philanthropic
work, We will be understood when we
say, the new leaf We turned is very time
ly and beautiful, and has made many
hearts happy. Husband and | turned the
leaf suggested by Luke, the beloved physi-
clan We knew you We're all well able to
return the compliment and so we bade
those who could not recompense us.
I'VE extend greetings and desire that
you all rejoice with us. Mr.. and Mrs.
John Berrie, Shelly Farms"
The 'frsts" looked soberly at each
other; the spirit of the note touched the
good in them and the new dinner dresses
were, for the time, forgotten.
YES" they said, "the whole neighbor-
hood has enjoyed Happy New Year to-
day Surely it is a pleasant new leaf!"
But the philanthropic society has never
been organized although the prospective
president is ready and waiting.
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/ shall enjoy the new leaf turning with
my neighbors exceedingly"
This information was what Mrs. Gold
waite had talked philanthropy Tor two full
hours for, and she took her leave, feeling
that she was heroine of the first water.
But Mrs. Berrie accompanied her caller
to the front gate in her eagerness to talk
more about the movement 1T Is to
elevate the toilers, | understand" she
said, "and to get in touch with our poorer
neighborsf"
Yes" answered Mrs. Goldwaite, hest
tating to break up her luxurious New
Years dream by humping against the in
trusIve fact that wasAwomen and ditch
dIggers occupied the same planet together
with the "iirsts."
Yes" she repeated, "and when we or
ganize you will accept the presidencyT
and she got up an interested look, almost
as good as the genuine.
Certainly was the reply. 81 thank
you for the honor and Mrs. John Berrie
pressed the callers hand ieVeutly.
The delegate was not very tayorably in
n.euccd with the young wlte's enthusiasm
over the question, and the pressure of her
hand chilled, rather than thrilled, her
festive heart.
But one cousoling thought ran through
It all. they never would organize" 1t
was only a subterfuge TO nose out some
thing more substantial.
Mr.. Goldwaite uippcd along to the
turning where she met Mr.. Wilton, who
rciu,l IN her ponies to ask breathlcssy:
Did you find out:'
80 be sure; it takes me TO find out.
and sine tossed her head in triumph.
'Tley will nave the dinner a. usual Bat
Mr. Berrie, not being acquainted. could
mon write lHc invitations alone. and Mr.
H.rrIc could not help her until to-day"
"O. yc-'' cried Mrs Wilton. "t.lt aa.
counts t1r b. aI. Wei, We are ready arl
VIII b. delighted 90 help turn the ugN
Itti ibis year. because oi tUe .W,..
U.-fr--'
"~ae was wonderfully ,BteI. though.
over tar pH.autuaple Wura. 900. Alr..
ba.HHIa rolled uu hrr stes m mu.E
r,a.HsHrs Both ladies aaEsI au4
c.apgsl tae.r hands, immensely amused
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1902-12-25

Nllc.
She dressed finer than his first wife
did-most second wives do-she spent more
hours at the piano, and seemed several
degrees more aristocratic than the first
Mrs Berrie.
1t was an honored custom, reaching
hack to the stouter branches of the an
cestral tree for the owner OF the Farms
to give New Years dinner to the coun-
tryside; and each guest was invited to
come and turn a new leaf for yearly
luck"
OF course, it was the "frsts," and not
the seconds" or thirds" as the ship
pers say, who enjoyed these annual feasts
and, usually, they began several weeks
before to plan what to wear This year
it seemed a necessity to be a little more
particular about the cut of gowns and
width OF trimmings, for the new Mrs.
Rerrie was a lady of means in her own
right, and dressed elaborately.
I'VE must make an IMPRESSION" said
Mrs. Wilton, decsively, "and she must
feel that our presence is an honor to the
Farms. | intend to have a new silk; a
regular dinner party dress"
And so the "frsts" planned to sur
pass all former efforts, for the sake of
profound impressions; therefore, by the
middle of December a score of lovely new
gowns were the pride OF as many ambi-
tIous feminine owners.
The mistress of Shelly Farms was af-
fable and gracious to all, and the tony
"frsts" were just dying to display their
rich costumes in her honor. But for
some unaccountable reason the invitations
were tardy.
Could it be possible that the second wife
was one of those new women, who would
at one fell swoop, eliminate the annual
dinner? And would John Berrie stand
that?
In sheer desperation of suspense, Mrs.
Goldwaite was delegated to call at the
Farms, ostensibly to speak of a phiIan-
thropic movement, but really to scent the
New Year festivities and overdue cards.
Mrs. Berrie received her visitor very
courteously and pleasantly, and supported
the philanthropic idea enthusiastically
even graciously accepting the presidency
of the society when they should organize
But when the conversation dris;ed into
holiday news the caller coca not, by any
tact, draw out the brides plans concern
ing New Years day. Exasperated, Mrs
Goldwaite suddenly let go skirmishing and
asked her, point blank, IF the Farms
would give annual dinner this year"
80, certainly" answered the new wife,
her face lighting up with pleasure. "hus-
band and l have been planning for that
some time. The invitations are late, but
Mr. Berrie could not help me until to-day,
and, of course, [ am not well enough
acquainted to get the names alone. We
shall send them this week, however, and
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1902-12-25

der. This, also, was commonly the prac-
tlce as to "cornheld niggers' and un-
skilled laborers generally, of both sexes.
There were pathetic scenes now and
then when negroes were sold at public auc
ton on New Years day. Very rarely it
CHANGED that at such times members of
the same family were sold to masters
widely separated.
1t should appeal to the common sense
OF any man that slaves being valuable
holdings, their owners would neither treat
them cruelty nor permit them to be abused
by others. Owners of valuable horses uni
formly are kind to them, and horses are
not human.
In this Southern New Years day, too,
men met to settle long due debts, to pay
notes and to rent farm lands. Taken al
together, it was a busy, busy day, full
OF its comedies as well as its dramas, and,
sometimes, tragedies.
AT such times the slaves of the planta-
tions enjoyed their annual two weeks
vacation and these crowded the villages
to buy all manner of gimcracks-cheap
jewelry, ribbons and laces, and. having
. sweet tooth, cheap candies as we'll ANY
well-ordered slave could make overtime"
money, and 1t was a very sorry one, in
deed, who had not a few dollars at the
New Year, to throw away in folly upon a
wife or a sweetheart.
The "whte trash" gathered then solely
with a view TO looking on and to picking
up what they could. AS they were de-
spised by both the well-to-do whites and
the negroes of all degrees, they usually
kept to themselves. They neither hired
nor were hired, but in some manner con-
trived to secure their full share of
whisky.
Like the old general muster" day of
the antebeum days the 'afo' de wah'
New Year has passed away with all its
scenes and shftjngs, yet the memory of
it remains with the older residents as re-
minder that one day at least, and that the
initial one, Of the Southland, was one of
potential energy and signaly characteris-
tic in its incidents of the age and times.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1902-12-25
BY MANDA L. CROCKER.
MRS MARCIA BERRIE had Al tbo adroil,
A NEW YEARS STORY

al the adrotness of their "feint" and its
success.
The expectant 'frsts" were all agog
for few days, looking for invitations;
but, strange to say, not one of them re-
oeived the familiar square envelope with
the Berrie coat-of-arms in the corner,
ing the mysterious.
But everything was made exceedingly
plain, finally, by the buxom Mrs. Meigs,
washer-woman for trio of the immacu-
late set.
"And it's me and mine who are goin'
to have fine dinner on New ears day."
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1902-12-25

Now man resolves to strive anew
And In the coming year win more
or that which misers fasten to
Than he has ever gained before.
His wife applauds him ana sits down
Considering how she will show
a few rev didOes to the town
If hubby gets his schemes to go.
Chicago Record Herald.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1902-12-25

81 hear that Jacks fancee has made
him give New Years promise to stop
smoking"
That so? We'll, mine has not said a
word about giving up the weed but our
engagement has just the same effect"
How so:'
Every time I call all the cigars in my
vest pocket manage to get crushed, and
OF course, | don't smoke them! !"-Balti.
more Herald.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1902-12-25
A Genuine Picnic

Johnny Jones-Did you have fun watch
ing the old year out and the new year in?
Willie Boerum-Did /? Say! | watched
my sister and her beau watch the old
year out and the new year in!-Brooklyn
Eagle.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1902-12-25
NEW YEAR'SW
THE SOUTH ~
FIFTY YEARS AGO
By WILLIAM ROSSER COBBE.

HE first day of January at the
South 80 years ago presented
scenes that would be strange
indeed if enacted II this gen
Grafton.
To the negro slaves as well
as to the many white people
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1902-12-25

it Mas known only as hiring day"
At every county seat in every slave state
ii was the yearly custom for people Of all
degrees to gather, some as spectators,
others as actors in the events of the day.
BY far the greater number collected
prompted solely by idle curiosity
Upon every corner and at every point
available in the courthouse square sat
negro women with great baskets of zap
plejacks" ia sort of fried apple pie), gin
gerbread and persimmon beer which they
offered for sale.
During the day men engaged in tests of
agility and strength, which ended not in
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1902-12-25

say that | will never give him another
surprise as long as | live. You see, he
had resolved not to lose his temper or
complain about anything about the house
for the entire year. / was so pleased that
wanted to do something awfully nice
in return. Finally, | decided to become
model housekeeper, and by way OF
showing the depth of my resolve, | decid-
ed to cook his New Years dinner my
self"
"H'm, perhaps it was as well that he
did resolve to keep his temper for an
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1902-12-25

RS. MARCIA BERRTE had
been mistress of the Shelly
Farms for only a few short
months; but long enough,
after all, for every one in the
neighborhood to have an opin-
ion OF John Berries second
wife.
Arizona republican., 1902-10-11
JAKE E MILLER A DUDE
How Politics Affect Some Impression
 able Young Men.

Its funny what politics will do for men and what queer ideas get into their heads when they begin to run for office" said Joe Monihan the other day.
 The remark was called out by re- porter fer the Republican who hap pened to be talking to MT. Monihan when Jake Miller passed by The re porter commented that while there wasn't a ghost of q show for Jake to ever be elected supervisor, the cam paign and the political meetings had had Q good influence over him and he was learning to wear a coat, and that alone would be worth more to him than the expense of the canvass.
 By Judas Priestr' broke in Joe, you've no idea the change that's come over that fellow in the last month He gets shaved every time he comes to town, and he's in town all the time. He's gettin' to be a reg'lar dude, an there's no flies on him, for he's SC busy lowing and scrapirg and shaking hands that a fly can't spot him. He never owned 2, coat till after he was nominated for office, not because he couldn't afford it, but because he had no use for it, an as for suspenders he hasn't got 'em yet, but he'll have 'em fore election day. If the son of-a- gun should happen to be elected, by Judas Priest, I expect he'll get a stovepipe hat an a white necktie. If he don't. dog gone him. I'll get up a vigilance committee an present em to him, an make him wear en-
Arizona republican., 1902-10-11
$1O.OO
Mems and Boys Outfitters

These the best suits that built to sell this price for youths from I2 to years. They're cut in all the popular shapes of single and double breasted styles. They're trimmed artistcally and in perfect taste. They fit like made-to-order garments
Arizona republican., 1902-10-11

The new safe and vault door arrived yesterday and have been put in place The safe is one of the best made by the Hall company, is fire and burglar proof es well as being air-tight. The door is made of a solid sheet of steel and is one of the heaviest ever made for safes.
Arizona republican., 1902-10-11
TOMBSTONE BANK.

representative Cashier Brandt of the First National Bank of Tombstone stated that that institution would open it's doors to the public on Monday next.
Arizona republican., 1902-10-11
THERE ARE

Subscription tickets entitling the holder to seven performances by the Oberle Stock company on sale at Good mans pharmacy, or may be secured by addressing Oberle Stock Co.. box 757. Price $500.