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Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1902-10-02

Elizabeth Cady Stanton makes OBJ
lection to the American custom of
,,,.,.,, using initials for
names, and is of
the opinion that
A, b and c do very well for kegs of
fish, barrels of -four and spools of
thread, but not for immortal men and
women. Mrs. Stanton mentions an
acquaintance with an insignificant
name whose given name was Wendell
Phillips. He always signed himself
w. p. -, and thus consigned himself
to darkest obscurity, whereas if he
would lay hold on the Wendell Phillips
part of his name with pen and ink the
whole might have been dignified into a
title of some Importance. But il he
were person of no Importance Wen
dell Phillips couldn't save him. On
the other hand, as the st. Louis Globe
Democrat has remarked, the query
arises, how many deserving, even SUI
perior, persons may have been clogged
not Jaggs become man of weight in
the community if he were named Cor
don, or Winthrop, or Buckingham, or
st. Clair? This is a deep question and
one that much may depend on. The
two greatest presidents of the United
States were Washington and Line oln,
names of distinguished flavor, had
their owners never been patriots or
presidents. 1t is significant, too, that
they might have been G. II. Washing
ton and \. b. Lincoln, but, on the con-
trary, were christened with no super
fluffy of identifying cognomens; sim
ply George and Abraham. The inde-
pendence of mind which is in this day
overcoming accidents of birth and
what one might call the absurdities
and eXcesses of christening now per-
mits the bearer of a name that does
not suit him to change it. Persons
branded with the inevita BILE two ini-
tials drop the first name if they so
desire and spell the second one in full.
One does not have to wear a name as
some people do a wen or wart, as
If it were sacred and could not be re-
moved. \ man living in communi-
ty where there were 20 others of the
same name continually getting his
mail, cashing his money orders, con-
fusing his identity with theirs in po-
lice court, perhaps, would be justified
in appealing to the law and becoming
an Ardleigh, a Featherstonebaugh a
Plantagnet: or anything euphonious
that might strike his fancy. Fate
should not be permitted to suppress
him with such feeble instrument as
a name that mingles himwith a thou
sand others from whom he has no way
of being singled out. This is an age
of freedom.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1902-10-02
MRS. LENNIE E. O,noNNFI1.

MRS. JENNIE Il. ODONNELL,
President OF Oakland Woman's Riding Club.
the wonderful curative value of Lydia
T.. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound. For eight years had female
trouble, falling of the womb and other
complications. During that time was
more or less of an invalid and not much
good for anything, until one day
found book in my hall telling of
the cures you could perform. became
interested /; l bought bottle of Lydia
Il. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound and was helped; continued it's
use and in seven months was cured, and
since that time L have had perfect
health. Thanks, dear Mrs. Pinkham
again, for the health now enjoy."-
MRS. JENNIE O'DoNNELL, 278 East 31st
St., Chicago, Ill. - $4,000 forfeit II abOos
testimonial Is not genuine.
Women suffering from any
form of female ills can be cured
by Lydia f. Pinkham's Vegeta-
BILE Compound. That's sure.
Mrs. Pinkham advises sick wO-
men free. Address, Lynn, Mass.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1902-10-02

Those who have not had personal
experience with the laws vexatious
,oE. delays will not ap-
preciate the fol-
I """i'he"a'"n' lowing story as
much as will those unfortunates who
have at any time in their lives had
one of those slow, dragging lawsuits
on their hands. The story is told by
the Tip of the Tongue man in the
New York Press as follows: "Not
long ago bright young lawyer, whose
progress was due to the CELEBRITY with
which he disposed of eases placed in
his hands, approached one of the fa-
nous leaders of the bar with a prop
Osition to be admitted into partner
ship. oh, yes, | have heard of YOU
said the great legal light You won
that suit of -- against heavy odds,
and from retainer TO final fee were
occupied less than five weeks. Such
expedition is most reprehensible.
Why, young man, that case would have
occupied any experienced lawyer at
least two years. / am not prepared to
admit into partnership one who does
not understand the most important
word in the legal yocabulary-'De-
lay"
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1902-10-02
ConI Prices Soar.

New York, Sept. 24.--Wholesale
prices for coal are quoted as fol-
lows by one of the largest dealers in
the city: Egg stove and nut sizes,
anthracite, Sl3 a ton; pea coal, $3.50 Il
ton; buckwheat No. /, $3.50; soft
coal, S5.0uGt5.5O a ton. This dealer
said that all anthracite coal offered
in the New York market at present
carries from 20 10 so per cent. slate.
4 member Of one Of the largest
wholesale companies said that in the
next few days there will be an ad-
vance ina the prices of the smuli,r
sizes uf anthracite, owing Ia the
scarcity Of soft coal.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1902-10-02

The Missouri mule is destined TO
make his way in the world Five hum
dred Missouri mules will leave their
happy homes and take pass sage for
bombay British India. This voyage,
unlike that To South Africa, is one Of
peace, and hereby the mule becomes
member ~ the class Of the worlds
inhabitants known as the "uomadic."
He ha- adopted the Boer habit Of
"trekkiug" This o. the first time In
the history Of New Orleans that a
cargo of this kind will be- taken to
Bombay. Tbe voyage will consume i2
days,
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1902-10-02

Publicity for the trusts is the first
step on the presidents programme for
their regulation. The president, like
all the republicans, is aroused on this
trust question, and is anxious that the
combines which are harmful shall be
curbed. OF course, all trusts are not of
this order. Many of them are, how
ever, and these are the ones which the
republicans are preparing to assail.
The democrats find no aid and com.
fort in the trust issue this year. The
republicans are ahead of them
in the attack on the trusts. and the
republicans not only have the power to
make their promises good, but they
have the ability and the honesty, both
OF which the democratic leaders ana
antitrust howlers lack.-St. Louis
Globe-Democrat.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1902-10-02
'6TakinKo Matrim omiaI Fad.

Persons about to commit matrimony and
victims invited to be present at affairs of
the kind will be delighted to learn that a
solution of the whatto-give problem has
been invented in st. Paul, MINI. At re-
cent wedding in that city friends of the
ing out checks for sums ranging from one
dollar up-mostly up This scheme saves
the bride the worry and peril of exchanging
duplicate gifts, and relieves the givers Of
any amount of hard thinking.-Sault News
Record.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1902-10-02

His Opinion.-"What do you know about
this mans reputation for truth and verc-
ity? asked the lawyer of the witness on the
stand. Well" replied the witness, slow
ly, with the air of man who hesitates about
speaking i'll of neighbor, IF this party you
refer to should ever tell Inc | was looking
well, | would send for hospital ambulance
Immediately. y."-Syracuse Herald.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1902-10-02
Not to BE RIwHcd.

Il will have to have three more days out
lor," said the cook lady firmly.
Bridget" replied the mistress of the
house, Il warn you not to push me too for.
You seem to forget that | belong to the
Housewives union No. l7!"-Cincinnsti
Commercial Tribune
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1902-10-02

Monday" explained the young mother,
in discoursing on her first babys character
istics, he was so sweet that | could have
eaten him, and Tuesday he was so bad that
l wished | had. d."-Indanapolis News.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1902-10-02

Advertisements are published at the rate OF
enc dollar per square for one insertion and nifty
cents per square for each subsequentinsertion
Rates by the year, or for six or three months,
are low and uniform, and Will be furnished on
application.
Legal and Oficial Advertising per square,
three times or less, 80; each subsequent inser-
eien 60 cents per square.
Local notices 10 cents per line for one inser-
sertion: 5 cents per line for each subsequent
consecutive insertion.
Obituary notices over I'VE lines, 10 cents per
line Simple announcements OF births, mar
riages and deaths will be inserted free.
Business cards, hve lines or less TO per year;
over Ave lines, at the regular rates of adyer-
tising.
No local inserted for less than rs cents per
issue
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1902-10-02
JOB PRINTING.

The Job department OF the PRESS is complete
and affords facilities for doing the best class of
work. PARTICULARS ATTENTION PAID TO LAW
PRINTING.
No paper will be discontinued until arrear-
ages are paid, except at the option OF the pub
Usher
Papers sent out OF the county must be paid
sol In advance.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1902-10-02

Hicks-"Mrs. Whyte isn't very OBJ.
serving woman, is she?" Wicks-"No, she
has been married to Whyte for l3 years,
his name with ~ '"-Somerville Journal.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1902-10-02

Though the ills we have may be better
borne there is a terrible fascination about
those we know not of.-PucE.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1902-10-02

When a man achieves a distinct success
he does not have to shout to let people
know about Birmingham News.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1902-10-02

One Consolation-"Her face is hs for.
tune" ooh, well, it's no disgrace to be
poor. ."-PhiIadelph Bulletin.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1902-10-02

Won't you try the chicken salad, judge"
said the boarding house keeper. 81 tried it
yesterday, ma am" replied the witty Judge,
and the chicken proved an alibi. ."-Phila-
delphia Record
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1902-10-02

One of natures remedies cannot harm
the weakest constitution; never fails to
cure summer complaints of young or old.
DR.. Fowler's Extract of Wild Strawberry.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1902-10-02

Preserving the health by too strict
regimen is a wearisome malady.-Roche-
foucauld
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1902-10-02

If the world does owe us living it is quite
evident that it is not worrying about its La
bilities-Puck.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1902-10-02

In trying to win a girls hand a man often
loses his head.-Chicago Daily News.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1902-10-02
COuIdn,t Star

Couldn't stand for 1t.
She-Could you sit and listen to her sing.
ing?
He-Well, l wouldn't like to stand for it.
-Yonkers Statesman.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1902-10-02

Takes the burn out; heals the wound; +;
cures the pain. DIR. Thomas Ecectric Oil,
the household remedy.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1902-10-02

When a father is too tender his soma
usually balance things.-Ram's Horn.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1902-10-02
MRS. ]. E. 0'DONNELL
Was Sick Eight Years with
Female Trouble and Finally
Cured by Lydia e. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound.

"DEAB MRS. PINKHAM II have
never in my life given a testimonial
before, but you have done SO much for
me that feel called upon to give you
this unsolicited acknowledgement Of
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1902-10-02

By active hustling some people are able
to make both ends meet, but mighty few
can make them lap over enough to be rivet-
ed.-Puck.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1902-10-02

u5Ilun. Tom l.. johnson says he Is q
candidate for nothing but for see.
und term a- mayor uf Cleveland a..
we'll lrt it go a. that Perhaps % wa,
not regular to put such other a-pifa.
lions os be- may have iu The prcs,nt
Cincinnati Enquirer ttemJ.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1902-10-02

uTThe money in the country in.
creased $l2,000,00O during August. OF
this increase $s,OOO,OOO represents the
amount in the treasury and $4,000, ,0OC
the sum added to general circulation
OF the increase Si,0000OO was in gold
100000 in silver, $1,000. 900 in silver
certificates and the remainder in smal II
silver, United States notes and ma
tiunal bank notes. This Is a consider.
able variety, but, thanks to republican
legislation, ii Is all on sound basis
and las good as gold" Silver gets
fair recognition along with the rest.
but il conforms 10 the gold standard
and that j. why the people accept It
unhesitatingiy.-froy Times
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1902-10-02
CAMERON COUNTY PRESS.
Published Every Thursday.
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION.
ADVERTISING RATES:
II. II. MULLIN, Editor.

FeF yoar. ~
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Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1902-10-02

"lr other words. the trust. or bic corpora
ton, would have suffered relatively 90 ard
ir the interest Of it- foreign competitors
but it- relative position toward lfs Ameri-
can competitors wou'. probably be inn
proved Little would have been done tow ard
cutting ONT ur minimizing lhr evils lt lha
tu-is. nothing ilWHrG securing ad quYt
control Hra D. EuIafIuH 4T tlr largo corpora
uOls. L. other Notls, tie question 0l tegu-
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1902-10-02

Those who have not had personal
experience with the laws vexatious
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1902-03-12

She aVdS ltnGlUnTe Of Quillebert'S presence.
horse and briskly rode down into the
swamp in the direction of Mother De-
shautelles' house, leaving Dede with
bristling brows drawn down, bloated
chin lowered to his chest and cOunte-
nance of furnished brass wrapped in
an expression of deep cOgitatiOn.
The dwelling of the doctress was a
tight and durable cottage built of cy-
press logs daubed with mud, resting
upon pillars of cypress butts, arranged
into four large chambers, which We're
divided by Il broad hallway. with the
inevitable deep veranda in front and
the usual kitchen accessories in the
rear. Its site was an eminence, a geo.
logical alteration in this region of dead
levels. where swamp forest broke upon
the bare aliuviOn at the junction of
Bayous Rouge and Des CLASSES. Moth
err DeshautelleS had never had slaves
of her own or planting interests. but
had made the income of a small for
tune inherited in France suffice for the
frugal yet -comfOrta bic maintenance of
herself and daughter and, after the lat
ter's DEATH her granddaughter Laurie.
In former y~grs she had been much in
demand as midwife and sick nurse.
Her rewards enabled her to hire
negro man to cultivate her garden and
provide fuel and Il woman for kitchen
and COW sheds; also to purchase the
largest. stoutest OF buggies and the
most powerful of mules to draw it, for
she was a person of heroic stature, and
now in octogenarian years her obesity
was such that only with much labor
could she walk from room to room.
Her journeyings, accomplished with
exertion and discomfort were limited
to attendance at the mass at Easter
and Christmas and responses in eX-
IRENE cases to the calls of neighbors
who had exceptional claims to her con-
sderation. Her massive head and face
were of leonine majesty. The thick
white hair and undimmed eyes still
spoke strength of character. She was
in truth woman of forceful person
atty, respected by the intelligent, fear
ed by the ignorant and supersttious.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1902-03-12

and you are n Christian gentleman.
He is not the equal in character of the
poor negro he tortured, maybe MUIR
dered. Never permit him to speak to
me. Do not expect me to notice him
If he does. Never invite him to come
here. If be enters that gate, | will set
all the dogs on him."
"Calm yourself, my little one" the
grandfather said soothingly. land re-
member that Constant is a white man
and Leon only his negro slave"
"Grandfather," the girl replied spir-
itedly, lit is more probable that Leon
is not Quilleberts negro slave than
that Quillebert is deserving to be call
ed a white man."
what do you mean, EstelleY
81 cannot tell you now, but time will
explain this saying of mine in both
its parts. Only promise me this-that
never shall one of our slaves be put to
the lash or tortured"
81 promise that sincerely"
"Then. dear grandfather, let us talk
no more of this unhappy subject. You
need your supper and pipe"
S"Yes, dear and tell old Julie to drip
the coffee extra strong to G1iet my
nerves"
Passing into the hall, Estolle found
Odette sobbing bitterly and, taking her
hand, said in low tone:
You heard what my grandfather
told me?"
Eyes, mamselle. Forgive me for lis
tening."
Remember, then, Odette what Leon
suffered for your sake and be you as
brave and silent for his. The God of
mercy will right all this wrong. Trust
in God and Mr.. Oakfell."
eyes, and you, dear mistress"
eco now, battle your eyes in cool wa
ter and wait on us at table with a face
showing no trace of weeping"
Estelle proceeded to her own room
and closing the door, knelt at the pref
ty little priedieu near her bed. Bowling
her beautiful head and closing her eyes,
she addressed her petition for the sue
cor of the oppressed to heaven, but in
her involuntary vision she saw only the
face of Oakfell. From the happiness of
this dual devotion she was summoned
to preside at the meal.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1902-03-12

Qullebert's philosophical skepticism
was demolished by this last stroke of
Dede's, and. visibly frightened, he said:
And do you think this old witch will
not sell her charm for my gold?"
Though she takes it, gold cannot
buy her." Dede replied. you risk fail
ure If you depend upon yourself and
gold alone. for the priests have put on
you the brand of hereto and on your
gold the mintage mark of hell"
Except what give them" snarled
Quillebert.
That's plain" laughed Dede. "They
purify by exorcism whatever goes to
their holy uses. But there is just one
chance for you, Constant. and it should
be good one"
"And what is that" Quilebert anx-
iously inquired
"Laure Juneau" Dede answered.
"You made great fight for her at the
| election of the bells godmother. and
she is your friend for that. Moreover,
she hates that overbearing American
Oakfell and the simpering doll Estelle
Latiolais. and she is a true Gasconne
Her grandmother will do for her what
she might deny to the rest of the world
Seek Laure and at once"
you are right, Dede, and your Gas
con wit has not been entirely burned
out by your rum, which is so fiery that
believe it is distilled where the priests
say my gold is coined. Give me anoth-
er glass of it, and l will see my little
partisan this very day. Gascon shrewd-
ness is a match at any time for hector
ing Americanism, and We'll head off
this Internal abolitionist Oakfell yet"
what is that you say? Abolition
list" exclaimed Dede, placing before
his patron the trimming glass of liquor
Not so loud, idiot"' Quillebert said,
and, with the look of cruel ferocity
which came into his visage whenever
his malevolence was at work, he added
in low, grumbling tone: did not his
speech at Baton Rouge prove him an
abolitionist? | believe he has been
tampering with that rascal Leon. l be-
lieve he is at the bottom of all this
scare about an uprising among the ne
groes if Leon should give the preteXt
by dying. l believe he has been bar
gained with by the abolitionists to be
paid double the price of his own slaves
for his services in setting all the others
free. But say nothing about this now,
Dede; only watch and listen"
Emptying the glass at one draft,
though the liquid heat forced the brine
to his hardened eyes, he mounted his
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1902-03-12

last night. leaving the horses unfed, and
did not return to the plantation until
midnight, when he was brought by the
constable who had caught him COM
ing out of the swamp, and stubborniy
refused to say where he had gone. He
caused the unfortunate fellow to be tied
by the wrists to a feed rack from last
night until this evening without food
or water and threatened the whip if he
did not tell where he had been, but
promising release for confession. Leon
obstinately closed his mouth and would
not speak.
Constant went into the stable this
evening and made his final demand
for confession, but with no effect. He
then barred the Negroes back and gave
him the lash until he fell forward and
hung from the rack limp and uncon-
scious. At this he became alarmed,
believing that he had killed him, and
cutting him from the rack, dispatched
for the doctor. | remained there I'M
til De Roux came and reported that
he had revived Leon, but could give
no assurance that he would not die
from the effect of the punishment
Constant drank more brandy. raved
like a mailman, swore he could never
get another jockey to equal Leon and
promised the doctor $500 to cure him.
All this made me feel utterly misera-
bic, and came away"
And if you will never go back there,
dear grandfather" Estelle exclaimed,
both you and will be the gamers"
you are weeping, child" said the
old man, seeing the tears that blinded
her eyes, 81 should not have harrow
ed you with such a recital"
"You did right to tell me- that may
have the best of causes to entreat you
to stay away from him. Oh, my kind
protector, he is not fit to associate with
you'll He is an atheist, tiend, brute,