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Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1903-10-01
Religious Notice.

Rev. Rankin, of Erie, Sec'y. of
Y. M. G. A., will preach in Bapt-
ist Church next Sunday, morning
and evening.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1903-10-01
GUARANTEE BOND.

l hereby agree to refund the
price paid for Mi.o-na. if th-
cho~-- - -..r nt,r
:--.-'0l tells me It has not lneseasett
flesh and given freedom from stom-
ach troubles.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1903-10-01

The Eureka Mfg. Co., of East st
Louis, ILL.,, want man with rig to in
troduce Poultry Mixture in this coun-
ty. They guarantee 50 so day to a
good worker and they furnish bank
reference of their reliability. Send
stamp for particulars. Eureka Mfg.
Co., Box SO, East st. Louis, Ill.
46-1-ly.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1903-10-01

An italian employed at Empori-
um tannery discharged a gun last
Thursday, the shot entering his
left hand. This p. M, Drs. Smith
and DeLong amputated the little
finger.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1903-10-01
DEATHS DOINGS.
COSTELLO.

Mrs. John Costello, wife of John
Costello, proprietor of Eagle Hotel,
East Emporium, died at the family resi-.
dence last Sunday, aged about 45 years.
Deceased leaves husband and family
of five small children. The funeral
took place on Tuesday and was quite
largely attended.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1903-10-01
Broke Into His House,

S. LeQuinn of Cavendish, Vt, was
robbed of his customary health by in,
vasion of Chronic Constipation. When
DIR. Kings New Life Pills broke into
his house, his trouble was arrested and
new he's entirely cured. They're guar.
anteed to cure, 25c at L. Taggart's Drug
Store.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1903-10-01

Long standing cases of disease make
us feel like sitting down to rest, oul
octor bills.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1903-10-01

Subscribe for the PRESS; only $3.50 a
year in advance.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1903-10-01

Home can be made more cheerful
with few smiles than all the furniture
you can push into the parlor.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1903-10-01

The bachelor who boasts that he is a
woman hater never tells you how hard he
tell when the last one threw him down.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1903-10-01

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Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-05-27
Reflections of a Bachelor.

Women don't smoke; they just
puff.
Mans mark is silence; woman
4 smile.
In suitOrs the young woman pre-
fers quantity to quality.
Even more than church pews
bath tubs promote Christianity.
After a man gets his private
garden going his spare cash is gone.
1t Is easier to make a great deal
of money than to keep little of it.
Men plan for what may yet be:
women discuss what might have
been.
1t is wise widow that forgets
to draw comparisons with her first
husband.
Very few girls would care to
Get engaged if 4 trouSseau did not
go with the affair.
When a mans friends have only
good things to say of him it is a
sign that he j. dead.
The course of a woman's life
runs from dolls To husbands. from
husbands to babies. and from
babies To more of them.
Not many women care enough
for a man to want him TO call at
the hour when she had planned To
have her hair in curl papers.
1t is hard 10 make stout woman
believe she has passed the limit
even if the bath tub runs over
with only two inches of water in
it when she gets in.
II is hard for a man to figure
out how q woman can pile a couch
full of cushions and yet when she
sits down on il, leave just room
enough, right next 10 her, for one
more. New York Press.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-05-27

The bass Of thunder is considerably
lower than the lowest sound produced
In an orchestra - below the zero OF
music, we call IL. nj which all positive
apprehension OF musical sound ceases
and our senses are merely conscious OF
roar. In observing the music OF
thunder our attention, however, may
be most probably directed 10 the ox-
preston rather than TO the notes. The
musical dIminuendo is more perfectly
represented by thunder than by any
other form OF sound in nature After
the first clap is over the ear will pursue
with pleasure the rolling away and
gradual fainting of the peal. until at
unreasonable distance IL sinks into ST.
lencc.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-05-27

given fresh evidence that beneath
its fun and revel is u deep under
current of charity that proceeds
from brothcrly love.
The dedication yesterday at Bed
ford City of the Elks' National
Home Is an event that deserves
more than passing notice. In that
beautiful Virginia region the ant
lers will guard Il door that stands
always open 10 the Elk who has
been wounded in the battle of life
and seeks Succor and repose. Not
only will il be haven of rest to
him, but it must become a spot of
tender interest To the members of
the order throughout the lend who
feel that they are shareholders in
a charity that Is not cold as the
provcrb. but warm as the blood of
4 friends heart. Baltimore Sun.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-05-27
ROUSS ESTATE MUST PAY.

After 10 minutes dehberation a
jury in the New York Supreme
Court last Thursday returned a
verdict for $lO5,766 against the
estate of Charles Broadway Rouss
and in faver of Charles Broadway
Rosseau, 10 years Old, who sued
to recover SiOO, 900 with interest
as the son of the late ,AIr. Rouss.
The boy sued through his tenn
porary guardian. declaring that
Mr.. Rouss promised to pay that
amount to him for his support
when he attained the age of 10
years. Mr.. ROuss died before the
boy became 10 years old. The
suit was brought against the exc
cutOrS Of the Rouss estate TO en-
force the alleged verbal agreement
Of Mr.. Rouss to pay the 800, 900.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-05-27
CAMPBELL RECOESIDERS.

1t is now said that Judge Ciar.
ence j. Campbell will no; take nj.
case 10 the Court OF Appeals iron
the action of the general assembly.
lie will. however, stand foi IN,
house of delegates in Amherst.
The decision not 10 ~ zeal from
the action of the general assehabjs
Us said To have been reached after q
consultation with NesSrs. Wise
and Watkins, of Richmond. and
Maj. Holmes Cor I'D, of Winehes.
ter. OF course THIS can only he
stated with reservation, but ii Is
said that all three of these lawyers
advised Judge Campbell not TO
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-05-27

The franc was formerly called livre
poundl. though the connection with
any special weight is not evident The
name OF the German coin. mark. mean
ing weight OF eight ounces. was for
merly in general use in Europe. The
name OF the Italian coin that CORE
spends with the franc Qira) also means
pound. The coins In present use in
Spain have their names from other
sources.
The five peseta piece. which CORE
spends with the American dollar is
called escudO (shield). "Peseta," the
name OF the small coin representing
the monetary standard. means simply
little piece" "Ruble" Is from the
word meaning Ito cut" and was so
CALLED because originally the coin was
made with aR Ornamental edge.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-05-27
FOREIGN CORRESPONDENTS
Their Life IL an k:~citinx one and
Carrie. Many Responsibilities.

Their Life IL an f:~cstinx one and
Carrie. Many Responsibilities.
American visitors Ia Paris. Berlin or
Vienna often wonder how and where
correspondents 10 their work The
truth Is a large part OF their work Is
done at these very social gatherings
where you have INST them. Important
news is usually there obtainable only.
Statesmen and diplomats. generals and
admirals, leaders OF thought and action.
the foremost men OF business and the
interchangeable promoters OF great new
ventures-all the men and women. I'm
fact who make the news and who are
the fountain head OF 1.-THE correspond
ent VIII meet there. 1t depends on his
individual exertions and on his tact
and gift of persuasion what use he
makes OF his opportunities. Being
treated as a social equal. it devolves OF
course on the correspondent TO recipro-
cate favors shown. not in quantity per-
haps. but at least In quality. The lead
Ing correspondents must have homes OF
comfort and must throw them open 10
the official and unofficial world at stat
cd intervals. say three or four times
per season Their private fortunes or
their incomes must be large enough TO
admit that. Their annual expenditures
cannot be less than 5000 and may ex-
coed $4,000 The London Times. for
Instance. pays its correspondents on a
liberal scale. salaries OF $1,000 to S1O.-
600 being the rule. Yet the majority
or them find II necessary 20 make up
regular deficiencies in their excheQuer
out OF their own private funds.
The life OF the American cOrrespond-
ent on the continent OF Europe is n life
interesting and fascinating enough in
its way. and it broadens the mental
horizon as perhaps no other occupa-
ton does But 1t is a nerve destroying
life, life in which there is scarcely n
minute he can call his very own. Ev-
cry day i'm the year Il spurs its slave on
TO utmost exertion. 1t barely PAYS ex-
penses. and il necessitates constant
OUTLAWS in time and money which can
not be put down In the expense ac-
count and which are drain on health
and purse alike. Even under the most
favorable circumstances the game is
hardly worth the candle. To GO to bed
at or 3. tagged out with never end
Ing excitement and toll; to be walked
out OF sound sleep an hour later by
a ring at the telephone or by inoppor-
tune cable Inquiries from the home Of
fee; to dress hurriedly. take a cab to
the nearest telegraph office and there
wire hasty reply: then 10 return and
seek few hours OF fitful sleep and to
rise morning after morning unre-
freShed. with never repose for body
and soul-all this is neither conducive
to longevity nor to quiet and con-
tented mind.-World's Work.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-05-27
THE ANTIERS GUARD A DOOR.

\ German official VIC recently
visited the United States and has
Just published his observation de-
cisFcs that nowhere else in the
world is there agch provision for
the orphaned, the widowed, the
sick and suffering, the poor. n in
this America Of ours. 1t is hardly
too much 10 eaS that nowhere else
has the doctrine OF ,l.a brother
hood Of man been put into such
practical force and effect. In no
other country has fraternity such
a following or fraternai oFaaniza.
tons such immense membership.
That popular ordeF Of good fell
lowship wi.oss megsSpeFs translate
It's mystic letters as -denoting the
Best People on Eertb" has just
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-05-27
some Visual sren.ur.m.,,.

when watch a new building going
MP day by day from foundation to
Flagstaff" said the city salesman, Il
get 80 muddled by the time IL 10 CON-
pleted that cannot tell for the life OF
me whether 1t is fifty feet wide or 500
feet. SO FAR as mere visual measure
ments 60. the size varies SO much in
the course OF construction that confu-
sion is unavoidable When the ex-
cavation for the foundation Is I'm order.
the hole I'm the ground seems so enor-
nous that could take oath II covers n
ten acre lot. After the steel frame
work goes up the building shrinks
amazingly. and I say TO myself: We'll.
that isn't going 10 be such n big affair
after all. How could my eyes have de-
ceived me 50 when looking at the ex-
cavationr But whGn the walls are
finished and the windows I'm and the
decorations all stuck i'm place the whole
building swells out again prodlgious-
ly."-New York Times
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-05-27
Badly
Sh att e r ed Ne rVeS
and Weak Heart.
Too Nervous TO Sleep
or Rest.
DIR. Mile Heart Cure and
Nervine Cured Me.

shattered nervous system nearly always
leads - some affection of the heart, espec-
tally where tha p TENTS heart is weak from
hereditary OF ether 'eauSea.'' TT Miles Ueart
Cure is not only great heart reFGatGi, bN
1t IS blood tonic which speedily eoFrecis
and regulates the hearts action, enriches the
blood and improves the circulation. IL will
build you up Just as II did Mr.. Crawford
whose letter follows, and greatly improve
your general Health.
AT Ia, e been SO greatly benelsee 81 DR..
Miles Nervine and Heart Cure that freely
recon mepi them as tie best remedies fof
ne diseases obey are Ccommerded 10 cure.
When Logan tak pg theSe medicines
weighed scarcely 10 pounds, my ReyysS
were badly Sd ti'Tll and my heart troubled
me Cre1t d. II. had pain ia nv left arm
and should D.. bad diihc lty IN sleeping On
my lc.t side, had frequent smothrTlnq spells
and my hrart would hutter and palp1tate.
eoulI c scarcely any kind Of food without
suffering great distress, ard was so restless
and nefst n Nsai J slept little night or day.
Now ! am re&tr : Uisieysq aiih ny heart.
my Dsryes are Steady as q de, / ssest wet.
eat well and weigh Io3 pounds ANA happy
now and am trying 10 make back the money
l spent for doctors who did yna np good
while was HIT. X. CRAWFORD, ceptsS,
Texas.
I'll druggists sell and guarantee first bot
ne ISs.' Ghlss' Remedies. Send for free book
on Nslvri,s, shS3ssass diseases. Address
DR. diles Medical Co., EkhAE tad.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-05-27
The ELKS' HOME.

The ElkS' National Home at Bed
ford City. Va, was dedicated last
Thursday in the presence of fully
5000 people. who came from all
sections of ia, country. The
speakers of the occasion included
some of the most distinguished
men in the order, among them be-
ing Gov. Andrew jackson Monta-
CUE, of Virginia; United States
Senator John w. Daniels, of Vir-
ginia; Frederick Wardc. the TRACE
dian: George Il. Cronk. grand ex-
allied ruler. of Omaha. and Joseph
I. Tanning, of indianapolis. The
Grafton of the day was by Meade
u. Detweiler, OF Harrisburg. Pa.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-05-27
A SAILORS MASCOTS.
miscellaneous CoIIeetioa That ae
Takes From the shore,

miscellaneous CoIIeetiOa Fhnt as
Takes From the shore,
Jack Tar is VIGOROUSLY improvident,
and most of our naval seamen when
they get ashore spend their money, be
it more or less. with a lavish hand
Shore leave is limited TO twenty-four
hours. but ia that brief time the unre-
strained sailor manages ts run through
about all the cash he carries with him.
He plunges into Q whirl OF dissipation
and is oftentimes cheated or robbed Of
n good share OF his ready assets. but a
percentage or tho latter is also apt to
go for anything that happens TO strike
his almost childish fancy. Mascots are
the seafarer's delight, and whatever
he may come across which seems 10
him 70 have q salismanic property he is
bound 10 buy II II ne can; hence when
the pier Jumpers" as those 90 shore
leave are technically called, return In
well filled barges to the ship and under
direction of the master at arms climb
up 10 the deck they are likely to bring
with them Il miscellaneous collection
OF goats, dogs, parrots, monkeys, roost-
ers. etc, One sailor on the Kearsarge,
either IN or out OF his senses at the
time, went so far as 10 PURCHASE as a
mascot a colored baby from its mother
for the sum OF 40 cents and came
aboard with ii in his arms. He was
not allowed 10 retain 1t. however. and
the Child was eventually restored to its
Tepentant and hysterical parcel
Hoy many OF the mascots may be
kept GA hoard lies within the discretion
OF the captain. a liberal policy is pur-
sued IN this matter. But magifestly
there is limit 10 the number OF those
that can be accommodated. The sur
plus is sent ashore without delay
When the returned pier jumpers" are
lined up while the ships writer calls
the loiI 70 discover the laggards. IL is
one Of the most peQlexing duties OF
the officer of the deck - DECIDE Yhat
dumb creatures may or may not be
added to the vessels menagerie, II the
vessel is on her way homewaFd from
tbe tropics, she usually carries q large
FaEcy NJ living presents for the home
friends Of the sa!l9rr. But these are
only temporary tenants Of the bold and
would not be permitted TO Fsmatl 90
board loEg.-Leslie's Weekly.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-05-27

/ some men are TOO taZN 10 eaten
SnailS.
Happiness is ray of sunshine
bctecn two clouds.
\ pretty girl is apt to be her own
standard OF beauty.
Buried treasure is a useful aS
concealed knowledge.
Sclf-rcliancc lifts man up; self
conceit dragS him down.
The less wit man has the more
others may appreciate it.
Hanging is too good for paint
ing that is badly executed.
Ifyou would get up with the
lark 90 to bed without one.
Nobility of birth does not always
assure nobility Of character.
Poverty may pinch an honest
man, but it never destroys him.
Some women can keep Il secret
easier than they can keep money.
Poverty develops either a wo-
man 5 worst traits or her best ones.
If YOU are unable to find an OPP
portunity go to work and make
one.
Unless a man has good backing
he Is seldom able to put on bold
front.
ANY act by which a man makes
one enemy Is in the end 4 losing
game.
Prosperity Is not without It's
thornS, nor adversely without its
roses.
The patience of some people is
enough to give a saint that tired
feeling.
Some people are 50 il-tcmpcred
that they are annoyed when forced
TO smile.
The more man knows the
easier it Is for him to keep his
mouth shut.
If a man doesn't know when he
well off some of his fool friends
Will tell him.
\ man doesn't have to work
overtime when it comes to making
a fool of himself.
There is nothing new under the
sun except the methods of express
ing old thoughts.
When men mix religion with
politics too often the religion gets
lost in the shuttle.
When two women talk the sub
ject of their conversation is con-
Spicuously absent.
Fortune awaits poker-playing
palmist who can accurately read
his opponents hand.
An old bachelor says that woman
is the only animal afflicted with
the bargain-huting habit.
Every man likes to talk about
himself; consequently a good list
ener makes a desirable wife.
Tell beggar to fill his basket
and he will set up 4 howl because
he didn't bring a bigger one.
Every honest voter has voice
in local gOvernment-and in some
places that about all he does have.
1t is often as difficult for a poor
man TO find meat for his stomach
as 1t Is for rich man e. find a
stomach for his meat.
If the public is the third party
to Il strike, the other two parties
appear to 90 on the theory that
three is a crowd. Chicago News.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-05-27
Highest Cross In the world.

The highest cross in the world is said
TO be that which caps the loftiest peak
OF the Harz mountains. The cross is In
reality tower. and ii commands a
nagRiHceDt view OF the country
around. The height Of the tower is 12C
feet. and it stands eB MOUNTAIN 1881
feet above the sea level. \ stair of 2OC
steps leads to the top OF the cross. but
there is an elevator, OF which the peo-
pie avail themselves who for any rea-
son wish to avoid the long climb.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-05-27
Bagpspes In Nero. Time

Bagpipes are generally ascribed to
Scotland, where they have been In use
aor a long time, bur Il was an -instru-
ment upon Which the ancient Greeke
and Romans played Nero IS said rs
have performed upon It, and an old
piece OF GreciaR sculpture represents
a player on the bagpipes dressed In tha
fashion that is known today as the
highland costume.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-05-27

John tsheepishly)-I-I s'pose your
Re gittin' married some time?
Betty with frightened air)-Oh, !
dare say shall some time.
II dare say I'll git married too"
"Oh."
"P'raps we might both git married
ut the same time"
wouldn't it be awful. John. if the
parson should make n mistake and
marry us to each other?"
''''t--I shouldn't mind
mo; neither should ], TO tell you the
truth. John"
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-05-27

All advertisements excepting legal advcr
tisemcnts and professional cards. inserted for
less than three months are considered tran
silent, and viii Doe changed for al the rae IF
i've cents per line for the first ins uion.
and three cents per line for each sEoc, Siiug
insertion.
Obituary notices resolutions Ca ..~lsct
and social organizations. other thar those
which the editor himself shall s,ve as a
matter Of news. will be charged Dor. at the
aforesaid rates.
Our advertising rates are uniform. and a
liberal reduction Is made ON all standing all
vcrtiSements and rates will he made. known
on application. Changes of aGN,- iSon,ents
must be handed in not later that saturday
morning Of each week
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-05-27
syork PIanned Onf.

That was p4sesant gentleman you
introduced to me-"
Yes: lie las some excellent qualities
4 aa' going 10 make something OF him
r he VIII les p;s." "
You loake soDlstbiDs ~ hia.r why
- io.sks ga enough 70 be y,2Vr fSihe.'
"tfG Is old enough. That's what 81,
going TO make Of him-a father-in-
Iaw."-Kansas CITY Journal
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-05-27

take the case to the Supreme
Court, as i'm their opinion his
chances of success were small.
After careful consideration the
Amherst eN-judge determined not
To appeal. but 10 let his vindicati6n
rest with the people OF Amherst.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-05-27

Some contend that the earth was
made for ants rather than man. since
the former are SO much more numer.
Gus. Others still. reading about how
many million bacteria inhabit every
cubic inch Of mir aud water. are in
clined 20 assert that the werid and
man. too-was made for them. Each
variety Of living creature probably
thinks everything made for it.-Balti-
more Sun.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-05-27
His Only Comment

,'Ono wife too manyr exclaimed Mrs.
wederly as SHE glanced al the. beaa.
lines of her husbands paper. Il SUB
Posa that Is an account of the doings 6f
some bigamist"
Not necessarily, my dear" replied
her husband, without daring 10 loot
up.-Toronto Moon.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-05-27

Mike Heaehiag Pat pokeFl- Wei
what how We got?
Pat-Fonr trowels and black sham
rock.-Iuck.
Why Many Young Men Fan.
II Is the fault and the cause OF the
fduuEe ri So many bright. capable
young men that. being qua. Into cor
tain workday rut, they make DO effort
20 climb OF even crawl out OF it. They
do not seek the work that Is not rou-
tine and go beyond the terms or the
bond In search OF additional labor I'm
order TO attract the approving notice
~ the,r emptsgers; they do not 20 to
their posts before of remsiI al Them
after the fixed hour: they are content
TO do enough. and no more than enough.
~ eaP9 their hire. The life of tie nv
tfage cleEk 10 se.oeailg eaqtGcI, casy
tieanly. JIG need NOT soIl his hand
or his clothes. and his ambition Is sat
1stied with these pleasant conditions
Philadelphia Ledger.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-05-27
From a CAT Scratch

so or eJS' s"5' G - s ssrn
Il quick cure. in .hryIng WIZ ii'ssel
Salve. he particular 10 gcs DeWhrs-
ttjs Is Jhe ssiye hat tsals wiihari icav.
ing scaT. = srrSjiio Tor blind. bleed
ing; itching and proiFgdlrg piles Sold
by j. G. AVIS:
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-05-27
Two of an Kind.

Il took great pains with that pud-
ding we had for djnneT," remarked the
young wife.
And so did |, my dear" rejoined
the husband as he poured out a double
dose of cholera mixture Chicago