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Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1903-12-17
TASK WAS TOO BIG.
Colombian Invasion of Panama
Proved a Failure.
Soldiers. INSTRUCTED TO Build "a Road
To Panama, Endure Great EHard-
ships, Have Their Provisions
Spoiled and are Obliged
TO Give Up the Job.

| Colon, Dec. 12.-The French steam
| er Fourncl arrived here Friday from
! Savanilla and Cartagena. She was
! the first vessel to reach this port
! since the decree closing those ports
! to vessels to and from Colon was
cancelled. The Fournel brought pas
sengers and mails. The authorities
of the department of Bolivar are
still unreconciled to the loss of the
| isthmus, which they do not regard as
hopeless, as they issued clearance pa
pers not for the republic of Panama
but for Colon, Department de Pana-
| ma
| Gov. Melendcz. in an interview Fri
day, said: Il have just learned un-
officially, through passengers on the
/ Fournel, that the Colombian warships
General Pinzon and Cartagena left
Cartagena at the beginning of De-
cember. having on board the same $50
troops which Gen. Tovar brought to
Colon. These were landed at the Rio
Atrato. with instructions to build a
road towards Panama. But after ter
rible suffering for four days in their
efforts to go up the river in small
boats and canoes, and being in want
of provisions of all kinds, their sup
plies having been soaked with water
and completely spoiled the troops re-
solved not to go any further. The
passengers also affirm that the
troops have since returned to Car
tagena.'
News has been received here from
the interior to the effect that 1000
Colombian troops left Bogota fort
night ago to go down the Magdalena
river, but on reaching Honda they
received orders countermanding the
movement and returned to Bogota on
December ,. II is believed that Gen.
Reyes is responsible for the counter
manding of the order.
Gen. Melendez further said that he
had sent commissioners to the chiefs
in the Indian territory requesting
them to come to Colon and interview
the officials of the government on
important matters concerning their
interests. One chief from the Indian
settlement at Point Diablo has al
ready accepted this invitation and ar,
rived here. He gives assurance that
Colombian troops have not been seen
In this territory and further that
they would not be allowed to cross
the country.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1903-12-17
DUN'S REPORT.
Better Conditions in the Iron and
Steel Industry are Apparent.

New York, Dec. 12.-R. &. Dun Gc
Cos Weekly Review of Trade says:
Developments are not encouraging
as to cotton spinning. but there is
evidence of better conditions i'm the
iron and steel industry, while retail
trade feels the usual impetus as the
holidays approach. IdleneSs among
New England lumber mills is offset
by increased activity in the south
Owing to pressure of grain there is
still delay in handling freight
promptly at a few western points,
but as rule traffic facilities are ade-
quate. and railway earnings for No
Vember show an average gain of 1
per cent. over last wear.
1t is significant evidence of the at
titude of consumers that while out
put of pig iron declined to about one
million tons in November, the lowest
point in several years, furnace stocks
rose to GjS,1O7 tons. far exceeding all
records. Such a striking discrepancy
indicates clearly the extent of con
traction in this leading branch of
manufacture. From present indica-
tions it seems almost certain that the
situation will show some improve
ment by the end of this month.
Quotations of cotton goods are now
practically nominal. In the wooden
goods division new lines of overcoat-
ings have been opened at a slight de
cline below last seasons prices, and
there is no Improvement in other
branches of the industry
Failures this week numbered 331 in
the United States, against 2G9 last
year, and 20 in Canada, compared
with 30 Near 400
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1903-12-17
A BLOODLESS SKIRMlSH.
II Occurred Near Fobasco. Col.. Ec-
tween Miners and Deputies-Miiitary
Force Reduced at CrippIe Crcek.

Trinidad, Col, Dec. 10.-While a
number of deputies and clerks were
driving from Berwind to Tobasco
Wednesday afternoon, they were
fired upon by several men hid behind
rocks and brush. The deputies and
clerks jumped from the wagon and
returned the fire. The shooting CON
tinued at intervals for 30 minutes,
though no one was injured. Sheriff
Clark and posse were preparing to
leave for the scene on special train
when word was received that rein
forcements of guards had arrived
from Tobasco, half a mile away, and
the ambush party fled. No arrests
were made.
The trouble is said to have origi-
mated in the morning when a miner
came into the mine office at Berwind
and became very abusive. He was
kicked out by deputy and it is
thought that he stirred up his friends
to start the difficulty.
The double funeral of Nelano and
Band, the miners killed by guards in
the battle at Segundo Monday night,
will be held in Trinidad, from the
Catholic church. this afternoon under
the auspices of the Miners union.
This being the first blood shed since
the strike began, great preparations
are being made for Il demonstration.
Denver, Col, Dec. 10.-Orders We're
issued at the capitol yesterday for
the withdrawal of $50 soldiers from
Cripple Creek, reducing the military
force there to 500 men.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1903-12-17

Washington, Dec. Ex-senator Han
ma has decided to request the senate
committee on military affairs to sub
poena Gen. Wood to answer some of
the charges made against him by OPP
ponents of his confirmation as major
general. The committee expected to
close its hearing December 16. but it
is now believed that at least two
weeks more will be required. Should
Gen. Wood be subpoened an adjourn
ment will be taken to give him time
to return from the Philippines.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1903-12-17
TO Prevent EXtortIon.

Boston. Dec. 10.-As a test case and
in the hope of putting a stop to a
system of eXtortion said to be prac-
ticed by foundry foremen to make
ignorant men pay for their positions,
bill in equity has been flied in the
United States circuit court against
Alexander Mattson and Robert Gill.
of Lynn, two foremcn in the General
Electric Co.'S works. The suit was
begun at the instigation of the Inter
national Iron Molders' union. The
plaintiffs in the action are several
Russians, all members of the Iron
Molders' union.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1903-12-17
LEADERS MEET.
The Republican National Conn tteo
Assemblies at Syashington.


Washington, Dec. 12-The matt nal
republican committee, presided over
by Senator NJ. A. Hanna, met at the
Arlington Hotel Friday for the pur-
pose of deciding the time and place
for the next national republican con
vention.
After a brief session. at which Sen
ator Hanna congratulated the com
mittee on its past achievements and
predicted future success, the commit
tee paid its respects to President
Roosevelt at the White House. The
exchange of greetings between the
president and the committee was
most cordial. \ group picture of the
committee was taken on the White
House portico, in which the president
and Senator Hanna occupied the
foreground.
4 small amount of routine busi-
ness was laid before the committee
by Secretary Perry S. Heath, the
most of which was referred to the
executive session to be held today.
Gen. c. Il. Brayton, of Rhode
Island, who had announced that he
would present a resolution for re-
'''7''ii VI NV i'fi3lN VI lIlNtilbNI ShlD III
the national convention. stated that
on comforting with members since his
arrived in Washington he had decided
not to bring up the question at this
time.
st. Louis and Chicago, which seem
to be the chief rival cities for the
convention. are maintaining head
quarters at the Arlington. and will
be given an opportunity to present
their claims at the session today.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1903-12-17
\ Disastrous Explosion,

Pittsburg, Dec. 12.-Seven persons
were seriously burned and a number
of Others sustained Slight injuries
yesterday in a fire and explosion at
Armstrong's cork factory. One man
Is missing. The fire started in the
grinding room on the second floor
and gained such rapid hcadway that
many of the 600 employees narrowly
escaped from the building with their
lives. Over 100 girls were carried by
the police and firemen from the sec
ond floor by means of ladders. The
explosion was due to IA motor and
boiler and partly wrecked the build
ing. Loss $4,000.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1903-12-17
AN EVIL IN FOOD THE LAW
SHOULD REACH.

In reference to the use Of alum bak-
ing powders Prof. Schweitzer, of the
State University of Missouri, says:
THE deleterious effects of alum and
the soluble salts of alumina upon the
human system, even when used in
small quantities, are too we'll known
to need relating; their use in baking
powder is dangerous, and should be re-
stricted."
The effects of the continuous use Of
alum baking powders are thus summed
up in medical publication
"Alum taken into the stomach re-
tards the digestion of the food.
1T is an irritant which infiames and
irritates the stomach and intestinal ca
nal.
at is an astringent and tends to con-
stipate the bowels, which interferes
with digestion.
'Tt renders the albumen of the food
partially insoluble, and therefore takes
away from its nutritive value,
at is absorbed into the blood, which
it tends to thicken and coagulate. The
free flow of the blood through the or
gans Of the heart is thus retarded
"Its continued absorption into the
system causes some forms of nervous
prostrations and many of those affec-
tions of the nerves from which both
women and men suffer.
Fourteen grains of alum have caused
the death of child. Larger doses have
frequently resulted fatally in the case
of adults.
"No drug so powerful and deadly, nc
matter in what proportions it may be
employed, can safely be used in any
article of food"
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1903-12-17

Buffalo, y. Y, Dec. 12.--Charles
Bonier, "A years old, was held Friday
on the charge of having murdered
Franz and Johanna Frehr, the aged
couple who disappeared on Novem-
ber 10 and whose mutilated bodies
were found on December 3. buried in
their own yard. The inquest on the
deaths was held yesterday before Po-
lice Judge Murphy. Not all the evil
dence in the hand of the authorities
was brought out at the inquest. Just
enough to secure an Indictment was
presented. Judge Murphy announced
his verdict without leaving the
bench.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1903-12-17

pack and sides. For time was unable
90 walk at all. and every malxeshift :
tried and ali the medicine I took had
not the slightest effect My back con.
tlnued to grow weaker until l began
taking Doan's Kidney Pills, and must
say | was more than surprised and
gratlifed to notice the bacllache disap.
pear'ng gradually until it finally
stopped"
Doan's Kidney Pills sold by all deal,
ers or by mail on receipt of price, Sc
cents per box. Foster-Milburn Co.,
Buffalo, n. Y.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1903-12-17
More Pay for Miners.

Hazleton, Pa. Dec. 1O.-WilIiam
Dettrey. president of the United
Mine Workers of the seventh dis
trict. was notified yesterday by Com
missioner NeiIl, who was appointed
to compute the rate of wages due
the miners each month under the op-
Grafton of the sliding scale, that the
men are entitled to a per cent. adj
vance on November earnings. the
selling price of coal at tidewatcr now
being S4.S5 per ton. This is / per
cent. higher than the rate paid the
previous month.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1903-12-17
CONCES SIONS.
Russia and Japan are said TO Have
Made Them-The Japanese ParlIa-
ment Is Dissolved.

Toxic, Dec. 12.-The diet has been
dissolved. Hope had been entertain
ed in official circles that in view of
the extraordinary nature of the step
taken by the lower house in its re-
ply to the speech from the throne
the vote on the reply would be re-
versed. The allied parties. however,
at meeting held outside the diet de-
cided the action taken should not be
reversed and the dissolution fol-
lowed.
1t is reported in official circles that
the reply of the Russian government
to the Japanese demands is on it's
way here, and it is forecasted that
the final proposals of Japan are CON
siderable notifications of the claims
made in the last note. 1t is also said
that Russia has made concessions re-
garding the difficulties in Man
churia.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1903-12-17
Situation nt Butler snproves.

Butler, Pa, Dec. 12.-But one death
from typhoid fever and four new
cases were reported Friday. The
doctors of the city are all taking a
more hopeful view of the situation
and several stated yesterday that
they believed the backbone of the
epidemic had been broken. Treas
urer Shutilin has received over $21.-
600 and there is enough money on
hand to maintain expenses for 10 or
- 6nyS
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1903-12-17
MUST KEEP PLEDGES,
Minister Powell Informs the New Cow
ernment of San Domingo that Agree
mcnts Made by Former Government
Must Ee EHonored.

HhhSt hst
San Domingo, Dec 12.-Unitcd
States Minister Powell has been Off
cially informed that the provisional
government is not disposed to accept
as final the settlements of American
claims made with the late govern
ment of President Wos Gil. Minis
ter Powell has replied that the gov
ernment of the United States con-
siders the cases of the San Domingo
Co., the rights of the Clyde Steam
ship Co. under its concessions and
the claims of j. Sala O. Co. as having
been finally settled and that discus
sion of these claims will not be re-
opened.
The minister has also informed the
provisional government that his gov
ernment expects a full compliance
with all the agreements entered into
by the United States government
with the former governments of Gen.
WoS Y Gil and Gen. Vasquez and that
his government will not recognize
the provisional government until it
acknowledges all the agreements
made with preceding administrations
The British, French, German and
Belgian ministers have refused to
recognize the provisional government
and will not give it formal recogni-
tion until similar action is taken by
the United States.
Quiet prevails here. though the
financial condition of the provisional
government is a desperate one.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1903-12-17
HsesIucinW The Enrce.

Sharon, Pa, Dec. 12.--The Carnegie
Steel Co. has again reduced its Office
force at South Sharon and after Jan
uary there will be but five or six of
an original force of 80 or 60 clerks
left. Notice has been served on
large number of clerks, heads of de-
partments and mill superintendents
that after the first of the coming
year their services will be dispensed
with
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1903-12-17

Washington, Dec. 1O.-James X.
Jones, chairman of the democratic
national committee, has issued a call
for the committee to meet at the
Shoreham Hotel in this city, Janu-
airy -, for the purpose of deciding
upon the time and place of holding
the democratic national convention.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1903-12-17
Four Children E,urn to nea,b

Manchester, Conn, Dec. 1O-A mes
sage from North Coventry. a small
village 16 miles from here, states
that while Fred Olds. farmer, and
his wife were visiting friends last
night, his house caught fire and four
small children, who had been left in
bed, were burned to death.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1903-12-17
says Councilman demanded a Rrihe,

Kansas City, Dec. 12.-Before the
grand jury at Kansas City, Kan, yes
terday W. y. Woodward. a brick paw
ing promoter, testified that a mem
ber of the city council came to him
after he finished paving street and
demanded $1,000 before he (the coun-
cilman) would consent to allow the
engineers estimate and appropria-
tion in payment for the work.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1903-12-17

New York, Dec. 12.-MaX Kronfeld,
the insurance adjuster who made a
sensational confession of dishonest
methods employed by public insur-
ance adJusters, was yesterday SEN
fenced to not less Than three wears
nor more than three years and nine
months in states prison for the pre-
sentation of false claim to an in
Curnnrn roinnany
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1903-12-17

anu d Hall
miles from
Tre n t on,
Mo, says
"a Sc ere
cold settled
in my kid
ne.ys and de-
veloped so
quickly that
was obliged
to lay off
work on ac-
count of the
achingin my
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1903-12-17

In the west the farmer, stock-raiser, mer-
chant and manufacturer are busy their
products are bringing good prices and the
great agricultural belt OF the UppGr Missis-
sppl Valley Is enjoying a degree of pros
perlty that is probably unequaled in his
tory.
The crops this year have been good, the
acreage larger than ever before known
and the benehcent results of the harvest
tar-reaching enough to have favorable eff
feet on every man, woman and child in the
region.
Several expressions of opinion on the sub
lect are being published by the passenger
department of the Northwestern Line,
among them the following concerning Ne
braska's outlook:
Governor Mickey says:
Nebraska will produce 200 100000 bush
els Of corn and over 100000 bushels of
wheat this year Her total crop acreage is
5000 900 acres and the value Of live stock
Is over $l5OOOO0O0. Our state banks show
an increase in deposits since June 9th of
sl,Ol6,299 and their reserve is 36 l-3 per cent,
where the legal requirement is only Is per
cent.
''Nebrasl,a's outlook is indeed promising
The state holds an enviable position in this
great country OF ours and her name is no
longer synonymous with drought and poV-
erty."
Senator Millard says:
This being an agricultural region it is
most gratifying to say the farmers are very
prosperous; the merchants have been doing
an excellent business this year, and the out.
look for all kinds OF business is good"
Mr.. Rosewater, publisher of the Omaha
Bee, says:
During my residence of forty years west
OF the Missouri / have witnessed marvellous
strides OF progress, but at no period with.
in my, memory have the people of this sec,
tlon been more generally prosperous and
contented with existing conditions than
they are at this time. The prosperity we
are enjoying is not confined to any one class,
but embraces the farmer, the stock raiser,
the merchant, the manufacturer and the
wage-worker all alike"
In Dragging Of the seed don't forget the
g. soil.-Judge
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1903-12-17
Sold by the shock,

a farmer went on visit to a friend. After
dinner the husbandman requested 10 be
shown round the town.
After visiting several places. they finally
reached the electric light ing works.
"What dye call this place, DAM queried
the farmer.
"This is called the electric plant" was the
reply.
''Piant! What do they grow"
"They grow currents"
How do they sell 'em-by the bushel?'
''They don't sell EN- by the bushel; they
sell 'em by the shock STRAY Stories.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1903-12-17
EagA S: Another club woman, Mrs Haule, OF
Edgerton, Wis, tells how she was cured
of Irregularities and uterine trouble, ter
rlble painsfand backache, by the use of
Lydia E. Pi1lzhan's Vegetable Compound.

"DEAR Mrs PNKnAM:-A while ago health began to fais
because of female troubles The did help me- remer
bed that mother had used
Compound on occasions for Irregularities and troub
and elt sure that it could not harm
was certainly glad to find that within week felt much 5ette
terrible the side
the tune OF mgnstron did not have nearly serious time
heretofore continued
that time was like really have
my NE nave not had sick headache SINCE and weigh 20 pounds
than unhesitatngly
MAY HAULE Edgerton Household Economics Club
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1903-12-17
EVERY WALK IN LIFE.

A. A. Boyce, farmer, living thre
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1903-12-17

Don't hesitate write understand
perfectly and will
is free and the address regretted
having written her, and she has helped thousands
When women troubled with
painful weakness Indigestion
liberation the
eral debility, nj sprOstr ora
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1903-12-17

In Dragging Of the seed don't forget the
soil..-Judge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-13
WOMEN AND HANDlcRAFTS.
Originality in What Pertains to Do.
mestic Use or Decoration,

T. One of the most interesting features
of present-day artistic expression is
the revival of the work of the crafts
man. All over this country, as well as
Throughout Europe, the movement has
spread, and women, even more than
men, are displaying their individuality
in the production of beautiful and
useful articles in potteries, metal
work, hand-weavings, embroideries.
carvings, basketries and feathers, says
the New York Evening Post. This
kind of handwork among women has
taken the place, to great extent of
the china painting and other home
arts of decade ago.
1t has been alleged that women lack
the creative faculty. 1t cannot be de-
nied that the women who have done
strikingly original work in painting
and sculpture are very few. They
have had the artistic impulse, they
have displayed taste and discretion.
yet they have not often created. But
in the various arts which pertain to
the loom. the needle, and in all that re-
lates to the domestic side of life. wo-
men exhibit lively originality. SO this
recent movement of artistically
trained women in favor of handicrafts
may be regarded as healthy impulse,
and one which will have a wide influ-
ence in excluding from American mar
kets the inartistic objects which have
become only too common in this coun-
try.
There are number Of city women
now who have studied the art of maxi
ing hooked rugs which are cOntriyed
of wooden pieces pulled through the
meshes of common burlaps. There is
a market for them which is not likely
to fail. and high prices are paid for
really good designs. The weaving of
rag carepts, from new rags carefully
selected as to color, has become an
art. The WOrkroom for unskilled
women maintained by the Charity Or
ganization Society produces some sur
plisingly good carpets, and the "Onte-
ora rug" so popular for summer
homes, is nothing more than an adapt
alton of the old-fashioned rag carpet
idea.
There is now a great demand for
good metal work, brass and copper
bowls candlesticks, scenes and lamp
shades Several women in New York
have devoted themselves to this
work, and have produced excellent re-
suits. After one has seen the hand
made shades of copper, brass and sill
yer. wrought in lace-like designs over
stained glass or colored silks, one los
es all desire for the elaborate heaps of
millinery that were used at one time
for drawing-room lamps and candles.