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Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1903-12-24
SIMPLY OBEYED ORDERS.
Secretary Root Defends Gen. Wood
Says War Department Authorized
EEIs Actions.


Says War Department Authorized
His Actions.
Washington, Dec. 17.-Secretary
Root was "A witness yesterday before
the senate committee on military
affairs which is investigating the pro-
tests against the confirmation of
Gen. Leonard Wood to be major gen
eral.
The secretary's statement was an
elaborate and carefully prepared de-
fense of Gen. Wood The secretary
made a specific reply to each of The
charges that have been urged so far
against Gen. Woods confirmation and
assumed responsibility for many of
the matters charged against Wood.
He devoted particular attention tC
the attack upon the integrity of the
official accounts of the Cuban treas
ury and Gen. Woods administration
and he was prepared with an i'm
mense amount of data to answer the
charge of loose and faulty accounting
and auditing. He said the weakness
of this charge might have been es-
tablished long ago had the senate
printed the accounts which he trans
mitted to that body last winter in
answer to resolution.
Secretary Root was asked about
the charge which Maj. Rathbone had
made that Gen. Wood had influenced
the courts in the prosecution of
Rathbone, and had tampered with
the courts. The secretary explained
at some length the court system in
Cuba, saying that the court of first
n ST n in " off Il IL
rected to prosecute and to obtain
evidence. He was something like a
grand jury in finding evidence, but
was further empowered to go out
and obtain evidence, mingle with
the people, procure affidavits and
otherwise to collect evidence against
alleged offenders. The secretary said
he knew what Gen. Wood was doing
in this matter and approved it. The
secretary said that he directed that
the prosecution of the offenders be
vigorous and Gen. Wood was acting
in this matter under orders from the
war department.
The secretary also took up the
subject of the Jai Alai company's con-
cessiOn and said that this was not
gambling company, nor was the game
Of pelota played under the manage
ment of the company a gambling
game any more than was a horse race
or II game of baseball. Men could
bet on the results us upon other
games of skill. He said that the con-
,ession was granted before the
American occupation and that the
concession for which Gen. Wood had
been criticized was that of an addi-
ton to the building of the company.
The only question in regard to this
grant was whether or not it would be
contrary to the Foraker amendment.
The whole matter was referred to
the war department by Wood.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1903-12-24

where the loafer wastes his life and
the boys grow up to vulgar and useless
.p,. mediocrity;" here
is a vivid and un-
fortunately a true
picture of many country villages. The
remark was made by Mr.. George Rob-
ley Howe, a man who lives in a country
yillage-the town of Norway, Me.-but
not that kind OF village, because Mr..
Howe and his associate, Mr. George
Noyes. have found way to lift it up and
transform ii. Their work in this little
Maine town has already attracted the
attention of educators all over the Unit
ed States. They have taken the country
boys as raw material, and created there
from a scientific university, in which
all the sciences which can have a local
the young pupils. Attendance is vol
Hntary, tuition is free. The boys them
selves, as they grow older, says the
Youths Companion, become the in
OIL uIIOl VI IuelI younger COIu updulOllS,
and all alike go, not to books, but di-
rect to nature. They have their camp
kit-blanket, hatchet, knapsack and
such other things as make them in
dependent in the woods-and either by
themselves or with their older advisers
they tramp the surrounding country and
study the plants, animals, insects and
minerals Not only do they form col
lections, but they classify them, &C
curately and scientifically, each boy
working in the department which he has
chosen for himself. From the surround
ing hills they have taken mineralogical
specimens for which natural history
museums have offered large prices, and
from neighboring streams have gath
cred valuable pearls. The most impor-
tant thing of all is the mental and moral
training that they get. The intelligent
study of nature implies constant asso-
citation with absolute truth and the
comradeship of beauty. Under these in
1iuences the tough" boy and the incipi-
ent loafer clarity themselves. The dregs
Of their nature settle, the life becomes
purer and better.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1903-12-24

The intricacies of the law are exam
pied In a case reported by the Lyons
Republican. G. M. s. Bancom, of Kan
sas City, appeared before the probate
Judge at Sterling and took out adoption
papers for his own daughter, Izora aged
ten years Some years ago Izora was
adopted into the family of d. H. Lis
cum. Her father became 80 situated
that he wished to have his child again.
But, as she had been legally adopted by
the Liscums, it became necessary that
she should be readopted by her own
1ather before the records could be right
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1903-12-24
Oyerrode weayer,s Veto.

Philadelphia, Dec. 1S.-Mayor
Weaver yesterday returned to city
councils without his approval the
loan bill appropriating $1G.O0O,O0O for
municipal improvements and both
branches of councils promptly pass
ed the bill over the veto. The mayor
in his veto message stated that while
he would approve 4 large number OF
items in the bill he thought thai
separate ordinances should be drawn
for each item provided for, SO that
the voters could pass on each item
and not be compelled to vote on the
entire $16,0O0,000 as whole.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1903-12-24
POINTS AND OPINIONS.

UMr. Bryan has filed an appeal from
the Cleveland decision. This refers to
the judge, not Grover.-Des Moines Reg
lister and Leader.
EEIt is stated that Ruth Bryan's hus-
band will go after republican nomina-
tion for congress. How sharper than
a serpants tooth it is-!"-Indianapo
Journal.
DGrover Cleveland's letter of de-
clination is marred by the fact that it
seems to have been prompted by per-
sonal feeling rather than patriotic zeal.
st. Louis Globe Democrat
UTMr. Bryan's facility in changing
tone and tenor in his oratory as he goes
from one state to another worked out
when he went to Europe. The result is
we hear Mr. Bryan actually praising his
native land.-Marion News-Tribune.
ETThe presidents me ssage through
out is moderate in tone, and his recon-
mendations are such as have been
proved by our national experience to be
desirable, and they can be adopted by
congress with confidence in the approval
of the country.-Troy Journal.
DJudge Parker's friends in New
York state that he would not accept the
nomination from a divided party. AS no
other sort of democratic party is in
sight, Parker may be said to be out of the
running.-St. Louis Globe-Democrat.
ETThe Cincinnati Enquirer is nothing
if not skeptical. 1t says that Mr.. Cleve-
land, while he feels precluded from be-
ing an outspoken candidate, would not
object should the nomination come to
him with such an overwhelming popular
demand as no patriot would have right
to resist.-Brooklyn Eagle.
Ex-senator Foraker shows that he has
no wish to avoid a discussion of the
tariff. He thinks the people of the coun-
try have so upheld the republican policy
with their votes that the party need not
fear the fullest discussion. The more
the question is discussed the more GER
tain does republican victory become De-
bates on the subject, however, have a
tendency to unsettle business, as many
business men stand in fear of a chance
in the present order of things.-In-
dianapolis Journal.
EyThe regular session of congress just
preceding a presidential election is not
looked to for important legislation.
This session promises to be no excep-
tion. The representatives of the people
will debate what has been done during
the past four years and lay plans for
what is to be done during the coming
four years. But no great changes or ad-
vances are to be anticipated until the
people have expressed themselves at the
polls on November next.-Des Moines
Register and Leader.
$3.50 long as Mr.. Cleveland does not
desire to be placed in nomination, there
are numerous democrats who see no
reason why he should be drugged and
kidnapped. Washington Star.
Ex-senator Foraker has thrown fire.
brand into the democratic camp by an
nouncing his Willingness to have the tar
iff fight go the full 20 rounds.-St. Louis
Globe-Democrat.
EyThe man who has been running
Senator Hanna for president is appar-
emily taking a few days rest, and Sen
ator Hanna gets a day or two off from
the denial business. - Philadelphia
Press
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1903-12-24

Illinois pays more revenue to the gov-
ernment than any other state in the
union, and in fact nearly twice as much.
The reason for this is because of the dis
tiileries located at Peoria There is so
much corn juice" manufactured at that
vicinity that out of total of $50 900, 600
paid in revenue last year over $32 ,00O, 900
came from the Peoria district Since
the passing of the oleomargarine law
there has been remarkable decrease
in the revenue receipts of this product.
During the past fiscal year only s736. 7S3
was collected for oleo in the United
States, which is a decrease of So, ,2O7. .7O9
compared with the previous year.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1903-12-24

Otto Schegelberger, handsome
young man living in Germany, read in
his paper how easy it was for good
looking foreigners to find rich Amer
lean brides So he drew his savings
from bank and sailed for New York,
where he soon learned how badly mis-
taken he had been. His money was 60
ing fast and there being no sign of the
expected millionairess he began to look
Tor work. Even this he was unable to
find, and finally, when "stone broke" d" he
went to the city lodging g-house, where
he was permitted to saw wood for his
board. Now he has appealed to the
authorities, asking that they provide
him with means to return home.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1903-12-24
CRUSADE AGAINST PERJURY.
The Crime Said to be Everyday
Occurrence In New York Courts
Four Alleged Perjurers Arrested.

New York. Dec. 1S.-A crusade
against alleged Wholesale perjury in
bankruptcy proceedings was in
agurated Thursday by the federal au-
thorities with the Indictment and ar
rest of four alleged perjurers. They
are Leon Wecheler. formerly manu-
facturer of clothing; Kassel Oshin-
sky, real estate dealer; David Levy
and David Lachman. The later two
were formerly associated together in
the cotton goods business on East
Fourth street. but were thrown into
involuntary bankruptcy by creditors
in October.
According to United States Com
missioner Alexander, who is appoint
ed by the United States district court
to take testimony in the major por-
ton of bankruptcy proceedings. the
banlrupts and those associated with
them have, during the last year,
grown bolder and bolder in the mat
ter of perjury.
1T has become so that truth in
bankruptcy matters is the exception
and not the rule" said the commits
sioner. THE bankrupts and those
associated with them would appear
before me and perjurc themselves
day after day, and violate their oaths
even when they knew that | knew
they were lying. with absolutely no
fear of the consequences"
The indictments recite several in
cidents of the kind mentioned by the
commissioner.
The four men were arraigned be-
fore Judge Thomas, on charges of
perjury. All pleaded not guilty and
were released in $500 bail each.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1903-12-24
Found Dynamite.

New York, Dec. 1.-Two one,
pound sticks of dynamite with full
minating caps and fuses attached
were found Monday by laborers in
the Acker, Merrill q Condit building
in process of construction at Forty
third street and Broadway. Mys-
terious explosions occurred Sunday
morning in this building and the
Broadway tabernacle. Forty-th;rd
street and Broadway, the contractors
on which have been employing mem
bers of the new Housesmiths' union,
formed some time ago in opposition
he union of which Sam Parks waG
walking delegate,
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1903-12-24

Paris, Dec. 1S.-The Liberte con-
firms the report that the council of
the war Office has considered the de-
tails of Dreyfus' reinstatement in
the army and that the regiment he
will command. with the rank of lieu
tenant colonel, has been chosen. 1t
is added that determination has
been reached to deal vigorously with
officers who express disapproval of
DreYfus' reinstatement,
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1903-12-24

The free trade newspapers are appar-
emily much concerned just now over the
alleged increase in prices of wooden
clothing, which of course they attribute
to the protective tariff. But a great
many Americans can still remember
when wool was free under the late demo-
cratic tariff law, and few if any of them
recall any especial cheapness which re-
suited. And the wage earners had a
much slighter opportunity to get money
with which to pay for their clothing
Prices of cotton cloths have recently ad-
vanced, owing to the combined effect
of falling off in production of cotton
and the operations of bull SPECTATORS.
There is no duty on cotton, and accord
ing to the logic of our free trade friends
that article should be cheap. But here
is a case where free trade logic falls
down, though the anti-protectionists
find it convenient to ignore the facts
Troy Times.
yIndeed, the bullrushes seem to be
growing thicker all the time and the
democratic Moses is yet to be found
Baltimore Herald.
DIn the post office investigation there
as been no disposition to shield any
body for political reasons. Republicans
as well as democrats have been de-
nounced when there was reason for de-
nunciation. The president, in his review
of the report of Mr. Bristow, says that all
the guilty shall be punished, without
regard for partisan considerations, and
that the enforcement of the law against
evildoers is a question above party
Cleveland Leader.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1903-12-24
Wise.

Actress-I'm going to give you back
our engagement ring. can never mar
ry you; love another.
Actor--Give me his name and address.
Actress-Do you want to kill him?
Actor-.No; | want to try to sell him
the ring.-Chicago Journal
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1903-12-24
Higher Education Doomed

Stranger-Did Miss Finemind, who
lectured here on the higher education
of women, make many converts?
Sweet Girl-Mercy, no. She can't be
over 20, and yet she had two deep wrin-
kIes between her eyes-N. Y. Weekly.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1903-12-24
A Friends Advice.

Belle-What are you going to give
Cholly for Christmas present?
Lena-Oh, | don't know. My heart,
| suppose.
Belle-You'd better give him some-
thing he cant breakdown Topics.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1903-12-24

A member of the English commits
sion which is now investigating Amer
lean educational conditions has pub
iicly expressed the wish that in the
next few decades we give our attention
to turning out two or three Millions,
one or two Dantes and one or more
'Shakespesres. We are disposed to
:be obliging, but is not the demand
Irather large?
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1903-12-24

Telluride, Col, Dec. 15.-The
Miners union has voted to continue
the strike in this region until set
tlement on an eight-hour day basis is
reached with mine and mill mana
gers. Managers say they will not rec
ognize the union or grant its de-
maDdS.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1903-12-24
His Theory.

Papa used to call me an angel" said
the bride of six short months.
No wonder" rejoined the man who
had promised to pay the household
freight, you are always harping about
something "-Cincinnati Enquirer.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1903-12-24
PnddNd.

Jack-Maud Manwantd looks to me as
though she padded pretty literally.
Jim-You bet she does. Why, she
tried to make me believe her father is
worth a million, and the old boy Is a
clerk on salary.-N. Y. Times.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1903-12-24

Briggs-Well, old man, can at last
look the world in the facial my debts
are paid.
Griggs-How did you do it?
Briggs-Oh, | succeeded in borrowing
the money-Detroit Free Press.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1903-12-24

Advertisements are published at the rate of
enc dollar per square for one insertion and ffty
seats per square for each subsequent insertion
Rates by the year, or for six or three months,
sre low and uniform, and will be furnished on
application.
Legal and On1cial Advertising per square,
three times or less, az: each subsequent lnser-
tion 20 cents per square.
Local notices ~ cents per line for one inser-
sertion: cents per line for each subsequent
consecutive insertion.
Obituary notices over fVo lines. 10 cents pov
tine Simple announcements of births, mar.
riages and deaths viii be inserted free.
Business cards Ave lines or less as per year:
over hve lines, At the regular rates OF adver-
Using.
No local inserted for less than rs cents per
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1903-12-24
The Wife M One Want.

There was a young lady at Bingham,
Who knew many songs. and could sing EN-:
But she couldn't mend hose
And she wouldn't wash clothes,
Or help her old mother to wiring EN-.
Chicago Tribune.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1903-12-24
JOB PRINTING.

The Job department OF the PRESS is complete
and affords facilities for doing the best class OF
work. PARTICULAR ATTENTION PAID TO Law
PRINTING.
No paper will be discontinued until srrear-
ages are paid, except at the option of the pub.
Usher
Papors sent out OF the county must be paid
Tor In advance.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1903-12-24
"Must You go SO early 2"

"Yes, | think | must. l know the
other girls are just dying to discuss
my engagement, and don't want to
spoil their pleasure. ."-Chicago Amer
lean
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1903-12-24
MAY GOULD,

PIANO, HARMONY AND THEORY,
Also dealer in all the Popular sheet Muse,
Emporium, Pa.
Scholars taught either at my home on Sixth
street or at the homes fthe pupils. Out oftown
scholars will be given datesa Hiy roomsin this
place.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1903-12-24
r, c. RIECK. ID. D. s.,

2, c. RIECIk, ID. D. s.,
DENTIST:
Office over Taggart's Drug Store, Emporium, Pa
sy-<Sa1=s Gas and other local anaesthetics adj
Fassss-5sS ministered for the painless extraction
%ulTTIV of teeth
sPECIALTY:-Preserva of natural teeth, iss
oluding Crown and Bridge Work
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1903-12-24
THE NOVELTY RESTAURANT,
Opposite Post Office,)

WILLIAM MCDONALD, Proprietor.
take pleasure in informing the public that ,
have purchased the old and popular Novelty
Restaurant, located on Fourth street 1t will be
my endeavor to serve the public in manner
that shall meet with their appreciation. Give ma
a call. Meals and luncheon served at all hourz-
no27-lyr VIM. MCDONALD.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1903-12-24

ST. CHARLES HOTEL.
THOS. ]. LYSETT, PROPRIETOR
Near Buffalo Depot Emporium, Pa.
This new and commodious hotel is now opened
for the accommodation ofthe public, New IN 81
ltsappointments. every attention will be pai to
the guests patronizing this Motel. T-l7-ly
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1903-12-24
THOMAS WADDINGTON,
AMERICAN HOUSE
Ea.k t.,

Ed LEFT.
ArTORNEY-AT-LAw and INSURANCE AG'T.
EMPORIUM, PA
TsLAND OWNERS OTHERS IN CAMERON AND
ADJOINING COUNTIES.
have numerous calls for hemock and hard.
wood timber lands, also stun page &C., and partiee
desiring either to buy sell will do well to CALI
on me. F. D. LEFT.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1903-12-24
MICHAEL BRENNAN,

MICHAEL BRENNAN,
ATTORNEY-AT-LAw
Collections promptly attended to. Real estate
and pension claim agent,
35-1y. Emporium, Pa.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1903-12-24
CITY HOTEL,
wA. MCGEE, PRoPRIEToH
FmnOrium Pa.

Having again taken possession of this old and
popular house solicit share of the public pat
ronage. The house is newly furnishedand is one
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1903-12-24
Business Cards.
3. w. GREEN,
ATTORNEY-AT-LAw,

A Misunderstanding to estate collections real
estates Orphans Court and generallaw business
willreceive prompt attention. 42-1y.
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CAMERON CUUNTY PRESS.
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J. G. JOHNSON. J. P. MCNARNEY
JOHNSON & MCNARNEY.
ATTORNEYS-AT-LAw
EMPoRIUd, PA.
Will give prompt attention to all business ems
rusted to them. l6-ly.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1903-09-17
Contest Notice.

Department of the Interior, United States Land
Office, Minot, N. D., August 5th, 19O3..
A sufficient contest affidavit having been filed
in this office by Charles Eckman, constestant,
against homestead entry No. 1885, made July
Goth, 1902, for the en- seM section 20, neA neA
section 81, nwA nwA section 49, township 155,
range 10O by Viggo c. Andreasen, contestee, in
which it is alleged that the entryman has
wholly abandoned said tracts of land for a
period of more than six months last past, and
has never improved or cultivated said lands &C
cording to the homestead laws or ever estab
lished residence thereon; that said land is
practically in the same condition as when sur
veyed and said abandonment still exists !;
and that said alleged a bsence from the land
was not due to his employment in the Army,
Navy or Marine Corps Of the United States as a
private soldier, officer, seaman or marine dur
ing the war with Spain or during any other war
in which the United States may be engaged.
Said parties are hereby notified to appear,
respond and offer evidence touching said allie
cation at 10 o'clock a. m. on Sept. 3Oth,: 1903,
before Willard B. diversion, Notary Public in
and for Williams County, n. OAK, at his office
in Williston, N. OAK, and that final hearing
will be held at 10 o'clock a. M on Oct 18th, 1903,
before the Register and Receiver at the United
States Land Office in Minot, N. D.
The said contestant having, in proper ath-
davit, filed June 3Oth. 1903, set forth facts
which show that after due diligence, personal
service of this notice can not be made it is here
by ordered and directed that such notice be
given by due and proper publication.
r. C. Sanborn, Register.
Attorney for contestant, williston, N. D.