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Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1903-06-18
AS TO THE "IOWA IDEA"
How Senator Allison Proposes to Dis
pose of "a Fictitious
Issue,

1t is given out that Senator Allison
has undertaken to draw the platform
at the coming Iowa convention, or at
least that part of it which relates to
the tariff. The purpose behind the
selection is to frame a plank on
which all republicans can stand. No
man is better fitted for the task than
Senator Allison. He is polite, wary
and sagacious. He is past master in
the art of composing differences and
bringing settlements, saws the Phila-
delphia Press.
The plan announced in connection
with Senator Allison's leadership har-
monies with the part. When others
were quarreling over what was called
the "Iowa idea" last year he said that
there was nothing in it to quarrel
over; that the state platform which
was the subject of so much dispute
embraced nothing which was not con-
tanned in the st. Louis national plat
form of 1896 on which President Nc
Kinley was elected; and that thus
disputants were making an issue
where there was no issue.
As the natural sequence of this
view he proposes that the contending
sides in Iowa shall agree on the tariff
plank of the st. Louis platform in
form or in substance; that it shall
be adopted at the Iowa convention
this year, and that it shall be submit
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1903-06-18
REVIEW OF TRADE.
Steady Demand Noted I'm Nearly All
Lines Labor Troubles Interfere
with Business Operations.

New York, June 13.-R. G.. Dun &c
Co.'s Weekly Review of Trade says:
Except in those branches of busi-
ness that are always quiet at this
season, reports Indicate steady de-
mand and prices of commodities are
firmly maintained. Manufacturing
returns are irregular, idleness in tex
tile lines partially offsetting the good
effect of activity elsewhere.
That furnace stocks of pig iron
increased only 10000 tons last month,
despite the unprecedented output,
testifies to the great consumption of
the steel industry. Quotations are
without alteration, although much
business is delayed by labor troubles.
In case of a general settlement of
these conflicts there would be re-
sumption of work on many buildings,
and, including the requirements of
railroads, a heavy tonnage would be
sought. 1t is an evidence of conf
dence in the future that blast furnace
operators are forcing production be-
yond all previous maximum figures.
While the demand for structural
steel has diminished, there is notable
inquiry for rails and plates. Ma
chinery and hardware lines are doing
remarkably well for the season,
which is usually quiet in these de-
partments. Coke ovens are surpass-
ing all previous records for activity
and the output of anthracite coal
promises to establish a new high
water mark this year above 6O,0O0,00O
tons.
Cotton goods again average slightly
higher in price, the advances being
insisted upon by producers on ac-
count of the raw material, and in no
degree attributable to increased
anxiety to place contracts on the
part of buyers. Conservatism pre-
walls among buyers of staple wool
ems and worsteds. Footwear condi-
tions continue most prosperous.
Failures this week were 215 in the,
United States, against 162 last year,
and IA in Canada, compared with 20
year ago.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1903-06-18

Philadelphia, June 1.-THE heaviest
electrical and rain storm that has WIS.,
tied this city in 30 years was expert
enced Wednesday. The city for near
ly half an hour was rendered almost
as dark as at midnight and the storm
ragged for a full hour, hail accom-
panying the rain. Nearly two inches
of rain fell. The sewers in various
sections of the city were flooded,
many telegraph wires were prostrat-
ed and trolley cars were blocked.
The New York Shipbuilding Co., in
Camden, was forced to shut down
because of the flooding of its electri-
cal plant, and the Pennsylvania rail
road tracks were under water.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1903-06-18
BIG BRIBERY FUND.
Tt Is Alleged TO Have Been Raised TO
Secure Admission Into N Labor Or
0anIzatE0n.

ganIzatIOn.
New York, June 11.-District Attor-
ney Jerome in an interview yesterday
told of further transactions involving
Samuel j. Parks, the business agent
of the Housesmiths' union, now under
bonds. In the fall of 1902 a strike
was precipitated by the Amalgamated
Painters and Decorators. 1t affected
principally the boss cabinet makers.
The Amalgamated Painters and Dec
orators organization was member
of the building trades council, while
its rival, the Brotherhood of Paint
ers, Decorators and Paperhangers,
was not. The employers decided
they could best fight the strike by
fostering the brotherhood. Accord
ingly they tried to obtain for it rep
resentation in the council.
The brotherhood. said Mr.. Jerome,
raised $25,500 towards it's expense of
obtaining admission to the council.
a prominent cabinetmaker urged II
firms to contribute $3.50 each for the
same purpose. Two firms refused.
The Union club was one of the con-
tributors. After the money was paid,
Mr. Jerome said, brotherhood man
told the cabinetmakers: "While we
have collected this fund, il is impossi-
BILE to do what we want with this
amount. There is to be an election
of officers in the council soon and it
will be necessary to make another
collection"
Again the cabinetmakers were call
ed upon, said Mr.. Jerome, and each
gave up 5000 more. This amount was
paid to five walking delegates. Ona
of them. Mr.. Jerome declared, was
Parks.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1903-06-18
WORKERS ARE PROSPEROUS.
Prosperity Is General and Business
Is Booming Throughout
the Country.

Statistics for April on commodity
prices in proportion to consumption
show that the cost of living during
that month was lower than in March
and lower than year ago. This is
most gratifying in view of the fact
that wages are higher than for many
years past and employment more plen-
tiful, says the Troy Times. Prosper
ity is general throughout the country,
and business is enjoying a boom that
has never been exceeded. In the west
the, farm crops are so large that the
farmers are unable 10 obtain enough
help to harvest the yield of the soil
The Kansas wheat crop will be the
largest in the history of that state, and
ii is estimated that 10000 extra farm
hands will he needed to gather the
crop and prepare it for shipment.
Such condition is very encouraging
to labor. Instead of the man looking
for the job the job is looking for the
man. This of course means better
compensation. With good jobs, high
er wages and food products lower one
does not need to go far TO seek the
reason for increased savings bank de-
posits and generally improved condi-
tions among the men and women who
toll. II is a discouraging outlook for
only one class Of individuals, and that
class consists OF the discordant ele-
ment known as "calamity howlers."
They have been permanently and ex-
peditiously put out of business. They
will be on hand, however. when the
next presidential campaign opens.
but their bulgiug pocketbooks and air
of prosperity will belle their words.
and the shadows Of the tail timbers
will swallow them up in Oblivion long
ere the voters have indorsrd at the
polls the policies which have made
possible the marvellous prosperity
which the country g. Enjoying
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1903-06-18

Cape Town, JuneT T3.-ihe result Of
the German Antarctic eNpedition
which has returned here dissipatef
the tradition that Termination Isle
arEl, which is marked ON the map, eN-
lists. The expedition on trayer-lng
the alleged site - the island took
photograph nll around, and the re-
suits showed uo land The greatest
cold experienced hy the expedition
was ls Rrnmur. Many members suf-
fered from frost bites aud others
were blinded by snov for days dur
inc sleigh Journeys, The lee IA which
the haats were aeld was go feet g..
thlckufsa
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1903-06-18
Must Serve His Sentence.

Raleigh, Y. c., June 11.-James Will
cox. the murderer of Nellie Cropsey,
of Elizabeth City, will have to serve
his sentence of 80 years in the state
prison here. On his first trial he was
sentenced to be hanged, but the su.
preme court gave him new trial be.
cause the spectators at the trial
made a demonstration when Wilcox's
lawyer arose to speak. On the sec
ond trial in a different county he was
convicted of murder in the second de.
gree and sentenced to serve 30 years
in the penitentiary. This Judgment
the supreme court on Wednes lay af.
firmed.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1903-06-18

Pittsburg, June 1.-THE grand jury
yesterday returned a true bill against
William b. Hays, mayor of Pittsburg,
charging him with misdemeanor in
discharging Samuel Moore from the
citys employ. Moore was an official
of the ordinance bureau of the city
and an old soldier. On March 81,
1903. he, with number of others,
was discharged by Hays. The matter
was taken up by the old soldiers of
the county and test case was made
in Moore's case. The case is being
watched with great interest by G. A.
r. men. as upon its result hangs the
fate of other veterans who were dis
CHARGED
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1903-06-18
Fatal Explosion in "a Mine.

Leadville. Col, June 1.-Two hun.
dred and fifty pounds of giant pow
der exploded at the shaft house of
men were cntombed in the mine until
late in the afternoon, when all were
rescued excepting the su?"rirtcnd-
ent, Patrick Barker, who was found
dead In the bottom of the slaft with
his head cut of. 1t Is believed that
he was struck hy falling timtcrs.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1903-06-18

Kingston. y. y, June H. Six hun
drcd striking employees of the Ameri.
can Cigar 60. marched 10 the factory
Yesterday, broke into the huilding
aud compelled so employees who re.
fused 90 strike, 90 quit work The
police were teiephoucd for, but were
unable to clear the building. The
sheriff refused tn Interfere until tile
police were unable go cope with the
strikers. The latter were finally ia.
dueeI tn lrate. hut later returned
After tNo hsHrs The police drove the
strlkers from the building and eatab.
iiEhrd strong guard.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1903-06-18
ELEVEN MURDERS.
q Michigan Woman Said TO Have
Committed Them - Strychnine TAB.
lets Were Used.


Kall<aska, Mich, June 11.-After
two weeks work Prosecutor E. G.
Smith has secured the confession of
Mrs. Mary Mcknight to the cold
blooded, premeditated murder of her
brother, John Murphy; Gertrude
Murphy, his young wife, and their 3-
months-old baby. partial confess
sion was made Monday evening in
which Mrs. Mcknight denied killing
the baby. Late Tuesday night Smith
again called at the woman's cell at
her request and this time she made
complete confession. In her state
ment she admitted giving Mr.. and
Mrs. Murphy capsules of strychnine
and quinine mixed.
Eight other persons beside the
three to whose murders Mrs. Nc
Knight confessed, investigation
shows, have died in the past Is years
under circumstances that, in view of
the woman's confession, are now
thought to be very suspicious. All of
the eight were either relatives or in
innate friends who died while living
with Mrs. Mcknight, or while she
was at their house. All are said to
have shown symptoms that are now
believed to indicate strychnine poi
soning. They are:
Ernest Mcknight, the woman's hus-
band.
James Ambrose, her first husband,
who died in Alpena in 1887.
Mrs. Mcknight, the wife of James
T. Mcknight, who was the partner of
Ambrose.
Baby Katie, Mrs. Meningitis niece.
Eliza Chalker, another niece, who
died at Grayling in May, 1892.
Sara Murphy, Mrs. Meningitis sis
ter, who died at Grayling in Febru-
ary, 1898.
A Mrs. Curry, who died in Saginaw
in 1898 while Mrs. Mcknight was at
her mothers house.
Dorothy Jenson, a child, who died
in Grayling while under Mrs. Nc
Knights care during the absence of
her mother.
Investigation of these deaths shows
that all of these persons except Mrs.
Curry were taken suddenly i'll and
showed what are now regarded as
unmistakable symptoms of strych-
uIHC iC PhJ olSl'h W nv
attended Ernest Mcknight, the wom-
ans husband, says that he is now con-
fdent that Mcknight died from
strychnine. The physician, DR..
Leighton, who was batfied by Nc
Knights trouble and the suddenness
with which it came, says he can see
now that he had every symptom of
strychnine poisoning. Eliza Chalker
and Sara Murphy were stricken at the
table while Mrs. Mcknight was pres
ent. Both died in convulsions in a
few hours.
There was no suspicion against
Mrs. Mcknight in connection with
the murders until she filed mort
gage on her brothers property after
his death, on which the figures had,
it is alleged, been raised from 5000 to
5000. An investigation was then be-
gun. The body of John Murphy was
exhumed and strychnine found in the
stomach. Mrs. Mcknight was placed
under arrest, with The result that she
confessed. Her confession was en-
tirely voluntary and she seemed per-
fectly sane, although under great
mental strain. No motive for the
crimes can be found.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1903-06-18
SHOPMEN STRIKE.
Twelve Hundred Men In the Employ
of the Chesapeake 81 Ohio Railroad
Co. Quit Work,

Sos ouit we
Huntington, w. Va, June IL
Twelve hundred employees at the
Chesapeake t& Ohio railroad shops in
this city, and including even the of
flee force, struck Wednesday, the
cause being perhaps the oldest ever
known. William Davis, a carpenter
employed by the Chesapeake & Ohio
and who is a member of the city
council, recently voted along with a
majority of the council to take from
Mayor Buck his authority to name
the standing committees for the en-
suing year, this being the termina-
tion of a fight between the mayor
and the chief of police. Policemen
appointed by the mayor were dis
charged and others named contrary
to his wishes. Mayor Buck being a
member of the Blacksmiths' union,
his fellow laborers demanded that
Davis be discharged. The Chesapeake
e Ohio Railway Co. refused, hence
the strike
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1903-06-18
Forty DAYS, Fast was Fatal,

Scranton, Pa, June l3.-Edward
Mcintyre, the Minooka. Pa, hotel
keeper, who ended IA 40 days' fast at
noon last Tuesday, died ~
Intyre began the fast in the hope
that IL would prove beneficial in Sc
we're attack of paralysis lie was II
years old. During the 40 days his
weight was reduced from lG1 pounds
10 us. I'm the three days after he
took nourishment, preceding death,
he gained seven pounds.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1903-06-18

pittsburg. June tt.-Dr. William u
Holland, director of the Carnegie in
stitute. of Pittshurr, announced yes
terday that Andrew Carnegie had
purchased from lioron De Bayct. OF
lirussels. Belgium, his notable collec.
tion of European fossils. aud that the
collection had been presented to tht
Carnegie museum ia this city. Dr
Holland says paleoutologisf have
long regarded the he iiaYet collection
a. the beet outside of the great nu.
seums II Europe and that there 10
nothing ia america al present q
equal a.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1903-06-18
Kidnapped by Pirates,

Washington, June 1.-THE follow
ing cablegram has been received al
the state department from United
States Consul General McWade, al
Canton, China: american kidnapped
by pirates while proceeding from
Canton to Heunghan. Nine thousand
dollars ransom is asked. / have sent
the Callao (tmerican gunboaD to the
rescue and to demand that the vice.
ROY secure the release of the man
aud the punishment of the pirates
DnInils lnIern
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1903-06-18

Washington. June 1l.-Pension
Commissioner Ware, himself Kan.
san, has issued the following order:
at Is reported Hat subscription
paper is being circulated in the pen.
sion bureau for the Kansas flood suf.
ferers. Let II be discontinued. Kan.
sas can take care of its own suffer
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1903-06-18

exist which is not supported by results,
and there never was political theory
propounded which has had more splen-
did Endorsement in its effects in prac-
teal operation than the principle that
the government should protect its own
citizens and defend them against those
who would close at the same time the
markets and the mills.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1903-06-18
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION
ADVERTISING RATES:
II. II. MULLIN, Editor

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Local notices 10 cents per line for one inser-
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Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1903-06-18

ETft is about time for some one 10
refer to the page ~ ancient history
which records the fact that when Ar.
clared himself smphaticaliy opposed
tu e second term. However, that did
NOT Interfere with his accepting two
subsequent nominations. Wa hing.
ton Post
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1903-06-18
Democrats in More Trouble.

Here is more trouble for the dem
ocratic party. There are many indica-
tions that the populists of Kansas and
other western states will support the
republican ticket next year. As n mat
ter of fact many of them have recently
been voting for republican candidates.
Nor IL there anything surprising a bout
this. II is certain that large pro-
portion of the populists came from the
republican ranks. They were carried
away temporarily by the free silver
and other delusions, but they never
were at heart in sympathy with the
cardinal free trade principle of the de-
mocracy, or some of the new-fangled
and ill-digested ideas Of Mr.. BRYAN.
Experience and wise republican admin
istration has taught them the fallacy
Of the cheap money and other populis-
tic notions, and those Of them former
~ in sympathy with the republican
party are returning 10 their first love.
II is perfectly safe 10 say that thou
sands on thousands 81 voters In the
west, who supported the democratic
ticket in 1896 and 1900 will he found en-
Enthusiastically IN line for the repub-
iiean candidates Ind platform In 1907.
And nothing Mr.. Bryan or any other
man can do will prevent this.-rroy
Times
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1903-06-18
JOB PRINTING.

The Job department of the PRESS is complete
and ffurdS facilities for doing the best class OF
rk. PARTICULAR ATTENTION PAID TO LAW
PRINTING.
No paper win be discontinued until arrear-
sgns are paid, except at the option OF the pub
Usher
Papers sent out of the county must be paid
Ger in advance
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1903-06-18

eFMr Bryan has suggested FOR the
democratic nominee in 1901 Ten
ncssee man and North Carolina
man The southern states. which
furnish the democratic VOTES. night
wrll consider the propriety ~ taking
The candidate from itt own section
While the rcsqlt would not he
changed, thc experiment would he
politically igrestIng. 81. Louie
Globe Democrat.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-11-18
PERSONAL MENTION

Mr. j. NJ. Holt was in Gilman today
on business.
Miss Blanche Bartine. of Gearing
spent Tuesday in the city with friends
Mr.. T. Nelson Downs spent the day
with his mother. Mrs. S. Downs, In
Mon.our.
Miss Nellie Byrnes went to Des
Moines this morning for an indefinite
visit with Miss Nellie James.
Mr.. A. p. Bratt left Tuesday evening
for lola. Chanute, Oswego and Parsons,
Kas, for a few days stay on business.
Mrs. Chris Marschall. of Hampton,
passed thru the city this morning, on
her way to Belle PLANE for short
visit with her mother. Mrs. j. w. San
ders.f
Mrs. NJ. v. Warren and grandson,
Donald Wallace. went to Albion Tues
day evening, where they will remain
for few days visit with relatives and
friends.
Mrs. w. C. Rodgers arrived from AL
bert Lea Tuesday night and will remain
for several days completing arrange
ments for the removal of the house
hold effects to that city.
Mrs. 7. H. Sewers. Of Oskaloosa
who has been visiting her father. DR..
A. Kellogg. in Webster City. was in the
city over night with her brother. Dr.
L. f. Kellogg. and family. She went TO
home this morning.
Rev. o. H. H. Mason, OF Boone. was
in the city Tuesday evening. being on
mis- way home from Green Mountain,
where he has been for brief visit with
friends. He was accompanied home by
Mrs. Harry Steward, who will be a
guest at the Mason home during the re-
mainder of the week.
Mrs. Emma A. Let's. OF Oak
Park, Illinois, who has been
visiting for few days with
her father, Mr.. d. T. Smith went to
Boone this morning. She will remain
there with her sister. Mrs. E. f.
Holmes, for short time, and then may
go to Mason City for an extended visit
with her brother. DR.. Chauncey p.
Smith.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-11-18
Turdrsda l 1903
dogs-1Gom275. 4.2o.

Hogs-160m275, APO.
Hogs-Over 275, 90
POULTRY. EGGS AND BUTTER.
Armour & Co. are paying the follow
Ing prices to farmers for different vari-
eties of poultry, eggs and butter:
Fowls--51a cents.
Springs ~ cents.
Turkeys cents.
Old Cocks Z cents
Guineas-1.5C per iozen.
Ducks cents.
Geese-11a cents.
Butter Packing stock, 11M cents.
Eggs-4.st per case
Swift &. Co. quote .he following
prices to farmers for poultry, eggs and
butter:
Eggs-5.1o per case.
Springs--51a cents.
Butter-Packing stock. 111a cents-
Hens-51s cents.
Old roosters-3 cents
No. Hen Turkeys cents.
Young Tom Turl eys-6 cents.
Old Tom Turkey IS cents.
Geese-41s cents
Ducks Cat, full feathered)- y
cents.
GROCER'S PRICES.
Marshalltown grocers quote the fol-
lowing prices for country produce:
New potatoes-40 cents cash-in
trade 60 cents per bushel.
Eggs-20 cents
Butter-20 cents.
HIDES, WOOL AND TALLoW.
H. Willard, Son & Co. are paying the
following prices:
Tallow, No l.---4 cents.
No. Green .Iides-,6 cents.
No. Green Hides-4 centA
Pelts-30 to so cents.
Fine Wool-9@11 cents.
Horse Hides-1.50@2.25.
Medium Wool-16016 cents.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-11-18
A Good Name.

From personal experience testify
that DeWitts Little Early Risers are
unequaled as liver pill. They are
rightly named, because they give
strength and energy and do their work
with ease.-W. T. Easton, Boerne. Tex.
Thousands of people are using these
tiny little pills in preference to al oth-
ers, because they are so pleasant and
effectual. They cure biliousness, tor
pid liver, taundice, sick headache, con-
stipation, etc They do not purge and
weaken, but cleanse and strengthen.
Sold by all druggists.