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Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1904-12-15
,5hootin&
In the New
Year

HAC1NG, whirllng. nerve wreck
- ing as has become the recog-
niZed spirit of our times, yet in
the remote districts fingers a
serenity so mistaken we can but mar
vel over the dual nature of this thing
we call American. Customs of the IA
therland have become so grated upon
the newer land one feels the richness
ness of the present.
One of the most lovable of these old
customs. redolent with the air of feu
dalsm. Is that of shooting in the new
year. We first hear of it among the
early German settlers of Pennsylvania,
where it has long since become obso.
lete. but about 1850 there was a gen
eral migration from Pennsylvania
down to the hill country Of the Caro-
linas. In rumbly old wagons these
pioneers journeyed, laden with feather
beds and deftware, sprigs of fruit
trees and sturdy babies.
AS the life history is but repetition
of the race history, there came with
their first strange new year burst of
heimwch. Getting themselves togeth-
er, they celebrated as best they could
in memory of older days. and not once
through all the years that have fol
lowed have these greetings been omit
ted.
Then tennntry and poorer people of
the neighborhood gather mt some ap-
pointed place about . O'Clock in the
evening. and the march begins. From
one big house" to another they tramp,
dolorouSly intoning their doggerel fir
ing fierce salutes and feasting ut the
hands of the gentry.
Though North Carolina could never
boast as many stately mansions rs
could some of her sister states, yet for
homely comfort and lavish old time
hospitality she has never been sur
passed. Each of the dear old places
has its own name, still lingering there
Swan Ponds, Pleasant Gardens,
Mount Welcome, Ingleside. The sen
timent of all was voiced on one stone
gatepost, which proudly bore the in
scription:
Welcome all
To Buncombe Hail.
Tradition tells us that the owner of
this estate, Colonel Buncombe (of
course he was n colonel, lived in
the "low" country. and when he was
entertaining guests whom he particu-
larly enjoyed he had the bridge, the
only means of escape, taken up and
hidden In the swamps. Most of these
jovial hosts are sleeping now, each In
his narrow bed forever laid, but the
new year has way Of returning, and
the shooters return with it.
On the last night of the year, as you
sit over the hickory fire, there comes a
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1904-12-15
NEW YEARS BREAKFAST.
In Japan 1t Is n Religious Rite and
u Serious Matter.

II Serious Matter.
To a devout japanese breakfast on
New Years day is religious rite rath-
er than Il vulgar satisfaction of the ap-
petite. No ordinary dishes are con-
sumed at this meal. The tea must be
made with water drawn from the well
when the first ray of sun strikes 1t, a
potpourri of materials specified by law
forms the staple dish, while at the fin
ish a measure of special sake from q
red lacquer cup must be drained by
whosoever desires happiness during
the coming year.
In the room is placed an "elysian
stand" or red lacquer tray, covered
with evergreen leaves and bearing a
rice dumpling, lobster, oranges, per-
simmons, chestnuts, dried sardines and
herring roe. All these dishes have a
special signitlcation. The names of
some are Homogeneous with words Of
happy omen: the others have an ale
gorical meaning The lObster's curved
back and long claws typify life pro-
longed till the frame is bent and the
beard is long; the sardines, which al
ways swim In pairs, express cOnJugal
bliss; the herring is symbolical Of a
fruitful progeny.
These dishes are not intended for
consumption. although in most cases
the appetite is fairly keen. The ortho-
dox Japanese not only sees the old
year out; he rises at to welcome the
newcomer and performs many ceremo-
MES before he breaks his fast.-London
Chronicle
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1904-12-15

New Years in France is Il greater
day for exchanging gifts than Christ
mas. The custom of New Years calls,
once so popular in this country, but
now fallen almost into disuse, is still
supreme in Paris. Great family din
ners, in which the orange figures most
prominently, add to the gayety of the
day. SO crowded are the pavements
on the boulevards that pedestrians
sometimes have to take the middle Of
the street
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1904-12-15
Nothing to Keep Him Happy.

wish you happy new Year, says
the visitor, riding up to the home of
the Kentucky mountaineer.
Thanks TO yo' kind wishes, sub,
but hit looks almighty bad fo' me this
comm yeah"
Now. I'm sorry to hear that. What
seems to be the trouble?"
"Well, sub, long last spring me an
Lie Bingo happened to have a fallin'
out ovah a couple o hawgs, 50 we done
had time all sence then, shootin' at
each otheh FUN time to time"
"Oh, ] shouldn't be cast down over
that. Even If you have a feud it can
be ended. There's no reason why
That's Jest it. podneh; that's jest it.
Lie fell often the side o. the mountain
yestiddy, an now I've got no feud at
all."-Judge.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1904-12-15
THE NEW YEAR SHOOTERS.

tramping in the front yard, and deep
voice outside begins the 80 called New
Years sermon with forcing of the
rhyme worthy of Walt Whitman.
\ loud report being the thing desired,
heavy wads are put on the powder and
the gun muZZle held close to the
ground. After the shooting comes the
hint:
If you are a man of grace,
Come to the door and show your face.
The door is then thrown wide, and
the company enter, awkward, grinning
and shivering' with cold. Some of
them have come from q distance of
eight or ten miles, as the country is
sparsely settled, and must necessarily
be tired, but they consider 1t more def
erential to stand, or If one is finally
persuaded to take a chair he sits on
the edge uneasily.
The ruddy, Santa Claus-like old men
exchange laconic remarks on the price
of cotton; the youngsters refer to the
possum hunt of the previous night
Some one goes to the piano and strums
away in II frantic attempt to furnish
amusement. They are stold until she
strikes up Dixie" The effect is mag
ical. The callers mark time with mud
dy boots and remark slyly:
That's the stuff"'
Apples and oranges cakes and coffee.
are now brought out. At some places
the black bottle is passed around. Then
the shooters with n relieved sigh pile
out of the door. The society manner Is
fearful strain.-New York Post.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1904-12-15

" II IL work for her With brain and Drawn,
4 With all my might and main
Until I've wen her everything that hon
cstY can gain.
I'll tIl her life With all that's seod till life it.
self is done
Hnd while we train our minds and hearts we'll
not neglect the fun.
"NToW tell me, won't you, maiden fair,
what you have vowed to do,
for I've laid bare my inmest soul to
no enc but to you1''
I've made ne pledses,'' she replied In 50 de-
murt a tone,
But, II you don't object. I'll try to help you
keep your owni''
Wallace Dunbar Vincent in Lesies Masazine.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1904-12-15

At every country house in Russia
there are a feast and procession in
honor of New Years day. HorgIs, sheep,
cows and hogs are dressed W!ta gar
lands and led to the landlords hoase.
The idea Is that the animals shall ne
taken into the dining room, but WHEN
the landlord has handsomely furnish
ed apartment and does not care to
have 1t ruined he sets aside some other
room and allows the mob to take DOS
session of it,
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1904-12-15
New Year's Day In Canadn.

With the French Canadian, New
Years day. or lie jour de Pan, as he
calls it, is very much like what Thanks
giving day Is to his New England
brother. 1t is par excellence the feast
Of the home, essentially domestic
holiday.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1904-12-15

| sighed to give you flowers bright,
Though vanished sweet the summers
glow.
The violets hvard my longings deep.
Oh, way down meath the turf and snow.
They We're no. due till April fair
Yet, in Dec ,mbers wilderness,
They felt tie warmth of friendships
spring
And robed themselves in royal dress.
-Donahoe's Magazine
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1904-12-15
An Old English CuHtOni.

The old county Englishman never
fails to unbar his door at Il o'clock
New Years eve to let the old year out
and the new yenr in.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1904-12-15
A.. .
New Year w
Proposal Y

"DBHC reseiutiens have vowed to hssp
VA the coming YEAR,
Come, sit beside me, maiden fair,
and straisbtway you shalt hear.
I've pledged myself to choose enc girl from
cut the throng So gay,
Hnd love her With an henest leve forever and
for aye.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-29
THE FINAL EXERCISES.

Close of Successful Year at Marion
 Military Institute
 Marion, May 2S.-(SpeciaI fi- nal exercises of the Marion Military Institute last Thursday closed the most successful session in the history of the institution. The enrolment shows an increase of twenty-five per- cent over last session, and the at- tendance at finals thirty per cent. The prospects for next session are of unusual promise. The faculty will be increased and a large addition will be made to the dormitOry accom- modations.
 The awards of honor at the final ex- ercises:
 Certificates of graduation in schools-school of Chemistry: L. w. Carter; s. F. Howze. School of Eng fish: L. W. Carter; s. F. Hobbs; S. P. Howze, R. E. Thompson, Jr. School of Logic: R. w. LeFevre.. School of Mathematics: Emile Hannon. School of Bookkeeping: c. W. Blackwell, F. F. Cook, W. NJ Nestle, L. H. McRaven
 English Essay Prizes-For the best Description: c. L. Cooke. For the besi Narration: L. c. Pope> For the best Debate; S. c. Godbold.
 Soldiership Scholarships-C. B. Cam eron.
 University Scholarships-Tulane Uni versity Scholarship: c. L. Cooke Uni yersity of Virginia Scholarship: S. c. Godbold. Washington and Lee Uni versity Scholarship: J. Hardy.
 Degrees-Bachelors of Science: c. L. Cooke, of Rollins, Virginia. J. Hardy, of Soapstone. Alabama. Bachelor of Arts: S. c. Godbold of Bethel, Ala banna
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-29
ChIIdren,w Day Exercises.

The first annual Children's Day Ex- ercises of the Forest Avenue Methodist Sunday School will take place at the church this morning at Il o'clock. A cordial invitation is extended to all. The following programme will be ex- ecuted.
 Song, Come Thou Almighty King. Prayer. Blessed be the Name" Recitation. Mamie Kate Roemer. Recitation. Elizabeth Cook. Responsive Reading, Carl M. Roe mer.
 Recitation. Six Girls.
 Recitation, Linsey Bowman Song. Primary Department. Address, Rev. Frank Seay. Recitation, Four Boys.
 Song, Intermediate Department Recitation. Audrey James. Song, Glory to God Hallalujah." Recitation, Ola Wardlaw.
 Recitation, Priscilla Goodwin. Duet. Elenor and Clyde Baugh. Recitation, Jamie Blue.
 Song, Trust and Obey"
 Recitation, Zoie Turner.
 Recitation, Three Little Boys. Song. Naomi Frazer and Ellen Har- well.
 Collection.
 Song. We are Marching to zion." Benediction.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-29

It is pleasing to that personal vanity which we mortals possess to believe that our own individual troubles are greater than those of our neighbors. If our neighbor begins to tell us, as she usually does, of her woes and bodily ailments the chances are that we choke her off abruptly to talk her down by the louder recital of our own distress and the description of our pain and disease. There are women who sit with their knitting or embroidery half a day and swap" tales of grief. poverty, ill., ness and the moral depravity in others from which they are compelled to suf- fer.
 Each enjoys the dolorous telling. Take away their griefs and burdens. and what satisfaction would they have left in life3 At least if they were de- prived of the privilege of telling the tale of their ailments and sorrows it is certain there wouldn't be any fun at all in being miserable. Much of the incentive to being miserable would fail them.
 Does a good dame narrate what an awful distress she has in her stomach after eating welsh rabbit? Her friend assures her that Is nothing to what she suffers from rheumatism. A third who can hardly wait to talk of her partic- ular variety volubly tells both the oth- CTS that they don't know anything about what real suffering is till they have Insomnia and have to stay awake nights three months without sleeping a wink, Her troubles began when he son insisted on being a machinist when she intended him for a lawyer, and when her husband failed in business upset her so that the insomnia started. and now she has the insomnia and the trou- bles both. She signs down to her toes as she sadly murmurs:
 Nobody knows what I suffer"
 A considerable proportion of us wo- men would be indignant with all the world if we thought other people be- Heved they had as much trouble as we have. But now--would any one of us give up our own pet grievances and ac- cept those of others?
 We like dearly to swap" the tale of our woes, but how about the woes themsefves2
 Miss Finkle's standing grudge at fate is that she has to work for her living instead of being supported in luxury like her friend Sadie Pillberry,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-29
ANOTHER CLAIMANT.
w. E. CIutts Thinks He was the
 Youngest Confederate Soldier.

Huntsville, May 2s.-(Special.)- )-An- other Confederate veteran residing III this locality has put forward the claim that he is the youngest survivor of the Confederate army. w. E. Clutts or Huntsville. Madison county, enlisted In company K, 18th Alabama on Novem- her IS, 1861, at the age of 13 years ana 4 months. He believes there is no younger Confederate soldier and is anxious for all claimants of the dis tinction to submit their claims with proof. John W. Mayhal1 of Gunters- vile recently set forth his claims as the youngest soldier giving his age at enlistment at month or two more than fourteen years.
 The spring term of Unittd states Court was adjourned by Judge Jones this morning. A large number Of criminal cases were disposed of during the two weeks term of court, but the civil docket was not taken up.
 Loretto Academy, managed by the Sisters of Loretto, had it's closing ex- ercises at the opera house last night. ''Yvonne," a drama, was attractively presented by the pupils. Gold medals were presented by Father Burns of St Marys Church.
 The members of Elk Lodge. No. 69s of this city have presented handsome jeweled Elk badge to Past Exalted Ruler John BlTke.
 Preparations are being made for the opening of the new city hospital which will be managed by the Hunts vile Infirmary Association, a charity organization. The institution will bt supported by appropriations by the city and county.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-29

cient water could be got to feed the plant. She bought two water rights not far from Prescott. Next came an engineering trip that involved weeks of riding over mountain trails and camping out. Mrs. Tut took a cook, | surveyors and laborers and searched for the right places in which to con- struct electric plants for furnishing power and reservoirs for holding wa ter.
 Having found what she wanted. the
 next step was to finance the project
 and do the work. She alone had not
 money enough for it all, since the cost
 would be $S,000,000. She formed a com pany and put her own capital into the enterprise. This gave others conf1- dence, and the needed money was sub- scribed for the construction of two electric power plants exclusively for mining purposes.
 One thing more. The founder of the Infant company and her associates found it would be extremely conven- lent to be relieved from paying taxes on their property until their enterprise
 was earning money and defraying ex- penses Mrs. Tut herself went to Phe- nix and lobbied. She represented to the Legislators of Arizona that her scheme would eventually bring millions into
 the arid territory and should be wei comed as a public benefit rather than levied on for taxation. She brought the lawmakers over to her side, and the mining power plants were released from taxation for term of years.
 Mrs. Tut, as in the electric light plant in California, Is general manager
 of both the Arizona plants. She Is also
 vice president of the company Lillian Gray.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-29
At Church of Christ.

Evangelist F. w. Smith announces his subjects for the third week of ser vices at the Church of Christ begin ming to-day as follows:
 Sunday morning, "Steadfastness in the Service of Christ"
 Sunday evening, The Gospel of Christ" Illustrated by a chart)
 Monday evening, The Righteous Dead"
 Tuesday evening, "A New Testament Example of Conversion"
 Wednesday evening, "Wasted Op- portunities."
 Thursday evening. why We Eat the Lords Supper Every Week"
 Friday evening. Why I Refuse to be Called a Campbellite."
 Saturday evening, "The Badge oi True Discipleship."
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-29
Would You Change Your Troubled?

who married an aged millionaire and has to tend him like a baby and sub init to his whims, however unreasona- ble. A young baby is very sweet; an old baby Is about the most unpleasant object on this planet. What! Marry decrepit monster like that and put on his shoes for him and pin a serviette around his neck every time he eats soup! Not on your lifei Not if he was made of solid gold!
 So there you are!
 Mrs. Michin's son, a fine youth. died ten years ago. From that day to this she has clothed herself in black so inky that wherever she goes her weeping weeds and miserably depressing face cast a gloom that is felt. Nothing can ever give me any joy again." she en- joys telling people. But this day would she change her burden of grief over 8 departed son with those that other peo- pie have to carry because of their liv- ing children? Not sheI Her washed out eyes would flash with almost anger if one should ask her if she would ex- change her grief over the dead for the living perplexities and anxieties, ever eating deeper into the soul of those around her whose children have been spared to them. Change the remem- brance of my Freddie for the whole living batch of those dull, no account Brown children? You offered mel"
 So there you are again!
 womans troubles and misePies may be terrible, but let her sit down with herself and ask herself fair and square whether she would give up the whole load of them and take instead those of anybody she knows She would choose to keep her own every time Many old ladies and some young ones make the most of their troubles. and a few real ly enjoy i'll health. The sensible wom- an Is she who wears out her troubles as quickly as possible, and If there are any she cannot thus get rid of she makes the least of them.
 Jane Moses.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-29

decided henceforth to do only one thing.
 She, sold her electric light plant, which by that time took in several coast resorts. She found herself many thousand dollars to the good. Speak ing of vocation, Mrs. Tut says that no one ever does his best who Is sim ply working for money. The reason so few succeed Is that their interest in their work does not go beyond the money drawer. She herself works be- cause she loves her work better than anything else and Is willing to make sacrifices for 1t. ITO conceive a project, to know that 1t means the development of natural resources and will in time revolutionize the chief industry of q whole state to work out the Idea and
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-29

s Wiley will deliver the literary address; and at ?. m. the annual concert will pc given by the Music Department. At ~ a m. on Wednesday the graduating exercises will take place, and at s 9. m. the President will hold a reception.
 Considerable complaint is being made apout the dynamitfng of fish in Cone cuh River. near this city. This river and west of the city, at a distance of three to five miles, and is the fish Ing resort of a large number of per sons from the city and surrounding country. s5
 It Is said that the dynamiting in the Tiver has destroyed the fish to such an extent as to make fishing with hook ana line almost fruitless. and some complain that the authorities are re miss In their efforts to suppress these depredations.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-29
Good HunOr.

It is not great calamities that imbtt- ter existence; it Is the petty vacations, the small jealousies. the little disap- pointments, the minor miseries," that make the heart heavy and the temper sour. Don't let them. Anger is a pure waste of vitality. It helps nobody and flinders everybody. It is always foolish and always disgraceful, except in some cases when it is kindled by seeing wrong done to. another, and even that noble rage" seldom mends the matter. No woman does her best except when she is cheerful A light heart makes nimble hands and keeps the mind free and alert No misfortune is so great as one that sours the temper. Till cheer fulness is lost nothing is lost.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-29
A DELIGHTFUL MUSICALE.
Enjoyable Entertainment at Home
 Mrs. Stermfeld.

Enjoyable Entertainment at Home of Mrs. Stermfeld. Many music lovers enjoyed rare treat in the shape of delightful mu-
 sicale which was given at the resi- dence of Mrs. A. Sternfeld. The participants were Mrs. A. Stern-
 field, Miss Dora Sternfeld and their talented young pupil, Miss Genie Burke. | Miss Sternfeld captivated her au- dience with her versatile program
 which contained numbers from Bach. Beethoven, Brahms. Chopin, Moskow- ski and Grieg. The complete program was as fol- | lows: Bach, Fantasie c minor. | Beethoven. Variations c minor. | Chopin, prelude. | Chopin, Nocturne. Chopin, Tarantelle. | Miss Dora Sternfeld. | Mendelssohn, Capriccio Brilliant Miss Genie Burke. accompanied by
 Miss Dora Sternfeld. | Moszkowski. Barcarolle; Brahms
 Rhapsodie G minor. Miss Dora Stern-
 field.
 Grieg, Concerto, Mrs. Sternfeld and
 Miss Dora Sternfeld.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-29
TROY NORMAL, COLLEGE.
The Commencement Exercises VIII
 Held This XVeak

hEAu AAAH WGCAs
 Troy, May 2S.-(Special.) )-The com mencement sermon for the State Nor nal College will be preached in the College Auditorium tomorrow. at Il o'clock a. nl., by Dr. John A. Rice, pas tor of the Court Street Methods; Church of Montgomery. At 3:30 o'clock tomorrow evening the College Stu dents Christian Association will hold their closing devotional exercises These exercises are usually of a very interesting character. being the last or q series of devotional exercises in which the more spiritually minded among the students have met and wor- shiped together.
 The commencement exercises will continue through Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of next week.
 Monday will be occupied principally with exercises by the Alumnae and joint program of the literary societies ot the College.
 Monday night a banquet will tye held at the College by the Alumnae Associ- ation, which will be attended by sev- eral prominent men from different parts of the State.
 Tuesday the Board of Directors for the College will hold its annual meet
 At Il o'clock Tuesday. Hon. A. A.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-29
New Postmaatrr for Brleraeld.

Washington, May 2S.-(special.) )- Rural carriers appointed for Alabama routes: EthOlville, regular. Samuel F. Hickman; substitute, James N. Bell
 Silkville, regular. James G. Lilies substitute. William J. Lilies.
 Waverly, regular, Frank c. McKtn- ney; substitute. Jackson V. Mays.
 Dr. James Moreland is appointed postmaster at Brierfeld. Bibb county vice Adelaide Mahan. resigned.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-29
ErwSn-Rednan.

scottsboro. May 2S-(special.)-- Wade Erwin and Miss Tillie Redman were united in marriage at the home of the brides parents Mir. and Mrs Redman at Paint Rock, Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock, Rev. Wallace W. Howard of Scottsboro, oficiating. The young persons are both quite popular
 An informal reception was held at the home of the bride after the ceremony.