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Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1904-04-14
Confessed a Murder.

Sioux City, Ia, April 9.-Mr. and
Mrs. Charles Rocker, of Boone. la,
are in Jail under AN Indictment for
murder and Mrs. Rocker has con
fessed that her present husband muir
dered her former husband, Angus t
Schroeder. June 80. 1900. She says
that Rocker was at the time Schroe-
der's hired man, went to town wit
Schroeder. got him drunk and chloro-
formed him on the way home. She
says that Schroeder was nearly dead
when they reached home and that
she helped Rocker hang Schroeder
in the barn, to Indicate suicide. Af-
ter collecting the insurance on
Schroeder's life she gave it to
Rocker, and she married him.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1904-04-14

In October, 1875. because of his inGpir-
ing plea for individual liberty, Roger
Williams was ordered by the general
court Of Massachusetts to leave the
colony forever. He went to Rhode Is
land. where he lived for nearly so years.
But the official conscience grew a little
restless, writes William George Gordon,
and some years ago-in April, 1899
Massachusetts actually made atonement
for its rash act. The original papers,
yellow. faded and crumbling. were taken
from their pigeonhole tomb and "by an
ordinary motion, made, seconded and
adopted" the order of Punishment was
solemnly "annulled and repealed and
made of no effect whatever" The ban
under which Roger Williams had lain
Tor over 26O years was lifted. And
there is no reason now, according to
law. why Roger Williams cannot en-
ter the state of Massachusetts and re-
side therein. The action was to the
credit and honor Of the state; it was
right in its spirit, and Roger, being in
the spirit for more than two centuries,
may have smiled gently and understood.
But the reparation was really over
delayed.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1904-04-14
DENOUNCED POLYGAMY.
Notable Action Taken by the Mormon
Church Conference.

Salt Lake City, Utah, April IA
notable feature of the closing session
of the 14th annual conference of the
Mormon church was the official dec
laration by President Joseph +.
Smith on the subject of polygamy.
The statement follows:
"lnasmlch as there are numerous
reports in circulation that plural
marriages have been entered into,
contrary to the official declaration of
President Woodruff, of September
20, 1890, commonly called the mani
festo, which was issued by President
Woodruff and adopted by the church
at its general conference, October 3,
1890, which forbds any marriage vio-
lative of the law of the land, |,
Joseph +. Smith, president of the
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day
Saints, hereby affirm and declare
that no such marriages have been
solemnized with the sanction, con
sent or knowledge of the Church of
Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints,
and,
IL hereby announce that all such
marriages are prohibited and if any
officer or member of the church shall
assume to SOlemniZe or enter into
any such marriage he will be deemed
in transgression against the church
and will be liable to be dealt with
according to the rules and regula
tions thereof and communicated
therefrOm."
This statement received the full
endorsement of the church members
assembled, who unanimously adopted
the following resolution, introduced
by Apostle Francis NJ. Lyman:
"Resolved, That we, the members
of the Church of Jesus Christ of Lat
ter Day Saints, in general conference
assembled hereby approve and en-
dorse the statement and declaration
of President Joseph +. Smith, just
made to this conference, concerning
plural marriages, and will support
the courts of the church in the en-
forcement thereof"
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1904-04-14

says For two years l had kidney
trouble and there was such u severe
pain through my loins and limbs that.
l could not stoop or straighten with
out great pain, had difficulty in getting
about and was unable to rest at night,
arising in the morning tired and worn
out. The kidney secretions were ir-
regular and deposited a heavy sedi-
ment. Doctors treated me for rheuma-
tism but failed to help me. | lost all
confidence in medicine and began to
feel as if life were not worth living.
Doan's Kidney Pills, however relieved
me so quickly and so thoroughly that L
gladly made statement to that effect
for publication. This was in 1898, and
during the six years which have
elapsed I have never known Doan's
Kidney Pills to fail. They cured my
wife of Il severe case of bacliache in
the same thorough manner"
A FREE TRIAL of this great kidney
medicine which cured Mr.. Bierbach will
be mailed on application to any part of
the United States. Address Foster
Milburn Co., Buffalo, n. Y. For sale
by all druggists, price so cents per box.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1904-04-14
NEWS HID BY CENSOR

London, April 5.-The Times cor
respondent at Che Foo. cabling under
date of April 4, says there was an
other bombardment of Port Arthur
April 3, but that there are no authen-
tic details of the engagement avail
able.
Eight weeks from the opening of
the war sees Japan apparently in
complete possession of Korea and
the first stage of the campaign end
ed.
Accordin" to the Daily Mails Kobe,
Japan, cores pondent. who tcle-
graphs under date of April +, a Ping
Yang dispatch has been received
there confirming the report from
Shanghai that Japanese scouts en-
tered Viii, Korea, Monday, and that
the Russians apparently rctreated
beyond the Yalu river,
st. Petersburg, April 5.-As the
time approaches for the opening of
land operations on a large scale, the
Russian authorities are exercising
greater vigilance to prevent the news
of their plans for the movement of
troops in the theatre of war from
going abroad where it might be of
service to the enemy. For ten days
not scrap of real information has
been given out or has come from the
front.
Che Foo. April 5.-The first steam
er has arrived from Chcmulpo and
from the passengers it was learned
that the last contingent of Japans
first army landed in Korea March 30.
The army consists of $4,000 men. in
Guiding coolie carriers. Japan has
made Aniu a frontal base, and has
bridged the Chen Chcng, PAX Chen
and PAX Chen rivers and is ready to
advance by three roads to the Ialu
river.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1904-04-14
Removed from Office.

Washington, April s.-John w.
Kalua, United States judge of the
second circuit, at Honolulu, was yes
terday removed from Office by Presi-
dent Roosevelt. Recently an intima-
tion was conveyed to Judge Kalua
that upon the expiration of his term,
on June ), he would not he reappoin5-
ed. y few days age the judge pre-
tically suspended the work of his
court by adjourning all pending
criminal cases until June 6, the day
after the expiration of his term of
office. This action elected a vigorous
protest from the people Of Honolulu.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1904-04-14
Pennsylvanin,s Republican ConcIave.

Harrisburg, Pa, April 7.-EX-At-
torncy General John p. Elllin, of In
diana county, was yesterday nomi-
mated for supreme court justice by
the republican state convention. Gov.
Pennypacker, Charles ENerson, of
Philadelphia; 0. ID. Bleakley. of
Franklin, and Francis Robbins, of
PitSsburg, were elected delegates at
large to the national convention and
instructed to vote for the nomna-
ton of President Roosevelt. Robert
Pitcairn, Of Pittsburg, and Levi G..
McCauley, of Philadelphia, were
nominated for presidential electors
mt large.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1904-04-14
Latest News OF the
COmbatants i'm the
Far East Struggle
4HizsszEs.slia sIIss.ssS =

While the first line of defense
against the Japanese advance from
Korea is strong position. selected
by Gen. Kuropatkin, near Feng-
Huang-Cheng, it is believed the Rus
slams intend to hold out as long as
possible at Antung, which commands
the Pekin road. The place has many
natural advantages for defense.
The Russians have entrenched
themselves heavily near Hai-Cheng,
to block the progress of the Japan
ese in case they succeed in landing
at the head of the Liao-i'ung gulf.
Shanghai, April Sit has been
learned here that the Russians nave
planted submarine mines off the
coast of Takushan (about 80 miles
west of the mouth of the Yalu river)
as we'll as in the estuary of the Nalu.
The Japanese army in Korea is now
reaching the south bank of the Ialu
river at different points.
Seoul, Korea, April S.-Telcgrams
have been received here saying that
the Russians are occupying six of the
largest border towns on the Tumcn
river, in Northwestern Korea.
A Korean prefect has sent in re-
port that the Russians and Chinese
who were at Yongampho, Korea, have
withdrawn to Antung, across the
Nalu river. Only a few merchants
remain at the former place.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1904-04-14
RAILROADS TIED UP.
An April Blizzard Ragged Over "a M N.
OF Western states.

Huron, 5. D., April 9.-rhe fierce
wind and snow storm that has pre-
vailed over the state east OF the
Black Hills for 36 hours has resulted
in mammoth drifts which have seri-
ously interrupted railroad and tele-
graphic communication. All trains
are held at stations and none were
sent west or northwest over the
Northwestern road from here yester-
day. No Great Northern trains ar
rived or departed. Fears are enter
tanned that heavy stock losses will re-
suit to herds on the open ranges.
Omaha, April "a storm of rain,
sleet and snow prevailed last night,
at times reaching the proportions of
a fierce blizzard. The temperature,
however, was not low enough to
cause any serious damage. Norfolk.
Neb., reports the worst blizzard of
the winter, with the probability of
serious loss to ranchmen. The storm
also extends over western Iowa.
Kansas City, Mo-, April ga biz
zard ragged yesterday over northern
Missouri and eastern and central
Kansas. \ light snow fell and the
wind blew at an average velocity of
30 miles an hour. The temperature
fell rapidly.
Owensboro, Ky, April 9.-'rhe end
of a southern tornado struck Ovens
boro and vicinity yesterday. The
street car power house was partially
demolished and not street car is
running in the city. Much other
damage was done, especially to tele-
graph and telephone companies.
Waves ran so high on the Ohio river
that steamboats, were obliged to tie
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1904-04-14
NOT SUPERLATIVELY POOR.
Land That a Poverty Stricken Man
Was Not Bad Enough Off
to Want.

Bourke Cochran was condemning a cer-
tam popular novel, relates the New York
Tribune.
This novel" he said. 'is as poor and
barren as Elmo county land"
rs Elmo county land very poor and
barren" asked one OF Mr.. Cockran's in
terlocutors.
is t!' said he. well, / should say it
is Once two strangers rode on horse
back through Elmo county, and the bar
renness OF the land amazed them. Moth
ing but weeds and rocks everywhere. As
they passed farmhouse they saw an old
man sitting in the garden and they said:
=, Poor chap! Poor, poverty stricken
old fellow!'
The old man overheard them, and
called out in a shrill voice.
Gents, | han't so poor an poverty
stricken as ye think. | don't own none o
this land -
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1904-04-14
Attempt to wreck IA Steamship.

POULAND,, Ore, April G.-A bottle
containing two pounds of powder
heavily charged with nitroglycerine
and containing box of 100 dctonat-
ing caps was found Tuesday on the
guard rail of the steamer Albany of
the Western transportation Co.'S
line The fuse had burned almost to
the caps, but had gone out. Had the
bomb exploded, the Albany would
doubtless have been completely
wrecked. From the fact that guam
tity of Chinese tissue paper and Il
white sock such as is worn by Chi
nese was wrapped around the bomb.
it is thought that plot to destroy
the steamer was evolved by Chinese.
The transportation company has re-
fused to employ Chinese.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1904-04-14
SEVEN SQUHDRONS

London, April THE Daily Tele-
graphs Seoul correspondent says he
learns from a japanese sailor who
participated in the attacks on Port
Arthur that the Japanese fleet is di-
vided into seven squadrOns. Four or
these are watching Port Arthur, the
fifth patrols the coast and the sixth
and seventh cruise between Nladivo-
stok and North Japan. Two torpedo
boats we're much damaged in the en-
gagements. but otherwise the fleet
was little injured. The damages to
the japanese cruisers Iwate and
Noshine have been repaired and the
vessels have joined the fleet.
London. April THE Times cor
respondent who is cruising in the
vicinity of Port Arthur. cabling con-
corning the hoklup of his vessel by u
Russian warship, says it was the ar
mored cruiser Bayan, flying the flag
of Vice Admiral Makarolf, which
chased and later searched his steam
er. He says the Bayan shows the
scars of the damage recently inflicted
upon her by the Japanese, but that
she is fine ship and well handled.
The correspondent of the Times at
Che Foo says the Russians captured
two Japanese spies at New Chwang
yesterday who were in possession Of
the plans of the new fortiications.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1904-04-14
RUMORS OF BATTLE at SEA

Paris, April o.-The st. Petersburg
correspondent of the Echo De Paris
says that Admiral Makaroff went out
from Port Arthur this morning, Il
Japanese squadron having been sig
nailed as in the otfing. 1t is rumorcd.
the correspondent says. that a sea
fight took place, but nothing concern
ing it is officially known.
Paris, April 9.-The st. Petersburg
correspondent of the Echo De Paris
says that Il French agent is nego-
tiating for the sale of Argentine war
ships to Russia, which is determined
to have superiority over the Japan
ese fleet by the end of Jnly.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1904-04-14
SOMEWHAT IMPROVED.
Commercial Conditions are More I'a-
yorabIc than Week Ago,

New York, April Or. G. Dun &
Co.'S Weekly Review of Trade says:
Commercial conditions have i'm
proved somewhat during the past
week, although there is still much TO
be desired. Dispatches from the
south are most encouraging. At the
east more seasonabe weather pre-
vailed, yet spring trade is still be-
low normal. The best news of the
week was the settlement of many
labor controversies, or at least re-
sumption of work pending arbitra-
tion. Manufacturing returns are
still confusing, notable improve
ments in the iron and steel industry
being offset by less favorable reports
regarding textile and footwear fac
tories.
Agricultural work progresses rap
idly under better than average con-
ditions. cotton beng planted
unusually early. IT is a good sign
that the month opened with prices
of commodities less inflated. Trar =
porting interests are overcoming
freight congestion, while railway
earnings in March were only = per
cent. smaller than in 1903, and large
ly surpassed all preceding years.
Improvement in the iron and steel
industry is no longer a matter of
conjecture or sangune hopes, but n
certainty. New business is constant
ly coming forward and gradually idle
plants resume, while recent moderate
gains in quotations are readily maiu-
tanned.
Failures this week numbered 235
in the United States against l97 last
year, and 20 in Canada, compared
with l. Il Near aoO.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1904-04-14
Four Children Burned to Death.

Willesbarre, Pa, April 9.-Four
children of Mr.. and Mrs. William
Burke were burned to death at Sc
bastopoI, suburb of Pittston, at 1
o'clock this morning. The victims
are: Helen, aged It; James, aged
II; Mary, aged S: Michael, aged g.
The frantic parents made desper-
ate attempt to reach the children
but failed, and they were forced to
jump from the second-story window
to escape death. The Pittston fire
department responded, but the build
ing could not be saved. The charrCd
bodies of the two younger children
were recovered
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1904-04-14

A young telegraph operator in Mil
wauIlee, Wis, gives what is described
as a marvellous exhibition of control
of mind over matter by attracting
money to himself. Coins being placed
on a table the operator has a kind Of
a fit. whereupon the shekels hustle to
him. We have heard that money
talked, but never before that it
walked. rs to the fit, mcst any of us
would have a spasm # we saw any
money comm" our way.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1904-04-14
Threc Firenen Killed.

York, Pa, April 7.-Three firemen
lost their lives, several others were
injured and loss of about $25O,00O
was caused by fire yesterday, which
destroyed the large plant of the
York Carriage Co.. Much adjoining
property was damaged. y wall fell,
burying beneath the hot bricks three
fircmen, Harry Saitzgiver, Horace +.
Strine and Lewis Strubinger.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1904-04-14
THE YACHT MAYFLOWER.
Secretary NOody's Answer TO IA Cons
gressman,s Criticism of Its Use.


Washington. April 9.-Rcplyng to
a criticism of the use of the naval
steam yacht Mayhower, filed in the
house for reproduction in the Con-
gressional Record by Representative
Williams, of Mississippi, in the form
of newspaper clipping, Representa-
tive Foss, chairman of the naval af-
fairs committee, has filed, also to be
printed in the Record, letter from
Secretary Moody giving detailed
history of the use of the Mayflower
by the president. He says the May
flower is not, as was stated in the
criticism. denominated "the presi-
dents yacht" Continuing, the secre-
tary says:
She receives her orders from the
department in the same manner as
other vessels. In accordance with 4
custom Of long standing, however,
a vessel of the navy has been placed
at the disposition of the president
from time to time. as he may desire
it. The M*yfoweT has been the ves-
sci selected for this service, under
directions from the president that at
no time should she be diverted from
any naval duties for which she might
be needed. 1T would be an injustice
to the officers and men of the May
flower 10 suppose that her principal
use was that of q Yacht"
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1904-04-14
In the Spring,

Lowndes, Mo-. April 4th.-Mrs. II. G.
llarty, of this place, says
"For years | was in very bad health,
Every spring l would get so low that [
was unable to do my own work. /
seemed to be worse in the spring than
any other time of the year. was very
weak and miserable and had much pap
in my back and head. | saw Dodd's Kid
ney Pills advertised last spring and be-
gan treatment OF them and they have
certainly done me more good than any
thing | have ever used.
Il was all right last spring and felt bet
ter than / have for over ten years. | am
fifty yeals of age and am stronger to-
day than | have been for many years and
! give Dodd's Kidney Pills credit for the
wonderful improvement"
The statement of Mrs Harty is only
one of great many where Dodd's Kid
ney Pills have proven themselves to he
the very best spring medicine. They
only medicine used in thousands of fam
lilies.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1904-04-14
shot by "a College Student.

Lexington, Ky, April Cooley
Hayden. 10 years of age, was shot at
the State College baseball park Fri
day by Lee Anderson. State Col
lcgc student who was acting as guard
at the park. The bullet entered Hay
den's left shoulder and inflicted a
serious wound. Police Captain
Brown went to the park to arrest
Anderson. AS soon as Anderson
learned his mission he pulled his re-
volver and declared that he would
not submit to arrest. \ crowd of 200
college students backed him up in his
refusal. Capt. Brown rushed in be
fore he could shoot, however.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1904-04-14

Chicago. April 9.-David II. Nc
Clane. former secretary of the New
Orleans Gas and Lighting Co., was
arrested here last night. McClane,
who is said to have been Il prominent
society leader in New Orleans, Is
wanted. the police say, in many
cities throughout the country ON
charges of swindling. Many people
are said to have been swindled by Il
scheme that netted McClane and his
partner about $4,000.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1904-04-14
BALD HEADS COVERED
With Luxurinnt Hair, md ScaIy
Scalps Cieansed and Purified
by Cnticura Soap.

Assisted by dressings of Cuticura, the
great skin cure. This treatment at once
stops falling hair, removes crusts, scales
and dandruff. destroys hair parasites,
soothes irritated, itching surfaces, stimu-
lates the hair follicles, loosens the scalp
skin, supplies the roots with energy and
nourshment, and makes the hair grow
upon . sweet, wholesome, healthy scalp,
when all else fails. Complete external and
internal treatment for every humor. from
pimples to scrofula, from infancy to age.
consisting of Cuticura Soap. Ointment and
Pills, price $l.O0. a single set is often suf-
hcent to cure.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1904-04-14
REACH THE SPOT.

To cure an ach-
ing back,
The pains S of
rheumatism,
The tire d out
feelings,
You must reach
the spot-getat at the
cause.
In most cases It's
the kidneys.
Doan's Kid n ey
Pills are for the
kidneys.
Charles Bierbach,
stone contractor,
livingat2625 Chest
nut ST., Erie, Pa,
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1904-04-14
AGGRESSIVE STRIKERS.
They Force IL General Suspension OF
Operations In the Mines Near Lit
trobe. Pa.

Latrobe, Pa, April 0.-lIeaded by a
brass band, striking miners of the
Loyal Hanna Coal and Coke Co.
marched to the various plants about
Latrobe yesterday and succeeded in
making the strike inaugurated on
Monday general. 1t is conSevatively ~
estimated that $500 men are out and
operations at Il majority of the
plants have been stopped pending a
settlement of the difficulties. All but
three of the mines of the SaNman in
tcrests are idle and the working
forces of the Loyal Hanna Coal and
Coke Co., the Latrobe Coal and Coke
Co. and the Bcssemer Coal Co. have
been seriously crippled.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1904-04-14
Not as Other Women

Mrs. Brown-Nou don't seem to like
Mrs. White?
Mrs. Black-Oh, | like her well enough.
but then sne SO eccentric. She actually
thinks one should dress for comfort and
not for looks-Boston TRANSCRIPT
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1904-04-14
Cowhcrd Chosen Chairman.

Washington. April S.-Representa-
tive w. s. Cowherd, of Missouri, was
elected chairman of the democratic
congressional committee without op-
position last night. No secretary
was elected.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1904-04-14

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