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Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1907-12-12
Always Stronq.

Church--They say the human voice
is stronger in the morning than it is
at night.
Gotham--I can't see any difference
In baby y's,-Yonkers Statesman.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1907-12-12
Sampled Things.

Patience-Did you ever attend a
cooking school?
Patrice-Oh, yes; I've had that kind
of dyspepsia, too!-Yonkers States
man.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1907-12-12
CAMERON COUNTY PRESS.
II. H. MULLlN, Editor.
Published Every Thursday.
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION.
ADVERTISING RATES:

Fer Year ..,.........e Y U0
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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-06

Richmond uill BE the.
Mecca for thousands Of
| people during the coming.
I ,Ueek. ~
Our annualHorse SholO
is kno.Dn far and .Oiide as
the leading affair Of the
kind IA the south.
Last years successful
State Fair, under difficult
ties, .Dns only an indi-
cation Of Uhaf Richmond
can do.
This years exhibit .Dill
be a big step in adDance.
The Miller & Rhoads
store has grotu1 since last
year. SO, 900 square.feet
has been added to luhat
ttOas already the largest
store Il, Virginia.
Well present a coilec-
tion Of netO fall n,erchan-
disc for your inspection
during the coming ,Deek
that has neUer had a
counterpart ii, the South
for beauty and ualue, ind
at the lolDest prices that
merchandise like It is sold
for.
Welcon,eto
Richmond
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-01-30
the commission says:

the commission says:
"Since in the past petroleum rates
have not always been established to
promote, but often to check, traffic,
and the tariffs are more or less per-
meated with determinations in favor
of the Standard Oil company, having
been built up during series Of years
in that view, it may be that this dis
elimination will never be eliminated
by any process of complaint against
specific rate or practice. Judging
by the past Determinations as to this
traffic may arise more frequently than
those now existing can be routed out
by that method. In no other import
ant traffic is there an approach to
the monopoly Of the Standard Oil
company in that Of oils. What other
remedies in addition to those already
provided it may be necessary to pre-,
scribe can he better determined in the
near future by the result Of ezoari-
ence in administering the present
law
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-01-30

pened when the supply Of independ-
ent oil in particular territory was
low and a shipment was peculiarly
necessary, that the shipment has un-
acccuntaoly gone astray.
Information also appears to have
been given the Union Tank Line, q
creature of the Standard, concerning
the whereabouts Of its cars, while such
information was not furnished tc
other owners of tank cars, and some
discrimination in tank-car mileage in
one railroad. Many roads issued
passes on account OF the Union Tank
Line which were in fact used by sell
ing agents of the Standard. Many
local agents Of roads have been in the
employ Of the Standard, and this may
account for the unsatisfactory servi-
ces accorded to Independent shippers
"Most roads charge higher rates on
oil in tank cars destined to consign-
ees who do not have proper facilities
for unloading, such as storage tanks
so situated that the Oil can be trans
ferred by pipe from the tank car to
the storage tank.
This had brought about the erec-
ton of distribution tanks in all parts
of the country. The tanks are neces-
sarily located near the railroad tracks,
and there was much complaint that
the railroads allowed the Standard to
erect its taks at convenient points on
the railroad right Of way and declined
to accord this privilege to independ-
ent refners. The commission is sat
is fed that such discrimination has
been very generally practiced in the
past.
Closing its report with a discussion
Of the difficulties confronting the gov
ernment in coping with all these evils,
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-01-30
THE STANDARD GIL DEBAUCHEs
TRADE AND MORALS.

Interstate Commerce Commission
Charges System With Monopoly
Bribery, Fraud, Corruption of the
Press and Debauchery Of State In
spectors-Drastic Remedies Sug-
gested.
Washington, Jan. 28.-The most
terrific arraignment of the Standard
Oil company yet made by either pri-
vate or public investigator was that
filed with congress today by the inter
state commerce commission.
Every conceivable corporate crime,
discrimination and false pretenses,
corruption Of the press and debauch-
cry of public officials, is contained in
the catalogue Of charges.
After long and painstaklng in
vestigation, ordered by congress, in
which hundreds of witnesses were eX-
amined in various cities Of the coun-
try, and ample opportunity was given
the oil octopus to defend itself, the
commission makes report that COM
pletely overshadows the sensational
disclosures revealed in the report Of
COMMISSIONER VI SOi POA 1SAOtAS NS~A
field on the same subject last May.
Mr.. Garfeld's report was confined
largely to the relations of the Stand
ard Oil company to the railroads OF
the country; the interstate commerce
commissions report goes into the
whole subject Of nlonopolistic control
of the oil market. With wealth OF
detail, it describes the devious meth
DDS employed by the Rockefeller COM
bine to crush competition.
Some of these methods are outlin-
ed by the commission as follows:
The Standard has sold different
grades of oil at different prices from
the same barrel.
"It has paid employees Of independ-
ent oil companies for information as
to the business Of those competitors,
and has paid employees of Industrial
companies to secure the adoption OF
its oil in preference to that Of its COM
petitors.
"It has followed every barrel of
independent oil to destination. It's
agents are instructed to secure Gus
toners at any sacrifice.
1T has tampered with the oil IN
spectors in different States. The laws
Of several States concerning the in
81 ection of oil are singularly defect
i've, and this has been turned tc profit
by the Standard.
THE Standard buys advertising
space in many newspapers which il
fills. not with advertisements, but
with reading matter prepared by
agents kept for that purpose and p,id
for at advertising rates, as ordinary
news. The assumption is that this
literature furnishes many Of the ideas
touching the great benefits conferred
upon the public by the Standard Oil
company.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-01-30

bicyclists. This condition has been
growing worse and worse for long
time and we are of the opinion that
the ordinances against fast and reck-
less driving should be vigorously en-
forced. There is nothing to be said
against Furnishing those who drive
over and injure pedestrians, but II
would be far better to prevent such
accidents by putting a stop to fast
driving.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-01-30

masses in this and other countries,
and accentuating the power of that
victory
.It was gratifying when the legis-
loture unhesitatingly made the appro-
priation and created the corn contest
commission, and it was more crafty
ing when contestants representing the
majority Of the counties Of this State
filed their entries and began operat-
ions in manner that bespoke de-
termination to win. It is even more
Of an advertisement to win in this
contest for the reason that the con-
test Is years ago was based solely
upon yield per acre, while in this the
scale of points considered there has
been much more involved. The scale
has been: 1, purity and selection Of
seed, 10 points; 2, methods of cul-
ture, rs, points; 8, records Of manual
including clearness, completeness, ac-
curacy, etc., Is points; 4, yield, 25
points; 5 quality, inciuoing market
grading, STABILITY, feeding value, 10
points; s, profits resulting from en-
tire acre, Is points, making total Of
100 points. Notwithstanding the
crops encountered storm in the late
summer and the early fall, we have
been able to once more surpass all
competitors in yield per acre.
..In this cereal contest the Ameri-
can Agriculturist offered $4,000 alto
gether in cash prizes. Exactly how
much Mr.. Tindal1 will receive Of the
national side Of the matter I cannot
say without carefully looking to the
records. There have been about IS
contestants from South Carolina par
ticipating, and Mr.. Tindall's report at
first indicated 191 pushels. Contest
ants in Marlboro, Florence, and Bam-
berg counties have followed Mr.. Tin
dali very closely and in the order
named in the matter of number Of
bushels The State commission, Of
which Dr., Nell, Prof. Harper and
myself are the members, has not yet
considered the reports fled, having
waited the grading records as com
piled by the experts in charge OF the
nationol contest. The commission will
doubtless meet very soon now and
distribute the prizes in the State con-
test as arranged and announced last
March. It is practically certain, how
ever, that Mr.. Tindall will receive
5000 from the State contest. It is
probable that the commission will
make some changes in the amounts
for prizes to school chill
dren, as the feature Of the contest
could not be satisfactorily developed
during the year.
Before the gratifying news of Mr..
9iR6aHs victory had been received I
had already recommended IL my az
nuol report the continuance Of this
appropriation for entering The contest
during 1e97 and had called particular
attention to the stimulation of. inter-
est in corn growing by reason Of the
successful demonstration Of the re-
suits of the Williamson plan. In this
connection it is noteworthy also that
the corn in South Corolina has in
creased from 1929. 900 bushels in
1900 to 23,611,000 bushels last year."
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-01-30
IMPORTANT NOTICE.

Subscribers are requested to ex-
anime the label on their papers,
which show the date to which the
subscription has been paid. Those
who ind that they are in arrears are
requested to call and settle or remit
as the earliest convenient date. The
amount chat each subscriber owes is
small, but in the aggregate the
amount due us for subscription is
r-,te large-and> we need the money.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-01-30

FOR sALE-sunaower and Southern
Hope Long Staple Cotton Seed. APP
ply to D. c. Richardson, oswego, S.
c., R. F. D. No. 1. 1-23-1ts
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-01-30

There item OF expense connected with the making Of
crop that of greater Importance to farmers than that Of
tilzers It practically of time and energy
tempt the planting of crop without their In good years
they pay handsomely but with unfavorabe seasons the results
very Disappointing The year just closed of the
most disastrous that this immediate section has ever expert
enced Fertilizers used literally yes might say
extravaganty The sellers probably much blame
as the We all less inflated the
suit three years of good business and ANXIOUS
spread Wings they have been clipped We have been
taught lesson very expensive one and let hope profit
able one.
The conditions make it necessary that 1907 shall have
to practice economy Banks will not be position
tend the liberal accommodations which they have cheer
done the last few years. and merchants will be
lied accordingly We Go aot whether it economy
eurta TO great tbs fertilizers not every
farmer will have tc his judgment to Our
observation mas been that those ghc fertilizers with
sonabe degree of beray and apply them ntegeny makes
best showing the end of the year Many
to Office knowing what to buy, and want to make
suggestions This shows lack Of intelligence their part
Every farmer ought to know what best suited his SOIL tits
bis duty make study of it, otherwise he is throwing his
money away sometimes happens that certain grade of
fertilizer will give excellent results field whereas
worthless We make suggestions to the best fer
give people what they want and if the results salts
factory, they have only themselves to blame.
We are handling the brand of acid and ammonated
goods that have been selling for the past ten years. and
based upon their analysis feel perfectly safe in saying that
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-01-30

The lien law is not dead yet by any
means. The house has passed G 5iii
repeating it, but the senate has re-
fused to adopt a bill to the same eff
feet.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-01-30

FOR sALE-.At Hagood, S. G., 100
acres Of land that brings over bale
of cotton to the acre. Address.
Miss Emmie Saunders, Hagood, S.
C.. 1o-17-tf
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-01-30

The ssaster Watchnaoas was founded IN
1850 and the Tssss Soathron in 1865. Ihe
Waschmas. and Soutarom now has the COM
ained circulation and influence Of Doth OF
5she old papers, and is manifestly the best
advertising medium in Sumter.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-01-30

Charleston has invited President
Roosevelt to pay that city another
yitit Has crum been forgotten?
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-01-30

Attorney General Lyon has been in
Office a week, but no dispensary
grafters have been started on the
road to the penitentiary.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1907-12-20
CORTEL.YOU SAYS
CHARGES UNTRUE
HAS NOT BEEN GUILTY OF CON-
SPRING TO GET THE
NOMINATION.
Never Sought to influence Any Poiiti-
cal ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Peo-
pies Confidence.
WAsHINGToN. D. G, Dec. 17.-

WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. IT,
Secretary Cortelyou, in signed state
ment given out tonight, pronounces
unqualifiedly false that current ru
mors of undue political activity of his
friends In forwarding movement in
his interest The Secretary declares
that neither he nor his friends have
used their influence In behalf Of any
candidate for the Presidency, and he
had not been a candidate for anything
but the confidence Of the people. He
adds that IL he should hereafter de-
eide to be a candidate for any office,
he will say so frankly. The statement
follows
Il do not know that l am called
upon to make statement at this time,
out In view of the various rumors In
circulation as to the alleged political
activity of friends of mine in my In
aerest, will say that have not been
a candidate for anything but the con-
fidence OF the people in the discharge
of my duty as Secretary Of the Treas
ury. I have not, in person, sought
nor have the friends whose names
have been mentioned in this connec-
tion sought, to influence political
movements in my interest have
not nor have they used any influence,
directly or indirectly, to secure politi-
cal support for or against any can
didates for the Presidency, and ac-
cusations that such has been done
are unqualifledly false.
I'm no office, in no one of three
departments with which I have been
connected, have authorized or per-
mittad officials or employees to attempt
TO influence any such movements, nor
shall do so. In common with many
other citizens, have decided views
as to policies and as to candidates,
but I shall refrain from expressing
them until I believe It Is proper for
me to do so. Upon this statement I
Am entirely content to leave the peo-
Die TO draw their own conclusions re-
garding such rntnors IN those 10 which
have reference.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1907-12-20
SHAH CHARGED
WITH BAD FAITH
PERSIAN RULER 10 TAKEN TO
TASK ~ PARLIAMENT
or COUNTRY.

TEHERAN, Dec. 17.-On behalf 81
the Nation the Persian Parliament has
issued a manifesto to the world, en-
planning the present constitutional
crisis and appealing for assistance.
The manifesto, which was distributed
to the foreign legations and consulates
here this afternoon, says:
When the affalfs OF the Empire
had fallen into a hopeless state, the
Nation saw It's only salvation in con-
stitutional government. The late
Shah granted a Constitution, and the
reigning Shah confirmed 1t, but per-
sons who. under the despotic regime,
were accustomed to Cypress the peo-
Pile, nnisled our young Sovereign into
the belief that the Constitution was
the cause OF the present troubles.
"The Nation wants to do nothing
that viii disturb peace. but in view Of
the attack of the reactionary members
OF the Government 1t will defend the
Constitution. AZ its only hope. to the
utmost
by means of this manifesto the
Persian Nation makes known to all
legations and foreign diplomatic rep
the actual condition OF
affairs. and informs them that the
is violating his covenant
with the people. It makes this an
nouncement to all the Nations of the
world, convinced that they will show
orotherly love to the 10000 Persians,
md not allow their rights to be trod.
len under foot
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1907-12-20
BACK TAXES or
LIQUOR DEALERS
OLD TIME DisTlLLERY MAY HAVE
TO PAY STATE AND COUNTY
BlG SUM.
Revenue Agent Jetton Goes After
Jack Daniel For RetaIlers'
License.

| LYNCHBURG. Tenn. Dee. IT.
State Revenue Agent james r. Jetton
of Murfreesboro. was here Monday to
adjust claim for privilege taxes made
[ by the State, county and municipality
Of Lynchburg against Jack Daniel.
proprietor OF the Old Times Distillery,
located at this place, for retail liquor
Dealers license.
Mr.. Daniel, for some years past. has
been selling liquor in quantities of a
quart and more to consumers without
tippler's license, claiming right to
to do so as a manufacturer and whole
sale liquor dealer, he having a whole
sale liquor dealers license.
The State law defines wholesale
liquor dealer as one who sells in guam
titles of quart or more and retail
dealer as one who sells In quantities
of less than Ave gallons The State
law also provides that procuring
Federal retail liquor Dealers license is
prima facie evidence that the holder
Is liable for the tippler's license i'm.
posed by State law. The Federal law
defines retailer as one who sells In
quantities OF less than Ave gallons,
and in order to sell In quantities OF
a quart or more, Mr.. Daniel procured
a Federal retail liquor Dealers license.
Some days ago it developed that Mr.. I
Daniel was selling a pint of whisky !
and a pint of brandy to the same per
son, thus making the quart of spirits
he was allowed to sell under his State
license. His right to
make such sales was questioned by
County Court Clerk w. J. Morris. and
he matter was by him submitted to
Revenue Agent Jetton who sustained
he Clerks contention, and demanded
If Mr.. Daniel that he pay the privilege
AK imposed on retail liquor dealers by
he State law. and after consulting
awyers, Mr.. Daniel paid the taxes
demanded.
The question OF the liability OF a
Wholesale liquor dealer for tippler's
Icchses where such deAIet sells 10
consumers in quantities ofia,qdart and
nore 10 new one In this State. and I
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1907-12-20
SAYS FAIRBANKS
WILL BE NOMINEE
BUT TOM TAGGART THINKS THAT
THE DEMOCRAT WILL BE
ELECTED.

! INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Dee. 49,
Thomas Taggart. Chairman of The
Democratic National Committee, de-
clares his belief that Charles w. Fair
banks will be the choice OF the Chs
cagO convention for President on the
Republican ticket.
Il learned enough OF the sentiment
In the East on this question" said
Chairman Taggart, TO cause me 10
make this assertion. The fact that
President Roosevelt has declared him
self absolutely out OF the race. coupled
with the fact that the Republicans win
not allow themselves to be influenced
in favor Of Taft just because he ID
Rosevelt's favorite. convinces me that
Fairbanks will have the best show Of
any man before the convention
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1907-12-20
EAST TENNESSEE
is FOR CARMACK
DEMOCRATS IN THAT SECTION
ARE LINED UP FOR THE
SENATOR.

BRISTOL, Tenn, Dee. 16-There
Is much interest In East Tennessee
over the proposed democratic guber-
Material primary, and settlement Is
practically unanimous in favor OF this
method Of nominating a candidate.
The friends OF former Senator Car
mack, who has announced his candi-
dacy, will hear to nothing but prl-
mary, while many of Governor Pat
terson's recognized representatives
are either not so enthusiastic over the
subject or openly oppose primary.
and favor a convention as demo
cratic"
Former Governor Cox and his
friends are strong behind Carmack's
candidacy, and what Is left of the old
Cox machine will be arrayed against
Patterson as strong as possible. Sui
livan county and practically all OF
East Tennessee ia promised the for
mer senator by an overwhelming ma
jority.
In the late senatorial primary Car
mack carried Bristol, the former home
Of Bob" Taylor, Notwithstanding
the fact that the junior senator is I'M
the most popular man In the
state. Eighty per cent of his former
supporters are urging Carmacks can
lidacy. and there Is no evidences that
le has lost any OF his old friends.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1907-12-20
BRYAN COMING
TO TENNESSEE
GREAT coMMoNER Will SPEAK
IN NASHVILLE ON IAN
UARY n
WILL DISCUSS ISSUES or raE BAY
Assured Of Royal Welcome BY pemoc
raey Of the Old Volunteer
State.

William Jennings Bryan. democra
cy's peerless leader, the idol of mil
lions OF democratic voters, lie coming
to Nashville. He will speak at the
Ryman auditorium on the political L.
sues Of the day ON the night Of Jan.
20.
This will be great news to the rank
and file OF the democratic voters Of
Tennessee and of Nashville, with
whom Mr.. Bryan has always been ex-
ceedingly strong. No democrat In
America has the strength and the fol-
lowing amongst the plain, honest de-
mocracy Of the country that Mr..
Bryan has. He is idolized az few men
In the history of this government have
been idolized, not only for his magnifi.
cent oratorical abilities, his broad
craftsmanship and his devotion to the
cause OF the laboring psople OF Amer
lea, but for his splendid civic vir-
tues, his exalted character as a stain.
less gentleman and his intense patriot.
Ism.
The democratic masses OF the city
u Nashville and Davidson county will
give him royal welcome when he ap-
pears on thepstage Of the auditorium !
he night OF the 22nd OF January. Not
'nly will they come from all over this
'ity and county, but they will come
rom all over Middle Tennessee; for
whenever Mr.. Bryan speaks in Nash.
lille the size OF the crowd is only
United by the capacity OF the house.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1907-12-20
NOTICE TO STOCKHOLDERS

The annual meeting of the share
holders OF the Farmers & Merchants
Bank, Columbia, Tenn. will be held
in their banking house In the town
of Columbia at II o'clock a. m. on
Tuesday, Jan. 14th, 1908, for the pur
pose OF electing directors for the
ensuing year and transacting such
other business as may come before
them -JNO. w. FRY,
14-4t&w President.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1907-12-20
PROMOTE EFFICIEN-
CY BUREAU OF SOILS

WASHINGTON, D. c.. Dec. 49,
All the members Of the Tennessee
delegation have signed q request for
Increasing the amount OF the appropri-
athon for the Bureau OF Soils Of the
United States Department OF Agricul.
ture to 100000. The incfekse asked
for one to 10 proAnSts the eiaclsncy
Of soils throughout the country.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1907-12-20

II Mr.. Jetton's construction of the law
Is correct, the State is in fair way to
recover thousands of dollars OF back
taxes from the Wholesale liquor deal
ers of the State.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1907-12-20

Regulates the bowels, promotes easy
natural movements, cures constipa-
tion--Doan's Regulets. Ask your
druggist for them. 26 cents q box.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1907-12-20
REFUSING RISKS
Insurance Companies Black List Dark
Tobacco District.

Insurance companies are refusing
further risks on tobacco N western
Kentucky and sohse compaAies are
ordering policies already ID e1Istencs
canOojeA.