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Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1907-05-09
children's Defective Eyesioht.

Either defective sight is on the in.
crease among the scholars of the New
York city schools, or else a more care,
tul examination of eyes is being made.
Recent examinations made by the
board of health show that one-half of
the scholars are. in need of glasses.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1907-05-09
Astronomers long ago came TO III

Astronomers long ago came to the
conclusion that the mons surface is
very hot during the height of the lu-
mar day, which lasts two weeks, and
very cold during the lunar night,
which is equally long. These extremes
of temperature reach their height at
the lunar noon and midnight and are
greater than any natural temperatures
on the earth.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1907-05-09
Nugget LONG Overlooked.

A nugget weighing five ounces
which must have been passed over by
wheeled traffic for years, has been
found in the main street at Linton
near Ballarat, Australia, by one John
Golden as he was returning from
work
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1907-05-09
Small Boy Had Grievance.

The wee boy had just begun going
% school. One day he came home
and said: The teacher asked me for
my gum, and | gave it to her. Doesn't t
she know she mustn't chew other
'olks' gum?"
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1907-05-09
Suicide Followed Peculiar Whim.

In London a photographer was called
TO the house of a wealthy man, whom
ne found dressed in the costume of
King Lear. He posed and ordered
several pictures to be sent to friends
Later the photographer learned the
nan had committed suicide.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1907-05-09
First Armor-CIad Vessels.

There were armor-clad vessels near
y three centuries ago. Frigates COW
cred with iron and thus rendered can
non-proof were launched in 1912 on
the Lake of Geneva, and two years
later small boats armed with rams.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1907-05-09
Three Children Killed by Train.

Flint, Mich. = Ruth Nash, aged
16, and her two nephews, George,
aged 4, and Harold, aged 16 months,
were killed Friday by a Grand Trunk
passenger train at the Richfield road
cSossing and Cecil Nash, aged 6,
WAS probably fatally injured
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1907-05-09
Hot Water for Rheumatism.

For rheumatism try the very simple
cure of hot water. Take at least a
pint before retiring at night. The OBJ.
iect of taking hot water late at night
is that during the hours you are rest
Ing, and the digestion is not being
tried, the hot water can do it's work OF
The gastric juices.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1907-05-09
ADVERTISING RATES:
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION.

Advertisements are published at the rate OF
sue dollar per square for one insertion and flfts
sents per square for each subsequent insertion
Rates by the year, or for six or three months,
ere low and uniform, and will be furnished osi
application.
Legal and Ofhcial Advertising per square
shree times or less, I2: each subsequent inseI .
tion 20 ceptsaper square.
Local notices IL cents per line for one inseT-
sertion: cents per line for each subsequent
consecutive insertion.
Obituary notices over nve lines 10 cents paS
line. Simple announcements OF births, MAJ
risgeS and deaths Will be inserted free.
Business cards five lines or less. is per year;
over tive lines, at the regular rates of adver.
tsinR
No local inserted for less than rs cents per
tasu0
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1907-05-09
Monroe Salisbury Dies.

New York. = Monroe Salisbury.
well known horse owner and
breeder of San Francisco, died in
New York Thursday night. Mr.. Sails
bury came here several weeks ago for
treatment for cancer
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1907-05-09
London Women Wear sahots.

Women of the poorer class in Lon
don have adopted Dutch wooden shoes
for indoor use. The sabots are i'm
ported by Streatham Hill firm, and
their price is from % cents upward
Dutch sabots are said to be comfort
able once wearers have become &C
customed to them.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1907-05-09
Statistics.

Statistics show" remarked the
Philosopher of Folly. that one man in
every six uses tobacco. Experience
leads me to add, however, that only
about one in every ten uses his own. ;"
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1907-05-09

Mr.. Schwab's program immensely
simplifies the situation. All we have
to do is to hustle right hard and wen
catch up with all that overcapitaliza-
ton. But, meantime, haven't some re.
sourceful financiers got away with our
money?
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1907-05-09
"The PeopIe."

BY "the people" everyone means
hat which suits his purpose-usually
haphazard collection of individuals
whom he has won over to his own
views. Ws.-Bismarck
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1907-05-09
The Boarding House Stable.

A New York physician advises peo
pie to let prunes alone. Most people
do, unless the prune attacks them
irst
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1907-05-09
AbIe.Bodied Men in the West.

There are more able-bodied men to
The total population in the Western
states of the United States Sad Can
ada than anywhere else in the world.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1907-05-09
Decrease in Death Rate.

In the reign of Charles |. the death
rate in London was 20 per 1000, or
more than three tirles what it is
now
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1907-05-09
Marital Happiness.

Love, sense and patience. Those
are the three important elements nee
essary to happiness in marriage, says
Ella Wheeler Wilcox.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1907-05-09
Preached in Empty Church.

In Bloomsbury, England, recently a
clergyman conducted the service and
preached for about five minutes in an
lbsolutetly empty church.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1907-05-09
JOB PRINTING.

Tne Job department OF the PRESS is complete
gpd afford facilities tor doing the best class OF
work. PARTICULAR ATTENTION PAID TO Law
PRINTING
No paper will be discontinued until arrear-
Rges are paid, except At the option of the pub
Usher
Papers sent out Of the county must be paid
Cor In advance.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1907-05-09
Ideals.

Few men succeed in living up to
against the ideals.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1907-05-09
ARE WE "lSOLATED?"
FOREIGN TRADE STATISTICS DO
NOT SHOW 1T.

If We Buy Less Per Capita of Foreign
1t Is Because That More Than Any
Other Nation We Supply Our Own
Wants.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1907-05-09
Earns Living in Odd Way.

There is woman in New Yovk who
earns her living by conducting blind
people about
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1907-02-08
ooiNcs OF THE SCHOOL BOARD.
Ocala, Fla, Feb. G. 1907

! Noso, Il ior ESD. y, ISVl.
The board Of public instruction in
and for the county of Marion. state
lof Florida, met this fourth day OF
February, 1907. in regular session.
with Isaac Stevens, chairman, B. R.
Bitch and j. S. Grantham present.
Minutes of last meeting read and
approved.
Applications from the patrons OF
! the Lake Keer school were read be
fore the board asking to run the
school al Lake keer for three months.
( The patrons saying thar Putnam
county would pay one-half OF he sal
AIRY and recommended Miss Sarah
Bard as teacher The board AGREED
TO run the school and pay one-saIf
'5l5l per month on the salary of the
teacher and authorized the super.a;sad-
.enr 80 employ Miss Bard in ...u.c-
tion with Putnam county.
The superintendent wa instructed
20 secure q surveyor and a... -rau..
house lot for We-umpEa senao. -.r.
voved. The board agreed 70 boy -.~
same, bur viii r.4uir. ... patrons
To return the amauu, sr g. vii. ..
deducted from the zcboo. ...n a.<-
year.
The question OF dispos.u- of 3D.. oil,
school house ana LOT ar Marie. vs-
again taken up. Mrs. Smith. OF Mar
tel, asking the board to make her
deeds. but as the board had agreed
one year ago 10 deed the property
back TO Nj. James Cribbett. who gave
the property, and Mr.. Cri5bcu had
been notified of same and the ,r,l--
tees had also recommended chag rhe
property he conveyed back I'D Mr..
Crihbctr, ana Mr.. Cribhetr hal a--ocd
10 buy the house al the price he board F..
had offered it for and had sent his
check for the same 10 the superintend- .
7nt, the board felt that they had
Itself in such a Wav that il T
,Ould not 20 back on their previous .
therefore the secretary
md chairman OF the board are author
zed 10 make deed 10 Mr. James Crib
iett. i
The Ocala trustees are authorized I
0 advertise for special legislation 10
ecure funds or issue bonds sufficient
0 construct or build or 10 enlarge /,
chool house for the Ocala high school 4
The board adjourned to meet on {
tuesday morning at eight o'clock. tC
On Tuesday the board met per adj
ournment with full board present.
The teachers accounts and other Ii
ills were examined and ordered paid i
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1907-02-08
Colors.

Tan is supposed to be the leading
color OF the season. next gray, and
thirdly black and white. This assam.
pnon is not borne out however bv q
glance at the color card of leading
houses. Plain voiles are in many
orlght hues and ribbons are fairly
oIazins with color. Facings in brill.
lant hues are used in collars. cuffs
and front of checked or plaid suits
and plain rough-woven silks come in
green, crimson, blue, crushed straw
perry and Of course every shade Of
Drown. Soutache braid will be in
great favor this spring, and rather
narrow ribbon will trim dresses nj
SheSr material in ladder form. souares
diamonds or in straight around rows
OF varied widths.
VERONA CLARK.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1907-02-08
Dress Materials Is.

Spring "suirings7 comprise stripes.
checks or Dlaids in such varied blend
inGs that one IS amazed az human in
Senui,y. The TWO latter afford great
~ scope for individual taste than the
former, and the handsome combina-
lions now shown by Lord and TAYLOR
are marked by originality. beauty OF
coior'nS and softness Of texture. The
peculiar shade OF tan and gray woven
together which appears in an attrac-
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1907-02-08
FORECAST Of SPRING FASHIONS.
he Shor Sleeve" Will Abde--Checks and Paids
and Coors!

lar shapes re-appear, particularly the
large fiat trimmed with flower wreaths
and touch of black velvet ribbon.
Flowers are once more in the ascen-
.dancy, and quilts or plumage abound
in high grade millinery and 10 a still
greater extent on the "ready-to-wear'
hat Crowns. as q rule. are somewhat
higher, and folds Of velvet, leather or
colored silk passementerie around
crowns. need a shade Of novelty. The
Leghorn is Very prominent and fndi-
cations are that the closely woven
sEraWs viii again be in the majority.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1907-02-08

The white caps between Thomas
vile, Ga, and Monticello, Fla. are
plying their vocation in an awful dras.
tic manner. Il is said that they re
Gently took respectable white man
from his bed in the dead hour Of
night and administered 10 him more
than leo lashes on his bare back and
limbs. 4 negro couple. man and
wife, were taken ont the same night
and severely flogged. The establish
ment Of courts IS 20 prevent violence
in this shape and the law abiding
people OF that section should put a
stop 10 these outbreaks. 4 victim of
the white caps in one OF the counties
IN this state is said not 10 have rest
ed until he had waylaid and killed
all who had participated in his f1ogg-
ing and disgrace. Better let the law
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1907-02-08

tive novety. Voiles follow in the
footsteps of woods. and of course some
demand for plain goods will exist. but
they will be in the minority.
New Silks.
Those Of American manufacture
claim first attention, and they also
set forth the beauties of plaids.
checks. or stripes often vary by dots
and size in groupings of the later de-
signs. An imitation of the homespun
weave appears in a second American
silk. which is peculiarly acceptable
from its shadowy surface-a relief
from plaids or checks. Black and
white silks are as much in favor as
ever. and authorities state that all
hack silk is in growing demand. large
ly due TO the Jumper waist" usually
of lace, and requiring a contrast.
Black, sufficiently nghtened by lace
and touches of color is universally be-
coming. and in less conspicuous than
colors.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1907-02-08

Senator Beverage PROMISES -
measure strength with Mr.. BRYAN in
e series OF magazine articles. # 10
proves nc better than he did in hie
articles on Russia be is ALREADY ?
gone gOsling.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1907-02-08

'ne regulation boxed patterns are
SHOWN In endless variety at the best
shops. Very effective ones of batiste
embroidered and inset with lace. are
TO be had at $1,000 and from that I'D 70
any price that the purse will permit
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1907-02-08
Spring Millinery:

The sole difference Vet apparent IS.
thar hats vii set more closely 10 the
head ana there viii be less trimming
under The orim. Last season Dopu-
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1907-02-08
New York, Feb, 4, 1907.
From the ocala Banners Special
New York correSnnndont


New York correspondent.
The short-sighted mortal who con-
hdently predicted the downfall Of the
elbow sleeve is put to confusion" as
all except the tailored suits. have
sleeves ranging just below the angle
~ IA" chow. In fancy waists the
Sleeves are short as ever. Let us
hope Thar long sleeves will be manu-
facfGrei in larger numbers and al
price within the reach Of all femin-
ines. The tearrh Of novelties in all
departments u fashion is remarkable.
In salts. The same general styles pre-
N'.'-fae plated skirt, The box coat.
4 trA-h-iuS coat. The long coat ami
The Eaton. plated. braided, with or
WITHOUT vest. and in fact any a5-rac-
uFe fancy trimming Is admissible.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1907-02-08

Inc republicans OF Ohio reesnr the
proposition Of the president 70 mal,s
RALPH Tyner. q lemon skinned gentle
man, surveyor of customs for the Dorr
OF Cincinnati It may cost the rannh.
licans the loss Of Ohio.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1907-02-08

Mr.. Thomas BaiieE A.drich. who
has undergone a minor surgical Yr-
GRAFTON in Boston. Is better aa1 nt.-
cations point To- his recovery.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1907-02-08

The most terrific blizzard in wear,
is now causing misery and ~1iv,riuZ
in the north. east and west.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1907-02-08
6ordered Robes.

Robe patterns of all sorts. both in
bordered materials by the yard and in
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1907-02-08

take It's course. and if a man violates
pc nave him publicly tried and punish.
ca. = VII : =
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1907-02-08

Governor Folk. along with Other
loik' has been sick, but is improving
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-22
CHILDREN AT WORK
ON FARMLAND PLAY
"Enchantment" Will Be Given for the
Benefit of Yancey Hosptal
Fund.

The merry throng of youngsters that
gather at the city hall every afternoon
after school to rehearse for the fairyland
spectacle "Enchantment." which Is to
be given at the jefferson next week
Tuesday and Wednesday. enter into the
spirit of the thing with all the enthu-
slasm of youth, and they will give
fine rendering Of Mr.. owens delightful
ldyl of fairyland
The class is now rehearsing the floor
work of the play-the marches and
movements that are used in connection
with the pretty chorus and solo music.
"Enchantment" has a definite plot that
is full Of interesting situations and clever
dialogue.
The ladies of Yancey chapter, u. d. c.,
are working very hard to make the affair
one long to be remembered here, as
we'll as laying the cornerstone for a
splendid fund for a strictly charity hos
pital as a monument to that great orator
and statesman, William l.. Yancey. It
is believed that every public spirited
citizen of Birmingham will be willing
to help the ladies In this undertaking.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-22
CLERKS ADOPT CONTRACT.
Draw Up Schedule Of Hours to Be SUBJ
mitted for Current Year.

The Clerks union Of Birmingham held
its regular annual business meeting last
night in the Trades Council chamber, and
attended to a number of important mat
tiers. The committee appointed some time
ago to draw UP a new contract submitted
Its report which was adopted unani-
mously.
The marked feature of the contract was
the demand for all day off on legal holt
days: Christmas, Thanksgiving, New
Years. Labor Day and the Fourth OF
July. The hours for work are stipulated
as follows January. February, March,
a. m to 6 p. M, Ave day In the week,
and from a. m. to $3.50 p. m. on Sat-
urday. April to January 7:30 to p m.
five days and 1880 to $3.50 on Saturdays.
This shows an all round decrease over
the agreement last year.
The contract will be presented to the
merchants this week for signatures, but
1t is not believed that there will he any
trouble about the matter. Should any
thing arise. n called meeting Will be
held, but otherwise the next session will
b, on the first Monday night in Feb
rlary
The session last night was enthusiastic
III every respect. A good crowd was
present and ten new applicants were re-
ceived, while a number were acted upon.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-22
THREE INJURED
In L. 4 N. WRECK
FREIGHT TRAINS RUN TOGETHER
AT LINTON AND TRAFFIC WAS
DELAYED FOR SEVERAL HOURS
YESTERDAY AFTERNOON.

Three men were injured, none of them
seriously, in head-end collision between
two freight trains on the Louisville and
Nashville railroad at Linton, the first sta
ton north of Warrior, yesterday after
noon about 80 o'clock.
The injured men were l.. V. Small and
r. E. Burke, flagmen, and Dan Cheek,
negro brakeman. All of them were
brought to Birmingham last night and
carried to st. Vincent's hospital Small
is more seriously injured than the others,
one of his legs being broken.
The men were injured by being thrown
about when the trains came together, and
the injuries are mainly bruises and small
cuts. Neither of the engines was badly
damaged and both remained on the rails
and were easily removed The main line
was cleared In a short time after the
Wrecker reached the scene The first train
passed the wreck about s o'clock last
night.
The trains were second section of No.
70, a southbound freight and the SWITCH
Ing train on the Stouts mountain run, a
train of coal cars. The loss was slight
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-22
m. o." MEETING TO
Be HELD TONIGHT
MUNICIPAL OWNERSHIP LEAGUE
STARTS OUT WITH A MEMBER
SHIP OF 475-oUEsTIoN WILL GO
BEFORE THE PEOPLE,.

The first meeting of the Municipal
Ownership league will be held tonight in
the court house. and it is expected that
a large and representative attendance
will be present.
The league has 40 members, and at
the first meeting it Is expected that this
number will be increased considerably
As is known. the league was founded
for the specific purpose of inaugurating
the municipal ownership of a water
works plant. This question will be sub
mitted to the people at the time of the
election, and If 1t carries. the city will
issue bonds for the amount necessary
to purchase, equip and operate its own
water works plant
The members Of the league believe that
by the citys owning the plant, water
can be furnished the city and the citi-
zens cheaper than at present, and with
this belief will work that the city may
be able to purchase the necessary equip
ment
At the first meeting permanent officers
will be elected. and permanent commit
tees appointed. There will be an execu-
tive committee of probably fifteen per-
sons. In addition. committees will be APP
pointed to work in every ward of the
city during the entire municipal cam
paign.
1t Is stated that the league will not
endorse candidate for the office of
Mayor. Statements will be asked, how
ever of all candidates as to how they
stand on this question. The only an
nounced candidate, Captain O'Brien, be-
lieves in municipal ownership, and it
is generally thought that Mayor Ward
holds practically the same views
The compittee will make fight from
the beginning of the campaign to the
very end. and as little opposition has
been heard. II is genera>S believed that
the measure will carry by big ma
tority. All members of. the league, and
all others interested desiring to become
members are urged to be present at the
first meeting tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-22
FINLEY AND OTHER
OFFICIALS IN CITY
Southern Railway Men Went to
Capital Last Night
VISITED THE BIG SHIPPERS
Party While Here Went Over Proper.
ties of the Southern, A. G. S. and
M. e. o. In and Around
Birmingham.

High officials OF the Southern. Mobile
and Ohio and the Queen and Crescent
route spent yesterday in Birmingham. w.
w Finley, president of the Southern. the
Mobile and Ohio. the Alabama Great
Southern and the Cincinnati New Or
leans and Texas Pacific, as well as other
Southern railway holdings, was in Biz
mingham on his first trip Of inspection
since he succeeded the late Samuel Spen-
Ger. who was killed I'm a wreck in Virginia
on Thanksgiving morning.
In addition to Mr. Finley were c. II.
AcSert vice president and general man
ager; II. B. Spencer. vice president in
charge Of purchasing and construction; 6.
c. Harvey. president of the New Orleans
and Northeastern, the Alabama and
ViclSsburg and the Vieksburg, Shreveport
and Pacific; d. d. Curran. vice president
and general manager OF the same roads:
j. S. b. Thompson, general agent of the
Southern In Atlanta; w J. Murphy, vice
president OF the Queen and Crescent;
Horace Baker, general manager of the
Queen and Crescent; George II. Smith,
general passenger agent of the New Or
leans and Northeastern; r. V Taylor.
general manager OF tho Mobile and Ohio
railroad; w. c. Robinson, general pas
senger agent OF the Queen and Crescent:
]. C. Conn, division passenger agent, and
M. f. Molloy comptroller.
The party arrived in Birmingham yes
terday morning about $3.50 o'clock from
Meridian on a special train on the Ala
bama Great Southern. Mr. Finley Mr..
Thompson, Mr.. Taylor and others went
to Montgomery yesterday afternoon on
the Louisville and Nashville train due to
leave at 42O o'clock; Mr.. Ackert went
to Chattanooga last night; Mr.. Spencer
went to Atlanta; Mr.. Harvey. Mr.. Cur
ran and Mr.. Smith returned to New Or
leans Mr.. Murphy and other Queen and
Crescent officials returned to Chattanooga
last night.
The entire party went ON trip of In
specton over the Southern, Alabama
Great Southern and Mobile and Ohio
properties In Birmingham. Mr.. Finley and
other officials called on a number OF the
large shippers and had conferences with
them I'm regard to various matters per-
tanning to the service In the Birmingham
district.