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Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1908-12-17
Lessons from
the Christmas
Woman
: BY MARGARET SPENCER

TELL you we ought
to cut 1t out this year."
said the hard-up hus-
band.
The Christmas wom-
an put both hands on
his shoulders. I'VE
can't cut out Christ
mas, dear" she told him,
gently. But that five
dollars which my broth
er gave me on my
birthday is going to
cover every cent |
spend. They'll be just
little remembrances."
That's it," he an
S W e e d, impatiently.
HVo,I'11 kaap IL I'm ono
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-15
PERISH
IN TERRIFIC
WIND STORM
MISSISSIPPI AND TEXAS IN
PATH OF CYCLONE
HOUSES DEMOLISHED AND occu-
PANTS KILLED
Buildings Are Swep. Away-Debris
Crushes Life Out of Children.
Fields Covered with
Wreckage
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
MERIDIAN, Miss, Feb. IA zee
small Mississippi towns were p Acti-
cally demolished by a tornado today.
Reports of the killed range from six
to ten, with the smaller number prob
ably correct.
Mossville, Service and Sovo are the
towns destroyed. They are all in Jones
county and all are very small, being
merely a handful of scattered dwell
ings.
The tornado struck them about noon
and in most instances is reported to
have carried the buildings in its path
completely off the lots on which they
stood
Nearby fields were covered with
wreckage and the branches of trees
were Uttered with small household ar
ticles.
L. N. Morrison, resident of Moss
vile, who came here after the storm.
said that he was outdoors during the
blow and was compelled to grasp a
wire fence to keep from being blown
away. He said the dead at Mossville
are Alex Windham and wife. negroes.
Four Whites Killed
Near the to- said, four white
persons had been killed-a man, his
wife and their two children--whose
names he did not learn. Those serious
ly injured at Mossville are j. F. Rob-
inson. manager of the Mossville Mer-
camille company; Mr. and Mrs. Will
liam Campbell and Minnie Campbell.
Near Service child of Ike Hollaway
is reported dead and also an unknown
negro.
No reports of fatalities have come
from Sovo.
The tornado was accompanied by
terrific rain, which caused sudden
rise in the creeks and washed away
several bridges.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-15

OF PLAGUE
IS FEARED
SAN FRANCISC0'S APATHY
ENDANGERS STATE
Official Of Health Board Asserts Con-
ditions in Spring May Become
Serious-Quarantine May
Be Necessary

SACRAMENTO, Feb 14.-Dr. N. K
Foster, secretary of the state board OF
health, upon his return today from
San Francisco, where he attended the
meeting of officials from several coun-
ties and helped organize the Central
California sanitary commission, said:
"If the people do not get in and work
there will be a fresh outbreak of plague
this spring that may result I'm a quar-
antine being placed on the state OF
sections of the state.
"All indications point to an outbreak
of more cases this spring. The plague
is not at an end and there is one way
only to end it--clean up the filth, kill
the rats. There is grave danger of a
plague epidemic and it is we'll that
the people should know 1t. They have
the state board of health, but seem to
be Indifferent.
-Four years ago the state board OF
health warned the people that rats
were the true distributors of plague
and advised that the rodents be exter-
minated. The people seoffed at the idea,
some of the press made fun of the as
sertions of the board, but now when il
is fully known but not fully realized
that rats carry plague and distribute
the disease to human beings the people
sit back and wait for the boards of
health to kill the animals.
"A quarantine against any section or
against the whole state on account of
the plague would be a serious mat
ter. 1t would mean many failures,
would cripple business, not to say any
thing of the loss OF life and enormous
expense in fighting the disease.
IT can see that more cases Of plague
will break out with the coming of
spring. Dead rats infected with the
disease are being found by the hun.
dreds in the bay cities and still the
people do not take the matter seri-
ously and get in and help in the work.
One infected rat will transmit the dis
ease to colony of others, and every
flea that leaves a plague infested ro-
dent and bites person means one more
case of plague.
How great will be the extent of the
infection among the people If the rats
are not killed is impossible to tell, but
there is no precaution too grsat, and to
prevent an epidemic the work must
begin now. Now is the time-one
month from now may be too late"
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-15
CANADIANS MAY PREVENT
JAPANESE FROM LANDING

VANCOUVER, B. c., Feb. 14.-The
new provincial Natal act now in force
in British Columbia providing an edu-
cational test before their entry for Jap
anese and other oriental immigrants
will probably be fully tested before the
end of next week. at which time it will
undoubtedly be disallowed by the OF.
tawa government. The steamer Mont
eagle, due next Monday. from Yoko-
hama, has 200 Japanese on board, many
of whom will be excluded under the
new legislation.
On board the Great Northern liner
Minnesota, which reached Diamond
Hoad quarantine station from the
orient on Tuesday night and which Is
now detained there because of small
pox among her crew, are a number of
Japanese ticketed to British Columbia.
Although the Minnesota sailed from
Yokohama few days before the pass
ing of the Natal act, it is understood
that the Japanese she brought will be
subject to the provisions of the new
law. AS the Japanese are now quaran-
tined, 1t will be some time before they
present themselves at the Canadian
border and demand admission.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-15
SHIP LOST;
TEN PERISH,
SIX SA WE'D
AMERICAN VESSEL, EMILY
REED, FOUNDERS
Laden with Coal, Freehter Goes
Ashore of Oregon Coast and
Her Crew Is Swept
Overheard

PORTLAND, Ore, Feb. IA. - The
American ship Emily Reed, 1OS days out
from Newcastle, N. S. W.. for Portland
with coal, went ashore at 1870 this
morning at the mouth of the Nehalem
river on the Oregon coast, and broke
in two.
The survivors we're brought to Bay
City this morning and are now quar-
tered at private residences in that
town. The ship has broken and will
be a total loss, as will also the cargo
of 2110 tons of coal.
The vessel was consigned to the Pa
cific Coast company at Portland. Ow-
ing to the long passage of the ship, 25
per cent reinsurance has been offered
on her.
During the past few days heavy
weather has been prevailing off the
Oregon and California coasts. The
chronometers of the Emily Reed were
incorrect and the master worked her
too close into shore before he discov-
cred his error.
Captain Kessel was endeavoring to
make Tillamook rock. He was correct
in his latitude but too far to the east
ward. When he discovered his posi-
ton it was too late to wear ship, and
Gus places on the Oregon beach.
The Emily Reed struck bow-on to
the beach. There was heavy sea run
ming and a strong flood tide. When
she hit the beach her back broke and
the forward end took a list to port.
An effort was made to launch life
boat 1t was put over the side with
three men in it. AS soon as it hit the
water 1t swamped and the occupants
drowned before the eyes of those on
board. The men forward were swept
overheard by the waves. The mate
was washed overheard and drowned
while trying to direct the movements
of the men forward.
The captain stuck to the poop and
forced his wife to remain below. The
second mate and three men in his
watch were stationed on the main deck.
When the forward portion of the ship
listed they succeeded in making their
way aft. BY clinging to that portion
of the ship until daylight they made
their way ashore. 1t was then dead
low water.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-15
BATTLESHIP
FLEET PASSES
VALPARAISO
CHILEAN WAR VESSELS LEAD
MANEUvERS
THOUSANDS ON SHORE CHEER
MIGHTY ARMADA
All Shipping in the Harbor Is GayIy
Decorated in Honor of
Admiral Evans
Squadron

1y Associate Press
VALPARAISO, Feb. 14.-The great
American fleet of battleships, under the
command of Rear Admiral Evans,
passed Valparaiso this afternoon and
continued on it's voyage northward for
Callao. Peru, the next stopping place.
All Valparaiso and thousands of per-
sons from every city in Chile witnessed
the passing of the fleet. President
Montt and the other high officials of
the republic came out from shore to
greet the battleships, and almost the
entire Chilean navy exchanged salutes
with them as they swung around Caru-
milia point and into Valparaiso bay in
single file, headed by the Chilean
cruiser Chacabuco and five Chilean tor
pedo boat destroyers.
Turning sharp around Carumilla
point at 1:10 p. m.. the Chacabuco and
five Chilean destroyers led the Connec-
ticut and her fifteen sister ships into
the view of the thousands who had
awaited their appearance since dawn.
The day was perfect and the spectacle
of the fleet stretched in great semi
circle, as seen from the high hills
around the bay, was magnificent.
Fleet Fires saIutes
President Montt and other Chilean
officials embarked on the training ship
General Baquedano and took position
well out in the harbor. Around the
Baquedano the fleet swung at speed
of four knots, firing the presidential
salute as they passed in review II
was one hour from the time the head
of the fleet entered the bay until the
last vessel had passed the presidents
ship and turned toward the open sea.
Then the Baquedano lifted anchor and
escorted the fleet we'll out of the bay
and on it's way to the norts,.
1t was review such as has never be-
fore been seen in Valparaiso bay and one
that will long be remembered by the
people of Chile, who came miles to
see 1t.
Shipping in the harbor and the prin-
cipal buildings of the city were dressed
for the occasion, as the day was OBJ
served as a holiday in honor of the
fleet. From the picturesque sloping
hills dotted with houses profusion of
cernible from the bay.
Thousands View Fleet
Thousands of persons from Santiago
and other places in the republic had
come into Valparaiso for the occasion,
and the roofs of the Bolsa Commercial,
with it's two huge towers, the customs
house and the large warehouses and
other buildings along the circular road
skirting the bay front were black with
spectators.
The enthusiasm o. the Chileans was
almost boundless, and they cheered
Justify as the battleship fleet swung
around the reviewing ship, their sides
lined with iackies in immaculate white
and the bands playing patriotic airs
The noise of the cheering was lost,
however, in that of the saluting guns
from the fort and the fleet. Altogether
1900 shots were fired.
After the fleet had passed to the
northward a banquet was served on
board the General Baquedano by Presi-
dent Montt.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-15
TEXAS TOWN SWEPT BY
STORM; FOUR ARE KILLED

TYLER. Texas, Feb IA tornado
swept over the principal residence por-
ton of Tyler at o'clock this morning,
causing the death of four persons. The
dead are:
c. A. FRANCIS, aged 2S.
MRS. FRANCIS.
YEAR-OLD CHILD OF FRANCIS.
NOSE LEE. negro, aged so.
Francis was agent for the Dallas
News. His dead body was found one
hundred yards from his wrecked home,
and the body of his child was found in
the street. Mrs Francis body was in
the wreckage of the building.
Six persons were seriously injured.
They are Irwin Franklin, Mrs. Frank
lin, four Franklin children.
One of the children is expected to die.
They were caught in the wreckage of
their home. Twelve buildings were
wrecked.
The tornado came from the southeast
and tore path through Tyler 100 feet
wide.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-15
SISTER FEARS RELIEF
WILL REACH MODERN
"CRUSOE" TOO LATE
American Cast Away on Lonely Island
in the Pacific May Have Per-
ished Is Belief of
Relative

By Associated Press.
NORWALK, Conn, Feb. 14.-Mrs. ].
H. Claridge, sister of Frederick Jeffs.
the sailor who is supposed to be on one
of the Galapagos islands, has received
from Norway a receipt of his casting
away last July and she fears that the
attempt to rescue which is to be made
by one of the ships of Admiral Evans
fleet will be too late. The vessel on
which Jeffs was serving was wrecked
on the island and all the crew reached
shore safely.
After spending several days on tn :
island all of the crew except Jeffs, who
was i'll, journeyed from the place where
they landed TO the other end of the
island looking for a ship. From there
they were rescued, but the rescuing
ship, being insufficiently provisioned,
was unable to go after Jeffs.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-15
TELLS WHAT QUESTIONS
OFFICIALS MUST ANSWER
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
NEW YORK, Feb. 14.-Judge Hough
in the United States circuit court to-
day issued an order supplemental TO
the opinion of two weeks ago in the
matter of interstate commerce COM
mission questions which e. II. Harri-
man and Otto Kuhn of Kuhn, Loeb
& Co. refused to answer relative to
dealings in Illinois Central. Union Pa
cific and Southern Pacific railroad
stocks.
The order gives the questions which
must be answered in detail but does
not fix the time for the appearance of
either man before the commission.
OF the two. questions which Mr.. Har-
riman is not required to answer one
relates to the purchase of stocks be-
tween July 10 and August II that may
have deprecated in value. The other
was whether Mr.. Hartman or any
of the. directors of the Union Pacific
bought stocks in anticipation of the
dividend.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-15
FOUR SOUTHERN TOWNS ARE DESTROYED BY TORNADO
SARTORIAL EXPERTS
TABOO ALL CUFFS ON
MEMS TROUSERS
Merchant Tailors' Exchange Fixes
Styles for 1eos-sad Days in
Store for Non-Paying
Customers

BY Associated Press.
NEW YORK. Feb. 14.-Merchant tall
ors from all over the country are on
their way 10 their homes after a three
days session in New York of the Mer-
chant Tailors National exchange, a
meeting at which the styles for mems
wear each season are decided.
No hard or fast rules are laid down
by the exchange. The predominating
opinion of the tailors is secured, and
on that opinion styles are based. lndi-
viduallity was the keynote of the meet
ing, and while predominating opinion
is recognized as the standard for the
coming year. it was plainly stated that
the opinion of London and Paris was in
no way to be taken into consideration.
Predominating opinion has this to
say about masculine garments for
spring and summer:
l. Cuffs on the ends of trousers shall
be frowned upon, but they shall be en-
couraged for coat sleeves. They shall
be tolerated only on soft flannel sum-
mer trousers Cuffs on winter trousers
shall be tabooed.
2. Fancy waistcoats may be rich
in color, but they shall be quiet in
tone" Asked to explain that, a mem
ber said that while rich colored, small
stripes and checks would be used. the
ensemble must be modest"
g. Coat lapelS must not De pressed
down hard; they shall have the soft
roll effect.
4. Trousers shall no longer be built
full about the thighs; they shall fit
not tightly, but easily. The legs shall
be just big enough in the knees for
ease.
5. Suitings shall be of the striped
variety.
G. Coats as to their length shall be
medium.
7. Any tailor with a patron who does
not pay his bill shall send that name,
with a full description of the offender,
to the secretary of the exchange who
shall then send it to members of the
exchange all over the country.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-15
TORPEDO BOAT FLOTlLLA
ANCHORS AT PUERTO MONTT

PUERTO MONTT. Chile. Feb. IA
The United States torpedo destroyer
flotilla arrived at this place today
after a safe and pleasant voyage
through the channels from the Straits
of Magellan along the cost of Chile.
1t was piloted through by Lieuten-
ant Roseas of the Chilean navy. The
arrival of the Americans was greeted
with enthusiasm by the people of this
town.
Puerto Montt is prosperous Chilean
town on Tengle island, a few miles off
the coast. about 600 miles south of
Valparaiso.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-15
RUSSIAN VETERANS ENLIST
IN UNITED STATES ARMY

NEW YORK, Feb. 14.-That the
United States is gaining soldiers
trained during the recent war between
Russia and Japan is a statement made
by an officer in New York. He stated
that of late large number of men
born in Russia, many of whom had ex-
perience during the recent war, have
applied for enlistment in the United
States army. Many of these men, 1t is
stated, are being enlisted, as they have
taken out their first citizenship papers,
and on taking the enlistment oath be-
come citizens to all intents and pur-
poses recognized by the law. Such men,
because of their previous training, are
well thought of as recruits.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-15
IL LABOR LEADERS IN
NEW ORLEANS ARRESTED
Fight Over Loading Steamer Brings
on War Between Union
Men and Em-
pIoyers
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
NEW ORLEANS. Feb. 14.-Seventy-
two men, representatives of all the
classes of labor employed on the New
Orleans river front. and which COM
pose a union known as the Dock and
Cotton council. were indicted by the
United States grand jury today on
the charge of conspiring to restrain
trade in violation of the Sherman anti
trust law.
The indictments followed the re-
fusal of the Dock and Cotton council
to permit the coal wheelers' union TO
coal the steamer Habil, which cleared
several days ago for Puerto Cortez.
The agent for the Habil signed an
agreement with the union. had his
vessel coaled and then placed the mat
ter in the hands of the federal dis
trict attorney.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-15
Revolution oueIIed

GUYAQUIL, Ecuador. Feb. IA
revolutionary movement at Manabi has
been quelled. The soldiers of the garri-
son there were approached by certain
individuals, who tried to bribe them to
start revolution. The troops resented
this effort and denounced the agitators
to the authorities. The plotters were
arrested.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-15

their appeal from the decision of the
trial court.
In spite of Walshs business losses he
has yet a considerable fortune and is
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-15
Women Go to Jail
BY Associated Press.

, LONDON, Feb. 14.-Mrs. Parkhurst.
the leader of the woman suffragists,
and the other delegates of the organ
ization who were arrested yesterday
when they attempted to make a DEM
onstration in the house of commons,
all went to Jail today for six weeks
rather than give sureties for their good
behavior
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-15
RaIIroad Declares Dividend

NEW YORK, Feb. 14.-Directors of
the Texas & Pacific Railway company
today declared a dividend of s1s per
cent on it's second income bond out
of the surplus earnings of the fiscal
year ending December 81 last The
company has paid per cent for sew
eral years.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-15
SHAH or PERSIA
REPORTED SLAIN
Rumor Reaches Vienna That Ruler
Has Been Assassinated-No Con-
firmation Obtainable
There

Ry Associate Prese.
VIENNA, Feb. 14.-A report is in
circulation here that the shah of Per-
sia has been .assassinated.
No confirmation of the report is OBJ
tainable here.
The report is not credited.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-15
Husband and Wife Slain

Ey associated Press.
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 14,-The
dead bodies of Percy ingalls, and his
wife, Lizzie, were found this afternoon
in their apartments on Valencia street.
1t is believed ingalls, killed his wife and
committed suicide.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-15
SUMMARY OF TIE News
FORECAST

For Los Angeles and vicinity:
Fair Saturday; light northeast
winds, changing to west. Maximum
temperature yesterday, 65 degrees;
minimum, 81 degrees.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-15

to have the conviction set aside by
higher court. Owing to Walsh's ad-
vanced age his friends believe he
would not survive if the sentence of
the court is carried out and he is sent
to the penitentiary.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-15
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
CHICAGO, Feb. 14-Attorneys for
Banker John r. Walsh, who was con-
victed recently of misappropriating
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-15
LOCAL


New point develops in Corwell case
when attorney questions Japanese wit
ness. Claims Bennett struck woman.
Railway agents arrive in Los An
geles and are entertained at chamber
of commerce.
Visitors from Washington arrive and
are shown sights of city.
Baby camel is born on Midway at
Venice.
burglar.
War cloud hovers near pretty home.
Neighbors object to protection" fence.
Egg collector fined for robbing bird s
nest.
Los Angeles men claim ownership
of Alcatraz island.
Father finds daughter after seven
years search.
Prosecuting attorney claims men ar
rested for conducting games have been
defrauding customers.
Dependency drives wife to suicide.
COAST
Abe Ruef, former political dictator of
San Francisco, in affidavits accuses
prosecution of breaking faith as to inn
munity contract; Ruef weeps as affi-
davits are read in court.
San Francisco in danger of another
to secretary of state board of health.
War on sheep diseases started by
state veterinarian.
American ship wrecked off coast of
Oregon and ten members of the crew
perish.
Troubles of Hickey bank in Carson
Nevada, will be laid before the grand
jury.
EASTERN
Terrific tornado sweeps through Mis-
sissippi and Texas, demolishing four
towns and killing many persons.
Senators clash over Aldrich currency
bill, Senator Clay of Georgia declaring
proposed measure is Objectionable.
House of representatives drops poll
tics and proceeds with work.
w. ]. Bryan indorsed for president
by state Democratic convention in Wis
consin.
Attorney general of New York takes
steps to appoint receiver for Mutual
Life Insurance company.
FOREIGN
American battleship fleet under Ad-
miraI Evans passes Valparaiso and is
given a hearty welcome by Chilean au-
thorities.
European nations disagree over Ma
oedonian situation and concerted action
to demand reforms ON the part of
Turkey may be ended.
Report reaches Vienna that shah OF
Persia has been assassinated.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-07-20
OVERLAND TO
THE 0KAN0GAN
TACOMA YOUNG LADIES TRAVEL
OVER MOUNTAINS ON HORSE.
BACk.-WILL GO TO THE UP.
PER COUNTRY.

Out to have the time of their lives,
Miss Caroline Anderson, formerly q
teacher in the Wenatchee schools, and
her friend, Miss Peterson, sister of a
well-knOwn attorney of Tacoma,
crossed the mountains last week from
Ellensburg on horseback on their
way to the Okanogan.
The ladies are unescorted, but are
we'll supplied with an outfit to last
them throughout the trip. Among
their traps is big healthy looking re-
volver, which they expect to use in
case war breaks out with the Indians.
The ladies' xepect to leave Wenat-
chez Wednesday morning for Lake
Chelan. They will go to the head
of the lake, and on their return from
that place will start for the Okanogan
which they will also tour.
did you have any wild and woolly
experiences" asked the World man
this morning.
NO; we got along all right" said
one of them, except when we got
out from Ellensburg l thought it was
about time to see whether that re-
volver was in good working order.
Our horses became frightened and
we had merry time for awhile. But
we got through the mountains safe
ly and enjoyed our trip"
They will make the Okanogan
country and return by way of Wenat-
Chez Miss Anderson whose home Is
at Ellensburg, has been teaching for
several years in Tacoma.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-07-20

that number of important amend
ments will be incorporated III the
subsequent survey to conform with
the later plans of the constructors
Members of the survey parties ate
reticent as to the nature of their
work, but sufficient could be learned
to gather that there is something
doing"
Unless the Great Northern intenh b.
ed to begin construction work in the
near future, there would be no rda-
son for going over the original sur
vey at this time. This fact, taken
in connection with the recent activity
of right-of-way agents in Douglas
county where they have been acq4ir.
ing property for terminal facilities al
various points, can be regarded as al
most conclusive evidence that the
time for the building of the Gieat
Northern extension is not far away
despite the frequent disappointmfnts
that have been suffered in the pasf.