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Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1908-07-23
Improved Mail Service.

Our citizens will be pleased to know
that postmaster Chas. Seger has, after
much work, written requests, secured
additional postal service for Empori-
um. The following schedule should
be posted handy for reference:
800 a. m.-Receive mail from all east
ern cities. Office opens at seven
o'clock. Mail from the west, north
and east by this mail.
$40 a. m.-Mail east for all local points.
Also receive mail from western
places.
10:45 a. m.-Every day, including Sun
day; on Sunday pouches close at p.
m. and 1915 a. m.
1910 m.-Receive Buffalo mail from
the north and despatch for north at
1:15. This mail is delivered prompt
ly from the Junction by special mes
senger.
1905 m.-Mail received from all west
ern points.
$40 p. m.-Receive and despatch.
This pouch closes at 2:50.
4:23 p. m.-Receive from all eastern
points and despatch mail for the
west. This pouch closes at four
o'clock.
$50 p. m. Receive mail from all local
points in the east, including the prin.
cipal cities. Pouch for the west
closes at six o'clock.
Office open from a. M, to 500 p.
m; Sundays, 1900 to 100 p. m.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1908-07-23
How Mckinley Became a Masor

Metropolitan Magazine.
The building where Mckinley was
made Mason is still intact and the
Winchester folk-eVen the most iuven-
lie of them-have on their tongues
end the story of how Mckinley,
wounded at Antietam, lay on a cot
next to confederate officer who seem
ingly was given greater care and more
attention than he. One day he inquir-
ed and found that the ward attendant
and the confederate officer were frater-
nal brothers. Mckinley then made
known his desire to associate himself
with an order in which brotherhood
was such a paramount tenet. His con-
valescent enemy endorsed his applica.
tion at the nearest lodge, which
through the constant maneuvering of
the army, CHANGED to be Winchester.
1t was here, at the hands of the coun-
try's foes, that the man destined to be
the loved president of reunited coun-
try received his Masonic degrees.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1908-07-23
S4OOO.OOO For Schools.

The State Department OF Public In
struction will issue warrants for the
payment of over $4,0O0,000 of the
States school appropriation by the
end of the week. So far warrants
aggregating S3,462,814.25 have been
sent out to 1900 of the $500 districts.
This is the best record ever made.
State Treasurer Sheath is paying the
warrants as far as presented.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1908-07-23
Revival in Business.

NEW YORK, July 3O,-John Clafiln,
the widely known dry goods mer-
chant, says that Improvement in busi-
ness has started and will continue.
Here is the way he puts it:
'The business world is on a sounder
basis than for some time past; trade
conditions are improving and, barring
accident, there may be expected a
steady increase. We believe prices
touched bottom in June, and we look
for Improvement in values during the
autumn"
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1908-07-23
Prompt Payment.

On July 13, Mr.. V. A. Brooks Of Sim
namahoning, Pa, received from Su-
preme Hive, l.. o. T. NJ. the sum of
81, GOO, this being the amount of insur-
ance carried by his daughter Evange-
line.
1t was only nine days from the time
the proofs were sent to Supreme Hive,
until Mr.. Brooks received his check.
This is one of many instance which
this order always promptly pays its
death claims Xxx
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1908-07-23
Notice.
23-2t.

Nathan Silin is selling at sacrifice
price, the goods saved from the fire on
the morning of May 18th, 1908. Stock
saved consists of mems and boys suits,
overcoats, rain coats, ladies coats, some
shoes, dress goods, umbrellas, jewelry
and watches, etc. Don't miss it. Sale
will continue through month of July.
Yours truly,
21-4t NATHAN SILIN.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1908-07-23
Golden Wedding.

Mr.. and Mrs. Edmond Huff, of East
Emporium, will celebrate the fiftieth
anniversary of their wedding at st.
Marks church, Saturday morning
next, at O'clock. The invited guests
will be entertained at their residence
from ten to twelve o'clock This re-
spected couple and family have resided
in Emporium for years and were
married in 1853
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1908-07-23
To XIII the Woman.

There is no need in killing women
with worry and nervousness now that
Sexine Pills are available for prolonging
life and happiness. Sexine Pills are
guaranteed for all forms of weakness in
men and women. Price 81 a box, six
boxes 50 with full guarantee. Address
or call on R. G. Dodson, Druggist, En-
porium, Pa, where they sell all the prin-
cipal remedies and do not substitute.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1908-07-23
Smith-Fareus Reunion,

The second annual Smith-Fargus Re.
union will be held at Nippono Park,
Jersey Shore, Pa, Thursday, August 13,
1908. AS the decendents of these famil-
les are quite numerous and widely
scattered, it is to be hoped that all of
them who see this notice will consider
themselves invited.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1908-07-23
Who Owned 1t?

This morning early we noticed a
rooster with only two tail feathers,
perched on top of the City Hall flag
staff. Wonder who owned it and
what was the caese of the down trod-
den look.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1908-07-23
Best the World Offords.

at gives me unbounded pleasure to
recommend Bucklen's Arnica Sa!ve,"
says S. w. jenkins, of Chapel Hill, N.
G. ~ am convinced it's the best salve
the world affords. 1t cured felon on
my thumb, and it never fails to heal
every sore, burn or wound to which it is
applied 25c at all drug stores.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1908-07-23
Sudden Death.

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Felt were called
to Philadelphia on Monday by tele-
gram announcing the sudden death of
their brother-in-law, Mr.. N. E. r. May
er, the soap manu- facturer. Mr.. M,
visited here few .'ears ago and was
about 20 years of age.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1908-07-23
New Monument.

A II eat granite monument has just
been placed on the lot of Mr.. w. j.
Rutz in the Catholic cemetery, to the
memory of his daughter. Foley Bros.
Co., the Olean, N. Y, monument deal
ers completed the work.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1908-07-23
Special Singing.

Next Sunday evening there will be
special singing at Baptist Church, the
choir to be assisted by chorus of
children. The children will also rend-
er one selection alone.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1908-07-23
I'm proving Property.

Contractor Geo. Wright is making
improvements on Miss Hattie RusselPs
Third street residence-adding another
story to the wing, installing bath, etc.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1908-07-23
Hackenberg Agency.

For RENT-A good house with al
modern improvements.
For SALE-A good second hand Nc
Cormick Mower and Reaper. Very
good bargain and cheap. Call on
1Stf VIM. HACKENBERG
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1908-07-23
NEW TO-DAY.

Geo. j. LaBar-New adv.
j. II. Day-New adv,
First National Bank-New adv
R. Kuehne-New adv.
Doan's Kidney Pills.
Pennsylvania Railroad-New adv.
Adam, Medium & Anderson Co., =
new adv.
Ludlams-NeW adv
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1908-07-23
Ice Cream Social.

The Queen Esther Society of the M.
E. Church will hold an ice cream social
on the lawn of the parsonage, Thurs
day evening, July %, 1908. All are
welcomg 22.2t.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1908-07-23
Ball Game.

The +. S. & N, base ball team of st.
Marys played their return game of ball
at the Keystone Park with the EN-
porium team last Saturday afternoon.
The result of the game was 10 to 0 in
favor of Emporium.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1908-07-23
Emporium, Pa, July 81, 1908.
GuffX on Tan.

At meeting of the Democratic State
Committee and at Harrisburg yester-
day the Guffy supporters wiped up the
ground with the ants. His supporters
know where the dough comes from.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1908-07-23
Special Attention.

Do not fail to take advantage of the
special sale of skirts and shirtwaists at
greatly reduced prices, during the big
sale at Coppersmith's
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1908-07-23
Fire Extinguisher Exhibit.

Mr.. Simon Stretch, agent for Meteor
politan Fire Extinguisher, will give an
exhibition on Friday evening, opposite
New Warner House.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1908-07-23
John Costello Dead.

Word was received this morning from
Buffalo, announcing the death of Mr..
John Costello, aged about 70. We
have no particulars.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1908-07-23

The Austin base ball team will play
a return game with Emporium at Key
stone Park, on Saturday, July 25, 1908,
at $3.50 o'clock. Admission % cents;
grand stand 10 cents extra.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1908-07-23
Latest Popular Music.

Miss May Gould, teacher of piano
forte has received full line of the lat.
est and most popular sheet music. All
the popular airs. Popular and class
ical music. Prices reasonable.
44-tf
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1908-07-23
Ice Cream Social

There will be an ice cream social at
Mrs. Daniel Downey's on Saturday
evening, for a charitable object. The
public is cordially invited
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1908-07-23
Missionary Meeting.

The Young Missionary Workers
Band meets at the home of Mrs. Frank
Swesey, July 80, 1908. Let all mem
bers be present, work of Importance on
hand.
Y M w Il
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1908-07-23
Y. M. w. b.
For Sale.

A $500 baby carriage only used
about six weeks. Will sell very cheap.
Inquire of Jos. Newton.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1908-07-23
Cook Wanted.

A good Woman cook wanted at once
at City Hotel.
22tf. M. j. DoLAN .
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1908-07-23

An attempted suicide is reported in
East Ward this morning.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1908-07-23

Be sure you read Luolams new o.
and note the big bargains.
The Lamar register., 1908-09-30
ROUND THE CAPITAL
Information nd Gossip Picked Up Here
and There Warrington.
Clerks Declare That Uncle Sam Is Stingy

president is a disgrace to a country OF
this size and Importance. They aver
that foreign nations, of less size, pay
their monarchs and rulers much
larger sum than is given Mr.. Roose-
Welt
President Roosevelt's salary per an
mum is $4,000. 1t is conceded that
this amount alone is expended each
year in necessary entertainments.
Vice-President Fairbanks receives only
$12 900, the same amount paid Speak
err Cannon of the house of representa-,
tives and the members OF the cabinet.
This amount It is said by those in a
position to know is spent by the re-
cipients in about two or three months
in entertainments, theater parties and
sundry functions necessary to main
tain their position in social circles.
Senators and representatives re-
ceive $500 year. Before congress
voted them an increase they received
only $4,000 per annum. The ambassa-
doris to Austria Hungary. Brazil.
France, Germany. Great Britain, Italy.
Japan. Mexico. Russia and Turkey re-
ceive $17.500 per annum. while those
occupying diplomatic positions in the
smaller and less important countries
receive a salary in proportion to the
Significance of the post to which they
are assigned.
The Lamar register., 1908-09-30
Grim Reaper Decreasing Pension Roll

rapid from year TO year. In 1906 there
were 9s5.971 pensioners, and last year
967,371 were on the lists.
From 1866 to 1904 the army OF pen
sioners increased eightfold. In the for
mer year there were only 126.722 pen
sfoners. In 1870 there were 1896. in
1880 there were 250,SO2. in 1890 there
were 1894. and in 1900 there were
993.529. The average was practically
at a standstill from 1900 until two
years ago, when there was a loss OF
$4,000.
Since 1866 Uncle Sam has paid out
in pensions IS. 1900, 600. 900. This is al
most four times the amount of the in
terest bearing debt Within recent
years the tc al pension payments have
been about s14e.000.00o. more than
the annual expense bill of the navy.
and enough to build a battleship fleet
Of Is Dreadnoughts.
Only two persons are on the rolls
as pensioners of the revolutionary
war. They are Sarah c. Hurlbutt. 80
years old. daughter % Elijah Weeks.
who served with the Massachusetts
troops under Washington. and Phoebe
NJ. Pelmeter. 81 years old. daughter of
Jonathan Wooley, who fought with the
New Hampshire colonials.
The Lamar register., 1908-09-30

THE consuls general at London and
i Paris each receive $4,000 per an
mum. In former years the consul
general at London made as much as
$4,000 and $4,000 a year from fees.
This practice was abolished. however.
and a stated salary designated by the
government. The salaries of the con-
suls general at some of the leading
posts are as follows: Canton. China,
$500; Shanghai. 5000: Berlin,
$4,000: Havana, Cuba, 5000; Athens.
$4,000; Rome. $4,000; Yokohama.
Japan. $4,000: Mexico City. Mexico.
$4,000: st. Petersburg. $500: Cairo.
Egypt, $4,000.
The chief justice of the United
States supreme court receives $13.-
900 year. while the associated JUS
tees receive $12,500. The United
States Judges of the circuit and dis
trict courts at the following cities re.
ceive salaries varying according to the
importance and amount of work to be
transacted. At New York the judges
receive $1,000 per annum; Boston
$4,000; Portland. Me. $1,000; Pitts
burg. $4,000.
The Lamar register., 1908-09-30

MOT since 1893 has the total United
IN States pensioners been SO low as
1t is at present. This fact is made
known in a report by the commission
err of pensions. recently issued. and
the report shows that a steady decline
has set in. death cutting heavily into
the ranks in the last year. The 1908
total is 951. 6S7, and It was said that
in all probability this will shrink to
100000 within another year.
Four years ago the high water mark
in pensions was reached. For few
days in August, 1904. there were more
than 100000 persons on the rolls.
These figures, however, do not appear
in the official reports, as the official
record of 1904 gives an average of
only 994,7O2. There were 99s,441 PEN
sioners on the average in 1905. and
then started the downward movement.
which 1t is expected will become more
The Lamar register., 1908-09-30

Il have Just read story Of an eco
nomical farmer that Mr.. Rockefeller.
Jr.. had been telling to his Sunday
school class" said Higgins. He says
there is a farmer out near Cleveland
who makes fad of economy. Every
time he drives into town he carries a
hen with him tied to the seat of his
buggy A friend who rode out with
him one day was curious to learn the
use of that hen. SO he watched care
fully, and found out. When at noon
the farmer lunched under tree. he
gave his mare feed from a nosebag.
and tn hen, placed on the ground.
ate all that the horse spilled from the
bag, so that there was no waste at all. I"
Good story" said Virgins. land
true, too. l know that old farmer. Mr..
Rockefeller didn't say where he got
his lunch, did he?"
NO." said Higgins. "the story stops
there"
1T was the egg the hen laid under
the buggy seat on the way out" said
Wiggins.-Harper's Weekly.
The Lamar register., 1908-09-30
Salary of Consuls General and Others

The United States district attorney
at New York receives 10000 year.
while the district attorney at Boston
receives $4,000. The salaries OF other
federal district attorneys are as fol-
lows: At Newark N. j.. $4,000; in
Vermont, $4,000; in Pennsylvania,
$4,000: in Maryland. $4,000: in North
Carolina, $4,000; in Florida, $500.
The United States marshals receive
from 81. 900 to $4,000 per annum. The
marshals in New York receive $4,000;
Pennsylvania, $4,000; Maryland.
$500. The salaries of other impor-
tant positions are: Public printer.
$500; secretary of the Smithsonian
missioner, $4,000 each; interstate COM
merce commissioners. 10000 each:
isthmian canal commissioners, $4,000
each: district commissioners, $4,000
each; director of the international bu-
reau of American republics. $1,000;
William Loeb, Jr. receives $4,000 for
his services as secretary to the presi-
dent. while the assistant cabinet Off
GERS receive only $4,000 and $4,000 per
annum The sergeant at arms of the
senate gets $1,000.
The first assistant postmaster gen.
eraI receives $1,000 per annum. the
second, third and fourth assistants.
1900 each. The chief inspector of
the post office department receives
81 900: the superintendent of division.
81. 900: the general superintendent.
"a mn
The Lamar register., 1908-09-30

TWELVE thousand American citi
j zens on the Atlantic fleet. bound
around the world, will have no part In
the coming national election.
The fleet will be anchored in Manila
bay election day, and the Philippine
statutes refuse citizenship to soldiers
sailors and marines of the United
States. Eighteen hundred votes will
be missing from the ballot boxes OF
New York. The Empire state con
tributed the largest number OF, en-
listed men to the feet.
Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania are
tied for second place, with 1000 each.
New England alone is represented by
1900 and other eastern states by
5,S37. Eighteen hundred southerners
are with the fleet.
Illinois is represented by S65. Ohio
by $50. Michigan 525 and Indiana 465.
The newest state, Oklahoma. found
125 recruits. The territories are not
unrepresented. There is one from
Alaska, two from Arizona and six from
New Mexico. The District OF Column
bia sent $50 men.
Three hundred on the fleet are
classified as foreign or address not
given.
AS matter of fact. nearly 100000
men in the employ of the military
branch of the government viii not
vote-6O, 900. soldiers and 10000 sail
ors and marines. In the navy the
only chance that an enlisted man mas
of voting is to get leave and go home
at his own expense. Few do this. Of
fcers here say that 1t is the custom
The Lamar register., 1908-09-30

He Changed Vices.
The Colonel had demonstrated vigor-
ously with Uncle Eph about the old
darkey's persistent excursions into the
state of inebriation.
Uncle Eph, though he promised
faithfully to refrain from frequent dips
into the flowing bowl, failed to live up
to the Colonels expectations.
On numerous occasions the Colonel
saw Eph under the influence of liquor,
but the darkey. when taken to task.
stoutly denied the accusation, affirm
ing emphatically that he did not drink.
One evening the Colonel met Uncle
Eph in a condition which made 1t
plainly evident that the darkey was
caught with the goods on"
"Eph," began the Colonel. seriously.
81 thought you told me that you had
given up drink"
"Ah sho' did, Massa KernI; an shO'
did," replied Eph. But lately all took
up drinkin' an glib up lynn "-Harpers'
Weekly.
The Lamar register., 1908-09-30
His Mind Was Made Up.

1t was during n trial in an Alabama
city more than 20 years ago that one
Of the Jurors suddenly rose from his
seat and precipitately fled from the
courtroom. He was arrested in his
flight before he had left the building,
and brought back.
What do you mean by running off
in that way?" asked the judge. who
knew the man to be n simple. honest
farmer.
Its like this. your honor" said the
man. earnestly. when Mr.. Hobbs
finished talking my mind was all
clear. but when Mr.. Clayton began l
was all confused again. and said to
myself: I'd better leave at once, and
stay away til he's done for to tell the
truth, ! didn't like the way the argu-
ment was going, your honor,
Youths Companion.
The Lamar register., 1908-09-30

While visiting In small town In
Connecticut, sevc, miles from the rail-
road station, ] received occa.ionally
a postal card from my fiaDte. written
In kind Of shorthand OF on own.
One day when n cousin WAS going TO
the post office | asked her to Inquire
II there was anything for me- She re-
turned. saying there was nothing. The
next day she made the same inquiry.
when the postmaster showed her n
postal card addressed to me and said:
EN-, can you read this" She said
No" The.eupon he said: Neither
can !, and have been trying ever
since yesterday" This illustrates the
fact that curiosity is not confined to
the fair sex.
The Lamar register., 1908-09-30

on all ships 10 have ballot box Where
the men vote. but this is only to sat
isfy the curiosity of the men them
selves. 1t has no effect on the re-
suit.
Whether a soldier may vote depends
on the laws of the state in which he is
stationed. Some of the states allow
the men to acquire residence. while
others do not. The war department
says that 1t has been the experience
of years that the soldiers seldom
avail themselves of the privilege even
when II is open.
The Lamar register., 1908-09-30
No Use.

"Ginevra," pleaded the young man
in deep. impassiOned tones. 81 must
speak, The voice of my heart can be
stified no longer! Every impulse oil
my nature, every fiber of my being,
every surging emotion of my soul
clamors for utterance. Sensible as
am of my own unworthiness. realizing
to the full the presumption OF which
! am guilty in daring to aspire to your
hand, have no excuse. no palliation,
save that with the deathless, mex
tinguishable devotion of heart never
before touched by the sacred fire.
love-"
20, Arthur" yawned the beautiful
maiden, why will you persist in max
ing those utterly useless noisesg'-
Chicago Tribune.
The Lamar register., 1908-09-30

What do you think, Maria" ex-
claimed the steel magnate. Our son
Reginald writes that he is on his we'd
ding trip and his wife is paragon"
"A Pa.agon?" echoed his wife.
Dear me, l cant recall the name of
Paragon in the social register. You
must look her up at once, john, and
see If Reginald has disgraced himself
by marrying into an inferior family"
Chicago Daily News.
The Lamar register., 1908-09-30

WASHINGToN.--Is Uncle Sam pc.
w nurious in the allotment of sal
aries?
This question is constantly being
asked by clerks and others in the en-
ploy of the government. 1t is recalled
that at the last congress the salaries
of the cabinet officers were increased
from $4,000 to $4,000 per annum.
The government clerks contend that
their salaries are too small and that,
as the cost of living has advanced,
they should be accorded the same con-
sideration given cabinet officials and
congressman.
The clerks are not the only ones
who are grumbling at the apparent
disinclination on the part of the gov
eminent to increase salaries Their
superiors also are said to be in favor
of increases. Many government off,
Gals who refrain from giving publicity
to their utterances for obvious rea-
sons. contend that the salary paid the
The Lamar register., 1908-09-30
TESTING PAINT.

Property owners should know how
to prove the purity and quality of
white lead, the most important paint
ingredient, before paying for 1t. To
all who write, National Lead Co.. the
largest manufacturers of pure white
lead, send free outfit with which to
make simple and sure test of white
lead. and also a free book about paint.
Their address is Woodbridge Bldg,
New York City.