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Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1909-12-23
How Time travels.

When ST. Paul'S strikes u IN on
Jan. l. 1909. the new year win c"ne
into being somewhere In the Pacific
ocean. on line following longitude
$50 east, which Is eXactl" opposite
Greenwich meridian on the other side
of the globe Geographers draw the
line to avoid passing through amy of
the Pacific islands, for II It did the
times and DAYS of the inhabitants
would be hopelessly muddled, Nanua,
one Of the Fiji islands. for instance.
would I've otherwise divided by the
line where tho days and years begin
and end, 50 that while it would be
Jan. | on The western side II would
be Dec 81 few PAGES away on the
east or the line. One could thus walk
into yesterday and n moment later re-
turn tomorrow,
How the new year travels Is curl
ously illustrated by IT'S passage across
Great Britain. II reaches Greenwich,
as the time center. at midnight. exact
ly twelve hours after it started. Sew
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1909-12-23
New Year superstitions.

II Is considered a sure sign of death
to see ona'S own shadow in the moon
light on New Years eve.
You court misfortune by leaving the
house on New Year before some one
has entered it, You must hope for the
luck moreover. of having the first to
enter Il dark haired man.
Seeking 10 know what good or evil
the New Year would bring. superstitious
people in the long ago girt themselves
with swords and sat on the roof Of
their houses on New Years eve. They
also knelt at the crossroads ION COW
hide for the same purpose. The first
thing brought, one might think, would
be pneumonia.
1t is bad luck to carry anything out
of the house on the New Year before
something has been brought In.
But the best luck Of all, which even
those most scornful Of portents may
not despise, ls to begin the New Year
owing no man a ccnt--Philadelphia
Press
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1909-12-23

elry cease, and then only when the
I'll gotten gains and are unconscious
to their surroundings.
The grotto of modern miracles is IN
the rear of saloon, a room 40 by %
feet. Around are scattered tables and
chairs Of the cheapest kind. Thick
fumes Of smoke from bad pipe tobac-
co, the cheapest cigars made and nau-
seating cigarettes permeatc the at
mosphcre.
The stranger can hardly breathe.
Through the sickening atmosphere can
be detected the odor Of vile beer and
still worse whisky that here is sold
for > cents a goblet.
From behind the partition a bar
tender, with half nose and but 4
small portion of his right ear To tell
the tale of his battles, dispenscs liz
uor through an opening TO hur"ying
waiter
At the tables sit the motley group
Of hoboes, pauhandlers and jailbirds,
Fortunate beggars who have had a
prosperous day are spending money
freely, small change for the most part.
Whisky and beer flow az they have
never flowed before in the year
Nearly all the mendicants have ar
rived The last two. known us "Pcdes.
trian Patrick and silent James. are
greeted with an uproar.
Hanging from the neck of Silent
James Is the sign that reads;
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1909-12-23
o be
Nese, Wear Of
1beHoboes.
IL the Grotto of Modern. Miracles.

yOWHERE in New York city at
M midnight on New Years eve IL
there a buster thrqng Of hurry
lug humanity than al the innc-
tIon of Park row and the Bower In
termmgied with the throng are merry
panhaudlers, aS happy ~ the richest,
for New Years eve il their harvest
time.
Few of the panhandlers who fire.
quent he downtown districts are
plying heir vocation as old Trinity
tolls out the midnight hour IN the
chimes The belatcd ones are hurry
ing tU q dive at Chatham square, there
to meet brother mendicants and joy
fully celebrate with the money beg
ged from New Year shoppers
Here one may witness nightly trans
formations more wonderful than in
the famous Court of Miracles" i'm old
Paris which Victor Hugo describes in
"Notrc Dame" The blind see, the
dumb talk The hunchback loses all
traces Of his dcformity, the deaf hear,
missing Iim6s are grown in a twin
Killing, and The lame discard their
crutchos ana dance IN glee.
OF all the nights I'm the year the
gladdest ia this dive in the Bowery is
New Years eve. Not until long after
the late dawn docs the drunken rev
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1909-12-23

entccn minutes later 1t gets to Glas-
gov, and another SIX minutes pass be-
fore the new year has captured Pen
zance. These are the true times for
these places. though Greenwich time
IS the one accepted But Ireland is
proud in possession of her own chro-
nology. and It will be 1928 at night
in London before 1909 reaches Dub
lin-I ondon Chronicle
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1909-12-23
Fo1eys
Kidney
Remedy

Cures Backache, Kidney and
Bladder Trouble.
1t corrects irregularities,
strengthens the kidneys so they
will eliminate the impurities
from the blood and tones up
the whole system.
Commence taking Foley's
Kidney Remedy at once and
avoid Brights Disease or Dia-
betes. SO. and $1.0o bottles.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1909-12-23

llt Afaf7f0Pl4 " 'Ns- "
Dear teacher. I
ant a ne W
leaf" he said
"I have srnilcd
this one.
In place W lha
leaf ga ), inrd
and bio.
/ gave him s.
one al st-
ted
And intr
eye
"Do D. anr
my
/ went 80 the
throne with q
quiverlng soul
The old year was
done.
"DCaT Father tls E'
thou a new l,,lf
for me-
| have spoiled
this one,
He took the old
leaf. stain e. d
and blottcd.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1909-12-23
A NEW LEAF

He came to my desk wirh = auiverng
lip
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1909-12-23

PNI INV mo q
new one all unspottcl
'l i'.# uv sad heart smiled.
"N t.. now, my child"
Forward
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1909-10-30
Artesian Wells Now Popular
With Omaha Business Firms

Artssian wells as sources Of water for
drinking and commercial purposes are fast
winning popularity with omaha's drinking
and business public. Included in the plans
under consideration for the sixteen story
skyscraper now in course OF erection at
sixteenth and Harney streets by the City
National bank is a project to sink a well
as private water supply TO the structure.
Directors Of the bank are making a thor
ough investigation OF artesiAn wells now
in use in the city. The deep well at the
Young Mems Christian association build
ing. which has proven 80 emlnently sue
eessful, seems to stand as a pattern for
the bank officials. owing TO It's proximity
TO the bank property. II IL thought water
would be struck In the same fissure by a
bore at Sixteenth and Harvey streets as
that struck by the Young Mems Christian
association drilling.
1--WE are looking into the economic side OF
the matter" said a director OF the bank.
There Is no question as 70 the many ad-
vantagss offered by a flowing well OF pure
artesian water. In an immense building,
where there are hundreds OF tenants and
millions OF gallons of water consumed
weekly for drinking and heating purposes,
good water Is essential. Even the effect
OF different waters on boilers must be
taken into consideration. We are looking
into the proposition with the intention oi
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1909-10-30

boring for water If the plan seems feast
BILE"
The Burlington railroad Is also investigat-
ing artesian water supplies in Omaha. Not
only is the railway planning to drill for
water in this city. but Is also considering
similar plans In various cities OF the coun-
try into which its lines run.
The Young Mems Christian association
well is regarded as one OF the best in the
city. 1t has been in operation about two
and one-half years and supplies all the
water used IN the association building, in
cluding drinking fountains. baths, the
swimming pool and the boiler room. It has
been pronounced peerless drinking wster
OF healthful properties and Is absolutely
free from bacteria, determined by repeated
chemical tests.
The association well is nearly 200 feet in
depth and flows freely 10 within thlrty-fiys
feet from the surface. The bore passes
through strata imperviOus 20 seepage, con-
sequently no surface water can intermlngls
with the water from the depths. It cost
In the neiEhbOrhOod OF 5000 to sink the
shaft
one Of the best wells In the city Is that
owned by the Harding Creamery com
pany. This well Is free flowing and 4
continual stream OF water issues from the
bore. The American Smelling and Refinins
company has two wells in operation The
Rome hotel ms it5 own private water sup
ply
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1909-10-30
Either Harmon
or Marshall? i?
Norman Mack Looks About for Presi-
Dental Timber, Discarding
w. ]. Bryan.

WASHINGTON. oct. 81 do not be-
lieve Bryan will be the next democratic
candidate for the presidency" said Norman
r. Mack. chairman OF the democratic
national committee. Asked who he thought
the next democratic candidate would be,
Mr.. Mack declared that due to his posi-
tion, he could not play favorites. Haven't
you published the fact that Judson Har-
mon, governor OF Ohio would be your
choice for the next president?'
mo- his speech, made In Dallas, and
picture we're published, Just as have been
those OF other prominent democrats There
is no doubt. however. that Governor Har-
mon is growing in strength throughout the
country. He is an able man and as the
democratic leader who won In a republican
state he is gaining more and more popu-
iarity. But there is Marshall. governor OF
Indiana, who turned the same trick on
the republicans in his state that Harmon
did In Ohio. He, too. is coming ahead fast
as a national figure"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1909-10-30
Bank Wrecker
Back to Prison
After Parole
Judge Fourner Holds Iowa Pardon
Board Has No Jurisdiction
in Ware Case.

CoRYDoN, Ia, Oct. 2s.-Judge Horace
Towner. in an important decision today
annulled the parole recently given Leroy
Ware, cashier OF the defunet Farmers &
Drovers' bank at Seymour, and ordered
him reoommitted to the state penitentiary
at Fort Madison, to serve out five-year
sentence imposed three years ago for max
ing false entries. Ware was held responible
for the failure of the Seymour bank for
S275, 900. Recently the state board of parole
set Ware at liberty. Judge Towner holds
that the board has no jurisdiction in cases
where the crime was committed prior to
its creation, as in this case, thus laying
down an important rule as to the powers
Of the board
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1909-10-30
FIRE COVERS TRIP COUNTY
Prairie AblaEe and Town Of Lamro il
Great Danger.
HOMEsTEADERs SUFFER MUCH
Claim Holders Lose Heavily in Hay
and Buildings and Several Have
Narrow Escapes while
Fighting Flames.

DALLAS, g. D., Oct. "a terrific fire
is raging in Tripp county. 1t started in
the southern part OF the county and was
swept along by a high south wind.
The entire population OF Lamro is out
fighting the flames. The town is entirely
surrounded to within a block Of its limits,
but is considered safe.
Mr.. and Mrs McGrlevie were brought
into Dallas for medical treatment terribly
burned. Many claim holders homes were
entirely destroyed. Heroic efforts OF the
people In the vicinity of McNeeley stopped
the east end Of the fire line two miles
from town.
The danger zone extended three miles
east to west Much loss to buildings and
hay crops is reported.
Fires In Northern Counties.
PIERRE, s. D., Oct 29.-(Specal.)-
The prairie fire season is on and several
sections Of the state have already suffered,
some from carelessness and others from
accident East Of the river large terri
tory in Walworth and Edmunds counties
suffered few days ago and west of the
river fires have lately been reported from
Lyman county and in Stanley and farther
north up into Meade and Perkins 1t re-
quires the utmost care to prevent fires
at this season, and one started with a
strong wind blowing has in it the ele-
ments of a great deal of damage, as feed
supplies destroyed now mean that It will
be hard to replace them, and IL replaced
only at a heavy expense to the owners
who have lost their property
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1909-10-30
Barge Run Down
by the Powhatan
Passenger Steamer Strikes Boat and
Engineer is Swept Into
the Sea.

VINEYARD HAVEN, Mass, Oct. "a
The steamer Powhatan OF the Merchants
and Miners line, carrying twenty-five pas
sengers and a fun cargo Of freight from
Boston for Norfolk. was in collision late
last night just off the Shovelful light
ship, with the Shenandoah. one Of a tow
Of three barges in charge Of the tug Inter
national.
The barge was sunk and her engineer
drowned. Three other members of the
boats crew were picked up by the Pow
hatan. The latter craft reached here early
tSdAy. Her bow plates were bent, but she
was not leaking.
All of the passengers on the Powhatan
were awakened by the shock Many OF
them ran on deck. clad only in their night
clothing. 1t was few minutes before II
was ascertained that the Powhatan had not
suffered materially, and meanwhile the
steamers officers succeeded in calming
the passengers.
The night was clear, with bright moon,
and but for a strong northwest wind
which swung the Shenandoah suddenly
dead ahead Of the POwhatan. the collision
would not have occurred.
The big search light OF the Powhatan re-
vealed the engineer in the little boat Of the
barge, but before the steamer crew could
reach him. big wave threw the boat over
and the man disappeared. The barges and
the tug international are owned by the
Pennsylvania and Reading Coal company
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1909-10-30
School Teacher
Employs Threat
to Secure Money
Garnet, Kan, PedsgOgue Writes Let
ter to Millionaire Trying to Force
Loan Of Thousand Dollars.

KANSAS CITY. Oct 2s-Thaddeus Will
son, the school teacher Of Garnet. Kan.
arrested last night for sending a threaten
ing letter to r. A. Long a millionaire
lumber dealer. stu maintained his inno-
cence today. While admitting he had pre-
viously written Mr.. Long requesting a
loan Of $1,000, Wilson asserted that he
was acting for o. b. vandeller, re-
Gently found friend. when he called at the
postoffice yesterday and received the police
decoy package instead OF the money,
1t has not been decided what charge will
be placed against Wilson. Wilson this
afternoon admitted having written a letter
to Lawrence Jones' head Of a large dry
goods store here, a month ago, demanding
q, OOO Wilson said he wanted the money to
save the credit OF his father, Rev. w. e.
Wilson Of carlton, Kan.
The Jones incident was not disclosed
until today, Jones having withheld the
matter from the police
CHANUTB, Kan, oct. 29.-Rev. w. z.
Wilson, father OF 7. S. Wilson, under ar
rest at Kansas City, is pastor Of the United
Brethren church at Earlton, near here
Rev Wilson today said he was not sur
prlsed TO hear Of his sons actions. The
young man had, he said. acted strangely
since last July. He left for Kansas City
this afternoon to aid his son.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1909-10-30
Croker Comes
for Relief of
Tammany Hall
First Time Since His Retirement that
Former Leader Comes During
Campaign.

NEW YORK, Oct 29-FUr the first time
since his retirement from the Tammany
leadership several years ago. Richard
Croker is in New York city during the
heat Of a mayoralty campaign. Mr.. Croker
Is here from Europe. he insists, solely for
the purpose of visiting socially with his
old friends and spending the winter in the
south. He crossed in the steamer Maure-
tania.
Free enough with talk on any other topic,
he was dumb on the subject of local
politics. except to declare with more than
his usual emphasis that he was out OF
that field for all time.
Il am, out OF politics absolutely" Mr.
Croker declared, when the perennial ques'
ton was asked him. Il know It is nc
use to expect the press to let up on the
question and 1 must continue to deny any
participation in public affairs. II did
not reply they would think had something
on my mind"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1909-10-30
Public Not Party
to the AStor Suit
Testimony Concluded and Papers Will
Be Sealed Even After Court
Enters It's Decision.

NEW YORK, Oct 29.-Testimony in the
reported suit which Mrs John Jacob Astor
has brought against her husband, Colonel
Astor, is practically concluded, and 1t was
stated today that the papers in the case
would be submitted by Referee Charles H.
Young to Justice Mills OF the supreme
court in Dutchess county and filed with
the clerk OF the court In Poughkeepsie.
1t Is said that after Justice Mills has
approved the papers they will be sealed
and their contents kept from the public
Counsel in the case will neither deny nor
affirm the report that the suit is not one
OF separation, but Of absolute divorce
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1909-10-30
U. P. STILL MAKING MONEY
Gross Earnings of Road for Septem-
ber over Half Million Better
Than Year Ago.

NEW YORK. Oct. 2s-The gross earnings
OF the Union Pacific system for the month
Of September were $s10o,s72 an increase of
s6s5,77S over the corresponding month last
year. Revenue over operating expenses
and taxes for September Of this year was
A,2s5,T7, an increase of S2Ss, ,264
The gross earnings for the Southern -
cific company were 11.55l9 90S, an increase
OF HO51,S 500 over the corresponding month
Of 1908. Revenue over operating expenses
and taxes for the company was, for Sep
tember, A625.725. an increase of S6s4. sol.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1909-10-30
Austrian Shoots
in Cafe Window
Mayor Tom Johnson Of Cleveland En-
tering at Time and Lively SEN
sation Results.

CLEVELAND. oct. IA rumor that an
attempt had been made TO assassinate
Mayor Tom L. johnson In down town
cafe at noon today. created sensation for
time. The report was based upon the
fact that Joseph F. olanyek. an Austrian.
y years old, shot through a window OF
The cafe. from the side walk, after he
had been refused drink inside.
II happened that Mayor Johnson and a
companion were entering the cafe at the
moment, but the mayor was not In danger.
olanyek had been drinking.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1909-10-30
New Orleans Connoisscurs
Now Quaff Taft Cocktails

its proud inventor claims. is superior 10
them all in flavor, boauet and soothing ef-
fects. And he ought TO know, for he is the
originator OF the fizz.
The Taft cocktail Is built after the man
ner Of the creole cocktail. but II has some
trimmings, A mixture OF lime and lemon
Juice is prepared, the rim OF the glass.
after being Iced. Is dipped in this mix
turo and frosted In eonfectioner's sugar.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1909-10-30


ATHENS, Greece oct 29.-An actual re-
volt In the navy has taken place, and the
situation is acute. The band Of naval Of
ficers which on Wednesday quilted the
| capital and withdrew to the island Of
Salamis today seized the arsenal there and
are now entrenched. They met no opposi-
tion.
The rebels are led by officer Tibaldos,
and are reported to number 800 men. The
government has proclaimed Tibaldos a
traitor and ordered his arrest.
The Greek fleet is anchored at Keratsm,
on the further side of the island of Sala-
mis- and has not yet had time to declare
which side It will take Many of the junior
naval officers in Athens diavow the revolt
Great excitement prevails in this city and
the ministry of marine is guarded by
troops.
Lieutenant Tibaldos who heads the re-
volt, is commander of flotilla of torpedo
\ boats and submarines. 1t appears he de-
mands that he be appointed minister Of
marine and threatens IL this is not con-
ceded that he win overthrow the govern
ment and establish distatorship. II III
baldos succeeds in winning over the fleet
as 1t Is rumored he viii 1T is feared me
will be in position TO carry out his
! threats.
| Meanwhile an element in the military
league which is opposed to the revolt has
issued proclamation denouncing Tibaldos
as traitor who broke his oath to the
| league.
This afternoon regiment of infantry
and battery Of field guns were sent to
skaramanga, on the coast a few miles
west of Athens and opposite Leros, the
point on the island Of Salams where
Tibaldos men are entrenched.
1t is now said that Tibaldos has gained
the support of the entire torpedo flotilla
Of eight ships and threatens to employ
| these in sinking the rest of the fleet As
| Tibaldos holds tn arsenal and ammunition
-depots, the vessels in the possession of the
governmen are without ammunition and
have not been modified.
1t is feared that the ships thus far loyal
may join the revolt, particularly since the
military league is now hostile to the revolt
In the navy.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1909-10-30

NEW ORLEANS, oct. 2s.-Half OF New
Orleans is drinking the Taft cocktail and
the other half is waiting for white-aproned
parties TO mix them.
In New Orleans II has been the custom
for ages to improvise a new drink and
name It after distinguished citizens or vlsi-
tors. Thus In New Orleans was born the
saEarac, the ROofinae. the Sara Bernhard
and the Ramos fiSE. But the Taft cocktail.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1909-10-30
FREIGHT STRIKES PASSENGER
Thirty-Five Immigrants Injured tn
Train Wreck when AirbraEeA
Fail tO Work.

FORT WAYNE. oct. 2s.-In a collision
between a west-bound immigrant train and
an sast-bound freight train At Toesln. on
the Chicago q Erie railroad this morning,
thirty-five immigrants-men. women and
ehildren-were injured some OF them per-
haps fatally.
Tho fireman Of the freight locomotive
was badly hurt The air brakes 0f the
freight train failed 20 work.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1909-10-30
BOOtIegEer is Extradited.

ARKANSAS CITY, KaL.. Oct. 29.-Tho
longstsnding tradition that a man could
not be extradited on a charge minor to fol-
ony was shattered today when James Pink
erton was returned here from Oklahoma on
the charge of bootlegging. Pinkerton ,e-
fused to return TO Kansas for trial The
authorities then obtained from @ overnor
Stubbs requisition papers, which Governor
Haskell OF Oklahoma recognized.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1909-10-30
HIGHER PAY FOR LABoRERS
PittsburE a Lake Erie Railroad win
Give More Money to Ets
Track Workers.

PITTsBURG. Oct. 2s.-officials OF the
Pittsburg g. Lake Erie railroad, have is
sued circulars TO their three thousand
laborers. announcing that when they draw
their pay November for october work
they will receive pay on a basis Of SIs5
day instead OF $3.50
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1909-10-30
NEW RECORD FOR COTTON
Exeitemet 10 Market Continues and
HiEh Mark for Season ts set
at New York.

NEW YORK. Oct 4.-Excitsment on the
cotton market continued today and an ad.
vance OF from 20 to e points from the
closing prices OF yesterday carried January
20 h71c, new high record for the sea
son. Other months sold al yesterday q
figures. The reports that James A. PEa.
ten Of 4hioago was selling his long cotton
we're dshisd en- ths exchange to-day.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1909-10-30
Government Troops Succeed in Recap.
turing Arsenal.
TORPEDO BOATS TO SURRENDER
Eight Ships Which Joined in Rev
Will Give Up,
ORIGIN OF THE TROUBLE
Lieutenant TibaIdOs, who Lead
Mutiny, Demanded that He he
Appointed Minister of
Marine.
BULLETIN.

ATHENS, Oct. 29.-Fighting between
the field batteries of the government and
the torpedo vessels in the possession of
Lieutenant Tibaldos, the leader of the re-
volt occurred this afternoon. Shots were
exchanged for twenty minutes, after
which negotiations were opened.
1t is officially announced that the gov
eminent has captured the arsenal, while
the torpedoboats are expected to surren-
der at any moment.