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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-07-12
TIE WEATHER.
indications for Iowa, Illinois and ml..
souri,. Wired From Chicago.

For Keoku,s and vicinity: Local
thunder storms this afternoon. Cen
orally far tonight and Tuesday. Cool
er Tuesday.
For Illinois and Missouri: Local
thunder storms this afternoon and to-
night Tuesday fair and cooler.
For Iowa: Generally fair tonight
and Tuesday Cooler tonight and
east portion Tuesday.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1909-03-11
SEEING TIE ALPS.
Tourists Who Do Their Mountain
Climbing by Telescope.

Tie tourist of today who visits the
Alps and who lacks the physical en-
durance or whose tim" is too limited
to make tie ascent o. come of the IA
nous peaks nevertheless is able closely
to survey the panorama of mountain
scenery through thc medium of power
full telescopes located III the terminals
of the mountain railroads. BY this
means the rocks and Glaciers and pc
culfar formations of these historic
mountains may be carefully studied
though the spectator need not ap-
proach thoM within many miles.
Each of these mountain telescopes is
mounted on forked cradle and is so
nicely balanced that it's position may
readily be fixed by the Tightening Of
small thumbscrews after the focus
has been adjusted with band wheel
The magnifying power of the instru-
ments varies from 80 to 116 diameters,
but is adapted for landscape observa-
ton only
When weather conditions are suita-
BILE, climbers on the Titlis may be seen
through the telescope at Uetliberg,
near Zurich. a distance of forty miles,
and the hotel on the Faulhorn, sixty
miles away, may be recognized. Every
step of the toilers on the slopes of the
Matterhorn can be followed by means
of the instrument on the Riffelalp
above Zermatt. Several lives have been
saved by the means of these glasses,
for signals of distress on the noun
tains are seen by the watchers at the
telescopes.-Har
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1909-03-11

George Callahan, of Driftwood, was
a business caller at this place on
Wednesday evening.
Miss Elizabeth Ludam is spending
the week j. Cleveland and Buffalo,
where she is purchasing fnll line of
spring millinery.
r. Em nit Tulis and bri3e arrived at
this place last 8t:dAy and will soon
be comfortably lJc ted in their ewly
furnished home Fifth Street.
Miss Maud Thomas returned to her
home at this place last Monday, from
Washington, where she witnessed the
inaugural ceremonies.
Among the Emporium people who
attended the inauguration last Thurs
day were Mrs. r. K. Mickey, and Mr..
Lewis Ginter.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Conkright le;ve
to-day on visit to relatives in Canada
this being Mr. C's first visit to his old
home in seventeen years and no doubt
will find many changes. On their re
turn home they will stop at Buffalo
and visit Mrs. CPS relatives for a few
days.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1909-03-11
Wauner's Swan.

What interests me about Wagner,
says writer in London Opinion, is his
affection for live beasts and animals.
In "Siegfried" we have dragon, and
in "Lohengrin," as you are all aware,
there is very beautiful swan. When
the late Sir Augustus Harris produced
this latter opera something went
wrong with the bird Just before the
rise of the curtain, therefore, the au-
dience was considerably surprised and
startled to hear the indignant voice OF
one of the stage hands resounding
from the realms behind inquirlng with
characteristic vigor, whats the mat
ter with that Internal duck?"
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1909-03-11
A Birdssye View.

The following incident occurred dur
ing II terrific thunderstorm ut the home
of n contractor who lives in the vicini-
ty of Tampa, Fla. The contractor and
his family were sitting on the veranda
watching the storm when bolt of
lightning struck tree not fifteen feet
from where they were sitting.
The shock was terrific. but no one
was injured, although they were all
badly frightened. The young son, with
great excitement, was telling that he
jumped two feet high.
"Iow do you know you jumped sc
high?" said his father.
why" said Johnnie, II looked down
while I was up."-Youth's Companion.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1909-03-11
DEATHS DOINGS.
O'LEARY,

The infant son of Mr.. and Mrs. J. E.
O'Leary, of Emporium, died Sunday
noon, March 9TH, at the family resi-
dence. The funeral was held Monday
at p. m. Mrs. O'Leary is daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Kreitner, of
Gardeau, Pa, and Mr.. O'Leary is the
popular manager of the P. R. r. Tower
at Emporium Junction.. We are very
sorry for Mr.. and Mrs. O'Leary and
understand that Mrs. O'Leary is in
very poor health.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1909-03-11
A Hummer.

Morning. morning!" said paterfa-
milias genially as he entered the break
fast room. "Ive had n splendid night.
Slept like top"
His wife agreed with him. You
did," she responded grimly-'like
humming gtopr'-Philipplnes Gossip.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1909-03-11
Received Check.

wish to thank the K. o. T. NJ,
most sincerely fortheir promptness in
the payment of my claim. The policy
was sent to them Feb Goth and | receiy-
ed the check March 5th. / wish them
everlasting success.
Mrs. ALBERT MURRAY,
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1909-03-11
A BlissfuI Supposition.

Miss Black-Mr. Brown, does you
know whut bird of paradise is? Mr..
Brown-Well, of co'se doesn't know
foh sure, but when gifts ter de mex
worP l wouldn't be n bit surprise ter
diskuvah dat 1t was spring chicken.
ILLUSTRATED Bits.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1909-03-11
LADY WANTE D!

To introduce our large 1909 Spring line of beauti-
ful dress goods and waistings. Latest up-to-date
New York City patterns. Handsomest line of
materials ever seen. Quick sales large profits.
Can make 800 or more weekly. Samples and full
instructions packed in neat sample case shipped
Express prepaid. No money required. Exclu-
sive territory. Our prices are low. Write for
particulars. Be first to apply.
STANDARD Dress Goods Co., Dept 6, Bnghamt0n, n. Y
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1909-03-11
Mrs. G. T. Dixon.Failine.

w. i. Dixon is in receipt of postal
from G. T. Dixon, of Westboro, Wis,
informing him that Mrs. Dixon is very
low. This will be sad news to the
lady's many friends in this section.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1909-03-11
A Man of Letters.

"Did your friend make hit at the
literary club?'
'I guess he did. He pronounced Les
Miserables' in a brand new way and
then alluded to 1t as Victor Herbert's
masterpiece" Washington Herald.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1909-03-11
For Sale.

A desirable property, on East Fourth
St., Emporium. Lot 60x120; improved
by two dwelling houses. Excellent To-
cation; next door to Schlecht's Green
house. Apply to
Mrs. ELLA MCSWANN,
37-tf. Emporium Pa.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1909-03-11

True bravery is shown by perform
in" W!ihout witness what one might
be capable of doing before all the
worlr In Ro"hefoucauld.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1909-03-11
GLADYS O'KEEFE, Teacher.

Honor roll of Plank Road Hollow
school: High school, Mr.. Cheering
teacher: Rose Lawson, Dora: Bonner,
Belle Wray, Lena Zwald, Gerald Horn
ing, Carl thinner, PEARL Milton, Susan
Nickler.
intermediate, Miss Quigley, teacher:
Thressa Lawson, Martha Zwald, Alice
Wray, Florence Nelson, Kathryn
Kinsler, Anna Zurfuh, Albert Zwald,
John Bauer, Carl Blumle, Joseph
Ruberto, Nellie Piper.
Primary, Miss Heideck, teacher:
Emma Zwald, Mary Bauer, Jacob
Coin, Bertha Segee, Samuel Lindsay,
Willie Piper, Joseph Bauer, Katie
Blumle, Clara Wheaton, Emma Eur
fluh, Frank Ruberto, Tony Ruberto.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1909-03-11
School Reports

Report of Sterling Run primary
school for month ending March 4, 1909.
Pupils who have not missed any days
during the month are: Margaret Sum-
merson, George Hart, Helen Hart,
Hazel Whiting, Clara Anderson, Jennie
Hewlett, Paul Whiting, Dewey whit
ing, Fred Summerson, Francis How
lett, Laveene Smith, Harrison Smith,
Deva Bruno and Mary Bruno. The
pupils who have not missed any days
during term till date are Georgies Hart,
Hazel Whiting, Margaret. and Erred
SummersOn.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1909-03-11
Flats for Rent.

Four new flats for rent. All con-
veniences.
34-tf. X. SEGER.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1909-03-11
EMPORIUM
MILLING COMPANY.
PRICE LIST.

Emporium, Pa., Mar. 10, 1909
NEMOPHlLA, per sack aci....................SI 60
Felts Fancy, ''.,..... ...................1 20
Pet Grove, observation-disclosures, 20
Nfdnaln, oU
hyc...----...s.-- 20
Patent Meal .".......................... so
Buckwheat Flour. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 85
Buckwheat Flour, lob sack. ................. IS
Coarse Meal per leo, l00,....................... ! so
Chop Feed. ".......................,.1 l 80
Matchless Egg Maker, per 100,.............- 25
Cracked Corn per 100 Observation-Disclosures. ] so
Screenings - NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. l SO
Oil Meal - ace. ................. l 85
White Middlings, ] so
Bran,... ....,.... ...... .................. ! so
Chicken Wheat Observation-Disclosures. 2 90
Corn per bushel..... ........................- "a
Oysl Shells, per 100.. 0........................ 70
White Oats, per bushel,. 65
Seed Oats per bushel. .......
BuckW heat. ~
Alfalfa Observation-Disclosures. 40
Choice Glover Seed
Choice Timothy SEED. ; AtMarket Prices
Choice Millet Seed,
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1909-03-11
GfpCAE- DEIsAG- l'"g EGH1'g>.
Personal GOSSIP .

CohirtbutjDr ,pptie3 Thar mich YoH w0Hid
like 70 NJ '.i rg1tsa,,..t, !ot gs k3toW 5g pOs-
tai cnr5. i-t5"t ~ s.eraooHH>.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-07-03
What's In q Name?

One summer distinguished member
Of the French academy rented cot
tage In Savoy, and when the time
came for his return to Paris he went
to say farewell to the owner OF the
cottage, a prosperous farmers wife.
81 hope You Will write your name In
my album before you co." she said.
with pleasure" he replied. and, TAX
Ing pen. he wrote his name In the
book.
Thanks" she said. but won't yot.
please tell me your profession. 50 thai
/ can write Il after your Nance"
"Oh. put down landowner he an
swered
"But that isn't profession" she
said
"Well. then, put down academi-
cian.'" was his answer.
This word seemed To puzzle her.
and therefore he asked. with n smile.
Don't you know what an academician
ISL"
"Not quite" she answered. but It's
such long word that the profession
must be a splendid one"
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-07-03
The Brides Introduction.

They had been married only two
weeks and were going to spend the
evening with friends. They were to
meet friends Of their friends there. 1t
was expected that there would neces-
sarily be show of dignity when the
bridegroom and the bride arrived. All
Of the company were there and sitting
around looking their sweetest when the
bridegroom and the bride arrived. A
bride always makes dignity essential.
II happened that the bridegroom was
the particular friend Of the host. The
latter had never met the bride. She
was coming into an entirely new cir
Gle. 1t was expected when the
Newlyweds arrived that Mr.. Newly
wed would stammer and blush when
he introduced Mrs. Ncwlywed as his
wife. Not so for this boy. He saun-
tered in preceded by the dlgnlfied
bride. Everybody In the parlor bris-
tied up. But It wasn't to be bristling
affair at all. Mr.. Newlywed simply
swept around. caught the host by the
arm and led him before the bride.
"Dave. meet the old lady" he said.
Dignity sxit. Everybody laughed
and got acquainted In a hurry. The
good natured Introduction OF the host
to the bride loosened up the strings OF
social stress. The "old lady" found
herself among friends. - Indianapolis
News
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-07-03
THE SEA ELEPHANT.
His Fearful Jaws the Chief Danger In
an Attack.


The chief danger attending the kill
Ing Of the sea elephant is In approach
Ing too near his terrible jaws. which
are capable of biting In two an iron
rod the thickness Of ones finger. The
hunter, however, must get pretty close.
rs the thick hide and blubber have
rendered the animal practically I'm
pervious to attack. the only vulnerable
point being spot about the size OF
walnut above each eye. Careless hunt
ers have at times got within reach Of
the brute's teeth and have escaped
only by dexterously wriggling from
their clothes. had occasion once TO
Of the smaller beasts having caught
me by the sleeve. says Captain Il. ID.
Cleveland In the American Magazine.
One afternoons kill had been about
forty animals. some OF which had
given me and my four hunters con-
siderable trouble. This was mainly
due to the treacherous footing and the
heavy nature OF the work. not only IN
killing hut In stripping the pondcrous
brutes We were anxious to make the
afternoons kill an even fifty. and night
was fast coming on.
In cutting out two particularly hard
fighters. Il male aud female. ! had
overlooked n young bull partly hidden
behind an ice hummock. We had strip
ped both animals and, walking over
to the hummock where our guns were
stacked. ! was leaning to pick mine
up when, with below of rage, the
young bull reared and whipped his
Hail-like fippers at me. Luckily the
guns were stacked so as TO form tenn
porary barrier. but unluckily one thick
paw was impaled on bayonet. Rear
ing in fresh rage. the animal lunged
at me with incredible speed. swapping
the gun between HIS 1avelin teeth at
though It were n straw. ] leaped back
ward. but slipped.
Instantly he clutched at my body.
but missed In the semidarkness. lunged
and clutched again. catching my right
arm in his powerful nav. His awk-
wardness enabled me to regain my
feet. but. with ripping tug. the ami
NAL fastened on to the sleeve OF my
heavy skin jacket. out OF which l
slipped just as one Of my men drove a
harpoon into him just above the eye.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-07-03
THE SHIPS CAPTAIN.
At Sea He Is a Gear. and His Author.
ity Is Absolute.

ity u Apsoiuto.
When you have passed down through
the Narrows and then passed Sandy
Hook you see man In whiskers and
REFER climbing down rope ladder
that drops him into waiting boat.
II is the pilot You have dropped the
last link connecting you with shore ex-
cept wireless telegraphy, and you are
now Il member of community that
for a few days. week. is as much an
entity as any nation.
The captain Is pacing the bridge.
Until you reach shore again he is your
overload. His decision is final and with
out appeal. He can order you locked
In your stateroom or he can put you In
irons
IL occasion arises he can alter the
course OF the ship and land you wher-
ever he pleases You have recourse
when you get ashore. but II he wants
to drop you at the Azores when you
have paid passage to Bremen he can
and VIII do IT,
His authority extends TO every part
OF the ship alike. from the cargo TO
the saloon deck and from the engine
room TO the scullery.
Navigating n ship Is a ticklish bust
ness and one that requires that there
be no division OF the highest authority.
So. for the brief period until he touches
port. he is your car.
The ship is great community, some
times with a population Of 5000 souls.
living. eating and sleeping under one
roof 1t has its policemen. it's firemen.
cooks. butchers. bakers. doctors. clerks
carpenters. electricians. bollermakers
and n horde OF personal servants.
In the control Of this organization
the captain has at his right hand his
officers. The ships officers are the
important persons in the detail man
agement. Bookkeeper.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-07-03
ups and Downs.

Ups and downs" said an etymolo'
gist. els a phrase Of curious aptness.
Take ups. Aviators tell US, balloon
lists tell US. alpinists tell us. that the
higher one ascends. the more exhila'
rating grows the air. 50 that It Is quite
common, at height OF mile or so,
for men to sing and shout in pure hilar-
ity and JOY. So much for ups
Take downs. Submarine boatmen
and divers and miners tell US that the
deeper one descends below the earth's
surface. the sadder one becomes. Those
depths resound with oaths, groans.
sobs. SO much for downs.
UPS and downs-an apt phrase.
truly."-New Orleans Times-Democrat.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-07-03
KILLED THE JAGUAR.
The Terrible Boa Constructor Of the
Mexican Junuie.


had been travelling for about an
hour. trying to locate the source Of
the Santa Rita and winning every
inch OF ground by hacking and slash
ing with the machete. when was star
tied by n most fearful scream. which
seemed TO come from somewhere i'm
medlately behind me. Turning round
and looking back over the trail had
Just made. saw "A great commotion
taking place among the vines, dead
ieaves and decaying branches which
carpeted the ground. and the blood
curdling screams ! had heard rang out
nearer. discovered tiger" or, prop.
erly speaking a jaguar or American
leopard. and II was writing In the
coils OF an enormous boa constructor.
The great snake appeared 10 have the
side OF the iaguar's head In its mouth
and coil or two OF It's body around
the neck OF the beast, which was max
Ing frantic efforts 10 regain Its lib
erty. The snake had It's tail collcd
round n small ebony tree about foot
In diameter. aud whenever the hapless
jaguar relaxed It's efforts the serpent
would swiftly release itself from the
tree and make al attempt TO get an
other coil around the body OF its oppo-
nent
stood there fascinated with horror
and yet forgetting my fear In the In
tercst WAS taking In this terrible
fight between beast and reptile Pres
emily the snake with an Incompetent
sively quick movement succeeded In
getting two more coils around the body
Of the jaguar. but not without receiv-
Ing severe liberation from the formi-
dable claws of its victim. Then, letting
go the jaguar's head. where 1t seemed
to have firm hold. the boa constructor
raised It's head seemingly In triumph
and. with its tail still wrapped round
the tree, lifted the body Of the jaguar
up in the air. heard the bones crack
under the fearful strain. and with one
awful. despairing scream the Jaguar
fell back, dead - World Wide Maya
zine.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-07-03
EUGENIE'S WEDDING DAY.
The Gift Of vlolets From the Market
Women Of Paris.

Even OH her wedding day the EN-
press Eugenie received sign OF Ill
omen. The market women of Paris
presented her with mountain Of vio-
lets on the day of her marriage TO
Louis Napoleon.
And those market women-they boil
ed over. They yelled and pushed and
crowded into the palace gardens. They
screeched and screamed for the en-
and Eugenie stepped out ON the bal
cony, and. ever eager to please. she
held In her hands great mass Of the
vlolets the market women had sent
her
Then suddenly one old fish wife
shrieked out Mt those of the commit.
tee: Pigs. Idiots! 1t is the flower OF
sorrow you have sent to her" While
quick another raved out: 1T Is the col
or OF mourning that you send the
bride OF the emperor! Violets-purple
violets 10 a bride. Pigs Idiots! Dew.
lis. II is an omen-a sign Of evil.'
And then the fight began. oh. mon
Dieu! They are terrible. They tear
one another like wild beasts. The gen.
darmes try hard TO make order, when
a voice up above us says out clear and
gentle. "Oh. soldiers, don't hurt them.
And the idea that any soldier on earth
could hurt a dame des Halles was so
funny that everybody stopped fighting
TO laugh. And they laugh and laugh
end wipe of the blood and slap the
gendarmes and say. Don't hurt us,
messieurs-don't" And they dance and
shout, and the beautiful empress
stands now by the emperor and bows
and throws violets to the crowd. and
all below cry, "vive rImperatrice!
And she smiles and smiles and so re.
tires. But that old witch was right!
Yes. madame. though the violet was
the flower OF the Bonaparte. II is the
flower Of sorrow, not fit TO send a
bride II was an omen and given at
the Tuileries 1t pointed to Chiselhurst.
Clara Morris In Woman's Home
Companion.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-07-03
Her Haraaln.

An OIL City man, who was detained
at the house for part OF the day.
handed his wife, who was going down
town. a quarter Of dollar and re-
Quested her TO get him three cigars
for It. according to the Blizzard.
When she returned she handed him
the package, remark,ng exultantly:
"That shows that women can beat
men all hollow when Il comes to max.
Ing purchases. found n place where
4! could get eight for n quarter instead
II three. Isn't that going someT'
And the poor man. as he took bis
medicine. merely remarked:
at certainly is. dear"
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-07-03
stoats Hunt In Packs.

In some years stoats appear to be
more numerous than I'm others. and
they are seen not In ones and twos,
but I'm dozens. hunting together In
small packs. Stoats will hunt together
from scent and In full cry like pack
OF hounds. one always keeping the line
and followed closely by the others,
This sight has been recorded by differ
ent observers who have also seen wea-
sells hunting In the same way.-Fur
News.