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Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1909-05-27

that city as a porter He said that
when he asked Brown how early in
the morning he should come to work
the reply was, 1--WE usually begin work
at I, but come earlier, for | want to
talk with you" He declared that
Brown was wont to talk by the hour
with white or black sympathizers.
1t made little difference how press
inG the business; the enthusiast was al
ways ready to call halt when the op-
portunity to exploit his views present
ed itself. He preferred to do most of
the talking and appreciated n good lis
tener
In the collated correspondence of
Brown there are two later items hav-
ing distinct bearing upon this wool
working Springfield era. On the copy
of Browns letter to his son John, as
given in DR.. G. w. Browns book, ap-
pear these words apropos to the IA
theirs elation at making a business
connection with Colonel Perkins Gan
II, 1S44:
This, | think, will be considered no
mean alliance for the poor bankrupt
and his family in manner so uneX-
pected. I most certainly hope we will
have the wisdom given us to make the
most of it,
In the letter quoted in Frank b. San
born's book, under date of April Is.
1858, when he was rapidly nearing hi
self imposed martyrdom. addressing
dear wife and children, every one"
Brown speaks of "the liabilities | n
CURED while connected with Mr.. Per,
kins" and further says, Most of y"r
know we'll l gave up all had to Pcr
kins while with him"
1t was somewhat startling to see r.
Gently, after almost sixty years hAv e.
passed. on the great billboard whi =
now completely hides this dilapidat"G
tumbledown wool storage warehCu -
from passers en- the railroad. the lu"ii
advertisements Of travelling "I'Icl'
Toms Cabin" company. with fugi;jvo
slaves beiHg tharcI b.. E"CdNnu"s;.
when less thnn :'r"" o. -,
base of the @n'ne ! ,'in', - snds m,
same counting rcc" rich i,,' re- -. =
IN 1870. Ferry G,Gun ltir',r -
such scenes from the lips of old "C.:a.
watoml"" Prown himself. even then
planning tn" tragir course which led
him at last 70 the Harpcrs Ferry raid
and To the gailows.-Boston Globe.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1909-05-27
A Relic of
John Brown

N Il very dilapidated condition-in
the midst of the accumulation of
old casting boxes and scrap lum-
ber in the yard of the Emery
companys copper smithy on Railroad
row, Springfield, Mass, now given over
to the tender care of rats and pigeons.
with IN occasional tramp drifting in rs
an extra guest-stands the Identical
warehouse used by John Brown and
his sons, John junior and Jason. be-
tween the years 1917 and 1851.
John Brown had lived in Massachu-
Getts before He studied to be q min
lister in the family of Rev. Moses Hal
lock of planfield just before he reach
ed his majority in the winter of 1919
At that time he was described as
"rather tall, sedate, dignifed," and he
was sent back to his fathers lanyard
in less than a year because Of infam-
nation of the eyes.
In the warehouse John Brown work
cd daily with his men, some white and
some colOred, sorting, chasing and
transshipping wool There QS4S) Fred
erick Douglass called upon him and
was surprised to find him in such Il
small wooden house on back street"
In that same year Brown, elated at
his successful sales, plunged" to the
extent Of going to Europe to interview
English buyers. 1t is related that he
was phenomenally astute in grading
wool by the sense of touch. A half
dozen Englishmen met the Yankee
farmer and, having heard of his keen
ness in this particular, resolved to put
1t to the test. He was led into dark
room in which three small sample
packets were lying. Brown instantly
detected which was Saxony, which
was from Ohio, but at the third he
hesitated a moment. Turning to the
jokers, he said, "If you have any sau-
sage machines in England that will
work up dogs hair, put this in IT."
The laugh was on his companions, for
they had indeed used the shearings
from poodle to fool him.
Brown greatly endeared himself to
the blacks. In his Springfield ware
house he formed a lodge Of "Spring-
field Gileadites," primarily aimed to
protect the negroes from gathering
trouble with the whites. Forty four
members Joined, Beverly G. Downing
heading the list. He would have them
come to the downstairs. low ceilinged
office an hour before work began in
the morning, and they were there far
into the night after work was over.
The late Thomas Thomas, long res
taurateur in Springfield, was engaged
at the very first of Browns career in
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1909-05-27
Minus the Picture.

The bridge builder with StonewaIl
JackSon's army was Il rare character IL
the following story be true:
The Union soldiers, retreating from
the valley of Virginia, burned bridge
over the Shenandoah. Jackson, who
wanted to pursue, sent for his old
bridge builder.
Sir" he said, you must keep men
at work all day and all night and fin
ish that bridge by tomorrow morning.
Ny engineer shall give you the plan
Old Miles saluted and withdrew.
Early the next morning the general
sent for Miles again.
"Well, SIR" said Jackson, did the
engineer give you the plan for the
bridge?"
General" said the old man slowly,
'the bridge is done. l don't know
whether the picture is or ot."-IIer-
aid and Presbyter.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1909-05-27
Swearinn In the Cook.

The darky contrabands who fire.
quently strayed within the Union lines
we're often very acceptable as serv-
ants, particularly rs cooks. The non
commissioned officers frequently had a
heap of sport with these unsoph.sticat-
ed negroes. Occasionally there was
great formality in swearing in these
cooks. The drums would be sounded
or the bugles blown, and amid muc+l
impressive pomp the darky would as
sumo his new duties, having sworn to
perform them properly, to support the
constitution of all the loyal states.
clean the plates without wiping them
on his coat sleeve. solemnly swearing
to put milk In the coffee every morn.
ing and other like deeds.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1909-05-27
A Story of Grant.

General Fred Grants favorite story
of his father Is one that very aptly
illustrates that great soldiers faculty
of sizing up situation In few
words.
1--WE had an old coachman," he says,
"who was not the brightest man in the
world, but what he did not know about
q horse was not worth knowing. Moth
er used to call on him to do all sorts
of things that were not in his line, and
old John, of course, was always making
mistakes to annoy her. Once she sent
him to the bank to do some business.
and he did it wrong. She told father
about 1t ana said
"T guess you'll have TO l,t JOHN go.
He never do"9 rs he sNnal nnythin3
| want hirI - Go.
"'Nell. mother. said my fither. -
John could do everything you want
him to do. and do it right he would not
have to be our coachman.' Phfadel.
phia Ledger.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1909-05-27
The Best on Earth,

Protection against Accidents and
Sickness is an absolute necessity. 1t
costs but s. 90 year for $1,000 weekly
benefits, and s., 600 death claim. The
only policy paying such liberal bene.
fits. This Company also writes policies
for $1,000 aud $500 per year. Liberal
Commercial Accident Co., PhiPa, Pa.
w. r. Sizer, Gen'l Agent, Sizervile,
Pa. @. r Hustled of Emporium, is a
representative of the Company.
Drop him a postal-He will do
the balance. In case ofsudden injury
this Company provides temporary re,
lief to the amount of $500. if notified
by wire of an accident. lily.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1909-05-27
What Constitutes RasebaII2

The essential apparatus of baseball
is simple and inexpensive. All that is
required is Il field, stick, the ball it
self and police protection for the um-
pire. One advantage of the game as
played professionally is that those sit
ting in the grand stand can play the
game n great deal better than the
eighteen men on the diamond. 1t Is
also true that any one of the specta-
tors. even though perched on a tele-
phone pole across the street or looking
through knothole in the fence be-
yond right field. can judge Of the pitch
er's skill or the runners feetness
much more inteligently than the ar
bitter who stands behind the battery.
The great merit of the game is that
the people can participate in It, 1t is
not like bridge whist. It's science is
not synonymous with silence. The
thing to do is to take off your coat
and root as long and as loudly as you
can, even If you don't know what is
happening.-Philadelp Ledger.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1909-05-27

full attack upon Confederate positions
which baffied the advance of Thomas
troops.
The time was August, and the heavy,
sitting atmosphere inclined the men of
both armies to suspend activity. The
stiffness of death reigned everywhere
except around the isolated battery on
the mountain top. There the gunners
moved with the grim energy of sol
diers facing crisis. Guns were
trained upon the most conspicuous and
vulnerable targets. Sherman and his
lieutenants stood apart, scanning with
fieldglasses the camps where the shots
were to strike.
At last the signal was given. Bat
terymen went forward to pull the Ian
yards and send the shots home, when
attention was diverted by the soft
pealing tones of bell trembling on
the heavy air across the valley. Loud
er and still louder the measured
chimes sounded over the city, over the
camps, up to the mountain crest Sher-
man raised q warning finger to gun
ners. who looked into the eyes of their
officers for explanation of this strange
gesture. The officers, equally non
plused, looked to the generals, and
Sherman spoke out calmly, but in
tones for all to hear, Gentlemen, we
will not open fire today" Then, turn
ing to the chief of artillery, he said, in
the same quiet tones, General Bran
nan, you will open fire tomorrow.
To-day" was the Sabbath, Il day, ac-
cording to Sherman's ORDERS not to be
interrupted by the inferno Of guns ana
shellS.-Harper Weekly.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1909-05-27

votion. She made me promise not to
tell, and l never have, nobody but
you. But you won't give me away,
will you?
l have been thinkin' what ma said
For the life Of me l can't see why
Aunt Martha's dressin' up in Aunt Pa
tience's widder's weeds and goin' out
to the pump and hangin' a wreath of
everlastin' flowers ON Henry Peters
rusty old scythe that has hung there
for forty years has anything to do
with love and devotion. Can you?
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1909-05-27
Pure Maple Sugar and Syrup, at G
B. Howard & Co.'S.
What TOnicS Are.

When the papers are full of advertise
ments for this or that great tonic, ipeople
are apt to be tempted to try them, but
it does not take long to discover that
after all there is nothing equal to Sexine
Pills for any form OF nerve weakness in
men and women. We seldom find any
body who can say he or she was cured by
this or that wine, extract or liquor, but
almost any one can testify to the great
nerve and bodybuilding qualities of Sexine
Pills. Sexine Pills are absolutely guar
anteed. Each box has cash coupon in
it. They cost 81 box, 6 boxes for S5.
-Four months treatment for S5. Sold
by R. c. Dodson, Druggist, Emporium,
where they sell all the principal remedies
and do not substitute.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1909-05-27
Hooker,s Grand Chestnut CHARGER.

General Hooker probably had the fin.
est looking horse In the Union armies
This was Lookout, a horse of rich chest
nut color, standing seventeen hands
high and possessing all the dainty and
elastic action of the most delicately
fashioned colt. This was the horse,
Kentucky bred, which bore Hooker
during the battle above the clouds"
The horse was intended for exhibition
in England, but got no farther than
New York, where Hooker bought him,
although having to compete with the
agent of the emperor of France, who
wanted him for his majesty Louis Ma
DOleon.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1909-05-27
Close Quarters.

At the battle of Charleston, No. In
August, 1861. Lieutenant Colonel Ran
som of the Eleventh Illinois was urging
his men to the charge when an officer
rode up to him and said: "What do you
mean! You are killing our own men"
Il know what | am doing" replied
Ransom. WHOM are you for?" 81 am
for JEFF Davis" was the reply. "You
are the man I'm after" returned Ran
som, and instantly two pistols were
drawn. The Confederate fired first
hitting Ransom in the arm. Ransom
shot his antagonist dead
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1909-05-27
BiIiousness and Constipation.

For years | was troubled with bilious
ness and constipation, which made life
miserable for me My appetite failed
me. | lost my usual force and vitality.
Pepsin preparations and cathartics only
made matters worse. | do not know
where ! should have been to-day had /
not tried Chamberlain's Stomach and
Liver Tablets. The tablets relieve the
i'll feeling at once, strengthen the diges-
tive functions, purify the stomach, liver
and blood. helping the system to do its
work uaturally.-Mrs. Rosa Potts, Bir-
mingham, Ala. These tablets are for
sale at Tag2arts.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1909-05-27
Aunt Martha S
Memorial Day

u + you amt never had no Aunt
Martha in your family. ma says
that you have missed one of the
best things that ever happened
in this world. She is mas oldest old
maid sister Well, now, you needn't
turn up your nose! She amt one of
them sour, lean, cranky, weazened,
vinegary dispositioned, spit curl, spit
fire, oilcloth fading critters-not by
long shot! She's short, stout white
and carries a smile that warns and
lights hull room, just as when father
lays a fire in the fireplace.
Some folks say that the reason she
amt married is because she amt new
er had no chance. Ma says 'tain't so.
For five years Uncle Silas' hired man,
Henry Peters, kept company with her,
ma says, and come to see her every
Wednesday and Saturday night right
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1909-05-27
THE DRUMMER BOY OF SHILOH
Colonel John L. cIem's Story of How
He Got Into the Regular Army.

Colonel John L. clem's Story of How
He Got Into the Regular Army.
An interesting story is told of the
way Colonel John L. Glen, the famous
drummer boy of Shiloh" and now
assistant quartermaster general, got
into the regular army In the early
days of General Grants first term as
president Clem. without aid, secured
an audience.
The president said. What can l do
for you?"
Glenn said, MIR. President, l wish to
ask you for an order to admit me to
West Point
But why" said the president, "do
you not take the examinations"
Il did, Mr.. President. but / failed to
pass"
"That was unfortunate" said the
president. How was thdt?"
''Why, Mr.. President, you see, was
in the war. and while was there those
other boys of my age were in school,"
'What"' said the president, amazed
you were in the war;
Glen was then scarcely eighteen and
boyish looking.
Eyes, Mr.. President, | was in the
war four years" And he related his
experience.
The president then wrote something,
sealed it and, handing it to Glen, said:
"Take this to the secretary of war.
| guess it will fix you all right"
Glenn went to the secretary, to whom
he had already applied, and was re-
ceived somewhat coldly. He delivered
the note. The secretary read it and
said:
"Do you know what this is?'
NO" said Clem, but l supposed it
was an order to admit me to West
Point"
"Well, it isn't" said the secretary.
'Its an order to commission you sec
ond lieutenant in the regular army
Leslie's Weekly.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1909-05-27
How Sherman
Put the Lid On"

~ URING the siege II Atlanta
81 n some of the Confederate bat
b teriea opposing sherman on
the west front Of the city
were sheltered from attack by
mountain which could not readily be
sealed by Fe6rral artillery. After long
delay and tedious labor the light field
pieces of the Eleventh Indiana battery
were hauled to the crest Of th" noun
tain, where the men of the Second
Massachusetts had cut Il roadway and
constructed earth aud log pits to shield
the guns. A day was fixed, the earliest
possible, to open fire upon the linc5
below Sherman, General George ii
Thomas, the Crock of Chickamauga,"
"Fighting Joe" Hooker and General j.
NJ. Brannan, Thomas chief of artil-
lery, were on the ground to witness
the effect of the fire, which was ex-
pected to open the way for a success
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1909-05-27
A COMMON ERROR.
Tie Same Mistaks is Made by riany
Emporium People.


It's a common error
To plaster the achiug back,
TO rub with liniments rheumatic
Joints,
When the trouble comes from the
kidneys.
Doan's Kidney Pills cure all kidney
ills.
And are endorsed by Emporium citi-
zens.
Mrs. Anna Himmet, w. Fourth St,
Emporium. Pa, says; Il suffered from
kidney trouble for years and though |
doctored and used numerous remedies |
could get no relief. I had backsche,
pains through my loins, severe headaches,
and a constant feeling of languor and
depression. The kidneys were much dis
ordered and the secretions passed so fre-
quently as to cause me great annoyance.
| finally learned of Doan's Kidney Pills
and procured box from Taggart's
drug store. am now seldom troubled
with backache.. My kidneys have been
strengthened and | feel better in every
way. | strongly advise anyone suffering
from kidney trouble to use Doan's Kid
ney Pills"
For sale by all dealers. Price 80 cents.
Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, New York.
sole agents. Remember the name
Doan sand take no other.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1909-05-27
The Unknown Dead.

Now many n soldier slumbers.
His resting place unknown:
His hands We're crossed. his lids were
closed.
The dust was DER him strewn
The drifting soil, the molderiny leaf.
Along the sod We're blown
His mound has melted into enr'N:
Tiis memory lives alone
So lot it live unfadng.
The memory of the dead
Long as the pale anemoao
Springs where their tears were sile,,
Or raining in the summers wind.
In flakes of burning red
The wild rose sprinkles with its leay =
The turf where once they blcd.
Oliver Wc~daii Holmes.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1909-05-27
REDUCED RATES TO GETTYSBURG.
Dedication Regular Army Monument

On Monday May3l, Memorial Day, the monu-
ment to the regular army engaged in the battle
of Gettysburg will be dedicated on the Battlefield
by the United States Government. Presid ent
Taft will participate in the ceremonies.
Excursion tickets to Gettysburg will be sold by
the Pennsylvania Railroad from all principal
stations May q to 30, good to return until June
3, inclusive at reduced rates.
317-14-2t.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1909-05-27
The Watch SrIo,H

Bring blossoms for the sailor dead
Who slc"n in ocean graves.
Bring fragrant lilies. pale and pure
To float upon the waves,
And dewy purple lilacs. too.
From many n cottage home,
And starry daisies. white and gold,
To mingle with the foam.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1909-05-27
Cedar Shingles $3.50 perithousand at
Q. B. Howard & Co.'S.
For Rent.

A good house, located on West Creek
Road, one !mile west of Emporium
Will give,work for rent.
13-tf. E. J. ROGERS.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1909-05-27
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.
Aft
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1909-05-27

HEARTBURN, sour risiugs, ,belching, dull,
heavy feeling and such things are caused
by Indigestion. Kodol stops them by di-
gesting all the food you eat.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1909-05-27
Living Rooms for Rent.

Convenient suite of living roome,
owe? our store, for rent, Apply to
Mrs. Z. S. CoPPERsMITH.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1909-05-27

Deer Brand Tomatoes, cans for
25c, at G. B. Howard & Co.'S.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1909-05-27

DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel
Salve is good for cuts, burns and bruises,
and is especially good for piles. Refuse
substitutes. Sold by all druggists.
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1909-07-22

August 18th to 18th inclusive. Return
limit ugust 23rd. Ask az sIts for
rates and further particulars.
A. L. Richardson went to HALEY
Monday, to appear before the L. S.
land office in the contest case he
brought to settle the title to a piece
Of valuable land near the railroad,
three miles southwest of town. He
filed the contest some time ago, since
the original entryman had deserted
the land years ago, and it has been
reported that he was deal A con-
test was necessary to bring the land
back so 1t could be flied on
Key West, Havana and Domestic
cigars kept in good condition and
sold by the Keystone Pharmacy.
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1909-07-22
Richfiield

take the measure of any of the strict
ly local teams in this section of thu
state, and they'd be glad of thu
chance. But whether they win O
lose, they will win golden opinions
as gentlemen.
Key West, Havana and Domestic
cigars kept in good condition ant
sold by the Keystone Pharmacy.
Mrs. and Miss Griges left last
Thursday for their home at Boise
after a two weeks visit in this city
Mrs. Lee Kirtley is visiting with
the family of her brother at Boise.
F. E. Carr, representing the Amer
lean Type Foundry of Portland, trans
acted business in Richfield Friday.
Jas Patton left the latter part of
last week for Pocatello, he having
finished his work in this place.
Sydney Knox, left the latter part
OF last week for Pocatello.
Architect Pearce is drawing plans
for the new school building. 1t will
be of lava rock.
Key West, Havana and Domestic
cigars kept in good condition and
sold by the keystone Pharmacy
TIL fire last Saturday morning dem
onstrates the need of fire depart
ment at once. Let's get busy and
organize.
A large number Of Anglers went
out to the different streams after
trout Sunday.
Mr.. jacobson has been making
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1909-07-22
NOTICE For PUBLICATION.
(Final Proof.)

ludl HTOOI.)
l, John A. Frater, of Richfield
Idaho, who made entry No. 424, un-
der the provisions of an act of the
legislature of the State of Idaho, com
monty known as the Carey Act
approved March End, 1889, which
embraces SWA SEH and ER SW a
of esction 10 and NWA NEA OF
section 30, of township s., of range
10 E., do hereby give notice of my
intention to make final proof to es-
tablish my claim to the land above
described, and that I expect to prove
that | have resided on, reclaimed
and cultivated said land as required
by law, before H. p Blodgett, Repre-
sentative of the State Land Board,
at Richfield, Idaho, on the 21st day
of July, 1909, by two of the follow
ing witnesses.
JNO. A. FRAZIER
Entryman.
Jas. A. Green of Richfield, Idaho.
Roy q. Shearn of Richfield, Idaho.
B. w. Reeves of Richfield, Idaho.
F. D. Brooks of Richfeld, Idaho.