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Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1911-01-26
Miss Smutz Entertains.

On Wednesday evening, Miss Helen
Smutz entertained the Union Friendly
Society at her pleasant home on West
Fifth street. About thirty persons
were present. The chief amusement
was slang contest in which Mr.. Rus
sell NJ McQuay was awarded the first
prize and Mr.. w. 8. Sterner received
the consolation prize. A short busi-
ness meeting was held at which time
Messrs. w. G. Frome, Eugene Metz,
Robert Weiman and V. M. Powell
were made full fiedged members of the
Society. The remainder of the even
ing was devoted to playing other
games and music. Miss Belle Hustled
favored the party with several piano
selections and Mr.. r. Howard Edgar
sang several times. The party broke
up in the small hours of the morning.
The next social function will be the
annual reception which will be given
at the Theatorium hall on Thursday
evening, February 10th, Mr.. Max F.
Balcom will entertain the Society at
home on Sixth street.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1911-01-26
Worth Her Weisht In Butter.

Curious customs still prevail with
regard to marriage. III some parts of
Uganda the custom Is to offer six
needles and a pack of india rubber for
n wife, Some of the Katfirs sacrifice
oxen. The Tartars of Turkestan give
the weight of the prospective wife in
butter. In Kamchatka the price vG-
ries from one to ten reindeer. SoGG
savages require a certain amount OF
labor. Among the aborigines it is said
the current rate for wife us a boy
of matches, which prompted Paris
contemporary to speculate whether one
of the French government boxes would
be accepted.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1911-01-26
A LIFE FOR A LIFE.
Cheerful New Guinea Custom Which
Causes Frequent Murders.

IauSeS frequent muroerS.
Everywhere in New Guinea the
traveller is continually brought face to
face with DEATH and the natives are
devoid of the slightest pity or respect
for the dead or dying, although after
a death they will often wall and
mourn for a considerable time.
Murder is an everyday occurrence,
and nothing could be worse than the
morals of the natives. In fact, they
have none. They thieve and lie with
a persistence and cunning which are
surprising.
The Papuans have cheerful Gus
tom which demands life for a life.
Should any one die at the first oppor-
tunity they kill some one-they are not
very particular whom-to make up for
it. "While we were at Humbold
bay" says Professor Pratt in the Wide
World Magazine, ga Malay died of
dropsy. He was the first Malay who
had ever come to that part, and the
Papuans greatly respected him
every WELL they said, we must
shoot a Malay with our bows and ar
rows to pay for his DEATH And soon
er or later some innocent person would
be killed to square the account. when
erybody-eXcept presumably. the
victims friends-would be satisfied"
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1911-01-26
CURIOUS PERUVIAN TREE.
1t Produces a Copious and contnuou.
Supply of Rain.

1t Produces Copious and continuou.
Supply of Rain.
The rain tree of Peru grows yer,
large, is rich in leaves and Is CalleC
by the Indians tamaicaspi. Ii has TIL,
power of collecting the dampness o
the atmosphere and condensing it int,
u continuous and coplous supply o
rain.
In the dry season. when the river!
are low and the heat great, the tree.
power of condensing seems at tn,
highest, and water falls in abundance
from the leaves and ooZeS from the
trunk. The water spreads around IL
veritable rivers. part of which filters
into the soil and fertiliZeS it, THESE
rivers are canalized so as to regulate
the course of the water.
1t Is estimated that one of the Peru
Wan rain trees will on the average
yield nine gallons of water per diem
In field of an area of one kilometel
square-that Is, $3.50 feet each way
can be grown 10000 trees separated
from each other by twenty-five meters
This plantation produces daily 3S5. ZOO
literS of water. If we allow for evap
grafton and infitration we have 1876.
600 liters or 29,531 gallons of rain fol-
distribution daily. The rain tree car
be cultivated with very little trouble
for 1t seems Indifferent as to the sol
in which it grows. The tree increases
rapidly and reSists both extremes OF
climate.-Espana Moderna
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1911-01-26
A DENTAL CURIOSITY.
The Set of Artificial Teeth That Wash
ington Endured.

The Set of Artificial Teeth That Wash
ngton Endured.
1t may not be generally known that
the Father of His Country was one or
the first Americans to wear artlhc1al
teeth By the time the war or the
Revolution had ended he had parted
company with most of the outfit which
nature had given him. An ingenious
physician and dentist of New York city
undertook the then unusual task of re-
equipment and produced at length
full set of artificial teeth. These are
now, of course, a dental curiosity and
offer an additional proof of the heroism
of our first president, for 1t is matter
of fact that General Washington wore
those teeth for many years and, so far
as we know, never complained of them.
The teeth were carved from ivory
and riveted. wired and clamped to a
somewhat ponderouS gold plate. Three
large clamps in particular figure con-
spicuOusly in the roof of the mouth
and must have caused difficulty, If not
anguish There were an upper and an
under set. and the two We're connected
and held in position relatively by a
long spiral spring on each side, says
Harper'S Weekly.
Nevertheless Washington wore them
long and we'll, Il fact sufficiently attest
ed by the worn and dnted condition of
both teeth and plate.
At the last account these teeth were
the property Of dental institution in
Baltimore.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1911-01-26

Long before the Revolution young
printer in Philadelphia when he had
taken off his working apron at night
used to sit porting over his dozen of old
volumes by freight He soon knew
them by heart and hungered for more.
But books were costly, and he had but
little money. He had eight or ten
cronies, young men who, like himself,
were eager for knowledge Ranging
his books on a shelf, he invited his
them might have the benefit of them
all. Ben Franklin thus laid the foun-
dation of the first circulating library in
lhis country.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1911-01-26
He Was Not Laconic.

John Morley in his life of Gladstone
tells the story of the statesman's ex-
animation for admission to Oxford uni
versity when he was youth. The ex-
aminer. having utterly failed to floor
the candidate on some point of the
ology, said, I'VE will now leave that
part of the subject" mo, sir" replied
the candidate; "if you please. we will
not leave it yet" and proceeded to
pour forth a fresh stream. The dean
in Mr. Gladstones day was Gaisford.
famous among other things for his
trenchant brevity. This laconic gift"
observes Mr. Morley slyly, "the dean
evidently had not time to transmit to
all of his flock"
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1911-01-26
ELECTRIC LIGHTS.
Their Effect In the First Theaters In
Which They Were Used.

Which They Were Used.
The first theater in the world to use
incandescent lamps was the Academy
of Music, on Halstead street, Chicago,
the plant being installed by the West
ern Edison Light company. The the
ater was wired for $50 sixteen candle
power lamps. The lighting was con-
fined to the auditorium. No electric
lights were used on the stage, as dim
mers had not been thought of at that
time. On the opening night, after the
new lights were installed, the actors
struck, claiming that it was impossible
to make up by gaslight and play their
parts under the glare of the electric
lights. 1t was with difficulty that they
were persuaded to proceed with the
second act.
The first theater to be completely
lighted with incandescent lamps was
the old Haverly theater, then located
on Monroe street, where the Inter
Ocean building now stands. This
plant consisted of two dynamOs with
a capacity of 637 lamps. On the open
ing night only sufficient lights were
started at first to enable the ushers to
seat the audience. When the curtain
rose every light was turned on, caus-
ing ii tremendous sensation among the
audience and eliciting applause that
continued for fifteen minutes. The in
novation was so successful that Nc
Vicker's theater and the Chicago Opera
House Immediately installed similar
plants.-W. G. Jenkins in National
Magazine.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1911-01-26
Light on a Dark Subject.

Caller-There's one question | should
like TO have answered. When n thought
flashes across the intellect does it eff
feet any molecular chanSes in the Gel
lular or muscular tissues composing
the material substance of the cerebral
mass, or does it operate merely in
the realm of the spiritual ego, thereby
leaving no trace subject to detection
or classification in the domain of sub
stantiality? Information Editor Gurn-
ing again to his desk)-There is no pre-
MUM on the coin.-Chicaso Tribune.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1911-01-26
"Three Sheets In the Wind"

"What was the origin of the phrase
for drunkenness. three sheets in the
windY" landsman asked n sailor the
other day. well" said the sailor
"I'll explain that matter to you. The
two lower corners of a ships sail are
held taut by two ropes, one called a
tack and another called a sheet. The
tack is always kept very tight, but
the sheet Is loosened according to the
wind, and the looser the sheet is the
more freely the sail swings. If the
sail Is quite free its sheet is said to
be in the wind Now, suppose that
all three of ships sails were quite
free They would then fly about very
crazily, and the ship would wabble
The course of the ship would be a zig
gag one. and the reason for this would
be that she had three sheets in the
wind That. guess. Is why man
when he ZigZags in his course is said
to be three sheets in the wind also"
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1911-01-26
A Discussed Toast.

At one time the officers under Lord
Howe refused to drink his health at
their mess, for. though splendid ad-
miral he was not popular in the navy
on account Of certain shyness and
want of tact with those about him.
The chaplain, who was a protege of
his lordship, was mortified at this and
determined that the officers should
drink to Lord Howe. When called
upon for a toast one day he said, 'Well,
gentlemen, l can think of nothing bet
ter at this moment than to ask you to
drink the first two words of the Third
Psalm, for a Scriptural toast for once
may be taken from one Of my CLOTH"
The toast was drunk. Not one of the
officers indicated by word or look that
he was ignorant of the words alluded
to. On referring to the Bible 1t was
found that the Third Psalm begins,
Lord, how are they increasedF"
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1911-01-26
ALL OF ONE NAME.
So They Had to Tag Each of the Many
Tom Hazards.

So They Had to Tag Each of the Many
Tom Hazards.
Perhaps no community more care
fully and frequently SGT forth its er-
ratio fancy than did the early settlers
of Narragansett, II. l., of whom w. II.
Weeden tells In Early Rhode Island"
There were so many of one name that
the bearer must have Il descriptive
prefix lest he be lost in q cOncordant
multitude. Mr.. Updike cites thirty
and thus illustrates few:
College Tom, because he had been at
college. Bedford Tom was his son and
lived at New Bedford. Barley Tom,
because he boosted how much barley
he raised from an acre; Virginia Tom.
because he married a wife there; Lit
tie Neck Tom, from the farm of that
name; Mailer Tom, the blacksmith;
Fiddle Head Tom, an obvious resem-
blance; Pistol Tom, wounded by an
explosion of that arm; Young Pistol
Tom, his son; Short Stephens Tom,
the father low, against Long Stephens
Tom, the father tall; Tailor Tom needs
no explanation.
The Georges were not so Numerous,
but they were distinguished as Beach
Bird George, of little legs; Shocstring
George, an opponent of buckles; Wig
George, DR.. George and Governor
George,
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1911-01-26
He FINALLY GOT WARM.
A Writer'S Indoor Experience on Cold
Niaht In Bordeaux

A Writer'S Indoor Experience on Cold
Night In Bordeaux.
What beautiful sunshine we had al
Bordeaux, and how nice and warm it
was in the daytime. As long us the
sun kept out it WAS lovely; but, oh.
when the sun went down.
They gave gave me II beautiful. large.
lofty room at the hotel with doors and
windows all over it, After dinner
went up to try to write, and then
found that Siberia had come again
put great logs of wood upon the fire
and blew them with the bellows till
the flames roared up the chimney, but
still | shivered In the icy blasts that
blew through every crevice. put on
my ulster | dragged the blankets from
the bed, | ran races around the room
and practiced the Indian clubs with Il
heavy portmanteau in each hand, but
still felt my blood congealing, and the
horrors of the early morning came
back again.
In this dilemma my companions SUI
dan experiences stood us in good stead.
He was with Gordon in the expedition
of 1867. He took our walking sticks
and umbrellas, and with these and the
blankets and the rugs he rugged up
nice, comfortable tent in front of the
fire
Sitting in this tent in our big room
we at last got warm, and my fingers
were able to hold a pen.-George Il.
Sims in "Dagonet Abroad"
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1911-01-26

81 think you will like this gooC~.
madam" urged salesman in Euclid
avenue shop at is just the thing for
a stout, middle aged lady
"Sir!" squealed the customer in n
rage. The clerk saw his faux pas ana
recovered himself quickly.
Pardon me-" he smiled. Il mistool;
you for the young lady who was IN
here yesterday looking for sometime
for her grandmother Now that look
at you again, see that this was an
older person. Now. If you are buyin"
for yourself. we have something ovc'
here that
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1911-01-26
AN ARCTIC DELICACY.
Eskimo Soup Would Hardly Tickle Re-
fined PaIates.

Eskimo Soup Would Hardly Tickle Re-
fined PaIates.
Kane and DR.. Hayes the first white
men-apart from an occasional whaer
to visit the ESkimos, found some diff
ficulty in accommodating themselves
TO local customs. In The Toll of the
Arctic Seas" D. NJ Edwards quotes
Hayes account of his first visit to
native hut. After cordial welcome
he was pressed to eat.
"This," says Hayes. was an invita-
ton which | feared, but now that it
had come knew that it would be un-
wise to decline it. The expression of
thanks was one of the few in their
language that knew, and | made the
most of this. They laughed heartily
when l said koyenak in reply to their
invitation, and Immediately not very
beautiful young damsel poured some
of the contents of the pots into skin
dish and, after slipping it to make
sure. as | supposed that 1t was not
too hot, passed it to me over Il group
of heads. At first my courage for&pok
me, but all eyes were fixed upon me,
and 1t would have been highly imDo.
lite to shrink. therefore shut my
eyes. held my nose. swallowed the
dose and retired. was told after
ward that it was their greatest deiiva
cy-a soup made by boiling together
blood. oil and seal intestineS.'
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1911-01-26
A BRAVE TOREADOR.
One of the Most Thrilling Incidents OF
the Bull Rinq.

One of the Most Thrilling Incidents oi
the Bull Ring.
The famous Spanish torpadOr Reverte
figured in one of the most thrlline
Incidents ever Witnessed in the arena
1t was at Bayonnc. After diSpoSing Of
two bulls Reverte had twice plunged
his sword into a third of great strength
and ferocity, and as the beast contin.
ued careering wildly the spectators be
gan to hiss Reverte for bungling
Wounded to the very quick of his
pride, the Spaniard shouted. The bull
is slain" and, throwing aside his
sword, sank on one knee with folded
arms in the middle of the ring He
was right but he had not allowed for
the margin of accident The wounded
beast charged full upon him, but the
matadOr, splendid to the last, knelt
motionless rs a statue while the spec.
tators held their breath in Mortified
suspense. Reaching his victim the
bull literally bounded Mt him. and as
he sprang he sank in death. with his
last effort giving one fearful lunge OF
the head that drove horn into the
thigh of the knceIing man and laid
bare the bone from the knee to the
joint. Still Reverte never hinched. hut
remained kneelng. eXuItant in victory
but calmly contemptuous of applause.
till he waS carried away to heal him OF
his grievous wound.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1911-01-26
Oriuin of a Soma.

The grumbling of a negro groom led
to the composition of the immortal
"Old Folks at Home" While waiting
for a change of horses at a Kentucky
hostelry the composer, Stephen Foster,
author Of so many beloved darky mel
odies, heard a melancholy negro muir
muir as he threw a set of harness to
the ground: "Ts sick an tired o dis
life. I wisht I was back wifi de ole
folks at home"
"Where may that be, Sam" asked
Foster
"Oh," answered the darky, way
down on de Suwannee river"
The result was. the song as we have
it today.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1911-01-26
Genius and Goodness.

| have had sometimes in mine the
gloved and white palm of the upper
class and the heavy black hand of the
lower class and have recognized that
both are but of men. After all these
manity has "a synonym equality and
that under heaven there is but one
thing we ought to bow to. genius, and
the only thing before which we ought
to kneel, goodness.-Victor Hugo.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1911-01-26
That is Why Love You.

Composed by Raymond 4. Bro,Cae.
The most oalngiful love song and
chorus published in years, with a sweet
story and a charming melody. Now
being sung by the loading vaudeville
artists all over this country. Bids fair
to become one of the most popular
songs of the day, very easy to play or
sing. Can be used for any occasion
and will suit any voice.
CHORUS
Your eyes are eyes of innocence
Your voice is soft and sweet
You always seem so happy dear.
Each time we chance to meet
You're just the dearest girl know
So sweet so kind so true;
And that IL why love you,
Why love you.
All players of the piano or organ
should send for copy at once. The
regular retail price of this song is SO
cents per copy. OUR READERS will
receive copy postpaid be sending Is
cents in postage stamps to
THE GLOBE MUSIC co.
100 West 18th St.,
New York City.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1911-01-26
Attended PlaX.

The following Opportunities attend
ed the production of Red Mill at st.
Marys on Wednesday evening: Mr..
and Mrs. B. G. Erskine, Misses Edna
Palmer, Clara Fredette, Rose Smith
and Messrs Joe Jordan, James
Murphy, P. j. Morrissey and DR.. w.
III. Mitchell.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1911-01-26
Literary Note.

The teacher had been talking 10 he
pupils on Ouidas story. The Dog q
Flanders" and she followed her tai,
by aH oral test
Now, what Is the name OF the au
thOrf" she quericd
Small and SIangy Boy on. You Ida
Boston Record
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1911-01-26
A Reliable Cough rIedicine.

Is valuable family friend. Foleys
Honey and Tar fulflls this condition ex-
actly, Mrs. Charles Kline, n. 8th ST.,
Easton Pa, states: Several members
of my family have been cured of bad
coughs and colds by the use of Foley's
Honey and Tar and am never without
bottle in the house. 1t soothes and re-
leves the irritation in the throat and
loosens up the cold, have always
found it reliable cough cure" Sold
by Emporium Drug Co.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1911-01-26
On Pa.

my SON." said Harker as he pointed
to the ivy in front of the cottage, "al-
ways be like the vine-cilmb."
The little boy was thoughtful.
Il don't think I'd want to be like that
vine," he responded seriously.
And why not, Tommy"
"'Cause If | was I'd be a porch
climber. News.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1911-01-26
Look for the Bee Hive.

On the package when you buy Foleys
Honey and Tar for coughs and colds.
None genuine without the Bee Hive.
Remember the name, Foley's Honey and
Tar and reject any substitute. Sold by
Emporium Drug Co.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1911-01-26

Mrs. De Butt making out q list OF
invited guests for dinner)-Caa you
think of any others?
Mrs. Won Setter-There Is Mrs. Kun
bac.
81 had thought of her, but she did
not try to smuggle" Philadelphia
Ledger
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1911-01-26

II suppose being the wife Of I'm
morlst Is a continuous joke said h"i
former schuolmutc
Yes" she sadly sighed Iookiug
her faded ami uIl fa~hau.d Aoal.
"and it's on me" Exchange
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1911-01-26
Holiday Tomorrow,

Tomorrow the public schools of EN-
porium will be closed for the purpose
of giving the teachers an opportunity
to visit other places. 1t is expected
that all the teachers will be out of
town on Friday. This is good idea
as it gives the instructors chance to
see how other schools are conducted.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1911-01-26
Savina.

Saving produces peace of mind un.
known to him who In time of misfor-
tune must depend on the bounty of his
friends. Determine to save. for will
power Is the prime essential. Deposit
regularly. Lay aside some portion or
each weeks or months income De
poslt extra and unexpected receipts.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1911-01-26
He Got the Raise,

You want more money? Why, my
boy, | worked three years for $11
month right in this establishment and
now I'm owner of It,"
We'll, you see what happened TO
your boss. No man who treats his
help that way can hang on to his bust
ness. Chicago Record Herald
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1911-01-26
Nice Selection.

She-Now that you have looked over
my music, what would you like 10
have me play?
He-Whist or dominos.- Boston Tran
script
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1911-01-26
Worse Than Hard Words.

"Why did you XIII your parrot? The
poor bird meant nothing by its pro.
family"
81 could stand its profanity, but 1t
learned to initiate the lawn mower las,
summer washington Herald.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1911-01-26
Travelling Library.

The travelling library sent out from
Harrisburg is now at Emmanuel Free
Library at this place. Fifty choice
books to select from. Good books by
the est authors.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1911-01-26
Basket Ball.

On Friday evening, Jan. 9th, EN-
porium will play the strong team from
Austin. The home team is playing a
fast and strong game this season, so
a good game is guaranteed.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1911-01-26
For Sale.

Pure Bred R. @. Buff Orphington
Cockerels, $500 each. Eggs $1.0O per
setting of 13, after March.
@. L. BORTREE,
50-3m. East Emporium, Pa.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1911-01-26
Latest Popular Music.

Miss May Gould, teacher of piano
fort 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, 1911-01-26

Mrs. BIS she IA Mary OF The vine
clad cottage? Mrs. Mo. n Martha
of the rubber plant hat Harper's
Bazaar.