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POINTED COJiriENT.
Everything in this country is ex
panding, including trade, manufactur
ing and possessions. Even the anti
expansionists have the big head.
The Democrats continue to try to
force the President to interfere in the
Boer War. The United States has no
right to say a word until asked to do so
by both parties.
The solicitude of the Democrats in
regard to Senator Hanna's health and
their fears lest he may be unable to
manage the next campaign are really
getting to be amusing.
Congress has no doubt enjoyed its
Christmas dinner hugely. It had a
right to do so. It accomplished more
work before the holidays than any
Congress of recent years.
The New York Sun has christened
Senator Jones, of Arkansas, by the
name of Hopeful Jim Jones. The Sun's
nicknames have a way of sticking when
they are to the point as this one is.
It was left for a New Yorker to evolve
the idea that whiskers denote brains,
and it will not be long before the men
of that town will resemble Kansas
farmers before prosperity struck that
state.
The extension of the coal export of
the I nited States is growing remark
able. Last year we exported and sold
to foreign countries and steamships
some ten million tons. Our first ship
ment to Italy left Philadelphia recently.
Sibley has come over to the gold bug
ranks, Gov. Hogg does not care to be
Bryan's running mate, McLean is a
millionaire and therefore to be sus
pected. Whence, oh whence, is the
Democrat for second place to come ?
Despite the large number of pensions
applied for in consequence of the
Spanish war, there is little doubt that
the appropriation for pensions this year
will be smaller than it was last. The
Civil War veterans are growing old
and are dying oft" rapidly.
We all remember how the foreign
press divided up and parcelled out the
United States after the Battle of Bull
Run. It is doing something of the
same sort with the British Empire
nowadays, but the result is likely to be
similar to that in America.
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The annual report of the Commis
sioner of Navigation shows clearly that
a merchant marine is needed to carry
our exports abroad. It was bad enough
to depend on foreign vessels for im
ports, but we should certainly be able
to move our own goods.
There has been to much foolish talk
about a Pacific cable steal. Any man
of average intelligence should be able
to cipher out for himself which is the
moro costly-$-100,010 a year subsidy
for twenty years, or the interest on
§10,000,000 invested in a government
cable which must bo renewed in twenty
years.
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While it is true that speculators must
reap some advantage from the actions
of Secretary Gage in releasing gold, it
is also true that dozens of financial
institutions involving thousands upon
thousands of widows and children have
been saved from distress by his prompt
act.
The British have no legal right to
seize flour in neutral vessels unless it is
the property of the Hoers or is in pro
cess of shipment to a blockaded Boer
port. Moreover, they know perfectly
well that they have no right, and they
will ultimately pay for the flour. But
by that time it will be too late to do
the Boors any good.
Reciprocity treaties are hard to frame I
and harder to ratify. They involve
sacrifices by some for the sake of!
others and each fellow wants the other
to be magnanimous. Reciprocity j
Commissioner Kasson and his able :
Secretary, .Mr. Coleman, deserve great
credit for the ability they have shown
in framing those sent to the Senate.
Too Late to Classify.
We are pleased to hear from our
old friend Chas. Simpson, of Eldred,
formerly of Shippen, who renews his
subscription for 1!100. Coine over and
see us, Chas.
Harry Leggett, son of Isaac Leggett,
fell upon the ice near his home, West
Creek, yesterday, breaking his left
wrist. Dr. Heilman was called and
reduced the fracture.
Chemist Wm. Weinman has returned
from Lebanon, where he visited his
relatives and friends during the holi
days. Ross Overturf had charge of
his department during his absence.
Brother Earharte, editor of the Ridg
way Democrat visited Emporium last
week and attended the Masonic Ban
quet. We found the gentleman a very
pleasant and genial member of the
fraternity.
Ralph Hemphill came down from
Ridgway and visited with his parents
last week. Ralph, who is employed in
Avery's cigar factory at Ridgway, is
an exemplary young man and de
serves to prosper.
A special from Toronto, Canada,
says: Walter T. Merrick, a State Sena
tor of Pennsylvania, was married in
that city yesterday to Miss Albertina
Fisher, a young lady of high social
standing in Toronto.
W. B. McDonald, a former popular
Emporium young man, now in the
employ of the Nickle Plate R. R., at
Cleveland, visited in Emporium during
the holidays, guest of his sister, Mrs.
Samuel J. Faucett and family. He had
a pleasant visit and returned to his
home on Tuesday.
EDITORIAL riENTION.
The 1,000 veteran employees of
the Pennsylvadia Railroad who
were retired January Ist on pen
sions, doubtless believe that great
combinations of capital are not all
bad.
The ear famine, about which
Democrats have had so much quiet
concern, has now extended to the
coasts. Exporters in the Pacific
cities of the United States say they
cannot got ships enough to handle
the business offered.
California, which has just cele
brated the fiftieth anniversary of
the organization of her state gov
ernment, is recognized as one of
the most progressive, patriotic and
advanced of Western States. Vet
when California was annexed her
population consisted of Mexicans,
Indians and half-castes (who were
not consulted as to their wishes in
the matter), and of whom it was
said that we could never assimilate
such a foreign and antagonistic
population.
WASHINGTON LETTER.
(From our Regular Correspondent.)
WASHINGTON, Jan. Ist, 1000.
President McKinley's New Year
levee was one of the most brilliant
ever held in the White House. It
began promptly at eleven o'clock
a. in., with the reception of the
Cabinet and the Diplomatic corps,
followed by the Justices of the IT.
S. Supreme Court, the Judges of
the l r . S. Court of Claims, the
Court of appeals, the Supreme
Court of the District of Columbia,
Ex-members of the Cabinet, ex-
Ministers of the U. S., Senators and
Representatives, the Commissioners
and Judicial Officers of the District
of Columbia, officers of the Army,
officers of the Navy, officers of the
Marine Corps, officers of the Dis
trict of Columbia Militia, prominent
bureau officials of the Executive
Departments, veterans of the Mex
ican war, the Grand Army of the
Republic, the Loyal Legion, the
I nion \ eteran League, the Spanish
Avar veterans, the Oldest Inhabitants
Association of the District of Col
umbia and the general public.
To the close observer who had
been present at many New Years
receptions, the most notable thing
about to-day's reception was the !
attitude of the European members !
of the Diplomatic Corps towards !
the President. Instead of the per- i
functory and supercilious polite- 1
ness with which toese men used to i
greet our Presidents, which has j
made more than one American's j
blood boil with indignation and his
foot ache with a desire to kick
somebody, these diplomats tried to
outdo each other in the cordially
with which they greeted President
McKinley, showing very plainly
their desire to stand well with
him. There is a meaning in this
changed attitude—a meaning that
makes a good American's heart ex
pand with pride. In former days,
diplomatic representatives of the
great European powers regarded i
the I'. S. as a second or third rate i
nation, not worth cultivating; to
day they regard the U. S. as a
world power, second to none, the
good will of which it is not only
policy to cultivate, but actually
dangerous to lose. As a deep ;
student of politics and human
nature. President McKinley is fully
aware of this change, and doubt
less proud of the part he played in
bringing it about. More than once
while he listened to the expressions
of good wishes for himself and the
nation, by the diplomats, a merry
twinkle was seen in his eve by those I
CAMERON COUNTY PRESS, THURSDAY, JANUARY 4, 1900.
who were in a, position to nee, and
it is quite certain that lie saw the
humor as well as the honor of the
situation, and that he enjoyed it.
Comic papers and a few Senators
and Representatives who play in
stead of work when Congress is in
session, are responsible for much
j public misinformation as to the
; life of the average Senator or Rep
; resentative. Everybody in Wash-
I ington who has ever taken the
j trouble to ascertain the facts, knows
I that many men in both branches
|of Congress. One who has been a
: careful observer of Congressional
life said, speaking especially of the
; illness of Representative Boutelle,
i of Maine, Chairman of the House
| Naval Committee, "Hard work
; and consequent irregularity of eat
i ing and sleeping are responsible for
the breaking down of Mr. Boutelle's
health, just as the same things
caused the death of Mr. Dingley.
Some of the members don't care a
! rap for their legislative duties; the}'
| have a good time and pay 110 at
tention to Congress. Butthecom
i mittee chairmen, the floor leaders,
and the legislative wheel-horses,
| often sit up nearly all night long
going over documents and iigures
I relating to contemplated legislation,
j They get only a few hours' rest
i and then tired, listless and irrit
: able, they goto the Capitol for a
day's work. After hours spent in
mental activity in committee rooms,
they will, in the course of the
afternoon, go into the Capitol res
taurants and eat a heavy, indiges
| tible meal. With that sort of thing
j going 011 daily for months, it is
| surprising that there are not more
: breakdowns among the working
members. Not one man in a
I hundred can stand it for any length
j of time."
A Narrow Escape.
Thankful words written by Mrs. Ada
iE. Hart, of (J rot on, S. I). -'Was taken
J with a bad cold which settled on my
! lungs; cough set in and finally terminated
lin consumption. Four doctors gave me
I up, saying I could live but a short time.
! 1 gave myself up to my Savior, determined
| if I could not stay with my friends on
earth I would meet my absent ones above,
j My husband was advised to get Dr.
j King's New Discovery for Consumption,
Coughs, and Colds. I gave it a trial,
took in all eight bottles. It has cured
me and thank (Jod I am now a well and
healthy woman." Trial bottles free at
L. Taggart's drug store. Regular size
50c. and 81. Guaranteed or price re
funded.
According to a Paris fashion note this
is to be a "velvet, year."
Spain's Greatest JVeoU.
Mr. 11. P. Olivia, of Barcelona, Spain,
J spends his winters at Aiken, S. C. Weak
j nerves had caused severe pains in the
; back of his head. On using Klectrie
j Bitters, America's greatest blood and
, nerve remedy, all pain soon left him.
lie says this grand medicine is what his
country needs. All America knows that
it cures liver and kidney trouble, purities
the blood, tones up the stomach, strength
ens the nerves, puts vim, vigor and new
lite into every muscle, nerve and organ
of the body. If weak, tired or ailing
you need it. Every bottle guaranteed;
only 50c. Sold by L. Tasrgart, druggist.
A good dentist, like a good barber has
a perfect right to pull.
Kewarci.
We, the undersigned druggists, offer a
reward of 50 cents to any person who
purchases of us, two 25 cent boxes of
Baxter's Mandraks Bitters Tablets, if it
fails to cure constipation, biliousness,
sick-headaclic, jaundice, loss of appetite,
sour stomach, dyspepsia, liver complaint,
or any of the diseases for which it is
recommended. Price 25 cents lor cither
tablets or liquid. We will also refund
the money on one package of either if it
fails to give satisfaction. L. Taggart.
It. C. Dodson. ,'U-I!{|y
Maybe they didn't have fresh meat in !
the ark but they had Ham.
It has been demonstrated repeatedly
in every state in the Union and in many
foreign countries that Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy is a certain preventative
and cure for croup. It has become the
universal remedy for that disease. 31.
V. Fisher, of Liberty, W. Ya., only re
peats what has been said around the
globe when he writes: "I have used i
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy in my
family for several years and always with
perfect success. We believe that it is
not only the best cough remedy, but that
it is a sure cure for croup. It has saved
the lives of several of our children a
number of times." This remedy is for
sale by L. Taggart, Druggist. jau
Having a Great Hun on Chamberlain's j
Cough Remedy.
Manager Martin, of the Pierson drug j
store, informs us that he is having a great j
run on Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, j
He sells five bottles of that medicine to j
one of any other kind, and it gives great j
satisfaction. In these days of la grippe
there i< nothing like Chamberlain's Cough ,
Remedy to stop the cough, heal up the j
sore throat and lungs and give relief '■
within a very short time. The sales are i
growing, and all who try it are pleased ; J
with its prompt action.—South Chicago j
Daily Calumet. For sale by L. Taggart, j
Druggist. jan
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I have recently added an i
entirely new line of j
Plumbing Goods to my 3
m already large stock. I S
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STEAM FITTINGS, N
$ SEWER PIPES, £
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My store room is well sup- j\
k plied with Bath Tubs, n
Wash Stands, Gas Lamps 1
and anything required in |
$ my trade. Contracts
taken for all lines of work; d
satisfaction guaranteed. 4
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w Out of town orders promptly |
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NEW STORE. FRESH GOODS.
CRAMER'S
Popular Variety Store
, New line of winter Coats and
| ; Capes. Elegant in texture and
make.
Newest styles in Fancy Dress
patterns.
Fine line of Ready-made Cloth- j 1
ing of the best manufacture.
V I
Ladies' - Furnishing ■ Goods.
r Tinware, Glassware,
< Silverware, Dishes, by sets,
112 One hundred piece
t Dinner and Tea Sets,
112 Crockery,
£ Lamps, Lanterns,
112 Clocks,
i Table Oil cloth,
112 Clothes Wringers,
£ Window Shades, Wall Paper,
\ Sewing Machines,
D. F. CRAMER,
Emporium, Pa.
Dry Goods and Carpets!
Adam,
Meldrum &
Anderson Go.
396 to 40S Main St. —American Block,
N. Y.
THIS WEEK
WE OFFER
Great
Attractions
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Christmas
Shoppers.
Our stock of dry goods novel
ties, of fancy goods, china, lamps,
clocks, toys, games and dolls is
the largest in Buffalo and our
prices are the lowest.
Out-of-town customers will re
ceive every attention and cour
tesy possible to facilitate their
Christinas buying.
Luncheon, refreshments and
meals of all kinds furnished at
reasonable prices in our fourth
floor dining-room at any hour of
the day.
Read the Buffalo papers for
daily Christmas bargains.
AD,I)I, RIELDKOI& AM)KKSO.\ CO.,
The American Block.
BUFFALO, N. Y
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I HOST RECEIVED! I
AT THE FAIR,
H. A. ZARPS & CO., S
I Ladies Coats, Capes and 1
j | Satin Skirts. i
! n Fascinators, £
| N Collarrettes, £
Winter Hosiery,
,jy Winter Underwear, N
I iin Ladies Wrappers. I s *
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j F New and beautiful line of jSjj
\l* China and L-j
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FASHIONABLE AND UP-TO-DATE
JVlefchatit jAilofs
ARE
R. SEGER 4 CO.,
Opposite M. E. Church, Emporium, Pa.
Wo have prepared for the rush in
business and while we are busy we al
ways have time to serve our old
patrons. NEW STYLES in piece
goods for early winter are now ready
for inspection. There is no use of
sending to Philadelphia, Buffalo or
any other place for clothing. You
pay more money than we charge and
goods are no better, fit no better and
you send the money away fromjhome.
OUR PRICES are up-to date and if
we do not give you satisfaction we
will, make it right.
R.Seger&Co.,
EMPORIUM, PA.
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/ business principles. We /
/ cater alike to the masses /
/ and carry a line of goods to /
/ suit the purse of the poorest
or the fastidious taste of the •. ! -
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Groceries and Meats and the /
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Emporium, Pa.
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■■l fvt P !: '-y "lost effectively over ||
festive scene when thrown (n 1
ij-'f by waxen candles. 1
>|_J iiie light that heightens '1 |
'j: 1 beauty's charm, that gives the | 1
i 1 finished touch to the drawing B 1
! 1 room or dining room, is the B I mcllo.v
mcllo.v glow <>i j
j WMX CAMDLES\ [
!>j Sold in all colors and shades S r
■t to harmonize with any interior 3 IJ
Jj hangings or decorations.
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STANDARD OIL CO. -V L
For sale everywhere. T* Ip
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j y seasonable goods.
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I>t ment of Ladies Capes W
and Jackets, on which #
I y\- we can save you money. &
| m NEW DRESS GOODS, &
! & UNDERWEAR,
! $ HOSIERY,
I GLOVES and
j & MITTENS, Q
j MEN'S, BOYS',GIRLS 1*
| $ and CHILDREN'S $
! HATS and CAPS.
!ft We also have a good j>.
assortment of the As- y
signed stock, which we
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Sj office,
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nJ each •and every purchaser of In
ju $15.00 worth of goods from |n
n] our store. jjj
The latest styles in m
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£ BOYS' CLOTHING.
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11{] HATS and CAPS, includ- rjj
j In ing the stylish "Broadway n]
j [n Special'' and "Electric City !{]
m Special." Call and see h
ft these popular hats. None u]
jy more stylish in the country, ffi
I m We are the exclusive agents 5j
n] for these celebrated hats, in ft
I jjj Cameron county. w
I Our Prices are Right ft
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