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The.Job department of the PRRSS is complete, and affords facilities for doing the best class of work. PARTICULAR ATTENTION PAID TO Law Printing. No paper wiilbe discontinued until arrearages are paid, except at the option ofthe publisher. Papers sent out ofthe county must be paid for in advance. « S»No advertisements will he accepted at less than the price for fifteen words. <ii"Religio»s notices free. EDITORIAL HENTION. Mont Pelee is still in an angry mood. Frequent spells of eruption are report ed. Sixty million dollars is being spent in New York City in the building of new hotels. Wonder if Senator Tillman lias his pitchfork in Congress with him this season? Many statesmen will have lost their jobs after the present short session of Congress. In Mississippi Hall of Fame, the por traits of Lincoln and Leo will be hung side by side. None has charged Roosevelt with hav. ing his message written for him yet. Is our stronous President going to es cape such a thing. The Stm shines for all. The Boston Herald says the Now York Sun will soon change colors again General Gomez has proved a success full strike settler. It did not take him long to end the one in Havana. The department has not notified the public what kind of an impression General Miles made in the Philippines. Mary McLane says the east is a crazy old thing She is probably recovering from the sudden afllication of popular ity. Hanna is becoming quite an expert in a new one sprung on him nearly every week. Up to this time we have not bears of a single bear story that President Roose velt has told since his return from Missi ssippi. There will be fiction as well as facts in the next congress. Bath Booth Tark ington and Winston Churchill will be there. Secretary Moody saye the navy is in need of 1,360 more officers. Many de feated politicans will be glad to get a nice berth. Minister Wu was induced to return home by a promise of promotion. He was a good fellow and we trust he will fare all right. In making Christmas presents please remember that friends and relatives who have left here, would appreciate a subscription to their former home paper. Congress has convened, and the short session promises to be an interesting one. Willlie trusts seek cover before adjournment. John L. Sullivan says Boston isa bum town. II" ought to know, he has lived there long time. Maybe he had tocome down to beans. The present session of Congress may be a memorable one for having admitt- \ edlthreo now states into tho Union,mak ing the number forty-eight. John L. Sullivan is now a bankrupt. j He had made many other men the same, j He claims he lias only §OO worth of per sonal property. The St. Louis world's fair managers have selected ivory white as the ruling tone for the exposition buildings, that is white with slight east of yellow in it. New York wants to abolish the Coroner's office on account of useless ne.s i. From Now York newspuper ac counts wu should think they needed one on every corner. The New York hor*e show cost over two million dollars. This is all right. We should encourage the rich to put their money in circulation some way. General Booth savs New Yurie is one of the most wieked cities in the world, Hiid now the city claims to have tluo.ooo church goers. We would a»k, to or frout church. The New Orleans courts have held that the uew Louisiun t'Mim < 'raw" law, Arnold's Story of the Lincoln Conspiracy. It is because everything which adds to the career of Abraham Lin coln is interesting that the Inquirer publishes the confessions of Arnold, the sole survivor of those convicted of complicity in his death. A por tion of his story is undoubted his tory and there are other portions which consist merely of vindictive comment on the way in which he was treated. To-day we give a por tion of his original statement made, while he was at the Dry Tortugas, which will be completed to-morrow. Then will follow a much longer narrative, written in recent years, in which Arnold gives his alleged experiences as ho remembers them now, says the Philadelphia In quirer. The story will be found an inter esting one, even if it does not find entire credence. The old man has brooded many years over his alleg ed wrongs, and if he has exaggerat ed the facts it is not unnatural. It is almost impossible that he could remember clearly what occured so long ago; and the narrative, though written in good faith, may easily contain more of what he thinks he remembers than of the actual facts. That is a familiar experience even with men of intelligence who have plenty of data to refer to. Arnold looks upon himself as a martyr in spite of his confessions, and it is quite likely that his fancied wrongs have worked on his imagination to an unusual degree. In the first place he confesses that he went into a conspiracy to kidnap Lincoln and hold him a hos tage to compel the exchange of pri soners. lie was a citizen of Mary land who had been in the Confed erate army, but had left it. His conspiracy was itself punishable by death under all the laws of war, so i that by his own confession he is guilty of a capital crime, and it will be seen later that he appreciated the fact. He went so far as to make the attempt, but was foiled. After this it can be said that he is entitl : ed to no sympathy, except as he ' may have been brutally treated. : Whether his claim that. lu> was «n j treated is correct or not we do not know, but it is likely that there ! will soon be given official evidence !to settle the matter. We do not ! think the situation was so bad as he represents it to be. Finally, it must be remembered that the greatest test this country ever withstood successfully, the greatest crisis through which re publican institutions safely passed, arose out of the events connected with the death of Lincoln. In al most every other country in the world under such circumstances every person accused of complicity would have been tried by drum head court martial and executed and National wrath would have wreak ed vengeance on many leaders of the Confederacy. It is the highest testimonial to the Nation and the Northern people that they remain ed measurable calm under the ex citement of the hour and justice was carried out under due form of law. Whether any of the alleged conspirators were unjustly convicted or not has no bearing on the case. The National dignity was main tained and the convictions were on evidence deemed at the time con clusive. Arnold's confession throws little light on the actual events of the time, but as a human document it is interesting, showing it psycholog ical condition that is amazing. In this day the narrative can be read with calmness and even pity—pity j that a man could ever have entered j into such a conspiracy and lived to [ maintain that it was a patriotic move and to justify himself after I history has set its seal of condem- : nation on his acts and those of his fellow-conspirators. It will be good news to the mothers of | small children to learn that croup can hu prevented. The lirst oign of croup is hoarsened A day or two before the at- I tack the child become* hoarse. This is - "ii fallowed by i peculiar rough cough. ] I i i\>'( 'lniliiberlaili - Cuti.h Kciucdy free ly i- -'pun as the ehild becouis hoarse, or < veil ulti i I lie rough cou<ih up|M>ars, and If will di-|" I ill \ tu|itiilli» of rrott|>. 11l ihi way all d inger and anxiety may he avoided. This r<-inetly is itx-d by many lb u- Old- of in-> 1 IK rand has never been kti'iwn tn I ul. It is, in fuet, the only ii.i' 1 he di I ' lldi d H|i. 'I MN '! ,1 I- pi' i lit! m| -.ill In l ike. For MIC h) L T.iggurt, CAMERON COUNTY PRESS, THURSDAY, DECEMBER n, 1902. The Pride of Heroes. Many soldiers in the last war wrote to say that for Scratches, Bruises, Cut?, Wounds, Corns, Sore Feet and St id Joints, Bucklen's Arnica Salve is the best in the world. Same for bums, Scalds, Boils, Uncers, Skin Eruptions and Piles. It cures or no pay. Only 25c at L. Taggart's drug store. Thomas Brackett Reed. Though ex-Speaker Heed had been in retirement and devoted wholly in his profession for four years, yet he had made such a deep impression on the public mind and was still so vivid a personality in the public memory and imagination that his death will be felt as a great national loss. Mr. Heed was a physical and in tellectual giant. ILe towered along his fellows in form and in mind. Outside of his heroic and Hercu lean achievement in leading and compelling thellouse to legislate he left 110 creative work, but his intel lectual statute was so great that he seemed to rear his head to the very clouds. JTe might be taken as a type of pure intellect, lie thought and spoke and wrote and dreamed | in a manner all his own, different from that of other men. His com mon speech was the scintillation of a diamond. He was the prince of parliament tarians. He had just the qualities to shine supremely in the legislative arena. lie was ever ready in the contests of the forum, and his ur i rivaled wit was equally the joy of his friends and the terror of his foes. The fiery barb of his merci mediately the House was in an up roar, but through all that turbu lence the courageous Speaker stood calm, unquailing and serene. He was stigmatized as a Czar, but he established that the will of the ma jority shall rull, and his vindication came in the full and enduring ac ceptance, by his opponents as by his friends, of the Reed rules. Mr. Reed was so distinguished for his brilliant and sparkling short speeches that he is less remem bered for his more elaborate efforts. Lie made very few extended ad dresses in the House. But he had a power in that direction which it is a pity he did not more frequent ly exercise. His comprehensive and remarkable speech against the Mills bill in 1888 was a revelation, less carcasm stung and consumed many an antagonist. No man equalled hiui in repartee. His flashes of genius were as spontan eous as they were brilliant. In the tumultuous conflicts of the floor and in the meteoric bursts of the I sueeeh he was unequal ed. In the chair he was facile prin ! eeps. The great triumph by which | he will be remembered was his con -1 sum 111 ate demonstration of the power of the majority to rule. That will remain historic. It was during the first session as Speaker in 1889-90. He had a meager ma jority and a narrow and uncertain margin. The minority was strong, contentiousand insolent. Through long weeks, without rules, the de fiant obstruction went 011. The Speaker planted himself on general parliamentry law, and ruled that those present even though not re sponding to the roll, could be counted to make a quorum. Im- It was so philosophical in its spirit, so broad in its range, so apt in its illustration, so acute and masterly in its reasoning that itstill remains one the most powerful arguments for the protective principle. Mr. Heed was a clear and profound thinker, and it is a matter of regret that there are not more enduring monuments of his splendid intel lectual powers. But Achilles was vulnerable in his heel, and Mr. Reed, with alibis greatness, was not without his weakness. Save in his own trial in the House he did not accept new duties with new occasions, lie fir ed his mordant sarcasm at reciproc ity. He would not go with his party on the questions which grew out of the Spanish war. And be cause he found himself out of har mony he withdrew from his great career. But he was one of the commanding figures of his time, and he had intellectual power enough to be a figure for all time. —l'llila. Press. DR. FENNER'S KIDNEY Backache All dlaeattea of Kldneyu, i fv Bladder, Urinary Orgauß M 'I I I 1 AN" lUieuiiiatlsni, Bui k I I I ■*"< arhe.HmutlMHease Oi a vol 1 >1 11% I Dropsy, t'umale Troubles. V/ V/ ■ m M-J Don t become dtgeouraged. There U a cure for you. If . .ryi ui.-lu I i-uurr. lilt li e . |M lit It lif. llmi' rtirluK Ju-I bUtU Ct> ' U > .<IH . All I'liiinillalioiia free. "A Kiiivi'l lulled in my blftddi r. Aftor ■itftlii..' a 1 T W IHIIII. lof I ' R 1 > till) I'N Kidney and lia.'kUs'he i or*' I a I half a- I .I-'. »-> a iiiitrb|i>, Tim im dli lia- nii-vi i.n d iurll.. i i .fMiHUon Irt i.- I'uri I W.T. O.VKI Hi rl*. Vu." Orii '«•.» .m ■ .| \!.f, ,r, u Hool. Free. SI.VITUS'BANCf I t\ \ \r •4J j§§ m ■- || THE SATISFACTORY STORE. Ig M CliriHt m a H M § Grocery Sale. jg| It begins here now. Not tlie least important part in tlie preparations for Christinas CTS is the Grocery Department. The shrewd housewife will make her selections early and I be prepared. We present here a list of pure, first quality groceries that will help you. i ffeSi There's a saving in every item. |Ei| * ' |gi ggj | Sale Friday and Saturday. | j|g {flas „ . , . ys Red Alaska Salmon, No. 1, Fruit Jains, assorted, regu- Corsican Citron, hrcsli new Sffig tall tins, 12c. Regular, lar 15c pkg. 12c. stock, lb. 20c. jss/f I,:^C ' Shredded Wheat Biscuit. Dates, choice quality, fresh Mustard Sardines, Bc. Reg- Genuine, pkg. 12c. packed, lb packages Bc. jmjg nlar 10c. JsKJ t , . Seeded raisins, lib pkg. 25II) bag granulated Sugar, lomatoes, No. 2 tins, stand- choice recleaned, 11c. sl-40. gA^jjg BSBI ard, cold packed, 10c. gMj rxl . c , , , Lemon and Orange Peel, Carolina Head Rice, worth jfTra Olives, Selected Queen, a j Cllla i ity^i b . 200! 10c lb. Sale price 7 c. regular 15c bottle, 12c. 1 J H I PEERLI3SS FLOIIIi. f| oSS A good blended Family Flour. Every sack returnable if not satis- p^|n« factory. Quarter Bbl. sack, sl.lO. Per Bbl. #4.30. j§|j Sanna Clara Prunes, §sp good size, sweet, tender g£g| g§S and juicy, lb. 7c. §Sj || coFFiiil § yCsa "ROYAL" Mocha and Java. The best coffee sold anywhere, at any price. J| aO This is a broad assertion, but we believe it and a trial will convince you of 1 t 1 the truthfulness of the statement. Reguar lb. 35c. .Sale price 32c. I P ~ 11 H TURKEYS. Jf p| Christmas TurKeys, Ducks, (ieese and Chickens, m"" HSh Anything you want in this line will be given our most careful attention with satisfaction guaranteed if you leave _ 1 MB your order not later than Saturday, Dec. 20th, that we fj. s ys Wyj may have ample time to make provision. And why : C? not leave your order for groceries, as well. We have stea faM everything necessary to make your Chiistmas feasting a "" "" Vi "< SvT? ||§j success. Eg DON'T WAIT, LEAVE YOUR ORDER NOW mi '(sfe and thereby make it possible for us to serve you better. j|| | Christmas China. | p|j Glassware, Crockery, Lamps, Jardiniere, Fern Dishes, House furnishing goods and i|ra| jfTgg many other useful and ornamental articles that will make happy the heart of the receiver. TTW While our particular attention is given to the furnishing of pure and wholesome tfWfl goods, that goto satisfy the cravings of the inner man, it is a recognized fact that we aSsaß carry the most extensive line of the above named goods of any house in the county and Envi are therefore in better position to satisfy your wants. PS Our purchase this year, for the holiday trade,was made with the greatest care to the (ffvfl end that we might furnish, at very modest prices articles suitable for all. Space at our command does not make it possible for us to ennumerate extensively, but we ask you to come in and examine closely. ' ' fftA While waiting for yonr groceries, you can putin the time to advantage. All goods GxJ) marked in plain figures. We are unpacking new ones every day. Conn?early, stay as long as you wish; will try and make it pleasant for yon. KsjXj| Decorated Dinner sets 100 pieces SIO.OO. Open Stock, patterns plain and decorated. fevg gcij Beautiful Fern Dishes and Jardineres. The pride of BS every woman, 25c up. Something new and handsome in !s>§ M gg Japanese China, odd pieces of rare beauty, 25c up. flsjff Grey Enamel Ware. What could you offer to a neigh- §§s jSJSfi bor or friend that would be more appreciated. Always useful. SB 1 J- II- I >AY. |
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