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EDITORIAL riENTION.
Coal strike investigations are still
going on and a final settlement
seems to be as far off as ever.
Santa Clans will soon be in our
midst, and we hope he will come
well loaded with presents for the
little ones.
Presidential candidates are being
heard from now. There ary still
two towns to hear from, Princeton,
N. J., and Lincoln, Xeb.
By means of safety appliances 011
railroads in our country a decrease
of tis per cent, in H> years in the
number of employees killed is
proven.
If the fight against parlor matches
continue, the manufacturers will
have togo out of business, or give
their attention to some new kind
of lire producer.
Six strikers who were found
guilty of cutting telegraph wires,
beating non-union labors, etc.. dur
ing the recent strike have received
sentences of imprisonment.
Congressmen are freezing at the
National capital for the want of
coal. Tbe operators will have to
act quickly or there will be a show
er of anthracite bills in the House.
It is apparently better to be a
Jockey than President of the states.
Danny Malier lias just returned
from England with 8150,000 as his
savings for one year. Let us all be
Jockeys.
Count Solstoi has given us it new
book with the strange title of"The
Corpse." In it he tells an interest
ing story of tangled domestic life
and also devotes space to the rigid
and expensive divorce laws of
Russia.
An American concern, the Pitts
burg Plate Glass Company, has pur
chased for 81,000,000 the immense
plate glass plant at Courcelles, Bel
gium, the largest in Europe. The
present capacity of the plant is
to be doubled.
Government receipts for Nov
ember were $43,000,000, which left
a balance above expenditures of
about 8(500,000. The surplus for
the 5 months of the fiscal year so
far is over $14,000,000.
If reports are true and we have
no reason to doubt them, the trusts
are better represented in Washing
ton this session than are the people.
Represents lives are there in great
numbers prepared to light any un
desirable trust legislation that may
come up in the House or Senate.
For the first time since the ballot
was given to the negroes, there will
not be a negro in the South Cavo
lina legislature or in any state office
next year. The disfranchisement
of the blacks as a class by law and
the abandonment of them I) 3' the
"Lily White" Republicans acted to
keep them away from the polls.
The mayor and eleven council
men of the city of Denver must
spend four months behind prison
bars. A stern judge has so order
ed. He recently enjoined them from
adopting an ordinance in favor of
the street railway company and
they paid no attention to the in
junction.
The National debt Nov. 30, after
crediting tbe available cash in the
treasury, was $1)38,097,280. This
was a decrease for the month of
$410,000. There is now in the
treasury 81,314,000, but there are
notes and other claims of about one
billion dollars out-standing against
this.
The brilliant career of Thomas B.
Reed, ex-speaker of the House of
Representatives, came to an end in
Washington early Sunday morning.
He was a great leader in political
Life for over twenty years, and tbe
famous Reed Rules were long ago
adopted by tbe factions of all par
ties. He won a high place in tbe
Hearts of the people and all regret
that such men have to be taken
from us.
WASHINGTON LETTER.
(From our Regular Correspondent.)
Washington, Dec. 15th, 1902.
Editor l*res*:
The pews, which has jusf reached
the State Department from Havana,
to the effect that General Bliss lias
secured the negotiation of a recipro
cal treaty with Cubo along the lines
outlined in Washington, consti
tutes another triumph for the
Roosevelt administration especially
as the President has secured from
several senators formerly opposed to
the policy, their pledges to vote for
the ratification of the treaty when
it is sent to the Senate. By virtue
of the treaty, which will soon reach
Cuban markets for those manufact
ures and products of which she lias
a surplus to dispose, and will give
in return merely a discount of 20
per cent, from the Dingley sched
ules on imports from Cuba.
The probable appointment of Mr.
Lloyd Griscom, now Minister to
Persia, to succeed Mr. Buck, Mini
ster to Japan, who lias resigned, is
regarded with satisfaction by the
friends of the administration as it
is believed the appointment will
serve to further cement tbe friend
ship between Senator llanna and
the President. Senator I lan na ori
ginally recommended Mr. Griscom
for the Persian post and has been
anxious to secure for him a merit
ed promotion which the Japanese
assignment will be. Mr. Roosevelt
first oppointed Mr. John Barret,
now Minister to Siam, to the post
at Tokyo but. learning that certain
public utterances of Mr. Batter had
offered the Japanese court, instruct
ed Secretary Hay to advise the
former that it might be well for him
to decline the appointment. An
other promotion will probably be
found for him in the near future.
President Roosevelt is watching
closely the Venezuelan situation
and will, in the event that either
Germany or Great Britain attempt
to infringe upon the Monroe Doct
rine, enter a drompt protest. So
long however as these nations make
no effort at territorial acquisition
there will be interference on the
part of United States. In the
meantime, Mr. Bo wen, United
States Minister to Caracas, has
shown the utmost friendliness and
impartiality to all concerned, has
I secured the release of the consule
land citizens of the aggressive
I powers and has made known to the
| State Department the desire of
I President Castro to submit all dif
ferences to arbitration, which desire
1 the State Department has communi
cated to the nations involved. It
is hoped and believed that conser
vation of Great Britain will restrain
the pugnacity of Germany and that
a solution of the difficulty will be
arrived at without interference from
Washington.
The trust situation in the House
of Representatives has changed
somewhat since our last letter was
written. The conservative element
in the Senate has made it known
that it will oppose anything in the
nature of a drastic anti-trust bill
and for that reason Chairman
Jenkins of the Judiciary Commit
tee, is now engaged in the attempt
to draft a bill which, while it carries
out the wishes of the Presidnt will
not meet with fatal opposition in
the upper chamber. Meanwhile,
there is strong prospect that the
Hepburn bill which appropriates
$•">00,000 to enable the Attorney
General prosecute the trusts under
the Sherman law will be passed by
both chambers.
Both houses of Congress have
passed the bill appropriating $50,-
000 for the salaries and expenses of
i the Anthracite Coal Strike Commis
sion. There was some objection on
the part of the democrats and some
republicans desired to so amend
the bill as to make it clear that
Congress did not wish to establish
a procedent but the general feeling
of gratitude to the President pre
vented any serious opposition.
Bettor Than a Plaster.
A piece of flannel dampened by Cham
berlain's l'ain IJalin and bound on the af
fected parts, is better than a plaster for a
lame back and for pains in the side of
J chest. Pain lialni has no superior as a
i liniment for the relief of deep seated,
muscular and rheumatic pains. For sale
j by L. Taggart.
CAMERON COUNTY PRESS, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1902.
Tl»e Atlanta Constitution force- I
fully says: "England and Ger
man}' dealt with Venezuela with !
their eyes open, taking creditor's |
chances, and knowing all the time
that they would not he permitted to
appropriate her territory that claim
dominion of her people. So that
there is no question that can be |
raised between them and the United
States regarding tha application of
the Monroe doctrine. It is already
applied and they will do well not
to ignore it.
The Pride of Heroes.
Many soldiers in the last war wrote to
say that for Scratches, Bruises, (Juts,
Wounds, Corns, Sore Feet and Still
Joints, BucUlen's Arnica Salve is the best
in the world. Same for bums, Scalds,
Boils, I ncers, Skin Eruptions and Piles.
It cures or no pay. Only 25c at L.
Taggart's drug store.
School Report.
Report of the Public Schools for month ending
December 2.
Number of pupils enrolled, males, 333
Females, 370
Total, 703
Number male pupils in attendance 305
Number female pupils in attendance 336
Total number pupils in attendance 611
Average attendance during month, males, 253
Females, 272
Total 525
I'er cent, of attendance, males, 91
Females 90
Total 91
Number of pupils present every dav, .... 219
Number of pupils tardy 84
Number cases corporal punishment 13
Number of pupils sick, 99
Number of visitorsto school 25
HONOH ROLL.
West Ward Schools.
High School, Senior Class,—Grace Metzger,
Mazie Gallagher.
Junior Class—Claud Carpenter, Verena Hertig,
Mabel Edwards, Alvira Farr, Fraces lilumle,
Elmer Baxter, Grace Lloyd, Alice Quigley.
C. Class—Myrtle Lloyd, Alice Bnrnctl, Lena
Bair, Winnie Shearer, Edith Heilman.
IJ. Class.—Edna Palmer.
Grammer School, A Class—Jeunie Nystrom,
Jane Glenn, Edith DeArmit, Catharine Orr,
Marion Rent/., Edda Horning.
B. Class—lda Seger, David Mulcahy, Louise
Seger, Alice Robinson, Jennie Robinson, Glenn
Van Wert.
B. Intermedißte, A Clase—Louisa Welsh, War
ner Judd, Joe McNarney, Mabel Butler, Mabel
Morris jn, Mary Bailey, Martha Bnrns, Gordon
Vogt.
B. Class-May Mulcahy, Mary Orr, Chailes
Cloyes.
A. Primary, A. Class—George Riahel, Clara
Weisenlluh, Lizzie Zwald, Beatrice Taylor, Frank
Ilolfinan, Minnie Morse, Gladys Lloyd.
B. Class—Freddy Metzger, Clara Zwald, Mar
garet Streich, Jay Sliafer, Sammy Kline.
Second B. Primary, A Class-Joseph Kinsler,
Gertrude Pepperiuan, Charlotte Hill, Budd
Lloyd, Olive Ellis.
B. Class—Helen Welsh, Dorothy Gross, Addie
Prosser, Florence Lingle, Regina Blinzler, Stella
Tebo, Erwin Burns, Francis Hout.
First B. Primary, A Class' -Doro Morse, Charles
Cumuiings, Charles s treich, Joe Tebo, Matilda
Scott, Belle Campbell.
B. Class—Agnes Cleary, May Swartz, Catherine
Hillard, William May, Robert Pearsall, Howard
Bingman, Hazel Farrell, Margaret Melin, Helen
Friendel.
East Ward Schools.—A Intermediate—Mildred
McQuay, Marian Judd, Jean McNarney, Annie
Edwards, Kate Metzger, Ethel Lloyd.
B. Intermediate, A Class—Nellie Tubridy.
B. Class-Dorr Spunce, Julia Bair, Ruth Sie.
fried, Bernie Egan.
A. Primary, A Class—Anna Nystrom, Katie
O'Malley, Willie Nelson, Ophelia Dodson, Mary
Baldwin.
I!. Clasa-Orlo Stevens, Minnie Trappier,
Marian Barnes, Wilbur McCaslin, Oscar Foster,
May Henry.
B. Primary, A Class—Gordon McDonough,
Emery O'Dell, Jonu Hathaway, James Hatha
way, Frank Egan, Orma Seifried, Grace Ilalder
man.
B. Class—Mary OMaliey, Rollo Campbell
Carl I'roudfoot, Glenn Farley.
C. Class -Frances Stevens, Basil Egan.
Kindergarten— Mildied Lloyd, Florence Nelson,
Frank Hertic, Lottie Halderman, Emma Sch
weikart, Martha Swartz, Margaret Clease, Percy
Naugle.
There is mnch food for thought in the above
statistical report for ail who are vitally interested
in our schools. The first requisite to good work
on the part of the individual pupils is that ihey
be in school regularly. Repeated absence para
lyzes the efforts of the teacher. The sickness of
99 pupils during the month, and the illness of
parents in other homes only partially accounts
for the fact that the average attendance is 100
below the enrollment. The absent pupilsare not
truants, but are out of school by the consent of
parents.
The banner schools for attendance below the
high school are Miss Ritchie's and Miss Cleary's.
249 pupils in all attended everyday of the month.
We would be pleased to see this number increas
ed to 300 during the current school month. We
believe that all teachers are earnestly striving to
bring the efficiency of their departments up to
a high standard. They deserve the cooperation
of parents.
The honor roll is smaller than it would have
been on account of illness in some homes, but
is still very creditable.
E. S. LING, Prin.
Foils a Deadly Attack.
"My wife was so ill that good physic
ians were unable to help," writes M. M.
Austin, of Winchester, Ind., "but was
completely cured by Dr. King's New Life
Pills. - ' They work wonders in stomach
and liver troubles. Cure constipation,
sirk headache. 25c at L. Taggart's drug
store.
A Cold Wave.
The forecast of sudden changes in the
weather serves notice that a hoarse voice
and a heavy cough may invade the sanct
ity of health in yourown home. Cautious
people have a bottleof one Minute Cough
Cure always at hand. E. If. Wise .Madi
son Ga., writes: "I am indebted to One
Minute Cough Cure for my present good
health, and probably my life." It cures
Coughs, Colds, LaGrippe, Bronchitis
Pneumonia and all Throat and bung
troubles. One Minute Cough Cure cuts
the phlegm, draws out the inflammation,
heats and soothes the mucous membranes
and strengthens the lungs. H. C.
Dodson.
BChri«tma« I Christmas Holly. I
~"W A, i • Our store will be open HLCa[
I-4 f\ /" L"AT -f -4/' Y* . K i n Chriatmns morning until
1 Ccic-> Made Easy. jssj
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gtjra The climax of the great happines is a successful dinner. To make yours a success
we have gathered together from all parts of the earth the most wonderful collection of M&g
pure food delicacies ever shown in this county.
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||| THE SATISFACTORY STORE. J
m Is a perfect garden of choice edibles. All fresh and and new. All of first quality
and pure as can be bought—for sale at prices lower than far inferior goods may cost you TrefjS
elsewhere- It is a rare and instructive treat JUST TO LOOK AT THEM. Place your
j/KI order now and get first selection. Your goods will be delivered at any time yon wish.
Psfj Celery, Sweet Potatoes, Grape Fruit, Malaga Grapes, fjgfg
Lettuce, Hubbard Squash, Oranges, Cranberries, Wya
Parsley, Spanish Onions, Bananas, Pure Spices,
gjßsjj Radishes. Yellow Turnips. Apples. Herbs,
|| | JVlinee JWeat,pldmpdddimj,f&iiey Cheese. ) §1
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CAMPBELL'S Mince Meat, Special per Why goto the trouble of making your own
Lb. lie. when you can buy such excellent pud-
S2 PREMIER Mince Meat condense i pk<r S fli »k r as LIBBY'S PEERLESS
&G3 2sc. BRAND, i Lb can 25c.
Km rjruMC „ HOME MADE BRAND, Lb cans 10c. e-ss
L2JJ: LDAMb cheese, genuine imported SI.OO PDrTri/cu wtimo r K • 11 • OJI
Philadelnhik Cream I2r CRUIKSHANK'S pure fruit jellies. ffiJi
t " . FRANKLIN PRESERVE CO., Fruit
' INI*., API LE, each 60c. Imperial club Jams. Complete assortment.
house each 25. BELLS Poultry seasoning packages, 10c
b " lk ' r Ual
We cannot name price 011 Christmas Turkeys, —'
jgkß! Ducks and Geese but rest assured that any orders left
with us this week will have our most careful attention,
||| | New Raisins, Figs, Nuts and Citron. |||
|dEg FANCY LAYER and Cluster Raisins Lb. BEST MIXED NUTS, Lb. special 18c. W
2 ° c ' NEW WALNUTS, soft shell, special Lb. |ryj|
hfijga SULTANA Seedless, cleaned raisins lb. 18. c - mCS
Ejjfi SEEDED RAISINS, ILb packages 1 2 ]/,c SOFT SHELL ALMONDS, Lb. 25c. gCTO
m E l^Tr lbSP£Cia,9C - "RMON AND'4 b A?G B PEE.. CIT- gl
ifjkZl rANC\ LAYER FIGS, Lb. 20c. KOv tk
|p| I-rnppprFn , hl baskets - 25c. NEW DATES, Lb. pkg. 10c.
gg STUFFED DAIES, Lb. boxes 25c. NEW PRUNES, Bc. to 15c. Lb.
|§ Christmas Gifts. Candies. lli
yO We've an idea that there aresomewho IKM
Pjlrjra may not realize that we liave an exten- Pure and unadulterated. Perfectly I psjS
sive stock of goods suitable for this pur- hatmless. 1
Chocolate cream drops, Coconua Bon 1
lo those, we would say, you will sure- . , r I
ly miss something if you do not see our 1)ons > French Cream Bon-bons Lb. 20c. |
immense stock of China, Glassware, Equal to those you pay very much more 1
Queensware etc., etc. Look tliem over, j f° r - Many other kinds|from 10c up. |
S FHIJSII BAKED (iOODW.
Fresh from Niagara Bakery Company.
Nabisco Wafers, Champaigue Wafers Cheese Sandwiches,
Graham Crackers, Ginger Snaps, Reception Flakes, .
Eyjg Sal tine Wafers, Butter Crackeas, Uneeda Biscuit,
Zti Zus, Snow Drops, Sugar Jumbles, iSIa
Iced Tea Cakes. |g£B
Teas and Ooifees of Unexcelled Merit. ||j|
Finest Elgin Creamery Butter, pgl
j JBfis§ r "Prompt deliveries and satis facton guaranteed. gQ
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