Stairjeroi) JfVess. ESTABLISHED BY C. B.GOULD. HENRY H. MULLIN, Editor and Manager. PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION: Per year 11 00 If paid is advance |1 SO ADVERTISING RATES. Adverti ementsare published at the rate or one 40l lar per sqnare Tor one insertion and fifty cents per square for each subsequent insertion. Rates by the year or for six or three months are ow anu uniform,and willbefurnished on appli cation. Legal and Official Advertising persquare,three timesor less,(2 00; each HHbsequent liisertionSO cents per square. Local noticesten cents per line for onei nsertion, five cents perlineforeacnsubsequentconsecutive Insertion. Obituary notices over five lines, ten cents per ine. Simpleannouncements of births, marriages and deaths will be inserted free. Business Cards, five lines or less $5.00 per year overlive lines, at the regular rales of advertising No localinserted for less than 75 cts. per issue. JOB PRINTING. The Job department of the PRESS is complete, and affords facilities for doing the best class oi work. PARTICULAR ATTENTION PAID TO Law Printing. No paper willbe discontinued until arrearages are paid, except at the option of the publisher. Papers sent out of the county must be paid for in advance. <f«f-No advertisements will be accepted at less than the price for fifteen words. «4~Rellgious notices free. EDITORIAL riENTION. Colorado is to have a beet sugar plnnt costing $1,000,000. The Ship Subsidy bill will not be passed at this session. Mr. Rockefeller did not try to prevent anti-trust legislation. The Senate anti-trust program is comprehensive and complete. Congress has demonstrated its faith in President Roosevelt's leadership. Senators Teller, Patterson and several other democrats will vote against the Cuban treaty. A peaceful and satisfactory out come of the Venezuelan situation is now Hecnred. The republican senators are work ing for, the democrats against, the pure food bill. A smokeless locomotive is the latest triumph of an American in ventor. Baron Speck von Sternburg claims to be the original Roosevelt man. We thought it was Senator Piatt. Over 27,000,000 tons of ore were brought out of the Lake Superior region by lake transportation last year. President Roosevelt says he is much pleased with the anti-trust Icicl"tic!. t Oiis ses sion of Congress. Senator Nelson has proven him- j self an able and staunch supporter of the present administration. The opposition of the Alaskan treaty is largely newspaper gossip and unreliable gossip at that. The amicable settlement of the statehood contest is a triumph for the diplomacy of the republican leaders of the Senate. Secretary Wilson is introducing a system of one man farms of 40 acres each in the South. The passage of the Littlefield bill was made the occasion for a grand display of Democratic sophistry. The reward of 81,000,000 for a practical telephone relay is still un claimed. It is a grand opportunity for an ingenious inventor. Some Sunday editors persist in describing the wonderful collection ! of Japanese manikins, illustrating the costumes of different ages, in- I stalled in the red room of the White ! house, as 4 'dolls." The passage of effective anti-trust legislation has caused hovoc in the | prediction departments of many democratic newspapers. The re publican party seldom fails to do havoc there. Mr. James J. 1 112 ill attributes Un commercial decline of (treat Britain to the labor unions which he says have put a premium on mediocrity and promoted industrial stagna tion. The coal strike has resulted in a wonderful development of the lig nite fields of North Dakota. The miners will receive 't*>eents per ton and earn from to S.'Uhi per day. The better ela*- ol republican newspaper* are beginning to con dent. Mi. \dduk- of Delaware, lite republic tu pai t s respects clean jiolitici* and condemn- corruption w lierevur touud, I*uw 1)r OaUuit*, Wt'Airt IjitJgi r DR. FENNER'S KIDNEY Backache All diseases of Kidneys, /\w 112 112 \ w-> Bladder, Urinary Organs, fl 'I 111 I. Also Rheumatism, Back ■ I I I""* ache,HeartDlsease.Gravel.■ J I 1% I . Dropsy, Female Troubles. * m. mU Don't become discouraged. There Is a cure for you. If necessary write Dr. Kenuer. lie has spent a life time curing Just such cases as yours. All consultations Free. "For years I had backache, severe pains across kidneys and scalding urine. 1 Could not Ret out of bed without help. The use of Dr. Tenner's Kidney and Backache Cure re stored me. G.WAGONER. Knobsvllle. Pa." Druggists. 50c.. 11. Ask for Cook Book Free. CT VITUQTIANPE SiireCiire.. t'ircuhir. Dr 01 - VII UO UAIIUL Fenner, Fredonia.N. Y Dred Scott's Owner Dead. It was a singular coincidence that the former owner of Dred Scott died on Thursday, the anniversary of Lincoln's birthday. It was Lin coln who made the Dred Scott deci sion the rallying point in politics. It was Lincoln who first analyzed it in his masterly way and showed how fundamental it was in the poli tical controversies of the time. After that the Whig party never raised its head, and Lincoln in four years was sworn in as President by the man who had read it. This generation cannot appre ciate the sensation that the Dred Scott decision made almost fifty years ago. It reorganized parties and platforms and proved the cru cible out of which were finally evolved the aims and successes of the Republican party. And yet at the start the case seemed a simple affair. Dred Scott never was a real party in interest. As a slave he had been carrried to a free State, and then was brought lmck to Mis souri. His life had been one of ease and comfort, and the shackles were as light on him as on any that wore them. It was because a lawyer thought he saw a chance to make money and fame by suing for the wages of Scott while he was on free soil that the case was begun, aud for years worked its way through the courts until it became certain that it was one of import ance in politics. Then it was push ed with vigor to the court of last resort and decided. And what was the decision of the court? (>n this matter to this day there is the profoundest ignorance j and misconception. The sole deci sion of the court on the only point actually involved was that Dred Scott, being a negro and former slave, had no standing in the courts whatever. That was all there was of it, and under other circum stances it might never have attract ed any attention at all. As to the exact history of the determination to deliver a long opinion on the subject, authorities differ. Some say that Taney thought it a chance to settle points in politics which had long been discussed. Some think that it was the determination of a Whig member of the court to write a dissenting opinion that aroused Taney. In any event the opinions, of which there were sev eral, were the sensation of the time in politics, since they covered points j nowhere else raised in the pleadings j and which are known in law as ! "obiter dicta,'' or opinions inesseii \ tial to the determination of the case i and which may or may not have ■ force according to circumstances, j They covered the history of the negro race from the time he reach ed this country and all of the legis lation concerning him. In effect the majority declared the Missouri Compromise unconstitutional, and saiil that as a matter of history at the time of the adoption of the Con stitution the negro had no rights which the white man was bound to respect. This was popularly twist , ed to mean that the court said this was a matter of law when the deci sion was rendered. Scott HII* freed by his mistress, who had just died, ami he passed out of history, but the contentious of that ca-e were fought out in the Civil War and the obiter dicta re versed by the Nation in arms, while slavery was forever swept away, I nfortiiuately, that COII test did not settle ull raee ijltes tions, I bey exist to-tln\ a* much as lifty year* ago, ami, though fat different, it UIUmI bcsaidthut there they are of no le-n importance and must be met with enlightened i statesman hip. CAMERON COUNTY PRESS, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1905. Slnnamahonlng Liars' Club. SiinnainaboniDg Liars Club held another session Sunday, lasting nearly the whole day. Charges against the treasurer was withdrawn. He made good the amount taken. There was a hot discussion on that stove that was reported last session. Tomy Snyder says it wasn't the draft that made it rear up on its hind legs it had corns, bunions or something of that sort on its toes. The stove question was droped and coons was next in order. Jordan reported his dog caught one, one night last week and eat all but its tail which his dogship used to pick his teeth with. What has become of the Cameron Club ? We haven't heard from them in some time. Keep the good work going. If you are in anyway stale, come and visit us. You can hear more whoppers in an hour than a smart type writer could write in a week. We have to keep three short hand writers, Jordan and Gore keep them busy. Pap Blodget can't get a word in edgeways. We expect Ike Howcn down to spin a few election day. No further business the club adjourned to look for that jug which was lost. FIDK. Beech wood. This place is not dead yet. We had a good fall ot snow last even ing. Miss It. Heed visited her parents at liathburn on Sunday last. Mr. D. Kirkpatrick made a flying trip to Emporium on Tuesday. Mr. Richard Coleman, aged 82, fell Sunday, breaking his leg above the knee. Mr. Finkler seems to visit our town quite often. Wonder what the attraction is. I). Toner celebrated his 62d birthday on Friday last, giving both the old and young a good time, which they always have at Toner's. There was a surprise given at Howard Siding on Saturday night. About twenty of our young folks attended, all leaving a report of a good time. SIMPLE SIMON. A Most Fatal Gilt. Would be the power ot forseeini: events. This would destroy hope. A knowledge ot the future would unmake happiness. There are, ot course, some things about the future we do know. If, for instance, a lack of energy, ambition and loss of appetite shows itself we know it will be followed by serious complaints if not checked. Often Liver and Kidney trouble followed quickly. In any event Electric Bitters will restore you to health. It strengthens, builds up and invigorates rundown systems. Only 50c. Satisfac tion guaranteed by L. Tag-iart druggist. Tragedy Averted. • Just in 1 nick of time our little boy was saved" writes Mrs. W. Watkins of Pleasant City, Ohio. "Pneumonia had played sad havoc with him and a terrible cough set in besides. Doctors treated him, but he grew worse every day At length we tried I)r. King's New Disc overy for Consumption and our darling was saved. He's now sound, and well. Everybody ought to know, it's the only cure cure for Coughs, Colds and all Lung diseases. Guaranteed by L. Taggart druggist. Price 50c and 81.00. Trial bottles free. DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. The only positive cure for blind, bleed ing, itching and protruding piles, cuts, burns, bruises, eczema and all abrasions of the skin. DeWitt's is the only Witch Hazel Salve that is made from the pure, unadulterated witch hazel—all others are counterfeits. DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve is made to cure—counterfeits are made to sell. It. C. Dodson. There can be no communion where there is no union. The best physic. "Once tried and you will always use Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets,' says William A. Girard. Pease, Yt. These Tablets are the most prompt, most pleasant and most reliable cathartic in use. For sale by L. Taggart. j TAGGART'S WALL PAPER FOR THE SUMMER HAS ARRIVED. holt'}' ' it ml 'I VtM-. .'UItUtUUI. Weak People It's not what we eat, but what we digest that rtiakes strength. The trouble with most weak people is, they can neither eat nor digest good food. Such people can't work success fully. It takes fuel to make steam, and it takes food to make strength. A young fellow came in the store the other day. He was ! white and thin. " I'm afraid I'll have to give up my job," said he. *' I'm tired before the day is half gone. I seem to be losing strength all the time." The clerk said: " Fred, I know something that will help you. It's Vinol. The boss has got hold of a way to prepare cod liver oil so it tastes all right. He calls it Vinol. There is iron in it, and it's just the stuff for fellows like you. It'll give you an appetite. It won't hurt you anyway. Lots of folks round here are taking it, and they teH their friends, and they come and get it. If it don't help you, come back and get your money." We endorse what the clerk said. We wouldn't have put tirfte, money and reputation into Vinol, if we hadn't known it was different from the general run of medicines. About ninety-eight out of one hundred run down people, weak mothers, pale children, and old people find it helps them. L. TAGGART, DKUGGIHT. In every town Land village may be had, ELII Mica mm Axie r r Grease M»d« I that n akes your I j horses glad. For Piles. Sample mailed free. One application gives relief. The continued use of Hum phreys' Witch Hazel Oil per manently cures Piles or Hem orrhoids—External or Internal, Blind or Bleeding, Itching or Burning, Fissures and Fistulas. Relief immediate—cure certain. Three filze*. 23c.. 50c. and £I.OO. Isold by UrutficiNtM, or Hcnt prepaid on receipt of price. llumphreyH , Medleine Co., Cor. William and John Htd., York. NERVOUS DEBILITY, Vital Weakness and Prostra tion from overwork and other* causes. Humphreys' Homeo pathic Specific No. 28, in use over 40 years, the only success ful remedy. $1 per vial, or spec ial package for serious cases, $3. Sold by Druggists, or nent prepaid on recciptof price. Humphreys' Med. Co., William & John Sts., N. Y. THE KMPORIin Bottling Works HKNHY KRAFT, Prop. Is prepared to make your Holiday season one of good cheer. Finest Domestic Wines and Beers, Kmbi-acins; all the pop ular brands. Fine line of light wines, guaran teed absolutely pure. Celebrated Erie Beer (I.W.tVH IIKAUV Send your orders by letter or 'phone early. 44-ly. Tile I'lare Hilt flHiiJi \ IS AT ? i J " F ' PAR^^4 Special I Announcement I We think that we have an establish- |o> ed reputation for reliability and fair r? I dealing and that gives considerable M weight to what we say as to qualities , B and prices. 9 We have have studied our business If in every detail and now offer you if exceptional values in \ Suits and Overcoats. I We have a most handsome stock, selected with the greatest care and |t we believe our prices for these |S goods are very low, quality cousid- Gents' Furnishings. I We carry a large stock of Shirts, it Collars and Cuffs, Hats and Caps, M Shoes, Underwear, in fact anything ft that is required to dress you in the 4 latest and most up-to-date style. Then, if you are going to make a \ visit, we are prepared to show you #- some handsome Dress Suit Cases, Trunks and Valises, which are re quired when traveling. > FURS. We have some nice furs which must be sold. We do not care to carry ovey. JASPER HARRIS, I fßalconi & Lloyd, ij hi | I prepared l H For | I the Season | I! We have opened and are displaying a M ri lii [ f choice line of . . fl | FANCY I 1 DRY GOODS I [Ol ft 1 1 specially selected for the . . ft 2 "Winter I 1; Season. I a ii We have gathered such articles as ] combine elegance with ii utilityat and | Very Reasonable jj l| Prices |l I - - jf (.Balcoin & Llovd, i!
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