"* Hl|g tlie Poltre of ODur (Eitu>a Armed By COL. HENRY WALKER. THINK the police officer should carry a weapon. His IT duties often bring him into collision with the worst ele • merits of a community which recognizes no law but that of ™"XT"" violence, and must be performed even at the risk of his life. He is consequently entitled to all means necessary for its protection. ■ T' le spirit of lawlessness so r'.fc in our cities cannot al :l ways be kept under by honeyed words or moral suasion. . LBMHH The influx into our midst of multitudes of immigrants, many of whom come from countries where human life and tlaw arc held far less sacred than among us, where the law of force is rthe governing power, and who have little conception of our laws and civilization, must be controlled to some extent by force. A police officer on duty, surrounded or pressed by a number of 'men, infuriated maybe by intoxicating liquor, or animated by hatred of law as embodied in the police, would have but little chance for his (fife if he were compelled to rely on his own physical strength only to defend it. '1 hat must be supplemented and made superior to the force attacking him. This can be done only by giving him a weapon of some kind. 1 here is no better weapon in the hands of a resolute man, as a •general thing, than the short club now in use. It is large enough for all practical purposes of defense or attack when necessary; it is easily •wielded, and with the wrist loop can be with difficulty wrested from the • officer. It can beVeadily kept out of sight until needed, thus being a mailed hand under the kid glove, though the dangerous classes know -it is ready for use. The revolver, especially the self-cocking one, is a dangerous weapon in the hands of in unskilled man, or of a reckless -or easily excitable one. It should be carried only under exceptional • circumstances, of which the division chief would be the best judge. The London police, and there are 110 better, do not carry a weapon. He knows, and the people know, that beside him is a large trained military force always ready, and often summoned to do what here is simply police duty. On the contrary, our police is rarely aided by the military, and only in great emergencies is the soldier ordered -out for police duty. After all, the weapon is not to be looked after so much as the man behind it. Level-headedness, too much neglected, should be a prime factor in the appointment and promotion of police officers. Any weapon can be safely given to a discreet man, while any weapon is liable to be abused in the hands of an irascible or excitable, hot-tem pered man. Moreover, the police should have a single head. Three colonels to a regiment would be an absurdity, and the police force is semi-mili tsiry. The head should be a strong, fearless, intelligent man, with cour age to do his duty without fear or favor, to enforce the law honestly and impartially, Vliile recognizing the fact that a great city cannot be carried on according to the ideas y of one man or set of men. Our whole social sys grtf «. rr 4 4 t em ' s suffering from a fflarnag? aB a i5>rl)00l ack of seriousness. I By JOHN CLIFFORD. D. D.' T '' < Brea ' prosperity of recent years seems to have led people into rounds of pleasure, in which the serious things of life have been set aside too lightly. Marriage has no doubt suffered with the general fabric. From my own observation and experience, however, I am not inclined to think that there has been any serious decline in the sacredness with which the marriage tie is regarded by the vast majority of the people. There is certainly an apparently growing dis position among many to escape from its obligations and responsibili ties That, however, I believe, is not due to a less sacred regard for the tie, but rather to the comparatively greater ease with which a separa tion or a divorce can be obtained than in former years; and to the in creased publicity, through the newspapers and other means, given to .the cases that come before the courts. The conditions which are now manifesting themselves arc not new. They already existed; but the causes I have referred to have served, in recent years, to emphasize them, and to bring them more promi . nently before the community as a whole. Our divorce laws might be made more stringent. They would be all the better if they made separations and dissolutions less easy to ob tain. Marriage is like a school, and many people, like children, are set .hard lessons. They would prefer to avoid them if they could, and if ithey see an easy means of escape they avail themselves of it. In the case of the children, the parents and the teachers insist upon the lessons being done, and the children are taught in this way to regard difficulties as tilings not to be shirked, but to be overcome. .'So it should be with marriage. It is opposed to the best interests of J-he people themselves, as well as to the community, to provide easy 1 means of escape from the hard lessons of marriage. Each hard les son learned makes the next one easier to bear. Those who wish to GJhe iuipr nf a Nation By PROF. J. C. SCHURMAN, tendency toward the President of Cornell University. Wth ° f the ""^tary spirit. Government must be an institution under the law, and there is a great lesson for us in the study of Rome's history from the year B. C. 133 to the establishment of the empire. No nation can long endure without some high moral and political ideal. •Our nation, for example, has endured for over a century and made for -itself an honorable place in the political history of the world, because ,it stands for the principles embodied in the declaration of independ ence. Government of the people, by the people and for the people is •something for which every member of a commonwealth may live, and, if necessary, something for which a citizen may die; but take away that ideal and leave nothing behind but tolerable prosperity, heavy taxation, u big standing army and a despot over all as absolute as any oriental •dispot, and, as in the case of the Roman emperor, a nation will fall into •decay and gradually disappear. It is the duty of all good citizens to work for peace, to assume that -we arc living in a world of peace, to recognize that ours is an age of peaceful industrialism. CAMERON COUNTY PRESS, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1904. RUSSO-JAPANESE WAR NEWS. ALL INTEREST NOW CENTERS AT PORT ARTHUR. JAPS CONTINUE TO BOMBARD IT. Serious Damage to Boats and Property Has Been Caused by Recent At tacks— Japanese Losses Are Said to be Very Large. GHASTLY SIGHTS ON THE SLOPES OF 203 METER HILL Before Port Arthur, with the Third Japanese Army, via Fusan, Dec. 15. The work of removing the dead from the slopes and crests of 203 Metre Hill has been completed on the north side. The south slopes are still covered with bodies burled under the debris of trenches and bombproofs. The long lines of Japanese dead laid out on top of the hill and the slopes previous to interment presented an awful appear ance. Most of the bodies were parti ally naked and horribly torn by dyna mite bombs. Every part of the city and harbor of Port Arthur is visible from 203 Metre Hill. The streets of the city are deserted. Many buildings have been burned and others shattered. Washington, Dec. 15—The Japanese legation has received the following cablegram from Tokio: "Commander of naval artillery re ports that bombardment on the 13th was principally aimed at arsenal and torpedo depot at Tiger Tail and at steamboats in its vicinity. Torpedo depot ablaze one hour. Three ships were destroyed and one was sunk, be side buildings greatly damaged. "Togo reports that torpedo boat flo tillas attacked the Sevastopol twice on the night of the 12th and thrice on the night of the 13th. The result is un certain. Our total casualties only three men wounded." o—o —o THE JAPANESE LOST THREE TORPEDO BOATS Che Foo, Dec. 17. —Seven Russians in civilian garb, but with a military training obvious in their bearing, ar rived Friday in an open sail boat car rying dispatches. They were unwilling to talk and went immediately to the Russian consulate. They left Port Arthur Thursday night. Passengers who arrived here Friday from the Kwangtung peninsula con firm the truthfulness of the official Japanese reports of the sinking of various Russian ships recently at Port Arthur. They say the Japanese would have been able to accomplish this in the past two months, but. apparently preferred to use their guns against the Russian military forces. It is believed the destruction of the Russian ships indicates that the Japanese have abandoned the hope of capturing the fortress. The Japanese lost three tor pedo boats within the past month by j mines, the last one sinking during the night, attack of December 14 on the Russian battleship Sevastopol. The fighting during which 203 Metre ] Hill was captured was terrific, that achievement alone costing the Jap anese 12,000 casualties. The Japanese have been unable to occupy the hill except for observation. They have taken none of the main forts. Three steamers laden with ammuni tion and provisions ran the blockade of Port Arthur in the past, fortnight and there are high hopes that the j fortress will hold out for many j months. The Japanese are alleged to • be depressed at their unsuccessful 1 sacrifice of lives. Mukden, Dec. 17. —There was con- ; siderable desultory firing on both sides yesterday. The Japanese made an advance, but it proved to be only a demonstration. Night sorties continue. The general position is very uncer- j tain. Movements on both sides are ; hampered by the freezing of wells and j the lack of snow, which render it nec- j essary to keep near the river for j water supply and near the coal mines for fuel. Brigandage is increasing. Removed from Office. Washington, Dec. 14.—Postmaster General Wynne has removed from of- \ flee Frank H. Cunningham, the South | Omaha, Neb., rural carrier, who is president of the National Association of Rural Carriers, and James Keller, of Cleveland, Alio is at the head of the Rational Association of Letter Carriers. The dismissal is the result of an investigation of charges of in subordination, of being absent from duty without leave and of violation of the president's order of January 31, j 1902, prohibiting individual or or- j ganized attempts of government em- j ployes to influence legislation or to j solicit increase of pay. They Must Goto Prison. Washington, Dec. 14. —The District cf Columbia court of appeals has af firmed the decision of the criminal court in the postal conspiracy cases of August W. Machen, George E. Lorenz, Samuel A. Groff and Diller B. Groff, who were sentenced to two years' im prisonment in the West Virginia peni tentiary and to pay a fine of SIO,OOO. A Stave Factory Burned. Tiffin, 0., Dec. 17. —The McConnell & McClung bucket stave factory at Bettsville burned yesterday. Loss $5,000. Long Litigation Ended. New York. Dec. 10.—A suit involv ing more than $15,000,0110 which has been in the courts for nearly 30 years was decided yesterday in favor of the defendant, the city of New York, by a decision handed down by the United States circuit court of appeals. The suit, which lias come to be known as the "Campbell patent suit," was brought against the city in 1877 by the heirs of a man named Knibbs for an Infringement of patent in the use of a relief valve on fire apparatus. The device was adopted by the local fire department in ISGS. INVESTIGATION OF REED SMOOT WITNESSES EXAMINED BY SEN. ATE ELECTIONS COMMITTEE. THE MORMON CHURCH IN POLITICS. Oaths of Vengeance Taken by Men and Women in the Temple and Penal ties Ascribed for Revealing An* Part of the Ceremonies. Washington, Dec. 17.—The first wit ness in the Senator Smoot inquiry yesterday was Mrs. Annie Elliott, of Price, Utah. She is an elderly lady who went from Denmark to Utah in 1872 and left the Mormon church in 189(i. She was asked concerning the obligations taken in the temple and was requested to repeat as much of the ceremonies as she could remem ber. Mrs. Elliott said that the obliga tions were so Indelicate she could not bear to repeat them. By slow degrees Mrs. Elliott repeat ed the oaths of vengeance and the various penalties ascribed for reveal ing any part of the ceremonies. After saying that each person taking the en dowments agrees to have hi 3 or her throat cut, Mrs. Elliott said it would be impossible for her togo any fur ther. "At that time I considered it all so serious that I thought I would put it away and not mention it any more," she said when requested to proceed. Pressed by Chairman Burrows, the witness told of the other penalties and obligations which have been described by other witnesses Mrs. Elliott described the garments worn by Mormons who have taken the endowments. Senator Overman asked if every Mormon in good standing is compelled to wear the garments, and the witness said that all such Mor mons wear the garments as under clothing. Looking at Senator Smoot, Senator Overman asked the witness if she were sure every Mormon in good standing in the committee room had the garments on. "Yes, sir, they have." The reply provoked laughter and the witness re peated: "I know they all have them on." Senator Foraker asked the witness if she had ever heard of the endow ment house penalties being enforced against anyone. She said she had not. Charles H. Jackson, of Boise City, Idaho, chairman of the democratic state committee, testified at length concerning the growing power of the Mormon church and its interference instate affairs, which he said was made the paramount issue by demo crats and independents in the last campaign in Idaho. He said that apostles of the church from Utah go into Idaho and direct the people how to vote. These church officials, said Mr. Jackson, tell their people there have been revelations that they should vote a certain ticket and also that the Mormon church desires if. The wit ness described in detail the fight being made by the Mormon church for the removal from the state constitution of Idaho of the test oath against polyga mists. He told of the visit of Apostle John Henry Smith for the purpose of di recting legislation and said that the influence of the church accomplished the passage of the sugar bounty bill. Speaking of the influence of the church on the political affairs of the state, Mr. Jackson took as an illustra tion the defeat of Gov. Morrison for a second nomination. He declared that Morrison's administration had been satisfactory to his republican constitu ents, but that he had run foul of the Mormon church, and therefore was denied a second term. In this connec tion Mr. Jackson said: "It is impos sible for any man or any party to stand against the Mormon church in Idaho." Washington, Dec. 15. —Testimony relating to the alleged polygamous marriage of the late Apostle Abram Cannon and Lillian Hamlin and ad ditional testimony concerning the ob ligations taken by persons who pass through the Mormon endowment house, was offered yesterday. Washington, Dec. 1G. —John Nichol son, the chief recorder of the Mormon temple at Salt Lake, was a witness yesterday in the Smoot inquiry. He proved the most reluctant witness of all the church officials who have been brought before the committee. By a slow process the attorney for the pro testants drew from him the fact that he keeps the records of marriages, baptisms and endowments that are solemnized within the temple. He ex plained that, the endowments are the placing upon individuals of blessings that will be upon them forever. Fatally Stabbed Two People. Washington, Pa., Dec. 17. —Angelo Oiardini and his wife are dying at Westland, this county, the result of a murderous assault by the woman's father, Guisseppi Varino. The attack was made because Mrs. Giardini re proved her father for abusing her mother. Varino went to his son-in law's house and, calling Giardini to the door, stabbed him several times. Leaving his victim unconscious Vari no went to bis daughter's room, where she was in bed. Seizing her the man held her upright while he plunged the knife three times into her breast. Varino escaped. Death of Ossian D. Ashley. New York. Dec. 17. —Ossian Doolit tle Ashley, widely known in financial and railroad circles for more than half a century, died at his home here Fri day, aged 8" years. In 1575 Mr. Ash ley became active in the reorganiza tion of the Toledo, Wabash & Western Railway Co., and it was with these in terests that he was most prominently identified up to the time of his death. Several reorganizations of the prop erty followed until it was merged with the present Wabash system. Mr. Ash ley was president of the Wabash Rail road Co. for several years, ' Business Cards. T. W. SHEEN, "~ ATTORNEY-AT-LAW, Emporium, Pa. A business relating to estate,collection*.tMl •states. Orphan's Court and general law business will receive prompt attention. 4J-ly. J.O, Jp*«sow. J. P. McNtiuin JOHNSON A MONARNEY. ATTORNEYB-AT-LAW EMPOKIC*, PA. Will (ITS prompt attention to all business rasted totbem. I+-17. MEHABL BRENDAN, ATTOBNEY-AT-I«AW Collections promptly attended to. Rsal estate aad pension claim agent, 18-1 y. Emporium. Pa. THOMAS WADDINOTON, Emporium, Pa., CONTRACTOR FOR UASONRY AND STONE-CUTTING. All orders In my line promptly executed. All Maaaof building and cut-stone, supp ed at low Prices. Agent for pr granite monuments, etterlng neatly dona. AMERICAN HOUSE, East Emporiam, Pa.."' JOHN L. JOHNSON, FropV Having resumsd proprietorship of this old and well established Reuse I invite the patronage of Ika publle. House aawly furnished and tnor eughly renovated. 481y P. D. LEBT. ATTORNEY-AT-LAW and INSURANCE AOT. EMPORIUM, PA LIT LAUD OWHBBSAND OTBBBS TL» CAMBBON ANB AOJOINIMO COCKTIBS. I have annerousoalls for hemlock and haril wOod timber lands,also stumpage&c., and parti"! desiring either to buy or sail »111 do well to call en me. * F. D. LEKT. THE NOVELTY RESTAURANT, (Opposite Port Office,} Emporium, Pa. "WILLIAM MCDONALD, Proprietor. I take pleasure in informing the public that ] have purchased the old and popular Novelty Beetaurant, looated on Fourth street. It will bt my endeavor to serve the public in a mannei that shall meet with their approbation. Give mi a call. Meals and luncheon served at all houra n027-lyr Wm. McDONALD. MAY GOULD, TEACH BR OP PIANO, HARMONY AND THEORY Also dealer in all the Popular Sheet Munc, Emporium, Pa. Scholars taught either at my home on Sixth itreet or at the homes of the pupils. Out of tows scholars will be given dates at my roams in this place. ». O. RIECK, D. D. S„ DENTIST.; Office over Taggart's Drug Store, Emporium, Pa Gas and other local anaesthetics ad- for the painless eztractlos of teeth. SPECIALTY: Preservation of natural tscU,is alndlng Crown and Bridge Warh nTl nn Assmeatsstssdlfyosass PILES Supposttoru D. Matt. Thompson, Jhipt. Oreded Schools, StatssTllle, N. C.. writes : " I sati ar they ds all yoi alalia for them Dr. 8. M. be»ore, Ra?en Rock. W. Vs., write* : " They give noirem) sat'.s faction." Dr. H. D. 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Lv., 615 100 3 05 1 824 024P.M., A.M. 11 89'Ar Wharton Lv.j 653 1 26j 310 ' 805 11 40] Lv Wharton. Ar; 10 63 800 |A. M. 858 1 00' Ar Slnnamahoning Lvj 955 |1 40 146 643 ' 8 00, 11 58|LV Austin Ar 665 105 950 800 ' 7 101 8 45' I 12 25|Ar Keating Summit Lv 12 40! 9 101 7 30 ». M. p. M.;A. M. I A. M ; P. M.j !A. M.j P. M. A. M.iP. M. P. M.j A. M.j 8 20) «35 Lv ' An '°° ,a Ar 9 2l' ! 700 835 9 49j i.Srf.' 11 »05 644 839 953 7? 1 G ® 901 640 842 9 55|V Oaines Junction gB9 6 38 855 10 09- Oaleton Lv g 45 g25 1 P. M.j A. M. I A. M.J P. M. I P. M.' A. M.' r _ , , I P. M. 1 051 6 S0| Lv S?\ Eton Ar 10 1° 485 1 24, 647 Vt ".V 9 8i: ,39 i 1 60l 113! Newfield Junction 9 27! 4W 206 ! 7 30i West Bingham 909 4 ot 218 741 Genesee g M 8 62| 2 24, 7 46k" w, ~° n F,? V 853 3 47 i 2 461 8 06; .Wellsville Lv, g39 3 soj j i A. M.i P. M.I CONNECTIONS. At Keating Summit with B. fc A. V. Div. of Pennsylvania R. R. At Ansonia with N.Y.C.& H R. R. for all points north and south. 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