THE CAMERON COUNTY PRESST" ESTABLISHED BY C. B. GOUI.D, MARCH 1866. VOL. 38. WASHINGTON LETTER. (From our Regular Correspondent.) Washington, Sept. 14, 11)03. Editor Press: lion. George Friable Hoar, the venerable Senator from Massach usetts, has, in address at Salem, made an announcement which is attracting wide attention and furn ishing food for deep thought. Mr. Hoar says that the time to revise the tariff is at the session following the election of a Republican Presi dent and the eminent statesman furnishes many excellent reasons for his belief, lie submits that the election of a Republican president invariably brings a feel ing of confidence and relief to the country at large, and for that rea son business at such a time is sure to be in a healthy condition and least susceptible to the shock of changes in the tariff schedules. He points out, moreover, a fact well recognized by every statesman who has given recent history gen - uinc study, nimely that it takes several years for the county to judge as to how a tariff law is going to work becase it requires time for the business interest to adjust themselves to the new schedules. For this reason there is danger that any attempt at revision com ing at the approach of a presiden tial election may be followed by purely temporary depression and may produce, in turn, a tempor ary change of view on the part of the voters, a change which would have been entirely dissipated be fore a presidential election arrived hail the tariff revision been at tempted three years earlier. It was this view of the situation which certain experienced sena tors presented to the President at Oyster Bay last spring and which Converted Mr. Roosevelt to the \tand pat" policy, but it is also this view which in the opinion of certain well posted Republicans, ra'Ay and probably will lead Presi dent Roosevelt to advocate some modifications in the present schedules during the winter of 1904-05. There are strong indications that Postmaster General Payne will leave the Cabinet at an early date. Mr. Payne, through his decision in the case of Miss Todd, a Delaware postmaster whom he disposed to please Allee, the Ad dicks senator, appears to have in curred the displeasure of the Presi dent and has brought down on himself the condemnation of the press, irrespective of party. More over, the President has greatly humiliated Mr. Payne by ordering a thorough investigation of the Tullocli charges confiding it to Holmes, Conrad and Charles J. Bonaparte, the special counsel re tained to assist in the cases grow ing out of the Postofiie Investiga tion, after Mr, Payne has dis posed of the charges as unworthy of further notice. $75,000 Fire at Punxsutawney. Punxsutawney was visited by a $75,- 000 fire on Tuesday destroying much valuable property. Frank C. Pollock, formerly of this place, was one of the unfortunate victims, his bakery estab lishment being wiped out. Accepted the Call. Rev. W. A. Pugsley has returned from Erie where he accepted a call from the Erie Baptist Church to take effect in the very near future. During the Rav. gentlemen's pastorate of the First Baptist Church he has labored hard to place the society on a firm fin ancial basis and his efforts have been crowned with success. We wish the Rev. gentleman and his estimable wife continued success in their new field of labor. Eye Specialist. Prof. W. H. Budine, tho well known Eye Specialist, of Binghamton, N. Y., will be at R. H. Hirsch's jewelry store, Emporium, Pa , September 18th and 19th. If you can't see well or have headache don't fail to call and see Prof. Budine, as he guarantees to cure all such cases. Lenses ground and fitted in old frames. Eyes tested and ex- j amir,ed free. All work guaranteed. Notice. So many complaints have been made against the increased number of stores open on Sunday, and as all should be treated alike, no stores will be allowed to keep open on Sunday, except Drug , Stores, and they will also be asked to 1 close duriug the morning Church j hours, from 10:30 a. m., to 12 o'clock, I noon. JOSIAH HOWARD, Burgess. I DEATH'S DOINGS. STOVER. MRS. MATTIE STOVER, formerly of 'Emporium, died of appendicitis, in Richwood, W. Va., and was brougnt here for burial by Mr. 11. A. Panting, of Richwood. She was buried in Newton Cemetery at five o'clock Saturday evening, Sept. 12th, short services were conducted at the grave by Rev. R. J. Knox, Pastor of Cam eron Circuit. Mrs. Stover was 33 years of age. II INKLE. It is with a sad heart we announce the death of JOHN J. HINKLE, Esq., at the residence of his father-in-law, Ex- Sheriff Riley Warner, on Friday, Sept. 11th, 1903, aged 43 years, 11 months and 14 days. Mr. Hinkle had been in declining health for several months, suffering from a complication of dis eases. The best medical talent was consulted, and his disease baffling the doctors, it was thought important that he be bnught to Emporium, from Philadelphia, hoping that the change of climate might be beneficial. Ac cordingly Mrs. Ilinkle arrived in Em porium with her very sick husband just ten weeks prior to his death. The change of climate and pure water proved beneficial and he improved so rapidly that he wag able to walk down town and visit his friends. But the change was only temporary. He con tinued to fail, yet heroically battled to live. Clod willed it otherwise. He passed to the other side, with scarcely a pain, surrounded by his iaithful wife and relatives. The final summons came quite unexpected, when deceased, with his indomitablewill-power raised himself on his elbows and—JOHN J. HINKLE was no more. Thank Qod he was prepared for the journey, having weeks ago given his heart to God, his mind having been turned first in that channel by that grand christain gentleman, Hon. John H. Laudis, Supt. U. S. Mint, at Phila delphia, a kind good friend, whom de ceased greatly respected. The task before us is more than we are competent or able to do justico to. Would that wo could have delogated the painful duty to another. We fully realize that wc have lost a very dear, close friend and, as the hours pass by, we feel more keenly than ever his dear, unselfish friendship—a friend in prosperity or adversity; true, noble, honest, brave and equal to any emer gency. We knew John Hinkle, possi bly, better than any other person, save one. No task was too hard for him to attempt; no kindness was de nied his friends, no matter how much time or trouble it caused him. Our close companionship with de ceased since he came to Emporium, in Jan. 1885, placed us in close touch with many of his genial and pleasant ly tendered courtesies to those who may have differed with him. Quick to forgive a wrong, yet loyal to every trust, politically, socially or in busi ness. As we write hundreds of occa sions arise before us, during his resi dence in Emporium. When a man of nerve, honesty and force was requir ed, John J. Hinkle invariably stepped to the front and never flinched or called for quarter. Farewell, dear friend. We shall always remember your dear smiling face and forever keep green in our memory the name of JOHN J. HINKLE, a true friend—a brother. HIS BUSY CAREER, JOHN J. HINKLE, born at Wrights ville, Warren county, Pa., Sept. 27th, 1859. Early in life he entered as an apprentice with a shoe maker at War ren, but soon moved to Ridgway. Deceased came to Emporium in 1885 to take the management of the opera house. On Feb. Bth, 1888, he was mar ried to Miss Lizzie Warner, daughter of Ex-Sheriff Warner, who survives her husband. They have no children. In addition to his wife he leaves the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. Martin Morgan,Scandia, Pa.; J. B. Hinkle, Lima, O.; Mrs. J. A. Adair, Wilmington, Del.; L. S. Hinkle, Wil cox, Pa.; Mrs. Frank Walker, Warren, j Pa.; Mrs. W. C. Allen, Marquet, Mich., i Miss Belle Hinkle, Wilmington, Del.; ' Mrs. 11. B. Taylor, Warren. Soon after coming to Emporium, i Mr. Hinkle took a lively interest in j public affairs and was popular with ; our citizens. Jovial, kind disposition, j sturdy and spotless character, he soon | held a strong place in tho hearts of ! our people. Three times ho was called I to serve as Chief of Emporium Fire Department and how faithfully he i filled the position his admirable record proves. Whenever and in whatever , station called upon to fill ha never | had to be looked after—he was always j the first and last to be on the look-out. ' "Liberty and Union, One and Inseparable."—WEßSTEß. EMPORIUM, PA., THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17.1903. About five years ago he resigned his position as Chief, when he located in Philadelphia to accept a position in the United States Mint, entering the mint as an entire stranger yet he re peatedly advanced and at the time of his death held a position of responsi bility and trust in the coining depart ment. That he was trusted and re spected by the hundreds of employees is testified to from the fact that they chose him Recording Secretary of U. S. Mint Beneficial Association. The pleasant testimonials of regard from tho Mint ofilciais is gratifying to Mr. Hinkle's family and friends. These testimonials are not of the"after death style" for scores of our citizens are fully aware of the high esteem in which deceased was held by his sup eriors, by coming in contact with them. Mr. H. B. Keller, President of tho U. S. Mint Beneficial Association wrote the following to us immediately upon hearing of Mr. Hinkle's death: "I am in receipt of your letter convey ing to me the sad information of the death of our dear and steadfast friend, John J. Hinkle. I could not express too high a praise of John's good qualities and the universal esteem held for him by his associates in the Mint. As Record ing Secretary of the U. S. Mint Bene ficial Association we greatly miss his attentivenesa and good counsel, H. faithful to duty and conscientious in his actions. You will kindly convey to Mrs. Hinkle my personal sympathyjas Exec utive of the Association lam delegat ed to express tho sorrow of our mem bers and the keen feelings of regret in parting from their friend." Numerous other letters and tele grams of sympathy and condolence were received from friends in different parts of the country. Going to Philadelphia almost an en tire stranger he discovered he had con siderable time to spare from his duties, he looked around hoping that an opportunity might open to him to lea m undertaking and embalming, it always having been his desire to fol low some day that business. Nothing daunting him, he called on Hon. R. R. Bringhurst, one of the best and lead ing undertakers of the Quaker City, and stated his desire, giving reference. Something in John's honest, pleasant countenance _'nst suited the great big hearted gentleman, friend Bringhurst, who introduced him to Dr. H. W. Good. From this time until death severed the ties of friendship, John enjoyed not only the esteem, but the close companionship of these gentle men. During the weeks and months of sickness in Philadelphia these friends stood close to him and no sacri fice was too great to make. Even after John came home, Dr. Good laid aside all business and came to Empori um and spent several days in hopes that he might extend his life, while Mr. Bringhurst was daily writing words of cheer or sending some deli cacy to his friend. At this juncture we feel that we will not be stepping over the bounds of propriety, if we mention the greatest testimonial of re regard from Mr. Bringhurst. Realiz ing there was only one more opportu nity to pay a fitting testimonial to a friend, he asked that he might be ac corded the sad duty of furnishing the casket and case, which was granted by the family. When the casket and case arrived at Geo. J. Laßar's undertaking rooms, many of our citizens viewed the casket —declared by Mr. Laßar to be the finest outfit ever sent here. Was friendship over more beautifully mani fested? Right here we wish to add that the friends of John J. Hinkle in Cameron county, will remember these ereat acts of kindness whenever the occasion may arise, rest assured. In closing this hastilly written and very feeble effort, we will not dwell upon tho party fealty of tho deceased friend, only to add what every citizen of this county is familiar with. He was a Republican at all times and never falterred in doing his whole duty. None knew better than the writer of this how loyally he stood | by his convictions and the great infiu- J ence he exercised in many hard con- i tested battles. THE FUNERAL. Promptly at two o'clock last Mon- , day afternoon at the residence of Mr. Riley Warner, tho funeral services over the remains of the honored dead were conducted by Rev. Robt. Mc- Caslin, Pastor of First Presbyterian ' Church, assisted by Rev. J. M. Robert son, Rector of Emmanuel Episcopal Church. The Rev. gentleman's re marks were brief in deference to the wishes of the deceased. Ho spoke of the high esteem in which the deceased was held by our citizens, many of whom had been kindly assisted while visiting in Philadelphia. A quartet composed of Messrs. 11. C. Olmsted, C. H. Felt, I. K. Hockley and Geo. A. Walker, Jr., furnished the singing. The services at the home having been concluded the remains were silently bore to the funeral car by the following pall-bearers, selected from members of the Masonic Lodge, of which the deceased was an honored member: Joseph J. Lingle, Thos, H. Norris, C. Jay Goodnough, G. S. Allen, G. F. Balcom, Chas. T. Logan, A. C. Blum and W. H. Howard. Leaving the home for Newton Cemetery, the large concourse of people were pro ceeded by the Emporium Fire Depart ment —four companies—in full dress uniform, and Emporium Lodge, F. A. M., in large numbers, also representa tives of A. O. U. W., in which society the deceased held an insurance of §2,000. Tho funeral was one of the largest ever held in "Emporium and presented a sad but beautiful sight when silently wending its way to the "Silent City of the Dead." RELATIVES AND FBI ENDS IN ATTEND ANCE FROM ABROAD. Mrs. Martin Morgan, (sister), Scan dia, Pa.; Mr. L. S. Hinkle (brother) and wife, Wilcox, Pa.; Mrs. H. B. Taylor, (sister) Warren, Pa.; Mr. J. B. Hinkle, (brother) Lima, O.; Mrs. Geo. Miller, (cousin) Philadelphia; Dr. Julian Adair, (nephew) Willmington, Del.; Hon. Robt. R. Bringhurst, Phila delphia, a very dear friend of deceased. FLOWERS COVER GRAVE. The scene at the cemetery was solemn, jet beautiful. The grave was lined with flowers and ferns and for a considerable space surrounding the grave the ground was covered with flowers and fern. When the vault was sealed the grave was completely cov ered with roses, ferns and beautiful flowers, in designs, from societies and friends. The sprays and designs were from the following relatives and friends, as well as the several organi zations: Scroll of roses, from brothers and sisters; J. H. Cole and family, Keokuk, lowa, bundle of roses; Ma. sonic emblem in roses, from Emporium lodge; wreath and palms from Hon. R.R. Bringhurst and employees, Phil adelphia; Mrs. Adair and Dr. Adair, Wilmington, Del., beautiful flowers; Large emblem of roses and asters from Rescue Hook and Ladder Co.; bouquet of roses, palms and lilies of the valley, from Hon. 11. H. Mullin and wife; urn of roses from Mr. and Mrs. Leet, Mr. and Mrs. Huntington and Miss Ray mond; flowers, verbennas and pinks, Mrs. Laura Bryan; sheaf of wheat and asters, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Miller, Phila delphia; bunch of beauty roses, from Mr. and Mrs. Gallagher, Mr. and Mrs. Hockley. Mr. and Mrs. Mullin, Mr. Mrs. Logan, Mr. and Mrs. Allen, Mr. and Mrs. Judd, members of"The Old Associates Club,"of which deceased was a lively, jovial member; palms from Florist Offerlee, Warren, Pa. The offerings from dear friends and societies were indeed beautiful and speak louder than words—no person could receive more touching testimon ials than "Uncle John," the children's favorite. At the cemetery after a brief service by tlje Pastor, Rev. R. McCaslin, the Masonic fraternity conducted the clos ing ceremony, by following the beauti ful burial service of the order of which deceased was a conscientious member. This closed the earthly testimonial to a good citizen, kind husband and faith ful friend, yet his memory will long remain in the minds and hearts of our citizens. Tho bereaved widow, brothers and sisters, while deeply afflicted, have many pleasant thoughts to aid them to bear their loss. Their loved one is happy and free from suffering; they know that while he walked in the humble ways of life he occupied a a warm spot in the hearts of the peo ple and was honored in a manner be fitting the proudest peer of the land. Tho PRESS extends its heartfelt sym pathy to the bereaved family. John J. Hinkle is dead, though he still lives. HEADQUARTERS U. S. MINT BENEFICIAL ASSOCIATION. PHILADELPHIA, PA., Sopt. 14, 1903. WHEREAS, AN All wise Providence has seen fit tolcall from our midst our fellow member and Recording Secretary, JOHN J. HINKLE, to that rest and peace that is the portion of the right eous and good, and that has no ending. He it Resolved, That the members of U. S. Mint Beneficial Association, express their most earn est regret at the loss of one who was a most active member and efficient officer; and a fellow workmau whose affable and courteous manner whose faith fullness as a workman and whose conduct as a citizen and loyalty as a friend, won for him the love and esteem of all who knew him well, and whose taking away leaves a void in the hearts of all his associates that time can only modify. Jnevertheless bow in humble submission to the Divine will, knowing full well that His ways are all-wise, extending our heartfelt sympathy to his bereaved family, with the consolation that I He who dooth all things well will in His own | good time remove the clouds of sorrow and "let the golden sunshine in." Resolved. That these resolutions be spread up on the minutes and a copy of the same be sent to I the widow of ourdeceased brother. JOIIN R. BALTZ, i WILLIAM R. SINER. I HILBERD OTT, SAMUEL A. GENTEL, J [SEAL.) PETER CARRIOAM, Committee. Festival. The finance committee of the Cam eron M. E Church will hold a pie and ice cream social on Saturday evening, Sept. 18th, in the hall at that place. All will be very welcome. Death of S. Q. /lingle. S. Q. Mingle, of New York city, well known in this section, having for years been located at Williamsport, died at the family residence in New York on Tuesday. Mr. Mingle has amassed a large fortune since leaving Williams port. Gone West. Mr. Edgar Henry, who recently was employed by the powder companies, left last Sunday forCarthaga,Missiouri, to enter the employ of a powder company as Supt. He took with him from Emporium a number of our young men, namely, Chas. Newton, Jos. Gayney and several others. Democratic Nominations. The Democratic County Convention met at the Court House, this afternoon and nominated the following ticket: — Associate Judge, J. C. Floyd ; Proth y, C. J. Goodnough ; Jury Commissioner, O. L. Bailey—the last two being Re publicans. District Attorney and Cor oner left vacant. Pie and Ice Cream. The Epwortli League of the M E. Church at Beech wood, have pledged to raise the amount necessary to paint the church at that place, and will hold an ice cream and pie social and contest on Saturday evening, Sept. 19th. Cake, ice cream and pumpkin and apple pie will be in abundance and all are invited to come. A Success. The entertainment given by the Presbyterian church ladies on Monday and Tuesdry evenings was a great success. The production '-uliver Cromwell" was beautifully produced, about eighty of our ladies and gentle men assisting. We understand the ladies netted §125.00. Embarks in Motel Business. D. B. Johnson, of Sinnamahoning, was transacting business in Empori um on Monday and made a brief visit to PRESS office. Mr. Johnson inform ed us that he had leased the Revere House, Renovoand should take charge in the very near future. D. B. has for many years been one of our active lumbermen and we bespeak for him a warm welcome by Renovites. If hard work and close attention to business counts he will make a succees of the Revere. New Gas Company. Mr. Fred Andrews of Coudersport appeared before a special meeting of the Borough Council last evening asking that a franchise be given to a new gas company; that an exclusive privilege of tho streets of Emporium be granted to the company he repre sents. Mr. Andrews stated that his company propose incorporating under the name of Coudersport Gas Co., ajjd that they would secure the gas from a company now organized at Port Allegany and deliver the gas to consumers, for domestic purposes, at 20 cents per 1000 feet. If gas be sold to manufacturers that to be subject to special contract. Mr. Andrews in re turn for the franchise, offers the Bor ough §3OO per year or two million feet of gas per year. The Council appoint ed a committee to draft an ordinance and investigate the matter; to report at a special meeting to be held Mon day evening next. The committee ap pointed are Messrs. C. W. Shaffer, Jos. Freindel and John Cummings. BRIEF HENTION. Fewer gallons; wears longer; Devoe. Over 800 are enrolled in our Borough Schools. Ed. Fields employed at the furnace was severly injured on Tuesday. You will miss it if you fail to call and are N. Seger's new line of cloth ing. It is reported that 11. G. Lyons has purchased Mrs. P. E. Lewis' boarding house, at Junction. N. Seger's new line of early fall clothing and furnishing goods are catching the eyes of the public. Word has been received here that Clint Catlin, employed on Penn'a R R , at Philadelphia has been seriously injured. 0. B. Howard Company have added a monster "stem winder" engine to to the rolling stock of Emporium & Rich Valley R. R. Henry Haupt was a visitor last even ing at the PRESS office and informed ua that he lost a pocket book on Monday at Keating Summit containing $21.90. TERMS: $2.00 —$1.50 IN ADVANCE WEATHER REPORT. (Forecast by T. B. Lloyd.) FRIDAY, Fair and Colder. SATURDAY. Fair. SUNDAY, Fair. Republican County Convention. The Republican party of Cameron county assembled in convention at Court House, on Tuesday, every dis trict being represented except Por tage. B. W. Green, Esq., was elected Chairman of the convention and J. P. McNarney and A. C. Blum Secretaries. The following were returned as dele gates elected: Shippen-K. W. Gaskill, J. W. Lcv.ia, John F. Lewis, Murdick McNeal. W, Z Thomas, Chas. Wiley, Mark Wright. Emporium-Wett Ward-G. F. lialeoiu, Josiab Howard, Geo. J. Laßar, 11. H. Mullin, J. P. Mc- Narney: Middle Ward— B. W. Green. M. M. Lar rabee, H. S, Lloyd, Michael Murphy; East Ward, —A. C. Blun), F. S. Coppersmith C. M. Thomas. Portage. —Not Represented. Lumber.— Thos. M. Lewis, S. F. Ebersole, H. J. Darren. Gibson.— I). 8. Logue, S. W. Nyce, O. B Tanner. Driftwood.—Dr. V. K. Corbett, H. B. Mutters baugh, Walter Yothers. Grove. —G. If. Barclay, J. R. Batchelder, M. Blodgett, C. F. Barclay, J. A. Wvkoff. The following order of business was adopted: I.—Election of Chairman of County Commit tee. U.—Nomination of Associate .Judge lll.—Nomination of Prothonotary, Register, Recorder and Clerk of the Courln. IV.— Nomination of District Attorney. V.—Nomination of Coroner. Vl.—Nomination of Jury Commissioner. Ihe nominations of candidates now 111 order the following gentlemen were placed in nomination—all by acclama tion. Dr. V. K. Corbett, of Driftwood, nominated for Associate Judge, Hon. John McDonald. H. B. Muttersbaugh, Esq., nominat ed C. Jay .Goodnough for Prothono tary, Register, etc. B. \V. Green Esq., placed in nomina tion the name of J. P. McNarney, Esq., for District Attorney. Joliu A. Wykoff, Esq., nominated J. R. Batchelder for jury Commissioner. A. C. Blum, Esq., was unanimously re-electsd Chairman of the Republican County Committee. The Chair appointed the following committee on resolutions, after which the Convention took a recess for ten minutes: C. F. Barclay, H. H. Mullin, Walter Yothers, W. L. Thomas, Thos. M. Lewis. Upon the reconvening ol' the Con vention, the following resolutions were unanimously adopted: WHEREAS, It is fitting that we, the representa tives of the Republican party of Cameron county in convention assembled, should express the satisfaction we to-day experience because of the achievements of our party, therefore be it Resolved, That we reaffirm our faith in a pro tective tariff, a sound currency and a fearless en forcement of law and all the cordial principles of the Republican party, from which have been re alized the happy and prosperous condition exist ing throughout our country at the present tinie. Resolved, That the Republican national admin istration challenges our profoundest admiration; that in President Roosevelt are combined the elements of the true statesman, the fearless sold ier and exemplary citizen, and that the nation's honor and welfare, and the individual citizen's rights and liberties are to him wisely entrusted' and by him duly safeguarded. Resolved, That onr Senators, Congressman and Member of the Legislature deserve and receive our fullest commendation. Resolved, That the administration of Governor Pennypacker fulfills the pre-election promises and is by us most cordially endorsed. , COUNTY COMMITTEE A. C. BLUM, Chairman, Emporium, Pa. Shippen Township, —John F. Lewis, Empoiuni, Pa. West Ward, Emporium. —G. F. Balcom. Middle Ward, Emporium. —W. H. Howard. East Ward, Emporium.— F. P. Strayer. Portage Township.— Lumber Township.— T. M. Lewis, Sterling Ran, Pa. Gibson Township.—C. W. Williams, Driftwood, Pa. Driftwood Borough'— H. B. Muttersbougb. Grove Township.—J. A. Barclay, Sinuaiaa&oning, Capt. C. F. Barclay, Chairman of committee appointed to revise the party rules, presented the committee's report, which was adopted unanimous ly. The several candidates appeared be fore the convention and thanking the party for the nomination, the Chair declared the Convention adjourned. B. W. GREEN, President. J. P. MCNARNEY, A. C. BLUM, Secretaries. Quartely Conferenc » The last Quartely Meeting of the conference year will bo held in the Free Methodist Church of Emporium, Pa., Sept. 18th to 20th inclusive. Order of services: Friday 7:30, p. m.; Satur day 7:30, p.m.; Sunday 10:00, a. in., and 7:30 p.m. District Elder, W. B. Roupe, in charge. R. A. ROBERTSON, Pastor. Those stylish new goods just re ceived by N. Seger are up-to-date and from the best manufacturers. Call and see them. NO. 80.
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