JFI IB CAMERON COUNTY PRESS. ESTABLISHED BY C. B. GOULD, MARCH, 1866. VOL. 33. t H. C. OLMSTED, AT THE Leading Diy Goods Store Is still doing business and expects to be whether they strike gas or oil. My stock is complete in every line. - - - - - * Dress Goods. I have the largest and best assortment ever kept by me, which I am selling at VERY CLOSE PRICES. Come and see the beautiful styles in Ladies Capes and Jackets, cheaper than you can buy the same in the large cities. Also Misses and Children's Jackets. - - My Shoe Department is well stocked with Ladies, Gentlemen's and Childrens wear. Cheaper in price not quality) than any exclusive Shoe House can afford to sell for. - UNDERWEAR, HOSIERY. NOTIONS OF ALL SORTS. It is not necessary to enumerate the many bargains I have for you. Come and see for your- ' selves. We will take pleasure in showing you I them, whether you wish to buy or not. Respectfully* 11. C. OLHSTED. jfiri JORDAN BROS. % V 7 Dealers in V V Staple and Fancy Groceries, Dry / \ Goods, Fresh, Salt and Smoked J V Meats, Fruit in season, Tobacco, \ r Cigars, Confectionery and School M V Supplies. { j A complete line of Fall and C Winter Goods. j 112 We would be pleased to have 112 V you call and inspect our stock 1 j whether you purchase or not. C | Goods delivered anywhere in } V town, free of charge. } Y JORDAN BROS., i| S / i No. 43, W. Fifth St., Emporium. w b \\\\\\\\\\\\\/ FASHIONABLE | sin ifliims. / ' / / Opposite M. E. Church, > EMPORIUM, PA. V Our now Full and Winter Goods Shave arrived and we are now / / turning out the very latest in / ' STYLISH I! it Mhili Call and see our new line of •, piece goods, embracing all the / most popular fabrics, both im- / / ported and American. Our prices / / are right and we jrurantee a fit. , A large force of first-class work men are now in our employ. $ 112 ( Jive us a call and see if we can- / /| not save you money and at the / / same time give you your money's y j worth. %R. SHGBR J ssr\ s \ x n. \ s x \ \ \ Special Offer. Pure maple sap syrup 85c per gallon can. Was #I.OO, worth that at wholesale, but no matter, its yours at that price, with money back if not satisfactory. New goods will soon be here that's the reason for selliug. DAY'S. Forty Hour Devotion. Forty hour devotion was observed In St. Mark's church, at this place, Sunday and Monday. Father McAdani was assisted by Fathers Kay croft, Centreville; Cavauaugli, Johnsonburg; McCurrie, Coudersport. New Spring hats. Special two week's sale at John J. Soble's Clothing Store. Goods selling regardless of cost. Men's and Boys' clothing, hats, caps, furnishings, etc. We have a few pairs of shoes left that we will sell at your own price. Gone to Alaska. Last Tuesday morning the second Emporium party departed for Alaska. The party composed of H. W. Jewell, D. E. Powell, David Munoe, Frank Packquette, John I-'redette, Chas. Keiper, of Emporium, and Elijah Johnson, Austin. A large number of people assembled at the P. & E. depot to bid them farewell. For Congress. Hon. 11. H. North, of Bradford, was in Empo rium last Monday, shaking hands with our peo ple. He is a candidate lor Congress in case our present worthy Congressman should be nominated for Governor, and the indications are daily growing brighter. Mr. North would make a very acceptable candidate. He is emi nentily qualified for the place and would make a popular Congressman. Three From Potter. Cameron county voted down the poor house proposition by a big majority. And she made a mistake. Bessie Kissell, of Sterling Run, who has been spending a few days with friends here, returned home Tuesday. M.M. Larrabee was re-elected Justice of the j Peace of Emporium with no opposition—a just | tribute to a worthy man. Lecture. Mrs. Hoffman who is to speak in Em i porium on the evening of March 19th, in the M. E. church is highly recommended by both the press and individuals. Like most first-class I speakers she has her regular price but an unusual exception has been made in favor of Emporium, and her lecture here will be free, but a collection ; will be taken. The following is from the Clarks [ ville, (Mo.) Sentinel: Mrs. Hodman is a woman whose witticisms will make you laugh ; whose close analytical ar gument will make you think, and whose sincer ] ity and honesty, whatever your opinion of her cause, will command your respect and esteem, j Her effort here was a masterpiece. To the Public. Realizing t hat there are a great many j people who would like to have photographs of themselves or their families, but owing to the< x ! treme hard times, really have not the money to j pay for my best work, and the cheap work they j don't want. Appreciating this fact, that my j customers know good work when they see it, ; and will have only the best when they do get it, ! I have concluded to reduce my prices to suit the ; times and within the reach of all. Beginning i March Ist, I will make my best Cabinet Photo j graphs at J3.00 per dozen. Thanking you for I past favors and hoping to receive a liberal pa- J tronage in the future. I am very truly, J. B. SCHRIEVER. School Entertainment. ! The teachers and pupils of the High School building gave a very enjoyable entertain ment to the patrons and friends of the public schools and the only regret expressed was that the building was not large enough to accommo date all who wanted to come. As it was more than five hundred people were present and the entire program was carried out without a "break." The music both vocal and instru ! mental, was a pleasing part of the program and | the systematic course of study in music adopted j by the Board three years ago was certainly a I step in the right direction if we may judge from the manner pupils acquitted themselves in the musical selections. We have not time to elaborate much in detail, suffice it to s*y that the orderly conduct of the pupils both old and yonng during the exercises was a subject of very favorable comment on the part of many patrons. Obituary. Miss HATTIE ERHARD, aged twelve | years, died at the residence of her parents at j Erie, Pa., on Sunday. The remains were brought ' to Emporiun 011 Monday, the funeral taking I place on Tuesday, at 2 p. in., from the home of 1 | Mrs. Erhard's sister, Mrs. W. S. Walker- Rev. j | Robert McCaslin officiating. The former friends j j of the grief-stricken family (who formerly re- j ! sided in Emporium) wore pained beyond ex- ■ ] pression to hear of the sad death of one so young 1 j and beloved as was the deceased child—the idol j j of all who knew her. Only a few weeks ago the ! writer noticed the happy child in our midst and j I admired the cherry disposition, little thinking I i that we should so soon be called upon to chroni- j I cle her death. I This greatly bereaved family have indeed been j j terribly afflicted during the past year. Mrs. Er- i j hard (formerly Miss Laura Hackenbergi who has ' been called upon to follow to the silent city of i I the dead,a sainted mother, a dear sister and nort her only daughter has been called home. Words cannot express our sympathy for."Jr. and Mrs. ! Erhard. Kaye-Briggs Affair Settled. The case of H. C. Kaye vs C. E. Briggs, General Manager of The Ivlondyke Pros- I pecting Mining Co., of Coudersport, which has | been the subject of much discussion and com i ment during the pest week, was settled in a very I amicable manner on Monday last. The Company j refunded the money which Mr. Kaye had de t posited with them inpayment for stock, and paid all costs. Two More Mails. The new mail service for which Post : master Seger has been zealously laboring, went I intoefrect last Monday morning. Train No. 9, at j 5:10 a.m., carries a local pouch from all points j west of Williamsport, and train No. 6, at 3:25 p. I in., carries a local mail. Our people are greatly benefitted by the change, as well as ah towns on the line. "Liberty and Union, One and Inseparable."— WEßSTEß. EMPORIUM, PA., THURSDAY, MAR( II 3,1898. Volume Thirty-Three. With this issue the PRESS starts upon its thirty third year. During all these years the PRESS has adhered steadfastly to the principles of right and justice. We have always endeavored to give our readers a news paper and how well we suc ceeded will leave to our readers. The PRESS has never faltered in its duty to the county or its fealty to its party or its candidates. We hope and expect to make many improvements in the near future and shall spare neither labor nor zeal to maintain the high standard of journalism so proudly adhered to by its founder and late lamented editor, C. B. GOULD. To our business men and patrons in general we thank for their continued patronage and extend to one and all our sincere thanks for their confidence and encouragement. There are a few families in Cameron county into whose homes the PRESS has thus far failed to reach. We should like to have upon our sub scription list, every home in this county. Send us #1.50 and thereby secure a if a fe, clean, home paper. Court Proceeding, Court convened Monday at 2 p. m. j with Hon. C. A. Mayer presiding, assisted by Associates Wykoft' and Bonham. There was a very large attendance from all parts of the county. Orand Jury called and R. M. Overhiser was ap pointed chairman alter which the following cases were disposed of: Com. vs Frank Parker—rape. After taking testimonj', verdict withheld until Tuesday morn ing when by the direction of the court, he was pronounced guilty of fornication, but not upon original indictment. Sentenced to pay a fine of ♦IOO and costs. I). B. Johnson vs Barclay Bros. Referred to Chas. Olcason, V. A. Brooks and C. M. Thomas, whose award is to be made a rule of Court. Martha Keith vs Michael Keith—alias sub poena and divorse awarded. Com. vs R. A. Lord- assault. True bill. Com. vs Geo. English—seduction under promise of marriage and fornication and bas tardy. True bill. Com. vs C. W. Clark—bench warrant issued. Josiah Howard was appointed guardian of Floyd Faucett, minor child of John Faucett, deceased. Com. vs C. E. Briggs. Nol pros. Estate of Geo. C. Thayer-report of C. J. (iood nough, auditor confirmed ni.ei. by court. Estate of Wm. Lynch, same as previous re* port. Estate of Ishi Craven, same as previous report. Com. vs Wm. Clark—Assault upon an officer. Deft, pleads guilty. Sentence to pay costs and undergo an imprisonment ot one month in jail. Com. vs E. E. Letterman—bigamy. True bill. Sentence two years in penitentiary. Com. vs Geo Van Lew—Assault. Not guilty bit costs divided. Lydia E. Phoenix, executrix of Calfernia Phoe nix, deceased vs Emporium «fc Rich Valley R. R. Co. Settled. John O'Byrne and Ella O'Byrne vs Sliippen Township. Non suit ordered by the Court. Com. vs Gentry—assault and battery. Indict ment quashed. Harrison Smoke on charge surety of peace. Discharged. The following persons came into open court with proper witnesses and were duly authorized as citizens of the United States. Andrew Anderson, a native of Sweeden. Doniilineo Cavalaeri, a native of Italy. Angelo Paolutte a native of Italy. Court adjourned. Pressed Bricks. Large attendance at court this week. Workmen are at work rebuilding the Steel Company's building. Westphalia sugar cured hams and bacon 11c. lb. DAY'S. "Huyler's" Chocolate Pepperment Pralines ; "Tuxedo" Chocolate creams Hoc. lb, DAY'S. New spring goods are arriving daily and we will sell our winter goods below cost. JOHN J. SOBLE. C. B. Howard & Company are pre paring to resume operations at their mill at this place. The only strictly fresh stock of wall paper in town will be found at Taggart's drug store. Gent's furnishing goods in endless | profusion at N. Seger's. Best goods, latest styles I and lowest prices. Woodsmen, the place to buy your | clothing and turcishings is at N. Seger's. All j that is desirable for your comfort and conveni j ence may be found there. i Samuel Faucett was a caller at the J PRESS oHioc on Tuesday and informed us that j he, and A. J. Turley and another party had de j cided to si art a monument works at Ridgway. We are closing out all winter goods j below cost and you will be greatly benefitted by J calling atour store and availing yourself of some j of the rare bargains. N. SEGER. There was not a single pattern of wall paper carried over at Old Reliable Drug i Store therefore his mammoth stock is all fresh j goods, just received, and prices much below last ! year. Candidates have already commenced to set up their fences for county offices, and hand shaking has commenced. Be honest and do not promise to support a candidate unless you fully I intend to keep sacred your pledge. If you find it difficult to pass through Harry Lloyd's store it is all because he has just received a large number of 1893 wheels and if you don't have wheels in your head before he gets through with you it will not be his fault. L. Taggart's new drug clerk is the right man in the right place. A competent clerk and reduced prices will be appreciated by our people. See prices of prescription work, etc., in Old Reliable Drugstore's new ad, on page 5, of this issue. Wm. M. Singerly, editor of the Phil adelphia Record, died suddenly at Philadelphia on Sunday, of heart failure. Mr. Singerly was one of the foremost editors of the State and held a high position in the councils of his party. The first position held by Mr. Singerly, was in 1864, at Cameron mines, in this county, where be filled the position of book-keeper. Many of our older citizens remember the incident. J Patriotism. The teuderest pathos the HOUI con tains, the silken cords of love, engen dered by the thoughts of home and country. What is a home? The enshrined throne of peace and love, where the weary spirit of man can at all times find a haven of rest. Never since man was driven from Eden has truer | words been inscribed by a pen: "Be it ever so humble, there's no place like home." If the lirst law of nature is self-preservation, why is not patriot ism the second. True manhood will leave all, will even lay down life itself in behalf of home and country. Why is this done? Is it to gain honor and fame, or is it a wontoness in human nature; a desire at the first opportunity to shed human blood ? Nay, patriotism is only in reality an advanced stage of the first law of nature, self-preservation. It has long been a confirmed fact th.it man is a social animal. In the history of by gone ages we find, in all race's of peo ple, be they black, white, yellow or copper, they have always banded to grther; all have recognized, "in unity there is strength." Mutual safety, therefore, calls together high, low, rijh and poor, and a leader is chosen. Sometimes the leader has been given absolute power; but that decade, we are thankful to say, is slowly passing away. The majority of governments to-day consists of a leader with two houses of executive representatives of the people. Kingdoms and Empires are thus formed. A constitution is framed, laws laid down, and a govern ment established. The land wherein they thus form, the people call "our country." They individually have sworn to obey the constitution and laws of the country; to guard, uphold ai.d defend the country, even to death itself. They thus have become each o»e link of the great chain that binds man toman, man to home, and home to country. The name of that chain is Patriotism. The sweetest memories of manhood's years or declining age, are the lithographic views engraved in the art gallery of the brain by the eye of budding youth. The sapling may be bent at pleasure, but the sturdy, mature oak can withstand the blast of a hurricane. A great deal depends on the surroundings of the youthful sap ling as to the beauty, strength and value of the tree, or whether it shall become a tree. Should the ground be rocky, bleak and sterile, the tree shall be knotty, gnarled and almost worth iese. Good soil and favorable circum stances will grant to the tree a far different birthright. He shall rise a monument of strength, a gem of nature, a perfect gift from the hand of its maker. Thus with man, though down trodden from the cradle, the youthful mind is more susceptible to the .joys than the sorrows of life. Great and wonderful indeed is the superstruction 011 which is based the life of the uni verse. Frolic and fun is the natural gift of youth from the Supreme Giver of all gifts. To prove this, look over | the picture gallery of your own mem ory. You will be surprised to find how many sunshiny spots the camera of the eye has engraved there. No water was ever so sweet as the spring that came bubbling from beneath the rock under the elm tree, at old home stead. No apples were half so sweet as the rosy-cheeked fellows that grew on the little tree at the corner of the orchard, 110 sky so blue, no mountain so fair, no meadows so green; the birds, the bees, the butterfles we have chased; the flowers we have plucked, all comes rushing back to us in a flood of recollections, bearing us almost bodily back to the old home-nest A man may forsake all, and in a moment of fury curse all, and become a wan derer to either or all points of the compass. Anger may part him from his grey-liaired father, may part him from the mother who bore him, but what can turn him against the sunny spots of his native hearth. Patriotism is the father of liberty. The stronger the patriot the greater the liberty. In this great nation, which ranks among the foremost of the world, we do not, we cannot realize our indebtedness to the patriot. He stopped his plow in the middle of the furrow, slung his musket over his shoulder and started at the call "to arms," to drive the op- I pressor from our shores. The patriot J will not, cannot be a slave. The | morality of a nation depends largely I upon the patriotism of its citizens. | "God made all nature free " Freedom j of conscience is the glory crown of the J patriot. Where ought we to look for j a higher sphere of morality; where I shall we look for a higher standard of j patriotism, than in this great, glorious ! and most noble of Democracies 011 the ' face of the globe. As a people, we are | a family, with half a continent for a I home. Though of all nations, all ! colors, all creeds, we are still one peo ! pie. We are governed by the same j laws, have all the same freedom and j independence. The constitution and j laws of the Democracy place all men l on a level. High, low, rich and poor, ! young and old, all form a unit of this i great household. What interest in common have we jto hold this household together? Is it I a love for our neighbor: do we strive for the advancement of those whom we have never seen, or having seen, ! may have only done us a personal | injury? No, not even a brotherly love, would hold this nation, as a family. Love of home, love of country, j patriotism alone can bear us through j the various vicissitudes, turmoils and trials of human life. Sow the seeds of patriotism, remembering that the boy of to-day will be the man of to-morrow. The true patriot can never be aught ! than a good citizen. True to himself, | true to his home, true to his country, ! and true to his God. Long live Col j umbia! Long live her patriotic sons and daughters. JAMES CASSELS. Inciters from tlie People. [All communications under this head must be . accompanied by the writer's name. We will not I be held responsible for any expressions in this department.]—EDlTOß. . AH a nistake. I MR. EDITOR : —Kindly allow me a ! little space in order that I may reply ' to "Rip,J' and also set myself in the - proper light before the reading public. ! In the first place allow me to say that i my article in the Letterman case was written at the request and earnest so licitation of several of the most promi nent citizens of Cameron county. At ' first I hesitated, but after much ' thought on the subject I finally decid ed, out of charity and for the sake of i argument, to take the side of Letter men. In doing tliisl based my article on two or three facts which seemed to me to strengthen, to some degree, the side of the defendent. These facts came from what I regarded a reliable source and I took for granted that these facts could be substantiated and in a kind, gentle way, I proceeded. The facts to which I have just referred were as fol lows: First—That Mr. Lettermen was un der the impression that his former wife had, during his abscence from State College, succeeded in having their former marriage contract annulled. Second—That Mr. Lettermen was honest in his intentions, truthful in his statements, and urged upon Miss Fulton to write to different persons, whose names she possessed,and satisfy her mind beyond any doubt that he was telling her the truth. Lastly that after the duplicity was discovered Miss Fulton begged of her friends to "fix up the matter and bring about a reconciliation with all parties concerned." Now, I ask our many readers, in all candor, whether the above facts are not worthy of some consideration. I love the entire Fulton family, as far as I know them, and would almost as soon lose an arm as to say a word that would bring a pang to the already smitten hearts. Neither do I crave notority. I simply took the side I did because I thought some one at least ought to have a little mercy on the accused. But my effort is perhaps all in vain. I have learned in the last twenty-four hours that "Rip" is the nearest to the truth, so I will have to retract what I said last week. I have not one word to say in Mr. Letter men's favor. If he has done all that "Rip" claims—laid that deep, dark plot—and by lying and a cunning strategy and blight the prospects of an innocent girl forever, then he is a villian most vile, or a consummate fool. lam inclined to cling to the latter. Surely no sane man would do as he has done, with everything against him. No, 1 cannot undertake to defend Mr. Lettermen, at this time, any more than I could defend Judas Iscariot or old lascivious Felix. We will leave the accused in the hands of the Court and his God. But be fore I close I have few words for you Mr. Rip or llereules. This is not the first time you have leveled your shafts at me. You have rushed at me like a mad bull and your impetuosity leads me to believe that you desired to tear out my heart and dig up my father's grave. No, Mr. Rip there is no skele ton in our closet. I wonder if you are not measuring me with your own yard stick. Neither has society cast me off'. If it has then it is news to me. Of late years we have entertained many prominent people, and some of the elite of Cameron county have sat at our table and enjoyed our hospi tality. And I fully believe dear Rip that I have as many friends in this county as you have. I have enemies too, but it is a good thing to have enemies—enmity is sometimes better than friendship. I think you too are an enemy of mine. I remember the last time I shook you hand, it felt a good deal like the paw of a polar bear. And now Mr. Rip were you ever at my home? You ought to comedown and see how we live. I have the sweetest wife and the most charming daughters on earth. And we are so happy and enjoy each others unbound ed confidence, and we swim, as it were in a river of domestic felicity. We have no family fears, no cloudy skies, nothing but joyous sunshine. Come down sometime, when convenient, and drop in and try our rambos. Plenty of them in our cheaply constructed cave. Make yourself at home. Have j another rambo ? If yon desire a few | more hints in this case I refer you to | the Independent. MOSE CARPENTER. John J. McAdam. The funeral of John J. McAdani, a popular young man of the South End, took place last Wednesday morning from his late residence, i 51 Rensselaer street, thence to St. John's church, j where a solemn requiem mass was chanted by j the Rev. J. H. McAdam—a brother of the deceas ed. Rev. John T. Slattery delivered the eulogy. The remains were enclosed in a steel grey casket with silver trimmings. Deceased had been a faithful employe of the Albany Brewing Co., for | the past twenty years. Through respect for the ! deceased the company closed its doors to allow its employes to attend the funeral in a body. He I was whole-souled and generous to a fault and | will be greatly missed by his grief stricken family i and a legion of friends. The floral tributes eon | sistedofa broken column from the employes of j the Albany Brewing Co., and a pillow with the j j the word'"Papa" from his sons and daughters, j | The bearers were Patrick Hughes, John j Donnelly, John Fitzgerald, James Feeney, Michael Keane, Patrick Muruane, James Welch and Patrick Mulhern. Thefuneral wasincliarge of Funeral Director, Wm. J. Phillips Albany Press and Knickerbocker. Birthday Party. I Last Thursday, Master Harold Seger, i j the bright little son of Postmaster Seger, enter- ! I tained about thirty of his little lady and gentle- i j men friends. The occasion was in honor of I Master Harold' seventh birthday. The happy little tots enjoyed themselves as'only children 1 can. I TERMS: $2.00 —$1.50 IN ADVANCE. Republican Comity Convention. \ ; T [» e Republican County Convention will meet ; | at the Court House, in the Borough of Rmporiiiro, TUESDAY. MARCH 22d, 1898, at 1:00 o'clock, p. in., ' 4i I )l , lr P ose of nominating one delegate to the state Convention, candidate for President I Judge, choose delegates to the Judicial, Con gressional and Senatorial Conventions and the ; transaction of such other business as may prop j erly come before the Convention. , j By Order of County Committee, „ T _ H. C. OLMSTED,Chairman. | C. JAY UOODNOUGH. Sec'y. Republican Primary Election. j In accordance with a resolution adopted by the j Republican County Committee, empowering the • : Chairman to cull a Caucus and County Conven tion, the Republican Primary elections for Cameron county will be held on SATURDAY, MARCH 13th, 1898. I Emporium Borough—West Ward, at Citv Hail, at 7:00 t° B:3° p. m.,-4 delegates; Middle ) Ward, at Council Room, at 7:00 to 8:30 p. m.,—4 j delegates; East Ward,at Hose House,at 7:00to M;3O p. m.,—3 delegates. . £ hi PP e " Township, at Court House, at 2:00 to ■1:00 p. m., —6 delegates. Township, at Sizerville Bath House, at 7:00 to 8:00 p. m., —2 delegates. Lumber township, at office of R. W. Barrows at Cameron, at 1:00 to 3:00 p. in..—3 delegates Gibson Township, at Curtin (louse. Drift wood at 3:00 to 5:00 p. m.,—2 delegates. , w< "" 1 Borough, at Curtin Hotel, at 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.,—3 delegates. Grove Township, at Joe M. Shaffer's, from 4:00 to 6:00 p. m., —2 delegates. „ H. C. OLMSTED, Chairman. C. JAV GOODNOUGH, Sec'y. Political Announcements. All Announcements under thin head must be signed by the candidate and paid in advance to insure publication. PRESIDENT JUDGE. Editor Cameron County Press: Slß:—Republican friends from the several counties comprising this, the 25th Judicial Dis trict, have requested me to become a candidate for the Republican nomination of President Judge. After consideration I have concluded to comply with their request. Please announce in the CAMERON COUNTY PRESS to the Republican electors of Cameron county and this Judicial District, that I am an earnest candidate for the nomination of President Judge, subject to the rules of the Republican party, and respectfully solicit their support at the primary elections. I pledge myself, if nominated, to use all honor able means for my election to that responsible office. Yours respectfully. „ B. W. GREEN. Emporium, Pa., Feb'y. Ist, 1898. Editor of the Press. DEAR Slß:— Please announce my name as a candidate for the nomination for the office ol President Judge of this 25tli Judicial District, subject to the rules governing the Republican party in Cameron county. Respectfully. „ J. C. JOHNSON. Emporium, Pa., Feb'y. 2, 1898. DELEGATE TO STATE CONVENTION. EDITOR PRKBS : —('lease announce my name as a candidate for Delegate to the Republican .State Convention, solely in tlie interests of the candidacy of lion. Chas. \V. Stone for Governor. If elected I pledge myself to use all honoruhic means to secure his nomination. !■:. W. OASKILL. bhippen, Pa., Feb. Bth, 189S. At the earnest solicitation ol numerous Repub licans I have concluded to b< :t candidate for delegate to the State Convention, and if elected shall use all honorable means within my power to secure the nomination of Hon. C. W. Stone for Governor. V. A. BROOKS. Sinnemahomng, Pa., Feb. 28th, 1898. BRIEF HENTION. Col. John Johnson of Emporium, candidate for the Judgeship of Judicial district, including Cameron, Elk and Clinton counties, was in Port Allegany Monday. Mr. Johnson is well and favorably known in these parts, and has many friends who wish him suc cess in his efforts. A brief sketch of the man may not be uninteresting to his friends and acquaintances. Mr. Johnson, who was captain of Company K, Pennsylvania Buektails, did signal service during the lato rebellion, win ning in the south fame and glory upon many a battlefield. At the close of the war he returned to Coudersport and resumed his study of law in the office of Mr. Knox, where he remained until his examination in Potter county, and, having also graduated from the Ann Arbor Law School, after being admit ted to the bar, he removed to Empori um and opened an office at which place he has received a large and and lucrative practice in both civil and criminal departments of jurisprudence. Mr. Johnson is a genial, pleasant gent leman, of a kindly and charitable dis position, a man who has interested himself actively in every enterprise having for its object the "growth and development of Emporium. Perhaps no lawyer is better known to the people of the district than this prominent citizen of Emporium. We are disin inclined to agree with the Miner in reference made to Captain Johnson's success in his judicial aspirations, owing to the fact, "he is a good Repub can." We think the office is above partizanship and we wish Mr. Johnson success because he is in every respect worthy of the honor and is well quali fied to discharge the arduous duties of the bench creditably to himself and : with distinction to the district.—Port | Allegany Reporter. The Ceres Mail newspaper plant and goods wore purchased Wednesday by Charles A. Herrick, who has been an employe of the office for several years. The Mail was established in 1886 by J. P. Herrick, who will hereafter devote all of his time to his other newspaper, i the Bolivar Breeze. An entertainment will be given in the M. E. church, Tuesday, May Bth, at 8:00 p. m "Slums of New York, by Flash Light." The proceeds will be the League's Contribution to the preacher's salarv. Admission 15c. and 25c. It is stated that in Chester county ! during the past ten days a considerable j sentiment has developed in favor of i Congressman Chas. W. Stone for Gov | ernor. That is natural enough, j Capt. Eulate's trust in the American 1 people was not misplaced. NO. t