THE CAMERON COUNTY PRESS. ESTABLISHED BY C. B. GOULD, MARCH, 1866. VOL. 3:5. H. C. OLMSTED, , AT THE Mg DO (Ml Is still doing business and expects to be whether they strike gasjor 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. Cheapor 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 I bargains I have for you. Come and see for your- j selves. We will take pleasure in showing you J them, whether you wish to buy or not. Respectfully j H. C. OI.nSTED. M JORDAN BROS, fe ll mm ~ 81 n— "ill fill I Staple and Fancy Groceries, Dry UJ lit ! Goods, Fresh, Salt and Smoked 1 12.. fMeats, Fruit in season, Tobacco, J | i)l Cigars, Confectionery and School ■jjJ Supplies. IrWirSl i A complete line of Fall and ~J Winter Goods. ljllj|;j We would be pleased to have Yi Till y° u ca " ar "' i ns P ect our stock jl" whether you purchase or not. jffiljl Goods delivered anywhere in ! |(p ]jj| town, free of charge. 11l jfii JORDAN BROS., N0.43, W. Fifth St., Emporium. W" ID Spring Attire EMVERY MAN has or ought Co have an eye 7+ on his attire. Fine Clothing is the uni form of success and prosperity. Every man seeks to look his best. He must have a good Tailor to help liim do it. We claim first place in that line and having opened our New Spring and Summer Goods. AVe are now ready to serve our customers fith the latest in models of clothes. R. SEGER & CO., THE MERCHANT TAILORS. Emporium, Pa. Council Proceedings. Regular Meeting Borough Council, Emporium* April 4th, 1898. Present: Palmer, Lloyd,Hucket, Balcom, Warner, Burke, Strayer, Burns and Day. Minutes of last meeting read and approved. Moved by Mr. Balcom, seconded by Mr. Burns that Rescue Hook and Ladder Company occupy so much of the large room on second floor of City Hall as may be necessary. Carried. On motion by Mr. Balcom, seconded by Mr. Lloyd, the following bills were ordered paid: D. C. Hayes, hauling hose cart $3 00 Emporium Machine Co., repairing hose noz/.le 2 25 Thos. Smith, work on streets 5 25 John Welsh, work on streets, 1 50 Thos. C'avanaugh, work on streets 8 75 Cbas. Myers, work on streets 6 00 J. Bair, work on streets 3 00 James Farrel, work on streets 2 25 Wm. Gribble, work on streets 3 75 Lee Hopkins, work on streets 3 75 R. P. Bingman, work on streets, team... 875 Moved by Mr. Day, seconded Mr. Palmer, that Chair appoint committee to view the premises on West Allegany avenue, in regard to ditch. Carried. Messrs. Day, B r ke and Strayer were appointed. Moved by Mr. Balcom, seconded by Mr. Lloyd that P. R. Beattie be employed as street commis sioner and policeman for the ensuing year at same salary as heretofore. Moved by Mr. Burke, that J. Bair be employed as street commissioner and policeman. Motion not seconded. The election was by acclamation and P. R. Beattie was declared elected. The resignation of John J. Hinkle as chief of Are department was read and accepted. The bond of J. H. Reed, Poormaster was pre sented and approved. Moved by Mr. Balcom, seconded by Mr. Pal mer that persons filling ditches be notified to open same. Carried. Moved by Mr. Balcoin, seconded by Mr. Lloyd, that Secretary request the Pennsylvania R. R.Co. to open ditch on north side of track, east of Walnut street. Carried. Mr. Ilacket called Mr. Day to the Chair and moved that Councilmen of each ward form a committee to look after streets and other neces sary work, seconded by Mr. Strayer and carried. Moved by Mr. Ilacket, seconded by Mr. Balcom that Secretary notifiy Western New York & Pennsylvania Railway Co., to take care of water coming down Portage street between tracks and street and also repair sidewalk between tracks and public bridge on Cameron road and put a railing on same. Carried. Moved by Mr. Hacket, seconded by Mr. Lloyd that committee be appointed to investigate cost of street roller. Carried. Moved by Mr. Balcom, seconded Mr.Lloyd that exoneration list be allowed as marked by Secre tary on list filed. Carried. Moved by Mr. Balcoin, seconded by Mr. Lloyd that notices to persons to rebuild side walkf* be served in accordance with list filed. Carried. Moved by Mr. Balcom, seconded by Mr. Lloyd that bills be rendered for cleaning sidewalks ac cording to list filed. Carried On motion the Council then adjourned for one week. C. JAY GOODNOUGN, Sec'y. Easter Time Mas Come Once More. Easter services next Sunday in the M. E. Sunday school as follows : Opening song by the school, "He who was Slain on Calvary." Subject of the Responsive Reading Service, "The Second Coming of Christ." Song by the school, "Jesus is Coming Again." Study of the lesson, "The Resurrection otJ esus." Easter Address by Joe McNarney. Quartette of girls, "Easter Time has Come Once More." Class Song, by little girls, "Tell the Good News." Trio and violin obligato, "Glory, Glory, Night is Ended." Duet and Chorus, "Joy Comes with the Morn, iug." Duet and violin obligato, "Life in the Morning.' PRIMARY DEPARTMENT. Recitations by Margaret Ulrich, Naoma Fry, Jean McNarney, Helen Fufton and Willie Welsh. S:»ng, "At Easter Time." Mutton song, "Little Bells of Easter," Closing song by the School, 4t Low lie Cometh." The Primary department will meet at the church on Friday and Saturday afternoon at four o'clock for practice. All flowers to be at Church Saturday afternoon at one o'clock. Send your palms. About forty palms and azaleas will come from Philadelphia this week. A very large number of large and small palms leaves have arrived from Florida. The Church will be turned into a palm grove and will be open to the public Saturday evening. Fish Laws. Friends of the protection of fish j should remember that the law gives to the informer one-half the fine im posed. The penalties for some of the most common violations of the law in this section are as follows: Fishing with seins, set nets, hoop j j nets, filte nets or nets of any other dis- j I cription or kind whatsoever, or any ! j other set means or devise other than ! rod, hook and line, penalty for the j the first offense §SO, and 112 100 for the | second offense. For placing fn any of the streams or j waters of the Commonwealth any i nitro-glycerine, dynamite, lime or any other poisonous or explosive substance I for catching or destroying fish, pen j alty SSQ, imprisonment not less than I 30 days nor more than one year. For the catching of black bass or ! wail-eyed pike under six inches in j length and for the catching of any and j every fish taken between the first j day of January and the 30th day of | May, $lO for each and every offense. | For the catching of brook or other 1 trout between the loth day of July and the 15th day of April, §lO for each and every trout caught. For catching any trout less than five I inches in length, penalty §2O For the catching of any trout in any i of the streams of this Commonwealth • for a period of three years, in which j trout have been placed by the State ' commission, penalty §SO. "Liberty and Union, One and Inseparable." —WEßSTEß. EMPORIUM, PA., THURSDAY, APRIL 7,1898. Gross—Montgomery. On last Monday evening at five o'clock, at the home of the bride's parents in Austin, Mr. George H. Gross, of this place, and Miss Alice, the highly accomplished daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Montgomery, were united in marriage by the Rev. H. L. Gary, of the Presbyterian church. Mr. Harry Derby officiated as best man, and Miss Maggie Montgomery, sister of the bride, acted .as bridesmaid. At the close of the ceremony an elegant repast was served, after which the happy couple, amid a shower of rice and old shoes, departed on the 6:45 train for Emporium, where they will reside in the future. Mr. Gross is one of Emporium's popular young men, having resided here all his life; while the bride is one of Austin's most refined young ladies and is held in high esteem by all who know her. The following persons were present at the wedding: Mr. and Mrs. Woster, Mr. and Mrs. James Logan, Mr. and Mrs. Burton, Mr. and Mrs. H.L.Gary, Mrs. Frank W. Taylor, Miss Jennie Mills, Miss Mary Cambell, Misses Gertrude and Ada Bartron, Miss Maude Fee, and Mr. E. M. Coder. Election and Smoker. The Mountaineer Hose Company held their annual election Tuesday, evening and the following officers were elected to serve for the ensuing year: President, W. 8. Walker Vice President, H. O. Haupt. Secretary, p. c. Reick. Treasurer, G. A. Walker, Jr. Foreman, C. T. Logan. First Ass't. H. O. Haupt. Second Ass't H. Day. Delegate to State Convention, J. M. Davison. When the order of business had been disposed of,the boys repaired to an .ad joining room and partook of an appe tizing repast, which had been prepared by Caterer Schmidt and his able as sistant W. O. Downey. After the needs of the inner man had been fully attended to, the cigars were passed around and at a late hour the boys re tired to their homes, satisfied that it had been an evening pleasantly spent. Hand Bell Concert. The Storey Family, late of London, England, will give one of their unique and interesting musical entertain ments at the Baptist Church, Saturday evening, April 9th. The entertain ment will consist of orchestral, vocal and instrumental solo selections, also j the introduction of the hand bells; a collection of cathedral toned bells so keyed as to produce the best musical results. This troupe comes highly recommended and should have a full house. In order to accommodate those who desire to attend from the lower end of the county, the concert will be gin at 7:30. Admission 25 cents. Piano Tuner. Prof. O. B. Hummel, the Piano and Organ Builder, of Lock Haven, Pa., will be here on his regular trip, the last of this month and will remain for two weeks. Pianos .and organs re paired, no matter in what shape the instrument may bo in. All work guar anteed first-class. Pianos sold on easy payments or for cash. Write O. B. Hummel, 318 Bellefonte avenue, Lock Haven, Pa., for prices and you will get the lowest. How is this, pianos from §65.00 to §I,BOO. Organs from §IO.OO to §l5O. Easter at the Pres&ylfcrian church. ! Tho Presbyterian Sabbath school I will dbserve Easter at 11 o'clock, a. in. next Sabbath, with appropriate and interesting exercises, consisting of special music, responsive readings j and recitations. The Church and Sab | bath school choirs will also render ! music suitable to the occasion and a ! short sermon will be preached to the | children. The regular Sabbath School I session will be held at the ciose of j these services. All are cordially in j vited. New Chief. At a special meeting of the Emporium Fire Department, held Tuesday even ing, for the purpose of electing a Chief Engineer to fill the vacancy caused by ; the resignation of John J. Hinkle, Mr. | J. B. Schriever was elected to fill the | unexpired term. On motion, a stand | ing vote of thanks was then extended to Mr. Hinkle for his faithful and efficient services as Chief of the De partment during the past four years, after which the meeting adjourned. New Outlet. The Young Men's Business Ciub have a crew of men at work laying out a wagon road from Emporium to Bailey Run, a distance of about eight miles. The extensive lumber opera tiohs in that section, during the next few years, will give employment to several hundred men. Emporium will ' be greatly benefitted. Inje ill 11 Wile! THE AMERICANS IN HAVANA IN DANGER. Consul General Lee Cables that to Declare Our Position /leant Trouble to Those on the Island* Will Take Until Sunday Next to fend all to a Place of Safety—The Hessage Will Probably Qo in on Honday Next. The war excitement seems to have been quieted by a report that the Queen Regent of Spain has dismissed her Cabinet and opened negotiations direct with Minister Woodford, conceding to this coun try every demand, t'p to the hour of going to press, 11:00 a. in., we give the latest telegraph news in this column. So many reports are flying thick and fast. WASHINGTON, April <».—Swift as a cannon's Hash changed the Cuban situation to-day. The gal leries of Congress were crowded. Senators and Representatives were anxious and agitated, even the diplomatic corps was in a ferment, awaiting a message from the Presi dent of the United States to the Congress of the American people that might mean war, when, with excitement at the very highest, an electric flash, the word passed that there would be no message to-day. Its suddenness stunned the public which heard the news in distorted forms, and amazed veteran mem bers of Congress. Ultimately, it became known that not only would there be no message to-day, but no message this week, and that it was at least possible the message written and approved might never goto Congress at all. Till'. REASON'S FOR I UCLA Y. The first reason for the delay was that the administration re ceived advices from General Lee, at Havana, indicating that all Americans could not be gotten off the island to-day and would be in : grave peril if the message preceded I their departure. The second reason j and perhaps equally potent with | the others, slowly drifted into pub- j lie comprehension late in the day, chiefly through the medium of published Associated Press des patches from Madrid, lor extreme reticence was maintained on the subject by the few in Washing ton who knew the facts —-and even Cabinet officers were unadvised on the subject. SPAIN IS WEAKENING. This important news was that the Spanish government, after what plainly had been most ex citing times in inner Spanish cir cles at Madrid, has decided to re open the case closed, so far as this j government was concerned, by the refusal of Spain to make satis factory response to the representa tions made by the United States last week, and in order to avert impending war had decided to make concessions heretofore re fused. What will be the final outcome, it is too early to say, but the as pect of affairs is considerably more pacific and sufficient to renew the hope of the President in a solution of the Cuban question satisfactory to the American people and achiev ed without bloodshed. The details seem to be worked out, but it is ex pected that between now and .Mon day, a clearer light will be thrown lon the future by action at Madrid, ; of which one important feature at least is the declaring of an armis tice by the Queen Regent of Spain. This armistice, it is said, will lead to ultimate in dependence of | Cuba, from Spanish rule, but by > what intermediate steps perhaps even the governing powers do not at this time know. Much it is sup posed, will depend upon the Cuban insurgents and the people of two countries, of the United States and Spain. Easter Flowers. There will be a large assortment of cut flowers and plants for sale at M. M. Larrabee's store next Saturday, by Class No. 10, of the M. E. Sunday School. The Correct Thing. For an Easter breakfast is "West phalia" brand mild sugar cured ham and boneless bacon, whole, 11c. lb. Baked, they are simply delicious— sweet, juicy, tender. We have them if you like, at 30c. lb. sliced, ready for table. DAY'S. Mason Hill Letter. j It makes all the difference in the : world whose ox is gored. A number of young men from a dis i tance attended church here on Sunday. Supervisors Daugherty and Mix j looked over this part of the road on j Saturday. C. W. Williams returned from Lock Haven on Friday with a fine span of horses. Omer Ives and Willie Miller took in the sights at Medix Run the fore part of the week. Mrs. Miller was called to Medix Run on Tuesday by the serious illness of relatives. Miss Lelo Williams and Madge Mil ler, of Huston Hill, visited friends here the latter part of the week. Mr. M. Hill moved his family to Sin nemahoning the fore part of the week. The house vacated by Mr. Hill will be occupied by Chas. Connors. We are informed that Mr. O. B. Tanner, while coming from Huntley on Tuesday, on a "long tailed rattler 5 ' was severely hurt while getting off at Sterling. _ Mose Carpenter in his communica tions to the Independent says, Geo. Huntley, Jr., is at his father's home on a visit. Mr. Huntley thinks it is very poor business for a scribe to defend a violator of the laws of God and humanity. Your smart correspondent thought he would come to his right mind after while. A few more thoughts in regard to that "young man" mentioned a few weeks ago and I will stop. I based my article on the truth and only the truth and the truth has touched a tender spot in Mr English's armor. That young man was neither slander ed or misrepresented beyond his own moral conduct and character, and if he was why don't Mr. English or the ?ne accused, bring the slanderer to justice? We have laws if they were putin force and my name will be found at the bottom of that article at the PRESS office. He said he was very much surprised when he saw the arti cle not having heard of any such racket. It makes no difference whether he heard it or not it happened just the same. Some people can be awful deaf when they want to be. Joe L. Parley while going over to Russell's heard the racket at Bailey's lane (a distance of ninety rods from the school house) and stopped to sec what was the matter, saw the accused and went on about his business, like any young man of common sense and good breeding would do. Mr. English also says when he saw the item he took steps to seek the truth. If he had been what he advertises himself to be, he would not have run the gauntlet on Sunday last, looking for evidence, for no names were men tioned in my article. I said for the benefit of the community I would not mention his name. It makes no dif ference how mean a person is there is always lots of people to uphold them in their meanness As for Walter Ban being present, so was I; we were both connected with the entertainment. In an interview with Walter on the subject, he said he told the truth and asks "why Mr. English didn't publish all he told him ?" The trouble is, En glish picked out the part he wanted and threw the rest aside. Admitting that there was a little confusion in the school room, yet, if the accused had been where he should have been (home) everything would have been quiet in the house, and as for telling lies, Mr. English, (as a class-leader in the church) had better see that his own windows are well barred before throw stones at his neighbors who, al though, never wore the necklace of truth, yet, has a good moral standing in the eyes of the people as he has. Now with a brief summary I will stop, but if Mr. English continues with his self-vindication in this scrape I deem I'll make it "hot" 'nough for him. Now Mr. editor, or gentle reader, if you think I am telling anything else but the truth I would simply | refer you to Miss Summerson who will tell you the same as I have told; and more, as I have forgot to mention any thing about the incidents that happen ed the night the shutters were lifted off the hinges and the teacher struck in the eye with a snow ball. April 4th. DING. [This controversy is of no interest to I the general public and since both sides . have had their say, wo must decline to publish any more articles upon the matter. It can result in no good. Let 1 it drop.]— EDITOR. Chicken and Waffle Supper. , The ladies of the Presbyterian church I will serve their annual chicken and waffle supper, at the homes of I. K. Hockley and J. B. Schriever, on Thurs day, April 14th, 1898, between the hours of 5:00 p. m., and 2:00 the follow ing morning. Supper, 25c. 5-3t i Interest Paying Society of the M. E. 1 church will meet in the church parlors on Friday at 2:00 p. m. Sewing will be done and such business transacted ! as to demand the presence of all the members. SECRETARY. j Boy's suits from §2.00 up. A full line and large assortment. Boys' su.'its ranging up to 19 years, from §5.00 up. N. SEGER. Painting Lessons. .Mrs. E. o. Bardwell is prepared to give lessons in painting to any who may wish such lessons, at very reason ble rates. 3.3t Pure Bred. Cornish Indian Game, Golden Wyan i dottesand S. C. Brown Leghorns'eggs SI.OO for | fifteen. „ I F. OSTRUM. . hmponum, Pa.—2-3m TERMS: $2.00 —$1.50 IN ADVANCE. Pressed Bricks. March weather in April. Howard & Co. are erecting an addi tion to their store. Men's all wool suits, from $5.00 up. Ve y fine line. n. SKOteit. The Commencement exercises of the public schools take place May fifth. California Navel Oranges 20 to 30c per dozen. Sweet and juicy. DAY'S. The Governor has named April Bth and April 22d, as Spring Arbor days. Silk lined, I'rench lacing, men's suits, the very latest styles, at §ll.OO. N. SEOKR. Fulton & Pearsall have been awarded the contract of nainting the countv bridges. J The Emporium Tannery Co. is erect ing a brick engine house, in which to store the new yard engine. Beautiful Juvenile suits from §2 00 up at N. Soger's Call and see the large assortment. N. SEGEK. • O'Connell, who has worked in the lumber woods in this section for years, died at Williamsport some tiiue ago, of quick consumption. Watch our market for material for your Easter dinner. Weather uncer tain, can't tell just what will be in. Rest assured we will have all the market affords. DAY'S. About fifteen Emporium Masons paid Olean lodge a visit on Tuesday evening. Tl le boys report a very enjoyable visit and were royally enter tained. An exchange very truthfully re marks: "Everybody reads newspapers but everybody does not read circulars, no matter how well prepared and at tractive they may be." John J. Soble is now in the city pur chasing his new goods—many of his purchases having already arrived. He will have all his goods in place this week. Call and see them. A young man in West Virginia by the name of John Damm was married recently and received a telegram from the old folks at home which read: "Ac cept congratulations of the whole Damm family." "Old Dan," C. B. Howard & Co.'s railroad engine feels lonesome upon re turning home and finding its wife—the tannery yard dinkey—gone up in smoke, so says one of our bright little Fifth street lads. Work continues at Junior Park and it will not be long before Mr. Josiah Howard will be ready for the bicycle track. Alter a little time this park will bo greatly appreciated by our peo ple and hugely en joyed by the children. Receiver Rogers of the defunct E. A. U., says that thus far he has distributed 800 checks and paid out §BO,OOO. He has but §4OO left in his possession, and that is due members who have not vet been found. They are probably dead; got tired waiting.—Warren Mail. There is a strong sentiment through out the entire state that the nomination of C. W Stone as the Republican can didate for Governor, would harmoniz? all elements of the party and result in a Republican victory of large propor tions in Pennsylvania next November. —Franklin Citizen Press. Did it ever occur to you that many more old women than men live alone? An old man is forced togo and live with his children when his wife dies, but an old woman will live alone as long as she has strength left to put a pan on the fire and break an egg in it, and seem to be very contented. R. Seger & Son's handsome store windows attract the attention of all passers-by. The beautiful display 01 furnishings as well as the Easter flow ers and plants are the handiwork of the junior member of the firm, Mr. Wm. T. Soger, whose taste for that line of work receives many flattering compliments. Schools closed, diphtheria epidemic, I no public meetings—such reports are I rlever heard where the people use I Armstrong's Diphtheria and Quinsy | Drops. It cures the most serious throat disease or the slightest soreness. I I have a few 10c. bottles, come and gel | one while they la3t, it is worth trying ! R. O. Dodson. 6-ly j At the Republican convention at Em ' porium last week. Tuesday, Benjamin iW. Green, Esq., was unanimously I nominated as Cameron's candidate for ! President Judge of the district, which i is the Twenty-fifth and is composed oi ; the countic-3 of Clinton, Cameron and Elk. Mr. Green is a native of Sullivan \ township in this county, a graduate ol j the Mansfield Normal school and a leading member of the Cameron county ; bar. -\\ r ellsboro Agitator. University Asso^t,'^; j , fhe I nivarsity Association was ad i journed at the snsfc mooting ( March 20) |to April 18. The program for that ; evening will be the one originally ap j pointed for April 4, viz: Sections' 13-18 : in t'.ie oth Syllabus. MARY ROBINSON. Sec'y, 112 Emmanuel Church. i Good Friday: 10:30 a. m., Mornine I Prayer and Litany; 7:30 p. m.. Evening Prayer, (Choir). * Easter Day: 7:30 a. in., Holy Com munion; 11:00 a.m., Morning Praye and Holy Communion, Cruiksliank' j Service, Earnby's "Awake Up Mv Glory.'' 7:20 p m , Evening Prayer | and Sunday School Festival the ! Mite-box offering will be presented at ; this service. Easter Monday, 7:30 p. m., Evening Prayer; annual Parish meeting for the I election of \ estrymen immediately after. J j Tuesday 7:30 p. m., Evening Prayer J. M. ROBERTSON, Rector. " NO. 0.