Tin: CAMERON COUNTY PRESS. ESTABLISHED BY C. B. GOULD, MARCH, 1866. VOL. 33. Political Announcements. .411 Announcement* tinder this head must t>« signed by the cmulidate and paid in advance tfl insure publication. ASSOCIATE JUDGE. Editor Brest: Please announce my name as a candidate for Associate Jud(?e ot Cameron county, subject to the decision of the Republican County Conven tion. JOHN A. WYKOFF. Grove, Pa., April 4th, 1898. Editor I'reus:— Please announce my name as a candidate for Associate Judge of Cameron county subject to the decision of the Republican County Conven tion. WM. BERRY. Sterling Run, Pa., April Bth, 1898. What Will Spain Do ? President McKinley's message brings Spain face to face with one of those situations which strong nations with a good cause resent by war but to which weak nations with a poor cause or none submit, says the Philadelphia Press. If Spain were equal to the duties of a government in Cuba the present need for interfence by the United States would not exist and the very reasons which have made inter ference necessary render resistance to it impossible. War by Spain will therefore be futile. Its rulers know this. If it comes it will be forced on them by the people, who for thirty years have been told that America was weak. The Queen Regent, Sagasta, the Cabinet and re sponsible party leaders on both sides have no desire for war. The real is sue this week is weather the Govern ment or the mob will control the policy of Spain. A declaration of war may seem necessary at Madrid to avoid revolution. If so war will come by the act of Spain. The furious passions which will be aroused in Spain by the message rend er prediction difficult and hazardous. In strict international usage Spain can not notice a President's message. A century of parliamentary institutions established the principal and practice that foreign nations cannot take of fense at the utterances of a Chief Exe cutive to the Legislature. When Con gress acts and the proposed policy is embodied in public law, Spain will have a legitimate cause for one or two courses. It can declare war or it can announce that forcible interferance will be resisted, when it comes. Which ? No one can tell. But if the Spanish Government is not swept off its feet at once there will be nearly a week's delay while Congress debates the question. This will give Spain time to cool and Europe time to be heard. Europe has no desire for war. For France it means a probable panic and for every other nation loss, large or small. If Spain waits therefore and does not declare war at once the pressure not to take this step will grow and mount with every day. Each day the in ability of Spain to carry on a war will grow plainer and the necessity of retreat will become more clear. The Spanish people will grow accus tomed to the idea of retreat. Cuba will be seen to be lost. The useless ness of a ftitile war will grow more ap parent. If the Spanish Government can pre vent action this week the chances are that it will be able to control the Spanish mob to the end. Unfurl Those Flags. Under the present school laws of Pennsylvania the boards of directors are authorized to purchase, with the school funds, a national flag for each school house in their respective dis tricts. The authorization is not in the form of a command, but it is clear and unmistakable. In a number of dis tricts the directors did not wait for President McKinley's message of yes terday. Weeks ago they exercised the authority vested in them and caused the Stars and Stripes to be properly flung from the school houses under their control. Their action was not aimed at any particular nation, nor taken because of any recent com plication. They believed in the law's wisdom as a patriotic measure and ac cordingly carried it out. The time has come for every other board to follow their example. The flags need not be either very large or very fine. But every school house in Pennsylvania should fly one from its own staff before another week has passed.—Phils. Inquirer. It was a Light Stroke. General Jessee Merrill, while walk ing up Main street on Tuesday, exper ienced a light stroke of paralysis. He was assisted to Dr. Prieson's drug store, from which place he was con veyed to his residence in a cab. He was reported as being improved to day.—Lock Haven Democrat. fee Mies ii WI OI 08. WHEHEAS, The Government of Spain for three years past has been waging war on the Island of Cuba against a revolution by the inhabit ants thereof without making any substantial progress towards the suppression of said revolution, and has conducted the warfare in a manner contrary to the laws of na tions, by methods inhuman and uncivilized, causing the death by starvation of more than two hun dred thousand innocent noncom batants, the victims being for the most part helpless women and chil dren, inflicting intolorable injury to the commercial interests of the United States, involving the lives and property of many of our citi zens, entailing the expenditure of millions of money in patroling our coasts and policing the high seas in order to maintain our neutral ity; and, WHEREAS, This long series of losses, injuries and burdens for which Spain is responsible has culminated in the destruction of the United States battleship Maine in the harbor of Havana, and in the death of 200 of our seamen. RESOLVED, That the President is hereby authorized and directed to intervene at once to stop the war in Cuba to the end and with the purpose of securing permanent peace and order there and estab lishing by the free action of the people thereof a stable and inde pendent government of their own in the Isand of Cuba: and the President is hereby authorized and empowered to use the land and naval forces of the United States to execute the purpose of this reso lution. Suffering Gold Seekers. Montie Dennis arrived at Skaguay on March 1, says the Eldred Eagle. He writes that all along the trail there is nothing but suffering, and so ter rible that it unnerves the strongest man. Thousands of dogs and horses are tied to anything that wiil hold them, and they are suffering from cold and lack of food, with their owners. The lot he sold at Skaguay late in the fall for $l5O can't be pur dhased now for less than §I,BOO. He is going to Lake Bennet, where he will remain for a short time at least. At the lake there is a steam saw mill, the boiler and machines for which were carried on poles by the men who work at the mill and get the logs in. The logs are hauled by the men, and a 10-inch log is considered of great value. The stock is sawed into one-half-inch boards and they are not edged. Montie says he would have been better off if he had remained in Eldred, and he wishes he was back again. 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 be 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 §05.00 to §I,BOO. Organs from §IO.OO to §l5O. Bailey Run Road. Thos. Smith, who has charge of the crew of men engaged by the Young Men's Business Club of Emporium, to brush and log the wagon road from Emporium to Bailey Run, was in Em porium Tuesday. He reports the work progressing and expects to push the work to the second branch of Hunts Run by Saturday next. More Strawberries. Fred Bliss received fifteen thousand, five hundred strawberry plants last Monday, and has set them out on his berry farm at West Creek. The quality and quantity of berries raised by Mr. Bliss last season, plainly dem onstrates that strawberries can be suc cessfully and profitably grown in Cam eron county. 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. 3-31 "Liberty and Union, One and Inseparable."— WKßSTKß. EMPORIUM, PA., THURSDAY, APRIL 14,1898. Easter Services in Our Different Churches. The interior of the different churches presented a beautiful appearance last Sunday morning. Lilies, palms and cut flowers in profusion, were taste fully arranged and grouped about the altars and platforms. The music, as usual, was one of the main features of both the morning and evening services and the manner in which it was rend ered showed much careful practice and preparation. A large attendance was present at all the churches. EPISCOPAL. The eleven o'clock service consisted of Morning Prayer and Holy Com munion. Hopkin's TeDeum, Cruick shank's Communion Service and Barnby's Anthem, "Awake up my Glory," were used. The singing was superb. The sermon was from the text, "The Lord is Risen Indeed." "This morning we shall be among the simple peasant followers of Jesus who had wept and sorrowed and waited through that dark Jewish Sabbath, that original Easter-Even—little think ing that it was an Easter-Even. We shall go with them in early twilight to the sepulchre, we shall peer with them into the empty tomb, we shall share their wonderment, we shall fall prostrate at the feet of the risen Christ, and be thrilled as they were with the unspeakable joy and hope which has been the life of the world for twenty hundred years " The Sunday School festival was held at 7:30 o'clock, after Evening Prayer. The Lenten mite-box offering amount ed to the unprecedented sum of $67. It will probably amount to §7O. METHODIST. The decorations in the M. E. Church were the finest ever seen there. They consisted principally of palms, ferns, Florida moss, and a large variety of cut lloweas. In addition to the usual Sunday School lesson, an appropriate Easter program was rendered by the members of the school, at the close of which each pupil of the infant depart ment received a basket containing a large Easter egg. Rev. J. R. Johnston preached a fine sermon in the morning on"The Death of Christ," and on"The Resurrection," in the evening. PRESBYTERIAN. In place of the usual morning ser vices at the Presbyterian church, an Easter cantata was given by the Sun day School. A number of beautiful anthems were rendered by the choir, those entitled "King of Glory," and "Hosanna to Our King," deserving special mention. The Easter sermon was preached in the evening by Rev. liobt. McCaslin. ST. MARKS. Easter was observed in usual fitting and appropriate manner at St. Mark's Catholic church. The large display of beautiful flowers and palms was one of the finest ever seen in Emporium. As usual, Rev. J. H. McAdam delivered an able sermon, which was listened to by a very large congregation. BAPTIST. Those who were fortunate enough to attend the Baptist church, during the morning or evening service, had the pleasure of hearing several fine selections by the celebrated Storey family. Their singing was certainly of a very high order. Little Folks Celebrate. Last Friday was Chester Stauffer's fourth birthday and in honor of the event his parents invited a number of his young friends to spend the after noon with him. The little ones had a very enjoyable time and when it was time for refreshments, they were led to the dining room by Chester, and Miss Naomi Fry, who was also four years old the same day. On Tuesday evening, of this week, Lloyd, son of J. A. Johnston, cele brated his fifth birthday by giving a party to thirty-two of his young play mates They enjoyed themselves im mensely and after partaking of an elegant supper, departed for their many homes, wishing that their youth ful host might live to enjoy many happy birthdays. Pleasant Surprise. On Monday evening, Mrs. Lizzie White was tendered an agreeable sur prise by her many friends and neigh bors, the occasion being her 51st birth day. The following were present: Mrs. T. N. Hacket, Mrs. J. H. Reed, Mrs. N. J. Barner, Mrs. McGrain, Mrs. Jas. Farrell, Mrs. L. S. Fisk, Mrs. Miller, Mrs. J. Huffman, Mrs. F. W. Ayers, Mrs. Pepperman, Mrs. Robt. Hacket, Mrs. A. C. Blum, Mrs. W. A. Sprung, Mrs. Krebs, Mrs. Pollard, Mrs. Wheaton, Mrs. Rutz, Mrs. Faucett, Mrs. Swartz. Political Mention. Republican primaries were held in in Erie, Crawford, Lycoming, Brad ford, and Juniata counties last Sat urday. Wanamaker captured Lycom ing, after a hard and bitter contest with the friends of Hon. W. A. Stone. W. C. Stone carried Juniata without any trouble while W. A. Stone came off victor in Bradford (where Wana maker made many speeches) three to one. Erie and Crawford having can didates for places on the state ticket they combined against C. W. Stone and gave the delegates to W. A. Stone. If it should happen, when the State convention meets, that Hon. C. W. Stone, of Warren had enough delgates to nominate him for Governor the voters of Jefferson county, although their first choice is Hon. W. A. Stone, would not be inconsolable. They re cognize in the Warren Stone a dia mond of the first water also.—Punxsu tf.wney Spirit. Our old friend Senator Hardenbergh, of Wayne county, says "his personal choice for Governor is Claries W. Stone, of Warren. He thinks he is the best candidate in the field for the position, and that he would bring about harmony. Senator Hardenbergh is a candidate for re-election to the Senate, in a district that has two or three times elected a Democrat and he does not want to be defeated this year by a blunder in the State Convention." Senator Hardenberghis very popular throughout the state and his host of friends wish him success, which he richly deserves. Ed. Hardenbergh is a typical representative of the labor ing men and was called by them from his position as railroad conductor to accept the nomination in that suppos ed strong Democratic Senatorial dis trict. He accepted and carried the district by a large majority. He is a keen, far-sighted Republican and read ily sees the necessity of making the strongest possible nomination for Gov ernor in order that close Congression al, Senatorial and other districts may be protected. It is good politics and every sane man should see that the nomination of Hon. C. W. Stone would give the state ticket thousands of votes more than any other gentle man named for the nomination would receive, at the same time add strength to the country districts. Nominate C. W. Stone. Citizens (ias & Oil Company. The board of directors of th<j Citizens Gas & Oil Company met at the Warner House last evening and resolved to call upon every subscriber to the capital stock to pay the balances due upon their subscriptions at once. The Company has faithfully carried out its work thus far and it is their intention to drill another well just as soon as the subscriptions can be collected. The Company have drilled and completed two test wells and it rests entirely with our citizens whether another is to be put down, or the Company disbanded and the leases surrendered. We hope every subscriber will see the import ance of promptly paying the balance due on their stock. Act promptly. One more test may be successful. Capital Increased. The Emporium Glove & Mitten Company has increased its capital stock to 85,000 and, we understand, most of it has been taken already by our people, who believe it will be a good paying investment. Encourage all such industries,they will ultimately grow to be prominent and add to the material interests of our town and county. Another Venture. The citizens of Portage believe they have oil in that section and are now engaged leasing territory in that sec tion, with a view to test the land. We arc informed that they have arranged with a competent oil man to take the leases and drill a well. "All aboard for Sizerville oil fields," would sound well. Small Blaze. Yesterday morning, about 10:30 the fire alarm gas whistle called out the fire department. A defective Hue caused a small fire at Thos Radigan's residence on Fifth street. Damage light. Inquirer Hustlers. Cols. H. P. Putnam, H. Edward Loomes, Paul Scull and Harry H. Cramer, the Philadalphia Inquirer field hustlers are in Emporium to-day in the interest of that popular daily. Pure Bred. Cornish Indian Game, Golden Wyan <Jottes and S.C.Brown Leghorns' eggs 112 1.00 for fifteen. I. P. OSTRUM. Emporium, l'a.—2-3ni LATEST WAR NEWS. WASHINGTON, April 13. —The Senate won't act on the Cuban re solution to-day. Conservative Senators are urging delay. The committee report as it was read in the Senate made a deep im pression. It is regarded as a powerful— almost bitter arraignment of Spain. It is oflicially announced that the flying squadron sails this afternoon for a 48 hour practice cruise. RESOLUTIONS REPORTED TO SENATE. The Senate foreign relations committee has reported to the Sen ate resolutions for immediate armed intervention and establish ment of a stable independent gov ernment. Minority of five members report in favor of Cuban insurgents inde pendence. The House was in a furore of ex citement during the preliminary busines. No attention was paid to it. Huston Hill Items. Good weather and the farmers are making use of it. Clair Ford visited friends at this place the first of the week. Harvey says he will use his shoe if that young swain repeats what it did last Saturday night. Miss Nice,of Millers Run, was visiting relatives and friends at this place this week. Norman Strait has just finished the school and will depart for home Wed nesday, much to the disappointment of our young ladies. A number of the swains of this place attended the entertainment at Sterling Tuesday night. They report a pleas ant time. Miss McPhee is the guest of Miss Eva Barr this week. Miss Alice Williams, of Mason Hill, was the guest ofMiss LeloWilliams the latter part of the week. Orla Miller, boss on the mill at Medix Run, will leave for that place Thursday. People from all around attended the entertainment here Saturday night. The school house was packed and enough on the out side to fill it again. The people from a distance said it was the best they ever saw. I was unable to secure the program. SAMMY. Grand Opening Day. On Saturday, April 16, we will have a grand opening of Spring goods. You are cordially invited to attend and look over our many bargains in this Spring's goods. JOHN J. SOBLE. Chicken and Waffle Supper. The ladies of the Presbyterian church 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., ana 2:00 the follow ing morning. Supper, 25c. 5-3t Council Proceedings. Adjourned meeting Borough Council, April 11th, 1898, Present:—Messrs. H&cket, Balcom, Burns, Palmer, Strayer, Warner, Burke and Day. Absent: - Lloyd. The committee appointed to procure prices for Street Roller, made their report, and it was moved by Mr. Day, seconded by Mr. Balcom, that a street roller be built by the Emporium Machine Company and described as follows: Cast iron drum, four feet long, 42 inches high, fitted with 2% inche shafting, securely fixed to drum with cast boxes, frame made of 6x6 cast ings, box on each side of roller, approximate weight 3000 pounds: all complete and ready for use for the sum of filly dollars, with the adition of scraper to be built on front of roller; all to be built and put up in good and workmanlike manner. Moved by Mr. Balcom, seconded by Mr. Burns, that the contract with the Emporium Water Co., be accepted and authority given to the proper officers to sign the same. Carried. Moved by Mr. Day, seconded by Mr. Burke, that a committee of three be appointed to confer with the Emporium Water Co., concerning the location, etc., of the watering troughs or foun tains. Carried. Messrs. Day, Strayer and Burke, were appoint for committee. On motion the Council then adjourned. C. J. GOODNOUGH, Sec'y. School Report. Report of Sterling Primary school for month ending April 6. Those in regular attendance during month are: Audrey Smith, Francis Summerson, Gladys Keefe, Katie May, Frank Welsh, Willie Welsh, Joe Furlong, Willie Hebron, Harley Newkirk, Irven Newkirk, Wallace Whiting, Ora Conway. Those present every day during term; Gladys Keefe, Wallace Whiting, Frank Welsh and Joe Furlong. Total number enrolled, 26. Visitors: Mrs. Frank. GENEVIEVE V. FRANK, Teacher. It is a great leap from the old fashion ed doses of blue grass and nauseous physics to the pleasantlittle pills known as De Witt's Little Early Risers. They cure constipation, sick headache and biliousness. R. C. Dodson. 45-ly TERMS: $2.00—51.50 IN ADVANCE. Pressed Bricks. Nobby neckwear for Spring at Soble's. New Spring hats and caps at John J. Soble's. The Borough Council have contract ed for a street roller. Those top coats at Soble's are beauties. Do not buy one before seeing them. If we are going to have war with Spain why not let it come before house cleaning season is in full blast. Boy's suits from $2.00 up. A full line and large assortment. Boys' suits ranging up to 19 years, from $5.00 up. N. SEQER. I 1 or fashionable dress making goto Mrs. Kackenmaster's. Competent help employed. Fifth street, opposite M. C. Tulis' residence. S. D. McDonald, who has taken pos session of the McDonald Bottling Works, at this place, is prepared for n prosperous business. Don't fail to attend the Chicken and Waffle Supper at the residencesof I.K. Hockley and J. B. Schriever this even ing. Everybody invited. Our public schools closed on Good Friday. It is amusing to notice the children count their fingers to ascer tain how many school days yet re main. Have you seen our line of beautiful suits for small boys yet? If not, it will pay you to look them over, We will be pleased to show them whether you buy or not. JOHN J. SOBLE. The Storey Famliy at the Baptist Church last Sunday delighted the con gregation. They are certainly first class musicians and should they again visit Emporium, will attract a large audience. Bicycles at bargains at "The Fair" five and ten cent store. No use in paying such fancy prices for wheels when you can get a good bicycle from $28.00 to $75. H. A. ZARPS & Co. An infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Mumford, aged eighteen months, died Sunday morning. The funeral took place on Tuesday. The family have the sympathy of many friends. The ladies of the W. R. C. will hold a quilting and serve one of their 15c. suppers, at the residence of Mrs. Dan'l Downey, on Thursday, April 21st. Supper from 5:00 o'clock until all are served. A cordial invitation is ex tended to all. The new Coadjuter Bishop of Erie, will shortly visit the several parishes and missions in the diocese in order to become acquainted with the situation ana needs of the congregations. He will confirm a large number of chil dren during the tour. And now word comes from the Klondike that the gold discoveries on the American side fully equal, if not surpass those on the Canadian side. This will cause the Canadian offiicials who have been collecting blood money from Americans to throw fits. Dr. B. H. Warren, of the Pennsyl vania Game Commission, in his annual report brings out one or two points which will surprise sportsmen and make clear to all why game birds have been decreasing so rapidly in some sections of the state. Dr. Warren shows that there are 42,000 foxes, 30,- 000 minks, 13,000 weasles and 300 wild cats in the State, all of which are great game destroyers. An exchange describes a situation which is known in every newspaper office when it says that a man doesn't think of the feelings of his mother when he gets into a disgraceful scrape of de pravity, but he expects the editor to have the tenderest regard for that mother's feelings and to omit mention of his name in telling the shameful story. That a Civil Service Commission is a delusion and a snare is evidenced by character of the testimony that was heard by the Senate committee en gaged in investigating our Civil Service Commission. Rev. Mr. Bailey, who is one of the examiners for the commis sion, testified that time and again ap pointments were made to positions which the law expressly said come un der the head of civil service positions and the applicants were not examined. He also said that the business of the office was not performed properly, it was always behind, and that frequent ly it was necessary to make temporary appointments without examination and at the end of ninety days the appoint ments were made permanent. And they call this civil service "reform." Bosh ! —lJarrisburg Telegraph. NO. 7-
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