THE CAMERON COUNTY PRESS.
ESTABLISHED BY C. B. GOULD, MARCH, 1866.
VOL. 34.
Business Cards.
„. w. HRMIf, ATTOBWKY-AT-LAW,
Emporium, Pa.
A businessrelatiiiK to estate,collections, real
estates. Orphan's Court and general law business
will receive prompt attention. I?"
J. G. JOHNSON. J. P. McNiBKET,
JOHNSON & McNARNEY, T . *.»
ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW,
EMPORIUM, PA.
Will give prompt attention to all business en
rusted tottaem. 16-ly.
MICHAELBEENNAN, AR ,, OKS , :Y AT . ~A W
Collections promptly attended to. Heal estate
and pension claim agent, .
35.1v. Emporium, Pa.
p ]) LEET.
ATI'oItNEY-AT-LAW and INSURAN( 'E A(i'T.
EMPORIUM, PA
To LAND OWNERS AND OTIIEKS IN CAMKRON AND
ADJOINING COUKTIKS.
I have numerous calls for hemlock and naia
wood timber lands,also stumpage&c., and parlies
desiring either to buy or sell will NVe ' J!}™
on me. "♦ p *
LLT\ ILOLEL, \VM. MCGEE, PROPRICTOB
Emporium, Pa.
Having again taken possession of this old ami
popular house I solicit a share of the public pat
ronage. The house is newly furnishcdand is one
of the best appointed hotels in Cameron county.
30-1 y.
THE NOVELTY RESTAURANT,
(Opposite Post Ottice,)
Emporium, Pa.
WILLIAM MCDONALD, Proprietor.
I take pleasure in informing the public that ]
have purchased the old and popular Novelty
Restaurant, located on Fourth street. It will oe
my endeavor to serve the public in a manner
that shall meet with their approbation. Oive me
a call. Meals and luncheon served at all nours.
n027-lyr Wm. McDONALP.
ST. CHARLES HOTEL.
THUS. J. LYSETT, PROPRIETOR,
Near Buffalo Depot, Emporium, Pa.
This new and commodious hotel is now opened
for the accommodation of the public. New in all
its appointments, every attention will be paid to
the guests patronizing this hotel. 27-17-iy
MAY GOULD,
TISACHER OF
PIANO, HARMONY AND THEORY,
Emporium, Pa.
Scholarstaught either at my home 011 Sixth
street or at the homes of the pupils. Out of town
scholars will be given dates at my rooms in this
place.
FTC. RIECK, D. D. S.,
DENTIST.
Office over Taggart's Drug Store, Emporium, Pa.
(ias and other local anaesthetics ad-
SitfT 1 mini 11 il for the painless extraction
t .
SPECIALTY: -Preservation of natural teeth, in
cluding Crown and Bridge Work.
I will visit Driftwood the first Tuesdav, and
Sinnemahoning the third Wednesday of each
month.
Political Announcements.
All Announcements under this head must be
signed by the candidate and paid in advance to
insure publication.
County Commissioner.
Having lived in th iscountv nearly all my life and
never having a-sked for, or lield, a county office,
I have taken this opportunity to offer myself as
candidate for County Commissioner, subject to
decision of the Republican County Convention.
DELOS BURLINGAME.
Slzerville, Pa., Feb. '2O, 1899.
~.C. DODSON,
THE
Ordcjcjist,
KMPOIHI'M, HA.
IS LOCATED IN THE CORNER STORE.
At Fourth and Chestnut Sts.,
tWf
What's the Trouble?
Perplexing' questions often confront
the prescription clerk. Our constant
study enables us to fill perfectly your
wants.
When it's completed, you may he
certain your remedy contains all the
excellence of proper compounding ol'
best drugs.
DODSON'S PH ARHACY,
Cor. Fourth and Chestnut Sts.
The Place to Buy Cheap )
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\ J. F. PARSONS. \
Lloyd's Lone" Range Forecast of the Weather.
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iff FRIDAY, Clear ami continued cold; '-? The blue, birds are coming: Easter U coining too. Spring plays ]|
. I)riskw( , Mi ,. iy \DT [ID DID HQ \ (!<>< waves Ironi now o», Nalure is making v.olels under .
' . <* IjijUiJ Din ijli < the-now. I lie tradition that old-lashioind winters were the most 1
■ SATURDAY, Fair; cold in morning, i WIJUIJ WIUUU ' > severe, shows signs of melting on the edgos. The new hat will make S|
j| • J''ioon, u.-. 'M , A/,-i its appearanre ne\t week too. That Master is licro our store will hint |i
J j '' y, '' ' va,i 1 " AU of it next week more strongly than even the vanguard of the birds, the flowers or the now hat. It ||||
.| 11 i"' l '' is a say, "We have always grass at ifaster," and ii will lie the saving "W hat an opening at Lloyd's j«
SIAIiAN, Probably rain; warmer, ] ils t I faster." there will be a fair land of chicks and bunnies. Sirs. l>;nmie at Easter is a strong
I :, ad e :nterly winds. rival of Santa Clans at, Christinas. There arc; white bunnies and grey bunnies, then ducklings, | l".'
I storks, brownies, piggies, hens,roosters and pcepies, each carrying its own suggestion of Easter lore l|
J land legend. It will be a treat for the children to look at. Watch our windows next week. r|
_ Fourth Street.
I' Farewell Dinner to John J. Soble.
Last Tuesday evening, Mr. Josiah
Howard invited a number of gentle
men to join him in a six o'clock dinner,
in honor of John J. Soble, who during
the past three years has been one of
| our most active merchants and ener
| getic lovers of field sports, but now
i soon to leave us to locate in Lock
j Haven. Mr. Howard received his
; guests with genuine welcome and soon
i all repaired to the handsome dining
room, tastily arranged for the occasion.
! Seated around the handsomly deeor
i ated table were Mr. Josiah Howard,
Mr. John J. Soble, Mr. Geo. H. Craw
ford, Mr. M. C. Judd, Mr. C.Jay Good
-1 nough, Mr. J. B, Scliriever, Mr. J. W.
Kaye, Mr. H. S. Lloyd, Mr. C. W.
Shaffer, Mr. W. II Howard, Mr. (!. S.
Wiley, Mr. Geo. Walker, Jr., Mr. H.
11. Mullin, Mr. C. T. Logan and Mr.
G. P. Jones.
The dinner was in courses and served
in elegant style, certainly reflecting
credit upon the host. Mr. Howard's
well-known modesty forbids our giv
ing to our readers the elaborate menu
—suffice it to say it was fit for the
Kings and was as nicely served. Last,
but not least, it was hugely enjoyed
and relished by the happy ones pres
ent. Each of the guests was provided
with cut roses and the table was nicely
but not lavishly strewn with flowers.
Amid the fragrant fumes of Havana's
best, and filled to the satisfaction of
the greatest appetite, Mr. Howard
acting as toastmaster called for order
and addressed those present as follows:
Gentlemen While we are lighting; our cigars.
1 would like to say a few words that perhaps I
owe to myself, and most of all to our friend, .Mr.
John .J. -oble, in whose honor we meet here
to-night.
As to myself, this is the Lenten Season, during
which our church asks her people to abstain
from social enjoyment and deny themselves, for
a period, the pleasures of ordinary life; but she,
at in- time, instructs us to neglect our socifu
duties, or let sober meditation lead us into mel
ancholy, as Christianity is a joyous religion and
she herself sets the example by making every
! Sunday a feast day. Church laws and civil laws
i are not arbitrary rules of conduct, but are state
ments of principles to guide us in our relations to
each other as God's elii.dren and loyal citizens of
the State. We should not think or arbitrarily
demand of our friends that they shall honor (Jod
in our way, or support the same political leader
as the only true method of patriotism, but accord
to each one his right to individual thought and
action.
As to Mr. Soble, J this evening wish to honor
him as an exponent of clean, manly athletic rec
reation, to whom, I think, we are indebted for
the abolishment of Sunday games in our county.
There are others here, better acquainted with
Mr. Soble's good qualities, but 1 cannot help
saying that I wish to honor him as the son of as
fine and polished a gentleman as you will meet
in many a long journey.
Mr. Howard's remarks were pleas
antly received by those surrounding
j the spread and heartily applauded by
: all.
Remarks, very appropriate to the
occasion, were made by Burgess W. 11.
Howard, J. B. Schriever, (! W. Shatter
and IT. il. Mullin, after which Mr.
Soble replied in a few words, extend
ing his heartfelt thanks to Mr. How
ard fur the manifestation of regard as
shown in inviting so many (if his
friends to this elegant repast. After
exchanging a few pleasantries the
guests departed, thanking Mr. Howard
for the joyous occasion and wishing
Mr. Soble, in whose honer the dinner
wa.s given, prosperity and happin
in his new home.
Resolutions of Respect.
At a regular meeting of GJadiola Hive, No. -.i,
of the L. O. T. M., held at their hall on Thurs
day evening, March lOtli, 1839, the following
resolutions were passed:
WNKITI: AS, It has pleased the Supreme Ruler
til'the Universe, to remove from our uiidst our
I beloved sister, Mrs. liachael fctone, and
WII KUKAS, The fraternal relations existing
i between her and the members of this Hive,
make it fitting that we record our sorrow
i at her death. Therefore,
| Resolved, That this liive deeply sympathize
; with the atHicted relatives and friends of our de
i ceased sister, and express our earnest hope that
| even so great a bereavement may be over-ruled
{ for their greatest good.
Resolved, That we commend them to the Su
preme Ruler of the Universe, who alone is able
to console and comfort them.
Resolved, That the family of our deceased
. sister have the profound sympathy of this Hive,
i in this, their sad affliction, and that we recog
nize in her death the loss of an honorary member
and the uncertainty of prolonged life.
Resolved , That these resolutions be entered
j upon the minutes of this Hive; a copy of them
: mailed to the family of our deceased sister, and
; they be published in our borough papers,
i Resolved, That our charter be draped in
| mourning for a period of thirty days as a token
i of the respect in which we held our deceased
sister.
LAURA E. HEILMAN,
FLORA A. CARD,
ELIZA M. H UFFMAN,
Committee.
DK. BULL'S Cough Syrup will cure
croup and whooping cough. No dan
| ger to the child when this wonderful
i remedy is used in time. Mothers, al
ways keep a bottle on hand.
"Liberty and Union, One and Inseparable."—WEßSTEß.
EMPORIUM PA., THURSDAY, MARCH 23,1890.
Death's Doings.
MRS. AMOS KLOCK.
Death claimed another former resi
j dent of Emporium in the person of
: Mrs. Amos. Klock, on Thursday last,
'at her home in Henderson, North
| Carolina. Mrs. Klock was well and
: favorably known to our people, hav
! ing lived here many years, until some
five years ago, when the family emi
grated to North Carolina, where they
i have since lived. She was a Miss
Jordan and hailed from Gibson town
ship, this county, and was 56 years of
age at her death. She was the mother
! of eight children, three boys and five
girls, and was a consistent member of
the Methodist church. She was of a
retiring disposition, scarcely ever leav
ing her home, but those who were her
intimate friends testify to her amiable
disposition and christian character.
The remains were brought here Sat
urday evening and were taken in
charge by members of the A O. U. W.,
Mr. Klock being an old member of the
order. The funeral was held Sunday
afternoon from the home of her son,
Elmer Klock, in the East Ward, and
Rev. McCaslin, of the Presbyterian
church, conducted the services.
Peace to her ashes. —Independent.
When only a boy ye editor received
many kind expressions of friendship
and sympathy. We regret exceeding
ly that absence from home prevented
our paying that respect due our old
time friends.
Quay Delegates Elected.
HOLIDAYSBURG, March 19 The
Blair county Republican primaries
were held last evening and resulted in
a victory for the supporters of the ex-
Senator Quay. The out comeis a sur
prise. The Independents held mass
meetings in the county, and Senator
Flinn and General Koontz spoke to a
big audience in the opera house in
Altoona this week. The Quay people
conducted a still hunt, and even an
nounced that there would be no fight
nor an effort to elect their candidates i
for delegates to the state convention.
They permitted such nominations as !
Judge John Stewart, of Chambersburg,
for the Supreme bench, and General
Koontz for State chairman without
opposition and thus further incouraged
the belief that they would not make a
contest of any kind.
But while they were apparently in
active they did some very effective,
quiet campaigning, and the returns in
dicate the election of their candidates
for state delegates by good majorities.
These candidates are Edwin M. Amies
and James R. Fay, of Altoona, and
George Irwin of Holidaysburg. The
Independent candidates were B. M.
Bunker and M M. Marrow, of Altoona,
and Isaac P. Walton, of Tyrone.
New Haple Sugar.
Guaranteed genuine, and 1899 make.
It is fine and will please you.
"Glen Una" prunes; grown and
packed at Saratoga, Santa Clara coun
ty, California, are large, bright, thick
meated, juicy and tender. The finest
thing we know of in this line, 18c. lb.
"Banquet Hall," little cigars,made of
pure Havana cuttings Ten little
cigars in neat tin box, 10c. .lust the
tiling for a small, good smoke
DAY'S.
It Will be a Hummer.
Our people should bear in mind the
fact, that the District picnic of the I.
O. (). F., is to be held in Port Allegany
1 this season. Mr. C. S. King, is the
President of the committee of arrange
ments and it is safe to predict that the
meeting will be a "hummer." The
date for holding the picnic has not
been fixed as yet, but we must prepare
to give the visiting members of the
| order a reception, which will warm
their hearts.—Port Allegany Press.
To the Ladies.
The Easter opening of pattern hats,
bonnets and millinery novelties, Wed
nesday and Thursday, March 29th and
30th, 1899. Come and see the beautiful
goods.
E. M. HURTEAU.
Finer than Bver.
Eggs from thoroughbred fowls —finer
than ever— Hose-comb White Leghorn
and Barred Plymouth Rock. 81.00
per 13.
I—it R. C. DODSON.
Easter Hats.
Commencing Saturday and Monday,
March 25 and 27, Mrs. Bardwell will
offer for sale a new and dazzling array
of Easter and spring hats. Trimmed
hats mostly made in New York from
Parisian designs.
Card of Thanks.
MR. EDlTOß: —Please convey to our
Emporium friends our sincere thanks
for the kindness shown us during our
late affliction. We especially desire to
thank r ohn I). Logan and family for
their greatly appreciated kindness and
attention.
MRS. J. W. INGRAM AND FAMILY.
Another Accident.
Tuesday night, John Hennessy, who
is employed as W. N. Y. <& P., brake
man on the hill met with an accident
while attempting to jump onto a mov
ing train. His foot missed the step,
striking against a tie, breaking a bone
in one of his feet. He was brought to
his home in this place and Dr. Bard
well called, who dressed the injury.
n. E. Conference.
The M. E. Conference closed its ses
sion at Harrisburg, Monday evening,
after deciding to meet at Hazelton
next year. The following appoints
ments, of interest to our readers, were
made : Austin, E. E. A. Deaver; Bene
zette, S. J. Sarver; Cameron, E. E.
Mulliner; Costello, Richard Mallalien;
Cross Forks, Geo. M. Rem ley; Empo
rium, Wilford P. Shriner; Gardeau, F.
G. Sleep; Medix, M. N. Walker; Pen
field, Jonathan Guilden; Renovo, H. C.
Pardoe; Sinnemahoning, M. C. Piper;
St. Vlarys, G. W. Faus; Rev. J. M.
Johnson goes to Altoona; Rev. J. W.
Rue returned to Harrisburg.
Rafts are Coming.
There is a good rafting flood in the
Susquehanna and all its tributaries,
and rafts are afloat and on their way
to this market. The river at Clearfield
had reached the four-and-a-half foot
mark last night, and Sunday afternoon
five rafts of round logs were started
from that place. The river here regis
tered at the four foot mark this morn
ing. The decided change in the
weather Sunday afternoon from warm
to cold will have the effect of causing
the flood to subside rapidly.
Riverinen expect a good run of tim
ber rafts on the present flood as the
most of them are rafted in and all
ready for starting to this market.
There were so many logs passing
Clearfield Sunday forenoon that the
raftsmen thought it beat not to start
with their fleets until afternoon, when
it seemed as though the largest run of
logs from the head of the river had
passed.
A telephone message from Clearfield
this afternoon states that there is only
a 2 foot flood there now, which is too
low for rafting.
There is a good log fiood on all the
streams. The Dußois Courier says
there is nothing above Penlicld this
year togo down the stream, but con
siderable yet to come into the main
stream between that point and Drift
wood.
The total amount going into the
stream this spring is about 19,300,000,
which is but a small fraction of the
wealth of Lumber floated to the mills
on the same waters some years ago,
although the aggregate is still quite a
quantity of lumber.
G. B. Merrill & Bro., will come out
at Dents Run with 7,000,000 and Robert
Cochran at Mix Run with 0,000,000 and
Henry Blesh, of Benezette, has putin
about 300,000.
The Merrills, Cochran, Jones & Co.,
and Blesh will consolidate in one drive
after the logs are all in the main stream
and they will be floated through to
Williamsport by Robert Cochran.
It. is not probable that another drive
will go out of Benezette branch to
Williamsport.—Lock Haven Republi
can.
Remember that you will find a better
stock of wall papor at the Old Reliable
Drug Score than any place in town
and prices way down. _____
Assigned.
It is with genuine regret that we an
nounce the fact that H. C. Olmsted,
one of Emporium's oldest, most honor
ed and respected business men, has be
come financially embarrassed and
thought best to make an assignment
for the benefit of his creditors, naming
C. Jay Goodnough as assignee. We, in
common with all our citizens, hope the
clouds will soon roll bye and our friend
j may be upon his feet again. Cameron
county does not contain a more honor
able citizen than 11. C. Olmsted In
addition to his honorable dealings at
all times and under all circumstances,
he has been closely identified with the
best interests of Emporium and always
took a prominent part in advancing
every movement calculated to improve
our town lie has liberally subscribed
to all worthy objects and mado a des
perate effort to bring Emporium back
to the days when we enjoyed prosper
ity. It is a burning shame that men
like H. C. Olmsted should be compelled
to give up the fight. He has the unani
mous sympathy of our citizens. The
business will be conducted as usual.
Wanted.
Agent for Cameron and Clinton
counties exclusively, to sell our Farm
Machinery Oils, Creamery Separator
Oil, Saw and Grist Mill Engine and
Cylinder Oil. Harness Oil, Horse Hoof
Oil, Axle Grease, Petrolatum (com
monly called Vaseline). Also our
celebrated Pure Parraffine Wax, used
for sealing fruits, preserves and jellies.
A liberal commission paid on all goods
sold. Samples free to agents who will
push the sale of our goods.
Tin-: PENNSYLVANIA OIL Co.,
52-4t Freedom, Pa.
Leg Broken.
Last Saturday Lewis Wheaton, while
working on Loekwood's log job, was
caught between two logs, breaking his
left leg in two places. He was remov
ed to liis home in this place. Dr Heil
man reduced the fractures and the in
jured young man is doing nicely.
Fruit Trees and Grape Vines.
Mr. John Schlecht desires to inform
the people of Emporium and vicinity,
that he is prepared to do all kinds of
pruning and trimming of iruit trees
and grape vines.
Notes and News
If you fail to examine the stock of
wall paper at the Old Reliable Drug
Store before you purchase you will re
gret it.
Last Sunday Armstrong county was
99 years old. It was formed out of part
of Allegheny, Westmoreland and Ly
coming counties by act of assembly of
March 12, 1800—Apollo Herald.
DR. BULL'S Cough Svrup is a true
friend to all suffering with coughs or
colds. This reliable remedy never
disappoints. It will cure a cold in one
day.and costs but twenty-five cents.
Jasper Harris, of Olean, N. Y., has
leased the store room occupied by John
.1. Soble, and will take possession as
soon as Mr. Soble retires. He has a
new line of clothing and furnishing
goods
With commendable enterprise broth
er Caskey, of tho Austin Autograph,
issued an extra giving a full account of
the fire in the saw dust city. Caskey is
a good newspaper man and gets up a
neat sheet—typographically clean and
excellent press work.
Monday morning the Corinthian
block, Moadville, Pa., in which was
located the oflico of the Tribune-Re
publican, was completely gutted by
fire and water. This paper is the lead
ing Republican paper in Crawford
county and is owned by ex-Senator
Wm. H Andrews.
Passengers on the Allegheny Valley
train which left Driftwood Thursday,
pays the Dußois Courier, were treated
to a sight not often seen in this part of
the country in the last few yearn
While steaming up the valley between
Driftwood and Millers, a bear was seen
down the bank of the creek where he
was busying himself looUing for crabs,
etc. The mountains are quite high at
this point and covered with eonsider
timber, and bruin had evidently ven
tured down from his hiding place to
look for food along the water.
Here is a pronounciation test that
was tried at a teacbers' institute in
Boston. A standard dictionary was
I offered to any teacher who could pro
| nounce correctly every word in the ac
j companying paragraph. No one won
the book, for the contestant who came
nearest the prize mispronounced 12
words. 1 fere is the composition:
"A sacrilegious son of Belial, who
i suffered from bronchitis, having ex
haunted his finances, in order to make
1 good the deficit, resolved to ally him
self to a comely, lenient, and docile
young lady of the Malay or Caucassian
! race. He accordingly purchased a
calliope and coral necklace ot a chame
j Icon hue, and securing a suite of rooms
■ at a principal hotel lie engaged the
i head waiter as it coadjutor, lie then
dispatched a letter of the most unex
ceptional caligraphy extant, inviting
| the young lady to a matinee. She re-
I volted at the idea, refused to consider
i | her time sacrifiecable to his wishes, and
j ; sent a polite note of refusal, on receiv
, j which he procured a carbine and bowie
i knife, said that ho would not now forge
fetters hymeneal with the queen, went
to an isolated spot, severed bis jugular
, j vein and discharged the contents of
) ; the carbine into his abdomen. The
[ j debris was removed by the coroner."
TERMS: $2.00 —$1.50 IN ADVANCE.
BRIEF HENTION.
Austin enjoyed a SIO,OOO fire last
j Thursday.
Buffalo's tax rate this year will be
j §15.50 per SI,OOO valuation.
The stock of wail paper at the Old
i Reliablo Drug Store takes the lead,
I both in quality and price, of anv stock
in town.
One of the largest standing bodies of
hemlock timber in Pennsylvania lies
between Clermont and St. Marys,
along the line of the Buffalo, St. Marys
and Southern railway. This timber is
struck just after leaving Jlermont. and
extends for miles in all directions.
Eventually it will be cut into lumber at
the big mill of Hall & Kaul, at St.
.Marys—Port. Allegany Reporter.
Up in Lackawanna county, where
Dr. Swallow received ninety-eight
hundred arid forty votes for Governor
last fall, there are this year six huudred
applicants l'or liquor licenses and only
five remonstrances have been filed.
What is the matter with the Prohibi
tionists there ? Where is the handsome
Hawley and ali his former co-laborers?
Where, for goodness sake, is Dr. Swal
low himself ?—Phila. Inquirer.
Our weekly bargain sales are attract
ing wide attention. This has been one
of the best business weeks in our ex
perience and we shall celebrate it by
a fifty per cent, reduction sale on
Friday and Saturday. Men's and boys'
clothing, gents' furnishings, and lum
bermen's apparel in endless variety
will be tumbled into two days of the
biggest bargain sales ever heard of in
Cameron county. N. SEGER.
Any reader of this paper can secure
their choice of a Sterling Silver Brace
let, a good Watch or a Solid Gold King
with a genuine Diamond Setting, by
distributing Flower Seed Coupons
among their friendsand acquaintances.
Send your name and address with 2c
stamp to the American Seed Co , 355
Broadway, N Y , to-day, and you will
receive a sample package of choice
seeds, §1 00 worth of Coupons, and full
particulars.
Ye editor and wifa passed Saturday
and Sunday at Eldred. We were
pleased to note that Eldred is on the
gain and business generally in that
busy little town is picking up. Their
wide-awake Board of Trade have
secured a number of important indus
tries, among them a glass plant. For
eign capitalists have secured the right
to lay a water line for fire and domestic
purposes and have made a contract
with the Borough Council to supply
the town with water for fire purposes
for $-100 per year. Eldred will get
there yet.
The Potter Democrat has entered
upon its sixth year and the kind words
of praise bestowed upon Brother
Coulston by the fraternity must con
vince him that his efforts to print a
pood paper are appreciated by his
friends. The citizens of Potter should
certainly feel proud of her newspapers
—the Journal, Enterprise, Autograph,
Democrat, Republican, and Dispatch.
We do not believe another county in
the State can produce more ably con
ducted, up-to-date journals. What a
contrast with the days when wo were a
boy, ("devil" in this office, over thirty
years ago) and looked upon the .Journal,
then conducted by Hon. John S. Mann,
as being back in the woods "with the
let-k diggers." We take pride in watch
ing the course pursued by those journals
and extend our kindest wishes.
It is the opinion of the CAMEKON
COUNTY PRESS, expressed apropos oi
the action of the Jefferson county peo
ple, in voting to establish their own
poor house and farm, that in a short
time every county in the State will
have its own almshouse and farm land
Well, why not ? The only argument
we ever saw against the proposition
was that it was cheaper to have some
other county care for the poor and that
it, was impi ssible to secure an honest
administration of almshouse affairs
once the administration was establish
ed. The first part of this argument
| took no account of the inability of the
| people to keep any kind of a watch
| upon such of their friends as had to
; be sent to the almshouse and cannot
| be called anything but brutal; while
the second was absured on its face. An
honest administration of the affairs of
public offices can be obtained by elect
ing honest and capable men for suc'n
offices and holding them to a rigid
accounting.—Philadelphia Inquirer.
Hon. S. S. Towler, the able Repro
| sentative from little Forest county, is
I one of the most forcible speakers in
1 the Legislature and being a consistent
] Republican believes in obeying the
I will of the majority as oxpresscd at the
J Republican caucus, when M. S. Quay
j was declared the choice of that body of
representative Republicans of Penn
! sylvania as its candidate for United
j States Senator. The bargain-counter
| reporters who daily circulate false re
i ports to deceive the public, wired the
Pittsburg Telegraph that Representa
j tive Towler was one of the number
| who would desert Quay. Hon. J. E.
: Wenk, editor of the Forest Republican,
i pays his respects to that chap in the
following plain English: "Some fool
reporter at Harrisburg last week, sent
to bis paper, the Pittsburg Telegraph,
a number of names of Senators and
members of the Legislature who were
about to desert from tho Quay sup
porters, and among them appeared tin
name of Forest county's representative,
Dr. Towler. It perhaps had not dawned
011 this smart Alex, that Forest county
did not send a lunkhead or a knave tit)
tho Legislature to be veared from a
right course by the yawp of a handful
of assistant Democrat's who have r,o
standing in either of the leading par
: ties."
Diphtheria.
The quick sure cure for all throat dis
' eases is Armstrong's Diphtheria and
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