THE CAMERON COUNTY PRESS. ESTABLISHED BY C. B. GOULD, MARCH, 1866. VOL. 34. \ v* \ v \ vv. n \ v V v \y % % I Greeting | % S / We are having a big trade / "y. in groceries and meats, the / ~y biggest we ever remember. / ' | WHY ? / / ' ' Because we do business on / business principles. We / cater alike to the masses / / and carry a line of goods to / y, suit the purse of the poorest y or the fastidious taste of the / richest. / / We carry a complete line of / y Groceries and Meats and the y quality is always the best. / Give us a call. . % Alex. McDougall, % /: % ■'y (iroceries and Fleai. y ■;L Emporium, Pa. > 4. C- S\ \ \ \ \ \' \ \ \ V. V.N jnESSH- I SHSHSH?HSH t^HSHSSSHHSoj 112 Men's | I ' j Bargaiiis!| 3 • n] Sj In looking over our Ln Men's Shoe Depart- [}j In ment we found jj| [n about fifty (50) pairs S re of slightly shop- 1] fjj worn—heavy soled !{] t WINTER SHOES. * u] We have placed re Cj the entire lot 011 m [n sale at prices that rj [}J are about one third H] QJ their real val- nj We need room for Ln !{j our new spring m stock of shoes or re Ci this lot of durable re every day shoes nJ Qj would not be offer nj ed at such a sacri- ft re flce - m Be advised and buy lii |3 a pair ot these [}j 1 BARGAIN SHOES, I [}j For Bargain Shoes [}j are a scarce article pi now-a-days —owing { m to the extremely li nj high price of leatli p] er - [f IM. C. TULIS,! re n EMPORIUM, PA. $ b HSHSHSHS aSHSrSSHj3aSESSHS I LLOYD'S LONG' RANGE FORECAST OF THE J| 1| WEATHER AND EASTMAN'S KODAK. | YALENTIMES, VALENTINES, VALENTINES, I l I .'Au kiuy, i air and cold,.i. 112 All in the morning betime ! J 1:11 i 11 «.: »• 1 m ti • ll ; I SUNDAY, Fair weather, i And I, a maid at your window, I are highly ornamental and artistic while others are carica ' I - To be your Valentine." ' < tures. Come and see tlieni. PJ You can carry it in your hands,on your Khoul- \ Sh(lkcßpcrc. Jjl (WT der, in your pocket or on yourbiryi-k'. P ( . | '- J You press the button anil the Kodak will % tjw ,* B » ifj» vtr ss * H II" !fe do the rest. JULAK.IC. it i Harry Hemphill's Success. We notice by the CAMERON COUNTY PRESS that Sheriff J. I). Swope, of that county, has appointed Harry Hemphill, formerly of this place, his deputy for the term of three years. It is very gratifying to Mr. Hemphill's friends here to know that he has been so highly honored in the Republican county of Cameron. Harry will not only discharge his duties faithfully but will see that the party suffers nothing from his appointment.—Clearfield j Journal. Seger--Backus. Invitations have been issued for the marriage of Mr. W. T. Seger and Miss | Lucy Backus, at Smethport, Feb. 21st. ! The young people are well and j popularly known in Emporium, the i former being a son of our esteemed I citizens Mr. and Mrs. R. Seger, while j the lady, who is one of Smethport's popular society leaders, has met many j of our citizens. The Press congratu- ! lates in advance and wishes much hap- j piness. The Popular Order. James Johnson, who was injured j about a year ago by falling off a ladder j at the Tannery, received a draft from j Geo. J. Seigle, Great Record Keeper of ; the Knights of the Maccabees, on | Feb. Bth, as his first disability install- J ment. He will receive §2OO annually ; for ten years and is relieved from all j further payments. His final proofs ] were filed on January 25; claim was • allowed on January 31st and paid ; February Bth. In addition he received SIBO from the accident department. Letter From Manila. James Cassells, Co. A, Ist Marines, at Cavite, P. 1., writes to his Lumber township friends an interesting letter. Clyde Zaner, a member of the 47th , Regiment, and a grandchild of Mrs. i Potter, of Cameron, is in the same section with Mr. Cassells. The letter gives a brief description of the Young Men's Christian Association connected with the Army and Navy Department, of which Mr. Cassels is General Sec retary. The Holland Church, of Phila delphia, sends the boys 600 books and Miss Helen Gould also furnished them a library of 400 volumes. Mr. Cassells has mailed to Mrs. Potter a copy of Manila Daily Times. Cards of Thanks. We return our heartfelt thanks to our friends and neighbors, who kindly assisted us our sad bereavement, the death of our dear baby. Mr. anij Mrs. E. L. Losey. Editor Press: — We wish to return thanks to our friends and neighbors, and all who assisted us in our late sad be [ reavement. To those friends who n were so attentive to our dead boy dur [j ing his long and painful illness and J who so nobly remembered him at [] death we wish to express our heartfelt n ! gratitude. U Dan'l Downey and Family. Wonderful Souvenirs Free. Announcement is made by the pub lishers of the great Philadelphia Sun day Press : ' will receive next Sunday, February 18, absolutely free two sou venirs of a character and value far beyond anything heretofore offered by a newspaper. One will be a beautiful picture in ten colors, by Paul de Long pre, the famous flower painter, entitled "A Yard of Roses." It is twice as large as any picture ever given away by a newspaper, and that it is worth j framing is evident from the fact that copies cannot be bought at retail for less than a dollar. But, in addition to 1 this, every reader of next "Sunday's Press" will receive an attractively illustrated booklet of convenient size, containing the greatest detective story ever written by Emile Gaboriau. If you want these splendid gifts you had better order next "Sunday's Press" at once, as warning is given that the sup ply will be limited. If thei'e is no news agent in your vicinity get some bright boy to write for the agency. "Liberty and Union, One and Inseparable."— Wkbstkr. EMPORIUM, PA., THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15,1900. Is Hummel Insane? The Hummel case has taken on a j new phase. William Hummel, the ac-1 cused murderer, has either gone in- 1 sane by brooding over tie deed ofj blood, or is shamming in crder to es-1 cope the penalty of the law. should he be convicted. The commonweath as serts that Hummel is taking this j means of escaping the resporsibility of his crime. At .my rate tho prisoner is acting queerly and says lii 3 memory has suffered some astonishing lapses. In fact, he has forgotten everything— unless it be that he is in the shadow of the gallows. And the reason for this i sudden change he states is a fall in j which he struck his head violently on ! the floor. He was examined by the ; jail physician, who found several I marks on his forehead which look as though they had been caused by a fall, but as for Hummel's mind being un balanced, the man of medicine poo hooed the idea. There is just a shadow of doubt aris ing as to whether or not Hummel will be tried in March. Of course the com monwealth would fight to the last any motion for a continuance, but it is not yet decided if such a motion will be made. The defendant's attorneys did I contemplate that move and on Satur day, Mr. Strieby appeared before Judge McClure and consulted him re garding it. His Honor, however, re fused hear the motion, on the ground that he was not to try the case, and it is not known if any further steps will be taken to have it brought before the court. The defense wish the case con- j tinued because they claim that public opinion is too highly wrought up to insure an impartial trial and because sufficient time has not been allowed ! them in which to properly prepare their case.—Williamsport Bulletin. Revival at Elk Forks. Editor PICKS:— Frances J. Lewis commenced a series of revival meeting here about three j weeks ago, in which backsliders have been reclaimed and sinners are coming j to God, in all twentv-four having j professed. The old professors have awakened in this meeting considerable. ' The spirit of God is going from heart j to heart and the power of the Lord is being manifested. Some are singing 1 and shouting, others walking the floor and praising God. The meeting is not closed yet. Some parents have pray ing children who are pleading and praying for them to come to Jesus. My earnest prayer is that the parents will come and help lead their children in the right way. DAVID A. PEASLEY. Local Institute. A local institute will be held in Mitehel's opera house, Driftwood, Pa., Saturday, Feb. 17, 1900. The teachers and patrons of Cameron county and vicinity are requested to be present. The following program will be ob served: Opening Exercises Rev. M. C. Piper Address of Welcome Dr. V. K. Corbett The Teaching of History,.. Miss Louise Bonham My Pedagogical Creed Prin. D. W. Morrison Heading Supt. Miss Collins Little Grains of Sand, Prin. C. N. Roseuberry Supplementary Work, Mi-s Minnie Brooks The Teacher's Influence... Prin. D. B. Peterson Our Greatest Needs Rev. M. C. Piper Classical Literature, Miss Helen Van Valkenberg The Citizen's Duty to the School, Mr. G. W. Huntley, Jr. Why Some Teachers Fail Prin. H. F. Staull'er B. G. WOODWARD. MISS COLLINS, Committee. Meeting With Favor. Hon. O. C. Allen, of Warren, for years prominent in the State Senate, has come out for the Congressional nomination in his district,and will give any antagonist some very hard work. Senator Allen is a staunch Republican, , and he generally gets what he goes for ,! in Warren county. He can carry the district no matter who is nominated against him, and there is every reason to believe that the district will be rep resented in the next Congress by a 11 Republican of the stalwart brand whose ! name is Allen. —Harrisburg Telegraph. Prompt Payment. The late Wm. E. Crawford was in sured in Sizerville Tent, K. O. T. M., for $2,000. Last month, the 27th, the claim was sent to the Supreme Tent at Port Huron and the voucher was re ceived Feb. 27th, payable to Mr. Craw ford's sisters, Misses Lulu and Myrtle Crawford. This is quick work, making only eleven days from date of present ing claim until payment thereof. BRIEF HENTION. A number of Emporiumites went to Driftwood last night to attend the old folks dance. J. 11. Shanbacher, of liidgway, is forming a club to spend a season in Karlsbad. Six persons are enrolled. There are a good many Democrats who wish they were not afraid togo with Sibley.—Pittsburg Times. Howard C. Benhai.i, who was con victed in Batavia, N. Y , of murdering his wife has been granted a new trial. The Bradford Star states that the re port is current that Lewis Emery, Jr., i may become a candidate for Congress, j It further states that many people in j that city have expressed a desire to see C. W. Stone enter the Congressional race again. An exchange says:"lt should be the business of the secretary of every ! organization to give the local paper the names of the newly elected officers as soon as the election takes place The reason an editor publishes many j notes of one society and none of others is because some secretaries are alive to to the interests of their societies, while the others are dead." i The Pittsburg Commercial Gazette is J authority for the statement that Gen. ' Charles Miller, of Franklin, is a candi ; date for governor on the Republican | ticket. General Miller is a business j partner of Congressman "Joe" Sibley, who attempts to march into the Re publican camp under the banner of . expansion and good times. ! The roport was current Wednesday ' that Claude LeFevre, who went to the ; Philippines with the 46th Reg't U. S. 1 V. Infantry, had died of fever. A copy of the Manila Freedom, bearing date I Dec. 16, 1899, was received on Friday, and unless the report was received by cable, it is in all probability only a rumor. It is earnestly hoped that he is alive and well.—McKean Miner. J. Kendall A. Morrison, son of Mr. j and Mrs. Kendall Morrison, of Empo rium, died on Sunday morning of scar let fever at the home of Mrs. Morrison's parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. 11. Ryan, of this place, aged 3 years and 10 months after an illness of about one week. The little boy was visiting his grandparents during the illness of his mother and Mrs. Morrison knew nothing of her son's illness until after his death. Services were held at Mr. Ryan's Mon day and the remains were interred at Kane Wednesday.— Smethport Miner. Hotel Change. John L. Johnson has sold the Central Hotel property to S. D. McDonald, the former proprietor. Now Sam is once more happy. A Hid-Winter Outing. The W. N. Y. k P. Ry. will run a | popular low rate Amusement Excursion to Buffalo and Niagara Falls, Washing ton's Birthday, Thursday, February 22d. Train will Vjave Emporium 8:35 a. m. , Fare for round trip 82.50. Tickets will ; he good for return passage on all regular trains Feb. 22nd and 23rd, thus giving I two days at Buffalo or Niagara. As ! this will be the only low rate excursion ' during the Winter months, all should take advantage of the opportunity for a j day's outing. If you have never visited i Niagara Falls during the winter a great | surprise is in store for you, for nowhere i can such ice formation be seen. Buffalo theatres offer the following ! attractions: Star Theatre, James K. Uackctt; Lyceum Theatre, "Sunshine of 1 l'aradise Alley;" Shea's, Vaudeville; ' Court Street, Burlesque. Special mat ! inea- at all Theatres on Washington's Birthday. Pleasant Occasion. The reception and ball given at Driftwood last evening was a great success and largely attended, being the most popular ever held in Drift wood. Large numbers attended from from other towns, Emporium being largely represented. To say that the Driftwood ladies and gentlemen ex tended every courtesy to the Emporium visitors would be mildly stating the facts. We place the ladies first upon this occasion for we honestly believe the gentlemen were powerless to have made the occasion such a flattering suc cess without the eo-operation of the ladies. We, as well as all other EM poriumites who attended, hope we may be able to repay the kindness, if only in part, at some future date. As entertainers the Driftwood ladies and gents are hard to excel. While P. & E. freight 57 was passing through the Tunnel Ilill bride, east of Sterling Run, Tuesday morning, fire man William Graw leaned out of the window to watch some of the engine's machinery, when he was struck by the bridge and thrown against the engine tender, his clothes catching on the large hook used to carry a pole or large rope. In this position he was dragged through the bridge, falling onto the ties. His cries attracted the attention of a brakeman, the engineer not having missed him, when the train was stopped and the injured man picked up. He was taken to Kane Hospital, passing through Emporium on Flyer, accompanied by his father, who resides at Renovo. It is feared his injuries, which are internal, may prove fatal. Mr. Graw has a wife and four children at Kane. The night previous to his accident, it is reported, he had a dream wherein he saw himself dashed to death against a bridge. He related his dream to his relatives, who found him walking the floor in a great state of agitation. Sinnemahoning Liars Club. The Sinnetnalioning Liar's Club held an interesting session last night at which which all members were present except Joe Sunimerson and William Hicks. Uncle Jacob spun a good one on his ex perience as a fox-trapper. Ho caught tour dogs, one fox and got one toe of the second fox all in trap. The article from .Mason Hill was read before the club and commented upon. Our talented representative in that dis trict reported that Mason Hill could not find material enough to procure a charter for the Truth Telling Association with out help from Driftwood. They refuse to accept women in the Truth-Telling Association. We accept all women that apply for membership in our club; they act as side degree members, and as their veracity is never questioned no organiza tion is complete without them. But we think, Mr. Ding, that you have made a great selection for president of the M. H. T. T. A. Win. Shade has left our club owing to the arrival of a daughter at his house, a note of which was made on the minutes and a resolution of condolence sent to our afflicted brother. Wm. Michaels says lie cant tell a lie at present, his throat is so sore he can hardly tell the truth. Hanscomc and DeShetler reported on their trip to the county seat last week, and how they would have come off with the laurels had they- not met Fred Ilill and Michael Murphy. l'ap Blodgett was called upon to spin one but declined. FIDE. Huston Hill. A young summer. On deck again, after a long rest. A number of the young swains at tended the fat cattle show at Dent's Bun last Wednesday night. John Williams attended the dance at Dents ltun on Friday night. Calvin Barr, of Mcdix Bun visited his parents here over Sunday. John Williams, of this place, visited Attorney Clarence Miller at Mason Hill over Sunday. The writer would like to say to the Huntley correspondent to the Gazette that no man was seen here with a pig on his back, although a suspicious character was seen the other night going down the road with a turkey under his arm. Orla Miller, of this place, who resigned his position on the W. N. Y. it P. has accepted a position as bookcoper and foreman for Thomas lord, at Millers Bun. Darias Ives and wile, of (Jrove Hill, drove over and spent Sunday with C. L. Williams. John Williams has been admitted in the Mason Hill Truth Telling Associa tion. lie likes the charter all right with the exception of where it provides that none of its members can marry a girl under fifteen nor one over sixty. SIMON. TERMS: $ 2.00—$1.50 IN ADVANCE. Political Announcements. All Announcements under this head must bt signed by the candidate and paid in advance If insure publication. CONGRESS. EDITOR PRESS:— Please announce my name at a candidate for Congress, subject to the decision of the Republican Congressional Convention. O.C.ALLEN, Warren, Pa., Jan. 13, 1900, I2OGAL NOTICES. Good butter for cooking purposes 15c pound at Balcom & Lloyd's. Every voter shou'd attend the elec tion next Tuesday and select the best men for the offices. The supper announced for Friday evening, Feb. 16th, at Baptist church, is postponed to Friday evening, Feb 23d. N. SEGER announces the last week of his mid-winter clearance sale, and is giving some great bargains in winter clothing. The First National Bank of this place will bo opened next Tuesday from !» o'clock till noon, although election day is a legal holiday. BATH Tun FOR SALE.—A new, first class, 14 oz. copper-lined, six-foot bath tub for sale at a bargain. Apply at PRESS office for particulars. 48-4t LADIES! clean your kid gloves with Miller's Glovine, for salo only by Balcom & Lloyd, headquarters for kid gloves and the famous Dartmouth gloves; all the latest shades. 5-ly TIIF. LUCKE ROLLED CIGAR —Not A stogie; not a cheroot, but a rough and ready style cigar, made from fine im ported tobacco. Free draft. Large size. Delicate flavor. A delicious smoke. 2 for sc. Have you tried them ? DAY'S. WANTED. —A good reliable salesman to represent manufacturer of complete I line of paints, oil colors, varnishes, etc. ■ I.iberal terms. Address, stating refer ences, The Hascall-Wise Co., Cleveland, O. 512t Dressy men are usually fastidious in the selection of clothing. We cater to i fastidious men and our growing popu . larity is proof of our ability to please. ' We are leaders in gent's furnishing. N. SEGEK. Fon SALE. —The valuable farm known as the "N. P. Minard farm," on the J Portage, in the township of Shippen, J County of Cameron, Penn'a., belonging j to the estates of P. A. and 11. C. Free ! man is for sale; also the house and j grounds located on East Allegheny j Avenue, in East Ward of Emporium I Borough, Pa., belonging to said estates. ; For particulars and prices enquire of | Mrs. Sophia Johnson, Colfax, Wash ! ington; M. M. Larrabee, Emporium, j Pa., or Laura G. Freeman, Otsego, | Mich., Executors of said Estates. 51tf We, the undersigned, do hereby agree to refund the money on two ■25 cent bottles or boxes of Baxter's j Mandrake Bitters, if it fails to cure J constipation, biliousness, sick head | ache, jaundice, loss of appetite, sour ! stomach, dyspepsia, liver complaint, or | any of the diseases for which it is re ! commeded. It is highly recommended !as a tonic and blood purifier. Sold liquid in bottles, and tablets in boxe>. i Price 25 cents for either. One pack i age of either guaranteed to give satis ! faction or money refunded. L. Tag -1 gart, R. C. Dodson. 34-24-ly A Home View of Pettigrew. | Howard (South Dakota) Spirit. "If I were a Filipino I would ' fight until I was gray." Bah! * i* * You! Figlit till you are gray— : or any other old color —You! Not on your tintype! If you were a Filipino you'd be just the same I blatant bluffer, the same scheming ! politician, the same slimy, cold ; blooded, self-seeker that you are now. You'd get into some junta— j if scheming would put you there— and lie around Hong Kong or Paris—someplace where there was no danger—working other slimy American copperheads for contri ' butions to the cause—and you'd be | "the cause." You'd betray your fellow rebels if there was "any- I thing in it," just as you betrayed your party —just as you are trying to betray the country so unfortun ate as to give you birth. You may be nervy in some games, but fighting isn't one of them. I Stick to your present job. Capping for Aguinaldo is about, your size. *±T.