THE CAMERON COUNTY PRESS. ESTABLISHED BY C. B. GOULD, MARCH, 1866. VOL. 35. foHS 51ESH5H5H 5 dSHaH 5i2 s Store | " Clear-sighted men and women have discovered where they can get jj; i : kii)AY, Fair. x ■w-s best and the most for their money in wall paper; in gloss white en- L| SATURDAY, Fair. \ amel paint, that will not turn yellow on exposure: in curtains that go up and down; in bicycles 11 SCNDAY, PROBABLY SHOWERS. <* that will run ahead of anything on the road; in fishing tackle that catches the trout; in books [ | - < and stationery that will interest you; in the news counter that has all the flews that was, is ■ | You can carry it in your hatxis, on your sboni- i and will be; and a good cigar that will smoke as free as the smoke in the forests. |jj .! Y<)'l'\)VeHs^heV^ton^ii > nci >l t^* ,n Kodak'' will ) That's why the people are lloeking here as never before. j] |fi ) HARRY S. LLOYD. Emporium vs Renovo. The Emporium ball toesers won an easy game last Saturday afternoon from the Renovo boys, 011 the grounds at this place. The score resulted 11 to sin favor of Emporium. The game ' went off in the usual quiet manner, a j feature always observable when our boys play. Renovo got their 5 runs in the first inning and after that each in ning was marked 0. Beats the Band. The theater hat hardly equals the church hat, but then people who attend church either have grace enough to stay their wrath or else for the sake of their conscience they are glad to hide j behind these bulwarks for protection | from the flying shells from the Preacher, I but it is a matter hard to overlook just the same. Here is a description of one: It was a sort of colonial structure with steel frame. The front was Pompeiian rubber work with terra cotta tracings. The majority of the wing walls were relieved by a series of Venetian porti- j cos at each story. A'. ery pretty effect j was produced by a cow catcher project- i ing from the front roof, while the rear was finished with fan-tail pigeons and two Mauser rifles, giving the whole an I alert and moving aspect. A design, i "The Gates Ajar," in double-turreted j hollyhocks gave a religious tone, while < a squirrel sitting on an oak branch j holding an acorn, breathed of the woods I and the wild free life. A step ladder 1 and a broom neatly disposed among i the other trimmings represented labor j and domesticity, while a lyre and a ' quill represented music and literature, j Death of firs. \V. J. Craigen. Mrs. Rebecca Durant Pue Craigen, I wife of Dr. W. J. Craigen, died yester day afternoon at her home on South j Centre street, aged .jS years. Mrs. j Craigen, while visiting at Catonsville, Md., a few weeks ago, was stricken by ■ paralysis. She was brought home in a helpless condition and gradually! grew worse until death ensued. She : leaves besides her husband the follow ing children: William, of Clevtla., , Ohio; Miss Lillian, 011 the literary staff of the Baltimore News and Miss Emily, Irene and Clair Craigen, of this { city. The deceased was a member of Em-1 manual Episcopal church, from which place the funeral will take place Satur- j day afternoon at 5 o'clock. Interment | will be private.—Cumberland, (Md.) : Civilian, July 20, 1900. Mrs. Craigen was formerly a respect ed resident of Emporium. Her many t friends in this place are grieved to j j learn of her death. A Town Clock. i The Ladies Chamber of Commerce, | of Emporium, at their last meeting, ! decided to use what money they have ' on hand and accumulate enough ad -1 ditional funds to purchase and place in j the courthouse tower a modern clock. 1 Their ideal clock has not yet been de ' cided upon, but they are progressive | ladies and are now engaged in obtain ing prices on a four dialed clock, and ! from what information we have been i able to collect it is to be a fine one, 4 i costing in the neigliberhood of §OOO.OO. ] We are sure the project will meet the 1 approval of not only our town people ; but the people throughout the county, I and accordingly, when the ladies solicit I aid in behalf of this matter, the whole | people of the county will respond lib -1 erally. A town clock is in many ways I a convenience to the public, and when it ! is once placed in the tower of the court I house we will all wonder why we were ! without one so long. We congratulate 1 the ladies on their decision and predict j that the highest praise for their efforts I and accomplishments willring through j out the county when once the public j eye beholds the hour dials of the clock, 1 in reality, revealing the correct time of , j day from the courthouse tower. We ' . say amen to the movement. An infant child of Alfred Nelson died at Wilcox on Monday. The remains were brought to Emporium for inter ment, on Wednesday. "Liberty and Union, One and Inseparable."—WEßSTEß. EMPORIUM, PA., THURSDAY, JULY 26,1900. Farewell Reception to Prof. H. F. Stauffer. One of those regrettable occurrences that comes to an individual or com munity was made pleasant and profit able by the delightful banquet that was given last Thursday evening at the Warner House in honor of Prof. H. F. Stauffer. Prof. Stauffer has been prin cipal of our schools for the past ten years and left us last Tuesday to act as Supervisory Principal of Mill ville, N. J., schools. Emporiu- . is proud of her schools and justly :,o, and the interest in them was well mani fested last Thursday when the ex members of the School Board for the last ten years, the present members, the pastors of the different churches and a few friends met to pay fitting tribute to Prof. Stauffer for his steMing worth as a citizen, a gentleman and an ed icator of the highest type. After Rev. O. S. Metzler, of the Methodist Church,asked a blessing the party sat down to a full course lunch eon which was served by honorary waiters, chosen from the young men who were graduated during the Pro fessor's term, while other members of the graduating classes, hidden by screens in one corner of the room, fur nished excellent orchestra music. It was entirely a male party but the in terest of the ladies of the town was evidenced in the well arrayed and dec orated tables. The respect shown Prof. Stauffer gives only a public expression of what has been accorded him by all classes of people for a number of years. While not disparaging in the least the natural intelligence of our children and the very able manner in which the differ ent school Boards supplied his every need, it is frankly admitted that his was the progressive and practical spirit that led the way and won the willing and liberal support of parents and tax payers. After luncheon cigars were brought out and fully another hour was given up to toasts and addresses, including the presentation of a solid silver me morial to tliu Professor to tret her with many wishes for his further advance ment and future welfare. Prof. Bas tian,who is to succeed Prof. S., was also a guest of the evening and made good use of the opportunity to get ac quainted with school oflicers and friends. Photographer Bair took a flashlight of the company seated at the tables and has the picture on exhibition in his window. Mr. Josiah Howard, of the C. B. Howard Lumber Co., who was the pro moter of the evening's enjoyment, acted as toast-master in a most accept able way. lie introduced Attorney B. W. Green as one of the first Principals of our schools and a man who had gone out into the world and independ ently and honorably has worked out a successful career and who thoroughlv understands and appreciates the fun damental principles of our public schools which is to teach the recogni tion and protection of individual rights and property as the keystone of our civil government. Mr. Green gave an earnest talk on education. And among other things said that this was an oc casion of joy because it represented people of every avocation of life, and also an occasion of sadness because the guest of the evening who for ten years has occupied the responsible position of being the guiding star of hundreds upon hundreds of our boys and girls who will be the future main stay of oui town, county and state, and to show our appreciation of his work we hav< met around this board to-night. Mr. J. D. Logan was next introducec as the enthusiastic and able Secretary of the School Board for the past tei years and the earnest believer in th< merit system which gives a poor bo; of ability an equal chance with th< rich man's son. Mr. Logan spok briefly and enthusiasticly of the pro gress our schools have made unde Prof. Stauffer. Mr. W. H. Howard was introduce! as the ex-Burgess of the town and warm friend of Prof. Stauffer, who had donated a piano and founded a library in the High School. Mr. Howard pre sented the subject of education to mu nicipal affairs in an able manner, clos ing by reciting these verses to Prof. 1 Stauffer: Guide him, oh. Thou Great Jehovah, A pilgrim through the barren land, He i« weak but Thou art mighty. Hold him with Thy powerful hand. Feed him with Thy heavenly manna, In this barren wilderness Be his sword and shield and banner. Be the Lord his righteousness. Mr. J. F. Parsons as Chairman of the Building Committee spoke of the crude conditions of our schools ten years ago and of the two line, well ventilated modern school buildings lately erected. Tiie subject of Higher Education was not overlooked and Rev. Father Downey, while paying tribute to the satisfactory manner in which Prof. Stauffer has conducted the schools, in an able and eloquent address set forth the strong position of the Roman Cath olic ( hurch on the importance she at taches to the training of the heart as well as the mind of the young, and said the facts of Prof. Stauffer regularly attending his church every Sunday to worship God according to the dictates of I'is own conscience, set an example to the community and the boys and girls under him, that preached a ser mon more eloquent than words could. The Rev. Mr. Robertson, Rector of the Episcopal Church, was absent on his vacation but sent a well worded letter paying high tribute to Prof. Stauffer as a neighbor and exemplary christian gentleman. He also wrote that the church insisted and thought the general public agreed that children with only a secular education were only brought within reach of one-half of the enjoyments and possibilities of their nature, and the church was doing her best to expand men and women to the full stature of God's children. Mr. Geo. Metzger was in<•••«»<«»ced as tht earnest f'v ocate of sanitation, and said that 20 years ago they had to en force sanitary rules with the shot gun, hut to-day they are carried out by edu cation of the people, to which much credit is due to Prof. Stauffer for the interest he took in the subject. The Rev. Robert McCaslin as repre sentative of the School Directors pre sented to Prof. Stauffer an Emporium Souvenir spoon engraved with a cutof the Columbia High School Building, also a solid silver ladle engraved "H. F. S., Emporium, Pa., June 19th, 1900," and he reminded the Professor that while this ladle would serve soup in an acceptable manner 011 all occasions yet the handle was long enough to en able him to dip deep into the bowl of knowledge and help himselfand friends to many good things of life, it would also remind him that our latch string was always out and he was invited to come back and dip into our hospitality at all times. All tho good things for merly spoken were heartily endorsed j and a benediction such as only a min -1 ister of the Gospel can pronounce was bestowed on the Professor. Prof. Stauffer feelingly addressed the banquet party reviewing the school work for the past ten years, the pleas ant relations that existed between teachers, directors and patrons, and closed with the hope that the same cordial reception will be granted to his successor as was shown toward him. After which all gathered around Professor Stauffer to bid him farewell. * * Thanks. The undersigned desire to tender their thanks to the kind friends who so | thoughtfully assisted and comforted us i during the illness and death of our i daughter SADIE V. ROBISON, in her 15th year. We especially desire to thank the members of the Sunday School class of deceased, and Mrs. Thomas, Mrs. Heilman and Mrs. Stoddard for their kindness. MR. AND MRS. WM. ROBISON. New Farm House. Mr. Josiah Howard has commenced the erection of a large and commodious farm house on his Rich Valley farm. The Furnace Company. Prank B. Baird of Buffalo, and C. R. Baird, of Philadelphia, owners of the Emporium Furnace plant were in town yesterday, inspecting the industry. We hope to give our read ers the result of the coke test, which appears to be all that is desired. Should the expectations of the com pany be realized it will mean much for Emporium and Cameron county. The Dußois Shops. The work of erecting the new loco motive repair shops of the B. R. & P. railroad at Dußoishas been commenced. Tho new shops will, with necessary sidings, cover thirty-four acres of ground. The work of filling and grad ing is advancing as fast as possible,and if no unexpected delays occur the shops will berunning by the lstof June, 1901. About 800 men will be employed. Real Thing Not Been Tapped. The most experienced oil operators to bo found in the Gaines field are unanimous in maintaining that the real ail pool has not yet been tapped. An active driller aud trusted employe of She Standard Oil campany is quoted as saying "Nothing but slush oil has some to the surface yet. When one of >ur drill 3 taps the real thing, it will be imo totalk."—Wellsboro Advocate. Prof. Stauffer (ione. Prof. ff. P. Stauffer and family left ast Tuesday evening for Millville, N. T., where he enters upon his duties as 3ity Sept. of Schools. A large number >f our citizens gathered at the depot md while deeply manifesting their orrov over the departure of this pop ilar educator, and his estimable fam ly, ;i!l joined in hearty good wishes for heir future welfare. After ten years' esiaen ■» in Emporium, as principal of ur selwols, no friend has left us that he PRSSS more deeply regrets to hroni'^. Dead Wood on 'Em. Willian A. Spaugler, an old-time Vest Geek farmer, says he has he "deal wood on 'tater bugs this ear." ?wo years ago the pesky hings ateup all his "tater" vines be ore he co ld get to town and procure oal oil 3 burn them. This year he owed buccwheat in each hill of pota oes. Thebugs eat the buckwheat and if course ontract the buckwheat itch, le says "ou just ought to see those tugs, milbns of them, wade into that •uckwheattnd lay over on their backs nd rub thmselves on the stones until heir backare raw. It works like a iharm an my potato vines are not roubled tls year." Arested at Austin. Deputy MerifT Harry Hemphiii went o Austin a Tuesday and arrested one 'ohn Closs, who on tho night of June oth, 1900, »le a bicycie belonging to Jeo. Dicksa at East Emporium,which IB took to 'otter county and sold for 6.00. TheV'heei was recovered sever il days agokutyoung Clossy succeed n elodgindthe officer until Tuesday, vhen Depul' SlsrifY Hemphill went to Austin, retirninc in the evening with he prisoner in carge. The young man vas brought bore 'Squire Larrabee m Wednesday,met in default of §2OO >ail, he was es>rteel to Fort Swope, vhere he will emain until October erm of court. Returned to.ustin to Reside. Walter S. Wner, who closed out lis jewelry and pair business in Aus in about two mths ago and went to Westboro, Wis.,here he accepted a position as bandwyer in a large lum- Oer mill, returneto Austin last week Eiud will reside te, we hope, perma nently. While ;?ork in the mill Mr. Warner had an'.cident, which will necessitate his Hug idle for a short time. A band sfbroke anel one enel cut one linger one right hand to the bone. It is expetl he will resume his jewelry businessfe as soon as able. The RKPUBLKJApordially welcomes Mr. anel Mrs. Wfer to Austin again. They are occupjj their former resi dence on Turnitreet.—Republican. Sunday Excurds to Portage Falls. The W. X. Yj- Ry. will run pop ular low rate Olrsions to Portage Falls Sundays ul.' Ist, 15th, 29th, August 12th 112 ". Special train will leave Km; 1111 , at Ba. m. Fare only SI.OO. A't s >* hours will be al lowed at Port Pa Is Park to view the Falls anel th'eautU'ul surrounding countrv. Th- r;un returns at a seas onable hour, il most delightful day's outing LODGE -All members of Gladioli Hi 3- Ij - '>• T. M., are re quested to i' e ' ie "t at regular review Tuesday e n^ r . :! lst. Special business, M. BUTLER, I£. TERMS: $2.00 —$1.50 IN ADVANCE. L'OCAL JMOTICES. N. Seger always keeps a large and complete line of clothing and gents furnishing goods. FOR SALE CHEAP.—A Crescent Tan dem Bicycle, in first class condition— run only about 100 miles. 18-tf DR. A. W. BAKER. Photographs, all prices and sizes, at the Schriever Art Gallery. Wo have what you want. W. G. BAIR, Proprietoi*. Call at Schriever's Art Gallery and see the latest style in photographs. VV. G. BAIR, Proprietor. FLAT FOR RENT.-- The commodious rooms in Odd Fellows block, west side, first floor, are for rent to the right party. There is a spot, most dear to me, I go there more and more, I buy my clothing there you see—it's N. Seger's clothing store. Just received another fine line of picture frames and mouldings, at Schriever's Art Gallery. W. G. BAIR, Proprietor. We will not be undersold by any one in the county or oat of it. So come in before purchasing elsewhere. GEO. J. LABAR. FOR RENT. —The house and lot near Emporium, known as the "Wilber Russell residence" is for rent, apply to Mrs. It. Russell, East Emporium. 21-tf Prices cut to the bone—well that's good but we have gone you one better and severed the bone. Come and see us as usual. GEO. J. LABAK. There was a lumberman in town, who was very wise, lie purchased of N. Se ger and always drew a prize, and when at length his prize wore out, with all his might arid main, that woodsman would fly about, to get back to N. Seger's again. SHAW'S PURE MALT. —When you are tired of nostrums and ready to "throw physic to the dogs," try Shaw's Pure Malt, and ''life will be worth liv ing." Absolutely pure. Sold by F. X. Blumle, Emporium, Pa. «o„i I IU-V A portion of Mrs. G. S. Allen's class will serve ice cream and cake on the lawn of Mrs. Helen Metzger, Thursday evening, July 29, benefit of the Presbyterian church- All are cordially invited to come. It is useless for me to try and quote prices, as I carry too many goods in stock. We will not button-hole you on the street, nor pull you into the store, but thank you for coming in whether you buy or not. GEO. J. LABAR. CUT RATES. —In order to dispose of our Cabinet Carbonette cards, bearing Mr. Schriever's name, consisting oi 2,000, we shall dispose of same at $3.00 per dozen; former price *4.00. This will enable our patrons to save one dollar per dozen and at the same time get a first-class cabinet photo. W. G. BAIR, • Proprietor Schriever Art Gallery. YOUNG MEN WANTED, with fair edu cation and good character, to learn telegraphy, railroad accounting, and typewriting. This is endorsed by all leading railway companies as the only perfect and reliable institution of its kind. All our graduates are assisted to positions. Ladifes also admitted. Write for free catalogue. (Fall term opens August 15th). GLOBE TELEGRAPH COLLEGE. 16 26t Lexington, Ky. MERCHANT TAILORING BUSINESS FOR SALE. —Owing to the iarge amount of business interests requiring my atten tion I have concluded to offer for sale my merchant tailoring establishment, situated opposite the M. E. Church, to a responsible party. The business was established by me in 18S3 and has al ways enjoyed a large patronage and to-day has a much larger trade than for years. I will dispose of the business and stock, and rent the building, to a responsible person. Apply at once. R. SEGEU. Emporium, Pa., July 24, 1900. —22-tf O LEAN RACES— The dates for the Olean race meeting are August 7, 8, 9, and 10 and the program of the classes and purses are as follows: August 7 —2:35 class pacing; 2:19 clasu trotting; 2:17 class, pacing. August 8— 2:15 class, trotting; 2:20 class pacing, 2:22 class, trotting. August 9—2:28 class trotting; 2:1-1 class, pacing; 2:25 class, trotting. On this day there will be a special match pacing race between the famous racers, John R. Gentry and Joe Patchen. for a purse of $2,000. This will be one of tho big features of the week, and will doubtless attract visitors from all sections of the country. The program for Friday August 10 win be: 2:08 class, pacing;* 2:34 class, trot ting; 2:24 class pacing. The purse in each event will be v 100. That this meeting will be a great suc cess there can be no doubt. The or ganization is composed of the solid business men or Olean. Among the more prominent men who are direct ors of the association are Frank L. Bartlett, Hon. F. W. Higgins, X. V, V. Franchot, E. M. Johnson, J. W. Coast, 11. S. Sartwell, G. R. Bussell, Thomas Love and W. R. Page. Such men as these are a guarantee that the Olean track will be conducted in a first-clase. manner. NO. '22.