I"HE CAMERON COUNTY PRESSL a. J ""J 1 ESTABLISHED BY C. B. GOULD, MARCH 1866. VOL. 36. \V . B. Metzger Seriously Burned. W. B. Metzger, formerly of the firm of Russell & Metzger, of this borough, was very seriously burned in a gas ex plosion at Costello Thursday. While Mr. Metzger was making some altera tions in a connection in front of the restaurant of Mr. McLaughlin, a light ed lantern in the hands of a man in the cellar of the building caused the ex plosion, in which Mr. Metzger's face was burned to a blackened mass, and his hands were terribly blistered. After the explosion the flowing gas caused immense flames to shoot in all direc tions. Mr. Metzger, realizing the danger of a serious conflagration, and while experiencing great pain, ran half a mile to a shut-off gate where he stopped the flow of gas. The act proves Mr. Metzger to be a man of admirable nerve and fore-thought, and it is hoped that his recovery may bo rapid and complete.—Coudersport Enterprise. The Thespians. The young men who come here on the Thespian trip should be encouraged in their work as they really present a novel entertainment. The pictures as displayed in the store windows show the young men made up in elegant costumes and the "Ladies" are simply stunning. Any one who enjoys college songs as sung by college students also will enjoy a treat as the quartet comes to us highly recommended. Concerning the play the "Critic" has the following to say: "Of all the pretty plays that hive been seen at the Madison Square Theater this winter "A Russian Honey moon" is the prettied" A souvenir program will be given to each person attending the performance. From the list of patronesses as published in this paper it is evident that "State" has many warm and influential friends in this place. This will probably be the social theatrical event of the season. On Saturday Feb. Btli, at this place. Opposed to Public Irrigation. Representative Sibley does not agree with President Roosevelt, wh" favors the scheme to use public money to irri gate the desert lands of the west, lie is actively opposing a proposed bill which will appropriate several millionsof pub lic money, and the only people benefit ted will bo the owners of these lands, who purchased them cheaply, and if they aro irrigated by the government, will sell them for several hundred dol lars an acre. Mr. Sibley's opposition to the scheme is based on hiß desire to protect the farmers of the other sections For years they have battled with adversity, but during the la=t five years they have commenced to realize what it is to live. Good prices have been received for their crops, mortgages have been lifted and the families of the farmers have been able to enjoy life a little. But to irrigate the arid lands of the west maans to again bring the farmers into competition and to return them almost to the position they were in prior to the advent of the present period of prosperity. Mr. Sibley claims that there are enough farms under cultiva tion now to supply the needs of this country and furnish a surplus for Eu rope. Therefore, he belivees in pro tecting the farmers for awhile. Eye Specialist. Prof. W. 11. Budine, the well known Eye Specialist, of Binghamton, N. Y., will be at R. H. Hirsch's jewelry Btore, Emporium, Pa., Feb. 15th to 17th. Eyes tested and examined free. All work guaranteed. If you have weak eyes or headache don't fail to call and see Prof. Budine, as he makes a speciality of correcting all such cases Lenses ground to fit all kinds of pecular vision. 49-3t. Thanks. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. W. Williams and family take this method of return ing thanks to all those good friends, both in Cameron county and at Forks ville, Pa., who so thoughtfully and cindly assisted them at the time of heir affliction, the death of their ldejt son, Harry J. Williams. CIIAS. W. WILLIAMS AND FAMILY. Mason Hill, Pa., Feb. Ist, 1902. /ERY LOW RATES TO THE NORTHWEST. March 1 to April 30,190:!, the Chicago Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway will sell tickets to Montana, Idaho and North Pacific coast points at the following Ujroatly reduced rates: From Chicago to Liutte, Helena and Anaconda, §30.00; Spokane, $30.50; Portland, Tacorna, Seattle, Yi :toria and Vinieouv< r, §33.00. Choice of routi- < via Omaha or St. Paul. For nu'ther information apply loany coupon tii!l.4 ;i riMit in tlit: I'nited States < r Canada or address John R. Pott, District Passenger Agent, 810 Park Bldg., Pittsburgh, Pa. 3t. Zinc and Grinding Make Davoe Lead and Zinc Paint wear twice sa long as lead and oil mixed by hand. tr Fatal Accident. On Monday, Dec. 30th, 1901, Mr. Chas. W. Williams and family, who reside on Mason Hill, several miles from Driftwood, were horrified when Mr. John M. English, the rural free mail carrier, came along, about one o'clock, and handed Mr. Williams a telegram informing him that his son Harry J. Williams, aged 25 years, 11 months and fifteen days, had been fatally injured while visiting his uncle it Forksville, Sullivan county, Pa. Mr. Williams, having but little time to make it, hurried to Sterling Run ind caught the afternoon train east, irriving at Forksville on Tuesday, several hours after his son's death. The young man had been assisting bis uncle, who was drawing a large load of hay, when the accident occur red that caused his death. During the recent freshets in that section of the country the roads had become almost impassable, which caused the sleds up -3u which he was drawing the hay, :o upset the load down a steep embank ment, about thirty feet. The un conscious young man, the only one injured, was taken to a hotel and Dr. Woodhead and several other physi cians called. His injuries were found ;o be very serious, his skull being fractured. He lingered in this condi tion until Tuesday, when death ended lis suffering. Deceased never regain ed conscience from the lime of the ac cident. His remains were brought to the lorue of his parents on Thursday lai-t md the funeral took place on Friday it one o'clock at Mason Hill school louse, amid the scenes of his boyhood lays, surrounded by a large circle of jrief stricken relatives and friends, ftev. Samuel Ebcrsole, an intimate Yiend of the family, officiated at the funeral and spoke words of wisdom md consolation to the grief stricken family. The shock to the family is a severe one and their friends deeply sympathize with them. Herry Sleighers From Emporium. A merry sleighing party came up from Emporium, Saturday, comprised if some of the leading ladies of Cam sron's big town, and they stopped at the Vanßuren, taking dinner there. Among those in the party were —Mrs. D. W. Shaffer, Mrs Harry Lloyd, Mrs. Frank Slaves, Miss Mary Holbrook, Mrs. Thomas Gallagher, Mrs. I). W. Pelt, Mrs. P. G, Rieck, Mrs. G. S. Allen, Mrs. George Metzger, Jr., Mrs. I. Wright, Mrs.Charles Soger and Mrs. Frank Judd. The drivers were 11. Warner and A. McCauley. On the way over they struck an almost un broken road in the Keating Summit section and were compelled to walk down a long hill.—Coudersport Demo crat. The Hungarian Court Orchestra. The above attraction will appear here Tuesday evening, February the 25th, in the People's Popular Star Course. It is the leading organization of its kind before the people and its appear ance here will be the musical event of the season The company includes nine people, all artists of ability, and a baritone singer. The Copley Square Trio Concert Company, of Boston, will close the course Thursday evening, April lid, definite arrangements to that end having been made. Holders of course tickets and other patrons will kindly make a note of this. Not to hear this number would be a deprivation as it comes with the highest endorsement of critics and the public everywhere. Baptist Church Notes. Preaching morning and evening by the pastor Rev. W. A. Pugsley. Morn ing subject. "The Motherhood of God," evening, "Grave Diggers." Bible school at the close of morning worship, C E. Crandell, superintendent. Y. P. S. C. E. 0:00 p. m., Bertram Olmsted, president. Prayer meeting Wednesday evening 7:30. All welcome. Don't fail to attend the Peoples Happy Hour Service, and don't miss getting a "Bible Bullet" from the ushers at the door. 19th Benedictory Song Service in the lecture room. WANTED. —Men and women solicitors for some of the newest, brightest and best selling publications printed. "Life of McKimey," "Under !> tii Flagp," etc A golden harvest for the energetic. Address to-day, THE Hor,SI-HOLD PUBLISHING Co., 50 6t ERIE, PA. SIIAW'S PURE MALT has a marvel ous dietetic! value. While refreshing andpleasai tto take,it helps u limitation of food. Sold By 3(1 47-ly F. X Bi.UMi.JO. Subscribe for the PKESS; only §1.50 a year in advance. "Liberty and Union, One and Inseparable." —WEßSTEß. EMPORIUM, PA., THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6,1902. A Children's Preaching Service. At tlie Presbyterian church next Sabbath at 11 o'clock a. m. Let the whole Sabbath school membership and congregation be present. The Farmers' Institute The farmers institute sessions at the Court House last week were quite well attended and many instructive ad dresses delivered. We regret that a full report of the proceedings was not prepared for the PKKSK. Always Reliable. Frank Shives, one of Emporium's most reliable merchants plants a new "ad" in this issue of the PRESS which cannot fail to attract attention Frank never says anything in the paper unless he has something to say and always says it in his blunt way. Read what he has to say and call on him. Charmed the Audience. Miss Grace Walker, of this place, as sisted at the Presbyterian entertain- j ment at Austin last week. The Aus tin Republican in speaking of her work says: "Miss Grace Walker charmed the audience with here violin. We hope to have her return in the near future and will insure a well filled house as every one spoke highly of her playing." Is Full Fledged Attorney. Mr. Charles Soble, son of our former townsman, E. B. Soble, has successfully i passed the bar examination at New j York and is now :i full fledged at-1 torney. Mr. Soble is employed in the j Brooklyn Navy Yard and is a graduate i )f the New York L i\v School. The i PRKKH congratulates the young man, j who has labored for the goal and made it. Succc:;s he with vou. rirs. Byron King. Mrs. Byron King, of Pittsburg, will ; B;ive an entertainment in the Court House, Monday evening, Feb. 10th, at : 3 o'clock. This entertainment is given in the interest of the Public School' Library and it is earnestly hoped that j they may have a good house. This is the first venture in the in- j Eferest of the Emporium School Library, i and as it is for the good of the public, ' they would most cordially solicit the j patronage of all who are interested in good literature tor the school children. Ad mission 35 cts. No reserved seats. To Honor War Hero. The Rev. S. W. Pomeroy, of Mill Hall, Pa., is in Washington, pushing his claim for a pension. Mr. Pomeroy ' achieved fame during the civil war by carrying a message through tho rebel j lines to Governor Curtin, of Penn sylvania, that tLe rebels were concen trating at Gettysburg In order'to ac complish this task he was compelled to ride aud walk over 60 miles in one day, over monntnins and through swamps and dense woods. Senator Penrose has introduced a bill in the senate providing for a pension of !JSO a month for the Rev. Mr. Pomeroy.—Renovo News. Lieut. ricNarney. Lieut. Frank T. McNarney accom panied by his wife, returned from the Phillippines last week and is now at Lock Haven visiting his relatives. The Williamsport Bulletin gives the follow ing sketch of the young officer: Lieutenant McNarney is an excellent soldier and has his spurs under fire. He received his lirst military knowledge in Company H. Twelfth regiment, N. G. P., in which he arose to a captaincy. This lie resigned to enter the army, and during the Spanish American war serv ed in the Tenth U. 8. infantry. He participated with his regimeut in the battles which sealed the fate of the Spanish army, and is one of the very few men who received certificates for personal bravery in that fight. He returned to this city at the close of the Cuban campaign and was ap pointed a second lieutenant of volun teers and sent to the Philippines. Here he was assigned to the command of a company of Maccabebe scouts. The ability displayed in the campaign in which he led this troop won for him a first lieutenancy and it was with this rank he returned home on sick leave. About this time the bill reorganizing the army was passed and he received the appointment of second lieutenant of cavalry, passed his examination and was assigned to the Ninth cavalry, in which organization he still holds his commission. When ordered to report at Manila he returned to the Philippines accompani ed by his wife. Immediately upon re porting he was ordered on duty with his old command of Maccabebe scouts and during the past year be has been with them in vaiious parts of Luzon. Recently he was ordered to the gen eral hospital at Manila rnd from there ordered back to tno United States. Ac companied by Mrs. McNarney ho ssiiled from Manila the latter part of Dec ember and made a quick trip to Penn sylvania, arriving in Lock Haven, where he left Mrs. McNarney, Tuesday afternoon, and catna to Williamsport on the evening train. He will spend his three months sick leave in and about this city. The Home Nurse Says That a strong solution of borax ap plied twice a day will cure ringworms. That a tablespoonful of ground mus tard to a tumbleful of warm water is the rule for an emetic. That bathing the chest with cold water each morning will greatly streng then it, and friction should also be used. That cornmeal poultices are too heavy where there is great tenderness, flaxseed and slippery elm should be used instead. That the majority of poultices may bo mixed with boiling water, and al lowed to boil for a few minutes, and this will help them to retain tho heat. That all water that is to be used for drinking purposes should be boiled, then cooled by being placed beside the ice instead of putting ice in the water. That a sprained ankle should be plac ed in hot water as soon as possible and kept there at a high temperature for eight or ten hours, and all pain and soreness will soon disappear. That a close watch should be kept over all vegetables that are kept in the cellar—that no decayed ones are allow ed to remain over night—as this is the frequent cause of diphtheria, etc. That great care should be taken to keep the cellar dry, for rheumatism, pneumonia and numerous malarial af fections, as well as neuralgia and sciatica, are caused by foul air and damp cellar. That all old linen should be carefully saved, as the different table cloths, napkins, and other articles become worn out in ihe home and after reserv ing a certain amount for unexpected sickness and accidents, the remainder ! should be sent to hospitals, where it j proves invaluable. Teachers' Summer School. To supply a long felt want for a place where the liv? teacher could pursue his or her studies and do advanced work, the Cameron county Teachers' Sum mer School was opened last year. The great interest shown by the teachers and prospective teachers, last year, warrant the opening of the school the coming summer. The school will open May 12th for a period of seven (7) weeks. A faculty of experienced teachers will be select ed for tho work of instruction, while lectures on important subjects will supplement the class room work. Young men and women can pursue studies in common branches, advanced subjects, or subjects preparatory to en tering college. Kindergarten Tlothers' Meeting. At a mothers' meeting in the kinder garten room of Miss Nina Bryan, Friday afternoon, Jan. 24, 1902, the fol lowing officers were elected: President, Mrs. Clara Beers; Vice President, Mrs. Ella MeSwan; Treasurer, Miss Nina Bryan; Sec'y., Mrs. Georgia Othmer. Miss Bryan circulated among the mothers a number of copies of The Kindergarten Review. It is proposed to read and discuss such books as "Mothers' Ideals," "Letters to Moth ers," "Children's Rights" and kindred subjects bearing on the relation of the kindergarten to the home. All mothers are cordially invited to attend these meetings. Next meeting to be held at the same place Friday afternoon, Feb. 14, at 3 o'clock. Lieutenant McNarney a Papa. Lock Haven Express. Forney Winner has received word from Williamsport that his sister. Mrs. McNarney, wife of Lieutenant Frank T. McNarney, presented her husband with a fine bouncing girl baby Sunday. Mother and child are doing well. Lieutenant McNarney and wife are guests in Williamsport at the residence of George B. Leiter. Important Notice. Having disposed of our hardware business to Murray & Coppersmith Company, we desire to inform all per sons who may wish to settle their ac counts that, for the present, one ol'our firm will be found at the old stand to wait upon our former customers. WALKEII, HOWARD & Co. The Town Clock. We understand tho Indies of the Chamber of Commorce have placed tho order for the town clock, which they hope to have in place during tho pres ent m >ntl), in 1 'o'.n't, Hor.so tower. A Hustler. Walter Morrison is a pusher. He purchased a lot on Fifth street of Mrs. A. J. Rogers, the middle of January and now has a residence pretty well under way. BRIEF riENTION. Don't forget the children's preaching service at the Presbyterian church next Sabbath at 11 a. m. Don't fail to read J. H. Day's Friday and Saturday bargains. Look for his ad in another column. The two Italions who murdered James Heokin at Shawmut mines last Saturday near the scene of the murder in an abandoned mine. Editor Perley, of the Franklinville Chronicle, confesses that "sometimes a fellow has to say 'good morning' when he really wants to say 'damn jou." Fred A. Blackwell, of Gleasonton, one of the most successful lumbermen and all-around good business man, is looking after the lumber interests of Howard Land and Lumber Company in Idaho The iadies of the Methodist Episco pal church will take orders for home made white, graham and brown bread, baked beans, doughnuts, cookie 3 and .cakes. Orders to be left with Mrs. F. P. Strayer as early in week :ie possible. ; * Jos. F. Marshall, who injured the J three first fingers on right hand while j working on the planer at, W. D. John- j son's Canoe Run mill, was in town on j Tuesday consulting his attending j physician, Dr. E. O. Bardwell, who j hopes to save the members. Prin. A L. L. Suhrie, of our public i schools, received a telegram on Friday j morning about 11 o'clock, staling that the funeral of bis father wou' Ibe coa ducted at Isew Baltimore, 1V.., fin Sun day morning It was too iate for him , to reach Ridgway on mail and so he 1 drove over iu time to take the B. R. P. Flyer for Pittsburg.--St. Marys Gazette." It has been demonstrated by an Era- ] poriutn business man that a fence maul or a shelallali or even a gun isn't the proper weapon with which togo after a tramp. U. A. Palmer an Emporium citizen, took after a hobo who appeared at hi ; back door, armed with a cake of soap. It is said the tramp was so scared that even the bugs couldn'! stick to him during the flight and that there is no report of him having stop ped running yet.— Port Alleganey Re porter. An exchange pertiently asks the following questions: "Who sympath ized with you when your little girl was sick the other day ? Was it your home merchant, or was it Sears, Roebuck & Co? Who carried you last winter when you were out of a job and had no money ? Was it Montgomery, Ward & Co., or was it your home merchant? When yuu want to raise money for the church or some needy person in town do you write to the Fair store, in Chi cago, or do you goto your home mer chant? How much does Seigel, Cooper & Co. give toward keeping up the side walks of the town or paying the minis ter's salary ? When you were sick how many nights did Hibbard, Spencer & Bartlett sit up with you? When your loved one was buried, was it Marshall, Field & Co. who dropped a tear of sympathy and uttered the cheering word, or was it your home merchant ? Emmanuel Church Lenten Notice. February 12th, Ash-Wednesday, 10 a. m., Litany and Penitential Office. 7:15 p. m., evening prayer and address. Daily services throughout Lent except on Saturdays, 4:30 p. m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. 7:15 p. m., Wednesdays and Fridays. Early celebration of the Holy Com munion every Sunday 111 Lent (except March 2nd) at 7:30 a. m. The Wednesday evening address will be upon the English Reformation. The Friday evening address will be upon the prayer book. Readings at the afternoon Lenten services. "Man is a strong combination. He can rise or fall. He can drift, or resist the current He can yield to tempta tion, or resist and overcome it. He can be an animal or a saintly man. He can be a devil or 11 son of God. He stands at the parting of the ways, and Lent is a testing time to determine whither he stands, and to turn his steps to the right." Diamond Pin Contest. The contest for a diamond pin, be i tweiMi Miss Mame Butler and Miss I GoWie Lyons, for benefit of Hamilton I Company was closed last even -1 ing, in favor of Miss Butler, who turn i ed over $230.23, against Miss Lyon's • §152.48. Both of the contestants ap ! peared 011 the stage and were warmly applauded. Miss Lyons was presented | with a handsome diamond ring, while | Miss Butler, who won the contest, got I an expensive dining room suite, from I choice. TERMS: $2.00 —$1.50; IN ADVANCE WEATHER REPORT. (Forecast by T. B. Lloyd.) FRIDAY, Snow or rain. -SATURDAY, Rain or snow. SUNDAY, Probably fair. STATE POLITICAL NOTES. A dispatch from Washington says: "The severe weather of the last week has told on Senator Quay's health, and it is announced that he will goto Florida in a day or two, accompanied by his son Richard. The weather has affected the Senator's throat, the cold which left him a short time ago has returned, and lie finds it difficult to sleep. He expects to remain in Florida until warmer weather." Hon. A. E. Patton, of Clearfield, says he js not a candidate for the Re publican nomination for Congress, in this district but he would like to be nominated for Senator, in Clearfield, Centre, Clinton district, for he helievcs he can win. Senator J. Henry Cochran, of Wil liamsport, will be a candidate for re election. He has already served two term?, and is very popular in his dis trict. Council l-'roceedings. Regular meeting Borough Council, Emporium, Pa., Feb. 3rd, 1902. Present:—Messrs. Balcom, Hacket, Schweikart, Murphy, Marshall, Nelson, Catlin and Howard. Absent:—Mr. Shafer. Minutes of Irv.st regular and special meetings read and it was moved by .'•lr. Hacko', r.econiled by Mr. Sclnvei k:rt, that tilt; minutes of special meet ing of Jan. 2-Uli, J;)02, be stricken from the record as the call for the meeting wa irregular. The ayes and nays called as follows: Aye:—Hacki;t, Schweikart, Nelson, Marshall, 4. Nay:—Balcom, Murphy, Catlin, Howard, 4. The motion was declared lost. Minutes of last regular and special meetings were approved. Moved by Mr. Murphy, seconded by Mr. Howard, P. & E. Railroad Com pany be advised I hat the Borough will maintain an electric arc light of the same kind and service as furnished the Borough for street lighting, at the rail road crossing at Broad street for the sum of §4O per annum. Said light to be installed at the expense of the Rail road Company except cost of wire and lamp, with the understanding that if the Railroad Company desire the elec tric light wire put under the tracks at i this point they shall put same under I at their own expev.seand rislc.-Carried. Committee to investigate a pesthouse was discharged. On motion by Mr. Howard, seconded by Mr. Marshall the following bills were ordered paid: D. C. Hayes, Invoice $ 1 10 H. C. Olmsted, St. Marys Gas Co., lor Jan. 1902 30 30 W. F. Lloyd, Kxpress paid. 2 G4 The A. F. Brown Co.. Invoice 0 82 I Philip Schweikart, Stone Crossing 22 HO I F. Wheaton, drying hose 1 u0 i Harry Thomas, do do 1 00 | Ed. Montgomery do do 1 00 K.Kinney, work on streets l 8K D. W. Shngart do do do 300 IJ. Montgomery do do do 150 i KitDalphy, do do do 600 T. Cavanaugh do do do 600 Jas. Davin, do do do OCO John Welch, do do do 000 Police and Treasurer's reports order ed placed on file. Petition for electric light at corner of Spring and Oak street read. Moved by Hacket, seconded by Marshall that Electric Light Committee be instructed to put up lights as directed by resolu tion of Nov. lltli, 1901, and said Com mittee to put lights in East Ward first. The ayes and nays were called and following vote taken: Aye:—Messrs. Hacket, Schweikart, Marshall, Nelson, 4. Nay:—Messrs. Balcom, Catlin, Howard, Murphy.—4. The motion was declared lost. On motion the Council then adjourn ed to meet Friday, Feb. 28th, 1902, at 7:30 p. m. C. JAY GooDNOuau, Sec'y. Business Change. By brief announcement appear ing in another column, it will be seen that S. E. Murry and F. S. Coppersmith, under the firm name of j Murry-Coppersmith Company, have | purchased the hardware business so j successfully conducted for many years jby Walker, Howard & Company. The j change took place Feb. Ist. We be i speak for the young men, both active j and energetic, a successful career HcntiSton Mdsc 112 air. The Fair being conducted at opera house by Hamilton Hose Company during the week closes this evening I with their annual ball. No doubt the boys will realize a handsome sum. Of course the dance will be largely at tended, as they always give popular entertainments to the public. NO. 50.