THE CAMERON COUNTY PRE^S.
ESTABLISHED BY C. B. GOULD, MARCH 1866.
VOL. 36.
Helen Keller's First Earnings.
There is a pretty story in connection
with the series of articles which Helen
Keller, the wonderful blind girl, baa
written for The Ladies' Home Journal,
telling about her own life from infancy
to the present day. She always lias
shrunk from the publicity which fol
lows successful literary work, and it
was with great difficulty that she was
persuaded to take up the task of pre
paring her autobiography. She had,
however, set her heart on owning an
island in Halifax harbor for a summer
home, and in a spirit of fun the editor
of The Journal offered to buy it for her,
or to provide the means to buy it.
When the work of writing appeared
especially irksome Miss Keller was re
minded of her desire to become a land
holder, and it spurred her on. Just
before Christmas she completed the
lirst chapter of her marvelous story;
and on Christmas Turning she received
from her publishers heck for a good
round sum Her delight may be im
agined, for this was tho first money of
any account which she had ever earn
ed. "It is a fairy tale coma true," she
said. Whether she will really carry
out her plan to buy the island remains
to bo seen.
Teachers' Summer School.
This school located at Emporium,
offers numerous advantages to the
young people of Cameron county and
surrounding counties. The corps of
instructors is composed of college
trained men and teachers of wide ex
perience.
The daily recitation and class room
work bring the student and teacher
in such personal relation that the very
best results can be had.
Parents who wish to educate their
children, need not confine their educa
tion to the narrow limits of the district
school, but will have an opportunity
of giving them a more liberal educa
tion. This school being open when
ail public schools are closed, teachers
dependent upon themselves may broad
en their professional knowledge and
thus wise their profession.
No' a normal, but also an
academic and college preparatory
training may be had in the school.
Sinnamahoning Letter.
The Liars Club held a special meeting
last Saturday evening, to consider A.
W. Mason's snake story. The opinion
of all members was that Mason must
have visited .Mike Murphy. Snakes in
February with zero weather caused
every member to faint dead away until
O. L. Bailey appeared with small-pox
preventative. Hanscom says the story
is "impossible" and should Mason's
application come before the club his
admission would be impossible. No
such a preposterous story will go with
us. Berfield and Blodget have resigned
because they can t keep up with Hans
com and DeShetler, since they visited
Emporium and got some pointers from
Frank Balcom. A 1 Losey is learning
rapidly and keeps his end up. Harry
Waid will soqn be married and of
course will withdraw from the club. His
bride-to-be bride weighs 400 lbs. and
stands eight feet high. He promises
to set up the cigars in good shape.
The club stands adjourned until Alex
Mason springs the bean yarn on us.
VIDE.
CALIFORNIA.
Thirty.one Days' Tour via Pennsylvania
Railroad.
The Pennsylvania Railroad Person
ally-conducted Tour to California will
leave on February 25. Passengers will
be transported to El Paso, Texas, in
special Puilman cars. At the latter
point they will be transferred to the
"Mexico and California Special," com
posed exclusively of Pullman parlor
smoking, dining-room, drawing-room
sleeping, compartment, and observa
tion cars, which will be used over the
entire trip back to New York. While
the best, hotels will be used where ex
tended stops are made, the train will be
at the constant command of the party.
Round-trip tickets, covering all neces
sary expenses, $375 from all points on
Pennsylvania Railroad except Pitts
burg, from which point the rate will be
$370.
For further information apply to
:icket agents; or address Geo. W. Boyd,
Assistant General Passenger Passenger
Agent, Philadelphia. 2228-51-2t
'ERY LOW RATES TO THE NORTHWEST
March 1 to April 30,190:!, the Chicago
lilwaukee & St. Paul Railway will sell
jckets to Montana, Idaho and North
Pacific coast points at the following
•.reatly reduced rates: From Chicago
.o Butte, Helena and Anaconda, $30.00;
Spokane, $30.50; Portland, Taconia,
Seattle, Victoria and Vancouver, $33.00.
Choice of routes via Omaha or SI. Paul.
For iurther information apply t" any
coupon tiel-et agent in the United
States r Canada or address John ft.
Pott, District. Passenger Agent, 810
Park Bldg., Pittsburgh, Pa. 3t.
Subscribe for the PRES.-; only §1.50 a
year in advance.
The Battle of the Ballots.
The following is the result of the
election last Tuesday:
The result on the Borough ticket is
as follows: A. Chapman defeats Peter
Schweikart, for Poor Master by 22
votes. E. D. White, for Auditor, dis
tances R. H. Hirsch by 9 votes, while
W. H. Welsh, for High Constable, gets
41 more votes than Thomas Cavan
augh. All are Republicans.
EMPORIUM.
REPUBLICAN (WCSt Ward.) DEMOCRATIC
Poor Master.
A. Chapman. 58. P. Schweikart, 31
Auditor.
E. D. White,67. R. 11. Ilirnch, 32
High Constable.
W. H. Welsh, 61. Thos. Cavanaugh, 29
Councilman.
Franklin Housier, 82. Jas. Creighton, 28
School Director.
It. It. McQuay. 56. Jos. J. I.ingle, 35
Constable.
W. H. Welsh, 61. Chas. Rout, 29
Judge of Election.
Jos. A. Friendel, 66.
Inspectors of Election
S. J. Kline, 59. C. C. Richie, 27
MIDDLE WARD.
Poor M aster.
A. Chapman, 58. P. Schweikart, 53
Auditor.
E. D. White, 53. R. H. Hirsch, 58
Hicll Constable.
W. 11. Welsh, 58. Thos, Cavanaugh, 52
Councilman.
C. O. Catlin, 19. Jno. Cummings, 67
Constable.
Harry Hemphill, 75. Win. Snyder, 39
Judge of Election.
F. P. Rentz, 70. Ed, Cook, 37
Inspector of Election.
Lee Halderman, 56. Henry Kleese, 54
EAST WARD.
Poor Master.
A. Chapman, 55. p. Schweikart, 65
Auditor.
E. D. White, 49. K. H. Hirsch, 60
High Constable.
W. 11. Welsh, 58. Thos. Cavanaugh, 55
Councilman.
C. F. Mankey, 64. S. S. Hacket, 57
I''. P. Strayer, 54. P. Schweikart, 57
School Director.
L. K. Huntington, 72. Jos. Lechner, 50
Constable.
Frank Halderman, 56. W. W. Dickinson, 60
Judge of Election.
A. Chapman, 53. A. A. Robinson, 62
Inspector of Election
C. A. Van Lew, 53. Philip Schweikart, 59
SHIPPEN.
Supervisors.
Hurt Housier, 126. W. Berfield, 63
R. Lockuocd, }23. Geo. Market, 83
School Director.
Geo. Carter, 93. .V. p. Minard, 88
Oilman Leavitt, 166. Dan'l Card. Ki
Auditor.
Frank Lockwood, 124. Owen Dininney, 75
Poor Master.
J. W. Lewis, 136. A. J. Ingersoll, 6S
Town Clerk.
W.W. Lewis, 131. Henry Lyon, 67
Constable.
D. W. Swesey. 125. Geo. Baxter. 65
Judge of Election.
T. L. Wheaton, 138. Ray Ostium, 51
Inspector of Election.
Willis Gaskill, 130. Dan'l Skillman, 60
PORTAGE.
Supervisors.
Itobt McDowell, 20
J. H. Evans, 19
School Directors.
F. 11. Maher, 10. Itobt. McDowell, 17
Adam Market, 19. R. A. Smith, 9
Auditors.
W. R. Sizer, 15.
Warren Peterson, 19.
Poor Masters.
E. D. Sizer, 16. _ H. A. Smith, 9
W. R. Sizer, 13.
Town Clerk.
Chas. Howard, 18.
Constable.
John Wygant, 16,
Judge of Election.
J. 11. Evans, 19
Inspector of Election.
Adam Market, 10. K. McDowell, 7
LUMBER.
Supervisor.
S. F. Etersole, 20. P, J. O'Rourke, 41
A. E. Lord, 40. J. J. Schwab, 50
School Directors.
W. A. Marsh, 45. J. E. Smith, 35
i John May, 49. Jos. Kissell, 30
Sam'l Hicks, 39. Geo. Lynch, 32
Auditor.
i John Schwab, 76
Pi or Blaster.
Albert Lord, 39. Tliomas Giluiartin, 35
Town Clerk.
Fred Coinley 35. Herman Wiley, 37
Constable.
Cyrus Lupo, 64.
Judge of Election.
W. A. McConnell. 38. W. Summerson, 39
Inspector of Election.
Michael Parker, 37. Ed. WhitiDg, 35
GIBSON.
Supervisors.
W. J. Lane, 48. Thos. Dougherty, 50
J. L. Johnson, 38. P. H. Mason, 40
School Directors.
A. F. Nelson, 73. W. A. Mason, 30
1). S. Logue, 33. J. C. Floyd, 39
W. M. Thomas, 51.
Auditor.
Geo. A. Mix, 50. R. B. B. Crum, 31
Poor Masters.
B. J. Collins, 48. C. J. Miller, 40
D. F. Marsn, 42. Simpson Barr, 25
Town Clerk.
W. 11. Logue, 47. D. A. Fulton, 43
Constable.
G. W. Tanner, 45.
Judge of Election.
O. B. Tanner, 40. C. M. Bailey, 45
Inspector of Election.
J. A. McMillen, 34. E. D. McQuay, 37
DRIFTWOOD.
Councilmen.
G. W. Huntley, Jr., 34.
B. H. Osborn, 35.
W. R. Chatham, 36.
V. K. Corbett, 33. ,
School Directors.
S. P. Kreider, 35.
F. W. Mitchell, 31.
1 John Gleason, 32.
Auditor.
P. M. Ilanes, 36.
Poor Masters.
| W. R. Chatham, 2 yr. 36.
Frank Fox, Sr., 1 yr. 34.
High Constable.
H. P. Mutthers'mugh, 34.
Judge of Election.
H. E. Coleman, 35.
Inspector of Election.
John Buck, 27. A. R. Smith, 8 ;
Justice of the Peace.
| S. D. McCoole, 9.
GROVE.
Supervisors.
i J. R. Qatchelder, 29. Edward Logue, 72 I
Miles Smith, 45. Chauncey Logue, 55
School Directors.
Miles Smith, 45. Frank Miller, 90
i John A. Wykolf, 36.
Auditor.
Harvey Smith, 96. G. B. Goss. 30
O. L. Bailey, 71
Poor Masters.
J. H. Drum, 41. Wm. Swank, .11
Jacob Shall.'r, 02
Town Clerk.
I Henry Logue, 1. Thos. Snyder, 100 ;
Constable,
! A. R. Berfield, 99.
Judge of Election,
j M. Blodgtl, 5!. Henry Berfield, 5:
Inspector of Election. J
| Frank Burke, 45. L. Smith, 50.
"Liberty and Union, One and Inseparable."—WEßSTEß.
EMPORIUM, PA., THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20.1902.
Social Gossip.
Mrs. C. P. Bastian gave a novelty
party, last Tuesday evening, in honor
of her sister, Miss Margaret Follmer, of
Trout Run. The prizes were captured
by Mrs. Jones and Mr. Weiman.
$25.00 Reward.
I will pay the above reward for the
return of my pocket book, lost on Feb.
18th, 1902, either at my hotel or be
tween City Hotel and City Hall. No
questions asked.
WM MCGEE,
2t Emporium, Pa.
A Story With a Moral.
The man who was kicked in the
face by a mule was disfigured for life
but he had a heap more common sense
after the kicking. Some logic can be
applied to advertising. Do not stand
behind the public. If you do you're
likely to be kicked. Get out in front.
Set the pace. Let others follow.—Ex.
Gone West.
Mr. E.F. Edgcomb, of Costello, Pa ,
visited in Emporium a couple of days
this week, prior to his departure for
Moroco, Idaho, where he contemplates
locating. Mr. Edgcomb is i brother of i
our townsman, Mr. Henry Edgcomb
and is a practical lumberman—none
better.
Assaulted.
Yesterday morning, about nine
o'clock, two masked men entered a
residence at Sizerville, and after knock- i
ing down tho lady of the house, who !
was alone, assaulted her. Both men j
escaped and cannot be found,although j
every effort is being made to find j
them.
Chicken and Wafile Supper.
A chicken and waffle supper will be •
given in the Methodist church parlors '
by Band No. 3, Mrs. Heilman captain, .
on Thursday February 27th, beginning |
at 5 o'clock. This will probably be the i
last one of the season. Don't fail to!
enjoy it; tickets 25c. Also Meelick's j
ice cream for sale.
Washington's Birthday Supper. j
Band No 1, Mrs. A. C. Blum Captain,
will serve a Washington Birthday sup- !
par at her home on Pine street, Satur- i
day evening, February 22, beginning !
at 5 o'clock and continuing till all are I
served. The spread will be one of
especial excellence and well worth the .
patronage of the people. Tee cream
will also be for sale.
They are Coming.
The Indians, real Seneca Indians, !
from tho Cornplanter Reservation, are !
coming to Emporium to sing in the
Court House, on Friday evening, Feb- j
ruary 21st, under the direction of Rev. !
R. Crittenden, for the benefit of two '
chapels, now in construction in places i
greatly needing them. Admission |
25cts. Children under 12 years, 15cts. I
Tickets at 11. S. Lloyd's store.
Opening of the Chart.
The Chart for the Hungarian Orclies- I
tra will open to non-hoklers of season 1
tickets at Lloyd's book store, Saturday j
morning next at 9 o'clock. There are j
a number of desirable chairs and in '
view of the demand for seats it is iin- j
portant that persons proposing to at- j
tend should purchase their tickets early, j
Don't forget the date of the entertain- i
ment, Tuesday evening, February 25th. j
This will be the musical event of the I
season.
Baptist Church Notes.
Preaching morning and evening by |
pastor. Morning subject "Exploits." •
Evening "Lessons from the life of 1
George Washington." The evening
service will be a special service for the j
Masonic Fraternity. Emporium Lodge }
No. 382, F. and A. M. will attend in a
body. Everybody welcome. Bible
school at close of morning worship, C.
E. Crandell superintendent. Y. P. S. 1
C. E Sunday evening 6 o'clock, Bert
ram Olmsted, president. Prayer
meeting Wednesday evening 7:30.
Twenty minutes service by the pastor.
All welcome. The "Bible Bullets" are
stirring souls. Come and get one.
A Prosperous Industry.
The Emporium Furnace since it pass
ed under the management of Mr.
Andrew Brady is one of the most sue
successfully conducted in the state and
of great importance to this section.
While most of the blast furnaces in the
state have more or less closed or
"banked" for tho winter Mr. Brady
keeps continually on hand a large sup
ply of materials and is turning out an
an average, about 140 tons daily of
first-class iron, and orders continue to
pour in upon him, so popular has the
Emporium iron become, sufficient to
keep them rushing for months to come.
Over one hundred and fifty hands are
now employed here.
Murdered His Wife.
Bkllijfonte, Feb. 17—Frank Beck
with, of Hannah Furnace, was brought
to jail here on the charge of murdering
hia wife.
Beckwith and his second wife fre
quently quarreled. The strife at times
became so bitter that the woman fre
quently left home. Saturday evening
she went to Sandy Ridge. Beckwith
worked for the company at Sandy
Ridge. When he came home Saturday
evening and learned that his wife had
gone away, he sent word to her that
she should return. The woman did not
return at the time stated, and Beckwith
arming himself with a revolver, started
over the mountain, seven and a half
miles away, for Sandy Ridge. He
called at several places, but was told
that his wife was not in. Finally, after
being told that his wife was at Lyle
Edminsen's, he forced his way into tho
house, after being refused admission.
Beckwith demanded his wife. Mrs.
Beckwith came in from an adjoining
room. He exchanged a few angry
words with her, and the wife noticing
that he looked wildly at her, started to
run. Beckwith shot her in the left arm.
The woman ran into the yard, with tho
infuriated husband after her. When he
caught up to her, he shot her in the
head, the bullet entering the brain from
near the ear. Mrs. Beckwith fell dead,
and was afterwards carried into the
house.
The shooting occured about 8 o'clock
yesterday morning. Beckwith then re
turned to his home, where later in the
day a posse from Sandy Ridge found
him. Ho gave himself up, and was
brought to jail.
Beckwith is about 45 years old. He
lias six children—three by his first wife
and tnree by his second.
About the New flanagement.
Many noticeable improvements have
been made about the Crowell House
since it became the property of John
ileckman. Mr. Heckman and his
estimable wife are well and favorably
known throughout Potter and adjoin
ing counties and will make a strong
bid for the lion's share of t.ie traveling
i ut-Mc. John is a plain, outspoken man,
and you always know just where to
lind him—ever ready to cater to the
wants of his guests or to do his neigh
bor a kindly act. Mrs. Heckman as a
landlady has no superior in this section
of the State—quiet and unassuming,
and always mindful of the wants and
comfort of others, she is peculiarly
fitted for the position she now occupies
as landlady of the Crowell House.
Under the new management the house
has already taken new life and will soon
become one of the most popular hotels
in Northern Pennsylvania. Success to
the Crowell House. Mr. Heckman has
made many alterations about the hos
telry, one of the most important being
that he doe 3 not allow loafing in the
general waiting room, which is for the
use of the traveling public and should
only be used by guest 3 of the house.—
Potter Enterprise.
Serious Loss.
William McGee, proprietor of City
Hotel met with a serious loss last Tues
day, having had thelmisfortune to loose
his pocket book containing about
$195.00 in currency and valuable pa
pers. It is hoped that the finder may
be an honest person and return it, for
Mr. McGee can ill afford to stand the
loss.
Making Improvements.
William McDonald, proprietor of
Novelty Restaurant has painter Ben
nett and workmen busily at work mak
ing extensive improvements in the in
terior of his restaurant. William is do
ing a nice business and believes in ex
pending money for the comfort of his
customers.
Improving.
The PRESS is gratified to learn that
Thomas 11. Norris, who has been dan
gerously ill with typhoid fever, is
slowly improving. His daughter,
Miss Mae Norris, who is attending
school at Baltimore, arrived last Thurs
day, remaining until to-day.
.Mothers' fleeting.
The regular monthly meeting of the
mothers of Emporium will be held in
the High School Room, Friday, Feb.
28th, at 3 p. m.
The subject of discipline will be dis- ;
cussed in its various phases. A good I
attendance is desired.
Reduced Rates to the West.
Commencing March Ist and daily
thereafter, until April 30th, 1902. the i
Wisconsin Central Ry. will sell Settlers' '
tickets from Cnicago to points in Mon
tana, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, and
British Columbia, at greatly reduced
rates. For detailed information inquire j
of nearest Ticket Accent, or address W. ;
H. Allen, 021 Park Building, Pittsburg, 1
Pa., or Jas. C. Pond. Gen'l Passenger 1
Agent, Wihvaukee, Wis. 48-14t. !
DEATH'S DOINGS.
ODELL.
DANIEL W. ODELL, formerly a resi
dent of Emporium,died at his residence
at North Union street, Olean, N. Y.,
last Friday, aged 53 years. Mr. Odell
has been afflicted during the past two
years with paralysis and a great suffer
er. He is survived by a wife and three
children, Mrs. Grier, of Kansas, Ora
Odell, a resident of this place and John
Odell who resides at home. Deceased
had been a member for years of the
several orders of Masonry and was an
Odd Fellow. The funeral took place
from his residence last Sunday, inter
ment being made at Ischua, N. Y.
MUURY.
DAVID MURRY, aged 81 years, four
months and four davs, passed away
last Monday, at his residence,
corner of Third and Pine streets,
surrounded by his wife and chid
dren. The deceased came to Am
erica in 1863, from Belfast, Ireland, ac
companied by his wifeand immediately
located at Emporium, where he has
ever since resided, rearing a large
family, al* of whom have been an honor
to their parents and a credit to the
community, viz: Mrs. Rachael Haeket,
Frank and George, Fuffalo, N. Y.;
Mrs. Mattie Rogers, Erie Pa., Mrs.
Jennie Robinson, M:::s Edith, (at
homo), and Edward S. of this place.
Deceased was a member of the Episco
pal church since boyhood, and as are
all of his family. The funeral took
place from the family residence yester
day afternoon, Rev. J. M. Robertson,
Rector of Emmanuel church officiated.
Thus one more of tho old land marks
has passed to his reward, after a long
and honorable life. Hia funeral was
very generally attended by our citi
zens, who had none but respect for the
deceased.
3*o
GROSS.
MRS. ALICE GROSS, iter Montgomery,
aged 23 years, 10 months and 23 days,
wife of Geo. H. Gross, died at Portland
Mills, Pa., after six weeks of painful
illness, caused by the rupturing of a
blood vessel. Her remains were brought
to Emporium, her former home, last
Friday afternoon and taken to the
residence of her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
John Montgomery, on West Allegany
Avenue. The funeral took place from
Presbyterian church last Sabbath after
noon at two-thirty o'clock, and was
very largely attended. The services,
were conducted by her former pastor,
Rev. Robt. McCaslin, of Presbyterian
church, who delivered a very eloquent
sermon to the mourning relatives and
a large circle of friends, all of whom
respected the deceased. Handsome
floral offerings were sent by Mrs.W.A.
Lock, and the Epworth Legue, of
Portland Mills, as well as from Em
porium friends.
Deceased leaves a husband and one
child, a daughter, three years of age.
During the painful illness the best
medical skill was employed but all
seemed baffled. The good people of
Portland Mills, especially Mrs. Lock,
rendered every aid during the long
illness and many were the kind minis
trations bestowed upon the young
couple.
Mrs. Gross was a very estimable
lady, a true wife and kind mother and
her death is a terrible affliction to the
dereaved husband, daughter and
parents. She lived a true Christian
life and died in the faith, leaving be
hind her a shining example for others
to follow.
The following friends from out of
town attended the funeral: Mr. and
Mrs. Logan, Mrs. Donald Burton,
Austin; Bernard Montgomery and wife,
Rich Valley; A. E. Gross and wife, E.
G. Strait and wife, Portland Mills.
Mrs. Goodwin Took Carbolic Acid.
Mrs. Goodwan, 40 years old, living
at 151 Spring street, Buffalo, died at
her home at 7:45 o'clock yesterday
morning from carbolic acid poisoning.
Mrs. Goodwin took a dose of carbolic
acid at her home last Saturday after
noon.
Dr. W. B. May was called to attend
her, and worked over her until yester
day morning, until she expired. It is
not known whether the woman took
the acid with suicidal intent.
Cor nor Danser was notified and is
investigating the case. The body was
turned over to the family, says Buffalo
News.
Mrs. Goodwin formerly resided in '
Emporium and was a daughter of the
late I. L. Craven.
Peter C. Foley.
Peter C. Foley, the marble contract- |
or, was elected mayor of Olean last
week, defeating the Republican candi- j
date by 281 votes.
TERMS: $2.0 ? -$1.50 IN ADVANCE.
WEATHER REPORT.
(Forecast by T. B. Lloyd.)
FRIDAY/Hnow or rain.
SATURDAY, Snow or rain.
SUNDAY, Fair.
BRIEF fIENTION.
There is a wedding to take place in
the East Ward in tho noar future.
The Northwestern Association of the
1..0.0. F. will celebrate the 83d an
niversary of their order at Ridgway,
Saturday, April 26th. There are 16,-
000 members of the association.
The Philadelphia Times says: In the
remarkable increase of population in
smaller centres there is great signifi
cance. Pennsylvania has many of
these. Some of tho small cities contri
bute wonderfully to the industrial
wealth. They have enterprising popu
lations, beautiful homes and delightful
social conditions. In these places there
is a very high average of intelligence
and public spirit and the people are
widely interested in the event of the
world. They supply many of the rising
people of the day. They make good
movements effective. They have that
direct interest which in large cities is
often so scattered that it becomes lost.
Thus their increase in population, in
industry, in wealth and in social at
traction becomes a matter of the very
highest value to the nation.
Boston Journal: The concert last
evening at the Music hall by the
Hungarian Court Orchestra was one
of the finest of its kind ever given in
this city. Twelve numbers were on
the program, but by round after round
of applause the audience heard twenty.
The encores were even more highly
appreciated than the regular pieces.
The playing of the combination is char
acterized by pure intonation, correct
interpretation and perfect unanimity.
At the Court House, Tuesday evening.
February 25th.
Some Facts About Natural Gas.
In spanking of the impossibility of
pumping air into the gas mains for the
purpose of making the meters work,
the American Manufacturer says:
•'lt has become such a common cry
among consumers of natural gas 'hat
the company is pumping air into their
mains, when the gas pressure is low
that somo attention should be given
the suhject. And the most peculiar
feature of this charge is the men of
ordinary common sense and many with
a redimentary education in chemistry
make these charges. If firms supplying
natural gas were to pump air into their
mains they would within 24 hours
asphyxiate or blow up seven-eights of
their consumers and the subsequent
damage suits would rnin such a con
cern beyond all hopes of recovery.
The simplest illustration to show that
air cannot be forced through a gas main
and make light, even for an instant, is
that of n new instalation in a building.
After tho plumber or pipe fitter com
pletes his work and the gas pressure
is permitted to enter the pipes any at
tempt at lighting a burner will be
frustrated. A pressure of air will be
forced from the pipe sometimes strong
enough to blow out a lighted match
but it will not burn. This is because
the pipes are filled with air, nitrogen,
oxygen carbon dioxide and a certain
amount of vapor. This will not burn,
although it is necessary to aid combus
tion of gas and other inflaruable sub
stance. What results in a new pipe or
where air fills a pipe would also result
if a pressure of air was forced into a
gas main to force the gas more quickly
through the mains or to enrich the gas
or even make a gas meter work more
rapidly, as the charge is frequently
made.
It has been maintained that thej air
pressure forced into the gas main as
similates with the gas and impoverishes
it. If this is true, why did not the air
in the gas pipe left there after a plumb
er or pipe fitter has completed his work
assimulate with tho gas? That it does
not every one has observed who ever
tried to light a burner at the end of a
newly laid pipe."
Career and Character of Abraham Lincoln.
An address by Joseph Choate, Am
bassador to Great Britain, on the career
and character of Abraham Lincoln—
his early life—his early struggles with
the world—his character as developed
in the later years of his lifo and his
administration, which placed his name
so high on the world's roll of honor and
fame, has been published by the Chi
cago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
and may be had by sending six (6) cents
in postage to F. A. Miller, General Pas
sengcr Agent, Chicago, 111 52 31
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Sold By
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UAKKIF.II.
JORDAN BATCH Kl.DK.'t.—At tile residence of
tlif bride's parent, Jit llunt.'ey, {'•..Wednesday,
l-'eb. 10th. 1902. by licv. Stea'. Miss Minnie D.
Jordan and Mk. Gkorki; VV. Batcubldbr, of
Simium.'ihoning.
The happy couple immediately de
parted <- it Eric mail on a short wed
ding trip to V-ulTalc. Portage Fails !<nd
O'ean. N. if. Both are popular
young peoplo and tho best, wishes of
many friends go will them.
B. E. and E. L. Ludlam, have closed
the purchase of E. M. Hurteau's store.
NO. 52.