IHE CAMERON COUNTY PRESS. ESTABLISHED BY C. B. GOULD, MARCH 1866. VOL. 37. WASHINGTON LETTER. (From our Regular Cor respondent.) Washington, March 31st, 1902. After spending four days in the consideration of the anti-oleomar garine bill tho Senate adjourned on Thursday to meet again this after noon. In explanation of the long adjournment a Republican senator said Friday, "As you know, the majority of the senators at e men of affairs and, in addition to the vast amount of committee work which devolves upon them, they are obliged to devote some time to their private business. United States senators are more regular in their attendance during the sessions than any other legislative body in the world and it is only right and proper that, at times during the session, there should be recesses of sufficient length to permit them to give to their private affairs such at tention as becomes imperative." To-day the oleomargarine bill will still be the order of business but Senator Proctor will press for an early vote. The debate, so far, has been the occasion of practically the maiden speech of Senator Dolliver, of lowa, who made an eloquent appeal for the protection of the farmers' interests, and of notice from Senator Harris of Kan sas to the effect that he would offer in amendment providing for the control of "process," or renovated butter along similar lines to those provided for the control of oleo margarine. On Thursday the House of Re presentatives passed the Army Ap propriation bill; Friday was devot ed to the consideration of pension bill; Saturday, to (lie Revenue Cutter Service, and to-day Chair man Cannon will call up the Sun- Civil bill which was reported by his committee on Friday. This bill includes, among many others, pro visions for $50,000 for the Chieka mauga .auct Chattanooga Park, $50,000 for the purchase of a por trait of the late President, 8100,- 000 for the Vicksburg Military Park, and appropriations for num erous public buildings. The sensation of the week in Congress was the introduction by Representative Richardson, the Democratic leader, of a series of resolutions calling for the investi gation of alleged charges based upon what purports to be the secret report of one Captain Christmas, an alleged agent of the Danish government, in which Christmas maintains that he has made provi sion for the payment in bribes of 10 per cent of the purchase price of the Danish West Indies. The Tho resolutions produced a great j sensation in the House, as they were evidently intended to do, and they were unanimously adopted. ' SpeakerHenderson immediately ap-' pointed an investigating committee. A Republican senator who stands very close to the administration expressed himself as follows when 1 asked him for his opinion: "I am glad that M. Richardson has taken this action. I have no doubt but that he intended to make political capital out of it and in that he will fail. Nevertheless, with such a document as this report of Captain Christmas' in the possession of the press there were sure to be numer ) ous Hinges at the action of the Senate in ratifyin the Danish treaty. This investiga tion will clear up the thing and leave no ground on which to base such insinuations. I presume some of the Senators whose names are mentioned in the report will ask that a Senate investigating com mittee be also appointed. The whole story will be sifted to the bottom. It is my opinion that this Christmas was an adventurer who, having been dismissed from the Danish army, sought to make capi tal with his government and secure his reinstatement by promoting what the United States has for some time desired, the purchase of the Danish islands. Tie came to this country with the preconceived idea that political conditions were cor rupt. and he found plenty of peo ple who were very ready to coincide with his views as long as he would pay their expenses. They were not, of course, members of Con gress but, as you will see by his re port, claimed to beabletoinfluence Congressional votes. In the slang of the day the Captain was a small caliber tenderfoot. "lie fell among thieves and was played for a sucker." That, I believe, is all there is to it. lie was never oili cially commissioned by his own government or by this. The Danish Minister practically repudiated him and no;' he is trying to recover some oft. money out of which he was buncoeu by certain alleged lobbyists.'' First-Class Tr».r«mer. Having secured the services of Miss Erlbeck, of Olean, who is an expert trimmer, we are now prepared to ex ecute ord' rs for all kinds of millinery. MRS I V. CAVEY," 4th St., opposite Oity Hotel. Big Improvements. The Emporium Telephone Exchange is making extensive improvements which will greatly improve their service. It is impossible to do this without eomewhat interfering with the working of the system, but the worst of this trouble is over and they hope to finish without seriously inter fering with any of the lines. They are determined to put their system in shape to give as good service as is given any where. Late Literary News. "What Women Like in Men, "What Men Like in Women," and -'Husbands and Wives," are the titles of a series of very interesting papers by Rafford Pike, the third of which appears in The Cosmopolitan for April. The same number of The Cosmopolitan treats of Prince Henry's visit, with a series of beautifully printed photographs, under the title of "A Clever Emperor and a Confederation of Nations." F. Hop kinson Smith, Israel Zingwill, Bret Harte and Maarten Maartens are among the other contributors to this number, which is unusualiy good in Action. Republican Aspirant. E. J. Jones, Esq., the eloquent and energetic St. Marys attorney, had business at the capital city on Wed nesday and made us a pleasant call while hero. A number of Mr. Jones' friends in Elk and Cameron counties are urging hiin togo after tho Repub lican nomination for State Senator of this district—thinking there inay boa good chance to win this time. Mr. Jones is considering the matter. He i 3 a good talker and if ho should be come the candidate he will make a lively canvass of this district.—Ridg wny Advocate. A Penalty of Popularity. The principal of our schools, Prof. Bastian, seems to be quite in demand as a lecturer, having been called on for addresses lately, at teachers institutes, at St. Marys, Austin and Coudersport, besides other addresses before S. S. conventions and Y. M. C. A. meetings. The penalty for at least one of these out of town efforts was a heavy cold and the almost entire loss of voice for a time. But, possessedof excellent vital ity, he keeps right on and will soon have his voice all back again. The Prof, is an indefatigable woruer and as a result, we now have in our schools, from Primary up to the High school, a thoroughly graded course of study. Within a short time, too, quite a good sum of money has been gathered to improve the school library. The reelec tion of tha Prof, last fall, at an increase of one hundred dollars in his salary, was not for nothing. Our school board know a good thing when they see it. LAST OF THE SEASON. Special Low-Rale Excursion to Washing ton via Pennsylvania Railroad. The Pennsylvania Railroad Company announces that on April 3 it will run a special excursion from Buffalo, Mb. Morris, Bradford, Titusville, Falls Creek, Kinzua, Tidioute, and principal intermediate stations on the Buffalo and Allegheny Valley Division, and from points on the Philadelphia and Erie Railroad, Erie to Lock Haven, in clusive, to Washington for the benefit of all who may wish to visit the Na tional Capital. Round-trip tickets, good going on all regular trains on day of issue, and good returning on any regular train within ten days, exclusive of going date, will he sold at rate of §IO.OO for the round trip from points on the Buffalo and Allegheny Valley Division, and from Erie, St. Mary's and intermediate points; and at rate of §8.95 from Driftwood; $8.15 from lie novo; $7.30 from Lock Ilaven; and pro portionate rates from other points. These tickets will he good to return via Harrisburg or Philadelphia, and to stop off at Philadelphia returning if deposited with ticket agent at Broad Street Statioi, Philadelphia. Side-trip tickets from Philadelphia to Atlantic City will be sold at rate of §2.25 from Broad Street Station (via Delaware River Bridge, only all-rail route) and $1.75 from Market Street Wharf. For additional information consult small handbills, apply to ticket agent, or address B. P. Fraser, Passenger Agent Buffalo District, 307 Main Street, Ellicott Square, Buffalo, N. Y., or E. S. llarrar, Division Ticket Agent, Will iamsport, Pa. Reduced Rates to the West.- Commencing March Ist and daily I thereafter, until April 30th, 1902, the ' Wisconsin Central Ry. will sell Settlers' tickets from Chicago to points in Mon tana, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia, at greatly reduced rates. For detailed information inquire of nearest Ticket Agent, or address W. U. Allen, 621 Park Building, Pittsburg, Pa., or Jas. C. Pond, Ucn'l Passenger Agem, Wilwaukee, Wis. 48-llt. Has Returned. Rev. O. S. Metier has returned from Conference and will occupy his pulpit next Sunday morning and evening. "Liberty and Union, One and Inseparable."— WEßSTEß. EMPORIUM, PA., THURSDAY, APRIL 3,1902. Sinnamahonlng Liars' Club. The Liars' Club met last Saturday night in O. L. Bailey's Red room, after a brief vacation. In tho absence of Hanscom, Harry Ward filled the chair with his useful bashful dignity. Pap Blodget and Ward visited Emporium last week and were met by a delegation at the depot, who escorted them to Wm. McDonald's lunch room, where all hands were fully fed and refreshed. The members of onr homo club got along nicely until they ran up against Frank Balcom and attempted to test titles. Pap and Harry.could not com pete with such talent and withdrew, to take in "Peck's Bad Boj'," when one of our members fell desperately in love with one of the fair sex in the play and Pap had a hard time to get him home. DeShetler promptly moved that Pap and Ward be suspended for thirty dajs. The motion was killed as dead as a door nail, but the usual tino was imposed, which was prompi'.y paid. Abe Thoerain took the second degree. Jos. Lechner, of Emporium, dissatisfied with >er.m work of Emporium since Dal...iple kicked up so mujh row in the east ward, _ came down here and received tho eight degree. He will make it hot for the east ward club when they meet again. Clyde Jordan's girl has gone back on him and ot course he got on his ear and wanted to scrap with Tom Snyder. Isaac Bowen was reinstated again and tho Club soon ex pects a big one from his budget. Joe Haynes has not been wound up for sorno time, not since he won tho jug, which is now empty. Ho yearns to meet some new-comers. There being no further buhiness the club adjurnod in disorder. FIDE. A Chapter Accidents. TOE SPLIT. Tuesday afternoon, the 12 year old son of Willis Blair, who resides on Broad street, near Cottage Hotel, split open his left great toe with an axe. Dr. Bardwell dressed the injury. • % BUZZ SAW. On Tuesday, Charles Seibert, while working in Bryan Hill saw mill ran his right hand against a saw. Dr. Bard well fixed him up after amputating the little finger. HAND CRUSHED. Robt. Reed, at Emporium Tannery, last Saturday, had the misfortune to get his right hand caught in a pulley, badly washing the index finger. Dr. Bardwell attended him. BACK BURNED. Mathew Ledbetter, at work for Key stone Powder Company, had the mis fortuue to burn his back severely, on Monday, caused by the bursting of an acid tank, Dr, baker attended him. BONES CRUSHED. Jud Welber, who for very many years lias been a trusted employee of Emporium Tannery, fell from a ladder last Saturday, crushing the bones in left foot. Dr. Bardwell patched him up and he will soon be on deck again. #*# FRACTURED ARM. Last Friday while Mrs. Daniel Dow ney was busily engaged cleaning house met with a painful accident. She was standing upon a stool when she lost her balance, falling to the floor, her whole weight upon her left arm. Her arm above the wrist was fractured and dislocated the wrist. Dr. Bardwell is attending her. ♦** FRACTURED THIGH. Last Saturday while Mrs. William McGee, wife of the proprietor of City Hotel was entering at the front door steps, had the misfortune to fall, break ing her right thigh. Drs. Smith and Bardwell were promptly summoned and reduced the fracture. The injury is very painful and will no doubt con fine the lady to her bed for along time. Mr. McGee, who had been visiting his old home in Wyoming county, return ed Sunday and was greatly surprised when informed of his wife's accident. Positive Proof. The following houses have been painted from seven to twelve years with my paints, (the Champion paints) viz: L Taggart's, D. W. Felt's, Mrs. J. C. Metzger's, Joshua Bair's, N. Seger's, Sam'l McDonald's, J. P. McNarney's and many others. The county jail and R. P. Heilman's house have been painted two years. I ask you in all fairness, and in justice to myself, to carefully examine these houses. Let no man prejudice you against my paints. I can assure you without truthful con tradiction, that there is not a man in our town or county, who has any kriowledge whatever, as to the quality of paints, only as he or they have learn ed from their use, and I defy any per son in town to give you nuc;h proof as to quality of their paints, as I have. I My paints are guaranteed. Youra truly, L. TAGGART. Taken to Hospital. Mrs. Edward Morso of this place, ! who has been an invalid for several | years, was taken to Hanemann Hos i pital, Philadelphia, last Tuesday, ac ; companied by Dr. A. W. Raker. It is i to be hoped the treatment will be beno | ficial. Tapestry curtains and lace curtains. A fine new line Just received. Can't Jbe beat for quality and prices. Call J and have a look. GEO. J. LABAR. The Copley Square Trio at St. Harys. St. Marys, April 2, 1902. REV. O. S. METZLER, Emporium, Pa., My Dear friend Metzler: —ln response to your inquiry concerning the Copley Square Trio cf Boston, I would say that they were here last evening to give the last number of our High School Course. They pleased our people quite as well as did the Hunga.lan Court Orchestra a month ago. Our musicians and music lovers are loud in praise of the trio. Tlieir program is varied and popular and won more applause here than any other number of our course. Sincerely, A. L. L. SUHRIE. American Authors. The Society of American Authors, of which Mrs. E. Mersereau Newton is a member, is to give a dinner to Mr. Andrew Carnegie, at the St Denis Hotel, New York City, on April 7th. Besides Mr. Andrew Carnegie, who will be the guest of honor, interest in the occasion will be increased by the presence of Dr. John S. Billings, Melvil Dewey, William Ordway Partridge, Charles Sprague Smith, and Henry W. Leipziger. These distinguished men will discuss literature and art with the members of the authors who are to dine them. Baptist Church Notes. Preaching morning and evening by the pastor; morning subject "Slanders against the Bible." Evening topic, "Throwing Stones." 27th Benedictory Song Service in the Lecture room after the sermon. Bible school at the close of morning worship, superintendence. E. Crandell. Y. P. S. C. E. at 6:30, president, B. Olmsted. Prayer and praise service Wednesday evening, 7:30. All welcome. The hour for the evening service has been changed from 7to 7:30. So the Happy Hour service is from 7:30 to 8:30. Very Successful. The Easter Ball given by Citizens Hose Company, Tuesday evening, was one of the most pleasant and enjoy able. The boys deserve credit for the very creditable manner in which they entertained the public. The music by Gerinania Orchestra, of Lotlt Ilaven was, without a doubt, the best yet heard here. The waltz prize was award ed to Mr. Fred Garrity and sister Adda. The beautiful couch was drawn by Mr. Garvin. A Flourishing Sunday School. The attendance last Sunday in the Methodist Sunday school was 271. All present received an Easter remem brance. DEATH'S DOINCiS. MULCAHEY. JAMES MULCAHEY, aged 27, son of Michael Mulcahey, of this place, died at Warren Asylum on Sunday. His remains were brought to this place on Monday, interment being made yester day in St. Mark's Cemetery. FAUCETT. Samuel J. Faucett, aged 57 years, for many years a well known resident of Emporium, died at the family resi dence on Plank Road Hollow, last Sat urday, where he had lately purchased a farm. He had only been ill a few days with pneumonia, his death being a great shock to his relatives and friends. Mr. Faucett came to Emporium in the early 60's from Campbell, N. Y., and for many years was employed at the Emporium Tannery. During the past few years he has been engaged as an agent, principally for Foley & Co., of Olean, N. Y. He served during the war of the re bellion with honor and as a result of his bravery he was granted a pension by the government. He was an en thusiastic Q. A. R. member of Lieut. D.W. Taggart Post and other societies. His funeral took place from his late homo yesterday afternoon and was very largely atttended. Rev. J. M. Robertson, Rector of Emmanuel Epis copal Church officiating. A delegation from G. A. R. Post as well as the Mac cabees attended the fuueral. Deceased leaves a wife and one child, in addition to three children by a de ceased wife to mourn his sudden death. The Remarkable Story of Miss Stone. The first authoritative article on the } remarkable experiences of Miss Ellen ] Stone, the American Missionary, will 1 be contained in the May number of the i Woman's Home Companion, withhere ! tofore unpublished pictures. The ! author is the Rev. Dr. James L. Barton, | corresponding secretary of the Ameri | can Board of Foreign Missions, which organization took foremost in securing i her release from the Bulgarian brig ands. He tells in a graphic and thrill -1 ing manner of the events which led up to Miss Stone's captivity, the awful fate which threatened her, how the ransom lor her release was raised, as well as the statement of the curious part the affair played in the diplomatic history |of the world. It is an articlo of more I than ordinary interest. DISASTROUS FIRE. Fierce Conflagration Raging at Atlantic City—Entire City Threatened. Special to the PRESS. Just as we goto press at 11:00 a. m., a telegram has been received stating that a large Are is raging at Atlantic City along the Beach, for a distance of a mile. The principal Hotels now burning are Windsor, Luroy, Tarlton and others. LATEK—II:2O a. m., entire city is threatened. Philadelphia fire depart ment has been called for. Hotels were k 'ed with guests but as far as known all nave escaped injury. Firemen are working at disavantage because of high winds. Entire Beach from Illinois Avenue to New York Avenue is now burning. Firemen are handicapped by having hose burned. As we close our forms the Academy of Music is on fire. Philadelphia fire has ar rived and is doing great work. BRIEF riENriON. Murry & Coppersmith Co., have a short talk in this issue. The Wilson saira ! mendati m many p. jive used FoleyV ! Ilouey and Tar, aud always w : '. ■ ; faetian." L. Taggart. KARRIICD. t SMITH —KVANS.—At the residenc of th ib i •!« \s parents, in Emporium, I'.-i., W '.. i,v I March 28th, VJOi, by I;, v. HIM t, \i c C - i■. as | tor of Presbyterian Chrnvl . MR 'U'l' S i SMITH, of Pnnxsutawnr . •. • J MAVMK L.v/.ss, The cordial congratulations of many friendw go witii thu happy young couple and best wishes for a long and prosperous married life. NO. 6.