THE CAMERON COUNTY PBISST ESTABLISHED BY C. B. GOULD, MARCH 1866. VOL. 37. PARTY SMERJL An Exciting Contest For Governor ship Without Any Bitterness, IT IS A FREE AND OPEN FIGHT Lively Campaigning Throughout the State, and a Great Crowd Expected at the Coming Republican State Convention. (Special Correspondence.) Harrisburg, May 6. —General Frank fleecier, chairman of the Republican state committee, when here this week conferred with T. Larry Eyre, his chief assistant, regarding the arrange ments for the state convention, which will be held five weeks from tomorrow, on June 11th. As the date for the con vention draws near the contest for the gubernatorial nomination becomes more interesting. A battle royal is under way and the election of dele gates in several counties have been at tended by spirited rivalry. Attorney John P. Elkin and Colonel L. A. W'atren have been the sole active candidate» in the way of competing for delegate*, but the woods are full of dark horses hoping that something will turn up tc let them have a chance for the big prize, NO STATEMENT FROM QUAY. The efforts of the Philadelphia party leaders in behalf of Judge Pannypack er for the governorship followed with increased activity after Senator Quay's visit to that city last w§ek. The sena tor did not authorize any public state ment that he was irrevocably commit ted to Judge Penny packer, in fact, he did not give any public interview go ing on record as favoring any candi date. Friends of Judge Pennypacker have, however, been quite hopeful of get ting his active co-operation in the can vass for the nomination. Some have stated that Senator Quay, while not advocating the nomination of Judge Pennypacker has at least not discour aged his Philadelphia supporters in their plans to try to carry oft' the nom ination. Others believe that Senator Quay will be guided by developments and Ho largely influenced by the show ing the Pennypacker men make be fore the convention meets. El KIN MEN AVTIVE. From lii iiana county, the home of Attorney Gc-.m-ral Elkin conic reports that they would be pleased to have their epi nerits unite upon Judge Pennypacker, as they would then have a go.'id excuse to appeal to the Repub licans of the interior of the state to stand togH'i- r against allowing Phila delphia to have both the governorship and the United States senatorship. The Elkin men say they are strongest in the interior counties and that they would prefer to have the opposition take up a Philadelphian. Colonel Watres' admirers continue their aggressive work and will not ad mit that Senator Quay is committed to Judge Pennypacker. They hope to get his support. In Allegheny county for mer Governor Walter Lyon has been working up sentiment in favor of Frank J. Torrance, of Allegheny, for governor, but as yet there are no in dications that Allegheny county will take part in the favorite son cam paign. In Venango county the friends of Congressman Joseph C. Sibley were in control. Sibley can have these sU te delegates should he become a candidate for governor. ALL CLAIM ALLEGHENY. The recent declarations of Thomas S. Bigelow, leader of the Citizens' par ty, in favor of Mr. Elkin, has made the Allegheny situation the subject of much discussion. It is claimed almost solidly by both Elkin and his oppo nents. Keen interest is also manifested in the counties of Northumberland and Huntingdon, where it is expected that there will be a popular vote on the governorship at the coming primaries. It is not known whether Judge Penny packer's name is to be submitted to the voters of "any county, but should El kin, Watr' sand Pennypacker figure in n triangular contest at the polls the struggle for delegates would be cer tainly a lively one as well as one cal culat 3d to arouse great party interest for th:- canvass after the nomination shall be made. GOOOD FEELING MANIFESTED. It is rei" liable how the party work ers thr< u.ihcut the state have held within prop-r lines and not permitted the conies. over the governorship to engender .iiii.- of bitterness such as would Vie likely to affect the polling of the full party vote after the ticket shall be placed in the field. While it Is believed that the coming state convention will be the best at tended gathering of Republicans ever held in Pennsylvania yet there is every reason to believe that it will be one of the most harmonious and at the same time most satisfactory conven tions held in this state in many years. That the nominee of the convention, whoever he shall be, will be loyally and ardently supported in the contest at the general election there can be no doubt. The party organization was never in a better condition, and the Republican voters of Pennsylvania will stand by their party candidates when they shall be named by the con vention Miss Collins Re-elected. The school directors of Cameron county met in convention last Tuesday at 1:30 p. m.for the purpose of electing a County Superintendent for the en suing term of three years. Mr. L. K. Huntington was made president and Mr Bernard Eagan and Mr.H. Drum secre taries. The roll was called and 28 re sponded present. Mr. Frank Moon stated that inas much as the average annual school term within the bounds of the county now exceeds seven and one half months, by a provision of the state law the incumbent of the office was entitled to an annual salary of §1,500. This fact being clearly established and after a free and full expression of opinion, the annual salary of the superintendent was placed at §1,500. It was further announced that the above advance would diminish in no sense tho state appropriation to the several school districts within the county. Nomination of candidates for the office of Superintendent being in order, Mr. Robert McDowell nominated Miss Mattie Collins, the present efficient in cumbent which was promptly seconded by Mr. Frank Mitchell. There being no other candidates present the voting was proceeded with and Miss Collins was unanimously chosen, to succeed herself. Much satisfaction was mani fested over the result, which though unmistakably foreshadowed, was highly gratifying to all. Miss Collins expressed her appreciation to the di rectors, for the honorjeonferred and pledged herself anew to a faithful per formance of the work required by her office. The Baccalaureate Service. The audience that filled the auditor ium and lecture room of the First Methodist Episcopal church was a thoroughly representative one and be speaks the interest felt by our people in cause of popular education in our pub lic schools. The sermon of tho Ilev. J. M Rob-rtson of Emmanuel Protestant Episcopal church, was most able and appropriate and very favorably im pressed his auditors. His theme was the "Secret of True Womanhood" and the ideal set before the class of twelve young ladies, while high, is not im possible of realization and must stimu late in them a desire to reach the best things in life. Assisting in the services were the Rev. W. A. Pugsley of the First Baptist church, the Rev. Robert McCaslin of the First Presbyterian church and the Rev. O. S. Metzler of the First Metho dist Episcopal church. Excellent music was rendered by the choir, the vocal duet of Miss Grace and Mr. Geo. A. Walker Jr., being particular pleasing. Special Term for Primary and Inter, mediate Pupils. The undersigned has been granted a room in the East Ward building for the purpose of conducting a special term of school for primary and inter mediate purpils. The term will begin May 19th, and will be four or six weeks in length. Tuition, at rate of $1.50 a month; children attending less than two weeks will be charged for one-halt month's tuition. Those attending more than two weeks and less than four, will be charged for a full month. Parents expecting to send children will please send names as soon as possible. Any children from six years of age to Grammar school pupils will be received. 9tf MARY ROBINSON. Not in a Trust or Combine. The new easy running "Le Roy Plows" are made by an independent company not controlled by a trust. Farmers, these plows are the best made. They are "easy to hold" and "easy to draw"; furnished in all siv.es and style adapted to the conditions of soil on your farm. Call for a catalogue and leave your order for a "Le Roy Plow," at J C. H. JESSOP. Emporium, I'a. Paint Your Buggy lor 75c. To SI.OO with Devoe's Gloss Carriage Paint It weighs 3to 8 ozs. more to tho pint than others, wears longer, and gives a gloss.equal to new work. Sold by Murry & Coppersmith. A "Liberty and Union, One and Inseparable."— WEßSTEß. EMPORIUM, PA., THURSDAY, MAY 8,1902. Desirable Purchase. Chas. Seger has recently purchased from Frank Shives the desirable lot on Fourth street opposite R. C Dodson's residence. lie expects to erect a resi dence there in the near future. Electric Light Again. The Electric light plant was putin operation on Monday night much to the pleasure of our people who were inconvenienced by its temporary sus pension. The foundation is now en tirely satisfactory and there is every assurance that there will be no further trouble. Rear Admiral Sampson Dead. Rear Admiral William T. Sampson, U.S. N., retired, died at his home in Washington, Tuesday afternoon. He had been in a semi-conscious state for several days and on Tuesday suffered a severe cerebral hemorrhage. His re mains will be buried in the Arlington National Cemetery. The Curfew Law. The adoption of a Curfew ordinance by our Borough Council is a move that meets with general commendation. The presence of children, unattended, on the streets till a late hour of the night is clearly an evil that calls for i correction, and it is now hoped that parents and all classes of people will unite with our peace guardians in firm ly but kindly carrying out the provi sions of the new order. Will Celebrate. Arrangements are being made to have a big celebration at Emporium on the Fourth of July. Some of the busi ness men have taken the matter in band and large bills will soon be issued announcing the attractions. As it has been several years since Emporium has celebrated, this promis es to surpass anything of the kind ever held here. Foot Amputated. Murry Teater, an employee at How ard & Co.'s new mill while attempting to hold, with his foot, the last cut, the piece being very springy, slipped, throwing his left foot against the revolving saw, last Tuesday, cutting it off back of the toes. Drs. Bard wel! and DeLong were called and found it would have to bo amputated below the ankle, and performed the work The young man is resting easy at this writing. Baptist Church Notes. Preaching morning and evening by tho pastor. Evening topic, "Pleasure." Bible school at the close of morning worship, superintendent, C. E. Cran dcll. Y. P. S. C. E. Sunday evening 6:30, B. Olmsted, president. Prayer meeting Wednesday evening 7:45. All welcome. Don't miss the Happy Hour service Sunday evening 7:45 to 8:45. 31st "Benedictory Song Service" in the lecture room at the close of the evening service in the auditorium. Under the Car Wheels. Monday night, William Love, of Johnsonburg, formerly of Gardeau, who was riding between the baggage car and engine on Erie mail, went to alight at the depot, made a mistep, and fell with his left foot inside the rail, which was frightfully crushed by the wheels. He was taken to the Warner House, where Dr. Ileilman, assisted by Drs. Bardwell and De- Long amputated the leg below the knee At this writing the man is resting comparatively easy and is on a fair way for recovery. F-ire Alarm. On Wednesday morning about one o'clock our citizens were awakened from their slumbers by the alarm of lire, sounded by the several whistles in Emporium. The lire was soon locat ed at the furniture factory, where a large pile of slnvens had ignited, the men at the factory had been lighting it some time before tho alarm war sounded but the fire could not be sub dued. The fire companies soon re sponded to the call and tho fire was ex tinguished without much trouble. The damage done was little. Henry Whea ton, while on the roof of the fire room stepped off .and full among some posts severely cutting his lace and spraining his right arm. Dr. A. W. Baker dressed his injuries. Bennett Leutze was also severely burned about the face and neck. Religious. i here will bo quarterly meeting ser vices, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, May 9th, to Ilth, in Free Methodist church, Emporium, Pa , in charge of district elder, W. B. Roupe. All are invited. F. W. MCCLELLAND. MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA. A VERY OLD TOWN, WITH AN ATTRACTION THAT IS NEW AND MARVELOUSLY BEAUTIFUL. Sub-Marine Hardens That Probably Eclipse In Natural Beauty Anything Yet Discovered. The quaint old town of Monterey, California, while it is to-day only a village of some 1,800 population, was the first capital of the State of Califor nia, and was as well the capital of this part of Mexico's domain while this vast territory was yet under Mexican dominion. The first landing was made here, by "Don Sebastian Viscaus" on Dec. 10th, 1602, three hundred years ago. He named it Monterey, or "Mountain King," in honor of Caspar De Zuniga," Compt De Montery, Viceroy ofMexico. Of courae the town was not here at that time to assume proprietorship of this pretty and romantic name, but the place was, as well as the beautiful and quite as romantic bay upon the shores of which it is built. The "Bay of Mon terey" is twenty-eight miles wide at the entrance, and is most beautiful in contour. It has never been improved much as a harbor, as the importance of the place, doubtless has never demand ed it, but it could be made a very fine and commodious harbor. The town, looking from the bay has a beautiful back-ground, in the Moun tains that were doubtless responsible for the name it bears They are un like most of the mountain; of the southern part of the state, in that (hey are well covered with a timber growth that makes them in strong contrast with many of the mountain systems of the south, and are a source of great re lief to the tourist who has hid to be content during his winter sojourn in a summer land, to gaze up at these lofty eminences, about as destitute of trees as they are of snow. The latter however can be seen on the highest pealss at a distance of 50 to 75 and 100, and even 150 miles, but he can get closer to them if he but takes the trouble. To the old 'Franciscan, Fathers" be longs much of the credit of first settling California, and to them is also due much of the credit for tiie very amiabie and peaceable attitude of the native In dians towards the pioneers of civiliza tion here. In all they established twenty-one missions in favored spots along the coast of California, beginning as early as 1769 by founding the "San Diego" Mission in "Old Mission Valley" about four miles from San Diego, and in June of the following year, was founded "Carmel Mission," five miles to the south of Monterey, by "Padre Junipera Sevra." There are many points of histoic in terest in Monterey. Here btands the first house built of lumber in the state of California, the lumber coming from Australia; "C'olton Hall," the first Capi tol building in the state, wherein was signed the State Constitution, the first Convention was held in this hall Sept. Ist, 1849. The first theatre built in the state of California is here, where Jennie Lind sang in 1817. Monterey also boasts of the first brick house in the state, and here is seen the home of Robert Louis Stevenson. At the end of main street stands the"House of Four Winds" or Hall of Record. This old •building served as headquarters for General Halleclc and General Sherman, during their respective commands at Monterey. On Alvarads street is still seen the "Sherman Rose Tree" not so old as the buildings referred to but dating from the time when Sherman was in command here, when he was a young man, and commemorating a very interesting romance in which the young officer took, not an unimportant part. The romance, on the other side, was represented by a sweet young "Sen orita" and before Sherman took his departure from the land in whose genial sunshine his admiration fortheSenorita so soon kindled into love, he planted the rose bush that has long since grown into a tree, vowing that as long as the roso should live and bloom bis love for the Senorita should not fail, but alas, the rose tree still stands as a memorial to loves young dream, the then "Senorita" still contemplates the tree as once holding for her so much of sweetness and happiness, and the love is not. Many other old buildings and mem orials aro still to be seen within the irregular boundaries of "Old Mon terey," among them being '-.Sail Carlos" Roman Catholic church, built in 1791 the first Roman Catholic church built in California, interest attaches to "C'olton Hall" the old capito! building from the fact that it was built by Chas. C'olton, from a fund collected as penal Continued on Fourth page. Council Proceedings. Regular meeting Borough Council, Emporium, Pa., May 6th, 1902. Pres ent:—Messrs. Balcom, Cummings, Marshall, Schweikert, Nelson, Housler, and Mankey. Absent: Howard and Murphy. Minutes of last meeting read and ap proved. On motion by Mr. Mankey, seconded by Mr. Marshall the following bill were ordered paid. St. Marys Gas Co., gas to May Ist, 1902 $lO 95 A. Murry, hauling hose cart, 3 25 A. F. Brown Co., electric supplies, 6 47 8. E. Murry tc Co., invoice, 3 28 I. K. Hockley, cement 65 00 Emporium Machine Co., invoice, 3 43 Manhatten Construction Co., invoice 39 00 C. B. Howard Co., invoice lumber 10 70 P. & E. R. K. Co., freight, 40 Jas. Haviland, hauling sand, 12 25 John Crosby, drying hose 1 00 O. W. O'Deil, do do 100 F. Wheaton, do do 100 Chas Colson, do do 100 J. Sehweikart, do do 100 F. Wheaton, do do 100 J. K. Hemphill, work on electric plant 1 20 K.Kinney, do do do 1125 Thos. Cavanaugh, do do do 8 25 John Hogan, do do do 9 00 Jos. Henfleld, do do do 8 55 Jas. Davin, do do do 8 25 E. A. Drum, do do do 20 46 Thos. Quiun, do do do 19 50 Larry Smith, do do do 75 K. Bingeman, do do do 2 10 Chas. Griffith, do do do 1 20 A. N. Fornely, do do do 1 20 \\. C. Quimby, do do do 300 James Berry, do do do 1 00 Ace Murry, do do do 1 00 Roots. do do do 2 00 —— ''lease, do do do 200 Frank Richey, do do do 200 Mrs. Kate F. Horning, by F. D. Leet, Esq., Attorney, and Jos. Holconib, for his minor daughter, Ettie Holconib, by Messrs. Green <S: Shaffer, presented ; claims for damages occasioned by falls j on sidewalks, and it was moved by Mr. Mankey seconded .by Mr. Nelson that said claims be refered to Borough At torney. Carried. Moved by Mr. Mankey, seconded by Mr. Cummings, that a committee of! five be appointed to further investigate claims for damages. Carried. Messrs. Cummings, Mankey, Nelson, Schwei- | ark. Petition for street light on East Fifth street was read and moved by Mr. j Mankey, seconded by Mr. Ilousler that electric light committee be instructed to put an electric light in front of resi- j dence of N. ,T. Swarts. Carried. Communication from Mr. Josiah Howard was real offering to subscribe | §4,000, provided the borough or its friends would raise SB,OOO for the pur pose of paving Fourth street, or ? 1,000 for each $2,000 raided by the borough or ; its friends and in was moved by Mr. i Mankey seconded by Mr. Cummings ! that a committee of three be appointed ; to see what can be done in the matter. Carried. Messrs. Ilousler, Cummings and Mankey appointed committee. Moved by Mr. Sehweikart, seconded by Mr. Marshall, that matter of sewer on West Alleghany Ave. be refered to sewer committee. Carried. Moved by Mr. Cummings, seconded by Mr. Mankey that matter of sewer up Pine street be refered to sewer Committee. Carried. Moved by Mr Mankey, seconded by Mr. Cummings that ladies of C. M. B A., be given permission to use City Hall on the evening of the 14th, iiiit. Carried. Moved by Mr. Sehweikart, seconded by Mr. Nelson, that we levy a borough tax of ten mills for 1902. Unanimously Carried. Moved by Mr. Sehweikart, seconded by Housler that we levy a borough bond tax of seven mills for 1902. Un animously carried. Moved by Mr. Sehweikart, seconded by Mr. Cummings that we levy a borough water tax of five mills for 1902. Unanimously Carried. Moved by Mr. Mankey, seconded by Mr. Housler, that a tax or penalty of one dollar on dogs and two dollars on bitches be levied for 1902. Unamiously carried. Moved by Mr. Ma ikey, seconded by Mr. Marshall, that an ordinance entit led "An ordinance prohibiting persons sixteen years of age from being t and the parents, guardians, or others hav ing legal care and custody of such per sons from allowing and permitting such persons to be) on the public streets, lanes, alleys or public places in \ the borough of Emporium at night after the hour of eight o'clock p. m., from the first day of November to the thirty-first day of March and after the hour of nine o'clock p.m., from the first day of April to the thirty-first day of October, and prescribing penalties for the violation tliereoP' be passed, or dained and adopted, to take effect as soon as legally advertised, and the Secretary be instructed to legally advertise the same. The ayes and nays were called as follows: Aye: Messrs. Balcom, Cummings, Marshall, Sehweikart, Nelson, Housler and Mankey. Total 7. Nays, 0. The motion was declared carried. 1 Moved by Mr. Cummings seconded ) by Mr Housler, that the borough I treasurer be authorized to borrow for the use of the Borough, §2,000. payable from the revonues of the current year, at four per cent interest Carried Moved by Mr. Mankev seconded by Mr. Cummings that President of Couii- j oil be authorized to investigate the; matter of inside electric lichtintr. Carried. On motion the Council then adjourn ed. C. JAY GOODNOUUH, Sec'y. | TERMS: $ 2.00—$1.50 IN ADYANCJ WEATHER REPORT. (Forecast by T. £3. Lloyd.) FRIDAY, Fair. SATURDAY, Showers. SUNDAY, Probably Fair. L2OGAL _NOTICES. FOR SALE.—A lot on Sixth street, fronting on Sixth and Cherry, contain ing a frame building, facing Sixth street. Apply to MRS. LAURA M.BRYAN, Emporium, Pa. 10-3t POULTRY SUPPLIES.— Oyster shells. Granulated Bone, beef meal, lice pow ders and Lee's lice killer, sprayers, drinking fountains. Poultry fencing and netting a specialty. GEO." 11. DICKINSON. Emporium, Pa Zinc and Grinding Mako Devoe Lead and Zinc Paint wear twice as long as lead and oil mixed by hand. Marry & Coppersmith sell our paint. tf SHAW'S PURR MALT-la free from adulteration, drugs, crude spirits and other harmful ingredients. Absolutely pure. J Sold By 36-47-ly F. X. BLUMLE. Tapestry curtains and lace curtains. A fine new line Just received. Can't be beat for quality and prices. Call and have a look. GEO. J. LABAR. Carpets! Carpets! Carpets! A finer line of carpet than ever, now on tap at Laßar's. Will meet all couipetion and go one better. Costs you nothing to call and see them. Come one come all. GEO. J. LABAR. BRIEF fIENTION. E. M McFadden of Cameron obtain ed a license for his Ifotel last week. Bert Hous'er supervisor is making repairs on the Clear Creek road in Shippen township. Mr. Lberfc, of Kane, has been ap pointed train master between Em porium and Warren. A. 11. Shafer is engaged surveying and laying out the extension of a road near Cameron for Buffalo capitalists. The weather man of the PRESS left this morning on the flyer to attend the itnnuai convention of bankers at Oil City. Tiie steeple 011 tha new Episcopal church lias been completed and the contractor is finishing up the stone steps this week. Michael Kackett, of North Bend, well known in this county, has formed a partnership with John U. Kelley, of Hotel Goodyear, at Austin. A young man came to town this morning with his jaw bone broken. Dr. Heilman set tho fracture. Particu lars we have been unable to learn. 011 Tuesday a two years old child of Lewis Wheaton's, fell from a chair to the floor and broke its collar bone. It was taken to the office of Dr. Heilman who adjusted the fragments and sent tho child home comfortable. On Wednesday morning Lawrence Holland, working in C. B. Howard Co.'s old mill yard, broke through one of the runways and fell to a board pile below. He fractured his right arm and wrist. He went to Dr. Heilman's office and had the injury repaired. The doctor says it means six to eight weeks idleness for the young man. Dance at Sizerville. There will be a platform dance at Sizerville, Pa., on Friday evening, May 9th,1902—a very enjoyable time is anticipated. Government Deposits. L M. Shaw Secretary of the Treas ury, designated the First National B.tnk as one of depositories of public moneys to the amount of §50,000. Emmanuel Church. Sunday, May 18th, is Whitsunday, which ranks with Christmas and Easter as one of the three greatest festivals of the church year. Celebration of the Holy Communion at 11 a. m. Scalded. Last Friday the nineteen mouths old son of Milton Lewis pulled a tub con taining boiling water from a chair, scalding itself so severely that it died next day. The entire body was so blister ed that four-fifths of the skin over the same came off. A Handsome flonument. John B. Wykoff, of Sinnemahoning,- has just placed a handsome monument on their family plot in rememberance of his father, Bainbridge V. Wykoff. The style is of a rustic stump.' And the material is of the best eastern granite. The work was completed by Maxham & Moon, of Port Allegany, Pa. A Munificent Offer. Mr. Josiah Howard offers to donate $4,000 for paving Fourth street, if the citizens, or any of them, will raise §B,OOO for the same purpose, or he will give SI,OOO for every $2,000 raised by the borough or its friends for that pur pose This is a mo.st generous public spirited and liberal offer and it seems to mo that our people should unani mously accept an opportunity that will probably never occur again. This offer is unique and it stamps Mr. Howard as being one of the most public spirited men in the country. If Mr. Howard will pay one-third the entire co*t of paving Fourth street,and Fourth street is not paved, we may as well admit that Emporium is an" old back number. E. O. BARDWELL. 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