THE CAMERON COUNTY PRESS. WSTABMSHRD BV C. B. GOUI.D, MARCH L 866. VOL. 37. A SMALLER FIELD Race For the Governorship Nar rowed to Three Candidates# BOM E LIVELY CAMPAIGN WORK Elkin, Watres and Pennypacker Art Now the Only Recognized Rivals For the Republican Nomination For the Governorship. (Special Correspondent®.) Harrisburg, May 13. — With the de velopments of the last week the gub ernatorial race has practically been re duced to a struggle between three com petitors for the Republican nomina tion. The canvass for delegates is still be ing conducted upon the most strenuous lines and the champions of the rival aspirants are kept busy watching the game of their opponents and striving for advantage at every point. The last week formally disposed of two of those who had been mentioned among "the home favorites," but who were never regarded as dangerous fac tors, Senator W. C. Sproul, of Dela ware, and United States District At torney James B. Holland, of Mont gomery county. Sproul had been honored with an in dorsement from his county convention and the delegates to the state conven tion from Delaware were instructed to vote for him. Tie concluded that he was not to be considered seriously by the state leaders and withdrew in a letter in which he said he hoped the movement to harmonize the party would be successful. The delegates from Delaware afterward met and in dorsed Judge Pennypacker for gov ernor. Mr. Holland, recognizing that he, too, had no show, did not allow his name togo before the Montgomery county convention and made no oppo sition to an indorsement of Judge Pennypacker. BOOMING PENNYPACKER. The Philadelphia Republicans, repre senting all factions, have gotten down to the work of booming Judge Penny packer for the governorship. They are having their ward clubs and com mittees meet and indorse his candi dacy. They have appointed commit tees to canvass the state in his inter est and are organizing delegations to goto the state convention to cheer and shout for him when the clans gather in Harrisburg prior to the opening of the etate convention on June 11th. The action of the Lawrence county delegates in indorsing Judge Penny packer is understood to mean that they expect the backing of the judge's friends for their favorite for the lieu tenant governorship, former Senator William M. Brown, of Lawrence coun ty. Senator Brown's friends fought the Ellcin men in Lawrence and succeeded in bagging the state delegates and they are in a position to deal with the Philadelphians in the framing of a slate before the convention. The leaders back of Judge Pennypacker are known to be friendly to Senator Brown and if Pennypacker shall succeed in getting the nomination it is believed Senator Brown stand a good chance of getting second place on the ticket. ELKIN'S STRENUOUS CAMPAIGN. The campaign being waged in behalf of Attorney General John P. Elkin has not been relaxed in the slightest par ticular. The attorney general is direct ing his own forces and he is busy night and day. Luzerne county was a storm center last week when former Lieutenant Governor Watres' admirers in the first Luzerne district, comprising the city of Wilkesbarre, challenged Mr. Elkin to a public debate. The "Indiana county plow boy" promptly accepted the chal lenge and the debate took place on Fri day night before an audience of several thousands. The candidates avoided personalities, but each made a spirited address, In which he set forth his claims for the nomination. Mr. Elkin's address dwelt largely upon the devel opments in the political situation which led up to Senator Quay's request that he retire from the race. He reiterated his determination to continue in the canvass until the state convention shall name its candidates and demanded that the people be given an opportunity to express their preferences at the pri maries in the gubernatorial canvass. The delegates election in the Wilkes barre district took place on Saturday and the Elkin delegates won. The vote was quite close. The Elkin men now claim that they have nine of the ten delegates from Luzerne. In an other claim from the Elkin headquar ters they count Armstrong and Forest which held primaries on Sat urday. In Dauphin county the Elkin men declare they will have the full delegstion. The primaries in Dauphin take place on the 17th Inst. Colonel Watres seems not to be dis mayed by the result of the Luzerne county elections, although this count} adjoins his home county of Lacka wanna. The colonel says he will keej up the flght until the roll shall be call ed in the state convention and that he Is still hopeful that he will be agreed upon as a compromise candidate for governor. Poyer-Leggett. To-day at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Issac Leggett, of West Creek, their daughter Miss Cora, was united in marriage to the Rev. J. L. Poyer pastor of the Methodist Epis >pal churches of Pine and McElhattan, Lycoming county. The Rev. George W.Faus, of Sinnamahoning, performed the ceremony in the presence of the immediate friends. Mr. Poyer was in charge of the Cameron circuit the past year and is a young man of much promise, while Miss Leggett has been for several years one of Cameron county's most success ful school teachers. A furnished home awaits them at McEihatten, for which place they departed on the afternoon train amid the best wishes of their friends. The PRESS extends congratu lation?. Endless Chain Scheme Broken at Wilkesbarre. According to advices received from Wiike3-Barre things look unpleasant for those who were in the endless chain letter-writing business there under pay of the Luzerne county firm. Information was received here tiiat the government had decided that the endless chain letter business, conduct ed by Van Kirk & Robins so success fully with mail, must close. At Wiikes-Barre, Postmaster Hahn has not yet been notified what is to be done with the 6-5.000 or 70,000 letters which he now holds and which contain, it is believed, §IOO,OOO in checks and money orders. He expects that ho wi 1 h;ive to send to Washington ;>ll those which have not a return address on the envelope, while those which have may be returned directly from this office. It is not known, either, whether the Arm is to be prosecuted or not. Neither member has returned from Washington and it is not known where the are. Tho banks there are still receiving numerous letters of inquiry from all over the country. Two of them were given by the Arm B3 references, and they are asked hundreds of times daily if the firm is good, but they are com pelled to continue protecting checks as fast as they come in. Died at Sinnamahoning. Thos. Milton, who had been a suf ferer of that dread disease consumption died at Sinnamahoning last Monday. His remains were interred in tho Catholic cemetery at Driftwood on Tuesday. He had been unable to do any work since early last fail and had no relatives in this country. The em ployes of the Enterprise Wood Com pany gave valuble assistance to their unfortunate brother and deserve great credit for the kindness shown the de ceased during his sickness and the christian burial they gave him, and will long be remembered by the citi zens of Sinnamahoning as a worthy lot of men. FIDE. Teachers' Examinations. The Cameron County Teachers' ex aminations will be held as follows: Sinnemahoning, May 27. Driftwood, May 28. Sterling Run, May 30. Emporium, May 31. Emporium, June 28. Teachers will be examined in Ele mentary Algebra and Civil Govern ment. Examinations will begin at 9 a. m. Applicants will provide themselves with paper, pencil, and stamped en velope. The examinations will be held in the school houses of the respective places. Directors and patrons are re quested to be present at the examina tions. MATTIE M. COLLINS, - County Superintendent. 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-haii month's tuition. Those attending more than two weeks and less than four, will bo 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 pupilswill be received. 9tf MARY ROBINSON. Fon SALE.—I have four fresh milk cows lor nale. J. J. ScirwAß, Cameron, Pa. "Liberty and Union, One and Inseparable."— WEßSTEß. EMPORIUM, PA., THURSDAY, MAY 15,1902. New Saw Mill. Geo. W. Huntley & Son are erecting a new saw mill at Huntley, to manu facture the timber on a tract of land owned by them at that point. Postoffice Robbed. The St. Marys post office was robbed Monday night, $2,000 in stamps and money being taken. The burglars, four in number, came this way. Keep your eyes open. Thos. Waddington Returns. Accompanied by his wife and chil dren Mr. Thomas Waddington arrived home last Tuesday. He reportß a pleasant visit in England but is glad again to be in Uncle Sam's dominion. Despite a stormy voyage all are in good health. Welcome home. State Bankers' Association. Cashier T. B. Lloyd attended a meet ing of the State Bankers' Association, at Oil City, last week, and was honored by being elected a member of the Ex ecutive Committee. Oil City bankers entertained the visiting financiers in elegant style. Gen. Chas. Miller read a very interesting and instructive paper on banking. Baptist Church Notes. Preaching morning and evening by the pastor. Morning subject "Power," Evening Topic "Dynamite." Bible school at close of morning worship, C. E. Crandell, superintendent, Y. P. S. C. E., 0:30 p. in. B. Olmsted president. Prayer-meeting Wednesday evening, 7:45 p. m. All welcome. 32nd Bene dictory Song Service in the lecture room Sunday evening. Lieut. McNarney. Lieut. Frank T. McNarney, of this city, whose sick leaf expired recently and who has been on duty at the Presi dio, San Francisco, since its expiration, has been ordered to sail for Manila next Friday. Mrs. McNarney and her infant daughter are now enroute for the Presidio to join the Lieutenant and accompany him. Another order has just been issued which may delay his departure though so far as known the first ordered is not as yet countermanded. An order has just been issued directing Lieutenant McNarney to report to the examining board at the Presidio for examination for promotion to the rank of First Lieutenant. If this new orderdoes not detain him the trip to Manila, which lie is ordered to take, will be his third to the Philip pines since the war on those islands began. During the Cuban campaign and the subsquent campaigns in the Philippines Lieutenant McNarney has made an ex cellent recoid for himself.—William sport Bulletin. A GROWING FINANCIAL INSTITUTION. The following excellent showing of First National Bank, ofEmporium, will be read with interest by the patrons of this carefully managed institution: RESOURCES. Investments, §270,565 13 U. S. Bonds, 100,600 00 Premiums on bonds, 6,739 38 Cash on hand, in Banks and U. S. Treasury, 117,735 59 Banking House, 5,000 00 £ r >oo,7oo 10 LIABILITIES. Capital, $50,000 00 Surplus and profits, 47,619 31 Circulation, 50,000 00 Deposits, 353.080 79 §500,700 10 To meet the growing needs of this community, new features have recent ly been added. Their business has been classified, and is now conducted under three heads, namely: The Commercial Department, The Home Savings Department, The Safe-Deposit Department. They have just been designated by the Secretary of the Treasury as a de pository for U. S. Moneys. Two Accidents. Edward Baldwin, the 12 year old son of Mr. Baldwin, who resides on East Allegany Avenue, was bitten on the 'eg and arm by Mr. M. O'Byrne's bull dog. It appears the news boy, who ! delivers the daily paper, had been in j the habit of handing the paper to the I dog which would carry it to Mrs. i O'Byrne. Yesterday he gave the paper ! to young Baldwin, instead of the dog. j This angered the dog, when he sprang i upon the lad, severely biting him as t above stated. Dr. DeLong dressed the | wound. One of Martin Foster's sons fell yes i terday, breaking his right arm. Edgar Newton, who for several ! months has been attending Buffalo i Dental College, is at home for several I weeks, to visit with his parents, on West Allegany Avenue. —12-3. The Commencement. Thoroughly enjoyable and uniform ly excellent were the exercises, inci dent to the graduation of the class of 1902, at the opera house last Thursday evening. The stage decorations were chaste and beautiful to a degree seldom equalled. On a background of rich evergreen were graceful festoons of spring blossoms, intertwined with the class colors, forming a picture of rare loveliness. To strains of sweet music furnished by the Germania Orchestra of Lock Haven, the class, and other members of the graduating party entered and were seated in a semi circle on the stage. The Rev. Robert McCaslin of the Presbyterian church offered prayer, after which followed the essays and recitations of the twelve young ladies composing the class, all of which denoted ability of a high order and gave evidence of the thoroughness of the training received. We append the program in full: PROGRAM. March—"From Opera" Strollers Prayer Rev. Robert McCaslin Overture,—"Concert Scene" Keistcr t Recitation—"A Second Trial,".. Myrtle Olmsted Essay—"Mothers'Congress,"...Carolyn McQuay Essay—"Beauty Lies in Looker's Eyes," Mabel Mujliner Essay—"Personality in Literature,".. .Eva Leet Music—Selection, "Sweet Innis Carra," Oleott Essay—"Altruism," Margaret Nickler Recitation—"The Theologian's Tale," Alice Montgomery Essay—"Twentieth Century Spelling," Rose Gayney Essay—"Economy of Time," Perna Oaskill Music—"Medley Overture," (50ng0f1902)... Beyer Essay—"Success Through Failure,".. Ida Hacket Essay—"Elements of Greatness," Jva Leet Essay—"Wet Launch To-Night—Where Shall we Anchor?" Theresa Blumle •Recitation—With Valedictory—"Went worth," Katie Welsh Presentation of Diplomas, L. K. Huntington, President Board of Education Music—"Concert Mazurka Amaroso,".. ..Necarro Class Address Prof. George T. Ritter Benediction, Rev. Robert McCaslin March—"Creole 8e11e,".. Lampe •First Honor fSecond lienor. Mr. L. K. Huntington, president of the Board, in a happy vein refered to the prosperity of our schools and ex pressed his gratification at the in- Ci'e&sed enrollment for the year, which he said exceeds one hundred. He awarded the diplomas and presented each graduate on behalf of the school board with a beautiful souvenier pin. Principal Bastian then introduced George T. Ritter, A. M., of the Central State Normal School who delivered a scholarly address on "Higher Educa tion." Beautiful Wedding. A daintily beautiful wedding occur red at 156 South Centre street, Merch antville, N. Y., when Mr. Edward C. Counsil and Susanna Helen Lcnz were bound together by bonds which though binding as the strongest iron, are as delightful as a chain of June roses. The Rev. George M. Brodliead D. D. officiated, and the Episcopal ceremony was used. The bride was handsomly gowned in white dotted Swiss and carried a magnificent bouquet of bride roses. She made asblushingly and happy a bride as ever tempted fortune in cnpid's bower. Miss CoraMeyer the bride's maid was also very becomingly attired in white Mr. Charles A Counsil, brother of the groom, was his beat man and Mr. Eu gene Lenz, brother of the bride, gave her away. Miss Helen L. Counsil and Miss Ruth Paincoast were llower girls. A supper followed the ceremony and all united in hearty good wishes to the couple who were starting so auspici ously upon a path which it is sincerely trusted will be gladsome and long. The ceremony was a very quiet af fair, only relatives and close friends being present. Among those at the ! wedding were: Mrs. Sara Lanz, Merchantville; Mr. ! and Mrs. Eugene W. Lenz, Philadel | phia; Mr. Thomas Kane Lenz, Mr. and ! Mrs. Wm. D. Pancoast, Merchantville; j Mrs. Arvilla R. Counsil, Mr. Joseph B. i Counsil, Miss Helen L. Counsil, Sinna ! mahoning; Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Scull, Mise v, '>y Scull, Miss Anna Scull, Mr. | and Mrs. Walter Bailey, Mr. and Mrs. i Harry Gabell, Mrs. H. P. Reed, Miss 1 Lulu Schiller, Mrs. McNally, Miss ' Katharine McNally, Miss Bessie S. i Piper, Miss Sallie J. Keyser, Philadel ; phia; Walton B. Leeds, Miss Marv E. Leeds, Ada M. Leeds, Anne W. Leeds, Moorestown; Miss P. Lillian Barclay, ! Sinnamahoning; Albert G. Eastlack, ' Dorsey B. Eastlack, Miss Ida Eastlack, i Miss Lizzie Eastlack, Mrs. Eastlack, J. G. Bridgman, Ruth Pancoast, Alice Pancoast, Merchantville; Mr. and Mrs. ! Howard G. Taylor, Miss Taylor, Master Howard Taylor, Riverton, N. Y. After the reception, the happy couple , departed for the Sunny South, where they will visit the Charleston Exposi tion and other points of interest.— Camden News. BRIEF fIENTION. Chaa Fry has just erected a handsome residence in Port Allegany. Thos. Ford has taken a contract to cut and peel for Howard & Co. He ad vertises in this issue for men. C. B. Howard & Company, at their mammoth store, are quoting special bargains. Read their adv. in this issue. Frank Stryker, formerly chief of police of Williamsport is now employ ed as detective by P. & E. R. R. Co , between Renovo and Kane. "The All Bread Club" are spending the week on Findley Run and expect to return next week. They always have a good time and plenty of trout. Weisert's general merchandise store, at Austin was desuroyed by fire on Sat urday night. Loss on building and contents SIO,OOO. Origin of fire a mys tery. Jasper Harris, the Fourth Street Clothier, has a new "ad" in this issue of PRESS. Jasper has a good honest line of goods and deals fairly by his customers. Call and see him. An exchange says that a new judge arose to charge a jury and spoke as follows: "Gentlemen of the jury, charging a jury is a new business to me, as this is mj first case. You have heard ali the evidence, .is well as my self, you have also heard what the PITTSBURG, MAY 10.—Mrs. KatoSof fel wife of ex-Jail Warden Peter K. Soffel, who pleadod guility to the charge of aiding tho murderers, Ed and John Biddle, in their sensational escape from Allegheny county jail was on Saturday sentenced to servo two years in tho penitentiary. To WHOM THIS MAY CONCERN: There appeared in the Buffalo Even ing News, of May 2nd or 3rd an article stating that Ella Hacket was arrested for misconduct and fined $5.00, and after investigating the case, I find out that it is not Ella Hacket of Emporium, as there is no less than three Ella Hackets now in Buffalo. < T. N. HACKET. learned counsels have said If you be lieve what the counsel for the plaintiff has told you, your verdict will be for the plaintiff, but if on the other hand you belisve what the defendant's coun sel has told you, then you will find a verdict for the defendant; but if you are like men, and don't believe what either of them have said then and I'll be d d il I know what you will do. Constable take charge of the jury." The Washington Times says that a certain representative from rural Wis consin desiring a drink of water before going to bed the other night, found that the bell boy had neg'ected to leave the custoni'iry pitcher in his room. A little search, however, revealed two small buttons on the wall, under one of which was inscribed: "Push twice for water." He pushed as directed and when the bell boy arrived with the water the Congressman was found holding a pitcher under the button. A Philadelphia clergyman finds that the young women of that town are smoking cigarettes and indulging in cocktails and other beverages which he deeply deplores. The clergyman is not telling a new story. The drink habit is undoubtedly growing among our younger women. And it is also true that many young women smoke. The mother who is heedless of he daughter's associates and associations these evil days is neglecting a sacred duty and inviting untold misery into her house hold.— Harrisburg Patriot The public school library will be open Tuesday, Maj 20, at 4:30 p. m., to all pupils who were enrolled in the high and grammar schools last year. No books wlil bo given to those who are indebted to the library fund or who have not returned all books taken out. Books will be given to those only who call at high school room. No pupil will be allowed to take out books for another without an order from the pupil for whom the book is intended We assume this work because we be lieve the pupils should have access to the books they so cheerfully helped to purchase; and because they should have the best literature to read during at last part of the vacation. The libra ry will be open every Tuesday until close of summer school. C. P. BASTIAN, Principal. Always in Front. Adam, Meldrum & Anderson Com pany, the great Buffalo dry goods house, always keep in front rank. They will aim to keep the PRESS read era in this section posted. Read their new announcement in this issue. Subscribe for the PRESS; only §1.50 a year in advance. TERMS: $2.00 —#>1.50 IN ADVANCE. WEATHER REPORT. (Forecast by T. B. Lloyd.) PRIDAY, Fair. SATURDAY, Showers. SUNDAY, Probably Fair. Republican County Convention. In accordance with a resolution adopted bj the Republican County Committee, empowering the Chairman to call a Caucus ana County Conven tion, the Republican Primary Elections and County Convention for Cameron county will be held as follows, to-wit: County Convention. The Republican County Convention will meet at the Court House, in the Borough of Emporium, on TUESDAY, JUNE 3rd, 1902, at 1:00 o'clock, p. m., For the purpose of electing delegates to the State, Congressional and Senatorial Conventions and the transaction of such other business as may properly come before the Convention. Republican Primary Election. The Republican Primary Elections for Camer on county win be held on SATURDAY, MAY 31st, 1902. Emporium Borough—West Ward, at Reading Room, at 7:00 to 9:00 p. in.- 4 delegates ; Middle Ward, at Council Room, at 7:00 to 9:00 p. m.—B delegates; East Ward,at Hose House,at 7:00 to 9:00 p. m.—3 delegates. Shippen Township, at Court House, at 2:00 to 4:00 p. m.—6 delegates. Portage Township, at Sizerville Bath House, at 6:00 to 8:00 p. m.—2 delegates. Lumber township, at McConnell's Store, Cam eron, from 6:00 to 8:00, p. ni '1 delegates. Gibson Township, at Curtis) House, Drift wood at 2:30 to 4:30 p. in —5 delegates. Driftwood Borough, at Curtin House, at 7:00 to 9:00 p. m.—l delegates. Grove Township, at Shaffer's Hotel, from 6:00 to 8:00 p. m.—4 delegates. The last date for tiling names of delegates for nomination, with the County Committee for each election district lor delegates to the Counts* Convention, is May 21th. By order ol County Committee , A. C. BLUM, Chairman. Attest : J. P. MCNAKNEY, Sec'y. 120CAL NOTICES. FOR SALE — A lot on Sixth street, fronting on Sixtti and Cherry, contain ing a framu building, facing Sixth street. Appi.v to MRS. LAURA M.BRYAN, Emporium, Pa. 10-3t Zinc and Grinding Make Devoe Lead and Zinc Paint wear twice as long as lead and oil mixed by hand. Marry & Coppersmith sell oar paint. tf SHAW'S PURE MALT-Is free from adulteration, drugs, crude spirits and other harmful ingredients. Absolutely pure. Sold By 36-47-ly F. X. BLUMLE. Tapestryciirtains 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. FOUTY BARK-PEELERS WANTED at once. Apply at my new camp on Cooks Ran. Good wages and prompt pay.—2t THOS. FORD. Carpets! Carpets! Carpets! A finei line of carpet than ever, now on tap at Laßar's. Will meet all competion and go one better. Costs you nothing to call and see them. Come one come all. GEO. J. LABAR. 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. H. DICKINSON. Emporium, Pa. Not in a Trust or Combine. The new easy running "Le Roy i 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 sizes 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 C. H. JESSOP. Emporium, Pa. No Gloss Carriage Paint Made Will wear as long as Devoe's. No others are as heavy bodied, because Devoe's weigh 3 to 8 ounces more to the pint. Sold by Murry & Copper smith. B SPECIAL EXCURSIONS. Via Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway to Pacific Coast points, for which tickets will be sold from Chicago April 20tli to 27th, May 27th to June Bth, good sixty days. To Colorado and Utah points tickets will be on sale dar ing June, July, August and September good to return until October 31, 1902. Ilomeseekers excursion tickets are sold on the first and third Tuesdays of each month to points W EB T al, d Northwest of Chicago, good twenty-one days. For particulars call on or address John R. Pott, District' Passenger Agent, Room D. Park Building, Pittsburg, Pa. 0-3 PAINTING AND PAPER HANGING.— I The undersigned has secured the servi ; ces of two first-class painters and paper hangers and is prepared to take con- I tracts, either by day or job. First ■ class work guaranteed. 12-tf C. A. VAN LEW. Memorial Sermon. Memorial services will be held in ' M. E. church, Sunday evening, May ! 25th, 1902. Rev. O. S. Metzler will de i liver the address, which will be an able ; one no doubt. Please bear in mind the J date. LIVERY FOR SALE. —Seven horses, I five single and double rigs, bus line I with hotel run, harnesses, sleighs, etc., i will be sold at a great sacrifice because not having time to give it attention. ■ Will sell single or in lot. Terms, cash, J or approved paper. WARNER HOUSE STABLES. NO. 12.
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