THE CAMERON COUNTY PRES.-}.""' ESTABLISHED BY C. B. GOULD, MARCH 1866. VOL. 37. Prof. Suhrle Defeated Editor Press:-" The 13th of May, 1902, brought to a close, the most successful term in the history of the Public Schools of St. Marys. Under the supervision of Prof. Suhrie the schools of this enterprising town attained an enviable reputation throughout this section of the state. Seldom does it fall to the lot of a principal of schools to command the respect and hearty co-operation of pupils, teachers and patrons, but such was the distinction attained by Prof. Suhrie, due undoubtedly not alone to his personality, but to his untiring and disinterested efforts in behalf of his schools. The surprise, the utter consternation of his legions of friends may easily be imagined when, during commence ment week, it was rumored that there was a movement on foot to dislodge him, to give place to another evidently having more political influence. Immediately the friends of Prof. Suhrie set to work and upon the sup position that since the board of direc tors, represents the people, it would be necessary only to make known their desires to that body, a number of peti tions wore drafted. One of these came from the High School pupils, among whom he had labored for five years, one from the teachers, who were per haps in the best position to know what had been accomplished, educationally, and another, from the patrons, who fully appreciated his devotion to their dearest interests. The papers were presented to the board and so confident were all concerned, in the sincerity of the gentlemen comprising this body, and their devotion to duty, that it was felt unnecessary to proceed further. However, the news finally came that the petitions had borne 110 weight whatever, and despite the fact that 110 grievance could be brought against Prof. Suhrje, the vote of the board stood four to two against him. Then it was the patrons realized that their interests and the interests ofthe School Board, were entirely distinct from each other. To prove to Prof. Suhrie that though defeated he was still the people's choice, an unusual ovation was accord ed him Thursday evening. The stud ents, teachers and patrons of the school accompanied by the band marched to hi:; homo on Centre street. After a selection by the band, amid cheers and calls for Suhrie, he appeared upon the veranda. The president of the class of'o2, Anthony Ingrain, then stepped forward, and after a short address, in which h<! assured hi;, former teacher of the loyalty of the students, presented him with tne petition which had been signed by all the students of the High School. P. J. Lion, vice-principal of schools, a co-laborer with Prof. Suhrie for five years, after a short address presented the petition signed by each of the teachers. Mr. J. S. Speer, presi dent ol'the Specr Carbon works, hand ed over to Prof. Suhrie the petition signed by two hundred patrons. An interesting feature of the demonstra tion was a banner carried by the High School boys, and bearing on one side the inscription, "We are still for Suh rie," on thti other, "Justice is Bleed ing.'' A touching ssene was the pre sentation of flowers, by pupils of the lower grades, eager at all times to show their boioved principal the place which he occupied in their affections. Proi' Suliric then responded with a speech which he held th • undivided at tention of an assemblage consisting of no less than 1,000 persons. He made known to his audience some interesting facts concerning the action of the board, which resulted in his defeat. His nomination was made by Mr. Henry Lulir, who had served during the five years of Prof. Suhrie' H princi palship, and who therefore fully under stood the struggle which had been made in the interest of the schools. Mr. Luhr urged that if there were any charges against Prof. Suhrie, that they should be immediately brought before the board. As might have been ex pected none were brought. The two directors supporting Prof. Suhrie were the only two who were patrons of the school, the only two who during the past year were prompt and regular in attendance at meetings, and the only two who held inviolable their oath faithfully to discharge their duties, one of which is the visiting of schools. In the face of these and other facts, the audience felt with Prof. Suhrie. that his defeat was 110 disgrace, and proved by frequent applause, that he was surrounded by friends, willing at ny time to rally to his support. The band then rendered a number of inspiring strains during which Prof. Suhrie's friends crowded about him to assure him that he still held it place in their estimation from which 110 politi cal or other pernicious scheme could ever dislodge him. xxx Ice Cream Sale. Tuesday evening June the 24th. Ice cream, cake and coffee will be for sale on the lawn of Mr. and Mrs. F. P. Rentz's home, East Fourth street for the benefit of the First Methodist Episco pal Sunday School. All are invited, and first class refreshments with a pleasant time is assured. St. Alarys Races, As will be seen by an advertisement in this issue St. Marys arc planning for a big time during the week of July 4th. Read their announcement in this issua and if you comtemplato taking a day or two off lay your plans to take in St. Marys. The races this year promise to far excel any previous efforts. Wrestling Match. The sporting fraternity will enj >y a wrestling match at the opera house, Saturday evening, Juno 23th, bet ween Burton Chadwick, the ch trnpion 135 pound wrestler of New York, and Joseph O'Brien, of Batavia, N. Y. The winner to take the gate receipts alter deducting the expenses. Admis ion,so cents. Kindness to Animals. One of the highest and noblest ten ' dencies of modern civilization is evi denced by its pleadings for kindness to the dumb animals which Providence created for the pleasure, the profit, and the protection of man. Be it said to the honor of our in stincts, our education, and our country the instances of wanton cruelty to ani mals, such as arise from the dark pass ions of a diabolical mind, or the lack of sympathy of a coarse-grained, sordid nature, are comparatively rare. Yet there exists a large cla3s of cases of cruelty to animals that arises from ignorance of the effect of certain modes of treatment, and an underestimation of the degree of the animal. However, the object of the Humane Society is the same in both cases, i. e., the prevention of cruelty, no matter what form it takes, or what its origin. But the remedy is different. In the one case, the Society must rescue tlie animal and punish the offender, in the other, a process of education must be systematically followed. Begin the campaign by organizing societies wherever the soil promises growth, in the schools, in the churches and in every city, town and village. Get the young people thorougly in terested. Raise funds and apply them to the dissemination of appropriate literature, to the purchase of food, shelter, and equipment, for the pro tection and amelioration of the con dition of such animals as the society must needs care for. Petition the State and National legislatures for the enact ment of salutary laws to further the good purpose. In short, let it be the aim of the So ciety to create a strong public senti ment against all forms of maltreatment of animals, and a new era will gradu ally dawn for the long-suffering, ill requited work animal, the faithful per sonal protector, the dog, and all the various creatures that minister to the amusement of mankind. Disastrous Firs. The dwelling house and store, occupi ed by 11. A. Smith and family, atSizer ville, was discovered to be on fire last Monday afternoon, the fire being locat ed on second floor. When discovered the upper portion of the building was enveloped in flames. Mr. Smith met with a severe loss, all, or most, of his furniture and clothing, as well as $106.00 in money was lost. Mr. Smith's loss is §4OO. No insurance. Mr. N. R. Covel, who owns the build ing, loses SBOO. We are informed he carried a small amount of insurance. In addition to the above, several of Mr. Smith's boarders lost their clothing. QUAY ADMIRES ELKIN. IIARKISBCRC, June 11. —Judge Pennypacker was nominated because th" conservative Republican sentiment of the State believ ed that his selection was in the line of wisdom and politi cal strength. We have a standard-bearer who will draw votes to the whole ticket and benefit the Congressional and Legislative candidates in all the close districts. The attempt to array the country against the city failed, as all such attempts should fail. As for John P. Elkin, I have nothing but admiration and genuine sympathy for him. He made a gallant fight because he is a gallant man. He is a young man with a bright future, and can afford to wait. (Signed) M. S. QUAY." From Austin Republican. J. A. Law, of Emporium, was a caller in town last week. Rev. Father O'Brien was the guest of Emporium friends Wednesday. E. D. White and E. J. Smith, of Em porium, were registered at the Good year Sunday. Eugene Teter of Emporium, was in town Sunday. He was accompanied back by his son, Murray. Miss Myra Bubbieft Thursday morn ing for Emporium where she will spend a few weeks with friends. Hon. George Walker, of Emporium was in Aussin Saturday, the guest of his sou, W. S. Walker, at the Good year. Allen Baldwin, came over Irorn camp Thursday morning, on important busi ness connected with his lumber job. FURNITURE FOR SALE:— The follow ing articles will be offered for sale (either private or public) at the home of the undersigned on East Allegheny Avenue, Emporium, Pa., one gas range, one coal stove and gas attach ment, dining room and kitchen tables, chairs, writing desk, book case, gas lamps and shades, washer, clothes ring er, two oak chamber suits, bed springs, mattresses, etc. Goods may bo exam ined and prices ascertained at any time. 17-2t C. P. BASTIAN. The Refrigerators will keep you cool just to look at them. Costs you nothing to look at them at Laßar's. "Liberty and Union, One and Inseparable." —WEßSTEß. EMPORIUM, PA., THURSDAY, JUNE 19.1902. State Board of Examiners. Miss Mattie M. Collins, who is one of the State Board of Examiners, left on > Tuesdav for Edinboro, where she, in i conjunction with the other members of i the Board, conducted the Examination j of teachers at Edinboro Normal, yes terday and to-day. Board Jumper. Constable Chas.F.Urben, of Lebanon, came here on Monday looking for a Hungarian, who skipped out leaving an unpaid board bill. Constable Harry Hemphill located his man and swore out a warrant and arrested the board jumper, taking him back to Lebanon j on Tuesday. New Postmaster at Sizerville. Squire Robt. McDowell has been j appointed postmaster at Sizerville, to ' take effect July Ist. It is a good | appointement and will give excellent satisfaction. The Squire appreciates ! the compliment, especially since ho is ; ofthe opposite political faith. No Improvement. Chas. Colson, who has recently visited Philadelphia and Buffala Hospi j tals, where he underwent severe oper : ations, returned last Sunday from j Buffalo. His many Emporium friends regret exceedingly that there is no im , provement in his condition. Star Course. In deference to a wide spread desire j that the ladies of the First Methodist | Episcopal Church, should continue the ! Peoples' Star Course the coming sea -1 son, it is not improbable that they will, at the proper time, make an effort to enlist the interest of the peoplo in the j undertaking. Should they decide to 1 do so, only attractions of the highest j grade will be listed and a guarantee of I absolute satisfaction given to all who accord them their patronage. Sale of Dynamite Fire Crackers Prohibited. A ' j-asid at the legislature pro hibits tha manufacture and sale of dy namite fire crackers. It reads as follows; That from and after the passage of this | act, any person or persons raanufactur j ing or selling fire-crackers containing dynamite, chlorate of potash, or any explosive except that containlngordin ary gunpowder composed of saltpeter, sulphur and charcoal, shall be guilty of j misdemeanor and upon conviction 1 thereof shall be sentenced to pay a fine of not less than fifty dollars and not I more than §IOO, or by imprisonment for j , a term not less than six months and not more than one year, or both, at the 1 discretion of the court. Little Child Lost. Last Sunday the citizens of Gibson township, in the neighborhood of Huntley Siding, near Driftwood, were greatly excited over the disappearance of Wm. W. Johnson's little four year old daughter. The little tot wandered from home about seven o'clock Sun day evening and all efforts to find her were fruitless until Monday noon. All of Sunday night and Monday morning about fifty men, women and children scoured the country. About noon on Monday the exhausted child was found lying upon its face in tiie road about four miles from its home, after travel ing all night through the woods. It was taken to his home and is apparent ly none the worse for its terrible ex perience. Mr. Johnson, who is P. & E. R. R. section foreman at Huntley, is very grateful to all who assisted in the search and recovery of his child. To WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:— Mr. C. R. Little formerly a resi dent (if Olean, N. Y., but now an employe of the Penna. R. R. Co., at this place, desires to announce that he has been honest in his dealings, and refers all interested parties to F. D. Leet & Co., at this place or Odell Brothers of Eldred, both of whom he has had dealings. Come and see the best Refrigerator. The only good one on earth at Laßar's. Children's Day at M. E. Church. The First Methodist Episcopal Church is noted for the excellence of HB Child ren's Day observances, bnt it is the general consensus of opinion that the program of last Sunday evening, in its arrangement and execution, far sur passed all previous attempts. "Sun shine" was the subject and the title was no misnomer, for the hour was re plete with bright songs, sweetly sung and with recitations prettily rendered. Preliminary to the opening of the pro gram and to inspiring music, furnished by the school orchestra, the primary department numbering more than one hundred, marched and counter march ed through the aisles of the church and was seated on the platform. Then fol lowed individual and class songs and recitations in which the children ac quitted themselves finely, eleciting many expressions of admiration and delight from the audience. Perhaps, however, the part of the program most tender and touching and that drew tears to many eyes was the graduation of twenty-four boys and girls, from the Primary Department, to each of whom was presented a diploma of merit. The class address was given by Master Mark Ellis in a style truly manly and with much depth of feeling. The orchestra under the able direction of Mr. Lawson Sprout, played with much spirit and is plainly an important aid in the musical selections of the school. The decorations, while elaborate were not overdone. A back ground of rich evergreen, bearing in letters of pure white the words "Sunshine" and "Growing." Flowers in great variety and abundanco were tastefully display ed about the platform forming a picture I pleasing to the eye. The skillful planning of the superin-! tendent, Mr. T. B. Lloyd, is worthy of ! all praise, while faithfully seconding all his efforts were Mrs. Geo. Metzger, | Jr., Mrs. J. P. McNarney, Miss Nellie ; Lingle and Miss Lillian Heilman, the cor.i... '. l 6cn program. A conservative estimate place the ; attendance at eight hundred. The col lection for the day was about sso—a big [ advance. This, after deducting ex penses, will be applied to the Children's i Educational Fund. Will Leave This Week. W. M. Lawler and family and Miss i Maggie Lyons, (Mrs. Lawler's sister), i leave this week for Ilichwood, W. Va., ! where Mr. Lawler has accepted a posi tion as manager of the Cherry River Tanning Company. They leave many friends here who wish them well in their new home. ELKIN SAYS: "NO SORE SPOTS" ' IlAiimsijunci, June 11.—The fight is over and I liave been defeated, but there are no sore spots about me. I said when I started in the fight that I would remain until the end, and I did. During the campaign I said I would support the nominee, whoever lie might be, and I propose to keep my word. My friends gave me loyal support, and 1 am deeply grateful to them for their fidelity. (Signed) JOHN P. ELKIN." Curiosities. One of the curiosities that the Agri cultural Department has lately intro duced in California is the tree tomato which was brought from Peru. The fruit is almost identical with the ordi nary tomato, except that it grows on trees. The seagrape is another new comer, lately introduced into Florida from the West Indies. It grows in barren sand, the fruit coming in large clusters, pink in color and resembling the apricot in taste. The jujube Plant of the Orient is being grown more and more extensively in Florida and Cali fornia. The fruit is excellent for jellies and promises to become a favorite staple. It's All Settled. A number of Democratic politicians held tho Pennsylvania State Conven at Atlantic City last Sunday and nomi nated the following ticket, to be rati fied at Erie next Wednesday: Gover nor, Robt. E. Pattison; Lieut. Gov. Geo. W. Guthrie; Secretary of Internal Affairs, Vance McCormiek. Congress man Hall saw the hand writing on the wall and declined to be gold-bricked, preferirig to take a sure thing—State Senator. Foot injured. Michael McGrath, his many friends will be pained to learn, met with an ac cident, while attending to his duties as foreman of C. 15. Howard & Company's camp No. 13. He was caught between two logs, severely jamming his right foot. Baptist Church Notes. There will be no preaching services at the Baptist church Sunday. All other services as usual. Bible Schools at 12:15. Y. P. S. C. E. 6:30 p. m.and prayer meeting Wednesday evening 7:45. Anniversary Observance. The Epworth League of the First Methodist Episcopal Church will cele brate its anniversary occasion with an appropriate program next Sunday evening. The Sunday school orchertra will assist and a pleasant time is ex pected. Speaking of "Snaix." "Speaking of snakes" said H. P. Nelson, of Dubois, to a Bradford "Era" man, "snakes fire certainly peculiar creatures. Now you take rattlesnakes and put them in captivity—they'll stay there for years without eating. Gener ally they become stupefied, but they can be aroused all right. They just seem to live on air. In Cameron county, where I grew up, there is an immense number of rattlesnakes. Near Driftwood, a man blew tip a den of them one day. At least 100 of the rep tiles were killed in one buueh. I have killed many of them myself. One way which I had of dealing with the snakes was to shoot their head off. After de capitaing them in this manner, I'd slit slit them open and take out the fat. I've often secured a [dollars worth of oil in one snake. There is some talk about rattles indicating how old a snake is. The fact is that rattles are not a sure means of telling. Some big snakes and old ones have but a few I rattles. They have lost them during | their lives and that is something that I occurs to many of them. "I had a bird dog that used to kill rattlers whenever ho had a chance to do so. He would never attack them while they were lying still. But wnen they made a move and started to crawl toward him or away from him, he would grab them in his teeth, break their I ic 1 ' ;o -T. shit'ee them to death. He was too qui ;k for them and they never bit him. "I am not punning when I say that a rattlesnake should never be'allowed to rattle a man. Just watch the reptile and give it a quick smash with a club, stone or other missile, or shoot it, and that ends the incident right there. "Snake hunting is regarded as a pastime in Cameron county. 1 know I used to enjoy it. There is just enough danger about it to keep up interest." Cronic bronchial troubles and .summer coughs can be quickly relieved and cured by Foley's Honey and Tar. L. Taggait. Pennypacker Is Well Liked. The Wilkes-Barre "Record." Notwithstanding; the fact that Judge ! Pennypacker lias not taken any part ! in active politics, and has been known to the people only as a Common Pleas Judge, his nomination for Governor is ' received with the most intense satisfac j tion. The fact that ho was brought into i the field by Senator Quay will un | doubtedly lose him some Republican ' votes, but the defection will not be ( serious in any section of the State. ! Judge Pennypacker's life has been such as to bear any scrutiny to which I it can possibly be subjected, even in j the most heated political campaign For twelve years he has scrupulously ' maintained the dignity and honor of | the judiciary. No Common Pleas Judge in Pennsylvania has a better or ; cleaner record of twelve years on the bench. He has not at any time in his life been a political self-seeker, nor has he ever been the drudge or the tool of any political machine or boss. Established 1838. If you are going to buy a piano, great care should be taken in selecting a high grade make piano. The Scho macker, gold string pianos have re ceived the highest honor ever accorded to any maker in the world. Cheap make pianos may sound well and look nice at firsts but for a short time only, it being impossible to keep them in tune and in a short time you will be dissatisfied. It pays to buy the best, and the best are not so expensive. The Schomaker Piano is manufactured ; by the Schomacker Piano-Forte Manu facturing Co , of Philadelphia They have taken the highest premiums ! wherever exhibited—will be glad to i show you the Schomacker Piano or j furnish and other information. EDWIN G. CLARK, Agent, Emporium, Pa. J Subscribe for the PRESS; only §1.50 a j year in advance. TERMS: $2.00 —$1.50 IN ADVANCE WEATHER REPORT. (Forecast by T. B. Lloyds FRIDAY, Fair. Saturday Fair. SUNDAY, Showers. BRIEF niENTION. John F. Poiey will erect a large hotel at Drurya Hun. » PiVP pled wo °dafnen are more plenti lul this year than common. Chas. L. Butler has treated his resi dence to a neat coat of paint. The races at St. Marys, July 1,2 3 and 4th, promises to be great attraction. The preliminary work on the new 1. K. K. passenger depot at D-ißois was begun Juno 10th. B. W. Green, Esq., has completed an extensive addition to his residence greatly improving its appearance. The new Farmer's Hotel at St. Marvs was opened to the public last week. Hie proprietors are Jacob and Otto t. A two story dwelling house belong ing to tho Emporium Lumber Company was destroyed by fire at Austin last Thursday. During the severe thunder storm last Sunday, Geo. J. Laßar's barn was struck by lightning, one of his horses narrowly escaping death. About thirty-four citizens of this county attended tho Republican State convention lac' Wednesday, at Harris burg. A few of the "unwashed" went along just to see how "they doit." A car loaded with lumber became de tached from a train going from Austin to Keating Summit on B. S. last week and run buck into Austin, where it was derailed by a log which had been brown on the track. The Repass Band, of Williamsport, has been engaged to present the grand spectacular extravaganza of the Span ish-American War, at St. Marys during the Firemen'.} convention at that place August 13, 14 and 15. The Port Allegany Reporter says: Rev. 11. M. Clark, rector of St. Joseph's Episcopal church at that place has tendered his resignation. He will take several months rest and then take a course in a prominent foreign theologi cal institution. Married, June 10th, at the Wallace House by Rev, J. L McCutchen, Mr. Frank L. Caskoy and Miss Alda Carter of Emporium, P.i, Mr. C-skey is a native of McKeau count,, Pa., aad is in the employ of contractor M N. Allen ot the Marilla Glass Work-. Moriran ton. W.Va., Post. The Ice Cream Social by the ladies of St. Mark's church, last Thursday even ing, was a success. Another of these pieasant occasions will be given next week, Wednesday evening, on Mrs. Henry Auchu's lawn, by Mrs. Seger's band. In caso of rain, in basement of church. The local firm of Dean & Havens are taking many large contracts out side of the city. They have the con tract for building, plumbing and heat ing the now Bloomfiekl jail in Perry Co., Pa, This is a §25,000 contract. They also have a contract for plumbing and heating the new Trust Company build ing at New Castle, Pa.—Olean Times. Senator Quay won a wager from his daughter, Sue, on the outcome of the recent State convention. The daughter was au ardent Elkin advocate, and be came so positive in her predictions that her father had met more than his match that a bet was arranged in which a handsome silk shawl for the daughter figured against a pair of silk socks for the confident papa, The first message the Senator received after the conven tion adjourned Wednesday afternoon was a telegram from Sue, at Washing ton,.announcing that the socks wore en route. Serious Injury. Daniel Hayten, employed on C. B. Howard & Company's log train, met with a very serious accident last week Saturday. While kicking off a brake the stem Hew out, striking him over the right eye, fracturing the skull. He was taken to Williamsport Hospital and we learn his condition is very criti cal. tione to Austin. W. S. Walker and family leave to day for Austin, where they will reside in the future, Mr. Walker's business interests, as a member of the Em j porium Lumber Company, requiring ! his personal attention. This excellent family will be greatly missed by a large circle of friends. Austin has gained our loss. Mr. Walker has re sided here since very.'early childhood, was always a first-class citizen, excell ent business man and is composed of the materia! that make good men, PENNSYLVANIA CHAUTAUQUA Reduced Rates to Gretna via Penn sylvania Railroad For the Pennsylvania Chautauqua,to be held at Mt. Gretna, Pa., July Ito August 5, 1902, the Pennsylvania Rail road Company will sell special excur sion tickets from New Philadelphia, Chestnut llill, Phoonixville, Wilming ton, Perryville, Frederick, Md., Wash ington, D. C., East Liberty, Butler, I Indiana, Connellsville, Bedford, Clear field, Martinsburg, Bellefonto, Water ford, Conandaigua, Wilkesbarre, Tom hicken, Mt. Carmel, Lykens, and principal intermediate points, to Mt. Gretna and return, at reduced rates, j Tickets will be sold Juno 25 to August ' 13, inclusive, For specific rates, eon j suit ticket agents. 2338 17-2t Gross' Meat Market. Geo 11. Gross' meat market and vegetable store is one of tho most I popular institutions in town. He I deals only in choice meats and sells at J lowest living pi-ices. Sec his "ad" in another column. NO. 17.
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