THE CAMERON COUNTY PRESS;
ESTABLISHED BY C. B. GOULD, MARCH 1866.
VOL. 37.
WASHINGTON LETTER.
(From our Regular Correspondent.)
Washington, Oct. oth, 1902.
E litor Prets:—
While intense disappointment is
felt because the conference, called
by President Roosevelt between the
coal mine operators and the rep
resentatives of the strikers, failed
to accomplish its purpose, there is
evident on all sides a feeling of deep
gratitude to the President for his
manly and eloquent appeal to the
contending parties to sink their
rights and differences in the interest
of patriotism and humanity. Mr.
Roosevelt made no attempt to ad
judicate the differences or even to
argue the case. He simply present
ed the side of the American public,
so large a proportion of which is
doomed to suffer as a result of the
strike, notwithstanding the fact that
it is in no way involved in the
causes leading up to it. President
Mitchell, on behalf of the Mine
Workers' Union, offered to submit
all differences to a tribunal to be ap
pointed by the President, but the
Operators refused to recognize
Mitchell or the Union he represents.
They asserted that if order were pre
served by the state or federal auth-
Oiiries, they would be able to mine
a large percentage of the capacity
of the mines and in the absence of
such order, they did not consider
that t hey were properly responsible
for the existing condition of affairs.
So far as can be seen, the conference
accomplished nothing, botn parties
being intent on holding out to the
bitter end, regardless of the suffer
ing caused to an innocent public.
It is claimed that t lie President will
take further .action though of what
nature it is impossible to predict.
Soon after tlie President had
made liis appeal to the contending
parties, a member of the Cabinet as
sured your correspondent that there
was no question in his mind but that
the operators would agree to Mitch
ell's proposition as to do so at the
request of tbe President could not
be construed as a recognition of the \
miners union and would insure for
the railway presidents the gratitude
of the entire publie. The gentle
man quoted had just left the White
I!o ii-e and doubtless expressed the
opinion of the President. In the
light of the failure of the conference,
certain gossip, which has for several
days been current in Washington,
is interesting. It is known that no
sooner had Attorney General Knox
filed his first papers in {lie suit
against the Northern Securities
Company, than Mr. J. Pierpont
Morgan came to Washington and
had a more or less stormy interview
with Mr. Roosevelt. It is reported
that Mr. Morgan stated that as a
result of the Attorney General's
action, there would accur a great
disturbance of the financial inter
ests of the country, to which the
President replied: "I am neither a
bull nor a bear in Morgan stock. 1
am President of the United States
and am sworn to execute the law.
I would proceed against you or any
of your combinations as quickley as
I would against a striker—not be
<;ause I am opposed to capital or
labor, except as either of them may
be violators of the laws of the
country." By that statement it is
claimed that the President incurred
the bitter enmity of Mr. Morgan
and that the latter is absolutely un
willing, therefore, that any settle
ment of the coal strike should come
about as a result of the President's
efforts for the reason that sueh a
result would add to the latter's
popularity.
The action of the New York
Democracy in adopting a plank in
their platform apropos of the coal
strike, which abrogates all claims to
state rights and even threatens the
rights of property, is regarded with
great complacency by the Republi
can leaders, for it furnishes addi
tional evidence,if any were needed,
of the absolute demagogery of the
Democratic party. The nomina
tion of Coler for Coveraor of New
York is also received with approval
by the Republicans for it means that
Mr. David B. Hill has sacrificed
whatever chance for victory his
party may have had, to his person
al ambition. Unwilling to become
a candidate himself, he has effect
ed the nomination of a man intima
tely involved in trusts and of small
calibre, with a view of preventing
his own eclipse in 1904. The whole
action of the New York convention
singularly remindful of the aphor
ism that the Republican party could
always win on Democratic mis
takes.
The supreme duty of Republicans
during the balance of the campaign
is to forget disappointments, ignore
differences, make an end of resent
ments and give the State, district
and county candidates an earnest
and sincere support. There is
much at stake in this campaign.
Lost In the Woods.
Coutl^---Oct. 6.—This place was
thrown into the greatest excitement
yesterday morning by the loss in the
woods of Janie Stanton, a seventeen
years-old girl who has been here two
weeks living with her aunt, Mrs. W. L.
Lewis. The church, courthouse and
fire bells were rung, and four hundred
men .searched Ihe surrounding county
for miles around. The girl was found,
in a semi demented condition, about 4
o'clock, four miles Northwest of here.
ESCAPED IN NIGHT GOWN.
Two weeks ago two girls, Janie and a
younger sister, were brought here from
Virginia, where their mother died.
They were taken to live with their aunt,
Mrs Lewis. Several times Janie has
shown signs of being demented, and
twice haa wondered away from the
house, but was easily found each time.
Yesterday morning, however, she gave
the whole town a severe fright. Before
any one was up at the Lewis home she
disappeared. She was seen by one or
two persons about 7 o'clock dressed in
her night gown, over which she had
drawn a red wrapper. She had occupi
ed a bod with her younger sister, but
had gotten away without awakening
her. When seen shewasjgoing toward
the western part of town.
THE ALARM GIVEN,
About church time it was discovered
that she must have gotten into the
woods, as she was not to be found in the
town. The courthouse and fire bells
were rung, and announcements of the
fact that the girl was lost were made
in all the churches. The men of the con
g rogations left the services, and soon
over 400 of them, many of them on
horseback, were swarming over every
road. The search proceeded all day,
the searching parties growing with
every hour.
FOUND IN WOODS.
About noon two men, P. A. Stebbins
and J. Walter Wells, saw a woman
crouching behind a stump about four
miles northwest of town. They at once
started toward her, but she saw them at
the same time, and started to run. Mr.
J Stebbins called her by her first name,
and asked her if she would not like to
I have a ride. See repliod that she would,
! but that her name was not Janie—that
I it was John Ross. The girl also showed
j other signs of a mental breakdown.
She had been traveling in the rain and
! cold, through briars and underbrush,
! but her only injury was a scratch on
her face. Her mother's maiden name
was Kitty Ross, a daughter of Judge
i Ross.
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Services.
The Holy Communion willbeadmin
; stered in this Church next Lord's day
morning. Love Feast, 9:15 a. m.
; The hour of the Sunday even
ing service is changed to 7 o'clock.
The Epworth League devotional meet
! ing begins at 6 p. m.
Buffalo Express Collides.
Last Saturday morning Buffalo Flyer
1 collided with a freight train near
Milton, killing enginoer Jas. Wheeler,
of Harrsiburg, and conductar Edward
Stringer, of Northumberland. None of
the passengers were injured.
For Sale.
A new six room rosidence, located,
on Fourth st., Emporium; modern con
veniences such as bath, gas and closet.
Lot 100x200. Will be sold at a bargain.
L. E. SPECIIT. 30-4fc.
Liberty and Union, One and Inseparable." —AVEßSTEß.
EMPORIUM, PA., THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9,1902.
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I I PROGRAMME i
TEACHERS* INSTITUTE. J
To be held at Court House, Emporium, October 20th to 24th }
Enrollment. Hond.y, October 20. I 0: 3 0 A. M. £
r ... i .. 1:30 P. M. 112
Institute called to order. \
Devotional Exercises. r
Music. *
T,'termjs«ion. d Method ofEthical Science Dr. Charles Gray Shaw
" heßi * P ° Ur 8:00 P. M". non " H *• J
Monologue David Harum,.. Edward P. Elliott >
_ , _ Tuesday, October 21, y A. n. J
Devotional Exercise# \
Music. 1
rnUrm^BaPon nd ° Ur Ben!!es rtla, ' w ' to school room wmV, p'rofjohn V.Bigler C
Muric. 1
Les «o° Correlated Hon. H. R. Pattenglll i
. 1:30 P. M. \
M usio. J
Inte?muSiOT. a faClo ' r in scl >ool'roo'm work,'.'! '! "'prof John P* B&teJ |
Music. J
Intelligent Patriotism Hon . H R . p aU engil %
Concert Ernest Gamble Recital Company >
r> .. , Wednesday, October ai, 9A. (1. \
Devotional Exercises. i
Music. S
5 Music. i
} AM < 1:30 P « M. >
c Music. S
t Music. 3
112 So r io aSinK the Squeak «■ n- Pattengill V
> M .™ Fr ,? Dk n !i u, ' e j: {
r BPM Hon. Henry Houck >
Lecture "Backbone, "Thomas Dixon, Jr 4
8 I Thursday, October 23, oA. M. \
Devotional Exercises. \
Music. J
What, then, is Morality ? Dr fihurlM sk«„, S
Tntemi'usion?™ 1 I ' ab ° r I>roblera > » 0 "- ""• Paftengill <
Music. 38 ' Hon. Henry Houck <
w . 1:30 P.M. )
Music. \
M h usic alUe ° f Morality Dr. Charles Gray Shaw <
reCtorß "• R Pattengill
Hr' to ' uircctorß,; i
8 P. M. \
Concert, Chicago Lady Eutertainers S
, Friday, October 24, 9 A. M. >
Devotional Exercises. 1
Music. s
Language, Prof F S fine?
"t e Vmfc. BdUCation Ur " Charles Gray Shaw J
Music. j
Geography Hon. H. K. rauengui I
Reports of Committies. j
Music. s
Adjourued. j
Evening Entertainments. r
( Monday, Octber 20. 112
P Monologue David Harum, EDWARD P. ELLIOTT. 112
Iv Tuesday, October 11. \
£ ERNEST GAMBLE RECITAL COMPANY. J
S Wednesday, October 22. 3
1 Lecture, "Backbone," THOMAS DIXON, Jr \
112 Thursday, October 23, <*
£ CHICAGO LADY ENTERTAINERS, X
Killed by Flyer.
On Monday, second section of Flyer
south, struck and instantly killed John
Duel, aged 46 years, near Turtle Point.
The man was deaf and of course did
not hear the approaching train.
Alive and Well.
Some days ago a burglar was shot
dead at Montoursville and identified
as Samuel Carte, a moulder who re
sides at Willlamsport. It was evi
dently mistaken identification, for
Samuel Carter is alive and well, being
employed in Emporium Machine
Shops.
Baptist Church Notes.
Evangelist Pugsley, of Toronto,
Canada, will preach Sunday morning
and evening. Bible school at the close
of morning worship, C. E Crandall,
Supt. Y. P. S. C E. at 6p. m., B.
Olmsted, president.
Prayer-meeting Wednesday evening
7:30. All welcome.
Don't fail to hear"The Young Man's
Evangelist," Sunday morning and
evening.
Rummage Sale.
The ladies of the Presbyterian
church will hold a "Rummage Sale,"
Thursday, Friday and Saturday after
noon and evenings of this week, in the
room lately occupied by the ladies of
the Episcopal church. Any person
having clothing or articles of any kind
they wish to donate for this sale,
please leave it at the room or notify
some of the ladies and they will call
for it.
Card of Thanks.
! Editor Press:—
Please convey our heartfelt thanks
| to those kind friends and neighbors
I who comforted and assisted us during
J our late affliction—the death of our
I doar son, WALTER LOSEY Their kind
| ministrations will always be remem
j bered with gratitude.
MR. and MRS. JOHN BERFIELD.
I Sinnamahoning, Pa., Oct. 4, 1902.
A Card.
To the Voters:
I am making a canvass of the county,
as a candidate for County Commis
sioner, and have attempted to see as
many voters as possible. On account
of the inclemency of the weather I no
doubt will fail to see many of the vot
ers, therefore I ask all such to carefully
weigh the subject and if my case shall
be favorably considered, I shall be
thankful. Pledging myself to work
for the best interests of the entire
county, I remain,
Very respectfully,
M. BLODGET.
Changed Location.
Dr. Catharine L. Daly, who for three
years practiced medicine at Driftwood
very successfully, has located at South
Sharon, Pa. Dr. Daley was for Ave
| years physician to Board of Health and
i was very popular with the residents of
j lower section of the county, but desired
■ a wider field. Her friends in this
| county hope she may prosper in her
j new location. If hard work counts she
i will succeed.
Democratic Rally.
Ex-Gov. Pattison and party visited
i Emporium last Saturday and held
; forth at the opera house at noon hour,
i The same arguments (?) were made
; here that have been sprung on the peo
ple in different sections of the state,
j A respectable sized audience, compos
j ed of one-third Republicans, listened
with respectful attention. Music was
furnished by Emporium and Sinnama
honing bands, each furnishing all the
the enthusiasm visible.
Oyster Supper and Dance.
I There will be an oyster supper and
J dance at Sizerville, Pa., Friday evening,
Oct. 10, 1902. AH are cordially invited.
Zinc and Grinding Make
Devoe Lead and Zinc Paint wear twiec
as long as lead and oil mixed by hand.
Murry & Coppersmith sell our paint.
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DEATH'S DOINGS.
BARRINGER.
The funeral of William C. Barringei
will take place to-morrow from theresi
dence of C. C. Schriver, 232 Forstei
street. He died at Monticello, N. Y.,
and his body was brought here yester
day. He was a printer by trade and
served in the Union army during the
rebellion. He is survived by his mother
and a brother, J. P. Barringer, and a
sister, Mrs. C. C. Schriver.—Harrisburg
Patriot. Mr. Barringer was a good
printer and at one time worked in this
office for several months. He was an
excellent workman but his one fault
wrecked his life. Poor Bill.
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GEARY.
EDNA BEATRICE, eldest daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Geary of Em
porium, died at Riverside Hospital,
Buffalo, N. Y., Friday evening last of
Bright's disease, after an illness of two
weeks, aged 30 years, nine months and
six days. The death of this vory bright
and energetic young lady, a graduate
of Emporium High School, class of 1890,
j was a great shock to the family as well
us ber friends in Emporium, where she
was universally respected and loved by
all. Her remains wtrs brought to the
family residence oj Portage street, last
Saturday evening, where scores of
friends and loved ones called to pay that
last mark of respect, to the once beauti
ful girl—none the less beautiful in death.
The funeral services were held at St.
Mark's Church, Tuesday morning at
nine o'clock and were largely attended.
The following relatives and friends
from out of town were in attendance
at the funeral:
Mrs. M. M. Halplne, Mr. O. S. Geary,
Buffalo; Mr. S. Geary, Renovo; Messrs.
Thos. and John Geary, Kane, Pa., Mr.
and Mrs. Rob'tKane, Air. Frank Kane,
Oil City; Mrs. Nathan Thayer, Hyde
town, Pa.
The floral gifts were many and
beautiful.
The death of this very excellent young
lady, has cast a gloom over a wide
circle of friends and her death is deeply
deplored. It is sad that one so full of
energy, life and happiness should be
uUtl UU W n _L. t_ j
log and reaching for the goal. It is
gratifying to the friends to know that
while Miss Geary resided in Buffalo,
where she filled a responsible position
in one of Buffalo's prominent business
houses, she had hosts of friends, who
faithfully assisted the very estimable
mother and brother in caring for her
during her brief illness, which was not
considered fatal until a few minutes be
fore death. Miss M. M. Halpine, of
Buffalo Inquirer, (her room-mate), Miss
Mame Danckelman and Miss Minnie
Baurgelt and other friends, were untir
ing in their efforts. The love and de
votion of her room-mate deserves es
pecial mention, she having given up
her work and remained constantly with
her friend until the last, accompaning
the afflicted mother to Emporium and
remained until her dear friend was
lovingly laid to rest.
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EASTERBROOKS.
The death of GEORGE EASTERBROOKS,
aged 27 years, six months and 23 days,
at his family residence on Woodland
avenue, Tuesday afternoon, after an
illness of two weeks, was a sad blow to
his young and faithful wife, two little
children and many friends,
Several months ago George, while
attending to his duties as conductor
on Emporium & Rich Valley R. R.,
met with a serious injury that nearly
proved fatal. He was taken to Wil
liamsport hospital, where he finally re
covered and returned to his duties, ap
parently well, although disfigured for
life. About two weeks ago, evidently
the result of his recent terrible acci
i dent, when he was pinned under a
! freight car, he was taken down again
with which proved to be an abscess on
his liver. He suffered terribly and all
! that the best medical aid could do did
not.allay the disease. He passed away
fully realizing his precarious condition.
George Easterbrooks when a small
babe, upon the death of his mother,
was adopted by his uncle Mr. G. O.
Easterbrooks of this place and grew
| to manhood an industrious and dutiful
son, kind to his adopted parents, grate
| ful to his more than mother. He was
| industrtous to a fault and always had
the respect of his employers and co
laborers.
He leaves a young wife, (formerly
Miss Lizzie Lyons, of this place,) and
two little children to mourn his death,
in addition to many other relatives
and close friends, all of whom have the
sympathy of our citizens
The funeral will be held to morrow
i (Friday) afternoon, at two oclock,
from M. E. Church, Rev. O. S. Metzler
to officiate
The Emporium Fire Department
will attend in a body, the deceased
having been a member of the Moun
taineer Hose Co. Other fraternal or
ganizations of which he was a member
will attend the funeral.
TERMS: $2.00 —51.50 IN ADVANCE.
WEATHER REPORT.
(Forecast by T. B. Lloyd.)
FRIDAY, Fair.
SATURDAY Fair.
" SUNDAY, Rain.
Republican Nominations.
The Republicans of Cameron county
nav e presented a ticket for the con
sideration of the voters of this county,
composed of gentlemen closely identi
fied with the best interests of the
county.
Modesty forbids our mentioning our
candidacy for the Legislature. We
shall leave that question to the decision
of the voters. Afler a residence of
over 34 years in Cameron county we
feel that we know the wants of our
people and if elected will honestly
strive to serve and work for the ad
vancement of our people, regardless of
party or faction.
For Sheriff, Harry Hemphill, of Em
porium is a worthy, competent gentle
man and will make an efficient official.
He has served for throe years as Depu
ty Sheriff very acceptably; is prompt,
reliable and thorough in all that he
does. Mr. Hemphill, who is an invalid
is unable to undertake manual labor,
yet is fully capable for the duties of the
position.
For County Commissioned the Re
publicans present two veterans of the
war of the Rebellion—Mr. John W.
Lewis, of Shippen and Mr. M. Blodget,
of Grove—and men in the prime of
life. Mr. Lewis was born in this coun
ty, and is an intelligent, competent
man, having had experience as offi
cial in the various town offices, is fully
conversant with county affairs. Al
though deprived of one arm he has
manfully battled through life and is
popular with all classses. He is at
present a successful lumberman. Vote
for him.
Mr. M. Blodget, another nominee
for Commissioner, has been closely
identified with the lumber interests of
this section for many years, in the ca
pacity of saw filer, contractor, etc. He
is on the shady side of life and for the
first time asks for office He has for
years served the people of Grove town
ship as tax collector, in a creditable
manner. Vote for"Pap" Blodget, for
watch dog of the people's money."
Chas. L. Butler, of Emporium, has
been re-nominated,forCounty Auditor,
a position he is well conversant with,
having faithfully served for three years.
The other nominee for Auditor, Gor
don Howlett, of Lumber, is a hard
working man, and fully posted for the
position and competent. Don't forget
to vote for Butler and Howlett.
BRIEF FLENTION.
GIRL WANTED.--TO do general house
work. Apply to J. S Wiley Estate.
The ladies of Emmanuel church real
ized §212 from the late rummage sale.
Full and complete line of early winter
clothing at N. Seger's. Some
bargains in store for early callers.
Purchase an Overcoat now and be
ready for the cold weather. You can
get the proper fit and style at N.
Seger's.
Clearfield county promises 1,000 ma
jority for Dresser. McKean should
give him several times that.—Bradford
Star.
The Goody oars, it is reported, have
purchased the entire J. E Dußois estate
at Dußois, except the Dußois mansion
and the grounde surrounding it.
Those beautiful winter syles at N.
Seger's reliable clothing house are at
tracting a great amount of attention
from all desiring good serviceable cloth
ing.
The wholesome character of David
Harum is always welcome. Edward P.
Elliott, the great impersonator, will
give David Harum, at Emporium,
20th, 1902.
PO it RENT. —Good dwelling house, lo
cated on West Allegany Avenue, Em
porium, for rent, after Oct. 27th, 1902.
Modern improvements. Apply to J. S.
Wiley Estate. 33-tf.
The Sinnamahoning band made a
very creditable appearance upon their
first visit to Emporium. We think our
neighbors should feel proud of their
i musical organization.
Thomas Dixon, Jr., outhor of"The
I Leopard's Spots," makes this proposi-
I tion:—"The man of backbone makes ot
life its highest success measured by its
I noblest standards." Emporium, Oct.
22, 1902.
Grand Hrven Courier Journal.—
Estel'e M. Clark appeared at Powers'
I Opera House, Grand Rapids, in Decem
; ber, and the press combined in giving
' her the moat flattering notices and tust
monials ever received by any person
| that ever entertained an audience in
1 that city. Emporium, Oct. 23.
NO. 33.