THE CAMERON COUNTY PRE^S* ESTABLISHED BY C. B. GOULD, MARCH 1866. VOL. 37. WASHINGTON LETTER. i From our Regular Correspondent.) Washington, Jan. 19, 1903. Editor Prcms— .lt is doubtful if ever except in j time oT war, the Congress of the , United States enacted legislation] with such expedition as that dis- i played in placing the coal bill on , the statutes. The bill providing j that all duties collected on coal be j refunded to the importers for one vear was reported to the Ways and Means Committee at a quarter alter twelve. Within an hour it had been passed and sent up to the Hen ate. There it was promptly con sidered and so amended as to place anthracite coal perpetually on the free list, passed and sent back to the House, where the amendment was accepted and tlie bill was ready to send to the President by 4 p. 111. The President signed it the next day at noon. Little hope is expressed that the public will be benefitted by the re moval of the duty on coal. It is feared that the local dealers will buy up coal as fast as it is imported and will so maintain the price. Local dealers in Washington are, accordingto recent disclosures made before the Senate Committee ap pointed to investigate; the subject, getting their coal for from $2.73 to &2. 50 per ton, but they are charg ing the consumers as high as $'J. <5 per ton. Political attention is now riveted em the Cuban treaty which lias be come almost a party measure. Ihe committee on Foreign Relations re ported the convention favorably on Thursday and Senator Cullom gave notice that he would call it up at the first executive session, which it is umlerstood will occur to-day as soon as the Senate convenes. He fore reporting the treaty the com mittee so amended it as to secure 40 per cent discount from the Cuban duties on American cattle and to prevent any further concession being made in the sugar duties j charged by the United States, the treaty allowing-Cuba 20 per cent, discount from the Dingley rates. The most urgent reasons are set forth by the? Administration for the rati Mention ot the treaty which it is estimated will insure to the United States a foreign trade or not less than >7O,(M)O,OO0 peraiinuni. It is s'.io 1 that last year Cuba import ed textiles to the amount of c2,3:>N.- 329 e»f which amount the United States supplied the* insignificant sum of one tenth. It is estimated that the Cuban consumption of this i:la.-- of goods for the next year will amount to §3,000.000 and under t he'terms of the pending arrange ment the United States will supply the entire amount. Last year ('ulja imported silk goods to the amount of $404,233, and tin* United States seilil her but 81 >,.'{•l9 worth. ••! linens she imported a total value of SI,7*I,SOS, of which amount this country supplied but $*51,90."». of woolen gooels, she imported sr>2'.),- 22' i of which the United State- -up plied but $20,2*1. I nder the pro visions of the treaty tlii- country will sell to Cuba the entire amount of these and many other elas.-e- of goods that -lie* is capable* of con suming. At the present time the onlv op position to the treity eunie- from the democrat with t lie exe-eption of Senator- Ma-on ami Simon who arc satei to oppose it. However, u it. res pi i res a two-third* vote to ratify it will be nece-sary to see-nre nine or t-n democratic vote**. Tlieh nl e|> ill the Sen .le ded oiti\ l>\ a narrow margin. 'I liedeiniieoilU'opisimtion so far a- can Is- a>eertained. i- In,- ed solelv upon blind prejudice and a de»iie to einSnr t- thcttdntinbtrit lion. Hirst Hethodist Episcopal Church* The Rev. Mr. Robertson, father of the Rev. J. M. Robertson occupied the pulpit of the First Methodist Episcopal Church last Wednesday evening, de livering an able sermon. Mr. F. 11. Rossiter who has been assisting the pastor in special services lias rendered very effective service, his addresses proveing profitable to all classes. House Burned. The house of Williard Swesey who resides in Rich Valley was destroyed by fire last Thursday evening together with all its contents. Mr. Swesey in forms us that the cause of the (ire is a mystery, as there had been no fire in the house since three o'clock.' At that time he had went to his brother's house which is just a short distance away and was there at the time his house was discovered to be on fire. He hurried j to the scene and in an endeavor to get , out his trunk, was overcome by the smoke, and somewhat burned about the head. His brother being with him ; came to his rescue or his burns would ! have been more serious. The trunk , was about all that was taken out. Piano Fund Benefit. It is hoped our citizens will not for- I get the entertainment in the Court House next Saturday evening in aid of the Piano Fund. Tile program will be the best aid the object to which the proceeds will be applied is altogether worthy. Miss Willis is a very pleasing : impersonator and the remainck :• of the : talent is of well known ability. The following is from the Herald—Los Angeles, Cal: Too much praiao cannot be bestowed upon Miss Willis in her finished and artistic manner of recit ing. She has a sweet, sympathetic voice and a mo3t refreshing and un affected way of captivating her list eners, and this, combined with a charming personality, gave much pleasure to those who had the good ! fortune to hear her. Chart open at Lloyd's. Making War Impracticable. Philadelphia Public Ledger. It is often said that great naval arma ments are a menace to the peace of the world. Many naval officers have reach ed the conclusion on the contrary, that the present development is making war ! impracticable, since the great battle- ; ships so rapidly grow inoperativo when | removed from a base,of supplies. The j opinion has been expressed that the American fleet would be a match for a j European fleet ot three times its force on this side of the Atlantic, and con- j versely, that one-third of its nominal force would be effective against the American fleet in an attact upon any European coast. Under these condi tions a naval power would be RIOW to enter upon a war with another even its inferior, when it had tu go far from home to attack. i Sons of Temperance Organized. Wm. McKinley Division No. 24!) Sons of Temperance was organized at i' imiTon, Dec. 27, and the fillowicg officer:! were elected: Worthy Patri | arck, John Schwab; Worthy Associate, i D. C. Lininger; Worthy Patron, Mrs. j Alice Stewart; Recording Scribe, Esther Stewart; Assistant Recording i Scribe, Murt Scott; Financial Secre tary, W. L. Dixon;Treasurer, Edmund Stewart; Chaplin, Frank Carter; Con ductor, Mrs. Bland Scott; Assistant Conductor, Jesse Lord; Inside Senti nal, Clarence Frable; Outside Sontinal, Daniel Sullivan. Although the Division started with a small membership it is steadily grow ing and new members are initiated at every meeting, l.odgo is held every Thursday evening ill the K. (J. K. Hall. Over Pressure of (las Causes u I ire. The residence of John Kckert, of this place was destroyed by fire about 6:30 this morning. A piano, a sideboard and a few other articles were saved. Mr. Kckert carried about $l,lOO insur anee, which will not cover his The lire was camel by an overpressure of gas. Last night about 5 o'eloek the gas pressure began to decrease, and this morning shortly before the fire was discovered, Mr. Kckert, whose family was absent, left Ills house and started for the mill where he has a re sponsible position, leaving a ';i- jet burning low. Tim p>s uddenly cone on with great for - \ driving tL Hume from the jet to the will, igniting it In this way tires were started in it Her residences, and in the p.j.Uofli I>tit were dUeovt-red hefiMre ni'jeit damage .>lcigli klll« The children of the east W ird r young children, and pneumonia is a very fatal disease in j either extreme of life. Very few cases j of contagious disease were reported to I the board of health during the year. The board has been enforcing thorough ! fumigation of premises where conta- j gioun diseases have existed, which ac- j counts, in part at least, for the small ! number of such diseases in the j borough. Several nuisances were re- : ported to the board, which, upon in- ; vesttgation and notification, were in i most cases promptly abated. ALBRA W. BAKER, j Health Oflicer. New Honors for Schriever. J. B. Sehreiver, the photographer of this city, has won new honors in a com petition of photographs. The latest recognition came from Germany. Mr. Schriever entered seime of his pictures in the International Exhibit held at Dusseldorpf. 110 recently received a diploma from the judges setting forth the excellence of his work. The two bridal photographs, which called forth special praise from thejury or award, were posed for by Mrs. David J. Reedy and Mrs. Taft, of this city. The pictures of the former was com mended for its simplicity of pose and ! the exquisite drapery effects, while the latter was selected for artistic pose and life equality; that is, the f'lds of the gown appearing as though the negative had been while the subject was in motion. The picture entitled "Gesundbeit" is familier to most all Scran ton ians, as in addition to being a capital life study, it shows the most characteristic likeness of Henry Diller extant. The fourth I pictureof the exhibit is "The Watch ' man."—Seranton Daily Times. A Fine Attraction. ! The LaDell Comedy company opened a three nights engagement at Kane's theatre last night and a packed house greeted the first performance. To say the attraction is a good one would be letting it down light. The company i ; made up of i.ll artists and the many • aets-r-vaudevillc -won the approval of all as was attested by the frequent and hi arty applause. The balancing ■ acts, daring acrobatic feats, tumbling, rag-time singing, tand dancing anel other specialties too numerous to mention, were all given in a skillful manner, while the illustrated songs and moving pictures were the best, ever given a Renovo audience. As a whole the attraction is an up to elate one and has everything that goes to make a first-class vaudeville show, anel is well worth the prices <>t admission, 10, 20 and 30 cents. An entire change of program will take place tonight and anyone suffering with the blues will surely forget their troubles for at least two hours, if they attend.—Re novo News. State t'rinting. The report of Thomas G. Sample, statu superintendent of public printing and binding, shows that the cost of the state) printing for tlui year ending Juut» last was $239,163,22, and that the coat of paper and supplies usee! was $'.(5,228.- 55, The total cost of printing for the four years ending June :;o, 1902, was $9*11,791.9;.', as against $1,204,970.27, for the lour ye irs preceding. Mr. Sample com mends the work of State Printer \\ S. Lay, but recommends a revision of the laws governing stale printing and i.i the interest of economy, theestublUh ineiil of a si "•« printing o|l! v. Baptist Church Notes. I' i U hitig morning and evening by Hie ; t«'or. M.rning *ubj. et, "L »wand tl ice;''evening t i|ile<, "U H|'» Ki#gw'." iiilile »elni>d si the ulostt nf morning -voi p, t\ !'. Ciandel! Supl. V. 1' t I'. I ,tp. in , 11. illtintied I'ri-s Prayer incut III# Wtidlleida.i ttv'etlill(f, 7 t'l. Ml Wi'li' illlii. I 10ll 1 ! uii»» llio people's pop Ui.ir belle lictory « » uj ».irviee Himday l Mvuillilg ill Kin I -eturu room at Ihti e'oiMi uf tin* mifvli* iii the auditorium. Lost A golel watcli, this morning between Lndiam's millinery store and postollicc. Finder will be rewarded by leaving same at millinery store. Killed by Flyer. Moses S. Thierault who resides near Westport was struck and instantly killed by the Buffalo Flyer one day last week. Ho was thrown against a mail e;atcher crushing his skull and breaking nearly every bone in his body. He is survived by a wife and four children. Fourth Number in Star Course. The Fourth Number in the Peoples Star Course will be given Saturday evening January 31st, when the far famed Chicago Glee Club will make their iirst appearance before an Em porium audience. They have visited nearly every state in the union in their extensive itinerary, everywhere creating the greatest enthusiasm. This will be a notable event in entertain ment circles. Hamilton Hose Co. Ball. The Hamilton Hose Co., will holel their annual Ball and Supper at the opera house, Monday evening, Feb. 23, 1903. The Germania orchestra of Lock Haven has been secured to furnish music for the occasion. This company has gained a reputation in the past for furnishing a royal good time for those who attend, and this year will be no exception to the past. Don't fail to be present. Horrible Mutilation. Word just received from the Philip pines tells of the horrible mutilation of a Tayabas constable by Ladrones. The unfortunate was one of Senior Inspec tor Smith's men, who accompanied liim to Bane. Of the company four others were captured. But this constable was allowed togo after his tongue had been cut out anel his sight destroyed. The fate of the other four is unknown, but they are supposeel to have been slaugh tered. * Editor Gonzales Dead. Editor Gonzales whom was shot last Thursday by Lieut.-Gov. Tillman, of South Carolina dieel on Monday. By that dastardly attact Tillman stateel to the world that he was even worse than the editor, had ever painted him, and deserves punishment to the full exent of the law. Ilis act was premeditated unel the verdict cannot be otherwise than murder in the first degree. This cowardly act will no doubt end Ti 11- manism in South Carolina. Box Social at Cameron. The Box Social held in the K. G. E. Hall for the benefit of the Sons of Temperance Friday evening was a decided success. Several sleigh loads of young people from Sterling Run, members of the Sons of Temperance there, came up to swell the merry throng. Various g.iTii'.s were played by the young people. The merriment of the evening reached its climax upon >l he enteral! i'of a e niple in masquer ade costume. The bidding on theboxes was spirited, and upwards of $25 was made on the boxes. Badly Scalded. On Saturday afternoon while James Gleason, junior member of the firm of L. R. Gleason and Sons, Gleasonton. was trying to open a clogged leech throttle in the leech house of the Glea sonton tannery ho lost his bal ance and fell into the vat of liquor, which was almost at the boiling point. As he tell ho caught tho edge of the vat and thus saved himself from being en tirely iin merged in the scalding liquor. As it was, bo was badly scalded from I his ankles to above bis knees, his gum boots, which fit close about his ankles, J saving his feet. I Jr. Fullmen of lienovo was called as speedly as possible and bo gave thosuffererattention. Mr. Gleason !is reported as getting along well. Re novo News. Local Institute. All teachers, directors, and patrons j of eelueatiem are cordially invited tei attend the local institute, to be held 1 in the' Methodist Church, at Sterling ! Run, Saturday, January 31, 1903. PROGRAMME. 10:15 A. M. Openiuif lunlituU' Devotional Kxerci>u». St lignite . .KyTbo Institute. How ITi h Primary Arithmetic .. .MUwOruer. Intt-rue Hat.! Aritliuiiilii' ... Mis* Bobinnon Ailtaiict»i Arithmetic H. M. SUwli I utiala <>l' Arithmetic W.J. U-avitt i lieiiuial ItlwuiMbm M.v liixtittiU' 1 :'MJ J', it. ' Ily Institute tjtiuitiuii n„n. 1... I i.. Volt. m ... .. J. Irvlug Huyiln How to 0»«*I«hm Ml# U ■wkjului; I'ower. 13. s 1.1 life i'li. -Mi,.,., .in I 'fb»fr MUMtoii Mia* t'olliu* l'.« A H, I hat li.ali Ail Shi litem -moke the *W, 11, Muyer ' haitd Miadi ignr, llw b**t Hvt cent iiKir on the market lie wure VOL MSk fbr if, Jt 11. BRIEF RIENTION. Don't forget the big dance at Cam eron next Thursday evening. The National debt was elecreased $10,1)32,602 in the month of December. Dennis Donovon is making some noticeable improvements at the Empo rium House. Ten new members joined The First Methodist Episcopal Church last Sun day morning. The Lady Maccabees enjoyed an elaborate bancjuet iu the their rooms last Tuesday night. Some wonderful bargains in clothing at N. Seger's. Must make room for the large spring stock which will soon arrive. The officers of the B. & S. R. R., have ordered plans for the new Depot at Austin, which will be equipped with all modern improvements'. The C. S. C'., are making preparations for one of their pleasant aff airs to be given about Washington's birthday. Further particulars next week. Frank Barbeis, an employe of the B & S. R. R., at Galetou was instantly killed last week. Barbeis was cleaning the ash pan under a locomotive when the engine started. The Pennsylvania Railroad content plates an increase of capital stock to more than §100,000,000 about douido the present amount outstanding, with a proportionate increase of bonels. You will have cause for regret ifyou do not attend the Piano benefit enter tainment next Saturday night. Choice music anel artistic readings from the best authors. Let the court room be filled. The Pennsylvania Reserve Corps, famous as a fighting organization in Civil War days, will camp 3,000 strong next summer in Capitol Park, Harris burg The date will be selected later and will be the final rally of tho gallant old veterans who stood shoulder to shoulder in the trying days of '6l. A Grand Army veteran stood listening toajuveuile Spanish war veteran re counting bis experiences to ail admiring group. Presently the old man remark ed. "That young man telling of his experiences makes me think of the hero of the Johnstown flood relating his ex perience iu the presence of Noah." The cold weather has set people to looking for good warm clothes anel that is the very reason so many are visiting the store of N. Seger. They know where the most reliable goods together with Jowness in in price and durability aro to be had. That a young lady of Lancaster was going twisting along a street the other day to all apperance as if she had a fiea on her. A newsboy with a bundle of newspapers ran up and exclaimed: "Examiner, Examiner!" The young womad replieel: "No, not till I get 1 liome." Ex. Out in South Bend, tndkuia, coal can not be had at an price, People are burning beans at §1.50 a bushel, and are satisfied that the;y are getting tho worth of their money, as the beans make a hot lire. And in Marshall, Missouri, people are burning their fruit and shido trees. Wood is selling for |8 a cord and such fuel is very scarce. An exchange says: "When a splinter lias been driven elaeply into the hand ie can be extracted without pain by steam. Nearly fill a wide mouth bottle with hot water, place the injured part over the mouth and press it slightly. The sue tion will draw the flash down anel in a minute or two the steam will extricate the splinter and the inflammation to gether." Class No. 3 of the Presbyterian Sab bath School will hold a Dime Social at the residence of Geo. L. Day, cornor Wooellauel and Alleghany Vve , on Fri day evening of this week in the interest of the church building fund Rev. Rob ertson, e>f Canada, will assist in enter tainment; with tho King of Talking Machines, the Victor Monarch. Come everybody anel enjoy a pleasant even ing. While the price of about everything else iu the lauel has advanced of late, the country newspaperii continue to be publisheel at the eild rate $1.50 per year. Paper and all binils of printing material have gone up in price, anel must be paid for promptly. With ail ' this iu view, subscribers shonlei make it u pui.it to pay in advauea , or itl as early a date a* po eiblc and thu» help (he printer out. Marion Center Inde pendent. Poultry lor ' >.iic I have a limited number of thorough j bred Muff Plymouth Itoek ami White Wyamlot ('ockrelu for Male for breed j tag purpoKc*. lilt. J. T. HKAI.KV. TERMS: S2.CO —$1.50 IN ADVANCE WEATHER} REPORT. [Forecast by T. B. Lloyd.) FRIDAY. Snow. SATURDAY. Rain or snow. SUNDAY, Fair. The Nominations. rhe following is a list of the nominations fur the several Borough anrl ward offices to be Title* at the February election: BOROUGH. Burgess. Republican. Democratic Josiah Howard. Riley Warner Justice of the Peace. M. M. Larrabee. No opposition. Tax Collector. C. H. Jessop. C. W. Shaffiot. Auditor. C. E. Crandell. j„hn Hog*. WEST WARD. Councilman. Jos. A. Friendel. F. H. PearsaE School Director. J. I*. McNarney. Tim . If. Morris. Judge of Election. Joseph ,J. Lingle.. Inspector of Tlcction. B.J.Kline. C.C.Richie. MIDDLE WARD. Councilman. C. G. Catlin. D. \V. Donovan., School Director F. P. Rentz. R. H. HiradL Judge of Election. ! Augustus Nelson. Bennett Leutu-. Inspector of Election. I Lee Halderinan. Heary H. Kleesr- EAST WARD. Councilman. F. P. Strayer. Hobt. Grecß G. S. Allen. S. S. Hacket Judge of Election. T. N. Hacket. T. N. ilacko. Inspector of Election. C. A. \ an Lew. A. A. Robinsos.. SHIPI'EN. Supervisors. HeilmanJ Lev. is. Mark Goodwin. Burton Ilousler. J. L. Rre4 School Director. Cameron Housler. Owen Dininej Delbert Tov.-ner. Chas. Kioy Tax Collector. P. S. Culver. Endorsed I'oor Haster. James Hobson. Thos. Waddiagton. Town Clerk. D. N. Chandler. David Card. Auditor. W. \V. Lewis. N. A. Oatrum. Justice of the Peace. Henry Lyons Judge of Election. T. L. Wheaton. J. c. Skilliuau. Inspector of Election. Willis Gaskill. David Skill mas. Another Collision. A head-on collision oocui feu OK Wednesday morning at Tunnell Ilill between trains No. 3rd S, r > and Ist St This one was more fortunate than the others as no one was hurt. Bad Scare. On Tuesday morning gas was dis covered to be escaping at the nouse occupied by J ii Fetter on Fourth, street. Mr. Fetter took a light and went under the house to investigate, when the gas ignited, singeing his hair and otherwiso nHfrinof nnite »> tion. The lire companies were called out but their services were not needed, as the lire had been extineuished be fore any dam ago was done. Mr. Fetter had a very narrow escape, a- lie mi rhl have been serionslv burned Editorial Correspondence. The inauguration of Governor Pennypacker,:unid the shouts ot thous ands from all sections of the Cominos wealth. The procession of military and civic organizations which con ducted the Governor-elect to and from, the capitoi, was a sight worth going* long ways to see. Twenty-four band* headed the famous marching clubs o? the state. There was no hitch in tl»: proceedings. A feature of the parade was the batallion of Indian boys from Carlisle Indian School and two r atal lions of soldier.-* orphans—orphans of the brave soldiors of the Union—wer* roundly applauded. The bands and marching clubs sett naded Gov. Penny packer and Senator Penrose, attracting great crowds ot enthusiastic admirers. Cameron county seemed to be wel I represented at the inaugural ceremc | ies and witnessed the parade, anions I the number being Messrs. B. \V. Greek, j Prothonotary Goodnough, Sheriff j Hemphill, Ex Sheriff Swope, \V. 11. ! Howard, F. S. Coppersmith, E. il Gregory, Lewis (iinter. E. \V. Gaakift, ' Win. McDonald, the Minn iHuiafe., .Miss Christie McDonald, lion. I'. X_ Rltimle and \ litor and a :te, of fu» porium; also S. P. Krirter p M and Jof M 1..»«».» m apparently enjoyed the big event. Senator Hoies Penrose was today Wednesday decl»r**il •*!<•<-ted l'n :, -*J States Heuati»r, hi- having receiver itm lull party voli l.arue number of \ nt» .hi; rri. 1 u.• ilO < (uUU> tfc* Junior S. na.nr Tb ' • ' - 'j C lirmtttl the lollowing Cabinet app m.f iiienta: .-> retary 'l' Cuiiw n .11 We.iJtti !' M. |''illlir, I '.lyetUi. Allot in - t tut era), Hampton I, Carton, I'hilailulp'iu, \il|utaut 1 i*>nei .tl, Tlio J. Ht<% Mt, Montgomery Hup!, of Public Mnila- J ingx and Grounds, .latum M sii» maker. Cambria county. NO. 48.