THE CAMERON COUNTY PRE&>«
ESTABLISHED BY C. B. GOULD, MARCH 1866.
VOL. 38.
WEATHER REPORT.
T. B. Lloyd.)
FRIDAY, Rain, probably turning to Snow!
SATURDAY. Fair, much colder.
SUNDAY. Fair.
OPERA HOUSE, EMPORIUM. PA.,
Fr Kr s JVlafQb 20
The Powerful Play of the Heart and
Soul.
"rn«<>t fJVMos "•* «i/set»v" °* l
Introducing the Young Romantic
Actor,
GARLAND GADEN.
A sumptuous productiou, perfect in
in every detail of Caste, Scenery,
Costume and Printing.
Prices: Gallery 25c; Down stairs 35c
and 50c; Opera Chairs, 75c.
Coming Attractions:—
"My Friend from Arkansaw,'
March 27tb.
"Tracey, the Bandit," March 31st.
OLD RELIABLE
DRUG STORE. *
At Old Reliable Drug Store will
be found, without exagerating,
the largest, the finest, the best
selected, and the best priced stock
of wall paper ever offered to the
people of our town. It is impos
sible for the man who buys a room
or two of wall paper at a time and
pay,as he would have to —seventy-
five cents to one dollar, express
charges on each purchase, to sell
you your paper at a price that I or
any other regular dealer can and
will sell it to you for. Think this
over carefully and you will see the
reason of this proposition. Anxious
lo show my stock Come, come.
Save money, save money.
Yours truly,
L. TAG U ART.
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WASHINGTON LETTER.
(Fromour Regular Correspondent.)'
Washington, March 1(5, 1903.
Editor Press:—
The Republican members of the
Senate have completed their pro
gram for the special session and
hope to adjourn not later than the
end of this week. The panama
canal treaty will be read for amend
ment to-day, to-morrow there will
be two hours for general debate and
a vote will taken. It is understood
that the democrats will vote to
amend the agreement to provide for
absolute ownership by the United
States of zone of land through
which the canal will pass with the
right to fortify it, and will favor
the elimination of article IV which
provides that under no circum
stances will the United States ac
quire territory at the expense of
Columbia or any other South Am
erican republic. Both of these
amendments have been given care
ful consideration by the Republican
steering committee, which subse
quently determined to ratify the
treaty as negotiated, in some re
spects the amendments were deem
ed desirable, but Secretary Ilay ad
vised the leaders of the Senate that
any amendment would mean the
failure of the treaty and the inde
finite postponement of the canal
and the changes were not deemed
of sufficient importance to warrant
that risk.
Democratic senators have insisted
on an amendment to the Cuban
treaty providing that it shall not
go into operation until "approved
by the Congress" and the Republi
cans have agreed to accept such an
amendment, such having already
been favorably reported by the
committee on Foreign Relations.
The vote on the Cuban treaty, the
ratification of which is regarded as
assured, will be taken as soon after
the approval of the Panama treaty
as possible and will be followed by
immediate adjournment. A hear
ing has been had on the Ilay-Bond
Newfoundland treaty but there is
no intention of reporting it out of
committee and the best authorities
in the Senate say it will never be
ratified.
President Roosevelt is much
chagrilined at the amendment to be
attached to the Cuban treaty and is
seriously considering calling the
Fifty-eight Congress iu special ses
sion uext November, as soon as
practicable after the fall elections.
He characterizes the amendment
accepted by the Republicans as "a
concession to the enemies of Cuban
reciprocity" and holds that under
the circumstances he would be
fully justified in calling a special
session immediately. The leaders
of the party, however, would oppose
a special session at any time be
fore the fall elections, but there
are many good reasons why a
special session should be called at
that time. Next year will be a
presidential year and an early ad
journment of Congress, in order
that the campaign may not be iu
terferred with will be desired.
The democrat# propose to engage
in long tariff discussion and were
Congress to meet a few weeks !»«•-
fore the first Monday in Deoemher
they might be aeoouimoduted with
out interfering with tin; public liu»i
neas. The President Imlieves that
tin* Cuban treaty should be put iu
operation before this year's Cuban
sugar crop is marketed, but this
argument i» met by leading -ena
turs with the a~r-ertiou thai the
MUgtir buyers will aulieipate the re
duction in the tariff ami lite old >
elleet id deluv in modifying the
>.»lifl M-bednl •-> w!ll I • to keep
I 'itliau Miliar a little longer in bond
id w.irehoiiM- Mr, ttoo*«-velt'ft
argument thai no time ohoiild be
let liefitu- >e< uring control of I In*
fiiluMi trade, IIIHVIVW, MHUIIN un*
an»» erabje.
"Liberty and Union, One and Inseparable."— WEßSTEß.
EMPORIUM, PA., THURSDAY, MARCH 10.1903.
The Ancient Order of Hibernians Cele
brate St. Patrick's Day.
The Ancient Order ofllibernians as
sembled at their hall and after par
taking of a eolation, enjoyed them
selves fully. President J. 11. Butler
appointed Bernard Egan as toastmaster
for the evening, who responded in his
usual manner, extending a "Caed Mille
Faltha" to all visiting members. He
called their attention to the past glor
ious record oflrishmen, to church and
country, as examples in future to
copy and if possible excel!. Dwelling
especially on the thirteenlrishmen who
signed the Declaration of Indepen
dence, among whom were John Carrol,
of Carrolton,Wayne, Barry, the father
of our navy; the timely aid to Wash
ington, from the Friendly Sons of St.
Patrick, of Philadelphia; later on
Phil. Sheridan, Tauey, of the U. S.
Supreme Court; Connor, the lawyer;
Ryan, the poet; Ryans, the orator and
several others too numerous to men
tion.
Jaa. Farrell sang "The Harp that
Once Thro' Tara's Hall," in his splen
did tenor voice, and was followed by
Jas Mnlcahy, who sang "The Wearing
of the Green,"and was greeted with
cheers. Thomas Welsh sang the
"Three Leaf Shamrock,"and a visiting
member recited "Mrs. Ilanigan's Pig."
John Welsh covered himself with glory
by his rendition of "Couldn't Hold
Her Tongue." M. C. Tulis made his
usual flowery speech, the same being
received with applause. Ed. McFad
den told some of his funny stories, in
in his clever and humorous style.
AJI present stood facing the Green
Flag of Erin, saluted the same aud
sang "God Save Ireland". Turning to
right about face, they saluted the best
flag of all, the Star Spangled Banner,
then sang America, gave three cheers
and closed the evening entertainment,
retiring to their homes at 10:30 p. m.
Bill to pay Attorneys Fixed Amount.
A special from Harrisburg says:
District Attorney in counties of less
than 150,000 population will be paid by
salary, instead of fees, if the Senaie
and the Governor look with favor on
the bill of Representative Champaign,
of Tioga, which the House passed finally.
Following are the counties effected by
it, with their population and the salaries
provided by this bill for their District
Attorneys: Less than 10,000 popula
tion, s4oo—Cameron, Fulton and Pike.
Less than 20,000, SSO0 —Forest, Juniata,
Montour, Snyder, Sullivan and Wyom
ing. Lens than 30,000, s6so—Clinton,
Greene, Mifflin, Monroe, Perry. Less
than 40,000, sßoo—Adams, Bedford,
Clarion, Columbia, Elk, Huntington,
Potter, Warren and Wayne. Less than
50,000, slooo—Carbon, Center, Indiana,
Somerset, Susquehanna, Tioga and Ven
augo. Less than 60,000, sl2so—Arm
strong, Beaver, Bradford, Butler,
Cumberland, Franklin, Jefferson, Law
rence, Lebanon, McKean and Mercer
Lass than 70,000, $llOO Crawford
than 80,000, $1750 —Buck and Ly
coming. Less than 90,0C0, s2loo—Blair
and Clearfield. Less than 100,000,
$2500 Chester, Delaware, Erie, Lehigh,
Nothumberland and Washington. Less
than 110,000, S2BOO, Cambria. Less than
120,000, $.3000-Dauphin, Fayette and
York. Less than 140,000, s3soo—Mont
gomery.
Ice Cream Parlor.
Mrs. Geo. E.isterbrooks wishes to in
form our citizens that she has opened an
ico cream parlor and confectionery
store in the East Ward and handles the
famous I. X. L. cream of Warren, Pa.
Persons wishing ice cream for Sunday
dinners will be served by leaving their
orders with the above. Special rates
to sociables and parties. Mrs. Easter
brooks has just received a line of
ljowney's celebrated box candios, and
will also handle a full line of fruits as
th.» season opens. Make her a call.
Painting and Paper Hanging.
My reference to an adv. in this issue
of the PKKXM it will t>e seen that F. 11.
Pearsill is ready to contract tor all
kinds of painting and paper hanging,
furnishing both paint and papers when
desired. Mr. Pearsall Is a careful work
man, does his work well and, being a
resident tax piyer.iseutitldd to at least
ashareofttiu public p itronuge. Li v e
and U t live is his inot'.o.
Carpet Weaving.
Mis. John Prudutte has returned to
Kmporiuiii from Cliuada and dt sires to
inform HIM public that she is ready to
contract for carpet weaving, at her
home oil Heeoml street. '!>.' it.
I Kii< for .Sals.
Pull blooded Wy « luttem l I'ljai
ottlh lt«s k I tigs lew hal<'hiiig >1.50
for 11. J. T. lli-.Al.v, Kiupurluitt, Pa.
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DEATH'S DOINGS.
HIRSCH-
J JOHANNA HIRSCH, aged 71 years, di€d
j at the residence of her daughter, Mrs.
'H. S. Ness, at Bellevue (Pittsburg)
' March 14th, 1903, after an illness of
only a few days. Her remains were
brought to Emporium on Sunday last
and taken to the residence of her son,
j R. H. Hirsch, from where the funeral
I was held on Tuesday afternoon, the
services being conducted by Rev. J.
M. Robertson, Rector of Emmanuel
Episcopal church. Interment was
made in Newton Cemetery, the remains
being laid at rest beside loved ones,
who had gone before and "were wait
ing for mother."
| All of the sons and daughters were
1 present at the funeral, viz: Alfred,
New York; Mrs. Hattio Ness, Bellevue;
Richard H., of town; Mrs Emma Weil,
I Buffalo; Theodore, Bellevue; also
| sever.il grand-children. The floral
j offerings by the children were very
beautiful.
Although Mrs. Hirsch has not resided
in Emporium since the death of her
| husband, Jan. 9th, 1899, the large at
tendance at the funeral testified that
her friends hero continued to respect
the kind, good lady, who for thirty
years it was a pleasure to meet, especi
ally when accompanied by her husband
—both kind and charitable,lovable and
happy. The bereaved children have
only to look back upon the well spent
life of their parents, who died respect
ed, in th ehighest meaning, by all who
had the pleasure of their acquain
tance.
JIOUAN.
MRS. BRIDGET HOOAN, aged 74 years,
wife of James Hogan, (who died many
years ago) passed away last Friday
after a brief illness with pneumonia.
The lady was left about thirty years
ago a widow with one child, a son,
John Hogan, and by good manage
ment and strict economy she made a
comfortable home and increased her
property holdings, leaving licr son in
comfortable circumstances.
* The deceased leaves one brother, Mr.
P. Griffith, Lock Haven, and onesister,
Mrs. Ohas.Green, Hornellsville, N. Y.,
both of whom attended the funeral,
which took place on Monddy at St.
Mark's Catholic church, Rev. Father
Downey officiating.
Daniel Britton's Case.
The PRESS is repeatedly requested by
Mr. Dan'l Britton, of Lumber, to place
his case before the public, claiming
that he is suffering from neglect of the
poor authorities. His tale of woe has
been poured into the ears of our citizens
constantly until all believe that it is
time lor an investigation or at least a
reply to the charges of neglect from tfco
authorities We have before us a letter
signed by two persons, claiming they
they have visitod Mr. Britton's home
and find him in almost destitute circum
stances. I
It is a duty the poor authorities of
Lumber owe not only themselves but
the tax payers to promptly investigate
this case. The PKESS is not familiar
with the circumstances but from per
sonal interviews with the "charge" we,
as well as others, can see that he is in a
deplorable condition.
Warner House Sold.
P. W. Murphy, of Luthersburg, Pa.,
has for several days been negotiating
for the purchase of the Warner House,
has secured a refusal of the property
lor $20,000. His option holds good un
til 27th Mr. Murphy, who is a brother
of Michael Murphy, of this place in
forms the Pit ESS, he intends to add
every improvement necessary to make
the house first-class in every particular.
Baptist Church Note.*.
Preaching morning and evening by
the p;istor; morning subject: "Our
Silent Listener;" evening topic, "How
Can a Young Man Live in Emporium
and not goto the Devil?" Bible school
at the close of morning worship, C. E.
Craudell, Supt.; Y. P. S. C. E., at 0 p.
m, 11 Olmsted, president; Prayer
meeting Wednesday evening, at 7:4")
p. in.; all welcome. Don't miss the
"Benedictory Song Service" at the
''lose of the service in the auditorium
Card of Thanks.
EDITOR PKKSH: Please convey my j
thanks to the kind fri-nds and neigh
bor* who assl ted me during the sick
ness an I death of my mother.
JOIIN HOI. VN,
Kiuporium, Pa., Ma'ch 17, I'io'i,
Auction
Mr*. KA. Hill, who is preparing to
leave Emporium, will auction oil the
remainder of her 11)111- hold goods, ou
Huturtlay afternoon and evening March
,'sth, commencing at two o'clock.
BRIEF riENTION.
The spring nnd summer clothing is
now arriving at N. Seger's.
C. B. Howard & Co., at the big store,
have something interesting to thePRESS
readers in this issue.
Twenty per cent, reduction in cloth
ing, at Harris' comencing Saturday the
21st and lasting until April Ist.
The County Commissioners are
making extensive repairs to the county
buildings and improving the lawns.
All Smokers smoke the 'W. H.
Mayer" hand made cigar, the best five
cent cigar on the market. Be sure you
ask for it. 24-tf.
The latest creations in spring and
summer styles in clothingat N. Seger's,
the old reliable clothier. Call and
see him.
United States Senator llawley, of
Connecticut, appeared in his seat last
Friday for the first time this winter,
after a long illness.
The nobbies suits for both men and
boys in (Emporium, is at N. Sege's.
You must see his large stock before
you make your purchase.
Governor Morrison's mother, of
Idaho, is dead at Brockwayville, aged
86 years. His father i 3 also very low,
aged 90 3'ears. The Gov. was unable
to leave his state to attend the funeral.
WANTED:—Men of brains, energy in
tegrity, to represent a large corpora
tion. Address, with references, Chas.
Wilson, 112 N. Broad Street, Philadel
phia, Pa. 4-3t.
PASTUKE.—I have good pasture on
on Big Run for a large number ol cattle,
at a reasonable price, apply to.
MRS. A. R. NYHAKT,
4-4t. Beechwood, Pa.
It is said that a man who squeezes a
dollar never squeezes his wife. In look
ing over our subscription accounts we
are led to believe that some awfully
good women in this section are not
getting the pressure they deserve.—
North East Breeze.
The Oil City Blizzard remarks that
the young man of to-day does not have
the rail splitting advantages enjoyed
by Lincoln. On the contrary, he is
kept busy trying to learn how to climb
a barbed wire fence with a shotgun
without shooting himself and to blow
cigarette smoke through his nose when
ladies are passing.
Shell out the nickels and dig up the
dimes, turn 'em loose and whistle and
we'll have better times; there will be
fewer patches on the bosom of our pants
and we'll make a better paper if you
give us half a chance. Don't give us
that old story long gone to seed, 'bout
taking more papers than the family
want to read, but help to feed the
printer and he'll help your town to
grow, and thus escape the sulpher in
the regions down below.—Ex.
If popularity is to be regarded as a
criterion of marit, then the place must
ba awarded to"The Power of the
Cross," which will appear at the Opera
House, Emporium, Pa., on March 20th
as it has proved to be one of the most
popular productions seen on this side
of the Atlantic in many years. The
saenery to be shown is entirely new,
the famous Bowery Mission scene being
a wonderful example of the scene
painter's art. The company is a strong
one, and the entire production may be
said to have reached the acme ofdram
atic perfection. Prices:—Gallery, 25c;
Down Stairs, 35c and 50c; Opera Chairs,
75c.
Among the li.it af r.ttractions booked
to appear at the Opera House, next Fri
day, March 20ch, is Mr. Fitzgerald
Murphy's latest effort, "The Power of
the Cross." It is said to be a distinct
dramatic novelty and Is credited as
being one of the successes of the sea
son. It is heralded as the greatest play
ever written arouud the doings of the
great city of New York. Beautiful
scenery, showing many familiar places
in New \ork, and a mt of players
seldom seen in melodrama are a few
of the promised features. A decided
novelty is the introduction of a genuine i
Marconi wireless telegraph machine, j
This is the first attempt to placo one of |
these wonderful instruments ou the i
stage and it is claimed that the exploit
has been successful. Prices:—Gallery,
25c; Down Stairs 35c and 50c; Opera
Chairs, 75c.
I.antl Office Business.
Esquire was doing a land
oillee business last Tuesday, having
two weddings within a u>w hours,
uniting William Nuun and Miss Fan
nie Morse, of Cameron; also Geo. Wil
li ou Curtis and Olive 8. CrulekshtuiU,
of Beechwouil.
Mulmcrihe for the I'Htcss; only $1.50 s j
year in advance.
TERMS: $2.00 —$1.50 IN ADVANCE.
Mothers' Meeting.
There will be a mothers meeting in
the kindergarten room on Friday after
noon at half-past three. All welcome.
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Fewer Gallons; Wears Longer.
Fewer gallons; takes less of Devoe
Lead and Zinc than mixed paints.
Wears longer; twice as long as lead and
oil.
Lost Valuable Cow.
I* rank G, Judd lost a very valuable
milch cow yesterday, he having but
recently paid $50.00 the animal. Frank
feels the loss severely.
Located at St. Marys.
Mr. and Mrs. S. IT. Renninger, who
have resided in Emporinm during the
past year and were greatly respected
by all who knew them, left on Tuesday
for St. Marys, where they will reside
until Mr. Renninger completes his paper
wood contracts. The firm of Ward &
Renninger has been dissolved, Mr.
Ward taking the contracts on B. & S
R. R.
Farm for Sale.
Situated on Clear Creek, in good
state of cultivation, first class, bearing
orchard of flo grafted fruit trees.
Horses, cows, wagons, sleighs, farming
machinery and tools. Good spring
water, stone milk house, cattle and
sheep range, that is unsurpassed in
the county. Will be sold at a bargain.
Good reason for selling.
41T - H. J. SASSMAN.
New Store.
W. H. Cramer has re entered the dry
goods and Indi ra furnishing ~oods
business, having opened a store, op
posite the opera house, with an entire
new line of goods, just opened and
ready for inspection. Miss Lena Evans
is saleslady in charge and invites her
former customers to give her a call, and
avail themselves of the special barg.iin
offered in seasonable goods. 3-tf.
BLUriLE AND HIS BILL.
Unless there are money and medals
for papa let the Blumlo blil perish as
an unjust and iniquitous discrimina
tion.— Pittsburg "Gazette."
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Blumle's proposition to give gold and
medals to fecund mothers makes Uncle
Jerry Roth's bill to tax bachelors and
spinsters look like thirty cents.—Harris
burg "Telegraph."
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It is presumed that the money to be
acquired by the State from Representa
tive Roth's tax on bachelors will form
the prize fund provided for in Repre
sentative Blumle's baby subsidy bill.—
Wilkes-Barre "Leader."
We move thatthe worth of the medals
bs doubled, and that instead of waiting
for the sl::'.a buoy in the ictuiiiy, the
State pay a cash prize of one hundred
dollars to every mother for every bless
ed baby ia the ouuen.—ricrnnton
"Truth."
Representative Blumle, of Cameron,
will have to offer something more than
gold medals to mothers to encourage
the raising of large families. If he
could increase tho salaries oft lie fathers
with each accession to the family he
might solve the problem of "race sui
cide."—Wilkes-Barre "Record."
V
The Blumle bill before the present
Legislature, which is designed to give
cash contributions and gold medals to
mothers of large families is an outrage
upon tho intelligence of a State like
Pennsylvania. The idea of attempting
to drag motherhood into such notoriety
is replusive in the extreme. Bellefonte
Democratic Watchman.
WOMEN ARE SPEAKING oin
To the hditur of The North American.
It does my heart good io see that
women have finally serajied up suffi
cient courage to come out boldly in
public print in their own behalf.
To my way of thinking, Messrs.
Hlunue, et al. will presently arrive at
tho conclusion that they have struck a
hornets' nest. 10veil the worm, you
know will turn sometimes, and women
seem to !>« getting tired of having men
for them as to the length of
their skirt® whether »»,«.. t |
wear corsets, and, finally, how many
children they shall hear to please the
lords of creation
On thla child question men put me
very roiioh !n mind .a. old fWeinl
the barnjard rooster, which crows and
J'luui u 1t.'.,. . uutea
foorso. h, the hen has laid an tgg
I ve no doubt If we could underMaiul
tne evaryday language of that noble
bird we would find It wns laying down
the law in On, hennery just like "any
other mail." Vx ft IT Aa.
Philadelphia, March 13.
NO. 4.