THE CAMERON COUNTY PREP 5. ESTABLISHED BY C. B. GOULD, MARCH 1866. VOL. 38. THE CHAMPION MIXED PAINT Sold by L,. TAGGART has no superior. Fourteen years ago I painted my house with these paints and am now, for the first time since, repainting it. H. L. Smith, the painter, says he never knew of a house in better condition for painting after having stood so long. A gentleman, whose name I will not mention, living in our town, painted his house thirteen years ago, with these paints and he has engaged some paints to repaint, saying that he would have no other. Dr. Heilman will also testify as to the merits of these paints. County jail painted four years ago. John Lind's two houfes painted two years ago and many others, all speak for the virtue and staying qualities of these paints, and is better evidence than any man's word. Look at them; then buy the Champion paints and paint your house and be happy. Also paper your house witl the ele gant wall paper at Taggarfs and be doubly happy. In a j • j • nJ j Artistic jjj Painting | $ _ and _ jjj | PAPER HANGING! S jjj Will receive prompt |l J{] attention and all js jjj work intrusted tome jn j{] will be guaranteed [n rfl satisfactory. lam K rfl prepared to furnish Bj ru my customers with uj ro both Paints and uj nJ Wall Papers, and u; fu save you big money. uj jjj Estimates cheerfully jjj i jjj given on contract !j] Jjj work. Apply to g | F. H. j [ssa 'b'HSßSHsas-aHdSHsasassasj —I in MB IBMJ— ——————a Coming. The Triple Plate Rail RoadShow will positively appear in Emporium, next Friday and Saturday, May Ist and 2nd, at prices within |reach of all—lo and 20 3. Read what the Lock Haven Express has to say: Tent packed and ticket office closed at 8 o'clock is the record made by Chamberlain Brother's Triple Plate cir cus and vaudeville company on their first appearance ir. this city last night. The performance went along without the delays in "getting ready" usually seen at "first nights" and the various acts were heartily encored. The Wilsona, trapez artists, done some very clever and difficult work; Prof Troy's trained dogs and goats perform ed some tricks that are above the average in that line and Miss Raymond with her singing dog won favor. The DePontas, club swingers and hoop rollers, gave the finest exhibition of the kind ever seen here. West and Lewis made the laughing hit of the show in their sketch entitled "Sur prises." Mr. West is a comedian and imitation of no mean ability and can "make good" in anythihg, at the same time make you forget your troubles. Miss Lewis has a fine Stage appearance, pleasing voice and a very handsome wardrobe, her gowns being marvels of the modiste's art. The balance of the company made a creditable showing and we hope the Messrs. Chamberlain will meet with the success on the road as that of last night. They are hustlers and deserving young men and have left nothing undone for the care and comfort of their patrons They give an entertainment suited to all classes, there is nothing vulgar or suggestive in any act or feature that is presented Ladies and children without escorts are carefully looked after by gentleman ly attendants, rough treatment and un genlemanly conduct will not be toler ated. Everything connected with the Triple Plate is nevy and up-to-date and there is no doubt Chamberlain Brothers will uecome famous in the circus world Performances will be given this after noon and to-nighr, also to morrow afternoon and night and judging from the favorable comments heard, the cap acity of the tent will again be tested at all performances. Tue street parade will be given every day as usual at noon traversing differ ent routes. WASHINGTON LETTER. (From our Regular Correspondent.) Washington, April 27, 1903. Editor Press:— A remarkable and significent development in the political situa tion has occureed this week, one of the leading newspapers of the country and one that has always been regarded as strictly republi can, having published a series of articles attacting President Roose velt and finally contrasting the President'sadministration with the presumptive conduct of ex-Presi dent Cleveland, to the credit of the latter. The most significant feat ure of the situation, however, is the fact that the publication re ferred to is practically governed, in so far as its editorial policy is con cerned, by Mr. J. Pierpont Morgan and the interests with which the financier is allied. At first blush some of the more timid souls in the republican ranks were startled by these attacks on the President but when it became evident that their whole animus was due to the Presi dent's action in connection with the Anthracite coal strike, his at titude towards organized labor and his enforcement of the Sherman anti-trust law against the Northern Securities Company, even the timid ones took heart and concluded that opposition on such grounds could not but strengthen the President in the high estimation in which he is held by the people. A prominent member of the Sen ate who has the President's interests at heart said to your correspondent to-day, "The situation in a nutshell is this: The President has refused to be dictated to by the Wall Street interests; he has regarded it as his duty to protect the people from the greed to corporate wealth by enforc ing the laws which the people, through their duly elected Congress, have placed 011 the statutes. He has recognized that the workingman is a factor in the prosperity of the country and that the laborer is en titled to his hire. No arraignment of the President on those grounds can injure him. Mr. Roosevelt will not only be the next candidate of the republican party but he will be elected by the largest majority ever given a presidential candidate, He is an honest, fearless, energetic man that is precisely the type of man the people want in the White | House. The effort to boom Mr. Cleveland at Mr. Roosevelt's cx -1 pense, while surprising in a news- I paper profcssedy republican, is not | surprising Wall Street standpoint, for Mr. Cleveland was always the friend of"the street." Xo, the friends of Mr. Roosevelt have noth ing to fear from the attack to which you refer." Ex-Representative Mercer of Nebraska "blew into Washington" this week to use his own words, and expressed himself in terms of the utmost enthusiasm regarding the President. He said, "It is i perfeectly ridiculous to think or talk of any other candidate. The I people of the west are for him to a man. He speaks their language, thinks their thoughts and pursues their methods. He is straight from the shoulder and that is what the western people love. Any man with'half an eye for politics can see that Democrats and Republicans will outvy each other in getting to the polls to vote for him. Grave annoyance has caused the State Department officials by I the unofficial news that Russia has ! presented a claim for sovereignty ! over Manchuria and the exclusion ]of all other nations. This is held I to be in absolute violation to treaty ! stipulation with the United States ' and it is expected that a protest will bemadeby the government although Secretary Hay says he will take no action until he has consulted with j the President, which he will do ! this week at Saint Louis. Some i officials believe Russia will be ! inclined to make some concessions ! in favor of the United States but ; others hold this would be impos -1 sible. Bread and Cake Sale. 1 The popular bread and cake sale by the ladies of M. E. Church will be held 1 on Saturday, ;.t the usual place. Choice white and brown bread as well as de licious fakes and pies i\ ill b;j there in abundance. Will also serve ice cream afternoon and evening Call early at vacant store room in Larnbee's block. 1 WANTED.— GirI to do general house work. Small family Wages §3.00 per weak. Apply to MRS. C. J. HOWARD, Emporium, Pa. "Liberty and Union, One and Inseparable."—WEßSTEß. EMPORIUM, PA., THURSDAY, APRIL 30,1903. A Jolly Pishing Trip. Early last Friday morning two of j our young Isaac Walton's got aboard Howard's log train for a trip up Cook's Run and a glorious day's fishing. They armed themselves with some fat worms for the fish and a big lunch and two packages of. chewing gum for j themselves. Joe being big and long j legged went up to the head of the 1 stream, generously allowing Jimmie, | who is small and short legged, to fish j up and carry the lunch ar.d chewing I gum, agreeing to meet at a half-way J point and eat their dinner together. Jimmie, who had never been far into the woods before, soon grew weary, and seeing a strange little animal, which sat upon its hunches and looked around when it heard a noise, became afraid togo farther, quietly selecting a place of safety, he settled down to wait for Joe, and being hungry by this time, he divided the lunch, leav ing the larger portion for Joe. He ate his part and started in on the chewing gum. As an aid to digestion that gum is immense At the end of the third stick, he wxs longingly eying Joe's lunch. At the fifth stick he changed from chewing gum to the lunch and stored it away with his own. No Joe appearing, he hiked back to the rail road, where he caught the train and arrived in Emporium without further incident or fish. And now comes Joe's sad tale of woe. Starting in at the head of the stream, he whipped it down with the enthusiasm of a born angler, soon catching the law's limit of such beau ties as only the imagination can paint, and that is the only way they could be painted. Feeling hungry he started for the trysting place, arriving promptly at noon. Noticing a nice place for a camp on the opposite bank, he found a tree, which had obligingly fallen across the run, where it was cold and deep; he walked part way over, the tree being slippery he swam the rest. Capturing his pole he fished out his basket, only to find the speckled beau ties again happy in their own element. Joe said, ,; Oh fudge," and hunted for the sunny side of a tree to wait for Jimmie, who at this time was waiting for Joe several miles down the stream, and incidently eating his lunch. Joe's matches and tobacco were wet and with no chewing gum, several hours slowly passed waiting for Jimmie and listening to the musical cawing of some young crows. He thinking mean things about Jimmie, not knowing ■ that poor boy had been treed by a woodehuck, tramped over to the rail- ! x'oad, getting there in time to see the ; [ train disappear around a bend of the mountain. That was the last straw, an outraged nature gave way and Joe | began his long weary tramp home, j with the bitter tears rolling down his cheeks. He says he never knew a man could get so hungry or realized how big his feet were. Joe has a few words to say to Jimmie but he is keep ing out of danger. Next time Joe will carry his own lunch and chewing gum and go fishing for bass. Epworth League Entertains. The Epworth League of the First Methodist Episcopal church entertain ed its members and friends with a pleasing program of recitations and music last Monday evening. A novel and enjoyable feature was the "contest of wits," in which the names of flowers were made t J suggest many things of a varied and interesting nature. The guessing faculties of those in attend ance were actively exercised and many amusing answers given. The first prize, a beautiful geranium, was won by Miss Kate Metzger, she haviug twelve, the largest number of correct answers. Refreshments consisting of ice cream and cake were served to all present in the church parlors, during which the Sunday school orchestra rendered a program of excellent music. The basket offering was $9.<30. A business meeting was held after the social festivities, when nine per sons were elected members, and the officers for the ensuing year chosen. The list of officers is as follows: President, Prof E. S. Ling; First Vice President, Mrs. S. L Stoddard; Second Vice President, Miss Myrtle Shaffer; Third Vice President, Miss Beatrice Ellis; Fourth Vice President, ] Mrs. A. C. Blum; Secretary, Miss Susie • Wheaton; Treasurer, Mr. John John | ston; Organist, Miss Annie Welsh; i Junior Superintendent, Mrs. Sadie j Kacknnmeister. Rummage Sale. j The ladies of Emmanuel Church | Guild will re-open their Rummage : Sale, May 15sh. Bear in mind the date j and s.itne location as formerly. _ i There ciuM nothing be more appro ! priate for commencement present | than Mrs Newtoa's new book. For i sale at the very low price of one dollar, I at Taggart's drug store. Howard Park. In the goodness of his heart, Mr. Josiah Howard, who has accomplished so many good acts for Emporium and continues to aid and foster every worthy project calculated to benefit and com fort, as well aR elevate, his fellow men, I feeling that our towu needs a park for [ amusement and recreation, has tend ered the use of the park south of the mill pond. Accordingly a meeting was I called last Monday evening at the read- I ing room, and the question discussed. | Mr.Howard offers the use of the land in cluding part of the "Cunningham"farm for base ball and circus grounds, pro vided the citizens will contribute suffi cient to put the park in proper condi tion, also agreeing that for every §50.00 subscribed by the citizens he to contri bute a like amount. This very gener ous proposition was highly gratifying to those present and the following com mittee was appointed to call upon our public spirited citizens and it is to be hoped all will respond liberally: Messrs. Michael Murphy, John Cum mings, D. W. Donovan. Alex. McDou gall. This intended park is admirably located and with a railroad siding, as is contemplated,will make the most pop ular resort on line of P. & E. for pic nics or other large gatherings, while the flat is an ideal place for athletic sports as well as circus ground?. It is a good thing—push it along. BRIEF riENTION. Fewer gallons; wears longer; Devoa. The Commercial Hotel is being treat ed to a new coat of paiot. F. H. Pearsall and Goo. Hurteau are re painting A. A. McDonald's resi dence. When completed C. B Howard Com pany's new private office will be a dandy. One of our exchanges has the follow ingsprinkled through its columns: "IB this your paper; if not, why not? If you want the latest in gents' fur i nishings, call on N. Seger, the old reliable clothing merchant on Allegany a\ nue. 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. We are now prepared to offer you some of the greatest bargains in cloth ing that you ever heard of. Call and see them. N. SEGER. COOK WANTED—A good cook wanted. Must not be afraid of work. Wages S3O per month to right party. Apply at 1 Junction House, East Emporium, Pa. H. H. Nissley, of Mt. Joy, Pa., the ! most practical slater, has about com j pleted slating of Climax Company's i new house. Two Italians of Coudersport, who were recently married, had for their j wedding feast two bushels of peanuts 1 and thirty pounds of candy. The crewd noticed in front of Rock- I well's drug store, Tuesday afternoon | were all after a drink of Ping Pong i Punch, the new and popular drink now on top. The C. C. Craven farm, sold at Sher iff's Sale last Friday was purchased by I Mr. Josiah Howard. The Lorshbaugli property, First Fork, was purchased by | Mrs. John A. Wykoff. Now we have told you before that we are the leaders in the clothing business ! in this county and we are here to demonstrate what we say. If you are ; in doubt call and be convinced. N. SEGEIS. F. F. Kirk, of Dußoistown, was on Saturday appointed by the Court tax collector for that borough, vice C. C. Brown, deceased. There were several applicants for the place, but Mr. Kirk i plucked the plum.—Williamsport Bul- I letin. Allen P. Perlev, of Williamsport, has bought 40,000,000 feet of standing timber in Blair, Cambria and Bedford counties, which he will manufacture in his mill in Allendale, Cambria county. The price paid for the timbor is said to have been SIBO,OOO. The plant of the Elk Tunning Com pany in Reynoldsville, Jefferson county, employing about 150 men, is to close permantly, much to the consternation of the business men of the place, as the tannery was one of the leading indus tries in the borough. SISOO for ss—Agents wanted in every town in the State to sell SISOO accident policy paying sls weekly accident benefit and $lO weekly for sickness; sells for $5 per year, thoroughly reliable company; good contract with large com mission given to responsible men. Oliver S.Keely, 4370 Main St., Mana yunk, Phila., Pa. The following hot shot is from the North East Breeze: "During the past few months anumberofoursubacribers have passed in their chips. In looking over our subscription list we find that three of them passed to the beyond without balancing their Breeze ac counts. Just as soon as our invoice of asbestos paper arrives we will continue sending the Breeze to their address." Baptist Church Notes. Preaching at 11 a. m., by the pastor; subject "The Glory ol the Strong." There will bo no Evening Service Bible school at the closo of morning worship, C. E, Crandell, supt. Y. P. S. C. E-, at 6:30, B Olmsted, President. Prayer meeting Wednesday 7:45. Everybody welcome. Letters from the People. [All communication!! under this head must be accompanied by the writer's name. We will not be held responsible for any expression in this department.]— EDlTOß. As Others See It. Editor Press:— 1 have been silent but an interested observer in the late election contest. It was never our way, or ourdesire, to take up party fueds, but the oft repeated allusion in the Emporium Independent to "a partisan Legislature," has raised a query in our mind: "Would the word partisan be mis applied if used when referring to our present Democratic boord of County Commissioners and their somewhat garrulous clerk." Petty spite, or all illegal enactments, are to be condemned and despised at all times, not alone in the halls of the Legislature. We wish to give the public a few extracts from a friend's letter, that they may see how others viewed Jthe late contest: "What's the matter with you. Surprised at the returns of last fall's election? Why man the Republican vote of that county was always marketable, or at least so during the last six or eight years, since outside influences openly boast that they own and can purchase you like sheep. But what non pulses me is what charges they bring against Mullin—this Blumle faction. No wonder they are sore. I knew Harry Mullin held the winning card when he entered the contest, but togo it alone against that gang, with Elk county back ing them, he may well be proud. He earned his laurels and we extend congratulations. Hope he may live to enjoy them. Now as to the cry "Quay," which the Democrats and soreheads are flinging at him, why it is balderdash. Hon. M. S.Quay has always led his party onto victory, while the party that has a Croaker in Tammany Hall and aW. J. 8., to stir up party dissentions better clean up their own record before trying to defeat the Hon. H. H. Mullin, because he has proven his friendship for M. 8. Quay" I add no comment to my friend's remarks,but heartily en dorse them. CITIZEN. G. A. R. Decorating Committee. The following members of G. A. R. have been appointed a committee to decorate the graves of deceased soldiers: Emporium—M. M. Larr buc, J. C. Johnson, Joshua Bair, Daniel Downey. Rich Valley—A. O. Swartwood, A. W. Lewis, P. S. Culver. Beechwood—Michael Every, David Toner. West Creek—Sylvester Beldin, Dell Towner. Sizerville—John Wygaut, E. C. Davy. Cameron—Edward McFadden, Matt. Phoenix. Sterling Run—Thos. M. Lewis, Jos. Kissell. Huntley—J. O. Jordan, John L. Johnson. Mason Hill—John M. English, Jos. Farley. Driftwood-J. O. Urookbank, H. E. Coleman. Sinnamahonine—C. F. Barclay, J. R. Batchel der. First Fork—D. D. Colcord, Martin Bowen. Dents Run—lsaac T. Smith. The Commander's address will appear later, also announcement for Sunday memorial servi ces, on Sunday prececding May 30th. A. O. SWARTWOOD, Commander. A. CHAPMAN, Adjutant. Three Explanations for Hall. Three explanations of why Senator James K. P. Hal), who has just been elected Democratic State chairman, "dodged" the vote on the muzzier are current. They are: First. That he thought by so doing he could so favorably effect the Gang that Representative Blumle, Democrat, of Cameron county, which is in Hall's district, would not be unseated. Blumle was subsequently thrown out of tne House. Second. That he had gone down town on an errand, and returned just as the vote was being taken. He was taken unawares, and did not know what was going on. Third. That he had no great per sonal complaint to make against the i newapapers; his friend, Colonel Guffev, had been "outrageously treated and cartooned." All of the above are open to study.— Philadelphia North American. Prof. Shadman's Dog Show. Prof. Sliadman has returned to the United States, after an absence of three years, with his trained dogs. He has arrived in Emporium to visit his aged parents and while here has consented to give an entertainment at the opera house some time next week, notices to be issuad. He will also give a matinee performance for ladies and children. Before the entertainment, both after noon and evening, one of his trained dogs will leap from a fifty foot ladder to bo erected in iront of the opera house. Dog shows and circuses, are usually the same thing, but every act of Prof. Shadman's are new and uni que. Watch for the bills. Sunday School Association. A meeting of the executive enmmit tee of the Cameron County Sunday School Association was held a few days ago at the home of the county presi dent, Mrs. Mary Hall. Hugh Cork of Philadelphia, State superintendent of Sunday school work, was also present, and a program was mapped out for the Cameron county Suuday school con vention, to be held in Driftwood, May 26th and 27th, of which further an nouncement will be made later. Diabolical Violation of Fish Law. Last Sunday a number of men out rageously dynamited the main stream from Howard & Company's new mill for a distance of fully a mile, killing hundreds of fish, large and small, and left hundreds of dead fish behind. The District Attorney has taken the matter in hand and placed warrants in the hands of Sheriff Hemphill. Constable Sweesey, ofShippen, without authority of law, settled the case with some of the men for $25.00, but upon the issu ance of a warrant, handed over to the | District Attorney,the money and gave bail for his appearance at court. It is hoped the law will be rigidly enforced in this case and the offenders punished to the full limit of the law. J TERMS: $2.00 —$1.50 IN ADVANCE. WEATHER REPORT. (Forecast;by T. B. Lloyd.) FRIDAY, Rain or snow; much colder. SATURDAY. Fair. SUNDAY, Probably Fair. Commencement Notes. The public school will close next Wednesday, May 6 and on the night of that day at 8 o'clock the commence ment exercises will beheld in the opera house, as previously announced. A very attractive program has been arranged for this occasion which has always proved a very pleasant one for all who attend. The members of the class will each havo a part on the pro gram and would of themselves give a vary attractive entertainment. Prof Francis H. Greene of West Chester will deliver the address to the class. All who have had the pleasure of hearing Prof. Greene when he lect ured at our county institute will be glad for this opportunity of hearing him again. He is one of the most popular speakers in ths state. It will be a source of regret to all who fail to hear him on this occasion. Music will be furnished by the Ridg way orchestra of seven pieces, under the leadership of Mr. B. Th. Bliss We feel sure that music will be thoroughly enjoyable. It. is hoped that the public generally will patronize these exercises. Con siderable expense has been incurred to make them attractive and this must be met by the receipts. Tickets will be placed on sale Satur day morning May 2, at 8 o'clock at Lloyd's Reserved seats 35 cents. General admission 25 cents. The baccaiaurette services will be at 7;30 o'clock, Sunday evening May 3 at the Methodist church. The sermon will ha preached by Rev. W. A. Pugsley of the Baptist church, the other ministers assisting in the services. No services in other churches that even ing. All will be made welcome. DEATH'S DOINGS. BEATTIE -April 21. 1903. Leon, son of Llnley and Marirarel Beattie, aged 2 years and 11 months. The fiineral will take place from the family residence, No. 1206 Seneca street, Sunday afternoon at two o'clock. Friends and acquaint ances are invited to attend. —Buffalo Coutier. Mr. and Mrs. Beattie, formerly resi dents of Emporium, suffer a severe af fliction in the death of their only child. Mrs. Bolle Beattie and Mrs. C. G. Schmidt, of this place, went to Buffalo to attend the funeral Mrs. Beattie remains there to care for the afflicted mother who is quite ill. Political Pointers. The Independent is as silent as a clam and never a line of reference to the vote dodgers, Senator Hall and Ex-Rep resenfativo Blumle, when the press muzzier bill was passed by the recent legislature. Ilnd the present Member "dodged" that question what a howl would have gone up from the Court Hous:) den. It makes a mighty differ ence, with some people whoso oxen is gored. Sterling Run Coal. 11. L Rich, Col. James Duffy, W. G. Kendigi'nd Jacob Clomp, of Lancaster, who are interested in a large body of coal land on Sterling Run, have been looking alter their interests in this county. They visited in Emporium on Tuesday. An Acceptable Gift. Mr. S. J. Fee, the hustling fruit aud vegetable agent, was a welcome caller at this office this morning. He pre sented us with a basket of delicious strawberries, which ara by far the best specimens of this fruit we have seen this season. Please accept our thanks. Beauty and Brains. Last Monday's Philadelphia Inquirer contained the faces of many beautiful Pennsylvania high school girls. Miss Myrtle Gregory of Emporium was in cluded in the list. DO NOT BOSETHE STOMACH. Cure Catarrh by Nature's Own Method—Every Breath of Hyomei Brings Relief, Nearly every one who has catarrh know how foolish it is to try and cure it by drugging the stomach. Tempor ary relief may be given but a cure seldom comes. Until recently your physician would have said the only way to cure catarrh would be to have a change of climate; but now with Hyomi you can carry a health givimg climate in your vest pocket and by breathing it a few min utes four times a day soon cure your self. The complete outfit of Hyomei cosed but SI.OO and consists of an inhaler that can be be carrid in tho vest voocket, a bottle of Hyomei. The inhaler lasts a lifetime, and if one bottle does not cure, an extra bottle of Hyomei can be ob tained for 50 cents. It is the most economical of all remedies advertised for the cure of catarrh, and is the only one that follows nature in her method of treating diseases of the respiratory organs L. Taggart has sold hundreds of Hyomei outfits and the more he sells, the more convinced he is that he is per fectly sate in guaranteeing to refund the money if Hyomei does not cure. 10 2t, Miss fletzger to Visit Paris. The many friends of Miss Anna Metzgcr will bo pleased to hear that she is to be retained as teacher of voice culture in the Randolph Macon Col lege at Lynchburg, Va, Miss Metzger sails for Europe early in June, where she will study with some of the master musicians. This will deprive her Emporium friends of the pleasure of her annual vacation sojourn among them, much to their regret. NO. 10-
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