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Tic.lob depart ment of the PRESS is complete, and affords facilities for doing the best class ot »ork. PARTICULAR ATTENTION PAID TO Law Printing. No paperwillbe discontinued until arrearages are paid, except at t lie option of the publisher. Papers sent out ol"ihe county must be paid for !n advance. «u -- ■ o advertisements will be accepted at less than the price for fifteen words. 43-Religious notices free. CALL FOR STATE CONVENTION. TO THE RKI'UBLII AN ELECTORS OF PENN SYLVANIA: I am directed by the Republican tee to announce that the Republicans of Pennsyl vania, by tlieir duly chosen Representatives, will meet in convention at the Opera House, in the city of IlarrKburg, on Wednesday, May 27tli, 1903, at 10:30 o'clock, a.m., for the purpose of nominat ing candidates for the following offices, to-wit: One person for the office ofState Treasurer. One person for the office of Auditor General. Two persons for the office of Judge of the Su perior Court. In accordance with the rules governing the organization, the representation in the State Convention will be based on the vote polled at the last Presidential election. L'oder t tie [rules each legislative district is entitled to one delegate for every two thousand votes cast Ifor the Presi. dential Electors in 1900, and additional delegate for every fraction of two thousand votes polled in excess of one thousand. By order of the Republican State Committee. M. S. QUAY, Chairman. VV. R. ANDREWS, Secretary. Council Proceedings. Regular meeting, Borough Council, Emporium, May 4th, 1903 Present: Messrs. Freindle, Hacket, Balcom, Green. Marshall, Nelson,'Cat lin. Absent: Messrs. Ilousler, Cum min gs. Minutes of last meeting read and ap proved. Moved by Hacket, seconded by Friendle, that the resolution of April 6th, last, regarding the hauling of fire trucks be passed notwithstanding the voto of the Burgess. The aves and nays were called as follows: Aye: Messrs. Friendle, Hacket, Green, Marshall, Catlin. 5. Nay. Messrs. Balcom, Nelson. 2. Moved by Catlin, seconded by Friendle, that an Electric Arc Light be placed at the corner of Sixth street and Woodland Avenue. Carried. On motion by Marshall, seconded by Friendle, duly carried, the following bills were ordered paid: St. Marys Oas Co., for April 1903 $19.80 Murry & Coppersmith Co, Invoice (2) 8.71 John Schwefkart— Drying hose 1.00 .las. Davin Work on streets 24.50 Michael Mulcahey... .do 25.25 Pat. Haley do 19.25 John Frazuro do 20.00 John Blinzler do 9.U0 W. Stoughten „..do 1.75 The reports of the Treasurer, Chief of Police and Burgess were filed. Moved by IlacUet, seconded by Green, that an ordinance entitled "An ordinance requiring an annual license tax on Telephone and other poles, and on wire on the streets of the Borough of Emporium and providing for penal ty for violation of this ordinance and collection of the same", be passed, enacted and ordained. The ayes and nays were called and the councilmen voted as follows: Aye: Messrs. Friendle, Hacket, Bal com. Green, Marshall, Nelson, Catlin, 7. Nay:—o. The motion was declared carried. Moved by Friendle, seconded by Marshall, that a borough tax often (10) mills; a borough water tax of five (5) mills and a borough bond tax of seven (7) mills, tmd a tax or penalty of $1 on dogs tnd $- cn bitches be levied for the y»ar 1913. Unaimously carried. Moved by Hacket, seconded by Nel son, that the sewer of C. H. Jessop, as now connected be declared a nuisance and that the chief of police be instruct ed to notify him to abate the same within two weeks after service of notice. Carried. motion the council then adjourn- C. J. GOODNOUOH, Sec'y. School Board fleeting. Regular meeting of Emporium school board, at City Hall, May 4th, 1903. Present: Messrs. L K. Hunt ington, B. Egan, F. P. Rentz, R. R. McQuay and N. J. Barner. Minutes of last meeting read and ap proved The committee report, at the close of school term, that the property is in good condition. The Board received from Mr. B. Egan bill for fluid, used for disenfect ing purposes, $4.50. On motion the following bills were ordered paid: L. K. Huntington, supplies, $22 04. Mrs. Geo. Pepper, laundry, 8.97. Emporium Machine Co. supplies 3.10. Maverick & Wissinger, diplomas, 7.00 A. B. DickA Co., stationery and postage .98. On motion it was ordered that dur ing vacation the grounds and buildings be left in bands of Mr. Pepper, the janitor, to be cared for at the same compensation as formerly. On motion the Secretary was in structed to notify Collector Jossop to pay up all taxes due school district by next meeting, otherwise proceedings will be entered against his nail. Unan imously carried. On motion Board adjourned. N. J. BARNER, Sec'y. Office Safe for Sale. A good-as-new safe, suitable for or dinury business, for sale at a bargain Aopy at PRE-H ■>(!!: >. 5-tf. DR. FENNER'S KIDNEY - Backache All diseases of Kidneys, AI "I *"V W"""\ Bladder, Urinary Organß. i " I 111 I . Also Rheumatism, Back I | I ache,HeartDisease.Gravel.■ I I % ■ . Dropsy, Female Troubles. * »■ Don't become discouraged. There la a cure for you. If necessary wrlto Dr. runner. He lias spent a life time curing Just such cases 11s yours. All consultations Pree. "I had severe caso of kidney disease and rheumatism, discharging bloody matter. Suffered Intense pain. My wife was seriously affected with female troubles. r>r. Fenners Kidney and Backache Cure cured us both. F. M. WHEELER, Randolph, la." Druggists. Stic.. >l. Ask for Cook Hook Free. CT VITIIC'nANPE Hiiro Cure. Circular. I>r OI.VIIUO UnPluL Fenuur, Frudoiiia.N. Y Mr. Josiah Pominville, of Stillwater, Minn., after having spent over S2.(M)O with the best doctors for stomach trouble, without relief was advised by bis drug gist, Mr. Alex Richard to try a box of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. He diii so and is a well man to-day. If troubled with indigestion, bad taste in the mouth, lack of appetite or constipation, give these Tablets a trial, and you are certain to be more than pleased with the result. For sale 25 cents per box by L. Taggart. White lies often break out as tomb stones. When you want a pleasant physic try Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. They are easy to take and pleasant in effect. For sale by L. Taggart. Never look a clotbesliorse in the mouth. GREATLY ALARMED. By a Persistent Cough, but Permanently Cured by Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Mr. 11. P. Barbage, a student at law,, in Greenville, S.C., had been troubled for four or live years with a continuous cough which he says, "greatly alarmed me, causing me to fear that I was in the first stage of consumption." Mr. Barbage, having seen Chamberlain's Cough Kemedy advertised, concluded to try it. Now read what he says of it: I soon felt u re markable chacge and after using two bottles of the twetnty-five cent size, was permanently cured." Sold by IJ. Tag gart. Necessity was the invention of mothers. In almost every neighborhood someone has died frotn an attack of colic or cholera morbus, often before medicine could be procured or a physician summoned. A reliable remedy for these diseases should be kept at hand. The risk is too great for any one to take. Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhiea ltemedy has undoubtedly saved the lives of more peo ple and relieved more pain and suffering than any other medicine in use. It can always be depended upon. For sale by L. Taggart. Who cannot be cured should be in sured. "A man living on a farm near here came in short time ago completely doubl ed up with rbeumalisiu. I handed him a bottle of Chamberlain's Pain Balm and told him to use it freely and if not sat isfied after using it he need not pay a cent for it,"says C. P. Rayder of Pattens Mills, N. Y. ' A few days later he walk ed into the store as straight as a string and banded me a dollar saying give me another bottle of Chamberlain's Pain Balm I want it in the house all the time for it cured me." For sale by L. Taggart. Police step in where virtue fears to tread. Quick Arrest. J. A. Galledge of Verbena, Ala., was twice in the hospital from a severe case of piles causing 24 tumors. After doc tors and all remedies failed, Bucklen's Arnica Sclve quickly arrested further in flammation and cured him. It conquers aches and kills pain. 25c, at L. Tag gart druggist. Too many cooks are better than none. Made Young; Again. "One of Dr. King's New Life Pills each night for two weeks has put me in my 'teens' again" writes D. H. Turner of Dempseytown, Pa. They're the best in the world for Liver, Stomach and Bowels. Purely vegetable. Never t;ripc. Only 25c)at:L. Taggart's Drug Store. Only a wise politican knows hia own bill. A Little Early Riser. Now and then, at bedtime will cure constipation, biliousness and liver troubles. DeWitt's Little Early Risers are the famons little pills that cure by arousing the secretions, moving the bowels gently, yet effectually, and giving such tone and strength to the glands of the stomach and liver that the cause of the trouble is re moved entirely, and if there use is con tinued for a few days, their will be no re turn of the complaint. Sold by R. C. Dodson. Eggs for Sale. Full blooded Wyandotte and Plym outh Rock eggs for hatching—sl.so for 13. J. T. HEALY, Emporium, Pa. l-tf. CAMERON COUNTY PRESS, THURSDAY, MAY 7, 1903. Tho Wastes of the Body. Every seven days the blood, muscles and bowels of a man of average size loses two pounds of woruout tissue. This wastecannot be replenished and the health and strength keep up without perfect dipeetion. When the stomach and digest ive organs fail to perform their functions the strength lets down, health gives way, and disease sets up. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure enables the stomach and digestive organs to digest and assimilate all of the wholesome food that may be eaten into the kind of blood that rebuilds the tissues aud protects the health and strength of the uiind and body. Kodol cures In digestion, Dyspepsia and all stomach troubles. It is an ideal spring tonic. Sold by R. C. Dodson. It is a wrong brain that has no learn ing. The X-Kays. lleeent experiments, by practical tests and the examination witli the aid of the X-Rays, established it as a fact that Catarrh of the Stomach is not a disease of itself, but that it results from repeated attacks of indigestion. "How can I Cure my Indigestion?" Kodol Dpspepsia Cure is curing thousands. It will cure you of indigestion aud dyspepsia, and prevent or cure Catarrh of the Stomach. Kodol digests what you eat—makes the stomach sweet. Sold by R. C. Dodson. "Do"' or you will be '-done't by and h- From a Cat Scratch. On the arm, to the worst sort of a burn sore or boil, DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve is a quick cure. In buying Witch Hazel Salve, be particular to get DeWitt's—this is the salve that heals without leaving a scar. A specific for blind, bleeding, itch ing aud protruding piles. Sold by 11. C. Dodson. MERCANTILE LIST FOR 1903. Mercantile Appraiser's Notice. NAMES and kind of license of dealers in the County of Cameron, Pa. The appeals will be held at the County Treasurer's office in Em porium, on Friday, May 22, 1903, between the hours of 9 a. m. aud 3 p. m. EMPORIUM. Balcom & Lloyd General Merchandise Beattie. P. R Tobacco and Cigars Catlin, C. O Grain and Flour Cruice, John Tobacco and Cigars Cummings, John Cigars Costello, John Cigars Donovan, D. W Cigars Dolan, M. J. Cigars Day, J. H Groceries Dodson, R. C Drugs Emporium Machine Co Tile and Fixtures Emporium Furniture Co Furniture Edgcomb, Henry General Merchandise Easterbrooks, Lizzie Confectionery Emporium Milling Co Grain and Seed Fetter, J. R Bicycle Supplies Gross, William Meats aross ; G. H. & Co., Meats Huntington, L. K General Merchandise Harris, Jasper Clothing Howard, C. B. fit Co General Merchandise Hockley, X. K Fuel and Builders Supplies Hacket, 8. S General Merchandise Hogan, M.T Groceries Husted, C. R Groceries Hirrch, R. H.t Jewelry Hacket, S. J General Merchandise Overliiser, I. O Confectionery aud Fruits Judd, F. G Harness Jessop, C. H Produce Johnson, J. L..... .Cigars Kelley, R. D Cigars Kelly, F. & G Millinery and Clothing Kinsler, J. A Groceries I.udlam, B. E. & E. L Millinery Laßar, Geo, J Furniture Lechner, Joseph, Boots aud Shoes Lloyd, H. S Stationery Lysett, T. J C igars Loyci, R. J cigars Leet, F. D. & Co., General Merchandise Larrabee, M. M Furs. Ammunition, &c Metzger, Geo. Jr Jewelry Murry, Coppersmith Co Hardware McDougall, Alex Groceries and Meats McDonald, A. A Tobacco and Cigars McDonald, S. D Cigars Manett, H. R Cigars McDonald, Win Cigars Newton, Joseph Produce Overhiser, Kate Confectionery and Fruits Olmsted, H. C General Merchandise Parsons, J. F General Merchaddise Rockwell, M. A Drugs Raymond, H. L Millinery Setter, R. & Son Clothing Sbives, Frank Groceries and Meats Schmidt, C. G Confectionery and Fruits Schlecht, John Groceries Slocum, B. A Groceries Seger, N Clothing Shoup, Peter Cigars Tulis, M. C General Merchandise Trotter, Thomas Dry Goods Taggart, Len Drugs Vogt, A. F. Boots and Shoes Winfleld, Mary Confectionery ?£ r .R?' & Toys, Furnishings, Sec Wolfe, J. E. • • • Meats DRIFTWOOD. Brookbank, J. O. & Co General Merchandise Fox, Frank Jr., Meats Fox, Lyda..... Millinery Krider & Yothers, General Merchandise Kreider, Hazel, Notions Mitchell, W. H Drum McDonald, A. M ClgarS McCoole, Mrs, S. D Millinerv McCoole, S. D Ciirars McVicker, Mrs. Fred Cigars Nefcy, Miss M. E Millinery Rothrock, J. N Clothing Riley, T. J... .Cigars LUMBER. Cameron Store Co, General Merchandise Ebersole, E. M Groceries Furlong, Mary A clears Mahoney, Pat Cigars Mcuee, Harry Cigars McConuell, Warren . .Cigars Smith, J. E I General Merchandise GROVE. Barclay Hros General Merchandise 2 a !f d ' Groceries Bailey. O. L Cigars Crumßros Meats Fee Bros. General Merchandise Lightner, H. B General Merchandise P < - i * ars Silin, Nathan Clothing Smith, H.J Cigars PORTAGE. Sizer, Mrs. W. R General Merchandise Evans, J. H SIIIPPEN. Hughes, W. J Produce and Meats Kline SCo General Merchandise Lewis - F -J Groceries BATING HOUSES. rilSl *522 ' tj* v> Emporium iSlniii J K't" Emporium McClelland, John D Emporium BILLIARDS AND POOL MN?rw. l i , i '? a " ,e 5 Emporium S f^t*! ! a w A H a : ;;;. E D n r ' All persons so ascertained or assissed who shall fail to attend such appeal or to appeal from the decision of the Appraiser, to the Common Pleas within ten days thereafter will not be ner mittod to set np a defense to the recovery of the amount of license to which he is requested to pay when suit shall be brought that he is not a dealer in merchandise, &c. The law further provides that it shall be the duty of the C'ouuty Treasurer to sue for the re covery of all licenses duly returned to him by the Mercantile Appraiser if not paid on or before the nrst day of July in each and everv year, within ten nays after date, aud said Treasurer shall not be discharged trom any such license unless he brings suit to recover the same on or before that date. 1. K. HOCKLEY, Mercantile Appiaiher, 1903. The One Package Dye. 10 red printed wrappers, colors c<>t tou, wool orsilk in same bath. Sample 10c, any color. New Peerless, Elmira, N. Y. 50 26t. The Eureka Mfg. Co., of East St Louis, 111., want a man with rig to in troduce Poultry Mixture in this coun ty. They guarantee $3 50 a day to a good worker and they furnish bank reference of their reliability. Send stamp for particulars. Eureka Mfg. Co., Box 99, East St. Louis, 111. 46 1-ly. Any Church. Or parsonage or institution supported by voluntary contribution will be given a liberal quanity of the Longman & Martinez Pure Paints whenever they paint. NOTE- Have done so for twenty seven years. Sales: tens of millions of gallons; painted nearly two million houses under guarantee to repaint if not satisfactory. Tho paint wears for periods up to eighteen years. Linseed Oil must be added to the paint (done in two minutes). Actual cost then about §1 25 a gallon. Samples free. Sold by our Agents. Harry S. Lloyd. Reduced Kates to San Francisco and Los Angeles. On account of the meeting of the Master Plumbers Association, at San Francisco, Oal., May 19to 22, the Penn sylvania Railroad Company will sell excursion tickets to San Francisco or Los Angeles, May 11 to 17, inclusive, good to return until July 15, from all stations on its lines, at reduced rates. The tickets munt be validated for re turn passage, for which the usual fee of fifty cents will be charged. For further particulars concerning rates, routes, and conditions of tickets, consult ticket agents. 2700-11-lt. Interchangeable 1000 Hile Refund Tickets. Commencing June 1 1903, inter changeable 1000 Mile Refund tickets will be placed on sale, limited to one year from date of issue, good only for transportation of the owner, with usual free allowance of 150 pounds baggage, over any of the following lines:— Baltimore and Ohia Railrovd. (Be tween all points east of Ohio River and between Pittsburg and Kane. Also to and from points on Philadelphia and Rending Railway and Central Railroad of New Jersey, Philadelphia and New York. Chesapeake and Ohio Railway. ( East of and including Huntingdon.) Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad. Erie Railroad (East of and includ ing Jamestown and Suspension Bridge.) Lehigh Valley Railroad. Pennsylvania Railroad. These tickets will bs sold at rate of $30.00 each, subject to refund of SIO.OO on surrender of Truuk Lines Mileage Ticket Bureau, No. 143 Liberty Street, New York, at any time within eighteen months from date of purchase. The form of ticket will be issued in deference to requests of numerous patrons of the lines in interest desiring one ticket good over several lines in stead of having to provide themselves as at present with a separate ticket for each line they desire to use. Agents at principal stations of the railroads named above will have these tickets on sale and give all further in formation regarding them that may be required. 2696-11-lt. I Swell | I Clothes | Arc the delight of all well dressed peo ple and a large ma jority of the well dressed gentlemen in Emporium, have their clothes made by the old reliable tailors R. Seger & Co. The reason why so many wear clothes of our make, is be cause we have an C established reputa f tion for good fits | and fair dealing. | R. SEGER & CO. Dr. Humphreys. After fifty years Dr. Humphreys' Specifics onjoy tho greatest popularity and largest sale in their history, due to intrinsic merit. They euro the sick. no. CURES. TRICES. I—Fevers, Congestions, Inflammations. Mi 'i —Worms. Worm Fever, Worm Colic... .'25 3—Teething. Colic, Cry lug, Wakefulness .23 4—Diarrhea, of Children or Adults 23 I—Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis 23 B—Neuralgia, Toothache, Kaceache 25 9—Headache, Sick Headache, Vertigo.. .23 10—Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Weak Stomach.2s 11 —Suppressed or Painful Period* 23 12—Whites. Too Profuse Periods 23 13—Croup, Laryngitis, Hoarseness 23 14 : -8aU Khrum, Erysipelas, Eruptions.. .23 15—Rheumatism, Rheumatic Pains 23 16—Malaria, Chills, Fever and Ague 23 19—Catarrh, Influenza, Cold In the Head .23 XD—Whooping.Cough 93 '2l— Kidney Dlaeosea 23 ÜB-Jler*oui Debility 1.00 30—Urinary Weakness, WetUng Bed.. .23 7*—^Grip, Hay Fever 23 Sold by druggists, or sent on receipt of price. | *<<" Sr. Humphreys' Nev Pocket Manual i of all Diseases mailed free. Humphreys' Medicine Co., Cor. William am' John Bis,. New York. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Digests what yo«a oat. I Spring I(1 111 Ini,ier I u/ymifj Clothing. jfl i( I I 111 J\Vv! Beautiful fabrics If J J I >'J / iuu\\ tastefully cut and 13 I I | 11l Ml tailored, and prices I I I |j within the reach of 11 / Have you seen our I | * Summer goods? If | ' 4 sjj I 'jr not, we extend to Ajf you an invitation to | \ y come and look them ASK YOUR SELF if you think you can afford to 112 purchase clothing of any old make at any old price. 112 ■ We are sole agents here for the > A. B. Kirschbaum Hand Made Clothing. 112 112 > This clothing is right up to date—NONE BETTER. 112 This Clothing is well cut and well made and costs no J 4 " more than the ordinary make. 4 pftj We want to call especial astention to our line of %r. Boys' and Children's Clothing. Never have we shown zA a better assortment of popular priced clothing for school U ■fi or dress wear. fi;| mi Our line of Gents' Furnishings has been properly looked after and if you want something nobby in Shirts 1 we are prepared to suit you. 111 Hats, Caps and Shoes we always have all the popular styles. Come in and see our stock. We will show you the Is same cordial treatment whether you purchase or not. If I Jasper Harris, I The People's Clothier. ■ Balcom & Lloyd. | l| " :=== I I Prepared I ii for 1 | the Season| jj We have opened and are displaying a ft || choice line of . . § | FANCY I I DRY GOODS 1 01 fi p| specially selected for the . . 11 I . Jammer! I ® Season. 1 il fi m We have gathered such articles as jij combine elegance with | , utilityat and j| | Very Reasonable | 1 Prices ~ | | ____ 1 ilßalcom & IJoyd. I I-' I-' pjggj