THE CAMERON COUNTY PRESS.
ESTABLISHED BY C. B. GOULD, MARCH 1866.
VOL. 3S.
EMPORIUM TO MANILA
Mr. Fred Julian Writes a Series of In
teresting Letters to the Press.
LETTER NO. 2.
ON BOARD STEAMSHIP VALETTA, ONE
DAY OUT FROM SINGAPORE, IN CHINA
SEA, JULY 27th, 1903.
Editor Press:
In my last letter I tried to give you some idea
of life on board slilp, and endeavored to partially
describe some of the cities visited on my way to
Manilla. I left off, I think, after a short descrip
tion of Colombo, Ceylon. After leaving Colombo
our ship was headed for Penaugua, an important
shipping city on the Malay Peninsula Sumatra,
governed by the Dutch, and the Malay Peninsula,
commonly known as the Straights Settlement!
governed by Great Britian. Indue time we ar"
rived at Penaugua, about ten p. m. On board
our ship was a cabin steward who had a cold and
a little fever. He happened to be the steward
who cared for my cabin, as well as others. The
Health officer came on board, examined the
steward and pronouncing his case serious,ordered
him taken ashore, and we were pronounced a
ship with serious cases of bubonic plague on
board, so no one was allowed to come on board
or leave for shore. The mail was landed and in
about two hours we sailed away for Singapore,
arriving at Singapore about thirty-six hours
later, about nine in the morning. We were now
at our most southern point, being about ninety
miles north of the equator. Singapore is on an
island and is rather a pretty city. A great many
small but very beautiful islands are seen on all
sides, covered with tropical trees and shrubs, on
all of which are seen beautiful residences, a great
many of which are owned by Chinese. Here we
do not see so many Tassor Coolies or laborers,
but mostly Chinese. After our steamer laid in
quarantine for awhile, the Health officer steamed
along side and thoroughly examined the passen
gers and crew, pronouncing us free of bubonic
plague or other diseases. At ouce the yellow flag
was lowered from our mast. It is needless to say
we all heaved a grateful sigh of relief. It was not
Dleasant to be cooped up in a ship in this hot
climate, with plague on board and we immedi
ately steamed into the harbor and in about an
hour tied up to the wharf. After a short wait we
were informed we could go ashore, that the
steamer would not leave until ten next morning.
We gladly donned our lighter clothing, put on
white sun helmets and went ashore. We were
now four miles from the business portion of the
town. There were two modes of conveyance for
reaching the town,one by pony and carriage and
rickshaw. I chose the carriage, the price being
forty cents. Immediately upon landing we were
forcibly struck by seeing so many Chinese Coolies;
they were everywhere and were a fine looking
lot of men—not the small, puny Chinese we are
accustomed to see, but large men, well built and
active, all scantily clad, in fact nothing on but
thin pants, and that not reaching to the knee,
and a cloth around the loins. About three hun
dred of these Coolies at once commenced to take
freight out of the ship and carry coal aboard.
The mode of loading coal is to have a large wicker
basket carried on the bare shoulders of the Cool
ies, the basket suspended on a bamboo pole, per
haps four inches in diameter, each end resting on
the shoulders of a Coolie. These baskets hold
from 150 to 175 pounds of coal. With this load
the two Coolies trot up a steep plank to and over
the side of the ship. In this manner they carried
six hundred tons on our ship in seven hours.
Fancy any of our laborers doing such work with
the sun directly over their heads, the thermome
ter registering 95° in the shade, yet these Coolies
kept continually at work and atways chanting
some kind of a song. We left the docks and in
time came to a standstill before the leading house
of the town, The Roffiers, owned by two China
men. Here we had an excellent lunch or dinner
in courses, costing eighty cents. The dinner
consisted of fish, beef, mutton, game birds, vege
tables, ice cream and tea or coffee, also an abun
dance of native fruit, including bananas and
oranges. Alter this repast we bought some post
cards to send to our friends, changed some money,
we sat down under the cool, shady porches for a
while, watching the continuel stream of rick
shaws and carriages, as well as other vehicles,
passing and repassing, almost in every instance
the driver or Coolie was a Chinaman. It is won
derful the endurance these Chinamen display,
hauling a rickshaw. One took me back to the
ship, four miles, in twenty-eight minutes for
twenty-five cents. We saw some very elegant
turnouts, fine horses and carriages; footmen and
coachmen in livery; in almost every carriage one
or more Chinamen—sometimes Chinese ladies.
After inquiring about this I learned that the
wealthy people of the city were mostly Chinese.
They own the factories, stores, mines and smel
ters, and more strange thau all, they are loyal
British subjects.
Singapore, or the Straights Settlement, is the
greatest tin producing district in the world. Here
are the greatest mines, tin smelters and tin de
posits in the world. Tin here is in vast deposits,
almost pure, miles long and miles wide, within
four feet of the surface and going down in the
earth 200 or more feet. Most of this vast wealth
is owned by these Chinese. I learned that re
cently a large company, from San Francisco,
came here and erected a large tin smelting works,
costing a million of dollars to erect, intending to
smelt the ore here and send the block tin to
America for use in our tin plate mills. When
the smelter was completed and ready to run the
Provincial government informed them that tbey
could not export the block tin unless they paid an
export duty of 1107, which of course they had to
do. Up to this time no one paid or thought of
paying export duty, yet Britiau believes in non
protection or free trade. This does not look like
it.
After resting and feeling quite cool we took a
stroll around. We could not but admire the
beautiful turnouts, (no matter who occupied the
carriages), as well as the beautiful Burgaloves,
always surrounded by beautiful shade trees, some
covered with large crimson flowers or berries, all
magnificent and green. But with it all we were
constantly reminded that it was Singapore-if
nothing else would remind us our nostrils would
—for Chinatown was at one end and the Malay
towns with native settlements were scattered
here and there along the shores, and all were
filthy. Opposite one part of the harbor, on a
beautiful level spot, the English were playing a
game of cricket, although tliu sun was pouring
down. I was informed that the better class of
Chinamen also played cricket here. After taking
in the sights darkness set in and we took a rick
shaw out to the ship, to find the Coolies still
Continued on Eighth page.
A Gratifying Success.
The first Agricultural Fair and Pic-
Nic, of Cameron county, though held
within ten days of its conception, may
be characterized as remarkably success
ful. The live stock exhibit, while not
particularly significant as to guantity,
fully supplied that deficiency in quality
and will rank favorably with the ma
jority of county fairs. The specimens
of vegetables were most excellont, the
variety, size, beauty and quality of
fruits were of a high order; the poultry
and pets gave evidence of great care
and skill in breeding and selecting the
needle and fancy work was pronounced
by competent Judges as superb; and
the baby show—well, that was a show
by itself. \ finer lot of sweet faced,
bright eyed, rosy cheeked, and health
ier looking babies were never brought
together in any town or country.
Every one who carried a baby there
and had it on exhibition was justly
proud of her charge.
The management seem highly en
couraged by this first attempt and we
hope they may see their way clear to
repeat the enterprise another year.
Following is the list of prizes von at
the Cameron County Agricultural Fair
held at Keystone Park, Aug. 3, 1903:
For the best ewe lamb, W. R. John
son; best buck sheep, W. R Johnson;
best spring lamb, M. Ledbetter; best
colt under one year, M. Ledbetter; best
stallion, Frank Kinsler; best barred
Plymouth Rock chickens, W. G. Bair;
best Belgian hares, Ralph Hout; best
pen of rabbits, John Fleming; best six
pumpkins, E. C. Davey; best six
squashes, Mrs. W. J. Hughes; best bu.
beets, A. Dalphy; best bu. potatoes,
Hobson & Cousins; best bu. turnips,
Frank Kinsler; best bu. corn, N. A.
Ostrum; best bu. wheat, R. P. Heilman;
best bu. oats, W. L. Thomas; best half
bu. tomatoes, Mrs. W. 11. Howard; best
bu. apples, Mrs. \V. J. Hughes, best six
heads of cabbage, Hobson & Cousins;
best exhibit canned fruits and jellies,
Mrs. M. H. Bissel; best exhibit several
varieties of apples, Zora D. Lewis; best
general display of vegetables, Hobson
& Cousins; best cake, Annie Quigley.
Needlework, Mrs. E. C. Davey. Quilt,
Mrs. E. F. Close; general fancy work,
Mrs. Frank Shives; first best baby,
Mrs. Gordon Baker; second best baby,
Mrs. France; third best baby, Mrs. Ed.
Murry.
FOOT RACES.
Boys under 12 years old, twelve
starters: Ist, Frank Exstine; 2nd,
Dawson Wright; 3rd, Pomp Scott.
Young men under 20 years old, ten
starters: Ist, Claude Carpenter; 2nd,
Fred R. Heilman.
Men over 20 years old, seven starters:
None wanting to run, the race was
opened to anyone* Ist, Claude Car
penter; 2nd, Will Farrell.
Girls between ten and sixteen years,
twenty-one starters: Ist, Mame Farrel;
2nd, Pearl McGrane; 3rd, Margaret
Cavey.
THE JUDGES.
BABIES.—W. H. Howard, Mrs. W. J.
Hughes, Mrs R. P. Heilman.
LIVE STOCK.—W. J. Hughes, E. C.
Davy, Wm. McGee.
POULTRY AND PETS.— W. J. Hughes,
E. C. Davy, W. R Johnson.
VEGETABLES AND FRUITS.—W. L.
Thomas, Mrs. E H. Gregory, Mrs.
Walter Morrison.
FANCY AND NEEDLEWORK —Mrs. Jo
siah Howard, Mrs. Harry Lloyd, Mrs.
Frank Moon.
GENERAL EXHIBITS.— F. G. Judd, R.
P. Heilman.
There were several exhibits in live
stock, poultry and pets, vegetable dis
plays and in baking and candy making,
that passed extra merit and deserved
and received special attention, but on
account of there being no competition,
or in non-compliance with the condi
tions incident to receiving a prize, no
premium for them could be awarded.
The judges appointed to award the
prizes for babies had an exceedingly
difficult task to perform, for the reason
that every baby placed in competition
was a really handsome specimen. The
difference in them being so very slight
that it was almost equal to a game of
pitch and toss to decide. Every child
there was worthy of a place in the gal
lery of beauties. It is, indeed, rare
that a more handsome collection is
found anywhere.
The Farniors' Dinner serving in the
pavillion on Saturday was an ideal
I farmers' dinner and hugely enjoyed by
i all who partook of the meal. The ele
gant coffee served was prepared by
Mrs. Josiah Howard. How we came
to miss that coffee is what mystifies us.
One of the most enjoyable portions
, of the day's sports was the game of
ball between the fata and leans, which
1 resulted in favor of the leans, by a
scorh of 35 to 15. In justice to the fats,
will admit that Umpire Fritzpatrick
• sold the game for one of Tom Lysett's
I best cigars.
"Liberty and Union, One and Inseparable." —WKßSTßß.
EMPORIUM, PA., THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8 r 1903.
Eating Room.
Mrs. L. Easterbrooks has opened in
connection with her confectionery and
fruit store, a first-class eating room,
where oysters in every style will be
served; also lunches served at all
hours. Oysters by measure. 33-3t.
Up-to-date Barber Shop.
W. B. Thompson's barber shop, lo
cated in Parsons' Bazaar is the neatest
fitted up and furnished establishment
to be found outside of larger cities.
Always clean and tidy. Mr. Thompson
has recently completed in connection
with his tonsorial rooms a first-class
bath room, where hot and cold baths
may be secured at reasonable prices.
Poor flen.
The poor much abused men have
really suffered this week and all on
account of the cooking school keeping
their wives busy learning how to cook
for the other man "when us poor souls
are starved to death." But then you
know the meals will be so much better,
which will make up for all that aching
void.
Pennsy Officials.
President A. J. Casßat, of the P. R. R.
Co., accompanied by a number of offi
cials, arrived in Emporium Monday
morning'at 5:30. They remained here
until 8:30 o'clock Tuesday morning,
when they departed on P. & E., for the
west. Of course nothing is known as
to the result of their inspection at this
place, yet it is hoped Emporium will be
the gainer by their visit.
Good Long Ride.
Edward Viner, one of Emporium &
Rich Valley R. R. Co's engineers, left
on Tuesday accompanying an engine
to Eldorado, Ark., where the stem
winder will enter the services of Sum
mit Lumber Co. Several months ago
the Emporium and Rich Valley sold
an engine that went within six miles
Eldorado. "Teddy" is well supplied
with "grub" and hopes to get a good
view of the country during his long
ride, which will take about three
weeks. Messrs. Howard & Co , have
recently purchased large engines,
hence the, sales.
Institute -Night Attractions.
The attention of our citizens is again
called to the meritorious character of
the musical and literary attractions for
the week of Institute, Oct. 19-24. The
opportunity to hear talent of this high
order is seldom enjoyed outside the
large cities". In fact, no county in the
State provides a better class of night
attractions than Cameron. Our peo
ple must have thebest —has ever been
the controlling principle. Let the pat
ronage be the largest. A perusal of
the following press notices will inter
est:
Monday night—The Dunbars. "The
Central Branch of the Y. M. C. A.
opened its winter entertainment course
with a pleasing concert by the Dunbar
Hand Bell Ringers and Male Quartet.
The Auditorium was crowded with a
very appreciative audience. The com
pany made a great hit and was encored
again and again."—St. Louis (Mo.)
Chronicle.
Tuesday night—The Labadies. The
literary entertainment given by Mr.
and Mrs. Francis Labadie in the Home
stead Carnegie Hall, on Friday evening
was one of the most enjoyable events
of the season. The readings from
Shakespeare were especially fine and
the appreciation of the audience was a
noticeable feature of the evening.—
Pittsburg, (Pa.,) Press, Dec. 11, 1898.
Wednesday night—Dr. Hill. All
classes, ages and conditions were rep
resented as the crowd came from far
and near to hear Rev. J. Wesley Hill.
Before he had finished he arose from a
hill to a mountain. He tickled the
fancy, convulsed the risibles, convinced
the judgment and played at will upon
every chord of sympathy. The audi
ence laughed, wept, applauded and
held their breath by turns. —Helena
Independent.
Thursday night—Ernest Gamble.
Sure in his work, wonderful in his
range, conscientious in his effort, pleas
ingly varied in his numbers, easy in
his stage presence and full of virile
youth, his appearance here will rank
| with the most pleasing musical treats
j that have fallen to our lot.—South'
i Bend, (Ind.,) Times.
Eye Specialist.
Prof. W. H. Budine, the well known
Eye Specialist, of Binghamton, N. Y.,
will be at R. H. Hirsch's jewelry
store, Emporium, Pa , October 16th
and 17th. If you can't see well or have
headache don't fail to call and see Prof.
Budine, as he guarantees to cure all
nuch cases. Lenses ground aud fitted
in old frames. Eyes tested and ex
-1 amined free. All work guaranteed.
Harriageof Don M. Larrabee aud Miss
Olive Elizabeth rioore.
The pleasant little village of
Summerville, situated seven miles
west of Brookville, was the scene
of a happy home wedding yester
day at high noon, which united
two loving hearts, the contracting
parties being DON MARSHALL LAR
RABEE, of Emporium, to Miss OLIVE
ELIZABETH MOORE, eldest daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. David K. Moore,
respected citizens of Summerville.
It was a large gathering of relatives
and friends of the contracting par
ties, the out of town guests being
received at the depot and driven to
the Commercial Hotel, kept by Mr.
J. B. YonDevort, where after a
brief rest and the usual prepara
tions for great events, the carriages
conveyed the party to the ideal
home of Mr. and Mrs. Moore, who
received them in that open-hearted
manner that at once made all
things move along merrilly. The
large and spacious residence, deco
rated in asters, white crysanfche
mums, dahlias, smilax and autumn
leaves, with its wide verandas, ac
commodated the large gathering in
social intercourse until the hour of
12 arrived, when Kevs. Merrill, of
Meadville, Pa., and O. 8. Metzler,
of Emporium, took their stations
in the parlor, the soft notes of
Mendlessolin's Wedding March,
rendered by Miss Ella Carrier,
cousin of the bride, was notice that
the bridal party was slowly wend
ing its way to the parlor. The
groom accompanied by his best
man, Dr. Harry Spaulding Fish, of
Waverly, N. Y., a former college
churn and member of the same
Greek letter fraternity at Univers
ity of Pennsylvania, entered the
parlor, being met by the Flower
Girls, Misses Mary Carroll Bent
well and Mary Carrier, followed
by the Maid of Honor, Miss Milli
vent Moore, sister of bride. The
bride and her maid, Miss Marrion
Larrabee, sister of groom, met the
groom and his best man immedi
ately in front of the white ribbon
fence, facing the clergymen, when
MR. DON M. LARRABEE and Miss
OLIVE ELIZABETH MOORE were
united for life, according to the
rites of the M. E. Church, using
the ring service. Congratulations
now being in order, the happy and
popular young couple were heartily
congratulated by the loving rela
tives and friends. The festivities
continned joyously until time for
course dinner which was served in
elegant style by a popular caterer
engaged for the occasion. It was
one of the finest spreads that can
well be served and in many ways,
manifested the love and respect of
the father and mother for the pleas
ant little lady who will grace the
home of one of the grandest, noblest
and dutiful sons Emporium has ever
produced. The wedding was
one of the happiest it has ever been
our pleasure to attend. The bride,
a very elegant and refined young
lady, is a graduate of Allegheny
College, class of '9O, and a gradu
ate of Meadville Conservatory of
Music. That she will make a lov
able and dutiful wife those who
know her best most profusely con
cede.
The groom is so well known and
highly respected by our citizens
that anything we could say would
add nothing to his laurels. lid is
the eldest son of our respected citi
zens, Mr. and Mrs. M. M. Larrabee.
After graduating from Allegheny
College, where he met aud fell in
love with his bride, he entered the
University of Pennsylvania Law
Department, and graduated with
honors after a three year,s course,
at the same time filling with credit
a responsible position with the New
York Life Insurance Company.
So well did he serve this great
Company that immediately upon
his graduation he was offered a still
better position in their Philadelphia
office, which he accepted, at the
some time entering upon the prac
tice of law in Philadelphia. Full
of energy, confidence and honesty,
j our citizens, all of whom take pride
j in his welfare, have looked upon
; him battling to climb the ladder of
j fame with no little pleasure at his
success. The PRESS, especially, is
j more than delighted to see this
| young man advancing, for it was
i first under our tutorage, in part,
that he first rubbed up against the
! business world. We know he has
| the true principles of manhood,
| that will count in the long battle
with the business cares before him.
An exemplary young man, he must
and will succeed. The best wishes
of the old PRESS follows him and
the elegant lady of his heart.
Mr. and Mrs. Larrabee left on
Pittsburg Express at two o'clock
amid a shower of rice, and will
pass their honeymoon visiting
scenes in the South, principally at
Richmond, Ya., and Old Point
Comfort, after which they will re
turn to Philadelphia, where they
will reside.
GUESTS FROM OUT OF TOWN.
Mr. and Mrs. M. M. Larrabee, Miss Marion
Larrabee, Mr. Clifton Larrabee, Rev. O. S. Metz
ler, Hon. 11. H. Mullin and wife, Mr. George H.
Crawford and Miss Jettie E. Wiley, of Emporium;
Dr. HarryS. Fish, Waverly, N. Y.; Mr. and Mrs.
B. E. Carrier, Kane, Pa.; Mrs. G. B.Carrier, Mrs.
E. B. Hendarson, Mrs. Francis Carroll, Mrs. S.
E. McCormick, Mr. and Mrs. B. E. Stoirer, Miss
Harriet Carrier, Miss Madalena Whitehill, Mr.
Buell Whitehill, Mr. David Taylor, Miss Mary
Taylor and Miss Mary Carroll, Brookville, Pa.;
Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Moore, Miss Cora Moore,
Clarion, Pa.; Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Merrill, Miss
lantha Long, Meadville, Pa.; Mr. Benjamin R.
Williams, Miss Edna McDermott, Pittsburg; Mrs.
F. W. RaitiC, Empire, Pa.; Mr. and Mrs. E.
Grinder, New Bethlehem; Mr. and Mrs. Roy
McColtough, Brookville; Mr. and Mrs. E. Sand
ers, Leechburg; Mrs. G. E. Rhines, Ridgway.
HANDSOME PRESENTS.
The bride was generously remembered by her
relatives and friends, the very large number of
handsome presents being up in the hundreds in
both number and value. The «room's present to
his bride was a brooch, set in diamonds and
pearls. The presents from the immediate family
were principelly in gold. Mr. aud Mrs. Moore
presenting their daughter with SIOO in gold; D.
M. Moore, a brother. $lO in gold; Dr. D. C. Moore,
of Atlentic City, brother, fIS iu gold; Mr. M. M.
Larrabee, father of groom, SSO in goldcertflicate;
Mrs. M. M. Larrabee, mother o» groom, a China
tea set of 100 pieces, hand painted; Clifton Larra
bee, brother, |ls in gold. We should like to pub
lish the large list of handsome remembrances,
but such is not now the practice—and wisely too.
The Emporium guests all returned last evening,
delighted with the royal manner in which they
were entertained by Mr. and Mrs. Moore and
Mr. and Mrs. Larrabee.
Rummage Sale.
The ladies of Emmanuel Episcopal
Choir Fund will inaugurate another
Rummage Sale, this week Friday and
Saturday, in vacant store room op
posite Dodson's drug store.
Hand Injured.
Warden Lewis had the misfortune,
last Friday, to get his right hand be
teen the draw heads of two cars result
ing in severe injury. No bones were
broken, however, and Drs. Smith and
DeLong dreß3sd his injuries. He will
have a rest for a couple of weeks.
Enters Dickinson Law School.
Mr. Fred Johnson, son of Hon. J. C.
Johnson, left on Tuesday for Carlisle,
Pa., where he will enter Dickinson
College law department. Hon. J. C.
Johnson accompanied him. Fred is a
close student and alter three years in
old Dickinson, one of the :best institu
tions in the land, he will be prepared
for battle with the best.
Married.
Edward F. Zvvald and Miss Rose
Stahley of this place, were united in
marriage on Saturday morning at nine
o'clock, by Rev. R. McCaslin. The
young couple are well and favorably
known to our towns people, and a
happy and successful life is not only
wished for them, but predicted. The
PRESS sends out to them its hearty
greeting and congratulations. Long
may they live and prosper.
Emmanuel Church.
Men's social evening to-night in
Parish room at 8 o'clock.
Brotherhood of St. Andrew in Parish
room at 7:30 o'clock this evening.
Celebration of the holy communion
next Sunday at 7:30 a. m. Every Sun
day except first Sunday in month.
Service Friday evening, 7:30 o'clock.
Subject of address: "The value of the
Episcopate as viewed by Irenacus."
Removal Notice.
I have moved my Dental Office to
the Climax Powder office building,
West Fourth street. Office hours from
nine to twelve; from one to five.
F. C. RIECK, D. D. S.
32-2t.
Ex-Postmaster (ieneral Bissel Dead.
Ex-Post master General Wilson Bissell
died at Buffalo Tuesday night. The
funeral services will be held to-day, after
which the remains will be cremated and
deposited in Forest Lawn. Ex-Presi
dent Grover Cleveland and other promi
nent men are present at the funeral.
Bachelor Boy's Reflections,
After a man gets used to being man
aged by a wife he has to get used to
being managed by children.
The girl is yet to be born who seems to
a man to be an angel of loveliness when
she has a cold in her head.
After a man has tried to get something
and failed, his next ambition is to try to
keep his friend from getting it.
It is very selfish of a girl to wear
sharp hatpins when she has got to say
good night to the man who brings her
home.—New York Paess,
-.1
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WKATHER REPORT.
(Forecast by T. B. 1.10 yd.)
FRIDAY, Fair.
SATURDAY. Fair.
SUNDAY, Fair.
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A beautiful story of the present day
Depicting Love, Pathos,
Hate and Passion!
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PICTURESQUE SCENERY ROUTE.
The Beautiful emporium & Rich Valley Rail
road Ride—Beautiful Scenery Equalling the
Kinzua Viaduct—The Wonderful Engin
eering Feats and Switch-backs.
No doubt it is a fact that few of our
citizens are aware of the grandness and
pleasure of a ride over the Emporium
& Rich Valley Railroad since the line
has been extended up Cook's Run into
the vast wilderness of hemlock and
hardwood, presenting one of the most
beautiful views to be seen in this coun
try. At this time of the year, espec
ially, the.foilage is beautiful and beyond
the power of man to describe. It has
to be seen to be appreciated and after
spending a day visiting the scenes of
activity along the line of this busy
road, watchiug the ponderous eighty
five ton engine pull a train 01 loaded
cars up a grade averaging from five to
nine feet to the hundred, on up the
mountain to the top, nine hundredTeet
from the starting point, then quietly
gliding down the mountain side into
North Creek Valley, Bupply the camps
with material to feed the hundreds of
men employed, hitch onto some cars
loaded with bark, silently retract its
steps and switch back its way until the
main line is again reached. Without
stretching the truth, it is a ride fully
as interesting as a ride over the Kinzua
route. It is grand and beautiful. Ye
editor and wife and Mrs. Wm. Van
Meter, of Philadelphia, accompanied
Mr. Henry Auchu, President of the
road, and Mr. Jos. J. Lingle, Supt.,
over the line last Friday and certainly
did enjoy tho day's outing, and ap
preciate the kindness and courtesy of
Messrs. Auchu and Lingle, who took
special pains to point out the most in
teresting scenes.
After partaking of an excellent
dinner, prepared by Mr. and Mrs. Geo.
Reigel at camp No. 21, we returned
home tired but highly pleased with the
trip.
Emporium Boy Getting to the Front.
It may interest the friends of Mr.
Harry F. Jordan, to now that he is
now in the employ of a large and old
real estate firm, as office manager
and confidential clerk, at a salary
which will make life pleasant sailing.
Harry has been with the one firm
since his arrival in Chicago nearly four
years ago, having been repeatedly
promoted. These people were very
reluctant to part with his services but
knowing that he was stepping into a
splendid position, gave him a recom
mend, of which any young man might
be proud.
Desirable House for Rent.
The newly constructed twenty-one
room house, located on Sixth street,
Emporium, Pa., suitable for hotel or
boarding House,is elegantly construct
ed and is supplied with gas, steam and
two bath rooms, as well as all other
modern conveniences.
CLIMAX POWDER M'F'O CO.,
33-tf. Emporium, Pa.
Will Locate in Emporium.
Dr. H. W. Good, ot Philadelphia is in
town to-day calling on his friends, and
they are many. The Dr. has decided to
locate permanently in Emporium, expect
ing to move here Nov. Ist. Dr. Good is
a graduate of Jefferson Medical College,
and is an elegant gentleman and with his
wife and son. will make a valuable ac
quisition to our county. Emporium is
fortunate in securing the services of Dr.
Good, who is in touch with our home
physicians, having met in consultation.
The well dressed people in Emporium
all buy their clothing at N. Seger s.
NO. 33.