THE CAMERON COUNTY PRESS.
r.\BLiSHED by C. B. Gould, March 1866.
VOL. 38.
WASHINGTON LETTER.
(From our Regular Correspondent.)
Washington, Nov. !>, 1903.
Editor P*eßß: —
Events in Panama are being
watched here with close interest,
and it is the general opinion that
the revolution will be successful
and that the new Republican del
Is mo (Republic of the Isthmus)
will succeed is establishing its In
dependence and gaining its recog
nition by this The seces
sion of Panama from Colombia
was almost a forgone conclusion
after the Bogota government re
jected the canal treaty. Panama
is geographically separate from
Colombia and the interests of the
two states are antagonistic, so that
when Colombia attempted to block
the canal, separation was inevit
able. Panama has declared her
independence, adopted a red, white
and blue Hag. placed a triumvirate
in charge of the government, ex
pelled all the Colombian troops,
who would not join in the revolu
tion, and has now received a par
tial recognition by the United
States. American warships have
arrived at each side of thelsthmus,
marines have been landed and this
country has made clear its purpose
to maintain an open traffic on the
Isthmus, as it is obliged to do by
the treaty of 184fi. This treaty
was signed with New Granada, a
nation of which Colombia is the re
maining fraction. In addition to
the obligation of our government
to maintain open traffic across the
Isthmus at all times, we agreed al
so to guarantee New Granada
(now Colombia) in its sovereignty
and property on the Isthmus. We
have recognized the de facto gov
ernment on the Isthmus and auth
orized our consular officers to do
business with it. Senator Cullum.
chairman of the Senate Committee
of Foreign Relations, is deeply in
terested in the revolution and says
he hopes a government will be es
tablished so that the United States
can negotiate a canal treaty and
proceed with the construction.
His opinion is generally adherred
to at the Capitol. In recognizing
the sovereignty of the new republic
we should have to consider it as
the part of New Granada to which
the treaty of 184G applied, just as
we now consider Colombia. Pan
ama is a very small state, about
2•")<>,000 inhabitants, and if inde- J
pendent, it would come uuder the
virtual protectorate, if not into
actual possession of the United
States. This is the opinion held
by the European powers and in
their desire to see the canal com
pleted they seem to make no ob
jection to the Isthmus coming
under the control of the United
States.
Senator Gorman has been furn
ished with some more "Brooker
Washington dinners," by the fact
that five negro bluejackets of the
United Stater Navy, together with
about two-hundred of their white
companions, were served refresh
ments in the State-dining room of
the White House, where the sailors
in command only of petty officers,
had been received by the President
and Mrs. Roosevelt. They were
enlisted men of the U. S. May
flower and Sylph which are lying
in the Washington Navy Yard and
which were used by the President
and his family very often last sum
mer. The commissioned officers
had nothing to do with the recep
tion which was given the enlisted
men of the navy by the Command
er-in-chief of the Army and Navy.
A Howling Success.
Standing room was at a premium at
opera house last Friday evening when
Stetson's "Uncle Tom" Company ap
peared. It was a whopper of a liouae
—over 900—and the entertainment was
good.
Do Business With Yourself.
If you want to do business with
other people you must first do business
with yourself. If you are a merchant
for instance, you must persuade your
self to advertise your goods if you want
to persuade anybody to buy them.
You will find that business always be
gins at home.—Ex.
N.J. Barner Goes to Kane.
Just as we close up this week's PRESS
wo learn that N. J. Barner, who has
been connected with the P. & E. rail
road at this place for several years as
yard master, has been appointed to a
similar position at Kane. The change
takes effect at once. The many friends
of Mr. Barner and family will be griev
ed to hear of this change.
School Meeting.
Regular meeting of Emporium
School Board, met at City Hall, Nov.
2nd, 1903.
Members present: B. Egan, J. P.
McNarney, R. It. McQuay, and N. J.
Barner. Absence of Pros. L. K. Hunt
ington, Mr. J. P. McNarney was elect
ed President of the meeting.
Minutes of last meeting read and ap
proved.
The repair Committer! reports that
all repairs are completed except a few
seats to be placed which will be done
this week.
The supply Committee reports that
only about one and one half dozen
small dictionaries are needed. These
will be ordered and when received be
placed in proper place by the prin
cipal.
Tax Collector Shaffer was present
and presented his list of exonorations
which was acceptod by the Board.
Mr. Trotter was present and asked to
be exonerated irom his school tax.
After debating this question it was
moved and carried to grant this re
quest.
On motion bills amounting to §335.65
were ordered paid.
Prof Ling was present and reported
the schools in a flourishing condition.
Reports the enrollment of about 700
pupilß.
On motion the following: resolution
was adopted:
Resolved, That the Board hereby ex
presses its approval of the Star Course
of entertainments being conducted in
the interest of the Public school and
that we lend it our actual support.
No further business, on motion,
Board adjourned.
N. J. BARNER, Secy.
Teachers' Institute Proceedings.
(Concluded from last week.)
THURSDAY, P. M.
Mian Weller's instruction was on shading and
toning flower*, of the nine tones only three are
necessary.
Prof.Sweeney took up his work in Language
and Composition, beginning with fourth year's
work. The successive steps as given by Prof.
Sweeney: Punctuation, letter writing, reproduc
tion, biography, invention, narrative, descrip
tion.
After a short intermission I)r. Schmucker gave
hit talk on Modern Mound Builders. He told of
tbeaunt bills at Huntingdon and Chester, the
largest being 17x10 feet. He explained how an
ant colony could be kept by teachers and pupils.
FRIDAY, A. M.
Devotional exercises conducted by Rev. Robert
son. Miss Weller concluded her work by giving
the ife of Raphael. She gave a short account ot
the historic forms, the whirl, loop, shoulder and
wing.
A pleasant surprise to many was a talk on
Reading given by Miss Willis of Lock Haven.
Miss Willis suggested that in teaching a poem
the teacher should not make the poem hard, or
a drill but should bring oat the ideas that the
poet had iu mind, make each child think he is as
good as any other. Teach the pupils to read be
tween the lines and discover new truths in the
poem. The end of all reading is to help to mak«
children broaden the mind by seeing beautiful
thoughts in beautifullanguage After giving in
struction Miss Willis read two selections.
Dr. Schmucker's Helps to Teachers mar be
summed up as follows: 1. Determine before
Monday on some one definite thing that we can
do better than when we came to Institute and do
it. a. Read two good books well, one a profes
sional book, the other a materpiece. 3. Buy one
picture that you know to be good. 4. Make up
your mind to make nature a power in your life
for you require a touch with nature to make you
thoroughly strong. 5. Do not teach schoil,
teach children.
The Committee on Educational Reunions re
ported four institutes,dates and places to he given
later.
The following resolutions were drawn up by
the committee on resolutions and were adopted
by the Institute:
RESOLUTIONS.
WnHUKAa. We recognize the efficiency of our
County Superintendent as shown by her services
to education, her helpfulness to the teachers in
frequent visits to schools and helpful suggestiou
and encouragement and by her wise selection of
such excellent instructors for the day sessions
and delightful evening entertainment for this In
stitute. Therefore, be it resolved,
Firstly, That we hereby express our appre
ciation of this Institute and thank the Superin
tendent for providing it, nnd respectfuliy recom
mend to the Directors of Cameron. Co., that they
continue to support her by vote and influence for
another term in recognition ot her ability and
iaithfullness and for til* good of Cameron county
schools, and
Secondly, That we extend to Moil. John S.
Stewart of the Department of Public Instruction
our sincere thank* for his presence and his excel
lent addreas. That we feel honored by his visit
to Cameron county, and
Thirdly, That we likewise thank the other in
structors Dr. Schmucker, Prof. T. H, Green,
Prof, L. E. McGinnis, Miss Beatrice Weller and
Prof. Sweeney for their able instruction, Mi.ss
Maud Willis lor her delightfuf readings and also
Hon. I, K. Hockley and Miss Flossie Taggart for
their excellent music, and
Fourthly, That wo cxprees our thanks to the
Commissioners of Cameron county for the use of
the Court House and to the people of Emporium
and Cameron County for their liberal patronage
of the day sessions and eveuing entertainments
1 of the Institute and likewise to all who have m
any way contributed toils success, and
Fiftly, That as we return to our work, we
carry with lis the new ideas, the spirit aud zoal of
this lustitnte and apply it to our work and do all
that in us lies to make this the most successful
year in the history of Cameron County.
Respectfully submitted,
R. M. STEELE, Chairman,
STELLA ORXKH.
LAURA GRIFFIN,
NINA BRYAN,
. Committee on Iteolutionss.
Adjournment.
.MARTHAL. SNEDDEN, Sec'y.
"Liberty aud Union, One and Inseparable."— WKßSTEß.
EMPORIUM, PA., THURSDAY. NOVEMBER 12, 1903.
Journalistic Freaks.
The editor of the Independent has
gone "daft" for sure and tumbled,
body and breeches, into the camp of
the "calamity howlers," who will have
nothing but that the country is going
to predition sure, simply because a
couple of well known rascally trust
companies have "done" each other,
and that for several weeks a few furn
aces have shut down to force up the
price of their product The editor has
taken to the rankest kind of rot and
imagines the people are all fools to be
lieve such stuff. "Every department
of business has been stagnant." Bosh!
Grant it that there has been a slight
decline in the price of iron, just as
supply and demand always regulates
the price of this product. The Inde
pendent has been foolishly talking
this senseless bosh for weeks. Just as
the pessimist always does upon the ap
proach of elections, especially Presi
dential, and cries panic! This country
is in no danger of a panic, not a bit of
it. The wise financial policy of Presi
dent Roosevelt's administration is
amply prepared to protect the country
with its millions upon millions of re
serve, without selling bonds either, as
the last "soup house" President—
Cleveland—was compelled to do. Yes,
the "poor dupes," as the Independent
dubs the Republicans, Know a good
thing and do not care to be fooled by
the false cry raised te elevate the last
democratic President into the White
House and plunge the country into the
depths of despondency. The American
voter and his family, and the toiler,
have enjoyed the prosperous, happy
days under the Republican party's
wise guidance and will, mark ye, ele
vate Theo. Roosevelt to the Presi
dency next November, and this the
most prosperous Nation in the world
will continue to prosper and be happy;
our industries will be protected and
the American mechanic, laborer and
manufacturer will continue to own his
little home, educate his children and
contented be. No, Mr. Independent,
"soup houses" will not curse this
country and never have, under Re
publican administrations—they belong
solely to the democratic party. Cala
mity howlers and the pessimists worked
the racket once to the elegant fill of
all. The G. O. P. band wagon will ad
vance and contain, as usual, live issues,
leaving the dead ones to be gathered
up as usual, by the party of destruc
tion, prejudice and bigotry.
The Return of the Desperate Co.
In connection with the engagemeut
of Theodore Kremer's latest success,
"A Desperate Chance," in four acts,
founded on the notorious Biddle Broth
ers Case, to be seen here on Nov. 17 at
the Emporium Opera House it is hard -
!y necessary to more than announce its
appearance, as tho story of the play has
attracted such world-wide reputation,
which gave entire satisfaction when
here last March. The first act opens
with the murder of the Pittsburg
grocer by the Biddle boys, their sen
tence and convictiou. The second act
shows the boys in jail, where they uaa
their hypnotic power over the warden's
wife, their sensational escape from jatl
their their thrilling fight in the snow
with the detectives, their capture, and
finally their pathetic death in the
Butler County Jail.
Mr. Kremer considers this his great
est effort, which is saying a great deal,
when one considers his receut suc
cesses, "The Fatal Wedding," "The
Road to Ruin" and others, to numer
ous to mention. While the play
abounds with many thrilling situat
ions, the author has not forgotten to
put plenty of heart interest in the piece.
The child's love for the mother, who
has unintentionally sinned, will send
many away with tear-dimmed eyes.
The comedy situations are also very
strong.
A big scenic production is promised,
with maoy new and startling mechan
j ical effects, and with a cast of unusual
! excellence, a performance is promised
| to satisfy the most exacting critic.
Prices: Opera chairs 75c; reserved
! seats, 50c; general admission, 35c; gal-
J lery 25c. Chart opens Saturday 9a. m.
Eye Specialist.
, Prof. W. H. Budine, the well known
j Eye Specialist, of Binghamton, N. Y.,
'■ will bo at li. 11. Hirsch's jewelry
store, Emporium, Pa , November 18th
| and 14th. Ifyou can't see well or have
I headache don't fail to call and see Prof.
Budine, as he guarantees to cure all
j such cases. Lenses ground and fitted
|in old frames. Eyes tested and ex
amined free. All work guaranteed.
The One Package Dye.
In red printed wrappers, colors cot
ton, wool or silk in same bath. Sample
; 10c, any color. New Peerless, Elmira,
'N.Y. 36-41.
Emmanuel Church.
There will be a service of Evening
Prayer in the church next Monday
evening, November 16th, followed by
an address by the Rev. A. J. Nock,
Rector of St. James' Church, Titus
ville. The Rev. Nock is recognized
throughout the diocese as a man of
unique intellect and unusual scholar
ship, and his addresses always prove a
stimulus to serious thinking.
""-Returns From South.
Edward Viner, who returned from
Randolph, Louisiana, last Friday, was
a visitor to this office on Monday and
pushed the date on his PRESS ahead.
Mr. Viner, who has charge of tho E &
R. V. R. R., engine house at Emporium
accompanied one of the Company's en
gines, sold to a southern R. R
"Teddy" says he enjoyed his three
weeks trip, having plenty of time to
see the country while riding in his
"dead" engine.
Harvey W. Good, M. D.
As stated in last week's PRESS, Dr.
Harvey W. Good, of Philadelphia, ar
rived in Emporium last Thursday with
his family to locate permanently. He
has secured one of the flats in the Odd
Fellows block for residence and office,
where he will hang out his shingle.
Dr. Good, a graduate of Jefferson
Medical College and a practioner of
many years, is not a stranger in Em
porium, having years ago. formed the
acquaintance of many Cameron county
citizens, and is very flatteringly re
ceived by his brother physicians. We
bespeak for him a cordial reception>
knowing so well his ability and high
character.
Hockley, Own Up.
Boss Hockley, don't like the idea of
admitting that Hon. John McDonald
would have been nominated for
Judge in the last Democratic county
convention, had not Mr. Floyd their
slaughtered candidate been present.
As it was, Judge McDonald did receive
a portion of the votes. It is all over
now. Judge McDonald is happy and
while he could have secured the en
dorsement, if he so desired, he and his
friends are contented. But, was it not
a little tough on the ojd line democrats
to even deny them the office of Jury
Commissioner, and take our ft-iend
Bailey, born and raised a Republican.
Mighty machine.
Why is Thusness?
The Emporium Furnace continues to
increase its output of A No. 1 iron, all
of which is shipped to the market,
hardly having time to get cool enough
to handle; the mines are increasing
their output, new coke ovens are daily
going into blast, hundreds of men and
thousands of dollars are being expend
ed to make the operations more effect
ive. If, as Mr. Hockley, the democratic
prophet of Cameron county, will insist
that the country is going to the dogs,
will the Independent please explain to
the intelligent readers of this commu
nity why so careful and competent a
business man as Mr. Brady continues
to invest his means when Hockley
claims the industries are stagnant.
Where is the stagnation, Mr. Hockley?
Surely not in Cameron county, Penn.
sylvania or America.
Notice.
WHEREAS, quite a number of our
young men had a very good time on
the night of October 31at., and where
as, quite a number of people suffered
loss and damage to their property at
that time, and whereas, they not only
should be reimbursed for the full
amount of the said damages and in
conveniences, and whereas the persons
causing such damages and inconven
iences should furnish the money to
make such payments. All persons
who suffered any loss or damage at
that time are requeste'd to report the
nature and amount of such damage,
and all persons who took part in caus
ing name are also requested to report
and stand their pro rata share of the
damage caused while they were hav
ing their fun.
All such notices and reports to be
; made to Mr. M. M. Larrabee, or the
Burgess.
All government of, for and by the
: people, must be maintained by the
! people themselves, individually and
: collectively, and no person is a good
j citizen, who consents to a thief, or
1 knowing of a wrong done by a mali
; cious or inconsiderate persou, deliber
-1 ately or cowardly witliolds his infor
i mation.
JOSIAII HOWARD, Burgess.
| Emporium, Pa., Nov. 10th, 1903.
Bargain in Books.
A complete set of Brittanica Ency
clopaedia,consisting of thirty volumes
and key. Are all new and in original
j packages. Will be sold at a bargain,
Apply at PRESS office. 36tf
FATAL ACCIDENT.
Harry Thomas Accidently Killed This
P. M. at His Home.
We stop the press, at 4 p. in., to
inform our readers of the death of
Harry Thomas, son of Ex-County
Treasurer Chis. M. Thomas.
The young man entered his bed
room at his parents' home to get his
shot gun, intending togo on a hunt
ing trip, when Mrs. Thomas heard
the report. Upon going to the
room it was found he was dead, the
contents of the gun having entered
his left side, just above the heart.
Dr. Smith was promptly called but
of course could do nothing. From
the manner the body laid it was
very evident lie was pulling the
gun from behind a chest when the
trigger caught, exploding the load.
There is no truth in the report that
it was suicide.
Mr. Thomas, who is away from
home was immediately wired The
family are prostrated with grief.
DEATH'S DOINGS.
STOCKER.
MKS. MARY M. STOCKER, aged 68
years, died a the home of her daughter,
Mrs. Aleck. McCloud, at Galeton, last
Saturday morning, after an illness of
about six weeks, from congestion of
the lungs. The remains were brought
here last Monday morning and were in
tered in the Newton Cemetery, the
Rev. O. S. Metzler officiating. Mrs.
Stocker was the mother of Mrs. Joseph
P. Grant, of East Third St., with
whom she lived much of the time. She
was a most estimable woman; of a quiet
nature, prevented by lameness from
engaging in life's most active duties,
but in unobtrusive ways doing much
good and endearing herself to all.
She is survived by five children.
Mr. and Mrs. Grant requests the
PRESS to extend their thanks to the
kind neighbors and friends for their
many acts of kindness during their of
fliction, which shall be gratefully re
membered.
BRA nr.
The death of MRS. ANNIE BRADY,
aged 36 years, from heart failure, h st
ened, it is thought by hard work, w s
a shock to her many friends last Mon
day morning. Deceased had been ill,
but not seriously it was thought, and
the announcement of her death occas
ioned no little surprise. She was the
support of her only son Roy, a lad of
fourteen years, on whom the blow falls
very heavily. Mother and son where
warmly attached to each other, lived
for each other and the seperation is at
tended with intense sadness to the
boy, who has the sympathy of the en
tire community. Mrs. Brady has a
brother living in Jersey Shore, who
came onto oversee the funeral ar
rangements.
Preliminary to the removal of the
body to Jersey Shore for burial, short
services were held at the house last
Wednesday morning, by the Rev. £). S.
Metzler.
W. C. Williams, of Jersey Shore
brother of deceased, accompanied by
Roy Brady and William Robinson,
called at the PRESS office on Tuesday.
Mr. Williams informed ye editor that
he had decided to take the motherless
boy to his home at Jersey Shore. Roy
is a bright lad and the PRESS hopes he
may grow to manhood and be a credit
to himself.
***
FRANKLIN.
Mrs. Jane Franklin, reported in last
week's PUESS seriously ill at the home
of her brother Elias Barton, died on
Friday, the funeral being held on
Sunday at Rich Valley Church, Rev.
Irwin officiating. The deceased, aged
57, came here from Kane to visit her
brother, when taken ill. Her remains
were interred in Rich Valley Cemetery.
"The Burglar."
"The Burglar," by A. Q. Scammon's
Company, at the opera house hist Fri
day evening, was the best talent that
has appeared in Emporium for years
They were entitled to a better house.
Each and every member of the Com
pany were first-class. We understand
they will return to Emporium later in
the season, when they are assured of a
large house.
The Church Army in Pittsburgh.
A ii Illustrated Address to be (jiven in the
Chapel of Emmanuel Church Thin
Evening.
Mr. James K. Bakewell ofthe Church
Army organization in Pittsburg, will
give an address in the old building of
Emmanuel church this (Thurs
day) evening at 8 o'clock. The ad
dress, which will be illustrated with
lantern views, will be an account of
the work of the Church Army in Pitts
burg. No admission fee. A collection
will be taken. All are cordially invit
ed to be present.
TJSRM! Si#ta l.ibr«rj IjHly'igoi* NCE.
WEATHER REPORT.
(Forecast by T. B. Lloyd.)
FRIDAY, Fair
SATURDAY. Rain.
SUNDAY. Fair.
BRIEF HENTiON.
Everybody reads the PRESS.
Mothers Club will be adjourned one
week, by order of President.
It is reported H. W. Martindale is
building a new hotel at Medix Run.
ATTENTION: Don't forget to ask for
a key after purchasing a dollars worth
at the Old Reliable.
L. Taggart is giving each and every
body who spends one dollar cash a
chance to get some Xmas money. Ask
for a key.
Who has the key, is the question,
that is continually being asked at the
Old Reliable.
The furnacemau, the woodsman or
laborer will find just what they desire
in the line of clothing, underweare,
etc., at N. Seger's.
Look for the customers cash box in
Taggart's window, and buy where
you can get the worth for your money.
East Ward had a diphtheria scare.
Miss Nellie Dorval, who was ill with
the dreaded disease is reported recover
ing by Dr. Heilman.
The Old Reliabie cheerfully furnishes
rebate stamps to their customers who
ask for them. But bo sure and get a
key.
Those handsome winter overcoats at
N. Seger's are going like hot cakes.
Seger only handles the most popular
goods and is satiaffed with a fair living
profit.
Murry and Coppersmith are making
a special indusement in this issue of
the PUESS There is your opportunity,
all ye who desire a good range, or
heating stove. Read it.
N. Seger's mammoth line of fall and
winter clothing and furnishing goods
are all ready lor his trade. It is a
dandy line and the bargains are num
erous. See and purchase.
All Smokers smoke the 'W. He
Mayer" hand made cigar, the best five
cent cigar on the market. Be sure you
ask for it. 24-tf.
WANTED. —Active parties to sell tea,
coffee, spices and baking powder to
families. Liberal commission allowed.
Apply at once to|Grand Union Tea Co.,
33 W. Long Ave., Dußois, Pa.
36 3t.
Laundryman Helliker and Geo. Bur
heart, clerk at Commercial Hotel, take
; delight in describing their great bear
hunt. The bear meat was just as nice
I and sweet as mutton, but it was bear
meat, just the same.
R. Seger & Son's remodeled clothing
store is no%v one of the handsomest
store rooms in the county and presents
a very tasty appearance with the new
and attractive goods, comprising
everything from a handsome suit case
to a stylish tie.
Bowling Match.
Edgar Good, son of Dr. Good, is an
expert bowler and adds strength to
our team of local bowlers. Next Satur
day evening St. Mary's crack team
will contest with Emporium bowlers at
Jas. Creighton's bowling room. No
doubt it will be a lively time.
Rib Broken.
Engineer J. E. Raesseau. employed
at Emporium flouring mills, had the
misfortune to fall, while passing over
the bridge leading to the engine room,
Monday night, breaking one of his
ribs. Dr. Bard well was called to his
assistance.
After Big (Jaine.
Geo. J. Laßar and H. S Lloyd after'
tramping all over our hills afier pheas
ants, usually getting a goodly supply,
have tired ot that sport and yearning
for larger game, quietly stole away
yesterday for Centre and Clinton
wilds, where they expect to bag sev
eral hundred wild turkeys. Sports
man Smith says "they can't fool us
with any Clinton barnyard stock."
Desirable House for Rent.
The newly constructed twenty-one
room house, located on Sixth street,
Emporium, Pa., suitable for hotel or
boarding House,ia elegantly construct
ed and is supplied with gas, steam and
two bath rooms, as well as all other
modern conveniences.
CLIMAX POWDEK M'F'O Co.,
33-tf Emporium, Pa.
Real Estate for Sale.
The Board of Trustees of the Presby
terian Church will sell the old church
site and parsonage property at a bar
gain. Apply to I. K. HOCKLEY, Chair
man of the Board or J. H. DAY, Sec
retary. 37tf
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