I\u\yl9o4 •: Hi B,ate Library THE CAMERON COUNTY PRESS. ESTABLISHED BY C. B. GOD .D, MARCH 1866. VOL. 38. WASHINGTON LETTER. (From our Regular Correspondent.) Washington, Nov. 10, 1903. Editor Pren:— Up to the present the most inter esting debate in Congress occured in the Senate relative to the recep tion of the great number of peti tions which have been sent that body from all parts of the country, demanding that Hon. Reed Smoot, the Mormon Senator from Utah,he expelled from the Senate on the ground that he is an apostle of the Mormon church, and as such was cempelled to take an oath of alleg iance to his church as the highest civil as well as religious authority in the land. Most of these peti tions are printed blanks which have been distributed throughout the country to be signed and sent to Senators. They are signed principally by women's organiza tions, such as the Daughters of the American Revolution and the W. C. T. T., and religious organiza tions. In many cases the phrase ology of the petitions is indentical, showing that they emanated from the same source. Former Secre tary John (i. Carlisle is to appear before the Senate Committee on Privileges and Elections, as counsel for the petitioners. When the petitions were presented, Senator Hoar declared that they were out of order, as the question was a judicial one to be decided by the Senate Committee, and that peti- j tioning that committee was as j much out of place as petitioning the Supreme Court of the United States. Senator Dubois of Idaho took issue with Senator Iloar and declared that "these various organ izations of Christian men and women have a right to petition the Senate and it is there duty to do so. i They know what they are doing, j They represent the moral thought i of the country and should not be discouraged." Most of the public men here disagree with Senator Dubois and believe that instead of of representing the moral thought of the country, they represent the narrow bigotry of those who are happiest when they are attacking a religion which is not identical with their own. There is not the slightest chance of forcing Senator Smoot to give up his seat, and many people believe that the mere investigation of his eligibility is an unworthy conces sion to the united bigotry of the country. Much comment has been aroused by the publication of that part of the President's regular message to Congress which related to the canal negotiations. It was written be fore the revolution in Panama and has now been cut out of the mes sage. The President says, "High authorities on international law hold that the canal can be be dug as an incident to exercising the power to prevent the obstruction of tariff across the isthmus." After stating that in his judgment it is time to declare that the building of the canal cannot be much longer delayed he continues, "It seems evident that in a matter such as this we should finally docide which is the best route, and if the advan tage of this route over any other possible route are sufficiently marked, we should then give notice that we can no longer sub mit to trifling or insincere dealing on the part of those whom the ac cident of possession has placed in temporary control of the ground through which the route must pass." He ends by declaring that if the possesors of the territory fail to come to a straightforward agree ment with us, "We must forthwith take the matter into our own hands." Advertise in the PRESS. J. Harris Mussina fleets With a Ter- rible Accident. Immediately after the noon hour to day J. Harris Mussina, of this city, was standing on tht end of a coal car, which was on the siding of the P. and E. rail road near the freight depot, when some trainmen who where switching cars near there made a flying switch and sent some cars in on the same siding, striking the car upon which Mr. Mus sina was standing, knocking him off and throwiug him nnder the car, the wheel of which passed over his right arm, crushing it from the elbow to near the shoulder, cutting of the ends of the third, fourth and little fingers of his left hand and cutting a gash in his head. The ambulance was called and doctors sent for and the unfortunate mau was taken to the hospital where the arm was amputed near the shoulder. Mr. Mussina is engaged in the coal business as well as being manager of the opera house and was engaged to day in assisting in unloading a car load of coal when the accident occurred. Mr. Mussina is very well l«iown throughout this city and county and particularly popular und the news of the sad accident quickly Bpread from one to another, causing expressions of sincere regret on every hand As we goto press the hospital authorities in forms us that Mr. Mussina stood the amputation of the arm very well and is resting quietly.—Thursday's Lock Haven Democrat. Star Course. The canvass for season tickets for the Star Course entertainment, conducted this year in the interest of the public schools is progressing steadily in the hands of the teachers. The people of Emporium will miss an excellent series of entertainments who do not avail themselves of this opportunity. A large number have purchased season tickets. Have you? If not, we ask that you do so, and encourage a worthy cause. Only $1.50 is asked for the course ot five entertainments, in eluding reserved seat. The seats will be reserved beforr the Course jptiis for the entire series, which is the most satisfactory way to all. The opening date is Dec. 2d, when Lulu Tyler Gates Company will ap- I pear. Several have expressed surprise | that we are able to bring such high class entertainers before our people. It is only by the liberal patronage of the peoplo that it can be done, and on this we rely. The board will be open at Lloyd's on Saturday morning, Nov. 28th, at eight o'clock for the reserving of seats for Course tickets, and at the same hour Tuesday morning, Dec. 1, for single admissions to the first entertainment. Does This Look Panlcy ? For fear the Independent may feel rather timid about noticing the numer ous large orders for American iron and steel .from foreign ports, we publish the following from Harrisburg Tele graph of Tuesday: "Within the past week the Pennsylvania Steel Company have received contracts for a $5,000,000 bridge, a contract for 7,000 tons of steel rails and another for 20,000 tons of steel rails. The orders will be di vided between the Steelton and Spar row's Point plants, most of the rails going to the latter, and together with the orders previously booked insure the prosperity of both Steelton and Sparrow's Point plants during the coming winter." Fatal Wreck. Last Tuesday morning a serious wreck occurred on B. &S. R. R., near Wharton, whereby engineer M. G. Walters lost his life. The log train ran into a slide, ditching the engine, which rolled down a 16 foot embank ment, landing bottom side up in the Sinnamahoning creek, eight feet un der water. The body of the engineer ! was recovered Tuesday evening and ! will be buried at Binghamton, N. Y., j on Friday. Deceased, who resided at ! Austin, leaves a wife, son and two ' daughters. Transfered to Buffalo. Elmer E. Klock, who for many years has been Master Mechanic at Empori i um Junction, has been transfered to Buffalo, where he assumes a similar position with Pennsy. Mr. Klock, who is a thorough and valuable man to the railroad interests, is one of Emporium's 1 best citizens, himself and family being active members of Methodist Church. The best wishes of our citizens go with them. Mr. Betinger, of Buffalo, takes Mr. Klock's place at Emporium. The One Package Dye In red printed wrappers, colors cotr I ton, wool or silk in same bath. Sample 01c, any color. New Peerless, Elmira, I N. Y. 36-41. "Liberty and Union, One and Inseparable."— WEßSTEß. EMPORIUM, PA., THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 1903. The Last Sad Chapter. Our readers will remember that we stopped our press last week to an nounce the fatal shooting of Harry M. Thomas, son of Ex-Country Treasurer Charles M. Thomas, while the short announcement, written hastilly during the excitement, was, in the main, cor rect. Young Thomas went to the home of his parents about three o'clocK, p. m., changed his clothes and informed his mother he was going to shoot a bird for one of his sisters, in quired for his shells, which had been taken from his room by his mother, fearing that some children might get them. Going to his room after his gun, a single barrel sbot gun, which Btood behind a door, a trunk being in front of it, he is supposed to have reached for the fire arm and pulled it over the trunk, catching the trigger and exploding the load. It was not known that the gun was loaded by the members of the family, neither is it supposed that Harry was aware of that fact. When the report of the gun was heard, his sister Nellie, who was only a few feet from him, screamed to her mother, who ran to the neighbors and 'phoned for Dr. Smith, who promptly arrived. The fatal shot entered his left side above the heart, he falling with a heavy thud upon the floor. When assistance arrived the fatally in jured boy regained consciousness suf ficient to ask if he would live. Being informed that it was doubtful, he man aged to say that the shooting was ac cidentia!, when he again became uncon scious and passed away, just twenty minutes from the time of the shooting. Imagine the terrible blow to the mother and sisters, to have one in whom they hoped and prayed might occupy a sta tion in life of honor and responsibility, every inducement having been exerted by kind parents, to be thus tragically taken from them without scarcely a moments warning. To say that Harry Thomas was faultness would be saying that which cannot be applied to any one, especially a young man, full of life, energy and a desire to have all the pleasure in this life. The young man, above the average as to height, and physical make-up, being over six feet in height and as strong as a giant, was a favorite with his companions, who delighted to watch his exhibitions of wonderful strength. Never denied anything by his kind parents, he al ways had a host of friends among the younger element, about his age—2l years next Saturday. He was born at Driftwood, this county. The sad news rapidly spread throughout the town and numerous kind friends called to render any assistance within their power, the family having long been honored citizens of Emporium and Cameron county. This great affliction falls with terrible force upon the family, especially the indulgent mother —that kindest ot parents, the one who always bears the cross of sorrow. Mr. Thomas, the father, was absent from home, at one of his lumber jobs at Ligonier, Pa., when the accident oc curred and a message, or messages, did not reach him until nine o'clock same evening, and then not until a special engine was sent twenty miles into the woods after him. He made all haste to reach home and arrived here Friday evening, when the arrange ments were completed for the funeral. The terrible suspense, not having any information, except this message, com pletely unnerved this gentleman of wonderful nerve. THE FUNERAL.. The funeral on Sunday afternoon at 2:30, was one of the largest attended in years. The family residence East Allegany Avenue, was crowded with relatives and friends and hundreds of our citizens viewed the remains, reclin ing upon a beautiful couch casket, amidst a profusion of flowers, roses, palms and ferns, offerings of family, societies and friends. The religious services were conducted jointly by Revs. McCaslin, Metzler and Robert son The music was rendered by the usual quartet. Owing to the large gathering it was nearly 3:30 before the silent cortage wended its way to that "Silent City" from whence no traveler returns. The Emporium Fire Depart ment composed of three companies, at tended in a body, the deceased having for years been an active member of the Citizens Hose, the latter organisa tion acting as floral bearers. The Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmeu, (of which the deceased was a member and carried an insurance of $1,350 in favor of his mother), were given the position of honor in the formation also acted as pall bearers. The passage of the long percession was a very impressive scene and when the fuueral reached Newton Cemetery the rear had not crossed the railroad." The services at the grave were short and conducted by the same clergymen, representing the Presby terian, Methodist and Episcopal churches The attendance at the Cemetery was unusually large. The following relatives and friends i were in attendance at the funeral: W. j H. Thomas and wife, Bradford, Pa.; i Mrs. D. W. Horn, Mr. and Mrs. Swart ! wood, Miss Myrtle Lloyd, Siunama- I honing; Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Douglas, Olean, N. Y.; Miss Bessie Hineman, Colegrove, Pa., Mr. and Mrs. V. S. | Burnell, Buffalo, N. Y.; Mrs. Cole, 1 Stanards; N. Y. Turkey for Widows. THE PRESS is pleased to an nounce that the committee having in charge the distribution of tur keys to the widows of Emporium have arranged to make the presen tation this year for Thanksgiving. It is desired that every name be mailed, or delivered, at the PRESS office not later than next Tuesday, that all may be served. Please be prompt. Thanksgiving Service. Thanksgiving services will be held in Emmanuel Church, at 10:00 a. m., Thanksgiving, by the Rector. Lacey-Jordan. Geo. Lacey and Miss Lizzie Jordan, two sensible young people, quietly visited Rev. Father Downey Tuesday morning and joined hands for life. Congratulations and best wishes. Baptist Church. Rev. M. B. Twitchell, of Danville, Pa., will preach in the Baptist Church next Sunday, morning and evening Nov. 22nd. A cordial welcome ex tended to all. Rummage Sale. The Woman's Releif Corps expect to conduct a rummage sale in the vacant store room in Larrabee's block, to com mence about second week in Decem ber. Remember the date and give a helping hand. Returns From Extended Trip. Mr. Fred Julian, who landed at San Francisco on the 10th on his return from the Phillipines, is now en route for Emporium and is expected to reach Emporium on Thanksgiving day. The Way to Keep Prosperity. Indianapolis "Journal." "Uncle Joe" Cannon declares that the country's prosperity is on a solid basis, and the people are of the same opinion. The way to keep '"t there is to keep Republican policies in force. Rummage Sale. The ladies of the Presbyterian church will continue their Rummage Sale, Thursday and Friday of this week, Nov. 19th and 20th, in the vacant room opposite R. C. Dodson's drug store. All who have anything to contribute will kindly send it to the room men tioned. New Long Distant Connection. It will be seen by ordinance passed by the Borough Council that Empori um is liable to have a new long distance 'phone connection in the near future. The proposed line will give direct western connection, as well as eastern and northern points. Geo. Metzger's exchange will handle the business. Bowling natch. Last Saturday evening, St. Marys and Emporium bowlers contested for championship in three games. Quite a large number of spectators witnessed the games. The score stood 46 pius in favor of St Marys, who carried two out of three games. A return match is planned at St. Mary's in the near fut ure. Emporium bowlers, as a whole, disappointed our people and did not play as they can. Chapter of Accidents, ARM BROKEN. William Gibbs' little daughter, resid ing on Clear Creek, last Sunday had the misfortune to fall, breaking her right arm in two places, below the el bow. The sufferer was brought to Dr. Bard well's office for treatment. ANKLE BROKEN. Last Saturday, Chas. Odene, of West Fifth street, employed in Howord mill, stepped off a porch breaking his right ankle. Dr. Heilman reduced the fract ure. STEPPED INTO HOLE. Last Wednesday, David Henneger, while working on a car at Howard mill, stepped into a hole in the floor, breaking a bone in his left ankle. Dr. Heilman is attending him. FOOT CUT. Harry Edwards, of Portage, severely cut his left foot, last Sunday, while chopping wood. Dr. H. W. Good was called and dressed the injury. ! The PRESS expected Hockley to point i out those soup houses predicted in last i week's Independent, but instead gete i off some more of his usual "Gumption | Cute" sayings and hashes over old I chestnuts. Everybody reads the PRESS. SUCCESSFUL SURPRISE Henry Auchu, the Lumberman and Busi ness Man Surprised, Royally Enter tains His Friends. It is an old saying that "surprise parties seldom surprise" did not hold good in the pleasant occasion that took place at the large and spacious resi dence of Mr. Henry Auchu, West Fourth street, last Monday evening, upon the occasion of the 60th an niversary of that public spirited citizen. Mr. Auchu, who is a very busy man al ways,thought he would remain "mum" when the great day approached bnt little did he imagimetliat his good wife and pleasant family had been quietly planning to surprise him. A few friends were let into the "plot" to catch this wily gentleman. Accordingly County Commissioner A. F. Vogt in vited Mr. Auchu to become his guest at the Business Men's Club until the train for the east, Mr. Vogt pretending to take that train for New York. At 9:30 the 'phone called Mr. Vogt, who discovered he had forgotten his rail road transportation, invited the victim to accompany him home after his ticket, when lo ! and behold his wife evidently had been called across the street to Mr. Auchu's. In they walked, when the astonished lumberman dis coved his spacious parlor was comfort ably filled with about thirty gentlemen friends, all of whom were enjoying themselves at King Pedro. Around tables were seated the following: Mr. Josiah Howard, Judge Geo. A. Walker, Mr. B. W. Green, Rev. Father Downey, Mr. W. H. Howard, Mr. Chas. Seger, Mr. R. Warner. Dr. H. W. Good, Mr. I. K. Hockley, Mr. R. Seger, Mr. A. C. Blum, Mr. Jos. J. Lingle, Mr. A. F. Vogt, Mr. Geo. J. Laßar, Mr. E. W. Gaskill, Mr. Joshua Bair, Mr. W. G. Bair, Mr. Eugene Goodyear. Mr. A. lioutah, Mr. Theo. Richie, Mr. Jas. L. Norie, Mr. Harry Hilliard, Mr. Fred Auchu, Mr. D. Couture, Mr. A. E. Niver and ye editor. It is needless to add that the little Frenchman accepted the situation gracefully, admitting that he had for once been trapped. Being of a very hospitable disposition nothing was too good for his friends, he prompt ly brought out his best cigars—Henry always keeps some of the best of every thing—and vied with his good natured wife in entertaining their guesta. So pleasantly did the time fly that even such old stagers as Judge Walker, B. W. Green, Geo. J. Laßar and A. C. Blum, who always are particular to be in their little cots early, were surprised to nee the lateness of the hour -midnight —and commenced to look for some one to make a break. At this point in the game, the gang were politely invited to move their card tables to the rooms on the opposite side of the house. Of course many, like ourselves, did not know what this meant but in course of time we scented the delicious aroma of coffee and——celery. To cut a long story short the large party were invit ed to lay aside their cards and return from whence they came, where one of the most elaborate dinners, in courses, was served. In addition to the deliciously prepared meal, the table elaborately decorated in the centre with a monster cake, (as large as a good sized cheese,) called the birth day cake, il luminated with sixty small wax tapers, added more beauty to the scene and if possible, aided the small eaters at the northern end of the board. Seated at the head of the table, surrounded by his friends, the host was the happiest person in the parlor, unless it was the prime mover and originator of the suc cessful and happy event—Mrs. Auchu. Cigars having been passed Mr. Josiah Howard, called the guests lo order and in a few remarks, on behalf of the friends present, presented Mr. Auchu a handsome carved oak leather rocker, with the best wishes for many happy anniversaries. This handsome piece of furniture, the best that Mr. Laßar could purchase, is a beauty. In addi tion to the above, Mr. A. F. Vogt gave a solid gold Knights of Columbus em blem; Mr. Boutain Eugene Couture, D. Couture and Fred Auchu a cut glass flower vase and Mr. B.W.Green a silver match safe. The officials of the Em porium and Rich Valley R.R., of which Mr. Auchu is President, sent by ex press, sixty pieces of bright and shin ing coin, securely sealed in a bag. Mr. Howard again called for order and invited Mr.Green, to toast the pop ular host. Mr. Green who is the best after dinner orator in this section, had a subject close to his heart and echoed the sentiments of every person around the banquet board when he dwelt upon the business and social integrity of Mr. Auchu, and the great esteem in which he is held in the county; his TERMS: $2.00 — $1. 50 IN ADVANCE. WEATHER REPORT. (Forecast by T. B. Lloyd.) FRIDAY, Fair SATURDAY. Fair. SUNDAY. Fair. loyalty and patriotism to every trust— home, country and friends. Mr. Henry Auchu, although over whelmed with the kind expressions of fellowship from his friends and the handsome testimonials of kind regard, returned his thanks profusely, regrett ing his inability to respond in fitting manner, being completely overwhelm ed and supremely happy. After more Pedro, plenty of cigars and a jolly pleasant visit the guests de parted for home at a very late morning hour, in good order and pleased with this one of the most enjoyable accas ions in the history of Emporium, noted for its hospitable entertainments. The PRESS extends its best wishes to Mr. Henry Auchu and his elegant family, with the earnest hope that all may be spared to celebrate many more such joyous heart-cheer re-unions. A Thoughtful Address. The Rev. A. J. Nock, Rector of St. James' Church, Titusville, Pa., de livered a thoughtful address in Em manuel (Jhurch on Monday evening. His subject; was a "Criticism of the Spirit of Modern Education," and in substance it was a ploa for the recogni tion of the olaims of a more liberal and complete culture than the speaker dis cerns in our present strenuous, self-re liant American life. Strenuousness, self-reliance and honesty are virtues that we cannot do without, and these afo possessed by the American people in a larger degree than by any other nation. But itis a mistake, the speaker argued, to think that our civilization contains all the desirable elements of life. The reaction against the Puritan regime in the seventeenth century was a proof of the failure of a one-sided ideal of life permanently to satisfy humanity. Our American life is far indeed front being so bare and repel lent as was the Puritanism of the seventeenth century; nevertheless, when compared with life in its fulness, our present civilization falls short of completeness. briefTTention. Use the 'phone when you wish to send us items of news. The Pennsylvania hay crop this year is estimated to have been worth $40,- 000,000. FOR SALE—Cooking stove good as new; gas, coal or wood. Inquire at PRESS office. 39-lt. Good goods and low prices is our hobby. Give us a call, we guarantee satisfaction. N. Soger. N. Seger is now offering clothing at •astonishingly low prices. If you need anything in this line call and see him. WANTED—Boys for Emmanuel church choir. Apply at Parish room Monday and Wednesday afternoon at 4:30. Salary paid. The best is the only kind of clothing N. Seger handles. The goods are here for your inspection—cannot be bought elsewhere for the same money. All Smokers smoke the "W. H. Mayer" hand made cigar, the best five cent cigar on the market. Be sure you ask for it. 24-tf. "The Desperate Chance" Company decided to jump Emporium and now Tom Norris can't use that check left over from the last desperate chance for a seat. Hot Springs, Ark. | Sunday. November Bth, the Iron Mountain Route will Inaugurate its solid through fast train service between St. Louis and Hot Springs, Ark., via Benton. This train will leave St. Lonis daily at 8:20 p. m., arriving at Hot Springs at 8:20 a. m., the following day. Elegant ( new day coaches and Pullman sleeping cars equipped with electric lights and fans. Write for il lustrated book of this famous resort, sent free on application to Jno. R. James, Central Passenger Agent, Pitts burg, Pa. 39-3t. Estrayed. About four months ago, a red-brown Jersey-Guernsey cow estrayed from the premises of the undersigned near Emporium Junction. A reward of $5.00 will be paid for return of the animal. 39-2t. JOHN BAUER. Card of Thanks. To the kind friends, Emporium Fire Department, and the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen, we wish to tender our sincere thanks for their many kind acts and expressions of sympathy dur ing our late sad bereavement. C. M. THOMAS AND FAMILY. NO. 39
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