THE CAMERON COUNTY PBE^S.
C-> R A BUSHED BY C. B. GOULD, MARCH 1866.
VOL. 38.
WASHINGTON LETTER.
(From oar Regular Correspondent.)
Washington, Nov. 30, 1903.
Blitor F*»enß: —
The Panama canal treaty, ratifi
ed unanimously autl without
amendment by the Junta and the
ministry, lias been oflicially de
livered to United States Consul
General Gudger. He will forward
it to Washington, probably in an
American war ship, and President
Roosevelt will lose no time in send
ing it to the Senate. It is expect
ed here in about ten days, so the
Senate will be able to consider it
immediately after a vote is taken
on the Cuban bill. Senator Cnl
lom, chairman of the Committee
on Foreign Relations expects oppos
ition to the treaty, but he feels
certain that it will be ratified by
the required two-thirds majority.
Its provisions are so advantageous
to the United States and the senti
ment throughout the country Is so
strong for a canal, that few of the
democratic Senators will care to
delay its ratification.
George Reyes, the Columbian
commissioner, and Dr. Herran, the
charge de affairs took luncheon
~ ith Secretary Hay, and discussed
affairs in Colombia and on the
Isthmus. General Reyes outlined
in general the position of his gov
ernment. but as he is waiting for
explicit instructions, lie can not
submit any definate proposals. It
is thought that he will be permit
ted to recognize the definite separa
tion of Colombia and Panama and
negotiate for some kind of compen
sation for Colombia. This is of
course the only way in which he
can accomplish anything by his
mission. Panama is now an inde
pendent state and the day that the
present treaty is ratified by the
Senate, this government guaran
tees this independence, even
against Colombia.
Senator Foraker, who is chair
man of the Committee on Pacific
Islands and Porto Rico and one of
the firmest supporters of President
Roosevelt, declares that he does
not intend to abandon the Lodge
bill reducing the tariff on imports
from the Philippines. This bill is
favored by many republicans who
do not wish to start a tariff discus
sion before the presidential elect
ion. Senator Foraker says, "Why
should the republican party be I
afraid to discuss the tariff at any
time? If there is any policy of leg
islation with which the republican
party is identified, and identified,
too, to the satisfaction of the Ameri
can people, is election returns can
be taken as an indication, it is the
tariff.
"Let them talk tariff if they
want to. What have we to be con
cerned about? We admit that
some schedules in the Dingley
tariff act, framed in 1897, may not
be altogether satisfactory for the
conditions of 1904; but we shall
use our own discretion as to the
time and method of changing them
and take the responsibility before
the country for preventing the un
settling of industrial and trade
conditions.
"I believe there ought to be free
trade with the Philippines as there
is with Porto Rico. 1 believe the
Senate will at least pass a bill
reducing the rate of tariff on the
products of the Philippine Islands
entering this country." He adds
his belief that such a bill will be
passed this winter.
Although Senator Foraker's pro
position lias not yet been much
discussed, it is regarded as the
statement of one high in party
councils, and makes it probable
that tha Philippine tariff will be
the subject of much debate during
the winter.
DEATH'S DOINGS.
BINGEMAN.
"MRS. SUSANNAH BINOEMAN, widow
of the late John Biogeman, Sr., and
the oldest person in this section of the
county (Northumberland) died on last
Friday night at 10 o'clock, at her home
in Georgetown, from the effects of a
■econd stroke of paralysis, at the age
of 98 years. Mother Bingeman, as she
was familiary known, was until about
six monts ago, when she first suffered
a stroke of paralysis, in the very best
health and spirit, of a jolly disposition,
and looked considerably more youth
ful than many persons of sixty years.
Every person looked upon her as a
person who would surely pass the 100
mark, but death has decreed otherwise
and called her away from her earthly
home, into a higher life.
She was an earnest christian aud at
tended church services until a few
years ago, when her advanced age
made it almost impossible for her to
walk the distance in safety, then she
partook of the Holy Supper at her
home. But a short time ago her 98th
birthday anniversary was celebrated
by a party into which she entered with
remarkable spirit.
Susannah, daughter of John G. and
Mary Smith, was born October 10,
1805, which brought her age to 'JB years
one month and 18 days. Ten children,
five sons and five daughters, blessed her
union with John Bingeman, the five
sons surviving, while the five daught,
ers have passed to the great
She is survived by five sons, 36 grand
children, 35 great-grand children and
32 great-great-grand-children.
Her husband proceeded her in death
some twenty years. She was higly re
spected by all who were fortunate
enough to know this dear lady."
D. B.
DAVISON.
MRS, E. E. DAVISON, aged 86 years,
passed away last Friday, at Chambers
burg, Pa., where she has resided for
several years, desiring to be at her old
home, where she resided for so nidii}
years and reared a large family of
children. Deceased has been in feeble
health for a long time, although her
wonderful vilality kept up te the last.
While a resident of Emporium, several
years ago, she took an active part in
church work, being a devout Presby
terian, and her many friends will sym
pathize with the family. The funeral
took place on Sunday at Chambers
burg and her remains were placed in
the family lot beside her husband who
died many years ago. Mr. and Mrs.
E. C. Davison, Johnsonburg, and Mr.
J. M. Davison, Emporium, were in at
tendance at the funeral of their
mother.
Murderous Assult.
Editor Press:
Last Saturday afternoon, about three
miles from Cameron, a quarrel took
place between N. H. Prentice and Chas.
Pennington, employed on Whiting &
Thomas' log job. As near as can be
learned, Pennington owns a ferociou
dog that jumped at Prentice as he
passed by, which frightened him,
Prentice, and caused the use of some
emphatic language. Pennington took
exceptions to his strong words and,
grabbing a double bitted axe, struck at
Prentice, inflicting a severe wound on
his head, following the assult with a
blow on the wounded man's back with
the flat of the axe, felling Prentice to
the ground. Regaining his feet Pren
tice attempted to defend his life from
the frenzy of the infuriated man, when
Pennington struck him another blow
in the right breast, breaking three ribs.
That he was not killed is a miracle.
Pennington made his escape, or con
cealed himself from the infuriated
woodsmen. Dr. H. W. Good was
'phoned for and reached the scene of the
melee late at night, being taken from
Cameron on one of Cameron Lumber
Company's engines. The injured man
was placed on the engine and brough
to Cameron, where he is being cared
for at Van Name's boarding house.
We understand warrants have been is
sued for the arrest of Pennington.
LATER— A warrant was issued yes
terday for the arrest of Pennington,
who was taken before Justice Gentry
at Sterling Run, on charge of "assault
with intent to kill." In default of
$'2,500 bail the prisoner was confined itt
Emporium jail to await the action of
the grand jury.
I Dec. 7th, 1903. XXX.
Seriously Injured.
Miss Minnie Baurgelt, who is em
ployed in one of Buffalo's leading de
, partment stores, had the misfortune
' I to fall down a flight of stairs, seriously
i injuring her right arm. She will be
brought to Emporium this evening to
be cared for by her sister, Mrs. H. S.
Lloyd.
"Liberty and Union, One and Inseparable."— WEßSTEß.
EMPORIUM, PA., THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1903.
The Hasonlc Banquet.
The elaborate Banquet given at the
opera house last evening by Emporium
Chapter and Emporium Lodge was the
moat enjoyable occasion ever partici
pated in by the fraternity of this
county. Covers were laid for 150.
Promptly at 9:30 the fraternity met
their wives and sweethearts at the Lib
rary and conducted them to the opera
house, where the ladies of Emmanuel
Episcopal Church under the leadership
of Mrs. W. H. Howard and Mrs. Eliza
beth Howasd, had in waiting a grand
spread, the equal of which has never
been witnessed in Emporium, viz:
MENU.
TANGIER OYSTERS,
SAUTED ALMONDS AND PECANS.
OLIVES. GHERKINS, CELERY.
CREAM OF TOMATO SOUP.
ROLLED BREAD.
ROAST TURKEY, OIBLET SAUCE,
C RAN BER R I ES,
MASHED POTATOES. STEWED CORN,
SWEET POTATO CROQUETS.
GOAT (?) PUNCH.
CHICKEN SALAD,
NEUCHATEL CHEESE, WAFERS.
PLUM PUDDING.
INDIVIDUAL ICES. CAKE,
BON-BONS.
COFFEE. CIGARS.
The tables were beautifully decorat
ed with the best of everything that
added to the pleasure of the occasion.
Eighteen of Emporium's most hand
some young ladies served the elaborate
menu in a prompt manner, yet it was
mid-night when tha Toast Master,
Hon. I. K. Hockley, rapped the assem
blage to order and choked off the big
eaters, who were just getting ready
for re-attack of the menu. The lateness
of the hot rand the fact that many
were patiently awaiting the clearing
of ths floor for dancinp, only a few
were called onto respond to toasts.
District Deputy Q. M., Geo. A. Brown,
of Lock Haven, was the first, respond
ed eloquently and received a round of
applause. District Deputy High Priest
Jos. J. Lingle, Rev. O. S. Metzler, Mr.
Josiah Howard, Mr. B. W. Green,
Judgo Geo. W. Huntley, Mr. Fred
Julian, Mr. A. C. Blum, Chas. T.
Logan, C. Jay Goodnough, John D.
Logan, and many others made very
appropriate remarks, which were high
ly entertaining. We regret that the
hour of uoing to press will not allow us
co make a more elaborate and proper
account of the enjoyable occasion.
The festivities continued until about
four o'clock this morning when all de
parted for their homes, declaring the
Masonic fraternity the royal enter
tainers.
The music on the occasion, during
the Banquet and for the ball, was
furnished by Fisk & Stopper's orch
estra, of Williamsport. To say that
the music was grand would be putting
it mild.
Too much credit cannot be given the
retiring officers of Emporium Lodges
for the success of this entertainment—
especiall Mr. Joseph Kaye, the retiring
Worshipful Master, who, personally,
made the effort a great success.
Advertisers.
Our advertising patrons will confer
a great favor if they will hand in their
copy for Holiday Adnouncements
early, that all may be given due atten
tion, as well as good positions. We
shall strive to give our patrons the
usual satisfaction. Hand in your advs.
—the earlier the better.
Harlem Music Co.
The above firm, doing business at
No. 50, West 125 th street, New York
City, have succeeded their sub-tenants
in the piano business and have added
several well known makes of pianos to
their stock, among which are a few of
the following well known firms,
Becher Bro's., Steinway, Sohmer,
Hayius, etc., etc. Great bargains in
pianos and musical instruments. The
firm is composed of W. T. Seger and
Ed. C. Seger, formerly of Emporium,
and orders from Punas readers will re
ceive prompt attention.
Change in Positions.
Fred Tompkins, who for twelve
years has been located at the Warner
House, in charge of the sample rooms,
has accepted and entered upon his
duties as Steward at the Business
Mens' Club. Geo. Hurteau, who has
been Steward at the Club since the or
ganization of that well conducted en
terprise, has become day clerk at War
j ner House. Geo. Baxter take 3 the
j position in sample room, formerly so
j acceptably filled by Mr. Tompkins.
Albert Murry is night clerk at Warner
House. Quito a change all around.
All hands seem pleased.
The Panama Qnestlon.
Editor Press:—
Will you kindly suffer a word or two
of comment and query suggested by
the recent developments in the situa
tion at Panama?
One point that ought to be clearly
understood is that the questions relat
ing to the Panama Canal are not party
questions; at least they cannot consis
tently be made party questions. So
far as the desirableness of having a (
canal between the two oceans is con- '
cerned the two parties are united in 1
recognizing it. For a century such a 1
water way has been a cherished dream 1
of the South and of farsighted leaders 1
in the Democratic party.
So far as the recent course of tho Ad
ministration in relation to Colombia
and Panama is concerned, criticism
upon it comes with poor graoe from
the party that inaugurated the course ■
that resulted in Mexico being ultimate- |
ly stripped of Texas, New Mexico, Ari- •
zona, California, Nevada, Ucah and
parts of Colorado and Wyoming. It is
true that Mexico was paid $25,000,000
for the territory mentioned (outside of I
Texas,) and was relieved of claims I
amounting to $3,500,000 more, but the <
fact remains that she was forced to sell 1
at the point of our guns. i
Before the Civil War the Democratic <
party took the lead in movements for I
national aggrandizement; now the i
leading part in such movement is taken
by the Republican party. Really,
therefore, in regard to all such matters
there is no principle at issue between (
the two parties. The Democrats can- ;
not criticise any of the acts of the late i
and present Republican admin- ]
istration in relation to foreign -
affairs, without thereby casting |
the gravest reflection upon tho re- \
cord of their own party during the j
thirties, forties and fifties. Indeed, the j
United States waa responsible for the
revolt of Texas in a way in which it
does not appear that it has been re
sponsible for ths revolt of Panama and 1
i it pi'ofited by the revolt of Texas in a 1
»ay in which it is not profiting, and 1
will not profit, by the revolt of Pan
ama. It has reaped no substantial 1
benefit from the Panama revolution
that it had not previously hoped to se- 1
cure through negotiation from Colom
bia.
But it does seem that the time has
come for us to examine anew our ideas
with regard to when and when not re
volt and secession are justifiable. Has
our course in the past been a consistent
one? We favored revolt and secession
in 1776; we sympathize with the revolt
of Mexico and the South American col
onies against Spain; we abetted the
secession of Texas from Mexico; we
broke the integrity of Mexican territory
in the forties; in 1898 we stripped
Spain of her remaining colonies; and
now, while we cannot be held respon
sible for the revolt of Panama against
Colombia, we are not at all shocked by
the occurrence, but on the contrary as
sume that Panama is justified in seced
ing, and we have lost no time in
recognizing her independence and in
negotiating a treaty for the furtherance
of our cherished canal project. On
the other hand we strongly opposed
internal secession in the sixties, and
dealt that principal a blow from which
it will never recover. The right of any
of our states to secede can never again
come up as a practical question. Still,
in the light of our complacent accept
ance of the fact of secession in foreign
countries, the query arises; On what
principle of right did we compel the
Southern states to remain in the Union?
Perhaps all that we can say is that
, circumstances alter cases; that there is
no single fixed principle that can be
followed in all cases; that beyond the
conscious power of men at any par
ticular time, and beyond the wisdom
of our wisest statesmen, there presides
a destiny, a shaping Providence, that
overrules the tortuous and inconsistent
ways of men tothe working out of some
, better thing for the humanity of the
future. Certain it is that in the light
of the present we can not wish the
. course of events in the past to have
been reversed. We cannot wish that
the . -»volt of 1776 had been quelled by
the British armies; wo cannot wish
that our southwestern states and terri
, tories were to-day a part of Mexico;
we cannot wish that the secession of
the Southern states had been success
ful; we cannot wish that Spain were
still in passessioo of Cuba, Porto Rico
and the Philippines. And is it reason
able to suppose that the time will come
when.in tho light of its practical results,
we shall ever regret the outcome of
the recent events in the Isthmus of
Panama? j. M . R .
December 8,1903.
4 Christmas in blast at Taggart's.
In Full Blast.
The Keystone Powder Company re
sumed operations on Monday, with a full
quota of laborers. It was rapid work
to rebuild the plant destroyed, yet the
Keystone people were equal to the
emergency and are now filling their
orders for high explosives.
Where to Trade.
While consulting the advertising
columns of the PRESS make a note of
the fact and place where you desire to
purchasr your Holiday presents. Our
advertisers are reliable dealers .and be
lieve in doing business honestly with
their patrons.
Big CJas Well.
The Clinton county gas well at
Hyner is reported a big "gasser."
The drilling of new wells is report
ed for the near future and a big gas field
is liable to be developed. A line will
be laid to Renoyo and Lock Haven.
Why not up the P. A E. R. R. ?
New Checking Station.
Last Saturday a "Hun" walked into
the postofflce, lugging one of those
beautiful steamer satchels, which he
deposited in front of the astonished P.
M., at M. 0., window, with the excla
mation, "Check Pittsburg." It re
quired some of Mr Seger's best French
before the Hun pulled down his sack
and made haste for the depot.
Another Gas Proposition.
A party of reliable gas land owners
express a willingness to lay a line to
Emporium for domestic use, also furn
ish gas for manufacturing purposes at a
low price (ten cents per thousand) pro
vided a snfficient number of consumers
be guaranteed and the right to pipe
the streets be granted by the Borough
authorities. Will the borough grant
it?
fir. Jnlian's Lecture.
Mr. Fred Julian's talk on"The
Orient" was largely attended by
our best people, in fact chairs were re
quired to supply seats for the many
who desired to hear the graphic de
scription of Mr. Julian's tour of the
world. In addition to his interesting
description, he displayed many beauti
ful specimens of handiwork secured in
the Orient. Those who failed to hear
the lecture missed a treat.
The pipe organ prelude by Miss
Grace A. Walker, was a pleasing fea
ture, as was also the introductory re
marks by the pastor, Rev. O. S.
Metzler.
Guy Bro's. Minstrels.
Year after year these famous min
strel men add new features to their
show, this season everything is abso
lutely new from start to finish. The
grand military spectacular first part
represents soldiers camping in the
Philippines; you can hear the fife and
drum in the distance, marching of the
troops beaded by the band. Choruses
! by the soldiers thinking of home, etc.
The electric effects with colored lights
makes it one of the prettiest settings
ever introduced in minstrelsy. Don't
miss this big show at the Opera House,
Saturday night, December 12th. Prices
25, 35, 50 and 75. Reserved seats on
sale at H. S. Lloyd's.
Hotel Cards in Japan.
To the Editor Cameron County Press :
While traveling through Japan, we
were greatly amused at the odd sights
we saw and the many curiously print
ed cards of hotels we read. I enclose
you a sample of English, as it is
printed on one or two hotel cards. I
spent two days at the Uagoya Hotel
and found the hotel first class in every
respect, even if they did get things
mixed some in our language. I
thought perhaps your readers might
bo somewhat interested and pleased to
read tho ads: "The Gonikai Hotel,
(Limited), Yamada, Ise., Japan. This
Hotel, situated on the hill proximity
to the Sharine of Ise, the commemora
tion of Imperial ancestry, and sur
rounded by the most picturesque
scenery, it command the whole view
of the city and bay of Ise. The travel
lers informing us their exact arrival
before hand will be awaited by our in
terpreter at the station. Rooms are all
furnished with latest appliance the
excellent cuisine served at all hours.
First-class for every respect."
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 , December 11th
and 12th. If you can't see well or have
headache don't fail to call and see Prof.
Budine, as he guarantees to cure all
such cases. Lenses ground and fitted
in old frames. Eyes tested and ex
amined free. All work guaranteed.
TERMS: $2.00 —$1.50 IN ADVANCE.
WEATHER REPORT.
(Forecast by T. B. Lloyd.)
FRIDAY, Fair
SATURDAY. Fair.
SUNDAY. Fair.
OPERA HOUSE,
SATURDAY,
Guy Bros.
Minstrels
Everything New. Up-to-Date.
Grand Military Spectacular first part,
representing Soldiers camping in the
Philippines.
Best of Singers, Dancers, Acrobats and
Comedians.
10—Solo Vocalists—lo.
6—Funny End Men—B.
10— Big Specialties— lo
Concert Orchestra.
Watch for the grand street parade.
Seats on sale at Lloyd's Book Store.
Prices, 25, 35, 50 and 75 cents.
BRIEF NENTION.
WANTED: —Position as housekeeper.
Box 391, Emporium, Pa.
Smoke the "W. H. Mayer" Ave cen-
Cigar. Union made. Sold by all dealt
ers. 24-tf.
Smoke the "W. 11. Mayer" Ave cent
Cigar. Union made. Sold by all deal
ers. 24-tf.
Fine line of smoking tobacco -as
well as popular brands of chewing, at
Cruice's Cigar Store.
Save your money for Christinos by
purchasing clothing of N. Seger.
Good goods much cheaper than many
others sell them.
Hunting for a name' for our new
neighbors of the baby Republic what is
the matter with "Panamanx" or "Pan
amax"?
The old reliable clothier N. Seger
will sell you good goods for less money
than you can get them elsewhere. Call
and see him.
Choice line of five and ten cen£
Cigars, especially for our Holiday
trade. Leave orders early. Union
made.
JOHN CRUIOK.
The finest wine overdrank by mortal
man was given Pope Leo during hl»
last days. It was 250 years old and
worth $2,000,000 a bottle, $274,000 a
glass or S2OO at drop.—Ex.
Contemplated purchasers of Millinery-
Goods, Trimmed Hats, Fancy Goods
etc., must not fail to call on Ludlam's
near the Bank. Read their announce -
ment in this issue.
The members of the Sons of Temper
ance, are requested to attend an oyster
supper, Tuesday evening, Dec. 15tb,
eight o'clock, sharp. At the residence
of Jos. Newton, West Allegany Ave,.
E. D. Klock while killing a hog orr
Wednesday, had the misfortune to be
painfully bitten in one of his flgera by
the hog. The Dr. removed the nail and
dressed the finger.
If you will examine Taggart's five
cent, ten cent and twenty-five cent
table you will never goto the racket
store orjany where else for your holiday
goods.
If you want something nice for a
Christmas present for your husband or
son why not purchase something in
the clothing line. N. Seger is prepar
ed to show you goods in this line that,
are a credit to any man.
Anything you may wish in theclotfi
ing and furnishing line at N. Soger's.
Also some handsome suit cases and in
fact anything you could wish for if yon
intend to made a visit this winter and
we know the price he asks for these
goods will surely sell them.
Lieut. Frank T. NcNarney, (brother
of J. P. McNarney of this place) form
erly of Pittsburg, now in the United
States cavalry service in Dakota, has
been notified by the War Department
that he will be detailed ap military in
structor at any college in any State he
may select where the post is vacant.
Cameron was aroused from its leth
argy at6:3o Friday morning, when Mrs.
J. L Rockwell noticed moke and
flames isnuing from the r of the house
occupied and used as a boarding house
by Mrs. II A. Stewart, butby the pres
ence of mind and prompt action of Mrs
Stewart and the Misses Orner and Sum
merson, the houso was saved with but
slight damage to the roof The fire was
caused by a defective chimney.
NO. 42.