THE CAMERON COUNTY PRESS.
>•> TABLISHBD BY C. B. GOULD, MARCH 1866.
VOL. 38.
WASHINGTON LETTER.
(From our Rigalxr Correspondent.)
Washington, Dec. 14, 1903.
Eiitor P»e»s:—
President Roosevelt's nomina
tion as republican candidate in
1904 is certain. During the past
week his chances of beingt, he
choice of his party was discussed
on all sides here and his indorse
ment was stronger than even his
friends has anticipated. A dozen
United States Senators and a score
of national committeemen, who
know the sentiment of their re
spective states, have given out in
terviews in which they state posi
tively that the President is
the only man to succeed him
self. These statememts were is
sued in reply to an editorial from a
party paper in Ohio which ques
tioned the advisability of nominat
ing Mr. Roosevelt.
The opinion of the committee
men who are now in session here
is especially important. Mr.
George R. Sheldon of New York,
said that if Mr. Roosevelt could not
carry the Empire State he knew of
no one who could. Governor
Murphy of New Jersey declared
his state was on record for the
President without doubt. Nation
al Committeeman Brooker of Con
necticut gave assurance that there
was no question about the nomina
tion of Roosevelt in his state. Mr.
Van Fleet gave similar assurance
for California. lowa was certain
according to Committeeman Hunt.
Roosevelt sentiment in the State of
Washington was expressed by
former Senator Wilson, and Color
ado's by Committeeman Stevenson.
Of the Southern states, Virgina,
Lousiana, Georgia, Florida, and
Maryland and Missouri will send
Roosevelt delegates to the National
Convention according to the assur
ances of their committee represen
tatives attending the present meet
ing. Politicians from Ohio de
clared that Senator Hanna had a
host of friends but they knew he
would not be a candidate. Other
committeemen added their names
to this list of Roosevelt indorsers,
and all who expressed their opin
ions only two states, Alabama and
Mississippi, were opposed to the
President. In these states there
had been quarrels over the federal
patronage. Of course neither of
them will count anything for the
Republican candidate in the final
election.
Senator Frye, Hale, Dolliver,
Penrose and Piatt of Connecticut
were among those who issued state
ments earlier in the week to the ef
fect that the President's nomina
tion was certain. Opponents of
the President's nomination have
been crushed and no doubt
silenced.
High officials in the War and
Navy Departments are watching
closely events in Panama and are
prepared to meet any emergency in
carrying of the Administration's
policy of protecting Panama
against an attack from Colombia.
War ships are patrolling sach side
of the Isthmus watching for Col
umbian troops and marines have
been landed in several places for
the same purpose. Three or four
regiments of the Army are ready
to be rushed to the Isthmus from
New York and Newport News, in
case the Navy Department cannot
cope with the situation; For sev
eral days it has been reported and
also denied that 1100 Columbian
troops were landed from Cartagena,
near the Atrato river on the Gull
of Darien and near Panama's
boundry. Their purpose is tc
march over land to the cities ol
Panama and Colon. As such a
march is extremely difficult, if not
impossible, and as it would take at
least a month, the War Depart
ment will have plenty of time to
intercept the invaders.
Explosion at Carthage.
We publish a brief accoant of the ex
plosion, which occurred at Carthage,
Mo., in which two former Emporium
boys, Lester Ridge and Bert Cobb,
were killed and several others ser
iously injured. The Carthape Press
says:
"After the terrible explosion
several workmen formed a squad
a,nd started in search for the remains
of Ridge and Cobb, the men employed
in the mix house. After searching for
more than an hour, the gloomy com
pany of men came together and placed
the results of their hunt in one recep
tacle, which only a little more than
ailed a three gallon measure. It was
impossible to tell which piece belong
-3d to either body and all were buried
together."
"About 65 feet from the mix house
is a small building called the "punch
house." In this place Joe Gayney,
Klmer Bowers, Henry Sumner and
Dhas. Newton, four Emporium boys,
were at work. The workmen in this
tmilding were the only ones hurt.
Elmer Bowers received a bad fracture
of the frontal bone just above the left
aye and several other smaller scalp
wounds and a gapping cut on cheek,
The flesh on the fore linger of his left
liand was also peeled off the bone.
From first appearance Charles Newton
seemed to be the least hurt, but an in
vestigation showed that a small gash
in his right temple had severed an
irtery and needed immediate medical
treatment. He did not consider him
self much hurt and had started for his
home when he was met by a physician
who dressed his injuries. Joe Gayney
was standing in front of a window
when the explosion occurred and his
injuries were chiefly caused by flying
glass as well as being struck by boxes.
Particles of glass penetrated his body
from the waist up. One piece entered
his eye but it is not thought he will be
totally blind. He also had numerous
scalp wounds which required several
stitches. Henry Sumner suffered a
bad cut back of his ear which severed
an artery and the timely arrival of a
physician saved his life.''
"This is the third explosion at the
plant since last July, when the nitro
glycerine house went up; the mixing
house blew up in August and again in
November."
Birthday Surprise.
Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Ensign, residing
on West Fourth street and Woodland
avenue, gave a surprise party, Monday
evening, in honor of the tenth birthday
anniversary of their charming little
daughter Grace. A large number of
her little friends responded to the invi
tations, and at 4.30 o'clock the young
lady was ushered into the presence of
a host of bright and smiling faced
school mates whose very countenances
revealed the fact that they were burst
ing with anxiety to start the merriment
booked for the evening, and in turn
the utter astonishment and surprise
which veiled the rosy, sweet face ol
the juvenile hostess was convincing
enough that somethin' had been doin',
and an instant later this surprised lit*
tie lass was in the hands of the "mob"
and severely reminded that she was at
least ten, with some "to grow on," at
the y/ee folk say. The little ones pro
nounce the occasion one of the most
delightful it has been their privilege tc
attend, and will long remember tht
affability and hospitality of their little
friend.
Notice to Delinquent Tax-Payers.
All taxes assessed in Emporium Bor
ough for the year 1903 must be paid ir
full on or before January 15, 1904. If
not paid by that date the same will be
placed in the hands of deputy collector
Frank Mundy, with instructions to en
force collection.
C. W. SHAFFER,
Collector Emporium Borough.
43-2t.
Pianos.
E. T. Wells agent for the celebratec
Wegman, Steiff and Shaw pianos
Manufacturers guarantee with everj
instrument. Prices and terms to suil
you. Twenty-two Wegman pianos ir
Emporium owned by some of our besl
citizens. Write or call, corner Alle
gheny Ave. and Spring St. 431 m.
Tourtoall Mexico.
Via the Iron Mountain Route, Spec
ial train of flnest Pullman Cars to leave
Chicago and St. Louis, January 29th,
1904 Thirty days in Republic of Mex
ico, including the three Circle Tourfl
and a trip to the Ruined City of Mitla.
All points of interest visited. Tickets
include all expenses Tour arranged
and operated by the American Tourist
Association. For full information as tc
Route, points of interest visited, rates,
etc., address Jno. R. James, Centra!
Passenger Agent, 905 Park Bldg.,
Pittsburg, Pa.
"Liberty and Union, One and Inseparable."— WEßSTEß.
EMPORIUM, PA., THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1903.
riasonlc Banquet at Driftwood.
The following Masons from Empori
um visited Driftwood Lodge last Fri
day: I. K. Hockley, Thos. H. Norrie,
U. A. Palmer, Geo. J. Laßar, James Q.
Earl, Grant S. Allen, A. C. Blum, E.
W. Qaakill, Willis Gaskill and Stowe
L. Barton, and partok of the Banquet
prepared by the Driftwood ladies at
Riley's Hotel. They report an enjoy
able time, and that the spread surpass
ed anything ever given by our Drift
wood friends, which however, judging
from past experience, seems almost
impossible.
They report that the Banquet was
simply perfect, in the manner of pre
paration and service, and that the
tables were elegantly decorated with
red and white carnations, smilax and
maiden hair ferns.
Brother Geo. W. Huntley, Sr., acted
as Toast Master, and called on all pre
sent for a few remarks. D. D. G. M.,
Geo. W. Brown, of Lock Haven, con
gratulated the Fraternity on the bright
oudook for the acquisition of a Masonic
Home, probably to be situated at Cres
son Springs, the idea being conveyed,
that this is to be a true Home in every
sense of the word, intended to accom
modate aged Free Masons and their
families.
Our Emporium Brethern unanimous
ly congratulated the Driftwood ladies
on their fine entertainment, each suc
ceeding year seemingly surpassing
previous, occasions, the truth of which
is amply vouched for by the fact, that
such "Bon-Viveurs" as Hockley,
Norris, Blum and Barton and the rest
of the boys, could not be prevented
from partaking of this annual occasion
except by death, or some equally
tragic reason.
The party wishing to return on the
early Buffalo Flyer, and the time being
limited, decided to save the expense of
lodging, and passed the remaining few
hours with "King Pedro." Brother
Barton easily carrying off the honors,
by winning the "Boby Prize."
1903 Banquet is a pleasant memorv,
and all are anxiously looking forward
to a similar occasion in 1904.
Star Course.
The second number of the Star
Course, a leoture by Dr. Ilavey
Graeme Furbay, on the theme "Christ
and My Country," will be given in the
Court House, Friday evening, Dec. 18,
at 8 o'clock. We confidently advise
our people to attend this lecture. If
you delight in stirring eloquence and
beautiful diction you will not be dis
appointed. Tickets are on sale at
Lloyd's. Read the comments below
and you will be covinced that this lec
ture will be exceptionally good.
Dr. Furbay speaks with logic, elo
quence, and pathos. By his rare des
criptive powers, enriched by the treas
ures of poetry, history and the tragedy
of life, carries iiis hearers to the goal
of conviction. —Evansville, (Ind.)
Courier.
The lecture last evening by Dr. Far
bay was a masterpiece. His word-pic
tures are an artist's production. He is
a forceful speaker and must be heard
to be appreciated—Battle Creek,
(Mich.) Daily.
Dr. Furbay is an orator of unusual
powers. He is forceful, original and
effective.—Barnesville, (O.) Republi
can.
Dr. Furbay is as keen as a Damascus
blade. His delivery appeals to the
emocions, but that is not all. His lec
tures are packed with facts. Terse,
vigorous, acute, he reaches the reasor
and moves the will.—Rev. Edward F,
Swiggert, Morrow, O.
Baptist Church.
Rev. L. B. Twichell has accepted th«
call to the Baptist Church here, and in
his sermon next Sunday morning, will
sound the "watchwords" that are tc
characterize his preaching and practice
while he remains in our midst. H<
sees a great work to be accomplished
if his people will join hands and help
He hopes to be given a hearing by al
those who are not regular attendant!
at other churches. The sermon or
Sunday evening will be one of hit
most pleasing, practical ones and his
subject is in the form of a question
"Is it a day dream, a night vision or s
living reality?" Public cordially in
vited.
Returns to Emporium.
Jos. Burnett, who left here some
time ago for Carthage, Mo., where the
recent explosion took place, killing
two Emporium men and injuring sev
| eral others, returned to Emporium on
Wednesday, to resume his old position
as glycerine maker at Keystone pow
der Works. He will reside on Sixth
street, in Mr. B. W. Green's house,
J next to Columbian school.
DEATH'S DOINGS.
KIRK.
The funeral of William Howard
Kirk will occur from the home of his
parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. P. Kirk, Du-
Boistown, Sunday afternoon, at 2
o'clock. It will be private. Friendß
will be afforded the privilege of view
ing the remains on Saturday and un
til noon on Snnday. Interment will
be made ot Wildwood.
The funeral of William Howard Kirk
occurred yesterday afternoon (Sunday)
from the residence of his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. F. F. Kirk, in Dußoistown.
Services were conducted by the Rev.
S. O. Reading, pastor of the memorial
Baptist church at Newberry, and who
few years ago officiated at the wedding
of the deceased. There was an elabor
ate flower offering. Among the relat
ives and friends present from out of
town were the Misses Moyer, of Dan
ville—one of whom served as brides
maid on the occasion of Mr. and Mrs.
Kirk's marriage—Mr. Voris, father-in
law of the deceased, of Pittsburg, and
Matt Kirk and wife, of West Virginia.
The pall bearers, were Henry Sandert,
Charles Pool, Charles Otto, Edward
Harrison, Charles Ardell and Thomas
Cook.—Williamsport News.
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BCHOUTEN.
Mrs. Phoebe Carpenter-Schouten,
aged 70 years, passed away on Wed
nesday, at her residence on Spring
street. Mrs. Schouten had been in
poor health for several years but the
immediate cause of her death was
pneumonia. She came to Emporium
3fi years ago and for 20 years was a
member of the M. E. Church. The
funeral services will take place on Fri
day afternoon at two o'clock, to be
conductdd by her pastor, Rev. O. S.
Metzler and Rev. J. M. Johnston, her
former pastor.
FIPANGLER.
W. A. Spangler, aged 5S years, died
last night at the family residence, West
Creek. The funeral will be held Sat
urday afternoon, at West Creek school
house, at two o'clock. He was un
married.
Unlucky Troup*.
The Bennett-Moulton theatrical
tronpe that visited Emporium some
weeks ago, ure having bad luck. Be
fore coming to this place one or two of
their leading actors died, supposed of
small-pox. Since leaving here their
ill-lock seems to have followed them.
Sunday the entire company were
quarantined in the Reading railroad
depot at Milton, one of the actors
being taken down with small-pox.
The unfortunate man was placed in
an empty coach and the car pushed
on a side track below the town. The
remaining members and their belong
ings were fumigated when they depart
ed for Danville.
When the company arrived at Dan
ville Monday, officers sprang aboard
each platform of their car and com
manded them to keeptheir seats. The
oar was then placed on a siding, and
the train bore it back to Milton. The
engagement was cancelled and the
manager, who was to m«et them at
Danville, did not appear. There was
not money enough In the party to sup
port them, and since their return to
Milton they have been wiring far and
near for help from their friends
Meanwhile meals are being sent in
to them, but they continue to live in
the car. In the party are a number of
women and several children, who are
suffering severely from their misfor
tune. The small-pox patient is Her
bert Lindhoim.
A Welcome Visitor.
Hon. L. Rogers, of Kane, was a very
welcome caller at the PRESS office on
Monday. Mr Rogers, who is the very
efficient postmaster at Kane, was on
his return from Washington to further
aid the facilities of his office, which is
now one of the most important offices
in western Pennsylvania. Col. Rogers
has hosts of friends in Cameron eounty
who know and fully realize his worth
as a citizen and loyal Republican—in
fact he used to be one of us, for it was
he who first established a paper in
Emporium, (then Shippen), but closed
j the shop to enter the army. The grand
j old gentleman, we are pleased to note,
I looks "just as young as he used to be"
I and is full of energy and vinegar.
May he live to fight many battles for
right.
The editor of the Pums acknow
j ledges the receipt of a copy of the 1904
j Kodol Almanac aud 200 Year Calendar
! t-ent to him with the compliments of
j t he publishers of this most interesting,
| unique and useful booklet.
Large Track of Timber.
The largest tract of virgin timber in
the state, is said to be that located in
McKean, Elk and Cameron counties,
mainly in McKean county, along Potato
Creek, south of Smethpcrt. The tract
is composed of thirty thousand acres.
The bark is owned by the PennTanning
Company and the logs by the Goodyear
Lumber Company, says the Couders
porfc Enterprise. The timber of this
tract will be manufactured at the
Austin mills, and it is considered there
is sufficient amount to keep the mill
running for at least six years, but it is
hardly probable that the work of deli
vering at Austin will begin in less than
three or four years. Some days ago
A. C. Palmatier, of this place' bark in
spector for the Penn Tanning Com
pany; John W. Dennis, of Austin,
Timber Superintendent of the Good
year Lumber Company, with Wm
Dickenson, of Norwich Corners travel
ed on foot entirely round the tract, the
trip requiring six days of active walk
ing.
Orchestra Organlied.
Emporium at last will have an orchs
tra, which has been greatly needed in
this county. The following musicians
are members of the organization: A.
D. Ericsson, instructor and Ist violin;
Fred Husted, 2d violin; J. W. Clarke,
clarionet; Gordon Baker, drum; Fred
Huntington, piano; Jas. Quinn, trom
bone. The company are hard at work
and hope to be ready for engagements
in the near future.
BRIEF riENTION.
A line of very fine perfumes just re
ceived.—R. C. Dodson.
Smoke the "W. H. Mayer" five cent
Cigar. Union made. Sold by all deal
era 24-tf.
Smoke the "W. H. Mayer" five cent
Cigar. Union made. Sold by all deal
ers. 24-tf.
Fine line of smoking tobacco as
well aa popular brands of chewing, at
Cruice's Cigar Store.
Pip°', briar and m reschai suit
able for Holiday presents at John
Cruice's Cigar Store.
Some fine amber and briar pipes, al
so merschaum cigar holders just re
ceived.—R C. Dodson.
Mrs. H. H. Cloyesand children leave
to-morrow for New York city to visit
relatives until after the Holidays. Mr.
Cloyes will join her in New York on
Christmas.
Choice line of five and ten cent
Cigars, especially for our Holiday
trade. Leave orders early. Union
made
JOHN CRUICE.
Miss Marion Larrabee will spend the
Holidays in Philadelphia, guest of her
brothers and sister, Don M. Larrabee
and wife and Clifton Larrabee. She
goes on Friday.
Thomas W. Joyce, who resides on
the M. Housler farm, Rich Valley,
which he recently purchased, is recov
ering from a recent injury to one of
his feet, while working at Climax
Powder works.
Mrs. Anna Kempher, of East Empo
rium, was a PRESS caller this morning
to renew her PRESS for 1904. This ex
cellent lady is always on hand prompt
ly to encourage the printer. Twenty
years ago Mrs. Kempher was left with
a large family of children, her husband
having met with a fatal accident in
Buffalo yard. By hard work and hon
est endeavor to do right she reared her
family and today enjoys the love and
respect of her family and the public.
The marvelous industrial develop
ment of the United States during the
past decade contains no record that
can compare with the growth of our
great iron and steel industry. The
whole fascinating story of the evolu
tion from very small beginnings of the
wonderful aggregation of cooking
ovens, blast furnaces, and rolling mills
which render the valley of the Monon
j gahela the very center of the world's
j iron and steel industries, has never
| been told. In a special number devot
j ed to Iron and Steel exclusively, the
i Scientific American presents an auth-
I oritative account of how we have out
i distanced all other countries in the
j production of iron and steel. How
! wonderful that development has been,
is shown by the mere fact that in 1810
1 there were produced; in the United
States but 53,908 tons of pig iron, and
j and that in 1902 the total output of pig
iron passed far beyond that <>f our near
j est competitor, Great Britain, reaching
the huge total of 17,821,307 tons. How
i this vast output of pig iron is convert
ed in armor plate, gun steel, structural
shapes, tubes, rails, and steel and wire,
besides a host of other things, it is this
i special number's purpose to tell.
TERMS: $2.00 —$1.50 IN ADVANCE.
WEATHER REPORT.
(Forecast by T. B.Lloyd.)
FRIDAY, Fair
SATURDAY, Snow and Kain-
SUNDAY, Snow or Rain.
IS PAGES.
Items of Interest.
Everybody reads the PRESS.
Some small packages of very good
cigars for Xmas.—R. C. Dodson.
"The Little Oat-Cast" will uppea
later,
The best clothing for the least money
at N. Seger's.
Clothing that wears well, looks well
and fits well at N. Seger's.
The Borough Schools close Friday,
until after the Holidays.
Watch for an invitation to the Pov
erty Party in Old Presbyterian
Church. C. S C.
Guy Bros, minstrels, last Saturday
night delighted our citizens. It was a
clean, first class entertainment. The
first part, especially, was grand.
On Wednesday, a chap named
Adams deliberately pulled a revolver
and fired a shot on Fourth Btreet, in
front of Henry Edgcomb's store. He
should have been promptly arrested.
The "Miss Bob White" Opera Com
pany, sixty people, may come to Em
porium, third week in January, if our
people will aid the opera house man
agement in meeting the guarantee.
What is the use of wasting time
looking for a present for your son
when he needs a suit and an overcoat
so badly. N. Seger has just what he
needs and his prices are always satis
factory. His good are of the best
quality.
When looking around for Holiday
purchases do not forget Uncle Peter
Beattie's Cigar Store. He will sell you
a box of the best cigars in the land and
at reasonabe prices, to. He also has a
choice line of pipes and smoking tob
acco.
It is said that • amount of paper
used by a nation is a measure of its
attainments toward perfect civilization
At first sight China would seem to be
an exception to this rule, but investi
gations have proved that though the
people of the Flowery Kingdom use
paper for many things that we do not,
the total consumption is much smaller
per capita than in any more civilized
country. The newspaper is the great
est consumer in this line and where
ever it flourishes the arts of life and
high ideals are sure to be advancing.
To know, to discuss, to think and
understand what others think are the
first requirements of the civilized man,
and books and dailies and magazines
are the bearers of ideas that make men
strong and progressive.
You will not see any spread eagle ad
about Taggart's holiday goods this
year, but to be convinced that his stock
is very much larger than ever, all that
is necessary is for you to call and see
for yourself which is the very best ad.
possible for you to see.
When you buy a dollar's worth at
Taggart's ask for a key to the red box
which contains twenty dollars. If your
key fits the box you will get ten, four
or six of it. No joke about it. It's a
fact—key costs nothing.
At Taggart's, baby carraiges side
boards, bureaus, doll beds, cradles,
pianos, trunks, dolls, games, writing
desks, books, china cups and saucers,
bed room sets, blackboarksand an end
less variety of toys, etc., to make g ad,
the hearts of the little girls. And for
boys, sleds, drums, tool boxes, desks,
guns, toy piato's, violins, mouth organs
| jumping jacks, steam locomotives with
( beautiful trains, hose carts, fire en
! gine, steam pumps, street cars, books,
i dominoes, checkers, baekgamin boards
and everything else to make the boy
1 happy. Now FOR YOUNG MEN AND
THEIR SWEETHEARTS. Tne most beau
tiful Buckhorn comb and brush sets,
manicure work boxes, shaving sets,
cuff and collar boxes, glove and hand
kerchief boxes. A beautiful variety of
fancy mirrors, and fancy goods of
every description. Call, little girl, lit
tie boy and young men and sweethearts,
| and make yourselves happy.
NO. 43.