THE CAMERON COUNTY PRESS. < ESTABLISHED BY C. B. GOULD, MARCH 1866. VOL. 38. WASHINGTON LETTER. (from our R-.nutcir Correspondent.' Washington,Jau. 'J, 1!)04. , Editor Press;— ] With all the popularity aud ( open-handed hospitality for which < President Roosevelt is justly cele- • brated, the social season in Wash- ] ington was inaugurated at the j White House on New Years day,l with as large and brilliant a recep- ' tion as has ever been seeu within ; its walls. All the officials of the ] goverinent, and the general ( public by the thousands, crowded to pay their respects to the first ' gentleman of the land, who receiv ed each one graciously. Even the , weather was faultless, a cloudless sky, with the mercury marking 7"> degrees, thus ignoring the official prediction of "rain or snow." The Army and Navy officers form ed at the War office and marched in long columns from the building. Among the new diplomats present, for the first time were the British Ambassador and the new minister from the infant republic of Pan ama. Mrs. Roosevelt stood by her husband's side \\ bile the public filed past, as glad to see and greet the common people as tiie officials. She was robed in a rich white satin dress, front breadths richly orna mented with seed pearl embroid ery. The waist, cut square in the neck, was also embroided, as were the wide shoulder bands from which fell Huffy chiffon angel sleeves parting at the elbow. Pearls for ornaments. Miss Alice Roosevelt, also in white, stood be hind her mother. The President looked anxious and weary, but greeted each visitor with a smile and a shake of the hands. The White House was decked in Christ mas greens, impressed one with its atmosphere of elegance, refine ment and home-like quality. The President and Mrs. Roosevelt are so frank and hearty in their wel come to all visitors that the public is charmed with the simplicity aud sincerity of the republican court. This example has had its influence i upon Washington society, and in no other city can be found more democratic or hospitable hosts. After the official reception the peo ple hurried away to attend the other receptions given by cabinet ministers, Admiral Dewey, aud other high officials. The happy Admiral surrounded himself with thirty young ladies from navy households, and his parlors were thronged with men in uniform, re minding one of a battle ship clear ing for action. On the same day Mrs. Root gave her last receptiou; Mrs. Cortelou gave her first, and Mr. Moody Secretary of Navy being a bachelor, gave none. The naval Observatory here an nouncad the beginning of the New Year by telegraph to every city in the country, ticking off the exact second when the first hour com menced. The record was even in Alaska, Guam, and the Philip pines. Anti-imperialists claim that they are not dead yet. having been gal vanized into activity by the con duct of our "emperor" in Panama, and they boldly bring forward as their candidate for the presidency before the Democratic convention, Gen. Nelson A. Miles. His strength is not of that kind which anti-expansionists usually prefer, being wholly military and even pugnacious, but it is insisted that he wouid poll some votes because begot himself reprimanded by the Presideut for imprudent conduct. Miles is a Massachusetts man, and Gamaliel Bradfoed thinks hewould carry the state. Whether he would carry the south in view of the fact that he put shackles upon Jefferson Davis is another question. However, it is generally believed that Jefferson Davis is dead. DEATH'S DOINCiS. HILLYARD. MRS. LUCY JANE, wife of Harry Hillyard, a respected citizen, died early this morning at the family resi dence on West Fifth street, aged 33 years. Deceased has been a great suf ferer with heart trouble for years and pneumonia having having sot in she passed away, leaving a devoted hus band and two small children, aged re spectively seven and nine. Mrs. Hill yard was highly respected in this com munity and has many friends. Her remains will no doubt be taken to Wat sontown; her former homo. The grief-stricken family are indeed deeply afflicted and have the sym pathy of our citizens. The remains will be taken to Wat sontown on Saturday morning the funeral to take place on Monday. Prayer at the residence, by Rev. Mc Caslin. »•« BELDEN. EMMITT BSLDEN, aged 25 years, six months atid 20 days, son of Mr and Mrs. Sjlvester Betden, of More Hill died at the home of his parents on Christmas Eve ,of typhoid fever Ilia funeral took place on Sunday after noon, Dau. 27th, at Moro Hill Church aud was largely attended. Rev. O. S. Metzlor paster of First Methodist Church officiated at the funeral. The young man was employed In a lumber camp near Johnsonburg when stricken down with the malady and only arriv ed at his home two or three days before death took him. He is well spoken of by those who knew him, as an indus trious young man and kind to his par ents. WOLVERTON. MRS. SABRIE WOLVEUTON aged 44 years and six months, wife of Philip Wolverton,died at the family resideuce at this place on Dec. 26th, 1903, after a painful itlness of eleven months. The funeral services were held on Dec. 23th at Presbyterian Church, Rev. Robt. McCaslin officiating. The fun eral was largely atteuded. The bereaved husband, who is a hard work ing, industrious woodsman, being in the employ of C. B. Howard & Co , keenly feels the loss of his helpmate, who died the death of a true christian. Deceased was a daughter of the vener able John Adams and has resieed here all her life. v COSTELLO. MRS. ESTHER COSTELLO, aged 72 years, died at Cameron Chutes, Mon day, Jan.4th, 1904, after a long illness, j The funeral took place yesterday after noon at the family residence, inter ment being made at Emporium. Rev. O. S. Mejzler officiated, deceased hav ing for years been a devout member of the Methodist church. The large number of friends that attended the funeral,driving to Emporium,is a testi mony to the popularity of this pleas ant old lady, who was greatly respect ed. Agricultural Society Notice. Mr. N. A. OSTRUM, Secy., Emporium, Pa., Dear Sir:— I have collected SI.OO from each of the following persons for dues to the Agricultural Association with 75 cents extra from Mr. Hughes. I have paid the amount, $32.75, to Mr. Gaskill and enclose his receipt. A. Vogt, J. C Johnson, Thomas Johnson, B. W. Green, G. F. Balcom, R. P. Heilman, A. W. Mason, C. G. Catlin, N. Seger, Jos. Lechner, Mrs. J. F. Par sons, C. G. Schmidt, P. S. Copper smith, M Murphy, J. West Lewis, M. T. Hogan, L. Taggart, M. Le idbetter, J. Cummings, M. Dolan, A C. Blum, C. W. Rishel, A. McDaugal, W. Mc- Donald, J. P. MeNarney, A. A. Mc- Donald, Chas. Seger, J. A. Fisher, F. Shives, M. C. Tulis, W. Hughe* isl 75) W. F. Lloyd. All the above are entitled to a re ■ ceipt showing that their dues are paid to a certain time, and if possible see 1 that they get one signed by you as sec retary of the Association. All the above amount completes the desire.! amount of SIOO.OO we are now , entitled to a like amount from the Connty Commissioners under the Act ' of 1851. Mr. Gaskid and myself have seen Mr. C \V. Shaffer and requested him to draw up the necessary papers » to be presented to the Commissioners i upon which they are expected to pay . over the amount of SIOO.OO. The ' President Mr. F X. Blumle, and the } Treas. Mr. E. W. Gaskill will have to sign them; and I have telephoned Mr. ' j Blumle togo to Mr Shaffer's office in . I the morning and do so. I j Yours truly, W. II HOWARD. i j For Kent. 112 A good nine room house, located on i East Sixth street, Emporium, for rent. House supplied with all the modern j conveniences, hot and cold water, fur ' nace, bath, etc. Apply to Miss MAUD THOMAS, Emporium, Pa. 46-tf. "Liberty and Union, One and Inseparable."— WEßSTEß. EMPORIUM, PA., THURSDAY, JANUARY 1, 1904. Shippen Caucus. The Republicans of Shippen Town ship will meet at the courthouse, Satur day, Jan. 23rd, 1904, between the hours of two and four, to nominate candi dates for the several township offices. All candidates must file their inten tions not later than Jan. 20tli in order to get their names on tho primary elec tion ballot. Names may be left at PRESS office. JOHN F. LEWIS, W. L. THOMAS, Committeemen. Republican Caucuses. The Republican Caucuses for the several wards of Emporium will be held at the usual places Saturday even ing, Jan. 23, to nominate candidates for the several ward offices; also to elect delegates to attend the Borough convention. COMMITTEEM EN. Coming. The return of the Burglar Co.,which will appear here Jan. 19th at opera house. This is the same company that played here last Nov. and gave the best satisfaction of any company this season. Be sure and secure your seats early. Press notices will appear later. Painful Accident. William Snyder, who has been em-1 ployed as fireman on I>. & S. R. R., at j Situiamahoning, has been confined to hia home at this place for two weeks. While stepping from hia engine he fell, his right hand striking .a dead briar bush, inflicting a serious wound. Dr. Bardwell is attending him. Blood poison set in and lock-jaw was feared. Who are They ? State Game Warden Kalbfus has be9n informed that several of his deputies in Cameron county, on De cember 14th, after the time for killing deer had expired, found four men drag ging the carcass of a large buck, which they had just killed. The deputies i took the deer from the men and sent the carcass to a hospital and the head to Dr. Kulbfus. The men will be ar rested, and each fined sloo.—Har risburg Tolegraph. Killed by Day Express. While Day Express was approaching Cameron last Friday evening, the en gineer noticed a man on the track but unable to stop the train before striking him. The train pushed back where the j unfortunate man lay,yet alive. He was brought to Emporium but died within a few minutes after arriving here. When picked up the man gave his name as John Johnson, from White Haven, and stated that he worked in Whiting & Thomas' camp near Cam eron. His remains were taken to B. Egan's undertaking rooms and pre pared for burial. No clue having been obtained as to the wherebouts of de ceased's friends his body was interred on Monday. To the Farmers of Cameron County. GENTLEMEN:— In making up a program for your Institute to be held on Jan 19th and 20th, I thought you would be interest ed in the question of Rural Telephone, so I requested Mr. Geo. Metzger of Emporium to try and get some one who would address you on this subject. This morning I received the following letter which explains itself. Yours truly, W. 11. HOWARD, County Chairman. Emporium, Pa., Jan. sth, 1904. I MR. W. H. HOWARD, Sec'y. I am glad to inform you that the New York and Penna. Telephone Co., have consented to send their Mr. Win. Mulford of Corning, N. Y., to address j your agricultural meetinp', Jan. 20th. j Mr. Muford is one of their best engi j neers, and in writing me regarding the matter lie says:"l do not know as I even told you, but I am a Granger, and i have kept in touch with this (farmer lines) and kindred Farmers' Institu tes." So he will undoubtedly be able to give some valuable ideas and ad | vice. Tho Telephone Company will i j only charge his expenses, and I will I pay these personally, as I am person ally acquainted with the gentleman, so | the Association will he to no expense i in the matter, i | Respectfully, GEO. METZOER, JR. Latest Popular Music. ' : Miss May Gould, teacher of piano | forte, has received a fuil line of the lat est and most popular sheet music. All j the popular airs. Prices reasonable. 44-tf. Mothers' Club. Mother's Club will hold its next meeting in the High School room, Fri ' ! day, Jan. Bth, a f > 3:'!0 o'clock. All , j mothers are invited to come Let us have a good attendance. Condition Serious. Mrs. A. J. Seifried is in a very ser ious condition, at the residence of her sister, Mrs. Chas. Houc, West Fifth street. Drs. Bardwell and Good held a consultation on Monday and pro nounced her case very serious. Installation. Emporium Maccabees will install their new officers, Friday evening, Jan. 15th and expect a large gathering. Grand Record Keeper, L. S. Boyd, of Pittsburg, is expected to be present. Emporium Tent is very prosperous. All members should attend upon thiß occasion. Bnffalo Flyer in Peril. Owing to a misplaced switch, the west bound Buffalo flyer on the Penn sylvania Railroad ran into the Biding in the yards at Williamsport, Dec. 30th. The train bumped into a largo coal car, which in turn telescoped one empty passenger coach. Fireman Burlew, of Sunbury, was injured. The passengers 011 the flyer were skaken up in a lively manner. Star Course. Tuesday evening, Jan. 19, the third number of the Star Course OCCUIM in the Court House. This will bo an en tertainment by Rose Crane the art humorist or humorous artist. The program will be decidedly novel. There will be crayon and clay model ing, musical monologues, humorous ' caricatures, character sketches, musi cal burlesques, impersonations, trans formation scenes, illustrated songs, etc. Come and enjoy a good laugh. Tick ets at Lloyd's, 50 cents. Successful Firm. J. S. Hauber, of the firm of Haupt & Hauber, the Broad street wagon manu factory, blacksmiths and carriage deal ers, was a social and business visitor to the PRESS sanctum on Monday. We enjoyed the visit from this ener getic business man, who comes from a family of hustlers—successful business men every one of them. The firm of Haupt & Hauber have increased their plant at this place and are now pre pared to meet any who may come their way. Be Cautious. Our citizens shoflld exercise the greatest of care during this severe weather, owing to the unfortunate conditton of the fire department hose, most of which is unfit for use, having been frozen at Sunday night's fire. Every effort is being put forward by j the department to dry out the hose. Watch the gas stoves carefully—especi ally at night The gas Company's efficient Supt. at this place, Mr. Ken ley, is doing admirably under the cir cumstances and gives our citizens every ounce of gas possible. East Ward Fire. Last Sunday evening, about 7:15, the East Ward Hose House, as well as lock up, waß discovered to be on fire. It was a terrible cold night, deep snow and low pressure of gas, which pre vented the fire whistle being heard up town. The Citizen Hose got their hose out and turned on two streams, but the fire was beyond control. When the up town companies arrived, three fourths of an hour after the first alarm, another stream was thrown on the burning building, by uniting the Mountaineer and Hamilton hose. The flames were snbdued but not until the building was almest demolished. Had it not been tor the snow upon the roofs of adjoining buildings there is no doubt a great amount of property would have been destroyed. The building was a three story structure. I Loss §2,500; insured for SI2OO through J F. G. Judd & Co , of this place. Tin Wedding. | On Monday evening, Doc. 28th, a small company of friends called at the j residence of Mr. and Mrs. George | Guinn, on West Fourth street, to help j this popular couple celebrate their ; tenth wedding anniversary. After the tin horn band had render a selection from Wagner for a sere | nade, the joyous throng were invited inside where the customary saluta tions of such an occasion were ex changed. A general good time follow ed in which even the mistle-toe in ite ; lofty position was not forgotteu and I then came a delicious luncheon, serv ed on tin, in which all took such a strenuous part, that a reuommenda dation of Mrs. Guinn's culinary ac complishments was unnecessary. After a couple of flash-light* of the happy crowd, they conferred the best wishes for many years to come 011 the bride and groom and agreed that it j was one of the most enjoyable events of the season. Tunnelling Out of Libby Prison. Jame3 M. Wells, one of the surviving ! actors in that astonishing epic, tells the ! story himself in the January McClure's. The Libby Prison was the place where were confined, right in the centre of Richmond, some five hundred Federal prisoners during the War of Secession. Fifteen of these prisoners, bound by oath to secrecy dug their way down a /all into the cellar of the prison, and then tunneled out of it and across the street, out to the precarious liberty af forded by the streets of the Confederate capital. Wells tells of the tunnelinr, of the escape by it of some two b'n dred prisoners, many of whom /ere recaptured; and of his own dash out of the city into the Federal lines. The story is one that stirs and impresses with the extraordinary and cunning which comes to the imprisoned man longing for freedom. New County Officers. Prothonotary Goodnough and As sociate Judge John McDonald entered upon the discharge of their duties last Monday—the former on his fourth term and the latter second term. Both are faithful and competent officials and have served the people well. May I their future be as successful. Jas. 11. Batchelder and (). L Bailey, are the new .jury Commissioners who entered upon the discharge of their duties last Monday. Both will do their duty well, although they are Re publicans. The Same Gentleman. Our old friend Jas. T. Gardnar, of Chicago, Ills., kindly remembered the PRESS by sending us a desk letter scale. Thanks friend. Mr. Gardner I is one of the most prominent railway j equipment contractors in the country, j His offices are located at No. 1501 Great Northern Building, Chicago, where he will take pleasure in selling yon an entire equipment for a railroad if you desire those articles. His friends in the east are always glad to learn of his prosperity. Another Fire. Yesterday another fire in East Ward called out the department, although only the Mountaineer and Hooks were required. The transfer office on the freight platform, in the yard at Junc tion, caught fire and got on a good head of steam when the Mountaineer Company put on a stream, which soon extinguished the flames. The loss will not be much. Another Meat flarket. Mr. O. B. Barnes has decided to em bark in the meat market and grocery business, being a practical butcher. Ccontractor Vau Lew and crew are at work erecting a building on the vacant lot east of N. Seger's store. Mr. Barnes' is a deserving gentleman and no doubt will secure a share of the public patronage. Blood Poisoning. Mathew G. Bournes, who has been in the employ of C. B. Howard & Co., for several years as board piler, ran a largejsliver in the fleshy part of the left hand. Fearing that blood poison had set in he was yesterday taken to Wil liamsport Hospital for treatment, Mr. R. W. Robinson accompaning him. County Auditors in Session. County Auditors C. L. Butler and Geo E. Wylie, with their competent accountant, ex-County Treasurer W. L. Thomas, as clerk, are hustling the county audit. Mr. Gordon Howlett, the other auditor is absent in West Virginia. Not Coming. Although Nixon & Zimmerman of Philadelphia, made every effort to se cure a contracted date for Emporium, they were unable to do so, therefore I Emporium will not have the pleasure | of witnessing the popular opera "Miss j Boh White." Falnful Accident. Andrew Gallenmiller, at work at | Blumle's bottling works, met with a ; painful accident yesterday morning, i by striking his left wrist onto a. pair of i ice tongs, severing a small artery. Dr. | Good was called and soon stopped the j flow of blood and dressed the injury. Fire Department rieeting. There will be a meeting of Empori um Fire Department next Wednesday i evening, at Council room. Let there be a full attendance. Business of im portance. .Stricken With Paralysis. I We regret to learn that postmaster Thos. M. Lewis, of Sterling Run, was last Sunday, stricken with paralysis and is confined to his bed. His many 1 friends hope he may ie:over. IJu, J>IOO 4 TERMS: $2.00— 51.50 IN AX, . INCE. WEATHER REPORT. (Forecast by T. B. Lloyd.) FRIDAY, Ram orgnow. SATURDAY. Haiti and SDOW, SUNDAY, Fair. BRIEF riENTION. Everybody reads the PRESS. Big inducements in clothing at N. Seger's. Tlie best goods at the lowest prices at N. Seger's. By gravy, as Lyman Wiley would say, it lias been cold this week. A horse, owned by E. B. Freeman, dropped dead on Fourth street, yes terday. N. Seger is oflering some big bar gains. Now is the timo to buy you clothing. The Port Alleg.iny glass bottle fac tory was damaged by fire last week, to amount of $15,000. Tho cheapest is not always tho best but the best is always the cheapest at X. Seger's. Call and see him. FOUND —A pair of steel framed spec tacles. Owner can have same by call ing at P. R. Beattie's store and paying 25c for this notice. Attendance prizes of a barrel of flour, barrel of flour, a him and a pig will be given each day at the Farmers In stitute on Jan. 19 and 20. LOST —I'. 'tween Court House and M. C. Tulis' store, via Broad street, a pair of gold rimmed spectacles. Finder will be rewarded by leaving same with Mrs. M H. Dodge on Walnut street. "He is 'gone to that bourne from whence there is no return," wrote the obituary editor. The proof reader was careless and it came out: "He is gone to that burn from whence," etc. And that was why the bereaved relatives of the deceased stopped their paper. Those who confine themselves most ly to a vegetable diet are leas likely to be attacked by smallpox than persons who e*t rcuch meat. Most vegetables are more or less alterative, while meats and fats have a tendency to corrupt the blood. Eat plenty of vegetables and fruits, especially celery and apples, and you are likely to keep healthy.— Ex. Rear End Collision. [Ridgway Democrat.] Fireman William Meagher was fatal ly injured, Engineers Edward Rhawn and John Cashman were injured in a rear end collision near Rathbun last Sunday morning about 3:30, when the engine of freight train No. 97 ran into the pusher of train No. 99, badly dam aging both locomotives. Fireman Meagher was caught be tween the tank and cab as he was try ing to jump, and was carried about 150 feet from were the accident occurred, pinned in the wreck, when the train slacked and released his legs, and the • unfortunate man rolled into the ditch alongiide the track. Both legs were crushed to a pulp. Engineer Cashman escaped from the wreck by jumping, and was fortunate in getting off with a broken ankle and severe bruises about the head caused by his fall after jumping. Engineer Rhawn and Fire man Reed of No. 97 were bruised about the body and head, but were only silghtly injured The latter train had the right of way and did not expect No 99 Co be on the hil1 k but owing to tho storm they were making slow time, barely 10 miles an hour, while No. 97 was running nearly 30 miles an hour The accident was an unavoidable one owing to the weather conditions. The injured fireman was placed on an en- I gine and taken to St. Marys, where he died about four hours later. De ceased was aged about 19 years, and had been in the employ of the road about eight months. He was sober and industrious, and a most exemplary young man. He is survivee by his par ents, Mr. and Mrs. William Meagher, one brother, Morris Meagher and a sister, all of St. Marys. He was a member of West Branch Lodge No. 338, Brotherhood of Locomative Fire men, at Renovo, a large delegation of which organization attended the fun eral. Funeral services were held Wed nesday morning at the Catholic church at St. Marys, and burial was made in the Catholic cemetery. Eye Specialist. Prof. W. H. Budine, the well known 1 Eye Specialist, of Bingliamton, N. Y., will bo at R. H. Hirsch's jewelry store, Emporium, Pa., January 15th and 16th. Ifyou can't see well or have j headache don't fail to call and see Prof. Budine, as he guarantees to cure all ouch cases. Lenses ground and fitted in old frames. Eyes tested and ox | amined free. All work guaranteed. NO. 46.
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