THE CAMERON COUNTY PRESS.- ESTABLISHED BY C. B. GOULD, MARCH 1866. VOL. 39. WASHINGTON LETTER. (From our Regular Correspondent.) Washington, April 2, 1904. Eli tor Press: While delegates to the St. Louis convention are l>eing instructed for Parker, Olney, Hearst, and others, and many are talking of Gorman as a possible candidate, there is but oue man thought of by the Repub lican delegates for Chicago, and he is the President. His nomination by acclamation is now assured, for practically there is no opposition in the party. All that remains to be done after the nomination is for the voters togo to the ballot box. In vain have the Democrats, in and out of Congress, tried to pierce the Republican armor; not a seam cau be found. On the whole the Democrats in this Congress have by their votes endorsed the measure of the Republican party, while at the same time clamoring loudly for investigations, for reducing appro priations, and having much to say about fraud, violation of law, dis regard of precedent, et cetera. In the end they have voted for all the measures proposed, and have been unable to present a solid resisting front on any question. This is a great complaint to the honesty and ability of the Republican party. ludeed, things have got to such a pass that the leader of the minority in the House, John Sharp Wil liams, announces that the party cry in the coming campaign will be: "Anything to beat Roose velt." A transliteration of this would be. "Anything to elect a Democrat," and this is what may be expected as the months roll by. But such an appeal will not con vince the masses; for them the President is the ideal man—plain, blunt, hanest; one who would sit up nights, to guard and protect the interests of the country and promote the welfare of the people. The Senate spent most of the last day of March in speechmaking about alleged Post Office frauds, the G'2 year pension order, the pro tective tariff, and cognate ques tions. The debate was carried on by Seuators, Pa., McCreary, Ky., Dolliver, la., and Heyburn of Idaho. Nothing new was elicited, and only expressions of opinion were given. Mr. Heyburn doubt ed the constitutional right of one co-ordinate branch of the govern ment to investigate another inde pendent branch. He said it is the duty of the special inspectors to in vestigate the departments, and not the duty of Congress. Mr. Dolliver ably and vigorously defended the President and Postmaster General Payne. Senator New lands has the satis faction of seeing his bill for the protection of the Mall in Washing ton pass the Senate. It will be offered in the House as an amend ment to some bill and will un doubtedly pass! This will block the Secy, of Agriculture from plac ing his new building in front of the Washington monument. His intention to encroach upoir th e Mall aroused great opposition throughout the country. In the near future the Government will spend here nearly fifty millions of dollars for which appropriations have already been made, upon new buildings, bridges, and other improvements. All property is rising in value in this city. A Cure lor Headache. Any man woman, or child suffering from headache, biliousness or a dull, drowsy feeling should take one or two of DeWitt's Little Early Risers and morning. Thefc famous little pills are famous because they are a tonic as well as a pill. While sliey cleanse the system they strengthen and rebuild it by their tonic effect upon the liver and bowels. Sold by Jv. ('. Dodson. For Sale. One bay work horse. Weight 1300. " F. G. JUOD. Hour Changed. The hour of the Sunday evening service of public worship at the First Methodist Episcopal church is changed to 7:30 o'clock. K. a. E. Ball and Supper. There will be a ball and Supper in the K. G. E. Hall, Cameron Pa., under the auspices of the Knights; of the Golden Eagle on Friday evening, April 15, 1904. Good Music has been engaged. Ten cents per set. Last Lecture in Sunday School Course. The Rev. I. T. Earl, D. D., of Anson ville, Pa., will give the final lecture in the Sunday School series at the First Baptist church next Wednesday even ing at eight o'clock. Subject, "The Life of Christ." We bespeak a large audience for this talented speaker. Mr. Knox Leaves. The Rev. R. J. Knox recently assign ed to the Lock Haven circuit is in town gettinp his household goods ready for shipment and taking final leave of his friends. His departure is regretted, but his promotion to a better appoint' ment is most gratifying to all. His successor has not yet been named. Easter at the First ftethodist Church. Last Sunday morning the large audi torium of the First Methodist Epis copal Church was filled with members and friends to greet the Rev. O. S. Metzler who has been returned to this charge for another year. Two able and eloquent sermons were preached morning and evening and the confer ence year starts out auspiciously. A very enjoyable session of Sunday School was held, 314 being in atten dance, each one receiving a handsome Easter remembrance. The Easter offering for Missions was $19.64. /tarried. In the parsonage of the First Meth odist Episcopal Church last Wednes day afternoon Mr. Murry Ellis Mitstifsr and Miss Martha Louisa Bauer both of Driftwood, were joined in marriage by the pastor, the Rev. O. 8. Metzler. Mrs. Mitetifer is the interesting daughter of Mr. and Mrs John Cole of Driftwood, while Mr. Mitstifer is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Mitstifer. He is an employee of the Penna Rail road and a young man of much promise. They will reside in Drift wood and that happiness and success may attend them, is the wish of their friends. Easter Exercises at Baptist Church. The exercises began with a process ional hymn which was heartiiy sung by the whole school while filing entire ly around the outside aisle, then up centre aisle'to be seated. A very notice able and pleasant feature, in each and every number, was the fact that the smaller children in the school were selected to fill all places and that they did it with credit to parents, school and themselves. The responsive sing ing by the little boys upon one side and the little girls upon the other was especially pleasing to the assembly. The church was so crowded that after chair space added to seating cap acity, standing room also was fully taken. The echo of that evening upon the streets is nothing but praiseful pleasant sound. Editorial Correspondence. Matters political took a sudden change this afternoon, Gov. Penny packer declined to allow the use of his name for Supreme Judge, when with almost one accord the delegates turned to Hon. John P. Elkin as the choice of the party. At a Caucus of the Dele | gates held in the Board of Trade this j evening, Hon. Henry F. Walton, on behalf of the county of Philadelphia, | placed in nomination the name of Mr. Elkin, amid great applause. Hon. David Lane, Philadelphia's old Roman, ] ably seconded the nomination of Mr. ! Elkin, casting Philadelphia's eighty nix votes for the Plow Boy from Indi ana. Quick followed motions from j all over the state to make the motion unanimous, which were given with a yell. Tomorrow's Convention, will, lof course, ratify the choice of the I Caucus. Much enthusiasm is manifest I to night over the happy conclusion of ; what promised to be a lively contest. | The Conferees from this the 21et Congressional District met at Lochiel | Hotel this evening to select district delegates and Elector. Woodward, of ; Clearfield, and Reeder of Centre, were i chosen delegates to the National Con vention, with Coburn, of Centre, and ; Gallop ofMcKean alternates. Mr. J. |O. Brookbank,of Cameron, was chosen Elector. The Congressional delegates leave here to-morrow for Dußois to j nominate a Congressman,on Thursday. J H. H. M. "Liberty and Union, One and Inseparable."— WEßSTEß. EMPORIUM, PA.. THURSDAY, APRIL 7, 1904. Teachers' Local Institute. Held at High School Room, March 26, 1(04. Music by Institute. Devotional exercises, Rev. L. B. Twitchell "Literature for the Little Folks," Miss Abbie Metzger "Literature is the written expression of personality" It has a marked in fluence upon life. Fill the mind of the child with beautiful thoughts and there will be no room for evil ones. "Why Teachers should Study Algebra" Miss Martha Snedden It is an aid to arithmetic, for a teacher who has studied algebra is bet ter fitted to present arithmetic. It de velops power in thought and requires skill in unraveling the equations and finding the unknown quantity. Recitation—"The Clown's Baby," Jean McNarney "Purpose of Nature Study;" Miss Rose Ritchie The Birds and Insects are safe in our trees if an interest in them is awaken* ed in the child. The study of nature brings out the best in us. It awakens an interest for things both great and small, and who can look on the beauti ful of this world and say, "There is no Ood." Song—Six little girls ofMissGreg ory's school. •'lnfluence of Pictures," Miss Marian Larrabee The world's masterpices when once we begin to appreciate them, fascinate and enchain us. "The Teachers Preparations" Miss May Moon The higher the education of the teacher the better the preparation for his work. Modern times require more preparation than formerly, the teacher that neglects this is soon cast aside. Recitation—"Going to Bed," Marguerite Faucett "Training the Will," Prof. R. M. Steele School training flta the child for life whatever It may be. The will should be carefully trained as it is the most important part of the child,for the will is the man. AFTERNOON SESSION. Music by institute. Home Study....Miss MattieM. Collins In the primary grades no work ahouid be done at home, as very often the wrong methods are used. There ahouid be little home study in the in termediate grades except in a research for history and literature. Arithmetic should not be studied at home until the High School is reached, or until the mind is developed so they can rea son for themselves. When the High School is reached there should be home study and each home should take an interest in school work. "The home as a factor in School Work," Prof. Gortner The teacher should have the co-oper ation of each parent. The teacher should not be discussed before the pupil in the home. If the school work requires home study, the parent should see that the time is given to it. Recitation—"The Inventors Wife," Ida Hertig Vocal Solo—"The Tempest," Fred Heilman Address, Mr. J. P. McNarney The compulsory school law was ex plained very minutely. Song, Miss Metzger's Pupils Piano Solo, Air. A. D. Eridsson Habit Supt. W. M. Pierce Life is made up of many unconscious habits. We are creatures of habit, what we are depend on our habits. Teachers make the habits that govern the children for life, for our habits formed before the age of twenty, cling to us for life. Institute adjourned. LORA E. MCQUAY, Sec'y. Baptist Church. Rev. L. B. Twichell takes for his sub ject Sunday night, "Hurled from Ilis Horse with the Lasso of Love or Paul Prostrated." This sermon will close with a word picture of the "Race Horse of Hell on His Circuit of Sin." Public invited. Please notice that the even ing service will be held at 7:30 and not at 7 o'clock. Popular Concert. The ladies of St. Mark's Church Pipe Organ Fund, are preparing to present a popular Concert Program, at the opera house, Thursday evening, May I 19th. The best musical talent of this j place, together with a number of artists from abroad, will take part. Further particulars later. Take Noticel Having recently purchased the coal j yard, orders will be received either at I the yard or at our store. Telephone No. 9, MURKY & COPPERSMITH CO. Children's Opening at Ludlams. Fine display of hats, caps and baby bonnets. Thursday and Friday, April 7th and Bth at Ludlams, between Bank and Post Offlce. Making Improvements. Mrs. C. G. Schmidt is very success fully conducting the City Bakery and has made many improvements in that popular establishment, especially the Ice cream and fancy cake department. The Easter creams, ices and fancy cakes equalled the best city work. Hotels and parties supplied. David L. WHdrlck Killed. David L. Wildrick, formerly Supt. of Climax Powder Co., at Emporium, was shot and instantly killed at Joplin, Mo ,"a few days ago. He charged a man with breaking into his trunk and stealing a sum of money, which so enraged the man that he went into Mr. Wildrick's offlce killing Mr. Wil drick and dangerously wounding an other man. 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, April 15th and 16th. 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 •*- arained free. All work guaranteed. The Midgets, An army of midgets will be seen at the Opera House next Friday and Saturday nights, wbiie the advance sale of seats insures a large attendance. The operetta has won very high praise in other cities. There will be a chorus of two hundred trained voices to sing the new and popular music designed for this opera. The costumes are beautiful and artistic and the use of the calcium lights will heighten the good effects. See the midgets and hear them sing. Tickets at Lloyd's. Mrs. Jones Taken to a Sanitarium. Mrs. Byron E. Jones, whose long and serious illness has prored a source of painful apprehension to her many friends, was last Saturday removed to the Warren Sanitarium in the hope that her recovery might b9 thus expedited. Learned specialists have been in consul tation with our local physicians and every thing possible has been done to alleviate her condition but without avail. Mra. Jones is one of our most excellent ladies always prominent in church and charitable work and that ehe may speedily regain her shattered health is the universal wish. Stone Cutting by flachinery. One of the greatest labor saving devices of the times is the invention of William Stoughton, of Dußois, Pa. A former Emporiumite. This wonder ful machine will dress up a stone in a few minutes which would require a full half day's work by hand in the old fashioned way. The machine practically takes the place of the hammer and point, the chisel and bushing hammer. It will cut a stone in any desired shape and put any kind of a finish on it in such a short space of time that it hardly seems worth while running it through the machine. Mr. Stoughton's chief aim in his invention bas been simplicity. There is no complicated mechanisms or parts that will easily get out of order. A detailed description of the machine is too lengthy to be given, suf fice to say, the machine consists of a plurality of eccentrics, a set of bits or cutters each runniug at the rate of two hundred and twenty-five strokes a minute. On a machine carrying six teen bits the combined number of strokes would be three thousand and six hundred a minute. It is capable of doing twenty men's work or having an earning capacity of SBO.OO per day. The motive power is steam. The machine is operated by one man. Mr. Stoughton has been a year and a half perfecting his device and has finally been rewarded by success. Not being financially able to carry on the business himself he interested Chas. M. Kresge. A considerable sum of money was spent for experimental purposes and finally a crude machine was set up This looked so promising that a com pany was immediately organized to manufacture the machines The second machine has just been complet ed. A mong the stock holders are A. J. Gocella the Falls Creek quaryman and M.l Mcreight cashier of the Deposit Note Bank of Dußois. The Company expect to realize hand somely from the investment. The in vention is fully protected by patents and caveats. Council Proceedings. Regular meeting Borough Council, April 4th, 1904 Present: Messrs. Cummings, Norris Wheaton, Marshall, Green, Housler, Catlin. Absent: Messrs. Freindel and Julian. Minutes of last meeting read and ap proved. On motion by Mr. Marshall, second ed by Mr. Whoaton, the following bills were ordered paid: hi. Marys Gas Co., gat for March, 1904 S3O 00 Emporium Machine Co., Invoice. 88 Murry h. Coppersmith Co., invoice 8 -82 Atlantic Refining Co., invoice 6 85 Westinghouse Elect <fe Mfg. Co., invoice (2) 19 54 S. Billiard, labor, Elect, light belt 3 00 Struthers, Wells Co., invoice (2) 8 50 Freight paid. 3 02 H. H. Mullin. invoice 8 50 T. L. Wheaton, work on streets 1 00 Elmer Newton, work on streets 1 00 John Welsh, work on streets 12 75 Robt. Robinson, work on streets ..... 75 A 1 Wright, work on streets 1 60 M. Mulcabey, work on streets 3 75 Thos. Cavenaugh, work on streets, 5 25 M. Beaton 2 25 James Bailey, work on streets. 75 Prank Alger, work on street 2 85 Willis Haviland, work on streets 75 Frank Haviland 75 Moved by Mr. Qreen, seconded by Mr Norris thai matter of exoneration of tax of John Kline for years 1900 and 1901 be laid over until next meeting. Moved by Mr. Norris seconded by Mr. Marshall that committee on Hose Building be continued with instruc tions to prepare plans and specifica tions for new building and submit same to Council at an adjourned meet ing to be held Monday evening, April 11th next. Carried. Moved by Mr. Qreen, seconded by Mr. Marshall that a committee of three be appointed to meet a committee of the Water Co., and arrange for a con tract with said Company for water for flre purposes. Carried. Moved by Mr. Norris, seconded by Mr. Green, that a communication from Board of Health be laid over until next regular meeting. Carried. Petition for sewer on Pine and Fifth streets was read. Moved by Mr. Mar shall, seconded by Mr. Norris that Council inspect streets Saturday p. m. next, Carried. Moved by Mr. Norris, seconded by Mr. Green, that Street Committee be instructed to immediately repair Sixth street at corner of Vine street and close such streets temporarily as may be necessary. Carried. Moved by Mr. Wheaton, seconded by Mr. Marshall that .Borough Att'ys be instructed to notify all persons using surface water sewers on Vine street for house sewer purposes to dis continue s?me within 30 days after notice. Carried. Standing committies were then ap pointed by President of Council as fol low: Streets—Messrs. Marshall, Norris and Freindel. Electric Light—Messrs. Green, Hous ler and Catlin. Sewers—Messrs. Wheaton, Julian and Cummings. Moved by Mr. Wheaton, seconded by Mr. Marshall that committee be ap pointed to arrange system of taxation on polls and wires in Borough. Car ried. Moved by Mr. Wheaton, seconded by Mr. Marshall, that band be given permission to use Council rooms on nights when same is not otherwise used, for one month. Carried. On motion the Council then adjourned. C. Jav Goodnouoh, Secretary. List of Jurors. The following is a list of Jurors drawn to serve at the April term of cour!: 1. Bailey, C« M. Farmer Gibson 2. Bailey, Alonzo ...Healer Gibson 3. Barr, Charles Farmer Shippen 4. Bowen, Martin Farmer Grove 5. Chandler, J. N Laborer Shippen 8. Dininey, Mort laborer Lumber 7. Davison, J. M Clerk Middle Ward S. Dininey, Owen Farmer Shippen 9. Doll, A. B Farmer.. Shippen 10. Floyd, J. C Farmer Gibson 11. Ford, Harry Laborer Gibson ! 12. Closs, Oeo. B Laborer Grove 13. Gardner, John Laborer Grove 14. Goodwin, A. C Farmer Shippen 15. llacket, R. I) Laborer East Ward 18. Hillyard, Ed ward,.. Laborer Westward 17. Haynes, James Farmer Grove 18. .lonian. ,1. I{. Carpenter .. .West War ! 19. Kline, C. R Merchant Shippen 20. Lloyd, H. 8 Merchant..Middle Ward 21. Lewis, Lyman —...Laborer Shippen 22. Loucks, Teamster... .West Ward 23. McOracken, T. J... Laborer. Driftwood 24. Metzger,GeorgeSr.Jeweler Eastward 25. Mnrry, S. E Merchant..Middle Ward 28. Miller, Frank .Laborer Grove 27. Mix, Fred. Laborer Gibson 28. Nyhart, J. G Laborer Shippen 29. O'Sullivan, Patrick.Laborer Driftwood 30. Proudroot. Orville.. Printer Middle Ward 31. Pearsoll, Frank ....Painter West Ward 32. Rieck, F. C Dentist.... Middle Ward 33. Robinson. Will. H..Laborer. East Ward 34. Toner, David Farmer Shinnen 35. Whiting, M. W Jobber Lumber 38. White, Ed BookkeeperMiddleWard Leg Cut. Sherwood Pierce came home, last week one day, having had the misfor tune to cut his left leg with an axe while working in the woods. For Sale:— Barred Plymouth Rock eggs, 15 for 75 cents. ™t. F. G. JUDL). TERMS: $2.00 —11.50 IN ADVANCE. WEATHER REPORT* (Forecastby T. B.Lloyd.) FRIDAY, Bhowers. SATURDAY. Fair. SUNDAY Fair. nr. Joslah Howard. Mr. Josiah Howard, the Republican nominee for Assemblyman needs no introduction to the people of Oameron county. For seven teen years he has been a resident of Emporium, and during that time Ims been identified with one of our largest lumber firms. As a business man he stands among the first in the county, In the capacity for organization and management. Progressive in spirit and method, he is also prudent in judg ment. It is no injustice to his able as sociates to say that the success of the firm has been chiefly due to the lead ership, at once cautious and progres sive, of Mr. Howard. We mention his success as a business man because of the guarantee it affords of his posses sion of those qualities ot alertness, in dependence, energy, and of integrity and stability of character, which con stituents have a right to demand in their representatives. He has also shown thepe qualities in the offices of councilman and Burgess of Emporium. Mr. Howard is well recognized as being some thing more than a busi ness man in the narrow sense of that term. Too often corporations and firms care nothing for the broader in terests of the communities in which they operate. In numerous ways it has been made mauifest that Mr. Howard has sincerely at heart the per manent upbuilding of the industries of Cameron County and its sure ad vancement in the higher concerns of religion, morality and intelligence. Even his political opponents bear hearty testimony to his fearless and consistent opposition to the misuse of money in the political campaigns of the county. No one questions the nobleness of his purpose nor tne honesty of his aim in his devotion to the public wefare. No oue can donbt the sincerity and earnestness of his appeal to the county to have faith in itself and in its own future. Mr. Howard is admirably qualified to serve as the county's representative at Harrisburg. A good Republican, he is no narrow partisan, but will con scientiously and intelligently serve the interests of the whole people. Al ready he is perhaps as well knownjout side the county as is any man in it, and he has not been withont exper ience in affairs of more than local scope. He has frequently represented Emmanuel Parish in the Conventions of the Diocese; three years ago he was one ofthe representatives of the Dio cese in the General Convention at San Francisco; last year and the yeur be fore he represented the Diocese in the Missionary Councils at Philadelphia and Washington. He is to-day one of the vice-presidents of the state organ ization of she State Sunday School As sociation. Loyal to his own church and active in its concerns, he heartily recognises the good part that other churches are taking in advancing the moral and religious life of the county, and by the members of other churches, regardless of creed, he is recognized as a libe. '1 minded and generous friend of every worthy cause ajid object. It is gratifying to note the unforoed tributes to his character and his fitness as a candidate, which conic from the membors of the other party. Certain ly it will be a long time ere the county will have an opportunity to vote for a better man than Mr. .Josiah Howard. The people know this and will elect him by one ofthe largest votes in the history of the county. Annual Parish Meeting. At the annual Parish meeting o fEm manuel Church, held in the Parish Room last Monday evening, the fol lowing persons were elected Vestry men for the ensuing year: Messrs. Thos. Gallagher, B. W. Green, Josiah Howard, W. H. Howard, Charles T. Logan, John I). Logan, H. if. Mullin, T. 11. iSorris, Henry Robinson and .George A. Walker, Sr. Messrs. C. T. Logan, Mullin and Robinson are new members. L. O. T. M., District Convention. Tuesday, April 12, the L. O. T. M., district convention, comprising the counties of Lycoming, Clinton, Cam eron and Elk, will be held in Empori um, for the purpose of electing dele gates to the State Convention to be held at Pittsbnrg in June. The Great Com., and Great R. K., for Penna. will be present, also some 80 delegates and visitors. Convention will call to order at prompt 2 p. m., at lodge room. Members of Gladioli llive are request ed to be present. Light refreshment*! will be served. Helena M. Biitleb, R, K. NO. 7.
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