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.