fin; CAMERON COUNTY PRESA ESTABLISHED BY C. B. GOULD, MARCH 1866. VOL. 39. SANE VIEW OF TRUST QUESTION. Republicans Preparing; Facts and Ar guments to Meet the Demo cratic Contention. WASHINGTON, D. C., April 21, 1904. Some of the results of investigations by leading Republican statesmen dur ing the past winter have the effect of bringing out before the people for the coming campaign many interesting and instructive facts bearing upon the relations of Protection ta industry in the United States, and also the relat ions of the gigantic corporations and combinations of corporations, popular ly known as trusts, to the labor and capital and to the producers and con sumers of the country. No small part of these facts will be the outgrowth of legislation by Congress two years ago, the decision of the railway merger case in the United States Supreme Court, the investigations by the Bureau of Corporations in the Department of Commerce, .and the pending cases against the beef combine and similar trust organizations throughout the country. Another field of inquiry is that prosecuted independently by rep resentative Republicans, notable among who are Senator Dolliver of lowa and Representative Hamilton of Michigan, who have independently and with care and sagacity pur sued a course of investigation into the relations of combinations of capital to the general industries of the country. The one fact of prime importance in connection with this subject and the general discussion of the trust question as related to industry is that Repub licans and Protectionists are showing themselves fully prepared and wholly willing to meet the Democratic charge of the relation of trusts to the Tariff and to industry. It is not an issue from which any thoughtful Protectionist will fiee, because it is demonstrable, from a study of the operations of the industrial system in the United States, that combinations of capital have no relation to the Tariff except as oppor tunities are created under the Ameri can Protective system through which all industry, all capital and all iabor have the better advantages tor pros perity. Out of this prosperity arises profitable investment for capital, high er wages for labor, lower prices for consumers and better markets for pro duaers. Stir sly theie are things emin ently desired, and it is not calculated to frighten anybody except a Free- Trader into abandoning the system of Protection and fleeing to the gloom of despair of Free-Trade, to point out that while we have Protective laws we also have trusts of any kind of combina tions, whether of capital or labor. The county has not forgotten, nor will it be likely soon to forget the shib boleth of the Cleveland Free-Trade Democracy in 1888 and in 1892, when thev were loudly calling upon foreign producers to come into the markets of the United States and save the coun try from the exactions of high prices imposed by trusts and combinations. The foreigners were invited in under the operations of the Wilson-Gorman Tariff, and the only result that really affected the people was the closiug up of factories and the throwing of labor out of employment. Practically the only industries in the country that es caped total destruction were the great combinations which were sheltered be hind aggregations of capital or were protected by patents. Everything else suffered the bighting and blasting touch of Free Trade and cheap foreign competition, In the light of these facts it is not remarkable that Protectionists in and out of Congress are ready to meet the issue of combinations in industry, and to do it sanely. The contributions which Senator Dolliver and Represen tative Hamilton made to the discus sion of these questions will be import ant and instructive factors in the cam paign. For in the coming campaign the Tariff of the American people and the industry of the American people will be the paramount issue. There is a refreshing and interesting di fference between the investigation which these Republican statesmen give to the questions underlying our industrial system, and the cheip generalities and claptrap of the Free Traders. The American people will be edified by noting that comparison and studying what the Republican Protectionists will have to say on the subject. It is impossible to study the Tariff system of the United States inductive ly, giving due heed to the influences of our system upon the industry of the country, without uotingthe important part played by Protection in making opportunities. Amidst nil our pros perity, the rise and fall in prices, the betterment in the conditions of capital and of labor, the rise of combinations in industry and the sudden decline and fall of many of these modern creations, the one striking fact which stands out in the forefront of it all is that the pro tective system has furnished the op portunities for capital and labor, has diversified our industries and made the Unit3d Statss the chief manufac tnring and producing country of the world and the richest in individual and collective we ilth of any country on the globe. It is claimed by Senator Dolliver, who has made a special study of our economic developmeht, that the trade and industrial policy of the United States, is, in the long run, destructive to gigantic combinations which at tempt to control the markets and raise prices unduly to the prejudice of the consumer. The spirit of speculation, which is particularly active in prosper ous times, has had much to do with the formation of the large combina tions of capital, whose success as the careful analysis demonstrates, depends upon the sale at the least obtainable prices, of the entire product of these corporate enterprises. It is shown that in respect to oil and sugar, natable examples of the popularly known trusts, the success of these enterprises does not come from attempts as arbi trary putting up of prices, but from saving in the cost of production and distribution, and in getting onto the market at the best obtainable price the whole of the output of the corporation engaged in the enterprises. The oil business is constantly fighting against the competition of improved processes in gas and electricity; a failure of a fruit or berry crop, in the canning of which thousands of tons of sugar are employed, depresses the sugar market and prices, fall, for the sugar stock must be disposed of. An unsold stock brings no profits to the producers of the article. Facts will be brought out to show that safety lies in preserving the sys tem under which our industries de velop. Tlie disposition among all peo pie to defer purchase in time of high prices has an effect to depress prices, and all these workings of settled prin ciples of economic law tend to preserve equitable balances. But it can only be done, and economic laws can only work out the betterment of industrial conditions, when there are opportun ities for the employment of capital and labor. Mr. Hamilton demonstrates from the returns of the last census that only 12 per cent, of the manufactures of the country are produced by so called trusts. With nearly 90 per cent, of the producers of the country en gaged in independent production and competition, and holding the Ameri can market to the fullest extent known in recent years, that market, the best in the world, because it is made up of the best paid people in the world, should not be made the dumping ground for foreign producers to "save our people from the grasp of combina tions in industry." Thus it is that, viewed from every standpoint, and considering even the combinations which exist in Protection countries as in Free Trade countries, the safety of industry and labor in this prosperous country will come from maintaining our present system, not from being frightened into Free Trade schemes by the Democratic "warnings." A. J. D. —American Economist. DEATH'S DOINOS. HOUSLER. JOSEPH HOUSLER, aged 91 years, whose death had been expected for some tim 9, died at his residence at Lock Haven, last Friday he having resided at that place with his secoud wife dur ing the past ten ye irs or more. His remains were brought to Emporium last Saturday and taken to the resi dence of his son, P. B. Housler, West Fifch street, the funeral being hold on Sunday at Itich Valley Church. For very many years he had been a unique figure in the business and politics of this county. *«• LANE As we goto press we learn of the i doitli of Join Lane, aged 71 years, of I Mason Hill, which occurred on Monday at his home. Mr. Lane had been sick | for a long time suffering from dropsy, i The funeral took place on Wednesday from the school house at the above named place He is survived by a wife and three daughters. *•* MCOEB. The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Harry McGee, of Cameron, deeply \ sympathize with them in the death of their little daughter and only child, J last Saturday. "Liberty and Union, One and Inseparable."— WEßSTEß. EMPORIUM, PA., THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 1904. Edmond A. Bair, M. D. - - EDMOND ANTHONY BAIR Dies in Buffalo Hospital After Endur ing Three Operations—Remains Brought to Emporium for Burial The Funeral. Although many of our citizans were aware of the facts connected with the il in ess of EDMOND A. BAIR, a practic ing physiciin of Buffalo, where he located and actively engaged in the practice of his profession immediately after graduating from Buffalo Univer sity in 1897, few supposed his illness, rupture of the bowels, was fatal. In Feb. 19)2 h9 underwent the first opera tion, followed by another operation last year, more serious than the first. He continued to grow worse and al though the best medical and surgical talent of Buffalo was called his condi tion baffled their skill. Last week, Tuesday, his disease assumed such a dangeeous stage that, as a last resort, an operation was performed by Dr. Eugene Smith, assisted by Dr. Hade, but without avail, the suffering youug man passing away Saturday morning, maintaining his faculties to the last moment and with outstretched hands passed over the river. Miss Rosa Bair and Mrs Weisman and Mr. Frank Bair were with their brother during his last illness. The sad news of his death was a hard blow to the devoted parents and sisters and brothers who hoped for a bright future for this energetic young man. Undertaker B. Egan went to Buf falo on Saturday and accompanied the remains to Emporium, prepared them for burial and conveyed them to the home of the grief-stricken family, Mr. and Mrs Joshua Bair, on East Fifth street, where scores of our citizens called to pay their respects to the dead and extend their sympathy to the family. HIS ENERGETIC CAREER. DR. BAIR, born in Emporium 35 years ago last October, was an exem plary young man and one of the most industrious young men ever turned out from here. In common with his family he set his stake and aimed to reach the goal Leaving our schools early he took up the occupation of car penter, was industrious and saving, that he might reach his fond desire. While many young men wjtte roaming the streetsand earnings, he was laying them up, at the same time devoting every hour to study. In 1893 he entered College and grad uated with honor in 1897 and full of hope and enthusiasm. Entering at once upon his profession he gradually gathered a good paying practice, which was daily increasing when the cruel hand of fate claimed him as a shining mark, for some good purpose no doubt. His true christian life, rever ence and kindness for his parents and family were beautiful and touching. DR. BAIR, was the eldest of eleven sisters and brothers, viz: Albert Jersey Shore; Mrs. Mary Egan, Mrs. Katie Burke, Mrs. Minnie Wiesmau, Olean, N. Y.; William G., Rosa., Mrs. Bertha Fobert, Frank, J. M., Lena, Julia—all residing in Emporium, ex cepting Albert and Mrs. Weisman. THE FUNERAL SERVICES. St. Mark's Catholic Church was crowded Tuesday morning, at nine o'clock, when the last sad rites were observed. Requiin High Mass was sung for the dead, Rev. Father Downey conducting the services. C. M. B. A. Branch, 37, of which the deceased was a member, attended the funeral in a body. THUS closed the career of an excellent young man. The floral tributes from relatives and friends were numerous and beautiful. RELATIVES AND FRIENDS FROM OUT OF TOWN IN ATTENDANCE. The following relatives and friends fro n out of town were in attendance: Buffalo:—Miss Lillian Donohoe, Miss Alice Wright, Mrs. Alden, Miss Mary ! Mulroy, Miss Elizabeth Powers, Mrs. I L. T. llacket. i Olean:—Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Weisman, sister. Jersey Shore:—Mr. M. A. Bair, brother. Renovo:—Mr. George Bair, (cousin), Mr and Mrs. John Catlin, Mrs. M. Youtz, who assisted the choir in sing j the Mass. Kane:—Miss Elizabeth Schriever, , (cousin). St. Marys:—Mr.M. Dippold, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dippold, Miss Katheryu Dippold, Mrs. Seth. Skeleton Found. Last Sunday two men found the skeleton of one Jos. Stafonic, who dis appeared from South Renovo, about one year ago. With his bones were found a knife, revolver and prayer book. The cause of his death, suicide or starvation, will remain a mystery. Interlocking Switch System. The P. R. R. Co., have completed and are now operating the new inter locking switch system at the Junction, day and night. Five men are emloy 1 - ed there. By this new devise all signals are made by electricity. It is almost impossible to make an error. Fiftieth Anniversary. From announcement cards printed at the PRESS job rooms we learn that our old and highly respected citizens, Mr. and Mrs William L. Ensign, of Sizerville, will celebrate their golden wedding next Monday. We hope to give our readers and account of the pleasant occasion. Press Office Graduate. We received a copy of the Rainier, Oregon Gazette, flying the name of R. Burr White, as editor at the mast head. The young man is a gradu ate of the PRESS office, is competent and energetic. We wish him success, which undoubtedly he will have if he has half a show. The PRESS gang ex tends its best wishes. Baptist Church. The pastor gives his second sermon under the general head, "The Dia logue, between Humanity and Divin ity" and chooses for his theme Sunday evening, "The Lord's Answer to the Seekers of Saul or the Rubbish that covered the Royal Wreath." Song service 7:30 to 7:45. when the Sunday school will sing another selec tion from their new song book. Locating in harrisburg. Daniel Downey and wife, leave to day for Harrisburg, to reside with their soil Frank and wife—possibly make their home there in the future. Mr. and Mrs. Downey have resided in Em porium formany years, being counted with our most respectable citizens. Mr. Downey came to Emporium in 1804 and worked on the P. <Sc E. R. R., construction. Our citizens hope they may not docide to cut away from us. However, if they do, the best wishes of all go with them. Serious Accident. Mrs. Ernest llallowell, while clean ing a second story window in the home of Mr. Thos. Waddington, her brother, last Friday afternoon, lost her balance and fell to the ground, a di.ttance of eighteen feet, fracturing her left arm in two places and breaking one rib on right side. A clothes line stretched under the window broke the force of the tall and prevented more serious consequences. The lady received a severe shaking up, but is getting along nicely. Dr. Heilman is attending her. Assaulted and Robbed. Last Saturday night, between the hours of ten and eleven a young man named Earl Tuller, of Hector, Potter county, employed in Whiting & Thomas' lumber camp on Still House Run, started to walk from Cameron to the camp. When on the outskirts of the town ho met three men whom he supposed to be woodsmen going to the camp and spoke to them, when they jumped upon him, knocked him down and kicked him. Realizing his utter helplessness he remained quiet, when the ruffians ceased pounding him, the scoundrels evidently believing he was unconscious rifled his pockets, taking his gold watch and what little money he had when they left for Cam eron, thinking their man was "dead to the world." Young Tuller recog nized the voice of one of the men, but being badly used up he walked to the camp, where he received what treat ment could be meted him. Both his eyes were blackened, face and head cut and left side of jaw fractured. The injured man came to Emporium on Monday and filed information with District Attorney McNarney, who caused a warrant to be issued for the arrest of Chas. Dinger, of Dußois, Harvey Hummell and Nolan, of Roulette. The warrant was placed in the hands of Sheriff Hemphill who deputized Constable Bunce of Lumber township to make the arrests. The outlaws have ekipped out and are sup posed to have gone to Austin. Mr. Tuller was a PRESS caller on Monday and from his description it is a wonder he escaped with his life. Lawlessness should not go unpunished and it is to be hoped the ruffians will be arrested. For Sale. The undersigned has some second hand platform wagons, buggies and harness for sale. Cash or good paper. J. W. NORRIS. Teachers Summer Normal. The Teachers Summer Normal, will open in High School building, Mon day, May 23. for a term of six weeks. Tuition $5 00 10 3t. E. S. LINO, Principal. Funeral of D. D. Webster DANIEL D. WEBSTER. In last week's PRESS we mentioned at some length the death of this excel lent citizen, which cast a gloom over a large circle of friend*. The numerous expressions of sorrow expressed and conveyed to the grief stricken widow, daughter and brothers was an evidence of the high esteem in vhich the de ceased was held. Kind, devoted fath er, and husband, good true friend and upright man, was Daniel D Webster. We knew him intimately and valued his friendship beyond expression. He was everybody's friend and many times "a friend in need, ' as can be testifiod to by scores of our citizens. We shall always remember his uosul lied name with reverence and respect. Farewell, dear friend; we shall miss your many pleasant visits and chats, yet rejoice to know that you are happy and beyond suffering. THE FUNERAL The funeral last Sunday afternoon from the residence of his brother-in law, Mr. B. E. Jones, Third street (where lie and his good wife were as* sisting their family during their terri ble affliction) was very largely attend ed by our Masonic fraternity who ac companied the family and remains to the First Methodist Episcopal Church, where the services were conducted by the Pastor, Rev. O. S. Metzler. The church was crowded with all classes who vied one with the other to honor a good citizen—in fact the Sunday school room partition had to be remov ed to accommodate the great concourse of friends. Miss Byrde Taggart pre sided at the organ and appropriate music was rendered. Rev. O. S. Metz ler, who is noted for eloquent and con siderate remarks upon solemn occa sions like these, certainly did deliver one of the most timely, eloquent and consoling sermons ever listened to by our citizens. His remarks as to the dead and living were grand and feel ingly delivered. After viewing the remains the silent cfty of the dead was soon reached and all that was mortal of Daniel D. Webs ter was lovingly laid to rest, amidst a bank of flowers, the tokens of respoct from relatives and friends from far and near. Emporium Lodge, F. &A. M., No. 382, of which deceased was a faithful member attended in a large number and conducted the services at the grave, according to their ritual. FRIENDS FROM ABROAD. The very large number of relatives and friends from a distance we endea vored to secure but found it impossible to get all. The following were in at tendance: H. J. Webster (brother) and wife, and two sons, Sherman and Pierce, Buffalo; Edward Webster, (brother), Rochester, N. Y., William Webster, (brother), Holly, N. Y.; Mrs. Frank Webster, (sister) and daughter, Buffalo; Miss Kate Houston, Mr. James Bailey and wife, Mr. Geo. Hanson, Mr. James Sherwood, Mr. John Ludwig, Mr. M. Y. Norton, Mr. and Mrs Frank Watkins, Mr. Frank Goodnough, Mr. Conley, Buffalo; Lloyd Jacobs and wife Pittsburg; Harry Jacobs and wife, Galeton; Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Slaigle, Sheffield; Mr. E.. C. Davison, Johnson burg. Charles Sibert Dead. Mr. Charles A. Sibert an adopted son of Mr. James Sibert of Moore Hill, was instantly killed at or near Altoona last Sunday. No part.culars of the sad af fair are furnished. He is survived by a wife and daughter six months old. Funeral services wore conducted on Monday last by the Rev. B. C. Conner, pastor of the First Methodist Episco pal Church of that city and interment was made near Butler, Pa. A Emporium Woman Asks "have you a floor paint that will last two weeks? Yes we have Devoe's; it has a beautful gloss and will wear two years if properly applied. Sold by Murry & Coppersmith. TKRMS: $2.00 — $1.50 T ADVANCE* WEATHER REPOKTF (Forecast by T. B.Lloyd.) FRIDAY, Fair. SATURDAY, Rain. SUNDAY Fair. Political Announcement. I&litor Presn:— Please announce my name as T . l ; ea^" rer ' subject, ,o the <!»eision of the lieniocratic County Couvention. Pastor for Cameron Circuit. The Rev. J. A. Sypher has been ap pointed pastor of the Cameron Circuit by the Rev. Thos. S. Wilcox, Presid ing Elder and has entered upon his work. Ris hoped his people will in tend him a hearty welcome and earn estly second all his efforts for their good. Sorely Afflicted. Mr. and Mrs. Allen left Saturday night for Port Richmond, N. Y., to at tend the funeral of Mr. Allen's mother,s who died suddenly last Friday. Mrs. Allen has been sorely afflicted. In ad dition to her own poor health, it is only three weeks since a sister was called away. Troubles never come single is true in her case. Pleasantly Remembered. Our friend A. C. Blum had the pleasure, last week, of meeting his nephew, at Philadelphia upon his ar rival from Germany, being enroute for St. Louis to arrange his exhibit for thebigsuow. The gentleman expects to visit Emporium during the month of May. Mr. Blum was the recipient of two presents he highly prizes—one a beautiful gold watch and a Masonic scarf pin that his father had worn many years ago. Pubiic Spirited Citizen. Josiah Howard, a prominent lumber man at Emporium, and the Republi can candidate for Assembly in Cam eron county this year, was transactiug business and shaking hands with his friends in Ridgway Friday. Mr. How ard is an enterprising and public spirited citizen,and the Republicans of Cameron ouuty made a wise move when they put him on their ticket He is very popular and will be an e:!9y winner, we have no dobut.—Ridgway Ad vocate. League Entertainment. The entertainment given in the First Methodist Church last Monday evon ing, under the auspices of the Epwortli League, attracted a large audience. The program was of a very pleasing character and the silver ofteringof liberal proportions. The following of ficers were elected to serve the ensu ing year: President, E. S. Ling: First Vice President, Mrs. S. L. Stoddard; Second Vice President, Miss Myrtle Shafer; Third Vice President, Miss Nettie Moore; Fourth Vice President, Mrs. Ed. McSwan; Treasurer, Mr. J A. Johnston; Secretary, Miss Susie Whea ton; Organist, Miss Annie Welsh. Court Proceedings. Com. vs Richard Lawson. Recog nizance continued to next term. Com. vs Ed. Skinner. Nolle pros on payment of costs by defendant. R.J. Lloyd vs W. H. Truesdale. Judgment for plaintiff 8150. John L. Johnson of Sweden, Frank Piraina, Angelo Ruberto and Antony Monaco of Italy, were naturalized. John W. Norris vs 11. W. Martindale. Judgment for plaintiff, §65. Com. vs John Kelly. Verdict, not guilty. Com. vs J. W. Poley. Verdict, not guilty. Leet and Co, vs J. C. Skillman. Order to sell personiil property grant by the Court. Watson & Co., vs Thos. J. Riley. New trial refused. Successful Social. The box social held at the Three Mile school house, last Saturday even ing was a grand success both financial ly and socially The proceeds $41.50 will be used in the purchase of an organ for the school house. Some time in the near futura when we have received the organ, a concert will be held to which every body is incited. MARGARET NICKLER April 25, 1904. Piano Given Away. For 125, if taken at once. A good square piano in good condition; want it out of the way. GEO. METZOER, JR. Notice Alumni. There will be an Alumni meeting Monday night, May 2nd, at 8 o'clock at the Reading room. All members are urged to be present. By order of the President, LORA MCQUAY. A Cure for 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 night and morning. These famous little pills are famous beea»se they are a tonic as well as a pill. While they cleanse the system they strengthen and rebuild it by their tonic effect upon the liver and bowels. Sold by R. C. Dodson. xo. 10.
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