THE CAMERON COUNTY PRESS. ESTABLISHED BY C. B. GOULD, MARCH 1866. VOL. 39. WASHINGTON LETTER. (From our Regular Correspondent.) Washington, May 14. 1904. Editor r*csß:-~ There being no very pressing im portant matter before the Execu tive branch of the government for consideration and settlement the President's Cabinet is already on ' the wing for distant parts of the j country. The President himself and Mrs. Roosevelt, will soon visit Groton, Mass., to attend the clos ing exercises of the school where their two eldest boys are being edu cated. Secretary I lay has already gone to St. Louis to attend the world's Press Convention, and de liver an address before that body. Secretary Shaw and Attorney Gen eral Knox will soon visit the Pa cific Coast and deliver a number of political speeches, which are in tended to arouse the dormant pub lic. Secretary Taft has gone to the wilderness of New York to gat rid of a bad cold and to brace up by fishing and resting. Pension Com missioner Ware has announced that he will retire from his position at the end of the year. lie only con sented to become Commissioner at the urgent requost of the President and has long wished to resign. He gave a banquet a few days ago to the chiefs in his division, and paid them a high compliment for their efficiency, faithfulness and loyalty. The Commissioner is certainly very popular, but he prefers the freedom of his law practice in Kansas. Un doubtedly he could come back to Congress if he wished. Since Congress altered the laws, making only one offense ground for divorce in the District of Co lumbia, the divorce lawyers have been out of business, and the press has been saved from printing much scandal. Interest has been awak ened, however, in the announce ment that Mrs. James G. Blaine will seek a divorce from her young husband, good naturally known as Jimmv Blaine. She is the daughter of Admiral Hiohborn of "Washington and married Mr. Blaine against the wishes of her parents. It is averred that she had an offer of marriage from Senator Depew. It will be recollected that Mr. Blaine first married Miss Marie Nevins who procured a divorce and afterwards married Dr. Bull of New York. The suit will pro bably be prosecuted in New York, where the couple now live. The friends of Secretary Taft, considering hif great weight, and his unusual activity, to say noth ing of the pressure of an immense amount of business, to which the building of the Panama Canal has just been added, have felt for some time that the strain might prove too great and his health give way. His physician has warned him that he is depleting his power, and has advised him to camp out for ten days or so in the Adirondack mountains of New York. The President is anxious for him togo, and he will do so at once, having cancelled a numberof engagements to speak in Massachusetts. He is however, expected to be present at the Grand Army reunion in Hartford, Conn. The Secretary is suffering from a cold and tonsilitis. He needs rest, but it is a question if the cold climate of the Adiron dacks is just the thing for one in in his condition. A Porto Rican has been refused employment at the Navy yard here on the expressed and only ground that he is "not a citizen of the United States." But your corres pondent has in his possession a lithographed passport of the State Department which alleges in large type that Porto Ricans are citizens ef the United States. This needs straightening out. New Industry. Ernest Rotermund, late of Couders port and Austin has started a Steam Cleaning and Dye Works in Empori um on Fifth street, one door east of Baptist Church. Mr. Rotermund comes highly recommended as a fine workman as he has learned his trade in Hanover, Germany, and has work ed in the largest cities in this country. Mr. Rotermund has been foreman for several years in one of the largest Dye Works in San Francisco, Cal. Ladies and gentleman's garments cleaned, dyed and pressed without shrinking or ripping. The finest fabrics can be cleaned without affect ing the color. The latest methods are employed. Old clothes made equal to new. 12-3 For Sale. Choice stock of potatoes, either for planting or eating. 13-tf. FRANK SHIVES. The High School Commencement. Thursday evening, May 12th, in the opera house, were held the exercises of the fifteenth annual Commencement of Emporium High School. The occa sion was a notable one in the interest of our public schools, the patrons and friends of which were present in large numbers, liberally to applaud the ef forts of the class of 1901 and incident ally to place the seal of their endorse ment on the efficient work done by our corps of borough instructors. Altera selection by the orchestra, prayer was fervently offered by the liev. J. M. Robertson, Rector of Emmanuel Epis copal Church. Mr. Claude li. Carpenter, then in neat and well chosen words, delivered the address of welcome. This was fol lowed by the Class History, read by Miss Carolyn Lechner, disclosing, no doubt to the astonished members, not a few, important, but well nigh forgot ten facts of class history. A recitation entitled "The Captain's Well", by Mabel M. Edwards, was given acredita. ble rendering. Miss Nora A. Ostrum read an essay on "Sermon in Stones," that showed thorough preparation and proved the young lady a close student of the book of nature. Mr. Fred Heilman, the vocalist of the class, gave a barytone solo entitled, "Down in the Deep," in most excel lent voice. "The American Liborer," an essay by Miss Frances J. Blumle, was an able production, exalting thj dignity of honest toil and strongly emphasizing its essential sacredness. "How Girls Study," a humorous recitation by Miss Ellen M. Farrell, relieved the somewhat strained ten sion of the occasion at this juncture and sent a ripple of laughter over the audience. "Silent Forces" by Miss Alice Quig ley, was not only a learned discussion of the subject, but in the manner of its delivery was truly eloquent. Miss Eva E. Lewis, in her recitation "The American Girl," proved herself the possessor of elocutionary ability of no mean order. "A Man of Des tiny," by Miss Stella Geary was given a good rendering. Her analysis of character was discriminating and in telligent, the elements of strength and weakness skilfully pointed uut and the safeguards against failure noted and emphasized in words of strength. Miss 11 Alvira Farr recited "One of the Heroes," with strength and firm ness of voice and in a style that denoted ease and composure of manner. Miss Myrtle Gregory, in the role of class prophet, proved herself an adept as such. The veil of the future of each member of the class was deftly drawn aside and his or her probable career in life painted in colors denoting the genuine artist. To Miss Flora Schlecht was accorded the words of Valedictory and right nobly did she discharge the duties of this difficult role. The class address by the Hon. Emer son Collins, of Williamsport, was re plete with wise counsel to the grad uates and was delivered witn the finish ed grace of manner for which he is famed. Mr. L. K. Huntington presented the diplomas, expressing his own and the pleasure of the Board of Directors in the excellent showing made by the class of 1904, and congratulating Prin cipal E. S. Ling and his assistants on the success of their efforts. The music by the Temple Orchestra, of St. Marys, was a pleasing feature, many words of favorable comment on their playing being heard during the evening. A reception by the Alumni followed that was largely attended. Light re freshments were served and social di versions indulged into a late hour. Beautiful. Every one who is a lover of all that is beautiful and refined in the way of theatrical performance should make special effort to witness thepresentation of the great romatic English comedy, "David Garriek" by the eminent romantic actor Mr. Clifton Mallory sup ported by a competent company. The play is staged with all the wealth of splendid scenic equipment and magni ficent costuming. Mr. Mallory is an ! actor of sterling worth and ripe experience anil gives a splendid por trayal of the leading role. His clear | resonate voice, sharming manner, j and splendid stage presence enables I him to make the leading character as { near perfect as it has ever been made iby any actor oft his age. The play J will be given Monday and Tuesday j evening of next week and Mr. Mallory i will be supported by the talented child ' actress little Miss Genevieve Dean, of | St. Marys, and a str ng local cast who | are thoroughly up to the requirements , of the play—which will be given for j the Corner Stone Club. Paint Your Buggy for 75c. too SI.OO with Devoe's Gloss Carriage i Paint It weighs 3to 8 ozs., more to i the pint than others, wears longer and 1 gives a gloss equal to new work. Sold by Murray <& Coppersmith. Latest Popular Music. Miss May Gould, teacher of piano forte, has received a f'uil line of the lat est and most popular sheet music All I the popular airs. Prices reasonable. ' 44-tf. "Liberty and Union, One and Inseparable."— WEßSTEß. EMPORIUM, PA., THURSDAY, MAY 19, 1904. Very Creditable Work. W. Q. Bair, the popular artist, is making a series of beautiful views em bracing private residences, school houses, churches, manufacturing plants and scenes in the lumber woods and camps. He has now about seventy-five negatives, which he is , printing and putting into an album, j His work is fine and should meet with , ready sale. His latest view of Empori um, thirty-six inches in length, is the ! best ever taken of our town. Prominent Ridj?way Citizen Dead. E. T. Grant, one ofßidgway's prom inent citizens, died suddenly at Ash land, Wis., last Sundlty, of heart fail ure. Mr. Grant, who is engaged with the United .States Leather Co., was visiting in the west, on a tour inspec tion, when death met him. His re mains were brought to Ilidgway Tues day evening by his brother-in-law, J. P. Garriett and Hon. Geo. R. Dixon. The funeral takes place this (Thurs day) afternoon, the Masonic fratern ity having charge. Emporiumites Strictly In It. A number of Emporiumites, consist ing of Messrs. Henry Auchu, E. W. Gaskill, P. P. Strayer, A. C Blum, F. P. Rentz, and Urban Boutah recently purchased a large block of stock in the Virginia arsenic mine, getting into corporation "on the ground floor." While little was thought at the time of the investment, it now seems they have a good thing. Not being satis fied with on sure agent of destruction, dynamite, they now propose owning sufficient of the "sure article" to put jto sleep the entire universe. A dis ! patch from Pittsburg, dated May 14th, |to the Philadelphia Record says: j "'The first shipment of arsenic was | made yesterday from a mine in Vlrgin j ia, an inovation intended to wipe out the importation of that article. Homer B. Lindsay, of the Carnegie j Steel Company, and John McCloud, of Pittsburg, secured 1000 acres of land, about eight miles from Christiansburg. Here machinery was employed, fur naces and refineries built and the first output will be five tons a day, which will be increased. The consumption of arsenic is 4000 tons annually in the United States. Of this amount only about 300 tons are now produced in this country, as bi products of other minerals. The re mainder is imported from Spain. The Virginia mine is claimed to be the richest in arsenic in the world. The rock containing the arsenic is quarried, crushed and smelted, and the crystals are refined on the spot. No noise has been made by the cor poration, but Pittsburgers have appar ently cornered the arsenic market." Successful Musicale. Miss May Gould's piano-forte pupils gave one of their popular musicals at her residence, last Saturday evening, from eight to eleven, being attended very generally by the pupils of her class. The following numbers were rendered: PROGRAM. Over Ilill and Dale,(B bands,2 pianos) Engelmann Margaret Dodson, Ophelia Dodson, Gordon Vogt, Frank Housler. March ...Floyd Faucett Strauss The Excursion,.. ..Emma I.eutze Loeschhorn First Melody, Ethel Housler, Thome Morning Song Helen Frieudel Lunge March William Howard J. Kamme' Swing Hong Carolyn Moore Loeschhorn Postilion d'Amour, (duet) Behr Alma Hertig and Hilda Hertig. March Gordon Voyt Arthur Teschncr Simplicity Nellie Tubridy Jlufus Suter Children's Carnival, Mabel Cuininings,Sog Fest Marsch Nell Coppersmith Jos Low Echoes of the Ball (duet) ...Millet Herbert Vogt, Gordon Vogt. Valse Ballet, Julia Hogan Jlathhun The Sailor Boy's Dream, Vera Geary, . .LeHach Silver Stars Ellen Auchu.... Bohm Fete Hongroise Edna Cruise Sydney Smith "Hearts and Flowers"...Harold Seger.... Tobani Carrolling of the Birds.. Herbert Vogt,. .Micheuz Welcome to Spring, (Trio) Oesten Dora Nelson, Margaret Dodson, Ophelia Dodson. Curious Story Frank Housler Heller LaMatinee.... ICate Metzger Oussek LaGrace .Kathryn Hogan.... Bohm LaChatleaine, Dora Nelson Leduce Narcissus Francis Quinu... .Ethelbert Nevin Romance Ethel Day Zitterbart A Coquettish Smile, (Duet) Engelman Julia Hogan, Kathryn Hogan. Spring Song, Annie Welsh Mendelssohn LaDolcezza, Christie Mcdonald Burnett The Flatterer,. .Alice Montgomery,. .CKaminadt Valse, Op. 64, No. 2, Edna Auciiu Chopin Piano Solo, (selected) Belle Husted After listening with wrapt attention to the finely executed program, light refreshments were served. This was ' one of Miss Gould's most successful j class recitals. Ice Cream Parlors. Mrs. Elizabeth Easterbrooks has re cently remodeled and improved the interior of her Ice Cream Parlors, re- I furnishing and greatly adding to the i attractions of this popular establish | ment. She is now prepared to serve | the popular Warren Ice Cream and i soft drinks of various kinds. Private I families and parties supplied with I cream in quantity. 11-3t DEATH'S DOINGS. RITCHIE. After a long and painful illness, MRS. TIIEKLA RITCHIE, wife of our re spected citizen, Mr. Theodore Ritchie and mother of his estimable family, paused away last Saturday, in her 56th year. Deeeased was a devout lady, being a consistent member of the G'ath o'ic Church. As a wife and mother her many good works were well know to her family and friends. Of a domestic nature she took great pride in rearing her family. In addition to her husband she leaves six children to mourn her death, viz: Fred and George, St. Marys; Misses Mame, Rose, Kate and Lena at home, all of whom have the sincere sympathy of our citi zens. The funeral took place from St. Mark's Church Monday morning, Mass being said by Father Downey, who also preached an eloquent sermon upon the occasion, full of consolation to the friends and family. There mains were taken to St. Marys, for in terment,where two children are buried and the aged mother of deceased re sides. A large number of our citizens accompanied the afflicted family. Among the relatives and friends from out of town we note the follow ing: Mrs. Rose Bauer, (sister), Fred Ritchie and wife, George Ritchie, St. Marys; Mrs. M. Youtz and Mr. Greg ory Moore, Renovo, the two latter as sisting with the singing. MCCONNELL. The death of Mrs. Annie B. McCon nel, Tuesday evening, May 17, from heart failure, superinduced by disease of the liver and associated troubles, brought sadness to many hearts and in its suddenness, was a great surprise to the community, her average health supposedly being good. Mrs McConnell was born in Eliza bethtown, Pa., about 62 years ago. For a number of years she has been a member of the First Methodist Episco pal Church of town, uniting with the church during the pastorate of Rev. E. E. A. Deavor and remaining stead fast in her loyalty to all its interests. She was very amiable in her life and by a large circle of friends held in high regard. Surviving her are four chil dren: Mrs. Elmer E. Klock and Mr. J. A. McConnell of town, Mr. W. J. Mc- Connel and Mrs. Annie L. Smith of Warren, Pa. Funeral services from the home of Mr. Elmer Klock were held this (Thursday) afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, her pastor the Rev. O. S. Metzler, offi ciating. V MASON. Miss ANNA MASON, the oldest daugh ter of Anson and Metta Mason, died at her home on Thursday night, May 12, at eleven o'clock, aged 19 years and 15 days. She was an exceptionally bright girl and tlio flower of the fam ily; was dearly loved by all who knew her. She was a member of the Sons of Temperance at Sterling Run and in all the young people's gatherings she was the life of the society. Her de parture will not only be keenly felt by her reiatives, but by all the young people of Pine Street and Sterling Run. A few days before she passed away she called all her brothers and sisters and parents to her bedside and bid them all good-bye and said she was ready to die and that soon she would be with Jesus—what a blessed consolation. She had been suffering for about six months with a complication of diseases which finally proved fatal. The funeral took place at her home on Sunday, May 15th, 1904, Rev. G.W. Faus officiating, interment at Pine Street cemetery. W. R. s. Grand Concert. For the benefit of the St. Mark's Pipe Organ Fund, Thursday evening, May 19th. The ladies and gentlemen hav ing the program in charge are actively at work and hope to present a pro gram, both pleasing and entertaining: PROGRAMME Overture, Orchestra Palka de Concert,. ...Bartlctt Miss E. Auchu Rose in Heaven Johnson, Mr. J. Mingel Papillous D'Armour Schiitt, ...Miss I. Segar Quartett, Mingel, Daly, Slattery and Healy Kecitation Selected, Mrs. A. Sniead March, Orchestra INTERMISSION. Overture Orchestra Rbapsodie Hongroise, Liszt, Miss M. Swartzlisher In sight of the Harbor Lights, Stanton, Mr. M. Healy Fanfare, from Win. Tell, Overture, Mr. Ericsson and Miss Auchu Piano Solo Mr. D. Ericsson March "... .Orchestra Subject to change. Prices: Reserv ed seats, 50c; General Admission 35; Gallery 15c. Reserved seats at IL S. Lloyd's. Reserved seat sale for "David Gar rick" opens Saturday morning. Another Landmark (ioing. Bridge builder Youtz is looking after the old West Creek bridge, west of town, that is soon to be replaced with a modern steel structure. The old bridge is one of the oldest, if not the oldest, on the P. & E. It has stood many hard knocks and floods. The new bride will be for double tracks, in order to accommodate the new in dustries being erected west of town. Small Eaters Entertained. Mr. and Mrs. Frank P. Strayer en tertained at six o'clock dinner, last Friday evening, four of the smallest eaters In Emporium, consisting of Rev. Olivers. Metzler,' Mr. Andrew Brady, Mr. A. C. Blum and ye editor. Of course the meal was grandly prepared and greatly relished by all present. Mr. and Mrs. Strayer, in their new and handsome home, are extremely happy and should be for surely they are admirably situated. The City Bakery. The City Bakery, under the manage ment of Mrs. C. G. Schmidt, has won derfully improved. The classes of creams, ices and fancy baking are fully up to the best city products. The choicest Bradford county cream is used in the ice cream department. The fancy assorted cakes are equal to the best city work and just as cheap, and cheaper, for you save expressage. Give the City Bakery your next order, thereby patronizing home industry. Fair Exhibits. Plan to exhibit at the county fair this fall. Make up your mind to raise something during the summer which will be a credit to you and to the fair Some one will carry away honors for the best grains, vegetables, fruit, stock or handwork. Why should it not be you? Even if you fail to have the best, you are working in the right direction and are in the right kind of society. The personal development you will gain by the effort will more than repay you for your extra labor. Memorial Day. Headquarters Lieut. D. W. Taggart Post, No. 241, Dept. of Pa., G. A. R. COMRADES:—As the years roll around, old ago and disease prey upon our ranks. Mortality increases and the army of dead are greater than the array of the living and but a "corpo ral's guard" are left to pay the tribute of respect to our dead comrades, who gave their lives as a noble sacrifice for the perfect nation of the institutions of a glorious republic. Therefore, let us gather together on the 30th day of May, our Memorial day and strew flowers and plant a flag an every soldiers grave in the several cemeteries of the county. The Commander appoints the fol lowing committees to attend to that duty: Emporium— M. M. I.arrabee, J.C.Johnson, Joshua Bair, Andrew J. Bells. Rich Valley—A. O. Swartwood, A. W. Lewis, P. S. Culver. Beechwood—MichaelEavers, Sylvester B«ldin. West Creek—Sam'l Parks, Delbert Towner. Sizerville—E. C. Davy, John Wygant. Cameron—Edward McFadden. Sterling Run—Joseph Kissell, J. Henry Damn. Driftwood—J. O. Brookbank, Hugh Coleman. Sinnamahoning—C. F. Barclay, J. R. Batchel der. First Fork—D. D. Colcord, Isaac Bowen. Hicks Run—lsaac T. Smith. Mason Hill—J. M. English, David M^rsh. Huntley—John L. Johnson, Jas. O. Jordan. Flags will be sent out to Committies from headquarters. Comrades will assemble on Fourth and Spruce streets, Sunday, May 29th, at 7 p. m., sharp, in uniform and mem orial badges to attend divine services at the First Baptist church, By order of the Commander, E. C. DAVY. A. CHAPMAN, Adjutant. Niagara Falls. On Sunday, May, 2!>, the Pennsylvan ia Rairoad Company will run a special !ow-rate excursion to Buffnlo and Niagara Falls. Round-trip tickets, good going only on Special Train indicated, and good returning on Special Tran May 20, and regular trains May 30, stopping at sta tions named, but not cood in Pullman sleeping or parlor cars, will he sold at rated indicated: Special Train Leaves Ilate. Emporium 8.00 a.m. $2 50 Emporium Junc't 8.05 " 2 50 Shippen 8.17 '• 2 50 Keating Summit.. 8..'59 " 2 20 Port Allegany 9.00 " 2 25 Larabee.. 9.20 " 2 15 Eldred 7.28 " 2 00 Olean 10.00 " 1 50 i Buffalo Ar.12.15 p. m. .... | Niagara Falls " 1.00 " .... i Returning special Train will leave Niagera Falls 7.30 p. m., Buffulo 8.30 ! p. m. Children between five and twelve years ! of age, half rates. 13-2t- TERMS: $2.00 —SI.50 IN ADVANCE. WEATHER REPORT • (Forecast by T. B. Lloyd.\ I FRIDAY, Fair. I SATURDAY. Fair, j SUNDAY Fair. Political Announcement. | Editor Press: Please announce m.v name ;is n cindic7it»-foe | County Treasurer, subject to the ilccinion . ftjw iJemocnitic County Convention w Ti HENRY LUDLAIf. ; Emporium, Pa., April 261h, 1901. Representative Delegate. Frank (i. Halderman of Emporium Lodge, No. 984, I. O. O. P., is attend ing the Grand Lodge session at this week as Representative de'f Ile is one of its most attentive and hard working members as well asci good citizen. "Protection is Panic Proof." Is the title of the recent speech of Senator J. H. Gallinger, of New Hamp shire. The speech has been issued izi document form by the American Pro tective Tariff League. One copy will be forwarded to any address upon, postal card request addressed to W. F. Wakeman, General Secretary, 339 Broadway, New York. Ask for Docu ment No. 78. Beautiful Emporium. A walk around lown will convince i you that few towns the size of Empo rium can boast of as many handsome : and comfortable homes, not alone con , lined to the well-to do, many of ous~ I mechanics and laborers owning neal and handsome homes Emporium istt beautiful town and none handsomer- Beautiful scenery, pare air, goosl water, graded schools, flourishing churches. Within close touch to Buf falo anil Philadelphia, it is an ideal place to live. "David Garrick" Little Miss Genevieve Dean the talented child actress who has beer* engaged to support Mr. Clifton Mal lory in "David Garrick" at the opera house, Monday and Tuesday even-'ngK. is only 14 years of age, and her rendi tion of the very difficult character of "Ada" is not only amusing bnt wonderful, and would do credit to the best actress on the American stage. A strong local cast has been secured wix» meet every requirement. And with the 50 young Misses who will appear in the musical program, "David Gar rick" will be well worth seeing, the costumes are rich and beautiful while; the scenery is made a feature of tlx? production. BRIEF HENTION. See "David Garrick" next week Mon day and Tuesday evenings. The Smart Set magazine will entei<~ tain you. Good reliable goods is alt that N_ Seger will handle, and if you wsnt a serviceable suit of clothes call and see him. All members of the Sons of Temper - ence are requsted to be at their room Tuesday evening the 24th. Busine&s of importance. iGeo. L. DAY, F. S. That new suit you intend purchas ing can be bought at N. Soger's at a great saving to your pocketbook. Call and see for yourself. FOR RENT.—A large and desirable store room in the business centre a! St. Marys. For further particulars, ad dress the "Gazette, ' St. Marys, Pa. 123t. A strong cast will support the talent ed actor Mr. Clifton Mallory in "David Garrick" Monday and Tuesday even ings at the Opera house. If you want to look neat and styliaii buy your clothing at N. Seger's. He handles nothing but up-to-the-minute goods and at prices that will save yes* money. Fly to Geo. J. Laßar's and get the Anley Fly screen that will keep the flies out; he has them. And no other patent adjustable screen was ever made that will do it. WANTED—Lady or gentleman of fair education to travel for a firm establish ed 30 years. Salary, $1,072 per year and expenses, paid weekly. Addresß, H. W. KELLEY, Emporium, PA. 12 2b. Little Miss Genevieve Dean, the talented child actress of St. Marys, will play "Ada" in "David Garrick" at the Opera House, Monday and Tueedfry evenings. Free sample to agent. Practical ready call device for telephones!. Saves brain work and hours of timu. Sells itself. One sale sell dozens. See ing is believing. Send stamp. The Telephone Appliance Co., one Madi son Ave., Dept. F. A. D., New York City. 12-4t. NO. 13.