DIE CAMERON COUNTY PRESS.
ESTABLISHKIJ BY C. B. GOULD, MARCH 1866.
VOL. 39.
WASHINGTON LETTER.
(From our Regular Correspondent.)
Washington, Sept. 3r<l, 1904.
Editor Pros*:—
Your correspondent procured a
few days since, ;i(. tin- Insular
Bureau in the city, a copy of the
new internal revenue laws which
the Philippine Commission lias
adopted for the purpose of secur
ing a revenue for the government
of the Islands under their care.
But a few of the phamplets have
been received in the I'nited States,
and there has been quite a demand
for them. The tax falls principal
ly upon alcoholic liquors, tobacco
in its various forms, upon saloons
and dance halls, circuses and
places of amusement, requiring a
license the same as in the I'nited
States. The usual pains and
penalities are provided for false re
turns and for derelictions on the
part of the officers of the internal
revenue. The anti-imperalists
seem disposed to find fault with the
fact that there is to be any internal
tax at all; or that the Filipinos
should be obliged to contribute to
wards the support of any form of
government. The President of
the I'nion Pacilic Railroad, who
has just arrived in this city from
Manila, says that in his opinion
what the people need out there is
good highways, instead of rail
roads. They should run to all
parts of the country thus enabling
farmers to get their produce to the
market. He took a run over
Japan and noticed that that coun
try is abundantly furnished with
good roads, and that most of the
supplies for the army were carried
to the sea board along these routes
in preference to using railroads.
The Philippine < Commission, which
has been touring in America for a
long time, and is about to depart,
speaks of the I'nited States as
"the mother county. 1 ' which is a
little curious, and expresses its
gratitude for the hospitality re
ceived. 1t also gives the President
•'the homage of their most respect
ful consideration." The indica
tions are that the Philippine ques
tion will cut but a small figure in
the pending campaigh.
The venerable but hearty and
handsome Senator Stewart, of
Nevada, who announces that he
will retire from politics at the end
of the astli Congress, has in office
in the Bond building in this city
where he keeps in touch with all
political and commercial interests
in the silver states, as well as in
California. He says that his in
formation is that Nevada will go
Republican in November. The
people of that state have seen a
great light—they now recognize
that irrigation will do more for
them than silver mines, and they
thank President Roosevelt for
making practical the possibility of
irrigation. If the State should go
Republican it will be a sad joke
for Hon. Clarence 1). Van Duzer,
its only and Democratic represen
tative, and a pronounced Socialist.
He has recently been in Vermont
trying to induce the cheese and
maple-sugar-makers to vote for
Judge Parker. It may be he will
have to mend his own fences in
Nevada.
It is announced that Dr. Wiley,
of pure food fame, of the much
talked of borax feeding experi
ments, of cold storage investiga
tion, etc., will soon goto Italy for
a vacation. He thinks it will be
perfectly safe to do so. Word
comes from Rome that malaria has
disappeared from t hat city with
the extermination of the mosquito.
And it is also now admitted that
one may sleep in Rome with an
open window. Dr. Wiley says
night air is really the best, as there
is less movement of organic matter
than in the day time. He is cur
ious to know how the Romans ex
terminated the mosquito.
DEATH'S DOINGS.
KSBBB
FOLEY.
Patrick Foley, one of our oldest and
most highly respected citizens, passed
away Friday evening, August2s, 190-1,
at 8:40 o'clock after an illness of more
than a year, Hie last four months of
which he was confined to his bed. He
was a victim of Bright's disease and
bore liis sufferings with Christian forti
tude. Realizing that there was no
hope of recovery he was reconciled to
his fate and stated that he was willing
to die but very sorry to part with his
beloved family.
Mr. Foley was born in Ireland 64
years' ago, and was married in St.
Marys on August '23, 1869, to Cecelia
McDonough of Emporium, and came
to Drifrwood in 1574. Their happy
union was blessed with eight children,
five of whom, to-gether with his widow
survive him. The surviving children
are Mrs. Kate Sullivan, of Ridgway,
Cecelia at home; Mrs. Mary liogan,,
of Emporium, Sister Alphonsus of St.
Genevieve's Academy, Harrisburg,
and Winnie, at home, all of whom
were present at the funeral. Sister
Alphonsus was accompanied by
Mother Gabriel of the above mention
ed institution.
The funeral, which was largely at
tended, took place Monday morning at
9 o'clock from St. James' church,
where Requiem High Mass was cele
brated by Rev. Father O'Sullivan, and
interment was made in St. James'
cemetery. Col. J. O. Brookbank, H
E. Colemon, T. J. Riley, Daniel Daley,
John Hackett and Michael McMahon
acted as pallbearers.
The funeral arrangements were in
charge of Air. B. Egan, of Emporium
and the manner in which every detail
was carried out shows that he has no
superiors as a funeral director. His
handsome hearse was brought to this
place overland.
The following relatives and friends from out
of town attended the funeral: John iiogan, o 1
Emporium, and Patrick Sullivan, <»t KidKway,
B< as-in law; Mrs. Thos. McD »nou b. 8. H Mi
I onoutfh ami wife. C. C. Ritchie ana wife, Mt -
dames £•'. Kobioson and T. J. L.vsett, Miss Annie
Welsh and Messrs. P. Noriumily, Thos. ('avail
augli, M. Murphy, Hon. F. X. Blumle nf Em
porium; Mesdaraea John Considiue, M. Dwycr.
i hos. Deeghan, Misses Cilia Deeghan, Maine,
Ella and Annie Mulvihill. and John
Maloney.br., and Junior, Thos. Malouey. Jonn
Quinlin and Thos. Sullivan, of Renovo; Michael
Kackett, of Lock Haven; Mr. Lcary and wife, li.
Welsh, Miss Mary Welsh, Mrs. P. Melanhey,
St. Marys.—Driftwood Gazette,
LEA DBETTKK.
BASEL DONALD LKADBETTER, aged
nineteen mouths, only child of Mr.
and Mrs. Matthew J. Leadbetter,
on Saturday, Sept. 3rd, 1904, after a
few hours illness, ofeholera infantum.
Khe blow to the 112 imily is i severe ono
and can only be realized by those
who have suffered in like manner.
The funeral took place from the
family residence, "Bond Farm," Mon
day afternoon Rev. Pagsley of Erie,
Pa., an intimste friend of the family
officiated, assisted by Twitchell
and McCaslin. Interment was made in
Newton Cemetery at this place.
$5,500,000 Hotel.
The new Philadelphia fire-proof
eighteen story Bellevue-Stratford
Hotel will be opened to the public this
month. Mr. Baptisti Revelli, who has
frequently visited in Emporium, guest
of his broiher-in-law, Mr. Thomas Gal
lagher, has been connected with the
old Hollevue for years. The Inquirer,
while speaking at somo length of this
new and magnificent hostelry has this
to say of Mr. Revelli:
Baptiste Revelli will still be manager
of all the large dinners and look after
the menu. "Baptiste" is a personal
friend of every society man, women
and child in the city, lie never makes
a mistake in a name or a face and to
be unknown to "Baptiste" is a hard
blow at anyone's claim to social re
pute.
In addition to knowing the men and
women of prominence here, Baptiste is
a walking social register of New York,
Boston, Baltimore, Washington and
other cities and he is familiar with
most of the titled persons of Europe
who visit America or have social con
nections here. He has the reputation
of knowing more about what is needed
to make a private dinner or a public
banquet pass oft'successfully than any
man in America, a*d his ideas as re
gards table decorations have won him
world wide fame.
In the new hotel, Claude Benett, who
has made hosts of friends during his
fifteen years at the old Bellevue, will
act as assistant to "Baptiste."
This genial gentleman, Mr. Revelli,
has a reputation at stake in managing
this great house but will be equal to
the emergency.
FOB SALE.—A good farm in Plank
Road Hollow. For particulars inquire
of Mr. Jos. Kinsler, Emporium, Pa.
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"Liberty and Union, One and Ins»parable."— WEBSTER.
EMPORIUM, PA., THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1904.
Wedding Bells.
A quiet wedding took place at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. M. F. Lucore,
Wednesday afternoon the contracting
parties being Miss Ellen <i. Horton, of
Proctor, Pa., (sister of MrS. M. F.
Lucore),and Walter A. Wood,of Picture
Rocks, Pa. The ceremony was per
formed by Rev. S. F. Roundsley, of
Cross Fork", Pa. Only the immediate
family were present. The happy
couple left on the 4;15 Buffalo Flyer, to
visit Niagara Falls, Buffalo and
Toronto.
Reduced Rates to (lie West.
To all points in Montana, Washing
ton, Oregon and British Columbia,
September 15th to October 15th, 1904.
Write at once for information and mips
to W. H. Allen, Traveling Agent, Viis
consin Central R'y, (121 Park Bldg.,
Pittsburg, Pa. 28 fit
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PROTECTION, SOUND MONEY. PROGRESS
and PEACE, with the HOME at the head of all
• true life, and the idea that a good home must be in ||
i touch with and in support of energetic and elevat- V '
ing influences to make it progressive and happy-
Respectfully yours, Mj]
JOSIAH HOWARD,
Republican Candidate for Assembly.
Card of Thanks.
Editor Presa:
Please convey to all those kind and
sympathizing friends who aided us dur
ing the illness of our dear son BAZKL;
also for many consoling words of com
fort in our hour of affliction. Espe
cially do we desire to thank our former
Pastor, Rev. \V. A. Pugsley, who came
from Erie, Pa., in order that that he
might ofliciate at the funeral. Dear
friends, words cannot express our feel
ings and gratitude to you all.
MB. AND MRS. M. J. LEADBETTER.
Sept. 7th, 1904.
Dance and (jreen Corn Supper. |
A dance and green corn supper will i
he given at Sizerville Hotel, Wednes
day evening, Sept. 14th. The general
public is cordially invited to be pres
ent for a great good time may be ex
pected.
Oyster Supper.
Thi ladies of the Presbyterian
cliur<h will serve an oyster supper in
the jasement of the new church,
Thuiiday, September 15th at 5:00 p. m.
Roosevelt Licked.
It 9 now evident that Roosevelt is
goinf to be badly licked this campaign.
We lnve received from The Coupon
Presi, Washington Heights, Chicago, a
book of 95 stickers like a postage
stamp only larger, each being a half
toneportrait of the President with the
title "Four Years More For Teddy."
The* look very neat on a letter head
or eivelope and as the idea is rather
novd they will no doubt, be licked
by Uousands of Roosevelt's admirers.
Tho publishers will send a sample book
to parties sending ten cents and men
tionng this paper. This is a special of
fer to our readers.
Elk County Episcopalians.
Rev. J. M. Robertson, Rector of Em
manuel Church attended the corner
stone laying of the new Grace Episco
pal church, at Ridgway last Thursday.
Bishop Whitehead and a number of
visiting clergymen were in attendance.
The following day the corner stone of
St. Agnes Episcopal Church at St.
Marys was placed in position.
Eye Specialist.
Prof. W. H. Budine, the well known
Eye Specialist, of Binghamton, N. Y.,
I will be at R. H. Hirsch's jewelry
| store, Emporium, Pa., September 16th
! and 17th. 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
iin old frames. Eyes tested and ex
amined free. All work guaranteed.
Subscribe for the PRESS; only $1.50 a
year in advance.
Blew Out the (jas.
J. W. Brown, of Mill Hall, Pa., regis
tered at tho Commercial Hotel last
Saturday night. The stranger evi
dently blew out the gas when he re
tired or turned it on after extinguish
ing the light. When he arose Sunday
morning he lighted a match, when the
room, filled with gas, ignited, envelop
ing the room in fire, burning the bed,
window casing and wall paper. He
fought the fire and succeeded in smoth
ering it, without help. His face, head
and hands were severely burned. Dr.
Smith dressed his burns.
Killed by Flyer.
A man from Sinnamahoning named
Bingham, was killed near Driftwood
last Saturday while attempting to get
aboard the Flyer. His legs were crush
ed and he died within an hour.
Read the now Advertisements.
Demorest Contest.
The Demorest Contest at Beeehwood
last Saturday evening was largely at
tended and very entertaining. A
number of Etnporiumites attended the
exercises and were delighted. Among
those who attended lrom this place
were Messrs. Josiah Howard, C. L.
Butler, Fred Heilman, Miss Lillian
Ileilman, John A. Johnson, Bert Olm
sted, Jos. Boutain and others. The
prize was awarded to Miss Glover.
World's Fair Excursions.
Low Rate ten-day coach excursions
via Pennsylvania Railroad, September
7, 14, '2l, and '2B. Rate, $15.95 from
Emporium. Train leaves Emporium
at 8:10 a. m., connecting with special
train from New York arriving St.
Louis 4:15 p. m., next day.
3317-28-4t.
Real enjoyment is had when reading
that clever magazine, The Smart Set.
TERMS: s2.oo— Sr. S;O IN ADVANCE.
State Library ljulyT'JUo
WBATHER HF'PORTfI
(Forecast by T. B. Uoyd.)
FRIDAY, Fair.
SATURDAY. Fair.
SUNDAY Fair.
.MWa-i-rT-rw.
VERMONT'S
Solid Senate and House by 3a,000.
The Republicans of Vermont sur
prised the nation on Tuesday by roll
ing up 32,000 majority, far exceeding
the fondest hopes of the party. This
is a clear it riicatiou of the triumphant
election of the Republican national
ticket.
BRIEF riENTION.
The best to he had it) the clothing
line at N. Seger'3.
Now and substantial pavements aro
being laic! by Landlord Wheeler.
Senator A. E. Patton died suddenly
at Curwensville ljsc Monday morning,
after a few hours illness.
The best is the kind of clothing that
you nerd for a hoy and thia you can
get at N. Soger's at a reasonable price.
Mrs. John W. Norie of Renovo, was
robbed of her railroad ticket and
money while visiting at Atlantic City
FOR RENT. A furn.shed bed room
for rent, without board. Apply to
Mrs. Evans, next to II A. F.arps' store.
A painter employed on the Warner
House fell last Monday, sustaining
severe injuries. He lias resumed
work.
The ladies of the Golden Eagle will
hold an ice cream social at the home of
Mrs. Mark (loss, Saturday evening,
Sept. 10. Everybody invited.
Emporium base bali team played at
Byrndalc Inst Monday, defeating that
team 9to 2. The next game will be
with the Driftwood rine at that place
next Monday.
The Independent, whoseeditor wrote
the platform adopted by the late Demo
cratic counly convention, now repud
iates the responsibility or disowns the
child. Another change of base.
As fall approaches you should pre
pare yourself with warm clothing,
and this you can buy at N. Soger's at
a wonderful saving in price. His
goods always give perfect satisfaction.
Drop in and see his mammoth stock.
Labor Day was celebrated at Cam
eron and from all accounts it was a
disgraceful affair. Both of the Cam
eron hotels were compelled to close up
shop. The end is r.ot yet, from all re
ports.
The silver anniversary convention
of the Firemen's Association of the
State of Pennsylvania will bo held at
Erie, October 4, 5, 6 and 7, and will be
the most largely attended and inter
esting convention ever held by the
state association.
Hon. E. W. Smiley, chief clerk in tlit
State Senate, is critically ill at his reei
dence at Franklin, Pa., having been
stricken with paralysis. His death,
which is hourly expected, is a great
misfortune to Venango county as well
as the entire state. He passed away
yesterday.
Sheriff Hemphill and son Kerr took
a tumble Monday evening, while en
joying a buggy ride. Meeting one of
those terrible machines—E. D. Sizer
calls them "ontogotohells"—the horse
made a plunge down a step embank
ment. The Sheriff was considerable
bruised about shoulder and neck, son
escaped, buggy smashed but the horse
escaped.
WANTED— lndustrious man or women
as permauent representative of big
manufacturing company, to look after
its business in this county and adjoin
ing territory. Business succcessfu!
and established. Salary §20.00 weekly
and expenses. Salary paid weekly
from home office. Expense money ad
vanced. Experience not essential.
Enclose self-addressed envelope, Gen.
eral Manager. Como Block, Chicago.
28 Bt,
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